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The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful...honourable...compassionate India condemns Wagah terror attack
First Kohima Documentary Film Festival makes headway
Was never forced into prostitution, says Shweta
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Dominican Republic: Deaths of babies raise alarm
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Hamilton wins US Grand Prix [ PAGE 12]
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state govt told to listen to ‘voice of the people’
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
NPCC targets ruling government yet again
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The Global Chapter and City Cable will telecast the ACAUT Kohima Rally on November 4 at 5:00pm.
GPRN/NSCN condemns attack on its camp Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): The GPRN/NSCN through its MIP has condemned the “NSCN (K)’s action” where the former’s camp was allegedly attacked on November 3 at Hutsii Village (Pochury Region) at around 5:30am. The press note alleged that ‘launchers’ were used, which was “confirmed” by their RAO (Regional Administrative Officer) Pochury Region, Tezali Thurr. The MIP informed that one Atsope, wife of Kamu of Hutsii village, was injured and is hospitalised. The GPRN/ NSCN, while conveying ‘Speedy Recovery’ to the injured victim, termed the ‘Unprovoked Action’ as “very unfortunate, during the time when we are trying to maintain ‘Peaceful Atmosphere’ as demanded and sought for, by the ‘Naga Public’. With the ‘Students’ preparing for ‘Exams’ and also the fast approaching ‘Festive Seasons’ the Naga People wants nothing less than ‘Peace’ and as such, few misguided ‘Trigger Happy’ boys trying to disrupt the otherwise ‘Peaceful Atmosphere’ is quite distasteful and should be condemned by all.”
CS convenes meet for advertisement
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Kohima, November 3 (Dipr): The Chief Secretary, Nagaland, has convened a meeting on November 4 at 2:00 pm in the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Conference Hall. The meeting shall discuss Advertisement Policy of the Government and Payment of Advertisement Bills. All AHODs and HODs of concerned departments with pending bills have been requested to attend the meeting.
A woman and a child are seen selling fruits at Chare, Tuensang. (Morung Photo)
Nagaland to China: bridge Cabinet changes some Parl Secys and Advisers channel of communication Kohima, November 3
Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): An official delegation of Indian parliamentarians to China recently saw the Nagaland representatives of the delegation asking the Chinese government to “bridge the channel of communication between people to people contact.” At one meeting, Neiba Kronu, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning & Co-ordination, Evaluation and Monitoring, informed a press release from Thomas Thailu OSD Planning & Coordination New Delhi, Govt. of Nagaland, “stressed on the importance of communication which he requested the Chinese Govt. to setup one Chinese Institute in the State and the Naga People can come and teach the Chinese English, through which bilateral trade language can take place as communication is the most important weapon to bring understanding and share the opinion as the state govt. is in the pipeline to establish a linguistic institute.” An official delegation of 17 members from various parts of India ‘recently’ went to China to discuss issues
of trade. Nagaland was represented by Neiba Kronu, R. Tohonba, Parliamentary Secretary for CAWD, Economics & Statistics, Tovihoto Ayemi, Parliamentary Secretary for Science & Technology, Information Technology & Technical Education and R. Kothandaraman, Legal Advisor to Chief Minister of Nagaland and Thomas Thailu. Kronu, in the discussion, informed Thomas Thailu, “asked the Chinese to come and invest in the North East and particularly Nagaland since the state govt. has set up the Nagaland Investment Board (NIB), North East need development from China since civilization took place late in the state and we are progressing slowly. Therefore, Yunnan Province which is the nearest province to North Eastern States should play an important role in trade and exchange of culture for India. Development should be initiated by state govt. to govt.” The delegation was led by Andy Wang, Managing Director, Feida India Private Limited and organized by Chinese Peoples Institute of Foreign Affairs Beijing.
(mexN): The Cabinet Secretariat of the Government of Nagaland has informed that Dr. Longrinekon has been assigned Parliamentary Secretary for Department of Geology & Mining, by the Chief Minister, and he stands relieved of the Labour & Employment Department. Meanwhile, S. Chuba Longkumer has been assigned as the Parliamentary Secretary for Department of Labour & Employment, and stands relieved of the charge of Development Authority of Nagaland and Nagaland Hotels Ltd. This was informed in a notification by Nagaland Cabinet Secretary, Toshi Aier. In other changes, EE Panteang will now be the Adviser to the Department of Tourism, and stands relieved of the charge of Honey Mission & APMC. Naiba Konyak will now be Adviser to Honey Mission in addition to NEPED.
Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has termed measures taken by Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang to politically steer Nagaland State as a “series of gaffes.” Going by these, the NPCC has wondered if the CM is “really serious on running the affairs of the state or is just content with the position he has achieved.” “The ill conceived idea of converting the disputed border areas with Assam into LoC by the CM and the NPF party forgetting about the ancestral rights of the Nagas over the disputed areas…describing it as pragmatic in their meeting resolution adopted on 9th Sept 2014 was very unfortunate and uncalled for,” stated the NPCC in a press release from its media cell today. This, it noted, was followed by the CM going on record to “publicly state that the state would have a weak case in the Court with regards to the border dispute with Assam.” The NPCC thought it “unbecoming” of the CM to “jump the gun and give enough reasons” to the Assam government to assert its claims on the disputed border areas. The NPCC accused the CM and the NPF government of having “left the people on the western front bordering Assam to fend for themselves by literally giving up our ancestral claims over the disputed border areas.” At this juncture, it stated, Nagaland State can “ill afford” to have weak leaders “bereft of logical thinking who are ready to surrender our rights
And what did you do about it? BJP Nagaland State unit questions NPCC Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland State unit Monday stated that the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), being the principal opposition in the NPF led DAN I and II governments, should have “woken up earlier on the mis-governance and misrule of the NPF led government instead of pointing out and telling others of DOs and DON’Ts.” Questioning the NPCC’s interference, a press note from the BJP Nagaland media cell wondered, “What is the purpose of meddling with the affairs of the DAN alliance partners?” The BJP state unit said that the party is “very much pro active and knows what is going on in the house.” Acknowledging the “financial misappropriation committed by the NPF government in the state,” the BJP asked the NPCC to prove what actions it has initiated against this, and that it should have commenced “much stronger steps” to stop the crime as the Congress was at the helm at the centre instead of “regretting at the lost opportunities now.” Details on page 5 without giving thought to the immense struggle and sacrifices made by our forefathers.” Questioning the CM’s ‘stout defense’ of the MOGPL, a private limited company incorporated in 2012 “without any experience of oil exploration under dubious circumstances by the NPF led DAN govt,” the NPCC stated that even the company has “remained silent in the face of allegations questioning its credibility.” This portrays, asserted the NPCC, that the CM “functioned more like a CMD of MOGPL rather than as political head of the state.” Taking up the issue of the Nagaland Special Development Zones (NSDZ), the State Congress was of the view that the “deter-
mination” of the CM to “go ahead with the implementation of NSDZ by surrendering the traditional land rights of the Naga’s and issue permanent settlement to non-Nagas while further relaxing the ILP system for the so called entry and stay of non-Nagas is fraught with serious ramifications for future generations.” The NPCC, it stated, has been “continuously opposing the NSDZ in its present form and the civil societies of the state have also rejected the NSDZ in its present form during the Consultative Meet on 26th Sept 2014.” The onus, maintained the NPCC, “now lies with the state govt to listen to the voice of the people and be spared from further humiliation.”
‘Peace has to be shown in action’ UntABA apprises rijiju on border issues NeW DeLhi, November 3 (mexN): A team of United Naga Tribes Association of Border Areas (UNTABA) members met the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, at his Office today in New Delhi and apprised him about the border problems being faced by the people living in and around the
naga women participate in a workshop on promotion & protection of indigenous rights for women & peace building, organized by the IWFnEI at Tuensang. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express news tion on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDTuensang | November 3 RIP) were updated to the “Peace has to be shown in participants. While briefaction,” said Khesheli Chi- ing on CEDAW, the issues shi, Convenor, Indigenous of accelerating Violence Women Forum for North- Against Women in NagaEast India (IWFNEI), dur- land and honor crimes in ing a workshop on the the form of witch hunting promotion and protec- in the North East were also tion of indigenous rights discussed. “Women emfor women and on peace powerment is about startbuilding organized by ing from scratch and bethe IWFNEI at Tuensang. ing independent,” stated Participants from various Chishi, also asserting that women organization such talking of women’s rights as the Tuensang Mothers’ and empowerment is fuAssociation and Eastern tile if women do not get Naga Women’s Orgsan- the space to exercise their isation attended the work- rights. The participants were shop, where issues pertaining to Nagaland State also briefed on the basic struggles of Indigenous were further discussed. A brief introduction Peoples, especially womto the Convention on the en, around the world. Elimination of All Forms Khesheli Chishi stressed of Discrimination Against on the need for the proWomen (CEDAW) and tection of the indigenous United Nations Declara- identity of the Nagas
through the preservation of attires, languages and stories. Right to healthcare and right to work were also discussed. While pointing out the lackadaisical attitude in a male-dominated political arena where governance has often gone wrong in the Naga society, there is a need for women to enter politics where they can make the right decisions and give good guidance to the people. While talking about peace building, Chishi focused on peace builidng not only in times of conflict but at all times. “Simply talking is not enough unless you put yourself into action. Each one of us has to shoulder the responsibility,” concluded Chishi, urging the women to be responsible and be the watchdogs in their community.
border areas between Assam and Nagaland and the need to resolve the issue immediately. The team could apprise the Minister of the traditional, historical and political rights of the Naga people over the so called ‘Disputed Area Belt’ unilaterally declared by Assam to encroach upon the
Naga people’s land and the stand of the UNTABA in particular – “not to recognize the so called ‘DAB’ any more taking into consideration the inherent rights of the Naga people over these lands and not to recognize all the past interim Agreements since the Assam Government had already abrogated
various terms of agreements so as to encroach more on the Naga lands in the border areas.” The minister, it was informed, “after patient hearing” expressed the intent of the present Government (in India) towards bringing about amicable settlement of the issue at the earliest possible time.
Khatkhati: 11 killed in tragic accident
Morung Express news Dimapur | November 3
Eleven persons were killed in a tragic road mishap at NH 29, Khatkhati, Assam, on November 3. The accident occurred when a fully loaded tenwheeler truck overturned crushing two oncoming passenger autorickshaws and a scooter. The incident occurred at around 2:30pm near the CRPF Group Centre located at Gautam Basti, Khatkhati. The truck (MN 01 8628), carrying construction material, was headed towards Dimapur. According to Khatkhati Police Station, five of the passengers in the ill-fated autorickshaws died on the spot. Six were admitted to a hospital in Dimapur in critical conditions where they succumbed to injury,
11 people were killed in an accident after a 10-wheeler truck overturned in Khatkhati on nov 3.
it was added. Other sourc- scooter being ridden by a fate of the children could es said that two school woman. While the woman not be ascertained till the children were on the was confirmed dead, the time of filing this report.
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essary hazards. Auto drivers have reported overtaking without following traffic regulations on many occasions, more particularly in the national highway – 29 and the same has been the cause of traffic disturbances and accidents on several occasions. The DDADU, considering the grievances of the people, directs the driver to adhere to all traffic rules and help avoid disturbing the other motorists to drive in peace. Further, the DDADU has requested the auto drivers to get issued their identity cards at the earliest for the convenience of both the drivers and the union. An unregistered auto driver cannot be a member of the union and in case of any problem, the union may not be in a position to intervene and resolve the issue on their behalf. The auto drivers are requested to cooperate and do good things to help improve the image of Dimapur for all to see.
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DDADU appeals to auto drivers
Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): The Dimapur District Auto Drivers Union (DDADU) today stated that it has been the endeavor of the Union to bring some discipline in the conduct of its driver’s community for better functioning and smooth conduct of affairs. DDADU President K. Hokaito Zhimomi in a press release while saying that in the past, several appeals have been made in this connection, appealed to the auto drivers to follow the directives of the DDADU for better traffic flow and to avert unwanted accidents. “This is necessary considering the fact that the festive season is round the corner when the flow of vehicles will increase manifold in this commercial hub of Nagaland,” the president added. In this connection, all auto drivers are directed to ensure that the brake lights and indicators are in right conditions to avoid unnec-
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The first Kohima Documentary Film Festival and Camera Workshop started on November 3 at the State Academy Hall, which will continue till November 5. The Festival, which has been initiated, by the Film and Cultural Society of Northeast started its first day with Vevo Sapuh, Director, Art and Culture as the guest of honor. Considering the event as a unique initiative, Vevo Sapu such events related to media are effective tools for education, for moulding public opinions, shaping perceptions and excellent medium for sensitizing the populace on socio-economic concerns and trends. “Being impacted not only with audio but strong visuals, these docu-
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of Nagaland legislative Assembly (NLA) MLA Nephrezo Keditsu who contested and was elected in the recently held Bye- Election of the 11 Northern Angami II A/C under Chiephobozuo ¬Sub-Division. The DPDB members also approved the Local Area Development Fund (LADF) and the LADP, under common Pool for the year of 2014-2015. All the Constituencies under the Kohima district, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13rd, 14th, and 15th Assembly constituen-
Student prarticipate in the interaction giving their feedbacks and impressions on the film during the Kohima Documentary Film Festival and Camera Workshop on November 3. (Morung Photo)
mentaries certainly leave a lasting impression on the mind,” said Sapuh. The festival started with a documentary film by Deepa Bhatia called Nero’s Guest based on the Indian Agrarian crisis and economic inequality through
the works of India’s leading Rural Journalist P. Sainath. The short film was followed by interaction among the students and visitors who gave their feedbacks and impressions on the film. The festival will be highlighting documentary films
cies LADP fund was 83.75 each. The total amount of LADP, under Common Pool approved during the year 2014-15 was 105.00 (Rs. One crore and five lakh) only. The Grant total was 691.25 (Rupees Six Crore Ninety one Lakh Twenty Five Thousand) Only. Deputy Speaker NLA, Er.Levi appealed to the members to coordinate the representatives so as to implement the departmental activities in the sub-Division and particularly beseech the Rural
Department to brief how the Convergence MNREGA has been implementing and taking into their account. He apprised to them that to Guide the Sub-Division officers in order to get Maximum benefits and also urged to careful while using the funds which they would give answerable. Project Director, Kohima, while highlighted the Flagged ship Programme of Convergence Fund that it was declared by the Government of India in 2014 and said that
on socio-economic issue, cultural and environmental matters and arts followed by interaction with the filmmakers. The festival will also conduct a camera workshop for interested people (Rs. 300). The entry for the festival is free.
the entire 60% MNRGA was Spend on Labour cost and the 40% others. The Deputy Commissioner requested to the Representatives to come and attend the DPDB meeting to know the development activities in the held meetings. The minister for Social welfare Keyanilie Peseyie also attended the programme. The normal DPDB meeting and outing meeting will jointly held on 15th November 2014 and the venue will inform to the members latters.
St. Joseph's College for ‘zero-waste’ campus
Jakhama, November 3 (mexN): The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of St. Joseph's College Jakhama has undertaken a constructive step towards making the college a “100 per cent zero-waste campus”; first of its kind among the colleges in the State, according to a press release. Marking the genesis of the project, eighty NSS volunteers under the banner "Ready to Go Green", gathered at the College campus on Saturday for a day labour. They cleaned up the garbage dumping areas, swept and cleared away wrappers in and around the College.
The NSS volunteers of St. Joseph’s College clean the college campus to make it waste free on November 1.
The release informed that the eco-friendly programme was led by Kughavi Chishi, the Boy Leader and Nzanmongi Ezung, the Girl Leader
along with the other associate leaders of the NSS under the guidance of the NSS Programme Officers of the College. Highlighting their objec-
tives, the Association stated that, the programme will not be confined only in the College, but for the society in general. It further added,
"To maintain a hygienic environment, keeping in mind the idea of sustainability in developmental works is everyone's duty."
QMHSS Mkg students interact with IAS officers
mokokchuNg, November 3 (Dipr): An interactive session on career guidance was held at Queen Mary Higher Secondary School Mokokchung on November 3. The programme was held under the initiative of Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS, who was accompanied by four other IAS officers, Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS, SDO (C) Mokokchung, Samuel Paul, IAS, Assistant Commissioner Mokokchung, Manazir
Jeelani, IAS, SDO (C) Tuensang and Shahnawaz Umnar, IAS, SDO (C) Zunheboto. The Deputy Commissioner in his address said that anything could be achieved through hard work and commitment. He asked the students to decide what they would became few years from now and shared that he himself was motivated to be a civil servant while attending a seminar in school. All the IAS officers shared their
experiences and encouraged the students by saying that one must try to excel in the field he chooses for there is a career in each and every field. They also said that every student have a quality in him that need to be realized, and maintained that whatever decision or choice one takes will have its impact in life for many years. During the interactive session, the students raised questions concerning different fields and com-
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petitive exams, to which elaborate explanations were given by the officers which indeed cleared minds of the students. The school authority thanked the officers for their deep concern towards the student’s community by availing themselves and giving first- hand knowledge to the students which would not only be beneficial to the concern school alone but would surely have its impact in the society in future.
State BJP membership renewal drive Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nagaland Unit has informed all the President of the District units to submit the name of “Convenor for Membership In-charge” to the state office, Nagaland on or before November 5. A press note from the Office Secretary of State BJP, Lalit Kachari stated that as per the rules of BJP constitution, all the Membership to the party expires on November 30 and therefore, all the members has to renew their membership for 20152021. In this connection, a programme has also been launched at the National level on November 1 at the BJP Central Office, New Delhi where the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was the first person to new his membership, the press note added. It further informed that the Nagaland Unit will be organizing a campaign program on November 6 at Dimapur followed by workshops at Mokokchung on November 10 and at Kohima on November 12.
"IMPACT 5000 by 18" final phase held in Longleng
Date : 2nd November 2014 Venue : State Stadium, Dimapur, Near D. C. Court
Time : 2:30 – 4:00PM Topic : “Gifts of the Holy Spirit” Resource Person : Pastor Among Lemtur
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: Rev. Robert Kikon : Persuit : Pastor Khriezovi Kiso BRC, Dimapur : Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo
Visions: 1. To deliver the youth from satanic worship. 2. To raise young men and women of God for mission. 3. To bring physical healing. 4. To bring revival in all the churches.
Come with faith and receive the Blessing of Deliverance, Healing and Prosperity
Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): The Aggrieved Hindi Teachers’ Dimapur and Niuland area (2012-2013 batch) will have an emergency meeting on November 4 at 10:00 am at 4th mile agri expo. All the teachers are asked to attend the meeting and “stern action will be taken against those who fail to attend the meeting,” informed a press release issued by Lanuienla Ao, AHTDN (2012-2013 batch) representative.
