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Dimapur VOL. VIII ISSUE 332

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Will fast unto death starting Tuesday for Lokpal Bill: Anna Hazare

A romantic Christmas reunion

Hornbill Festival 2013 [ PAGE 02]

Red-tapism a burden for poor people: TR Zeliang

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reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

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Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest

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ManU concedes late to lose to Everton [ PAGE 10]

Where is the ball rolling toWards?

50 years on: A look at Nagaland’s sporting scenario Imlisanen Jamir Dimapur | December 5

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12 hr Kohima bandh on Dec 9

A bare foot striking a ball, which skids off the uncut grass! This image, while overtly romanticizing a sport, depicts how many kids grow up the world over. Sport, like music, is universal and Nagaland can lay claim to being a hotbed for sporting enthusiasts.

For Nagaland, despite the political and social issues that have dominated public discourse, an unfettered love for sports remains.

Half a century after Nagaland State came into existence, The Morung Express takes a look at its sporting scenario. Even before 1963, Nagas had a sporting icon to be inspired by, Dr. Talimeren Ao, the swashbuckling captain of a barefooted Indian football team in the 1948 Summer Olympics provides a promising beginning. However, the story seems to trail off into crevices of mediocrity.

Colo Mero, Director of Lifesports, opines that “the saga of sports in Nagaland

has been very disappointing.” “We had a great beginning with Dr. T Ao and we rightly glorify him. He has done his part, but what have we done?”

Olympian Chekrovolu Swuro cites the sixty four year gap between herself and Dr. T Ao’s participation in the Olympics as an indication that “something went wrong.” While acknowledging that personal commitment is important at an individual level, Swuro asserts that on a larger scale, the State plays the key role in development of sports.

“I am sure that with hard work, Naga sportspersons can excel,” she states.

Basic sporting infrastructure, she feels, reaching the grassroots should be the main priority of the State.

Mero, on the other hand, feels that the sporting scenario in the State

DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 5 (MExN): As part of its ongoing agitation for removal of charge-sheeted Health and Family Welfare Minister, Imkong L Imchen, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has announced that it will initiate a 12 hour bandh at Kohima on December 9. A press note from the NPCC media cell stated that the Nagaland State government “remains unmoved despite various forms of agitations by the NPCC, the latest being the Dimapur bandh on December 3.” It therefore appealed for all NGOs, Civil Societies, Student bodies, Business Organisations/Associations, Trade Unions and all right thinking citizens to extend their co-operation for success of the bandh, which it said is being called “in public interest to rid the state of a criminally tainted minis- DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 5 ter who has made enough (MExN): The Action Committee against Unabated Taxation has mockery of the rule of law.” stated that “defection is related to unabated taxation and unabated taxation to defection.” This was stated in a petition submitted by ACAUT to the Nagaland Home KOHIMA, DECEMBER 5 Minister at Hotel Saramati, Dima(MExN): Two people were pur on December 5. killed and one was injured The petition said that most in Kohima in the early hours functionaries of the Naga Poof December 5, when a ve- litical Groups, including senior, hicle fell through the roof mid-level and lower functionarof a house. Kohima Police ies collect taxes from the busiinformed that the accident ness community with impunity occurred at Kezeike Colony, Kohima, when a Maruti van skidded off the road, broke through the railing and landed on the bed, in which the victims were sleeping.

The deceased have been identified as six year old Keneinuo and her mother Alenuo; while the husband, Morung Express News Henilo has been admitted to the Naga Hospital AuthoriKohima | December 5 ty, Kohima. Police informed that the driver, identified as “We have been stagnated for Mohammad Kamrul Islam a long time. The government was inebriated during the should make it a point to proaccident. He has been taken mote deserving officers,” stated into custody and a case has H Lungalung, Joint Secretary been registered. and Advisor of the Nagaland Secretariat Service Association (NSSA), during the second phase of agitation by the NSSA, where the cadres have ceased NEw DElHI, DECEM- work from December 5 to 7.

BER 5 (IANS): The governThe agitation started way ment Thursday cleared a back in 2010 where the governdraft bill for creation of the ment gave assurance but the matTelangana state having 10 ter has been kept pending. “So far districts, said union Home we have not received any posiMinister Sushilkumar tive response so we have ceased Shinde. “The bill has been passed by the cabinet and work from December 2,” said Imti has been sent to the presi- Longchar, NSSA President.

The NSSA has a four charter dent for his assent,” Shinde told reporters after com- demand, namely: Promotion - “It is our deing out of the cabinet meet, chaired by Prime Minister served post. We are not enManmohan Singh. “The gov- croaching other posts,” said ernment will make special H. Lungalung. On February 28 efforts to ensure equitable 2013, the vacancy posts were dignity and opportunity declared where 59 officers for the people of the state. were to be promoted and alSpecial care will be taken though the Departmental Proby the government to set up motion Committee (DPC) had economic and social stabil- cleared the promotion case ity,” he added. “The government will make special ef- on 30th May, the promotion of forts towards the social and NSSA has been delayed while religious institutions of the in the meantime some of them have already retired. In 2006, state,” he added.

still lacks professionalism and adds that even after decades of existence, the State “still celebrates participation rather than medals at international events.”

He cites an incident where a few players from Nagaland’s under-14 team, which won a national level championship, had players who were way above the age limit. He ascribes this case as an illustration of how Staterun sporting bodies function in an unprofessional manner. He attributes the “involvement of wrong politics” as a reason for the stagnation of sports in Nagaland.

“Money is coming, no doubt.

However I feel that private sporting agencies are doing more than the government.”

President of the Aries Rifle and Pistol Shooting Academy, Merang Jamir, identifies the “lackadaisical attitude” of State-run sports bodies as a major hurdle. He reveals the odds he had to face in order to send shooters from his academy to participate in national level competitions. Jamir advocates the

FILE - Naga children play football in a water logged field in Dimapur. Photo by Caisii Mao

inclusion of sportspersons in every government sport body (in every discipline) in order to have an influence on key policy decisions regarding sports.

Then there is the social perception towards sports, which, as Mero points out, sees sports as an unviable career choice. “We still do not look at sports as a profession, which is sad,” he adds.

This, according to Mero, coupled with government inef-

ficiency hampers growth of sports in the State.

Swuro, nonetheless, remains optimistic about the future. “I think physical sports are getting more prominence here and the State is taking notice,” she notes. She hopes that with commitment, both on the micro and the macro level, a progressive change in Nagaland’s sporting scenario can be achieved.

Despite criticism, there

have been Naga athletes from many disciplines winning medals and championships in both national and international arenas—they are working hard and striving to compete at the highest levels. Private sporting enterprises like the Nagaland Premier League are slowly developing a foothold and national level sporting events are being held in the State (The 24th National Sepaktakraw

Championship was held earlier this year in October).

As Colo Mero put it, “sport is dynamic,” and it is an important facet of the existing paradigm. As such, he calls for a responsible state that creates sporting infrastructure, more government support to private sporting agencies, more professional trainers, coaches and a societal recognition of sports as a serious profession.

Defection, unabated taxation related: ACAUT ENPO condemns factional clash

Two killed in accident

“because they realize that they can defect to the other factions, where they’d be virtually untouchable and free to enjoy their ill-gotten money if action is contemplated against him.” As such, ACAUT asserted that defection from one group to another cannot be “tolerated” and called upon the state government to raise this issue with the GOI. ACAUT further demanded that any cadre or non-cadre arrested for extortion/tax collection, carrying of arms, cognizable offences and related matters

should be booked under NSA by the police. “It is an open knowledge that Investigative Officers (IOs) do not want to invoke the said act because of political interference and personal threats.

It is also common knowledge that the SPs, DCs, criminal prosecutors and judges of all the districts are under threat as far as detention of cadres under NSA is concerned,” stated ACAUT. In view of this, it urged the Nagaland state government to protect administrative officials, court officials and their families

with adequate security so that they can dispense justice freely and without fear.

It asserted that ACAUT “will accept nothing short of transference of NSA detainees out of the state, preferably to be lodged at Tihar jail as was done in the past.”

ACAUT stated that by doing so, the crime graph in Nagaland will be reduced and added that unless this proposal is accepted, the state government “shall bear responsibility for every criminal activity in the state.”

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DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 5 (MExN): The Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) has condemned the factional clash between NSCN (K) and GPRN/NSCN on December 2 at Sikiu ‘A’ village, where three NSCN (K) cadres were killed and two others injured. A press note from the ENPO President and Joint Secretary said that “it is a perpetual and deliberate violation of the 18th December, 2007 Tuensang Resolution, where it

has jointly declared ENPO jurisdiction as peace zone by all the political groups.”

ENPO stated that “it can no longer remain silent but move to take appropriate steps against the faction(s) responsible for creating such an undesirable atmosphere within the civil populated areas in its jurisdiction.” It further urged all groups to maintain and respect the December 18, 2007 Tuensang Resolution in letter and in spirit.

DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 5 (MExN): The Naga Hoho has asserted it stands for oneness of the Naga people and to uphold the “spirit of one people, one nation and one aspiration.” In its resolutions passed at its 10th General Session in Wokha on November 26, the Naga Hoho stated that it will “nurture the Naga national aspiration” and “fight against the visible indicators that are emerging to distort the very fabric of Naga movement.” It affirmed that the Naga Hoho will “remain firm towards putting our historical and political rights in the right perspective.”

It lamented that the “ceasefire between the Government of India and National Governments has been bouncing back and forth for the past sixteen years with no positive settlement.” The Naga Hoho stated that it will be “tragic” in the event the ongoing peace process breaksdown.

As such, it asserted that the Naga Hoho will “strengthen the hands of political negotiators and thereby finding a rightful place to survive as a nation.” It further resolved that the Naga Hoho will pursue and work for an acceptable, honourable and early settlement of the Indo-Naga issue by taking up a proactive role in the peace process.

On the question of unity and reconciliation among the Naga people, it said it will “build a road map based on reasons, conciliatory but not emotions.” While making the road map, it stated that the Naga national goal

should not be diluted and that certain mechanisms should be brought out based on mutual trust and respect.

“Our adversaries have succeeded by dividing Nagas into Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Myanmar,” it stated. In this regard, the Naga Hoho asserted it would ceaselessly work for Naga integration under the principle “one people, one nation.” In order to achieve this goal, the Naga Hoho and the tribe Hohos shall rise above vested interest, tribe interest and harness the collective interest of the Naga people as a whole, it asserted.

Stressing on the need to protect Naga identity, the Naga Hoho affirmed it will adhere to “Nagas by blood and not by assimilation.” Towards achieving this goal, it urged every Naga organization and tribe Hoho to be “cautious enough in choosing leadership in the context of national issues and the identity of the Naga people.”

It informed that a motion for general approval of all resolutions adopted in the Federal Assemblies/ consultative meetings of the Naga Hoho held during the tenure 2008-2013 and the report of the General Secretary, Naga Hoho on the tenure 2008-2013 was approved. The Presidential Address delivered in the 10th General Session of the Naga Hoho also approved and accepted the position statement of the Naga people and the amended constitution of the Naga Hoho was also approved by the House.

one people, one ‘Govt should promote deserving officers’ nation: naga hoho NSSA continues with pen down agitation

Cabinet clears bill for creation of Telangana

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Nagaland Secretariat Service Association members during their pen down agitation in Kohima on December 5.

the Cabinet initiated the review of REB however all the Governors did not approve of the review. All the NSSA promotion cases have been withheld with the excuse of the REB reviewing. “It is unconstitutional to hijack all the files in the name of reviewing the REB,” mentioned a source.

Restoration of NSSA cadre post - 68 posts have been utilized by the Home Department, however only 18 posts have been restored. The government wanting to regularize back door appointments have kept the rest pending. “Taking people out of nowhere will dilute the cadre. We became a laughing stock when they recruit people who don’t even know how to write a single sentence. Bringing people through backdoor is spoiling the system of the State.

The people with the best capabilities deserve to work in the Secretariat,” added Lungalung.

Administrative function of Law and Planning department as per Rules of Executive Business (REB) - As per the REB the Planning machinery and the Law department are not supposed to write on government files. However, REB rules have been ignored by officials from the law and planning department. “They are using powers that are beyond their provisions given under REB. We agree that the opinion of legal background is required but they should not become administrators. Being experts in their own fields, they should confine to their own profession,” said Lungalung.

“This is state affairs. And we are concern for the state” added Imti Longchar.

Demand for certain guidelines for non cadre members (deputationists) - “We are talking about unemployment in Nagaland but the government is trying to bring all the Nagas posted outside. It is an asset for

the state when Naga officers are posted outside. Instead of bringing them here, they are of great help even for students who are studying outside.”

The NSSA feels that the officers who are trained at grassroot level are already equipped to gather the needs of the people. Outsiders are trained in a different atmosphere and since each training is unique, they will not understand the needs of the people in Nagaland, this in turn is deteriorating the bureaucratic system, stated that NSSA. “It is a matter of concern for all educated unemployed especially those who have the capabilities for administration. For us, we will be gone tomorrow but the future of the youth is at stak,” added Lungalung In the event there is no positive response from the government, the NSSA is determined to proceed to the third phase of agitation.

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‘Hornbill Bamboo Carnival’ at NBRC Dimapur

The Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency is organizing a three day ‘Hornbill Bamboo Carnival’ at the Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, 6th Mile (Sovima), Dimapur Nagaland from December 6 to 8 (Daily timing: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm).

With the theme “Bamboo, Art, Food and Music”, this carnival has been specially organized for exhibition and sales of bamboo items of various kinds including indigenous products and numerous other stalls which will be put up by different individuals, entrepreneurs and selfhelp groups.

The three-day carnival will also witness live music to be performed by almost 14 bands including the internationally acclaimed Alobo Naga and Semper Soul from USA. Coupled

with tons of food and good music in the sprawling campus of the NBRC, this carnival promises an exciting getaway for bamboo aficionados, families and tourists. With its objective of building lives, the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency is devoted in promoting bamboo crafts and enterprise around the State, a success story in the making.

The Hornbill Bamboo Carnival is opened to the public and the organizers seek the support and patronage of the Administration, Police and the public in general to make it a grand success. With the overwhelming support flowing in from various quarters already especially from bamboo enthusiasts, artists and musicians, this carnival is expected to draw in a huge crowd with

its food stalls and live music, and will be an excellent time for family and children too.

The Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency invites everyone to come and be part of this wonderful event and also witness the intricate mastery in some of the bamboo crafts that has been traditionally inspired and industrially developed.

For more information, the public can contact NBDA @ 03862-241305/ 9436017533/9436000471; E-mail: nagaland_bda@yahoo.com, website: www.nagalandbamboo.com and Facebook Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency.

This was stated in a press release issued by Dr. Tolto Metha, Member, NBM-IT, Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency.

Hornbill music festival

Naga musician bands which include East Wind Wood, Blue Print with veteran musicians entertained the crowd on December 4 with their favourite songs from country and blues. The bands also presented their instrumental sounds in an expressive way.

Alobo Naga and the band also performed from their original Album with the title song (Circle) which would be releasing soon in February 2014. Special act from Soulmate (Meghalaya) took the stage and captivated the audience by some of their favourite songs and folk fusion. The event was compered by Moa organised by the State Government’s Music Task Force (MTF) Department of Youth Resources & Sports and the Event was managed by XL.

Photo by Caisii Mao

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The Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland in collaboration with Nagaland Conservatory of Music presented Hornbill Charity Concert-cum-Ball for the benefit of Philippines Typhoon victims and Nagaland Conservatory of Music on 4th December 2013 at Bamboo Hall, Kisama. Commissioner & Secretary Tourism and the Chief Host of the Concert, Himato Zhimomi gave a brief introduction on the concert and welcomed all the audience to the show. The Nagaland Conservatory of Music Director, Lipokmar Tzudir and his musical choir enthralled the audience showcasing their talents by singing songs from ABBA, the Beatles, Michael Jackson etc. The concert also included performances by renowned Violinist Joey Woch, the pianist Noel Dela Rosa, Soprano Judy Photo by Caisii Mao Senolos Honor and Guitarist Normando

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Villas Jr. A cheque of 5 lakhs was contributed to victims who were affected by the recent cyclone in Philippines. Mrs Medom received the cheque on behalf of the Ambassador of Philippines.

