September 29th 2014 by The Morung Express

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Comedy, we may say, is society protecting itself - with a smile Protest rally in Wokha today

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ECI observer for bye poll arrives Kohima, September 28 (mexN): The office of the Kohima District Election Officer has informed that the Election Commission of India General Observer for 11-Northern Angami-II A/C Bye Election, Laima Chozah has arrived in Kohima and is lodged at Circuit House, New Ministers Hill Kohima. Chozah is the Principal Secretary of the Human Rights Commission, West Bengal. A press note from the Assistant Election Officer, Kohima has informed that the ECI Observer can be contacted at 9615345093.

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Nagaland insurgency to be resolved in a time-bound manner: TR Zeliang Kohima, September 28 (iaNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is “serious” and is looking at time-bound steps for an early resolution of the decades-old separatist problem in Nagaland, Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang said Saturday. “Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) and Home Minister (Rajnath Singh) have told us that the government has decided to adopt time-bound discussion to resolve the six-decade-old separatist Naga movement,” Zeliang told IANS in an exclusive interview here. The centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) entered into a ceasefire agreement in August 1997. More than 50 rounds of talks have been held to end the insurgency that is said to have claimed 25,000 lives since 1947. “I feel that the present government in New Delhi is serious and the new interlocutor R.N. Ravi is also serious about solution to the Naga political problem. The government has also invited the NSCN (IM) leader to New Delhi to resume talks and I am told they will be leaving soon. Therefore, we have high hopes that this problem can be addressed by the new government,” said Zeliang, who was once a Rajya Sabha member. However, Zeliang refused to reveal the formula for a lasting solution to the six-decade-old separatist movement in the state. “We (the Nagaland government) are not participating in the talks, we are only facilitators.... If the central government comes out with an offer, we will also play our role,” said Zeliang, who has been elected to the 60-member Nagaland assembly for five consecutive terms. “If that formula is acceptable to the

In this file photo women cadres of the Naga Army are seen here during a parade in one of the cease fire designated camps. Chief Minister for Nagaland state, TR Zeliang has expressed confidence that the Indian government will act to resolve the Naga issue in a time bound manner. Photo by Caisii Mao

people, all the separatist rebel factions should also agree. If it is not acceptable to the people, we cannot say anything. But if the offer given by the Indian government is acceptable to the people, we will also be a good facilitator,” he said. Asked for his response to the feeling among many Naga intellectuals and others that talks with the NSCN (IM) will not ensure lasting peace since other groups like the Naga National Council (which started the Naga secessionist movement) are not part of peace process, Zeliang said: “If the outcome of the talks is acceptable to the people, everybody should

agree. But if the outcome is not acceptable to the people, nobody will agree.” “But the Central government has taken note of the unique history of the Nagas. So their offer will be also genuine, which should be acceptable to the people....If the people agree, other factions also should agree,” he said. The NSCN (IM) has been fighting for an independent Nagaland for over six decades. But since the peace talks began, it has scaled down the demand to a “Greater Nagaland,” including parts of three neighbouring States to unite areas inhabited by around 1.5 million Nagas.

Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh have opposed the demand. “Today, people think more about economic sovereignty. We should be self-sufficient. We should produce more than what we require, so that we can also export our products. So, that is the main focus of the people,” Zeliang stated. “The Nagaland assembly has passed four resolutions that all Naga inhabited areas should be integrated. But all depends on the talks, the outcome of the talks,” the chief minister added. Zeliang said his government would soon revive the assembly’s Joint Legis-

lators Forum to meet the negotiating parties in the peace talks, the Indian government and the rebel groups, as well as various political parties, to apprise them of the sense of the house and to urge upon them to expedite the peace process. On Manipur opposing the integration of the Naga inhabited areas in that state with Nagaland, Zeliang said, “If the central government thinks that this (integration of Naga inhabited areas) is workable, it should be accepted.” “If it is not within the Indian constitution, the constitution has to be amended. If it is within the constitution, they should work out the integration,” he added. “When Nagaland was created (carved out of Assam), the demarcation was done without the consent of the people....That is why the integration demand is a genuine demand. But it is up to the central government, whether they agree or not,” Zeliang said. But he hastened to add that Nagaland has no say in demanding the integration of ethnic Hemi Nagas inhabiting Myanmar’s Sagaing division as it is an “international issue”. On some sections of the Naga people opposing the appointment of R.N. Ravi, who retired as Intelligence Bureau special director, as the government interlocutor for the peace talks, Zeliang admitted that there are some sections of people who are apprehensive about his earlier statements on the issue. “I think he (Ravi) is prepared to work out a solution....I have discussed the issue with him. And he said: 17 years’ dialogue is too long. We should resolve this Naga problem. I think he is positive, so we expect that things would be ok”, the Nagaland chief minister concluded.