Dimapur , November 3 (mexN): The All Nagaland Drawing Teachers Association in informed all the “Drawing Teachers” that there will be a meeting at DUDA Guest House, Near Bible College Kohima, on November 11 at 11.30 am. A press note from the ANDTA, V Hetoi Swu has requested all the drawing teachers to attend the meeting along with their original appointment order (trained/untrained) and Rs. 600 as membership fee for three years. The Association will not be responsible any upgradation of scale pay or any relating matters for those who fails to attend the meeting, informed the press note.
ANCSU inter-college sports meet Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): The All Nagaland College Students’ Union inter-college sports meet cum music fest will commence on November 4 under the theme ‘exploring hidden talents’ at Sakus’ Mission College, Dimapur Merentoshi Jamir, advisor, SIRD & Chairman NSMDC and Maongwati Aier, commissioner excise, Dimapur will grace the occasion as chief guest and introductory guest respectively.
ANHTU Peren plea for pending salaries & arrears pereN, November 3 (mexN): All Nagaland Hindi Teacher’s union Peren, Unit has appealed the state government to release pending salaries upto October 2014 along with arrears of 6th ROP at the earliest. Aggrieved Hindi teachers have been facing all the hardships till date and performing their duties without salaries for many months. The president PK Luny Zeliang said that due to the prevailing situation, families of affected and govt. must ensure streaming of pay system in near future and appealed the concerned authority to release the pending salaries without any further dely.
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mokokchuNg, November 3 (Dipr): Deputy Commissioner & Vice Chairman District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS has informed all members that the monthly DPDB meeting would be held as usual on November 7. All members are asked to attend the meeting positively
Electors informed to enroll kohima, November 3 (Dipr): Chief Electoral Officer Nagaland has informed all to enroll as an elector by filling up form-6 at the nearest polling station under Article 326 of the Constitution of India and similarly to make corrections in required forms which are available with the BLO or AERO or ERO & ADC (Hq) of respective district on or before 10.11.2014. For details you can log on to ceonagaland@nic.in or enquire through phone No. 1950 during office hours.
Ex-gratia payment to kin of lt. Gloria k. Ezung kohima, November 3 (Dipr): The Deputy Commissioner (Hq) Office of the Commissioner, Kohima, Akumla Chuba in a press release has informed that Government in accordance with the directive of Supreme Court in December 2012, the Government has approved grant of Rs. Rs. 2 lakhs to next kin of Lt. Miss Gloria K. Ezung as ex-gratia.
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PHED Peren informs on physical verification pereN, November 3 (mexN): All the concerned field staffs Work charged employees under of PHED, Peren Division that physical verification would be held on November 12 at DC Office Peren Town during Office hour. SDO PHED Peren Er Ichirang Zeliang request the concerned staffs to bring all related documents during the verification date. Failing to comply with the instructions, the department would not be held responsible for the later rejection or objection.
PMGSY Contractor Meeting kohima, November 3 (mexN): An emergency Meeting has been convened for all the Phase VIII PMGSY Contractors of Nagaland and the Department of R&B on the November 4 at 12.00 Noon in the Conference Hall of NPWD, Kohima. A press note from the Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B), Kohima has informed that the meeting will discuss some important matters pertaining to works and the Minister of Road and Bridges, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu will also address the meeting. All concerned Contractors executing the PMGSY works are requested to attend the Meeting without fail.
Prog on piggery farm and fodder cultivation held
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kohima, November 3 (Dipr): Kohima District Planning Development Board (DPDB) Special meeting for the 8 seat of Assembly constituencies Local Area Development Programme (LADP) under Kohima district was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Honje Konyak at the DC Conference hall, Kohima, November 3. The meeting was conducted by the DC, The DPDB members welcomed the newly elected member
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Participants during the workshop session in Longleng district on October 28.
LoNgLeNg, November 3 (mexN): After covering all the 11 districts of Nagaland and understanding the language of business in each district, the final phase of entrepreneur workshops concluded in Longleng district on October 28. This is under the "IMPACT 5000 by 18" campaign, organized by YouthNet in partnership with Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Government of Nagaland. The team from YouthNet were Abokali Jimomi (MBA-UK), Tomtsa Chishi (MBAIIM) Mhasiselhou Rolnu (MBA) and Anato Swu (Intern-TISS). During the workshop, the participants had sessions on brainstorming,
market segmentation, book-keeping, etc. Business ideas were also discussed among the participants and ideas such as a good Garage with spare parts, an electronic retail and service outlet were discussed. A press note stated that the participants thanked the Youth Resources and Sports Department and asked for more workshops to be conducted by local qualified resource people. The workshop was organized with the help of Phom Student Conference. The next phase of the Impact 5000 campaign now moves to Kohima where top 20 entrepreneurs will compete for 'The Entrepreneur'.
Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): Two days of field exposure and training program on management of piggery farm and fodder cultivation was held on October 29 and 30. Organized by Nagaland Development Outreach (NDO) development wing of NBCC, the programme was held at Changki Eco Green project, Tsurang Valley Mokokchung, in partnership with Nagaland Pig Farmers Association (NPFA) with Sponsorship by Indian council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Jharnapani, Dimapur. The resource person for the training was Dr. Moa (Scientist, ICAR) and Dr. Wati (From NPFA). Nagaland Development Outreach in a press release stated that the sole purpose for organizing this program was to impart first hand field experience to the trainees on livestock farming and to uplift the socio-economic condition of our people in Nagaland. The participants were from the 20 associations under NBCC. All together 28 people participated in the training program.
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NIA searches Jamaat operative's house in Assam GuwahaTi, November 3 (iaNS): A team from the NIA Monday searched the house of Shahnur Alom, an absconding operative of the Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), in Assam's Barpeta district, officials said. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) team that arrived in Assam Sunday, visited Chatala village in Barpeta, about 100 km from main city Guwahati. While the NIA team had Sunday searched the houses of Shahnur's brothers Jakaria and Azizur, the team Monday searched Shahnur's house and seized some important documents, officials said. Jakaria was earlier arrested by the special operations unit of Assam Police for his association with the JMB. The NIA, which is probing the Oct 1 Burdwan blast case, has announced a cash award of Rs.5 lakh on Shahnur. Shahnur, who is known
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I am a target of jihadis: Tarun Gogoi GuwahaTi, November 3 (TNN): Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi said on Sunday that he is one of the targets of jihadists operating in the state whose handlers are in Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia. Gogoi who is also the home minister said here that the state secretariat and the Kamakhya temple are also targets of Islamist terrorists. Gogoi said the state government had ordered for increasing security at Kamakhya temple and other vulnerable places. The chief minister at present has a Z-plus security cover and is guarded by National Security by his nickname 'Doctor', has been absconding since Oct 6 along with his wife Sujina Begum. "He is known as Doctor as he used to offer some kind of treatment for dental problems in the village. However, he does not have any medical degree from any recognised institution," police said.
Guards commandos besides an inner ring of security comprising state police security personnel. "There is a jihadi threat in the state. I am also a target. Then there is the state secretariat, other offices and Kamakhya temple also on the target list of jihadi elements," Gogoi said after launching a cleanliness drive to make Kamakhya temple a plastic-free zone. He said the state government has decided to hand over all jihadi related cases to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) as these cases have their roots in foreign countries such as Bangladesh
"Although the NIA has not announced any award for Shahnur's wife, she is also on the wanted list. Sujina had her training in jihad at a madrassa in Bengal," a police source said. The source said the documents seized from Shahnur's house may have vital information about how they were recruiting
and Saudi Arabia. "The state police department does not have the mandate to investigate outside the country and so we have decided to hand over these cases to the NIA," Gogoi said.Last week, Assam Police have so far arrested six Jamatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) sleeper cells in Barpeta district after the blast at Bardhaman in West Bengal on October 2.On Saturday the NIA which is investigating the Bardhaman blast released a list of 12 jihadi terrorists among who is a 33-year-old man from Barpeta district in the state.
local Muslim youths to expand the network of JMB, a banned group in the neighbouring country. Assam Police had last month arrested six people for their links with the Burdwan blast. They were also found to be associated with the Bangladesh-based terror network. Police said that at least
two of the six arrested were working in a sleeper cell of the terror module in Assam and were motivating Muslim youths for jihadi activities. The Assam government later decided to hand over cases regarding fundamentalist activities to the NIA so that the central agency could probe the cases thoroughly.
Roni lost her husband Mutum Herojit on October 13, 2008. She found out about his death while watching news on TV. "I want justice for my husband. No other woman's husband should die in the future. I want to tell the government that this killing should stop or else Manipur will become a state of widows," she says. Here, she is photographed with her nine-year-old son, Mutum Mir. Campaigners in the north-eastern Indian state of Manipur have been demanding that authorities withdraw a controversial anti-insurgent law which gives the security forces the powers of search and seizure. But rights groups accuse the security forces of using the immunity given by The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to indulge in "fake encounters" or illegal extrajudicial killings. The group has filed a petition in the Supreme Court listing 1,528 cases of alleged extra-judicial killings by security forces in Manipur. (Photo: Karen Dias/BBC)
NHPC to build India’s largest hydel power plant in AP Northeast Briefs NE helpline in New Delhi, Novem- 16,000 crore. Due to its large challenge the state-owned
No aid yet for Dhaula Kuan gangrape survivor
New Delhi, November 3 (mail ToDay): The court has sentenced those who raped her to life imprisonment and called them "psychopaths" and a "threat to society". However, the Dhaula Kuan gang-rape survivor, who is struggling to make ends meet, is yet to get the compensation and a delay in court hearing is making matters worse for her. The Delhi High Court will take up the matter only in February 2015. Prashant Katara, the advocate who represents the survivor, has said his client hails from a remote area of Mizoram and is still going through medical complications. Post December 16 gangrape incident, the courts had ensured speedy justice to rape survivors. However, several of them are still running from pillar to post seeking compensation. Convergys, the MNC where the rape survivor was working, in its response said it had given paid leaves to both her and colleague. The company also said it had paid for her medical tests conducted at AIIMS and Max Hospital "it had already done so much" and "no permanent disability" had occurred to the rape survivor, what had been paid was more than enough. According to the company, since it happened in a public place, the onus is on the state to compensate her. Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Barkha Singh said it was only recently that the laws had ensured some help to rape survivors. "An instant financial help at that hour definitely helps them," she said. Singh said earlier the Delhi Commission for Women used to allot Rs20,000 from the CM fund to help rape survivors. However, the procedure has been changed of late and survivors have to go through Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DLSA) - a longer court procedure.
Arunachal BJP to reach out to border people KolKaTa, November 3 (The hiNDu): The Arunachal Pradesh BJP unit has set up party’s Arunachal Border Areas Consultative Committee (BACC) due to the border incursions by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The Chinese troops have reportedly entered the Taksing region in the State. However, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju denied it. Arunachal Pradesh shares 1,080-km long international border with China to the north and north east. It also shares borders with Bhutan to the west (160 km) and Myanmar to the east (440 km). As a part of its nationwide membership drive, the BJP’s Central leadership has instructed its Arunachal unit to reach out to the people of every district, especially those bordering China. The party has pressed its booth level workers for the purpose. “We are also arranging visits by youths from other States to interact with the villagers that will help them get over the sense of isolation,” Arunachal Pradesh BJP president Tai Tagak told The Hindu. He was in Kolkata to attend the meeting of BJP leaders of 11 States of East and North-east India. According to party leadership, BJP has about 50,000 members among which considerable numbers are from villages near the India-China border.
Excavator, bulldozer set ablaze by suspected militants imPhal, November 3 (PTi): An excavator and a bulldozer, used for road repair in an interior area of Tamenglong district in Manipur, have been set afire by suspected militants, the police said today. Last night four suspected militants arrived at the residence of Kamei Pumdai (48) at Nungsai Tubung village where the heavy machinery was kept and set them afire. The excavator and the bulldozer were being used for repairing Old Cachar road in the district. The incident occurred when Pumdai's family members were asleep, the police said. They were alerted when the some shots were fired during the burning of the machinery. Local residents entered the area but they were threatened not to extinguish the fire, the police said. The suspected militants escaped under cover of darkness. No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
Mizo delegates leave for Myanmar to attend festival aiZawl, November 3 (PTi): Delegates of ethnic Mizos from Mizoram and Bangladesh today left here to attend the three-day Chhinlung Cultural Festival at Hakha in Myanmar. The festival, which will begin on Wednesday, is being organised by the Mizo Students Union (MSU) of Mizoram and the people of Hakha town, MSU President Zodinpuia said. Mizoram Veterinary Minister C Ngunlianchunga and Lalrinliana Sailo, MLA, will also attend the festival, he said. The festival is expected to be attended by ethnic Mizos from India, Bangladesh and Myanmar. The theme of the festival is "Countries have boundaries, but not Nations", he said.
Gurgaon gets only test calls
GurGaoN, November 3 (iaNS): A special police helpline launched here last week for people from the North East (NE) has only received calls from people wanting to check whether the helpline was in service or not, police said Monday. The helpline number - 01242301559 - was launched by Gurgaon Police Commissioner Alok Mittal on October 28 to assist people from the NE states residing here. The manually-operated number has been in operation round-the-clock all seven days of the week. "Twenty calls were received on the helpline, and the maximum were test calls. People wanted to check either the number was in service or not," a police officer told IANS. "They also wanted to know the phone numbers of media persons working in Gurgaon," he said. "To tackle language problems, a group of NE people has assured police to provide volunteers, but only one has contacted us," he said. Following an assault on two youths from Nagaland here on October 15, Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju met a group of students from the NE and assured them of all possible help.
ber 3 (eT): NHPC is gearing up to build India's biggest hydro plant, a 3,000 MW project that is equivalent to about half its current total capacity and three times the size of its biggest unit, even as it brushes off concerns over competition from the private sector. State-owned NHPC recently received approvals from the Forest Advisory Committee for Dibang hydel project in Arunachal Pradesh and plans to approach the Cabinet Committee for a final nod within a year. "We will execute the Dibang project in partnership with one of the PSUs and the state government at an investment of Rs 15,000-
scale, the per-MW project cost will be much less than the average of Rs 7-8 crore," NHPC Chairman and Managing Director RST Sai said. NHPC, which operates 6,500 MW of hydro power generation capacity, expects to build more plants as the Narendra Modi government pushes for faster clearances for infrastructure projects in a bid to boost the economy. The share of hydro power in the country's generation capacity has been declining as delayed environmental clearances and rehabilitation of displaced people stalled projects. Sai said the private sector is in no position to
company's dominance in generating hydro power and cited the example of the Jaypee Group, which put its hydro projects on the block to reduce debt. Executives who left for highpaying jobs now want to come back as they see a future for hydro only in NHPC, he said. Sai's main concern is about delays in the 2,000 MW Subansiri project in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, which is being opposed by a section of affected locals. He added that finance is not a challenge for NHPC since it has reserves to the tune of Rs 16,000 crore and the company enjoys access to low-cost funds.
Information for Enrollment in the E-Roll Are you 18 yrs and above and enrolled as an elector? If not, you have the right to be enrolled under Art 326 of the constitution of India. This is the right time to apply in Form-6 at your nearest Polling Station. If you are enrolled more than once, it is a crime and punishable. with fine or with imprisonment upto one year or with both. Delete all except one through Form-7. If you want to change your particulars like spelling mistakes, age or photo etc, apply in Form-8. Submit the Forms to your BLO or AERO or ERO&ADC (Hq) of you district before 10.11.2014. You may also logon to ceonagaland@nic.in or enquire through phone No. 1950 during office hours. Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland.
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WESTERN ANGAMI STUDENTS’ UNION Organises Seminar on Career Guidance Theme: “Labor Wins” Date: 6th November 2014 Venue: Zonal Council Hall, Kohima The Resource Persons: 1. Shri. Kelhuseto Nakhro Deputy Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission 2. Shri. Mohammed Ali Shihab IAS, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Sechü Zubza 3. Shri. Kekhrieselhou Kitshe Forest Ranger, Kohima Division. Informations: 1. All the College Student’s from the Western Angami are mandatory to attend the Seminar 2. The participants for the Seminar are requested to reach the venue by 9:30 am
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No- SQCB/TECH/CIR/2011-2012/306: State Quality Control Board decided to issue following guidelines for the benefit of public in maintaining quality works and services for all public/private developments in the state. 1. Cement:- Government authorised dealers in marketing cement will keep manufacturers quality test certificates which will show setting time corresponding to normal yearly maximum and minimum atmospheric temperature, maximum storage time limit under normal standard storage practices, strength reduction graph corresponding to age of cement in days. Date of manufacture, latest Bureau of Indian standard code number and weight in kg/bag are clearly written on the outside cover of the bag. 2. High Strength Deformed Steel Bars for Reinforcement as per up dated Bureau of India Standard Code IS: 1786-1985 of grades Fe415, Fe500, Fe550:- Government Authorised dealers will keep quality test certificates for both chemical compositions and physical properties issued by manufacturers. The identification mark on the body, of the product showing Bureau of Indian Standard code number and manufacturer insigna or trade mark for different quality or grade is mandatory. 3. Structural Steel sections, tubes, squares, rectangular, sheets, flats, plates, angles, channels, etc:- Government Authorised dealers will keep latest updated test certificates for both chemical composition and physical properties certified by manufacturers, Product identification mark must show latest Bureau of Indian Standard code number, manufacturer trade marks on the body of the product. Consumers are informed to note these specification for quality structures and report to the Engineer- in- Chief NPWD in written with full particulars if any violation is observed with copy to this office Any dealers not observing these specifications will face appropriate penalty. (N.CHIELIE) CHAIRMAN STATE QUALITY CONTROL BOARD NAGALAND: KOHIMA
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Tsalito Sangtam, Addl. MD, NSRLM (seated 4th from Right) with village council chairmen and VDB secretaries of NSRLM Resource Blocks at OMPLIS, Orvakal, AP during exposure tour.
Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): As part of its capacity building initiative, the Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) organized an exposure tour for village council chairmen (VCC) and VDB secretaries from various villages under the NSRLM Resource Blocks of Nagaland. The tour to OMPLIS Block Federation, Orvakal Block, Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh was conducted from October 21 to 27. The 27-member team was led by Tsalito Sangtam, Addl Mission Director, NSRLM. The team was briefed on NRLM concepts by Vijaya Bharati, Advisor, OMPLIS. Theoretical sessions were
held at the block institution and the weeklong trip was marked by field visits to observe individual case studies, self-help groups and village organizations. The exposure trip, according to a release, was both educational and encouraging as the village functionaries observed the functioning of SHGs and its impact on the lives of the poor in rural areas. “The team has been highly encouraged to witness success stories of individuals who were earlier daily wage earners but now own RCC buildings and lands.” The team also observed that through timely intervention by UNDP and as SHGs under NRLM, mem-
bers were able to provide education for their children who now have jobs. They were also impressed that the SHG federations even run a Mahila Bank solely for the women SHG members and are no longer dependent on the government. They further learnt that SHGs now contribute money for relief measures during natural calamities and have taken up social issues largely, the release added. “The team has returned more determined and have resolved to conduct meetings with council members and SHGs to encourage them to work with sincerity and dedication to make the Mission a success in Nagaland.”