Cultural performances marks Hornbill Festival day 5

The fifth day of the ongoing Hornbill Festival 2013, at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, was marked by colourful cultural performances by various cultural troupes representing different tribes of Nagaland.

Highlights of the of the morning session included ‘First Day Of Baby Feeding’ by Lephori Village Cultural Troupe, ‘Shum-ShuYangkhu’ by Nangland Cultural Troupe Society, ‘Myingthung’ by N/Longidang Youth Cultural Troupe, ‘Nuku Phit Khi’ by Kiutanso Cultural Club, Huker Village, ‘Folksong’

by Western Angami Cultural Troupe, ‘Cham Jiipii’ by Angphang Dancing Group, Mon, ‘Ei-Lemye’ by Patso Village Cultural Club, ‘Bagurumba’ by Mech Kachari Cultural Troupe and ‘Top Spinning Game’ by Noksen Village Cultural Society.

Afternoon was also marked by cultural performances of ‘Siih Tshiih/ Ceka Tsusii’

by Phusachodu Village Cultural Troupe, ‘Molashishiba’ by Longsalong Cultural Club, ‘Khong Ki- Kong’ by Kuki Cultural Troupe, Bungsang, ‘Npe Kap Be Hoi’ by New Jalukie Cultural Club , ‘The Jakol-Kala’

by Garo Cultural Society, Dimapur, Hebo Cultural Society, ‘Hooto, Hooto, Adiizii’ by Sangsomong Village Yangtsung Cultural Club and ‘Ayi Kechi’ by Tesophenyu Cultural Group.

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Hornbill Cycle Rally on December 8 3rd Round of Masterchef Competition

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The 2nd Annual Hornbill Cycle rally will be flagged off on December 8 at 8:00 am from Indira Gandhi stadium, Kohima. With this year’s theme “See Green, see Life- Save the Hornbills”, Alaphra Tourism, a division of Alaphra Group based in Dimapur has informed that the total participants for this year is more than 100 with cyclists coming even from the major cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi. ImtiJamir- Business Development Director, Alaphra Group informed all the registered participants to be present at the flag off venue by 7am for the briefing. The total distance for the rally would be 30 Kms, from Indira

Gandhi Stadium, Kohima to Kisama, Hornbill Festival main venue with 5 pit stops in between. Furthermore there will be Post Event Dinner Function cum Awards Ceremony on the same evening at hotel Japfu which will begin at 6 pm. Therefore all the participants are requested to be present to collect their certificates, said ImtiJamir.

He also added that there will be lucky draw during the Post Event function wherein three lucky winners will get 1 Mountain Bike each, one lucky winner will receive a smart phone, and also many other cycling accessories to be given out.

The 2nd Annual Hornbill Cycle Rally is endorsed Photo by Caisii Mao

and sponsored by Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland and supported by Department of New and renewable Energy and Department of Forest, Ecology, Environment and Wildlife. Other sponsors also includes, State Bank of India-Lead Sponsor, Nagaland Manpower and Project Consultancy Services(NMPCS)- Platinum Sponsor, Nagaland Cycling Association(NCA)Supporting Partner, YES Bank- Patron Sponsor, Big Bazaar- Patron Sponsor, Hercules Rodeo- Rally Sponsor, Gionee Smart Phone- Patron Sponsor, Firefox- Cycle Partner, Little Village Cycles- Support & Gear, Review NE- Online Media Partner.

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he Hornbill Masterchef Competition which is undergoing at Kisama as part of the Hornbill Festival cooking the Naga ethnic cuisines had its third round today.

In today’s competition where cooking was based on Moatsü festival of the Ao Naga tribe in which six persons were participated in the live show. When the show began all the six contenders have chosen the fresh meat and dry meat such as Pork, Chicken, Fish, Beef and also various kinds of crop vegetables and wild edible leaves to mix with all kinds of Naga Winner of ‘Dish of the day’, Nashishi (second from left) along with other contesindigenous ingredients tants on the 3rd round at the Hornbill Masterchef competition 2013 at Kisama on which were ceremoniously December 4. (DIPR Photo)

placed around the cooking venue for cooking of various dishes. The contenders were all looking graciously and coolly preparing the dishes with one assistant each. The cooking allotted time was three hours where they had to make all their dishes done within the specific period of time.

They had to prepare their dishes so as it had to come out with the real aroma and taste of the traditional Ao Naga, Moatsü food. Finally, Nashishi with Anishi (Beef with Anishi) was adjudged the dishes of the day by Nzano Tungoe who walked away with the prize money of Rs. 5000 as also declared the winner of the day.

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Northeast Briefs Centre asks Meghalaya not to enforce BEFR Shillong, December 5 (PTi): Centre has recommended Meghalaya government not to enforce Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulations Act 1873 which facilitates restriction of entry of outsiders into the state by way of an Inner Line Permit even as there is a growing demand by tribal groups here. "Both the governments have been in touch in the past three months on the issue after 14 pressure groups have launched anti-government protests demanding the implementation of ILP," Meghalaya Commissioner and Secretary J Lyngdoh told PTI. ILP is in vogue in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram. Lyngdoh said the state government has received the letter from the Union Home Ministry indicating the present status of the Act which was legislated by the erstwhile British in 1873 to restrict entry of outsiders into certain areas in the North East region.

The official said the letter which was addressed to the Chief Minister categorically stated that the regulation has not brought about any positive impact on development to the states implementing it even after 66 years of Independence. While the letter said that the regulations can continue in states it is in existence as per the Constitution, the ILP cannot be introduced in any other new states, he said. Reacting to the letter, a spokesperson of the pro-ILP groups today said they welcomed the recommendation of the Home Ministry.

Assam to extend ex-gratia grant period for militants

guwahaTi, December 5 (ani): The Government of Assam has indicated that it may extend the period for providing an ex-gratia grant of 1.5 lakh rupees to militants who lay down arms and return to mainstream society. As of now, ex-gratia is being given to those militants who gave up violence and surrendered after April 1, 2005. The state government is discussing the matter with the Centre. Around 7000 former militants have received the ex-gratia so far. Meanwhile, the Assam Government has urged the Centre to provide 25 companies of paramilitary forces to maintain law and order in the state. These forces were withdrawn from Assam and deployed in the poll-bound states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Mizoram, Delhi and Chhattisgarh.

Migrants to blame for rise in crime: Meghalaya CM

Shillong, December 5 (ianS): Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma Thursday blamed migrants for the rise in crime against women in the state.

This year alone (from January to September), 250 cases of crimes against women were registered. Of these, 151 were related to rape, according to state government statistics. "We are ashamed of listening to reports of so many crimes, especially against women and children.

Why is it happening? It is happening because of lots and lots of migration of people," Sangma said in a speech at "Stakeholders Conclave on Green Mission". "Certain living conditions are leading to the tendency in people to commit various crimes," he said. Sangma's statement comes in the wake of 13 pressure groups demanding the re-introduction of the British-era Inner Line Permit to restrict the entry of outsiders in Meghalaya. The pressure groups say the absence of the ILP system has resulted in unchecked migration to Meghalaya, given the state's proximity to Bangladesh and Assam.

Rs 28 lakh looted from Arunachal bank

iTanagar, December 5 (PTi): Three armed miscreants looted Rs 28 lakh from the cashier of Arunachal Pradesh Rural bank, Ganga branch today, police said.

Sub-divisional police officer, Capital complex, J Basar said two local youths entered the bank at around 9.45 am soon after the branch opened while another stood guard outside. When the cashier opened the cash chest, they looted Rs 28 lakh at gun point and fled, Basar said.

A massive manhunt had been launched and red alert sounded in the capital, he said. This is the third bank heist within a span of 12 months. Earlier, in September 2012, the same branch was looted of Rs 30 lakhs.

On December 1, 2012 Axis Bank, Itanagar branch was looted of Rs 18 lakhs by the bank's private security personnel when they went to depost cash at the ATM. Later RS 11 lakh was recovered, police said.

A'chik rebel held in Meghalaya

Shillong, December 5 (ianS): A rebel of a breakaway faction of Meghalaya's outlawed A'chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) has been arrested, a BSF official said Thursday. Mithun M. Sangma, 27, was nabbed from Borsora area, bordering Bangladesh late Wednesday night, Border Security Force (BSF) spokesman Mahendra Singh said. "Sangma was major catch for us as he was main person to serve extortion notices to coal dealers in the coal mine areas," he said. The rebel belonged to ANVC-B, a splinter group of the ANVC, which has been observing a tripartite ceasefire with the central and Meghalaya governments for nine years.

and the people. "However, in view of the approaching Christmas festival and final examinations of schools and colleges, the joint committee have decided to put on the hold the proposed agitation for sometime in the best interest of the public. The joint committee is of the view that creating disturbances/problems due to arrogant and indifferent attitude of the state government during examinations and festive seasons is not an appreciateable move," KISG and SANPO stated.

In this regard, both the bodies said the proposed agitation will be launched without further delay soon after the festive season and the examinations are over. "For which the joint committee of KISG andSANPO has complet-

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Sugar scarcity hits Mizoram aizawl, December 5 (nnn): Sugar scarcity has hit Mizoram hard and the crisis is bound to affect the Christmas parties in this Christian dominated hill state.

December is one month where jubillees and conferences of both social and Church organisations are held and the scarcity of sugar has already affected the Mizoram Synod Conference.

Meanwhile, in a scathing attack on the Congress Government's inability to bring sufficient supply of sugar in Mizoram during this Christmas season, Mizo National Front (MNF) strongly castigated the government for its laxity to undo the sugar crisis.

The Congress government had reportedly claimed the reason for its shortage as

insufficient fund.

MNF in its press statement today said that there is an acute shortage of sugar in the state after the Central Government imposed ban on the supply of sugar through PDS (ration). Almost every household especially financially poor families and Churches and organizations have been facing shortage of sugar supply ever since

the central banned its supply. "The crisis has severely affected many big functions as it has been witnessed in the ongoing Mizoram Synod Conference, because sugar is one of the essential needs of public in a gathering. It is also likely to affect Christmas and New Year celebrations", the statement said.

The Central Government, according to the statement,

guwahaTi, December 5 (ianS): A girl abducted by an unidentified gunman Wednesday from Assam's Sivsagar district was rescued from near the Assam-Nagaland border Thursday morning, police said.

"The class VIII girl was rescued today (Thursday) morning from Rangajan area along the Assam-Nagaland border. The girl was not hurt by the abductor and was handed over to her family by the police," said Sivsagar Superintendent of Police Bijoy Kuligam. A man Wednesday hijacked a school van with 11 children on board at a gun-point near Sivasagar district's Nazira area. He escaped

with a girl student in a tea garden along the Nagaland border.

Although 10 children along with the van-driver were rescued after the vehicle was recovered by the police, one student was missing till late Wednesday night. "We have launched an operation in and around the area. Nagaland police were also helping us in search of miscreant who abandoned the girl and managed to escape. We hope to nab him in a day or two," Kuligam said.

According to police, the man had an altercation with some youths at a tea stall near Nazira Tiniali and ran away after they chased

him. He stopped the school van passing by the area and asked the driver to drive towards Simaluguri on the Assam-Nagaland border. He later got down near the Santak tea estate and vanished in the garden with the girl.

The anti-talks faction

of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) led

by Paresh Baruah in an emailed statement to the media Wednesday denied their involvement in the matter and urged the youth to release the girl unharmed immediately.

Abducted girl rescued near Assam-Nagaland border

Why almost all channels chose to exit Mizoram this polls

new Delhi, December 5 (enS): If you saw television channels after the voting ended in Delhi on Wednesday, you would have thought just four states that went to the polls over the past month or so. Actually, there were five. The last one, forgotten in the focus on the larger, more newsy states, was Mizoram.

In fact, of the many exit polls conducted by research agencies for television channels, only one had figures for this northeastern state. In a poll done for India TV, CVoter predicted a hung Assembly in the state with Congress being reduced to just 19 seats in the 40-member House.

This is down 13 seats from its 2008 tally.

On why no channel bothered to cover Mizoram, CVoter managing director Yashwant Deshmukh said: "No media channel commissions poll surveys for the north east. We did the Mizoram poll with our own money as we feel it irresponsible to ignore one state. We have been conducting polls in the region for a couple of years now."

Deshmukh said they had 80 researchers on the ground, covering 3311 respondents in all the 40 segments.

With just one Lok Sabha constituency in the state, it seems media houses as well as political pundits think the state is insignificant to be counted. In their favour is the fact that most of them ignore the entire north east and not just a state in the region.

KISG, SANPO to start agitation soon imPhal, December 5 (nnn): The joint committee of Kuki Inpi, Saikul Gamkai (KISG) and Saikul Area Naga Peoples Organisation (SANPO) has informed all concerned that the representation submitted to the Chief Minister of Manipur as a reminder on the problem of police district boundary and police stations jurisdictions have been kept in the cold-storage by the Government till today.

"This indifferent attitude of the government on this genuine demand is very unfortunate which will bring adverse consequence in the future," both the organisations stated.

KISG and SANPO said they are fully prepared to launch its second phase of agitations after November 30 with the support of civil society organizations

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ed all necessary arrangements. It is appealed to all civil organizations, village chiefs and the public to extend co-operation and support as when the agitation is started," they stated.

after banning the supply of sugarthroughPDS,hasserved notice to all state authorities to purchase sugar from open market. Pursuing the central notice, Govt. of Mizoram subsequently issued a tender notice for the supply of sugar.

The tender then was given to one private firm in Guwahati which was the lowest bidder of all. "Inspite of all these initiatives, the government

could not be bring adequate supply of sugar due to deficit fund", the MNF statement added. "It is therefore, very disappointing that the government remained in such incompetent state of not capable to purchase the essential commodity and this inability has evidently indicates the unreliability of the Congress government", the MNF statement read.

DECLARATION

I Shri Thripongchum Sangtam S/O Litingse Sangtam permanent resident of Thsingar village Kiphire Nagaland do hereby solemnly declare an oath as under 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Sangtam Naga tribe of Nagaland 2. That due to clerical error my name was recorded /written as Thripongchum in my service book, Thripongchum in my SBI pass book Kiphire branch 3. That I Thripongchum Sangtam the one and the same person in all the above mentioned names.

4. That henceforth i shall be called/ used known by my real/ actual name only i.e Thripongchum Sangtam 5. That the statement made in this affidavit firm Para I to IV are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therein.

Solemnly affirm and declare before me on this day the 29th November 2013 Deponent First class magistrate, Kiphire, Nagaland

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NPCC responds to concerned citizens businEss This Christmas, Indians plan to give Bangkok a miss T

KolKata, December 5 (bS): The bullets may have been fired in Bangkok but it has hit Indians planning to visit their favourite holiday destination during Christmas and New Year. Indians have hit the brake on holidaying plans for one of the top destinations in Asia—Bangkok—owing to political instability in Thailand. Over 5,00,000 Indians visit Bangkok every year and due to the recent violence 20% dip in India’s outgoing traffic to Bangkok has been witnessed and more decline is expected, according to The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO).

Leading travel portals are also issuing notice to the travellers who have already reached Bangkok to stay away from certain locations expected to be volatile under current scenario. Gour Kanjilal, exec-

utive director at IATO which has over 1,600 members, pointed out that travelers are also cutting short their plans who have already reached the capital among rising tension.

“Bangkok is one of the most popular destinations for Indians but the business has been hit due to the developments in Thailand. The outgoing traffic to Bangkok has been growing over 15% per annum but due to the latest clashes people are canceling their plans. Some are opting for other countries while many are going for domestic options,” he said.

The Thai capital has seen political protests since December 1 where demonstrators are demanding the Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.to resign. Number of causalities differ from reports to reports.

