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EC asks Nagaland CM to clarify his statement Imphal, aprIl 3 (pTI): The Election Commission has asked Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to clarify his reported statement criticising Manipur government as “Anti-Naga Administration”. The reply of Rio would be forwarded to the Election Commission of India, state Chief Electoral Officer O Nabakishore told reporters in Imphal on Wednesday. It has been reported from Senapati and Tamenglong districts in Manipur that Rio, during recent election campaign in these districts to support Naga People’s Front candidate Sosho Lorho, had blamed the state government for “division of the Nagas and acting asanti-Nagaadministration.”

Nabakishore said concerned deputy commissioners of the districts had also been asked to submit their reports on Rio’s speeches.

Manipur Chief Minister Ibobi Singh said Rio’s visit to the state did not follow rules as no such prior information had been given to the state government.

Although Ibobi Singh did not react to Rio’s reported statement, but Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said Rio will not succeed in breaking up Manipur. Manipur NCP unit president Laishom Ibomcha said his party would complain to the Election Commission of India against Rio for violating Model Code of Conduct.

CWGC delegates arrive in Kohima Our Correspondent Kohima | April 3

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An official delegation from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) has arrived in the state capital today, for a visit which will last till April 4. The delegation is in Kohima in connection with the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Kohima, which falls on April 4.

The delegation includes Air Chief Marshall Sir Joe French (Retired)- vice chairman of CWGC, Barry Murphy- Director of Africa and Asia PacificAreaoftheCWGCandLt Gen Ravi Eipe (Retd)- Honorary Liaison Officer- former Army Commander, Eastern Command. Formal programe is scheduled on April 4 at 9:30 AM at the 2nd World War Cemetery Kohima.

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If you thought the peripheries of Nagaland remain outside the purview of the Right to Education, the story of 75 students and 10 teachers of a Government Primary School (GPS) in Dimapur will leave you thinking more. For over a month now, they have been forced to make “school” of a tin shed in a “children’s park” in the wind, rain, and sun.

In 2010, the GPS Ward 13, Landmark Colony (Dimapur), was set up in a cylindrical structure out of World War II. Sources suggest it was constructed as a warehouse for arms and ammunition by the British. When the colony (village) Councils concerned (Landmark colony, Midland colony and Residency colony) decided to shift the 75 currently enrolled students from the warehouse to a new structure, problem began, leading to the students and teachers “schooling” in a children’s park at Landmark colony.

“We were directed by the three colony councils to shift the school to a newly constructed structure on February 25 (2014),” says teacher-in-charge of GPS Ward 13, Ahoi Sema.

“We wrapped everything up, and even shifted all papers, benches etc. to the new premise immediately.

On February 26, when we tried to take the children to the new structure, we

students of a government school in Dimapur forced to study in a park for more than a month

(L) Students from GPS Ward 13, Landmark Colony, Dimapur, being taught at a shed in a children’s park; (R) the hazardous old warehouse that housed the GPS Ward 13 before the students were left “school less” (Morung Photos)

found armed IRB cadres there—the district administration was obstructing the students from entering the new building,” he informs. In order to save the children of “psychological damage” from guns being pointed at them, the teachers kept them away from the new building at Landmark colony.

As of April, “we’re in the middle of nowhere,” say teachers Tsuktinungla, Rebikha and Alemsenla.

Since February, they have been forced to conduct “learning exercises” at a children’s park, a sandy ground opposite the old

premise. There were no toilets or drinking water facilities before; they are obviously missing now—a neighbour lent his toilet to the students and teachers the last four years.

“It is very windy, and the harsh sun does not permit us to take more than two hours of classes,” informs teacher Tsuktinungla Jamir.

“We give them homework and conduct learning exercises. We are all falling sick from the excessive dust—influenza, dust allergies—and dousing their curiosity at an age they could be learning. But how can we teach? How can they

learn?” she wonders.

The land that the colony councils decided to make the new structure on turned out to be owned by the Government of Nagaland’s Public Works Department (Roads and Bridges, and Housing). Half of this land has been allotted, as per sources, to the ruling regional party of Nagaland.

Another part of the rest of it has been allegedly “encroached” by a private entity. The remaining, according to sources, has been set aside by the PWD (R&B&H) for a planned “Phase III rental house construction.”

This is where the new struc-

ture for the GPS was constructed, finding itself in an “illegal” zone.

“We have been pursuing the allotment of this empty piece of land for the school with the highest authorities for the past four years,” reveals chairperson of School Managing Committee of the colony, Wapang Aier, but to no avail.

The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) and the Dimapur Naga Students’ Union stepped in to help in early March, 2014. The NSF wrote and spoke to the Commissioner & Secretary (Works and Housing), Chief Engineer of the

department concerned, Parliamentary Secretary (Housing) and the Minister of Roads and Bridges.

“We are awaiting a positive response from the government in regard to the letter we submitted to the Parliamentary Secretary (Housing) on March 25 on the said matter,” informs NSF president, Tongpang Ozukum. The NSF also asked the PWD (R&B&H) to “reconsider their decision to build the Phase III rental house construction” in the interest of education. They have been informed that the matter will be dealt with “after election.”

While there is a question of “legally not right” occupation of land for the school, the question is why do students have to bear the brunt of “legality”?

It doesn’t help that children at the school are from poor and peripheral backgrounds. Their textbooks came late, some are still carrying on with old school uniforms, and now this.

“How can free and compulsory education be imparted without a school building?” questions Ahoi Sema, wondering what meaning the Right To Education Act, passed in April 2010, has for these children.

clP leader alleges ‘highhandedness’ India in 102nd position

DImapur, aprIl 3 (mexN): CLP Leader, Tokheho Yepthomi today alleged “highhandedness” on the part of the Peren district administration and sought clarification from the Election Observer and the Nagaland Chief Election Officer on actions of the EAC (Sadar) Peren.

A press note from the CLP leader informed that on April 3, he was in Jalukie to attend a meeting at the Town Council Hall. “I was informed that the EAC (Sadar) Peren came to check my briefcase which I had kept in the vehicle,” he stated.

Tokheho added that he came out from the meeting and “asked under whose order he was sent to frisk my belongings.” On the EAC’s response “that that election commission had issued an order,” Tokheho said that he asked the former to produce the order. However, the EAC could not produce it, “as there is no such an order,” he stated.

The EAC then said that the ADC, Peren had sent him to “check my vehicle and belongings,” alleged Tokheho. “I reiterated that there was nothing illegal in my briefcase therefore he

need not check my vehicle and belongings. I also explained to him that there was nothing except my note pads, first aid medicine and Bible . . .,” He added.

However, on the insistence of the EAC that he had to “perform her duty as per the directive given by the higher up,” Tokheho “opened the briefcase.”

Stating that he has “no reservations” to have his vehicle checked “if there were any genuine reasons to do so,” the CLP leader lamented that the search was conducted “without any rhyme or reason.”

He stated that the “credibility of

the sate administration” needs to be “questioned.” “The intentions and motives of the state administration have been clearly demonstrated that there exists a nexus between the helpless administration and the party in power,” he alleged. “Perhaps they presumed that I would have been in possession of illegal arms and ammunitions and money like the NPF Party leaders,” Tokheho added.

The CLP leader, while expressing concern over the incident, urged the Election Observer and Nagaland Chief Election Officer to clarify on this issue.

An EVM that ‘votes’ only for 289.974 acres acquired by BJP stuns poll staff in Assam state govt during 2013-14 GuWahaTI, aprIl 3 (TNN): An electronic voting machine raised many eyebrows across the state during a mandatory mock poll in Jorhat on Tuesday.

Every time a button was pressed, the vote went in favour of BJP. The Jorhat parliamentary constituency returning officer and deputy commissioner Vishal Vasant Solanki informed that all EVMs in his custody are being put through a second level of test by engineers of the Electronics Corporation of India Ltd (ECIL), one of the two companies from Hyderabad, which manufactures EVMs. State chief electoral officer Vijyandra on Wednesday said, “An EVM in Jorhat was found malfunctioning yesterday. It is a defective machine and it was noticed when EVMs were readied in front of representatives of all political parties. We will not send the faulty unit to any polling station.”

An EVM consists of two units, a control unit and a

balloting unit. Both unites are connected with cable.

The balloting unit is a small box-like device, on top of which each candidate and his or her election symbol appears. The voter selects his candidate by pressing the blue button. The returning officer said, “These EVMs were here for long. Usually, EVMs are kept in the custody of the deputy commissioner and during elections they are taken to strong rooms.”

Congress lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India on Wednesday and demanded thorough inspection of all EVMs in just not Jorhat, but the entire state.

Pradesh Congress Committee general secretary Ranjan Bora, who lodged the complaint with EC, said, “The mock poll was done at random and the EVM for Teok assembly constituency took everyone by surprise. When the hand symbol button was pressed for Congress, the vote was found to be recorded in favour of BJP.”

Our Correspondent Kohima | April 3

“The Government has no land of its own and in order to accelerate the pace of developmental activities, it has to acquire private land,” states the annual administrative report of the planning & coordination department 2013-14. The report was tabled in the

recently concluded assembly session.

During the financial year 2013-14, land measuring 289.974 acres was acquired at the cost of Rs. 1946.27 lakhs.

However, an amount of Rs. 1500.00 lakh only was paid due to paucity of fund during current financial year.

The remaining amount of Rs. 446.27 lakh is to be paid in the next financial year, the report said.

Developmental activities for lanD acquisition name of project 5 MWA/33/11 KV Sub Station NSSO (Field Operation Disvion) office cum residential quarters Police beat post Road diversion B.Ed College PHED water supply treatment plant KMC dumping site

location Keyakie Chieraliezie ‘D’ Khel, Kohima

NH-61 Tsiesema Basa village Naga Bazaar Kohima Mokokchung Chumukedima Dzucha Pekhro on NH-51 and Medi, Dzuruzou (Medi- Meriema) Fire and emergency training centre Chiechama Patients’ guest house Shillong Weavers service centre Toluvi village, Dimapur Planning staff quarter Wokha Blind school cum vocational training institute Ekranipathar 1st NAP company Hovishe Village in Niuland Police outpost Longsa village Civil defense & home guards office Tuensang Helipad Yanmung, Wokha NAP post Saring village under Longchem circle Planning office quarter Mongsenbai ward, Mokochung Fire station Jalukie under Peren district Agur factory Razhaphe Basa Dimapur Police outpost Longto, Changki, Mokokchung

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lONDON, aprIl 3 (ThOmsON reuTers FOuNDaTION): New Zealand came first in a global index published on Thursday that ranks countries by social and environmental performance rather than economic output in a drive to make social progress a priority for politicians and businesses.

The Social Progress Index (SPI) rates 132 countries on more than 50 indicators, including health, sanitation, shelter, personal safety, access to information, sustainability, tolerance and inclusion and access to education. The SPI asks questions such as whether a country can satisfy its people’s basic needs and whether it has the infrastructure and capacity to allow its citizens to improve the quality of their lives and reach their full potential.

“The index shows that economic growth does not automatically lead to social progress,” Michael Green, executive director of the Social Progress Imperative, a non-profit organisation that publishes the index, told Thomson Reuters Foundation. “If we are to tackle problems such as poverty and inequality, it shows that measuring economic growth alone is not enough.”

New Zealand received high scores for personal rights and freedom, internet access and school enrolment. It was followed in the Top 10 by Switzerland, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Canada, Finland, Denmark and Australia.

Some of the world’s largest economies did not fare so well, with Germany in 12th place, the United Kingdom in 13th, Japan 14th, the United States 16th and France 20th. All of them except Germany scored poorly on environmental sustainability.

The United States also ranked

poorly on health and wellness - despite being a top spender on healthcare - and on access to basic knowledge, with just 92 percent of children in school.

France lagged Slovenia (18th) and Estonia (19th) and had low scores on sustainability and opportunity, especially tolerance and inclusion. Italy was in 29th place, hurt by poor access to advanced education, sustainability and tolerance and inclusion. The low rankings of China (90th) and India (102nd) showed that their rapid economic growth is not yet being converted into better lives for their citizens, said Green.

Chad ranked last, below Central African Republic, Burundi, Guinea, Sudan, Angola, Niger, Yemen, Pakistan and Nigeria.

MEASURING BEYOND GDP Even though economic growth and social progress are correlated, especially for poorer countries, the connection is far from automatic, said Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter, one of the index’s backers. “The SPI finds that all economic growth is not equal,” he said in a press statement.

Social upheavals around the world prompted by citizens’ frustration over a lack of opportunities and inequality are also a sign that economic performance alone is not an adequate measure of progress, said Green.

A 2014 survey by Deloitte found that the majority of the almost 7,800 millennials (people born in the 1980s and 1990s) it had surveyed in 28 countries prioritised education, health care, employment and protection from crime above improving their financial situation. They also believe social progress lies not just with governments but also with businesses.

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Our Correspondent Kohima | April 3

The Irrigation & Flood Control Department (IFCD), Nagaland today launched its website at a function held here at the office of the Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control.

The website was formally launched by R. Binchilo Thong, IAS, principal secretary to the Government of Nagaland, IFCD. With this, one can now click www.ifcdnagaland. nic.in to access the activities and information of the department.

IFCD chief engineer Er. Echongbemo Lotha said the website will be useful for the people to access various information and activities of the department.

Er. Lotha said that to have an official website of the department is a long felt need, which became a reality after two years. He said that the website is aimed to generate information

Binchilo Thong launching the website of IFCD in Kohima. (Morung Photo)

about various schemes and projects that are being implemented by the Department for the upliftment of the society.

Er. Wapangnaro Imchen, SDO, IT Nodal officer for IFCD said the website will build strong network

Induction prog for IGNOU SC- 2001 KohiMA, ApriL 3 (Mexn): The induction programme for IGNOU Study Centre 2001, Modern College Kohima will be held on April 5 at 10:00 AM at Modern Institute of Teachers Education, AG Colony near SBI Lerie Bank Kohima. All learners registered at the stated Study Centre have been requested to personally attend the programme and also collect their study materials and identity cards the same day. For more details, contact IGNOU regional centre or study centre. This was stated in a release issued by Pelee Heikha, managing director, Modern College Kohima, IGNOU SC- 2001.

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between the public and the department.

Giving the glance of the website, she highlighted the important features of the website which includes RTI and MI projects. Various projects done by the Department

is being showcased and a picture gallery is being maintained where various completed and ongoing projects of the department are being highlighted. She also appraised the gathering on the RMIS section where guidelines of the

projects will be available.

The function concluded with vote of thanks proposed by Er. Injilo Kemp, additional chief engineer IFCD. The department of irrigation & flood control is in the Water Resources Sector, implementing almost all the water related works in the state.

The state economy is highly dependent on the agricultural production by the farmers through judicious use of water. Water is becoming scarce due to climatic changes globally and unpredictable drought conditions due to the fact that almost eight months of the year are dry although there is heavy rainfall during the summer. In this scenario, the Department is implementing reliable water sources infrastructures for assured irrigations and also imparting the requisite training for economic usage of water to the farmers, the department stated in its website.

SBAK Mission Conference concludes

Aizuto, ApriL 3 (Mexn): The mission department under Sumi Baptist Churches Association (SBAK) Aizuto concluded Mission Conference from March 28 to 30 at Kulhopu Baptist Church with the theme, “Enlarge your tent”.

Total 800 delegates from 72 churches attended for this conference.

Shikaho P. Yeputhomi Dy. General Manager NST

Dimapur brought greetings. The conference speakers including Rev. Mulato Chishi Principal Anderson Theological College Aizuto, Rev. Picuto Yeputhomi Mission Secretary, Rev. Dr. Joshua Rochill Executive Secretary, Rev. Tokhezhe Kiba Executive Director NSBAK, Rev. Vitoshe K. Aye Youth Secretary.

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“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints”. Psalm 116:15 Through this column, we the family members and relatives would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by and comforted us physically, financially and spiritually during the illness and sudden demise of our beloved Late. ZÜVERÜ VERO (Kikrüma) on 28th March, 2014.

Words are inadequate to express and we deeply regret our inability to mention and thank each and everyone individually but it is our prayer that the Almighty God richly bless you all in return.

-Loving Wife, Daughters, Sons, Cousins and Relatives.

DiMApru, ApriL 3 (Mexn): The District and Sessions Judge Dimapur, on March 29, revoked the Ad interim injunction given to the old office bearers of Consumer Society Dimapur (CSD). As such, the newly selected office bearers/executive members are resuming functions of the CMC office, informed a press note from the CSD. A copy of the court’s order, made available to the media, stated that “the tenure of the petitioners had already expired and it is after the expiry of the

said tenure the new committee was elected.” It added that in the affidavit reply filed by the petitioners, “the petitioners had failed to reply to the specific averments of the respondents and had attempted to deviate from the issue raised in the applications.” “In the reply, the petitioners had raised triable issues, which could not be used to sustain the ad interim injunction order issued in their favor,” stated the order.

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DiMApur, ApriL 3 (Mexn): Shuiphei Konyak, the ultimate individual winner of Pheto Music Association Event, Naga Talents Promo- 2 passed away at Dibrugarh hospital after brief illness.

Kashito Kiba MD PMA in a press release said that Nagaland has lost the most promising and upcoming female dancer in the state who was planning to go for professional choreography course in the near future.

Pheto Music Association joins hand with the rest of the District co-organizers and all the contestants are shocked to hear the sudden demise of Shuiphei Konyak. Afai’s Talent and her activities during the whole event/show of Naga Talents Promo will be greatly treasured and remembered in the history of PMA and Naga Talents Promo Events in the years to come.

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A house was burnt to ashes on April 1, 2014 in the heart of Tobu Town, Mon district. Since this sub division has no fire tenders, volunteers had to douse the raging flames. Though loss of life was not reported, property consisting of a thatched house and kitchen were completely gutted. (Photo by Keren Rose)

NAgALAND Lok SABhA PoLL 2014 Distribution of photo voters slip for Pughoboto Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) and Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) Pughoboto has issued a circular in pursuance to the Election Commission of India directives and the Election Department letter No. ELE/CDT-191/2014/1675/ Dated Kohima the 31st March 2014 that all the BLOs shall distribute the photo Voters Slip latest by 3rd April 2014. All the BLOs are also directed to prepare a list of photo Voter Slip left undistributed on completion of the above mentioned distribution process, containing serial number and name of the voters and get it authenticated by the ARO and to use this list on the day of poll.

The undistributed Photo Voter Slip along with the alphabetical voter list shall be kept at the facilitation desk to be manned by the concerned BLO outside their respective polling station on the day of poll.

ture in Charge SBAK-Aizuto in a press release said that mission department extends gratitude to Shikaho DGM, NST for the word of encouragement and donated good amount towards mission department and to all speakers, program officials, church leaders, delegates and the host, Kulhopu Baptist church for their efforts that made the Central election expenditure observer arrived Tuensang program a grand success.

Central Election Expenditure Observer Ramakrishnan IRS arrive Tuensang on 2nd April 2014 and had a consultative meeting with the election expenditure observers team Tuensang at Deputy Commissioner Bungalow. The meeting was attended by to extend the period of the Election Expenditure Monitoring Cell, Aspetitioners as office bear- sistant Expenditure Observer, Accounting ers of the said society after team, District Complaint Monitoring Cell, expiry of three years, the Video surveillance Team, Video Viewcourt stated that “there is ing team, Static Surveillance Team, Flying no prima facie case in favor Squad and model of conduct monitoring of the petitioners nor any cell. The meeting reviewed the election balance of convenience in duty and the conduct starting from 26th of their favor in order to sus- March till date. The Central observer also tain the ad interim junc- encouraged all the team members to work tion.” Therefore, the order with vigil and with intelligence to avoid the vacated the ad interim misconduct of the election. And he also junction and allowed the told the team members to check on the viapplication for vacating olation of the IPC during election. After the the same, with no order as meeting was over Deputy Commissioner/ to costs. “As already the is- District election Officer of Tuensang resues are framed, the court viewed the Randomization. would proceed with the Expenditure observer visits Longleng trial of the suit,” it added.