Nagaland govt’s ‘apathy’ questioned NEAN public 2 allegedly assaulted by Ar man

Kohima, September 28 (mexN): The Kohima Lotha Hoho along with the Lotha Gazetted Officers Association and the Lotha Youth Hoho, on September 27, convened a consultative meeting on the Ralan issue. A press note from the KLH informed that the meeting decried the “apathy and inaction of the state government towards the conflict except verbal and newspaper declaration on peace.” It further lamented that the Nagaland state government “had not taken any concrete step, both administrative and material, help to the innocent victims of the six affected villages who are still languishing in makeshift camps and nearby village.” The KLH informed that the affected villagers “can neither go back to their homes nor their fields due to forceful prevention by Assam police and the so called neutral forces under the cover of imposed 144 CrPc promulgated by Golaghat DC which is effective only on our side.” The meeting also “questioned the efficiency of the Kyong Hoho, Wokha in leading

the Lothas during crisis of such magnitude.” It urged the Kyong Hoho to either “exhibit their capability or resign honorably forthwith.” The house further called upon the Nagaland state government to give all logistic support in resettlement of displaced villagers and take immediate strict action against Assam Government, who it alleged “blatantly violates all mutual agreements like 1972 & 79 and in defiance continue to establish more and more police posts and sends in convoys of Assam police to Lotha villages in a warlike mood.” The meeting asserted that it will take its own course of action if the state government does not take up the matter at the earliest; “and for which the State Government shall be held responsible for any eventualities.” The House further constituted an Action Committee of 21 members with Z R.Yanthan as Convener, T Ovung as Coconvener, W Kithan as Advisor and Ejanthung Ngullie as member secretary to take up the issue with the Nagaland state government and the Government of India.

voting on NLTP from today

DimapUr, September 28 (mexN): The North East Artists Network (NEAN) is scheduled to launch its ‘NLTP Public Voting Campaign 2014’ at 4:00pm on September 29 at the office chamber of the Dimapur Additional Deputy Commissioner, Elizabeth Ngully. A press note from NEAN Nagaland informed that details and guidelines will be provided during the launch. “It is a platform for the people to voice their opinion and without their participation this campaign would be meaningless,” it stated.

Drivers union decides not to transport army goods Morung Express news Dimapur | September 28

A truck driver and his handyman were allegedly assaulted by a Subedar of the 29 Assam Rifles at Piphema on Sunday at around 2:00am, causing serious injuries to the driver. The handyman was released after administering first-aid. Speaking to The Morung Express at Zion Hospital Dimapur, the truck driver, identified as S Abdul Kudus, informed that one Subedar Mishra assaulted him without any rhyme or reason while he was unveiling the covered mineral water in the

truck as demanded by the AR personnel while checking the vehicle. He informed that the Subedar continued to assault him even when his jawans tried to stop him. The driver alleged that Subedar Mishra, who was in an inebriated condition, also threatened to shoot him dead. Vehemently condemning the incident, the Dimapur District Truck Drivers’ Welfare Trade Union (DDTDWTU) has decided not to transport any army supply goods until the erring personnel is discharged from service. The union further stated that the Subedar instead of controlling his jawans had resorted to assaulting an innocent truck driver adding, “such irresponsible personnel must be discharged.” In this connection, the Union has filed an FIR at the Medziphema Police station.

Shamble of dreams: The State Stadium in Dimapur Limasenla Jamir

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It looks more like the Colosseum of Rome in its final stages of ruin; only the Colosseum was ruined after being built. The to-be-biggest stadium in Dimapur, the State Stadium, lies in the ruins of its preconstruction negligence— incomplete and desolate. For years people have been waiting for the completion of the State Stadium, or the Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex in PWD, Dimapur. W Jamir is an aspiring footballer currently training with the State Sports Academy, which is basically a football ground adjacent to the incomplete stadium. He, or John, a regular runner on the mushy ground, do not appreciate the environment they are faced with but are pressed for choice. Professionals and aspiring sportspersons frequent the ground to hone their skills, both in the morning and evening hours— professionals in the mornings, and a young lot looking for some free air and fun in the evening.

The State Stadium in Dimapur lies in a condition of heightened neglect as Nagaland State neglects all sports-related infrastructure. (Morung Photo)

The ground and the space around it serve as a grazing ground for cattle, the tracks for driving lessons and enthusiastic drunk drivers. Given the lack of open community spaces in Dimapur, it is a dating ground, a recreational park and the perfect spot for night parties—heaps of bottles and cans are collected by rag-pickers every morning. The indoor badminton stadium, also on the premise, serves as a multi-purpose building where different sports are played at different intervals. Gurung, a worker under the

District Sports Office, residing near the stadium has lost count of the years the stadium has been under construction. Moa has played at the ground near the stadium since his childhood—and has watched the stadium area go from bad to worse. It saddens him to think that many talents will be wasted and many won’t be able to play and utilize the new stadium for two more generations if it continues to be built at the current pace. Naga youth has a knack towards sports. There are talents set to reach

their finish lines if they are provided proper training on proper infrastructure. Many people talk about promoting and encouraging youth in the arena of sports but the negligence and inattention towards sports infrastructure deprives young players of their rights and growth in their respective fields. The unfinished and the ever-under-construction State Stadium in Dimapur is one such example. The Dimapur District Sports Complex in Golaghat Road is in no better condition. The maintenance of the ground, and its surroundings, is at level zero. The District Sports Office, which is attached to the DDSC, was isolated with just a gatekeeper who comes to work. The Morung Express visited the sports office but no office worker was available. The cobwebs and locked doors at the District Sports Office symbolizes the neglect that sports face in Nagaland State—for sportspersons, it is a shamble of dreams. It also shows the dedication of the Government’s officers towards their duties, and their lack of seriousness towards sports.

