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Concern over unscientific Hillary way of mining would be [ PAGE 2] a great president: Do the roads in Obama Nagaland have a prayer?
Veteran Congress leader Murli Deora is dead [ PAGE 08]
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Dr. T. Ao Inter-District Football Tournament kick-starts [ PAGE 12]
eastern nagas ‘forcefully converted’ to Buddhism A veiled Indian woman talks to another as they harvest paddy at a rice field on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam. About 60 percent of Indians work in the agriculture sector that contributes 16 to 20 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product. (AP Photo)
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
Festival fever keeps govt offices in Kohima sparse
Naga Hoho for ‘disciplinary action’ against employees absent from work at people’s expense
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The Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) has called for a 48-hour Karbi Anglong bandh beginning November 25. The bandh has been called in protest of the killing of three of its cadres on November 22 in an operation conducted jointly by the Assam Police and the Army at Rongtara village falling under Rongmongve Police Station, Phulani Circle. The bandh will take effect on 5:00 am, Tuesday and continue till 5:00 am, November 27, Thursday. Meanwhile, the Karbi Anglong police informed that it will not allow the bandh to affect vehicular movement in the two National Highways passing through the district. The Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Karbi Anglong stated that the police will provide escort to vehicles using NH 29 and 36 during the bandh. The ASP added that the KPLT bandh would mostly be felt in the interiors of the district, while it would not have much impact in urban areas like Diphu, Bokajan and Khatkhati.
Dimapur, November 24 (mexN): In the Nagaland State Government offices in Kohima, Hornbill Festival has already begun. Or so can be concluded from the empty office premises, as observed by the Naga Hoho. This festival fever continues annually. “The public are confused as to whether the entire months of December and January is a break for the State Government,” the Naga Hoho stated in a press statement today. In that, the Naga Hoho has appealed to all the employees of the Nagaland State Government to “earnestly discharge their duties” and to regularly attend their office in the “larger in-
terest of the general public.” A press statement from the Hoho’s communication cell fervently requested top politicians, bureaucrats, and technocrats etc. to attend their office regularly “since their presence in the office would definitely set an example for their subordinate staffs to follow suit.” Pressing the Government to initiate “certain disciplinary actions against its employees who are found violating the norms by abstaining from the assigned jobs,” the Hoho reminded all employees that they are duly paid by the Government to render not only their service but to attend their office regularly. The Naga Hoho has observed, it informed, that with festive season round the corner coupled with all the celebrations taking place every minute, government employees “cannot subscribe to excuses of being absent from their as-
signments at the cost of the public, who are made the victims to accept as though these absentees/ abstention are part and parcel of the government policies and programmes.” Thus, the Hoho asked the State Government to take ‘austerity measures’ against government servants “who are so acquainted with social events at the expense of Government’s exchequer.” The Hoho appealed to all the government departments to follow the State’s Police personnel “who gives their best service providing round the clock security during these festive season.” It further stated that the Hoho has been compelled to make this appeal in public domain for the interest of the public “where most of the time they are left with no choice but to go back to their villages even without having the opportunity to enquire as and when he/she could visit their office subsequently.”
Kohima, November 24 (mexN): The Naga National Council (NNC) has alleged that the Burmese Government is deliberately trying to ‘discriminate and divide’ the Nagas by forcefully converting the Eastern Nagas to Buddhism. Those Nagas who get converted to Buddhism are allegedly offered “favorable chance to become government servants than Christians and they are promoted to their next higher rank and give more power to exercise in the regions.” “This policy is presently and currently applying by the Burmese Government and will be continued to eliminate Christianity in Eastern Nagaland or to Burmanize Naga people,” stated NNC member, Thomas, in a lengthy note today. On the other hand, informed Thomas, the methods applied by the Burmese Army for proselytizing Nagas from animism or Christianity to Buddhism are “threatening, intimidation, exemption from tax, forced labor, portering and luring with money, clothes, providing rations.” The Government of Myanmar’s Ministry for Border Area Ethnic People’s Development, according to the NNC member, has instituted boarding schools for Naga boys and girls in every Township Headquarters (Layshi, Homalin, Khamti, Lahe Townships, and under construction in Namyung and Pangsao Townships) which provide facilities free of charge, including food and lodging. Such boarding schools are also estab-
lished at Tanai and Myitkyina in Kachin State where Naga and Kachin students get admission. “The poor Naga Christian parents are compelled to send their children to the said Boarding schools in the interest of their children’s education. However, their children have no option but to be converted to Buddhism at peremptory order, since these Boarding schools are maintaining by the Government, Buddhists,” stated Thomas.
Those Nagas who get converted to Buddhism are allegedly offered “favorable chance to become government servants”
The Eastern Nagas in Burma, under the Sagaing Division now called Naga Self-Administered Zone (NSAZ), are predominantly Christians, he noted. Christianity was brought to them after the 1950s. After 1980 almost all Eastern Nagas became Christians, informed Thomas. “Only few such as shamans remained to practice ritual of the tradition. Christianity reached to Eastern Nagaland much later, 137 years after the Christianity brought to Burma by American Baptist Missionary Rev. Adoniram Judson in 1813,” he wrote. Enumerating on his allegation, the NNC member gave examples of how the Burmese Army, after 1990, began to force people in the Naga Hills to “accept Buddhism at gun point.” For instance, in 1997,
Keeping India’s interests in mind: China on Brahmaputra dams
beijiNg, November 24 (ageNcies): China said on Monday that its projects on the Brahmaputra river will not have any negative impact on flood management and ecology of downstream areas, as Beijing was “bearing in mind” Indian concerns and the “bigger picture” of its relations with India as it goes forward with projects. On Sunday, China put into operation the first section of its 510 MW hydropower project at Zangmu, in Tibet - its first major dam on the middle reaches of the Brahmaputra, or Yarlung Zangbo as it is known in China. China last year also gave the go-ahead for three other hydropower projects, which Beijing says are run of the river dams that will not divert the
river’s flow. China said on Monday it was keeping “close communication” with India on the projects, indicating that the issue had figured in recent talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping during the latter’s visit to India in September. “The cooperation and communication we have [with India on transboundary rivers] is sound, and we are bearing in mind the bigger picture of the China-India good relationship,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a regular press briefing. “We have been providing hydrological data and emergency management to the Indian side, which has played an important
role in flood prevention and disaster relief of downstream areas. The facts have shown that our assistance in these areas is effective, and the channels are smooth.” Hua added that “during President Xi’s visit to India both sides issued a joint statement in which India thanked China for the provision of hydrological data and assistance in emergency handling.” She said both sides were using a joint expert-level meeting mechanism to “enhance cooperation on transboundary rivers”, following an agreement signed in 2013 when then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited Beijing. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the government would “take full account of concerns of downstream areas”.
“The hydropower stations China has built will not affect flood prevention and ecological systems of downstream areas,” Hua said. China said last year it would “vigorously” push hydropower generation projects to tap the fastflowing Brahmaputra’s upper and middle reaches, and address its energy shortfall in Tibet. Hydropower groups have proposed as many as 28 projects. So far, only four have been given approval. While Beijing says it is not going ahead with any diversion projects which would have a greater impact on downstream areas, green groups have also raised concerns on the impact that large hydropower dams may have on the Tibetan plateau’s ecosystem.
‘Solution should precede warnings’
Kohima, November 24 (mexN): “The aggrieved teachers should not be forced to work on empty stomachs,” is a basic and clear message that the unpaid Hindi teachers have put out. Yet, Nagaland’s Department of School Education (DoSE), “instead of solving the problem has been tendering one excuse after the other and shifting the responsibility with blame games instead of redressing the issue at hand.” Reacting sharply to the DoSE’s decision to ‘take action’ against the agitating Hindi teachers, the All
Nagaland Aggrieved Hindi Teachers Association (ANAHTA) stated today that it is “exercising the maximum restraints to air the grievances through democratic means, hence solution should precede warnings.” The aggrieved Hindi teachers will go ahead with their agitation on November 25 in Kohima and “will be attended by majority of the aggrieved Hindi Teachers from all over Nagaland.” The ANAHTA once again clarified that whatever agreement(s) that may have been executed “do
not reflect” the opinion of the aggrieved Hindi Teachers nor does it solve the problems. “The purported agreement(s) have rather aggravated the hapless situation of the aggrieved
plying their individual wisdom and some of their supporters. The thumping majority of the aggrieved teachers have rejected any/ all of such undertaking(s) and has decided to go ahead with the proposed agitation.” The Association, it was informed, has accepted the resignation of the ex-convenor who was also the signatory of the ‘purported rejected agreement’ on November 23 and has relieved the other members of the Association representing different districts of their responsibilities within the
Aggrieved Hindi teachers to agitate at DoSE today teachers. The agreement(s) is/are rejected in toto, hence null and void,” stated the Association in a press release from its Convenor. The agreement, it further stated, was signed “by ap-
in Somra areas, all Christian Churches were locked by Buddhist Monks for months. When the leaders of Tangkhul Baptist Church Association attempted to open the doors, the Burmese Army started firing at them and sought to arrest them all. The 12 Church leaders are said to have been compelled to hide in the jungle for their safety for weeks. On 29 December 1998, 19 Burmese Army personnel under the Command
Association with immediate effect. Reiterating their demand for their pay, arrears and 6th RoP, the ANAHTA noted that “the issue has been complicated and aggravated by misgivings and misunderstandings by deviating from the main issue. The problem has not been solved as the Officials and the Government instead of solving the issue have resorted to blame game and shifting responsibilities. It is made clear that our fundamental demands cannot be compromised with unfruitful agreements and warnings.”
of Captain Demongso came to Kingphu village and abducted a pastor and tortured him for a week without giving him food. The Kingphu Christian villagers were threatened by burning alive or shoot death if they attempted to enter into the Church. On April 7, 1999, four Monks and soldiers called Ponyu Nyukyan village Christians, blindfolded them and tortured them for four hours. The youths were tortured hanging them upside down and even ordered to dig their own graves. On 24th April 1999, Ponyu village Baptist Church was destroyed and the Christians were forced to worship Buddha. On January 20, 1999, the Burmese Army under the Command of Captain Zoolen, entered Houthait village along with Buddhist
Monks and arbitrarily stopped the construction of Church building; and tortured the Pastor and Church leaders. In 2004, the Burmese Army from Infantry Battalion (IB) 52 and 229 forced the Naga Christians to convert to Buddhism at gun point and forced them to build a Buddhist Pagoda. On December 15, 2005, Rokvay, Pastor of Chawang Nukwuk village was tortured for three days by Burmese Army under the Command of Maj. Khaing Tun Naing and Christians from the said village were forced to convert to Buddhism. Also the same Burmese Army group tortured Winrom, Pastor of Lumnu village in December 2005 and sent him to his native village without allowing him to preach Gospel. And yet another Pastor Rego of Chamkok village Baptist Church was also abducted by the same Burmese Army and kept him in the dungeon for a week. When he was brought out for sun bath, he availed the chance and run for his life. While he was running the Burmese Army fired several rounds upon him, but he escaped without any bullet injury. In Pangsao areas, Burmese Army from IB 52, under the Command of a Major entered into several villages in January 2005 and seized material kept for construction of Church buildings. Through 2005, such material was consistently picked up by the Burmese Army, with demands of high amounts of Indian Rupees from the villagers.
A Reminder
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he Editors of Newspapers in Nagaland, after evaluating the steps taken by the Government of Nagaland in response to their memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister of Nagaland on October 30, 2014, issue this reminder reiterating their stand. While appreciating the promptness in which the Nagaland State Government responded to the memorandum, the Newspapers are deeply unsatisfied with the indifferent and unprofessional response of the various departments.
Hence, as a reminder, the newspapers once again urge the Chief Minister to immediately respond to following: 1. Release all pending payments for advertisements that have been published up to September 30, 2014, by November 30, 2014. 2. The Government of Nagaland will implement in letter and in spirit its own policy, which includes: a. Release of all future advertisements and payments need to be routed through the Directorate of Information and Publicity Relation (DIPR) b. All payments of published advertisements must be made within 45 days from the date of publication In the eventuality that the Nagaland State Government is unable to implement the above mentioned points by November 30, 2014, the undersigned Editors and newspapers have resolved to withhold all news items related to Government events (including the Prime Minister’s upcoming visit and the Hornbill Festival), Government statements and advertisements, which will come into effect from December 1, 2014. We issue this public reminder on November 24, 2014 to the Government of Nagaland with the hope that they will act responsibly. Geoffery Yaden Editor, Nagaland Post
Witoubou newmai Editor, Eastern Mirror
Monalisa Changkija Editor, Nagaland Page
K. Temjen Jamir Editor, Tir Yimyim
Aküm Longchari Editor, The Morung Express
Mhalezolie Kire Editor, Capi
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(Left) Neingulo Krome taking a round of the Biodiversity display (Right) women farmers exchanging seeds during the Biodiversity Festival organized by NEN with New Creation Ministry (NCM) at Sekrezu in Phek on November 22.
ing our Naga identity and culture alive’, he acknowledged that ‘farmers are the owners of the ground, our land, which is our identity.’ Recalling the recently held International seminar on cultural diversity, food systems and livelihood in Peru (November 2014) by the UN FAO, he reiterated;
‘food sovereignty, is the right of the people to define their own policies and strategies for the production, distribution and consumption of food, respecting their own culture and their own natural resources in rural areas and management systems. Food sovereignty is seen as a precon-
dition to food security.’ Two practicing Naga farmers Savopalu Chizo and Kechangulie Ringa shared their personal experiences on millet based farming and biodiversity and their efforts to pass on the knowledge to future generations. Hewoto, DAO Phek
pointed out that ‘agriculture sector is highly vulnerable to climate change’ and thus stressed on the need to adopt comprehensive measures in addressing the challenge of extreme weather and climate thereby saving human lives, animals and other livelihood. He shared that the state Ag-
riculture Department has projected a plan of paddy production as Vision 2025, which is targeted to achieve Food for all by 2025. Dr. Rangad highlighted the importance of millets as ‘climate smart crops and solutions to food security’. He emphasized on the role of the indigenous communi-
ties in sustaining agro-diversity and how that can lead to a sustainable future. Drawing on examples and experiences from Meghalaya, he stated the need of learning and sharing of knowledge among indigenous farming communities as they share a bond beyond borders. He also stressed on the need to
Mass social work along Concern over unscientific way of mining stretch of NH-29 on Nov 28 DC Mkg frames new regulation for issuing NOC for coal mining
chumukeDIma, November 24 (mexN): A joint meeting of all the village council chairman, and head gaon buras under the Extra Assistant Commissioner, Chumukedima was held on November 20 at Chumukedima Town Council Conference Hall. During the meeting, in view of Prime Minister Visit to Nagaland during 1st week of December, the house decided to organise a mass social work under the banner of ‘swachh bharat abhiyan’ on November 28 starting from 6:00 AM on-
ward from Purana Bazaar Village to 7th Mile Village along the stretch of National Highway – 29. In this regard, the concern Village Councils located along the stretch of National Highway were entrusted to initiate and monitor the said social work from their end within their jurisdiction. Moreover, the other neighbouring village councils are requested to participate in the said program. It was further decided to direct all the business establishments to actively participate in the social work.
During the mass social work all the village councils are directed to cut grasses, tree branches and white wash trees, light poles and pillars at least 3 ft from the ground along the stretch of National Highway – 29 (Purana Bazaar to Chumukedima). EAC Chumukedima Thungbemo Patton in a press release has requested all the village councils are once again reminded and directed that special attention and active participation of the public be made compulsory.
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Biodiversity Festival celebrating ecological agricultural practice
Phek, November 24 (mexN): A Biodiversity Festival was organized by North East Network (NEN) with New Creation Ministry (NCM) at Sekrezu in Phek district, on November 22. Wekoweu Tsuhah, Programme Manager, North East Network Resource Centre, Chizami stated in a press release that around 200 farmers from different farming communities of Sekrezu area and Chizami in Nagaland, and West Khasi Hills of Meghalaya were brought to this event. Secretary-General of NPMHR, Niengulo Krome graced the event as the guest of honour, and Hewoto Sema, DAO Phek and Dr Carl Rangad, NESFAS Meghalaya facilitated the technical sessions. In the introduction to the Biodiversity Festival, also commemorating the UN FAO’s International Year of Family Farming, Seno Tsuhah of NEN expressed that this event is an initiative ‘to celebrate and acknowledge the ecological agricultural practice, the rich agro biodiversity in our farmlands, traditional food and knowledge systems attached to the land and its people’. Krome while thanking the farmers for ‘keep-
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mokokchuNg, November 24 (DIPr): ADC & Administrator, Mokokchung Municipal Council, Bendanglila has convened a co-ordination meeting on November 21 at MMC Conference Hall to discuss on the matter of 2014 Christmas Cake Race & Midnight Service. During the meeting, the Administrator presented the proposed works distribution and programme for the forthcoming Christmas Cake Race and Midnight Service.
The members deliberated the resolution and requested the pickup vehicle owners Union to provide their vehicle for transportation of cake race participants during the race and requested the Bakery Union, Mokokchung to sponsor the required cakes as usual. The meeting was attended by Chief Medical Officer, Former Advisory President & Secretary, Mokokchung Bakery Union, President & Secretary, Mokokchung Pickup vehicle Owners Union.
mokokchuNg, No vember 24 (DIPr): Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS visited the coal mining areas in Mangkolemba Sub-division of the District on November 22. During his interaction with Merayim Village people, he lauded the efforts of Changki Village Council for imposing total ban on coal mining in its jurisdiction. He deeply appreciated the Changki Village Council for this environment-concerned decision. Deputy Commissioner also visited the on- going coal mining in Khar Village area where rat-hole mining is undertaken rampantly. DC expressed concern over the unscientific way of mining and serious impact it would cause on the eco system of the region. Having seen the entire mining areas he was of the opinion that the mining areas are the major catchment areas for drinking water in the re-
DC Mokokchung Sushil Kumar Patel and others during their visit to coal mining area in Mangkolemba Sub-division, Mokokchung on November 22. (DIPR Photo)
gion. The EE (PHED), Mokokchung N. Yanger Pongen, who accompanied the team concurred with the views of the DC over the impact of coal mining on drinking water in the region. Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung expressed
serious concern over the failure of villagers to undertake Area Rehabilitation after the mining. Patel thus directed all the Administration Officers to stop issuing No Objection Certificate (NOC) for coal mining from their respective Offices and henceforth
NOC has to be issued centrally by the DC, Mokokchung and NOC issued by out-post Administration Officers will be considered invalid. SDO (Civil) HQ Rajesh IAS and SDO (Civil) Mangkolemba, Renbomo accompanied the DC Mokokchung during his visit.
‘My Bamboo Story’ launched in Kohima Selouphe Village selected for SAGY
kohIma, November 24 (mexN): ‘My Bamboo Story’wasofficiallyopenedon November 24 in Kohima. The store is a retail outlet where bamboo farmers across Nagaland can showcase and sell their bamboo products. According to a press note, Alem Longkumer, deputy team leader of Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA), inaugurated it, who mentioned that bamboo has always been a story associated with the Nagas. “We grew up eating in bamboo plates, cups and spoons, and bamboo has always been a part of our everyday lives”. Team members Kichung, Kevin, Lipungsa and Imkong represented the NBDA. Jonathan Mesen said the invocation prayer. Lezo and Vizo Putsure will
DImaPur, November 24 (DIPr): As the Government of India has launched Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) on 11th October 2014 to developed Gram Panchayat into Adarsh Gram, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) Neiphiu Rio has selected Selouphe village in Dimapur District and adopted the village on November 22 under Saansad Adarsh Gram yojana
Alem Longkumer, deputy team leader of NBDA with others during the launching of ‘My Bamboo Story’ in Kohima on November 24.
run ‘My Bamboo Story’.They have thanked the Team Leader Khrienuo Metha and the NBDA team for their help in launching the initiative. They also mentioned late Norman Putsure who was the Team Leader of
NBDA. With the intention to not only display the creative skills of local artisans, but also to promote the value of bamboo as a means of economic sustenance, all products are made in Nagaland, and MBS has tied up with
local online site ilando.com for digital presence. Vizo Putsure who runs Green Gold Designs, a local based interior designing company that focuses on using bamboo to create a lifestyle, has done the interiors.