Petition submitted to the Home Minister of Nagaland by ACAUT

1. Defection is related to unabated taxation and unabated taxation to defection. Most of the functionaries of the NPGs, including senior, mid-level and lower functionaries collect taxes from the business community with impunity because they realize that they can defect to the other factions where he’d be virtually untouchable and free to enjoy his ill-gotten money if action is contemplated against him. Defection from one group to another cannot be tolerated and it is the bounden duty of the state government to raise this issue with the GOI. 2. The ACAUT demands that any cadre or noncadre arrested for extortion/tax collection, carrying of arms, cognizable offences and related matters should be booked under NSA by the police. It is an open knowledge that Investigative Officers (IOs) do not want to invoke the said act because of a) political interference and b) personal threats. It is also common knowledge that the SPs, DCs, criminal prosecutors and judges of all the districts are under threat as far as detention of cadres under NSA is concerned.

Therefore, the state government is strongly urged to protect the administrative officials, the court officials and their families with adequate security so that they can dispense justice freely and without fear.

3. The ACAUT will accept nothing short of transference of NSA detainees out of the state, preferably to be lodged at Tihar jail as was done in the past. This, the ACAUT believes will reduce the crime graph in Nagaland. Unless this proposal is accepted, the state government shall bear responsibility for every criminal activity in the state.

L Supong Ao, Convenor, ACAUT

Solomon L Awomi, Secretary, ACAUT

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Indian embassy has also informed Indian tourists and residents are to regularly monitor the situation through local media, their hotels, tour operators etc. “Usual precautions for personal safety should be undertaken and areas where protests are taking place should be avoided,” the embassy noted. Cox and Kings’, one of the biggest tour operator, Karan Anand, head—relationships, echoed the same as he said people have been advised to keep away from selected areas.

The latest update on website of Embassy added that, “We are following developments taking place in Thailand and are in constant contact with our Embassy in Bangkok, which is also providing updated information on current situation to Indian travelers and residents, in-

hen there is a conflict and disagreement between two persons, or tribes, or states, or nations, peace is absent. Unless they unite and come together in good terms, their aims and goals cannot be accomplished. In human life, it is not bizarre to see that good friends become enemies, and enemies become friends. It is a reality. Particularly in politics, due to different reasons, many make enemies though they were good friends before. On the other hand, many become good friends though they were big enemies. When such thing happens, their friendship and relationship become more intimate and intense. I have seen some people who hated each other, but after they become friends, they become extremely close.

That’s how they could do many laudable things together. So, when enemies become friends, there is a far-reaching effect.

We Nagas have been fighting for our rights for long. We anticipate good solution, but no desirable outcome so far. Apparently, there are many historical problems and current prevailing problems as well. However, I won’t dig out all the problems and deal extensively here. We all agree to the idea that, we need unity to fight for our freedom. If we want positive result, there is no option for us but to join our hands together and work together. The leaders and all the people need to come

cluding through its website.

We are supportive of all measures and efforts to address the situation through consultations in order to uphold the rule of law, preserve democracy and restore normalcy.

Shibani Phadkar, senior vice president & head- Leisure Travel (Outbound) Products, Contracting, Operations & Tour Management, Thomas Cook (India), however said, “ Though the current political turmoil in Thailand is making global headlines, travel operations to the destination and sightseeing locations haven’t been hit as the impact is restricted to government buildings. At Thomas Cook India, consumer safety has always been foremost and we are closely monitoring the situation to ensure our customers have a safe and hassle free journey.”

he write-ups of some so called concerned citizens which appeared in local dailies condemning the bandh called by the NPCC was amusing since these writers seems to have woken up after a decade of deep slumber while missing the woods for trees. These writers instead of feeling ashamed of congress bandh in front of tourists should be more ashamed of the criminally tainted minister clinging on to his chair and the dilapidated infrastructures of the state especially the deplorable road conditions which greeted the tourist on arrival.

The NPF govt running amok with misgovernance for the past decade does not seem to prick the conscience of these writers, perhaps they are the beneficiaries directly or indirectly. All through the years, the NPCC has been the lone voice in the fight against misgovernance and corruption blatantly perpetrated by the NPF govt. The concerned citizens shedding crocodile tears for some tourists caught in the

bandh is more of a gimmick to gain cheap publicity. If at all they are concerned citizens, where have they all been for the past many years when the people of the state have been living under near anarchic conditions with total failure of the NPF govt to enforce the rule of law.

The memory of the concerned citizens who choose to be ignorant of the criminal activities carried out by the tainted minister for which the NPCC has been demanding his removal leading to present state of agitations after exhausting all options needs to be refreshed. Imkong L Imchen’s as Home Minister was caught red handed by the Assam Rifles at Wokha during elections in Feb 2013 and has been chargesheeted for violation of the Arms Act for carrying illegal weapons, violation of NLTP Act for carrying liquor/IMFL and Violating the Representation of the Peoples Act for carrying huge amount of unaccounted cash (1.10 crores).

The NPCC is yet to hear any

individual or group condemning the actions of the tainted minister which is indeed baffling. For those who do not hesitate to condemn and be ashamed of congress bandh, spare a thought for posterity, as the present trend of sheltering and rewarding the criminally tainted leaders by the NPF has set a dangerous precedent which will destroy the last remnants of whatever little progress the state had attained in 50 years.

While the NPCC welcomes constructive criticism in its actions, the blind sycophancy of some concerned citizens who act more like the mouthpiece of the NPF in openly condemning the congress actions can never be accepted. It is rather the duty of concerned citizens and various NGOs and Civil Societies to voice out against the illegal actions of the govt, an action they have miserably failed so far while the tainted leaders continue to roughshod over the rule of law.

Issued by: Media Cell, NPCC

When Enemies Become Friends

together as one and fight for our cause. Having unity among all the Nagas is the key to receiving what we strive for. But, seemingly, we have enemies among ourselves.

My projection of this notion is not to create further problems, but to throw few suggestions, so that, together, we can mend, alleviate and bring healthy solution. In fact, we have enemies not mainly because of others, but because of our own mistakes and failures. I don’t need to mention all the reasons in detail how we generated strife, conflict and hatred among ourselves. Obviously, there are many reasons which have brought hatred among us. In words, we may say that we’re good friends or we are united, but in reality, we are divided. So, we need to realize this and make our path right and straight. We need to transform our lives and come together as one. I strongly believe that when enemies become friends, we’ll get acceptable solution. But, how can enemies become friends? How can we bring unity? Who will initiate?

In a situation where brothers and sisters live like aliens, strangers and enemies, we are really in need of reconciliation. For enemies to become friends, I have one simple method. The same idea and step of reconciling our life with our Almighty God must be applied.

When we want to reconcile with

our God, we confess our sins without any reservation and compromise. Then, God forgives our sins and He remembers our sins no more. Thereafter, though we are just His created beings, and He is much higher than us, we become like friends, not that we deserve, but He loves us. After we are in good term with God, we are able to do many good things, not necessarily because we have enough power and strength, but it is made possible as we give our best and God helps. So, for us, Nagas, need to apply this method of reconciliation. For this to take place, the most important thing is to accept one’s blunders and value others. Without digging all the past mistakes, of course not meaning that we don’t need to study history, those who have gone wrong need to sincerely apologize and repent. It should never be carried out in disguise with selfish motives. And, if they truly repent and confess, they should be forgiven.

When true apology is made and forgiveness is sought, and we fail to forgive, then our future is bleak.

This is the method, I feel, we need to apply. It seems simple, but it’s not. It’s not easy at all. It will take a great deal of pain and shame. We may lose our prestige and honor, but it will bring good result. It will bear fruits.

Indeed, there has been recon-

giveness is painful.

Dear Nagas, as a result of saving our prestige, we are losing our freedom, our right, and our life.

We are in a situation, where, while fighting for our rights, we need to give up our rights and privileges.

For us, Nagas, “we’ll get our rights by surrendering our rights”. To be candid, I’m not a person who so much interested in cursing the darkness. I often think of lighting a candle. In our society today, there are many who always curse the darkness, but only few try to light the candle. It is my philosophy that when enemies become friends, our desired aim and goal can be accomplished. So I opine that, sometime, instead of thinking and discussing a lot on how to bring solution, we can examine our own lives, criticize ourselves, meditate and evaluate our wrongdoings. If all of us do this for a month solemnly, our future could be bright. But, as I often quote Leo Tolstoy, ‘everybody wants to change the world, but nobody wants to change oneself’, we don’t examine our lives but always point our fingers at others. Let us change our lives and bring solution to the long vexed Naga problem. For this to happen, we need ‘repentance,’ ‘confession’ and ‘forgiveness’. When enemies become friends, there will be a marriage, and ‘solution’ will be the name of the first child.

Liba Hopeson BTC, Pfutsero

ciliation processes spearheaded by different leaders, but still, we are not being able to come together. It is because we don’t truly repent, realize our mistakes, change ourselves and resolve to sacrifice for the common cause. As I think over, the problem in reconciliation is not only with the present, but lies largely with the future. Putting my idea more clearly – leaders are not able to humble down and come together because they are very much concerned for position and power. It occurs because there is no transformation of life and full commitment. Nonetheless, I’m not saying that to get a solution, only the leaders should change. All of us have gone wrong in one way or the other. So, if we want solution, we need to train our ego and pull it down. We are unable to come together because of our superiority complex and selfrighteous attitude. That is the reason different factions claim that they are reliable; they are for the genuine cause of the people; they work according to the interest of the people, and so on. My suggestion of making enemies become friends is indeed not easy. It may be one of the hardest things to do in life. We are unable to reach the ‘success zone’, as the hardest walls in the world – pride and ego – have blocked it. That is why, I say, making apologies and asking for for-

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Friday 6 December 2013

Red-tapism a burden for poor people: TR Zeliang Kohima, December 5 (mexN): Minister for planning and coordination, evaluation, geology and mining, TR Zeliang today asserted on the need for Nagas to change mindset in order to alleviate unemployment and poverty in the society.

Speaking at the official launch of National Rural Health Mission (NRLM) in Nagaland at Hotel Japfü here, the Minister expressed disappointment that most beneficiaries of grants and schemes often spend the money for their personal purposes without judiciously investing in the targeted project.

He termed this practice

of the beneficiaries as the main reason many of the government grants do not bear any fruit.

He pointed out that delay of sanction of schemes and projects due to redtapism and other hurdles become a burden for the poor people, especially the unemployed youth who have no means to run around chasing the project.

He highlighted on the importance of compatibility of central projects with the respective state conditions or society while maintaining that most of the time the guidelines issued by the Centre becomes a hurdle in implementing various projects and schemes in a

state like Nagaland.

Commenting on the rise of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in the State, Zeliang was critical of how many of these SHGs were nonperforming and formed with the idea of procuring loans from banks or other monetary benefits from the government instead of bringing in dividends from the numerous schemes. Zeliang expressed hope that the Mission would serve as a landmark in the history of Nagaland's quest for eradication of rural poverty, while lauding pro-poor missions like the NRLM as the need of the hour in a time when the gap between the urban rich and the ru-

ral poor is alarmingly widening.

Parliamentary secretary for rural development, REPA & SIRD, C.L. John informed that NRLM was launched as a restructured SGSY program after studying the success of wonder SHGs particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. A training manual on State Self Help Group and the website of Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) was also released during the program.

NRLM Mission envisions reduction of poverty by enabling the poor households to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment

Proprietor and students of School of Music, Dimapur after the release of an album called “Come to the Cross.” The album was officially released by Dr. Keveduyi Theyo, Senior Specialist. CDs are available at the School and are priced at Rs.200. (Morung Photo)

namely Jakhama (Kohima), Pfutsero (Phek), Mon (Mon), Longleng (Longleng), Chukitong (Wokha), Changtongya (Mokokchung), Chumukedima (Dimapur), Kiphire (Kiphire) and Satakha (Zunheboto).

It may be mentioned that Tuensang and Peren districts are covered under NERLP at present. The program was initially commissioned for only 3 blocks, however owing to linguistic, geographical and other problems, Government of India agreed to expand the project to 9 blocks across 9 districts in the State, informed Mission Director, NRSLM, Motsuthung Lotha.

Retired High Court judge K Meruno passes away, condolences offered

Chief Minister

WSBAK Executive Secretary, Rev. S. Vitoshe Swu (2nd from Left) on Thursday released a book titled, “Kukumugha eno Angusu Jeliqo” (Blessings and types of Sin) written in Sumi dialect by Rev. Dr. Phughoto Aye (centre), Director of Fire Around the World North East India, at his residence in Thahekhu village. The author said that the book primarily talks about how to overcome sins and temptations which could come in countless forms. (Morung Photo)

opportunities. The basic idea behind this program is to organize the rural poor women into SHGs and make them capable for self-employment and sustenance. Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) which is the implementing agency for NRLM in the State aims to reach out to the Poorest of the Poor (PoP) households across 11 districts, 74 blocks, 1151 villages and stay engaged with them till the time they cross the poverty line.

During the financial year 2013-2014, 9 blocks across 9 districts of Nagaland will be covered as Intensive Resource Clusters,

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has expressed shock and sadness at the demise of Justice Ketulhou Meruno, retired High Court judge in Dimapur on December 4 night. In a condolence message addressed to the son of the deceased Thepfuseto Meruno, the CM said he had known Meruno since childhood and were friends with him. He acknowledged, the deceased was a brilliant student, who graduated in Arts from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi and later obtained his Law degree from Guwahati Law College.

He became one of the pioneers in establishing the Bar in Nagaland, after his successful stint as a practicing lawyer, during which he served as the First Assistant Solicitor General of India for Nagaland, the CM said. He was later elevated as a judge in the Guwahati

High Court on 12.10.2006 and served in the capacity till 11.03.2013. He also had a “distinguished” career as a judge in the Guwahati High Court.

In his death, the CM said, the State has lost one of its valued pioneers in the field of jurisprudence and the gap left will be difficult to fill. The CM, on behalf of the people of Nagaland further offered condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for God’s strength and peace upon them.

CM Chang

Minster for School Education CM Chang has expressed sadness at the death of Ketulhou Meruno, retired High Court Judge on December 4 morning at a private nursing home in Dimapur after a prolonged illness. CM in a condolence note acknowledged that the retired judge was his personal friend and “it is a loss for me to have lost

someone with a pure soul.”

In his demise, CM Chang said, the law fraternity has lost a luminary and the void created will be difficult to fill. Further, the minister on behalf of his family extended condolences to the wife of the deceased, and bereaved family members, while praying for eternal rest of the departed soul.

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Expressing shock at the sudden demise of Justice K. Meruno, Kohima Bar Association (KBA) has extended condolences to the bereaved family, while praying for the eternal rest of the departed soul. In a condolence message appended by its president, KBA stated, “Justice Meruno commended high respect from every, and by the legal fraternity in particular. In his demise we have a great senior friend and his absence in our midst will be felt very dearly.”

AR intercepts liquor Tekatila wins MPC essay contest on ‘Freedom of Expression’ Deshipping and extortion moKoKchUNg, cember 5 (mexN): A

DimaPUr, December 5 (mexN): Troops of 37 Assam Rifles intercepted a truck transporting 24,720 bottles of “illegal” liquor from Dimapur to Kohima on December 4. According to the PRO of Inspector General-Assam Rifles (IGAR-North), Kohima, four miscreants, including the truck driver were apprehended. After taking custody of the truck bearing registration number NL-01A-7928, it was taken to Mediziphema Police Station for further handing over to the Excise Department.

On the way though, one person Kikheto Sema forcibly stopped the truck.

On realizing that the occupants of the truck were Assam Rifles personnel, he tried to flee, but was soon apprehended. The individual was found carrying 7.62mm pistol with six live rounds. He confessed that he had prior intimation of transshipment of liquor and had stopped the truck with the aim of extorting money from the truck driver. The individual claimed to be a cadre of GPRN/NSCN of the rank of lieutenant, it added. The seized liquor was later handed over to Inspector of Excise Department, Dimapur, and the offenders were handed over to Mediziphema Police Station, the AR note said.

AR apprehends NSCN cadres

In another incident, AR apprehended two NSCN (IM) cadres identified as Veresing Tangkhul (17) and Khiungmong Tikhir (26) along with two AK 56 rifles, one MQ Rifle, seven magazines of AK 56 rifles and 208 live rounds from Hotothy, Naginimora. The release informed that the cadres were “violating” the ceasefire rules and were present in the village in

uniform with “dangerous” weapons. As per the villagers, the cadres were “disturbing peace” in the area and were indulging in “anti social” activities by threatening locals.