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NSCN (IM) observes “Agony Day”

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Dimapur, September 28 (mexN): The NSCN (IM) observed 35th "Agony Day" on September 27 at GHQ “in painful remembrances of the past brutality committed by Shillong Accordant in connivance with the occupational forces," that happened 35 years ago on September 27, 1980, where "prominent Naga freedom fighters” were killed for their “decision to defy the Shillong Accord.” A press release from MIP-NSCN (IM) informed that Qhevihe Chishi Swu, Convener, Steering Committee and Lt. Gen. Phungthing Shimrang (MC), Longvibu, Naga Army, were the speakers.

Gov, CM to be inducted into NSBSG today

Kohima, September 28 (mexN): The Nagaland State Bharat Scouts & Guides Association (NSBSG) is organizing the induction ceremony of Governor P.B. Acharya and Chief Minister of Nagaland T.R. Zeliang as the Chief Patron and Patron of the Association respectively on September 29 at 11:00 AM at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima. The award ceremony for Rajya Puraskar Certificates and Governor Award Certificates will also take place immediately after the induction. Acharya would give away the Rajya Puraskar Certificates while TR Zeliang will felicitate the 2013 Rastrapati qualified Guides.

Children pray at the concluding day of ABAM Literature and Education Department Children Ministry's Children Crusade (Outside Ao area and Tzürangkong zone) on Sunday. (Bottom Right) Alemla Apong, Founder of Children Evangelism, Mokokchung motivating the children. The crusade was held under the theme-‘Jesus is my paramount’ (Galatians 2:19-20) at Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA), Dimapur. Photos by Imti Longchar

Indian Mission Summit from Oct 2

Protest rally in Wokha today

WoKha, September 28 (mexN): Various organizations have decided to organize a public rally at Wokha Town on September 30 in order to express “resentment” against the Nagaland state government for its enactment of certain state policies. The Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC), one of the organizations taking part in the rally, today stated that the rally will be held to protest the Nagaland state government’s “attitude to adamantly proceed with their

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anti-people agenda despite the people’s outcry against the decisions.” The “antipeople agenda,” according to the NTC, include “the Rongmei tribe recognition, Nagaland Special Development Zone (NSDZ) and other related current issues…” The NTC, through a press note, asserted that “no amount of consultations or forces to impose its decisions on the people will subdue the voices and aspirations of the people.” It further stated there is an “urgent call to all the Nagas

(From Left) NPF general secretary, Basu Damani, iBall Regional Sales Manager Ram Dhakal and iBall distributor, Sandeep Sharma during the launching of Andi 4.5M Enigma. (Morung photo)

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hicles Association, Wokha Town Colonies Chairman Union, Kyong Eloe Hoho, Wokha District Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Ralan Area Lotha Hoho and the Nagaland Tribes Council. Meanwhile, the Wokha District Chamber of Commerce & Industries has asked all business houses to keep their shutters closed from 9am till the rally is over. The All Commercial Vehicles Association has also asked its members to stop plying of all commercial vehicles until the public rally is over.

PSUK freshers’ meet held

Kohima, September 28 (mexN): The Phom Students’ Union Kohima (PSUK) held its 23rd freshers’ meet cum general session on September 27 at the State Academy Hall, Kohima under the theme “Pursue noble goal.” Kohima deputy commissioner W. Honje Konyak graced the occasion as the chief guest while Dr. Tiamenla Phom, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kohima was the guest of honour. PSUK president N. Dape Phom delivered the presidential address.

iBall launches new phone JIT assess implementation of horticulture schemes

of Nagaland to rise on the occasion and to take responsibilities to decide its own destiny.” As such, it appealed for “all the Nagas of Nagaland particularly, citizens of Wokha District to come and attend the Rally and exert your voice for posterity.” A separate press note from the Lotha Youth Hoho informed that the rally is being organized by the Lotha Youth Hoho, Wokha District Village Council Chairman Association, Kyong Students’ Union, ACAUT Wokha unit, All Commercial Ve-

Kohima, September 28 (mexN): The Indian Mission Summit will take place from October 2 to 5 at NBCC Convention Centre, Kohima. In this connection, a press conference will be held on September 30 at 11:00 AM at NBCC Platinum Hall, Kohima. Leaders from International American churches will also address the meet.

Dimapur, September 28 (mexN): iBall on Saturday launched new product ‘Andi 4.5 M Engima’ at Hotel Theja Fort in the presence of Regional Sales Manager, Ram Dhakal, NPF general secretary Basu Damani and iBall distributor Sandeep Sharma. Andi 4.5M Enigma has a speciality with smart back sensor, 88 degree wide angle lens and 8 MP front

camera. Priced at just Rs 8,499 only, iBall Enigma with 11.43cm (4.5”) qHD IPS has stunning and bright display, 1 GB RAM, Big 8 GB internal storage (further expandable up to 32 GB), latest Android 4.4 Kitkat OS, and powerful 1.3GHz Quad Core processor. The back sensor makes one – handed usage of the phone a lot more comfortable. "Just tap on the sensor area and click

the Selfie - so simple and yet so innovative and powerful," the company stated in a handout. The back sensor allows more usage for scrolling the screen and sliding through gallery pictures by just sliding action on the smart sensor. Presentation of special songs and quiz on basic knowledge of mobile phone were other highlights of the launching programme.