50 years anniversary celebration of NLA
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kohIma, November 24 (mexN): Special Secretary, NLA, A.E. Lotha in a press release related to 50 years Anniversary Celebration of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly has informed all the invitees, Ex-IBMs, Ex-MLAs, Ex-MP, AHODs, HODs, delegates and family Members of Ex-IBMs, Ex-MLAs, Press & Media are requested to collect the Car Pass from reception counter at the Main Gate on November
26 onwards. It is also informed that no vehicles without Car Pass issued by the Assembly Secretariat shall be allowed to enter the main gate. Vehicles with Car Pass 1 (VVIPs) shall enter through Gate I and Vehicles with Car Pass 2 (VIPs) shall be parked near the Legislators Home entrance Gate. Vehicles with Car Pass 3 (AHODs/HODs, Press and Media) and 4 (Assembly Secretariat Officers and
staff) shall be parked inside the Gate II. Further, for all those who could not obtain the Car Pass can collect from the reception counter at the Main Gate on November 29 by producing relevant ID Cards or other supporting documents. Special Secretary, NLA, A.E. Lotha had requested all the invitees, Ex- IBMs, Ex-MLAs, Tribal HOHOs and all the Political Parties to attend the Celebration.
Invitation Cards and programmes for all the Invitees had been dispatched to all the respective DCs of the District Headquarters however, those who have not received the invitations may collect it from the Control Room at the Assembly Secretariat on any working day. For any related queries, one may contact the Control Room: 0370-2270047 or the following Nos: 94360 00358/8575026037/857502 6035/8575261260.
(SAGY). The activities of Adarsh Gram are to develop personal development, Human development, Social development, economic development, environmental development, Basic amenities Service, Social security, good governance. The role is to identify common needs of the village and the needs of vulnerable households and in particular, lever-
age resources of different programmes, facilitated people’s participation in implementation monitoring and maintenance of works taken up under the scheme. In his address, he called upon the people to work together and to co-operate with each other for the welfare of the village and the people so as to bring harmony, peace and development in the village.
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integrate ways in making the younger generation take interest in traditional farming practices. In his final note, he extended an open invitation to all, to the Indigenous Terra Madre festival, which is to be held at Meghalaya in October 2015. The organizers called upon the participants to endorse millet based biodiverse farming which is ecological agriculture and to transfer the rich traditional knowledge systems to the coming generations through different platforms including the youth, church, educational institutions. They cautioned the villagers on destructive development policies and encouraged them to make informed choices on any new development, strengthen control over the commons and continue to keep alive their seed keeping heritage. Vesalu Swuro delivered a note of gratitude; Muralhu Chizo and Besusho Sapu pronounced invocation and benediction respectively. Other highlights of the event included the display of agro biodiversity by the participating communities, seed exchanges between communities, folk songs and a traditional food pot-luck.
Security pass for media coverage of PM’s visit kohIma, November 24 (DIPr): Media persons are informed to submit applications to the Director, IPR, for obtaining security passes to cover the Prime Minister’s visit on December 1 during Hornbill Festival 2014. The security passes shall be issued only to media persons accredited with the Central Government and State Governments. The applications should reach the office of the Directorate of Information & Public Relations on or before November 26 for onward submission to the concern authority.
DEO Peren informs
PereN, November 24 (DIPr): The District Education Officer, Peren, Limainla Pongen in a press release informed all the Head of Institutions (both Government and Private) under Peren district that the last date of submitting Beneficiaries Account Numbers is extended to 29th November 2014for all the beneficiaries of Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students. In this connection, all the Head of the Institutions are requested to submit the same to the DEO, Peren during working hours for onward submission. The Office will not entertain any beneficiaries after the expiry of the last date.
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EDBA bans selling lottery tickets, calendars & donation DImaPur, November 24 (mexN): The East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA) in the meeting has reaffirmed its standing resolution on November 23, imposing ban on selling lottery tickets, calendars, any form of donation etc by any organizations or any other agencies within the East Dimapur jurisdiction. Therefore, all the business establishments are advised not to entertain any such activities. “Harassing any of its business members by any individuals or organizations will not be appreciated and not accepted,” informed EDBA president Solomon l. Awomi and information & publicity secretary Joseph Mero. Further, EDBA asked all
the business shops at East Dimapur shut down their respective firms and take active participation in the mass social work on November 28 from 6:00 am onward by cleaning premises surrounding. The Association informed that stern action would be taken on failure to follow the directives. This decision of organising mass social work was taken in a joint meeting with EAC Chumukedima Thungbemo Patton under the ‘Swacch Bharat Abhiyan’ keeping in mind to live in cleanliness and hygienic of the town. In addition, it further directed all the shops to properly decorate and put up star at the shops by 1st week of December for the Workers stitch up a star as part of preparation for Christmas at forth-coming festive season. Raj Bhavan Kohima on November 22. (Photo by Chizokho Vero)
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Tripura govt sends team to tackle malaria in hill areas Bomb found
AGARTALA, NOVEMBER 24 (TNN): The Tripura government sent a team as well as medicines on Sunday to review the malaria situation in the eastern hilly areas of the state following reports of a fresh outbreak of the vector-borne disease. The disease had struck Dhalai, north and south Tripura districts in 2013 and 73 people, including 54 children, had died. An estimated 2,000 others were affected by the disease. Head of the team, joint director, preventive medicine, Pranab Chatterjee, said 67 patients, including children, had been shifted to Kanchanpur, Longtarai
Northeast Briefs 106 gm heroin seized in Mizoram AIZAWL, NOVEMBER 24 (PTI): Four persons, including three from neighbouring Myanmar, were arrested and 106 gm of heroin was seized in separate cases near here, a state Excise and Narcotics department spokesman said today. The seizures were made since Saturday from near Zemabawk in the outskirts of Aizawl, Spokesman Peter Zohmingthanga said. While 63 gm of heroin was seized today, 28 gm and 15 gm of heroin were seized separately on Saturday night. Lalawmpuia, Paukapluni and Lalrengthangi, all from Myanmar and Lalduhkimi, a resident of the state, were arrested. They were booked under various sections of NDPS Act.
Saradha scam: CBI quizzes former Assam minister KOLKATA, NOVEMBER 24 (IANS): Senior Congress leader and former Assam minister Anjan Dutta was Monday grilled by the CBI in connection with the multi-crore Saradha scam. Dutta, an MLA from Amguri, arrived at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office at the CGO complex here after being summoned by the agency. Dutta said he has been summoned to give details about his printing business which used to print a Bengali newspaper and other materials for jailed Saradha promoter and purported scam kingpin Sudipta Sen. The CBI had earlier searched his residence in Assam.
valley and Gandacherra sub-divisional hospitals over the past four days. "There is no report of any death due to malaria this time and no complaint of dearth of medicines," he said. Chatterjee said the A n o p h e l e s m i n i mu s mosquito family was responsible for the spread of the disease in winter. The state government has set in action second generation integrated mosquito management through fogging. Chatterjee, accompanied by a group of doctors and medical reinforcements, has rushed to tribal dominated villages across
128 dead in Mizoram due to malaria since 2010 AIZAWL, NOVEMBER 24 (PTI): At least 128 people have died in Mizoram since 2010 due to malaria, state Health Minister Lal Thanzara informed the assembly today. In a written reply to a query from Lalruatkima of opposition Mizo National Front(MNF), Lal Thanzara said 31 people died in 2010, 30 in 2011, 25 in 2012, 21 in 2013 and 21 have died till September 2014 in the state due to the disease. He said the Centre had disbursed Rs 26.23 crore to the state government under National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme during the same period. Kalajhari and Shakhan ranges of the state. "We are making all-out efforts to manage the situation as well as to ensure medical care to all the affected people," said health minister Badal Choudhury. He, however, pointed out that the Anopheles minimus mosquitoes had become resistant to DDT
gets a boost in the period March to August. It has been identified as a vector of malaria and sporozoite infections, the highest number of which are recorded in October. He said the team would visit the entire stretch of the malaria-hit areas in the state to hold meetings with health officials and formu-
Have not accepted home minister's resignation: Meghalaya CM SHILLONG, NOVEMBER 24 (IANS): Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma Monday said that he is yet to accept the resignation of his woman Home Minister Roshan Warjri. "She (Warjri) had told me that she wanted to go for her treatment. Therefore, I have no accepted her resignation," he told journalists after the assembly session was adjourned for the day. However, Warjri who skipped the ongoing winter assembly session (which started Friday) for the second time on a row,
HM skips Winter Session of Assembly
SHILLONG. NOVEMBER 24 (PTI): Meghalaya Home Minister Roshan Warjri skipped yet another day of the Winter Session of the state Assembly here today sending a message to Chief Minister Mukul Sangma about her unhappiness over the killings in the Garo Hills region. Wajri, who became the first woman home minister in the Northeast when she was sworn in last year, tendered her resignation on November 20 claiming "moral responsibility" for the "violence and senseless killings" in Garo Hills region. She did not attend Friday's session, but was present on Saturday as the Chief Minister inaugurated a multi-facility utility centrecum-community hall at her constituency in Mawkhar. The Chief Minister was yet to accept her resignation. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said AICC leaders were apprised of the situation arising out of Warjri tendering her resignation.
told IANS that she will not take back her resignation. The first woman home minister submitted her resignation late Thursday, owning moral responsibility for the prevailing law and order situation in Garo Hills where many civilians as well as security personnel have been killed. Asked if there was any pressure from him that forced Warjri to resign, Sangma said: "Why should you presume like that when I am very satisfied about her contribution as a minister and a cabinet col-
Chief Minister Nabam Tuki launches ACKNOWLEDGEMENT software for better government service ITANAGAR, NOVEMBER 24 (PTI): The planning and monitoring process in Arunachal Pradesh went online today with the launching of scheme management system (SMS) software by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki. "It would serve as blessing for quick preparation of annual operating plan and budget while ensuring transparency to check corruption and misuse of funds by timely execution of projects to check cost overrun," Tuki said. The single window SMS offers multifaceted modules, like project manage-
ment, annual plan, third party monitoring and file management besides a grievances redressal system for the citizens to complaint against ongoing schemes, said Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) Ltd's principal consultant Anupam Banerjee. Terming it as a watershed moment for Arunachal, planning secretary Sonam Chombay said from manual to automation, the software will herald a new era of centralised planning and transparency with a provision for the citizens to give feeedbacks online.
Modi to attend Sangai festival IMPHAL, NOVEMBER 24 (TNN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at the closing ceremony of Sangai festival, the biggest state-sponsored tourism festival, on November 30 in Imphal. Modi will also lay the foundation stone of the proposed sports university in Thoubal district, official sources said. The 10-day Sangai festival kicked off at Hapta
Kangjeibung here on Friday. The festival showcases indigenous games and food items of the state, adventure sports, an international polo tournament and entertainment programmes. At least seven countries, including host India, are taking part in the 8th Manipur Polo International 2014 being played at Mapal Kangjeibung here, the oldest polo ground in the world.
Agartala airport to be made international airport AGARTALA, NOVEMBER 24 (IANS): The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has completed preliminary work to upgrade Agartala airport as an international airport to boost the region's connectivity with southeast Asia, an official said here Monday. "The prime minister is likely to lay the foundation for upgrading the Agartala airport on Dec 1. However, his programme would be finalised in a day or two," a top official of Tripura government said. He said: "The Tripura transport minister accompanied by top state government and AAI officials has visited the Agartala airport (20 km from here) on Sunday to supervise the proposed ceremony to be held at the airport in connection with the foundation stone laying." "AAI has taken up an ambitious Rs.427 crore project to develop Agartala airport to an international standard. Also, a modern Air Traffic Control tower is being set up at a cost of Rs.10 crore," said AAI's director S.D.Barman. He said: "The DPR (detailed project report) for the Agartala airport project
a few years ago in interior locations of Uttar Pradesh, when the mosquitoes began to be dreaded and it could now be controlled by spraying second generation DDT. Choudhury said Anopheles minimus mosquitoes were prevalent throughout the year although their population
late a strategy to control a further outbreak. Sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Gandacherra Bhaskar Dasgupta said health workers had asked to make door-to-door visits in all the tribal helmets of the region with diagnostic kits and malaria preventive medicines and advisories for each of the families. "A l l t h e p r i ma r y health centres, community health centers and extension workers have been equipped on an urgent basis to arrest further spread of the disease and provide health care services to all the affected," Dasgupta added.
has been submitted to the civil aviation ministry for its sanction. The Tripura government has provided land for the purpose." A west Tripura district administration official said
the state government has already provided 72 acres of land to AAI for construction and expansion of the new terminal building, runway and other necessary infrastructure
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The Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSH) Dimapur summon me at a meeting held at Indesen Village on 22nd November. 2014. Wherein I, Smti. Agu wife of Shri. Stephen, resident of Midland Colony Dimapur tender my sincere and unconditional apology to Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) Dimapur for mistreating and physical abuse caused to Ms. Sonying Konyak who was working with me as a helper since February 2014. (Smti.Agu) Midland: Nagaland OFFICE OF THE
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The Panchayat Lower Chandmari colony Kohima would like to express our profound gratitude to all those who rendered their valuable services and logistic supports towards the success of its 10th Anniversary held on 22nd Nov. 2014. The organizers would like to particularly mention the following Donors for their generous contributions:1. Mr. & Mrs. Impalong Cl-I Contractor - Rs 5000/2. Dr. & Mrs. Toshimanen Addl. Director. - Rs 5000/3. Mr. & Mrs. T. Chingmak Chang - Rs 5000/4. Er. & Mrs. Talitemsu - Rs 5000/5. Mr. & Mrs. S. Imtimendang Dy. Director - Rs 10,000/6. Dr . & Mrs. Temsu Jt. Director - Rs10,000/7. Mr. & Mrs. Tsuknung Retd. Director - Rs 5000/8. Mr. & Mrs. Er.Limatemsu Chief. Eng. - Rs 15,000/9. Er. & Mrs. Longzochang S.E. - Rs 5000/10. Mr. & Mrs. Moasashi G.M. - Rs 5000/11. Mr. & Mrs. Lamchu P.S. to Min. - Rs 5000/12. Mr. & Mrs. C.T. Jamir Sr. Advocate - Rs 2000/13. Shop keepers Union Lower Chandmari - Rs 6050/14. Mr. & Mrs. Hipo Kath Retd. I.G.P - Rs 5000/15. Mr. & Mrs. R.Nangshi Jamir Retd. Dir. - Rs 10,000/16. Dr. & Mrs. Viral Jt. Dir. - Rs 5000/17. Er. & Mrs. V. Achumi SDO - Rs 5000/18. Mr. & Mrs. L. Noklem Dy. Dir. - Rs 2000/19. Mr. & Mrs. R.Temsu Aier - Rs 10,000/20. Mr. & Mrs. Shumbe Kithan - Rs 5000/21. Mr. & Mrs. Y. Sacheo Ovung Dir. Sat - Rs 20,000/22. Mr. & Mrs. S.Singsit - Rs 2000/23. Dr. & Mrs. Imti Jamir - Rs 5000/24. Mr. & Mrs. M. Longri - Rs 1000/25. Mr. & Mrs. James Khala - Rs 2000/26. Mr. & Mrs. Yanger jamir P.S. to C.M. - Rs 10,000/27. Mr. & Mrs. Dogra Retd. Secy. - Rs 10,000/28. Mr. & Mrs. M. Hangsing Dy. Secy. - Rs 2000/29. Er. & Mrs. Roko Suohu - Rs 10,000/30. Er. & Mrs. Lanuakum, Retd. Adl.C.E. - Rs 5000/31. Mr. & Mrs. L.Y anrino - Rs 2500/32. Mr. & Mrs. Zelre Retd. Judge - Rs 4000/33. Mr. & Mrs. Eyono-o Jt. Dir. - Rs 2000/34. Miss. Aolemla Jt. Dev. Com. - Rs 10,000/35. Mr. & Mrs. Kikatemba SDEO - Rs 2000/36. Mr. K. Shohe - Rs 5000/37. Mr. & Mrs. N. Meren Ao - Rs 1000/38. Mr. & Mrs. Temsuwati Adl. Dev. Com. - Rs 10,000/39. Er. & Mrs. M. Sashi Amer S.E. - Rs 3000/40. Mr. & Mrs. Thangchilo Kath - Rs 2000/41. Mr. & Mrs. Vizopal Ex. KMC Member - Rs 3000/42. Mr. & Mrs. Puzashe G.B Cl-Contractor - Rs 3000/43. Mr. & Mrs. Tia Jamir - Rs 2000/44. Mr. & Mrs. Tokishe Jt. Dir. - Rs 3000/45. Mr. & Mrs. Akho Neikha - Rs 3000/46. Mr. & Mrs. Chandan Dir. Seri. - Rs 10,000/47. Mr. & Mrs. Ghoshito Adl. Dir. - Rs 20,000/48. Mr. & Mrs. I. Meren - Rs 5000/49. Mr. & Mrs. Temsu Soyah, Legal Officer - Rs 10,000/50. Mr. & Mrs. Ayang & Amen - Rs 5000/51. Mr. & Mrs. Chura Katiry - Rs 2000/52. House hold contribution - Rs 50,000/53. Community Dev. (Mr. Visopi & Mr. Tzuwa) - Rs 10,000/54. Finance committee (Er. Hotovi & Party) - Rs 2,50,000/55. Officers Hill Panchayat - Rs 5000/56. New Market (SER)Area Panchayat - Rs 5000/57. Merhulietsa Panchayat - Rs 3000/58. Taxi union - Rs 1000/59. Colony families, individuals and well-wishers (John Kath) Chairman Organising Committee
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league and particularly, a cabinet colleague holding important portfolio. Moreover, the chief minister doesn't allocates the portfolio of home unless he has real confidence in someone, he added. On the demand of Leader of Opposition Donkupar Roy for his resignation over the prevailing law and order situation in Garo Hills, Sangma said: "They (opposition parties) are the missing the focus. Does he (Roy) even have the magic wand to solve the problem (militancy)."
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GUWAHATI, NOVEMBER 24 (IANS): A powerful bomb was found in the compartment of a local train at a railway station near Guwahati Monday, a day after a powerful blast killed two people and injured over 25 others in Dibrugarh, police said. The bomb was found at Kendukona railway station aboard the intercity express running between Alipurduar in northern West Bengal to Kamakhya junction in Guwahati. Government Railway Police (GRP) officials said the train was halted at Kendukona after security personnel spotted in a coach an unclaimed plastic bag covered with a towel and wires sticking out from it. The station master was immediately informed and the train was halted there. A team of bomb experts defused the explosive, and a thorough search was carried out of the train, police said. The toll in Sunday's blast in Dibrugarh district rose to two after one of the injured, a young student, died at the Assam Medical College and Hospital. The blast and Monday's bomb recovery took place ahead of the scheduled visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh to Assam Nov 29-30 for the two-day All-India conference of DirectorsGeneral of Police.
Two bombs found in Manipur IMPHAL, NOVEMBER 24 (PTI): Two powerful bombs, planted by suspected militants to attack security personnel, were recovered from a roadside area at Gelmol in Manipur, police officials said today. The bombs were detected by a Road Opening Party of the J&K Light Infantry last evening. The bombs were later defused, they said. Meanwhile, four arm smugglers were arrested during a checking at Khudengtabi area near IndoMyanmar border in Chandel district yesterday. The items seized from them include two assault rifles, some ammunition, a mobile phone and Rs 21,890, an official report said. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, meanwhile, claimed that his government has been able to contain all forms of terrorism. "Our government has been able to contain all forms of terrorism following a slew of security measures. We will also deal very firmly with jihadi groups and foil their sinister designs to set up base in Assam," he tweeted Sunday.