The cadres along with recovered arms and ammunition have been handed over to the Naginimora Police Station, the PRO said.

Meanwhile, in Longleng, 31 Assam Rifles arrested three GPRN/NSCN cadres at Tamlu, following complaints of extortion and intimidation of locals. The cadres identified as Imsuchuba, Mongchem and Lima were handed over to Longleng police, the note said.

On November 28, troops of 37 AR also apprehended two GPRN/ NSCN cadres and one “over ground” worker of NSCN (KK) in an operation in the vicinity of Chumukedima, Dimapur along NH-29. The operation was launched by the AR based on information regarding extortion in National Highway-29. According to the PRO-IGAR, the cadres had forcibly taken away three Maruti cars from Manipuri drivers and were negotiating for release of these cars against ransom of 1 lakh.

The cadres were apprehended red handed in the evening of November 28 and the three Maruti cars were recovered.

The apprehended cadres were identified as 'captain' Joseph Awomi, and 'lieutenant' Victor Aye, while the “over ground” worker was identified as Agi Zhimo, who was being used for negotiation. The apprehended cadres also revealed that they were carrying out extortion on the direction of Lt Col Atosho Sema, who is the Highway Commander of GPRN/NSCN, the PRO-IGAR said.

student of Jubilee Memorial School, Mokokchung, Tekatila T Changkilari was adjudged the winner at the essay competition organized by the Mokokchung Press Club (MPC) on the topic ‘Freedom of Expression in Naga Context’.

Altogether sixteen students from five schools in the town participated and submitted their essays to the MPC which were then judged by a panel of independent judges in order to maintain utmost transparency.

After four hours of thorough examination, the judges finally allotted 195 marks out of 300 to Tekatila T Changkilari thereby making her the ultimate winner. The second prize was awarded to Sempirong of Mayangnokcha Government Hr Sec School with a total mark of 170, while the third prize was awarded to Mongro Imchen of Town Hr Sec School with a total mark of 160.

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MEx FILE Applicants of LDA-cum-Computer assistant informed PheK, December 5 (mexN): All applicants concerned to the post of LDA-cum-Computer Assistant and Grade-II DBs vide advertisement dated September 2, 2013 issued by the office of the Deputy Commissioner Phek have been informed to collect their admit cards from the DC office, Phek during office hours December 5 onwards. A press note received here informed that the date and venue of the LDA cum Computer Assistant exam would be held on December 10 at GHSS Phek.

Mokokchung VEC meeting today

moKoKchUNg, December 5 (DiPr): Additional Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung Chubawati has convened a meeting of all VEC chairman under DEO and SDEO Mokokchung on December 6, 2013, which is scheduled to be held in the conference hall of ADC Planning, Mokokchung from 11 a.m. He has informed all the VEC chairmen to attend the meeting.

DBWU pre-Christmas on Dec 6

DimaPUr, December 5 (mexN): The Dimapur Baptist Women Union (DBWU) pre-Christmas celebration programme will be held on December 6 at Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church, Khermahal at 2:00 pm. Song competition will be held for the song ‘Joy to the world.’ Chumukedima Christian Women fellowship will present special song and short sharing by Bensinle Seb.

VDB Secretary and VCC general meet today

DimaPUr, December 5 (mexN): Dimapur District VDB association as per the directives of the higher ups, is convening a general meeting of all VDB Secretary and Village Council Chairmen on December 6, 2013 at 10:00 am at Town Hall, Dimapur. A press note issued by Thrilongse Sangtam, General Secretary, stated that the meeting will discuss matters pertaining to Village Council and Village Development Board and a major decision shall be adopted.

Therefore, all Village Council Chairman and VDB Secretary within Dimapur District have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

WSBAK informs

TolUvi, December 5 (mexN): The 55th Western Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) annual conference will be held on December 7 and 8 at Toluvi Baptist Akukuhou. Therefore, Rev. S. Vitoshe Swu, Executive Secretary, WSBAK in a press release has requested all the WSBAK Council members to reach the Host Church on December 6 by 3:00 pm.

WSSU meeting Dec 7

DimaPUr, December 5 (mexN): Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) will have a meeting at its sub-office, Khermahal near Tyre Plaza on December 7, 1:00 pm with regard to the upcoming 36th general conference which is scheduled to be held in January 2014. Therefore, all the executives and advisors have been asked to attend the meeting positively.

Collection of phone/mobile numbers and E-mail ID of electors

Kohima, December 5 (mexN): In compliance to the ECI instructions, all the BLO’s have been instructed to collect the phone/mobile numbers and E-mail IDs of electors and record them against the electors’ name on the current draft electoral roll already supplied to them and submit to the ERO Kohima on or before December 15, 2013. This was directed by Asangla Imti, Additional Deputy Commissioner & Electoral Registration Officer, Kohima in a press note.

DDK Kohima to telecast

(L-R) Judges Benrithung, Madini C Jamir and MPC Gen Secy Sashi Jamir and President Limalenden along with the participants and other MPC members after the result declaration programme at MPC building on December 5.

The panel of judges included Madini C Jamir who examined the grammar and composition, Benrithung (lecturer FAC) who judged on the concept of the topic, and Jhendi Chingmer who judged on the presentation of the topic.

The prizes were distributed today at a function at MPC building and the winners were awarded cash prizes and certificates.

The participating students were also awarded certificates of participation in the presence of the esteemed

judges. Besides, the winning school – Jubilee Memorial School – was awarded a special certificate.

Speaking at the prize distributing programme, the president of MPC, Limalenden Longkumer said that the essay competition was a part of the annual social activity of the Mokokchung Press Club. He pointed out that MPC chose the topic, ‘Freedom of expression in the Naga context’ because freedom of expression is a right which is becoming more and more

LBCD launch charity foundation

Differently-abled children share a time of fun during the launch of LBCD’s humanitarian foundation, Christmas Ematha Foundation.

DimaPUr, December 5 (mexN): Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur (LBCD) launched Christmas Ematha Foundation (CEF) – a charity programme for the less privileged on Thursday, December 5. Ematha in Lotha dialect means joy. Commemorating the launch, the LBCD celebrated preChristmas with the differently-abled in partnership

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with the Special Olympics, Nagaland.

CEF is the third in a series of humanitarian services launched by the LBCD. The first two – Eyilo Ministry and BPL Eküm Süya works for the uplift of people affected by HIV and the economically downtrodden, respectively.

“Through this foundation (CEF), the LBCD would like to appeal the

affluent to help the less privileged,” said a member of the LBCD during the programme today. Further, the LBCD aims to create awareness, while encouraging other churches to take up such programmes, it was added.

Through CEF, the LBCD seeks to work for the uplift of the differently-abled, widowed women and orphans.

relevant in our Naga society today. He also said MPC went for submission rather than ‘on the spot’ competition because the ultimate aim was to make the student understand, research and know more about the right to free expression. He also encouraged the students to contribute essays and articles to the daily newspapers and added that the MPC members were always there to help out the budding writers who want their works to be published in the papers.

Chakhroma GBs Union expresses grief

DimaPUr, December 5 (mexN): Chakhroma Gaon Burahs Union has expressed grief at the untimely death of Lhoulasienyü Shüya, gaon burah of Chumukedima village and president of Chakhroma G.Bs Union on December 4. A condolence message issued by the Union Publicity & Information Secretary stated that late Lhoulasienyü Shüya was a dedicated and true leader who made selfless sacrifice for the welfare of the Union and the society in general. The Union has lost a great and irreplaceable leader; his death has created a wide vacuum and would be difficult to fill with in the years to come, it added. Meanwhile, the Union conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and also prayed that the Almighty grant peace and rest to the departed soul.

Kohima, December 5 (DiPr): A short documentary ‘Nagaland-50 years of Statehood’ produced by Directorate of Information & Public Relations will be telecast by Doordarshan Kendra Kohima on 6th , 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th of December 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The documentary features archive footage from 1961 and 1963, besides visuals of recent developments and events.

Chakhesang Hoho, Kohima condemns

Kohima, December 5 (mexN): Chakhesang Hoho, Kohima (CHK) has vehemently condemned the “heinous” murder of Velasayi Keyho on November 27 at Lerie Chozou here. CHK in a press statement affirmed it is strongly against the “cruel and inhuman” act of murdering one “innocent and sincere” person. In the note, the Hoho appealed the authority concerned to seriously investigate the case and award befitting punishment to the offender at the earliest. The Hoho further conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.

CTA condemns assault incident

DimaPUr, December 5 (mexN): Chumukedima Timber Association (CTA) has strongly condemned the assault on Henizhe Awomi, president of Timber Trader’s Welfare Union, Purana Bazar, Dimapur on November 28 reportedly by Highway Commander Atoi and his gang from NNC (N/A). A press note appended by CTA President, General Secretary, and Information & Publicity Secy further requested and appealed the high authority of the law to take necessary action and book the offenders without bail and punish them as per the law.

Mokokchung Night Bazaar boosts festivity in Town moKoKchUNg, December 5 (DiPr): In commemoration of Nagaland state golden jubilee and Mokokchung District Art & Culture Council (MDACC) silver jubilee, a two-day Night Bazaar (December 5 and 6) was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Murohu Chotso today at Mokokchung Municipal Complex (MMC).

It was organized by MDACC in collaboration with Mokokchung Municipal Council and Agriculture Technology Management Agency, Mokokchung to enable people of the town conduct shopping at ease at night. Departments under ATMA, Mokokchung such as Agriculture, Horticulture

and Fishery have set up stalls where organic green leaves, vegetables, fruits, mushrooms etc are made available to the customers at reasonable prices.

MMC Administrator and ADC Mokokchung, Chubawati Chang said that shops in the MMC Complex will remain open along with Night Bazaar and indicated that MMC will have no reservation for further extending the period of Night Bazaar provided it is beneficial.

While people in the town are bustling illuminating their houses with decorative lights as a harbinger of Christmas season, the two-day night Bazaar in the heart of the town would further boost the festivity in an atmosphere of peace.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express FrIDAy 6 DEcEmbEr 2013 vol. vIII IssuE 332

Along Longkumer Consulting Editor

SUV Growth Model Nagaland @ Fifty Years—III

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or a small State like Nagaland, also faced with perennial resource crunch, the high number of vehicles plying on our roads, especially State Capital Kohima and commercial hub Dimapur, is simply astonishing and should be a cause for concern. Every day, there must be thousands of vehicles plying in Kohima and Dimapur for various purposes. It’s not that we don’t need our cars or that we should only walk or cycle. However there is something about, not just our political class or bureaucrats, but people in general have become wasteful and injudicious when it comes to spending. In other words we are living beyond our means and this is not a healthy sign for us to indulge in such extravagance. Our model of growth seems to be that we would rather have expensive (SUV) cars than good quality roads. Our priority therefore seems to be, to ape the lavish lifestyle of the rich and famous rather than choosing to build the overall health and vitality of our State. Obviously this is not good news for those who want to see development taking place because there is every chance that public funds, as is often done, will be diverted to sponsor such extravagance.

As is often discussed, ours is a salaried economy (highest ratio of government employees) and we hardly produce anything. Despite the fact that we are solely dependent on central assistance but when it comes to consumption and spending, we don’t give a damn. For instance, the market in Nagaland must be one of the most lucrative for car companies to do business given the amount of money we spend on buying vehicles. Also we seem to have some special fascination for the latest high end SUVs/cars. According to a report compiled by the Transport Research Wing of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, among the North east States, other than Assam, Nagaland has the highest in terms of Registered Motor Vehicles (in thousands), as on 31st March 2011. Further evidence of this disturbing trend is mentioned in the Nagaland State Climate Action Plan 2012 wherein the substantial growth rate in the personal car and SUV segment has been described as a worrying trend, especially when it comes to climate change and the adverse impact on the environment. The same report expresses “major concerns” over not just the high growth of vehicle population but also the high growth of consumption of fuel leading to increase in carbon emissions.

While no one is questioning the rationale of motor vehicles for the functioning of government, trade, commerce or mobility and thereby the need for travel and transportation, the larger concern is whether this model of growth, bordering on extravagance, is sustainable and beneficial for the overall wellbeing of our local economy.

Just take the case of the amount of money spent to purchase fuel for our VVIPs/VIP security escort. According to information accessed through an RTI, as reported in one of the local daily, the State government has spent a staggering amount of Rs. 30,433,065 in 2012 while Rs. 15,139,477 more was accounted from January to June 2013 on the purchase of fuel for the vehicles allotted to state legislators. Add to these the fact that huge cost is involved in after sales i.e. in repair and maintenance. One can well imagine this cost when it comes to the fleet of vehicles owned and used by the government sector. We are also investing in something that depreciates very quickly. Isn’t all this therefore simply a big waste of precious money? In fact such kind of spending is no good because it does not lead to any sustainable development like creation of jobs or infrastructure. If you look at it closely, it only adds to the profit of oil and car companies besides leading to more pollution and health cost for our people. Can we therefore afford to continue in this path of growth?

The above is the third and last in a three part series of editorial under the theme of ‘Nagaland @ Fifty Years’ (Feedback can be send to consultingeditormex@gmail.com)

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Shweta Sharma Source: IANS

Studying at the click of the mouse

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ired of being unable to concentrate in a crowded classroom or comprehend what is being taught? Online or e-tuition sites, complete with lucidly illustrated examples and tests, are gaining in popularity with students able to study in the comfort of their homes and at a time of their choice. Websites like Futor, Meritnation and Extramarks offer children online interactive study material and tools to work with at the click of the mouse. "Schools do not have a personalised teaching approach. The same concepts are repeated, without considering a child's individual learning capacity. Sometimes a child does not understand a concept and the doubt goes untended. Despite this, the ultimate blame falls on the child," Manish Chaturvedi, CEO, Futor, told IANS. He said that Futor plugs in such learning gaps by providing students with an innovative online practice platform and game-based learning method. It is offering coaching in mathematics, physics and chemistry. Futor plans to add English to the list by next year, Chaturvedi said. "With such interactive teaching tools you are definitely ahead of a conventional tutor who does not have such methods at his disposal.

Even the cost works out to be cheaper," he said. "We generally conduct 10-12 classes per month, the cost for which ranges between Rs.1,500 and Rs. 1,800," Chaturvedi told IANS. Pavan Chauhan, co-founder and managing director, Meritnation.com, said that online teaching sites are now proving popular with students living in smaller towns and cities by providing them the best possible learning aids at an affordable price.

"Meritnation.com offers interactive exercises, video-based tutorials, learning games, interactive tests and worksheets, and a fortnightly test series in math and science for all grades called the 'Live Test Series'. This helps students across India to benchmark themselves against their peers," Chauhan told IANS. He said that a sizable portion of the content on Meritnation is available for free. The annual packages range from Rs 2,500 to Rs 10,000 (for an advanced Test Prep course for competitive exams like the joint entrance examination for engineering colleges IIT JEE).

Students who subscribe to such e-studying portals rate them higher than traditional tuition classes citing comfort, convenience and affordability. "You can adjust your study time to your convenience. You are also saved the bother of having to travel to tuition classes, which also saves on time. Besides, such tutorials come without any teacher bias and peer pressure," Sukanya Upadhyaya, a Class 11 student, told IANS. According to Manju Bhattacharya, a government school teacher, online teaching portals are useful as students are able to devote as long as they want on a chapter, and progress to the next chapter only when they have understood the concepts. "Though it might get boring to study alone at times, online teaching modules are interactive and make the lessons riveting, which interests the child and makes him or her want to learn further," Bhattacharya told IANS. But Sumeet Kumar, a teacher at Jayesh Tutorials in southwest Delhi, feels that a student learning alone cannot be fruitful. "I am not in favour of classrooms where a large number of students are taught using a microphone or otherwise. But neither do I believe that a child learns better when taught alone." "When studying in a group, students sometimes tend to learn more through the questions asked by fellow mates. An ideal teaching group should comprise six to eight students," said Kumar.

