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Dimapur VOL. IX ISSUE 122

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By Sandemo Ngullie

Gangster. Local mafia? No, He was attacked by politicians for writing about the mango ban and the delayed monsoon.”

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Six women injured in Manipur bomb blast IMPHAL, MAY 5 (PTI): Six women workers were today injured when a powerful bomb exploded at the Thoubal Kiyam Siphai area in the Thoubal district of Manipur, police said. They said the bomb was allegedly planted by militants at a stone crushing factory, which exploded at around 5 AM this morning when the workers came to work. The injured were rushed to Thoubal district hospital where the condition of two was stated to be serious. It was not known who planted the bomb, but militants who demanded money from the owner of the crusher unit seemed to be behind the crime, sources said. The police said the area was cordoned off after the blast and search operations were launched, but no arrest was made. No individual or group has claimed responsibility so far for the crime, they said.

NTC rally on May 13

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DIMAPUR, MAY 5 (MExN): The Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) is scheduled to organize a public rally on May 13 at Clock Tower Dimapur from 9:00 am onwards. The rally has been organized in order to apprise the public on “the impact of recognition of Rongmei as one of the Naga Tribes in the state, entitling them all the benefits of Indigenous Scheduled Tribes by a Cabinet decision of July 23, 2012.” A press note from the NTC stated that the “blatant decision, which was taken at the expense of its citizens,” is “detrimental to the future generation” and has “hurt the sentiments of the aboriginal people of Nagaland.” Asserting that it is a “people’s subject,” the NTC stated that the people “must know the far reaching perilous consequences of the decision, if not revoked.” It appealed for all concerned to extend their support and attend the said rally.

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Although the left hand may conquer the right, no advantage is gained

Financial Management workshop in Mokokchung on May 16-17

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014 12 pages Rs. 4 –Chinese proverb

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British tennis player dies of cancer

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Pitched gun battles in east Ukraine

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World Health emergency: No firearms to be given to UN cautions spread of polio violence-hit people: Gogoi

LONDON, MAY 5 (AP): The spread of polio is an international public health emergency that could grow in coming months and ultimately unravel the nearly three-decade effort to eradicate the crippling disease, the World Health Organization said Monday. The agency described the ongoing polio outbreaks in Asia, Africa and the Middle East as an “extraordinary event” requiring a coordinated international response. “Until it is eradicated, polio will continue to spread internationally, find and paralyze susceptible kids,” said Dr. Bruce Aylward, who leads WHO’s polio efforts, during a press briefing. Polio usually strikes children under five and is most often spread via infected water. There is no specific treatment or cure, but several vaccines exist. Experts are particularly concerned the virus continues to pop up in countries previously free of the disease, such as Syria, Somalia and Iraq - where civil war or unrest complicates efforts to contain the virus. That spread has happened during what has traditionally been the low season of polio spread, leaving experts worried that cases could spike even further in the coming months. Last week, WHO convened an emergency committee to decide whether the ongoing polio outbreaks — in at least 10 countries in Asia, the Middle East and Africa — merit the declaration of an international health emergency. Declaring polio to be an international public health emergency means numerous measures will be adopted, including requiring people from countries cur-

FILE - In this file photo dated Tuesday Jan. 21, 2014, a Pakistani health worker gives a child a polio vaccine at the door way of his home, while going house to house checking on children who need the vaccine, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. In an announcement Monday May 5, 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) says the spread of polio is an international public health emergency that threatens to infect other countries with the crippling disease and could ultimately unravel the nearly three-decade effort to eradicate it, describing the ongoing polio outbreaks in Asia, Africa and the Middle East as an “extraordinary event” requiring a coordinated international response. (AP Photo)

rently exporting cases to have a certificate of polio vaccination before being able to travel internationally. Those measures will be reviewed in three months, WHO said. As of the end of April, there were 68 confirmed polio cases, compared with just 24 at the same time last year. In 2013, polio reappeared in Syria, sparking fears the civil unrest there could ignite wider outbreaks across the region;

the virus has also been identified in the sewage system in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza though no cases have been spotted. In February, WHO found polio had also returned to Iraq. It is already circulating in eight other countries: Pakistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Somalia and Kenya. An independent monitoring board set up by WHO

to assess progress in eradicating polio has described the problems as “unprecedented” and said the situation in Pakistan was “a powder keg.” Dozens of Pakistani polio workers have been killed in the last two years and the vast majority of new cases are in Pakistan. Officials also worry countries torn by conflict, such as Ukraine, Sudan and the Central African Republic, are rife for polio reinfection. Some critics say it may even be time to pull the plug on polio eradication, since the deadline to wipe out the disease has already been missed several times. The ongoing effort costs about $1 billion a year. “For the past two years, problems have steadily, and now rapidly mounted,” said Dr. Donald A. Henderson, in an email. Henderson led WHO’s initiative to get rid of smallpox, the only disease ever to have been eradicated. “It is becoming apparent that there are too many problems (for the polio eradication effort) to overcome, however many resources are assigned.” Aylward said WHO and its partners aren’t yet considering pushing back their latest deadline to eradicate polio — by 2018. Still, the independent board monitoring the progress being made on polio is not so convinced and has called for the program to be completely overhauled. “Few involved in (polio eradication) can give a clear account of how decisions are made,” concluded a recent report by the group. “If a billion-dollar global business missed its major goal several times, it would be inconceivable that it would not revisit and revise its organizational and decisionmaking structure.”

Activists of All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) with black bands around their mouths march on a street as they participate in a silent procession against the killing of Muslims in the recent ethnic violence in India’s remote northeastern Assam, in Gauhati on May 5. (AP Photo)

GUwAHATI, MAY 5 (IANS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Monday said the government would not provide firearms to the people affected by violence in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD). Gogoi said this while refuting news reports in a section of print and electronic media that the government would issue firearms to the people affected by violence in the BTAD areas, where series of militant attacks have left 31 people killed since last Thursday. “Thegovernmenthasnot taken any decision in this regard,” said the chief minister. Gogoi said the government would provide security cover to the people in the vulnerable areas by increasing the number of police pickets and outposts, strengthening village defence parties, formation of peace committees, and by taking up other security measures. A delegation of the All Bodoland Minority Students’ Union met Gogoi Sunday with a 12-point charter of demands, which also included the demand of arming themselves with

Govt for judicial probe GUwAHATI, MAY 5 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today said his government would institute a judicial enquiry by a retired judge to probe into the outbreak of violence in the Bodoland territorial Area Districts (BTAD) areas. In a statement released here today, Gogoi said instituting the judicial inquiry would help to unravel the conspiracy angle behind the incidents and to bring the culprits to book. “The government which has already moved the National Investigation Agency to probe into the incidents would leave no stone unturned to unearth the truth behind the incidents,” Gogoi was quoted as saying in the release. firearms. Normalcy is limping back to the troubled Baksa and Kokrajhar districts of Assam with no reports of any fresh violence in the last three days. The district administration Monday lifted the curfew after 10 a.m. in Baksa, Kokrajhar and Chirang districts. Although, there was a protest called by some students’ organisations in the BTAD Monday, it did not evoke any response. Meanwhile, protests erupted Monday in other districts like Nagaon and Dhubri, where many people and a organisation named Muslim Students Union called a protest

against the violence. At Dabaka area in Nagaon district, police had to fire shots in air to disperse a mob, which tried to block the national highway and stop vehicular movement. The protestors also pelted stones at some passing by vehicles and injured a truck driver. “Although the BTAD remained peaceful for last three days, we are seeing protests Monday in Nagaon and Dhubri over the violence. We have deployed more forces across the state so that these protests cannot take any communal colour,” said Assam Home Commissioner G.D. Tripathy.

Naga Hoho extends solidarity to SSA teachers DIMAPUR, MAY 5 (MExN): The Naga Hoho, while extending its solidarity to agitating SSA teachers in Nagaland, has appealed for the latter to “accept the three months salary and kindly discharge their duties.” It further appealed for the concerned authority to “pursue the Government of India for the same in advance, so as to avoid additional chaos in future.” It called upon the concerned authority to comply with the “legitimate demands” of the aggrieved teachers and stated “The nuisance and hardships that members of NS-

SATA are going through at this period is felt by all of us, not forgetting the students who have to bear the brunt of this ugly episode.” It added

acknowledging that the SSA is a central flagship scheme, the Naga Hoho however stated, “We have all read time and again that the amount has been deposited and clearance has been obtained from the concerned department for disbursement of the same.” The Naha Hoho expressed hoped that both parties would work to achieve an “end to this chapter and hammer out a conducive atmosphere so as to function smoothly as in the past for the department/teachers and for the larger interest of the student community.”

Simultaneously appeals to accept three-month salary and discharge duties that the needs of the students should not be compromised. The Naga Hoho expressed resentment over the plight of the teachers and at the delaying of release of legitimate dues to the teachers. While

AR apprehends three armed cadres

newmai news network during which the cadre was apprehended from Dimapur | May 5 Super Market, near SaraThe Assam Rifles, in three mati Hotel in Dimapur. separate incidents, have He was in possession of apprehended three per- one 7.65mm pistol and sons in possession of assorted ammunition. weapons and for “extor- The individual has been tion activities.” identified as H Akato ZhiAccording to the PRO- mo (33). The apprehendIGAR (North), a GPRN/ ed individual was later NSCN cadre was appre- handed over to the East hended on May 2 by per- Police Station, Dimapur, sonnel of the 29 Assam informed the PRO-IGAR Rifles in Dimapur. It said (North). that “based on specific In a separate inciinformation,” an opera- dent, based on specific tion was launched by information, a search optroops of the 29 Assam eration was launched by Rifles, under the aegis of troops of 37 Assam Rifles Headquarters 6 Sect AR, under the aegis of Head-

quarters 6 Sect AR, and an armed miscreant was apprehended near NIT Complex, Chumukedima. The person has been identified as Longri Anthony Yimchunger (26). He was held in possession of one .22 automatic pistol, live rounds and two fired cases. On questioning, the individual revealed that he was carrying the weapon with the purpose of selling it, the PRO-IGAR (North) said. Subsequently, on search of his house, three barrels of a .22 rifle were also recovered. The individual was handed over to Diph-

upar Police Station along with recovery, it added. Meanwhile personnel of the 11 Assam Rifles apprehended one FGN cadre for “extortion. The PRO identified the apprehended as one Acii Vadeo (37), who was “collecting tax” from civil loaded trucks at Mission Colony Pfutsero town. On searching the individual, a cash amount of Rs. 13750 was recovered. The individual along with recovered items have been handed over to the police and an FIR has been lodged at Pfutsero Police station, the PRO added.

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moKoKchuNg, may 5 (mExN): Financial Management is one subject about which Nagas generally have no apposite awareness and knowledge. Observing this as a serious issue of concern which handicaps many Nagas in facing the many facets of financial challenges in today’s world, the Mokokchung Entrepreneurs Consortium is organizing a workshop on Practical Financial Management and Accounting Methods at Mokokchung on May 16 and 17, in assoAfter the much welcoming incessant rainfall, two boys fishes with their rod in a pond, below the highway at Dimapur on ciation with the Christian Business Mentors Council May 5. (Photo by Manen Aier)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” PSALMS 27:13

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Financial Management workshop in Mokokchung on May 16-17

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We want to thank everyone who stood with us, blessed us materially, held us with love and prayers and comforted us with immense kindness when we lost our beloved Viyazo. In our time of grief and deep sorrow, we experienced God’s amazing grace through your overwhelming love and support. We pray that God’s blessings would fill your hearts and lives and that you would experience His goodness in the way that we have. family members of VIYAZO ZOPIANGA SAVINO

of India. Mokokchung Entrepreneurs Consortium Chairman, Tsukti Longkumer informed in après release that this workshop is specially suited for entrepreneurs, churches, institutions, NGOs, individuals and home-makers. The chief resource person for the workshop is Raja B. Singh, one’s of India’s top Chartered Accountants who will be assisted by Johnson Samuel, Financial Management Trainer and Chief Operating Officer of Compass Ministries India. Raja B.Singh, a Fellow

of Chartered Accountant (FCA) and a devout Christian, has been rendering his services to small and large business companies as well as to churches and NGOs across India as financial consultant. He lectures in many conferences and seminars of professional interest and was a Visiting Faculty of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management, Mumbai. He was the National President of the Gideons International in India and was later nominated as the International Trustee of the Gideons International. Interested individu-

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als or representatives from churches and other organizations or establishments may collect registration forms for the workshop at Longpok Enterprises, Greeting Craft or Naga Infotech, Mokokchung. Last date of submission of registration forms is May 10, 2014. Only sixty entries will be accepted for the workshop on first-come first-served basis. The workshop will be conducted in English. Interested persons may contact the following numbers for any queries: 9436016099, 9436006062 or 9856072626.

Army recruitment rally at Leimakhong

Ko h i m a , m ay 5 (Dipr): The Director of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement Nagaland has informed that Candidates belonging to Nagaland State willing to appear for the Army Recruitment Rally at Leimakhong from May 15 to 25 are requested to visit the Directorate of Sainik Welfare above Alder College H.S Road Kohima. It is also informed that guidance and free coaching would be conducted from (Left) Student of Christian Memorial Hr Sec School presents a dance during the 16th foundation day of the School on May 5. May 5 onwards till May 7 at (Right): Chief Patron, O Alem (IPS) delivers speech during the programme. Other highlights of the event were group song, the Directorate. dance, taekwondo, science demonstration, poem recitation, group act etc. (Morung Photos)

Workshop on e-governance for Kohima dist commences

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Mokokchung DPDB on May 7

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moKoKchuNg, may 5 (Dipr): The monthly meeting of Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board for the month of May will be held as usual on May 7 (Wednesday) 2014 in the ADC (Planning) Conference Hall from 11:00 a.m. DC & Vice Chairman, DPDB Muroho Chotso informed all the members to make it convenient to attend the meeting without fail.

Corrigendum pErEN, may 5 (Dipr): Apropos to the News item under the caption ‘Peren DPDB Meeting Scheduled’ appeared in Naga news on May 2, the venue of the DPDB meeting will be held in the new DC Office Complex, Peren on May 6, Tuesday at 11 a.m. and not as rendered.

Chakhesang toppers honored with late Ditso Memorial Award

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Participants during the sensitization workshop on e-governance for the middle level officers in Kohima on May 5.

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Kohima, may 5 (mExN): The two-day sensitization workshop on egovernance for the middle level officers in Kohima commenced at the DC Conference Hall, Kohima gathered on May 5. It is organised by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology NIELIT, Kohima as a collaborative undertaking comprising of the Department of Information Technology and Communications, Government of Nagaland and the Department of Electronics &IT, Ministry of Communications &IT, Government of India. According to a press release, the ongoing series of related sensitization workshops for all districts, the first phase set to run from April 29 till May 9, has al-

ready covered Mokokchung district and Wokha district from April 29 to May 2with the delivery of intended results. During the workshop, there was a commendable turnout of officials and participation of the Deputy Commissioner, W. Honje Konyak who ardently offered inputs of encouragement, support and feasible suggestions, to be integrated into all undertakings linked to e-Governance. The resource persons are Rita Arora, the Director of NIELIT, Delhi, Partha P Adhikari, Deputy Director (e-Gov), NIELIT, Delhi and Er. Chura Katiry, Program Officer of the Department of IT & C, Government of Nagaland. The Director i/c of

NIELIT, Kohima, Er. L.Lanuwabang delivered the keynote address during the introductory session. He apprised all attendees of the objective of encompassing the training of 2280 ST youths in the certificate course of IT & e-Gov applications besides training middle level state officers and NGOS, and sensitizing all senior state level officials on the cardinal aspects of eGovernance and tactics for efficiently running such a system (within the project duration of 2 years). The positive outcome of the previous workshops in Mokokchung and Wokha was also re-emphasized. Meanwhile, Partha P Adhikari highlighted the focal points and the expected outcomes of the workshop.

From the Children of Mrs. I. Meila

Born: 21-6-44

Died: 1-5-14

(From left to right): Radetolü Ringa, Müzilü Vero and Vevotolü Kezo.

Kohima, may 5 (mExN): As part of the annual event, the Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima (CBCK) had organized a felicitation program in honour of the HSLC Toppers for the year 2014 at the church premises on May 4. The ceremony was commemorated with the Late Ditso Mero Memorial Excellence Award where Vevotolü Kezo-top-3, Muzilü Vero-top -17 and Radetolü Ringa-top-18 were honoured with a cash of 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) each along with a citation.

Dimapur DPDB meeting held Dimapur, may 5 (Dipr): The monthly District Planning and Development Board meeting of Dimapur district for the month of May was held on May 5 at the Conference hall of Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner and Vice-Chairman DPDB, N. Husheli Sema, IAS. Departmental presentation was given by Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department. Establishment of Ten Bedded Hospital at Central Jail, Dimapur was deferred to the next DPDB meeting since there was no representative from the concerned department to explain and justify the proposal. The Board entrusted Horticulture department, Food & Civil Supplies and Land resources department to present their departmental activities in the next DPDB meeting. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks from the chair.