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New Delhi, November 24 (iANS): Launching a report on transformational change in India, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Monday said India has an opportunity to build a $10 trillion economy by 2034 with a growth rate of 9% per annum. Titled “Future of India: The Winning Leap”, the report “builds an aspirational model prepared after meeting business leaders and social thinkers and identifies winning strategies needed for this aspirational transformation”, according to PwC International chairman Dennis Nally, who launched the report here. It said that for India to take that “winning leap” and grow its GDP by 9 percent per year, it would require the corporate sector to come together with the entrepreneur class to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem in constructive partnership with
the government. “Corporations alone can’t fuel growth and innovation needed to power India’s winning leap, so the entrepreneurial sector must also play a major role as they possess qualities critical for developing innovative solutions, the willingness to take risks, an aptitude for fast decision-making, and bold leadership,” said Deepak Kapoor, chairman, PwC India. “The government also needs to extend support by creating national platform,” he added. The report says that up to 40% of India’s $10 trillion economy of 2034 could be derived from new solutions. “Nimbleness in going for new solutions and the new economy would define the future,” said Shashank Tripathi, partner at PwC India. The report investigates 10 sectors - education, healthcare, agriculture, retail,
power, manufacturing, financial services, urbanisation and the enabling sectors of digital and physical connectivity. It said each of the sectors faces challenges which will require new solutions that are resource efficient and environmentally sustainable. Moreover, all these sectors are interconnected and hence a setback in one spawns setbacks in others, it added. “A young demography, paired with a burgeoning middle-class that is digitally enabled is a once in a lifetime opportunity for India to develop economically and socially,” Nally said. Based on US dollar rates of 2010, the report said that to achieve the aspirational targets it sets out for 2034, India would need to increase annual investments by at least six times in dollar terms.
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he Department of structure of the depart- stated that discrimination structure maintaining a School Education is ment, the basis of cadre is meted out to the peti- balanced in cadre classififacing a dead lock in classification should have a tioners and given the lib- cation for almost all categoadministrative functioning nexus with object sought to erty to protest/ agitate for ries of employees in the deand promoting employees be achieved and also based justice. Therefore it is felt partment. However, some to higher grade due to ma- on the principle of class that the prerogative power group of employer assojor defectives and delay legislation. of the state Government ciations are not willing to more than three (3) years to The School education is to be exercised in such accept the proposal while correct the defective Gov- is one of the biggest de- a manner that the classi- other group of employer ernment notification 2011. partment under the state fication of the cadre post association in the departThe Department of Government employer does not result in hostile ment agree with the proSchool Education initiated having more than seven discrimination to another posal for the larger interest a major reforms accord- (7) employer Associa- group of employees who of the whole employees in ing to its notification dated tions. However, it appears are having equally quali- the department. 21st July 2011 to revamp, re- that there is no common fied and experiences. Revamping, re-strucstructure and streamline understanding to solve the The department has ture and streamline of the the department at all lev- present imbroglio among already crop up with ad- School Education Departels of administration with members of different as- ministrative problems due ment cannot solve by the the objectives to produce sociations, Consequently, to defective system which theory of survival for the quality and value Educa- in 2013 group of senior Of- does not work affectively. fittest. Every organs in hution and to strengthen the ficers in the department In such a midst of critical man body are equally imimplementation and mon- approached the Hon’ble situations of the depart- portant in its own funcitoring of various Educa- High Court seeking jus- ment, the present Hon’ble tions. Same as this in any tional programmes. tice for equal opportunity Parliamentary Secretary organized employment Reforms of the depart- of promotional avenue to for School Education who sectors so also in the dement demands more expe- deserve employees in the is farsided and crystal clear partment of School educarience, qualified employ- department. The writ peti- to understand the core is- tion in Nagaland. New Delhi, Novem- ing them of uninterrupted RCOM’s pre-paid GSM GSM pre-paid customers ees to occupy the different tion No.193 (K) of 2013 was sues and problems of the ber 24 (iANS): Reliance voice and data usage. With customers with an instant to keep talking and surfadministrative post. There- finally disposed and the department proposed Limadangti Jamir Communications, part this service, RCOM’s cus- loan of Rs.5 or Rs.10, which ing without being disconfore, in the administrative Hon’ble High court clearly a model of review of the Kohima of the Anil Ambani-led tomers can virtually not can be availed of when the nected,” it said. “The talk-time given group, has launched Talk- run out of balance at any balance dips below Rs.10, through the TalkLoan loan Loan service for its pre- time. This service will fur- the statement said. “Once the customer facility does not have any paid GSM customers to ther cement our strong he climate of uncertainty power, inspite of all her rhetoric in day. It is easier said than done, but allow them make urgent ties and connect with our dials *141#, he or she can validity, and customers can has plagued us, the Nagas, trying to lure investors to the state, when we are doing it for ourselves, calls in case of insufficient pre-paid customer base,” select the denomination use it anytime they want. for much too long. The tight her credibility lies exposed. Unwit- for our society, why should we be balance, the company an- Gurdeep Singh, chief ex- of the instant recharge The ‘loan amount’ will be ecutive officer, consumer and start using the phone recovered by the company rope walking to which we the peo- tingly, in order to spite the face of entertaining the ‘hazura’ or ‘thikha’ nounced Monday. “TalkLoan is an inno- business, Reliance Com- for voice and data ser- over subsequent recharg- ple have forced our politicians to the CPI(M), Ms Bannerjee has only mentality or view others to be having vative solution which will munications said in a vices immediately. In es- es, with a nominal trans- balance themselves has made it lit- succeeded in cutting her nose. The that mentality? I do not know. Former Chief Minister Neiphu sence, the TalkLoan ser- action fee,” the statement erally impossible for them to even people of Bengal realized too late provide great convenience statement here. that they have actually jumped into Rio has been definitely unlucky in take any initiative in exploiting the The service will provide vice allows all Reliance added. to our customers, assurwhatever natural resources that God the fire from the perceived pry pan. one respect. All his tenure the GovThe apex Naga Hoho and her ernors Nagaland had, were either has blessed us with. It is not inborn insecurity, but that damp manufac- various constituent tribal hohos are retired highly qualified personalitured insecurity which prevents our all NGO’s and as such are formida- ties with military intelligence backmindset from jumping out of that ble pressure groups that must play ground or completely political apNew Delhi, November 24 with the sale starting at 2 p.m. on De- speeds. Our fans will also have easier small four squared box. While the its huge vital role of being the inter- pointees, who all actually were access to our products from Airtel’s Indian nation is harping to the world mediary between the people and the learning on the job. In complete (iANS): Chinese handset maker cember 2. Redmi Note 4G will be available in flagship stores,” said Manu Jain, oper- to come and make in India where a government. The complete neutral- contrast is the present Governor, His Xiaomi Monday launched its 5.5ations head of Mi India. inch smartphone Redmi red carpet awaits them, while all ity and the non-interference in the Excellency Shri P.B Acharya who has “The partnership with the other constituent states of the executing part of decision making by a very strong emotional bond with Note for Rs.8,999 in India Xiaomi will enable our Indian Union are falling over them- laying down its deliberated view on the people of the region based on with its 4G variant priced customers to easily access selves and each other, even jumping the table in black and white, is where his selfless work as the Chief archiRs.9,999, a company statethe high quality yet afford- the queue in order to attract inves- its strength lies. As such, if Nagaland tect of purely public service oriented ment said here. able Redmi Note 4G at our tors to their respective states, we the is to have the good fortune of being Non-Governmental organizations. “Redmi Note 4G is Mi stores. While customers in unique Nagas too are trying our best, able to exploit her natural resources, It speak volumes. The good work India’s very first 4G device, our 4G cities can start enjoy- leaving no stones unturned inorder the Hohos definitely will have to play and the public trust and faith he has tailored specifically to Ining 4G services on our supe- to discourage and dissuade poten- the vital role of being the plug be- earned within this short period of dia’s 4G network. It is being rior network with Redmi tial investors from even setting a foot tween the public, the investors and time is a testimony in itself. The main launched in partnership Note 4G, customers in the in Nagaland. So much for our broad- the government of the day. Different beneficiary of this goodness is TRZ with Bharti Airtel (for postother cities can be ready to mindedness. Anyway as a consola- individual personalities all comes who, we can be sure, will be thanking paid customers). As part upgrade to 4G as and when tion, we have a Mamata Bannerjee together to constitute an NGO. And his stars. Our hope remains strong of the Airtel partnership, we launch in these mar- to look up to as our heroine. Mamata the coming together of the differ- that this goodness of the Governor Redmi Note 4G will retail at kets,” said Srini Gopalan, Bannerjee, before coming to power, ent minds brings about a decision. also gets rubbed on our former Chief select Airtel stores in Delhi, director - consumer busi- went firing and ballistic on all four And this is the reason why a decision and the present MP. The ultimate Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolness, Bharti Airtel. Inciden- cylinders and succeeded in forcing reached by any NGO on any matter thanks, however, goes to our Prime kata, Hyderabad and Chentally, Bharti Airtel is the first out the Tatas after much of the in- must be above board without a hint Minister Narendra Damodar Modi, nai,” the company, also telecom service provider frastructure had already been built or a whiff of controversy. We believe for giving us the best from among his known as “Apple of China”, Airtel stores by end-December. Cus- in the country to launch 4G services. upon, into the welcoming arms of that every citizen can contribute in lot. said in a statement. Both the 4G and dual SIM 3G ver- tomers will need to register online be- Airtel 4G services are now available in Narendra Modi’s Gujarat at the rate one way or the other to built up our sions of Redmi Note will also be sold fore visiting Airtel stores to purchase 15 cities in India - Bangalore, Chan- of Rs 1/- per acre/hectare of land. Ms society today better than yesterday, (Part 1 of 2) Benito Z Swu through Mi’s Indian e-commerce the device, it said. “With Airtel as our digarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Ludhi- Mamata Bannerjee, after coming to and also tomorrow better than topartner, Flipkart. Registration for the partner for Mi India’s first 4G device, ana, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Amritsar, Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions 3G version of Redmi Note will begin we are committed to providing the Kapurthala, Phagwara, Hoshiarpur, published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form. on Flipkart on November 25 at 6 p.m., best Internet experience with faster Nagpur, Patiala, Pune and Nasik.
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Tuesday 25 November 2014
Dimapur
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Schedule for Hornbill ACAUT supports DUCCCF decision Music Festival 2014 DimaPur, November 24 (mexN): The Nagaland Outdoors Club & Sky Entertainment has informed that the Hornbill Music Festival of 2014 will be packed with fun and great music. The Hornbill International Rock Contest will not be the only highlight during the music festival, stated a press release issued by Al Ngullie, Publicity & Media Manager, NOC & Sky Inc., Hornbill Music Festival.
Orpheus talent hunt are currently underway. Dimapur-based Soyachunks is organizing the talent hunt for this year’s edition. Come, cheer for your favorite contestant!
December 3: Back in time Legendary British country rock group Smokie from England will be headlining the evening. Besides, classics from the millionselling group of the yesteryears, the concert will also feature two brilliant and December 1: Night of the upcoming rock groups, K3M and Highland Oracle Home Warriors Accomplished bands from Nagaland. from Nagaland will perform on December 1. Some December 4-7 The four-day Hornbill of the better known groups in the State like Divine Con- International Rock Contest nection, Alobo Naga & the will be one of the showcase Band, Hello Radio and Pur- events of the Hornbill Music ple Fusion will perform for festival. 28 rock bands from approximately three and across the state, northeast and India will be facing the half hours. music on the four days. To December 2: Grand Fina- top it off, American guitar le of Naga Orpheus Hunt god Vinnie Moore will be there too! Vinnie Moore, 2014 Finalists of the erst- Sanjay Divecha from Mumwhile Naga Idol will be bai, Thejove Medeo and fighting it out on the stage Wati Imchen from Nagaland on the night of December 2. will be judging the contest. Competitive rounds of the Vinnie Moore will also per2014 edition of the Naga form a special set on the 7th.
December 8: Love East Dance, music, fun and more music! That is Love East EDM/ Rap Night: LC (Naga rapper) will be dishing out an aural buffet to delight you through the night. There is none other than DJ Barkha, the Indian star DJ. The second performer DJ Ina has been performing since 2009 and has already performed in top clubs across India. He has also performed with the prestigious Kitty Su club, where superstars such as Avicii and Steve Aoki, and Dada Life have performed. December 9: One Wild Night Another highlight to add to the whole fun week is, Bon Giovi, from England, the official tribute band of Bon Jovi. The group will be performing some of the greatest rock ballads and hits from one of the biggest rock bands in history, Bon Jovi. The opening band for Bon Giovi will be Mumbaibased band Koniac Net.
December 10: Tear Drops of the Hills The concept of ‘Tear Drops of the Hills’ is that
the people of North East India continue to face harsh realities in India as it has been for many years. Although citizens of the country, people of the NE region have always been looked down and treated as an alien in our own land. Crimes and injustices continue to be perpetrated against the people of the seven sisters because they just happen to look different, dress differently, and have a culture that’s different. “We are as much as Indian as our brothers and sisters in mainland India; that is the idea of this event,” stated the press release. On the evening of December 10, various rock groups from North East India will be performing and perhaps spread the message of not only unity, but unity in diversity as well. Who are the bands that will be playing for you? Vivace (Nagaland), Street Stories (Shillong), The Scavenger Project (Mizoram), Lucid Recess (Assam), Pulse Pundit (Manipur) and Yesterdrive (Arunachal).
IGNOU Kohima conducts induction programme kohima, November 24 (mexN): The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Study Centre -2001, Kohima conducted induction programme on November 21 at Modern College, Kohima. Prof. N. Venuh, History & Archaeology Department, Nagaland University was the chief guest and Dr. T. Iralu, Regional Di-
rector, IGNOU Kohima and Runi Nakro, Assistant Prof, Nagaland College of Teacher Education Kohima were the recourse persons. The chief guest in his speech emphasized on the importance of education as an agent of change in our society. The Naga intellectuals do not perform the knowledge they acquire from the
ASU Union Assembly on Nov 29
ENWO organizes ‘dinner concert’
kohima, November 24 (mexN): The 3rd Union Assembly of Angami Students' Union (ASU) will be held at SAPO Hall, Jakha Town on November 29 at 11 am, hosted by the Southern Angami Students' Union. All the ASU range and unit Presidents/ representatives have been requested to attend without fail. Any agenda should be intimated to the Speaker ASU, 48 hours before the commencement of the Assembly.
institutes, he stated and urged the learners to utilize their knowledge and become an agent of change in society. He further asserted, ‘Everyone wants justice but we do not do justice to one another. As we want justice we have to do it to others.” The resource person Dr. T Iralu highlighted the ongoing programme of IGNOU.
He said IGNOU is one of the largest universities in the world with around 4 million learners across India and 36 countries. Runi spoke on the distance mode of education and importance of writing assignment and maintained that one must read the materials first and write from what one have understood from the book.
DimaPur, November 24 (mexN): Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland has appreciated and applauded the decision taken by the Dimapur Urban Colony Council Chairman Federation (DUCCCF) to bring to attention the issue of threat meted out to the Chairman and GB community “by NSCN (IM)” if they refuse to collect tax on behalf of the latter.
As per a public expose by DUCCCF, the NSCN (IM) under UT-1 directed all Chairman/GBs of colonies to pay ‘Sole censuscum-house tax’ for 2014 on or before December 6, 2014. This, noted the ACAUT Nagaland’s media cell, is “an aberration and absolutely non-compliable since the Naga people have already declared their support for One Government One Tax and the GBs and Chairmen of the colonies and villages,
mentary Secretary, Fire and Emergency Services, Relief and Rehabilitation in his "Words of Wisdom" reminded that ENPO was formed for peace and unity and that everyone should uphold its principles to move ahead with the same spirit of oneness. Others who spoke on the occasion were Tohanba, Parliamentary Secretary CAWD, S.Changkai Konyak, DIG (NPTO), President ENGOA, Manlang Phom,
General Secretary ENPO, Shahsha L.Menhahu, President ENSF. Also, Anungla Chang, Pastor, Chang Baptist Church Kohima shared about "love" based on 1 Corinthians 13:8. Toyang Chang, MLA and Chairman (NBRM) along with the DGP Band also enthralled the crowd with his melodious voice. The hosts of the evening were Imonenla Phom, Vice President, ENWO and Alula Z. Thanso, President, YWO.
kohima, November 24 (mexN): Representatives of Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) from various districts today met Chief Minister TR Zeliang on the issue of online taxation. The CNCCI members expressed the practical difficulties and ground reality that the business community is facing due to the introduction of online taxation and at the same time apprised the government of eminent shortage of goods during the festive season, stated a press release from CNCCI president Hokivi Chishi and Dr. Khekugha Muru. In a “frank and open discussion”, the release added, Chief Minister shared with the business community that “Nagaland must move
Warns of ‘All Nagaland Indefinite Shutter Down’ if demands are not met within few days
Representatives of CNCCI with CM TR Zeliang and other officials.
ahead economically and this can be achieved with government, public and business community working together,” stated a press release issued by. Meanwhile, Chief Secretary Toshi Aier said that “Today Nagaland is faced with many issues from unemployment to being a salaried economy and it’s time for the govern-
CSU supports Phek organizations Phek, November 24 (mexN): The Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) has extended its support to the press release published on November 15 by different Phek Area organizations against erring government officers and staff in Phek district headquarters. CSU Assistant General Secretary Vevoculu Nyekha in a press release stated that the CSU will no longer remain silent spectator against the irregular government employees posted in Phek district Headquarter and appealed to the employees to work hard for the uplift of the district in development of activities.
Abeni TCK Kikon, chairperson of Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland State Branch was awarded the prestigious Certificate of Merit in appreciation for her outstanding contribution for many years to the “Humanitarian Cause of the Red Cross” by the Indian Red Cross Society, National Headquarter, New Delhi. The award ceremony was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium, New Delhi on November 18. Among the 12 awardees from all over India, she is the only person from Nagaland.
kohima, November 24 (DiPr): At the upcoming Hornbill Festival at Kisama, Gorilla Marketing (GM) will showcase as well as sell products which they have designed, developed, branded and marketed. GM is a professional Business Consulting Agency established by three young entrepreneurs in 2013, with their office in Dimapur. The Agency offers business solutions in the areas of Operational Design and Strategy, Branding, Packaging and Labelling, Marketing
and Distribution. GM is headed by Apong Longkumer in the Marketing and Distribution, Sonam Inoka Khulu in Branding and Operations and Sentinaro Alley in Research and Development. The GM’s core focus is to enhance the local economy by providing marketing services to locally sourced agro products and crafts and creating linkages from the producer to the consumer. The main objectives of the Gorilla Marketing
is to help producers increase their overall marketing effectiveness; strategically, tactically and economically along with their own professional development. GM’s clients include Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA), Nagaland Empowerment of People through Energy Development (NEPeD), North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi), Ethnic Table, Breeze Bakers, Amonar tea, to name a few.
urgency. However, CNCCI has resolved that if its demands given in the representation are not met within few days, it will be forced to call an “All Nagaland Indefinite Shutter Down.” Meanwhile, it has also lauded the Chief Minister for meeting and giving a patient hearing to the grievances put forth.
guarding of the intangible cultural heritage to be held in Paris, UNESCO headquarters (Fontenoy) from November 22 to 28. The committee members, comprising research expert, cultural activist and scientist will analyze the present trend of cultural programmes to safeguard, revitalize, conserve and promote culture. Dr. Hesheto Y. Chishi is also in the UNESCO working group committee representing India in Gender issue and Intellectual property Right (IPR).
Fazl Ali College honours staff member
PereN, November 24 (mexN): The Alumni Association of All Saints Higher Secondary School Peren (AAASHSSP) has scheduled its meeting on November 26 at 1:00 pm at the school premises to discuss important matter relating to the association and alumni project on account of School Golden Jubilee. Therefore, the Executive Members, Regional Coordinators, Advisors, Auditors, Convenors and Members of both Finance Committee and Construction Committee have been requested to attend this important meeting positively.
mokokChuNG, November 24 (mexN): Fazl Ali College (FAC) on November 19 honoured one of its staff members, P Atola, who received Commendation Award 2012 from the Directorate of Higher Education for sincerity and devotion to duty. The award carries a cash amount of Rs. 10000 and a citation, informed a press release. In her speech, FAC Principal, Chubayangla stated that P Atola is a sincere worker who efficiently and tirelessly complete all tasks assigned to her. In her acceptance speech, P Atola acknowledged that all her achievements were possible because of the help she had received from her colleagues. P Atola, who joined service in 1991, is attached to the Vice Principal's office as a ministerial staff member.
DPC general meeting on Nov 26
LVUD condemn attack on its member
DimaPur, November 24 (mexN): The general body meeting of Dimapur Press Club (DPC) will be held on November 26 at 11:00 am at The Press Point, Super Market, Dimapur. All members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.