KVK Dimapur addresses climate change Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): Realizing the need to address climate change with variability in rainfall patterns and moisture stress conditions prevailing in the district, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Dimapur district, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema, organized an input cum seed distribution programme at Seithekima A village on November 1. Dr. Anamika Sharma, Programme Coordinator, KVK Dimapur told the farmers to constitute a custom hiring committee in the village and utilize the facilities provided by the office for increasing production and productivity in a better way. She further asked the farmers to generate income out of the facilities provided by maintaining a Bank Account with proper records of the activities. Kolom Rabi, SMS (Plant Breeding), KVK Dimapur stressed on the need for seed production in their own fields so varietal purity may be maintained through appropriate measures and means and farmers need
not purchase costly seeds every year as KVK won’t be able to provide quality seeds annually. Z. James Kikon, SMS (Soil Science) spoke on late onset of monsoon with less rainfall during kharif season. He stated it was affecting production and productivity of paddy in the district and emphasized on the need to adopt different strategies in mitigating the variations in climate and rainfall patterns. Ch. Roben Singh, SMS (Agronomy) meanwhile told the farmers to cultivate oilseeds like toria and linseed after the harvest of paddy as a second crop to increase cropping intensity utilizing residual moisture in the field. He further informed the farmers to facilitate them in marketing linseed outside the State in bulk quantities. The programme ended with distribution of a water pump set along with accessories, seeds like linseed, toria, cabbage, pea and beans to sixty farmers present at the programme, informed a press release received here.
ACAUT: Change, Where should it start? Speech at the First Anniversary what we need to do together for the common good of all. Rally, Kohima, 31/10/’14. Each of us has contributed am sure Nagas from all parts our share to produce this sociof the Naga homeland are ety we have today. The moment represented here today. to be honest and responsible has There are also people from come. This is where ACAUT’s different parts of India who have campaign and battle starts for become part of today’s Naga soci- every one of us. If we shout our ety – the society the Naga struggle condemnation of where others for our aspirations has produced. are wrong, but justify, rationalize Our history is revealed in this ral- or hide the wrongs we have done ly. Let us understand this emerg- or are doing, ACAUT or our Naga ing society, claim ownership of it, society will make no progress, inand decide to care for it and make deed it will collapse. But if we will honestly acit better, instead of exploit its criknowledge where we have been sis foolishly or selfishly. What is ACAUT? I ask myself wrong or are wrong and put this question as I am sure many of things right perhaps by saying you have done. One of the great- sorry where that is required, or est teachers of mankind who returning whatever we should lived in Greece over 2000 years not have taken, and so on, we ago said, “A life not examined is will open the door to God to ennot worth living”. It is well known. ter and transform our wounded We all know things go wrong very relationships. Our sacrifice of quickly in our lives, and if we do pride and selfishness for the sake not correct ourselves our lives of what is right inspires trust and become impossible and God’s hope. Others see they too can do most precious gift to each one of it. This way of helping one another to start the change process is us is wasted. I believe ACAUT is Naga soci- urgently needed. We tend to continue our ety taking the first steps towards becoming mature and respon- wrong ways, thinking the wrongs sible. It is examining itself and we have done or do are harmless deciding to affirm what has gone while the wrongs of others are right and acknowledge and cor- bigger and more damaging to rect what has gone wrong in our our society. I have a friend from story, “Underground” and “Over South India who said when he ground”, because today’s Nagas was confronted by the need to want to build a society they can change, “I am dishonest and corrupt only when it is absolutely be proud of. As I stand here I am keenly necessary due to unavoidable conscious of my inadequacy reasons!” ACAUT has cast the searchknowing that there are many who can do a much better job with the light on the big unbearable taxes, precious opportunity of this oc- commissions, cuts and bribes, casion. However, despite my collected with impunity by extorlimitations, I am going to share tion and other methods of abuse some thoughts and convictions of power by all sorts of groups because I believe in the right- and individuals, UG and OG. We ness, timeliness and urgency are dismayed they show no conof the moral and spiritual battle cern for the long-term costly conACAUT has launched, and I am sequences of their actions on our committed to the battle with all society. ACAUT says “Enough is enough” and the people shout that I have in my life. ACAUT is saying nothing back “Yes!” I should state here that I benew. It is only bringing to the surface what all of us, Nagas and lieve there are sincere leaders, non-Nagas, feel in our guts are UG and OG, who know ACAUT’s wrong and must be changed for battle must win and will support something better that will be it. They know our fragile society worthy of our people. No one will just starting to grow cannot cope deny that our society has become further with the opportunistic, undevelopable and is destroying short-sighted, unacceptable ways we have so far adopted in itself. Why? ACAUT is not against any- our politics and in our misuse of one. It is not against any political resources for economic developgroup or party, any tribe, any cast ment. We can no longer use the or religion. It is against what is excuse “it is wrong but in poliwrong therefore what is danger- tics and development this is how ous for our society’s survival and others are also doing this way.” growth. It is for all to decide to do Realization has started that the
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consequences of our unexamined doctrines of politics and of life are too destructive. ACAUT is giving our OG and UG leaders the opportunity to show farsighted statesmanship our crisis demands from leaders. There is no dispute at all that the big wrongs must be ended if we are to build a new future. But if we think only the big, mega wrongs and scandals need to change, we will simply continue to blame one another and pull our society down. We who think our wrongs are excusable because we do them “only when absolutely necessary” can more easily give the lead in showing what change means and that it is do-able! The moral sense of society thus raised by an increasing number of “smallscale” ethics violators will begin to change the moral climate, gradually increasing the effectiveness of public opinion towards reducing the level and toleration of corruption in society. To be fools for Christ, walking the Way and living out the Truth and the Life in our respective situations. Now to come down to a very few of the small-scale wrongs: Can the students in our schools decide to become honest with their teachers or Principals about the exams they have cheated in and decide never to cheat again to show their support for the battle of ACAUT for building a better future for them? How about some students in some schools making such a decision? I am speaking as an old cheater who had to get honest with his teacher! This first step did not change Nagaland, but I started to learn by experience what the eternal battle between right and wrong meant. It led me on to deeper changes in me. Can all the students whose parents’ incomes do not entitle them to apply for the Scheduled Tribes Scholarship decide not to apply for the Scholarship to show their support of ACAUT’s battle for change and their Christianity? Which village will decide to be completely transparent about the various money coming from the Centrally-funded Schemes for the development of the village, setting a standard all Naga villages must rise to if we are to raise health, education, sanitation, agriculture, and so on to what they can be now? Will the youth, student and other public organizations in all tribes collect their funds and use
them with unquestionable integrity and responsibility that they generate hope instead of cynicism and bitterness in mind of the public from whom the funds come? Is it impossible for red-blooded Christians and Nagas to show simple sense of shame, self-limitation and normal Christianity at election times so that the candidates do not have to collect so much money unethically and waste them to satisfy the basest greed of the voters? Recently a senior Indian journalist, a political analyst in Delhi, came for a brief stay with us. She was passing through Kohima from Imphal. My wife and I have known her for a number of years. Having followed the Naga story over the years she asked many questions. I shall try to recall what she said at one point, “Niketu, I understand and respect very much the Naga historical stand as understood by the Nagas. Your people’s story is clear. I also know how dear it is to you and your people. I sincerely wish a settlement will be worked out that will show respect for your history. I am sorry no Government in Delhi will be able to go as far as the Nagas have insisted all along. But India and the Government have started to understand the Naga story. I do believe the best thing for the Nagas at this stage is to take the fullest advantage of the economic development approach that Delhi will pursue for the Nagas also. I feel what is important is Nagas must regain the respect of Delhi and the Indian people. I trust this will not be misunderstood.” An African proverb says “He who wakes me up in the middle of the night to go on a long journey I will thank him only after I have travelled far with him”. ACAUT’s call to Nagas to understand their journey afresh and resume it properly brings this saying to mind. Will tomorrow’s Nagas be grateful because enough Nagas today are ready to change and show the secret of unity and take us forward? [NB: Certain sentences in the above typed out version are slightly different from the original talk given at the rally. No new points not made on the occasion have been added. The changes have been made to amplify the ideas shared. NI.] Niketu Iralu
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NPCC should have voiced their concerns much earlier: BJP
Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): The Bharatiya Janata Party, Nagaland State unit, today stated that the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), being the principle opposition in the NPF led DAN I and II government, should have voiced their concerns on the state of affairs in Nagaland much earlier. Appreciating the concerns expressed by NPCC as published in local dailies on November 3, the BJP through its Media Cell said, “NPCC should have woken up earlier on the mis-governance and misrule of the NPF led government instead of pointing out and telling others of DO’s and DON’Ts.” The NPCC, it asserted, “should throw away the habit of poking their nose in another affair and
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instead play a constructive role in bringing more development in the state.” The BJP also alleged that the NPCC president “interfered” into another party’s affair and wrote a letter to the NLA Speaker for the disqualification of the three BJP MLAs. “What is the purpose of meddling with the affairs of the DAN alliance partners?” it questioned, adding the BJP is “very much pro active and knows what is going on in the house and will take appropriate measures even with the coalition partners in time for the progress and over all development in the state of Nagaland.” On the alleged financial misappropriation committed by the NPF government, the BJP asked the NPCC to prove to the people of the State “what action
they have initiated even after fully knowing that the NPF government was misusing the state funds in various forms.” Further, the BJP affirmed that the NPCC should have “commenced much stronger steps to stop the crime as the Congress was at the helm at the centre instead of regretting at the lost opportunities now.” Regarding the Naga political issue, the BJP state unit asked the NPCC to clarify how much the talk progressed during the last 10-year rule of the Congress at the centre “instead of expecting the newly formed Modi government to perform magic on the issue.” The BJP further termed the NPCC president’s statement, “If the present trend continues and culminates into any solution without
Change Initiatives Team undertakes first project
WoKha, November 3 (mexN): The Change Initiatives Team of Wozhuro town carried out a one day project of filling up the 413 missing bolts at the Tchutho and Nzhu bridges under Wokha district on November 1 as the team’s introductory project in pursuance of its motto ”Transforming Society Through Knowledge”. A press release received here informed that the team chose the ‘Bridge Bolt Project’ because the bridges, which are located between Meriyan and Pongidong villages, was in deplorable condition, “posing a grave threat to vehicular movements besides creating a terrible creaking noise even at the passing of a two wheeler.” It noted that the bridges are about 35-40 kms away from Wokha town, through which, it is around
40-45 kms to reach Niuland, Dimapur and “doubtlessly holds all potential to become an important State highway if not National highway in the foreseeing future.” According to the release, the team was established with a vision to “gather the hearts and minds of likeminded intellectuals who are genuinely interested in contributing towards making significant social changes irrespective of where one is placed in life.” The 8-member interim board members under the chairmanship of N.A.T Lotha has welcomed all change loving individuals, especially young intellectuals from Wozhuro range, to come forward and be a part of the solution as “we become part of the problem so long as we confine our providence gifted talents to ourselves.”
taking the people into confidence, the BJP government would be solely held responsible,” as “pathetic and condemnable” as Congress “literally failed during their rule to bring about any solution or offered any solution on the Naga political issue.” The BJP state unit asserted that the “dynamic” Modi led NDA government at the centre is very much geared up for the development and progress of the nation since taking over. It added that the instance of riot in Delhi does not have anything to do with the BJP and “dragging the prime minister into this was really unfortunate.” “It exposes the political immaturity of the NPCC president and the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee as a whole.”
WASU seminar on career guidance
Kohima, November 3 (mexN): The Western Angami Students’ Union (WASU) will be organising one-day seminar on career guidance under the theme “Labor Wins” on November 6 at Zonal Council Hall, Kohima at 10:00 am. The resource persons for the seminar are Kelhuseto Nakhro, Deputy Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission, Mohammed Ali Shihab, IAS, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Sechü Zubza, Kekhrieselhou Kitshe, Forest Ranger, Kohima Division. A press note issued by WASU President, Kedoroko Casavi further informed that three successful candidates who recently cleared the NPSC examination 2014 will be sharing their experiences in the seminar, namely Er. Kenisevi Meyase, Junior engineer, Public Health Engineering Department, Sivi Mor, Ranger, Soil & Conversation Department, Er. Diethoketou Kehie, Junior Engineer, Public Work Department. It is mandatory for all the college students from the Western Angami area to attend the seminar.
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Two satellite-tagged Amur NPA general Falcons return to Nagaland body meet
Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): Two of the three satellite-tagged Amur Falcons, which were released from Nagaland on November 7, 2013, have returned to Nagaland. Naga and Pangti reached Doyang (Wokha) on October 29, 2014 after flying 22000 km from Nagaland to South Africa, from South Africa to Mongolia, and back to Nagaland. Wokha is still in South Africa, according to a press release from M. Lokeswara Rao, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Nagaland. “As per the website, the bird is inactive. There may be two possibilities - the bird might have died, there are no movement of bird and the satellite tag of the bird might have come out of bird and fallen on the ground and bird might be still alive flying without satellite tag,” he added. Rao informed that Bernd Meyburg and his team has presented the first ever satellite tracking data for Amur Falcons. “This is first time in the world the entire migration route of the satellite tagged Amur Falcons of Nagaland is satellite tracked from Nagaland to South Africa and from South Africa to Mongolia and to Nagaland, which gives clear scientific data of entire migration route of the Amur Falcons,” he said. Reminding that the satellite tagging of the three Amur Falcons had put Nagaland on the
world map, Rao stated, “People once hunters have helped in tagging of the birds. Today, Doyang once a silent area has become abuzz with activities. The people of Doyang are tasting the fruits of conservation.” The international team of ornithologists, according to Rao, counted over 1 million Amur Falcons entering a night roost near Wokha district. Nick Williams, Head of the Coordinating Unit of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MoU) said, “This is by far the largest and most spectacular roost of any species of falcon ever seen anywhere in the world, it represents a unique and irreplaceable part of the rich biodiversity of Nagaland,” the release said. In an email to the Forest Department, Nagaland, Williams expressed delight to see Naga and Pangi heading back “home” - the Falcon Capital of the World. He added, “The courageous and selfless decision by the villagers of Pangti to cease the harvest is something that must never be forgotten. We must all continue to strive to ensure that alternative sources of income are generated and maintained to ensure Nagaland will always welcome the Amur Falcons in the future.”
Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): An emergency General Body Meeting of the Nagaland Press Association (NPA) has been scheduled for November 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at The Press Point, Naga Shopping Arcade (Supermarket), Dimapur. The meeting will discuss important matters pertaining to the welfare of the media fraternity in the State and any other agenda that may be brought to the notice of the NPA, informed NPA general secretary, Along Longkumer in a press release. Identity cards of the registered members will also be issued on the day. All registered members of the NPA have been requested to attend the meeting positively. For any details, the NPA office bearers may be contacted.
St Joseph's students introduced to creative writing
JaKhama, November 3 (mexN): Richard Jahna, a Fulbright-Nehru Scholar from Arizona Western College, USA and currently teaching at University of Jharkhand, along with Deepraj Gahatraj, US Program Coordinator from United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), paid a visit to St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama on October 30 and 31. They visited the college to hold a two-day workshop on Creative Writing for the English Department students and to introduce the Fulbright program. The first day saw an interactive session with the Final-year students and the other for the Second-year. Jahna stressed on the
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Students of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama with Richard Jahna and Deepraj Gahatraj.
importance of channelling into one’s own life experiences to find inspiration for potentially exceptional works of literature. He also asserted the presence of conflict as an essential part of gaining a consistent audience - be it conflict with another person, nature, self or society. It is what makes
good writing and propels a story forward, he said. The art of descriptive writing, where the story is not to be ‘told’ but ‘shown’ to the reader or audience was also delved into. The second hour concentrated on Gahatraj and his presentation of the Fulbright Scholarship Pro-
gram to the students and teachers program. Wellknown Naga intellects like Temsula Ao having already taken advantage of this program and are ‘Fulbright Fellows’, it is now the time for the younger generation to step out and explore the world and the knowledge it holds, he stated.
BAN raises concerns of Naga entrepreneurs with SBI
Pochury organizations condemn factional clash
Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): SBI, thus, he requested the Naga entrepreThe Business Association of the Nagas neurs to open SBI account to avoid “difficul(BAN) had an interface meeting with State ties”. Other SBI officials included, Hansingh, Bank of India (SBI) on October 21 at SBI Chief Manager; Kim, loan processing Manregional office, Super Market here with an ager; and B Goswami, RMME SBI. The BAN also raised concerns on proxy objective of “bridging and understanding” the concerns of both the bank and the en- account (Non local holding an account under Naga person’s name) and alleged trepreneurs. A BAN Media cell press note informed that the money borrowed by non-locals in that during the interaction, the AGM of Naga name are not paid back resulting in SBI, B K Shrivasta said that the main prob- “back log”, while hampering the chances lem for financing was creation of “co-later- of genuine Nagas from getting loan. The meeting concluded with both sides al”, but he pointed out that there are many schemes that does not require co-lateral. agreeing to conduct more such meetings, He further stated there was a huge back and BAN also assured that it would give log in terms of loan repayment which in its fullest support in assisting the bank in turn makes it difficult for genuine entre- identifying genuine Naga entrepreneurs. The SBI officials further agreed to considDimapur Bangali Samaj on November 2 gave relief materials to the fami- preneurs to procure loan. lies of fire victims in United North Block A ward 3 led by its president, KK T A P Paul, RMSE Manager said that er favorably those entrepreneurs seeking Paul along with the members of the society in presence of Shikavi Chopy, Naga entrepreneurs often approach SBI for loan who are members of BAN, the press loan without having a personal account in note added. TsemiNyu, November 3 (mexN): The Con- GB & Hector Sumi, Chairman of the affected area. sumers Forum of Tseminyu Town has appealed to the department concerned to “immediately” restore the transformer in Tseminyu town within three days from the day of publication of this notice. “The forum shall not be held responsible for any unwanted incident that Kohima, November 3 (mexN): as given in the box. Director of Technical pereN, November 3 (mexN): The District Planmay happen due to negligence of the Department in The Department of Technical Education Education, A Kathipri has invited Class- ning & Development Board (DPDB), Peren meeting for this connection,” cautioned a press release issued by the Nagaland in collaboration with Nagaland XII Science Stream students desirous of the month of November has been deferred to November Forum president, Achanbi Kez. Board of School Education will be orga- pursuing Technical & Professional cours- 14 at 11am in the conference hall of Deputy Commissionnizing awareness programmes on vari- es through JEE/AIPMT/State entrance er, Peren. Therefore, vice chairman DPDB and DC Peren, ous entrance examinations for undergo- exams to attend the programme for any Peter Lichamo, has informed all members to attend the ing undergraduate technical studies. The clarification and clear any doubts as per meeting without fail. Dimapur, November 3 (mexN): The Kilo programmes will be held at three venues their place of convenience. (Home) affairs of GPRN/NSCN has terminated Sipiru (Leacy, Pochury Region) from 'National Service' with Name : Nyambemo Participating immediate effect. “The termination order was neces- Date Venue Time Age : 13 years Districts sitated owing to his (Sipiru) continued breach of naDimapur, November 3 (mexN): The United Fotional Ahza despite several warnings served to him in rum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has decided to observe one Gender : Male Mayangnokcha Mokokchung, Wokha, connection with unauthorized collection/s, financial day strike on November 12. It will be followed by relay Father's name as stated November 8 11am misappropriation/s and also issuing threats and instrikes: December 2 in Southern region, December 3 in by the child : Lt. Athungo GHSS, Mokokchung Tuensang, Zunheboto timidation to some fellow members that was unacNorthern region, December 4 in Eastern and Northeast- Mother's name as stated Baptist High ceptable and detrimental to the national principle/s,” November ern region, and December 5 in Western region. A press by the child : Lt. Mhalo Kohima, Phek 10am stated MIP in a press release. While “disowning” Sipi- 15 release from Murali, convenor, UFBU and A Lolly Mo- Community : Lotha Kohima ru for his actions, the GPRN/NSCN has informed that ses, convenor of UFBU Nagaland informed that the relay Address : henceforth any individual/ persons/ groups etc deal- November strikes will be followed by more strike actions, including Permanent Holy Cross Dimapur Dimapur, Mon 10am Borlengri, Karbi Anglong ing with him will be doing so at their own risk and shall 18 indefinite strike. have no connection whatsoever with GPRN/NSCN in any manner. meluri, November 3 (mexN): The Pochury Hoho, Pochury Students’ Union, Pochury GBs Union, and Pochury Mothers Association have expressed deep anguish and sadness over the factional clash between GPRN/NSCN and NSCN (K) at Hutsü village on November 3, where one woman, Yantsi, of Hutsüwas was injured by shrapnel. The organizations in a press release issued by Pochury Hoho president, Penthu Pochury, condemned “such reprehensible act meted out to the innocent civilian’s life causing insecurity both mentally and physically.” They further called upon all the NPGs to cultivate maximum restraint and respect one another for the sake of Nagas and solely work towards the reconciliation and the common cause of Nagas in general.