Dimapur, September 28 (mexN): A fourmember Joint Inspection Team (JIT) constituted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India visited various parts of Nagaland from September 21 to 27 to assess and monitor the implementation of Horticulture Mission for North East & Himalayan States (HMNEH)/ Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) schemes. The team headed by Dr. Tamil Silvan, Additional Horticulture Commissioner, MoA, GoI, included Dr. R.C. Upadhaya, Chief Consultant, MIDH scheme, MoA, GoI, R.P. Singh, Assistant Director, MoA, GoI and Dr. Thiru, Horticulture Scientist, ICAR, Jharnapani. A press release from Joint Director of Horticulture, Nagaland informed that the team visited various projects in the districts of Dimapur, Kohima and Wokha, including the tis-

The Joint Inspection Team with State Horticulture department officers at Wokha.

sue culture and mushroom lab, nurseries and water harvesting ponds at SHN and other projects like kiwi plantation, large cardamom plantation, orange projects, passion fruit project, apple, plum, floriculture projects etc. The team, according to the release, “expressed deep satisfaction with the progress and implementation

special cleanliness SBCK dedicates new church building speeches and greetings dedrive at defence hQs livered by Nihoto Chishi,

Kohima, September 28 (mexN): A special cleaning drive has been started by the senior officers of the Ministry of Defence under Swachh Bharat Campaign in order to encourage all fellow employees to ensure highest degree of cleanliness and hygiene at work place. In the first phase, officers up to the level of Deputy Secretary/ Directors started the cleanliness campaign with brooms and dusters in their hands cleaning corridors and rooms of SenaBhawan, on September 25. Some officers were also seen cleaning the office premises and tables etc. with the help of different cleaning agents. Later, Deputy Secretary (General) addressed a seminar organised on the issue of importance of ‘cleanliness and sanitation’ where a large number of employees gathered to discuss the innovative ideas to achieve the dream of Gandhiji’s ‘Clean India’. Ministry of Defence has decided to organise a series of events in the forthcoming days under the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’, according to a release issued by Lt Col Emron Musavi, PRO (Defence), Kohima.

5TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF KHRIELAKUONUO (ATSŰ-Ű) WHUORIE

The new building of Sumi Baptist Church Kohima, which was dedicated on September 28.

Kohima, September 28 (mexN): The new church building of Sumi Baptist Church Kohima (SBCK) at Daklane here was dedicated by Rev. Zuhokhu Kiba, Pastor SBCK, on September 28. The church, con-

structed at a cost of around Rs. 9 crores, has a total sitting capacity of two thousand people, informed a press release. The dedication service led by Dr. Hokheto Chophy, Associate Pastor, had short

Chairman BOD, Rev. Yevito Zhimomi, Executive Secretary, SBAK Nito Mount, Rev. Joshua Rochill, Executive Secretary SBAK Aizuto, Rev. Hotokhu, Executive Secretary SABAK, Rev. Vitoshe, Executive Secretary WSBAK. SBCK and SABCK Choirs presented special numbers and Er. Vitoshe Rochill, Convenor, Construction Committee gave the detailed construction report. More than 3000 church members and invitees from different churches of Kohima town, SABAK, SBAK Aizuto, WSBAK, SBAK Nito Mount and Nepal Baptist Churches Association attended the programme, the release said.

of the projects and appreciated the efforts of the State Horticulture Department in the development of horticulture in the State.” The visit was followed by a wrap-up meeting-cuminteractive session with the Secretary, Horticulture, Senior Officers from the Directorate and the District Horticulture Officers of the

districts visited. The JIT also called upon Parliamentary Secretary, Horticulture, Kejong Chang, on the evening of September 26 and conveyed their satisfaction on the progress of implementation of the schemes and expressed their opinion that Nagaland has huge scope for further development of Horticulture in-

cluding mushroom, Naga chilli and other fruits, the release stated. The team further assured the Parliamentary Secretary of extending whatever possible assistance for the development of Horticulture in the State by the Ministry of Agriculture, GoI. The release mentioned that even though the Ministry has been sending one or two officials from Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC), New Delhi for inspection of projects before, this is the first time that a Joint Inspection Team has been constituted by the Government of India for monitoring the progress of implementation of HMNEH/MIDH schemes in all the implementing States. The visit was co-ordinated by the Joint Director of Horticulture and the visiting officials were accompanied by Senior Officials from the Directorate and the District Horticulture Officers concerned.

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NIAPA’s MOI to showcase exclusive collection in Nagaland

Celebrating Durga Puja with education on global warming

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Looking back with memories, Upon the path you trod, We bless the hours we had with you, And leave the rest with God. Those we love we never lose, For always they will be, Loved, remembered, treasured, Always in our memory. Thank you for loving and sharing, For giving and for caring. God bless you and keep you, Until we meet again. Husband, daughter & all loved ones.