Election Commission of India Expenditure Observer Ramakrishnan visit Longleng on 3rd April 2014 and held a meeting with different committees constituted related for the forthcoming Lok Sabha election 2014 at DC’s Conference Hall, Longleng.

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MeriMA, ApriL 3 (Dipr): Sahitya Akademi, North East Centre for Oral Literature will organize the two-day Symposium for Oral Literature with Departments of Tenyidie & Linguistic of Nagaland University (NU) at Ladies’ Common Room with Professor Lanunungsang, Pro Vice Chancellor of NU, Kohima Campus, Meriema as chief guest on April 4. Professor Temsüla Ao, Member of NECOL will chair the session.

Election training schedule for Wokha The Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Returning Officer, Wokha Vyasan R. has informed all persons on election duty for Parliamentary Election 2014 may collect and submit Form 12 A at DCs Office, Wokha by submitting photocopy of election duty appointment order.

All polling Officers and Sector Magistrates are also informed that hands-on training for EVM will be carried out between 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. everyday, with effect from 2nd April 2014 onwards, at DC’s Conference Hall, Wokha. The 3rd round of training for Presiding officers and 1st Polling Officers shall be held on 4th April 2014 at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Wokha, while the 3rd round of training for 2nd Polling Officers and 3rd Polling Officers shall be held on 5th April 2014 at GHSS Wokha. All Polling Officers are directed to bring their passport size Photographs and submit to their respective Presiding Officers for ID card on the day of dispatch.

Awareness prog on SVEEP at Tseminyu The Kohima District Core Committee for SVEEP Campaign in collaboration with the Department of Information & Public Relations conducted awareness programme on Systematic Voter Education on Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign at Town Hall, Tseminyu on 2nd April 2014 with ADC Tseminyu, Vikhweno M. Meratsu as the main speaker. The SVEEP Audio Visual Mobile Publicity Van is a part of the SVEEP activities being carried out by the Kohima District Core Committee for SVEEP Campaign.

Speaking at the function the ADC called upon the gathering to adopt the method of clean elections by adhering to the policy of ‘one man one vote’. She highlighted on the importance of EPIC which is applicable not only for exercising our vote but also for future identification of an individual. She asked all the people who have attained the age of 18 years of age to exercise their adult franchise with conviction in order to elect good leader for our society. During election, we tend to be aggressive and sometimes we even go to the extent of quarrelling and fighting because we did not allow individuals to cast their votes. Hence to avoid such situation, duplication of registration in electoral list has to be stopped, she added.

Pamphlets and various materials re-

lated to SVEEP campaign were distributed and videos of ‘My Vote is Precious’ and ‘My Vote makes my future’ was also presented by the department of IPR. The programme was chaired by APRO, IPR, Ketarumakbo Zeliang while Senior Pastor, TTBC invoked God’s blessing. Vote of thanks was proposed

by SDO (C) Tseminyu, Renbeni Ngullie.

SVEEP campaign at Chiephobozou The SVEEP Audio Visual Mobile Publicity Van will visit Chiephobozou sub-division on 5th April 2014 where an awareness programme on Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation will be held at the DB’s Court, Chiephobozou. ADC, Chiephobozou, Bodeno S. Colo will give a speech on the SVEEP Campaign while EAC, Botsa, Vekuto Vero will give a short briefing on free and fair polls. The programme will be chaired by Information Assistant, IPR Department, Mhathung Ngullie who will also give an introduction of the Audio Visual Mobile Publicity Unit. Vote of thanks will be delivered by Information Assistant, IPR Department, Watimenla. Other highlights include screening of the videos ‘My Vote is Precious’ and ‘My Vote makes my future’, distribution of SVEEP Pamphlets etc.

Flying squads team on service to check malpractices In a bid to conduct the ensuing Lok Sabha Election in a fair and free manner and to check any person engaged in threat/intimidation of electors as well as indulging in bribery to induce voters to exercise their electoral right, flying squads have been formed and put on service round the clock in three Towns of Mokokchung District: Mokokchung, Mangkolemba and Tuli. District Electoral officer, Mokokchung has informed all the citizens to refrain from taking any bribe. In case, anybody offers bribe or is having any knowledge about the bribe or cases of threat or intimidation should inform to the District Complaint Monitoring Cell. As per Section 171 B of IPC, any person giving or receiving any gratification in cash or kind during election to induce voters is punishable with imprisonment up to one year or with fine or both. Further as per section 171 C of IPC, any person who threatens any candidate or electors is also punishable.

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Slogan writing competition The DEO & DC, Dimapur is organizing a slogan writing competition on the following Theme “Ethical/Inducement Free Voting” as part of the Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP). All college students from Dimapur District are eligible to participate in the competition. Prizes for the competition are as follows 1st Prize Rs 5000, 2nd Prize Rs 3000 & 3rd Prize Rs 2000.

Any interested participants can submit their entries in a chart paper to the office of the ADC (HQ) & Nodal Officer, SVEEP, Dimapur on or before 6th April 2014.

Phek DPDB meeting cancelled The Deputy Commissioner & Vice Chairman DPDB Phek, C.M. Tsanglao, IAS has informed all the DPDB members of Phek District that the District Planning & Development Board meeting for the month of April 2014 is cancelled in view of pre-occupation of officials in the election related works for the ensuing Lok Sabha election.

(DIPR News)

Randomization of Polling Personnel for Longleng LongLeng, ApriL 3 (Mexn): All concern Polling Personnel (Presiding Officer, 1st Polling Officer, 2nd Polling Station, 3rd Polling Officer and Grade- IV staffs) are informed that the 2nd Randomization of Polling Personnel (Group Formation) for Longleng district has been completed in the presence of General Observer to the Nagaland Lok Sabha Election 2014 and Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Longleng. The Notification is pasted in the Notice Board of Election Office, DC office Complex (Top floor) for the convenience of all the concern.

Therefore, all concerns are hereby directed to make note of the group formation and get familiarized their groups for polling duties. The appointment letter of the polling personnel may be collected from the undersigned office during the office hours.

Further, it is notified to all Polling Personnel drafted for election duties that the Master Trainers will be available in the office chamber of SDO(C) HQ for any kind of queries and clarification. Therefore, any interested Polling personnel may avail the opportunity.

This was informed in a press release issued

by Deputy Commissioner & DEO, Longleng.

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UNC demands justice for the marginalized Newmai News Network Senapati | April 3

The United Naga Council (UNC) has reiterated its support for the rights and aspirations of fellow struggling tribal communities, other minorities and marginalized sections of the majority community in Manipur. The UNC, in a press note, said it will stand for mutual respect and good “neighbourliness” among the different communities. "We will continue to struggle together with those who are similarly placed, for justice and a fair deal for all and for the end of any manner of hegemony," it added.

"It is our appeal therefore that the divide and rule policy of the adversary must not find prey from amongst us and going beyond that, we undertake to uphold the rights and political aspiration of all who are suppressed and dispossessed," the Naga body stated.

Meanwhile, expressing displeasure for dubbing the Nagas as “exclusivist, parochial and divisive,” the UNC said that at this critical juncture, it is opportune to clear away negative projections and motivated analysis which have found their way into the public domain.

According to the UNC, “Nagas are a struggling

NNN clarifies The candle light vigil in Ukhrul town on April 2 evening was held as part of the campaign for clean election in connection with the ensuing Lok Sabha poll and not in connection with the detention or abduction of former minister Khasim Ruivah by certain elements as reported.

The candle-light vigil was organised by Forum for Change and mostly participated by the church leaders, student organisations including Tangkhul Katamnao Long (TKS) and also by the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL).

Two main objectives of the programme have been that one should not sell one's vote and there should be free, fair and democratic polling. Meanwhile, Newmai News Network (NNN) expressed its regret for the report file yesterday which was otherwise misinterpreted inadvertently.

Northeast Briefs Mizoram opposition parties for VVPAT in all constituencies AizAwl, April 3 (pTi): Opposition parties in Mizoram have appealed to the Election Commission that Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) be used in all polling stations in the state in the Lok Sabha poll and the by-poll to Hrangturzo Assembly. Mizo National Front (MNF), Mizoram Peoples Conference (MPC), Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP) and BJP state unit sent a joint letter to the EC on Tuesday. The opposition parties said 1,500 VVPATs have been brought to Mizoram which has 1,126 polling stations and so the number of VVPATs available were sufficient to be used in all the polling stations, the letter which was made available to the press today said. Though the EC is yet to make any formal announcement on the use of VVPAT system in Mizoram, preparations are being made for its use mainly in the urban areas. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), which manufactured the EVMs and VVPATs to be used in the coming polls in the state, have deployed 26 engineers till date, state election department officials said.

ZB(AMN) clarifies iMpHAl, April 3 (MExN): The Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam-Manipur-Nagaland) apropos the media reports clarifies that there is no endorsement to support NPF candidate Soso Lorho or any other candidate of Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency. A press release from Dr Gairiangmei Maringmei, General Secretary, ZB (AMN), stated. The release informed that the Baudi’s President, Raitu Chawang, expressed surprise on the said reports and deplored the same. The consultative meetings dated March 25 in Tamenglong, and March 27 in Tamei chaired by Thomas Kamei, President, Zeliangrong Baudi (Manipur) was in “clear violation of Article 21 of Zeliangrong Baudi Constitution which forbids any political affiliations and misuse of office,” the press release stated. Informing that due course of action will soon be followed against the persons who willfully defiled the sanctity of the constitutional provisions, ZB asked people not to be misled by the media reports. The Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) appealed to all the Zeliangrong people living in Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland, to exercise their adult franchise freely in the coming Lok Sabha elections.

people, trying to secure a place of honour and dignity for their people, where their identity and history is recognised, their land is protected and their culture and traditional practices respected.”

It stated that the Nagas have a political aspiration to live together “with our own” and strongly desire not to be separated by “arbitrary boundaries and divided by different laws and dispensations.” It expressed a strong desire that sanctioned opportunities to develop and grow are not usurped by others who have their fair share of the same.

"In the name of pluralism and under the slogan

of protecting the territorial integrity of Manipur, the Nagas, the tribals and the other minorities in Manipur have been marginalized to a helpless situation, where the interest and convenience of the dominant and communal forces hold sway over our natural, legitimate, democratic and constitutional rights,” lamented the UNC. It stated that rights sanctioned by law are being denied by the interest of the dominant. The UNC then asserted that “for our future, we have organized ourselves and sustained our people’s movement to secure what is our due and to others in similar plight."

ment in Meghalaya. BJP is targeting 272-plus seats in the Lok Sabha and if the people here choose me, then the target will be 273-plus," Lyngdoh had quipped after filing his nomination papers.

Addressing an election rally in the city recently, Lyngdoh had questioned Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's silence at the death of two non-tribal businessmen in the city last year, while declaring his sympathy for Nido Tania's family. The two businessmen had been burnt alive in Shillong in the wake of the violent pro-Inner Line Permit movement in the city last year.

Meanwhile, chief minister Mukul Sangma has termed BJP's predictions, "hogwash".

"No Modi magic will work. Congress will once again form the government at the Centre," he said, canvassing for Congress's Tura candidate, Daryl William Momin.

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Mizoram refugees in Tripura cast ballot AgArTAlA/AizAwl, April 3 (iANS): Around 71 percent tribal refugee voters, living in Tripura for the past 17 years after fleeing their villages in Mizoram, have voted by postal ballot for the Lok Sabha election in their parent state, officials said Thursday.

Balloting for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Mizoram, bordering Myanmar and Bangladesh, will be held April 9 in the second phase of the nine-phase polls.

"Around 71 percent of the 11,500 Reang tribal voters have cast their votes through postal ballot during the past three days. Voting took place in six of the seven relief camps and was completed just before evening," Tripura Chief Electoral Officer Asutosh Jindal told IANS.

Balloting began Tuesday under the close supervision of the Election Commission.

Jindal said tight security measures were in place and facilitation centres were set up to enable the refugee voters to cast their postal ballot.

The poll panel had appointed seven observers to oversee the electoral process. Seven officials from Mizoram also came to the camps to assist.

"The Mizoram officials would take the postal ballot to the respective counting centres to count the votes May 16," Jindal said.

About 11,500 of the over 36,000 Reang tribal refugees - locally known as Bru, living in the Kanchanpur and Panisagar refugee camps of Tripura for the past 17 years - are listed in

Mizoram's electoral rolls.

Five NGOs and youth organisations, led by the Young Mizo Association, have been organising protests in Aizawl and other places of Mizoram since last week demanding that the poll panel revoke its decision to take the refugees' votes through postal ballot.

The NGOs waved black flags in front of the office of the Mizoram election department in Aizawl Wednesday and Thursday and threatened to obstruct counting of votes polled in the relief camps.

Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, who is also the state Congress president, had earlier this month urged Chief Election Commissioner V.S. Sampath not to allow the refugees to vote through postal ballots.

Bandh hits normal life in Manipur hill districts Newmai News Network Imphal | April 3

The 12-hour bandh in the hill districts of Manipur has affected normal chores today.

The bandh impact was much felt with no transporters plying along the otherwise busy national highways.

The passenger transports started plying after 6 pm to Dimapur from Imphal.

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rum, Manipur (ATCFM) and the United Chief Committee (UCC) have imposed the bandh from 6 am today. Earlier, the ATCFM had taken a decision to impose indefinite economic blockade from the midnight of March 10.

The chiefs' body is demanding for payment of wages and cost of material components under MGNREGA scheme. According to the organizations, since the funds are being routed

through the Manipur State Rural Development Agency, there have been anomalies in the implementation of MGNREGA resulting in the delay of payment of wages or cost of material components. Hardly, 20% or less has been paid and the remaining 80% withheld even at this fag of the financial year 2013-2014, said the forum.

The most pronounced MGNREGA under the national flagship programme

fails to deliver goods to the poor masses in the hills of Manipur in time due to mismanagement of the schemes by dislocating the funds to different government agencies, who in return fail to co-ordinate the schemes, it said.

The chiefs' body then said that MGNREGA under the National Flagship Programme fails to deliver goods to the poor masses in the hill districts of Manipur in time due to mismanage-

ment of the schemes by dislocating the funds to different government agencies who, in return fail to co-ordinate the schemes.

The forum has also urged the district authorities to release the remaining funds under MGNREGA and make immediate payment to the village beneficiary committee at the grass root level.

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Complaint lodged against Meghalaya CM SHilloNg, April 3 (pTi): The National People's Party (NPP) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma charging him with misuse of public transport chopper service for Congress candidate Daryl Momin's campaign in the Garo Hills region, flouting the Model Code of Conduct.

The PA Sangma-led NPP has charged Mukul with violating the Model Code of Conduct for his election rallies during the period March 25-April 1.

"Using the only Pawan Hans helicopter (which) is deployed for public transport by state government and being managed by Meghalaya Transport Corporation, solely for election purposes to ferry the chief minister to different meeting venues in Garo Hills districts amounts to abuse of power and misuse of government facilities for election campaign," NPP district president Semford B Sangma said in his complaint.

The Chief Minister's office has taken back the request for chopper services from April 2-4 after the matter was brought to the notice of the EC, the election official said.

Lottery king, Assam's richest candidate, tries his luck again TEzpur, April 3 (pTi): Entry of lottery baron Moni Kumar Subba, who is facing murder and rape cases, into the fray as an Independent is likely to make the contest in Tezpur an interesting one with the threetime former Congress MP banking on support of main opposition party AIUDF and the Nepali community to see him through.

Subba, who lost in 2009 to AGP's Joseph Toppo, was denied a Congress ticket for the cases pending against him, and could queer the pitch for the ruling party candidate Bhupen Bora.

Subba is the richest candidate in the state with Rs. 306 crore of declared assets.

Apart from serious cases against him, Subba's Indian citizenship is also under the scanner after a petition was filed in 2005 in the Apex Court alleging that he was a Nepali citizen who had fled from there after a murder case was registered against him in the early 70s.

The Supreme Court directed the CBI to inquire into the matter and the agency submitted a report stating that he obtained a birth certificate in a fraudulent manner, to which Subba had raised objections.

According to analysts, Bora, an MLA from Bihpuria in neighbouring Lakhimpur district, had an edge over the other candidates with the BJP-AGP alliance failing to come through and Toppo's prospects of retaining the seat appearing almost bleak.

The scenario, however, changed with Subba jumping into the fray as Independent on the last day of nominations, they said.

Following his filing of nomination, Congress expelled Subba for six years for antiparty activities. AIUDF's support to Subba and a sizable electorate belonging to the Nepali community in this constituency located on the northern bank of Brahmaputra river may work in his favour, analysts added.

The constituency, where nine candidates are in fray including BJP's Ram Prasad Sarmah, will go to polls in the first phase on April 7.

Congress candidate Bora has been provided with additional security and asked by security forces to move in bullet proof vehicles during campaigning after his father claimed that the NDFB issued a threat to his son.

The recent killing of 13 people and subsequent protests in Behali area of the constituency may also cast a shadow during the polls with opposition parties going all out to capitalise on the law and order situation.

Narendra Modi during his campaign rally at Biswanath Chariali earlier this week slammed Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi for not going himself or sending any of his ministers to the incident site. The constituency, where Lok Sabha elections have been held since 1967, has seen Congress losing only twice though in some of the assembly segments, the AGP had a strong base prior to the 2011 elections.

According to analysts, Toppo, who had won last time mainly due to the predominant tea garden electorate of Dhekiajuli, Rangapara, Biswanath Chariali, Behali and Gohpur segments, may find the contest tough with the party in a disarray in the constituency. Firebrand Sootea MLA Padma Hazarika's expulsion from AGP and subsequent exit of entire district unit will also affect the party's chances,

Meghalaya not on Narendra FELICITATION Modi's itinerary this election SHilloNg, April 3 (TNN): Years ago, Narendra Modi was part of a team, headed by the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, that had camped here for four days, virtually turning this hill station into a defacto PMO. Senior journalists recall Modi's deftness in sorting out a misunderstanding that had cropped up between the party and the local media. BJP's prime ministerial candidate was then its national organizational secretary.

However, a trip to the 'Abode of Clouds' is not on the cards for Modi in the run-up to the polls this time, despite BJP having three legislators in the state cabinet once. Dismissing the fact that BJP neither has a presence in the current assembly nor a strong organizational structure in the state, the party's candidate for the prestigious Shillong LS seat Shibun Lyngdoh believes that "Modi fever" has indeed gripped the country and Shillong is no exception.

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stitute a decisive section of the urban electorate, feel that even a landlocked state like Meghalaya will not be left untouched by the much-touted "Modi wave".

The Longsachung Village Officers Union heartily congratulation to Mr. Nchumthung Ezung son of Mr. Khonthongo Ezung of Longsachung village for his great achievement to the post of EAC in the recently conducted NPSC exam.

The Union further acknowledge and wish him all the very best in his future endeavour.

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Subba is confident of his chances this time despite cases of rape, attempt to murder and cheating pending against him, saying his victory "would vindicate my position in court of law". "I have represented Tezpur for three consecutive terms and people here want me to complete the different schemes initiated by me for the constituency's development," Subba, said.

Bora also is upbeat after Rahul Gandhi, campaigning for him last week, appealed to the predominant Assamese and tea garden population to vote for him so that the rich cultural and literary legacy of the constituency, regarded as Assam's cultural capital, can be preserved for posterity.