DimaPur, November 24 (mexN): Lirise Village Union Dimapur (LVUD) has condemned the “life attempt” on one of its members by unidentified armed robbers, who had fired and injured the victim near Clock Tower in Dimapur on November 21, 11:30 am. In a press release, LVUD through its secretary, Lipong and president, L Bitong Thonger appealed to all right thinking citizens to condemn the “inhuman and barbaric act.” The union also urged the authority concerned to arrest the perpetrators at the earliest and award befitting punishments according to the law. It further expressed sorrow and extended sympathy to the victim and prayed for his speedy recovery.
Media persons informed
kohima, November 24 (DiPr): Media persons desiring to cover Hornbill Festival 2014 are informed to submit application to the Director IPR, for availing media passes and car passes. The application should be supThe expedition team on ported with ID Cards. They should also furnish vehicle bikes started from Tening numbers for required passes. Last date for submission of town to pass through Njau- application will be November 26. na, Nagaland, Magulong, Manipur, Mount Kisha–Ma- IETC golden jubilee gulong Lalong, Hangrum, celebration on Nov 26 Assam, Laishong, Halflong, Ramgaijang, Sil- meDziPhema, November 24 (DiPr): The Integratchar, Ramgaizang, Makoi, ed Extension Training Center (IETC) at Medziphema, DeTousem, Barak-waterfalls, partment of Agriculture, is celebrating its Golden Jubilee on Zeilad lake, Namtiram, November 26 at 11:00 am at IETC campus with ParliamentaHaochong, Phalong and ry Secretary for Labour & Employment S. Chuba Longkumer Longmai (Noney). The jour- as chief guest. The programme will be chaired by Director of ney will end at Longmai, Agriculture, Nagaland, Lhiwepelo Mero, invocation prayer Tamenglong district on No- by Pastor, Town Baptist Church Medziphema Keviuchule, special number by IETC trainees choir, welcome address vember 30, 2014. The ZCF and ZAC have by principal IETC & director Sameti Nguzonyi Wetsah folinvited all the interested lowed by release of souvenir by the chief guest, reminiscence Zeliangrong youths to par- by Rtd Director T. Imchen IAS, greeting by APC & Commisticipate in the closing day of sioner Secretary Agriculture, special song by Baptist Church Medziphema choir followed by chief guest speech. Further, the expedition. a brief note of gratitude by Lecturer IETC Vizonyu Liezie will be followed by prayer for jubilee feast by Assoc. Pastor, Ao Baptist Chruch Medziphema town.
Gorilla Marketing to participate at Hornbill
ment to take serious view on those issues, at the same time the government and public must jointly find solutions before the situation explodes.” The CNCCI has expressed hope that the Chief Minister and the government of Nagaland will look into the matter of online taxation with sincerity and
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Zeliangrong Ancestral Land Expedition 2014 On November 22, the ZCF and ZAC expedition team performed “Unitree,” a Bayan tree plantation at the tri-junction of Lalong, Hangrum and Asalu, Assam near Ngam, as a symbol of the Zeliangrong Inpui people’s unity led by Raitu Chawang, President, Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN). The President wished, “May this Unitree planted on this day forever remind the sons and daughters of Makuilongdi apropos the indestructible bond of consanguinity and strive for Common Homeland by breaking down the artificial boundaries,” the release said.
untoward incidents that falls upon the GB/chairman fraternity.” Requesting GBs and chairmen in every village, the business community, government servants, contractors and general public to “emulate the example” of DUCCCF, the ACAUT Nagaland urged the public to collect evidences of threats meted to them for extortion purpose by means of voice recording, video recordings and SMS’s etc.
CNCCI apprises CM of difficulties in online taxation
AAASHSSP meeting on Nov 26
DimaPur, November 24 (mexN): Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO) organised a Dinner Concert on November 23 at Niathu Resort, Dimapur, featuring some of the talented singers of Eastern Nagaland. The keynote address was given by the President ENWO, Birila Tokiu. A KVYO Christmas of press release from ENWO bazaar general secretary, Nati H kohima, November Chang informed that P. 24 (mexN): The Kohima Pohwang Konyak, ParliaVillage Youth Organisation (KVYO) Christmas bazaar at Kohima local ground (Khuochiezie) will start from December 1 and end December PereN, November 24 14. A press note issued by Sal- (mexN): The Zeliangrong hourü Chielie, Publicity Sec- Ancestral Land Expedition, retary informed that registra- 2014 was flagged off from tions forms will be issued on Tening town in Peren district November 28 and 29, and the on November 20. Organized last date of submission is No- by the Zeliangrong Citizen’s vember 30. Interested per- Forum (ZCF) and Zeliro sons may collect the forms Adventure Club (ZAC), the from KVYO office at Probo- expedition titled “Treading gei United Traders Building on the Historical Legacy” is (main town). The Bazaar will a sequel to the Homecominclude first hand, second ing to Makuilongdi-2012, hand garments, mela, trade informed a press release issued by ZCF Media Infair and many more. charge, Dr. Gairiangmei Maringmei. The adventure aims at promoting a sense of brotherhood among Zeliangrong Inpui and other close ethnic connection, it added.
either in Dimapur or in the whole of Nagaland cannot go against the wishes of the Naga people which is as per the expression in every public rallies held all over Nagaland.” The ACAUT Nagaland has demanded that “L. Nzio Lotha, Supervisor, Dhobinallah Area, NSCN/ GPRN, UT, revoke his threat upon the Chairman and GB community failing which he shall be solely responsible for any harm or
UGT 2003 emergency meeting
Mass social work at Chumukedima Town DimaPur, November 24 (mexN): In view of the forthcoming visit of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, the Chumukedima Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association (CCCTA) has reminded all the business establishments in and around Chumukedima Town that there will be a mass social work on November 26 from 6:00 am to 9:00 am. Therefore, all the proprietors of the shops have been requested to keep their shutters down till 9:00 am and clean their respective surroundings. Defaulter shall be penalized, stated a press release issued by CCCTA general secretary, James Kin and president, Avi Chase.
NLA Photo Exhibition inauguration on Nov 29 kohima, November 24 (DiPr): The Speaker, Lok Sabha, Sumitra Mahajan will inaugurate the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Photo Exhibition on November 29 at the Assembly complex in commemoration of the 50th year celebration of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The exhibition shall be open to public for viewing on December 2 and 3. The Nagaland Legislative Assembly has invited all interested groups, NGOs, colleges and schools on the above dates during office working hours.
kohima, November 24 (mexN): There will be an emergency meeting of UGT 2003 (Court case) for Kohima and Phek districts on November 28, 11:00 am at Khonoma Rüffüno Nagaland (KRN) building, ‘D’ Block, near Assam Rifles here. Therefore, all concerned have been asked to attend the meeting without fail. One may contact PSU Union Assembly on Nov 29 the following numbers for further enquiry: 9856330482, 9862945220, 98566302896. This was informed in a press kohima, November 24 (mexN): The Pochury Students' Union has scheduled its 4th Union Assembly on release issued by convenor, UGT 2003 (Court case). November 29 at Ura Restaurant (Near Red Cross Building) Kohima at 11 am. The meeting will discuss the fourth Indigenous Cultural Society general conference and important issues relating to the to attend UNESCO meeting Union Assembly and the community. A press note issued DimaPur, November 24 (mexN): Dr. Hesheto Y. by Joyson Pfithu, Speaker, Union Assembly has appealed Chishi and official of Indigenous Cultural Society, Na- all the Units, Subordinate bodies, Tribunals, Senior Stugaland, accredited body of UNESCO is participating at dents and socially conscious leaders to attend the Assemthe 9th session of intergovernmental committee for safe- bly positively.
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IN-FOCUS
The Power of Truth
The Morung Express TuEsDAy 25 NovEmbEr 2014 volumE IX IssuE 325
It’s not an easy road!
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es, travelling on Nagaland roads is no easy road! In today’s context, the need for good motorable roads is not one of privilege; it is an absolute necessity. The deteriorated and unpredictable dusty road conditions are directly related to issues of safety, health, environment, as well as trade and commerce. They impede economic development, increase vehicle maintenance and repairs, and generally have a negative impact on the overall cost of living. Nagaland roads continue to be riddled with potholes, cracks and more potholes that have bumpy blacktop band-aids over even more potholes and cracks. The ‘band-aid’ approach does nothing more than cover the roads with a temporary superficial make-up. In Nagaland state, along with other basic infrastructure components (for example, water and electricity), the road conditions have been sadly neglected. Historically, successive governments, irrespective of political party, have failed to sincerely respond to upgrading the roads’ engineering, construction and quality so that they survive the harsh weather conditions. Year after year, summer after summer, monsoon after monsoon, the need for immediate interventions and responses have been raised consistently to the government. For whatever reason, the government response or lack thereof, remains inadequate. The measures have been taken thus far are mere ‘band-aid’ responses that are cosmetic, superficially pleasing and aimed at temporarily pacifying the public. This response is another example of the lack of good governance. These shallow responses indicate that the government does not support or respect the people’s need for freedom of movement that will improve their quality of life and well being. It is not enough to point out that the roads in Nagaland are in a deplorable condition. The public need to begin questioning why the Nagaland roads are so bad, and find the root causes. The Nagaland public can no longer remain silent. The majority cannot continue to suffer silently because of the actions of a few. Roads are not just roads as their poor conditions are another example of the general state of affairs. They are crucial to the people’s well being and make it possible to be mobile, transact business through the exchange of goods and services, as well as, and to connect and inter-relate. This situation prompts many questions. What do bad roads in Nagaland really mean? Is the present technology for road engineering, design and construction faulty? Are the contractors responsible for building the roads doing their job? Is the government allocating sufficient resources required for of the type of roads that are needed? Who benefits from bad roads? While these questions remain unanswered, the impact drains the economy through misspent funds, while negatively affecting everyone’s productivity and commerce with extensive travel time. The fact is that the road conditions are pitiful and no amount of repair seems to help develop a road system that is efficient and remains in good condition for any length of time. Road-building requires engineering and construction techniques and materials that are appropriate for the geography and terrain. Building a road with a structurally adequate foundation would reduce maintenance costs over the long term. Water drainage would improve and potholes and cracks would form less frequently because of improved engineering and design. From this point of view, the solution seems quite simple: build a road with a solid foundation. the challenge to road-building is always in some sense in a reactive mode to what the government and contractors want to do. Obviously someone is benefitting financially from the shoddy road construction, but it is the ordinary people who are suffering the most. The ordinary people are on the receiving end of its poor results. The final question is how much longer we can live with the ‘band-aid’ approach to road construction. This editorial is part of a series on Nagaland Roads
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Tungshang Ningreichon
Let’s Football
Football can do what cricket cannot. Mend hearts and borders!
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he Indian super league (ISL) is expected to change the face of sports in India. It is not how a football game deserves to be honoured but the best we can ask for. Football has to be nurtured in a country that has allowed cricket to define the meaning and essence of a passion for sports. Football must be allowed to grow and thrive, for this is the game that can mend hearts and borders. It is perhaps the only sport that allows the people of ‘northeast’ -- a region that is not only geographically, historically and politically disconnected but also off the map of India’s collective imagination -- to unpretentiously participate in ‘nation building’. Our conflict-ridden and militarized region also produces some of the finest sportsmen in the country. My sports encyclopaedia, Tonchuipam Jajo, tells me that about 30 % of the players in the country’s best league are from the Northeast. Every state has league of fine football clubs. Sikkim, the home of Indian football superstar, Bhaichung Bhutia has 8 Clubs. Assam league has 10, Mizoram league-8 and Manipur league has 12 clubs. Shillong, the hub of grand musicians is also home to three renowned clubs; Lajong FC, Rangdaijaid FC and Royal Wahingdoh FC. Shillong Lajong FC also partially owns Northeast United Football Club (NEUFC).Not all clubs possess the same resource and financial status but the equalizer to these grades is the love for the beautiful game in the region that cuts across states, ethnicity, gender and age. My mother is part of this bandwagon. A woman, who barely went to school, has so much knowledge about sports that it shames me. No match is fun to watch without her running commentaries. Spoiled by the standards of Fifa World Cup she complains of “lack of energy and strategy” whenever she watch Northeast United play. She opines that NEUFC would be stronger if the best of the region played as a team and grumbles that “some of the players in our villages are better”. Boxing and wrestling definitely has brought some glory to India yet they remain as individual games. The team spirit and fellowship that football fosters is unmatched! Not to forget the spirit of the crowd and the supporters. In Northeast, this lot would comprise people of different ethnic backgrounds many of who have suffered the politics of division and conflict. Yet, they merge as one when it comes to the game that Northeast truly identifies with, as witnessed in the matches held at Indira Gandhi stadium, Guwahati. There, as Northeast United played against others amidst cheers and roars and banners, one significant banner read: “football unites us”. While my mother rues the existence of too many foreign players in the team;of matches not being too lively, there is her daughter; a cynic who is willing to give ISL a benefit of the doubt. Give football the boost it deserves in India; invest in the northeast; groom the youth who can be trained and nurtured into a great Maradona, or George Best, or even a lesser Messi; and lead India to the World Cup. Let’s football! Tungshang Ningreichon is a happy mother from Ukhrul and writes occasionally for the love of stories, histories and memories.
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Do the roads in Nagaland have a prayer?
A stretch of road in Mon Town in October 2014—not very different from most other roads in Nagaland. (Morung Photo)
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ere we go again, laments for the dilapitaded roads in Nagaland. I think this may continue till the end of the world, for no one seem to be stepping forward and providing relief to both drivers and pedestrians. To be fair there has been some improvements over the years, but they are far from satisfactory. Allow me to offer some perspective and suggestions. Why is it that everyone acknowledges Nagaland as a Christian majority State but our roads reflects a picture of inefficiency and perhaps even dishonesty and half-heartedness? Maybe an answer lies in the reality of many being Christian in name only. Simply professors and not practicing believers. Of course several factors are involved in this and I hope the contractors will not perceive this rumination as placing the full burden of the state of our roads on them. As an armchair writer on this issue, I am not familiar with all the factors and rules of the game. During mid-October I participated in a minicrusade in Jasokie Colony Burma Camp, Dimapur. I was sorely disappointed to see the pathetic cracks and erosions at the junction between Power Colony and Rongmei Colony (plenty colonies in Dimapur). Coming from an auto from Half Nagarjan one morning, after crossing Walford colony toward Jasokie Colony the deep bumps almost made my head hit the roof; I could have developed ‘hernia’ from the jerks and bumps if my inner muscles were not firm from having enough ‘copper’ in my system. I told my host in Jasokie Colony that it is a pleasant area except for the rough road. He replied that in twenty five years he had seen it patched just once, and that he expects good things only from Jesus Christ and not from politicians, bureaucrats and contractors. Since then I have also learnt that ‘heavy taxations’ from ‘national parties’ (formerly underground) are responsible for the poor road conditions in Nagaland. Imagine these splintered groups purporting to represent the Naga people and paralysing the de-
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hen was last time in recent memory a top U.S. official praised Cuba publicly? And since when has Cuba’s leadership offered to cooperate with Americans? It’s rare for politicians from these two countries to stray from the narratives of suspicion and intransigence that have prevented productive collaboration for over half a century. Yet that’s just what has happened in the last few weeks, as Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power spoke favorably of Cuba’s medical intervention in West Africa, and Cuban President Raul Castro and former president Fidel Castro signaled their willingness to cooperate with U.S. efforts to stem the epidemic. As it causes devastation in West Africa and strikes fear in the United States and around the world, Ebola has few upsides. But one of them may be the opportunity to change the nature of U.S.Cuban relations, for the public good. Don’t Squander the Opportunity “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste,” Rahm Emanuel once famously said. “And what I mean by that is an opportunity to do things that you think you could not do before.” President Barack Obama should heed his former chief of staff’s advice and not squander the opportunity presented by the Ebola crisis. Political leadership in the White House and the Palace of Revolution could transform a fight against a common threat into joint cooperation that would not only promote the national interests of the two countries, but also advance human rights—and the right to health is a human right— throughout the developing world.
velopment of Nagaland. Can the public file a lawsuit against them? Are Nagas thinking of creating a tribunal where members of any national party can be summoned for trial? I hope our leaders will realize the grievances and grumblings of the citizens of Nagaland and become more transparent and less arrogant. More yielding and less demanding. Otherwise one day just as my head nearly hit the roof of the auto, the patience of the people will hit the roof and turn against them. I don’t care how powerful a party may think itself to be, it cannot remain in power for long if it loses the good will of the people. I would suggest, for the sake of quality roads, let there be a 5 year tax moratorium on the road contractors. Let not the politicians think of slicing their monetary cuts, underground or overground. Only then we will know if the contractors are doing an honest to goodness job or not. First, the citizens of Nagaland deserve better roads. Secondly, Nagaland is getting deeper into the ‘global village’ and foreign visitors deserve quality roads. With well marked and well maintained roads, imagine the pride and joy of the residents and how pleasant and beautiful Nagaland will appear to visitors. Can we do it? Yes we can! (more than Obama’s campaign slogan). Oh yes there are countless undesirables in Nagaland, but let not our roads be one of them because on this issue something concrete can be done about it. All of us use roads daily and foreign visitors see and experience them first before anything else. Let us put our collective efforts and bring real change on our roads. For one, each community can ‘adopt a highway’ and organise to keep in shape the roads passing through their area. The youths can be mobilized to raise funds and repair and maintain the roads themselves. Or, for a set period of time, in some areas they can be authorized to collect toll fee for keeping the road in top condition. Secondly, another option would be to let the city municipality take full charge of all the road developments and
maintenance within city limits. For this a legislation may be required, and it can be done if there is political will. Why not give it a try for say 10 years? We all share a collective shame, if not guilt, when it comes to the present road conditions in Nagaland. And more so on the politicians and the super rich who have built their ‘private paradise’ in choice areas in Kohima and Dimapur. It gives the impression that they are willing to let public properties and convenience go to the dogs, so long as the powers that be can luxuriate within their own posh compounds. It gives the impression that in the front they wear designer suit and tie with a smile, but in the back they are labeled ‘uncaring, unashame, hypocritical.’ The Hornbill Festival is approaching and some patch works on our roads are visible. A rumor is afloat that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Nagaland. (A friend wished that a high official visits Nagaland monthly so public spaces are neatly kept). New Delhi may release some money for decorations in Nagaland if he does come. Will he also see what Vajpayee see and expedite the much talked about but fruitless ‘four-lane’ highway? Is Modi a real man of action? So far the Modi machine has been very creative in churning out catchy slogans and its main opponent the Congress party is at a loss how to tackle the nation from being Modi-fied. Honestly, beneath the initial euphoria in the emergence of Modi at the helm, people in Nagaland are beginning to feel sour for lack of financial monsoon descending from New Delhi. Money has dried up and the Government of Nagaland is scrapping from the bottom to find whatever money is left. People are beginning to think the BJP is very very stingy with Nagaland. Should the BJP devise a new strategy and decide to surprise Nagaland by playing the generous uncle, I would urge ACAUT to step in and shield our road contractors from parasites in the form of multiple taxations. We all want our roads to be healthy. No sick roads. And that is the prayer the roads in Nagaland are crying for. Amen.
How Ebola Could End the Cuban Embargo Arturo lopez-levy
Instead of encouraging Cuban doctors to defect, the United States should be working with them to stop the spread of Ebola Political conditions are ripe for such turn. Americans strongly support aggressive actions against Ebola and would applaud a president who placed more value on medical cooperation and saving lives than on ideology and resentment. In the sixth in a series of editorials spelling out the need for a change in U.S. policy towards Cuba, for example, The New York Times called on Obama to discontinue the Cuban Medical Professional Parole Program—which makes it relatively simple for Cuban doctors providing medical services abroad to defect to the United States—because of its hostile nature and its negative impact on the populations receiving Cuban doctors’ support and attention in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. “It is incongruous for the United States to value the contributions of Cuban doctors who are sent by their government to assist in international crises like the 2010 Haiti earthquake while working to subvert that govern-
ment by making defection so easy,” the editorial board wrote. The emphasis should be on fostering Cuba’s medical contributions, not stymieing them. As Cuba’s international health efforts become more widely known, it’s become increasingly clear how unreasonable it is for Washington to assume that all Cuban presence in the developing world is damaging to U.S. interests. A consistent opening for bilateral cooperation with Cuba by governmental health institutions, the private sector, and foundations based in the United States can trigger positive synergies to update U.S. policy towards Havana. It will also send a friendlier signal for economic reform and political liberalization in Cuba.