Bhattacharya, however, feels e-tuitions certainly has given students a choice that was not there a couple of years ago.

"There are students who would like the pace to be slow so that the concepts are clear. What these online sites provide is more choices to students. They (students) can go for tuitions as well as for online educational sites. It is up to them. At the end of the day, what matters is understanding," she said.

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Esther Htusan and Tim Sullivan Associated Press

Myanmar still enlists boy soldiers

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e disappeared when he was 12 years old, a skinny boy named Min Thu from the wrong side of town who thought he'd stumbled onto the golden ticket.

It began one afternoon when a swaggering, potbellied businessman bumped into Thu at the market, offering him an escape from a neighborhood where the houses are made of lumberyard scraps and the air smells of fish and decay and woodsmoke.

It ended with four years in the army. The businessman, a small-town mogul of plastic kitchenware and cheap polyester clothing, has three tiny shops.

To Thu, whose father makes a living pedaling a bicycle rickshaw through the streets of this small beachside town, he seemed impossibly successful.

"The guy comes by and says, 'You'll have a great life if you come with me,'" says Thu, now a stonefaced 17-year-old, still skinny, and occasionally revealing a stutter he developed in the years he was gone. The older man made promises: that Thu could eat his fill at every meal, that he'd get a salary he could use to help his parents. Thu could barely believe his luck, even if he understood little of what was happening. "I was in fifth grade. I didn't even know what the guy was saying," says Thu. This is what he was saying: Thu was joining thousands of boys who have been swallowed up over the years by Myanmar's army, one of the most feared institutions in this country, also known as Burma. The businessman was also a broker for army recruiters, most likely paid the standard fee about $30 and a bag of rice for every person he persuaded to sign up. It didn't matter if his recruits hadn't reached puberty.

Over the next four years Thu would spend countless days carrying supplies and working on armyowned farms. He saw people die, in combat and in training. He'd see much of his $30-a-month salary taken by his superiors. Once, when he was 14, he fought in a chaotic gunbattle with ethnic Karen rebels, alternately crawling and shooting as his heart pounded. He speaks with no pride about the experience.

"I just did what I was told to do," he says. "It was all about fear." As Myanmar shifts away from decades of military rule, emerging as a quasi-democracy where generals still wield immense political power, the government craves international respectability. Political prisoners have been freed, censorship has been abolished and, the government promises, the days of child soldiers are over.

The United Nations and local rights activists say recruiting of underage soldiers has gone down, but many boys remain in the army, despite a government agreement to clear the military of anyone under age 18 by Dec. 1. Some have been taken in just the past few months. "What we see and what the government is saying are completely different," says Mya Sein, 65, a small-town rights activist who has worked with the families of child soldiers. "I don't believe their promises."

Still, in the often paradoxical ways of the new Myanmar, a system has been created to get children out of the army. If a boy soldier — or more likely his family — is able to contact an activist or international aid group, a bureaucratic process can be started leading to the boy's discharge. Officials in numerous government ministries, and the military, did not respond to requests for comment. But senior military officers regularly appear, along with relief group officials, at discharge ceremonies for underage soldiers.

"Some time ago the government came out of denial, which was excellent, and now there is firm policy in place," says Steve Marshall, Myanmar head of the U.N.'s International Labor Organization, which has helped arrange many child soldier releases. "The critical issue now is getting that policy applied."

Analysts say it's unclear how many children are in Myanmar's military. About 500 boys have been discharged in the past few years, some as young as 11, though most between 14 and 16 years old, Marshall says. He adds, though, that those children "are a small proportion" of Myanmar's total number of child soldiers.

Go into Myanmar's villages, where poverty is the norm and high school degrees are rarities,

In this November 4, 2013 photo, trainees stand at attention at an army training base in Pathein, Irawaddy, Myanmar. Analysts said it’s unclear how many children are in Myanmar’s military. About 500 boys have been discharged in the past few years, some as young as 11, though most between 14 and 16 years old, Steve Marshall, the longtime country head for the U.N.'s international labor organization, said. He adds, though, that those children “are a small proportion” of Myanmar’s total number of child soldiers. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

and the stories of boy soldiers come tumbling out. There's the 15-year-old troublemaker with a second-grade education given the choice of arrest or the army; the 16-year-old who went to the market, met a recruiter, and never came home.

There's San Htet Kyaw, 16, who left home in July, hoping to find work as a day laborer in Yangon.

Instead, an army recruiter dazzled him with tales of the money he'd bring back to his mother.

The village he left behind, Kanyin Kauk, is a speck in the Irrawaddy River delta. Twenty minutes by boat from the nearest paved road, it has no electricity, no stores and no jobs but farming. It's a place where five families will pool their money to buy a cheap mobile phone. "There was nothing for him here," says his mother, San Myint. Sometimes, activists say, young recruits are simply forced into the army. More often, as with Thu, they are boys who fall victim to fasttalking pitches, cannot reverse course once they realize what has happened, and are kept in the military by a toxic combination of fear and disorientation.

Myanmar has some of the deepest poverty and highest unemployment in Asia. Government jobs, particularly in villages and small towns, are seen as holy grails offering small-but-reliable paychecks.

But despite that, the Tatmadaw, as the army is called, has long had trouble attracting recruits. The country of 55 million has one of the largest armies in the region, analysts say, with at least 400,000 soldiers. It has grown immensely since a failed 1988 pro-democracy uprising against military rule.

While top generals have turned their power into immense wealth, at the bottom of the army is a vast underclass of soldiers who don't even have ranks. They are the barely educated muscle that keeps the Tatmadaw running. They work in the army's farms, its timber reserves and its factories. They are sent into battle, and work as household staff for officers. Their salaries are not bad by the standards of rural Myanmar — now about $60 a month — but officers regularly skim off much of that. That is the army Thu saw.

Within hours of meeting the businessman, and with his parents completely unaware, Thu found himself at an army camp, terrified and confused. "As soon as we got to the base I knew we were in the

wrong place," he says. "I started crying." Tears did not help. "They punched us and slapped us, shouting, 'This is not a place for crying.'" So Thu learned to get by. He stifled his tears, he marched in formation, he did what he was told. For years, occasional phone calls were his parents' only connection. Then, suddenly, he called from a Yangon military hospital, saying he needed help. They found a boy so swollen from kidney disease that he was barely recognizable.

His father, Saw Win, is a tough-looking man with tattoos running down his arms. Now 60, he walks slightly hunched over, after decades pedaling customers on a battered blue rickshaw with its ripped seat. Nearly all his life has been spent in a military dictatorship, and until then he would not have dared breaking army rules. But that day, he did not hesitate. "'We're running away,'" he told his son. So they slipped out of the room, out the back door of the hospital, and into a taxi. Months more medical care followed, paid for with loans, and finally a return to Chaung Tha. Thu hadn't seen his hometown for four years. He barely knew how to act around his family, and felt distant from boys who were once his friends. Fearing arrest, he spent days hiding in a nearby swamp.

While the authorities now leave him alone — an activist has started the paperwork to have him officially discharged — he's always ready to run. He cannot imagine returning to school. Occasionally, he cuts timber for a couple dollars a day.

He has become a silent presence in the family's two-room wooden house, where the rickshaw is parked out front and thumbnail-sized crabs scuttle in the dirt yard. "He doesn't care about things anymore," says his mother, Daw San, 58, painfully thin from the years her son was gone. "He's forgotten how to live with his family." As she spoke, Thu, in a black shirt advertising Lucky Eleven whiskey, sat silently.

They all still see the businessman who persuaded Thu to join the army. His little stores are thriving. Given his relative wealth and his army connections, the family knows he won't be punished. That's not how things work in places like this. "We pass in the village, but I don't think he recognizes me," says Thu. "He doesn't react at all."

Asian nations dominate international test Kimberly Hefling

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eens from Asian nations dominated a global exam given to 15-year-olds while U.S. students showed little improvement and failed to reach the top 20 in math, science or reading, according to test results released Tuesday.

Students in Shanghai, China's largest city, had the top scores in all subjects, and Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong students weren't far behind. Even Vietnam, which had its students participate for the first time, had a higher average score in math and science than the United States.

About half a million students in 65 nations and educational systems took part in the 2012 Program for International Student Assessment, or PISA, which is coordinated by the Parisbased Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD. Most results come from a sampling of scores from countries as a whole, but in China it was given in select regions.

The U.S. Education Department's National Center for Education Statistics released the results. The test, given every three years to 15-year-olds, is designed to assess students' problemsolving skills.

U.S. scores on the PISA haven't changed much since testing started in 2000, even as students in countries like Ireland and Poland have shown improvement and surpassed U.S. students.

Irish Education Minister Ruairi Quinn said the results reflected improvements among Ireland's lowerachieving students, even as the country's top students underperformed compared to those in other countries.

"While these are only one set of test results at one point in time, I am delighted to see Irish students performing well in reading and science and quite well in mathematics," he said.

In Britain, scores were about the same as three years ago, prompting debate about why the country has not improved despite increased spending on education. The nation did better than the United States in math and science but was not among the top performers in any subject.

"Since the 1990s, our performance in these league tables has been at best stagnant, at worst declining," said Britain's Education Secretary Michael Gove, adding that the results "underline the urgent need for our reforms." Gove's ruling Conservative Party and the oppo-

sition Labour Party both blamed each other's policies for the results.

Meanwhile a business organization said Britain has fallen behind in part because of "historic complacency" and a lack of focus on achievements and results compared to Asian countries.

"Countries with an unrelenting focus on the quality and rigor of their education system will be the ones who win," said Mike Harris at the Institute of Directors.

Tom Loveless, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, cautions about reading too much into the results from Shanghai, which also dominated the test in 2009. The students tested are children of the elite. They are the ones allowed to attend municipal schools because of restrictions such as those that keep many migrant children out, he said. "The Shanghai scores frankly to me are difficult to interpret," Loveless said. "They are almost meaningless."

But Jack Buckley, commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, said U.S. officials have not seen any evidence of a "biased sample" of students tested in Shanghai. If the entire nation was included, he said it's unclear what the results would show.

Marc Tucker, president of the National Center on Education and the

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Economy, said Shanghai has worked hard to bring migrant children into its schools and has put an emphasis on improving teacher quality — a factor helping to drive its test scores.

In the education community, Finland has drawn notice for its past test performance, but this year its average PISA score dropped in all three subjects, most pronounced in math. Finland's students did better on average than those from the United States.

Overall, National Education Association President Dennis Van Roekel said among the Asian nations dominating the test, "The one thing they all have in common is that they make a real commitment to education for all kids, and nothing deters them from that vision, and then they do what's necessary to make that happen. In the United States, we don't have the commitment for all kids and it needs to change."

The test is based on a 1,000-point scale. Among the findings: • In math, average scores ranged from 368 in Peru to 613 in Shanghai. The international average was 494.

• In science, average scores ranged from 373 in Peru to 580 in Shanghai.

The international average was 501.

• In reading, average scores ranged from 384 in Peru to 570 in Shanghai.

The international average was 496.

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Vegetables diseases and their management N agaland’s economy is agrarian the main sectors being Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Horticulture. Vegetables as such have an important role to play in the state economy. On the other hand Nagaland have been designated as a paradise for pathogens and the diseases incited by these pathogens cause heavy loss of yield in terms of monetary returns. The common diseases of the vegetable crops are described with the symptoms and the general management strategies under organic conditions are highlighted in this article.

Symptoms: Water soaked spots usually first appear at the edges of the lower leaves which enlarge rapidly and form brown blighted areas. On the undersides of the leaves, a zone of white fungal growth appears at the border of the lesions. Under continuously wet conditions, all tender, above ground plant parts blight and rot, giving off a characteristic odour. In dry weather the

may rot rapidly in the field or in storage. Management: 1. Head rot This is a common problem in cauliflower, i) Use disease free seeds ii) Follow sanitary measures, cabbage and broccoli. destroy and burn crop residue and collateral hosts.

Symptoms: Infection starts on the petiole in contact iii) Soil and seed treatment with bio formulations of T. harzianum and Pseudomonas fluorescence. iv) Seed treatment with 1% Bordeaux mixture and subsequent sprays at 15 days interval.

1. Damping off Symptoms: Two phases of the disease are – a) Pre-emergence damping off: seeds are destroyed and don’t germinate or young seedlings are killed before they emerge out of the soil surface. b) Post emergence damping off: toppling over of infected young seedlings after emergence with development of pale green and brownish lesion. Management: i) Crop rotation. ii) Soil and seed treatment with bio formulations of Trichoderma harzianum/T. viride. iii) Soil and seedling treatment with 1% Bordeaux mixture.

with soil. Infected head is watery and has a complete head rot. Affected area is soft, mushy, turns brown and emits foul odor. Management: i) Use certified seeds ii) Hot water treatment of seed at 500 C for 30 min.

2. Club root Symptoms: Stunted growth, non specific unhealthy symptoms like formation of club roots. Management: i) Acidic soils favor disease- application of dolomite is good. ii) Growing of disease resistant varieties.

4. Anthracnose of chilli Symptoms: Necrosis of tender twigs occurs from the tip downwards with dark brown to black colour discolouration of the affected tissues. Only the top or side branches may be killed or sometimes in case of severe attack the entire plant may be withered. Small, black, circular spots appear on the skin of the fruit which are sunken with black margins. Premature fruit drop occurs resulting in heavy loss of yield. Management: i) Use disease free seeds ii) Hot water treatment of seed at 500 C for 30 min iii) Provide proper ventilation and drainage iv) Seed treatment with 1% Bordeaux mixture and subsequent sprays at 15 days interval.

2. Bacterial Wilt Most of the solanaceous vegetables like tomato, chilli, brinjal and the spice ginger are attacked by the pathogen.

Symptoms: In ginger the disease initiates with drooping and downward rolling of leaves. Water soaked areas with pale green colour develop from the leaf margin inwards, which later become dark brown.

Unlike soft rot of ginger, the stem can’t be pulled out easily. Milky ooze of bacteria can be seen from cut end of tillers. Management: i) Use disease free seeds ii) Soil and seed treatment with bio formulations of T. harzianum and Pseudomonas fluorescence. iii) Seed treatment with 1% Bordeaux mixture and subsequent sprays at 15 days interval

3. Black rot Symptoms: V shaped chlorotic lesion from the leaf margin appears. Veins turn brown- black. At young stage plant wilts and die. Soft rot occurs at maturity. Management: i) Hot water treatment of seed at 500 C for 30 min. ii) Crop Rotation. iii) Balanced nutrition (Potash).

Cruciferous vegetables (Cole crops)

disease does not develop. Affected tubers bear purplish 3. Late blight The fungus incites late blight disease in or brownish blotches which later become firm, dry and potato, tomato and kills the foliage and stems at any somewhat sunken. The rot continues to develop after time during the growing season. the tubers are harvested. Tomato fruit is attacked and

Hifjul Hoque (SRF) and Tasvina R. Borah (Scientist) ICAR, Nagaland Centre

Phospho Sulpho Nitro (PSN) compost- Weather based integrated A boon for agriculture in northeast advisory for the month of December Phospho Sulpho Nitro (PSN) compost- A boon for agriculture in northeast

Mr. Laharjyoti Bordoloi ICAR, Nagaland Centre The Laharjyoti prevalent agri-based land use patterns theFYM, hill and mountain ecosystempig of Mr. Bordoloi formin of poultry manure, manure has long been practised in North Eastern Hill (NEH) region of India is complex, diverse and risk prone (CDR).

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the region but inferior quality of Throughout the region, soils are generally low in nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, he prevalent agri-based land these manures hardly meets the sulphur,use zinc,patterns boron andin molybdenum.

Soil fertility can be managed by use of chemical crop demands for nutrients.

Other the hill and than livestock manure, crop resimountain of North fertilizers but theseecosystem are too expensive for many farmers and are not always available.

Eastern Hill (NEH) region of India dues and weed biomass in both Moreover, high rainfall, wet terraces and huge surface run-off due to sloppy land, are not is complex, diverse and risk prone cropped and non-cropped areas of conducive for efficient use chemicalsoils fertilizers.