Meanwhile, BJP's Sarmah is banking on Modi's impact and said "there is a strong Modi wave in Tezpur and people are fed up with Congress".

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India now only country with legislated CSR

New DelhI, ApRIl 3 (IANS): With the implementation of the new company law from April 1, India has become the only country in the world with legislated corporate social responsibility (CSR) and a spending threshold of up to $2.5 billion (Rs.15,000 crore).

The new law mandates that all companies, including foreign firms, with a minimum net worth of Rs.500 crore, turnover of Rs.1,000 crore and net profit of at least Rs.5 crore, spend at least two percent of their profit on CSR. According to industry estimates, around 8,000 companies will fall into the ambit of the CSR provisions and this would translate into an estimated CSR spend of $1.95 billion to $2.44 billion.

With higher economic growth and increase in companies profits, this mandatory spending will go up.

“India is the only country that has made legislation for CSR spending,” Sai Venkateshwaran, partner and head of accounting advisory services at KPMG India, told IANS. He said the new law would lead to a significant increase in spending by companies on CSR activities.

“Many big companies have been actively engaged in the CSR activities, but the number is low.

The new law will lead to a significant increase in the numbers,” said Venkateshwaran, adding the mandated spending would be in the range of Rs.10,000 crore to Rs.15,000 crore annually.

Sidharth Birla, president of industry body FICCI, said the businesses by and large welcome the new legislation. However, some issues continue to trouble that need to be addressed by the regulator.

Su-Kam wins solar power project for 40,000 rural homes

“This is an evolutionary concept and will gradually evolve over a period of time. Industry is therefore anxious on the implementation of this new provision,” Birla told IANS. The new Companies Act 2013 that came into effect from April 1, 2014, replaced six-decade old legislation Companies Act 1956. CSR has been made mandatory under the new regulation and there are provisions of penalties, in case of failure. Venkateshwaran said the industries’ concerns about the new legislation were largely related to taxation and limit on activities that fall under the ambit of CSR. Birla also shared a similar view and said: “The biggest concern of Industry is with respect to the impact of CSR contribution from a tax deductibility point of view.” “Industry hopes that the ministry of

Samsung chairman ordered to appear in Supreme Court

New DelhI, ApRIl 3 (ReuteRS): The Supreme Court has ordered the chairman of Samsung Electronics (005930.

KS), Lee Kun-hee, to appear before a local court within six weeks to avoid arrest in a decade-old dispute with a supplier over a $1.4 million payment.

A two-judge panel ruled on Monday that an arrest warrant issued against Lee by a local court in Ghaziabad, near New Delhi, would not be executed for six weeks, according to an order posted on the court’s website.

Lee will have to appear before the local court and can seek bail Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee responds to a question from a reporter after touring the Samsung booth at the and an exemption from further 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Ve- hearings, the Supreme Court judges ruled. gas, Nevada January 12, 2012. (REUTERS File Photo)

New DelhI, ApRIl 3 (IANS): Leading power back-up solutions provider Su-Kam Thursday said it has won a large-scale rural electrification project to install and commission solar power systems in 40,000 rural households in Uttar Pradesh.

“The company has bagged this first-of-its-kind solar project after winning a tender from Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), which has been assigned this project under the ‘Lohia Awas Project’ by the UP government,” Su-Kam said in a statement here.

The project involves installing solar photovoltaic (PV) power packs comprising three LED lights, one 25W ceiling fan and a solar charge controller with mobile charging point in each of the 40,000 rural homes over a period of one year.

Su-Kam said it has already finished installation in first set of seven homes in Shahpur Majgaon village in Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh.

Tata Motors to enter Philippines

MuMbAI, ApRIl 3 (AgeNCIeS): Tata Motors, India’s fourth largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, today announced its entry into the Philippines market at the Manila International Auto Show. The company will commence its business with exports of the Manza, Vista, Indigo, Indica, Xenon, Ace and the Super Ace. Tata Motors has appointed PilipinasTajAutogroup Inc as its distributor.

SAN FRANCISCO, ApRIl 3 (Ap): Yahoo has added more layers of security in its effort to shield people’s online lives from government spying and other snooping.

The measures announced Wednesday include the completion of a system that encrypts all information being transmitted from one Yahoo data center to another.

The technology is designed to make the emails and other digital information flowing through data centers indecipherable to outsiders.

Search requests made from Yahoo’s home page are also now automatically encrypted, and the Sunnyvale, California,

New DelhI, ApRIl 3 (IANS): Luxury automobile manufacturer BMW Thursday launched its premium sports car M6 Gran Coupé priced at Rs.1.75 crore (ex-showroom Delhi).

“With its dynamic expression and luxurious appearance, the all-new BMW M6 Gran Coupé is not just the most attractive coupé in its class, it also provides the best everyday usability,” Philipp von Sahr, president, BMW Group India told reporters.

The four-door sports coupé is available at the company’s dealerships and has been imported as a CBU (completely built-up) unit. The new sports coupé is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and high precision injection system.

The vehicle can sprint from 0 to 100 km per hour in 4.2 seconds and can attain a top speed of 250 km per hour. The company added that it also plans to add 15 more dealerships across India in the next one year. Currently it has 35 outlets.

company is promising to make it more difficult for unauthorized intruders to hack into other services, including video chats, within the next few months. Yahoo strengthened the security of its email in January.

“Whether or not our users understand it, I feel it’s our responsibility to keep them safe,” Alex Stamos, Yahoo’s recently hired chief information of security, told a small group of reporters.

Stamos, a former security consultant, joined Yahoo Inc. less than a month ago as part of the company’s anti-snooping crusade.

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In a statement, Samsung said Lee had no connection with the case, which it said was related to a “multi-million dollar fraud scheme” perpetrated against a subsidiary in Dubai. Samsung declined to comment on whether Lee would appear in court.

“There are no grounds, let alone evidence, to support the accusation against Chairman Lee,” the company said. “We are confident that the Indian courts will recognise the innocence of Chairman Lee and deliver justice.” The Supreme Court’s verdict came after an appeal by Lee, who local media said had sought

to have the criminal proceedings against him dropped. The Supreme Court dismissed his petition.

“We make it clear that we have not expressed any opinion in regard to the merit of the case,” the panel of judges said in its order for Lee to appear. The dispute dates back to 2001-2002 when an Indian company, JCE Consultancy, signed a pact to supply products to Sky Impex Ltd, which was to transfer the products to Samsung Gulf Electronics, Dubai, court documents showed.

JCE Consultancy filed a criminal complaint in 2005, saying it had not received payment, and named the Samsung unit and Lee among the accused.

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finance will find it fit to ensure CSR spend remains tax-deductible, more so since this spend is an integral cost of responsible business,” he said.

Under the current income tax law, the CSR spending cannot be treated as expenditure. It will be part of profit and attract taxes. As per the current law, unless expenditure is in the course of the business of the company, the same is disallowed and the question may arise as to whether CSR expenditure is incurred in the course of the business of the company or not. Therefore, the CSR Rules could lead to substantial expenses being disallowed in course of tax assessments.

“Unless the Income Tax law is also changed simultaneously, this An Indian laborer rests on mangoes at a fruit market in Hyderabad, India, Thursday, April could lead to years of protracted 3, 2014. India recognizes the mango as its national fruit and is the world’s largest mango litigation and disputes,” said Birla. producer. (AP Photo

as Google Inc. and Microsoft Crop. have made online security a top priority during the last 10 months amid a series of revelations about U.S. government programs that have vacuumed up personal information about millions of Web surfers in an effort to thwart terrorism.

The wide-ranging surveillance has been outlined in documents leaked to the media by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden.

The technology industry’s indignant response has been driven by financial self-interest as well as an aversion to government prying. Most Internet services make money from ads that

could be more difficult to sell if spying fears cause their audiences to shrink.

Yahoo, which has more than 800 million worldwide users, vowed late last year to encrypt its data centers by March 31 after reports that the U.S. government had been secretly infiltrating the lines that transfer information overseas.

Yahoo still lags behind Google’s encryption efforts. In an interview Wednesday, Stamos said Yahoo hasn’t been able to move as fast as it wants because many of its services rely on content and ads provided by thousands of other companies, including some that aren’t convinced that they

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For that reason, Yahoo’s widely used news, sports and finance sections still aren’t automatically encrypted. Visitors to those services can trigger an encrypted service by typing in “https” before the website’s address.

Yahoo is confident that it will be able to persuade its content and advertising partners to take the steps needed to enable automatic encryption of those services later this year.

“Some partners already understand this is the way the wind is blowing,” Stamos said.

“We are moving to a world where all content is encrypted all the time.”

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Friday 4 April 2014

Dimapur

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NPCC assures more DAN campaigns for Rio job opportunities Kohima, april 3 (mExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee today assured of more job opportunities to educated Naga youth and empowerment of women.

Addressing an election rally at Pfutsero town in Phek district today congress candidate K V Pusa assured of more job avenues to Naga youths if he wins the lone seat. He lashed out the state government for failing to address the unemployment crisis in the state. Appealing to the youth to vote for congress, he said that the party’s assurance to create 10 crore jobs for the youth in the country would be implemented in the state if UPA comes to power

again. “My priority will be to work for the welfare of our youth,” he told congress supporters.

He also castigated the state government for passing a resolution in the assembly not to grant 33% reservation to Naga women on the pretext of infringing the customary and traditional practices of Naga community. He said that the congress would go all out for welfare and empowerment of Naga women.

On development, Pusa said that eleven years of DAN has taken the state backward in many fronts despite huge amounts being pumped in the state by the Union Government.

He said that the states coffer has been emptied by

the people who are in power and that even centrally sponsored flagship programmes have been grossly misused.

Lambasting Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio of hobnobbing with the BJP, the congress candidate said that “such unholy alliance is a threat to the Christian dominated Naga society and urged the people of Phek district to vote for congress which is always for safeguarding the secular structure of the country.”

On the Naga political issue, Pusa said that the issue is between the Naga Political Groups and the centre and that the state government has got nothing to do with it. He criticised Rio for misleading the people by

DimapUr, april 3 (mExN): DAN partners, NPF, BJP, JD (U) and NCP on Thursday campaigned for its consensus candidate for Lok Sabha elections, Neiphiu Rio, at Burma Camp Colony, Dimapur, with Parliamentary Secretary, Tovihoto Ayemi, as the star campaigner.

Tovihoto said that a tall leader like Rio going to Delhi would benefit not only Nagaland but the entire Northeast. He exuded confidence that Rio would stand for the Nagas and the region in the Parliament. Tovihoto rued that the Prime Minister in his

retary and spokesperson, James Vizo said that the BJP national executive had resolved to seriously view the Naga issue. He accused the Congress at the centre of stalling developmental projects meant for the state.

JD (U) state president, Mhonjan Lotha also accused the Congress government of ruining the nation’s economy in its 10 years of rule.

Others who spoke during the campaign includParliamentary Secretary, Tovihoto Ayemi, speaking at a ed NPF state youth wing campaign in Dimapur on Thursday. (Morung photo) president, Kakuto, former 10 years of office did not state. He appealed the vot- DMC advisor, Hokuto and visit Nagaland even once to ers to vote in favour of Rio. former DMC member, D.P. see the development of the State BJP general sec- Angami.

promising an early solution to the problem. He said eleven years has lapsed and the chief minister has failed to resolve the Naga political issue as promised to the people.

The party also organized a rally at Jalukie town in Peren district. Leader of the Congress Legislature Party, Tokheho Yepthomi came down heavily on the state government for allegedly failing to deliver goods to the people for the last eleven years.

He also highlighted the ever increasing graft in the state. Stating that Rio befriending the BJP is a threat Our Correspondent sembly session here. to minority communities, The report said that in Kohima | April 3 like Christians, he urged the Ist phase, 604 regispeople to remain distant Implementation of state tered but non-functioning from communal forces. cabinet decision on cancel- cooperative societies from lation of non function/de- across 11 districts are profunct cooperative societies posed to be cancelled. Mohas initiated various steps dalities and legal formalifor stringent cancellation. ties are being worked on.

This was stated in the “This significant proannual administrative re- gramme will weed out port of the cooperation de- thousands of non-funcpartment 2013-014 tabled tioning registered coopin the just concluded as- erative societies and usher

Cancellation of non-functioning cooperative societies

'Learning science without memorizing' workshop conducted DimapUr, april 3 (mExN): Organized by the Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union (DSSU) in collaboration with Indigenous Cultural Society (ICS) and Jan Jati Vikas Samiti (JJVS), the Teachers’ Training cum Students’ Workshop which started on April 3 at Holy Cross Higher Secondary School Dimapur concluded on Thursday.

The programme was conducted under the theme “learning science without memorizing.”

The training cum workshop was conducted by three eminent social workers in the field of education- Sharad Godse, Achyut Sapre and Vinayak Dixit, all from Maharashtra.

Godse said his objective of coming to Nagaland and sharing his knowledge has been fulfilled. He expressed satisfaction with the response received and attributed the success of

PTYC highlights devp activities in Phek town

Resource persons along with HCHSS principal, DSSU members and partners ICS and JJVS on the last day of 3-day teachers’ training cum students’ workshop in Dimapur.

the programme to the will of the teachers and students to learn.

One of the teachers who participated in the programme said that the training has benefitted the teachers. With the knowledge equipped during the

training, he expressed optimism that the science classroom atmosphere would improve which in turn would help the students fare better.

A representative of ICS lauded the DSSU for organizing the programme.

Teachers who undertook the training were presented with certificates. Hundreds of students from nine schools and 33 Science teachers from various schools in Dimapur took part in the training cum workshop.

phEK, april 3 (mExN): The Phek Town Youth Club (PTYC) has today disclosed the latest developmental activities taking place in and around Phek Town, the district head quarter.

In a press statement jointly appended by PTYC President Rukuzo Khamo and Secretary Ato Lohe, the Club stated that in its 28 years of its existence, it has not seen developmental activities taking place in the district head quarter town like in the last 6 years. The statement said that the district hospital, Phek was upgraded from 50 to 100 bedded, introducing the services of an Eye OPD, a regional Diagnostic Centre, Nursing School and host of medical staff quar-

ters besides development in other departments.

Appreciating the charitable gestures undertaken

by Minister Azo Nienu, the PTYC also pointed out that during a period of one and half years stint as Minister for R&B, he has undertaken the task of widening the roads at Phek Town, construction of Phek Government College and road leading to New helipad.

Besides, Phek Town, development of roads are already visible in Kohima, Dimapur and furthermore, it stated.

Expressing its confidence on the Minister’s leadership, PTYC stated that the road condition in the state would improve for good.

Pomp and fervor mark Aoleang celebration in Mon moN, april 3 (Dipr): Angau I Thou, IAS Deputy Commissioner Mon graced the cerebration of the Aoleang festival as the chief guest at Local Football Ground, Mon on April 3.

Aoleang festival is the main festival of the Konyaks. It is also known as the spring festival and is observed right after seeds are sown in the news fields to seek bountiful harvest from the Almighty God. The celebration program was organized by the Konyak Union (KU).

Hundreds of people gathered at the local football ground to witness and to take part in the celebration. The festival was observed with much pomp

and fervor with various cultural troupes dressed in colourful traditional attire singing, dancing and merry making. The celebration venue was filled with the sounds of the muscle loading guns, beating of the Gongs and Log drum, etc.

Lauding the Konyak for working as a team in all matters, The Deputy Commissioner said that although Mon district, known as the ‘land of Anghs’ where people were suppose to be ruled by the Monarch, has the distinct culture of taking opinion of the mass is sought, before any decision is made.

Lamenting that Mon district has the lowest lit- DC Mon Angau I Thou and President KU Mr. Manlip along eracy rate with highest with cultural troups inaugurating the festival

gender disparity in terms of education, she appealed to the gathering to consider the efforts of the NGOs comprised of the KU, KNSK & KSU and the Government officials to impart quality education and raise the literacy rate of the district. She also appealed to the youths to strive hard and take ‘one more step forward’ to make a difference with others.

Briefing on the significance of the Aoleang festival, she appealed to the people to adhere to the good old age customs of the Aoleang and also to preserve the rich culture and traditions of the Konyaks.

Earlier the program was chaired by Hosea, General

Secretary of Konyak Union.

Invocation was proposed

by M. Chemyuh, Executive Secretary, KBBB, while welcome address was pronounced by S Manlip Chohwanglim, President, Konyak Union, and, Significance of Aoleang was said

by A Shangkem, Member, K U Advisory Board.

The highlights of the day long celebration were cultural dance by Wakching area union, Longkei union, Chen union, Totok Union, Longwa Union, Hongphoi union, Shang Union, Sheanghah Union, Mon Union, Tobu area Union, Aboi area Union, Chi Union, Tizit area Union, Tang Union, Leangha Union and Moka Union.

‘Tsüphiekro’ Vol-2 JMS celebrates 25 years of existence music album released Kohima, april 3 (mExN): The Angami Baptist Church Council, Men’s Department started a choral group called ‘Tsüphiekro’ in the year 2006. On April 2, Tsüphiekro-Vol-2 ,titled “Puo Thezieshülie” (Give Him thanks) was released by Rev Dr. Atsi Dolie, Executive Director, ABCC, at ABCC Mission Centre, Kohima in the presence of all the cabinet and staff of ABCC, President, Daso Paphino and colleagues of ABCC, Men’s Department and Tsüphiekro members.

According to a press release, the album has 12 gospel songs, all in Tenyidie.

The videos were shot at different churches of Kohima district, Music Academy Jotsoma, Puliebadze Base Camp area, some other places of Kohima by Rokose Tetso and part of Maple Studio, Kohima. Some of the

clippings are from the Holy land and its surroundings as some of the group members visited Jerusalem in 2013.

Recording was done at Clef Ensemble, Kohima.

Tsüphiekro group consists of businessmen, technocrats, doctors, theologians, teachers, professional musicians, singers, etc. Since the beginning, this group has been performing at all major programs of ABCC and Individual churches under it to glorify the Lord.

Tsüphiekro released its first album named- “A ruopfü chü perheila shücie” (Revive my spirit) in 2010. “The first album was a blessing for the young and the old alike. Being encouraged by the impact it had on the people, the group decided to come up with another volume in the year 2011," the press release informed.

in a new generation of cooperatives aiding the state economy,” the report said.

According to the report, there are 7000 cooperative societies of which the highest number from Dimapur district having 1734 and lowest from Longleng district with 67.

The Draft Nagaland Cooperative Act has been vetted by the law department and preparations are on

to lay it during the next assembly session.

This proposed Act will replace the old Assam Cooperative Act 1949 & Rules 1953, which is still enforced in Nagaland, the report said adding “Adoption of our own Cooperative Act will usher in new ways of propagate cooperative movement in the state suitable to our own local needs and complexities,” stated the report.

MEx FILE NSCN (IM) informs DimapUr, april 3 (mExN): Secretary of UT GPRN, Khekuto Jakhalu has informed the capture of a motor bike, Mahindra Centuro bearing registration number NL07M-0548, Engine Number-UPEDJ035356, Chassis Number-MCDKGIB14D1J28507.

A press note from the Secretary of UT informed the rightful owner to claim the bike within seven days from the date of issue of this notice, with all necessary documents. For details, one can contact 9856071655/8575659190.