Dimapur, September 28 (mexN): With global warming becoming a major concern throughout the world, a committee for Durga Puja in Dimapur has come up with unique idea to observe puja celebration with a purpose - educating the people about global warming. Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee 2014, Lhomithi village block 2 would observe the puja on the theme "global warming and its effect". During the course of the celebration, the puja committe would set up stalls and kiosks at the puja venue opposite Sub-Urban Police Station, Dimapur to educate people how every individual can contribute to prevent the rise of global temperature, and also inform the puja visitors the consequences of global warming. On behalf of the committee, Rajat Paul, Secretary of the puja committee has invited the people of Dimapur to the puja celebration, which would be held from October 1 to 3. Durga Puja pandal of Lhomithi village block 2.

Collection of Northeast India Academy of Performing Arts’ MOI.

Dimapur, September 28 (mexN): After its successful show at the recent Couture Fashion Week, New York, the official clothing brand of Northeast India Academy of Performing Arts (NIAPA) – MOI – has confirmed to showcase its exclusive and latest collections in Nagaland. According to a representative of NIAPA at the fashion week, MOI will be dealing exclusively in its signature designer formal men and women wears and bridal gowns and will be open for general retailing soon. NIAPA was the sole participant representing India at the 20th season of the prestigious fashion week held from September 5 – 7 at Crowne Plaza, Times Square Manhattan. The Academy’s participation this season also marked its second appearance at the Couture Fashion Week, New York. The event saw participants from countries like Canada,

China, Lebanon, Italy, Russia, Vietnam etc. MOI showcased its Bridal and Evening Gown collection “Ara Kezievi – the beauties of my land” on September 6. The collection was inspired by the idyllic modern-day versatile women, a woman who is elegant yet intriguing, fun yet sophisticated. The event was covered by more than 200 press organizations and attended by a host of luminaries and fashion lovers from around the globe. In a press release, NIAPA Event Coordinator, Therila Sangtam quoted the NIAPA representative as saying, “MOI’s collection received positive feedbacks from the guests and organizations alike. Since our show, we have been contacted by organizations to consider showcasing at the Style Fashion Week, Los Angeles and Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, New York.”

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Meghalaya flood toll rises to 52 Shillong, September 28 (iAnS): The death toll in the recent flash floods and landslides in Meghalaya has risen to 52, officials said Sunday. Meanwhile, the National Disaster Response Force has suspended its search and rescue operations in the flood-affected areas of the Garo Hills region in the western part of the state. The swollen Brahmaputra and Jingiram rivers inundated at least 1,172 villages across 27 blocks in the state, displacing more than two lakh people who have now been housed in 108 relief camps. Megalaya's North Garo Hills district bordering Assam's Goalpara district was the worst-hit with more than 20 people, including nine children, losing their lives. The district is without power supply for the past seven days, an official said. "The official death figure due to the floods and landslides till this afternoon stands at 52 with a few more people still missing," Chief Secretary P.B.O.

Warjri told IANS over phone. The National Highway 51 connecting Tura, the main town in the Garo Hills with Assam, has been restored. Warjri, however, said there has only been partial movement of vehicles on the highway since the National Highway 37 in Assam's Goalpara district is still under water. Saturday, the health department airlifted medicines to Tura to supplement stocks. "The government has deputed medical officials in the flood-hit areas and relief camps and are providing medical assistance to the flood victims," Warjri said. NDRF Commandant Alok Kumar Singh told IANS: "We have temporarily suspended our search and rescue operations in the flood-affected areas of Garo Hills, but our troopers are now involved in ferrying medical officials and providing relief materials to the flood-hit victims."

Deputy Chief Minister R.C. Laloo said the priority of the government is to provide relief to the affected people and restore road connectivity to enable transportation of essential commodities. "National Highways 51 and 62 have been restored, but most of the roads are not yet motorable as bridges have been washed away," he told IANS. He added: "Though the road communication on National Highways 51 and 62 has been restored for light vehicles, complete road connectivity with Assam will be restored only after the Krishnai Bridge on National Highway 37 is repaired." He said Public Health Engineering (PHE) officials have distributed chlorine tablets and bleaching powder to prevent any outbreak of water-borne diseases. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking Rs.2,000 crore to tide over the situation.

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SenApAti, September 28 (mexn): Expressing deep concern over the “numerous potholes” along the National Highway in its area, Maram Students’ Union (MKS) today stated that “literally, smooth metalled road surfaces do not stretch even for few metres.” The worst, it stated, is in the main town market of Maram Centre & Don Bosco Institutions area “where muds filled into potholes have unevenly spread over the surface due to incessant rains thereby causing mess.” A press statement issued by MKS president, Pungdi Celestine. P further asserted that wider potholes and water logging has created havoc for commuters, especially vehicles with low ground clearance, heavy loaded trucks and oil tanker. “Besides, it has become potentially dangerous as vehicles trying to navigate towards the better portion of the road, not concerned that they are on the wrong side, end-up driving into another awaiting pit.” This, the president stated, “is believed to be one of the main causes of

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Vehicles struggle to drive through on the puddle-laden National Highway in Maram area, Manipur.

vehicles break down and accident especially during the convoy escort of goodsladen trucks/oil tanker carrying loads beyond the prescribed tones that ply in huge numbers at one go thereby putting more pressure on the deplorable road condition and widening the potholes.” The statement highlighted that not even two

months have passed since the Maram stretch of NH was repaired, but now most portion does not show any trace of repairing works carried out recently. “The present incessant rain have tested the quality of our development roads and drainage system and raises a questions as to why our roads can’t survive 2 to 3 days of continuous rains.”