World Red Cross Day on May 8 To those who stood by us during her illness and final journey home — relatives, colleagues, friends, acquaintances, strangers who treated her with kindness, and the countless young men and women who came forward so generously during our battle to keep her with us — our eternal gratitude and humble prayer that His grace be with you and your loved ones. Ayao, you were a part of our lives, now you are a part of us.

Kohima, may 5 (mExN): The Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland State Branch will be celebrating World Red Cross Day on May 8 at 11:00 am in the Conference Hall, Red Cross Complex under the theme “My Red Cross Story” with CM Chang, Minister for School Education as the chief guest. All founding members, Patrons, Vice Patrons, Life Members and well-wishers to attend the function are invited to attend the programme. To commemorate the day a Fund Drive in the form of selling Red Cross flags will be undertaken by the Junior/Youth Red Cross students at Kohima Town on May 7. Therefore, through this Press Release, we would like to appeal to all the members of Red Cross and the public to contribute generously for the cause of humanity.

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4 injured in police firing in bandh-bound Assam GUWAHATI, MAY 5 (PTI): Four persons were injured when police fired on a mob protesting against NDFB(S) attack in Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) in Assam’s Nagaon during the 12-hour statewide bandh on Monday. Official sources said the police fired on the mob at Doboka area when supporters of Muslim Students Union, which had called the bandh, attacked and threw stones at them when asked to withdraw the road blocks.

The wounded were rushed to hospital, the sources said. In another incident at Sonaribil, bandh supporters attacked and damaged the vehicles of Koliabari subdivisional police officer and circle officer. The sources said the bandh was partial in the minority dominated areas and the situation was tense in the district. The bandh was called to protest the killing of 34 people belonging to a minority community by anti-talk NDFB(S) in Baksa and Kokrajhar dis-

Curfew relaxed in 3 districts, no fresh incidents GUWAHATI, MAY 5 (PTI): Curfew was on Monday relaxed in violence-hit Baksa and Kokrajhar and neighbouring Chirang districts of Assam where 34 persons were killed in the mayhem unleashed by NDFBSongbijit militants since Thursday last. With no fresh incident reported so far, the district administrations relaxed the prohibitory order imposed since Friday night for eight hours from 10am at Baksa, for six hours at Kokrajhar and for seven hours from 10am at Chirang respectively. Flag

march by the Army continued to instill confidence among the people even as the security forces were patrolling the affected areas to prevent further outbreak of violence, the sources said. No fresh attacks were reported since Friday from Baksa and Kokrajhar districts falling under the Bodoland Territorial Areas districts (BTAD), which also includes Chirang and Udalguri districts, the sources said. IGP L R Bishnoi claimed a major

attack was averted on Sunday with the killing of two NDFB-S militants in an encounter at Baksal village in Udalguri district where they had gone to unleash violence in nearby villages. Bodies of two women, feared drowned while attempting to flee, were recovered at Durmonighat under Barpeta Road police station on Sunday taking the toll to 34. Thousands of people, who fled their homes during the violence, were being provided shelter by the government in relief camps.

Case against Vice Chief Army Staff withdrawn from HC A petition on the 2010 fake encounter case against India's Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh Suhag was withdrawn today from the Manipur High Court, following the latter's opinion that it is not appropriate for the case to be taken up in the court here. On March 10, 2010, three persons from Manipur identified, as RK Ronel (35) of Sagolband (Imphal), Phijam Naobi (45) of Thangmeiband (Imphal) and Th Prem aka Romen of Langol Laimanai (Imphal), were kidnapped from 4th Mile area of Dimapur in Nagaland. They were later found dead in Assam's Lakhijan area under Bokajan police station of Assam's Karbi Anglong district on March 17. Mention may be made here that The Times of India had reported, "Major

Man stabs wife and 3 children IMPHAl, MAY 5 (NNN): Apparently triggered by a family quarrel over property dispute, a man in his 50s who tried to kill his wife and three grown up children by using a dagger was arrested by the police today. The incident took place at Leirongthel Mayai Leikai located under Yairipok police station, Thoubal district of Manipur at around 9:30 pm yesterday. The father who stabbed his family members has been identified as Meipham Gopeshore (56). His wife Lamani (50), son Robindro (33) and two daughters namely Tombi (27) and Ibemcha (21) after being stabbed by Gopeshore were rushed to CHC Yairipok for medical attention. The youngest daughter, Ibemcha being severely hurt in her stomach was later operated at RIMS on referral.

Protesters continue road blocking

for the petition to be withdrawn and the Manipur High Court obliged. Now, a fresh petition will be filed either directly at Gauhati High Court or its bench in Kohima. Mention may be made here the petition was filed against six parties includ-

FELICITATES

The Phüsachodümi Students’ Union would like to convey is heartiest congratulation to all the successful students of HSLC & HSSLC Examination 2014. The Union further wished a bright future in their academic career.

I, Mr.Wekoulhilo Chirie am applying for duplicate copy of HSSLC Admit card as I have lost it. Name: Wekoulhilo Chirie F/Name: Senokhape Chirie M/Name: Kerewe-U Chirie Name of School/Centre: Don Bosco Hr.Sec.School, Kohima Date of Birth: 21st Sept, 1991 Name of Exam: HSSLC Roll No: 1227514 Year: 2012 Result: 1st Div.

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The Kikrϋma Village Council would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our esteemed guest, friends and brethren who have come from far and near and share the joy with us by witnessing the Kikrϋma Village gate pulling ceremony cum Kϋrϋnyi Festival held on 2nd May 2014 at Mϋzentsϋkϋ Kikrϋma. That the Village Council on behalf of the general public hereby acknowledge the valuable presence, financial and physical support of all loving friendly Villages, different organisations and Govt. offices of Pfϋtsero Division.

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1. Mezo Phetsu and Mezo Kuotsu of Mezoma Village. 2. T. Khel and P. Khel of Kohima Village. 3. Yosϋba Village 4. Mesulumi Villlage 5. Thetsϋmi Village 6. Phusachodu Village 7. Thipuzu Village 8. Thenyizu Village 9. Porba Village 10. Pfϋtseromi Village 11. Lekromi Village 12. Kami Village 13. Kezoma Village 14. Sakhabama Village 15. Khulazu Basa Village 16. Kezo Basa Village 17. ADC Pfϋtsero and his staff 18. Law enforcing agency and traffic control duty 19. Vezhosa, CAPO President and Team 20. Zhonelϋ, Convenor PAC, Pfϋtsero Town Council and Team 21. Kϋhϋkhrϋ & Children

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IN THE COURT DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT: NAGALAND

NOTICE

Dt. Dimapur the 5th May ‘14

NO.REV-1/90-D/2056-57/Notice is hereby given that Rev. Moses Murry resident of Dimapur who has apply for issue of mortgage clearance concerning Patta No.517, Dag.No.659 measuring an area 1-1-5 located at Block No/Village 4, Mouza No. 01 which has been mortgage in the SBI Bank/Society. Claims/objections if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the court of the undersigned on or before 12/05/14. Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur: Nagaland

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in the people and security forces patrolled the affected areas to prevent fresh violence, the sources said. IGP L R Bishnoi claimed a major attack was averted with the killing of two NDFB-S militants in an encounter with the police at Baksal village in Udalguri district, which too falls under Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts, where they had gone to unleash violence. Those who fled their homes during the violence were provided shelter by the government in relief camps.

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IMPHAl, MAY 5 (NNN): Seeing no initiative to develop an approach road by the Manipur state government, protestors blocked Nongthonban road, which lead to Sekmai Gas Bottling Plant. The Sekmai Nongthonban Youth Club while interacting with media team today, maintained that it will not talk with the government unless the latter takes up the repair and construction of the road. The club disclosed that the Consumer Affairs and Food Distribution minister, M. Okendro had on April 12 had made verbal assurances by signing an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction works to be done by April 19. "Not being able to meet the deadline, the minister was issued a reminder again on April 26 for the completion of the road construction by May 2 to which the minister and authorities have not responded again", stated the Sekmai Nongthonban Youth Club. The blocking of the Sekmai Nongthonban road was also joined by Tispari Roshan Youth Club.

Chief Justice of the Court, L.K Mohapatra said that since the incident had occurred in Nagaland and Assam and not in Manipur it is not proper for the case to be heard in the court here. The Acting Chief Justice also said that the petitioner should file the petition directly at the Gauhati High Court in Guwahati or its bench in Kohima. Following this, counsel of the petitioner Advocate Khaidem Mani had requested the concerned authority

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T Ravi Kiran, second-incommand of the intelligence unit of the Corps, reportedly wrote a letter on March 12, 2010, to the GOC-in-C eastern command and to the Army chief complaining that the three men were abducted and brought to their unit on March 10, 2010, and were later tortured and shot dead in the night behind the unit's mess". Colonel Govindan who was then the Officer Commanding of the 3 Corps (intelligemnce Unit) was behind the killings and was assisted by one Major Rubeena Kaur Kher and Major Nector Baum of the same unit. One of the victims' brother, Phijam Manikumar (Naobi's brother), had filed a petition with Advocate Khaidem Mani as the counsel for the victims at Manipur High Court. On Monday, when they came for the hearing at Manipur High Court, the Acting

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tricts in BTAD since Thursday last forcing thousands to flee their homes. Curfew, which was imposed since Friday was relaxed during the day in the two districts and neighbouring Chirang as no fresh violence was reported in those areas. The prohibitory order was relaxed for eight hours from 10 AM at Baksa, for six hours at Kokrajhar and for seven hours from 10 AM at Chirang respectively. Flag march by the army continued to instill confidence

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recalls more Surge in Indian super rich seeking global citizenship thanHonda 31,000 cars in India LONDON, MAy 5 (TNN): Rich Indians - defined as those with a net worth of $30 million and above — have now become one of the largest populations based abroad. The practice of acquiring ‘global citizenship’ — a second citizenship or place of residence — is becoming popular among the world’s ultra-wealthy and an increasing number of super-rich from China and India are likely to trend this path in the coming years, says a Wealth-X report. Among Indian billionaires, L N Mittal is based in the UK while Pallonji Mistry holds an Irish citizenship. Asia is expected to drive global growth and be the largest UHNW region in the world within 20 years. One in every seven ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals in the world — almost 27,000 out of a total of 200,000 — is now an Indian or a Chinese. At the average population growth rate of 5.9% that is predicted for all of Asia, these four groups of UHNW individuals (nonresident Chinese, NRIs, China and India’s UHNW individuals) would

grow by 33% in the next five years. This amounts to an additional 8,935 UHNW individuals, greater than the current UHNW population of Switzerland and Italy combined, being created in the next five years alone. India and China already have some of the largest populations based abroad, with 5,380 NRIs and 3,020 NRCs. “It is highly likely that we will see an increasing number of UHNW individuals from Asia’s two giants, China and India, seeking global citizenship in the coming years,” Wealth X said. The average net worth of someone who applies for a second citizenship is above $205 million, 47% above the global average for UNHW individuals of $139 million. About 32% of their net worth is in liquid assets, equal to over $66 million per individual. In absolute terms, this is nearly double the global average of $35 million, and is also higher as a proportion of wealth, compared to the global average liquidity of 25%. UHNW individuals with a second citizenship have an average age

of 57, just below the global average of 58 years. This average age includes two different clusters that both move for family reasons. One group moves to provide their children with increased education opportunities, and many of these individuals opt to relocate to the US and UK. The second cluster is elderly UHNW individuals planning on transferring their wealth to the next generation, who apply to more taxfriendly countries including the Caribbean countries of Antigua and Dominica. Interestingly, Pakistan, Lebanon and Egypt have the highest number of UHNW second citizenship applicants, with nearly 40% of all applicants worldwide coming from these three countries. The US and Russia are fifth and sixth on the list of countries with the most applicants. Europe is the most popular region in terms of UHNW second citizenship applications, accounting for nearly half of the total number of applications. The savings gained through participation in these schemes can be immense. For ex-

ample, a UHNW individual moving from the US to Dubai can save nearly $1 million on capital gains tax alone. Billionaires are five times more likely to apply for second citizenship than an average UHNW individual. There are currently almost 200,000 UHNW individuals globally worth a collective $27,770 billion. Billionaires account for 1% of the world’s UHNW individuals holding 23% of the collective UHNW wealth, which represents $6.5 trillion. It is predicted that by 2020 the billionaire population will grow by 80%, an increase of 1,700 billionaires. Mykolas Rambus, Wealth-X CEO, said: “The trend of UHNW individuals applying for a second residence or citizenship looks set to continue in the coming years, particularly in Asia where trillions of dollars of new wealth will be created in the next decade and beyond.” Slightly less than 60% of all UHNW second citizenship applicants come from countries in the Middle East. One possible explanation for this is that the Middle

retail price was Rs75. It also came down heavily on airport authorities who it said were “working in cahoots” with stall owners to obtain higher rates for licences. The commission directed the stall owner also to pay Rs10,000 to Chopra. Chopra bought the drink at the airport in October 2009. Unhappy over being charged almost double, he issued a legal notice, but the stall-owner did not reply. Chopra then moved the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum (DCDRF) for a compensation of Rs2 lakh for “harassment and mental agony,”

and Rs11,000 as “travel and legal expenses.” Chopra then filed a first appeal in the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC). This too was dismissed on the grounds that he had failed to prove the MRP of the product. He submitted two receipts for purchasing the drinks, which were not signed by the owner. He approached the NCDRC. Counsel for Snack Bar said they were entitled to collect twice the MRP and submitted a letter from the deputy general manager, commercial at Chennai international airport. The

letter mentioned the price of “imported juice/energy drink” as Rs140. Questioning the logic of its classification as a juice, it said “by no stretch of imagination Red Bull can be called an imported juice energy drink.” “Such a price list can be created any time and has exiguous value,” said the commission. It also said the letter did not have endorsement from the Airports Authority of India. “Even if it is assumed that AAI had given permission, they are not empowered to do so. AAI cannot disturb MRP rates,” the commission said.

Spicejet to compensate passengers for flight delays MuMbAI, MAy 5 (AgENCIEs): In a first-of-its-kind offer in the aviationindustry, SpiceJet today announced it will compensate passengers for flight delays and cancellations stemming from reasons in the airline’s control. The ‘On-time Guarantee’ program has been launched following an improvement in the airline’s ontime performance overthe last few months. Kaneswaran Avili, chief commercial officer, SpiceJet said, “We have delivered asignificant improvement in our OTP over the last

few months. This is our way of ensuring our customers that we will continue to deliver our On Time Performance. We are not just saying it but guaranteeing that we will not delayour flight.” Thisprogram, however, would not cover for any delay due to reasons not in the airline’s control such as weather, air traffic congestions, among others. The programme covers all travellers effective from 6 May 2014. Affected passengers due to flight delay of more than 60 minutes due to reasons in control of SpiceJet will be given Rs 500

voucher for their next travel. Similarly, passengers traveling on flights which are cancelled or delayed by over 120 minutes will be given a voucher of Rs 1,000. All redemptions can be made on spicejet.com. As soon as the flight gets delayed or cancelled the passenger will receive amessage and mail (used at the time of booking) indicating the voucher detailsand redemption process. Affected customers can also claim their On Time Guarantee voucher by visiting the airline’s website at www.spicejet.com

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MuMbAI, MAy 5 (REuTERs): Honda Motor Co’s Indian unit is recalling 31,226 “Brio” hatchback and “Amaze” compact cars to check for a possible fault in the brake system. The company said it was recalling the cars manufactured between Feb. 28, 2013 until Jan. 16, 2014, to inspect possible mis-assembly of the proportioning valve which adjusts brake distribution pressure to the wheels. A total of 15,623 Brios and 15,603 Amaze cars will be recalled, the company said in a statement. The company will voluntarily replace the proportioning valve in these cars, if required, it said, adding that no complaint related to this part has been reported.

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Shop fined Rs 50 lakh for charging Rs 75 extra on drink

CHENNAI, MAy 5 (TNN): That October morning in 2009, a vendor at Chennai airport decided to make an extra Rs 75. Five years later, he may be poorer by Rs 50 lakh. Charging a customer double for an energy drink has attracted a strong censure from the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) and a fine of Rs50 lakh for the vendorSnack Bar, a unit of Saptagiri Restaurant. NCDRC lambasted Snack Bar for having collected Rs150 for a can of Red Bull from Delhi resident D K Chopra, while the

East has a high proportion of its UHNW wealth belonging to billionaires (40%), more than any other region in the world. Billionaires are five times more likely to apply for a second citizenship. It was recently revealed that around 44 Indians have paid hefty amounts of money - to the tune of over £1 million to win the right to live in Britain between 2008 and 2013. Data revealed by Britain’s Migration Advisory Committee on Tuesday revealed that millionaire Indians were fifth commonest nationality who have come to UK since 2008 under an “investor” visa scheme which allows successful applicants to live in Britain in return for a minimum £1 million investment in government gilts — effectively a loan — but does not grant them a UK passport. Russian oligarchs top the list with 850 gaining the right since 2008 followed by 419 Chinese millionaires. The third largest group was US citizens, who made just 96 applications over the five years followed by 46 Egyptian millionaires.