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The Whole World Has Something to Gain The potential for cooperation between Cuba and the United States goes far beyond preventing and defeating Ebola. New pandemics in the near future could endanger the national se-
curity, economy, and public health of other countries—killing thousands, preventing travel and trade, and choking the current open liberal order by encouraging xenophobic hysteria. At this dramatic time, the White House needs to think with clarity and creativity. As the leading nation in the Western Hemisphere, the United States should propose the creation of a comprehensive continental health cooperation and crisis response strategy at the next Summit of the Americas, which will be held in Panama City in April 2015. As numerous Latin American countries have already asserted, Cuba must be included at the summit. Havana has developed extensive medical expertise at home and abroad, with more than 50,000 doctors and health personnel serving in 66 countries. Preventive measures, early detection, strict infection controls, and natural disaster crisis response coordination are essential parts of the Cuban approach to nipping pandemics in the bud. The lack of some of these components in alreadycollapsed health systems explains the failures of governance that inflamed the impact of Ebola in West Africa. As a senator and presidential candidate, Obama was one of the loudest critics of looking at Cuba through the glasses of the Cold War. As president, it isn’t enough for him to just retune the same embargo policy implemented by his predecessors. He must adjust the U.S. official narrative about Post-Fidel Cuba: It is not a threat to the United States but a country in transition to a mixed economy, and a positive force for global health. Arturo Lopez-Levy is a visiting lecturer at Mills College, California and a PhD Candidate at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
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CHAPRU: MORE THAN A ROAD SIDE DELIGHT Robin Temsu hile returning from Dimapur after attending a wedding, since we had time to kill we stopped at Chapru for the first time. Frankly, I never though much of it, and umpteen times have crossed the place, which for me was not far from the already defunct Nagaland Government project, the Integrated Infrastructure Development Centre (IIDCs). What a waste! Not again, I thought to myself, another white elephant. Thought I admired the aesthetically built bamboo house, I never thought of it much. But to my surprise as soon as I entered Chapru, I was greeted by collage of wares being sold, and I was enthralled by the local items being displayed there. The first thing that caught my attention was the bamboo baskets of different shapes and sizes, made for varied purposes. Hmmm interesting I muttered to myself. Curiosity got the better of me and I asked Muleto Rio, graduate of Sazolie College what he was doing? Where the wares being procured from?He talked about self-help groups and I learned from the small write up they have at Chapru, that it is an attempt/project of the Zynorique group to provide platform for livelihood and promote dignity of labour amongst the Naga youth. WEAVING SUCCESS STORY I was quite impressed with Muleto Rio who without menga (concept of shame among the Angami Nagas) went about showing, explaining and selling wares to his teacher. This is what education is all about, enabling students to be enabler of their own life and the society they inhabit. The “dignity of labour” displayed by Muleto filled me with pride. The initiative of Zynorique group to translate an idea into reality is laudable. This goes for others too who are working at Chapru and elsewhere. For Nagaland to change we must embrace such trajectories and concepts. A self-sustainable economic program to posit and counter the begging bowl syndrome made fashionable by our political class. A friend of mine Oren Ovung, a PhD scholar from Hyderabad Central University, who recently started his own business in Dimapur, had to say this during one of our conversations, “Nagas must begin to pick odd jobs within Nagaland instead of immigrating outside to look for livelihood, for the earning here is more than what one can earn outside” (I am paraphrasing our conversation and the quote is not verbatim, but the idea, is) His observation is taken seriously because of his previous working experience as a Naga professional working outside the state with Google, as content/technical writer. I am looking forward to his research paper on comparative earnings within (migrant income) and outside (Income of immigrant Nagas working outside) the state of Nagaland. This does not mean Nagas must not work outside, but the thesis is this, “We must build our house from within, to foster our own story of economic growth.” The influx of migrant workers into Nagaland is not without reason. It is estimated that the drain of wealth from Nagaland roughly amounts to rupees 450 to 500crore annually. PAGES FROM HISTORY: GROWTH OF INDIAN INDUSTRIES 19TH&20TH CENTURY The industrial program of Colonial Britain did not include industrialization of India. Their program was to convert India into a market for British industrial goods (flooded India with their cheap manufactured goods) and transform India into an agricultural farm of England. Their economic policies were largely dictated by the economic interest of Britain. Within 100 years (1757-1857) of rule they changed the economic character of India. From exporter of finished goods to England, India now became importer of British factory products and became supplier of raw materials to Britain. Post independent India is still struggling to eliminate the evils of colonialism; deindustrialization, ruralisation, poverty and backwardness to a large extent. Despite the concerted efforts of colonial Britain to reduce India into a supplier of raw materials and market for their finished products, two historical incidences in the form of World Wars (1914 and 1939) and the clarion call given by Indian National Congress in the wake of Bengal partition in 1905 paved the way for the growth of Indian industries.
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INDIRECT FACTORS In the wake of the first Great War in 1914 the whole of Europe became a theatre of conflict and production suffered. Britain then converted her colonies as suppliers of basic necessities and items of war. India’s export boomed during World War I from 1914 to 1919, but it was short lived. After the end of the war Britain took steps to develop industries in India (to meet any uneventuality in the scenario of another war) but they monopolized the whole process. Industries were owned and run by Britain and the natives were denied from profiteering through unhealthy competition and monopolistic control. Majority of Indians employed in these factories were unskilled labourers. But post independence these factory workers having accrued the skills of modern industrial technology, managed what was left of these industries after Britain’s departure in 1947.The infrastructural development (railway, road transport, post and telegraph etc) carried out by Britain did not include putting India on the road to industrialization, besides their own, but indirectly it fostered and benefited India at the end. DIRECT FACTORS The partition of Bengal in 1905 witnessed the emergence of two great ideas, “Boycott and Swadeshi.” The divide and rule policy of colonial Britain to create a wedge between the Hindus and the Muslims did not go well with the people of Bengal. Bengal province (consisting of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Dacca, present Bangladesh) in the words of Curzon was divided for administrative reason, as it was difficult to govern a population of 8 millions. But the real motive was to disrupt the nationalist movement, of which Bengal was the epicentre. In protest the leaders of Indian National Congress launched boycott and swadeshi movement. People of India took to streets in huge numbers and spread the idea of boycott. People vowed not to purchase foreign goods, burned and picketed shops selling imported items. Religious sanction was imposed on Hindus and Muslims using foreign goods and excommunicated them from the community. It literally brought the mighty capitalist Britain to its knees. The thinking that went to launching a successful protest movement could also be seen in the way the leaders along with boycott movement initiated the concept of Swadeshi; the idea of being self-reliant, with the slogan “be Indian, buy Indian.” The dormant Indian enterprising spirit thus revived, people marshalled to start their own business enterprises. This period witnessed the revival of Indian cottage industries (from soap to machinery and other heavy industries) to fill the void created by the boycott. One such enterprising company established during this era was the TATA Company in 1907. Earlier it was known as TISCO and today the company besides owning the fame Jaguar and Land Rover gave the world Tata Nano. The task of history according to EH Carr is “an unend-
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Chapru, Kiruphema ing dialogue between the past and the present.” And unless Nagaland juxtaposes itself against such grand historical experiences we are bound not to learn any lesson from history, ours or others. DOING ECONOMICS IN NAGALAND: THE INDUSTRIAL SCENARIO Industrial experiments in Nagaland began with the Sugar Mill in the early seventies. According to Department of Co-ordination and Planning, “today the State has 30 industrial units and over 300 small-scale industries” with “the Nagaland Sugar Mill at Dimapur having an installed capacity of 1000 tonnes per day.” By the way, Sugar Mill is defunct since the nineties and I have no clue as to why it’s still there in the Government websites. Other important projects include Tuli Paper Mill, Doyang Hydro Electricity, Weziho Mini cement plant and the Likimro Hydro Electric plant. TULI PAPER MILL is lying idle since 1992. Despite the 679 crore package from the centre and promise made by previous government the plant is yet tore-operate. Another aspect the state needs to moot is in respect to the equity shares. The Nagaland state equity share of 12 percent as against 88 percent holdings of HPC (source Hindustan Paper Cooperation website) does not make any economic sense. The main component of the industry, land and raw materials are indigenous to Nagaland and only technology and technicians, know-how, is provided by HPF. In the early part of our statehood the situation may have been quite different but now with comprehensive intelligent planning there is no reason why the government could not train people from within the state to manage and run Tuli Paper Mill. We can give ourselves 50 years to reach that stage, but for that, the state must begin to debate to chalk out a blue print for the future. The state must think together to make Tuli Paper Mill 100 percent state owned subsidiary. Or else declare it sick, close shop, and search for another viable option. With political will nothing is impossible! But even the Doyang hydro project seems to be taking the same route. DOYANG HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT with a capacity of 74 mega watts is being leashed to NEEPCO Ltd (North Eastern Electric Power Corporation) for a period of 99 years, till 2099. Of the 74 mw generated at Doyang, Nagaland state share comes to 17 percent, out of which 12 percent is free of cost and 5 percent to be paid by the government. The remaining 83 percent share belongs to NEEPCO Ltd. The major chunk of profit from the 74 mw electricity generated at Doyang will go to NEEPCO for 100 years. The state must come up with good economics and planning to make such projects like the Doyang Hydro a state subsidiary instead of leasing it to private companies. The economic health of the state will largely depend on how we are able to exploit such pivotal industries in the future. THELIKHIMRO HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT which generates 24 mw is also being leased to a private company as per the report. And out of 6 Mini Hydro Electric projects having capacity of 1 mw each, only two are functioning. The previous power requirement stands at 110 mw but a two fold increase is projected for Nagaland. The power consumption of Nagaland is going to grow exponentially with increase in population and expansion of human habitat. Due to insufficient power generation the government has recourse to purchasing of electricity from other states. In such a context of “dependency,” can the government not broker respectable arrangements for TPM, DHEP and LHEP? Or what ails Nagaland? That even after 50 years of statehood, there is a dearth of professionals to run a Hydro power plant. Can the state notnurture comprehensive economic road maps for revitalisation of the state? The only way out of “consumer society” trap is to develop these industries for economic development of the state. There in no other way around it. Leasing out programs are for short term solutions and NOT for long term economic development of the state. Without comparing with other states, Nagaland cannot just afford to commit fiscal harakiri. The task before the state is a challenging one indeed. WEZIHO MINI CEMENT PLANT with a capacity of 150 tons per day is the only 100 percent state owned subsidiary. It was conceptualized in 1982 and began functioning in 1992. As per reports, the cement produced at Weziho rank amongst the best grade cement available in India having 43 Grade O.P.C. and the limestone found at Weziho of high grade quality having CaO percentage up to 54. It is roughly estimated that Weziho has 3.2 million tonnes of limestone reserve and overall the state about 10,000 million tonnes, enough to make the state self sufficient and also export cement to India and neighbouring South East Asian countries such as Myanmar. In 2003 production was stopped at Weziho for modernization of the plant which was completed in year 2008. Since then the plant has been kept on hold due to various reasons. The only 100 percent state owned subsidiary is under rough weather, due to government’s inability to run the plant. The cabinet is mooting the idea of leashing out the plant, a bad idea. But fortunately, no takers so far! The local people have been demanding that the government should hand over the Weziho cement plant to Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation (NSMDC) for the interest of the people and the state. NSMDC request of 10 crore to the state for initial production is yet to be approved. Having identified the underlying economic problem of the state as being “a consumer society,” the onus of putting the state on the road to economic recoveries lay with the government of the day. Unless sound economic fundamentals are put in place, the begging bowl syndrome
will continue to mark our economic history. Failure to develop or revive industries in Nagaland; namely, Tuli paper Mill, Weziho Mini Cement Plant, Likhimro HydroElectric Project, will prove disastrous for the people and the state. And of course the Doyang Hydro Electric Project which is beyond salvage till 2099. WHAT CAN NAGA PUBLIC DO? : ADOPT THE CONCEPT OF URA-ÜVIE Coming back to the role of the public, the concept of “boycott” and “swadeshi” from Indian experience has important historical lessons for the Nagas. A similar Naga concept we can appropriate for our situation is the Angami usage of the term URA-ÜVIE. Which could be roughly translated as; “Our land is ours” or “My Land is mine.” The thematic idea embedded in URA-ÜVIE should be applied in our daily business and economics. A few years ago while coming back home from Delhi, I reached the Dimapur station late around 7 pm. It was winter and quite dark. As I walked towards the auto stand, I was accosted by dozens of migrant auto drivers who jostled with each other like Piranhas; perhaps thinking here comes my machee (fish) dinner. As I looked around, I saw a serious- straight faced Naga auto driver without a care in the world of what was happening around him and not even bothered that his business was being swept right under his feet and land. Too proud to solicit for business, there he stood like a statue. Ignoring the rest, I nonchalantly went to him, sat in his auto and asked him to take me to 4th Mile. As we rode along he opened up perhaps intrigued by my behaviour asked me several personal questions (atypical Naga) which is not important here, but what he said still echoes even today. He said, “Brother, nowadays no Naga is willing to travel in an auto driven by a Naga, instead they prefer autos of non-Nagas. Thank you for coming to my auto.” The boycott movement not only brought the might colonial Britain to its knees, the concept of swadeshi allowed opportunity to revive India economically. By following the idea of URA-ÜVIE I suspect we could even tackle the illegal migrant issue besides solving a major part of our economic woes. For that we must support local businesses and enterprises. However the challenge is symbiotic. Local business must understand market forces and offer quality products at competitive price. Whenever I purchase local vegetables in and around Kohima, I am at my wits end bargaining and making them understand that, unless they offer their goods at competitive rate (or equal to what migrants sell their vegetables), market economy will dictate the demise of our business exchange. Most often than not the attitude has been, “buy it or you can go to hell.” Perhaps, this is also the reason why most Naga customers refrain from going to local shops. On the opposite end of the spectrum are the migrants willing to part with his vegetables even at small profit, and thus build a customer base. The getquick-rich attitude of local entrepreneurs must change. PORKY NAGA Naga fondness for pork is no secret. Along with medicine and education this is one industry which will never see “darkness” (sorry for the Christian analogy). Pork Chop which opened recently in Kohima through the collaboration and initiative of Youth Net should be duplicated across Nagaland. Nagaland spends crore of rupees every year importing pigs from outside the state. Besides the health concerns the economic dimension to it cannot be ignored or wished away. The Pork Chop model will nurture pig farming within Nagaland; ensure the supply of good quality meat; satisfy hundreds of customers who were previously denied the right weight; but best of all will play a vital role in rejuvenating Nagaland’s elusive economy. The initiative of Youth Net to train 5000 local entrepreneurs by 2018 is visionary. CHAPRU: MORE THAN A ROAD SIDE DELIGHT Located in Kiruphema, 24 kilometres away from Kohima, Chapru, which in Tenyidie stands for a resting shed, to me is more than a road side delight. Besides, the wares displayed in this shed the idea of nurturing dignity of labour amongst Naga youths, providing assistance and platform to Self Help Groups (SHG), local artisans and the appeal on the board for linkage and collaboration with other similar organizations, is the way forward for transforming our socio-economic paradigm. On display Chapru menu offers mouth watering “ethnic Naga cuisines along with other blends of spicy Indian cuisines. From smoked pork cooked with anishi (Ao dish) to Thevophitso (pork leg), an Angami dish, Chapru delivers its customers the opportunity to taste the ethnic cuisines of our culture rich Naga tribes” reads one write up. Muleto Rio warned me that more dishes are being added in anticipation of the Hornbill festival when traffic to Chapru is bound to increase. Over the counter (OTC) items too is available at Chapru, besides medicines, knick- knacks, local handlooms, paintings, gardening items and wood crafts. However, at the moment, visibility of Chapru is lacking. I Google Chapru and only a handful of information could be sourced; a facebook account and two small write ups. (Check links below for more information). Chapru must do something about selling the idea in the print media and join social media such as Google plus for more visibility. Such exercise will allow us ignorant to stop at such a delightful place. If you are not travelling down to Dimapur, don’t worry, bundle your friends or family into a car on weekends, take a drive down towards Dimapur, and they will forgive you once they enter Chapru. 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he Vietnamese government must allow the media to operate freely. This is essential to the country’s continued economic and political liberalization, and to the Communist Party’s efforts to regain the support of the people, which it needs for the sake of its own survival. Vietnam’s media landscape has changed significantly during the past five years, and the Communist Party has lost much of its control over the industry, with disastrous consequences. There are now hundreds of official media outlets, all owned by the government, and all controlled by the Ministry of Information and Communications and its local counterparts. All senior editors are appointed, after careful vetting, by the government and the Communist Party. Vietnam also has some quasi-private outlets, which produce TV shows, host online news portals and publish local versions of foreign magazines, like Esquire and Cosmopolitan. But private operators are required to partner with a state entity, which means that they, too, must be mindful of censorship. As the government continues to expand news categories it considers to be sensitive — relations with China, land disputes, the medical conditions of top leaders — many media companies are providing increasingly sanitized news. Readers, particularly young ones, have deserted them in droves, looking for less propaganda. Both circulation and the advertising revenues of the two most popular official dailies, Tuoi Tre and Thanh Nien, have dropped by almost twothirds since 2008, according to highly placed sources at these newspapers. Other publications have turned tabloid, featuring sensational scandals in an attempt to stem the reader hemorrhage. Instead the Vietnamese public is turning to foreign news sources, which are easily accessible online. Facebook and social media have also blossomed: Some intellectuals and former party members have their own blogs on which they openly criticize the government, attracting tens of thousands of visitors every day. Although the government has imposed Internet firewalls, workarounds are well-known and readily available. Vietnam has one of the highest rates of Internet penetration among countries with comparable per capita incomes. But the emergence of alternative sources of information is a problem in its own right, because these are not uniformly reliable. The public, including the intelligentsia, has grown so distrustful of state media and the state itself that it is too quick to accept accounts criticizing the government as true, even when they are not well substantiated. A slew of books has been published in recent years claiming to reveal state secrets on virtually every major national issue: from the origins of the Communist Party to the epic battle against the French at Dien Bien Phu, from China’s real designs on Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh’s private life. The recent “Den Cu,” by Tran Dinh, questions Uncle Ho’s nationalist credentials. It also claims he was directly involved in the forced land redistribution program of 1953-56, which killed more than 170,000 people, and may have attended the show trial of some wealthy landowners. The party and the government tend not to refute such allegations. Instead, they insist on maintaining outdated forms of control and micromanaging trivial issues, like the depth of the decolletage on singers’ dresses. This reflects their lack of confidence, and it undermines the party’s credibility, including on vital national interests, like combating corruption and curbing China’s regional ambitions. Corruption is a major issue, contributing to Vietnam’s huge public-sector debt, high rates of nonperforming loans and inefficient state enterprises. (Public debt is rapidly approaching 65 percent of G.D.P., the limit set by the government.) And the party, the government and Parliament have declared that fighting corruption is a top priority. But after so many years of media control, people have grown too wary of the authorities to give them any credit. When senior officials and corporate chieftains are arrested for graft, the public assumes it is the result of factional score-settling. The lack of media transparency has also been a problem in Vietnam’s tussle with our centuries-old enemy, China. In May, the Chinese government moved an oil-drilling rig off the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea to inside Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone. Yet the Vietnamese government’s initial response struck many of us as meek: The foreign minister called the move “brazen” at first, but then the ministry spokesman simply repeated over and over again that “China must withdraw from Vietnam’s undisputed maritime territory.” Reporting by the mainstream media was also muted, which meant the public discussion was dominated by the extreme nationalism of antiChina demonstrators and virulent online petitions by academics and former officials, including a Vietnamese ambassador to China. Speculation ran wild on blogs that some untoward deal had been struck, with frequent reference to the infamous Chengdu meeting, a secret encounter in 1990 during which the Vietnamese Communist Party and the Chinese Communist Party are thought to have undertaken a mutual protection pact that involved making Vietnam more dependent on China economically and politically. Alternative sources of information are not the antidote to state control of the mainstream media. They are welcome, but they cannot be relied upon alone. Especially in Vietnam’s existential fight against corruption and China, the traditional Vietnamese media must be allowed to freely disseminate timely and impartial information. Vietnam has many experienced journalists who have been cowed by censorship for too long and want nothing more but to do their jobs properly. The Constitution already provides for full press freedom; it must be implemented. Opening up the media would help our leaders win back the trust of the people, which they need if they hope to advance Vietnam’s main goals. Freedom of the press is good for the country, and it is good for the regime. Nguyen Cong Khe, founder of the news daily Thanh Nien and formerly its editor in chief for 23 years, is the chairman of a privately owned media corporation that operates the online news portal www.motthegioi.vn. This article was translated by Nguyen Trung Truc from the Vietnamese.