Prior to the “cosmetic execution” of repairing works, the student body, according to the release, had urged the authority and contractor several times to stick to quality so the roads can withstand during both rainy and dry seasons. MKS has urged the department concerned to take preventive mea-

sures in time of repairing the unfinished portion. Further, it appealed to the department to “fix the concern contractor for failing to repair and construct the road in time and follow specifications while executing the work rather than hurriedly repairing and black-topping to meet dateline in a halfbaked manner.”

Rajdhani train to Arunachal India set to impound assets of NE insurgent chief in Nepal Pradesh hits roadblock new Delhi, September 28 (pti): The railways have a plan to introduce a Rajdhani Express to Arunachal Pradesh capital Itanagar but the proposal has met with opposition from the locals who had successfully resisted a train service with Assam five months ago. As per the budget announcement, the railways is planning to connect New Delhi with Naharlagun, 15 km away from Itanagar, with a bi-weekly Rajdhani Express within this year after the necessary railway infrastructure is in place. However, powerful All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has opposed the plan maintaining that no traveller will be allowed to enter the state without the mandatory Inner Line Permit (ILP) which a nonArunachali has to obtain from the state government before visiting the state. "We are ready to run the train. The tracks are ready, stations are ready, the whole system is ready. The problem is of Inner Line Permit. Once the issue is resolved, we will run the train," General Manager of the North East Frontier Railway Ranjit Singh Virdi told PTI over phone from Guwahati. A senior Railway Ministry official said in New Delhi that efforts are on to resolve the ILP issue with the state government. Railways are hopeful of resolving the ILP issue and a train like Rajdhani is likely to be launched this year. "We will not allow anyone to enter Arunachal Pradesh unless he or she carries ILP. If we allow, the state will be flooded with influx which we cannot allow," President of AAPSU Kamta Lapung told PTI over phone from Itanagar. Lapung also made it clear that the proposal to allow passenger with a confirmed railway ticket to enter Arunachal Pradesh instead of the ILP will not be acceptable to the students organisation. "We will oppose 100 per cent if one says that a train ticket will allow a person's entry," he said. Threat from AAPSU had led to the suspension of Naharlagun-Kamkhya (Guwahati) Express train since April 2014 after running for just two weeks.

Tripura flower decorators hopes to earn big by the end of Durga Puja

new Delhi, September 28 (pti): In a rare case of India impounding foreign assets accumulated through terror funds, probe agencies will soon be taking possession of Nepal-based bank accounts and immovable properties allegedly operated by the chief of a prominent Northeast insurgent group, 'Black Widow'. In culmination of an over two-year long diplomatic and legal cooperation between investigation and enforcement agencies of India and Nepal, the Enforcement Directorate (ED)

has recently got the nod of the neighbouring country to attach the assets of Niranjan Hojai alias Nirmal Rai, the 'commander-inchief' of insurgent outfit Dima Halam Daogah-Jewel (Black Widow), which has been operating in Assam for many years now. The agency claimed that these were created by Hojai after allegedly laundering the proceeds of terrorist activities perpetrated in the Northeast of India. After a series of exchanges of crime dossiers between the two countries, sources said, Kathmandu has helped a team of In-

dian officials in identifying the alleged assets of Hojai in that country which are essentially a house in the Sunsari area and a few bank accounts with some "substantial" funds in them. ED officials, the sources said, were able to satisfy their Nepali counterparts that its money laundering case (registered in 2010) against Hojai was water-tight and the attachment of these assets would help it crack down on a major terror financing network, especially at a time when India is looking at all avenues to curb and dismantle instances of black money and illegal

funds stashed abroad. Nepal, the sources added, was also sent Letters Rogatory (judicial request) sometime back in this case under the stringent criminal provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Indian investigation agencies see this case as a rare opportunity of nailing down crime money kept abroad and derived from the criminal proceeds of terror activities carried out in the country. In only two earlier cases, ED had got success and recovered black money, generated through

Oil India investing Rs 1,200 crore to revamp pump stations in Assam gUwAhAti, September 28 (pti): Energy major Oil India on Saturday said it is investing Rs 1,200 crore to revamp the pump stations of pipelines for carrying crude to refineries in Assam. Addressing the shareholders during the 55th Annual General Body Meeting at the company's Fields' headquarters in Duliajan, OIL chairman and managing director S K Srivastava said: "The pumping stations of the trunk pipeline have been operating for over five decades and a revamping of these pump stations is being undertaken at a cost of Rs 1,200 crore." OIL operates a 1,157 km long crude oil trunk pipeline of 5.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) capacity for transporting crude oil produced at oilfields in Upper Assam to the public sector refineries at Numaligarh, Guwahati and Bongaigaon, the company said in a statement. Srivastava also mentioned about OIL's contribution to both state and central exchequer in terms of cess,

royalty, sales tax, etc. "The contribution to the state exchequer during the year (2013-14) was Rs 1,786 crore and that to the Central government was Rs 4,154 crore," he added. The turnover of the company stood at Rs 9,612.70 crore in FY'14 as against Rs 9,947.57 crore in the previous fiscal. The profit after tax was Rs 2,981.30 crore in last fiscal compared to Rs 3,589.34 crore during 2012-13. During 2013-14, the company declared a dividend of 215 per cent, the statement said. In 2013-14, OIL provided subsidy discounts to the tune of Rs 8,736.85 crore, which was an increase of 10.7 per cent compared to Rs 7,892.17 crore in 2012-13, to oil marketing companies to compensate their under recoveries in line with government policy. Srivastava also said crude oil production and condensate (including JV Share) was 3.502 MT in FY'14 as against 3.701 MT in 201213, while natural gas production was 2,626 MMSCM, which was