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es, there is much to learn from Arab never failed to kneel on the Ireland and her struggle. Ireburning sand and call upon his God. land and her freedom struggle At last one evening, the unbeliever is the closest to our own struggle and man said to the Arab. “How do you as such it can only but wizen us up know there is a God?” The guide by making a comparative analysis fixed his eye upon the scoffer for a however brief or superficial it might moment, and then replied, “How be of her freedom struggle with ours. do I know there is a God? How did Before delving into it here is some ilI know that a camel and not a man lustrative food for thought narrations passed last night? Was it not by the which also doubles up as the foundaprint of his hoof in the sand?” And tion pillars of my this write-up. pointing to the sun whose last rays @ If we are to visit a park with beautiwere fading over the horizon, he ful lawns, flowerbeds, stately trees, added, “that footprint is not of man.” well-contrived water-courses, pret- @ A man on visiting the Great Pyraty waterfalls, fountains and many mid in Egypt, learned an illustraother attractions all tending to the tion of complete trust. The ascent convenience and pleasure of visiof the “Great Gallery” was diftors, we can surely conclude that no ficult, but the descent was even sane person would dare say that all much more so along a narrow and these came by chance, but rather slippery shelf, the only light being that it was planned by a wise head, that of a candle held by one of the and executed by a skillful hand. As Arab guides. Soon they came to a such, when we survey this earth so sharp corner, the path beyond bewell fitted as a dwelling place for huing several feet lower, narrower, mans and other living creatures in and still slippery, and over a deep it; when we see it stocked with light, chasm; and, to make it worse, the air, water, food and fuel, with all the candle had gone out. Here he was other manifold things which tend to required to trust himself to an man’s need and comfort what else Arab, to be carried on his shoulcan be concluded but that all was ders round the corner over the planned and made by an Almighty chasm, and set down on the other intelligent power ? side. This he hesitated to do. “Let @ A man was crossing the desert with me rest one hand on the rock, and an Arab guide. Day after day the the other on you,” he said. “No;

you must rest both on me,” was the answer. He then said “I will try myself, and you shall help me” but the Arab replied, “No; you lean all your weight on me”. The man continued, “But wait till I see what you are standing on”. “No; you are quite safe resting on Arab your guide.” “But I am heavier than you think.” The Arab guide replied. “You are quite safe if you trust all to Arab.” He saw there was no alternative, and did as he was told and was carried safely to the other side. These three illustrations helps us to reconcile with the very fact of God’s existence and the need to reaffirm our trust on our leaders, who all in the first place are there where they are, because God willed it. Being a critic with malice overflowing the brim does not help solving puzzles of which Nagaland today has much, much more than what she or her inhabitants deserve. What do I want? What does he want? What does she want? What do Nagas want? The LCM (Least Common Multiple) of peaceful normal living. We do not want today’s abnormal times passed over to the next generation come what may and that can only be achieved through unity. (to be continued) Benito.Z.Swu

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Classic Club Kohima to have yearlong celebration of 20 years Our Correspondent Kohima | May 5

The Classic Club Kohima today announced that it will have a yearlong celebration this year to mark the attainment of 20 glorious years. Briefing media persons here at 2K Hotel this evening, Classic Club president K. Neibu Sekhose stated that various social service activities apart from 20th edition of the Classic Cup 2014 will mark the yearlong celebration. In this, he sought cooperation and support from one and all towards the success of the eventful year. Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker, Chotisush Sazo, who is member of the Club was also present at the briefing and highlighted the activities of the club during the last 20 years. He said that the club has constructed traditional gate at junction to DC office Kohima, is maintaining Chaii Park

Chotisuh Sazo and others during the media briefing at 2K Hotel Kohima on May 5. (Morung Photo)

near BSNL office, constructed resting shed near Dzuza River along National Highway, Classic Island, and also constructed Nagaland Bharat Scouts & Guides HQ gate. It also conducted medical camps at Phusachodu and Viphoma village with the theme “Health for all.” On every National Days like Independence Day and Republic Day, the Club also visits hospitals, jails, orphanage home etc. and

provide food items. It has set up Orphanage Library at Kohima Destitute and Orphanage Home for the inmates under its educational programme. A marketing shed for Kohima Orphanage Home was also constructed by them. The club also sponsors few underprivileged students. It has also adopted one child from the day of the birth and still sponsoring it. The club also undertook exposure trip to India

and South East Asia. Other activities included; Inter School Group Dance Competition, musical concert, peace run and also participated at the Kaziranga Reserved Forest Centenary Rally. Sazo said the Club also instituted Classic Award in 1991 in recognition of individuals and organizations excelling in the field of sports, social service, education, health service and humanitarian works etc.

The recipients of the Classic Award till date included; Methaneilie Jiitakhrie for “Save a Life Concert,” Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu for outstanding contribution in Tenyidie, Dr. Joyce Z. Zinyii for active involvement in spreading awareness of HIV/AIDS, Late Dr. T. Ao (Posthumously) awarded for excellent record in the field of sports, Geoffrey Yaden for immense contribution towards print media and social services, Neichielieii Nikki Haralu for being the Ist Naga to hold the post of ambassador and also for outstanding contribution towards the society, Kughaho Chishi for his contribution towards art & music, Nancy Kikon for her creativity and practical effort in enhancing the economic status of Naga women, Rev. Dr. Fr. Godfrey Vilasal Thapo for his contribution in the field of medicine and health care through his holistic health healing centre,

Entrepreneurs encouraged Naga man ran over to promote indigenous food in Assam laid to rest

Kohima, may 5 (mExN): A one day seminar cum awareness programme on National Mission on Food Processing (NMFP) was conducted at the conference hall, District Industries Centre, Kohima, where keynote address was given by Vinod Kalbande, Managing Director of North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Consultants (NERAMAC). Vinod Kalbande encouraged the entrepreneurs to set up small scale units to promote indigenous food products and also make use of the available local produces and convert it into processed end products. He also assured that the NERAMAC is ever ready to assist and help the entrepreneurs in any

matter on NMFP schemes, processing and marketing of their products. Khrielie Peseyie, Dy. Director of Industries & Commerce gave a brief introduction of NMFP and encouraged the entrepreneurs of the district to take up food processing activities. He also motivated the entrepreneurs to dream big, but to begin with small scale industries as “we have limited availability of raw-materials.” Peseyie further highlighted that Government of India is really serious to promote and enhance the level of food processing in the country as there is ample opportunity to start food processing under the scheme of NMFP. Other resource per-

sons, Kuko Nuh, Mhasiphizo Khezhie and Joel Phucho highlighted the scheme and guidelines of NMFP. Marketing aspect of processed food and preparation of detail project proposal were presented by Bendangjungla, State Coordinator, NERAMAC and Imtisangba Aier, Area representative, Suman Project Consultants (P) Ltd. The programme was chaired by A. Temjen Jamir, General Manager, DIC Kohima and vote of thanks was pronounced by Mhonbeni Kikon, FM, DIC, Kohima. This was stated in a press release issued by Mhasiphizo Khezhie, Executive Assist, FPI Cell, Directorate of Industries & Commerce.

Alacritas Cycling Club to start ‘Nagaland Bikehike Expedition’

ZhaVamE, may 5 (mExN): Headmaster of Government High School, Nerhema, T. Deo Dukru, who met with a tragic accident at Jakhalabandha, Assam on May 2, was laid to rest in his native village, Zhavame on May 4. The headmaster was travelling by Network Travels to Guwahati with a relative when an unidentified speeding car hit him while he was trying to cross a road during a halt at Jakhalabandha for dinner. He suffered a broken leg, apart

from other injuries and breathed his last at Nagaon around 11:45 pm on May 2 while he was being taken to Guwahati. His body was brought home to Nagaland on Saturday evening after a post mortem was conducted. Send-off services were held in Dimapur and Kohima respectively on Saturday late eveni ng, while reception for his body was held at different places in Pfütsero, Tsüfüme Village, Razeba and Zhavame, where his funeral was held.

Kuzhalhii Zawe’s general session Kohima, may 5 (mExN): The Kuzhalhii Zawe will hold its 16th general session on May 10 at Zuketsa under the theme “Vision 2025”, starting from 10:00 AM onwards. The resource persons of the programme included, Lhiweshelo Mero, former minister, Kewekhape Therie, former minister, Neiba Kronu, parliamentary secretary for horticulture

and Vetetso Lasuh, member, Food & Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution, Government of India.VCC, VDB secretaries, heads GBs, youth chairmen, students union presidents, women society chairpersons, women VDBs from all Kuzhami villages, all gazetted officers, church leaders and public leaders have been invited to the session.

Chekrovolii Swuro for outstanding achievements in the field of archery and the latest is Major Neikhrietuonuo Linyii for being the first Naga to have scaled Mt. Everest. The Club also undertook trekking to Dziikou valley and Japfii Mountain in order to create awareness about the importance of flora and fauna and also to create and conserve environment. Further, it also extends help to the victims of natural calamity. Meanwhile, the Classic Club today announced that the prize money of the Classic Cup has been enhanced to Rs. 1, 50,000 for champion and Rs. 70,000 for runners-up which will come into force from 20th edition this year, starting from August 18 to September 6. It may be mentioned that the Classic Club was formed in 1994 with the motto “Aiming higher.”

NPF Central offers condolences Kohima, may 5 (mExN): The NPF Central office has called the untimely demise of Suponglemba Chang, son of Parliamentary Secretary Kejong Chang, on May 4 in Tuensang as very unfortunate and saddening. With profound sorrow, all ranks of the NPF Central office conveyed their deepest condolences to the bereaved family members, and prayed that God will give them solace and strength to bear this grievous loss. In a separate condolence message, the NPF Central office also expressed pain at the passing of the mother of NPF candidate for 53 Tuensang Sadar – 1 A/C L Elam Chang few days ago. The NPF Central office extended deepest condolences to Elam Chang and the bereaved family and prayed for God’s strength and solace upon them.

NPCC responds to CM Chang

Members of the Alacritas Cycling Club.

DimaPur, may 5 (mExN): Since its inception in 2013, Alacritas Cycling Club (ACC) has had many successful events like Ride to Dimapur in 2013, Alacritas Kohima tours, participation in the Hornbill ‘Go Green’ cycle rally. And now, ACC is planning on initiating ‘Nagaland Bikehike Expedition’. In a press release, ACC asserted that it has a comprehensive compass in taking the next leap. ACC pointed out that tourists who are health

conscious and eco friendly, visiting Nagaland are much into the perspective of enjoying the scenic beauty and eccentric culture of Nagaland riding on the two wheels. “Much has been said, but this area, cycling for tourists in particular has been a boon for economic prosperity for many European countries and also Kerala in south India. And Nagaland cannot be far behind in these,” stated ACC. “Seeing the current economy of our state, we as re-

sponsible citizens want to extend our help to the foremost- the lawmakers and the people as a whole.” This aspiration of the club, the release said, not only caters to the needs of the tourists, but also to the health concerned people of the State. According to the release, ACC functions for people to be heedful to the benefits and perks of the cycling. “It is indeed a hightime potential investment with golden deposits for money, health and time.”

DimaPur, may 5 (mExN): With regard to Education Minister CM Chang’s response to NPCC’s press statement, the NPCC has stated that instead of “needlessly” explaining the structure of SSA and its funding pattern, the minister could have done a better service by highlighting his sincerity and seriousness to resolve the ongoing agitation by the NSSATA whose members have been left without salary for the past five months. The NPCC Media Cell stated that the minister has openly derided the Nagaland SSA Teachers Associa-

tion’s (NSSATA) agitation by maintaining that the Department of School Education and the state government has committed no lapses on salary payment when thousands of SSA teachers are on agitation for nonpayment of salaries. “The minister is also reminded that as Vice President of Nagaland Education Mission Society (NEMS) by virtue of being the Minister for School Education, he is fully responsible for its lapses and mismanagement as in the case with nonpayment of salaries for the past five months.” If he feels that the NPCC is issuing baseless

statements, the NPCC requested CM Chang to go through "the details furnished by the NSSATA which appeared alongside his press statement on a frontpage of a prominent local daily on May 4, 2014.” The NSSATA’s statement, the NPCC asserted, “literally debunks the minister’s statement against NPCC and further exposes the callousness and lackadaisical attitude of the state government towards thousands of SSA teachers and for which the NPCC need not elaborate further but leave it to the public to best judge it.”

Congress reiterates allegation of proxy voting & poll rigging Kohima, may 5 (mExN): Congress today hit out at the church and Naga organisations for “remaining numb over Lok Sabha polls which was marred by wide-scale proxy voting and poll rigging by the supporters of Naga People’s Front (NPF).” In a rebuttal to NPF’s appreciation to church and Naga NGOs “for what it claimed large turnout by the people to cast votes on April 9 polls,” president of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), SI Jamir, according to a press statement, said, “silence of church and the NGOs will imply that they have endorsed the anti-social activities

of NPF during the polls.” The Congress leader accused the church of endorsing and supporting “NPF’s nexus with BJPa communal party.” He added that it amounts to accepting the ideologies and principles of RSS-the Hindu right wing organization. The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) had carried out massive Clean Election campiagn since 2013, but, the Congress chief said, that has not worked. “So far the Baptist church has turned a deaf ear to the criticisms from various quarters.” Further, SI Jamir strongly condemned the recent violence in Assam which

has claimed several innocent lives. But at the same time, he blamed the communal force for violence. The Congress also reiterated its demand for repoll in hundreds of polling stations which had polled over 90%. The party leaders, according to the statement, today said it would reinforce their demand for re-poll, adding that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has assured to look into the anomalies. The statement said that Luizinho Faleiro, ex-chief minister of Goa and general secretary, AICC in a letter to the ECI said NPF had blatantly misused the power in the recently held polls by not only violating

the fundamental premise of free and fair elections, but also threatened the very foundations of the constitutional provisions in a historic democracy. He urged the ECI to take all corrective measures to let the will of the people prevail in a sensitive state like Nagaland. Luizinho Faleiro, the NPCC said, demanded for declaration of the elections null and void and notification for holding fresh elections. The Congress further claimed that since 2003, the year when Rio came to power, elections have been marred by large-scale proxy voting and poll riggings by NPF. The Opposition party cautioned that

it will not depute counting agents if ECI does not take corrective measures. Congress has convened a meeting tomorrow to chalk out further course of action. The NPCC has also written a complaint letter to the Returning Officer (RO) stating that there were more than a thousand booths which have polled more than 90% and that there were no micro observers in many polling stations which recorded more than 90%. Congress alleged that in many polling stations, only one polling agent of a political party was present though there were three candidates and many presiding officers’

reports were “scratchy and not consistent whereby many were corrected from the table of RO.” The party also insisted that presiding officers’ polling registers which records voters’ signatures and thumb impression “were suspected to be not genuine and that those should be authenticated through forensic laboratory.” In view of the above observation, the NPCC has requested the RO to recommend re-poll in all the polling booths which polled more than 90%. The party has also demanded for viewing the web-cast and timing of the webcasting in 84 polling stations as part of scrutiny.

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MEx FILE Duncan Women Union meeting today Kohima, may 5 (mExN): There will be a General Body Meeting of the Duncan Women Union on May 6, 3 pm at the residence of Monalisa Changkija, Treasurer (House No-80, Duncan, Near Essar Petrol Pump, Circular Road). A press release informed that attendance will be taken therefore all the members as well as executive members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. Absentees will be fined a sum of Rs. 100/-.

ANSU Peren condoles PErEN, may 5 (mExN): All Nchangram Students' Union (ANSU), Peren district has expressed heartfelt condolences on the sudden demise of Anambe Diswang Jonathan of Poilwa Village, 2nd semester student of Baptist College, Kohima on May 2. In a message, the students’ union acknowledged that the deceased was a dedicated and a sincere student, a promising young man and his untimely demise is a great loss to the society. ANSU further extended its deepest sympathy to the bereaved family members.