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Veteran Congressman Murli Deora dead mumbaI, NovEmbEr 24 (IaNs): Veteran Congress leader Murli Deora died here early Monday after a brief illness. President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders from various parties mourned his death while Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and other senior leaders reached the city to pay their last respects. Deora, 77, died after a brief illness around 3.25 a.m., said state party spokesperson Sachin Sawant. He is survived by his wife Hema and two sons, former central minister Milind Deora and Mukund. Upon hearing the news, Congress leaders, activists and grassroots workers, besides top businessmen and industrialists, reached the Deora residence in south Mumbai to pay homage. In his condolence message, President Mukherjee said it “was with profound sorrow that I learnt of the sad demise of Murli Deora, an esteemed colleague and long-standing friend. As a union minister, distinguished parliamentarian, veteran leader and a committed Congressman, Deora had served the nation with dedication”. “He leaves behind many memories of his amiable nature and organisational skills. The people of India, especially his home state Maharashtra, shall value his significant contribution towards growth and progress in our country,” he said.
Murli Deora: Cong’s long-time Mumbai strongman
People and policemen walk along as the body of former Indian minister Murli Deora is taken for cremation in Mumbai on Monday, November 24. Deora, a senior Congress party leader passed away Monday after a prolonged illness. (AP Photo)
Prime Minister Modi described him as a leader with a “warm nature”. “A dedicated leader, Murli Deora’s warm nature made him popular across party lines. News of his demise is saddening. May his soul rest in peace,” he said in his message. Sonia Gandhi said the entire party stands with the Deora family in this hour of grief. Deora had been a pillar of support both to the party and the Gandhi family since the days of Indira
Gandhi and her son and successor Rajiv Gandhi. Both houses of parliament were adjourned Monday after paying tributes to Deora, who was a member of Lok Sabha for four terms and serving his third term in Rajya Sabha. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh described Deora as “a popular Congress leader who played an active role in national politics”. Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh termed Deora’s demise as “a per-
sonal loss”. “Murli bhai is no more. A great patriot and a Congress stalwart, we shall miss his wit and his sane advice,” he said in a message. Deora’s body was taken to the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee headquarters - which he lorded over for 22 years - and was kept for public ‘darshan’ for a couple of hours to enable party workers and admirers pay their last respects. Sonia Gandhi, her son
and party vice president Rahul Gandhi, her daughter Priyanka and her husband Robert Vadra, and senior party leaders Ahmed Patel, Motilal Vora, Anand Sharma, Mohan Prakash, Ajay Maken, Gurudas Kamat, former state chief ministers and other city and state party leaders paid homage to Deora. Senior politicians cutting across paty lines offered condolences and paid homage to Deora, among them Chief Minis-
mumbaI, NovEmbEr 24 (IaNs): Around 12 years ago, when industrialist tycoon Dhirubhai Ambani was battling for life in a Mumbai hospital, close family friend and Congress leader Murli Deora virtually served as a one-man army, keeping the prying media and politicians at bay. The Ambani family almost seemed dependent on Deora as he handled all media queries and calls from industry czars. He managed it with his finesse, firmness and courtesy for several days. Ambani’s sons - now industrial tycoons Mukesh and Anil - regarded and addressed Deora as ‘uncle’, so deep was their respect for him. Deora, 77, breathed his last Monday morning after a prolonged illness, bringing to an end an era in which business, politics and glamour mixed headily for everybody’s mutual benefit. Starting his political career as a Congress municipal corporator in the mid-1960s for two terms, and later a term as a member of the legislative council in Maharashtra, Deora quickly drew attention of his party bosses and went on to become a fourtime Lok Sabha member and 3-term Rajya Sabha member. In between, he became the country’s petroleum minister, serving with aplomb
ter Devendra Fadnavis and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray. Entering politics in the mid-1960s, Deora served as a mayor of Mumbai in 1977-78, and later headed the party’s city unit from 1981-2003. Later he was also a fourtime Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai South, later served as union minister for petroleum and natural gas, among other important assignments, before being elected to the Rajya Sabha.
and a tenure which is remembered even today. Deora became close to three generations of the Gandhi family, starting with late prime minister Indira Gandhi. He subsequently became one of the key confidants and advisors of her son, late Rajiv Gandhi, followed by his widow Sonia Gandhi and their son Rahul Gandhi. In his political career spanning nearly five decades, Deora served as the president of the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee for a whopping 22 years. Known for his fund-raising abilities, Deora had on one occasion harboured an ambition to become the treasurer of the All India Congress Committee, but his moves were nullified by late Sitaram Kesri with whom he locked horns. His tenure as MRCC chief is credited with successfully checking the growth and influence of the rival Shiv Sena in the commercial capital, though the latter, in alliance with the BJP, managed to control the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. As a key party functionary, ‘Murli bhai’, as he was known, was on back-slapping terms with top corporate heads, media barons, leaders of rival political parties and celebrities. One of the few politicians who realised the influence of the media, Deora respected all journalists.
An economics graduate with a strong pro-US temperament, Mumbai-born Deora had excellent personal relations with top political and business leaders, celebrities and media personalities all over the country. A highly resourceful person, especially concerning financial matters, he was considered close to several top industrial czars, both in India and abroad. He was also renowned for his organizational and political skills which
helped the Congress develop a strong base in Mumbai and kept the chief rival Shiv Sena under a leash for many decades, though he enjoyed a close rapport with its founder Bal Thackeray. Deora’s mortal remains were carried by his sons Milind and Mukund, and others in a huge funeral procession which started from the MRCC headquarters to Girgaum and consigned to the flames late evening at Chandanwadi crematorium.
Ajit Doval named as special Modi leaves for SAARC today, meeting with Sharif not ruled out envoy for China border talks NEW DELHI, NovEmbEr Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign NEW DELHI, NovEmbEr 24 (rEutErs): India on Monday named its powerful national security adviser as a special envoy on China, opening the way for resumption of talks on the disputed border, where tensions have risen in recent months over border patrols and stiffer defences. Ajit Doval, a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will lead the negotiations with Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi to try and reach a settlement on dispute over the 3,500-km border that has clouded rapidly expanding commercial links. In September, the two armies were locked in a faceoff in the Ladakh sector in the western Himalayas just as Chinese President Xi Jinping was visiting India for the first summit talks with Modi. Both leaders vowed to work together to resolve the border row that has defied a solution even after 17 rounds of high level talks over the last decade and negotiations even earlier between the diplomats of the two countries. China lays claim to more than 90,000 sq km disputed by New Delhi in the eastern sector of the Himalayas. India says China occupies 38,000 square km of its territory on the Aksai Chin plateau in the west. Doval, a hardliner on national security issues, will conduct boundary negotiations as well as strategic consultations with China, Modi’s office said in a statement. New Delhi has vowed to beef up defences along the border to narrow the gap with China’s network of roads and communication links. Beijing has expressed concern about India’s plan to build roads and border outposts in Arunachal Pradesh in the east, which it refers to as south Tibet.
Ludhiana still-born babies: doctor suspended, SMO transferred
CHaNDIgarH, NovEmbEr 24 (IaNs): The Punjab government Monday ordered the suspension of a lady doctor and initiated an inquiry into the death of five still born babies at a government hospital in Ludhiana. The doctor, Alka Mittal, a gynaecologist, was placed under suspension after preliminary enquiries revealed that she did not come to the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana on time Sunday, forcing the hospital staff to carry out the deliveries. The hospital’s Senior Medical Officer (SMO) R.K. Karkara was also transferred. Five new born babies died during delivery leading to protests from affected families. The babies died during or just after delivery. The mother and child care unit of the hospital had been inaugurated recently. Affected families alleged that no doctors were available for delivery of the pregnant mothers and the hospital staff started conducting the procedure leading to the deaths. They alleged that the infants died due to negligence of hospital doctors and staff. State Health Minister Surjit Kumar Jayani had ordered a probe against Mittal Sunday evening. Mittal had been charge sheeted by the state health department earlier this month for negligence. Jayani told media after visiting the hospital Monday that a high level probe has been ordered into the deaths of the infants. “Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana, Rajat Agarwal has been asked to hold a thorough inquiry and submit the report to the government within a week. He has also been asked to have his own team of officers to hold an independent inquiry into the entire incident,” he said. “Dr. Alka Mittal, a gynecologist who was already charge sheeted a few days back for negligence in discharging her duties, has been placed under suspension with immediate effect. The SMO, R.K.Karkara, has been transferred for not maintaining discipline in the medical institution,” he said. Mittal claimed that the five delivery cases were already in critical condition when the mothers were brought to the hospital. However, she could not justify her absence during duty hours and why the hospital staff had to carry out the deliveries instead of doctors. Terming the incident as “unfortunate”, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal told media in Amritsar Monday that he had ordered an enquiry into the incident.
24 (IaNs): A likely meeting between Prime Minster Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the SAARC summit has lent added interest to the meeting of the eight-member bloc of South Asian nations to be held in Kathmandu Nov 26-27. The prime minister leaves Tuesday for Kathmandu to attend the 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit. It will be his second meeting with nearly all the leaders, except for Afghanistan which has a new president in Ashraf Ghani. Modi had invited the South Asian leaders for his swearing-in ceremony May 26 as part of his government’s outreach to the neighbourhood. A meeting between Modi and Sharif has not been entirely ruled out during the SAARC summit. The external affairs ministry spokesperson said the prime minister will go to Kathmandu “with the intention to have a meaningful dialogue with as many SAARC leaders as possible. This would mean, taking into account, all aspects of our relationship. This is a work in progress, in terms of scheduling”, he said. He is being accompanied by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, National Security
Secretary Sujatha Singh. During his address at the summit Nov 26, Modi “will lay out his vision of what he sees as regional cooperation in South Asia and India’s approach to harnessing the development potential of the region as a whole”. India will focus on enhancement of connectivity and people-to-people contacts during the summit. Modi has already asked the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to develop a satellite that will serve all the eight nations. Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala will host a banquet for all the leaders that evening. On the following day, the leaders will hold a retreat session at Dhulikhel after which they will adopt the Kathmandu Declaration. Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav will host dinner for all the leaders on the concluding day after which Modi returns. For Modi, it will be his second visit to Nepal. He had paid a stand-alone bilateral visit to Kathmandu in August, the first such by an Indian prime minister in 17 years. He had announced a $1 billion Line of Credit and also addressed the Constituent Assembly. During the forthcoming visit, the prime minister is expected to announce the launch of a Delhi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, stands with his cabinet colleagues Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, left, Venkaiah Naidu, second left, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, right, and India Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh, as he addresses the media on the opening day of the winter session of the Indian parliament in New Delhi on Monday, November 24. (AP Photo)
Transport Corporation (DTC) Delhi-Kathmandu bus service, which is expected to boost trade and tourism between the two neighbours. DTC has a Delhi-Lahore bus service, which was launched by then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in March 1999. Modi’s earlier schedule had included visits to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, as well as Janakpur and Muktinath, which both Hindus and Buddhists hold as sacred. However, the visits were called off “due to unavoidable reasons of domestic commit-
ments and pre-scheduled travel within India”. Modi “remains committed to visiting these other places at the earliest opportunity”, the external affairs ministry spokesperson said. The SAARC nations, despite sharing social and cultural affinities, have not been able to prosper as a regional bloc like the European Union, or closer home the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), have done. The region is home to almost one-fifth of humanity and twofifths of the world’s poor. The to-
tal GDP of the SAARC member states is only 3% of the world total. South Asian economies are least integrated, with intraregional trade stagnating at around 5.76% of the total trade, compared with 61.83% in the European Union. The bloc is also confronted with major developmental challenges of poverty, inequality, illiteracy, disease, hunger and homelessness. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka comprise the bloc which was founded by seven states in 1985.
India has highest coal royalty, PM Modi’s wife ‘unhappy’ over security end-use conditions: Naveen Jindal cover, files RTI to seek details from govt NEW DELHI, NovEmbEr 24 (IaNs): India not only has the highest royalty on coal among other countries, but the government also takes an assurance for using the produce in enduse projects, Jindal Steel and Power chairman Naveen Jindal said with reference to the Supreme Court’s recent cancellation of 214 coal block allocations. “India charges highest royalty on coal in the world but captive producers couldn’t even sell coal,” Jindal said at a conference here over the weekend on the economic impact of judicial decisions organised by the Independent Power Producers Association of India (IPPAI). “In other countries, the government being the owner of the mines, charges only royalty,” he added. The apex court had, in August, held that the allocation of 218 blocks between 1993
and 2010 was done in an illegal manner by an “ad-hoc and casual” manner resulting in the “unfair distribution” of the “national wealth”. The JSPL chairman has earlier said that about Rs.400,000 crore investment made to develop coal mines would be in jeopardy if the blocks were deallocated. “If we term the government’s coal allocation policy as faulty and illegal, then the effort put in by the investors to revive the discarded mines of Coal India, the entire Rs.4 lakh crore investment would be in jeopardy,” he had said. Speaking at the conference, former minister for external affairs Salman Khurshid said there is need for better communication between the judiciary and policy makers to avoid a repeat of the judgment delivered by the apex court. “In modern times, law is about economics too,” Khur-
shid said. “When coal blocks were being allocated, nobody in the judiciary stood up to say that there should be no discrimination,” he added. “If the test of discretionary allocation was to be applied, all industrial licences and technology and FDI approvals could be cancelled,” said columnist Swaminathan Aiyar. Economic Times editor T.K. Arun asked whether the government would now return the taxes the companies -- which produced coal from allocated mines -- had paid to it. Meanwhile, media reported Monday that in what is the first major casualty of the court decision, JSPL has shelved a $10 billion coal-todiesel project of converting low-quality coal to 80,000 barrels per day of diesel. The company has had nine of its coal fields withdrawn as a result of the court verdict.
mEHsaNa, NovEmbEr 24 (PtI): Prime Minister NarendraModi’s wife Jashodaben on Monday filed an RTI application with Mehsana police to seek clarity on security cover given to her at present and wanted to know what she is entitled to. In her application, Jashodaben expressed unhappiness about the current security set-up, where her guards travel in government vehicles like car, while, despite being a PM’s wife, she has to travel in public transport. Jashodaben noted that late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was killed by her own bodyguards and that she felt scared of her guards. She asked the government to make it compulsory for each guard to produce copy of deployment order. She asked the government to explain the definition of protocol and sought details about what is included under it and what other benefits she is entitled for as per that protocol. Mehsana superintendent of police (SP) JR Mothalia said that Jashodaben wants to know what are
her rights as PM’s wife as far as the security aspect is concerned. “Today, she came to our office and filed an RTI to know about her rights as PM’s wife with regard to security cover. We will give our written reply to her in stipulated time,” said Mothalia. Jashodaben lives with her brother Ashok Modi at Unjha town of Mehsana district. After Modi was sworn in as PM, she has been given security by Mehasana police. “We have deployed ten of our policemen, including armed guards, for her security. They work in two shifts, five each in one shift.” said police inspector of Mehsana Special Operations Group(SOG) JS Chavda. In her application, Jashodaben sought several documents from the police department related to her security cover given as per the protocol, including the certified copy of actual order passed by government about providing security. She also wanted to know the laws and related provisions in Indian Constitution about security cover given to a PM’s wife.
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Israeli Cabinet moves to define Israel as Jewish JERUSALEM, NovEMbER 24 (AP): In a move likely to further inflame tensions with Israel’s Arab citizens, the Israeli Cabinet on Sunday approved a bill to legally define the country as the nation-state of the Jewish people. The decision, which set off a stormy debate that could bring down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brittle coalition government, followed weeks of deadly Arab-Jewish violence and was denounced by critics as damaging to the country’s democratic character and poorly timed at such a combustible moment. It now heads toward a full parliamentary vote on Wednesday. Israel has always defined itself as the “Jewish state” — a term that was contained in the country’s declaration of independence in 1948. The new law seeks to codify that status as a “Basic Law,” Israel’s de facto constitution. While many critics derided the measure as unnecessary, Netanyahu told his Cabinet the bill is a response to Israel’s Arab critics both inside and outside Israel who question the country’s right to exist. Netanyahu has long demanded that the Palestinians recognize Israel as the Jewish homeland as a condition of any peace deal. Both the Palestinians and their Arab Israeli brethren say such acceptance would
Palestinian youth attacked by Jews
A Palestinian man points to Hebrew graffiti reading “Death to the Arabs” following an arson attack in Khirbet Abu Falah, northeast of the West Bank city of Ramallah, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. The family said their West Bank home was torched in an attack they blamed on Jewish settlers. Mohammed Abdelkarim, whose mother and sisters were inside the house when it was set alight, says Hebrew slogans were scrawled on the house. (AP Photo
harm the rights of Israel’s more than 1.5 million Arab citizens. The bill calls not only for recognizing Israel’s Jewish character but for institutionalizing Jewish law as an inspiration for legislation and dropping Arabic as an official language. Netanyahu insisted that Israel would be both Jewish and democratic. “There are those who would like the democratic to prevail over the Jewish and there are those who
would like the Jewish to prevail over the democratic,” he said. “And in the principles of the law that I will submit today both of these values are equal and both must be considered to the same degree.” Israel is in the midst of its worst sustained bout of violence in nearly a decade. Eleven Israelis have been killed in Palestinian attacks over the past month, including five people who were killed with guns and meat cleavers in a bloody
assault on a Jerusalem synagogue last week. Jewish nationalists in Netanyahu’s coalition had pushed hard for the bill. The two centrist parties in the Cabinet, Yesh Atid and Hatnua, provided the only opposition in the 14-6 vote. Finance Minister Yair Lapid, head of Yesh Atid, called it a “terrible” piece of legislation meant to appease hard-liners ahead of primaries in Netanyahu’s hawkish Likud Party. Health Minister Yael
German, another Yesh Atid member, said the party would support a law only if it emphasized Israel’s Jewish and democratic nature equally. “This bill does not preserve that value. It will be a mark of shame for the parliament to pass such a law,” she said. A vote against the bill in parliament by the party could break up the coalition and even trigger new elections. Yesh Atid is the second-largest faction in parliament and could rob
JERUSALEM, NovEMbER 24 (AP): Three young Israelis attacked a Palestinian youth in Jerusalem on Monday, police say, the latest sectarian incident in the increasingly tense city. Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said the unidentified youth is in good condition in a Jerusalem hospital, and that police are investigating the attack. Tensions in Jerusalem are spiking, mostly over Palestinian claims that the Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to change the status quo at a sensitive holy site in the city by allowing Jews to pray there. Netanyahu has repeatedly denied the claims but some members of his right-wing coalition favor letting the prayers go forward. Known to Jews as the Temple Mount, and Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary, the site is the third holiest in Islam and the holiest in Judaism. In recent months, 11 people have been killed in attacks by Palestinian assailants - most in Jerusalem, but also in Tel Aviv and the West Bank. On Sunday a West Bank Palestinian home was torched by unidentified assailants, the latest in a series of attacks on property in the area. The walls of the home were daubed with racist slogans written in Hebrew. No one was injured in the attack, and Israeli authorities say they are investigating. Netanyahu of his majority. In a statement, Israel’s attorney general, Yehuda Weinstein, said he had serious doubts about the legality of the bill’s language because it impinges on Israel’s democratic character. The measure could still be delayed or watered down before it is put to a vote in parliament. Ahmad Tibi, a leading Arab lawmaker, denounced the bill as an attack on Arab natives of the country and called on the
world to offer them protection. Dov Khenin, leader of the mixed Jewish-Arab Hadash party, accused Netanyahu of “pouring fuel into the bonfire of hate.” Israeli Arabs, who make up about 20 percent of the population, have long complained of discrimination and second-class status. Last week, the mayor of the southern city of Ashkelon sparked an uproar by banning Arab construction laborers from working in Israeli preschools on security
grounds. The mayor, Itamar Shimoni, reversed his decision on Sunday but said the children would be moved to other locations while construction proceeded. Though citizens of Israel, the country’s Arabs often identify with Palestinians in the West Bank, and their loyalty to the state if often questioned by Jews. On Sunday, Israel’s Shin Bet security service said it arrested a 22-yearold Israeli Arab who had returned from Syria after trying to join the Islamic State extremist group. Israel believes that several dozen Arabs have left the country to join IS in Syria. The deadly unrest in recent weeks has centered on Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, a hilltop compound revered by Jews and Muslims. Israeli restrictions on Muslim access to the site, which Israel says are a necessary security measure, have heightened tensions. The spate of attacks has left many people on both sides on edge. Early Sunday, a Palestinian family in the West Bank said its home had been torched in an attack blamed on Jewish settlers. The fire damaged one room, and Hebrew slogans were scrawled on the house. In the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army shot and killed a 32-year-old man who approached the border with Israel. Palestinians said the man had been hunting birds, a hobby common among Palestinians.