LHP condemns April 2 robbery phEK, april 3 (mExN): The Lotha Hoho Phek Town has condemned a highway robbery on April 2 between Chakabama and Dzu River by a group of four/five armed miscreants. According to a press note from the LHP, in spite of identifying themselves as church workers, their cash and mobile phones were looted. The victims of the robbery were carrying building materials for the construction of a Pastor’s residence at Phek headquarters. “It was also reported from reliable sources that few weeks back the same gang had looted the passengers of a bus and a bolero,” the Hoho informed. The Hoho has appealed to all concern to initiate steps to prevent the recurrence of these types of incidences and expressed hope that law enforcing agencies in that area would step up vigil for the safety of travelers.

Open logo forming competition Kohima, april 3 (mExN): The Alumni Association of All Saints Higher Secondary School Peren informed all the past students of All Saints Higher Secondary School Peren, Nagaland that Open Logo Forming Competition for the Alumni Association have just started. Every Alumni and students from Class VIII onward of All Saints Higher Secondary School students have been invited to the competition. The students have been asked to coin their own motto in the form of computerized/hand drawn, well elucidated.

The selected logo will be awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 3000. Late date of submission is May 17, 2014. Entry can be submitted to Lucky@ 9612710936, C/o All Saints Higher Secondary School, Peren, Nagaland: 797101.

Science workshop at Thahekhu Village GHS held DimapUr, april 3 (mExN): A one-day science workshop for Class VIII, IX and X on “How to Learn Science without Memorizing” was organised at Thahekhu Village Government High School Dimapur on March 31. The workshop was organised under the aegis of Dimapur Sumi Student’s Union (DSSU) in association with Indigenous Cultural Society and Jan Jati Vikas Samiti under ‘Right to Education’ and personality Development Programme. Renowned educationist from Maharashtra Er Sharad Godse, Vinayak Dixit and Er Achyut Sapre were the resource persons. A press release informed that about 180 students of secondary classes including teachers participated and were immensely benefitted through this workshop.

Nagaland veterinary council informs

Jubilee Memorial School choir presenting a song during the school Golden Jubilee Celebration on April 3. (DIPR Photo)

moKoKchUNg, april 3 (Dipr): Jubilee Memorial School (JMS), Mokokchung which was started on April 3, 1989, in commemoration of Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Mokokchung Town Baptist church (MTBA) celebrated its Silver Jubilee today at Town Hall Mokokchung.

Gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest, Chief Secretary, Nagaland, Banuo Z. Jamir said

that JMS, Mokokchung, which is the only school in Nagaland being affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE), was always special to her and mentioned that she is impressed with what the school has achieved today. Banuo Jamir thanked the MTBA for taking the bold step in opening JMS, saying that it is through education that Christianity was deeply rooted in

the state.

While commending the good academic records of the school, the Chief Secretary also said that Excellence has no ceiling, therefore achieving 100% should not be the end in itself for there is always more to achieve.

The chief guest while appreciating the efforts put up by the teachers of JMS for the last 25 years maintained that team work for teachers are the pillars of

the school and the unsung heroes in our society.

The Chief Secretary also reminded the teachers that one should not take the profession as a backup option. She said in the fast changing world, teaching is becoming one of the most challenging profession.

She urged the teachers to be always in the constant mood of learning saying that it is a crime if we deny the growth of innate intelligence in a child.

Kohima, april 3 (mExN): Registered Veterinary Practitioners (RVP) under Nagaland State Veterinary Council (NSVC) whose names have been entered in the Indian Veterinary Practitioners Register (IVPR) upto 31.3. 2014 are required to verify the name and address in the revised draft Electoral Roll prepared under the provisions of the Indian Veterinary Council (IVC) Act, 1984 and the IVC Rules, 1985 and make necessary correction or changes as per the prescribed Form- A,B, C & D. The revised draft electoral role is made available in the NSVC office notice board, Directorate of Veterinary & AH Kohima.

The information can also be obtained on Veterinary Council of India (VCI) website www.vciresults.com under link “Draft Electoral Roll,” “Forms A to D” and “Important Dates for Finalization of the Roll.” The last date for receipt of claims/objections/changes of address etc. from the RVP in the prescribed formats to the registrar NSVC shall be April 8. This was stated in a release issued by Dr. L. Temsu Ao, Deputy Registrar, Nagaland State Veterinary Council.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express FRIDAy 4 APRIl 2014 volumE IX IssuE 91

Along Longkumer Consulting Editor

Leadership Counts

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n the backdrop of the coming Lok Sabha elections, where we are going to elect our leaders or representatives, the topic of leadership becomes important. Leadership does really count especially when it comes to producing significant results, whether in the government or private sector. Organizations that produce good results are usually those where this is guided and mentored by good leaders. Not surprisingly though, the non-government sector is doing much better. In Nagaland too, the trend is quite clear that better institutions are being created in the private sector. We have good examples of many leaders from amongst the Naga community who are making a real difference to the work that they are doing.

Whether in education, Church, civil society, business, music etc. we have leaders who are role models and leading by example. This shows that Nagas are capable of producing good leaders and thereby institutions of excellence. In other words one can also say that good leaders are produced outside of the government. Why is this so? Leadership is all about trust and for this to happen, a leader has to be transparent, honest and reliable. Another quality of a leader that we should expect is for them to be a role model and to lead by example. Perhaps by its very nature of being a corrupting influence, the government system is unable to nurture such kind of leadership.

There is no dearth of leaders in our midst; including in the government sector but what we don’t have is leaders of quality who are committed to the people. Today’s leaders claim to espouse the cause of the people. They are good at making all sorts of assurance, especially during the time of elections, but they soon forget and instead work for the self. Majority of our leaders have amassed wealth beyond their known source of income. Because of this, the common people are suffering.

There is a wide gap between the haves and the have not’s. As someone said, becoming a leader can be a ‘real power trip’.

They take pleasure in controlling both people and information. In India we are well aware of the ‘Officials Secrets Act’ (OSA) which has come to facilitate clandestine deals, arbitrary decisions, manipulations and embezzlements. By legalizing secrecy in administration and thereby leadership, the OSA remains a barrier towards having an open and accountable government. And once our leaders start to be secretive or hoard information for their vested interests there is going to be not just corruption but a trust deficit with the people.

Jack Welch, former Chairman and CEO of world renowned company General Electric in his book ‘Winning’, makes an enlightened observation about leadership. According to him, “before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself” but “when you become a leader, success is all about growing others”.

In essence what this implies is that good leadership is all about caring passionately about your people—about their growth and success and not necessarily about yourself anymore. If this is the test of leadership, how many of our so called leaders will qualify to be true leaders in the sense that they will sacrifice their self for the people. Looked at it differently, this will mean all round development, truthful implementation of all the schemes and programmes worth crores of rupees for the benefit of people, good roads all year round, regular supply of electricity, access to proper health care, fair system of taxation (by the UG groups), equality of opportunity especially when it comes to education, jobs and other social benefits. In fact if our leaders do indeed work for the people, many of the grievances we see today would have been addressed. In reality however, we know that this is not so. No matter what, good leadership does really count. It makes the much needed difference. The question is do people really have a choice to elect the right kind of leaders?

(Feedback can be send to consultingeditormex@gmail.com)

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Alok Singh IANS

Rampant corruption, lack of development in Gujarat

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t was a trip to Gujarat as part of Arvind Kejriwal's "fact-finding" team that "revealed the sham development claims" of BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and convinced him to fight the Lok Sabha polls, says Ashish Khetan, the investigative journalist turned AAP candidate for the New Delhi seat.

Khetan, 38, who quit his media job to join the Aam Admi Party (AAP) after last December's Delhi assembly elections, says the Kejriwal-led study tour "shook" him and he decided to take the plunge. Khetan, who runs the investigative news portal gulail.com, said in Gujarat they found "immense corruption and deplorable conditions".

"We had formed teams that visited several government departments across Gujarat. Our people found rampant corruption in the departments and amassive staff crunch," Khetan told IANS in an interview. "Despite the claims of development, the people are living in deplorable conditions. The Gujarat condition seemed similar to the claims of development of (former chief minister) Sheila Dikshit in Delhi. That hurt me a lot," he said. "So when senior party members proposed that I contest from New Delhi I finally agreed," he said. Khetan is pitted against Congress heavyweight Ajay Maken and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi for the April 10 election. Khetan is the second former journalist being fielded by AAP in Delhi. Ashutosh, a former IBN 7 anchor, is contesting against union minister and Congress heavyweight Kapil Sibal from the Chandni Chowk seat.

Sitting in the party office in Hanuman Road in the heart of the national capital, Khaitan, who knew many of the party members even before AAP was formally launched in 2012, said Dikshit's claims of development in Delhi has not improved the lives of the common man. He says if elected he will raise the aam admi issues at the national level. "For me nothing is a local issue. All issues which relate to the aam admi (common man) are on my agenda and I will take them to the national level," he said. "Water, power, roads, corruption in Delhi Development Authority (DDA), employment and health would be my main focus agenda in my constituency."

The New Delhi Lok Sabha seat covers a huge area. The Lok Sabha constituency covers affluent upscale areas like Jor Bagh and Greater Kailash, to government colonies like Lodhi Road and R.K. Puram as well as slums, including Katputhli Colony.

The AAP hopes to tap the large middle class and the slums in the constituency. Khaitan said MPs are "scared" of raising questions in the house. "They even escape from attending parliament sessions. My party will end this culture and we will raise more and more questions.

"The first thing I will do is to start raising in parliament all the issues which directly relate to people," he said. "According to a media report, Ajay Maken's presence was just 33 percent in the just-concluded parliament session," Khetan said. Khetan is confident of getting the votes of AAP supporters in the New Delhi assembly constituency that voted overwhelmingly for Kejriwal in the Delhi elections, routing Sheila Dikshit. "Definitely, it will benefit me. People of New Delhi assembly constituency are happy with AAP," he said. Khetan earlier worked in Tehalka as editor, investigation, and in Headlines Today in the English news channel.

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Geoffrey Heptonstall

An area of doubt - law, morality and expediency

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here always must be room for doubt in human affairs. Any belief, any policy, any action in the political world must be subject to scrutiny. A critical awareness of the consequences, especially the unintended consequences, is a necessity. If the essence of progress is a leap of faith, the essence of democracy is doubt. It is a civic virtue to demand something better. It is a civic virtue to question the wisdom of change. It is also a civic virtue to question the wisdom of present circumstances and prevailing beliefs. To doubt is not necessarily to be cautious.

There are times when doubt is a spur to passionate impulses that claim justification from a higher authority than the legitimacy of governing principles.

Must we believe at all times in the rule of law?

There was a time when trade unions were against the law. Advocates of women’s suffrage were prepared to break the law. There are many such examples. So much that we accept now as integral to a civilized life was illegal at one time. In Cromwellian times the theatre was outlawed. Consider all the banned books that are now classics. Gay rights had to overcome not only prejudice but severe penalties. So much that we now find unacceptable was legal at one time or another: wife-beating, child-beating, the torture of prisoners, the burning of witches and heretics, the hanging of thieves, the bondage of serfdom and slavery.

We move forward by stepping outside the bounds.

We move forward as a civilization by legitimizing doubt about the wisdom of the current framework of political acceptance. When the climate of opinion is for doubt to prevail over the wisdom of the governing idea then democracy is realized.

To believe in the law as an absolute is to betray the wisdom of the common wealth of humanity. Absolutes always present a problem. An absolute takes no account of exceptions. An absolute takes no account of changing circumstances. An absolute presumes that the world cannot change. The rules are fixed. The codes of conduct are clear. ‘The regulations state quite clearly…’ All intelligent moral argument is stupefied and nullified by the manner and custom of the petty official, the jobsworth bureaucrat who refuses to discuss because there is no doubt in his/her mind that the question is simple. ‘I don’t make the rules. I obey them.’

Obedience becomes the highest virtue. If an attitude or opinion is correct, then it is right. There is no moral contention on the matter. There is no requirement to consider the matter further. In fact [as if it were a fact], to cast doubt on the wisdom of the correct is a revolt against common sense. It is wicked. It is mad. The idea that such things can be doubted is simply absurd. And that is that.

The democracy of doubt says otherwise. The democracy of doubt appeals to a higher virtue than simple-minded obedience. The democracy of doubt appeals to a higher law than the arbitrary rules of temporary sovereignty. Democracy appeals to the common wealth of enlightened feeling that rises within humanity at its most gracious, its most creative, its most energetic, its most generous. Life moves forward. Civilization depends on the dynamic of change. We leap forward impelled by legitimate doubt, and unconstrained by fear for our own position. Civilization progresses not by looking over one’s shoulder, but by impelling the revolutionary question of what is truly the public good.

There are those who believe in change as long as it doesn’t affect the smooth rhythm of a comfortable life. There are those who believe in debate as long it doesn’t raise difficult questions. There are those who believe in the right of others to dissent as long as they remain quiet and accepting. There are those whose beliefs are non-beliefs. All they have is a series of unexamined absolutes which are obvious and rational and good. No challenge ever can be mounted to doubt this. To speak of doubt is to sow the seeds of

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s China's socioeconomic modernization and cultural globalization deepens, spill-over effects into the political arena are increasingly anticipated. Authoritarian-led development elsewhere in East Asia has typically lasted two to three decades, before the supposedly inevitable transition towards democracy, as per capita incomes reach a certain level (Ohno, 2013). Is China headed in the same direction?

Commentators emphasize an increasingly assertive middle class, political decay associated with rampant corruption and systemic risks in the form of rising inequality and environmental degradation as irreversibly derailing the steely authoritarian Chinese locomotive (Pei, 2007). Yet, every rule has its exception, and China may well be able to continue growing without democratizing, for the strict Western dichotomy of authoritarianism versus democracy does not apply to East Asia.

China considers itself democratic A 2002 East Asia Barometer survey confirmed that Chinese development and growth has been accompanied by increasing public support for the general notion of democracy and for many of the same democratic values that underpin other East Asian democracies (Shi, 2008). The Chinese, however, see no apparent contradiction between these values and the current Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership, with more than 80% of respondents judging the present regime to already be democratic.

Moreover, Chinese citizens were found to trust domestic political institutions, particularly at the national level, more than their democratic neighbors (Shi, 2008). While this paradox may be partly explained by successful CCP propaganda and media control, the master key seems to lie in a funda-

discord. To speak of change is to speak of treason to the unchanging moral law.

Now consider Benjamin Franklin on the virtue of Resolution. He wrote: ‘Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.’

There was a revolution in which Franklin was a key participant. Had it been a revolt, the events of 1776 should have been outside the law. But it was a revolution, a moment when history turns so that one law is transformed into another. The Declaration was of independence from a perceived tyranny. The revolutionaries argued that the law had collapsed. It was their moral duty to reconstruct a new set of laws, a new form of government to meet the moral imperative.

‘Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’ were to be the watchwords of this new law’s moral foundation. Jefferson at first wrote the word ‘property’. It was changed by another hand to ‘happiness’. [The hand that made that change was, surely, Franklin’s?]

The new law of a new state was to have a moral base.

Because human beings were ‘endowed by their Creator’ with this moral conscience, a divine law superseded human law in authority. America as a nation was founded, so it was argued, both in law and according to moral conscience. Their consciences said that tyranny was not law, whereas their moral duty to rebel against tyranny was lawful. To the revolutionaries of 1776 law and moral conscience were interdependent. The question is: are they?

‘When a king is a kind man,’ Napoleon remarked, ‘his reign is judged to be a failure.’ This is a warrant for tyranny, a self-justifying ordinance that presumes power to be the principle of effective governance. And because governance is founded on law the Napoleonic view is that law is a question not of morality, but of power. Law in this way of thinking is not about what is right, but about what works. Society is seen as a machine, rather than a network of experiences tempered by values. The parts of a machine do not act according to conscience: they act according to their function The territory within us, somewhere between mind and soul, rebels by instinct against this view of things. Society as a machine is a society without people. Chaplin in Modern Times, literally becoming part of the mechanism he is trying to operate is the quintessential image of a world where the efficient function is the end (in both senses.)

Human instinct may rebel against the inhumanity of power, but society must function according to rules which are prescribed to meet the needs of society rather than the desires of its citizens. This is morally acceptable only when the general desires of citizens meet the needs of society. In theory this should be the case always in civil [and civilized] society. In practice there is an area of doubt.

Consider the case, celebrated but often misunderstood, of James Somersett, a slave who went before the King’s Bench in 1771, and was freed by Lord Mansfield who declared slavery to be ‘odious.’ It is often supposed that Lord Mansfield declared slavery to be unlawful, and that he did so because he found it morally repellent.

In fact the ruling was that a slave could not be forced against his will to leave England. [Somersett was bound for Jamaica by his master.] On this single, narrow technicality James Somersett was released from bondage.

On other grounds Lord Mansfield should have had no choice but to rule that Somersett’s servitude continue.

Although morally opposed to slavery, this judge could not do other than rule according to law.

The recognition was that the law of society and the moral authority within society were in conflict.

The conflict is age-old. The search for a resolution is one of the primary impulses of political life. The desire to govern is the desire to reconcile what is right to what is possible. Any other desire is simply an urge to exercise power for its own sake.

The reconciliation between what is right and

what is possible necessarily entails compromise.

Governments elected with a mandate are likely to discover impediments to executive action. Leaders with the best of intentions betray the hopes of their citizens. This expectation is one of the accommodations of democracy. Auden’s Epitaph on a Tyrant begins ‘Perfection, of a kind, was what he was after.’

Democracy does not begin with perfection of any kind. It is thereby the least disappointing system of government, but not necessarily the most inspiring or creative. It is necessarily compromised.

But moral compromise is not moral inertia. In politics what can laws do without morals? They can subvert the constitution they are entrusted to defend. Extreme measures against the threat of terror are themselves forms of terror, the worse for being enshrined in law. In the casual act of terror life returns to normal once the dust clears and the victims are mourned. In state terror there is no certain ending because terror is part of the order of things. The language employed to defend the indefensible and immoral may be moralistic without encountering its own moral void. You can tell a slave he is free, but if you do not unlock his manacles he is free only to rage against the hypocrisy and injustice of his master.

What can laws without a secure moral base do?

Anything they like. And that is sure to be justified politically in whatever terms the politician chooses. An aggressive war becomes a crusade. An illegal war becomes a courageous act for the greater good. We do not judge our governments a failure when they are said to be kind. We judge kindness to be a necessary quality. Even tough decisions are admired as the immediate cruelty that produces an eventual kindness.

It is evident that government can act against general moral opinion, while remaining within the law.

How a law is interpreted is always the question. The interpretation can be flexible. The more unconscionable the action, the more flexible the interpretation. And the justification is not that that the action was moral or lawful: it was necessary. The final appeal is to sincerity – ‘I did what I thought was right.’

It is as if sincerity were the highest virtue, rather than the least we can expect of people.

Society expects its leaders to act not only according to conscience, but according what is generally considered to be legitimate. Legitimacy is not the same as lawful. It may appeal, as Franklin and Jefferson did, to an unwritten but generally acknowledged law. This is an appeal to moral law, to what is universally considered just. If the world condemns an action no politician can argue its legitimacy even when it is technically legal (although this will be doubtful).

If we act with conscience against general opinion we may be proved right in the course of history, but for the time being we stand condemned. If in the literal and narrow interpretation of the law there is no wrong, political action in the end goes nowhere without an ethical foundation. Short-term gain is possible, whereas the desired ‘legacy’ (that will earn a political action a footnote in history) disappears.

‘I did what I thought was right’ can mean ‘As a lawmaker I can decide what is lawful.’ That is not what we understand by virtue in the political world.

And this is where, by way of conclusion, we must speak of justice. By justice we mean the balance between law and ethical action. We speak of a ‘just war’.