almost same as 2,639 MMSCM in FY'13. He also informed that during last fiscal, OIL made a total of seven hydrocarbon discoveries, of which six were in Upper Assam basin and one was in overseas in Gabon in West Africa. Speaking about OIL's natural gas production, Srivastava said the company achieved production of 2,626 MMSCM from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan fields during the year. "The present gas production potential is about 7.35 MMSCMD from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh fields and about 0.70 MMSCMD from the Rajasthan fields," he added. Giving an overview of overseas activities of OIL, Srivastava said the portfolio comprises of 16 blocks and are spread over 10 countries — Libya, Gabon, Nigeria, Yemen, Venezuela, USA, Mozambique, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Russia. In addition, OIL has 10 per cent interest in a product pipeline in Sudan, he added.

AgArtAlA, September 28 (Ani ): The 10-daylong Durga Puja festival, also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav, plays a vital role for the business of age old cottage industry of garlands and decorative items as they make immense profit during this festival time. It is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates the worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. The ornamental items which are used for adorning the idols as well as the pandals (make shift temples) creates a colourful atmosphere all around and a flurry of festivities, resulting in double profit for the industry populace. One of such centre for producing decorative items is led by Narayan Rudra Paul at the Aralia area in the outskirts here. Paul started this business on his own around 17-18 years back in a much unorganized manner. But today his business has picked up well and growing at a fast pace. Along with involving his own family members into his business, Paul has shown the path to many others. Throughout the year they make garlands and wait for the puja season to begin as the demand shoots up during this period. Narayan Rudra Paul said, "The work starts right from the month of Baisakh and continues till Kali puja. Besides this we also work for the decorators who are engaged in marriage party." "Our business is mainly during six months with the help of which we run for the year." Asthepricesofbasicrawmaterialhavealmostdoubled,the artists are still somehow managing their business. Adding on to the problem is the downfall in skilled labour. The shortage of skilled labour acts as the biggest hurdle in their business. "This year the market is little dull as the price of thing is very high," Biplab Datta, a worker here said. "During Biswakarma and Durga puja the sale is very good and again during New Year and Ganesh puja we have good business. The number of puja happening every year has increased and we cannot fulfill the demand because of shortage of skilled labour," Datta added. Urging for some financial help from the government, Datta said, "If could get some financial help from the government in the form of loan then their business would multiply by several folds." The Durga Puja witnesses people from Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Tripura and West Bengal, who celebrate the festival with pomp and gaiety. Durga Puja is also celebrated as a major festival in Nepal and in Bangladesh where at least ten percent population is Hindu. The festival culminates with the immersion of the Durga murti. An elderly man crosses a railway track in Guwahati, Assam on Sunday, September 28. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

money laundering, from Australia and Switzerland a few years ago. The sources said ED will soon be conducting attachment proceedings in this case and it will then be able to take the possession of these assets based in a foreign land. The ED registered a criminal FIR in this case after taking cognisance of a National Investigation Agency (NIA) complaint against Hojai, his outfit, and a few others. Hojai is currently out on interim bail in Assam and it is renewed every six months after an NOC is obtained from the NIA.

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PUBLIC NOTICE This is to inform all the affected landowners & beneficiaries by the expansion of 4 Lane National Highway 29 from Chumukedima Bridge upto Piphema Village under Dimapur District that the Compensation for the Land, Building and other items shall be paid in the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur from 10 AM onwards on the following dates as mentioned under; 1. New Chumukedima Village ; 7th Oct 2014 2. Kukidolong Village ; 8th Oct 2014 3. Jharnapani ; 9th Oct 2014 4. Medziphema Village ; 10th Oct 2014 5. Pherima Village ; 13th Oct 2014 6. Tsiepama/Piphema Village ; 14th Oct 2014 The Chairman/Hd GBs & members of the concerned village council are hereby informed to be present physically for identification of landowners & beneficiaries during disbursal of Cheques of their respective Village. Failing which, payment shall be withheld. All the affected Landowners & beneficiaries are hereby directed to come "IN PERSON" along with the Identification Proof, Bank Passbook, Passport Photos (5 copies) etc. Payment to any other representative other than the concerned person shall NOT be entertained. This is for strict compliance by all concerned. (WEZOPE KENYE) Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur; Nagaland