Some climate change impacts unavoidable: WB Hillary Clinton would be a great president: Obama
oSLo, NovEMbER 24 (REUtERS): Some future impacts of climate change, such as more extremes of heat and sea level rise, are unavoidable even if governments act fast to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the World Bank said on Sunday. Past and predicted emissions from power plants, factories and cars have locked the globe on a path towards an average temperature rise of almost 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) above preindustrial times by 2050, it said. “This means that climate change impacts such as extreme heat events may
now be simply unavoidable,” World Bank President Jim Yong Kim told a telephone news conference on the report, titled “Turn down the Heat, Confronting the New Climate Normal.” “The findings are alarming,” he said. Sea levels would keep rising for centuries because vast ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica thaw only slowly. If temperatures stayed at current levels, seas would rise 2.3 metres (7 ft 6 in) in the next 2,000 years, the report said. Average temperatures have already risen by about 0.8 degree(1.4F) since the Industrial Revolution, it said. “Dramatic climate
changes and weather extremes are already affecting millions of people around the world, damaging crops and coastlines and putting water security at risk,” Kim wrote in the report. As examples of extremes, he pointed to the hottest November day in Australia during a recent Group of 20 summit “or the five to six feet of snow that just fell on Buffalo” in the United States. Still, the worst impacts of global warming could be avoided by cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the report said. For example, a rise of 2 degrees (3.6F) in average world temperature over pre-industrial times
An activist lights candles as they pray for soldiers of Kachin Independence Army (KIA) killed recently by the military army’s attack in Laiza, Sunday, November 23, outside Myanmar Peace Center in Yangon, Myanmar. Myanmar’s army launched a new offensive Wednesday, Nov. 19, against ethnic Kachin rebels in the steep hills around their headquarters on the Chinese border, killing over 20 people in a mortar attack and skirmishes that lasted the whole day, rebel officials said. (AP Photo)
would mean a reduction in Brazilian crop yields of up to 70 percent for soybean and up to 50 percent for wheat in 2050. Officials from almost 200 nations will meet in Peru from Dec. 1-12 to work on a deal due in Paris in late 2015, to slow climate change. Kim defended World Bank policies that permit investments in fossil fuels in developing nations in rare cases, saying it was often for power plants to supply electricity vital to help end poverty. “SubSaharan Africa has a total of about 80 gigawatts of installed (electricity generating) capacity, which is less HENDERSoN, NovEMbER 24 than Spain,” he said. (AP): President Barack Obama says voters want a “new car smell” in the 2016 White House race and that Hillary Rodham Clinton would be “a great president.” But would Clinton pass that particular smell test? In a nationally televised interview broadcast Sunday, Obama seemed to suggest that any Democrat other than him would provide the turn of the page that he says voters are interested in. He acknowledged the “dings” to his own political standing during nearly six years of sometimes bruising battles with Congress and said Americans will want something new. “They want to drive something off the lot that doesn’t have as much mileage as me,” Obama said in the interview with ABC’s “This Week,” which was taped Friday in Las Vegas following a public appearance there by the president. He said a number of possible Democratic candidates would make “terrific presidents,” but Hillary Clinton is the only one he mentioned by
name. He said she would be a “formidable candidate” and make “a great president” if she decides to run a second time. But if she does run — which she is considering, with a decision expected to be announced early next year — would she have that “new car” scent for voters? Clinton spokesman Nick Merrill declined comment on the ABC interview. Hillary Clinton has been a powerful force in Democratic politics for many years, beginning as Arkansas’ first lady before she became America’s first lady after her husband, Bill Clinton, was elected president in 1992. When his two terms were up, she ran for and won a U.S. Senate seat from New York. She later sought and lost the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination to Obama, then cemented her worldwide profile by serving Obama as secretary of state in his first term. The Democratic political establishment is now awaiting word on whether she will take on the challenge of another
national political campaign. New car smell or not, Democratic voters hold her in such high regard that she outdistances anyone else in polling of possible Democratic candidates for 2016. One of them is Vice President Joe Biden, who has not ruled out a third run for the White House. Eight in 10 Democrats held positive views of Clinton in an Associated Press-GfK poll conducted in late July. Biden had a 71 percent favorable rating in the survey. Obama acknowledged that Hillary Clinton won’t agree with him on everything, suggesting that such a stance would be a welcome break for voters after eight years of Obama. A benefit of running for president, he said, “is you can stake out your own positions.” The 2016 presidential race could feature a repeat face-off between a Clinton and a member of another leading American political family: former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who is considering entering the 2016 race. His father and brother both were elected president. Three of the past four presidents dating to the 1988 election have been named Bush or Clinton. Jeb Bush’s father, George H. W. Bush, was elected president in 1988. He lost re-election in 1992 to Bill Clinton, who served two terms. Jeb Bush’s brother, George W., then defeated Clinton’s vice president, Al Gore, in 2000 and was re-elected in 2004. The elder Bush also served two terms as vice president to Ronald Reagan. In the AP-GfK survey, Jeb Bush was most popular among potential 2016 Republican presidential candidates, with 56 percent of Republicans viewing him favorably. Majorities also held positive views of outgoing Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul.
US looking past Ebola to prepare for next outbreak Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writer
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he next Ebola or the next SARS. Maybe even the next HIV. Even before the Ebola epidemic in West Africa is brought under control, U.S. public health officials are girding for the next health disaster. “It’s really urgent that we address the weak links and blind spots around the world,” Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told The Associated Press. “Ebola is a powerful reminder that a health threat anywhere can affect us.” Ebola sprang from one of those blind spots, in an area that lacks the health systems
needed to detect an outbreak before it becomes a crisis. Now the Obama administration has requested $600 million for the CDC to implement what it calls the Global Health Security Agenda, working with an international coalition to shore up disease detection in high-risk countries and guard against the next contagion. There’s little doubt there will be a next time. Just in recent years, the world has seen bird flu sicken people in Southeast Asia, the respiratory killer SARS spread from China, the 2009 flu pandemic, growing threats from antibiotic-resistant germs, and SARS’ new cousin in the Middle East named MERS. And what if the next bug spills across borders even more
easily than Ebola? If bird flu ever mutates to spread between people, “we better look out. It will make Ebola look like a picnic,” Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin warned at a recent Senate Appropriations Committee meeting as he questioned whether $600 million was enough to do the job. After all, less than 20 percent of countries have reported meeting World Health Organization requirements showing they are adequately prepared to respond to emerging infectious threats. The Obama administration kicked off the global health security project in February at a White House meeting with representatives of more than two dozen countries — unaware that Ebola already was quietly
brewing in Guinea. Additional countries signed on in later meetings in Finland and Indonesia, and again at the White House in September, where President Barack Obama declared the world must “make sure we’re not caught flat-footed” in future outbreaks. For its part in the international collaboration, the U.S. plans to assist at least 30 countries over the next five years to bolster local disease prevention and monitoring, improve laboratory diagnosis of pathogens and strengthen emergency response to outbreaks. Consider Uganda, where in 2010 a lack of a good laboratory system was one reason it took “a shockingly long” 40 days to determine a mysterious outbreak was yellow fever, said
CDC scientist Jeff Borchert. Last year, CDC began a pilot project to improve Uganda’s disease detection by piggybacking on a small program that tested babies born to HIV-positive mothers. Now, in a larger swath of the country, motorcycles race samples from sick patients to provincial capitals where they’re shipped overnight to a central lab to test for a variety of diseases. The health ministry also set up an emergency operations center to oversee potential outbreaks. In March, Uganda’s new system proved itself, Borchert said, as the country fought an outbreak of nearly 200 cases of meningitis, using that network for testing patients in remote areas. And last month, in an
another example of its overall preparedness, Ugandan officials rapidly tracked down contacts of a health worker who died of Marburg virus, an Ebola relative, a case that fortunately didn’t spread. CDC has long trained public health workers in various countries to be disease detectives, but the international collaboration is supposed to be more comprehensive. Even before receiving any new funding, CDC started some additional small projects in countries such as India, Thailand, Jordan, Vietnam and Georgia, to expand outbreak-fighting capabilities. Then came Ebola. While the outbreak stalled work on broader global health security, it also increased awareness of
the ripple effect that one unprepared country can have. Lawmakers want to know if the U.S. will leave Ebola-ravaged Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea with health systems more capable of responding to future outbreaks. Learning to tackle one disease can pay off against another: Nearby Nigeria beat back Ebola thanks in part to its polio-fighting program that included labs and CDCtrained disease detectives who quickly switched gears to the new threat. CDC’s Frieden offered hindsight: “The world would be a very different place today if Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone had had those systems in place a year ago. They could have contained this outbreak.”
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi, right, and Barcelona's Neymar, left, warm up during a training at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Tuesday, November 4, 2014, one day ahead of the Group F Champions League match between AFC Ajax and FC Barcelona. (AP Photo) Joseph Wilson
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ionel Messi will chase yet another record when the Champions League returns on Tuesday from a three-week break. The Argentine is poised to take sole possession of the competition's all-time scoring record just three days after he rewrote the Spanish league's record books. Messi's brace in Barcelona's 2-0 win at Ajax on Nov. 5 pulled him level with Raul Gonzalez on 71 goals as the joint-top scorers for the Champions League. Messi now hopes to leave Raul behind when Barcelona visits Cypriot side APOEL in Group F on Tuesday. Breaking major records is what Messi does for a living. He will arrive in Cyprus fresh from his historic hat trick on Saturday in Barcelona's 5-1 defeat of Sevilla that left him with 253 Spanish league goals — two more than Telmo Zarra's milestone of 251 goals in La Liga which had stood untouched since 1955. And Messi will have the added pressure of Cristiano Ronaldo on his heels. Ronaldo has scored 70 Champions League goals and Real Madrid visits Basel in Group B on Wednesday. Madrid, the defending champion, and Barcelona have already qualified for the knockout rounds along with Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and FC Porto.
"Now is our chance. We have to take it and play with nothing to lose." It's been bleak for Liverpool as well, after it lost three out of four games in Group B. Liverpool visits Ludogorets in Bulgaria on Wednesday needing a win and for Madrid to beat Basel so it can stay in the hunt for the next round. FIGHT FOR FIRST: Atletico Madrid will seek to avenge a 3-2 loss at Olympiakos in their first meeting when it hosts the Greek side on Wednesday with first place in Group A still at stake. Juventus, meanwhile, visits Swedish side Malmo seeking a victory to set up a final group match against Atletico that could decide which goes through first. "We've got a great team and can get out of our Champions League group, but we must be focused from start to finish," Juventus' Paul Pogba said. Barcelona and PSG can also set up a decider to see which claims first place in Group F if Barcelona wins and the French side beats visitors Ajax also on Tuesday.
DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 24 (MExN): A two (2) days Advance Training Programme on “Agricultural Marketing Commodities” has jointly organized by the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), Mumbai and Department of Agricultural Economics, Nagaland University SASRD, Medziphema Campus, Nagaland on November 20 and 21. According to a press note from the Nodal Officer, Dr. Amod Sharma the training primarily focused on the marketing personnel’s viz; APMC, marketing functionaries, state government officers to improve the skill of marketing in fu-
ture. It was a part of the initiative of “Capacity Building Programme, 2014-15” supported by Forward Market Commission (FMC), De-
partment of Economic Affair, Ministry of Finance, Government of India to sensitize about the latest trends and issues of present marketing trends to
Yaphang village in Mon inaugurated MON, NOVEMBER 24 (DIPR): The Advisor cum Chairman of DPDB, Mon, EE Pangteang Konyak inaugurated Yaphang village under Mon district on November 17. Speaking as the chief guest, EE Pangteang Konyak, who also represents the area, called upon the people for unity, cooperation, hard work and justice which would bring development in the area. The Deputy Commissioner of Mon, Angau I Thou, as guest of honour, urged the people to maintain peace which would enable them to move forward and bring development. The welcome address was delivered by PL Wanmei, Chairman of Yaphang village. Special number was presented by W. Fulao and friends and vote of thanks was proposed by E. Yongmei, Chairman of Yonghong Village. A cultural show was also organised to mark the occasion. The administrative officials, public leaders and neighbouring villagers attended the programme. Short speeches were also delivered by A. Nyamnyei, former Minister, A. Maila, President of GB Union Mopong Hongkong, SB Pongba, President of KU Tobu Unit, EY Pongtau, President of NPF 48th Moka AC.
Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Chare Block Tuensang Revisited the “Integrated Farm School” at Old Tsadang on November 22, and gave demonstrations on the topics “Fish Pond Management” and “Package of Practices of Pea” by Dr. T. Arenmongla, Block Technology Manager, Chare Block, Tuensang. Altogether 21 farmers attended the training programme.
Tetso College pledges to promote cleanliness
ANOTHER RECORD: While Ronaldo chases Messi, Luiz Adriano will be chasing Ronaldo. The Shakhtar Donetsk forward has already scored nine goals through the first four matches to equal Ronaldo's record in the group phase in a single season. Luiz Adriano can top the Ballon d'Or winner's mark with a goal against Athletic Bilbao in Group H on Tuesday. He already matched Here are some other things to know Messi's feat of scoring five goals in one Kumaon regiment came to the rescue of a Nagaland Police officer in Medanta, Gurgaon. about the Champions League's fifth round match earlier this season. Fifteen units of blood was given to Chumben Lotha, Assistant Commandant of the 9th NAP of group matches: (IR), Nagaland Police, who is undergoing treatment in Medanta Medicity, Gurgoan. GERMAN POWER: ON THE BRINK: Bayer Leverkusen can make sure of a Manchester City will exit the competi- strong German showing in the next stage tion at the group stage for a third time in with a draw against Monaco on Wednes- TsEMINyU, NOVEMBER 24 (MExN): efits of rearing silkworm, informed CRBC Defour attempts to advance unless the Eng- day. A win would ensure Leverkusen tops The Council of Rengma Baptist Churches velopment Director Arhunlo Semp in a press lish champions beat Bayern and there is a Group C, which is completed by Zenit (CRBC), Zunpha, Tseminyu held a seminar release. Highlighting the importance and winner in the game between CSKA Mos- Saint Petersburg and Benfica. Schalke has a and training for silkworm farmers in its mis- prospects of sericulture, the DSO, S.Pongen, cow and Roma in Group E on Tuesday. harder task when it hosts Chelsea in Group sion centre on November 18, where 27 pro- and EO, Veihouseinuo Khro, introduced the "We are really lucky to still be in with G on Tuesday. Chelsea can qualify with a spective farmers were trained on silkworm Department of Sericulture in Nagaland and a chance of qualifying because, with two win or a draw of two goals or more, while (Eri) rearing and management. The District how the department has been working to points and two games left, normally you Schalke can go level with Chelsea on points Sericulture Officer (DSO), Kohima along with help farmers increase their productivity and his team, enlightened the farmers on the ben- also make their lives better. are out," City midfielder Samir Nasri said. at the top of the group with a victory.
CRBC Zunpha organizes training for silkworm farmers
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address it at national and international level for interested individuals. Theme based on online marketing; upgradation of professional
knowledge or skill for commodity exchange; measures to achieve maximum share’s of producer from consumer’s price; knowledge of demand in different food grain commodity including offline and online trading; and different issues related at the state level by following the recommendation of different Agencies and Marketing Commission / committee recommendations, Planning Commission, Government of India, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) recommendations, so on were thought at the training. Around 30 participants successfully attended the training programme.
KVK Longleng conducts trainings
DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 24 (MExN): The NSS unit of Tetso College organized the 2nd phase of Swach Bharat Abhiyan on November 17 beyond the confines of the College campus. Students cleaned the entire stretch of road covering the College campus till the Green Park junction and the bazaar area, in an effort to convey the message of social responsibility towards creating a better, healthier and cleaner State. The campaign was in continuation of the pledge taken by the College community on October 28 to bring about ‘good change’ by promoting cleanliness in the State and spreading awareness about its importance to all citizens through active engagement. At its initial launch, the support for cleanliness was seen as both students and teachers took to sweeping their classrooms, picking up papers and collecting waste around the campus. Spearheaded by the National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Tetso College, the campaign began with an official address by Principal Dr. PS Lorin encouraging the College community to help keep the State clean starting from the campus itself. He emphasized on the need to create an environment around us that makes every right thinking individual reconsider throwing a wrapper anywhere we go. The College also engaged in a signature campaign to hold each individual accountable to their pledge. It was decided to continue spreading the message of cleanliness to all citizens by making Swach Bharat Abhiyan not just a one-time event but a routine practice in daily lives.