Demand to ‘immediately’ restore transformer in Tseminyu
Awareness prog on technical studies
DPDB Peren meet deferred
Child Found
GPRN/NSCN terminates one
UFBU strike on Nov 12
NLA 50th anniversary Kohima, November 3 (mexN): The 50th anniversary of Nagaland Legislative Assembly will be held on November 29 at 10 am in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Complex. Sumitra Mahajan, Speaker, Lok Sabha will be the chief guest. Member Secretary, Organizing Committee AE Lotha in a press release has informed that invitation cards, programme & information brochure to all ex-IBMs, ex-MLAs, former Chief Ministers, Speakers, Deputy Speakers, Leaders of Opposition, Secretaries and all retired officers of Nagaland Legislative Assembly will be sent to the Deputy Commissioners of respective Headquarters by second week of November, 2014. Therefore, all concerned have been requested to collect the invitation cards from the office of the respective Deputy Commissioners and confirm their participation either to the DC or Secretary, NLA latest by November 20, 2014.
Training held for sericulture farmers in Wokha district
WoKha, November 3 (mexN): Three days training on pre-cocoon technology of ericulture under “Beneficiary Empowerment Programme (BEP)” of Catalytic Development Programme (CDP) 2013-14 was conducted at Likya Community Hall, Wokha from October 24–27. Altogether, 50 selected farmers attended the programme, informed a press release from Liben Y. Enni, Asstt. Sericulture Officer (ASO), Wokha. Mathung Kikon, Sericulture Officer, Directorate of Sericul-
ture, as a special guest, spoke on importance and scope of sericulture and encouraged the beneficiaries to avail and judiciously utilize the various government programmes for a better livelihood. The highlights of the programme were plantation & management of food plants, disinfectant & disinfection methods, silkworm rearing, mounting and harvesting methods, grainage operation, diseases and pest management, remedial measures against diseases and pests.
The resources persons were Rulumo Lotha and Nyamo Lotha, Extension Officers. The ASO chaired the program, Imsenpirong Jamir said invocation prayer and Robert Lotha pronounced vote of thanks.
Training under RKVY One-day training on precocoon technology of ericulture under RKVY 2013-14 was conducted at Seluku Community Hall, Wokha on October 31. The programme was chaired by Imsenpirong Jamir, SO, Wokha. The programme focused on
land preparation and plantation of food plants, construction of rearing house, silkworm rearing and grainage operation. The resources persons were Rulumo Lotha and Nyamo Lotha, Extension Officers. Altogether, 15 selected farmers attended the programme. Training under CDP Meanwhile, three-day programme on pre-cocoon technology of muga-culture under “Beneficiary Empowerment Programme (BEP)” of Catalytic Development Programme
(CDP) 2013-14 was conducted at Likya Community Hall, Wokha from October 28 – 30. The training covered plantation & management of food plants, disinfectant & disinfection methods, silkworm rearing, mounting and harvesting methods, grainage operation, diseases and pest management, remedial measures against diseases and pests. The resources persons were Imsenpirong jamir, SO and Nyamo Lotha, EO. 20 selected farmers attended the programme.
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The Power of Truth
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espite a barrage of condemnations and expressions of concern in the media, sexual violence against women continues to take place uninterrupted in Nagaland state. Within this context, the Nagaland state government has maintained an eerie and disturbing silence as its voice cannot be heard. This conspicuous silence is demoralizing and constitutes a breach of public trust since the state government as the legal protector of rights has failed not only to protect, but to respond to the ongoing violence against women. Sexual violence negatively and specifically reflects the entire society’s degradation for women and girl children and their rights. The increasing violence against women takes place at various levels as it is systemic and domestic thereby creating conditions that both condone and approve its existence. Indeed, Naga society as a whole is found wanting in means that adequately respond to these situations which threaten the entire population, half of which are women and girls. Sadly, there seems to be an underlying tone of resignation expressed by the lack of urgency to find and create adequate responses to this threat. What has happened to so-called Naga values for egalitarianism among women and men? Have we become a culture of intolerance that is disrespectful of women and flexes the muscles of male domination? The failure to act – beyond public condemnations – raises serious questions about the Naga concept of well being and its vulnerability. The absence of civil and community action combined with the government’s silence to pro-actively addresses crimes against children and women may only reinforce chauvinistic thinking and encourage further gender based violence. The failure to decisively address the increasing violence perpetuates further criminal activity, while putting at risk the relevance of Naga Jurisprudence and its Justice system. The Nagaland State Government has the moral imperative to assert itself to stop violence against women throughout Nagaland. Immediate interventions need to be taken by the government, as well as social and political institutions and organizations that respond appropriately to the increasing violence against women. The pattern of violence against women in Nagaland increasingly reflects the same patterns reported in other parts of the world where extreme forms of violence against women all too often results in death. Women and men throughout Naga society need to unite and take responsibility for protecting, affirming and developing the rights of women, children and all marginalized persons. It is time for the Nagaland State Government to break the silence and take a firm, clear and decisive stand to arrest the violence against women.
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Cathleen Falsani Sojourners
U2's Songs of Transcendence
‘Finding God in the places some people say God isn't supposed to be; lEfT wiNg | looking for the India’s Sunderbans' truly sacred in water getting toxic the supposedly C profane’ Sahana Ghosh IANS
limate change is causing toxic metals trapped in the sediment beds of the Hooghly estuary in the Indian Sunderbans to leach out into the water system due to changes in ocean chemistry, say scientists, warning of potential human health hazards. They predict that after about 30 years, increasing ocean acidification - another dark side of spiked atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide - could in fact unlock the entire stock of metals like copper and lead gathered in the sediment layer, and release them into the water system, leading to health issues. Sunderbans is the world's largest mangrove forest and home to the endangered Royal Bengal tiger. More than two-thirds of the forest lies in Bangladesh and the rest in West Bengal. Oceans act as cleansers by taking up a chunk (around onefourth) of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere. As atmospheric carbon dioxide levels shoot up, the levels absorbed by oceans increase, lowering their pH (indicator of acidity) and making them more acidic (ocean acidification). Through the water, toxic metals are finding their way into the muscles and tissues of certain edible finfish, popular in the Indian Sunderbans area in West Bengal and because of the food chain, they pose a threat to human health as well, say researchers. "This ocean acidification is leading to release of the toxic, carcinogenic metals into the water. Our study based on 30 years of real-time data (from 1984 to 2013) forecasts a significant lowering of pH after a period of 30 years due to ocean acidification. This is an offshoot of climate change. "As a result, this will lead to the movement of entire biologically available copper and lead (but not zinc) from the underlying sediment compartment to the overlying aquatic phase," Abhijit Mitra, advisor, Oceanography, Techno India University (TIU) here, told IANS. Existing data shows global oceanic pH has decreased by 0.1 pH units (25 percent increase in acidity) since the onset of the industrial revolution and is projected to decrease by up to another 0.4 pH units by 2100. Published in the Journal of Energy, Environment and Carbon Credits, it confirms the role of ocean acidification in the funnel shaped Hooghly estuary bordering the western fringes of Indian Sunderbans - the world's largest continuous mangrove forests. The Unesco World Heritage Site is known for its exceptional biodiversity in flora and fauna with as many as 334 plant species and 693 species of wildlife which include 49 mammals, 59 reptiles, eight amphibians, 210 white fishes, 24 shrimps, 14 crabs and 43 mollusks species. The selected study station lies 2.8 km off the Namkhana island, located almost at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and the estuary. The study was a collaborative effort between researchers TIU, Calcutta University, Jadavpur University, Dhruba Chand Halder College, Barasat, Chanchal College, Malda and University Putra, Selangor, Malaysia. Researcher Sufia Zaman, who studied the bioaccumulation of the toxic metals in edible fish species such as Goldspot mullet (commonly called parshe), noted an aberration: though there was "no significant increase" in industrial activities in the area over the years, there was an "increasing trend" of toxic metals in the coastal water. The explanation: ocean acidification causing the metals to leach out from the sediment bed. "The other sources are trawlers, which have lead paints on their underside, shrimp farms that release ammonia from the waste water and tourism activities," said Zaman, associated with TIU. Mitra warned high levels of copper and lead could cause intestinal disorders and brain damage. "The forecast values of dissolved zinc, copper and lead will touch 698.98 ppb (parts per billion), 497.65 ppb and 76.60 ppb respectively after a period of 30 years," said Pardis Fazli of Malaysia's University Putra. Often referred to as another carbon dioxide problem besides global warming, ocean acidification is being implicated across the world for its impact on coral reef formation. "For Indian Sunderbans, the present forecast values strongly justify the consideration of acidification phenomenon in order to develop a sound management action plan in context to heavy metal pollution monitoring and control," said Prosenjit Pramanick of TIU.
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unday evening I did something I haven't done in close to 30 years: I went to an actual record store and bought a brand-new U2 album on vinyl, took it home, pulled out the turntable, put on my headphones, sat on the floor, and stayed up way too late reading the liner notes and listening to the songs over and over again. Lord, how I've missed this particular ritual. When I was a teenager, late Sunday nights were when I indulged my secret pleasure by listening in bed (clandestinely so as not to incur the wrath of my parents for being awake well past my bedtime) to the "King Biscuit Flower Hour" on WPLR, the classic rock station in New Haven that was one of two (the other being a horrendous pop-40 station) that came in clearly on the FM stereo in my upstairs bedroom. I listened, religiously, every Sunday night for years, hoping to hear a song by one of the British New Wave bands of which I was fond, or, if I was particularly lucky, by my favorite band on the planet: U2. Sometimes weeks would go by without hearing a U2 song on those late Sunday nights, my ear pressed to the transistor radio secreted next to the pillow on my twin bed. But then, like a bolt of lightning — I'd hear Bono's voice or Edge's guitar begin to keen. It was a wee bit magical, although in retrospect today I might call it sacred. All the waiting and listening was worth it. Always. There was an intimacy then to the conversation that transpired between U2's music and my young heart. It was never about the sound alone — I didn't care if it had a good beat or if I could dance to it — what touched me, leaving indelible fingerprints on my soul, were the stories, confessions, and prayers wrapped inside the sound. By the time I reached my room at the top of the unreasonably long, winding basalt staircase that led to the pensione's third floor late one night last month in Rome, I was out of steam and both my iPhone and iPad were out of juice. I plugged both devices and left them to charge while I took a quick shower to cool off after a day of hoofing it around the Eternal City in 90-degree weather. By the time I'd finished my ablutions, put on my pajamas, and climbed into my narrow twin bed (one of the many charms of Roman hotel rooms), the pad and the phone were successfully resuscitated, the soft blue glow of their illuminated screens punctuated by texts and alerts that had been queuing during the dormant hours after the batteries ran out. Sitting cross-legged on top of the duvet, I scrolled through messages and Facebook alerts that announced a surprise: earlier that day in California, U2 had released its long anticipated new album, Songs of Innocence, and delivered it for free to a half-billion iTunes users worldwide. It took a few moments for that news to compute in my mind. There was an entire album of new U2 music and it was just waiting for me to download it from the (great) Cloud (of witnesses) to listen. Thanks be to God for a strong WiFi signal. Thirty seconds later ... I was chasing down the days of fear Chasing down a dream before it disappeared
My impression is that U2 wasn't trying to do something new with this album. Rather they sought to create something true — authentic and honest, real and raw. The band seems like it wants to draw its fans close, perhaps closer than it has since its hungry early days, before Live Aid and Zoo TV, before the multi-continental stadium tours and the incessant demands of superstardom created space between us and them. The photograph on the LP more than hints at this notion. Pictured is a shirtless Larry Mullen Jr., ever the most private and reserved member of the band, embracing his 18-year-old son, Elvis, whose face we cannot fully see but only glimpse in the downy beard of a boy becoming a man. The image is at once reminiscent of U2's early albums Boy and War, where an adolescent boy (Peter Rowen, the younger brother of Bono's lifelong best friend, Guggi) appeared on the LP covers, and a real-time portrait of where and who the band mates are today. They started this journey together as teenagers (on my sixth birthday, Sept. 25, 1976, by the way.) Now all four men are in their 50s. All are fathers. They've grown up but not old. Not yet. Sonically, Songs of Innocence sounds like no other U2 album. The inimitable roar of Edge's guitar is largely absent, replaced by more acoustic, intimate guitar styles and keyboards. The influence of some of the artists U2 pays tribute to lyrically on the album — The Ramones, The Clash — can be heard, as well as I was aching to be somewhere near whiffs of world music, trance dance, and the sacred Your voice was all I heard echoes of African music and other audible exotica. I was shaking from a storm in me Among U2's 13 studio albums, Songs of InnoHaunted by the spectres that we had to see cence is unique. Yeah, I wanted to be the melody If I'm completely honest about it, Songs of InnoAbove the noise, above the hurt cence had me at Joey Ramone. The first track on the album "The Miracle (of Joey I was young Ramone)" is Bono's telling of his musical epiphany Not dumb which arrived the first time he heard Ramone sing. Just wishing to be blinded "I sang like a girl ... that felt uncomfortable until By you the Ramones happened to me as they must happen Brand new to everyone," Bono writes in the liner notes. "Joey RaAnd we were pilgrims on our way mone sang like a girl, he loved all the great sirens ... I woke up at the moment when the miracle oc- you could hear Motown, Dusty Springfield, Ronnie Spector. You could hear an echo of your pain in his curred Heard a song that made some sense out of the voice... that's why you believed him, surfing to the future on a sea of noise." world In the last verses of the song itself, Bono sings: Everything I ever lost, now has been returned The most beautiful sound I'd ever heard I woke up at the moment when the miracle occurred Cue the waterworks. I get so many things I don't deserve All the stolen voices will someday be returned U2 had been working on this album for ages. Five The most beautiful sound I'd ever heard years — the longest the lads have ever worked on one LP before gifting it to the masses. (By the way, I found this particularly moving because in my I have no interest in wading into the shitstorm that life story, Bono is my Joey Ramone. It's a story I've ensued about how the new album was delivered, but I will say one thing: Whinging about breaches of pri- told in a book or two and that I tell often when I'm vacy over the free copy of Songs of Innocence in your asked to speak publicly about grace, but it bears iTunes library is a bit like calling the cops on Christ- repeating. One afternoon in the autumn of 1982, when I was mas morning to have Santa Claus charged with in seventh grade, I went to my friend Rob's house breaking-and-entering.) after school. He had older siblings who introduced To my ears (and heart) it was well worth the wait. So much so that I stayed up listening into the wee him to music that the rest of us would have to wait hours of the morning that first night in Rome before until college to hear. We both loved music and he drifting into sleep with Songs of Innocence on repeat. was eager to share a new band with me. "They're Irish, but they're Christians," he said, When I awakened a few hours later to attend a paas he took the vinyl LP from its sleeve and put in pal audience with Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, "Iris (Hold Me Close)," a song Bono wrote about his on the turntable of his parents HiFi. (The "but" mother, Iris Rankin Hewson, who died suddenly of a still cracks me up, btw.) The album was October, U2's second. The song — brain aneurysm when the singer was 14, was playing. the first cut on the record — was "Gloria." I can remember it vividly. Drums faded in, a bass Once we are born, we begin to forget guitar thumped, and a man's rogue tenor voice the The very reason we came likes of which I'd never heard before started howling, But you "Gloria, glo-reeeee-aaah TWO, THREE, FOUR!" as a I'm sure I've met guitar began to wail. Long before the night the stars went out We're meeting up again I try to sing this song I... I try to stand up Hold me close, hold me close and don't let me go But I can't find my feet Hold me close like I'm someone that you might I try, I try to speak up know But only in you I'm complete Hold me close, the darkness just lets us see Who we are Gloria... in te domine I've got your life inside of me Gloria... exultate Gloria... Gloria Next month will be two years since I lost my beOh Lord, loosen my lips loved father, Muzzy. Bono's "Iris" viscerally expresses the untenable paradox between grief's gaping maw I try to sing this song and the expansive embrace of hope that I've yet to I... I try to get in find adequate words for and probably never will. But I can't find the door Bono says Songs of Innocence is the most intiThe door is open mate album the band's put out in its 38-year history. You're standing there That's certainly how it felt and continues to feel to me. You let me in That's why I bought the album on vinyl even though I already had a free copy on all of my iDevices. My soul did a backflip. I wanted to touch it, to hold it in my hands, feel The words were familiar — a psalm, a chant the weight of the heavy white vinyl albums, and from the liturgy, an image of Christ standing at the smell that new-album-smell that in a split second transcends the time-space continuum and trans- door (of our hearts) and knocking. I recognized ports me back to my teenage self, completely enrap- them all from church. But somehow they'd never had that kind of effect on me. tured by the music. As the next tracks played, one after the other Escape. Refuge. Prophet. Solace. Friend. Midnight, on the floor of my home office as filled with biblical imagery and declarations of Sunday became Monday, reading theSongs of In- spiritual yearning, I was transfixed by the extraornocence copious (and fascinating) liner notes. This dinary mix of faith with rock 'n' roll — a forbidden passage from Bono's essay "Flashbacks 4 Songs of In- fruit at my house, where we were supposed to be "in the world but not of it." nocence" slayed me: Who were these guys? How were they doing this? We can spend our whole lives searching for cohesion, and in not finding it, turn the world And could I do it, too? into the shape of our disappointment. Or not. Hearing U2's album October for the first time set There is no end to grief... that's how I know my life on a trajectory that continues to this day: findthere is no end to love." ing God in the places some people say God isn't supposed to be; looking for the truly sacred in the supSometimes we have to take inventory of where posedly profane; discovering the kind of unmatched we've been to realize where we are, and where inspiration and spiritual elation elsewhere in culture we're heading. Songs of Innocence does just that. that I had found that day in Rob's living room. We the listeners accompany Bono, Edge, Adam, It was the most beautiful sound I'd ever heard. and Larry as they trace the path of their youth in And it still is. 1970s Dublin with its sectarian violence, unbearCathleen Falsani is an award-winning religion journalist and able losses, the blossom of young love, and unex- columnist who specializes in the intersection of faith and culture. She is the author of four nonfiction books, and co-editor of the pected spiritual awakenings that transpired large- latest, Disquiet Time: Rants and Reflections on the Good Book by ly outside any traditional house of worship. the Skeptical, the Faithful, and a Few Scoundrels