That is the phrase in common use – not a legal war, but a just war. There may be no legal obstacle to engaging in a particular conflict. There may be, however, a general sense of unease grounded both in conscience and the law beyond the statute book and judicial ruling. Without justice government becomes not what is politically right, but what is politically expedient. The question is not what can a government get away with. The question is what can our leaders do and sleep easily, if they can sleep at all.

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socially responsible growth (Naughton, 2011). Moreover, while the trend trailing the global financial crisis has been one of scaled-back government elsewhere in the world, China has intensified its commitment to direct state intervention in the economy. State-owned enterprises have been consolidated; even strengthened, and social policies boosted (Naughton, 2011).

Indeed, all successful East Asian economies, with the rule-proving exception of Hong Kong, were led to high growth by competent authoritarian developmental states (Ohno, 2013).

The difficult reconciliation of democracy and development is often ascribed to the need for massive and rapid resource mobilization to foster economic growth. A task for which the democratic toolkit of accommodation and compromise is inherently ill-suited (Leftwich, 2005). The institutional choice between fast growth or democracy is nowhere more apparent than in the breakneck investment speed and intensity of autocratic China compared to the slow infrastructural development and low investment rates of democratic India (Pei, 2006). Yet, while economic growth undoubtedly conferred significant legitimacy on autocratic East Asian states, the same development eventually brought them to their knees, as new middle classes asserted their demands for influence.

The circumstances in China, however, may prove different, as the Chinese regime is taking marked steps to advance economic democratization so as to head off unrest motivated by increasing inequalities. Starting with the Economic democratization That economic growth takes pri- 11th Five-Year Plan [2006-2010] the CCP ority over democracy has been the leadership has adopted a significant shift hallmark of East Asian development. in policy towards more inclusive and

China will remain exceptional The legitimacy of CCP leadership rests on several supportive pillars, making it less vulnerable than many commentators make it seem. While the until now most significant legitimizing factor, the regime's exceptional economic performance, is likely to diminish in importance, as growth rates inevitably level off, other elements play a more fundamental and therefore durable role.

Firstly, China's populace appears to appreciate a level of democracy under the current set of circumstances which is far more advanced than a Western definitional standard would concede. Chinese citizens already consider their society democratic in ways that matter to them, thus greatly reducing calls for regime change. Moreover, trust in political institutions is higher than in China's democratic neighbors, underpinned by ancient ideals of hierarchy and collectivism.

And finally, while performance legitimacy may stand to decline, the regime seems well on the way to building a new economic pillar on which future CCP governance can comfortably rest.

Chinese economic development is moving in a markedly democratizing direction, broadening the base of beneficiaries, and the success of this process may ultimately allow China to remain exceptional in solving the conundrum of sustained economic growth under authoritarian leadership.

lisbeth moeller mentally different conception of democracy. The survey demonstrated a Chinese notion of democracy closely associated with populism, reflecting the country's socialist credentials but also a belief in the idea of benevolent dictatorship, which can be traced back to imperial times (Shi, 2008). China's Confucian heritage is similarly reflected in the high levels of institutional trust, which rest on traditional values of hierarchy and collectivism.

The key democratic pillar of accountability, moreover, is also manifested in Chinese society - albeit in a different form than the strictly procedural definition associated with free elections.

In the East Asian context, accountability is more appropriately defined in terms of what Francis Fukuyama (2012) calls "substantive outcomes", and on this premise the CCP leadership has certainly delivered, raising substantially the living standard of millions. Indeed, in accordance with this East Asian accountability definition, the majority of citizens in China and its neighboring democracies were found to prioritize economic development over democracy (Shi, 2008).

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7 PERSPECTIVE Benefit through Rice blast and its management Mutual Self Help Group Friday

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4 April 2014

NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

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griculture is the most important economic activity in Nagaland comprising of 90% of the population are actively involving in the agricultural and allied activities. Rice is the staple crop which occupies about 70% of the total area under cultivation and constitutes about 75% of the total food production in the state. This crop is affected by different types of diseases causing considerable yield loss in the field. Among all diseases, blast caused by Magnaporthe grisea a fungus, is more destructive disease and considered a major disease of rice because of its wide distribution and extent of destruction under favorable conditions causing yield losses upto 100% depending on weather condition from seedling stage to harvesting of crop.

Symptoms and sign The rice blast pathogen infect and produce lesions on all most all parts of the plant from the seedling stage till plant maturity, rice blast progress through several phases starting with leaf blast, followed by collar, node, neck and panicle blast.

Symptoms on leaves: On leaves, lesions are typically spindle-shaped; wide in the center and pointed toward either end with grayish center and brown margin. Under favorable conditions, lesions on the leaves expand rapidly and tend to coalesce, leading to complete necrosis of infected leaves giving a burnt appearance from a distance. Hence the name rice blast given to this disease. Leaf blast may sometimes cause the complete death of young plants up to the tillering stage. Leaf blast usually increases early in the season then declines late in the season as leaves become less susceptible.

Symptoms on leaf collar and node: The collar of a rice plant refers to the junction of the leaf and the stem sheath. Infection at the junction of the leaf blade and sheath results in the typical brown collar rot symptom. Collar infec-

act as a source for the infection tion kills the leaf completely at severe condition. The nodes infection starts as the plant approaches ma- • Use of high quality and disease free seeds for sowturity, causing complete death of the stem above the ing reduces the inoculum load of pathogen • Early sowing of seeds after the onset of the rainy infection. Diseased nodes become brown or black. season is more advisable than late-sown crops. It prevent the infection at later stage of crop growth Neck and panicle symptoms Infection just below the pan• Avoid close spacing of seedlings and facilitate air passage in the main field to avoid the developicle usually at the neck become ment of humidity dark brown discoloration cause • Excess use of nitrogen favors high vegetative a "neck rot" or "rotten neck growth and increase susceptibility towards blast" symptom that can be very injurious to the crop by causing pathogen infection. Apply nitrogen in three split maximum yield loss. If neck rot doses and avoid excess use of nitrogen fertilizer • Continuous flooding of field is limit the blast deoccurs early, the entire panicle velopment may die prematurely, leaving it white and completely blank.

Later infections may cause incomplete grain filling Biological control methods • Dry seed treatment with Pseudomonas fluoresand poor milling quality. cens talc formulation @10g/kg of seed.

• Stagnate water to a depth of 2.5cm over an area Epidemiology of 25m2 in the nursery. Sprinkle 1 kg of P. fluoreThe disease is favored by long periods of free moisture, high humidity, little or no wind at night, scens (talc) and mix with stagnated water. Soak and night temperatures between 17 and 23 °C. Leaf the root system of seedlings for 30 min and transplant. wetness from dew or other sources is required for infection. The optimum day time temperature for • Spray P. fluorescens talc formulation @ 1% from 45 days after transplanting at 10 day intervals, spore germination, lesion formation, and sporulathree times tion is 25 to 28°C. Sporulation is also greatest when relative humidity is above 90%.

The spores of blast fungus can remain from one Chemical methods season to the next on diseased crop residue and • Seed treatment with tricyclazole 75 wp @ 1.5 g/kg seeds or with Carbendazim 50 wp @ 2 g/kg seeds seeds. Weeds have been shown to be alternate hosts for the fungus survival. Of the overwintering sourc- • Spray ediphenphos @1ml/lit or tricyclazole 1 g/lit. or Iprobenphos 50 EC @1ml/L or Carbenes, rice straw and stubble are probably the most imdazim at 1.0 g/lit. Repeat the spray at 15 days portant source for pathogen infection. The conidia interval based on the severity of disease. 3 to 4 are air borne and fall on the rice plant and adhere sprays each at nursery, tillering stage and panstrongly to the leaves through the mucilage proicle emergence stage may be required for comduced by them at the tip. plete control. Alternation of fungicides prevents fungicidal resistance. Always add 5 ml of Disease management wetting agent like Sandovit.

The effective management of rice blast results Rice blast disease is manageable if proper care is from a comprehensive series of recommendations that employ several different management strategies taken at the right time. Cultural and biological means involving techniques adopted right from the sowing. of controlling the disease are better options, however if the infection spreads over large areas need based chemicals can be used.

Cultural methods Dr. Rajesha G. • Destruction of infested residue, stubbles, grass Scientist, Plant Pathology and weeds present in the bunds of the field. They ICAR Nagaland Centre

High density planting of banana to increase yield and income High density planting High density planting (HDP) is growing more number of plants in a unit area to increase the production and productivity in a unit area without affecting its quality. HDP in banana was proven successful in increasing productivity. Besides higher yield, HDP also helps to reduce labour cost and increase the efficiency of input utilisation.

to get the additional yield.

Paired row system: 1.2 x 1.2 x 2 m

Selection and pre-treatment of suckers Select sword suckers of 1.5 to 2.0 kg weight. The suckers should be free from pest and diseases. Trim the roots and decayed portion of the corm, cut the pseudostem leaving 20 cm the corm and grade the suckers to size. The trimmed suckers should be dipped in cowdung slurry and Pseudomonas fluorescence solution for 30 minutes to control the nematodes and soil borne diseases.

3 plants per hill: 1.8 x 3.6 m

Nutrient management 110: 35: 330 g NPK and 5 kg FYM per plant per year is the optimum fertilizer dose to get the adequate yield in banana. In case of organic farming, application of 10 kg FYM/plant or 2 kg/plant vermicompost with PseuPlanting and spacing domonas fluorescence (25g/plant), Bananas are planted at a spac- Azospirillum (25g/plant) and phoing of 1.8 x 1.8 m conventionally with phobacteria (25 g/plant) will give the 3000 plants / ha. Pit size of 1x1x1 feet optimum yield. is necessary. High density planting can be adopted for higher produc- Water management tivity. Plant 3 suckers / pit at a spacBanana is a water loving plant. ing of 1.8 x 3.6m (4600 plants/ha) or Planting during monsoon season plant one sucker per hill in paired (May – June) is highly beneficial row system at a spacing of 1.2 x 1.2 x 2 where banana is grown as rainfed m (5000 plants /ha). Planting should crop particularly in Nagaland. Irribe done during onset of monsoon i.e. gate the crop once in 15 days interval May – June. during October to April is necessary

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ostharvest management of fresh commodity plays a vital role in its productivity because the quality of fruits is reduced due to rough handling, inappropriate packaging, storage and transport, and lack of postharvest treatment. Thereby, when the fruits reach its destination it becomes unfit for consumption or most of it becomes unmarketable. Although the final market value of the produce depends on the ability of the orchardist to apply best available pre-harvest technology but subsequently harvesting and then postharvest technology aids to prevent losses.

Proper harvesting technique and time is vital for enhancing shelf life and assuring quality of the commodity. Harvesting the fruit by snapping, twisting and pulling usually results in injury or tearing of peel at pedicle end therefore it is preferable to use clippers to clip the fruit from the tree to avoid damage. The most commonly used measures to access maturity for harvesting the mandarin is peel colour. Fruits are considered mature, if they have a yellow orange colour on 25% or more of the fruit surface.

Pre-cooling is done to expel the field heat from the harvested fruit, which is detrimental to keeping quality of fruits. Prompt pre-cooling conserves the weight and extends the storage life,

Weed management Weeds competes banana for nutrient, water and sunlight, hence weed management is necessary.

Weeding should be done at regular intervals to get the potential yield.

Mulching with locally available materials helps to reduce the weed incidence in banana plantation and also mulching will conserve the soil moisture. The cover crops like black gram and green not only reduce the weed incidence and also it increases the soil nutrient status by enriching nitrogen into the soil besides giving additional income to the farmers.

Intercropping Leguminous vegetables, beetroot, elephant foot yam and sunhemp can be grown as intercrops during early stages to get additional income.

Avoid growing cucurbitaceous vegetables.

Yield The bunches will be ready for harvesting 12-15 months after planting depending on the variety. Bunches attain maturity from 100 to 150 days after flowering depending on variety, soil, weather condition and elevation.

Under normal planting system with good agricultural practices, yield upto 50 t/ha can be possible for the variety Jahaji, Robusta, Dwarf Cavendish and Grande Naine (G9). In high density

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rom a mere family income of Rs 4000, which is by any measure, insufficient to maintain the expenditure at home, the formation of Anyms Self Help Group comes as a relief for the 12 women members, who were able to generate more income after they came together.

Established in the year 2010 under the leadership of a president and a general secretary, the group is mainly involved in chilly cultivation, enabling them to generate a profit of as much as Rs16,500 during the past year. Apart from dedicating much of their time in chilly cultivation, the self help group is meanwhile involved in other business activities including selling of local made biscuits, and second-hand garments.

Such activities have certainly helped elevate their economic status and have further been instrumental in expanding their income generation, by way of investing more in their loangiving activity. In this connection, the group has also opened a bank account with the State Bank of India (SBI).

The Anyms Self Help Group, which is based in Yongphang village under Longleng district conducts meeting twice a month, and is able to attain a positive response of more than 95% attendance. While their savings within the group is collected twice a month, the group has currently been able to accumulate a saving of more than Rs 45,000 from the total generated income of Rs 1, 07,100.

It is worth mentioning that all their activities and expenses are well noted, regularly maintained and updated. Most of the members know about the government programmes which make them all aware of the various programmes that go on in the department.

With all these activities undertaken by the SHG, they have become self reliant in just a span of two years, thereby also managing to support their families at large. The Group has further been recognized as a socially responsible working group amongst the community of Longleng district.

Courtesy: ATMA, Department of Agriculture Government of Nagaland

Weather based integrated advisory for the month of April Crops

rice blast is commonly found disease especially in jhum paddy. it may infect rice from the seedling stage through maturity. infections result in lesions on most of the plant including leaves, leaf collar, stems, nodes, panicles and grains, ultimately resulting in yield loss. Use of resistant varieties (seeds from plants which are not infested) is the first important step in successful disease management program. regular monitoring should be carried out.

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Mulching should be carried out as it helps in conserving soil-moisture, reducing soil-temperature, inducing quick germination and also suppresses weed growth. plant material such as paddy straw, maize stalks or farm refuses acts as good mulch and is applied on ridges in hilly regions, local available material such as leaf litter are quite effective in controlling run off loss and conserving moisture.

planting system, the yield can be increased upto 65 - 75 t/ha.

Banana pesudostem waste management After harvest, the pseudostem will become the waste material. Most of the farmers allow the pseudostem as such which will harbour the pest and diseases and serve as inoculum. The pseudostem can be used for extracting the banana fibre. The fibre can be used for preparation of mats, bags, etc. The waste obtained after extracting the fibre can be used for vermicompost preparation.

Advantages • More number of plants per unit area • Increased production per unit area • Reduced cost of cultivation • High net return per unit area • More useful for drip irrigation and fertigation • Planting 3 suckers / hill more suitable for inter cropping Disadvantages • High initial cost • Staggered harvest • Intensive care towards clump health management • Marginal reduction in bunch weight Dr. A. Thirugnanavel, Scientist, Horticulture ICAR Nagaland Centre

Advisories

1 Jhum paddy

3 Summer For all the crops, good quality of seeds should be crops used and seeds should be sown at appropriate depths and distances for good yield.

4 Maize

Maize is a low water requiring crops and is suitable for this season. For summer maize, it should be sown in furrows for achieving high water efficiency.

Livestock  During this season, avoid overcrowding of birds; water intake should be increased as even a slight shortfall of water can lead to heat stroke and mortality; shifting, transportation, de-beaking and vaccination should be done during night or cool hours of the day.  regular deworming and proper immunization of piggery should be done. Carry out a precise vaccination schedule for each herd. Work out the vaccination program with disease authorities in a particular locality  As most of the pond is dry, take up renovation works like repairing of dyke and drainage system and cleaning of bottom of the pond.  increasing temperature with increasing humidity may cause discomfort to the cattle. Feed or graze during cooler hours, feed fresh green fodder, protein and mineral supplements feed under shade between morning and afternoon milking.

A POST HARVEST PROFILE FOR MANDARIN ORANGE it also reduces cell activity in the peel, which otherwise might soften the fruit and ultimately leading to incidence of rot during storage. Traditionally, fruit are kept in the shade for a few days before they are packed. It helps to reduce the water content of the peel. Prompt forced air pre-cooling at 6 to 70C after packing is important if the fruits are to be transported to a longer distance. Oranges can be kept in fresh conditions at 6 to 70C with a humidity of 90 to 95% for nearly 6 weeks.

Sorting and grading of fruits after harvest should be done to maintain a homogenous lot and ensure uniformity during packaging; generally fruits are graded in 3 sizes;

Grade

Size

1 2 3

large Medium Small

diameter of fruits (Cm) 6.71 to 7.30 6.22 to 6.70 5.50 to 6.10

The harvested fruits are usually washed with chlorine (1000 ppm.) or the fruits are washed in 0.5 to 1.0% soap water. Another important phase in post

harvest management of mandarin orange is waxing and in combination with fungicides at different concentrations. Waxing of fruit surface reduces the moisture loss, imparts gloss and enhances the keeping quality and appearance of the fruits.

Packaging of fruits is required for efficient handling and marketing, better eye appeal and better shelf life by reducing mechanical damage and water loss. Proper packaging also protects the fruits from pilferage, dirt, physiological and pathological deterioration during further handling. Efficient packaging of horticultural produce in uniform size reduces the need for repeated weighing and can facilitate handling, stacking, loading, unloading, better storage, long transportation, trans-shipment and marketing.

Fruits are usually packed in wooden boxes for distant markets, while for local marketing baskets of split bamboo. Chopped straw and dry grasses are mostly used for padding. Use of ventilated corrugated fiber board (CFB) cartons in place of wooden boxes is highly beneficial. These corrugated boxes are

suitable for distant transport and have sufficient strength to withstand storage conditions at 90-95% RH. Net bags and polyethylene bags are used for prepacking or consumer packaging for direct retail marketing in small packages of 1-2 kg or 4 kg each.

Fresh fruits after harvest remains fresh and firm for a longer period when the individual fruits are washed with chlorinated water (1000ppm) and shrink wrapped in 60gauge (0.015 mm) polyolefin films. Kinnow mandarin (a hyrid mandarin) were harvested at the full-ripe stage and treated with 2% sesame oil emulsion or 1000ppm KMnO4 before being packed in wooden boxes lined with paper this method reduced decay loss during the early stages of storage (up to 56 days). It has also been observed that use of 4% CaCl2 and packed in perforated polythene bags (0.2% ventilation) significantly reduced physiological weight loss, change in diameter and change in specific gravity of the fruits during storage. The shelflife of mandarin can also be enhanced by the use of high density polyethylene (HDPE) packaging.

Agro Met Field Unit ICAR, Jharnapani Medziphema

Harvested fruits should be kept under proper storage condition to ensure that there is no change in the quality even after months of storage. Maintenance of proper storage condition has major impact on their taste and texture and the overall physiochemical quality of the product. In cold stores the mandarin oranges are kept below 0oC and with a humidity of around 90%. Nagpur oranges could be kept in good conditions for about 9 to 14 weeks. After removal from the cold storage, these must be disposed off within 4 to 5 days. Weight loss is generally slowest in fruits stored in cold storage followed by those kept in Zero energy cool chamber cool chamber and maximum PLW (physiological loss in weight) was exhibited by fruits stored at ambient conditions.

The use of rigid containers such as plastic crates, wooden boxes and fibreboard boxes will minimize the serious damage during handling and transportation. Moreover, innovations in handling, packing, transport and storage techniques would be useful to guarantee that the fruit arrive to the consumer at the highest levels of quality and help the growers make good earnings.

The Morung Express in collaboration with the ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Nagaland Centre will be publishing articles with regard to Agriculture and the farming community on the first Friday of every month.