Onregion the other hand, indiscriminate use of NEH provides an alternative (CDR). Throughout theofregion, source of raw materials for producare generally low in nitrogen, phosthese chemicals may cause pollution in lower valley lands. To restore soil fertility for phorus, calcium, magnesium, sul- tion of compost. Since the availabilsustained production crops in the region, an alternative wayresidues, is to prepare quality compost ity of crop weed biomass phur, zinc, boronofand molybdenum. animal manure is plenty (5-20 Soil fertility can farm be managed by for usesoil and utilizing waste from and household application. t/ha) in the NE hill region, their of chemical fertilizers but these are Use of organic manure in the form of FYM, poultry manure, pig manure has long been too expensive for many farmers and utilization for production of qualpractised the region but inferior quality of these manures hardly meets the crop demands ity compost assumes significance. are not in always available.

Moreover, In the experimental farm ofcropped ICAR high rainfall, wet terraces and huge for nutrients. Other than livestock manure, crop residues and weed biomass in both surface run-off due to sloppy land, Research Complex for NEH Region, and non-cropped areas of NEH region provides an alternative sourceNitro of raw(PSN) materials for Sulphocomare not conducive for efficient use Phosphokind of mineral production of compost.

Since availability of crop aresidues, weed biomass enriched and animal of chemical fertilizers.

Onthethe other post, compost from fortified substrates hand, indiscriminate use of these manure is plenty (5-20 t/ha) in the NE hill region, their utilization for production of quality chemicals may cause pollution in (weed biomass & crop residues) compost assumeslands. significance.

In the experimental farm of ICAR Research Complex for NEH been successfully produced lower valley To restore soil has within a short period of 105 fertilityPhosphofor sustained production Region, Sulpho- Nitro (PSN) compost, a kind of mineral enriched compostdays. from of crops in the region, an alterna- The nutritional qualities of the fortified substrates (weed biomass & crop residues) has been successfully produced within a tive way is to prepare quality com- compost and effects of their applishort of 105 days.from The farm nutritional thesoil compost and effects their cationofon properties andofcrop post period utilizing waste and qualities productivity were also tested and household for soil application. application on soil properties and crop productivity were also tested and promising results Use of organic manure in the promising results were recorded.

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Mud plastering of inner walls and bottom of pit

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Compost ready to harvest 50% RDF

Mineral fortification

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sacks and the floor. Low temperature and low moisture content are necessary for storing rice grain for long period Pest can be checked by hand picking of egg masses/ bigger larvae/plucking of infested leaves.

Depending upon the crop stages, weeding should be carried out at 20days and second at 40 days after transplanting.

Sowing should be avoided by Dec as white powdery patches form on leaves and pods and dry weather favors the spread of the disease.

Adopt strict field sanitation by removing infected plants and destroying them.

Due to gradual decline of water level in ponds, fishery owners are advised to take out excess fishes from their ponds.

Find out what diseases are prevalent in cattle at your area and arrange for vaccination and treatment if necessary.

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Screen animals for nasal discharge, wound and injuries regularly and the services of veterinary doctor be taken for treatment.

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To optimize production of poultry proper sanitation and hygiene should be maintained, all movable equipments like feeders, waterers should be cleaned and disinfected periodically, litters are to be scraped and removed.

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Farmers are advised to provide plentiful of clean and fresh water, all waterers should be cleaned daily.

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Recycling of organic residue through composting (PSN compost)

Agro Met Field Unit ICAR, Jharnapani. Medziphema

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Govt will seek consensus on all issues: PM

NEW DELHI, DEcEmbEr 5 (PTI): On a day Narendra Modi dubbed the communal violence bill as a “recipe for disaster”, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said government will try to evolve a broad-based consensus on issues which are of “great” legislative importance. The Prime Minister said government seeks the cooperation of all segments of Parliament to ensure smooth passage of the legislations.

While BJP has voiced strong reservations against the communal violence bill, Samajwadi Party has threatened to disrupt Parliament if controversial bills like the one on Women’s Reservation are taken up. “It will be our effort to evolve a broad-based consensus on all the matters which are of great legislative importance,” Singh told reporters outside Parliament House. He was asked to comment on the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate’s opposition to the communal violence bill.

The bill, which aims at protecting minorities from targeted attacks, is not on the government’s agenda of legislative business to be transacted in the winter session which began on Thursday. Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, meanwhile, said government will try

Highlights of the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addresses the media with Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath and MoS Rajiv Shukla on the opening of the winter session of Parliament in New Delhi on Thursday.

to evolve a consensus on the bill. “We will evolve a consensus on the bill,” he told reporters just after the Prime Minister spoke on the subject.

The BJP has all along opposed the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill. It said it will oppose the legislation when it comes up for discussion in Parliament on the grounds that

it would be a “threat to India’s communal harmony.”

Asked whether the ambitious Women’s Reservation Bill will be brought up in Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister said, “We will arrive at a consensus with regard to the legislations that should be brought in Parliament for discussion and decision making and we seek the cooperation of all segments of the House to ensure smooth passage

of the legislations.”

The constitutional amendment bill, which seeks to give 33 per cent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, was passed in Rajya Sabha in March 2010 amid bedlam and is pending in the lower House amid opposition by parties, including SP, JD(U) and RJD. The Prime Minister said since the Winter session, with 12 sittings, is of a “very short

NEW DELHI, DEcEmbEr 5 (IANS):The following are the highlights of the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill, which the government said will be tabled during the winter session of parliament. * The words “majority” and “minority” community have been removed from the bill. * The Centre does not override state nor hit the federal structure but has a more of a coordinating role, government sources said.

Earlier, the Centre could rush forces on its own to communally disturbed areas, but now it can do so only if the state concerned demands additional paramilitary forces.

- The bill flags dereliction of duty by a public servant to ensure that they don’t remain mute

duration, it is obligatory on all political parties represented in our Parliament to make their best possible efforts to get essential business transacted as quickly, as smoothly as possible.”

Modi writes to PM opposing Communal Violence Bill Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi tweeted Thursday that he

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spectators to any such incident.

Acts of omission or commission are both punishable in the bill if officials fail to act or interfere or incite, or lead to worsening of situation.

The bill defines organised communal violence saying it will include continuing unlawful activity of a systematic nature having a particular religious and linguistic identity done by an individual or jointly with others or being part of an association.

The bill talks about offences for breach of command responsibility if an officer fails to exercise control over his subordinates.

It says that whoever being a public servant or with acquiescence of a public servant

opposed the Communal Violence Bill and has written to the prime minister, urging him to seek wider consultation on the bill. “Communal Violence Bill is ill-conceived, poorly drafted and a recipe for disaster! My letter to PM opposing this bill,” Modi wrote in his tweet.

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intentionally inflicts pain or suffering whether mental or physical, inflicts communal violence.

The bill states that competent authority will be the one designated by a state government or a district magistrate or commissioner of police.

The bill details punishment of three years with fine for hate propaganda and life term for organised communal violence.

It suggests three years jail plus fine for financially aiding such violence and recommends jail for 2-5 years for dereliction of duty by an officer.

There is also a provision for compensation of Rs.7 lakh in case of death, Rs.5 lakh in case of rape, and Rs.4 lakh in case of sexual assault, the state has to pay in case of communal riots.

ing any further on a bill like this,” he said. “Political considerations and vote bank politics rather than genuine concerns are guiding the bill. The timing of the bill is also suspicious,” added Modi. He also tweeted that the bill was a violation of the federal structure.

“The bill is in clear violation of India’s federal structure. Centre is busy forming laws on matters that are in the state list. If

a legislation has to be implemented by the states, should it not be legislated by the states,” said the Gujarat chief minister. “If implemented, the Communal Violence Bill would fragment society and increase violence. It will have results opposite of the stated objective,” he said. The communal violence bill is likely to be taken up in the winter session of the parliament that begins Thursday.

India raising nuclear weapon capacity Govt does U-turn, abandons plan for bigger Telangana

NEW DELHI, DEcEmbEr 5 (IANS): Based on commercial satellite imagery, a US-based think tank has said India is increasing its ability to produce highly-enriched uranium for military purposes, including more powerful nuclear weapons, at a facility near Mysore in Karnataka. “Commercial satellite imagery shows that the construction is finishing of what appears to be a second gas centrifuge facility at the Rare Materials Plant (RMP), near Mysore. This new facility could significantly increase India’s ability to produce highly enriched uranium for military purposes, including more powerful nuclear weapons,” the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) said.

David Albright and Serena Kelleher-Vergantini, in a report, said: “India is also in the early stages of building a larger unsafeguarded centrifuge complex, the Special Material Enrichment Facility (SMEF), in Karnataka.”

Notably, Washington-based ISIS had lobbied against the India-US nuclear deal.

Holding that India’s enrichment plants are not under international safeguards or committed to peaceful uses, Albright and Kelleher-Vergantini asked governments and suppliers of nuclear and nuclear related dual use goods throughout the world to be “vigilant” to prevent Indian trading and manufacturing companies to acquire goods for the new centrifuge complex in Karnataka as well as for the RMP. ISIS said “imagery dated February 2012 showed that overall construction at India’s RMP had greatly advanced.

The facility believed to contain the new centrifuge plant was much further along. It is apparent in the image that the facility is composed of two large rectangular structures with several adjoining auxiliary ones. The two larger rectangular structures could house the centrifuge cascades.

“High resolution commercial imagery of April 2013 showed that the previous year witnessed further progress at India’s RMP. The building con-

taining the suspected new enrichment facility appeared externally to be nearly complete.”

The ISIS report said that if it is a new facility, in addition to one that India built in 2010, the country could have more than doubled its enrichment capacity.

“Whether the plant is near operation cannot be determined from the image. The construction of other buildings appears externally complete as well, and the two storage areas seem to have developed further. Other buildings show signs of continued construction. “The construction of two new buildings seems to be complete, while other surrounding construction continues. The construction staging area continues to be present,” said the report.

“However, as a result of domestic opposition alleging this facility is on environmentally sensitive land, the National Green Tribunal, the government environmental oversight body, ordered major construction to halt temporarily in August 2013.”

NEW DELHI, DEcEmbEr 5 (AgENcIES): The Centre on Thursday has withdrawn the proposal to add two districts — Anantapur and Kurnool — to Telangana after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh according to TV reports. In the Telangana region, a bandh was called on Thursday to stall the Rayala-Telangana proposal. Earlier, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) had lashed out at the ruling Congress for compounding the confusion over the proposed bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.

“The group of ministers (constituted by the Centre to look into the bifurcation) conveniently leaves gaps about territorial and geographical boundaries. (It is) adding confusion to the hasty bifurcation process started by the Congress,” TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu tweeted on Thursday.

His remarks came amid reports that the Centre was considering a proposal to create a RayalaTelangana state by adding two districts of Rayalaseema region (Anantapuram and Kurnool) to the ten districts of Telangana.

“The Congress is clearly play-

An Indian policeman aims tear gas towards student supporters of Telanagana pelting stones at them during a protest in Hyderabad, on Thursday, December 5. (AP Photo)

ing murky games. One day it floats a rumour about creating RayalaTelangana state. Another day, it speaks about making Hyderabad a Union Territory. We will not allow Congress to succeed in its games,” Naidu said. The TDP president held a meeting with senior

leaders of the party here today and discussed the political developments in the backdrop of talk that the GoM favoured creation of Rayala-Telangana.

Separately, TDP politburo member Yanamala Ramakrishnudu accused the Congress of

seeking only political gains over the state’s bifurcation. “The Congress is only calculating whether Telangana state will bring it political gains or Rayala-Telangana. It is playing with the future of Andhra Pradesh and the Telugu people,” Yanamala said.

Tejpal case to be tried by female judge in fast track court: Goa CM ‘India’s Rape Epidemic’

NEW DELHI/PANAJI, DEcEmbEr 5 (PTI): Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a journalist woman colleague, will be tried in a fast track court by a female judge even as he insisted that whatever happened between the two was “consensual”.

In Delhi, Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar said, “Tejpal will be tried in a fast track court.

We will follow the Supreme Court’s guidelines and have a female judge in this case.”

“I will see to it that justice is given to the girl. No one need be worried that Tejpal, just because of his earlier background, will be treated in a wrong way or a different way,” he said while responding to a question at a function.

Tehelka’s sting operation had led to the resignation of the then BJP president Bangaru Laxman who was caught on tape accepting money from undercover television reporters in connection with a purported defence deal.

In Panaji, a senior police officer said,”The investigation is heading in the right direction and we are interrogating Tejpal in detail...He is cooperating.

The detailed statements of Tejpal are being recorded by a team led by Investigating Officer (IO) Sunita Sawant under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Sammy Tavares. “...Tejpal has been maintaining that the act was consensual though he has not denied having indulged in the act,” the officer said on the condition of anonymity.

He has corroborated what the young girl has stated in her complaint, except that the act was “forced upon the girl,” and has so far stuck to his version that the act was consensual, the official said.

Tejpal, who has been in police custody since Saturday night, has been spending much of his time going around pathological labs at Goa Medical College and OPD of the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour (IPHB).

Tejpal will now undergo a third round of medical tests.

“We hardly get time to interrogate him. The Goa Medical College has now called (him) for the third round of medical examination,” an official said, adding that GMC has been conducting all the tests which are mandatory as per the procedure.

Tejpal spent the entire day at GMC on December 2, followed by Wednesday. The interrogation of the accused began on Sunday at the Crime Branch.

Tejpal has admitted to writing an email to the woman journalist and also to the then managing editor of Tehelka, Shoma Chowdhury about the incident.

The investigators said they will seek extension of Tejpal’s police custody when his six-day remand ends on Friday.

“The summons have been issued to Shoma and three witnesses. We have to question Tejpal based on the statement by them before the magistrate. We will ask for extension of his police custody,” a senior official said.

Tejpal has been accused of sexually assaulting the woman

journalist in an elevator at a prominent hotel in Panaji during the ThinkFest event held last month.

The girl has said that she was sexually assaulted twice by Tejpal on two consecutive days.

To a volley of questions, Parrikar said, “Justice delayed is justice denied” and speedy justice should be given in all the cases. He also noted that Goa has a record of just a few backlog of cases.

When asked on why did he choose to tell the media that probe will be conducted in a fair manner and without interference, he said he was merely replying to questions from reporters.

“This is a matter of criminal investigation. Its not my habit to interfere in criminal investigation,” he said.

Will fast unto death starting Tuesday for Lokpal Bill: Anna Hazare

Anna Hazare. File Photo

NEW DELHI, DEcEmbEr 5 (AgENcIES): Anna Hazare, 76, will begin an indefinite hunger strike on Tuesday to demand that Parliament urgently clear the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill. “I have written to the Prime Minister saying that his government gave me false assurances,” said Anna at a press conference in Delhi today.

In 2011, Anna, as he is known, fronted a massively popular movement that galvanised middle class India into protesting against endemic and systemic graft. Arvind Kejriwal, now estranged from him, was his right-hand man; they clustered together a group of NGOs

and activists who called themselves India Against Corruption.

They called for a new law that would birth a national ombudsman or Lokpal, empowered to investigate charges of graft against elected representatives and bureaucrats.

In August 2011 year, Anna fasted for 16 days at Delhi’s massive public park, the Ram Lila Maidan, drawing an audience of thousands. In other cities, satellite protests were held everyday. As Anna’s health deteriorated, the PM wrote to him, urging him to end his hunger strike. He finally agreed, but only after parliament promised to urgently debate

and pass the Lokpal Bill.

Though the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha, it did not clear the Rajya Sabha and has been languishing with a parliamentary committee. Nearly a year ago, Anna parted with Mr Kejriwal, who decided to launch a political party to “clean the rot from within.”

Anna has said he cannot support a political movement.

Last month, he forbade Mr Kejriwal from using his name or image in his campaign for the Delhi state election. Exit polls show Mr Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party making a strong debut, landing more than 10 of Delhi’s 70 assembly seats.

among Time’s top ten stories

WASHINgToN, DEcEmbEr 5 (IANS): Time magazine has listed “India’s Rape Epidemic”, about the nationwide uproar over a number of rape incidents, especially following a shocking gang rape in Delhi, as the 9th top world news story of 2013. Mass protests at the time over the shocking gang rape of a woman in a bus in Delhi at the end of 2012, the influential US news magazine noted “demanded greater protection for women and swift justice.