Hotel Saramati management condemns DimaPur, may 5 (mExN): The management of Hotel Saramati, Dimapur has strongly condemned the “inhuman torture and brutal killing” of one of its employees, Supongtemjen Pongen on April 30 allegedly by the Assam armed Police. It has appealed to the authorities concerned to initiate stern action against the perpetrators. Further, the management conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

CHK condoles Kohima, may 5 (mExN): The Chakhesang Hoho, Kohima (CHK) has mourned the untimely demise of Deo Dukru, Headmaster, GHS Nerhe Model, hailing from Zhavame village of Phek district. In a condolence message, CHK stated that Deo Dukru was a well qualified and experienced officer in his professional field and he had high concern for nurturing the students’ career. CHK further conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and relatives and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

DNSU informs HSLC/HSSLC toppers DimaPur, may 5 (mExN): The Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has conveyed heartiest congratulations to all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC Exam 2014, particularly to all the Toppers. This year, under the jurisdiction of DNSU, 40 HSLC students from various schools came in the Top 50 list and 25 HSSLC students in Top 10 lists of Arts, Commerce and Science streams. The Union also congratulated all the schools and the teachers of the students. Meanwhile, the Union has informed all the toppers under DNSU jurisdiction to submit their photo copy of Mark sheet and Admit Card to the Union’s Office near Fire Brigade, Dimapur on or before May 20 on all working days from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For further queries, one may contact the officials here: 9615459070 and 9862304110.

WASU and SASU support SSA teachers' demand Kohima, may 5 (mExN): The Western Angami Students’ Union (WASU) and Southern Angami Students’ Union (SASU) in a joint statement have strongly supported the demand of Nagaland Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers Association (NSSATA) regarding nonpayment of their salaries. The presidents of WASU and SASU assured full support to the genuine demand and asked the authority concerned to fulfill the demand at the earliest. The statement further said that the “pitiable situation” of the agitating teachers is directly affecting the career of the students. Expressing solidarity with the NSSATA, the WASU and SASU visited the agitating SSA teachers at DEO, Kohima. Both the unions have appealed the government to fulfill the demand of NSSATA at the earliest so the teachers can resume their duties. It further appealed the Angami Students’ Union and Naga Students’ Federation to immediately intervene into the issue and solve it at the earliest.

CSU appeals for early settlement of SSA teachers’ issue Kohima, may 5 (mExN): The Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) has extended its support towards the grievances and demand of the NSSATA. CSU general secretary, Ngapunyi Krocha and education secretary, Tshekhro Thopi in a press note stated that the students of government schools are victimised and left with insufficient teachers in schools as the teachers are on legitimate agitation. The Union therefore requested the Department of School Education to solve the prolonged pending issue of the non-payment of SSA teachers’ salaries at the earliest for the interest and betterment of the students’ community. The Union also stated that as per the press release published in local dailies on May 4, 2014, NSSATA pointed out that an amount of Rs 91.8311 crores was sanctioned by the central government but no reasonable reply was received from the state government. The Union therefore, asked the authorities concerned as to why the salaries of the teachers are kept pending.

DLST condemns killing DimaPur, may 5 (mExN): The Dimapur Langpangkong Senso Telongjem (DLST) has vehemently condemned the “inhuman act of killing” Supongtemjen Pongen of Chuchuyimlang village allegedly by Assam Police on April 30, 2014 near Indisen village, Dimapur “without any provocation”. In a condemnation note, DLST president Imkongmeren and its secretary T Maong Longchar stated that the dead body of the victim had “marks of tortures and found to be killed to cover up the heinous crimes committed against the innocent.” The note added, “It is a clear case of human rights violation on the part of Assam police and insulting and threat to the Naga people as a whole.” The DLST, therefore, demanded that the Nagaland government take appropriate action to “book and punish the notorious Assam police personnel who shed the innocent blood without further delay.”

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The Power of Truth

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rowing restlessness and lingering lethargy enveloping the Naga skyline is causing an uneasy sense of acute cynicism and unfocused anger, just churning restlessly for its release. The internal and external conditions that has a cause-effect relationship with this contradicting restless has potential to do more harm, unless constructive and positive interventions with painstakingly thought out strategic processes are made. Unmet needs to satisfy the human yearning for some semblance of a dignified life and the human desire to have some basic knowledge of where their future is headed towards, has created an air of uncertainty. The questions around uncertainty has in part been responsible for a climate of fear; a climate that is being manipulated by the ‘powers that be’ with detrimental effectiveness. This has resulted in an indulging rush for the exclusive survival of the fittest. The vicious cycle of the fear of uncertainty has the knack of causing and conditioning insular thinking and attitude. It makes a society stagnant, dogmatic and virtual prisoners of their past. The society ceases to be open towards new ideas and becomes resistant to any forms of change and is guided by emotions and subjective feelings. In essence, the ownership to determine its own future is usurped by the powers that be. Hence, the society draws more inward and exclusive. Insecurity compels it to rally around families, clans, villages, tribes and any other forms of human association where there is a perceived sense of security. In uncertain times such as these, Nagas need to muster moral courage and political will to decisively refuse to be paralyzed by fear and despair. Nagas have no other option but to transcend the past and the present and to confront with the realities of the future to create a society that is truly worth living in. Nagas need to acknowledge one’s own self-destructiveness and proactively act to contain its consequences, guided by a vision for the future. Through political action, Nagas have to begin the difficult process of transforming negative energy into a constructive force that builds bridges within and without, by creating value-based alternatives. Perhaps it could begin by setting free the prophetic imagination!

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Christian Christensen CommonDreams

PRESS FREEDOM: It’s Not a Global Competition

uality of Life. Corruption. Happiness. Transparency. Democracy. Freedom of Speech. Freedom of the Press. Pollution. Education. Livable Cities. Gender Equality. Year in and year out we see indices for all of these factors. Now, I happen to reside in a small country (Sweden) which tends to score well in many of these socio-Olympic events. On the other hand, I am a citizen of a country (the US) which is a global superpower, yet doesn’t always (at least according to certain rankings) live up to the “Greatest Country in the World” billing it advertises on a daily basis. Which brings us to World Press Freedom Day. Much of the discussion on this day will be about rankings and indices. About threats of imprisonment and physical violence against journalists in countries such as Iran, China, Turkey and Egypt. About the introduction of draconian censorship laws and fear of persecution for internet users in Russia and Ethiopia. About the use of extreme violence against journalists working in Iraq and Afghanistan. And rightly so. However, there is the risk that those of us who are lucky enough to live in parts of the world not impacted by war or authoritarianism will see these lists, read these stories, and congratulate ourselves for our accumulation of democratic capital. These rankings can be important pieces of research and key points of departure for discussion and political action. But, viewed in isolation, they can also promote a narrow, pious attitude toward rights and freedoms in which there are global “winners” and “losers.” This competition to see who is the “most democratic” does little to help those in need, and can obscure the political, economic and military inter-connections between those who find themselves at the top and bottom of rankings. The press situation in Iraq and Afghanistan, for example, can hardly be divorced from post-9/11 foreign policy and the military intervention of the US and the UK (and the tacit approval of those occupations by other power-brokers). And, while Western political hay will be made from the low press freedom rankings of Iran, China, North Korea and Cuba, it is worth asking the extent to which the suppression of press freedoms in Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Bahrain is not only condoned, but perhaps supported by Western allies. None of this is to say that the actions of those in power in these countries are being given an alibi, but rather that repression of speech and print—particularly at the state level—is rarely conducted in complete isolation from broader geo-politics. In addition to our outward role, it is also important to look inward. Recent events in so-called “developed” nations hardly inspire confidence: PRISM; the detention of David Miranda at Heathrow; the seizure by the British authorities of computers from Guardian offices in London; the imprisonment for 35 years of US whistleblower Chelsea Manning; the threat of a US Grand Jury indictment for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange; and, the need for journalists such as Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras to live outside of the United States for fear of harassment and/ or prosecution. These factors, and many more, have had a clear chilling effect in both the UK and US: supposed bastions of free speech and free press. Looking inward means more than just looking at how states impact freedom, however. It also means looking at both the political economy of our media systems and the structural barriers impeding the participation of a truly representative cross-section of society in the work of journalism. Freedom of the press is impacted by not only state censorship and legislation, but also by considerable economic barriers to market entry, the potentially negative impact of advertising upon content and concentration of ownership. Freedom of the press is also impacted by the under-representation of women and minorities in positions of newsroom authority. Of course, it’s simple to deflect this discussion by pointing to those at the bottom of indices and using the “At-Least-We-Are-Not-As-BadAs” line of reasoning. But, it seems a very thin argument to say that we should worry less about structural discrimination at home because things are worse abroad. Freedom means very little if large segments of a population are predetermined to be unsuitable, and thus not given access to that freedom.

Rankings can promote a narrow, pious attitude toward rights and freedoms

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Naïké Desquesnes Le Monde diplomatique

AAP: New party of the poor? AAP member shouted “Bharat Mata Ki Jai!” (Long Live the Motherland!), a nationalist slogan of the Hindu far right. The AAP has ideological contradictions, with friction between commitment to radical emancipation and intense patriotism.

Leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), or Common Man’s Party, Arvind Kejriwal addresses supporters before filing his nomination in Varanasi, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (AP Photo)

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strengthened his reputation for integrity by refusing the house that went with the job. He brought in a social policy and legislated for free water (up to a certain volume). But he resigned this February, after just 49 days in power, over other parties’ obstruction of anti-corruption legislation. The AAP needs his prestige for the general election campaign. “We aren’t like the rest of them. We go into politics with the sole aim of cleaning out the system,” claim AAP activists from a wide variety of backgrounds. Their criticism of the major parties draws strength from the regular scandals involving members of the political and industrial elite. The AAP exposed gas price fixing by the ruling Congress Party and Reliance Industries. It has accused Modi of awarding land in Gujarat at below market rates, to the benefit of a branch of Indian family capitalism, the Adani Group. The AAP has promised to fight the three Cs: corruption, communalism (which raises tensions between Hindus and Muslims) and crony capitalism. At the heart of its appeal is its aim of swaraj, a term used by Gandhi to refer to political autonomy and decentralisation. So the AAP has developed political programmes for each constituency, to return power to the governed so that they can collectively take charge of politics at local level. Medha Patkar’s candidature, in Mumbai, is an example of this. She chose the AAP to highlight the Ghar Bachao Ghar Banao movement (Let’s Save our Houses, let’s Build our Houses) and its fight against destruction of slum dwellings and the removal of their inhabitants. In 1985 Patkar led Narmada Bachao Andolan,post-independence India’s biggest anti-industrial movement, to campaign against dams on the Narmada river. In 1995 she founded the National Alliance of People’s Movements, which has 250 member organisations. “Medha is not standing on her own behalf, we are presenting her. And we are doing that so that she can promote our cause,” Santosh Thorat said on nomination day. Thorat is an active campaigner in the Ghar Bachao movement and a Dalit who was politicised by the emancipation movements started by the untouchable leader Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956). A year ago, he swore that he would never dilute his politics by joining a party. Yet he has just signed a strategic alliance with the AAP, which is both unlikely and fragile since the AAP does not prioritise equality and caste oppression issues. These alliances cannot obscure the new party’s unpalatable aspects. On 14 March, before a procession set off in Mumbai’s working class district of Rafiq Nagar 2, a local poet sang a revolutionary song, Inki Soorat ko Pehchano Bhai (My Brother, Look at their Faces), which mocks the caste system and ridi‘We aren’t like the rest of them’ Kejriwal became chief minister for the region and cules all political figures, including Gandhi. Later an nderwater currents can be more powerful than waves on the surface,” says environmental activist Medha Patkar, putting the Modi wave (as the Indian media call it) into context. In the election campaign for the Indian parliament’s 543-seat lower chamber, the favourite to be the next prime minister is Narendra Modi of the ultranationalist Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), based on his record as state governor of Gujarat (see Gujarat: a not-so-model state, page 6). Modi has India’s Congress Party (Indian National Congress) worried: it is in freefall in the polls after 10 years in power, marked by a decline in India’s economic growth (4.4% in 2013, from nearly 10% five years ago) and by major corruption scandals, such as the fraudulent awarding of telecoms licences and illegal granting of coal mining permits. The Congress Party candidate is Nehru’s great-grandson, the uncharismatic Rahul Gandhi, who finds it hard to garner support. Are there any alternatives? Yes, says Patkar, who at 59 is standing for election for the first time, for the recently founded Aam Aadmi Party (AAP; Party of the Common Man). The AAP is popular and ambitious, and has come a long way since its creation in 2011: it has 400 candidates nationwide. In 2011, when ministers were being accused of political and financial misdealings, a large anti-corruption movement emerged, led by Anna Hazare, an ex-army driver. Hazare wears a topi — a reference to Gandhi’s white cap — and has gone on hunger strikes in New Delhi — events orchestrated to attract media coverage. He attracted impressive support, including among the often apathetic urban middle class. Hazare’s position on the death penalty for people found guilty of corruption has not damaged his support among Indians, who are tired of self-serving leaders and daily bribes to civil servants. This movement led to plans by members of the government and representatives of civil society for an anti-corruption law to establish an oversight authority, the Lokpal (Mediator of the Republic). Three years on, despite Congress Party promises, the law has yet to be passed. In 2012 one of Hazare’s lieutenants, engineer and former tax inspector Arvind Kejriwal, founded the AAP. Kejriwal retained Gandhi’s cap and — a stroke of genius — chose as party symbol the jhaddu (broom), used by the Valmiki, members of the Dalit (untouchable) caste who were traditionally street-sweepers. Sweeping away corruption and guaranteeing universal access to public services form the core of a programme that has attracted both the poor and the middle class. Last year the AAP scored its first notable electoral success, winning 28 out of 70 seats in Delhi’s regional parliament.

arendra Modi has not just yearned for India’s prime ministership, he has willed it. It has happened - well, almost. Alas, the spectacular variety of India may obstruct his path. This has caused deep consternation among those who keep a steady gaze on the world’s markets. The rating agency Moody’s has rung alarm bells. Friends from the Left (radical Left, I mean) see the emergence of two forces: a national party (BJP plus Congress) surrounded by a necklace of regional parties whose vote share increases with every election. Trust them to highlight such a disruptive reality. Mere conventional minds would see a more straightforward pattern emerging: BJP as the largest single party, followed by the Congress and regional parties, among whom they list the Left and AAP. The Left of all shades is as irritated with AAP as the Right is. Youth wings of the CPI-M and CPI have dispatched volunteers to help Ajai Rai of the Congress defeat Narendra Modi in Varanasi. Why would these volunteers not throw their lot behind Arvind Kejriwal who is a more charismatic figure in the fray? The official reason is that Ajai Rai, being a local Bhumihar, has a better chance of defeating Modi. But what happens to the Left’s avowed opposition to the BJP and the Congress? That may be the case but the Left’s real fear is AAP, which may upstage it as the growing anti Congress, anti-BJP force. There is a political angle to the seemingly negligible move. In case Modi or even the NDA fall substantially short of the magic figure of 272,

‘Blacks are not like you and me’ Xenophobic tendencies were revealed in January, when the justice minister for the Delhi region, who is an AAP member, ordered a police sweep of a district inhabited by African immigrants. In his crusade against petty crime, he has said: “Blacks, who are not like you and me, break the law.” The party stood by him. “For many progressive sympathisers, this was the first big disappointment. They realised the strength of reactionary forces in the AAP,” says political scientist Stéphanie Tawa Lama-Rewal. After a Danish tourist was raped in New Delhi, Kejriwal attributed rape to “prostitution and drugs”, revealing a lack of awareness of the structural and social causes of sexual and marital violence. He sets great store by existing village assemblies (panchayat) as conduits of local democracy. But others claim they are authoritarian, all-male institutions controlled by the dominant castes. Although critical of corruption among industrialists, the party’s economic vision is neoliberal. Several members of the commission charged with developing AAP industrial policy are business leaders who favour minimal state intervention. In the MumbaiSouth constituency, Meera Sanyal, former head of the Royal Bank of Scotland in India and a member of the LiberalsIndia thinktank, is a proud member of the AAP. Nor is there any question of criticising the influence of the US on neoliberal development policies, as writer and campaigner Arundhati Roy has noted. The AAP prefers “good governance” to anticapitalism and anti-imperialism, and defends workers’ emancipation only insofar as they confine themselves to (very limited) legal forms of action. The AAP’s strength is a reflection of the inability of Marxist organisations to form a solid third or leftwing front: their current coalition with regional parties provides no coherent alternative to the BJP or Congress Party. The Communist Party of India (CPI) and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), made up mainly of higher-caste activists, support the critique of the caste-based society reluctantly, favouring instead a class-based analysis, even if it means excluding most of the oppressed. These parties find it hard to seize the subversive and emancipatory potential of current struggles: over access to housing or water in the cities, and over land seizures by industry, or nuclear projects, in the country. It is the AAP’s blend of non-violent rhetoric, absence of Marxist vocabulary and confidence in legalism that seems to have won over many of the activist elite, from anti-industrial environmentalists to leftwing teachers and civil rights campaigners: “Building a force based on the experience of social movements,” in the words of Kamal Mitra Chenoy, who left the CPI for the AAP. Tired of the hypocrisy of the Congress Party and worried about a probable BJP victory, these AAP supporters hope to occupy the available political ground and counter the conservative and retrograde tendencies within their own party. “The party’s programme is much more progressive than you might think,” says Stéphanie Tawa Lama-Rewal. “Among its pledges are commitments to universal medical cover and education for all. While it was unclear on the question of quotas for lower castes and women, it has adopted a position in their favour. And it has clearly indicated that it would defend the decriminalisation of homosexuality.” The place in the programme given to the re-appropriation of natural resources indicates the influence of environmental activists. They insist on the rights of local and minority communities to determine land and resource use. The AAP puts forward decentralised solutions for renewable energy, unlike the Congress Party’s centralised programme for solar and wind power. India plans to increase nuclear energy from 3% to 25% by 2050 to support industrial growth and the needs of the population, but Kejriwal has taken an antinuclear stance. However many of its candidates are elected, the AAP has already had an impact on the political landscape.