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Traditional food consumed by rural communities contain nutrients that are lacking in high- and middle-income countries
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nprecedented levels of chronic non-communicable diseases are prompting calls to revert to the diets of our ancestors to regain lost nutrients. It is believed that such a shift would help to improve society's relationship with the Earth and restore human and environmental health. "The rise of the industrial model of agriculture has contributed greatly to people being disconnected from the food on their plates," says Sarah Somian, a France-based nutritionist. Many traditional and non-processed foods consumed by rural communities, such as millet and caribou, are nutrient-dense and offer healthy fatty acids, micronutrients and cleansing properties widely lacking in diets popular in high- and middle-income countries, say experts. Indigenous diets worldwide – from forest foods such as roots and tubers in regions of eastern India to coldwater fish, caribou and seals in northern Canada – are varied, suited to local environments, and can counter malnutrition and disease. "For many tribal and indigenous peoples, their food systems are complex, self-sufficient and deliver a very broad-based, nutritionally diverse diet," says Jo Woodman, a senior researcher and campaigner at Survival International, a UK-based indigenous advocacy organisation. But the disruption of traditional lifestyles due to environmental degradation, and the introduction of processed foods, refined fats and oils, and simple carbohydrates, contributes to worsening health in indigenous populations, and a decline in the production of nutrient-rich foodstuffs that could benefit all communities. "Traditional food systems need to be documented so that policymakers know what is at stake by ruining an ecosystem, not only for the indigenous peoples living there, but for everyone," Harriet Kuhnlein, founding director of the Centre of Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment at McGill University, Canada. Since the early 1960s, economic growth, urbanisation and a global population increase to more
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orruption has become the global phenomenon. India is also plagued with corruption and is considered as one of the major problems that confront all spheres of our society and institutions of governance. A study by Transparency International came out with an astounding data that more than 62 per cent of Indians have firsthand experience of paying bribes or money paid to influence peddlers to get jobs in the public and private sectors. In the year 2012, India had ranked 94th position out of 176 countries in Transparency International’s corruption perceptions Index. Basically “Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It hurts everyone who expects and depends on the integrity of people in a position of authority.” So, the act of corruption is a state of being corrupt which implies moral perversion, depravity and dishonest proceedings. So corruption is the illegitimate use of public power to benefit a private interest. Corruption manifests on different scales and in different forms. They are visibly present and active: be it public sectors or private sectors or NGOS or the church. Interestingly in India we are involved in corruption and closely associated with bribery. In big and small ways majority of Indians used to give bribe in order to get their work done. Bribery is also one of the means of corruption. Bribery is the improper use of gifts and favors in exchange for personal gains. This is also known as kickbacks or baksheesh. It is the most common form of corruption. The types of favor given are diverse: money, gift, entertainment, employment, foreign jaunts and host of others. In recent times we have been witnessing upward trend in the graph of corruption at all levels. The media, the public and the intelligentsia keep highlighting the rampant corruption in every sphere. A corrupt person or an organization or institution or government is termed as dishonest and unscrupulous in ones/its deal-
than 7 billion have multiplied the consumption of animal-sourced foods – including meat, eggs and dairy products – which comprised 13% of the energy in the world's diet in 2013, according to the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi, Kenya. Farm-raised livestock consumes up to a third of the world's grains, the institute notes. Agricultural expansion, some of it to cultivate more grains, accounts for 80% of the world's deforestation, says the UN Environmental Programme. With the global population expected to rise to some 9 billion by 2050, 50% more food must be produced to feed these people, depending on whether there is a healthy ecosystem. "When environments are destroyed or contaminated, this affects the food they can provide," Kuhnlein says. Indigenous food systems – gathering and preparing food to maximise the nutrients an environment can provide – range from nomadic hunter-gatherers such as the Aché in eastern Paraguay, the Massai pastoralists in northern Kenya, and herding and fishing groups including the Inuit in northern Canada, to the Saami of Scandinavia and the millet-farming Kondh agriculturalists in eastern India. But the trait these groups share is a keen knowledge of how to eat nutritiously without damaging the ecosystem. "Indigenous peoples' food systems contain treasures of knowledge from long-evolved cultures and patterns of living in local ecosystems," says an FAO-supported study on indigenous food systems, nutrition, and health co-authored by Kuhnlein in 2009. In recent years, grains such as quinoa, fonio and millet – long harvested by indigenous and rural communities in developing countries but increasingly overlooked by a younger, richer generation that prefers imported foods – have instead grown in popularity in developed countries. Research, marketing and donor-funded financing have helped raise awareness of the ability of these high-protein grains to reduce cholesterol, provide micronutrients and lower the risk of diabetes. "Because of the many health benefits of these forgotten, or until [recently] unknown foods, valuing the wisdom of indigenous cultures [and] earlier generations is vital for reducing disease and inflammation," Somian says. The Kondh community in Odisha state traditionally grows up to 16 varieties of millet, according to Debjeet Sarangi, head of Living Farms, a local NGO that has worked with marginalised indigenous farmers since 2005. But millet-growing among the roughly 100,000 Kondh, who are spread over about 15,000 villages, has dropped by nearly 63% from an estimated 500,000 hectares in 1975 to more than 200,000 hectares in 2008. This is because land is being converted
to paddy in exchange for government-subsidised rice programmes offering refined white rice, even though it carries health risks. "When there is so much malnutrition existing in the area, why do you replace land which has been growing nutritious food [with rice paddies]?" says Sarangi, whose NGO reported in 2011 that 75% of under-fives in Kondh weighed too little for their age, and 55% were too short for their height group, a sign of chronic malnutrition. Another so-called superfood declining in popularity is spirulina, a type of cyanobacteria that grows in ponds and is a staple in many traditional food systems, such as among the Kanembu in Chad. Spirulina has the potential to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, decrease allergic reactions, and provide a healthy source of protein, according to the Langone Medical Centre of New York University in the US. "There is a deep irony in the fact that many dieticians are advocating [traditional and indigenous foods and diets] and yet [the] modern [western] diet is what is being pushed on tribal peoples around the world, with devastating results," Woodman says. "We have lost our primary relationship with our world around us," says Dr Martin Reinhardt, assistant professor of Native American studies at Northern Michigan University. Native American elders historically planned seven generations ahead when creating food systems, teaching each generation that it was their responsibility to ensure the survival of the seventh, says Reinhardt, an Anishinaabe Ojibway citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Native American people in Michigan state. They did this by hunting and gathering only what they needed, conserving resources such as wood and water, and protecting food biodiversity. But when Native Americans were forced to assimilate, historical access to this nutritional knowledge was lost, Reinhardt points out. According to the special diabetes programme for Indians, run by the US federal government's Indian health service , the 566 registered indigenous peoples in the US have a diabetes rate nine times higher than the national average. Similarly, rates of the disease among First Nations and Inuit groups in Canada are up to five times higher than the countrywide average, according to the government's federal health department. In Laos, northern highland minorities such as the Yawa, Htin and Khmu traditionally eat forest-based diets, including wild pigs, birds, bamboo shoots, banana flowers and yams rich in vitamin C. But in recent decades the Laos government has moved thousands of people from the highlands to towns for economic reasons, documented in a 2012 report by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. "Communities [have less access] to natural resources than before," says Jim Chamberlain, an anthropologist and former World Bank consultant based in the capital, Vientiane. He says their traditional diet relies on forests and the move has led to a decline in nutritional status. Malnutrition rates in Laotian under-fives are among the highest in south-east Asia. While reinstating traditional food systems is key for everyone's health, as well as for the environment, the lack of a market to support superfoods poses serious challenges, advocates say. In northern Canada, many of the fishes rich in omega-3 fatty acids – a staple in the traditional diets of Arctic tribes – spawn and live in waters increasingly tainted with mercury, according to the government. Deforestation worldwide, often to make way for large-scale agricultural production, curtails the nutrients that can be gathered from forests. Much environmental destruction is a consequence of modern society's detachment from its food systems, says Reinhardt, who co-ordinated a UNM project called decolonise your diet, which ran from 2010-12 and aimed to teach people the link between food, culture, health and the environment. "Humans can, and need to, reconnect with nature in such an intimate way as to depend on it for survival," he says. "I hope we have not yet passed the thresholds [of what the earth can tolerate]."
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“Our attitude towards life determines life’s attitude towards us” - Earl Nightingale
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y conscience compelled me to pen down about an experience among many which I have came across through life. Before sharing out, it is beyond doubt that the writer have no intention to hurt sentiment of any individual or organization, but to make aware that we are social being needed each other’s help in one way or the other. Being a citizen, are we aware to claim our rights whenever we have a deal? Everyone who is a rightful citizen to a nation have right, freedom, justice and liberty to enjoy. On the fate day of 17th Nov. 2012 (Saturday), I was on journey back from Guwahati with nine of my cool calm friends. We reached Dimapur railway station in the early hour at six. Our plan was to reached Kohima without delay, since there is a meeting scheduled at college. Then out of surprised, there was no taxis around where on, we came to learned that ‘All Nagaland Taxi Association’ (ANTA)’ is convening an annual picnic and no taxis will ply in honor of the day. The non-availability of taxi stopped us awhile so with helplessness we enquired about the State transport service, but it was also in vain, since it is ahead of the scheduled. Wandering around the parking load and nearby roadside, we talk to everyone who looked at us with the sign of rendering a help. Fortunately, we got hold of a private car. The fare was fairly high, somehow negotiated due to our urgency, but says the driver that, there is only four seats avail, where six of us stands together. So, I and a friend who took the lead in fetching the car gave the privilege to our four friends. Later on with much negotiation, we came across another private car willing to go for same direction. With a broader smile and a lighter heart, we enter the car joining other two men boarding the same. On reaching the New Chumukedima Bridge, a group of youth with bamboo poles and badge hanging on their neck stop the car. A guy rushed forward, stood in front of the car ordering us to get down and meet the concern heads. We went towards the marketing shed and saw a man sitting with small pinkish booklet collecting fine to amount five hundred. I asked ‘what happen and why we are stopped?’ and two Yellow capped men said that ‘ANTA’ is checking the violators of private cars who carry passengers without authorization. On one side, I acknowledge and understand their interest having its motto: ‘Service to Public,’ but we passengers are victimized on the other hand. So I retaliate saying; When there is no taxi avail on a day like your picnic day and ‘ANTA’ banned other cars to help, then are we ‘Public’ some commodities to be stored and send only when taxis are ready to serve? That’s a big NO! Later on the conversation became tougher as they don’t understand our problem, and self was not in a position to give up as a Concern citizen to defend one’s right. Then to my convenient, the exchanges of words jump from Nagamese into English. They continued saying that every year on their picnic day, they do the same on private cars. Reacted with louder tone, I remarked; ‘If so, do you posses any authorization from concern Office? Is there a letter countersigned by any authority? If so, is it the Superintendent of Police, Deputy Commissioner, President or Prime Minister, who gave the permission to block National Highway? Have you put up a banner publicizing valid reason on what purpose you are for? Then to my surprise, they divert the topic into another direction saying, an individual cannot challenge the Association. Yes, I challenged, but they did not give suitable reply to my question, and though individual ‘I am speaking on behalf of public’s interest.’ With that tussle of words, I end up! They asked us to get back into the car, saying they were not against the passengers, where I termed: ‘it is because of us passenger’s request that private cars are plying and served as a great need. Let me compare; ‘Am I wrong to seek my relative’s help when my parent is not in the position? The writer does not meant to ask your view but share with confident that every concern citizen will ponder on it, for it is you and me, who should contribute through our little potentials and make the world a better place to live in. For Alfred Adler says; “The only worthwhile achievements of a man are those which are socially useful though little”.
If not us – who else? If not now – when? from corruption-filled India to corruption-free India
ings. Corruption is virulent, and therefore, creates crisis everywhere. Corruption threatens the very existence and the faith in the life of the population and breaks their faith in the government or institution or organization. This is how the systems of governance gets weakened and gradually loses its moral fabric. Corruption is like a termite that eats away the insulated values and governing principles. Like termites it is invisible and eats away the foundational principles on which the systems and institutions stand. It is the biggest challenge all of us face today. People especially the poor and the middle rung are disgusted and disillusioned the way the government machinery and others function. It is of course indeed the biggest challenge that all of us face today. It is like a virus and infection. Indian church is not an exception. It is also soaked in corruption. These days the people by and large are very well aware of the corruption-related practices happening in big and small ways. In such a corrupt scenario people in general are disgusted and disappointed at the ways things are happening in this country. In view of these reasons nowadays we are witnessing massive rallies almost in all state capitals and in other places. Recently we did witness a hug public uprising in Kohima and similar demonstrations would certainly follow suit in other parts of Northeast region. There should never be mincing of words while defining corruption because “Corruption is the abuse of public power vested on those who use it furthering their own interest.” This definition clearly elucidates that those who are given the authority should dispense their power and authority
dr. John Mohan Razu, Professor Of social Eethics CTC, mokokchung without any favor (cash or in kind). In philosophical, theological or moral discussions corruption is understood as fallout of moral fiber leading to impurity or deviation from an ideal. Corruption includes many activities including bribery and embezzlement. Political, judicial, ecclesial, familial or whatever corruption occurs when an office holder or government employee or politicians (MP/MLA) or bishop or head of institution or CEOs or whoever in official capacity receive cash or kind for the work done clandestinely for their personal gain/ advancement. The magnitude and scales of corruption are diverse. Corruption whether it is small or big ought to be treated as immoral and unethical. There is no justification to it. They abuse their official capacity to advance their personal gains. One simple question which is applicable to everyone: Does the salary and assets match each other. If they match certainly that individual is not corrupt, but if they fail then there is something wrong. In the last few years there have been different forms of corruption such as 2 or 3 G spectrums, fodder, land, mining and coal, giving away tenders/licenses/selling away land/ properties belonging to the government or church, disproportionate wealth and many others. Barring the ecclesial scams where very few have been convicted and others are left in the wild, the Karnataka High court refused to grant bail to former Tamil Nadu chief Minister Jayalalitha
clearly indicates that the judiciary would treat corruption among public servants with greater seriousness than before. While echoing similar sentiments granting bail to the accused, the apex court of the country described corruption “as a violation of human rights that leads to systematic economic crimes” and thus poses “a serious malady undermining the very health of the polity.” So, the judiciary has chosen to place corruption cases on a different footing altogether. Let the church and its institutions come to grips that it is time to stop hood winking the judiciary and the people who pay the salaries of the functionaries. It is in this context let me highlight one of the profound and scintillating order the Supreme court passed while granting interim bail to former chief Minister Jayalalitha that “corruption violates human rights and leads to economic imbalance.” So, we should pressurize those whether in the government or polity or church to disclose their assets openly. When the politicians and others are expected to disclose their assets openly then others who are in the sacred and private domains should also do it. If they do it then it is very easy to ascertain whether it is proportionate or disproportionate to their earnings. Terming corruption as the cancer of modern world, Dalai Lama said “Indians should pray that the corrupt are taken to heaven sooner than later.” Elaborating further, “… Indians are generally oriented towards religion and pray in their homes. I think that they should pray that the corrupt be taken to heaven so the country is clean.” The Tibetan spiritual leader uttered this statement while speaking at a conference at
the Bishop cottons Boys School not knowing that Bishop Cotton belongs to CSI Karnataka Diocese and one of the money-spinners for the electoral politics and for other purposes. Dalai Lama has given us one way of getting rid of corrupt people by praying so that they be taken to “heaven” or “hell” at the earliest. The paradox that we face is that those who laundered the public and people’s money embezzled and thus looted the people live longer and enjoy. On the contrary the righteous suffer and corrupt enjoy. As informed and conscientious people the time is ripe and this is the opportune time where we should go all out. So this is the kairos that demands: “If not us who else”, “If not now, when”! These two ought to be our wake-up calls and categorical imperative so that we are called out to clean our India which is infested with corruption. India’s political establishment, economic, socio-religious structures and other institutions of governance are entrenched in corruption. Within the country we have more black money many times more than the money stashed outside the country. For its political gains and popularity NDA made hue and cry and promised to bring back the money stashed outside India and subsequently be distributed to all citizens wherein each citizen would be richer by 15 lahs. But NDA promises remain a pipe dream. Under these circumstances we should systematically work and thus become whistle blowers because of the fact that “Whistleblowers, also known as, persons of conscience, are the people who alert the public of an impending disaster, substandard health care, unfair elections, banks going meltdown … Few whistleblowers succeed in effecting change, fewer regarded as heroes or martyrs.” We need to act now exposing the corrupt who loot the public money without any scruples. Time has come that people cannot keep quiet and it is we and now to go all out against corrupt leaders in the society, churches and institutions of governance.