Villagers discouraged to use salt for weed control
LONGLENG, NOVEMBER 24 (MExN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Longleng conducted two training cum demonstrations on farm mechanization on October 31 and November 18 at Nian village in Longleng LONGLENG, NOVEMBER 24 (DIPR): and stop the use of salt in jhum field in the district. Front Line Demonstration (FLD) on Adjust- District Administration, Longleng orga- district through initiative of Village Counable Row Marker in mustard cultivation was conduct- nized awareness campaign on ‘application cils, NGOs and District Administration. ed in terrace land condition. The method of mustard of salt on agricultural crops’ in collabora- The meeting entrusted the agriculture cultivation was conducted by Dr. Manoj Kumar, SMS tion with Phom Baptist Church Association and allied departments to give necessary (Agronomy), who explained the package of practices training to farmers of the District on alterof mustard cultivation. Meanwhile, Er. P. Chowdhury, at Phom Lempong Hall on November 17. native ways of weed control. The Deputy The campaign focused on the devastating SMS (SWCE) demonstrated on line sowing of mustard Commissioner, Longleng also directed all impact of application of salt for weed concultivation through Adjustable Row Marker and weedVillage Councils to take steps to stop the trol in agricultural field, which has become ing through wheel hoe. The field capacity of Adjustable Row Marker was evaluated under terrace land condi- common practice by the farmers of the dis- usage of salt in agricultural field and even tion. FLD on wheel hoe for weeding on terrace and slop- trict. The Deputy Commissioner, Longleng, warned the Village Councils of withholdpy land condition was conducted for evaluation of field Nikhashe Sema gave the keynote address. ing village funds in case of non- complicapacity. Manual weeding on terrace and sloppy land The main resource persons were B Nyeng- ance. The awareness campaign was atwas also conducted for evaluation of field capacity and hong, DAO Longleng and Y Nuklu Phom, tended by all Village Council Chairmen, compared with the mechanized weeding. Altogether, Executive Secretary, Phom Baptist Church Gaonbora, NGOs, Church representatives and officers and staffs from Agri and allied AC Milan's Jeremy Menez, left, celebrates after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between 15 farmers (10 on October 31 and 5 farmers on Novem- Association. AC Milan and Inter Milan at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy on November 23. (AP Photo) The meeting resolved to discourage department. ber 18) attended the training. MILAN, NOVEMBER 24 (AP): Roberto getting what we deserve." Earlier, Napoli squandered a two-goal Mancini's first game back in charge of Inter ended with a 1-1 draw against city rival AC lead to draw 3-3 at home to Cagliari and Milan in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday. lose ground in the title race, while UdiA stunning Jeremy Menez volley gave nese's Antonio Di Natale scored his 200th LUMAMI, NOVEMBER 24 (MExN): Milan the halftime lead but Joel Obi lev- Serie A goal in a 1-1 draw against Chievo Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nagaland University eled shortly after the hour mark. Both sides Verona. Sampdoria remained fourth after organized one day training programme for also hit the crossbar through Stephan El Constantin Nica's own goal salvaged a 1-1 progressive farmers under Tokiye Block, Shaarawy and Mauro Icardi. "It's not the draw at Cesena. Zunheboto district on November 18. ProFiorentina beat Hellas Verona 2-1, with easiest thing starting with a derby match, gressive farmers from three villages, namely we only had five days to work together," both sides hitting the crossbar, and Empoli Viyilho, Viyixe and Phulesheto attended the Mancini said. "But we had great spirit, so won 2-0 at bottom club Parma, to put more programme. it's a positive night for me, apart from we pressure on former Italy coach Roberto ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Jharnapani, Medziphema today observed the According to a press release, the farmdidn't win. "The derby is always a really Donadoni. continued programme of Swatch Bharat Abhiyan in a bigger way under the initiative of the Joint Director Dr. ers were imparted training on Basics of Goat Bidyut C. Deka. All the employees of the main institute and KVK Dimapur joined the campaign. Everyone took Management, Potato Marketing Channel Sassuolo won 1-0 at Torino. lovely match. It made me happy to see a In Milan, it was Inzaghi's first derby in to cleaning of the office premises, common places, children park and in total the whole campus got a facelift and Production Technology of Cabbage full San Siro. We'll try to do our best quickly, because you need results in football and charge, while Mancini — who replaced the within two hours from 7.30am to 9.30am in the morning. The Swatch Bharat Campaign got a start off in the insti- by Dr. Nongothung Ezung, SMS (Animal sacked Walter Mazzarri last week — won tute on 2nd October 2014 with the employees taking up on the oath. This is to be continued in the coming days. Science), Dr. Visakho Shunyu, SMS (GPB/ I'm convinced we'll get them." AGR), and Edenly Chishi, SMS (HorticulIn previous seasons, the derby would of- four derby matches during his first stint as ture). Film on cabbage cultivation and goat Inter coach, losing five and drawing one. ten be vital for the destination of the title. rearing were also screen. Milan soaked up the early pressure before Not this season. The main objective of the programme, Spearhead Motorsport Initiative is a club with its The result left Milan in seventh spot, taking the lead with its first shot on target. the release said, was to make the farmers office based in Mokokchung. Formed in the year El Shaarawy raced down the left flank and 13 points behind Serie A leader Juventus, 2014 the club aim to organize various events such aware of the opportunities they have, which with Inter a point further back. "I think my crossed for an exquisite volley from Menez Our Correspondent as motor rallies for motor sport enthusiast, orga- can be converted for meaningful purposes. players were really good in trying to get into the far corner. Milan went close to Mokokchung| November 24 nizing adventure sporting for tourists to explore Cultivation of potato and cabbage during the win, others would have sat back and doubling its advantage shortly after halflean season will fetch premium price in the played for the draw," Milan coach Filippo time but Giacamo Bonaventura's effort The Spearhead Motorsport Initiative will be orga- the rich flora and fauna of Nagaland. market and will improve their socio-ecoFor further details on participation and regis- nomic condition, the release underlined. Inzaghi said. "The two great chances we took a slight deflection off Andrea Ranoc- nizing the Endurance Challenge I on December 12 had at the end leave a really bitter taste, chia and flashed across the face of goal. and 13, 2014 at Mokokchung. The rally will cover tration to the Endrance Challenge I, information Exhortation speech was delivered by InMoments later at the other end, Lopez the areas of Mokokchung and Tuensang district can be obtained by logging in to www.facebook. avi Chishi. BDO cum I/c DPO, Tokiye Block. they would have given us the three points which would have changed people's opin- denied Zdravko Kuzmanovic and the ball covering a distance of 100 kms. The rally will be com/pages/Spearhead-Motorsport- Initiative The programme concluded with interacions. "We need to get back to taking all pinged around the box before coming out categorized into TSD format and Extreme stages or by contacting 9089683465 (Mokokchung), tions and distribution of vegetable seeds and medicines for animals. three points, as at the moment we're not to Icardi, who blazed it over the bar. and a cash prize of 4 lakhs in total to be won. The 9862049999 (Dimapur), 9089447717 (Kohima)
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Liam Payne, from left, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles of the musical group One Direction arrive at the 42nd annual American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, November. 23, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)
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ne Direction were the big winners at the American Music Awards last night (23.11.14), taking home three prizes. The 'Steal My Girl' hitmakers - who also took to the stage to perform 'Night Changes' - were thrilled to pick up the trophies for Best Pop/Rock Band and Best Pop/Rock Album for 'Midnight Memories', as well as the prestigious Artist of the Year award at the annualceremony at Los Angeles' NokiaTheatre. Picking up their third honour
of the night,Liam Payne said: ''I can't believe we've won three, it's amazing, it's so cool.'' Iggy Azalea took home two awards, Best Rap/Hip-Hop Album for 'The New Classic' and Best Rap/Hip-Hop Artist, and gave an emotional speech when she picked up the first honour. The Australian said: ''This award is the first award I've ever won in my entire life, and means so much to me that it is for best hip-hop, because that's what inspired me to move to American and pursue my dreams.
''It's what helped me when I was a teenager to escape and to get through my life and to better times.'' Taylor Swift dined with a handsome man and played with fire during her show-opening performance of 'Blank Space' and she was later honoured with the newly-created Dick Clark Award for Excellence. During her acceptance speech, the 24-year-old beauty who recently removed her music from Spotify- appeared to take a swipe at the streaming service.
She said: ''What you did by going out and investing in music and albums is you are saying that you believe in the same thing that I believe in: that music is valuable and music should be consumed in albums and albums should be consumed as art and appreciated.'' Performers at the ceremony included the evening's host Pitbull, Lorde, Iggy Azalea and Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez - who wept as she sang 'The Heart Wants What It Wants' and Fergie.
American Music Awards 2014 full list of winners: Dick Clark Award for Excellence: Taylor Swift Artist of the Year: One Direction Best Pop/Rock Band: One Direction Best Rap/Hip-Hop Album: 'The New Classic' - Iggy Azalea Best Pop/Rock Album: 'Midnight Memories' - One Direction Best Pop/Rock Male Artist: Sam Smith Best Pop/Rock Female Artist: Katy Perry Best Country Male Artist: Luke Bryan Best Alternative Rock Artist: Imagine Dragons Best New Artist of the Year: 5 Seconds of Summer Best Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Iggy Azalea Best Country Album: 'Just As I Am' - Brantley Gilbert Best Latin Artist: Enrique Iglesias Single of the Year: 'Dark Horse' - Katy Perry feat. Juicy J Best Country Female Artist: Carrie Underwood Best Country Band: Florida Georgia Line Best Soul/R&B Male Artist: John Legend Best Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyonce Best Soul/R&B Album: 'BEYONCE' - Beyonce Best Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Artist: Calvin Harris Best Soundtrack: 'Frozen'
Mary J. Blige performs at the 42nd annual American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, November. 23, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)
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aia Gerber doesn't think she looks like her mother Cindy Crawford as she follows in her footsteps to become a model. The aspiring teenage model, who has already modelled for Versace, doesn't think there is a resemblance to her famous mother, but admitted that the former supermodel is extremely protective. The 13-year-old beauty said: ''She doesn’t want me to start a career too young.'' Kaia, whose father Rande Gerber has been married to Cindy for 16 years, is reg-
ularly compared to Cindy, but she told Teen Vogue magazine: ''I don't [see the resemblance].'' The starlet grew up surrounded by her mother's pals, including Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista, but says she just thought of them as ''really pretty.'' Despite aspiring to become a top model, Kaia doesn't think she is very fashionable. She said: ''I'm not super-glam. I wear jeans and a T-shirt most of the time.'' Cindy previously vowed to help her daughter ''navi-
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hen it comes to showing off the no-makeup look, not many actresses would venture forth. However, actress Mona Singh, thinks differently. She rose to success a few years ago, portraying the Indian version of Ugly Betty, in the popular daily soap Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi. And Mona, apparently has not changed much over the years except putting on weight and unabashedly sporting her age lines.
Mona states, "I have always believed in taking risks. Of course, I would love to play a sexy character. But for me, what matters is not how I will look, but what my role is." The talented actress will be seen playing a very strong character in her upcoming film Zed Plus, opposite Adil Hussain. The movie promises to catapult the actress to a different league and Mona is sure the audience is going to love every moment of the film.
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gate'' the fashion industry, but insisted the youngster was more interested in other things. Earlier this year, she said: ''[Versace] was a one-off thing. She had fun. She's 12. We'll see what happens. I can at least help her navigate it. She's more interested in singing and dancing. Right now she's interested in Harry Styles.'' While Cindy is comfortable with getting older, she also admitted she envied Kaia's legs. She said: ''I look at my 12-year-old daughter. She has my legs. I told her that I want my legs back.''
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leading English daily has invited the wrath of Bollywood hunk Arjun Rampal. Few months back, Deepika Padukone's "cleavage controversy" had made headlines. A picture of Deepika Padukone with a titillating caption published by the same media house had triggered the controversy. And now, after having his patience tried and tested, Arjun has come out strongly on the fabricated
story about his personal life published in the daily. The report in question said that Rampal's closeness with Sussanne Khan has not gone down well with his wife Mehr and that things are not too rosy-rosy between the couple. The model-turned-actor was reportedly also blamed for the fallout between the once close friends- Sussanne and Mehr. In his tweet, he has raised questions on media enquiring about the
right that has been bestowed on them for taking a dig at someone's personal life. He also warned the media to stay away from him and his family. In the past, the actor was reported to have been the reason behind Sussanne and Hrithik Roshan's separation that shook B-Town. Hrithik, too took to the micro-blogging site Twitter, to voice his concern on such false stories that are carried against celebrities and their private lives.
ctress Jennifer Garner, who is married to Ben Affleck, is reportedly upset that singer-actress Jennifer Lopez in her interviews continues to mention her past camaraderie with her former beau. A source close to the 42-year-old said that Garner is furious with Lopez for sharing details of her "heartbreaking" split from Affleck in 2005. "She's absolutely p***ed that JLo has been discussing her relationship with Ben. Jen's livid that in almost every interview, she brings up how Ben was her first true love," Life & Style magazine quoted the source as saying. "Jen thinks it's so disrespectful of JLo, especially because she and Ben have three kids and it's hurtful to them, too," the source added. Recently Lopez in her new book "True Love" wrote about her romance with Affleck where she admitted that she felt like her heart had been "torn out of her chest" after her split from Affleck.
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Actors Dylan McDermott and Maggie Q attend an NBA basketball game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, November 23, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)
Nuggets beat Lakers 101-94 in OT
LOS ANGELES, NO vEmbEr 24 (AP): The Denver Nuggets are not only winning now, they're even doing it with defense. Wilson Chandler scored 19 points, Ty Lawson had 18 points and 16 assists, and the Nuggets limited the Los Angeles Lakers to two field goals in the final 8:15 for a 101-94 overtime victory on Sunday night. Arron Afflalo added 15 points for the Nuggets, who have won five of six following a 1-6 start that was capped by consecutive double-digit losses to Portland. "Although we didn't start out the way we wanted to, we're starting to get it now -- especially on the defensive end, coach Brian Shaw said. "The guys are buying in, we're getting the results that we're looking for, and it's starting to be fun again." The Lakers, coming off a 140-106 drubbing at Dallas, began a four-game homestand with their seventh straight loss to the Nuggets, despite 27 points from Kobe Bryant. Bryant, a two-time scoring champion and the NBA's No. 4 career scorer, made only four of 14 shots after the third quarter and finished 10 for 24. "Kobe's going to get his shots, he's going to get his
Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, center, ties Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) up as teammate guard Arron Afflalo, left, looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game on November 23 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)
attempts, and we know that," Shaw said. "We just wanted to make him work hard for everything that he gets, and work hard on the defensive end so that he doesn't just have a night off at that end and can spend
all of his energy just on the offensive side." The losing streak against Denver matches the Lakers' longest against any club since an eightgame drought against Portland from Feb. 18, 1993,
through Jan. 9, 1995. The franchise record for consecutive losses against one team is 19, against Boston from Nov. 6, 1957, through March 3, 1959. Nuggets reserve Danilo Gallinari had 10 points, including a 3-pointer that gave Denver a 94-90 lead with 1:28 left in OT. Bryant responded with a short jumper 9 seconds later, but that was the Lakers' last basket in a game in which they finished at 37.1 percent from the field and Denver 37.8. "To me, we kind of felt a little flat, but we had some spurts where we had high energy and got into transition and stuff like that," Bryant said. "We've been playing better as of late, outside of the Dallas game." Carlos Boozer sat out because of a left shoulder strain and Ed Davis made his first start as a Laker at power forward. He had four points and five rebounds in 22 minutes before fouling out with 10:37 left in the game and the Los Angeles ahead 75-73. "We shot 37 percent from the field and had only 11 points in the fourth quarter, and it's tough to win like that," Davis said. "We had our chances down the stretch and we didn't finish it off."
Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports (YRS), NRE & Music Task Force, Khriehu Liezietsu has announced that the department of Youth Resources & Sports is all set to implement the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan. Through the scheme, sports development activities, including infrastructure and exposure for players (tournaments) will be seriously taken up in all the 74 blocks of the State, declared Liezietsu speaking at the opening ceremony of the 19th Dr. T. Ao Trophy Inter District Football Tournament at the DDSC Stadium, Dimapur on November 24. The tournament is being hosted by Dimapur District Football Association under the aegis of Nagaland Football Association. While lamenting the poor sports infrastructure in Nagaland, Liezietsu informed that the YRS department is contemplating to equip the Indira Gandhi Stadium at Kohima and the DDSC Stadium in Dimapur with specialized and modernized sports amenities. He further disclosed that the department is pushing the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for
Players in action during the inaugural match between Phek (yellow jersey) and Mokokchung at the DDSC Stadium, Dimapur on November 24.
early completion of the Multi Disciplinary Sports Complex in Dimapur. Stating that Naga youth have the potential to excel in football at any level, Liezietsu said that the Nagaland Government would prioritise football under the Nagaland Sports Policy. Despite the existing sports infrastructure in the State, Liezietsu expressed satisfaction that three Naga boys have been selected to undergo training at Goa. At the training
camp, the Naga boys will ress of football in Nagaland have a shot at making it to at the junior levels has been the national team for the very satisfactory but the senior level has yet to shine. Inaugural Day Matches This, Liezietsu said, is due to poor sports infrastrucPhek 2 Mokokchung 0 ture in the State. Wokha 1 Zunheboto 1 Describing the tourNovember 25 fixture nament’s legendary 8:00 am Kohima vs Tuensang namesake, Dr. T. Ao as 10:00 am Phek vs Mon an inspirational figure, 12:00 noon Liezietsu expressed conZunheboto vs Kiphire fidence that the inter2:00 pm Tuensang vs Longleng district football competition would serve as a FIFA under-17 World Cup to fitting platform for Naga be hosted by India in 2017. youth to emulate the iconic He said that the prog- footballer.
IPL spot-fixing: BCCI killing cricket, says Supreme Court
NEw DELhi, NOvEmbEr 24 (AGENciES): Resuming the hearing related to the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing and betting scandal, the Supreme Court on Monday said that the cash-rich tournament is a mutual beneficial society between BCCI and IPL. Making some stringent observations over the report submitted by the Mudgal panel, the Supreme Court told BCCI that the common man's trust has been shaken and it's time to uphold the glory of the game. Supreme Court's observation comes as a huge blow for Srinivasan as they asked him to come clean on the issue of conflict of interest by being board president and Chennai Super Kings owner simultaneously.
The SC asked BCCI how members who are financially viable have gone on to become team owners in IPL and how is that not a conflict of interest. The SC also stated that cricket must be played in its true spirit and should remain a gentleman's game and BCCI allowing things like spot-fixing and betting to happen is killing the game of cricket. During the proceedings, the BCCI reiterated the fact that N Srinivasan should be reinstated as the chief since there are no charges against him. Last week, the BCCI decided to stand behind N Srinivasan and IPL COO Sundar Raman, after an emergency working committee meeting on November 18. With the SC clearing
Srinivasan of betting and match-fixing charges, the latter had sought the apex body to reinstate him as the BCCI president and to allow CSK to play in the IPL. The Mudgal Committee, which had submitted its report on November 17 had said that N Srinivasan, along with four other BCCI officials, was aware of the violation of the Players Code of Conduct by a player mentioned as 'Individual 3' in Mudgal report, but no action was taken by any of them. The Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee, also came out with a severe indictment of IPL CEO Sunder Raman who it said knew of a contact of a bookie and had contacted him eight times in one season but did nothing about it. Earlier, on
Hamilton savours his greatest day
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AbU DhAbi, NOvEmbEr 24 (rEUtErS): Lewis Hamilton declared Sunday the greatest day of his life after ending a thrilling season with his second Formula One world championship. If winning the first title with McLaren after a last-gasp move in Brazil in 2008 was special, then the triumph under the Abu Dhabi floodlights was something else again. "The feeling I have now is way, way past that and above and beyond," the Mercedes driver told reporters with tears in his eyes. "It’s the greatest feeling ever. I’m grateful to God, I’m grateful for my car finishing and really, to everyone, thank you so much," added the Briton. Hamilton went into Sunday's race 17 points clear of team mate Nico Rosberg but with the German on pole position and an unprecedented double points on offer. Everything hung on a knifeedge, one mechanical failure or mistake liable to make the difference between elation and despondency. The Briton had made several errors in qualifying, enough to prompt the team's nonexecutive chairman Niki Lauda to suggest the 29-year-old might not be sleeping too soundly on Saturday night. Hamilton had insisted he would sleep like a baby but the reality was very different. He was nervous, tense at what the day might hold. "Niki was right, I didn’t sleep last night. I went to bed at about 1 a.m. and woke up at like 5 a.m.," he admitted. "I thought for sure I’m going to be tired when it gets to
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates with his partner American singer Nicole Scherzinger after winning the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix to clinch the Formula One world championship at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on November 23. (AP Photo)
the race but somehow I felt composed." Hamilton made the start of his life, rocketing off the line and away before Rosberg could react. At the finish, with Rosberg out of the points and wrestling with engine troubles, he lapped the floodlit circuit with the British lag fluttering from the cockpit. The win was his 11th of the campaign, with Mercedes win-
ning a record 16 in total, and made him the first British double champion since Jackie Stewart in 1971. "This has been an incredible year. I just cannot believe how amazing this has all been," he said. "This is the greatest moment in my life... it feels very surreal. It feels like an out-of-body experience. I feel like I’m back here watching this going on, it’s not really happening."
14th November, the SC had disclosed seven names that were probed by the Justice Mudgal Committee. The big names included that of ICC boss N Srinivasan, his sonin-law Gurunath Meiyappan, and Rajasthan Royals' co-owner Raj Kundra. Meiyappan had already been indicted following an incident where a Forensic Science Laboratory in Mumbai confirmed his voice samples in a tapped conversation with another accomplice Vindoo Dara Singh. Names of three active players were inadvertently mentioned initially. However, the honorable court decided to strike off their names considering the sensitivity of the issue and the possible far reaching implications of this disclosure on their career.
Delhi Dynamos beat NorthEast United in a thriller
GUwAhAti , NOvEmbEr 24 (AGENciES): Delhi Dynamos registered a 2-1 victory over NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati as the two sides were down to ten-men with Soumik Chakraborty (45+1’) and Aiborlang Khongjee (83’) being given their marching orders. Two first half goals by Gustavo Marmentini and Hans Mulder were enough for the Oranje to win three points as they now have 10 points from as many matches which saw them move to seventh position due to more goals scored (two more) than NorthEast United who are on the same number of points as their opponents on Monday evening. Kondwani Mtonga pulled one back late in the second half but NorthEast’s couldn’t convert the chances that came their way and paid the price by suffering their second defeat on home soil. Ricki Herbert made four changes in his line-up. Isaac Chansa returned from injury and was brought into the first eleven along with Zodingliana Ralte, Do Dong-Hyun and Seminlen Doungel. Felipe de Crasto, Massamba Sambou, Alen Deory and Durga Boro were the ones who made way. Meanwhile, Harm Van Veldhoven dropped Alessandro Del Piero for Delhi along with Mads Junker and Adil Khan while Wim Raymaekers didn't make the squad. Dinis Henrique, Francis Fernandes, Gustavo Marmentini and Bruno Arias were drafted into the starting lineup instead.
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