From Gujarat Model to Fourth Term of Tripura CM Saeed Naqvi IANS the Congress as the second largest party would come into play. The Left will then find some oxygen for the next round of manoeuvres. The radical Left, of course, places the conventional Left and AAP in the same category: players in the parliamentary arena who are, like others, marionettes in the hand of Corporate India. By their reckoning, “booth capturing” was organized by big landlords and Kulaks in earlier days. Now it is sought to be affected by a Corporate takeover of the media. Note the cunning compact between the Kulaks and the Corporates. This punishing appraisal notwithstanding, AAP may well be poised for a promising future. For a first time campaigner against all entrenched interests, including the two main parties, AAP will deserve applause even if it ends up with half a dozen seats. Should the election outcome not follow the script delineated by the authors of the Modi candidature, will it be curtains on the Gujarat model? BJP spokesman Ravi Shankar Prasad introduced variety in the discourse at a public function by describing CPI-M’s Man-

ik Sarkar as a chief minister he admires. It was probably a casual, patronizing remark by Prasad about a model he knew would not be taken seriously. Ironically, since 1957, populations ranging from 33 million in Kerala to 130 million if you include West Bengal and Tripura have been almost continuously under Marxist governments democratically elected. The total population of United Kingdom and France is 130 million. For variety, let us pursue Prasada’s remark. Manik Sarkar, now in his fourth continuous term as chief minister, has been the “cleanest, most efficient administrator” according to the testimony of one of the most thinking police officers, B.L. Vohra, who was Tripura’s director general of police for long years. Vohra has worked closely with Sarkar. Andrew Buncombe, correspondent of the Independent in New Delhi, who was in Agartala on polling day, describes Tripura as “an orderly, neat, clean state with a no-nonsense administration” and where the chief minister “walks to office”. He was surprised that there had been no serious examination of this extraordinary state recently in the Indian media. Buncombe was equally

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struck by the “anachronistic” photographs of Marx and Lenin and their mention in local political discourse. One of the great puzzles of this election will remain the singular absence of any Congress leader in the campaign other than the Gandhi trio. It is common knowledge Sonia Gandhi is not in the pink of health. Why then did she burden herself with so many public meetings? Did she really believe that Rahul Gandhi was lighting up the party’s electoral fortunes? Technology has amplified the Priyanka magic. Even though she has confined herself to Rae Bareli and Amethi, her campaigning style, ability to connect, the overall attractiveness of her presence may give the party some mileage in eastern UP and Varanasi, even Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. She has brazened out the Vadra allegation, but it will return to plague the family once the dust settles. The mystery remains why Priyanka was not given a bigger role in this bitterly fought election. Equally surprising is the absence of any other Congress leader at any of the road shows. It is a sad commentary on the party. It is possible that Priyanka does not have the stamina for extended electioneering, that she ìs good in short bursts. Who knows, this may have contrasted favourably with the Modi campaign which has gone on and on, aggressive but monotonous, ever since he flummoxed his own party by zooming ahead despite senior leaders throwing a ginger fit at his elevation in Goa last June. Why the senior leaders fell in line, is the stuff of mystery novels.

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PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

How to end child marriage in a generation Reports that more than 200 girls kidnapped in north-eastern Nigeria have been forced to marry members of the rebel group Boko Haram bring home the brutal human-rights abuse—and, increasingly, security concern— that is child marriage

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he issue of the marriage of children—typically girls—under the age of 18, has captured the attention of global leaders, academics and development practitioners. The practice is widespread, affecting 14 million girls per year. One in three women aged 20-24 were married as girls in the developing world. Child marriage not only harms girls’ health and human rights—it is a severe impediment to global security, equality and development. When girls marry at a young age, they often face dire consequences. Early marriage leads to early childbearing, which is associated with higher rates of maternal and infant mortality as well as more children throughout a women’s lifetime. Girls who marry young are more likely to be exposed to domestic violence and have a heightened risk of contracting sexually-transmitted infections, including HIV-AIDS. Child marriage is also associated with poorer education and thus lower earnings throughout girls’ lives. In 51 countries the rate of child marriage is 25 per cent or greater—meaning that 51 countries are losing their potential productively to engage all members of society in advancing their development. Drivers of child marriage are complex and varied but common threads include poverty, “tradition” and insecurity resulting from conflict or disasters. Girls from poorer and rural communities tend to be at greater risk. The practice takes place in diverse countries and cultural milieu—from Brazil to Bangladesh, from Mali to Malaysia. While religious beliefs can perpetuate child marriage, no single faith is associated with the practice, which cuts across Christian, Muslim, Hindu and other religious communities. Wherever it is prevalent, however, the core of the problem is the low value society places on girls and women. If we are to ever eradicate the scourge, we must confront the fundamental gender inequalities and discriminatory norms that underpin child marriage and its insertion into cycles of poverty and violence. At the same time, we must remember those girls—nearly 70 million—who are already married, who are among the most marginalised individuals in the world. In many cases, they have been taken away from their families and out of their schools to live in isolation from friends and peers.

In this Thursday May 1, 2014 file photo, Women attend a demonstration calling on government to rescue kidnapped school girls of a government secondary school Chibok, in Lagos, Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan met through the night with security, school and state officials and issued a new directive that "everything must be done" to free the 276 girls kidnapped by Islamic extremists, one of his advisers said Sunday, May 4, 2014. It was the first time the president met with all stakeholders, including the principal of the Chibok Government Girls Secondary School where the girls and young women were kidnapped in a pre-dawn raid April 15, presidential adviser Reuben Abati told reporters. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba/ File)

ing when and whom a girl marries. Educating these important stakeholders—through meetings, campaigns and public information— about how child marriage affects a girl’s health and future often sparks powerful change. With new knowledge, adults’ attitudes can shift: they become more likely to challenge “traditional” expectations about the role of girls. For example, an evaluation of Tostan’s work in Senegal found reductions in child marriage through campaigns which encouraged community members to take pledges not to marry their daughters before the age of 18. • Enhance girls’ access to high-quality education. Girls with no education are three times as likely to marry as those with secondary or higher education. When girls are in school, they are less likely to be seen as ready for marriage and can develop supportive social networks and the skills and knowledge to advocate for their own needs. Incentives, such as free uniforms and scholarships, and other support for girls to enrol and remain in school can help delay marriage. Programmes which improve the safety and girl-friendliness of schools, strengthening curricula and making lessons relevant to girls’ lives, are also effective.

• Provide economic support and incentives to girls and their families. Parents may benefit financially from marrying their daughter off early—by gaining a bride price or lowering a dowry or simply having one less mouth to feed. Enhancing the economic security of poor households can thus help curb child marriage. Providing a girl or her family with a loan or an opportunity to learn an incomegenerating skill can yield immediate relief for struggling households. It has long-term benefits as well, as girls who learn skills that enable them to earn an income may be seen as adding greater value to the family. • Empower girls with information, skills and support networks. Successful programmes • Encourage supportive laws and policies. More provide girls with the skills they need to make than 150 countries have laws prohibiting child their own decisions about what they want in marriage. Advocating for the implementation of life and the confidence to be able to act on such laws, and raising awareness among governthose decisions. They also provide opportument officials and community leaders and memnities to engage with peers, thereby enhancbers, helps strengthen and enforce initiatives for ing girls’ social skills and alleviating the isolagirls’ rights. Where legislation is not on the books, tion many in developing countries experience. advocating for reform is a critical first step. Such programmes can help girls avoid, mitiBeliefs about marriage can shift as values and gate the harmful effects of, or leave unsafe reunderstanding change. When mothers, fathers lationships, including marriage. and village elders see that girls can make valuable • Educate and rally parents and community contributions to the family and society, they may members. Families and community elders are be motivated to break from tradition and push for still responsible in some societies for decid- later marriage. In places like Afghanistan, EthioProven solutions Daunting as the challenges are, there are solutions to ending child marriage, while meeting the needs of married adolescents. The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) conducted a systematic review of programmes, measuring associated changes in awareness, attitudes and/or behaviours. ICRW’s review of the evidence demonstrated tremendous potential for raising the age of marriage by building on several proven practices. Five common strategies have been used successfully to delay girls’ marriage in a variety of contexts:

pia and Egypt, girls have been successfully empowered and communities engaged, changing the value in which a girl holds herself and the roles and opportunities her family envisages for her. Such initiatives have been able to shift cultural norms and delay the age of marriage. After the MDGs The status and rights of girls were largely neglected in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Even under the banner of MDG 3, on gender equality, the only mention of girls was with regard to education. As global leaders shape the next global development framework to eradicate poverty and promote sustainability and security, girls must not be ignored. ICRW is at the forefront of efforts to make sure this critical omission is not repeated. Through evidence-based advocacy, it aims to augment and support the chorus of voices—most importantly, of girls themselves—calling for a more powerful and a more girl-responsive MDG on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. The centre is pushing governments and the United Nations for a post-2015 agenda that asserts the rights of women and girls, including a specific target to end child marriage by 2030. And there have been some encouraging signs. In March, a relatively strong outcome document negotiated at the UN Commission on the Status of Women endorsed a stand-alone goal on gender equality and called on member states to eliminate the harmful practice. The Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals has released a working document which includes a focus on gender equality and women's empowerment—including a target to end child, early and forced marriage by 2030. The Human Rights Council has passed a resolution on child marriage and several governments are developing national strategies and action plans to guide prevention and response. These recent successes reaffirm earlier indications, from the UN secretary general and his High Level Panel of Eminent Persons, that child marriage should be included in the framework. ICRW will continue to advocate for attention to adolescent girls at the next Open Working Group meeting in New York, and will welcome the upcoming Human Rights Council debate on child marriage and a major event the United Kingdom will hold on child marriage and female genital mutilation this summer. By the time the UN General Assembly convenes in September, much of the work to develop the substance of a child-marriage target will have been done. Advocacy with national governments will then will be absolutely essential to ensure a global commitment. Together, we can end child marriage in a generation.

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n anticipated thought of losing something or meeting failures have made individuals, groups, institutions, organizations, etc. , to be conscious enough to check various factors which may have possible threats on them. It is pellucid that many have failed, many are striving and many are on the winning side, and all of these have become learning lessons for self as well as for others around the globe. The presence of competition has brought alertness among the players in various industries, both at the National and International, each of them vying to be the number one in the market. To achieve this feat or to survive in the market, an organization must have certain competitive advantages over its competitors in the market. Undeniably, advanced technology, latest machineries and equipment, highly designed effective processes, cutting costs, etc., plays a great role in assisting an organization to attain its predetermined goals. But when we critically examine them, we are reminded of its credibility in the long run. Undoubtedly, they have the capacity of carrying the organization upto a point, but the concern arises of who will move forward the organization from that point.The answer is, only good human resource can make it possible. Now, we have come to the realization that everything an organization does depends on the people it has. This reflects that the success or failure of an organization lies in the hand of its human resource. Many organizations are astute enough to realize that human resource can be used as a competitive advantage. This realization has brought many changes, enabling researchers, scholars, analysts, organizations, etc., to have a re-look into the worth of human resource from a wider perspective. In retrospect, the traditional concept links human resource to a mere commodity, a factor of production, etc. Immense thanks to the thoughtful researchers for their tremendous contributions in bringing up the valuable human resource to a greater acceptance. It is opined that, human resource considered to be the most valuable asset of an organization is now accepted as partners in the progress of a company.But, in reality, only sapient organizations, who have foresight are likely to execute it scrupulously, and the rest are going to impress upon the concept butneglecting the worth of its application. The truth is, having a good human being is not enough. As the employers desire to extract maximum from them, there is always a proportionate expectation from the workers as well. As such, a gap arises in the process as each of thembegin to look at it from different perspective, forgetting to consider the gulf between them.The lackadaisicalattitude of the employerin accommodating the needs and aspirations of its employees would surely create gaps, which would directly affect the employees’ productivity and the organization’s overall performance, thiswould ultimately affect the organization’s fortune. If the employer still remains rigid, thenit would reach a deadlock or impasse which would result in absenteeism, turnover, strikes, etc. The danger is, the lostemployees, who are highly competent, having broad knowledge, preponderant experience, etc., would become an excellent and valuable humanasset for the competitors. But,the other side of the coin carries positive tools which can help both to connect the gaps scrupulously. Employers and employees are interdependent and can be well connected through good human relations only. Each employee has needs, desires, aspirations,etc., perhaps, different from the others. An employer, having a clear understanding on these and acknowledges them by implementing various schemes and programs, would surely built a firm trust, confidence and loyalty of its employees. Building sound human relations is not a onetime action, but it is incessantprocess which requires active participation of both the employer and the employees. The evolution of many neo management concepts, viz.Motivation, Attitude, Values, Personality, Perception, Leadership, Workers participation in management, Collective bargaining, etc., has really opened the eyes of the employers to understand the sentiments of its employees. Sound human relations take place when there is a considerable exchange between the duo. Among the many alternative tools, creating a balanced and healthy “Employee Welfare” will surely impress the employees, thereby, building trust and confidence, loyalty, commitment, high productivity and high employee satisfaction. Apart from the statutory provisions, progressive employercan createother facilities, services and amenities for the intellectual, physical and economic betterment of the employees, which in return, will enhance employees’ efficiency and productivity. This realization has given the employers an insight on human resource retention, believing that investment on it would guarantee organizational growth, which is consistent. Those who fail to realize it are surely killing themselves unknowingly, definitely their growth in the long-run. As the competition rises, the importance of sound human relationis also gaining more attention. Many organizations are attentively awake in acquiring ample knowledge on it, with an intention of building or establishing sound human relations with its employees , as they look up to reach higher altitudes. Organizations will surely grow when there is healthy human relations between the employers and the employees. K. ZubemoHumtsoe, Asst. Professor St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama Kohima, Nagaland

pOLL ReSuLTS

Is THE NagalaNd gOvERNmENT TakINg adEquaTE mEasuREs TO TacklE THE RIsINg cRImE IN OuR sOcIETy? some of those who voted yEs had this to say: • Not at all. Ours is not a large state compared to othand if they cannot be liable then how can there not be of chaltai hai is not helping either. • Yes, but only for themselves and the big people who ers and if we look at the percentage a rise in crime. When a few of those • No, Govt. of Nagaland has no manpower. are in power. of crime committed, and the rise of in power are brought to justice, then • No rule and regulation for the change. Therefore, 75% • Yes, To some extent the police force has become more crime, especially against women, only will people be not afraid or dischange will never come. active. There are some dedicated men and women it is in a total state of dysfunction. illusioned to fight against crime. The • No, as when a case arises against the rich, affluent & who are doing some commendable job as far as seOpen the papers and we read of the government (in this case policy makhigh profile person's, the process of justice is delayed. curity is concerned. But unless the system changes I extortions, the rapes and murders, ers, since they decide and dictate al- • No the government of nagaland is not active in tackling don’t think they can do much. the findings of contraband and so most all that make bureaucrats their the rising crimes • Yes, we see some improvement with the Nagaland pothe list goes on, but except for assopuppets) has taken a sabbatical for • No, to decrease the crime rate in Nagaland, everything lice solving some cases of murder and robbery. Such ciations condemning it, how many more than a decade in trying to recannot be left to the police department alone, the judiactions need to be applauded. I wonder goes unnoticed, just besolve issues and instead washes their ciary also needs to do their part. The police is nabbing • The younger generation of police officers seem to be cause people are discouraged to hands off or makes civil society organsuspects but the judiciary is letting them go or in most more dedicated in their work. The government should file charges or don't bother as they isations fight, take the fall or blame cases not taking appropriate action against them. At provide them with proper training and resources in know the outcome of indifference and have them try to come up with this rate how can crimes be solved. tackling crime. beforehand. Yes, we have some solutions. If they were not elected to members of the police force who resolve problems by shouldering re- some of those who voted OTHERs had this to say: some of those who voted NO had this to say: are doing their best to maybe beat sponsibility, what the hell are they in • NLG is confused ministry. It cannot distinguish be• No, Rule of law is practically absent because of weak the system, but many of them turn power for? There must be an effective tween crime and natural activity. political leadership. In Singapore has, for example, a blind eye. From personal experimechanism created that will make all • They said that they will bring peace but where is people are scared to commit violate even traffic law beence, we are told to forgive and forthese crimes from the big to the small peace in our society till today always extortion, taxcause politicians there have stood for strict enforcement get, just because they do not want answerable. ation only. crimes… the hassle of doing their jobs. I am • They are all in all selfish and aims at • What does the word crime mean to the government • No way, when they are corrupted themselves to the still waiting for the results of an FIR their own gain rather than the common of Nagaland. I really don't understand if you would 16% core and busy siphoning the public money when will filed against a government departpublic or Nagas. agree. What are we seeing every day around us or they have the time to tackle it? A biggest NO! ment for operations of an incident • No, how can criminal persecute crimiin any part of the state? Is it not a crime that we • How can the government be serious about tackling crime in 2011, even with 2 follow up inquinals? see every day in newspaper, the molestation, rape, 09% when they themselves are involved in breaking the law? ries as a result of answers provided • No, No monitoring mechanism. murder, thief, extortion, taxation, etc. What do you • On contrary.. the anti-social elements are taking adby another government department • No, the police department is not orthink, could be more of a crime than these. Have we equate measures controlling the govt admins!!! for an RTI that was applied. We ganized in a professional way to deal seen any justice yet to the murder of late Nungshilila yEs NO OTHERs • Nagaland government lacks political will therefore think that crime is about civil sociwith organized criminals acts. Also the in Dimapur? Is it forgotten or the forensic science nothing is adequate. It takes a balls of steel to come to ety alone, but more often than not, police personnel are not well trained couldn't be able to show the result of what the gova firm decision. I guess that's what is missing. the biggest crimes are committed by those in power enough. We lack forensic investigation and the attitude ernment of Nagaland wanted. Readers may please note that, the contents of the articles published on this page do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