“The trial and sentencing of the culprits-four were given the death penalty-of the 6 suspects lasted through September,” it recalled. “Subsequent incidents, including the rape of another 23-year-old girl in Mumbai, also drew widespread attention nationally and abroad, and the uproar has shone a necessary spotlight on India’s notoriously patriarchal society.” “It has also placed renewed scrutiny on the state of women’s rights in the developing world where more than 2 million girls give birth before the age of 14,” Time said.

Justice Ganguly prima facie guilty of ‘unwelcome behaviour’

NEW DELHI, DEcEmbEr 5 (IANS): A three-member committee of Supreme Court judges, probing charges of sexual harassment against retired judge A.K. Ganguly, Thursday held him prima facie guilty of engaging in “unwelcome behaviour” with a law intern in a Delhi hotel in December last year.

The apex court Thursday ruled out any action by it, noting that Ganguly was not a sitting judge when the incident occurred.

The committee’s report was submitted to Chief Justice P. Sathasivam Nov 28 and posted on the apex court website Thursday. The report was dated Nov 27. It said: “The Committee is of the considered view that the statement of (law intern, now a lawyer) both written and oral, prima facie discloses an act of unwelcome behaviour (unwelcome verbal/non-verbal conduct of sexual nature) by Justice (retd) A.K. Ganguly with her in the room in hotel Le Meridien on Dec 24, 2012...”

The committee said that prior to drawing this conclusion, it both carefully scrutinised the statements of the complainant, the affidavits of her three witnesses and the statement of Justice Ganguly. After considering the report, a full bench of the apex court said: “Considering the fact that the said intern was not an intern on the roll of the Supreme Court and that the concerned Judge had already demitted office on account of superannuation on the date of the incident, no further follow-up action is required by this court.”

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Amid political violence, Thai king urges stability

BANGKOK, DecemBer 5 (AP): Thailand put politics aside Thursday to celebrate the 86th birthday of the country’s revered monarch, who used his annual birthday speech to call for stability but made no direct reference to the crisis that has deeply divided the nation.

Violence and street battles between anti-government protesters and police were put on hold as both sides observed a truce to mark the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who has often served as a unifying figure for Thailand in times of crisis.

Crowds dressed in the royal color of yellow lined the roads in the seaside town of Hua Hin to catch a glimpse of the world’s longest reigning monarch. They shouted “Long live the king!” as his motorcade drove slowly to Klai Kangwon Palace, which literally means “Far From Worries.” Onlookers wept as the king spoke, taking great effort and pausing for long stretches during his brief 5-minute speech. He thanked the people for coming together “in good will” to wish him well.

“Our country has long experienced happiness because we have been united in performing our duties and working together for the good of the whole country,” the king said. He wore a ceremonial golden robe and sat on a throne before an audience that included Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her Cabinet ministers, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn and his three sisters, and the leaders of the armed forces. “All Thais should consider this very much and focus on doing their duties ... which are the security and stability of the country,” he said.

As a constitutional monarch, the king has no official political role, but no other figure commands the

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44 million now suffer from dementia worldwide

LONDON, DecemBer 5 (AFP): The number of people suffering from dementia has risen 22 percent in the past three years, with 44 million people living with the disease worldwide, according to a study released Thursday. The report from Alzheimer Disease International predicts that the number of people suffering from the disease will triple worldwide to 135 million by 2050. According to the new figures, 16 million people in western Europe will be living with the condition by 2050.

Marc Wortmann, executive director at Alzheimer Disease International, said: “It’s a global epidemic and

it is only getting worse -- if we look into the future the numbers of elderly people will rise dramatically. “It’s vital that the World Health Organisation makes dementia a priority, so the world is ready to face this condition.” The study was released ahead of a G8 summit on dementia being held in London next week.

Britain’s Department of Health called dementia “a growing worldwide challenge”. “We are leading a global fightback by bringing the G8 countries together to tackle dementia as a global issue for the first time,” said a spokesman. “The G8 summit next week will provide a unique opportunity to

make real progress much faster, and re-double international efforts to find effective treatments and cures.”

British actress Carey Mulligan urged G8 health ministers increase funding for dementia research.

“Since my own grandmother, Nans, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I have experienced at first hand just how terribly painful and frightening dementia can be for both the person diagnosed and their family,” she wrote in a letter published in Thursday’s Times.

“On behalf of all those who have dementia today, and the future generations who might still be spared, I would urge the G8 to deliver.”

‘North Korea gulag expanding’

In this photo released by Thailand’s Royal Household Bureau, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, second from left, along with Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, third from left, Princess Chulabhorn, Princess Sirindhorn, and Consort Princess Srirasm, right, arrive at Klai Kangwon Palace before a ceremony in celebration of the king’s 86th birthday in Prachuap Khiri Khan province Thailand, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013. Thailand put politics aside Thursday to celebrate the birthday of the country’s revered monarch, who used his annual birthday speech to call for stability but made no direct reference to the crisis that has deeply divided the nation. (AP Photo)

same moral authority or the same loyalty from the armed forces in the coup-prone country. Many people were hopeful the king would step in — as he has done in the past — to ease the current standoff, which results from years of enmity between supporters and opponents of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin was deposed by a 2006 military coup after being accused of corruption and disrespect for the king, but critics say he continues to control Thai politics through Yingluck, his sister, and his powerful political machine.

However, the king is a less vigorous figure than he used to be. His infrequent public appearances are poignant, since he is visibly infirm

with age and uses a wheelchair. In July, he ended a nearly four-year hospital stay — initially for treatment of a lung infection — to live in the seaside palace. After the speech, it was clear that the king’s words had done little to heal the country’s bitter divide.

At Democracy Monument in Bangkok, one of the main antigovernment rally sites, hundreds of people gathered to show respect for the king, but when images of Yingluck appeared on giant screens the crowd booed and many shouted obscenities. At the protest headquarters, the movement’s leader, Suthep Thaugsuban, said the truce would end Friday.

“Today is a day that Thai people na-

tionwide believe is an auspicious day,” Suthep said after watching the king’s speech. “Tomorrow the people’s movement will continue to eradicate the Thaksin regime from Thailand.”

Political street fighting that had wracked pockets of Bangkok since the weekend ended abruptly Tuesday ahead of the birthday celebrations. The protesters are seeking to bring down Yingluck’s government and institute an unelected “people’s council” to administer the country. Critics have called the idea utopian and undemocratic.

Before the break for the king’s birthday, the violence killed five people and wounded at least 277 since the weekend.

Urgent deal reached for African elephants

JOHANNeSBUrG, DecemBer 5 (AP): Key states where the illegal ivory trade flourishes have pledged to take urgent measures to try to halt the illicit trade and secure elephant populations across Africa, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, or IUCN, said Wednesday.

The agreement was reached at the African Elephant Summit convened by the government of Botswana and the IUCN held in Gaborone over the past few days. The measures were agreed upon by key African

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elephant range states including Gabon, Kenya, Niger and Zambia and ivory transit states Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia, and ivory destination states, including China and Thailand, said the IUCN in a statement.

“Our window of opportunity to tackle the growing illegal ivory trade is closing and if we do not stem the tide, future generations will condemn our unwillingness to act,” Botswana President Ian Khama told the summit.

“Now is the time for Africa and Asia to join forces to protect this universally val-

Ancient DNA from human relative sets age record

NeW YOrK, DecemBer 5 (AP): Scientists have reached farther back than ever into the ancestry of humans to recover and analyze DNA, using a bone found in Spain that’s estimated to be 400,000 years old. So far, the achievement has provided more questions than answers about our ancient forerunners.

The feat surpasses the previous age record of about 100,000 years for genetic material recovered from members of the human evolutionary line. Older DNA has been mapped from animals. Experts said the work shows that new techniques for working with ancient DNA may lead to more discoveries about human origins.

Results were presented online Wednesday in the journal Nature by Matthias Meyer and colleagues at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, with co-authors in Spain and China.

They retrieved the DNA from a thighbone found in a cave in northern Spain. It is among thousands of fossils from at least 28 individuals to be recovered from a chamber called the “Pit of the Bones.” The remains are typically classified as Homo heidelbergensis, but not everybody agrees.

The age of the bones has been hard to determine.

A rough estimate from analyzing the DNA is around 400,000 years, which supports what Meyer said is the current view of the anthropologists excavating the site.

Todd Disotell, an anthropology professor at New York University, said geological techniques suggest the remains are older than 300,000 years but it’s not clear by how much. By comparison, modern humans arose only about 200,000 years ago.

The researchers mapped almost the complete collection of so-called mitochondrial DNA. While the DNA most people know about is found in the nucleus of a cell, mitochondrial DNA lies outside the nucleus. It is passed only from mother to child.

Researchers used the DNA to construct possible evolutionary family trees that include the Spanish individuals and two groups that showed up much later: Neanderthals and an evolutionary cousin of Neanderthals called Denisovans. They assumed the DNA would show similarities to Neanderthal DNA, since the Spanish fossils have anatomical features reminiscent of Neanderthals.

But surprisingly, the DNA instead showed a closer relationship to Denisovans, who lived in Siberia and apparently elsewhere in Asia, far from the Spanish cave. Scientists are uncertain of how to explain that, Meyer said.

The picture should get clearer if scientists can recover the other kind of DNA, found in the nucleus, from the Spanish bones, he said.

ued and much needed species,” he said.

One of the 14 measures the delegates committed to involves classifying wildlife trafficking as a “serious crime.” According to the IUCN, this will unlock international law enforcement cooperation provided under the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime, including mutual legal assistance, asset seizure and forfeiture, extradition and other tools to hold criminals accountable for wildlife crime.

Other measures agreed

upon include engaging communities living with elephants in their conservation, strengthening national laws to secure maximum wildlife crime sentences, mobilizing financial and technical resources to combat wildlife crime and reducing demand for illegal ivory.

“We are very pleased with the result of the summit, especially as it involves some of the most important countries along the illegal ivory value chain,” said IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefevre. “We hope that these outcomes will go

beyond the summit’s focus on African elephants and boost broader efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade in other species which have been threatened by it, such as rhinos and pangolins.”

According to the IUCN, 2011 saw the highest levels of poaching and illegal ivory trade in at least 16 years, with around 25,000 elephants killed on the continent, and it says 2012 showed no signs of abating.

According to preliminary data, even higher levels of illicit trade may be reached in 2013, it said.

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SeOUL, DecemBer 5 (AFP): Satellite images of one of North Korea’s largest political prison camps suggests its inmate population is expanding, Amnesty International said on Thursday in a report detailing rape and torture in the North’s notorious gulag. The report by the London-based rights watchdog included rare testimony from a former camp guard, as well as from former inmates about the brutality prevalent in the prison system.

“For Amnesty International, which has been investigating human rights violations for the last 50 years, we find North Korea to be in a category of its own,” said Amnesty’s East Asia researcher Rajiv Narayan. North Korea denies the existence of the political prison camps which, according to independent estimates, form a network holding between 100,000 and 200,000 people.

The images analysed in the Amnesty report were taken over a two-year period from 2011 to 2013, and were of Camp 15 in the south of the country and Camp 16 in the north. Amnesty estimated the size of Camp 16 is 560 square kilometres (216 square miles) — three times the size of Washington, DC — with around 20,000 prisoners.

Analysis indicated a slight increase in the remote camp’s population, with new housing blocks clearly visible and signs of “sig-

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nificant” economic activity such as mining and logging, the report said.

A former security guard based at the camp from the 1980s until the mid-1990s, named only as Lee in the report, told Amnesty of the methods used to execute prisoners. He revealed detainees were forced to dig their own graves and were then killed with hammer blows to their necks. The former guard said he also witnessed prison officers strangling detainees and then beating them to death with wooden sticks.

Prison officials frequently raped women inmates who were then killed, he said.

“After a night of ‘servicing’ the officials, the women had to die because the secret could not get out. This happens at most of the political prison camps,” he told Amnesty. Former Camp 15 inmates said detainees were subject to forced labour — usually for between 10 to 12 hours a day on near-starvation rations with a strict production target.

“Often we did not meet our targets because we were always hungry and weak,” one former Camp 15 prisoner told Amnesty. “We were punished with beatings and also reductions in our food quota,” said the prisoner, whose name was withheld.

Camp 15 covers an area of 370 square kilometres (140 square miles). In 2011, an estimated 50,000 people were imprisoned within the camp.

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ManU concedes late to lose to Everton

MANCHESTER, DECEMbER 5 (AP): Manchester United was cut adrift in the Premier League title race after losing 1-0 at home to Everton thanks to Bryan Oviedo's late strike at Old Trafford on Wednesday. United manager David Moyes endured a frustrating evening against the club he quit in the summer as left back Oviedo slotted home at the far post in the 86th minute after Romelu Lukaku flashed a deflected shot across the six-yard box. Everton fully deserved its first win at United in 21 years after overrunning the champions at times, even if the hosts were unlucky to see Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck hit efforts against the goal frame in an end-to-end game.

United's 12-game unbeaten run came to an end, leaving Moyes' team 12 points behind leader Arsenal on a night all of their chief title rivals won. "We have got a long way to go," Moyes said. "We will need to play some great football and win an awful lot of games in the run-in if we going to be in there and around it come the end of the season."

Moyes was roundly jeered by Everton's travelling support despite his 11 years of service at Goodison Park, but that will be the least of his worries after the latest setback in his brief tenure at United. The hosts knew there was no room for error after slipping further back from Arsenal with back-to-back draws with Cardiff and Tot-

Moyes bullish as title hopes fade

Manchester United's Patrice Evra, bottom right, attempts to head past Everton's Steven Pienaar, centre, during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday Dec. 4. (AP Photo)

tenham, but Everton was always going to provide a stern test after starting the season excellently under Moyes' successor, Roberto Martinez. And so it proved.

"It doesn't hurt any more (than usual)," Moyes said. "I know they are a very good team, Everton, with very good players.

"You would imagine it is a sore one when it is your old team. That is the way it is."

United went closest in the

first half when Rooney's deflected shot dribbled against the post in the 29th, while the 40-year-old Ryan Giggs also glanced a header just wide, but its goalkeeper, David de Gea, had to be alert to save well from Kevin Mirallas and Lukaku in a lively first 45 minutes.

Again missing injured defensive midfielder Michael Carrick, United's defense was often left exposed by Everton's quick

NZ cricketers in fixing investigation

WELLINGTON, DECEMbER 5 (AP): Former test opening batsman Lou Vincent has confirmed he is one of three New Zealand past players being investigated by the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption and security unit over possible match or spot fixing. The 35-year-old Vincent, who played the last of 23 tests for New Zealand in 2007, issued a statement to say "I am co-operating with an ongoing ICC anti-corruption investigation that has been made public today." He said he was unable to make further comment and asked for privacy while the investigation continues.

Former allrounder Chris Cairns, who was also named by New Zealand media as being under investigation, refused to confirm those claims. In his only statment, he told Fairfax Media "we need to let the investigation by the ICC run its course." Cairns had been due to provide television commentary on the test between New Zealand

counter-attacks and the visitors had just as much joy after the break. Rooney became so frustrated at a lack of service that he lashed out at Phil Jagielka with his elbow, earning the England striker a booking.

Substitute Gerard Deulofeu squandered a brilliant chance for Everton when he was allowed to run unchecked into the area, only to sidefoot his shot at De Gea. United was

still dangerous at the other end, though, and from a Nani corner, Patrice Evra brought a fine reaction save from Tim Howard before Welbeck headed the rebound against the crossbar.

However, Oviedo, filling in for the injured Leighton Baines, had the final say when he made no mistake from close range to add to the goal he scored in the 4-0 win over Stoke on Saturday. It consigned United to

a fourth defeat in 14 games this campaign. "We were outstanding at playing Manchester United eye-toeye," Martinez said. "As an away team, you normally feel you will have only one or two chances maximum (at Old Trafford). But with our ambition, we created many, many chances. "If you look at the overall position we deserved all three points and that is an incredible statement."

and the West Indies at Dunedin on Thursday but left the ground unexpectedly during the day.