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Dr. Moasosang Longkumer Research Associate ICAR Nagaland Centre

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AAP unveils national vision in manifesto

neW delhi, april 3 (ians): The AAP unveiled for the first time Thursday its national vision, saying it favoured a healthy market economy and zero tolerance towards terrorism sponsored by Pakistan.

Releasing the AAP manifesto for the Lok Sabha election, former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said India today faced three major threats in the form of corruption, communalism and crony capitalism.

Presenting a business friendly image, Kejriwal said the Aam Aadmi Party, founded in November 2012, would foster healthy competition in the market economy and curb monopolistic and anti-competition practices.

“Job creation shall be the primary objective of the economic policies of the AAP, and to this end we will promote honest businesses and entrepreneurs,” Kejriwal said, reading out from the 25-page manifesto.

On foreign direct investment (FDI), the AAP leader said: “We are not against FDI in principle but we opposed it sector wise.” But he insisted that his party was against FDI in retail trade. It is the first time the AAP has come out with its comprehensive thinking on a host of issues after being dubbed as a party with a singular mindset: how to battle corruption.

Kejriwal said the AAP was not limited by ideological orthodoxies in both

AAP candidate walks 50 km to file nomination

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP),or Common Man Party, chief Arvind Kejriwal releases the party’s manifesto ahead of the general elections in New Delhi, India, Thursday, April, 3, 2014. India will hold national elections from April 7 to May 12, kicking off a vote that many observers see as the most important election in more than 30 years in the world’s largest democracy.

(AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal)

domestic and international economic issues. “It is neither Left nor Right and will support every good idea, old or new, if it is in the interest of India,” the manifesto said.

On foreign policy, the AAP said -- without taking Pakistan’s name -- that it would show no toleration for cross-border terrorism.

It called for coordinated bilateral and multilateral efforts to prosecute terrorists and a sustained dialogue at various levels to dismantle the structures that encourage terrorism.

The AAP advocated enhancing India’s capacity to deter border incursions

by China.

The AAP, Kejriwal said, would come down heavily on “those practising politics in the name of religion” and called for time bound investigation to identify the masterminds behind riots.

The manifesto said all major natural resources including water and forests would vest with the state and their commercial exploitation would be done based on a roy-

Union minister Samabasiva Rao resigns

hyderabad, april 3 (ians): Union textiles minister Kavuri Sambasiva Rao Thursday resigned from the union cabinet to protest bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Rao sent his resignation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, sources close to the minister said. He, however, has not yet taken a decision on whether to quit the Congress. He is reportedly planning to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The MP from Eluru in West Godavari district was inducted into the union cabinet in June last year.

After the bill for formation of separate Telangana state was passed in the parliament in February, Rao had reportedly decided to quit the Congress and join the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). However, the TDP leaders in West Godavari district opposed his admission into the party. Rao has three decade old association with the Congress. He was first elected to Lok Sabha in 1984.

He was again elected in 1989, 1998, 2004 and 2009. He is the second central minister to quit over the state’s bifurcation. Last month, D. Purandeswari had resigned as the minister and also quit the Congress. She joined the BJP.

Rahul Gandhi’s application for Amethi domicile cancelled

aMethi, april 3 (pti): The local administration has cancelled application of Congress vice-president and local MP Rahul Gandhi for issuance of domicile certificate. “The application should have been made by Gandhi himself with his signature, which was not there. The application was made by one Rajendra Singh with is against law,” district magistrate, Jagatraj Tripathi told PTI when asked about cancellation of the application.

The papers needed with the application were also not there, he added. “If Gandhi has to apply, he should apply himself in person or send application signed by him with all the essential documents,” the DM said. Bank accounts of all the candidates are to be opened on directions of EC and for this domicile certificate is needed, the officer clarified. Congress Amethi spokesman Rajendra Singh had applied for the certificate showing Munshiganj Guest house as temporary address of Gandhi and the administration had cancelled the application terming it against rules and regulations.

alty and revenue sharing agreement.

The party reiterated its support for a Jan Lokpal bill, saying undeclared assets of public servants would be liable for confiscation. “Any public official guilty of corruption would be removed from their position and sentenced to prison. Their property will be confiscated.”

Kejriwal resigned Feb 14 after being Delhi’s chief minister for 49 days when he failed to muster majority support in the assembly to pass the Jan Lokpal bill.

The AAP advocated state funding of elections and strong disclosure norms for political parties besides a supplemental system of proportional representations in elections.

“Political parties will have to put up all details of their donors on their web site even if the donation amounts to one rupee. All expenses of political leaders during elections will have to be declared as well.”

It also called for simplification of rules and regulations and ensuring effective administration of law.

The AAP pledged to bring back black money stashed abroad, and curtail the widespread use of black money in real estate and property dealings. Kejriwal said decentralization was a must to develop the rural economy. Accordingly, the manifesto called for increased powers to Gram Sabhas, as well as a concerted push in traditional industries.

black money stashed abroad and clarifying it was not against FDI in principle. Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal told the media here: “There should be political will to bring back black money stashed abroad.”

He said the flow of black money, especially during elections, can be curbed by scrapping an income tax provision that people donating less than Will bring back black Rs.20,000 to a political parmoney ty need not furnish their The AAP Thursday details. promised to bring back “The parties will have

neW delhi, april 3 (pti): The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to consider the plea for an open court hearing on curative petitions filed by gay rights activists against its verdict criminalising homosexuality.

A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam, before whom the matter was mentioned by senior lawyers appearing for different parties, said that it will go through the documents and consider their plea.

Curative petition is the last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances in court and it is normally considered by judges in-chamber without granting opportunity to parties to argue the case.

The petitioners, including NGO Naz Foundation which has been spearheading the legal battle on behalf of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans-

gender (LGBT) community, contended that there was an error in the judgement delivered on December 11 last year as it was based on old law.

“The judgement was reserved on March 27, 2012 but the verdict was delivered after around 21 months and during this period lots of changes took place including amendment in laws which were not considered by the bench which delivered the judgement,” senior advocate Ashok Desai told the bench.

Other senior advocates Harish Salve, Mukul Rohatgi, Anand Grover and other lawyers also supported Desai and pleaded for an open court hearing.

They submitted that the case should have been heard by the Constitution bench instead of two-judge bench which heard and delivered the

verdict on the controversial issue.

The apex court had earlier dismissed a batch of review petitions filed by the Centre and gay rights activists including noted filmmaker Shyam Benegal against its December 2013 verdict declaring gay sex an offence punishable upto life imprisonment.

The court had said it did not see any reason to interfere with the December 11, 2013 verdict and had also rejected the plea for oral hearing on the review petitions which are normally decided by judges in chamber without giving an opportunity to parties to present their views.

The Supreme Court had on December 11, 2013 set aside the Delhi High Court judgement decriminalising gay sex and thrown the ball in Parliament’s court for amending the law.

The judgement revived the pe-

of the US, who formerly resided in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Under the federal indictment unsealed Wednesday excluding Rao, five of the six defendants are also charged with conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), among other offenses.

According to the indictment beginning in 2006, the defendants allegedly conspired to pay at least $18.5 million in bribes to secure licenses to mine minerals in Andhra Pradesh.

The mining project was expected to generate more than $500 million annually from the sale of titanium products, including sales to unnamed “Company A,” headquartered in Chicago.

All six defendants were charged with one count each of racketeering conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy, and two counts of interstate trav-

to put all the details of their donors on the web site even if the donation amounts to Re.1; all expenses incurred by leaders during elections will have to be declared as well.”

Kejriwal said the AAP will not tolerate “cross border terrorism” but at the same time wished to maintain “cordial and friendly relations” with all countries. The manifesto promised to reform the country’s education system and bring in better health facilities and political accountability.

nal provision making gay sex an offence punishable with life imprisonment in a setback to people fighting a battle for recognition of their sexual preferences.

While setting aside the July 2, 2009 judgement of the Delhi High Court, the apex court had held that Section 377 (unnatural sexual offences) of the IPC does not suffer from the vice of unconstitutionality and that the declaration made by the high court is legally unsustainable.

Amid huge outrage against the judgement, the Centre had also filed a review petition in the apex court seeking a relook to “avoid grave miscarriage of justice to thousands of LGBT” persons who have been aggrieved by the apex court judgement contending it is “unsustainable” as it “suffers from errors”.

Jaya dubs poll expenses methodology as mockery of democracy

saleM, april 3 (pti): In a sharp attack on the Election Commission, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa on Thursday deplored the re-

strictions imposed in calculation of poll expenses and declared her party would move the court challenging the norms.

Coming down heavily

on the EC’s methodology of calculating expenses of election rallies, she disapproved of the debiting of expenses of rallies organised by the party to the candidate in the event of he or she being introduced from the dais.”It is nothing but mockery of democracy. Because of this rule, I cannot even introduce my party candidates. I cannot even mention the candidate’s name,” she said, addressing an election rally.

The yesteryear Tamil ceulluolid heroine and the sole “star” campaigner for AIADMK assailed arch rival DMK for accusing her party of ferrying people to her ral-

lies, and asserted that “people throng my rallies on their own”. She questioned the action of EC in including expenses of transport incurred by people coming to attend her rallies to candidates’ account and alleged that “it is surprising that EC is trying to regulate people coming to the AIADMK rallies”.

“Even to make a small announcement, there is a need to get the Election Commission approval.

This is against democracy.

Similarly, AIADMK candidate is absent due to EC rule. Not only that, you cannot mention candidate’s name and he is represent-

US jury indicts Rajya Sabha MP in bribery conspiracy

Washington, april 3 (ians): In an unprecedented case, a Chicago jury has indicted a Congress party Rajya Sabha MP in an alleged international conspiracy to bribe state and central government officials in India to allow mining of titanium minerals.

K.V.P. Ramachandra Rao, aka KVP and Dr. KVP, 65, a Rajya Sabha member from Andhra Pradesh, was indicted by a federal grand jury in June 2013 along with an Indian-American businessman and four other foreign nationals, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.

Rao is described as a Member of Parliament in India who was an official of the state government of Andhra Pradesh and a close advisor to the now-deceased chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy. Also charged was Gajendra Lal, 50, an Indian national and permanent resident

villagers welcomed him with garlands and offered chilled water, sherbet or tea.

“They told me that this is the first time they saw a candidate in flesh and blood.

In all previous elections, they only saw the photographs or posters of the candidates,” said Ahmed, a 57-year-old academic.

The 50-km march afforded Ahmed interaction with over 50,000 voters.

“One of our main campaign agenda will be strengthening the co-operative nature of the powerloom textile industry here as opposed to the corporatization sought by some candidates,” Ahmed told the villagers.

Dhule is among the few parliamentary constituencies in India which span two adjoining districts: Nashik and Dhule in northwest Maharashtra. The return journey will start this evening but this time, in hired small vehicles, two-wheelers, trucks or state transport buses, Faizee said.

Dhule constituency - currently held

by BJP’s P.N. Sonawane - is set to witness a three-cornered battle also involving Congress’ candidate Amrish Patel and BJP’s Subhash Bhamre. The trio is set to woo the 1.60 million electorate comprising 700,000 Marathas, 450,000 Muslims and others from different backward classes.

Open court hearing on Gay rights petition: SC

118 km long human-chain to formed for voter awareness in riot-hit Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar, april 3 (pti): A 118-kilometre long human-chain will be formed in riot-hit Muzaffarnagar on April 7 with an aim to raise awareness among voters ahead of Lok Sabha elections. The human-chain will extend from Bijnor border to Kandhla check post around Muzaffarnagar and is planned by district authorities along with social activists, District Magistrate, Koshal Raj Sharma said. The event will see participation from schools, colleges and other citizens, said Sharma. Twenty-two zonal and 134 sector magistrates have been posted to supervise its arrangement, he added.

dhule, april 3 (ians): A weary but cheerful AAP candidate from Dhule, Ansari N. Ahmed, Thursday finally ended his 50-km long walkathon in Maharashtra to file his Lok Sabha nomination here.

Ahmed had set out from Malegaon in Nashik district Tuesday afternoon with around 150 supporters, a couple of vehicles and mini water tankers for Dhule, the adjoining district where the Election Commission has opened its office for Dhule constituency.

“We completed our last leg of eight kilometers this morning and reached Dhule around 2 p.m. to file the nomination papers. Our progress was delayed considerably as the crowds swelled to nearly 5,000,” said Ahmed’s close aide and media advisor Aleem Faizee.

The unique walkathon saw AAP supporters carrying brooms, the party’s election symbol. Proceeding with them were a couple of vehicles loaded with food, large utensils and a portable gas stove and cylinder. Each person had come with his own blanket and bedsheet, plastic plates and disposable cups.

Ahmed and his band were rewarded with enthusiastic public response through nearly two dozen villages and hamlets which he passed. Hundreds of

el in aid of racketeering.

Only one defendant, Dmitry Firtash, aka “Dmytro Firtash” and “DF,” 48, a Ukrainian national, was arrested March 12 in Vienna, Austria.

He was released after posting 125 million euros (approximately $174 million) bail and has pledged to remain in Austria until the end of extradition proceedings.

Firtash allegedly controls Group DF, an international conglomerate of companies that was directly and indirectly owned by Group DF Limited, a British Virgin Islands company.

The indictment alleges the defendants used US financial institutions to engage in the international transmission of millions of dollars for the purpose of bribing Indian public officials to obtain approval of the necessary licenses for the project.

Firtash allegedly met with

Indian government officials, including then chief minister Reddy, to discuss the project and its progress, and authorised payment of at least $18.5 million in bribes to both state and central government officials in India to secure the approval of licenses for the project.

Firtash also allegedly directed his subordinates to create documents to make it falsely appear that money transferred for the purpose of paying these bribes was transferred for legitimate commercial purposes He appointed various subordinates to oversee efforts to obtain the licenses through bribery.

Lal, also known as “Gaj” allegedly reported to Firtash on the status of obtaining licenses, and recommended whether, and in what manner, to pay certain bribes to government officials.

The indictment also alleges

that defendant Periyasamy Sunderalingam, aka “Sunder,” 60, met with Rao to determine the total amount of bribes and advised others on the results of the meeting.

He identified various foreign bank accounts held in the names of nominees outside India that could be used to funnel bribes to Rao. Rao allegedly solicited bribes for himself and others in return for approving licenses for the project, and he warned other defendants concerning the threat of a possible law enforcement investigation of the project.

The indictment lists 57 transfers of funds between various entities, some controlled by Group DF, in various amounts totalling more than $10.59 million beginning April 28, 2006, through July 13, 2010. The indictment seeks forfeiture from all six defendants of more than $10.59 million.

ing from this constituency,” Jayalalithaa said.

“That is, even if the party founder is on the stage along with the contesting candidate or his photograph during the campaign, the expenses incurred will be included under the candidate’s account. This is unjustifiable.

This is a mockery of democracy. AIADMK will move the High Court challenging EC restrictions,” she said.

“Even if people come to my campaign on their own, how it will be justifiable to include their expenses in the candidate’s account?” she asked.

85% voters want action on violence against women

neW delhi, april 3 (ians): Eighty-five percent of Indian voters are likely to vote for a candidate who commits to work towards ending violence against women, a survey said here Thursday. Conducted by the Marketing and Development Research Associates and NGO Avaaz, the poll said “91% of voters want violence against women to be prioritised by the new government”. “85% are more likely to vote for a politician who commits to specific policies to stop violence against women,” it said. The survey said 99% of Indians are concerned about the level of violence faced by women in India and 94% voters are in favour of launching a public education campaign.

A total of 75% Indians think that the electoral promises made by politicians to tackle problems faced by women so far are inadequate and 91% have ranked the problem as their No.2 priority after corruption and ahead of employment, cost of food, poverty, electricity bills, education, pollution and water. “India’s voters demand an end to the epidemic of rape and will only cast their ballots for politicians they believe can bring the cure,” Avaaz executive director Ricken Patel said. Patel sought support from parties for a six-point plan called the “Womanifesto” which was created by a group of over 70 civil society groups, organisations and eminent individuals calling on political leaders to tackle violence against women and bring freedom, safety and equality for females.

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Hunt for missing MH 370 will press on PERTH, APRil 3 (AP): Malaysia’s prime minister said Thursday the search for the missing jetliner would press on during a visit to the Australian air force base serving as the hub for multinational hunt, which the coordinator warned was one of the most complicated in history.

Prime Minister najib Razak met with his Australian counterpart, tony Abbott, at the base near the west coast city of Perth and was briefed by Angus Houston, the head of a joint agency coordinating the search in the southern Indian Ocean. no trace of the Boeing 777 has been found nearly a month after it vanished in the early hours of March 8 on a flight from kuala lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board. “This is one of the most demanding and challenging search and rescue operations, or search and recovery operations, that I have ever seen — and I think probably one of the most complex operations of this nature that the world has ever seen,” Houston told najib and Abbott. najib’s trip to Perth reinforces the reality that while Australia is coordinating the ocean search, the investigation into the tragedy ultimately remains Malaysia’s responsibility.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, 2nd left, walks along the tarmac with Royal Australian Navy Commodore Peter Leavy, commander of joint task force 658, left, Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott, second right, and Australian Air Force Group Commander Craig Heap on their way to meet crew members involved in search of wreckage and debris of the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 in Perth, Australia, on Thursday, April 3. Najib was in Australia to meet with Abbott to hold bilateral talks about the missing plane and to attend briefings with crew members. (AP Photo)

On thursday, najib said Australia had agreed to act as an “accredited representative in the investigation,” and would be working with Malaysia to draw up a comprehensive agreement on the search.

Despite a lack of answers into the mystery of Flight 370, najib sounded a

hopeful note during his visit. “We want to provide comfort to the families and we will not rest until answers are indeed found,” he said.

“In due time, we will provide a closure for this event.”

On Wednesday, officials warned that the investigation may never produce answers into why the

Malaysia Airlines jet disappeared. A frustrating dearth of information has plagued investigators from the moment the plane’s transponders, which make the plane visible to commercial radar, were shut off. Military radar picked up the jet just under an hour later, on the other side of the Malay Peninsu-

A look at the power of the number 13 Thomas Adamson

cally enough, a study once claimed that in fact the number of car crashes went down, not up, Associated Press on Friday the 13th as people stayed at home out It’s unlucky to stay inside on the 13th day of fear. In Greece, Mexico and spain, it’s tuesof the Iranian new year, but fear surrounding day the 13th that’s thought to be cursed. the number 13 has chilled people for centuries around the world. The fear of the number even Apollo 13: has its own psychological term coined in 1910: The Apollo 13 lunar mission, subject of “triskaidekaphobia.”

1995’s acclaimed tom Hanks film, was abortFrom Friday the 13th, the Apollo 13 mission ed after an oxygen tank exploded. Before the and even Judas’ 13th seat at The last supper, event, nAsA and the crew’s commander Jim here’s a look at the power of the number 13 in lovell brushed off the idea that Apollo 13 was history and popular culture: a cursed mission over superstitions. But numerologists had a field day over the mission’s The Last Supper’s unlucky 13th seat: launch date that when written out — 4-11-70 In Western lore, experts believe the fear — the individual digits add up to 13. It was over 13 started in the Bible. some believe that also on April 13 that the tank exploded. at the last supper, Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus, was the 13th to sit at the table — Air France doesn’t have a 13th row: though the christian text does not specify an Airlines such as Air France often have order in which they gathered. a 12th and 14th — but no 13th row. Many “It was first thought to be unlucky to seat 13 buildings in the u.s. don’t have a 13th floor, at a table because of the Bible story but after it and some airports are constructed without a developed that 13 was unlucky for anything,” gate 13. Experts say that it’s an economic decisays stuart Vyse, the author of “Believing in sion — as customers would not spend money Magic: the Psychology of superstition.” on something they thought was cursed. AcVyse says that fears were consolidated in cording to a Gallup poll that appeared in 2007 norse mythology in the late 8th to the mid- — spookily enough — 13 percent of Ameri11th centuries. The evil loki, played by tom cans said they would be bothered if they were Hiddleston in Marvel’s “thor” movies, was placed on the 13th floor. according to Viking myth the 13th god in their pantheon. Also, death is the 13th card in a tarot It’s 4 that’s unlucky in China: deck.