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Modi assails Gandhis; Sonia tells him to read history

aMeThi (UP)/MUZaFFaRPUR (BihaR), May 5 (PTi): Breaking an unwritten code, Narendra Modi on Monday held a rally in Amethi — the Gandhi family pocketborough — attacking “family” politics but said he has not come for “revenge” but for “change” in this backward region. Campaigning for actorturned-politician and BJP candidate Smriti Irani who is contesting against Rahul Gandhi, he rejected the Congress vice-president’s charge that he practises “politics of anger”. “I have not come here for revenge. I have come here for bringing about a change in this constituency which has been neglected by the Gandhi family despite representing it for 40 years. You just invoke family relations with the people here but do nothing for its development,” the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate said. Concluding his speech minutes before the campaign ended in the constituency which will witness polling on May 7, he said he has not come to Amethi to “trouble Rahul Gandhi. He

India’s main opposition and Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi speaks ahead of the Indian parliamentary elections rally in Allahabad, on Sunday, May 4. With 814 million eligible voters, India is voting in phases over six weeks. Results are expected May 16. (AP Photo)

is already a troubled soul.” Describing Smriti as his “younger sister” and his “representative”, he said, “time has come to snap the relationship between the family and the constituency. People here have been cheated.” Attacking Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, he said, “you have committed

sins. For 40 years, you have cheated three generations whose lives have been destroyed and their dreams shattered ... I have come here to turn your dreams as mine, to convert your pain into mine.” The campaigning by Modi in Rahul’s constituency was significant as no top leader usually under-

takes electioneering in the tion in transforming the constituency of top rivals. country since Independence from a poor state to ‘Read history again’ a progressive nation. Meanwhile, accusing “Narendra Modi aaj Narendra Modi of “lectur- kaal lecture dete phir rahe ing” as if he was the “clean- hain ki ek wo hi dudh ke est of them all”, Congress dhule hai (Narendra Modi president Sonia Gandhi is lecturing nowadays as if on Monday advised him to he is the cleanest them all),” read history again to know Sonia Gandhi said, adabout the party’s contribu- dressing an election meet-

ing in Muzaffarpur, about 70km from state capital Patna. Making a scathing attack on Modi for his allegations that Congress did nothing for the country, she advised him to read history again to know the “truth.” “In its 67 years of rule since Independence, Congress made many sacrifices to uphold unity and integrity of the country and initiated many pioneering steps to take it on path of progress,” she said. Gandhi’s rally saw senior RJD leader Raghubansh Prasad Singh sharing the dais with her. The event was significant since nowhere else RJD president Lalu Prasad or other senior party leaders were found on the dais alongside Sonia or Rahul Gandhi in the their rallies in the state be it at Aurangabad, Sasaram or Kisanganj. Gandhi sought votes for Congress’s candidate from Muzaffarpur, Akhilesh Prasad Singh and also for Raghubansh Prasad Singh who is fighting the polls from neighbouring Vaishali.

Apprised PM about 2G allocation, Raja tells court

New Delhi, May 5 (iaNS): Former telecom minister A. Raja told a court here Monday that the 2G spectrum allocation decisions were taken on the proposals of DoT and discussions with other cabinet ministers and after properly apprising the prime minister and taking his concurrence. “I did not take any unilateral decision, but acted on the proposals of DoT and discussions with other cabinet ministers and the then solicitor general (G.E. Vahanvati) and after properly apprising the prime minister and taking his concurrence,” Raja told Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) special court Judge O.P. Saini. Raja, facing trial in the 2G allocation case, was handed over 1,700 questions running into 824 pages March 27 by the court.The questions are part of the recording of the statement of Raja. While recording his statement, Raja said he acted throughout in the public interest in accordance with the law, regulatory framework and government policy, and “not for any personal gains”. He said there has been no loss to the exchequer and on the contrary the tariff has come down and tele density has increased manifold, leading to public savings as well as an increase in the revenue share of the government. “My actions do not amount to abuse of official position or any other offence,” Raja said in his statement. Raja, who started recording his statement early morning Monday, has replied to over 1,700 questions asked by the court which has concluded recording his statement and adjourned the matter for Tuesday to hear other accused in the case. According to the government auditor, Raja was biased while distributing 2G mobile airwaves and operating licences to telecom firms, causing a loss of up to Rs.1.76 lakh crore in revenue to the treasury. All the accused, including Raja, are out on bail. In a separate case related to 2G, the court has adjourned the recording of statements of Essar Group and Loop Telecom promoters till May 19. The court gave a questionnaire containing 645 questions to Essar Group and Loop Telecom promoters, who are among the accused.

‘EC can inquire into Government not to pursue NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION paid news allegations’ appointment of snoopgate judge KOHIMA New Delhi, May 5 (iaNS): The Su-

preme Court Monday said that the Election Commission was empowered to inquire into the allegation of paid news if the expenses for the same are not being reflected in the election return filed by the candidate. The apex court bench of Justice Surinder Singh Nijjar and Justice Fakkir Mohamed Ibrahim Kalifulla said this while dismissing a plea by former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan. Having held that EC can inquire into the allegation, the court dismissed the plea by Chavan who had challenged the Delhi High Court order, holding that the commission can inquire into the allegations of paid news if same was not disclosed by the candidate in his election expanses returns. The court said that EC will hold day to day hearing and decide the complaint in 45 days. Chavan, in 2009 assembly election had won from Bhokar assembly seat in Nanded, by a margin of 1.25 lakh votes. His opponent, independent candidate Madhav Kinhalkar, filed a complaint with EC, accusing him of hiding expenses on a ‘paid’ supplement titled ‘Ashok Parva’ (The era of Ashok) in a leading Marathi daily. Chavan and the daily’s management denied the allegation saying that the supplement was not a paid one. EC probed into Kinhalkar’s allegations. Delhi High Court in 2010 declined Chavan’s plea seeking the stay of the Election Commission proceedings.

New Delhi, May 5 (iaNS): The UPA government has decided not to pursue its move to appoint a judge to head the commission to probe the alleged snooping over a woman architect by the Gujarat government. Sources said the decision on appointment of judge had been left to the next government. The government’s move to appoint a judge -- months after it announced a commission to probe the snoopgate allegations -- was staunchly opposed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Two of the Congress allies in the government -- the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the National Conference (NC) -- also expressed their strong reservations over the proposal. Law Minister Kapil Sibal last week said a judge will be appointed before May 16 -- the day the Lok Sabha election results will be declared -- to head the probe panel. The central government had decided in December last to set up a judicial commission of in-

quiry to investigate the charges of illegal surveillance by the Gujarat government. NCP leader Praful Patel had said Sunday it was not right to appoint a judge with about 10 days left for the poll results. NC leader and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also said that if a decision to appoint a commission was taken in December, it should have been implemented and appointing a judge five months later was wrong. Congress leaders had over the past few days stepped up their attack on BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over allegations the Gujarat government mounted illegal surveillance on a woman architect, allegedly at his instance. Official sources claimed the UPA government’s decision not to go ahead with appointing a judge for the commission had been taken before the allies expressed their reservations over the move.

SC orders status quo over Supertech towers demolition

New Delhi, May 5 (iaNS): The Supreme Court Monday ordered status quo in respect of two 40-floor residential towers of Supertech builders in Greater Noida which were ordered to be demolished by the Allahabad High Court for not complying with building laws. A bench of Chief Justice R.M. Lodha, Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Kurian Joseph also issued notice to all concerned and said the builder and the purchasers of the flats shall not sell, alienate or create third party rights for the buildings. The buildings in question were constructed by realty majors Supertech Group Limited. At the beginning of the hearing, the apex court said the high court order directing the total demolition of the two buildings was flawed and wrong. “The order of total demolition is flawed. High Court is wrong. Question is that whether it (demolition) should be (beyond) ground floor plus nine storeys, ground floor plus 11 storeys, ground floor plus 24 storeys,” the bench said. Chief Justice Lodha inquired if the original sanction was for the ground floor plus nine storeys, and asked how the foundation could withstand the additional 31 storeys. “When you have sanctioned plans for groundplus-nine-storey building, how can it bear the load of 40 storeys,” the court asked, adding that it was a “lay-

man” question. Appearing for Supertech, counsel Mukul Rohtagi told the court that when the company laid the foundation, it knew that it will be allowed to increase the floors up to 40. “When the foundation was laid, we knew what the policy was,” the counsel told the court. Chief Justice Lodha asked: “Can you imagine a builder -- that of a ninefloor building -- laying the foundation of a 40-floor building? How expensive it would be if more floors were not to be allowed?” He said it defies logic and common sense, and was “a preposterous prop-

osition”. In another poser, Chief Justice Lodha said the court wanted to know when Supertech started, what was the position and how nine floors became 11 and then 24. The court said that even if one were to take a building comprising ground floor plus 24 storeys, even then it “suffers from legal flaws because of connivance between builder and the (NOIDA) officers”. The apex court said that according to the high court order, both towers have to be demolished, and the cost of towers will have to be borne by the NOIDA authorities. Pointing to “collusion

and conspiracy”, the court said the builder built the towers according to the plans sanctioned by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA). Counsel Rohtagi said the entire plan was designed in a way that everything can be adjusted and there was realignment of other utilities. At this, the court asked: “What is the procedure for realignment of the area? Show us from law.” Counsel C.A. Sundaram, appearing for the residents, said what was being told to the court was not a factual position and contested the submission made by Supertech.

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In pursuance to the Commission’s Advertisement NO.3/2013 dated 18thSept.2013, Addendums dt. 19th Oct., 21st Nov. & 13th Dec. 2013, the Nagaland Public Service Commission on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in the written examination (exception to some subjects as per Notification dt. 19th Dec.2013), academic weightage and Viva-voce recommends the following candidates in order of merit for appointment to the posts of Assistant Professors, Lecturer, Librarians, and Post Graduate Teachers under the Government of Nagaland. I -1 (One) Post of Asstt. Prof. in Anthropology (Class-I Gazetted) under Higher Education. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st J. SHARON 1025 Konyak

XV 1 (One) Post of Asstt. Prof. in Mathematics (Class-I Gazetted) under Higher Education (B.Ed. College) Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st TEPUSA KISO 1925

II -1 (One) Post of Asstt. Prof. in Biology (Class-I Gazetted) under Hr. Education(BEd.College) Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st POMEI JORLIM 1623 Konyak

XVI 1 (One) Post of Asstt. Prof. in Physics (Class-I Gazetted) under Higher Education (B.Ed. College) Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st KERILHUSA PESEYIE 1915

III 1 (One) Post of Asstt. Prof. in Botany (Class-I Gazetted) under Higher Education. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st SENTIBENLA AOCHEN 1521

XVII 4 (Four) Posts of Asstt. Prof. in Political Science (Class-I Gazetted) under Higher Education. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st NAROTILA IMCHEN 1146 2nd LEVINU SAKHRIE 1144 3rd YASHIKALA JAMIR AO 1156 4th SHONGNA KONYAK 1115 Konyak

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Pitched gun battles in east Ukraine

SLoVyanSK, May 5 (aP): Ukrainian troops fought pitched gunbattles Monday with a pro-Russia militia occupying an eastern city, and the government sent an elite national guard unit to re-establish control over the southern port city of Odessa. The twin moves reflected an apparent escalation of efforts to bring both regions back under Kiev’s control. Any possible loss of Odessa in the west and parts of eastern Ukraine could leave the sprawling country landlocked, cut off entirely from the Black Sea. Russia has already annexed a significant part of Ukraine’s Black Sea coast in grabbing back the peninsula of Crimea. Associated Press reporters heard gunfire and multiple explosions Monday in and around Slovyansk, a city of 125,000 that has become the focus of the armed insurgency against the new interim government in Kiev. Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said on his agency’s website that pro-Russia forces

Pro-Russian gunmen atop armored personal carriers passing by barricades on a road leading into Slovyansk, eastern Ukraine, Monday, May 5, 2014. Ukrainian authorities are undertaking a security operation to liberate the nearby city of Slovyansk, which is currently controlled by an armed pro-Russian insurgency. (AP Photo)

numbering about 800 were deploying large-caliber weapons and mortars. His agency reported four officers killed and 30 wounded in the fighting. A pro-Russia militia

spokesman in Slovyansk said an unspecified number of people had been killed and wounded in the clashes, including a 20-year-old woman killed by a stray bullet. Both sides

‘Childhood nightmares may lead to suicide’

ToronTo, May 5 (IanS): Children who are bullied suffer in silence and the trauma may lead to anxiety, depression, psychotic episodes and even suicide, an alarming study has indicated. Researchers from Warwick University maintain that nightmares or night terrors are more common among 12-year-olds who had earlier reported being bullied when they were eight and 10 years. Victims of bullying at a tender age are at greater risk of experiencing sleep disturbances later. “Nightmares are relatively common in childhood, while night terrors occur in up to 10 percent of

children,” said Suzet Tanya Lereya, lead author and research fellow at University of Warwick. If children have nightmares, parents should know that this may be related to experiences of being bullied by peers, and it provides them with an opportunity to talk with their child about it. “There may be a way to identify victims of bullying before they experience serious mental health problems,” Lereya noted. Lereya and Dieter Wolke analysed data where 6,438 children aged eight and 10 years were interviewed about bullying and parasomnias, including nightmares, night terrors and sleep walking, when

they turn 12. “Our findings indicate that being bullied is a significant stress/trauma that leads to increased risk of sleep arousal problems, such as nightmares or night terrors,” maintained Wolke, a professor of developmental psychology and individual differences at University of Warwick. Those who were both a victim and a bully were much more likely to have any parasomnia, but bullies were not at increased risk of a sleep disturbance. The study was recently presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

indicated fighting was taking place at several sites around the city. An Associated Press crew saw at least four ambulances rushing injured people to a city hospital, and one militia-

man was seen being carried in for medical treatment. Ukraine is facing its worst crisis in decades as the polarized nation of 46 million tries to decide

whether to look toward Europe, as its western regions want to do, or improve ties with Russia, which is favored by the many Russian-speakers in the east. The goals of the pro-Russian insurgency are ostensibly geared toward pushing for broader powers of autonomy for the region, but some insurgents do favor separatism. In the last few weeks, anti-government forces have stormed and seized government buildings and police stations in a dozen eastern Ukrainian cities. Authorities in Kiev — who blame Russia for backing the insurgents — have up to now been largely powerless to react. And since Russia has kept tens of thousands of troops along Ukraine’s eastern border. Ukraine’s central government fears Russia could try to invade and grab more territory. Kiev also moved Monday to restore control over the Black Sea port city of Odessa, where pro-

Russian activists vowed to take over government buildings. Odessa had remained largely peaceful even as violence erupted across east Ukraine. But 46 people died Friday after riots broke out there between pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian groups and a government building was set on fire. Pro-Russian activists gathered Monday in Odessa at the funeral of a regional member of parliament, Vyacheslav Markin, who died in that fire and was known for speaking out against the interim government in Kiev. They shouted “Hero! Hero!” and vowed to avenge his death. “Kiev doesn’t control the situation in the country, Kiev controls only one half of Ukraine,” said 32-year-old Dmitry Sheiko, who was wearing the St. George black-and-orange ribbon, a ubiquitous symbol of the pro-Russia protest movement. “Even in Odessa they can’t maintain order, which means

that we will restore order ourselves.” Riots over the weekend have also brought into question the loyalty of Odessa’s police forces. On Sunday, pro-Russian demonstrators stormed the Odessa police headquarters and freed 67 people who had been detained in the rioting. The Interior Ministry said in a statement Monday that it was sending an elite national guard unit from Kiev to re-establish control in the city, and said 42 of those arrested during the rioting were being sent to another region for investigation, presumably to prevent local police from releasing more prisoners. Russia, which the international community has accused of promoting the unrest, has vociferously condemned Ukraine’s security operations in the east and blamed it for the Odessa fire. Ukraine is planning to hold a national presidential election on May 25.