The New Zealand Herald newspaper revealed on Thursday that three New Zealanders were under investigation in what it described as "the biggest sports scandal in New Zealand's history."

The newspaper later named on its online edition the three players it alleges are at the center of the ICC probe. It said officials from the ICC's anti-corruption and security unit had been in New Zealand over the past four months conducting an investigation.

New Zealand Cricket later confirmed that three New Zealanders were under investigation, saying it knew their names but couldn't identify the players while the judicial process was taking place.

Chief executive David White said none of the matches under investigation involved the New Zealand team or took place in New Zealand.

Winners of the amateur category of the JK tyre Hornbill Rally 2013, Nitoka Chophi and Philip Lam of 4-4-2 racing.

MANCHESTER, DECEMbER 5 (AFP): Manchester United manager David Moyes maintains that his side can still win the Premier League despite slipping 12 points behind leaders Arsenal. The Old Trafford side suffered a fourth defeat of the season when they were stunned 1-0 at home by his former club Everton on Wednesday. The champions are now ninth in the table and are as close to the relegation zone as they are to the summit. United only lost five league games in the whole of last season, but even though Moyes accepts it will be a struggle, he insists his team should not be ruled out. "We have got a long way to go," he said. "We will need to play some great football and win an awful lot of games in the run-in if we are going to be in there and around it at the end of the season." Asked if he believed United were capable of that, he replied: "Yes. I've got nothing to suggest anything else."

The United manager admits he does not know when last season's top scorer Robin van Persie will return from a groin problem. Striker Wayne Rooney, meanwhile, will be suspended for Saturday's home match against Newcastle United after picking up five yellow cards. Netherlands international Van Persie has not played since the 1-0 win over Arsenal on November 10.

"It is a sort of a groin in-

jury. Nothing desperately serious, just a groin injury," Moyes said. "We have been trying to get him back for a few weeks, but he is not ready yet." Moyes was the target for chants from Everton fans angry at the manner of his departure during the close season and his subsequent attempts to sign Marouane Fellaini, who joined in a £27.5 million deal ($45 million, 33.2 million euros), and Leighton Baines.

But the Scot, who spent 11 years at Goodison Park, said that he had no issues with the supporters of his former club. "It is not important. Everton supporters supported their team well," he said. "It (defeat) doesn't hurt more being Everton. I know they are a very good team with very good players. You would imagine it is a sore one when it is your old team, so that is the way it is."

After Rooney and Danny Welbeck hit the woodwork either side of half-time, Everton's Costa Rican leftback Bryan Oviedo turned in the game's only goal from Romelu Lukaku's scuffed shot with four minutes remaining. Everton are fifth in the table and five points above United after their first victory at Old Trafford since 1992. Moyes's successor, Roberto Martinez, believes that the victory at United will help his team change their mindset against the Premier League's biggest sides.

Aussie batsmen waste good start

ADELAIDE, DECEMbER 5 (AP): Australia's batsmen wasted good starts and England missed chances to make them pay more heavily by dropping three catches on a seesawing opening day of the second Ashes test. Stuart Broad took two wickets to give England slight honors on Thursday after restricting Australia to 273-5 on a docile pitch tailor-made for scoring runs.

Skipper Michael Clarke was unbeaten on 48 at stumps, having shared an important 83-run fifth-wicket stand with George Bailey (53) after Australia lost three quick wickets to slump from 155-1 to 174-4 just before tea.

Brad Haddin, who was dropped by Michael Carberry at point just before stumps and also survived a DRS referral for lbw, was not out on 7. England spinner Graeme Swann took one wicket and a brilliant catch and thought the opening day in

Adelaide was even.

"Having lost the toss at Adelaide you always fear the worst as a bowler but I think five wickets in a day is a pretty good return," he said. "Obviously six or seven would have been a lot better. We missed a couple of half-chances that we'll rue but if we turn up in the morning and take a couple of quick wickets it could all quickly be forgotten. "The important thing for us is to bounce back.

To get on top in this game we need to keep them to below 350." Australia's top order all made starts but failed to convert and were out to poor shots, except Steve Smith (6) who was beaten and bowled by recalled spinner Monty Panesar. Clarke had no hesitation in choosing to bat first for the second time in the series and, after losing David Warner (29) to a rash shot against Broad (263) early, Australia was dominating on a flat wicket.

Chelsea wins at Sunderland Of machines and daredevils

Chelsea's Chelsea's Eden Hazard, right, fights for the ball with West Bromwich Albion's Morgan Amalfitano, during their English Premier League soccer match, at the Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Saturday, Nov. 9. (AP Photo)

SUNDERLAND, DECEMbER 5 (AP): Eden Hazard capped a brilliant performance with two goals as Chelsea came from behind to win 4-3 at lastplace Sunderland and stay four points behind leader Arsenal in the Premier League standings.

The Belgium international was also provider as he produced the cross that allowed Frank Lampard to head in the equalizer from close range after Jozy Alti-

dore put the Black Cats in front after 14 minutes with his first goal for Sunderland.

Hazard then put Chelsea ahead with a rightfooted curled shot past goalkeeper Vito Mannone.

But Chelsea's defense then failed to clear a corner and John O'Shea put the teams level before Hazard made it 3-2 with a powerful finish from Lampard's assist.

Phil Bardsley scored an own goal as Chelsea moved 4-2 up before slotting home

four minutes from time to ensure a nervy finish at the Stadium of Light.

"I know I will be close to a heart attack sometimes (with my team)," Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said. "Eden Hazard was excellent. He told me at dinner last night 'Boss, for a long time I haven't scored.'

He decided he would score tonight." The result left Sunderland in deep trouble as manager Gus Poyet's run of three successive home

victories in all competitions came to an end. After bemoaning a lack of consistency from his players, Mourinho hailed his team's defensive control despite the three goals conceded.

"It was by far our best performance away from home," he said. "We played fantastic football. We created, we were dynamic, we had someone special in Hazard, and (Juan) Mata and Willian played a fantastic match." Hazard capped a fine individual first-half display with a 37th-minute run and sumptuous finish to equalize. John O'Shea dragged the home side right back into it five minutes into the second half when Chelsea failed to clear Emanuele Giaccherini's corner, and the defender helped the ball into the net.

But Hazard left defenders in his wake once again to fire a 62nd-minute shot past keeper Vito Mannone.

There was late drama as fullback Phil Bardsley scored at both ends inside a minute. "It is very difficult to play like we did and score so many goals, that is difficult, and I cannot even blame the defensive play of the team, but the set-pieces and a rebound here and off the last man there, and we concede three goals which you can't do but the performance was excellent collectively and individually," Mourinho said.

Avolie Sekhose doing a jump at a practice session on December 5. Photo by Diethonguzo Miachieo Victor Dzüvichü rides, as they compete in nent rally drivers from the onds against veteran rallyKohima | December 5

Exhaust humming cars and SUVs will yet again be the talk of the town for the next few days, as the much anticipated Horsepower Challenge organized by the Nagaland Adventure Club (NAC) comes back to Kohima, much to the delight of Motorsports enthusiasts of the State capital. This year's Horsepower Challenge which will coincide with the Hornbill festival will witness rally drivers and riders from all over the country show their motoring prowess with their

the two day Autocross and Motocross events under various cc categories.

In its fourth year, the Horsepower Challenge has always managed to garner respect from rally drivers from across the country for its well laid competition tracks and the level of competition. Upcoming drivers like Arjun Dutta, Emmanuel Marbaniang, Naylin Chowhin, Aviu Rutsa, Lhiche Mero, Nitoka Chophi, Dieko Lasuh, Duplain Phawa, Lhakpa Tshering, Lynkit Sutnga, Edwin Sutnga , Avolie Sekhoseand others battling it out against promi-

North East namely Chiborlang Wahlang, Bhakupar Wallang, Dame, Peter Rutsa, Ruokuobeituo Kense, Unoka Assumi, Toshi Aier, Lima Jamir, Along Aier, Bijo Awomi, Mrinmoy Sinha, Amitabh Indra will try to display their grits and skills behind the steering wheel.

This year's Horsepower Challenge is however set to miss yet again the driving of Anguzo Sekhose for the second consecutive year.

It may be mentioned that in the 2011 edition of the Hornbill Rally and Autocross, Anguzo missed the first place by some millisec-

ist Sunny Sidhu.

Last year's Horsepower Challenge saw the prominent drivers pick top spot, however things could well turn out the other way, courtesy of this year's track which is mostly dust and gravel compared to last year's muddy tracks. If you are in Kohima and you happen to be a motorsports enthusiasts, then the place for you to be for the next two days is definitely the NFA Ground, near NU campus; Meriema where the 4th Horsepower Challenge will be kick starting from December 6.

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hey faced rumours of music's power couple credits marriage woes earlier their intense on-stage chemisthis year. But it seems try with the way in which they Faith Hill and Tim Mcexpose themselves emotionGraw are stronger ally during duets such than ever after 17 as I Need You. years of marriage and it's evident in their Vegas show Soul2Soul.

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During their finale song, the pair lean in close together and sing the ballad with their faces nearly touching.

Speaking to Vegas Magazine, 46-year-old Tim said: 'Being exposed like that in a song relationship-wise, especially for us and our 17 years together and our family, that just puts an exclamation mark on what the evening’s all about, really.'

'There’s music and there’s us performing together and there’s us performing each other’s songs and all those sorts of things. But at the end of the day, the show, Soul2Soul, is about us and our relationship.' Tim and Faith are repeating the success of their 2007 Soul2Soul tour and have created a 90 minute show for audiences at the Venetian in Las Vegas, performing select weekends until April 2014.

The couple relish the smaller venue, which makes it easier to interact with their audience - as well as indulge in more on-stage banter of their own. 'There’s certainly things that we always sorta know we’re gonna talk about,' Tim says. 'But you never know where it’s gonna go. The biggest fear is that it’s gonna stall somewhere, or there’s a moment that’s awkward, when you say something that’s not

funny.' Luckily, the pair seem to be able to rely on their relationship and knowledge of each other to pull them through any tough spots on stage.

'What we found out is, the more organic we are, the more we’re just having fun or just sort of…' 'Being in the moment,' his wife finishes.

Thankfully for the duo they can work their performances around their home life, which - with three teenage children - must be hectic. 'They loved being there and were sad when it ended last time,' Faith reveals. 'They’re kids, so they definitely find things to occupy [themselves]. They’ve seen most shows that are age-appropriate for them.'

'And they also enjoy just the behind-the-stage, you know, hanging out with the band.

And the dressing room. It’s fun for them.'

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell last month, Faith addressed the rumours of marital strife.

'We don't even know where this stuff came from,' the 46-year-old mother of three told O'Dell. '[The children] know the truth . . . the people that you're around they know the truth.' 'I don't know why happiness doesn't sell,' Hill add of the split rumours, which centred on McGraw being pictured without his wedding ring when he performed at the I Heart Radio music event in September. 'I don't know why tragedy sells and untruth sells!' Faith told O'Dell.

he's been in Australia directing Unbroken while he's called England home as he stars in The Fury. But on Wednesday UsWeekly reported Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie will reunite for Christmas.

And it turns out, he's the one getting on a jet plane.

The actor is flying Down Under just after his 50th birthday on December 18 to join his fiancee for some holiday cheer. 'They're used to celebrating wherever they're working,' the magazine's source said.

Also in attendance will be their six children: Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, Zahara, aged eight, Shiloh, aged seven, and twins Vivienne and Knox, aged five.

Last year the duo spent their Christmas holiday on the Caribbean island of Parrot Cay. This year Angelina has been working hard of her directorial effort. Often she has been seen on set in an all-black ensemble giving direction to her large cast comprised mostly of goodlooking young men that include Garrett Hedlund, Jack O'Connell and Alex Russell.

Meanwhile, Brad has chopped off his golden locks to play a WWII soldier in The Fury. He's been spotted in an army tank with his co-stars. This is the first time the two actors - who met eight years ago on the

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set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith - have been apart for so long. They last spent time together on November 16 when the actress was picking up a Humanitarian Award at the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences Fifth annual Governors Awards in LA. The two were affectionate as they sat next to each other during the ceremony.

Since then Angelina has been spotted spending her down time with Vivienne and Knox in Sydney. On November 23 they were seen having lunch and window

shopping. Also in the UsWeekly article it's claimed the couple likes to stay at a $16,000-a-night suite in-

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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENCE & HOME GUARDS, NAGALAND Dr.Ashwani Kumar Governor of Nagaland & Manipur

PROGRAM

PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

IN COMMEMORATION OF 50 YEARS OF CIVIL DEFENCE IN INDIA AND

Nagaland: Kohima

Raj Bhawan Kohima December 02, 2013

Jail, Home Guards, VG.D.B./G.B

25 YEARS OF NAGALAND HOME GUARDS CUM 50 YEARS OF STATEHOOD

Chief Guest Venue Date

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Date: 3/12/2013

MESSAGE

JOIN CIVIL DEFENCE & HOME GUARDS AND SERVE THE NATION.

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: Shri. Kejong Chang.

Honb’le Parliamentary Secretary HGs, Jail, VG & DB, Nagaland. : Parade Ground, CTI, CD & HGs, Toluvi, Dimapur. : 06/12/2013

I am happy to learn that the Home Guards and Civil Defence of Nagaland is celebrating its Raising Day on 6th December 2013.

Its immensely pleasure to learnt that, the Civil Defence & Home Guards is celebration it’s Raising Day on the 6th December 2013.

On this very auspicious occasion, I convey my greetings and best wishes to all the ranks and file of the Civil Defence & Home Guards for tirelessly rendering their yeoman service in all form of the state government.

The Nagaland Home Guards & Civil Defence have been doing commendable work to help the people during natural and man-made calamities. The organization deserves praise for their selfless service.

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While witnessing the sincerity, dedication and sacrifices rendered by the department for the last many years besides the difficulties and problems being faced by the department is incredible and this reflects the image of the State Government.

I am confidential that, the Civil Defence and Home Guards will continue to acquire higher position while performing the assigned duties and responsibilities of the government, that which will even touch the life of those living in a Conner.

I extend my warm felicitation to all officers, jawans and volunteers of Nagaland Home Guards & Civil Defence organization and hope that this organisation will continue to assist the people during emergencies.

I wish the Raising Day celebration of Civil Defence & Home Guards a grant success.

Inauguration of Model Display Room by the Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary, HGs, Jail, VG & DB, Nagaland.

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Arsenal beats Hull to retain EPL lead Ramsey's reverse pass after the interval as the hosts secured a sixth straight home win. With a third of the season over, Arsenal leads the standings with 34 points, four more than Chelsea, which won 4-3 at Sunderland.

Wenger decided to give leading forward Olivier Giroud a rest and hand Bendtner his first league start of the season. "When he is physically sharp, he can compete with anybody. He had a good perfor-

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mance, has has the quality," Wenger said about Bendtner. "I believe in his quality and when he has that commitment and attitude his quality shows."

They continued to push after opening the scoring, delighting their fans with their sharp and well-constructed moves.

Santi Cazorla's goal-bound shot was blocked and Hull keeper Allan McGregor then spilled a low effort from Ozil which Bendtner could not turn in.

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FUNERAL SERVICE

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil shoots to score against Hull City during their English Premier League soccer match at Emirates Stadium in London, Wednesday, Dec. 4. (AP Photo)

LONDON, December 5 (AP): Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner scored his first Premier League goal for Arsenal in almost three years as the Gunners defeated Hull 2-0 on

Wednesday to retain a four-point lead atop of the standings.

After being handed a rare start by manager Arsene Wenger, Bendtner headed in Arsenal's first

goal after less than two minutes when he converted a fine cross from Carl Jenkinson at the conclusion of a brilliant move started by Aaron Ramsey.

Mesut Ozil slotted home

Funeral service of Mr. Justice Ketulhu Meruno (Retd) will be held 6.12.2013, 10 A.M. at his residence at full Nagarjan, Dimapur.

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