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‘Spy agencies averted more deaths in Pak-India border bomb’ India condemns Wagah terror attack wagah, november 3 (reuterS): Indian and Pakistani intelligence agencies both picked up plans for an imminent strike on their Wagah land border ahead of a suicide blast that killed 57 people on Sunday, and heightened security possibly averted a more devastating attack. Pakistani police on Monday said they had recovered a “huge” cache of weapons and explosives near the border, where thousands of Indians and Pakistanis gather at dusk every day to watch a flamboyant ritual parade by their security forces. Pa k i s t a n i police spokeswoman Nabeela Ghazanfar said the latest death toll was 57 after the bomber detonated explosives in a car park 500 metres (yards) from the border gates and parade ground, just as hundreds of spectators were returning from the ceremony. Pakistani and Indian agents, who are arch-rivals and do not share intelligence, gave conflicting accounts of whether the bomber’s true intention was to cause casualties on the Indian side of the border and stir up tensions between the nuclear-armed nations. “It appears the bomber wanted to target ground zero where Pakistan and India border officials stand together to perform the flag ceremony but he could not enter due to tight security on the last gate,” a Pakistani intelligence official told Reuters. “Had he managed to
Pakistani border guards perform high kicks during a flag lowering ceremony after a Sunday suicide bombing at the Pakistan-Indian border post, in Wagah, Pakistan on Monday, November 3. (AP Photo)
reach the place, there would have been the worst scenario at both sides.” If successful, such an attack would likely have severely tested ties between India and Pakistan, already frayed after weeks of shelling further along the border killed 17 people in October. Another source said a second suicide vest had been found in a field near the explosion site, suggesting there might have been another bomber. “The target - the border facility that symbolises trade and interaction between India and Pakistan - is a tempting one for extremist Pakistani groups that want conflict with India and oppose any detente
or cooperation with New Delhi,” said Bruce Riedel of the Brookings Institution, a former adviser on South Asia to U.S. presidents. Every day, thousands of Indians and Pakistanis flock to watch the elaborate show where border security officials kick their feet high and grimace in mock aggression in a peacocklike display of patriotism. It is one of the only chances regular citizens from the two countries get to observe each other. India said the daily flag-lowering ceremony would be suspended as a mark of respect for the dead, but a spokesman for Pakistan’s paramilitary Rangers said later they had
decided to go ahead with the parade to send a message to the militants. “The top Rangers leadership has decided to continue with the flag ceremony to convey ... to the terrorists that we are not afraid of them,” spokesman Major Mohammad Ijaz said by phone from the border. “I can see a large number of people, including women and children, and they are extremely enthusiastic today.” Under the new government of Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has stepped up its response to perceived aggression from neighbours Pakistan and China, with which it has long-
standing border disputes. Modi, who is reviled by some Islamist groups, condemned Sunday’s attack as a “dastardly act”. “My condolences to the families of the deceased. Prayers with the injured,” he said on Twitter. India regularly alleges the involvement of Pakistani security agencies in militant attacks on its soil, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks in which 166 people were killed when Pakistani militants went on a three-day rampage in India’s financial capital. The two countries have fought three wars since they were carved out of British India in 1947. They fought a limited conflict in
new DelhI, november 3 (IanS): The terror bombing at Wagah in Pakistan that claimed 60 lives drew wide condemnation in India, with the government calling for “the firmest and most comprehensive action” against all terror groups while politicians called for united efforts to deal with terrorism. In a statement, the government said it “strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack” and added that there was “no grievance or political goal so great as to justify such a cowardly act”. “We believe that only the firmest and most comprehensive action against all terror groups without any distinction is the only way to defeat this evil scourge,” it said. “Our prayers will remain with the families of the victims, who we hope will be granted the courage and fortitude to overcome this irreparable loss that they have just suffered.” The terror attack took place when a young suicide bomber wearing a suicide vest blew himself up near the Wagah border check post Saturday evening as scores of men, women and children were returning from the daily flag lower-
ing ceremony held at the border by the Pakistan Rangers and India’s Border Security Force (BSF). According to reports, the toll could go up as the condition of over a dozen of the injured is “very critical”. The responsibility for the attack was claimed separately by the Jundullah and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan-affiliated Jamaat-ul-Ahrar outfits. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tweeted his condemnation of the incident Sunday night. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters: “I deplore this attack. Nations combating terrorism need to make united efforts to deal with this problem effectively.” Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said: “Terrorism has no boundaries, no religion, no name or colour. It is deplorable, condemnable. Pakistan should have realised that this menace should be put down by a firm hand.” The attack has halted the overland border trade between India and Pakistan for two days. Hundreds of trucks from both countries carry goods, including fruits and vegetables, through the Wagah border.
1999 and were again on the said. brink after a militant attack He said the attack may on India’s parliament led to have been an attempt by al troop build-ups in 2002. Qaeda’s new Indian Subcontinent wing to demonFORCES ON ‘RED ALERT’ strate its potential at a time An official from India’s when the network has been foreign intelligence service, overshadowed by Islamic the Research and Analysis State, which anecdotal eviWing, said the blast at the dence suggests is gatherborder was squarely aimed ing support in South Asia. at Pakistan’s security forces, “They have tried to focus on a version in line with several large casualties and a senPakistani Taliban splinter sational incident,” he said. groups that claimed the atAn Indian official said tack as revenge for an army the home ministry received offensive against militants two intelligence warnings near the Afghanistan border. in mid-October of possible “It is reprisal attacks attacks along the border or against the establishment at the Golden Temple in the there. It’s been a long time nearby city of Amritsar, the coming, ever since the TTP most sacred site for Sikhs. (the Pakistan Taliban) has “Based on these reports the been under pressure,” he BSF was ordered to upgrade
security and a red alert was also issued,” said a senior home ministry official, who declined to be named because he was not authorised to speak to media. “Warnings from intelligence departments are a regular feature but this time we had a clear input that the retreat and Golden Temple could be prime targets. This message was conveyed to the local police.” Jagdeep Singh, a superintendent of police in Amritsar who is involved with security around the Wagah border, told Reuters he had installed checkpoints at two spots 3 km (two miles) away from the flag ceremony venue after the warnings in October.
Manmohan Singh to get top Japanese award Tamil Nadu Cong splits, Vasan forms new party new DelhI, november 3 (IanS): Manmohan Singh will be conferred one of Japan’s top national awards for his “significant contribution” towards boosting bilateral ties, the Japanese embassy said Monday. The former Indian prime minister said he was “truly honoured” for being chosen. Manmohan Singh is the first Indian to be conferred the ‘Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers’, the embassy said in a statement. The former Indian prime minister, who was at the helm of the country for a decade till the 2014 elections, said he was “truly honoured” to be awarded the top Japanese honour. In a statement, he said he feels “humbled by the love and affection
showered upon me by the people and government of Japan.” He said Japan’s rise as a modern, knowledgebased industrial power has been a source of inspiration for India. “I first visited your beautiful country in 1971. It has been my dream to see our relationship grow and prosper, and this is an objective towards which I have worked, not only in my tenure as the prime minister of India, but across the larger part of my career in public service,” Manmohan Singh said. “Today, I am heartened to witness the transformation of India-Japan relations into a durable partnership.” He said that over the past decade, both countries have established “a new relationship based on shared
values and shared interests”. “I have no doubt that with the common efforts and initiatives of the people of Japan and India, we will scale even greater heights in our bilateral relationship in the future.” The embassy said Manmohan Singh was being conferred the honour “in recognition of his significant contributions to the enhancement of relations and the promotion of friendship between Japan and India for about 35 years”. “The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers is a high level National Order rarely awarded to those who are recognised for their distinguished contributions. Manmohan Singh is the first Indian recipient of this Order,” it said.
Shiv Sena undecided on joining Maharashtra govt mumbaI, novenmber 3 (IanS): The Shiv Sena Monday remained undecided on joining the Maharashtra administration here four days after the new BJP government, headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, was sworn-in. The Sena said talks were on with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to join the government but a final decision may be taken only before the assembly’s inaugural three-day special session opens Nov 10.
Shiv Sena’s Rajya Sabha member Anil Desai told the media here: “Talks with the BJP are underway and moving in the right direction. We shall take a final decision before the vote of confidence. Uddhav Thackeray will be the deciding authority.” The mood in the BJP appears veering towards accepting the Sena participation in the new government as Fadnavis did not assign the key home portfolio to any of his cabinet colleagues. In the past two decades
of four alliance governments in the state, the home ministry and some other major ministries have usually been given to the second partner. In the Shiv Sena-BJP coalition in 1995-1999, the BJP’s deputy chief minister late Gopinath Munde held the portfolio. In the subsequent three Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) governments between 19992014, it was with the NCP. However, Uddhav indicated in Kolhapur Monday that neither the Sena or its
workers were in any “hurry” to join the government. He told the media: “We have yet to work out the power-sharing formula... I only hope everything works out in the best interests of the common man. I am in no hurry to join the government, nor are the Shiv Sainiks... Give us a few days to decide.” Meanwhile, preparations are on for the assembly session starting Nov 10 in which the first two days will be devoted to swearing-in of the 287 new legislators.
ChennaI, november 3 (IanS): Barely six months after it was routed in the Lok Sabha election, the Congress in Tamil Nadu split Monday with senior leader G.K. Vasan announcing his decision to float a new party. “The people are looking for an alternative. We want to give an alternative in Tamil Nadu,” Vasan told the media, ending his long association with the Congress. The son of the late G.K. Moopanar, a veteran Congress leader, told the media that the new party’s name and flag would be made public at a conference in Trichy this month. “Steps will be taken to register the party with the Election Commission,” he said. Several leaders of the Congress in Tamil Nadu, including Peter Alphonse and B.S. Gnanadesikan, have joined Vasan. Vasan said the Congress leadership did not act as per “our expectations” and so a Congress government could not be formed in the state. The Congress has been out of power in Tamil Nadu since 1967. For years, it allied with the AIADMK or DMK but is now widely seen as an also ran in the state. “We will give prefer-
ence to the problems faced by the state,” Vasan said, indicating his party would have a regional focus. The new party would follow the path laid down by Moopanar and the late Congress leader K. Kamaraj, a former Tamil Nadu chief minister whose name is synonymous with good governance in the state. The Con-
ing to form the government despite winning 31 seats. The Aam Aadmi Party came a close second with 28 seats, an electoral performance that stunned the nation, and formed a minority government with Congress backing. But the government collapsed after 49 days as chief minister and AAP founder leader Arvind Kejriwal resigned after failing to pass a Jan Lokpal Bill. Kejriwal, who later lost the Lok Sabha election in Varanasi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said later that he erred by quitting. A BJP delegation led by its Delhi president Satish Upadhyay was the first to meet the Lt. Governor Monday. The BJP made no public
statement after the meeting. But BJP sources said the party said it wanted a fresh election in Delhi, which has been under President’s rule since February. The sources said they expect the election by February next year. Congress legislator Haroon Yusuf also told Jung that his party wanted the Delhi assembly dissolved, followed by fresh elections. “We will contest the election under the guidance of (party president) Sonia Gandhi and (vice president) Rahul Gandhi, and development will be our main agenda,” he said. The AAP, which has repeatedly accused the BJP of trying to poach its legislators to form the government in
Delhi, reiterated that it wanted a new election. AAP leader Manish Sisodia said after meeting Jung along with Kejriwal: “Our stand is what it was eight months ago. We want the Delhi assembly to be dissolved.” Sisodia also took a dig at the BJP. “If they wanted fresh elections, why did they create all this suspense for all these months?” he asked. The December 2013 election for the first time led to a three-way battle in Delhi, with the Congress -- which had ruled the capital for 15 long years -- mauled and left with just eight of the 70 seats. The BJP won all the seven Lok Sabha seats in May this year but the AAP overcame
sidelined in the party. The Congress was routed in all 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu - and in the lone Puducherry seat. The break up was firmed up after another party leader, Gnanadesikan, resigned his post Oct 30 after accusing the high command of not consulting the state unit on key issues.
Indian Sikhs gather for a protest demanding justice for victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in New Delhi on Monday, November 3. More than 3000 Sikhs were killed in the riots that followed the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards on October.31, 1984. The protestors were also holding placards expressing solidarity with the Kashmiris, people of India’s northeast and the Tamils in Sri Lanka who are fighting for their rights. (AP Photo)
Delhi heads for polls, Jung meets leaders
new DelhI, november 3 (IanS): Delhi was set for a fresh electoral battle after leaders of the BJP, the Congress and the AAP Monday told Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung that they wanted elections to end months of political uncertainty. Leaders of the three political parties told Jung that fresh balloting was needed as no party was in a position to form the government in the hung 70-member assembly. A Raj Bhavan statement said Jung would be writing to President Pranab Mukherjee giving his recommendations. He is most likely to suggest fresh election -- the second since December last year. That election threw up a fractured mandate, with the Bharatiya Janata Party refus-
gress said Vasan’s departure was of no consequence. Tamil Nadu Congress chief E.V.K.S. Elangovan told reporters that the party will not be affected by Vasan’s exit. His departure was being speculated about even prior to the Lok Sabha polls in May. Vasan reportedly became disenchanted after his supporters were
great odds to finish second everywhere, relegating the Congress to the third spot in six places and to the fourth in one constituency. The Lok Sabha election, however, brought down the BJP’s strength in the assembly from 31 to 28 as three legislators were elected to parliament. The AAP now has 27 legislators after one revolted early on. Some BJP leaders said in recent months that they were capable of forming a new government with the backing of what they said were disgruntled AAP legislators. But that never happened, and Kejriwal repeatedly accused the BJP of trying to win over AAP legislators with bribery -- a charge the BJP denied.
Muslim cleric in Bihar opposes dowry
Patna, november 3 (IanS): A Muslim cleric in Bihar has opposed a demand for dowry and issued a fatwa against organising dinner or lunch with the money received from bride’s family. Qazi Maulana Mansur Alam, chief Imarat-e Sharia of Bihar Sharif in Nalanda district,hassaiditisillegalandforbidden in Islam to use money received as dowry in organising dinner or lunch in a reception ceremony after marriage. He said the reception party is a sunnah (sunnah is the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad) but for the past few years, people are following a trend of organising reception known as ‘dawate-walima’ after marriage, contrary to Islam. It has become an occasion to display wealth, he said. “Such receptions, organised from the money received as dowry, are totally forbidden and sinful in Islam,” Alam told IANS Monday. “Issuing a fatwa is a part of our fight against social evils like dowry and cre-
ate awareness. It is a kind of social boycott to warn dowry takers,” he said. Alam said dowry is not allowed in Islam and Muslims are bound to follow it. Reception is a simple way for getting blessings from Allah but it has been turned into a worldly show, which is improper. “In Islam, credit or loan on interest is also illegal and forbidden,” he said. Early this year, Alam has declared that Muslim clerics would not conduct marriages of those who give or take dowry. “We have decided not to conduct nikah (marriage) for those who take and give dowry,” he said. It is only in Islam that at the time of marriages, a groom hands over to his bride a sum of money called ‘Mehr’, which is a token of his willingness to accept the responsibility of bearing all expenses of his wife. According to the Islamic jurisprudence, a woman married to a Muslim man has a right to get property or money which is called ‘Mehr’.
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China to set up new anti-graft office
beIJING, NOveMber 3 (reuTerS): China will set up a new anti-corruption bureau under its top prosecutor, a senior official said, in an attempt to streamline an aggressive campaign against graft. President Xi Jinping has conducted a sweeping drive against corruption since assuming power two years ago. One of China’s most senior former military officers, Xu Caihou, and former domestic security chief Zhou Yongkang are among many top officials who have been caught up in the anti-graft campaign. Weak organisational structure and staffing limitations have plagued prosecutors’ handling of corruption cases, Qiu Xueqiang, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) deputy procurator-general, told the official Xinhua news agency. The ruling Communist Party has approved the establishment of a new anti-corruption general office under the prosecutor to fix those weaknesses, the Xinhua report published late on Sunday citied Qiu as saying. The reforms would allow the SPP “to concentrate its energy to directly investigate big and important cases ... and effectively break through institutional barriers in handling cases”, Qiu said. “We will regard this as an opportunity to strive to make the anti-corruption office into a smart, highly effective, specialized agency with the distinguishing features of Chinese investigation that possesses formidable strength, deterrence and credibility,” he said. The head of the agency would hold a vice ministerial rank, Qiu said, but he gave few other details. Corruption investigations into China’s leaders are often conducted first by the party’s anti-graft watchdog, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, before the cases are referred to legal authorities. The party has struggled to contain public anger at a seemingly endless stream of corruption scandals, which Xi has said threaten its legitimacy. In July, authorities announced an investigation into Zhou Yongkang, 71, the most senior official to be implicated in a corruption scandal since the party swept to power in 1949. However, critics argue it would be difficult to rid the party and government of a deeply engrained corruption problem without real reforms to China’s political process.
Thailand assures peace “within a year” in insurgency-hit south
bANGKOK, NOveMber 3 (reuTerS): Thailand’s military government vowed on Monday to bring peace to the Muslim-dominated south within a year, despite stalled peace talks aimed at ending an insurgency that has cost thousands of lives in the past decade. Sporadic violence has killed more than 5,700 people in Thailand’s Muslim-majority provinces bordering Malaysia, where resistance to Buddhist rule has existed for decades and resurfaced violently in January 2004. In the latest violence last Friday, one woman was killed and at least two injured in separate bomb attacks launched by suspected militants at three restaurants in Pattani province, police said. “We are doing all that we can. We will try to bring peace within a year,” Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan told reporters. He blamed the attacks on insurgents retaliating for recent arrests by the authorities. “The attacks happened because we managed to catch many people, including leaders, of groups involved in instigating acts of violence,” Prawit added. The violence comes as Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha seeks to present an image of greater effectiveness in containing the insurgency, based in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces in Thailand’s so-called “Deep South”. It has occasionally spilled into nearby Songkhla province, thronged by tourists from neighbouring Malaysia. The provinces were once part of a Malay Muslim sultanate until being annexed by Thailand in 1902. Successive governments have tried, with little success, to stem the violence. Responses to the insurgency have drawn criticism, including accusations of widespread rights violations against suspected militants and their supporters. The government of ousted Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawtra formally agreed to start peace talks with a militant group operating in the southern provinces in 2013. The talks were lauded by some rights groups and academics but stalled months before Yingluck’s government became embroiled late last year in a political crisis that climaxed with a court ordering Yingluck to step down on May 7. The army seized power weeks later in a coup on May 22. Prayuth, who took power after the coup, has promised investigations into allegations of rights abuses by some troops. Rights groups say he has failed to act on that promise.
Have you crossed the five stages of love?
LONDON, NOveMber 3 (IANS): Researchers have identified five stages of love, which would decide whether you would be able to cement the relationship or leave midway. Each stage can be relived and recaptured among couples, who face different life challenges together, said a latest survey by the UK dating website eHarmony. The five stages are: butterflies, building, assimilation, honesty and stability. The first stage increases libido and it also is a time when people almost forget to eat. “Productivity is not great at this stage as people’s minds constantly wander. Interestingly, people tend to get pimples in the early stages of a relationship,” psychologist Linda Papadopoulos was quoted as saying. In stage two, the body releases neurochemicals, triggering rushes of intense pleasure. It results in a feeling of ‘happy anxiety’. “Love moves slightly further to the point where you are building your relationship,” Papadopoulos added. As you reach the third stage, the question whether the relationship is right or wrong comes to the fore. Stage four witnesses the first rise in stress levels. Once the couple has crossed the first four stages, the last and final stage brings increased levels of trust and intimacy - leading to a stable relationship, MailOnline reported. The survey found that 50 percent of respondents reached this stage while 23 percent reported feeling happier as a result.