In Asia, 13 is just another number. And in china, it’s the number 4 that provokes the Is it Friday or Tuesday the 13th? most fear. The phenomenon, known techniThe myth of the cursed Friday the 13th as cally as “tetraphobia,” exists because of linimmortalized in the cult slasher movie is a rela- guistic reasons. “In chinese the number 4 tively new thing. It’s thought that already exist- sounds much like the word for ‘death,’” says ing superstitions with the number’s bad luck Patrick Alexander, a social anthropology lecwas merged with the bad association with Fri- turer at Oxford university. “As a result, the day, the day people were traditionally hanged number 4 is often omitted in elevators and in Europe. For christians, Friday is also the day other public contexts.” The number 8 is parJesus was crucified. ticularly lucky in china and Japan because it Friday still chills in the West, though ironi- sounds similar to “prosperity” or “wealth.”

la. Authorities say that until then, its “movements were consistent with deliberate action by someone on the plane,” but have not ruled out anything, including mechanical error.

Police are investigating the pilots and crew for any evidence suggesting they may have hijacked or sabo-

taged the plane. The backgrounds of the passengers, two-thirds of them chinese, have been checked by local and international investigators and nothing suspicious has been found. The search for the plane began over the Gulf of Thailand and south china sea, where the plane’s last communications were, and then shifted west to the strait of Malacca. Experts then analyzed hourly satellite “handshakes” between the plane and a satellite and now believe it crashed somewhere in the southern Indian Ocean. search planes initially began looking in a remote area southwest of Perth before moving the search zone 1,100 kilometers (680 miles) to the north after a new analysis of the data showed the plane was traveling faster, and therefore likely ran out of fuel earlier than they first thought.

Despite more than two weeks of scouring the remote waters, no trace of the plane’s wreckage has been found. Houston has said there is no timeframe for ending the search, but acknowledged a new approach will eventually be needed if nothing turns up.

As each day passes with no wreckage sighted, the chances of finding the plane grow slimmer. Even

Australia’s prime minister, who has repeatedly said that he is certain that if any wreckage is out there, it will be found, took a more cautious stance when speaking Thursday at the base.

“I am confident that everything that possibly can be done to find this aircraft will be done,” Abbott said.

“We cannot be certain of success, but we can be certain of the professionalism and the effort that will be brought to the task.” najib said during a press conference in Perth on thursday that despite the challenges, “a new refined area of search has given us hope.” It was not immediately clear if he was speaking specifically of Thursday’s search zone — a 223,000 square kilometer (86,000 square mile) patch of ocean, 1,680 kilometers (1,040 miles) northwest of Perth — or referring to the general area crews have been scouring since moving the search zone farther north last week. He took no questions during the press conference.

“I know that until we find the plane, many families cannot start to grieve. I cannot imagine what they must be going through,” najib said. “But I can promise them that we will not give up.” The Joint Agency coordination center, which

oversees the search efforts, said up to eight planes and nine ships were involved in Thursday’s search. Weather was fair, though the southern section of the search zone could experience some showers. two British vessels, a nuclear-powered submarine with advanced underwater search capability, and the British survey ship HMs Echo, have also joined the hunt, Houston said. The Ocean shield, an Australian warship carrying a u.s. device that detects “pings” from the plane’s flight recorders, was en route.

With no other data available indicating where the plane went down, spotting wreckage is key to narrowing down the search area and ultimately finding the plane’s data recorders, which would provide a wealth of information about the condition the plane was flying under and the communications or sounds in the cockpit.

The data recorders emit a “ping” that can be detected by special equipment towed by a ship in the immediate vicinity. But the battery-powered recorders stop transmitting the pings about 30 days after a crash. locating the data recorders and wreckage after that is possible, but it becomes an even more daunting task.

Pervez Musharraf escapes bomb attack islAMABAD, APRil 3 (AP): A bomb exploded near a convoy carrying former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf who is on trial for treason, but the former ruler was not harmed, a police official and his spokeswoman said Thursday.

Musharraf had survived multiple assassination attempts while he was in office. When he returned to the country last year, the Pakistani taliban vowed to kill him. In the latest attack, Musharraf was traveling from the military hospital in Rawalpindi where he’s been treated since January to his house in the capital of Islam-

abad when the blast went off late Wednesday, said police official Mohammed Hayat.

Musharraf’s convoy had just crossed a bridge entering the capital when the bomb went off, Hayat said. He said the blast was caused by 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) of explosives, adding that it was not clear whether it was a remote control or time device. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.

Musharraf’s spokeswoman, Aasia Ishaq, said the retired general was fine and reached his home safely but that it was

up to the authorities to make sure nothing happens to him.

“All extremist and terrorist forces want to kill Musharraf,” said the spokeswoman. “If anything happens to Musharraf, the government will be responsible.”

Musharraf, 70, took power in a 1999 coup and served until 2008, when he was forced to step down as his popularity plummeted. He later went into self-imposed exile. Musharraf returned in March of last year to run in the elections — only to be disqualified and immediately face a number of legal challenges related to his time in office.

The most serious is a high treason case brought against him by the government that could result in the death penalty if he’s convicted. The case stems from his decision to suspend the constitution on nov. 3, 2007, and detain a number of judges.

Musharraf was formally charged in the case on Monday.

It was only his second appearance in the court proceedings which started in December. He missed multiple appearances due to security concerns and others after going to the hospital in early January after complaining of chest pains.

Yanukovych admits mistakes on Crimea

ROsTOV-ON-DON, APRil 3 (AP): Defensive and at times tearful, ukraine’s ousted president conceded Wednesday that he made a mistake when he invited Russian troops into crimea and vowed to try to negotiate with Vladimir Putin to get the coveted Black sea peninsula back. “crimea is a tragedy, a major tragedy,” Viktor yanukovych told the Associated Press in his first interview since fleeing to Russia in February, following monthslong protests focused on corruption and his decision to seek closer ties to Russia instead of the European union.

Putin said last month that yanukovych had asked Russia to send its troops to crimea to protect its people — a request seen as treason by many ukrainians. Asked about the move, yanukovych said he made a mistake.

“I was wrong,” he told the AP and Russia’s state ntV television, speaking in Russian.

“I acted on my emotions.” still, yanukovych insisted that Russia’s takeover of crimea wouldn’t have happened if he had stayed in power. He also denied responsibility for the sniper deaths of about 80 protesters in kiev in February, for which he has been charged by ukraine’s interim government. yanukovych said he has spoken with Putin only twice by phone and once in person since he arrived in Russia, describing their talks as “difficult.” He said he hopes to have more meetings with the Russian leader to negotiate crimea’s return to ukraine. “We must search for ways ... so that crimea may have the maximum degree of independence possible ... but be part of ukraine,” he said.

Russia annexed crimea last month following a hastily called referendum held two weeks after Russian troops took control of the region. ukraine and the West have rejected the vote and the annexation as illegal. While there is no

expectation that Russia will roll back its annexation, yanukovych’s statements could widen Putin’s options in talks on settling the ukrainian crisis by creating an impression that Moscow could be open for discussions on crimea’s status in the future. Echoing the kremlin’s position, yanukovych said the crimean referendum was a response to threats posed by radical nationalists in ukraine.

The long-time politician said he hopes to return to ukraine someday, but didn’t offer any details on how he could reclaim power. With tears welling in his eyes, yanukovych said he was ready to sacrifice his life during the escalating protests but realized that doing so would be simply a gift to the “neo-fascists” who he said seized power by force. He claimed they opened fire with machine guns on his convoy as he was leaving the ukrainian capital. “I didn’t want to give them my life just for nothing,” he said.

Four killed, sixteen wounded in Fort Hoodshooting

FORT HOOD, APRil 3 (REuTERs): A u.s. soldier with mental health issues shot dead three people and injured at least 16 on Wednesday before taking his own life at an Army base in Fort Hood, texas, the site of another deadly rampage in 2009, u.s. military officials said.

The soldier, who was being treated for depression and anxiety, went to two buildings on the base and opened fire before he was confronted by military police, Fort Hood commanding officer Mark Milley said. the gunman, whose motive remains unknown, then shot himself in the head with a .45-caliber pistol, he added. “the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” Milley told a news conference.

“At this time there is no indication that this incident is related to terrorism.” security officials said preliminary information identified the gunman as Ivan lopez but Milley declined to identify the shooter, who is married, until his family was notified.

The shooter had served for four months in Iraq in 2011, Milley

Lt. Gen. Mark Milley, commanding general of III Corps and Fort Hood, speaks with the press outside of an entrance to the Fort Hood military base following a shooting that occurred inside on April 2, 2014 in Fort Hood, TX. Four people died, including the gunman, and 16 were wounded in the attack.

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said, and was also undergoing a diagnosis for post traumatic stress disorder. The scott & White Hospital in temple, texas, where some of the wounded

were taken, said nine patients were in intensive care, three in critical condition. u.s. President Barack Obama said he was “heartbroken” that

another shooting had occurred at the Fort Hood Army base. “We are going to get to the bottom of exactly what happened,” Obama said. “We’re heartbroken that

something like this might have happened again.”

The shooting, the third such incident at a military base in the united states in about six months, started at about 4 p.m. local time (2100 GMt) and put Fort Hood on immediate lockdown. Milley said the shooter walked into one of the unit buildings, opened fire, then got into a vehicle and fired from there. He then went into another building and opened fire again, until he was engaged by Fort Hood law enforcement.

When confronted by a female military police officer, he killed himself with his semi-automatic weapon in the parking lot. “He was approaching her at about 20 feet. He put his hands up, then reached under his jacket, pulled out the (.45) and she pulled out her weapon and then she engaged, and he then he put the weapon to his head,” Milley said.

One of the buildings housed medical brigade day-to-day operations and the other, nearby, served the administration of the transportation battalion. All the killed and wounded were military personnel. As soon as the

shooting broke out, police secured the base perimeter, emergency vehicles rushed to the scene, helicopters circled Fort Hood and officers went from building to building searching for the shooter.

“We’re camping out. ...the only guidance we’ve been given is to hunker down,” a Fort Hood soldier who answered the phone at a building near the shooting told the Austin American-statesman. central texas college ordered an immediate evacuation of all students and staff and canceled classes at its Fort Hood campus. “It’s a terrible tragedy.

We know that. We know there are casualties, both people killed and injured,” Defense secretary chuck Hagel said.

VIOLENCE REPEATED the violence echoed the rampage of 2009, when a former Army psychiatrist shot dead 13 people and wounded 32 others in a shooting spree at Fort Hood, a base from where soldiers prepare to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Major nidal Hasan shouted “Allahu Akbar,” or “God is greatest” in Arabic, during the attack

and later said he wanted to be a martyr. He was convicted and faces death by lethal injection.

In February, the u.s. military demolished the building where Hasan went on a shooting spree. It will plant trees, install a gazebo and mark the site with a remembrance plaque for the victims, the base said.

In september, a gunman opened fire at the Washington navy yard, killing 12 and wounding four before being slain by police. last month, a civilian shot dead a sailor aboard a ship at a u.s. navy base in norfolk, Virginia.

Hagel, pressed about the military’s so-far frustrated effort to secure its bases from potential shooters, said the latest incident at Fort Hood showed that there were problems that still needed to be addressed.

The latest tragedy shows something is not working and needs to be fixed, he said.

Just last month, he ordered steps to improve Pentagon security after reviews found the navy yard shooting could have been averted if the gunman’s mental health had been properly handled.

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Saina, Kashyap in PSG take commanding India Open quarters

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NEW DElHI, APRIl 3 (PtI): Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal finally broke her jinx at the Indian Open as she stormed into the quarterfinals of the women's singles competition with a straight-game victory over Thailand's Natcha Saengchote at the $250,000 Super Series event on Thursday.

The world number eight Indian could never go beyond the second round in the last three editions of the Indian Open but she broke the hoodoo on Thursday when she thrashed Natcha 21-15, 21-12 in a match that lasted just 35 minutes at the Siri Fort Sports complex.

India's Parupalli Kashyap also continued his good run to reach the quarterfinals after prevaling over his training partner R M V Gurusaidutt 21-15, 16-21, 21-11 in the men's singles competition.

However, it was heartbreak for Malaysia Open finalist Sourabh Varma, Trupti Murgunde, former national champion Sayali Gokhale and Commonwealth Games gold medallists Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa as they crashed out in the second round. Saina took sometime to get going initially

but fought back from 2-5 down to lead 11-8 at the break. However, a series of unforced errors allowed Natcha to draw parity at 12-12. Saina tried to vary the pace but faltered on the nets as the lead changed hands frequently till 15-15.

But the Indian soon started dictating terms and judged the length of the shuttle well, reeling off six straight points to close the first game with a smash that left Natcha clueless.

A series of unforced errors put paid to Natcha's hopes as she lagged behind 3-11 in the second game.

The Thai girl tried to fight back and narrowed the gap to 9-15 and then 12-17, especially with Saina faltering with her slices that got burried at the nets. But the Indian soon got hold of the game and romped home with a four-point burst.

"It was a good match.

I was playing her for first time. Starting was confusing, she has a sharp strokes but as the match progressed I became more confident. The second game was better even in terms of movement. I was sluggish in the start but over all I think it is good for Friday's match against the chinese player," Saina said.

Chelsea's David Luiz, right, challenges PSG's Maxwell during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between PSG and Chelsea, at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, April 2. (AP Photo)

PARIS, APRIl 3 (AP): Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho called his team's defending "a joke" after Paris Saint-Germain scored deep into injury time Wednesday to take a commanding 3-1 lead into their Champions League quarterfinal return leg next week.

A second straight defeat has turned the pressure back on Mourinho's Chelsea side, with big-spending PSG now favored to reach the last four in the European Cup for the first time since 1995 and Liverpool grabbing the impetus in the Premier League.

"When the games are tight and when you make the defensive mistakes, you are in trouble," Mourinho said. "We couldn't transform these half chances

into goals and on top of that we made defensive mistakes, the kind of individual defensive mistakes, and we paid the price."

PSG substitute Javier Pastore capped the win with a brilliant goal in stoppage time. The Argentina playmaker gathered the ball on the right wing, cut inside and then jinked his way through the penalty area before planting a low shot inside goalkeeper Petr Cech's near post.

"It was a horrible time to concede," center half Gary Cahill told British broadcaster Sky Sports. "It's a sloppy goal and unlike us. It was difficult to come here; 2-1 would have been okay to take to Stamford Bridge.

It's devastating."

Mourinho was more scathing. "He (Cahill) says

sloppy. I say ridiculous," later adding. "It's not a goal, it's a joke." He also criticized his forwards, with neither Andre Schuerrle or his replacement, Fernando Torres, making any impression in the absence of the injured Samuel Eto'o.

"It's difficult for us to score goals," Mourinho said. "I'm not happy with my strikers' performances and I have to try things (for the return leg)."

Chelsea did well to contain Zlatan Ibrahimovic, PSG's top scorer with more than 40 goals this season.

But Jose Mourinho's team was undone by lapses from captain John Terry and midfielder David Luiz, who gave the ball away leading up to the opening goal.

It came after only four minutes when Ezequiel

Lavezzi twisted to sweep the ball home after Terry's poor headed clearance.

Eden Hazard equalized from the penalty spot midway through the first half, only for PSG to take the lead again in the 61st as Luiz shinned the ball into his own net.

Chelsea won the competition two years ago, although Mourinho was not in charge, getting past Napoli despite losing their quarterfinal first leg 3-1. "I have nothing to lose now, I have to play thinking that it is possible," Mourinho said.

"To be fair, I don't think Paris think that it's done." PSG coach Laurent Blanc was full of praise for his players. "We really believed we could do it tonight, and we pushed Chelsea around at times," he said.

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Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his car out of pit lane during the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia. (AP Photo)

Mercedes team and Renault-powered Red Bull in the first two races in Australia and Malaysia, with Fernando Alonso's two fourthplace finishes the best the Italian team could manage.

Domenicali's discussions with Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel in the paddock at last weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix sparked renewed speculation that

Ferrari was interested in signing the German, but the Ferrari chief insisted his team was satisfied with the performance of current drivers Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen, who simply need a better car.

"That is the urgent need, and it has to happen very soon," Domenicali said. "So far Fernando has proved to be fast immediately. Kimi

needs some time to understand the car, but you can see he is getting there. I am sure from the drivers' side there will not be a problem. "Sebastian is a fantastic driver, a four-time champion. That's a fact. We as Ferrari are very pleased with what we have, and I am sure that Sebastian is also pleased with his situation because it looks as if he can fight again."

lAHORE, APRIl 3 (AFP): Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez stepped down as Twenty20 captain on Thursday after the team's failure to qualify for the semifinals of the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh.

Pakistan went out from the Super-10 stage after a disappointing 84-run defeat against the West Indies on Tuesday, failing to reach the last four for the first time in five editions of the tournament since its inception in 2007.

Hafeez said he accepted responsibility for the early exit. "I accept all the responsibility of team's failure," Hafeez told reporters after a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) meeting in Lahore. Hafeez led Pakistan to the semifinals in the last World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka two years ago, shortly after taking over from Misbah-ul-Haq. The allrounder, who opens both the batting and the bowling with his off-spin, said no one had forced him to quit.

"I am under no pressure

and felt that I must step down as leader by taking responsibility, and it's for the PCB to decide who to lead the team," said Hafeez.

Pakistan have no assignment before their series against Australia in October when they play two Tests, three one-days and one Twenty20 in the United Arab Emirates.

The 33-year-old said he was ready to join the ranks under any captain. "I am ready to play under any captain as I have done my job with responsibility as captain as well as player," he said. Pakistan began the World Twenty20 with a defeat against arch-rivals India before winning their next two games against Australia and Bangladesh.

Hafeez said the players had made too many unforced mistakes during their defeats. "Our players committed mistakes which led to our defeat and we take responsibility," said Hafeez. "I have already apologised to the nation for letting down our fans."

Wizards beat Celtics to clinch playoff berth

WASHINGtON, APRIl 3 (AP): The Washington Wizards are in the playoffs for the first time since 2008, clinching an Eastern Conference berth Wednesday night with a 118-92 win over the Boston Celtics.

Marcin Gortat scored 22 points to lead the Wizards, who gathered for a celebratory huddle at midcourt after the final whistle.

John Wall, the 2010 No. 1 overall draft pick playing the first meaningful lateseason games of his career, added 13 points and 10 assists.

The Wizards' playoff position had been relatively secure for several weeks in the weakened East, but the formality of seeing the magic number reach zero was a milestone worth noting for a franchise whose win totals since their last Washington Wizards forward Trevor Booker (35) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics forward postseason appearance Chris Johnson (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 2 in have been 19, 26, 23, 20 and Washington. (AP Photo) 29 — never finishing better

PEREN, APRIl 3 (MExN): The 6th inter district government higher secondary and government high school tournament was conducted from March 27 to 28 at GHS Mbaulwa ground. A press note informed that the chief guest for the event was Chubasangla Jamir, SDPEO Peren. The inaugural function was chaired by Paugu, Pastor of Baptist Church Old Tesen. Welcome address was delivered by Ernest Zeliang, Headmaster GHS Mbaulwa, while special vocal chorale and drill display were presented by GHS Mbaulwa. GHSS Jalukie emerged champions at boys football, boys badminton double and boys badminton single. GHS Peren were champions at girls football while GHS Tening were champions at girls badminton double and girls badminton single.