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Chelsea title hopes extinguished with draw

Title race appears to be down to City, Liverpool

Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic, center, defends as Norwich's Bradley Johnson misses the ball watched by Chelsea's goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge stadium in London Sunday May 4. (AP Photo)

LONDON, May 5 (aP): Jose Mourinho accepted Chelsea's Premier League faint title hopes had been extinguished by a 0-0 draw against Norwich on Sunday, with the manager bemoaning the team's laziness and misfiring strikers as his first season back in charge ends with a whimper. Neither striker Demba Ba nor Fernando Torres came close to scoring as Chelsea was left unsuccessfully appealing for penalties in this drab penultimate game of the season. "Our strikers are good strikers, no doubt about that, but players with some specific qualities," Mourinho said. "They are not the kind of players in five square meters with three or four players around who can get the ball, can dribble around and make the shot. "So when the team is in a difficult situation they are not able to normally resolve that

situation for us." It likely means Mourinho's first season back at Chelsea will end without a trophy. Chelsea, with one game left, is a point behind Manchester City and Liverpool, who both have two matches remaining and a superior goal difference. "We tried everything but at the end of the day we knew we had no chance of being champions," he added. Chelsea is three points ahead of fourth-placed Arsenal, which also has one game left, but the Blues have a much better goal difference. A draw at Stamford Bridge would usually be something to celebrate for Norwich — giving Neil Adams his first point in his fourth game as interim manager — but it leaves the club closer to the drop. Norwich needs Sunderland to lose to West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday and Swansea on Sunday, when the

Canaries must beat Arsenal. Realistically, the season seems to be over for both Norwich and Chelsea, which still seemed to be affected by Wednesday's Champions League semifinal loss to Atletico Madrid. "The first half was typical of the consequence of that state of mind," Mourinho said. "It was a lazy first half," he added. "Slow, no pressure, the midfield weren't arriving to press the opponent." Chelsea was fortunate that referee Neil Swarbrick dismissed Norwich's penalty claims after 11 minutes when Martin Olsson was fouled in the area by John Terry. Chelsea didn't make the most of its reprieve, with the hosts unable to trouble goalkeeper John Ruddy, who easily saved Terry's header. Andre Schuerrle did manage to hit the inside of the post but his follow-up was eas-

ily collected by Ruddy, and Willian completely miscued a shot just before half time. Defender David Luiz made a quick impact at the start of the second half after replacing Frank Lampard, but the crossbar denied Chelsea this time. Then came Chelsea's penalty claims, with Schuerrle first brought down by Alexander Tettey and Ryan Bennett making slight contact with second-half substitute Eden Hazard. "Hazard, I saw," Mourinho said. "I saw in the game, but to confirm I had a quick run to my office which is just there, and I arrived in time to watch and then go back to the dug-out laughing ... because I can't cry." With one of his assistants, Rui Faria, starting a six-game stadium ban for misconduct toward match officials, Mourinho imposed a vow of silence toward Sunday's referee. "My assistant is in jail and

I don't want to comment," Mourinho said. The Portuguese was happier discussing another unsatisfactory performance from his strikers, summed up by Torres failing to make a clean connection late on after Hazard's shot was parried. For Mourinho, the summer mission is to overhaul his strike force with Atletico striker Diego Costa primed for a move to west London. "It's a long summer for us ... to sit and to discuss and analyze options, the market," Mourinho said. Veteran players could be leaving, with 33-year-old defender Ashley Cole out of contract at the end of the season and tearful on the pitch after Chelsea's final home game. Terry, who embraced the emotional Cole, and Lampard are also yet to secure new contracts. "They are with the club on their future," said Mourinho, who wants the trio to stay.

LONDON, May 5 (aP): The Premier League title race is realistically down to Manchester City and Liverpool now, after Chelsea's latest stumble at Stamford Bridge. Jose Mourinho's team was held to a 0-0 draw by Norwich on Sunday, meaning City and Liverpool would have to lose both of their final games to give Chelsea any hope of capturing the trophy. Chelsea is a point behind City and Liverpool in third but has only one game remaining with an inferior goal difference. Chelsea did, however, secure the third automatic Champions League qualification spot, with fourth place going to Arsenal, which beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 through Olivier Giroud's goal on Sunday. The drab Stamford Bridge draw also did little to ease Norwich's relegation fears. Norwich needs to beat Arsenal next weekend, while hoping Sunderland loses its two remaining games, in order to avoid the drop. The only drama on the final day of the season could be for the trophy. Before then, Liverpool is at Crystal Palace on Monday, and City hosts Aston Villa. Arsenal, having spent the most weeks at the top — 17 — before the injury-hit squad collapsed, seemed relieved just to qualify for the Champions League for a 17th consecutive year. By finishing fourth, Arsenal has to go through an August playoff to reach the group stage. Even though he is yet to sign a new contract, Arsene Wenger, who has been Arsenal manager since 1996, insists he will still be in charge of the team going into next season. "I told you many times

that my word is my word," the Frenchman said. "I am from a period where you didn't need a pen to commit." The only goal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday came in the 14th minute when Giroud scored his 22nd goal of the season in all competitions. The France striker met Santi Cazorla's corner with a header after holding off West Brom defender Craig Dawson. Despite a 14th loss of the season, West Brom's place in the topflight was secured by Norwich failing to win at Chelsea. A point for Norwich would usually be classified a success — especially as it delivered Neil Adams' first point after four games as interim manager — but it leaves the team on the brink of relegation. It might have been a different story had Chelsea captain John Terry been penalized early on for fouling Martin Olsson in the area, but Norwich's penalty appeals were dismissed. "I thought we had a stonewall penalty denied," Adams said. "In terms of player effort it was exceptional." The woodwork denied Chelsea either side of half time, with Andre Schuerrle hitting the post and David Luiz striking against the crossbar. Chelsea had unsuccessful penalty claims of its own waved away, with Schuerrle first brought down by Alexander Tettey before Ryan Bennett making slight contact with Eden Hazard. But Chelsea, which lost its last league home game against Sunderland, had the price for its strikers' struggles to score once again. "When the team is in a difficult situation they are not able to normally resolve that situation for us," Mourinho said.

nets show raptors the door out i do think of quitting, says Mary Kom

Brooklyn Nets' Deron Williams, left, drives to the net against Toronto Raptors' Terrence Ross during the second half of Game 7 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Toronto, Sunday, May 4. (AP Photo)

TORONTO, May 5 (aP): Paul Pierce blocked Kyle Lowry's shot from the lane on the final play of the game, and the Brooklyn Nets held off the Toronto Raptors 104103 in Game 7 on Sunday to advance to the second round of the playoffs. The Nets will begin the conference semifinals at Miami on Tuesday night to play the two-time defending NBA champion Heat. Leading by one point, Brooklyn used its final timeout after failing to inbound the ball. On the second opportunity, Shaun Livingston tried a lob pass to Pierce, but Terrence Ross got a hand on the ball and then knocked it off Pierce and out of bounds for a turnover. Toronto used a timeout and gave the ball to Lowry, whose driving shot was

blocked by Pierce as time expired. Lowry lay prone in the key as the Nets surged onto the court in celebration. Joe Johnson scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Nets. Marcus Thornton scored 17, Kevin Garnett had 12 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the series, and Deron Williams added 13 points. Amir Johnson fouled out with 20 points and 10 rebounds for Toronto, which trailed by 10 with just over six minutes remaining before storming back and having a chance to win it at the buzzer. Lowry finished with 28 points and DeMar DeRozan 18 for the Raptors, who fell to 0-2 in franchise history when playing in a Game 7. Toronto lost Game 7 of the conference

semifinals to Philadelphia in 2001. The Raptors, who won the Atlantic Division and set a franchise record with 48 wins, have not won a playoff series since 2001, losing in all three appearances. Brooklyn led 81-73 to begin the fourth quarter, but Toronto cut the deficit to five at 90-85 on a layup by Lowry with 7:21 left. Joe Johnson hit a driving hook shot on the next possession, then followed with a 3, putting the Nets up 95-85 with 6:18 remaining. Patrick Patterson, who missed two key free throws late in Toronto's Game 3 loss, hit a pair from the line with 56 seconds left, bringing the Raptors to within four at 101-97. Patterson finished with 16 points. After a missed shot by Pierce, Lowry was fouled and made both free throws, making it 101-99 with 25 seconds remaining. Trying to force a steal, Lowry fouled Williams on the inbound pass. Williams missed the first but made the second, putting the Nets up three at 102-99. After Toronto called a timeout, Lowry drove for a layup to cut it one at 102-101 with 16 seconds to go. Toronto put Livingston at the foul line and he made both shots, restoring the Nets' three-point lead, but Ross drove for a layup to cut it to one again with 8 seconds left — setting up the frantic finish. Amir Johnson picked up his fourth and fifth fouls early in the third quarter and Brooklyn led 67-55, its biggest lead of the game, after a pair of free throws by Williams at 9:04. But Toronto went on an 8-2 run as the Nets missed eight straight shots before Andray Blatche ended the drought with a dunk. Alan Anderson made a jumper and Blatche added a layup, restoring Brooklyn's 12-point edge. DeRozan hit a buzzer-beating 3 to cut it to 81-73 heading to the fourth.

NEW DELHI, May 5 (PTI): She has pulled herself up for a second time targetting another first for an Indian woman boxer but as Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom gears up for the Commonwealth Games, the five-time world champion says the thought of quitting has crossed her mind several times. Speaking ahead of the trials for the Commonwealth Games, the mother of three from Manipur, who was christened 'Magnificent Mary' by the International Boxing Association (AIBA), spoke about her career and future. "I do think of quitting and one day I have to retire. But I have still not fulfilled some of my aims," Mary Kom, who competes in the 51kg category, said. "I always wanted a gold in the Olympics and I want to achieve

that. But I do think that it would boil down to my performance. If it slips than I will not continue. I am setting short term goals. Only if I feel I am upto it, I would go," said the 31-year-old. She is back in the ring after a one-year sabbatical following the birth of her third child and the Manipuri has no hesitation in admitting that it is difficult to stage comebacks. "I have been training for one month. It was tough to pull myself up but then I could tell myself that I can pull myself up. I have always motivated myself to toughen up," she said candidly. Mary Kom last took a sabbatical in 2008 after winning her third world title and came back quite brilliantly to clinch her fourth gold medal at the mega-event. "It hurts when people ques-

tion my ability after every break. I feel very bad. If I feel I am not good enough, I will myself quit. I don't need to be told. This hurts," she said. But skeptics would point out that she is not getting any younger and is faced with competition which is more agile and has age on its side. "In a way it is motivating and I feel it becomes a challenge. I just give my best. If I don't have the passion than it would be difficult," she said. "I hope they (the competition) are stronger than me. But I have experience. If I get the time to train myself well then even now no one can match up to me. This is my confidence," she asserted. "But one should be confident, not over-confident. The key is to strike a balance." On how she would deal with the expectations considering her sustained dominance at the top

level," Mary Kom said, "I will try to prove myself. A lot of luck is also needed. It is a combination of hard work and luck." Talking about the Commonwealth Games, Mary Kom said, "It is funny, I, who has been around for such a long time, will be making my debut at CWG. But I am very happy although the competition will be very tough." "But good competition brings out the best in me." On the mess in Indian boxing after the international termination of the federation, Mary Kom said it has become an insult. "It is an insult. What is happening now is just not nice. But as a boxer, I have to remain hopeful and positive. But I would say, please think for the youngsters. They are still dreaming. It would be better for them because people like us have got a lot," she signed off.

La Liga titLe raCe tightens Atletico succumbs in shock defeat; Real Madrid slips with a draw

BaRCELONa, May 5 (aP): Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid both slipped up in the Spanish league on Sunday to tighten a compelling title race even further. Atletico's march toward its first title since 1996 hit a bump when it lost 2-0 at Levante, although its city rival failed to make up much ground as Madrid needed a spectacular injury-time equalizer from Cristiano Ronaldo to salvage a 2-2 draw at home against Valencia. Barcelona had written off its title defense after drawing 2-2 with Getafe on Saturday, but its rivals' stumbles have put it right back in the hunt. Barcelona trails Atletico by three points, while Madrid was left five points behind with an extra game to play after Ronaldo deftly used the sole of his right boot to turn in a cross in the 92nd minute. "It was a tough round for all three at the top and the

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale from Wales, right, duels for the ball with Valencia's Juan Bernat during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4. (AP Photo)

league is more wide open than ever," said Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. "I always said it would come down to the last game." Madrid's draw meant that Atletico can clinch the title if it takes four points from its last two games because it holds the head-tohead tiebreaker over Madrid if they end up level on points. Atletico hosts Malaga next weekend before

finishing the season at Barcelona's Camp Nou. "Now the league is that much more interesting," Atletico coach Diego Simeone said after his team's nine-round winning run came to a halt at Ciutat de Valencia stadium. Levante pressed Atletico early and was rewarded when Papakouly Diop's corner kick hit Atletico left back Filipe Luis in the

chest. The ball bounced out of reach of scrambling goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois before settling into the net in the seventh. Atletico improved after bringing on substitutes Arda Turan and Adrian Lopez after halftime but conceded again when striker David Barral beat Courtois in the 69th. Far from bemoaning the setback, Simeone said that

defeat was "the best thing that could happen" to his team to keep it focused on the run-in not only to the league title but also to the Champions League final with Madrid on May 24, a week after the league concludes. "Three weeks of high intensity and emotion await us," Simeone said. "This is the ideal moment for my men, for my players. We have three finals ahead of us and we have to concentrate on the first of those against Malaga next Sunday." Four days after its commanding 3-1 victory at Chelsea to reach the final of the Champions League, Atletico was brought down by the modest Levante side that has outperformed expectations thanks to coach Joaquin Caparros' defensive focus and Keylor Navas's goalkeeping. "We didn't want to mess up a title for anyone, I hope they (Atletico) win it," Barral said. "We want to finish the league in the best fashion we can." The match was marred at the finish by a group of Atletico fans who directed racist jeers at Diop. The player from Senegal responded by doing a dance. He later called for an end to such racist displays.

11 Entertainment Kim Kardashian and James Cameron sued over 'Titanic 3D' A Kanye West are married Tuesday

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woman, who claims that director James Cameron and studio executives at 20th Century Fox/Paramount Pictures hijacked her idea to make the April 2012 release ‘Titanic 3D’, has reportedly sued them for $1 billion. Faan Qin`s lawsuit contends that Cameron and his partners copied her idea ‘R.M.S. Titanic - The Experience’, reports tmz.com. Faan said the moviemakers hijacked her idea for a 3D ride that recreates the experience of the cruise that crashed into an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage in 1912. $343 million, but she wants son, reports the website. in 1997. Starring Leonardo Faan claims Cameron`s 3D three times that to teach Cameron`s movie on the DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, movie has made more than the Hollywood titan a les- real life incident released it was a major success.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reportedly got married in a private ceremony in Los Angeles this weekend.

he couple, who got engaged in October, allegedly tied the knot in a private ceremony in Los Angeles this weekend after securing their marriage license last week. A source told Life & Style magazine ''Kim and Kanye are now married on paper. They got their license in California over the past few days.'' However, the secretive ceremony won't be their only wedding as it is set to be followed by a lavish extravaganza in Paris later this month in front of all their family, friends and celebrity acquaintances. The loved-up duo - who have 10-month-old daughter North together - are set to walk down the aisle on May 24 before jetting off to a secret location on honeymoon. Kim, 33, and Kanye, 36, were forced to legally wed in California before their romantic bash in Paris after it was revealed the French law requires a strict 40-day residency before they can get married in the country. However, the pair are

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Queen Latifah doesn't have a ''Hollywood'' lifestyle

determined to make their Parisian wedding an experience their 200 guests will never forget, so have hired the Trianon Palace Hotel for them to stay in. A source

said previously ''Guests will be greeted with goodie bags containing £300 bottles of Bollinger champagne, £120 Creme de la Mer products, handmade souvenir trin-

ueen Latifah insists she lives a normal life and spends most of the time caring for her mother Rita Owen, who has an incurable autoimmune disease. The chat show host insists she leads a simple life and spends a lot of time taking care of her mother Rita Owen - who was diagnosed with scleroderma, an incurable autoimmune disease that may cause scar tissue to build up on the lungs, last year - and taking her to see doctors. She said ''There's nothing Hollywood about me when it comes to my family. I didn't hire people. I'm very involved with Mom's care. I talk to the doctors, I talk to the nurses, we discuss the findings, we discuss options.'' She added to People

kets with Kim and Kanye's initials etched in Swarovski crystals, bottles of scent from local perfumeries and £150 vouchers for treatments at the hotel spa.''

magazine ''I love that lady. We've gotten so close this year, with everything we've been going through. She takes care of me. And now I can take care of her. I'm really thankful I can be there.'' However, the 44-yearold actress hasn't always maintained a strong outlook on life as she previously admitted she was ''rocked to the core'' when her brother, Lancelot Jr., crashed a motorcycle, which she gave him, and died in 1992. She said ''I think I got to that place by not being happy with the other side -- hating your body and criticising yourself all the time. When I was around 18, I looked in the mirror and said, 'You're either going to love yourself or hate yourself.' And I decided to love myself.