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Dominican Republic: Deaths of babies raise alarm SANTO DOMINGO, NOveMber 3 (AP): Rosa Elba Santana struggles to comprehend what went tragically wrong for her infant twins at the Robert Reid Cabral Children’s Hospital, one of the few places for someone with a sick kid and not much money in the Dominican capital. Rosanna and Isaac died, according to their death certificates, from a bacteriological infection. But the clinical explanation only raises more questions for Santana, who took the month-old twins to the state-run hospital because the girl had stomach pains and the boy seemed to have trouble breathing. “I took them to be checked, not because it was serious,” the 20-year-old mother said in a sparsely furnished home with a dirt floor where she is living with her toddler son, mother and a sister. “Instead of getting better, they got worse.” Her twins were among 11 babies who died at Robert Reid Cabral over three days in early October, a cluster of deaths that shocked Dominicans and brought what some say is long-overdue attention to one of the country’s most important medical institutions. It also raises questions about overall quality of health care for the poor in the Dominican Republic. Following the deaths, President Danilo Medina appointed a commission to investigate. It found signifi-
cant shortcomings at the hospital, leading to the firings of the nation’s health minister, the hospital director and others, even as officials have defended the overall care at the 300-bed facility. The commission, led by the attorney general, determined in a preliminary investigation that infections contracted in the hospital were responsible for the deaths of four of the 11 children, including Santana’s twins. Four other deaths stemmed from “deficiencies in the quality” of medical care, including a failure that lasted several hours in the system that supplies oxygen to the hospital’s respirators. In only one of the deaths did the patient receive adequate treatment, their report found. The ousted director, Rosa Nieves Paulino, who was deputy director for seven years before moving to the top job when Medina took office in 2012, sought to defend her tenure by noting that the hospital’s mortality rate declined in recent years. Even so, the death rate is three times the national average for public hospitals and there were at least two other clusters of deaths there since June. “The children who come to the hospital are very sick. And, of those who died, some of them had been here less than 24 hours,” she said. There could be other factors behind the mortality rate, including the fact the hospital treats children who are poorer
and sicker than the overall population. There isn’t enough data to determine if the number of deaths is “alarming,” said the new director, Jose Miguel Ferreras. “We can’t say three or four deaths per day is a high figure without a deeper analysis,” Ferreras said. Still, officials and doctors concede the hospital is understaffed, underfunded and overfilled. Santana recalls there were four other babies crowded onto the same bed as her twins when she took them there to be checked out. Ferreras, however, said that only occurs in the emergency room, not after patients have been admitted. The Dominican Republic has pockets of extreme wealth but it still largely is a poor country of 10 million. UNICEF says widespread malnutrition is primarily responsible for the country’s infant mortality rate of 27 per 1,000 births. The average for all of Latin America and the Caribbean is 16 per 1,000, according to the Pan American Health Organization. Robert Reid Cabral opened in 1956 and is named for a Dominican pediatrician and brother of a former president, but is popularly known as “El Angelita” for its original name honoring Angelita Trujillo, daughter of a former dictator. Because it accepts payments from social security and is willing to treat the very poor at no cost, it draws patients from throughout the country,
In this Oct. 14, 2014 photo, Rosa Elba Santana, 20, poses for a photo with her toddler son, during an interview in her home in the Guaricanos slum, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Santana took her month-old twins to the state-run hospital, because the girl had stomach pains and the boy seemed to have trouble breathing. “I took them to be checked, not because it was serious,” she said. “Instead of getting better, they got worse.” Her twins were among 11 babies who died at Robert Reid Cabral over three days in early October. (AP File Photo)
including many who, like Santana, live in slums on the outskirts of the capital. “They told me this was the place to take your children, where they have the specialists,” she said. Sitting on her tattered couch, Santana, who is single and has no job, tries to make sense of the death certificates, which describe how her son died while doctors tried to perform a blood transfusion to treat sepsis that had overwhelmed his body. Her daughter died under similar circumstances the next day. Prosecutors interviewed her for the commission’s investigation but she hasn’t heard back from them. She doesn’t know whether she will receive any compensation for
her loss. Some parents of other children who died invited her to take part in a protest at the hospital but she declined. “I will never go back to El Angelita,” she said. “I’m afraid to go there.” Doctors and nurses who work at Robert Reid Cabral say the main problem at the governmentfunded hospital is a lack of resources. They have an annual budget of just $1.7 million and admit about 13,000 patients a year. Last year, the government eliminated the minimum fee for patients lacking health insurance or social security coverage and “there was an avalanche in the demand for service,” which strained the
hospital even more, said Dr. Martiza Lopez, the head of a committee of doctors that has pushed to increase the budget. Doctors and nurses at the hospital, like counterparts in other parts of the country, repeatedly have gone on strike over their dismal wages and working conditions. Doctors who are specialists earn about $1,000 a month, and many must take side jobs to get by. Some, like Dr. Radhames Ovalles, accuse of the government of trying to win political points by expanding access to health care without paying for it. “ The government should stop its rhetoric and begin to take care of the poorest,” he said.
Wagah explosion toll rises, many battling for life
Pakistani women mourn for their family member who was killed in a Sunday suicide bombing, in Lahore on Monday, November 3. The suicide bomber detonated explosives close to a Pakistani paramilitary checkpoint near the country’s eastern border with India, that killed more than 50 people in the deadliest attack to hit the country in several months, police and government officers said. (AP Photo)
ISLAMAbAD, NOveMber 3 (IANS): The death toll in the ghastly suicide attack at the border with India in Pakistani Punjab rose to 60 Monday with some of the wounded people battling for life in hospitals. As Pakistanis tried to come to grips with a horror clearly directed at civilians, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif pledged to pursue his military drive against Islamist militants blamed for the attack. At least 59, probably 60, peo-
ple were killed and more than 120 injured when a young suicide bomber wearing a suicide vest blew himself up not far from the Wagah border Saturday evening. The deafening explosion tore through scores of men, women and children returning from the daily flag lowering ceremony held at the border by the Pakistan Rangers and India’s Border Security Force (BSF). The event, popular on both sides of the border, draws an un-
usually high number of visitors, tourists included, on Sundays. The Nation newspaper reported Monday that the death toll could go up as the condition of over a dozen of the injured was “very critical”. The daily quoted a survivor, Asif Rashid, as saying that the blast, just 10 minutes after the ceremony, was “huge, very powerful”. “It was like doomsday. I saw it with my eyes,” he said at the Services Hospital where he
was taken to treat minor injuries on his foot. The man had gone to the border with his wife to see the ceremony. Another witness described the bombing as terrible and appalling. “I rushed to the scene and saw scattered bodies, human flesh, injured men, women and children on the road,” the witness, identified only as Khan, told the Nation. Pakistani media reported that a state of high alert had been declared across Punjab. News reports said that the dead included three Pakistan Rangers personnel and 13 members of two families. After the explosions, relatives of the victims were seen urging people to donate blood. “It was a suicide attack. The bomber had been waiting for the people outside the parade venue and he detonated his explosives minutes after the ceremony ended,” Rangers Director General Tahir Javaid Khan said. A bomb disposal squad officer said at least seven kilograms of “very high quality” explosives were used in the bomb packed with ball bearings and iron shrapnel. The responsibility for the attack was claimed separately by the Jundullah and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan-affiliated Jamaatul-Ahrar outfits. Prime Minister Sharif condemned the bombing -- the attack was also denounced by Indian Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi and the US -- and said that military operations against Islamist militants would continue. Punjab Law Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman claimed the suicide bomber managed to cross four security checkposts. Two of the four posts had been set up after a threat to the event was reported by intelligence agencies Sunday morning. Evacuee Trust Property Board chairman Siddiqul Farooq said the safety of over 2,000 Sikh pilgrims set to reach Lahore Tuesday for the three-day birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak would be ensured. “The suicide attack looks like a security lapse. I will ensure this does not happen again, particularly when over 2,000 Sikh pilgrims arrive at the Wagah railway station,” the Dawn quoted him as saying. He said the terrorist may have reached the spot through nearby fields. On Monday, overland border trade between India and Pakistan was halted for another two days, Indian officials said. Hundreds of trucks from both countries carry goods, including fruits and vegetables, through the Wagah border. The daily flag lowering ceremony has also been suspended for three days. In an editorial, the Dawn said the Pakistani state was clueless how to fight terrorist groups holding the country to ransom.
British banker charged with double murder in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, NOveMber 3 (reuTerS): A 29-year-old British banker appeared in a Hong Kong court on Monday charged with two counts of murder after police found the bodies of two women in his apartment, including one inside a suitcase on a balcony. Rurik George Caton Jutting, looking stony-faced and unshaven and wearing a black T-shirt and darkrimmed glasses, said he understood both charges. The brief hearing was adjourned until Nov. 10, without Jutting entering a plea. Jutting was arrested in the early hours of Saturday at his apartment in Wan Chai, a central city district known for its vibrant night life. A charge sheet read out in court said the woman whose body was found
in the suitcase had been killed on Oct. 27. The second woman was killed on Nov. 1, the document said, without saying how they were killed. A spokesman for Bank of America Merrill Lynch told Reuters on Sunday that the U.S. bank had, until recently, an employee with the same name as Jutting’s. Bank of America Merrill Lynch would not give more details nor clarify when Jutting had left the bank. It did not respond to a request for further comment on Monday. Media described the two victims as prostitutes and said both had neck injuries, adding one was nearly decapitated. One of the women was Indonesian, the South China Morning Post newspaper reported. The grisly murders have
shocked Hong Kong, a city with a low homicide rate. While one of the victims had been put in the suitcase on the balcony, the other had been found lying inside the apartment with wounds to her neck and buttocks, police have previously said. Jutting had called police and asked them to investigate the case, police have said. Britain’s Foreign Office in London said on Saturday a British national had been arrested in Hong Kong, without specifying the nature of any suspected crime.
had worked in the same department but in London. The profile also said Jutting had worked in structured capital markets at Barclays between June 2008 and July 2010 and
had studied at Cambridge University. A spokesman for Barclays in Hong Kong said the bank was not immediately able to confirm if Jutting had worked for them in London. The
apartment where the bodies were found is on the 31st floor in a building popular with financial professionals, where average rents are about HK$30,000 (nearly $4,000) a month.
SHOCK IN HONG KONG A Linkedin account under Jutting’s name said he had worked in structured equity finance and trading at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Hong Kong since Rurik George Caton Jutting, right, is escorted by a police officer in an police van beJuly 2013. Before that, he fore appearing in a court in Hong Kong Monday, November 3. (AP Photo)
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Kohima, November 3 (mexN): Program on Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2nd ARC) recommendations were carried out at Administrative Training Institute, Kohima from October 28 to the 31. The program was inaugurated by Pankaj Kumar, Principle Secretary P&AR and Home Commissioner on October 28. Sharing about the initiatives of the 2nd ARC Recommendations, Kumar said that the committee has come up with 15 recommendations, and there are lots to learn from them. He encouraged the participants to look at the entire gamut of the government system and see what is wrong. Stating that a lot of things have already been done by the govern-
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, right, kicks the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Granada and Real Madrid at the Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium in Granada, Spain Saturday November 1. (AP Photo)
barCeloNa, November 3 (aP): Cristiano Ronaldo needs one goal to match the Champions League's all-time leading scorer when Real Madrid hosts Liverpool on Tuesday. At the rate the forward is sweeping in goals, Ronaldo has a good chance to match and even break Raul Gonzalez's mark of 71 goals in front of the same Santiago Bernabeu crowd that used to chant Raul's name. Madrid would qualify for the knockout rounds with a second straight win over Liverpool in Group B. Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Barcelona, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and FC Porto can also advance from the group phase this week, leaving two games to spare. Here are some things to know about round four of the Champions League group phase:
RONALDO UNBOUND Ronaldo is doing his best to erase memories of Portugal's poor showing at this year's World Cup and boost his chances of winning a second consecutive Ballon d'Or. Ronaldo has scored in 12 straight appearances in all competitions for Madrid. His goal on Saturday, which sparked a 4-0 rout at Granada on Saturday, made him the first Madrid player to score in eight consecutive Spanish league appearances. He leads the Spanish league with 17 goals and has 22 overall for his club, including the one he scored last month to set Madrid on its way to a commanding 3-0 win at Liverpool. Ronaldo will also have the extra motivation of not giving Lionel Messi the chance to reach Raul's record first. Messi has 69 goals heading into Barcelona's match at Ajax on Wednesday. Liverpool was outclassed in the first meeting and will face an even tougher task with Madrid playing its best football since the arrival of coach Carlo Ancelotti last season. "We are on a good run," said former Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa. "We have won 11 in a row and we want to make it 12 against Liverpool." The European champion has outscored opponents 46-7 during its winning streak and hasn't lost at home in European competition since April 2011, winning 16 of 18 home matches. Also in Group B, Basel hosts Ludogorets. SUAREZ'S HOMECOMING Luis Suarez established his checkered reputation when playing for Ajax by scoring 81 goals from 2007-11 while also earning his first of three suspensions for biting an opponent. Now, fresh off his ban for biting an Italian defender at the World Cup, Suarez returns to Ajax with his new club Barcelona
Sainik School Punglwa 7th annual sports meet held
PuNglWa, November 3 (mexN): The 7th annual sports meet of Sainik School Pungwa kicked off on November 1 at the school premises. Captain (IN) Kanchan Mukherjee, Principal, Sainik School Punglwa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The first opening event of 5000 meter run competition which was flagged off by Lt Col Sumeet Sharma, Registrar was held under two categories. Under the cadets category; Cadet Y. Longdilong (Japfu House) bagged the Ist position followed by Cadet T.Chingshen. K (Tizu House) and Cadet Gamlin (Patkai House) who came second and third respectively. In the staff category, Mr. Seyiekuolie(General Employee) led the race, followed by Mr Gudu Rajak (General Employee) and Mr Keshav A. Chetri (Asst. Master Social Sc) who came second and third respectively. The Principal congratulated the participants for excellent display of a true spirit of sportsmanship and gave away medals and prizes to the proud winners.
struggling. "I'm grateful to be able to go back, (Ajax) is a team that gave me a lot and helped me grow," Suarez said after Barcelona was upset 1-0 at home by Celta Vigo on Saturday. That was a second consecutive loss in the Spanish league with Suarez in the lineup, leaving first-year coach Luis Enrique under added pressure to win in Amsterdam. Also in Group F, PSG hosts APOEL. STRUGGLING CITY While Chelsea and Arsenal could qualify with wins this week, it's set to go right down to the wire for fellow Premier League team Manchester City. City's struggles in the Champions League have continued this season as it has picked up just two points from three games, although Bayern's dominance of Group E leaves the English champions with a chance of qualifying as runner-up. A home victory over CSKA Moscow on Wednesday is imperative, though, if City is to overhaul Roma, which is two points ahead in second but facing a daunting trip to Munich. "We have nine points more to play for," City manager Manuel Pellegrini said, "and the game that will decide if we qualify for the next stage will be the game we have to play in Rome." Chelsea will advance from Group G if it beats Maribor away and Sporting Lisbon fails to defeat Schalke on Wednesday. An Arsenal win at home to Anderlecht on Tuesday will qualify Arsene Wenger's team from Group D, providing Galatasaray doesn't beat Dortmund. CONTRASTING FORTUNES Complacency appears to be the biggest danger facing Bayern as it coasts through the start of the season. Unbeaten in the Bundesliga, the German powerhouse appears to have the domestic title sown up after just 10 games, while the Champions League has seemed even easier so far. Bayern's 7-1 thrashing of Roma last week was its biggest away victory in European competition, and the Italian side comes to Munich on Wednesday. Bayern can clinch qualification from Group E with another win. "We have to keep trying to improve things and cannot let up," Arjen Robben said after scoring the winner in Saturday's 2-1 win over Dortmund. "We won 7-1 in Rome and have now beaten Dortmund. We're on the right path but we shouldn't think it all comes naturally." Dortmund is looking to the Champions League for relief after its worst start to a Bundesliga season left it languishing in the relegation zone. Dortmund can ensure it advances from Group D with a victory at home over Galatasaray on Tuesday.
Participants, officials and Chief Guest Pankaj Kumar during the inauguration of the program at ATI, Kohima on October 28.
ment, he pointed out there are issues which should be done right while citing the election malpractices as an example. Two batches, each of
the NSS and NCS, were sensitised in the program as follows: October 28 and 29 was for the Nagaland Secretariat Services (NSS) who have put in 16-25 years
Training held on ‘Production of Winter Vegetables’
WoKha, November 3 (mexN): Megokhono Meyase, Assistant Chief Technical Officer (Horticulture) of KVK Wokha conducted training programme on the topic ‘Production of Winter Vegetables’ at Fishery Training Hall, Wokha Town on October 9 and 25. On October 28 at New Changsu Village, Bendangla Imsong, SMS (Plant Breeding), chaired the programme while Megokhono Meyase delivered the lecture on production of winter vegetables. Nurs-
ery raising, sowing of seeds and spacing maintenance for planting of pea, cabbage and knolkhol were also demonstrated to the farmers. Dr. Moaakum, Programme Coordinator (i/c), KVK, Wokha, who was also present during the training, highlighted on the activities of KVK and also gave an overall view on the animal production scenario. Altogether 77 farmers benefited in the three training programmes. Seeds were also distributed to all the participants.
The students and NSS volunteers of Government Higher Secondary School Phek along with the principal, teaching and non teaching staff joined the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on October 24 by cleaning the classrooms, school campus and surrounding areas with an aim to promote a healthy and clean environment.
CL John denounces tribalism Youth are hope of bringing Chaga-Gadi festival celebrated at Jalukie
Minister for Rural Development CL John speaking at Chaga-Gadi festival of Zeliang (Liangmai) celebrated at Multi–Disciplinary Sports Complex, Jalukie Town on October 31. (DIPR Photo)
JaluKie, November 3 (DiPr): Chaga-Gadi festival of Zeliang (Liangmai) was celebrated at MultiDisciplinary Sports Complex, Jalukie Town on October 31 with Minister for Rural Development C.L. John as the chief guest and guest of honour I. Daniel Zeliang, District Planning Officer, Peren and Chief Host Namri Nchang, MLA. The chief guest in his speech said that the festival
is a time of joy and merry making. Celebration of festival means forgive and forget, he stated, adding tribalism should be removed and unity among the Nagas irrespective of different tribes should be encouraged. Further, lamenting that Nagas are lagging behind in education and work culture, he stated Nagas should try to emulate work culture possessed by their forefathers.