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Ferrari says it will be hard to catch Mercedes Hafeez steps down

SAKHIR, APRIl 3 (AP): Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has conceded that his team will likely be playing catch-up to Mercedes throughout the Formula One season.

Speaking ahead of this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be a night race for the first time, Domenicali said rival engine manufacturers Mercedes and Renault have an advantage on Renault because their road-car divisions have more experience with fuel-efficient six-cylinder engines, which have come into F1 this year.

"We know that other engine manufacturers have advanced knowledge because they use that technology in their road cars, so we knew it was not going to be easy," Domenicali said on the official F1 website.

"But we know the areas where we need to improve and falling into disappointment doesn't help."

"If Mercedes keeps the pace it will be very difficult to match them." Ferrari has been well off the pace of the

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than 24 games below .500.

Washington sits in sixth place in the conference.

Jared Sullinger had 25 points, and Rajon Rondo had 13 to lead the Celtics, who have lost six in a row and 11 of 12 — and also 11 straight on the road. They never led the Wizards, trailed 19-4 after barely more than five minutes and allowed Washington to shoot 61 percent in the first half. They shot 4 for 18 with six turnovers in the third quarter and 3 for 24 from 3-point range for the game.

Gortat went 10 for 13 from the field, and Bradley Beal 7 for 8 to finish with 19 points. The Wizards shot 62.5 percent — their highest game percentage in 13 years — and all five starters scored in double figures, rendering superfluous the customary off-the-bench burst from coach Randy Wittman's "AARP group" of Al Harrington, Andre Mill-

er and Drew Gooden.

The Wizards' last playoff appearance ended a streak of four in a row with coach Eddie Jordan and franchise point guard Gilbert Arenas. More was expected, but Arenas brought guns into the locker room and became a felon, precipitating a stunning decline for himself and the franchise. Team president Ernie Grunfeld got rid of Jordan and went through two more coaches before settling on Wittman, whose career record is 141 games below .500.

Grunfeld misfired on draft picks and other signings, but the Wizards' miserable records allowed him to land two cornerstones: Wall and 2012 No. 3 overall pick Beal. Gortat, Nene, Trevor Ariza and the AARP trio have added the right veteran mix this season to keep the team hovering around .500.

KOHIMA, APRIl 3 (MExN): The school teams of Government Higher Secondary School Seikhazou and Rüzhükhrie Government Higher Secondary School, which are the respective winners in categories of boys and girls football competitions, will represent Kohima District in the forthcoming State Level Inter District Government Higher Secondary Schools and Government High Schools Tournament 2014 commencing from April 23 at Mon. A press note informed that the Kohima District Inter Government Higher Secondary Schools and Government High Schools Tournament 2014 organised by its Sports Committee kicked started on April 2 at the TM Government Higher Secondary School ground.

Senthang, District Education Officer, Kohima graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Alish Thong, Supervisor (Adult Education), District Education Office, Kohima chaired the inaugural function and Fr. Dennis SDB, Principal, Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Kohima pronounced the invocation. An opening remark was delivered by Kaitunchap Newmai, JEO, District Education Office, Kohima and Sichialiu, a Class-10 students of T.M. GHSS presented a special song. Mesehol, Physical Education Teacher GHS Kigwema as Chief Field Marshal administered the Oath of the contingents.

In the valedictory function today, Piholi Swenetho, Headmistress, TM Government Higher Secondary School graced the occasion as Guest of Honour while Kaitunchap Newmai, JEO, District Education Office, Kohima chaired the function and Vitsolie Keyho, Physical Education Teacher and the Tournament Director delivered the vote of thanks. The highlights of the programme included valedictory address by the guest of honour and distribution of prizes which included sought after individual awards, certificates and cash in different categories.

14th Nagaland State "A" Chess Championship DIMAPUR, APRIl 3 (MExN): The Nagaland Chess Association (NCA) is set to conduct the 14th Nagaland State "A" Chess Championship 2014 from April 14 to 17, at Red Cross conference hall Kohima. All the top 12 players from the Nagaland state challenger 2014 and top 4 players of 2013 are requested to confirm their participation on or before April 10. Failing to confirm their participation within the stipulated time their place shall be given to the next ranking players. For further details, interested parties can contact 9402697344 and 87948532092.

5th Swagath Chizami Cup DIMAPUR, APRIl 3 (MExN): Chizami Cup, an undertaking of Life Sports, is scheduled to be held from April 22 to May 3. The total prize money for the tournament is Rs 3.34 Lakhs, and is set to become the highest in the State. The running trophy, imported from Bangkok, Thailand, made of pewter metal with gold linings is worth more than Rs 30,000, donated by Mehuchümvü Foundation Chizami. Around 600 footballers representing teams from across the State and beyond participate in the tournament every year. The event is also an initiative to encourage and develop club football in the state. A drive through the 88 Kms journey to Chizami, a Sub-Divisional HQ in Phek District is only 3 hours away from Kohima.

PRIZES : (Total Prize Money over Rs 3 Lakhs)

1. Champions : Rs. 1,50,000/- with Running Trophy and Certificates 2. Runners Up : Rs. 80,000/- with Certificates 3. 3rd Place : Rs. 25,000/- with Memento 4. 4th Place : Rs. 15,000/- with Memento 5. Quarterfinalists : Rs. 6000 x 4 Teams = ` 24,000/6. Golden Glove : Rs. 5000/- with Memento and Certificate 7. Golden Boot : Rs. 5000/- with Memento and Certificate 8. Golden Ball : Rs. 5000/- with Memento and Certificate 9. Most Promising Player (MPP) : Rs. 5000/- with Memento and Certificate 10. Exhibition Matches

INFORMATION

1. ENTRY FEE: Rs 6000/2. The Matches shall be conducted by NFA Certified Referees and Senior State Players.

3. The Tournament will uphold AIFF Rules & Regulations.

4. Entry forms may be collected and submitted at the following contact points: (a) Life Enterprises, Chizami. (b) The Football Shop, Upper A. G. Colony, Opp. Lierie Baptist Church, NH 29, Kohima.

5. Last date of Registration is April 15 .

6. For details please contact Ngulie Pochury at 9612377710.

Barca to appeal FIFA transfer ban BARCElONA, APRIl 3 (REUtERS): Barcelona will lodge an appeal to try to overturn a ban on participating in the transfer market for breaching rules on the international transfer of foreign under-18 players, the club said on Wednesday. FIFA, soccer's world governing body, announced earlier on Wednesday that it had banned Barca from the transfer market for two consecutive windows and fined the club 450,000 Swiss francs. "FCB will present the corresponding appeal to FIFA and if necessary will submit the resulting resolution to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)," Barca said in a statement on their website (www.fcbarcelona. es). "Appropriate precautionary measures to preserve the rights of the club" would be taken to ensure they were not kept out of the transfer market, the statement added. Barca said the rule they had been accused by FIFA of infringing was designed to prevent minors from being denied a proper education.

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he is music royalty and has espoused the importance of strength in female artists. And Lorde looks like a regal warrior in a gold, armoured-style dress on the cover of the FASHION Magazine. ‘I’m drawn to women who aren’t painted in history as sweet figures,’ the 17-year-old New Zealander said in the interview in the May issue of the magazine.

Lorde added that her music idol is ‘Godmother of Punk’ Patti Smith. ‘She was frustrated. She didn’t take people’s s**t. There’s no better music idol for young women, because there is a lot of pressure for us to be really positive all the time. Every photo shoot I do, I get asked for big smiles, and I shouldn’t have to be that way.’

The double-Grammywinner has consistently impressed the music industry with maturity and self-composure beyond her years. ‘I know who

I am,’ Lorde said at one point during the shoot for the magazine while looking at a cherry-red Saint Laurent biker jacket, ‘and I’m not this.’

However, the singer does not have pretensions about her talent and reacted strongly against being called the

‘Sylvia Plath of pop music.’ ‘Never for a second would I put myself beside a genius like Sylvia Plath!

I may have specific tastes but I’m not trying to be avant-garde with my approach or my music. I like indie [rock], pop and literature. I like to play with them but that doesn’t

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make me a genius.’

Lorde put her success at such a young age down to the Internet: ‘There are very few limits on what can be achieved by anyone of any age, living anywhere and of any race, because of the web…I’m proof of that.’

‘I think young people have changed the way we view pop culture…we now have this discerning power. We all have Tumblers, we curate imagery every day. We can sniff out b******t faster,” she said.

The singer, who is currently touring the US, Soldout shows in Texas during her current tour of the US, also talked about her fashion style, which is more masculine than the other singers of her age. ‘Jackets and pants are my power clothes,’ she said in the in-

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The star is a strong proponent of body-acceptance and delighted fans on Sunday when she took to Twitter to share two contrasting photos of herself, one which shows her acneaffected skin and another taken the same day that has been altered to hide it.

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Photo caption- Strong and beautiful: Lorde appears on the cover of this month's FASHION magazine in Dolce & Gabbana dress and earrings to talk about her success and what is expected of her as a female performer

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Newly single Orlando Bloom was joined by his son Flynn for the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Wednesday. The cherubic three-year-old sweetly nuzzled the British 37-year-old on what was surely one of the most important days of his career. Little Flynn even assisted Leron Gubler - the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce CEO - with the roped display during the induction ceremony. The Lord of the Rings hunk laughed as his mini-me clutched the rope in one hand and a bag labeled 'sugar' in the other. The brown-eyed boy looked ultra-cute devouring his large blue lollipop without staining his pinstripe button-down. Aside from his unkempt hair, Orlando looked dapper posing with the 2,521st star in his slim cobalt-blue suit and crisp white shirt.

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nglish supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has swapped the world of high fashion for the slums of Cambodia on a trip with children's charity UNICEF. The 26-year-old trav-

despite the conditions they live in,' the model wrote on Instagram.

In one photo, the blonde beauty appeared makeup free with her hair tied back in a small bun as she blew kisses to the cam-

this beautiful soul today.

Despite so much tragedy such an inspiration to all. @unicef_uk #socceraid #CAMBODIA #INSPIRATION'. The Transformers: Dark of the Moon star said it was upsetting to

that can be easily prevented, like diarrhoea,' she said.

'Yet it costs so little to help save a child’s life. 'That’s why I’m supporting UNICEF’s vital work through Soccer Aid, and you can too,' she said of the Soccer

eled to Phnom Penh to see first-hand the daily plight of children struggling to survive. She arrived in Cambodia's capital on Wednesday to film an appeal, which will be screened on Britain's ITV's Soccer Aid on June 8.

The actress and model documented the trip in a series of images she shared on Instagram, including photos with young children struggling against hunger, disease and poverty in the overcrowded slum villages. 'I’ve been so inspired by the children I’ve met on my first day in Cambodia,

era with a group of four young girls. 'Such an incredible first day in Cambodia with @unicef_uk meeting gorgeous girls like these. #socceraid #unicef,' she posted to more than 1.4 million followers.

The next image the Burberry model shared, showed her with a Cambodian woman. Wearing a Soccer Aid T-shirt, the two hugged as they held each other by the arms. Both smiling as they looked each other in the eyes in the candid image, HuntingtonWhiteley posted: 'It was an honour to spend time with

hear about the experiences people were facing in daily life. 'It was heartbreaking to meet a mum whose baby daughter died from diarrhoea when she was just six months old because of the sewage and dirty conditions,' she said.

'When children get ill here, they don’t always have access to medicine or clean water to be able to get better.' She added that it was easy for people to help make a difference.

'I was shocked to learn that around 50 children under the age of five die every day in Cambodia from diseases

Aid event.

The biennial British charity event will see two star-studded squads of football legends and the world’s biggest stars compete in a football match in aid of UNICEF. On Sunday, the model, who is dating Jason Statham, attended the Vogue Festival in London. She looked flawless in an above-theknee cream dress at the event. While there, she talked about how Twitter is a great tool for models in the modern age and also the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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head of the Lok Sabha elections, starting April 7, ‘Raajneeti’ star Ranbir Kapoor appeals to the country`s youth to exercise their voting rights to bring about the desired changes in the country. I think it is very important that the youth of the country votes. If they want a change in the country, then they have to vote,

Ranbir said here Tuesday at the red carpet of Mijwan Fashion Show.

Unless they put their mind into who they want to represent their country, they can`t expect a change in the country, added the actor, currently shooting for Anurag Kashyap`s ‘Bombay Velvet’.

The 31-year-old further said that the country`s

youth could turn into a vehicle of change by casting their votes. We always keep on complaining about many issues in the country… this or that not happening... but I think if you (country`s youth) take the responsibility and you become the change in the world you want to see, then everything will go good, the actor said.

International Brand Ambassador Nise Meruno was invited to perform for the World Autism Day at ITA Guwahati. The show was a unique Piano and Painting improvisation. Nise was joined by well known artist Pallavi Barooah(left) who interpreted his music onto canvas simultaneously.The painting was auctioned by the Assam Autism Foundation to raise fund.

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A robot of a German team, left, plays the ball besides a British team robot in the Kids League at the RoboCup German Open 2014 in Magdeburg, Germany, Thursday, April 3, 2014. 44 international RoboCup Major League teams from 12 countries demonstrate the state-of-the-art competitions in soccer, rescue and service robots. The RoboCup German Open takes place from April 3 to April 5. (AP Photo)

Sri Lanka sails into T20 final

DHAKA, ApRIl 3 (AGENCIES): After an intensely fought contest, it was the rain which had the eventual say in the result as Sri Lanka sailed in to the final of the ICC WOrld T20 2014 with a 27-run win over West Indies via Duckworth Lewis method. Chasing 161 to win, storm and slight drizzle halted play. No sooner had the players and umpires walked off, the drizzle turned into a heavy downpour and there were hailstorms everywhere. This is Sri Lanka’s consecutive appearance in the World T20 final. Last time around they had lost to the same opposition in the final.

The first innings saw frequent shift in momentum but in the second, it was all Sri Lankan domination except for the first over. Dwayne Smith started off the chase in promising fashion hammering a six and a boundary. An erratic Nuwan Kulasekara further assisted the batsmen with his wayward deliveries. 17 came of the first. Skipper Lasith Malinga replaced Kulasekara and bowled a Sri Lanka's captain Lasith Malinga celebrates the dismiss- tidy first over. Chris Gayle al of West indies' batsman Dwayne Smith during their iCC has been unusually circumTwenty20 Cricket World Cup semi-final match in Dhaka, Banspect at the start and it was gladesh, Thursday, April 3. (AP Photo) no different here. It’s common of Gayle to be cautious and then unleash his shots after settling in, but this approach of going in to a shell had started to hurt West Indies. And in a semi-final, the pressure only multiplied InDIA VS South AfRIcA when he was bowled by Malinga off a bottom edge.

2nd Semi-final, Dhaka But the in-form Dwayne ApRIl 4 | 6:30pm (ISt) Smith was still going strong MIRpUR, ApRIl 3 (pTI): They are on a high after until he was beaten by a four victories on the trot but team combination and slower delivery which came injury to Yuvraj Singh will be a worry for India as they back in to him and saw his go into the second semifinal of the ICC World Twen- stumps disturbed.

More than the wickty20 against a determined South Africa on Friday.

While the Indian team management will be hop- ets, it was the sudden dip ing that Yuvraj recovers fully from his ankle injury in run-rate that hurt the which he sustained during a football session, select- West Indies more as they ing the final XI could be a tricky proposition for them. fell short by D/L method.

The dilemma facing the Indians is whether to re- Since the 17-run first over, tain Ajinkya Rahane in place of out of form Shikhar they managed 17 in the Dhawan and Mohit Sharma, who had replaced Mo- next six overs which dehammed Shami in the last match against Australia. scribes the rusty approach While Dhawan is known to be destructive bats- against the spinners. With man, his form has been a big concern which may Lendl Simmons and Marprompt the team management to retain Rahane. lon Samuels, it was time However, if Yuvraj does not recover fully, both Rah- to pick tup the pace when ane and Dhawan are likely to be in the playing eleven debutant Seekuge Prasanin such a scenario. na foxed Simmons getting While skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will wish him out leg-before for four. that senior pro Yuvraj remains fighting fit for the The momentum briefly crucial match, the South Africans will be wary of the shifted when Dwayne Braquality spin attack that they will have to encounter in vo went after the bowlers in order to book a berth for the final. quicktime to keep a check It will be a keenly-fought contest when Virat on the required rate which Kohli's swagger will meet Imran Tahir's guile and Ro- had soared to 12 by then. hit Sharma will try to douse the 'fire' set by Dale Steyn. The pressure was always If one goes by form in the tournament, India can on the Windies to catch up be termed favourites on paper but a game of Twen- and Bravo had done well ty20 can change in a matter of three overs as Pakistan to counter-attack Rangana captain Mohammed Hafeez realised it the hard way.

While India have had an all-win record coming Herath in the 13th over with into the last-four clash, the South African team won a six and four. But that was it three out of their four games, albeit in a contrasting as he was caught brilliantly

by Mahela Jayawardene off manner.

India have so far convincingly crushed some of Kulasekara’s bowling for an the teams such as Australia, Pakistan and Bangladesh 18-ball 30 which included while registering a comfortable win against defend- three boundaries and a six.

Sri Lanka had walked ing champions West Indies.

South Africa, on the otherhand, have recorded in to the second innings on some close victories against New Zealand, The Neth- a high after late blitz from Angelo Mathews which erlands and England in their last three games.

India would like to move on from their forgettable had powered them to 160. first two-and-a-half months of 2014 and their oppo- With the quality of their nents would like to shed off their 'chokers' tag in this bowling, even on a battingfriendly pitch, the target current ICC event. would be stiff.

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MADRID, ApRIl 3 (Ap): Cristiano Ronaldo scored a record equaling goal before exiting to injury as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-0 on Wednesday to take a big step toward the Champions League semifinals. Ronaldo netted his 14th goal of the season in Europe's top competition to give Madrid a clear advantage ahead of next week's quarterfinal return leg in Germany. But it came at a price as the Portugal forward, who came into the first-leg nursing a sore left knee, came off in the 80th minute.

Gareth Bale scored early and Isco added another before the half hour mark at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. "Ronaldo has a problem with his knee but at this moment I'm not worried about it," Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said.

The Spaniards opened against Dortmund as the Germans had against them in the semifinals last season — when they thrashed Madrid 4-1 en route to reaching the final with a 4-3 victory on aggregate.

Madrid certainly didn't need inspiration after last seasons' loss to Dortmund, which was without suspended striker Robert Lewandowski and five more regulars to injury as it fielded just four of the players present in last season's 4-1 win.

"The goals we gave up tonight were not because of this," Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp said. "It was too easy (for them), and that's not what we wanted.

We made some mistakes and we were punished."

The energetic start saw Bale nearly miss Dani Carvajal's short pass inside the area before stretching to toe poke his fifth goal of the competition under goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller after just three minutes.

Weidenfeller was sharp despite Madrid's early onslaught as he punched free kicks from Ronaldo and Bale over the bar. He also

Real's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, scores his side's 3rd goal past Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller during a Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, April 2. (AP Photo)

stayed in the game despite wincing in pain after Marco Reus made a clearance that also connected with the 'keeper's hands.

With forward Angel Di Maria out to a gastro virus, Isco showed good poise to gather a loose ball in front of the area and slide home a low shot for 2-0 in the 27th minute. The Spain midfielder's goal was just the boost Madrid needed as Dortmund began to find its rhythm, with Kevin Grosskreutz forcing Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas into a low stop in the 33rd.

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