Films with song-dance have Priyanka Chopra, Britney Spears hit it off in Vegas more longevity: AR Rahman

ne is a Bollywood diva and other became a teen sensation right from her very first track in Hollywood—Priyanka Chopra and Britney Spears are the women in question here. The two gorgeous and super successful ladies from two different worlds were spotted hanging out together in Las Vegas this week. Piggy Chops successfully forayed into the music industry with her superhit single Ìn My City` featuring rapper will.i.am along with her. The song became an instant hit across the globe and PeeCee`s musical chords struck the right note. Her second album cut an even more impressive figure. Titled Èxotic`, the lady this time collaborated with rap sensation Pitbull and made waves. The actress-turned-singer is now ready with her third album called Ì Can`t Make You Love Me`, for which she has been travelling all across to make sure that this one too becomes a rage. With13 lakh hits already, the third single has already started bearing the fruits desired by the diva. A picture was tweeted by Priyanka follower where the actress was seen with Britney Spears, the music sensation from the West. We hope this Èast meets West` bonding does bring out some fresh collaboration soon!

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any filmmakers have started experimenting with no song movies, but double Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman says there are more longevity elements in a film with song and dance vis-a-vis one with just the story. The music genius, therefore, incorporates the same formula in his foreign projects, including forthcoming movie ‘Million Dollar Arm’. We have started making films with no songs in different genres. But you know there are a lot of longevity elements in a musical than a normal story, Rahman said. When you see a song and dance, you want to watch it again and it creates a good mood even after a couple of watches. Whereas, when you see a film with no music, you might watch it just once or twice. The re-watching element is more in a film with music, he said referring to the fact that viewers would watch such movies again. This is precisely why Rahman composes songs even in the English projects he is associated with. One of the best examples is ‘Jai Ho’ from Oscar-winning film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. He continues the trend in his forthcoming English project ‘Million Dollar Arm’, a sports-drama, releasing in India May 9. It (`Million Dollar Arm`) has about 30-40 per-

cent of Hollywood spirit in the music and the rest of it is how I scored `Slumdog Millionaire`. Although it`s an underdog story, it has nuances I had to take care of. It has songs too but not like `Jai Ho`, said the Mozart of Madras. Directed by Craig Gillespie and featuring ‘Mad Men’ star Jon Hamm in the lead, ‘Million Dollar Arm’ is about an American sports agent who comes to India in search of baseball pitchers. Having composed music for Hollywood films in different genres, Rahman signed ‘Million Dollar Arm’ because he wanted to do something Indian with western sensibility. I was at a point where I felt I`ve done films in several genres. I did the comedy `Couples Retreat`, family movie `People Like Us`, adventure movie `127 Hours` and I also did `Monkeys of Bollywood`, the musical. It was like a full circle and I wanted to come back and do something hybrid, Indian and Hollywood, he said. Popular artists such as Sukhwinder Singh as well as Raghav Mathur collaborated with Rahman on this project. Rahman says the film is about cultural exchange. It`s about how a bunch of Indian kids influence an American agent and vice versa. It makes for a great story on cultural exchange, he said. Although a good portion of the film

was shot in India, Rahman said The film`s music has Indian as well as western sensibilities. The film is not just Indian and, therefore, I had to strike a balance between the two and produce something that could be enjoyed by everybody. Known for using several Indian compositions in his western projects, Rahman had used one tune from his Tamil film ‘Thirakkatha Kaattukkulle’ in ‘Million Dollar Arm’. I never wanted to use the song from this Tamil film. The director and the music supervisor loved the tune and we`ve used it as part of the soundtrack. It`s a soothing number, he said. In the past, he has composed Indian songs for films such as ‘Couple`s Retreat’ and ‘Warriors of Heaven and Earth’. Working with a brand new team in ‘Million Dollar Arm’ was Rahman`s biggest challenge. It was a whole new team. There was new sound engineer and new music supervisor. I was the only common factor in the team. When I started working on this project everything was very fresh. I also got to work with a lot of new artists, Rahman said. I got to work with some amazing names such as Kendrick Lamar, Iggy Azalea and Wale. In essence, it was completely a new team and to collaborate with them and work was indeed a challenge, he added.

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Sussanne to get custody of Hrithik’s sons

rithik Roshan and Sussanne, who separated last year in December, filed for divorce last week at a family court in Bandra. The final hearing will take place on 31st October. If the reports are anything to go by, then Sussanne may get the cus-

tody of their sons- Hridaan and Hrehaan. Son of actor-director Rakesh Roshan –Hrithik - and Sussanne, daughter of actor Sanjay Khan, were married for 13 years. They entered matrimony after 4 years of relationship on December 20, 2000.

After making their separation public in December last year, just a few days before their wedding anniversary, Hrithik took to Facebook and wrote, “This is my greatest tribute to love. Sussanne is and always will be the love of my life for the rest of my life.”

He added, “If her smiles are brighter without me, my love for her must accomplish that. Unconditional.” Sussanne too issued a statement that read: We are two individuals who respect and care for each other and have made our

own individual choices. “We are parents to two wonderful kids and our responsibility remains to protect and take care of them. Nothing can change that. Thank you for your warmth and concern for both of us and the family,” Sussanne said.

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Former British No1 tennis player dies of liver cancer aged 30 – just two months after revealing condition

Pravin Tambe of the Rajatshan Royals celebrates after taking the hat-trick of Ryan Ten Doeschate of the Kolkata Knight Riders during match 25 of the Pepsi Indian Premier League Season 2014 between the Rajasthan Royals and the Kolkata Knight Riders held at the Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, India on the 5th May 2014 Photo by BCCI

ahMeDaBaD, May 5 (PtI): In one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the history of IPL, Rajasthan Royals today came from nowhere to register an improbable 10-run victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in an encounter which saw fortunes fluctuating from one team to the other till the very end. Chasing a victory target of 171, KKR were sailing along at 121 for no loss with Gautam Gambhir (54) and Robin Uthappa (65) cruising along before losing an incredible six wickets for addition of two runs in a space of nine deliveries (eight legal ones). Shane Watson (3/21) and Pravin Tambe (3/26), including a hat-trick, scripted a remarkable collapse which the jam-packed Motera will remember for a long time to come. The Shah Rukh Khan co-owned

outfit never recovered from that telling blow as they were restricted to 160 for six in the stipulated 20 overs, losing their fifth game in the tournament. With a defeat like this, it will be very difficult for KKR to make a comeback. Rajasthan with 10 points from seven games stay firmly in contention for a semi-final berth. It was a complete harakiri by the KKR batsmen as they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory with some mindless batting. Watson scripted the turnaround at the start of the 15th over. Gambhir tried to loft him over extra cover but only got a thickish edge which was pouched by Sanju Samson. With the third ball of the over, Uthappa who was in belligerent mood flicked one straight down Rajat Bhatia's throat. After a gap of another delivery Watson

bowled a perfect leg-cutter to send Andre Russell (0)'s middle-stump cartwheeling. Suddenly from 121 for no loss, KKR slumped to 122 for three but the drama was far from over. The 43-year-old Tambe then pulled the rabbit out of the hat as he first bowled a wide googly which fooled Manish Pandey (0), who was stumped wide down leg-side. Yusuf Pathan (0), who has forgotten when he last played a good knock, gave a simple return catch to Tambe. The wily old fox completed his hat-trick when his flipper found Ryan ten Doeschate (0) plumb in-front as KKR were now down in the dumps at 123 for six. It was as good as over for them at that point. Watson kept his cool as he bowled a brilliant final over when 17 runs were required giving away only six runs.

My comeback will inspire others: Jwala

RaIPUR, May 5 (tNN): Sports should be an integral part of education and sports culture should run parallel to academic session right from the schools, India's ace shuttler Jwala Gutta said. Speaking to reporters at the side-lines of inauguration of a club here, she said, "India is a land of many talents, but a sport is not really one of them. I feel the sports culture and education should go hand in hand. Now that things are looking up a bit, there's more need to develop a sports culture in India than ever before."

Jwala said the performance of our sportsmen in the last few months, including badminton players, has been really astounding. She emphasised on the need to change the system to bring a sports culture to the country. When asked if she would like to forget the bad phase of her sporting career, Jwala said it is quite difficult to forget what happened, but still she would try to overcome all worse situations as soon as possible. Jwala had to go through many legal proceedings to overrule the lifetime ban planned by the disciplinary committee of the governing body of BAI after the ace shuttler delayed the match playing for the Krrish Delhi Smashers against the Banga Beats in the Indian Badminton League more than six months ago. "I think my comeback will give courage to other shuttlers who can raise their voice against wrong," Jwala said. When asked about the support she had received during her crisis period, Jwala said all my partners, friends and relatives were with me in my battle for justice. Jwala, however, evaded questions on India's top shuttler Saina Nehwal, the first Indian to win a medal in Badminton at the Olympics, if Saina had extended any support to her.

LONDON, May 5 (aP): Elena Baltacha, a former top-50 professional tennis player who had been fighting liver cancer since retiring from the game, died Sunday. She was 30. The former British No. 1 died peacefully surrounded by family and friends, the Women's Tennis Association said on its website. The Kiev-born Baltacha, who represented Britain at the 2012 London Olympics, was diagnosed with the illness in January, two months after retiring from tennis and only weeks after she married her longtime coach Nino Severino. "We are heartbroken beyond words at the loss of our beautiful, talented and determined Bally," Severino said in a statement. "She was an amazing person and she touched so many people with her inspirational spirit, her warmth and her kindness." Baltacha was born into a sporting family. Father Sergei played football for Dynamo Kiev and English club Ipswich, and won a bronze medal for the Soviet Union at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Mother Olga represented the

Soviet Union in the pentathlon. After being diagnosed with a chronic liver condition aged 19, Baltacha dealt with illness throughout her career, receiving medication and regular blood tests. "Elena's journey was never an easy one and yet she consistently showed her strength, good humor and indomitable spirit," WTA chairman Stacey Allaster said. Her best ranking was 49th in 2010, and she reached the third round at Grand Slam tournaments three times — at Wimbledon in 2002, and at the Australian Open in 2005 and 2010. Ankle problems eventually forced her to retire in November, and she had hoped to use her experience to develop the next generation of British players. "We have lost a shining light from the heart of British tennis - a true role model, a great competitor and a wonderful friend," former Fed Cup coach Iain Bates said. "We have so many special memories to cherish, but this leaves a gaping hole for everybody in both British and women's tennis, and words simply cannot express how

saddened we are by this news." Baltacha had already planned a tennis charity event in June, "Rally for Bally," to raise money for a cancer hospital and her tennis academy. It will go ahead in her memory, with competitors including childhood friend Andy Murray, Martina Navratilova and Tim Henman. "Bally was such a caring human

being, always putting others before herself, and a warm, fun person," the WTA's Allaster said. "A shining example of her commitment to looking out for the welfare of others is the Elena Baltacha Academy of Tennis, which she established so that children from disadvantaged backgrounds could learn to play the game she loved so dearly."

Glitzy ISL is not an answer to India's soccer woes

MUMBaI, May 5 (ReUteRs): A new franchisebased soccer league with celebrity owners will kick off in India later this year but not everyone is convinced that it will help lift the country out of the lower echelons of the world game. Spanish club Atletico Madrid, former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly as well as top Bollywood actors are among the owners of eight franchises in the Indian Super League (ISL), which will run from mid-September to the end of November. Cricket-obsessed India languishes at 145th in the world rankings, a state of affairs that has prompted FIFA president Sepp Blatter to dub the country of 1.2 billion the "sleeping giant" of world soccer. While the promoters are confident the ISL will revolutionise soccer in India in much the same way as the similarly named cricket league has done in the nation's favourite game, not everybody is on board. The owners of current national champions, Goa-based I-League club Churchill Brothers, are among the fiercest critics of the new tournament, believing it will do more harm

than good. "How do you even call it a league? You need at least six months to term yourself a league," chief executive Valanka Alemao told Reuters. "And in any country who play the World Cup, have you ever heard of something so stupid and ridiculous as this tournament? "I'm someone who will call a spade a spade. I'll fight it tooth and nail. They want to kill the sleeping giants even before waking it up." CELEBRITY OWNERS According to tournament organisers, franchises paid about $25 million for a team for 10 years in the ISL, which will have a fair presence of the country's film industry in the form of actors Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and John Abraham as co-owners. "Celebrity owners and all is great but football in our country requires a lot of dedication and a lot of hard work," Alemao, whose family own the Churchill Brothers club, added. "I don't think these celebrities have even watched Indian football. If the structure was good, I would have been the first to support it." AIFF officials are confident such concerns can be

easily addressed. The sport's governing body said they have asked franchises to invest in infrastructure, grass-root and youth football development and believe the money on offer will inspire youngsters to take up soccer as a profession. "Indian football had somewhat stagnated. Nothing great was happening and we were not progressing at the desirable rate," AIFF vice-president Subrata Dutta told Reuters. "We have been hovering between 140 and 160 in rankings for many years now and we needed something big to push us forward. "We at the AIFF felt that an explosion is needed in Indian football. We felt the ISL would give the necessary push to Indi-

an football, it would make a difference." GOOD STARTER Many are not convinced that two leagues can co-exist but Dutta assured that the ISL will not diminish the existing competition. "It will be like a curtain-raiser for the ILeague, like a good starter and a good soup before the spectators are served the main course in the form of the I-League," Dutta said. The stakeholders believe the tournament, if presented, packaged and promoted properly, will add sorely needed entertainment value and glamour to the game. Soccer writer Jaydeep Basu, whose "Stories From Indian football" is an anec-

dotal history of the game in the country, does not doubt the league's success but is sceptical of how much it will benefit Indian football. "Anyone who's trying to say that it will help Indian football in improving the standards is wrong," Basu said. "It might bring back spectators to the ground and encourage more youngsters. It should be a commercial success in a few years. "But Indian football will remain where it is. If you could revolutionise the game with a twomonth tournament then countries from Middle East would have done it many years ago. "They would have won many World Cups by now. Nobody has the kind of money they have." Soccer in India remains popular only in certain areas, while the appetite for the televised game is restricted to the English Premier League or Spain's La Liga. FIFA has signed a 10year agreement to develop the game in the world's second most populous nation and the IMG Reliance joint venture are four years into a 15-year deal as the commercial partner of the AIFF, which is worth 7 billion rupees ($116.26 million).

Suarez named Footballer of the Year

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LONDON, May 5 (aFP): Liverpool striker Luis Suarez completed a notable 'double' on Monday after it was announced he'd been voted the 2014 Footballer of the Year by England's Football Writers' Association. Suarez's 30 goals have kept Liverpool in sight of their first English championship title in 24 years and this latest honour comes after he was named Player of the Year by his peers in England's Professional Footballers' Association. Uruguay international Suarez, 27, topped a poll of more than 300 journalists ahead of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and will receive the FWA award, which has been running since 1948 at a gala dinner at London's Lancaster Hotel on May 15. FWA chairman Andy Dunn, of the Sunday Mirror, said: "Those members who have been fortunate enough to be working at a match involving Luis Suarez have witnessed an astonishing talent first-hand. "Tireless endeavour allied to ex-

traordinary imagination makes an irresistible combination. Add ingenious, impudent finishing and you have a footballer who truly quickens

the pulse. "Luis is a remarkably gifted addition to the long and distinguished list of winners of our award." Charles Buchan, one of the founders of the FWA, said the award should be presented "to the professional player who by precept and example is considered by a ballot of members to be the footballer of the year". And there will be those who argue that, for all his goals, Suarez has failed to live up to the standards of Buchan's words given he started the season completing a 10-game ban for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic -- a punishment which itself came a year after he received an eight-game suspension for racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra. Nevertheless, Suarez gained 52 percent of a ballot in which votes were cast for 10 players in all, with Gerrard the runner-up and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, a key figure in Manchester City's Premier League title-charge, in third place.

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