Athun Zeliang displayed traditional fire making, while Mathiulungbo shared the significance of Chaga-Gadi. Mathiulungbo stated that Chaga-Gadi is celebrated with the belief that the almighty will shower blessings for good harvest and good health. It is a festival of purification and sharing of resources and the celebration brings prosperity to the villages, he added.
Pirlo finally getting into full flow for Juventus Brian Homewood Reuters
Andrea Pirlo is finally getting into his elegant stride for Juventus, just in time for the match which is likely to determine whether or not they progress to the knockout stages of the Champions League. After successive 1-0 defeats away to Atletico Madrid and Olympiakos in Group A, Serie A leaders Juve host the Greek side on Tuesday knowing another slipup could lead to a second successive group stage elimination. Although Paul Pogba, Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal give Juventus plenty of options in midfield, they are not quite the same without an on-form Pirlo, who has guided them to three successive Serie A titles since his move from AC Milan in 2011. The 35-year-old playmaker has struggled to get going after missing the first six weeks of this season with injury but a muchimproved performance against Empoli, including his first goal of the season from a trademark free kick, has given his team cause
for optimism. "I'm improving, I'm working a lot during the week and that is the most important thing," Pirlo told reporters after Saturday's 2-0 win sent Juventus three points clear at the top of Serie A. "I feel better with every game and I hope to be in top form soon." Coach Massimiliano Allegri agreed. "I think that Andrea is getting back to being the player he has always been, he needs to play and he played a very good 65 minutes," he said after the Empoli game. "Andrea played at the World Cup, suffered an injury, he was out for 40 days," he added. "Pirlo broke his duck and I think that is also a psychological breakthrough after performances that were not up to his usual standards. He can make the difference at set pieces." Allegri was in charge when Pirlo left Milan for Juventus and the coach's arrival at Juve in July inevitably prompted some speculation about their relationship. But the phlegmatic coach feels he was the scapegoat when Pirlo left Milan after an indifferent season.
of service for the government. They ranged from Under Secretary, Section Officers and Junior Section officers. October 30 and 31 was for the Naga-
land Civil Services (NCS) officers who have also already put in 16-25 years of service. They ranged from Joint Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, Deputy Commissioners and Additional Deputy Commissioners. Altogether 92 officers attended the program, informed State Co-ordinator ATI, Dr. Hovithal N. Sothu. The resource persons for the programme were Nini Meru, Rtd Chairman of NBSE, for Ethics and Good Governance, Lithrongla G. Chishi (IAS) for Citizen Centric Administration, Dr, S. Rongsen Longkumer for RTI, Er. N. Moa Longkumer for Disaster Management and Dr. Hovithal N. Sothu for Citizen Centric Administration and Right to Information Act 2005.
lasting peace in Nagaland
PereN, November 3 (mexN): Peace Channel organized a district level youth peace and cultural festival at St. Xavier Hall Jalukie, Peren recently. The theme for the event was ‘Inspiring change towards a violence free world.’ Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) and USSC powered the event, which was participated by the youth, leaders and Peace Club members from eight schools in Peren district. Alemyapang Longchar, EAC Athibung, was the chief guest and Ngaugia Iheilug, President, Women Welfare Organization Jalukie Town, addressed the inaugural program. For the Valedictory Program, T.R. John, President of Peren District Christian Forum and Mongzeung, Licensed Pastor, Local Baptist Church, Jalukie were the Chief Guest and Special Guest respectively. TR John appreciated the initiative of the Peace
Channel for organizing and bringing the children and youth together for building peace in the region. He also requested all the students to be part of such initiative where they will bring peace to the family and the society. He was impressed by the participation of many young peace lovers and activists in the district taking up lots of peace related activities. He encouraged the youth saying “you are the hope for the society, who can bring lasting peace in the society.” Voicing the present scenario, Alemyapang Longchar, called the young people to stop violence and conflict and take up active role in bringing peace. The program also witnessed a religious conclave session where three representatives from different religious communities spoke on the topic, ‘In Harmony with Truth’. There were all together 200 participants at the event.
Siddhartha Professional Academy offers ESDP
DimaPur, November 3 (mexN): Siddhartha Professional Academy, Dimapur launched its first Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme (ESDP) on PC Maintenance with Indian Institute of entrepreneurship (IIE), an organisation of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Govt. of India on October 31. The programme will be attended by 30 candidates belonging to scheduled tribes only, a press release from the Academy informed. The programme was inaugurated by Sani Pongen, project coordinator, IIE, state office Dimapur. In his speech, he asked the students to be regular and reap all the benefits of the programme, while emphasizing on creating new entrepreneurs so as to develop the economy of the State as a whole. Rajesh Choudhury, director of the academy briefed the students about the programme and its content.
A mass social work was undertaken by the citizen of A Hussain Road, Dimapur under the aegis of Citizen Redressal Forum (CRF) to improve the “deplorable” condition of the road from Deluxe Point to Khermahal Police Point on November 1. According to a press note from CRF Convenor W Kholie Kapfo and Secretary, J A Talukdar informed that during the social work, the CEO of DMC, H Atokhe provided JCD leveling sand gravel and personally inspected the “improper drainage system” and the Commanding officer of Assam Rifles Transit Camp, Dimapur, S N Vishwakarma provoded breakfast to all workers as well as water tankers. The Muslim Council Dimapur also sent their volunteers to take part in the social work while the SP traffic Police control the traffic during the social work. The CRF further expressed its appreciation to all concerns and citizen of the colony for making the social work a huge success. Kohima, November 3 (mexN): The NSS unit of
NSS unit of MCC adopts village
NE Regional Rashtrapati (Scouts) Testing Camp concludes
Kohima, November 3 (mexN): The Nagaland State Bharat Scouts & Guides hoisted the North Eastern Regional Rashtrapati (Scouts) Testing Camp (The highest National Award Testing i.e. President’s Award) at the State Training Centre, Nerhema Kohima from October 27 to 31. NSBS&G officiating State Secretary, John Tochimong in a press release stated that altogether 37 Scouts from Assam – 6 Scouts, Nagaland- 15 Scouts, North Front Railway – 13 and Mizoram – 3 particpated in the camp. The leader of the Camp was Birendra Singh Regional Organizing commissioner (Scouts) North East Region Headquarters Guwahati, Assam. Khyomo Lotha, Ex MP, State Chief Commissioner, Nagaland State
Bharat Scouts & Guides was the Camp Fire Chief at the Grand Camp Fire on October 30. Ambika Prashad ALT(s) State Organising Commissioner (Scouts) Assam, Kholie Dolf Former State Organising commissioner (Scouts) Nagaland, R.Albert Solo State Training Commissioner (Scouts) Nagaland and Th. Baktaraj State Organising commissioner (Scouts) Manipur assisted the Camp. The Campers were Tested on different Topics from Pravesh to Rashtrapati Course Orally and written. The Qualified candidates will receive the Award from His Excellency the President of India in New Delhi. The Campers attended All Faith Prayer Meeting and were introduced to The Messengers of Peace and Free Being Me.
Model Christian College (MCC), Kohima has adopted Mitelephe Village for the year 2014-2016. A special camp was held from October 2 to 5, where NSS members toured the village and learnt its history and origin. The members also took part in plantation along with Managing Director of the College and Village elders, informed a press release. They also made minor renovation on the boundary wall and black boards of the Government Primary School. The Special Camp was organized by Vikhoho, Programme Officer, in coordination with student leaders Kavito Andrew and Anose Pusa. Meanwhile, the NSS Unit of Model Christian College organized Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on October 24. C. Theyo, State Liaison Officer, highlighted on the aims and objectives of the campaign. He exhorted that to make India clean, the habit of cleanness should be started from home or place where one spends most of their time. Dr. Anthony Richa, Principal of the College meanwhile challenged the members to develop habit of keeping clean environment. Cleanness drive was conducted in the college campus as well as in the lower AG sector area.
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Actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar passes away
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train Brahmin family, Sadashiv Amrapurkar is fondly called Tatya by his family and close friends. He was always socially inclined and has worked towards the betterment of those less fortunate from a very young age. Sadashiv Amrapurkar is married to his high school sweetheart, Sunanda Karmarkar. Be it in school or college, Sadashiv was always interested in acting. The veteran actor has marked a niche not only in the entertainment industry but also in the society as a responsible citizen. The actor will be remembered for his power-packed performance in the film Sadak. He is known for playing villianous roles in Bollywood and is equally appreciated for his cameos and comedy roles.
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Katie ‘Can’t Wait’ to Have Grandchildren FKA twigs
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Despite being linked to various leading ladies, Tom hasn’t been in a serious relationship since he split from ex-wife Katie Holmes more than two years ago. “She’s even more gorgeous than Katie and has that sexy
Aussie accent that made him fall in love with Nicole [Kidman],” says New Idea’s source. “Miranda loves rich men, powerful men and Tom ticks all those boxes,” adds a friend of the supermodel.
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Hamilton wins US Grand Prix Goosens leads Pune City
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, points to his new cowboy hat after winning the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, November 2, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo)
AUSTIN, November 3 (AP): Race by race and point by point, Lewis Hamilton is tightening his grip on the Formula One world championship and squeezing out Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg. But not so far as to eliminate his rival as a title threat. Not yet. Hamilton won the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday, moving 24 points clear of Rosberg with just two races left. It was Hamilton's second win in Texas in three years, his 10th on the season and fifth in a row. "This whole season has been incredible," Hamilton said after playfully taking former world champion Mario Andretti's black Stetson cowboy hat on the winner's
podium. "I pushed as hard as I could." Mercedes had another 1-2 finish in a dominating season that has pushed Hamilton and Rosberg well clear of the pack in the title chase. Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo was third for his eighth podium finish on the season. Rosberg could still find a way to steal the title from Hamilton. Formula One moves to Brazil next weekend and the final race in Abu Dhabi will be worth double points in a rule change this season. "Full attack," Rosberg said. "We'll try to be on the pole and win (in Brazil). There's a lot of points to be had." Hamilton said aggressive driving got him this
far and he won't try to dial it back over the final two races. "We're hunting for those points. So far, I've done what I've needed to do. I should continue to do the same," Hamilton said. Hamilton's victory also was career win No. 32, which passed Nigel Mansell for the most Formula One victories by a British driver. Hamilton won the world title in 2008 with McLaren. The Mercedes drivers have waged a season-long duel for the title, a tense back-and-forth that has strained their long friendship, and Sunday's race was more of the same. Rosberg started from pole position and Hamilton chased him for 23 laps,
steadily keeping up the pressure and slowing gaining on him. Hamilton finally made his move on lap 24, squeezing inside Rosberg's left on the tight 12th turn out of the long straightaway. It was the same spot and a similar move to Hamilton's pass of Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel that propelled him to the victory here in 2012. "There wasn't a place in the race where I didn't think I would catch him," Hamilton said. "It's such a great feeling to have a race like that." Dropped into second, Rosberg couldn't keep up and Hamilton put more time between their cars with every lap. Hamilton had the more muscular car
through the week's practice sessions, but lost the pole position because of braking problems that dogged his session. After taking the lead, Hamilton quickly built a gap of more than 2.5 seconds. Rosberg tried to claw back but didn't have enough race left to do it. By the final laps, the biggest challenge for Hamilton was not getting caught up or wrecked by other drivers battling for final position. "I knew there was a chance he would try. I went halfway defensive," on the pass, Rosberg said. "Later I started to find better rhythm, but it was just way too late." Vettel, the defending race and world champion, started from pit lane after incurring a penalty for using his sixth engine of the season. He fought all the way back to finish seventh. Vettel has been surpassed within Red Bull this season by Ricciardo, who has won three times. Vettel is leaving Red Bull at the end of the season, but has yet to confirm where he'll drive in 2015. Ricciardo was pleased to get another podium finish. "As we know Mercedes is a bit out of reach so third, I think third is the best we could do today," Ricciardo said. The race started with just 18 cars, the smallest field in nearly a decade after financial problems forced teams Marussia and Caterham to drop out. Saturday's practice and qualifying was dominated by speculation that three more struggling teams, Lotus, Sauber and Sahara Force India, could stage a protest by either boycotting the race or pulling out after one lap. Neither threat materialized.
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Arindam Bhattacharya of FC Pune City saves a corner kick during ISL match against NorthEast United.
PUNe, November 3 (AgeNcIeS): FC Pune City coach Franco Colomba may have claimed that his team has a 'slight advantage' since they're playing at home, but they're up against a team which is unbeaten in two games on the road — one of the vital reasons why they're sitting just three points off the top of the table in the Indian Super League. NorthEast have won, drawn and lost a game in Guwahati, but a win in Mumbai and a draw in Delhi has kept them within touching distance of table toppers Atletico de Kolkata. "You can't say home advantage would count in the ISL this year as much as it would in the coming seasons. But the truth is that we're enjoying playing on the road. We were in Mumbai, then went back to Delhi and flew back to Pune. After this we leave for Chennai and from there back to Guwahati — it's hectic but it's the nature of the tournament and we've done quite well so far," NorthEast manager Ricki Herbert said. Herbert takes pride in the fact that his side have been good despite 'missing four key players' in recent matches — testimony to the fact that the New Zealander is making the most of his full roster. But it's not just the team ethos that has made NorthEast do well. In Mumbai and Delhi, a section of NorthEast fans has been seen waving the team's flags and drowning out home team voices too — and Herbert has noticed this brilliant away support. "To be honest, every place has felt like
home to us and that spurs our performance. The fans have been great even at away games. It is a reflection of the area and a young side — two factors which have made people back us." Herbert wouldn't go on to say that his team had outdone themselves in terms of expectations — but he did say that his was a team which played 'decent football' in an unpredictable tournament. The team will most probably miss out on Isaac Chansa but the rest of the team seems to be fine for the Monday night fixture at Balewadi Stadium. FC Pune City are also not nursing any new injuries. Goalkeeper Emanuele Belardi did not train before the game but Colomba seems relaxed — in fact, playing Arindam Bhattacharya in goal may allow him to field another foreign player in outfield. "It's possible you may see another foreign player in the starting XI, but for me, it's all about equilibrium in the team — so don't expect me to play a defensive or an attack-heavy team," the former Napoli, Palermo and Bologna coach said. Mentality has been an issue for Pune — a team which has seemed to switch off after 70 minutes in their matches so far. But Colomba says one should expect a team with a stronger mentality on Monday: "The approach will be that of a team which has just lost, one which feels the need to win and one which has to get on the right path."
U-23 Cricket—Nagaland, Arunachal in Final
DImAPUr, November 3 (mexN): In the ongoing Under-23 Inter-State T-20 Cup, Nagaland tied with Upper Assam and Arunachal Pradesh defeated Sikkim to enter the finals, at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima, Dimapur today. In the first match of the day, Upper Assam were bundled out for 83 in 17.4 over after a sudden collapse the middle order de-
spite a partnership of 47 runs by their opener. Nagaland started well, but in a dramatic turn of events, three batsmen were “run out” in three consecutive balls. A semblance of reorganization were tried by Kresavito (11) and Tahmeed (22) but it could not rescue Nagaland were from being eventually bowled out at the same score of 83 in 20 overs and the match
ended in a tie. The second match between Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh was a one-sided affair as the latter bowled out the former for mere 35 runs in 15 over. The Arunachali side reach the target in 5.1 overs with 8 wickets in hand. The final match will be played between Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh from 9 am tomorrow.
Winners of Naga Wrestlemania 3:- Heavyweight Champion - Vechita Khesoh & runners up - Thupukhoyi Swuro; Lightweight Champion - Vekutho Soho & runners up- Megovizo Visienyu; and Middleweight Champion - Veniizo Dawhuo & runner up - Khruzoto Tetseo. Meanwhile, Junior Category Championship (Day) and King of the Ring Championship (Night) will start from 11:00 AM on November 4 at Kohima Local Ground. (Morung Photo)
Ato Area sports meet underway
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Chief Guest, Pukhayi Sumi being introduced to participating villagers by Ato Area Sports president, Kaviho Yeptho during the inaugural function at Hokehzhe village on Monday.
DImAPUr, November 3 (mexN): The week-long 29th edition of Ato Area GBs’ Football Trophy, Lt. Nikhekhu Memorial Volleyball Trophy and Lt. Shekuto Suu Memorial Badminton Championship kicks off today at Hokhezhe village with Parliamentary Secretary for Co-operation & Sericulture, Pukhayi Sumi gracing the occasion as the chief guest. Exhorting the sportspersons participating in the sports meet, Pukhayi said games and sports throughout the world is an integral part of every society making major
contribution towards the economic progress of the society. He called upon the participants to make best of their talents by exhibiting good sporting spirit, discipline and strife to achieve excellence. For the first time that badminton was introduced in area level sports meet in Western Sumi and to encourage same, a team of Dimapur District Badminton Association (DBBA) officials led by its general secretary, Hokugha Yeptho; joint secretary,Er. Mulato Chishi; and member, Vikugha Chophy attended the inaugural function.
The DDBA has been making effort to encourage youngsters to take up badminton and the officials opined that the introduction of badminton at a competition level in Western Sumi would boost the sport and the area could become a hot bed to produce good “shuttlers” in future. DDBA also donated badminton nets and shuttle cocks towards the meet. Ten villages from Ato area are participating in the in the week-long event. In the inaugural football match today, Nihokhu village defeated Khehoyi village by a solitary goal.
Sachin attacks Chappell, describes him as 'ringmaster' in autobiography
New DelhI, November 3 (AgeNcIeS): Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has attacked former Indian coach Greg Chappell, describing him as a "ringmaster" who imposed his ideas on players. In his autobiography 'Playing it My Way', to be released worldwide on November 6, Tendulkar has lashed out at the former Australian cricketer describing him as a "ringmaster who imposed his ideas on the players without showing any signs of being concerned about whether they felt comfortable or not". The batting maestro also disclosed that Chappell had made a "shocking" suggestion to him to take over India's captaincy from Rahul Dravid months before the 2007 World Cup in West Indies. Elaborating on the coach's bid to replace Dravid, Tendulkar writes, "Just months before the World Cup, Chappell had come to see me at home and, to my dismay, suggested that I should take over the captaincy from Rahul Dravid. "Anjali (Tendulkar's wife), who was sitting with
me was equally shocked to hear him say that 'together, we could control Indian cricket for year', and that he would help me in taking over the reins of the side. "I was surprised to hear the coach not showing the slightest amount of respect for the captain, with cricket's biggest tournament just months away", Tendulkar writes. He says that he had rejected Chappell's proposition outright. "He stayed for a couple of hours, trying to convince me before finally leaving" Chappell was appointed coach of the Indian national cricket team for a two-year term until the World Cup 2007. While he was the coach of the Indian team, several Indian cricketers criticised his methods. His stint with the Indian team didn't last for long as India crashed out of the prestigious tournament in the first round itself, post which he submitted his resignation. According to reports, even then Tendulkar wasn't happy with his coaching methods. His rift with former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly was also a bad phase in Indian cricket.
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