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Nagaland Consultative Meeting on NSDZ

fter being invited one of the Special Guests to express my views in the Nagaland Consultative Meeting on NSDZ, Prohibition of Alcohol, Nagaland Investment Board Bill on 26/9/2014; I was not offered TIME to speak, so lastly just before the Honorable Chief Minister took his Turn to deliver his Wrapup Remarks, I suddenly stretched my full 77 years old frame straight up and in a voice as loud as my modest vocal chord could allow, I requested the Chief Minister to please give me 4 Minutes of his Time. The Chief Minister graciously allowed and so loudly I said: Honorable Chairperson, Since the creation of Nagaland, the State Government of Nagaland has followed a POLICY of Industrialization without REALITY. From the very beginning, the Leaders talked of making Nagaland Switzerland of the East without considering the Reality on the Ground. 51 years after, -that is two generations of Nagas, Nagaland is still an industrially starved State. Our Industrial Policy has failed: i. The Sugar Mill failed. ii. The Paper Mill failed. iii. The Plywood Mill Tizit failed. iv. The Timber treating Plant Dimapur failed,

v. the Fruit Factory, vi. Starch Factory. vii. Cement Factory and the viii. Stone cutting Factory at Wazeho are tottering, ix. Mechanized Brick Kiln failed. x. Prohibition failed miserably, and xi. Nagaland’s Purest Form of Democracy could Father only Cottage Industry of Extortion in the whole of the North East. Nagaland has not learned from its PAST MISTAKES, it has not learned From History. The State Policy of IDEALISM in Paper without REALITY in the ground failed. Nagaland Government followed IDEALS in Paper only, not in REALITY. Nagaland’s Industrial Policy failed because Nagaland does not first emphasize REALITY on the Ground. Nagaland has no infra-structure for Industrialization. The Naga Society does not have the ETHOS of an Industrial Society. Nagaland Ethos is still TRIBAL not freewill secular modern Democratic. This is REALITY of NAGALAND the Planners of Nagaland forget. Nagaland goes only by Paper Idealism and not Reality. The Government Employment Policy is Employment and Employ-

ment without REALITY of the Need. For 51 years, Nagaland followed IDEALISM in paper without REALITY. IDEALISM and REALISM are separated by the same distance of the Whiteman is from the Blackman. 10. American IDEALISM without Realism eliminated Saddam Hussein to usher in anticipated Democracy in IRAQ, but it produced threat to Democracy only. The Industrialized West eliminated Col. Gaddafi to replace Dictatorship with modern Democracy in LIBYA: in REALITY, it only produced CHAOS AND INSTABILITY not only to Libya alone but to the whole of the Middle East Region today. IDEALISM alone, WITHOUT REALISM, cannot produce Industrialization of Nagaland. REALITY needs to be emphasized in Nagaland’s Government Policy of Industrialization. NAGALAND GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO RESET Its Policy from ‘IDEALISM without REALITY’ to ‘REALITY WITH IDEALISM’: Reality first in its POLICY. 14. King Nebuchadnezzar was dreaming about a great Empire for Babylon when he went to sleep one night 2500 years ago. When he woke, he forgot his dream. His dream was a great Statue:

i. The Head was pure Gold, ii. The Chest and Arms of Silver, iii. The Belly was Bronze, iv. Legs were of Iron, v. But the Foot was Iron and Clay mixed together. vi. A small rock came and hit the feet of the awesome Statue; the whole Structure collapsed to the ground into Dust; vii. The wind came and blew away all the dust. viii. NAGALAND GOVERNMENT’S Industrial POLICY is like Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, but its Foot is made Clay and Iron only. Nagaland cannot dream of a great Prosperous Industrialized State until the majority of us, its people particularly the elected Representatives attain a higher Standard of Honesty, Self-sacrifice and a higher standard of Selflessness than they have today. SCRAP THE IDEA OF NSDZ FOR 10 YEARS: that will not make Nagaland industrially backward immediately; use the money to REPAIR THE ROADS. It will bring Industrialization to Nagaland automatically in one Generation of Nagas. Thank you very much Chief Minister Thepfulhouvi Solo

Rejoinder to ‘Blame anything on anyone’

he write-up of one Moatemjen from Kohima women? Don’t the Sumi’s deserve the Apex Bodin some local dailies is not worth even a rejoinies undue attention like that of the Manipur Nader however, since his opinion reflects those ga’s? Yes, no doubt the apex bodies represents the of the views I shared I would like to put forth some Naga’s of all and have every responsibility to look queries to him as it becomes necessary to put things into the problems faced by the Naga’s irrespecstraight for the people to know the facts. But before tive of geographical location and having said this the Naga Apex Bodies have their responsibility that I would like to clear myself on the views that I shared in my last write-up. My view’s are not meant with the Sumi’s too. Please clear our doubts on this also. to project me to be against the Apex Bodies nor is aimed at shaming the Apex organisations. Having 3. Which and who are those “wannabe organisations” that you are talking about? We all would read that the Apex Organisations are open to conbe more than happy if you can name those “wanstructive criticism, I as a concerned citizen put forth the loopholes, where our apex bodies failed in their nabe at par organisations”. responsibility and to which the Apex Bodies must 4. If the NSF has a full commission waging war on the issue of influx of Illegal Bangladeshi immilook into and try to overcome them, so that they may grants, what has it done so far on the countless live up to the expectations of the Naga people. incidences of murders, rapes, robberies, kidnapSince that you gave special attention to the Mupings etc? What is it doing about the implementakalimi incident, of the two issues you raised let me tion of ILP in the 11 districts of Nagaland, includstart with the Mukalimi incident. Here are some of ing the state capital which has seen a tremendous the queries I would like to put before you. alarming increase of IBI population? Why don’t 1. Which date, time, day and year did the Naga they pressurize the govt. to enforce the ILP propHoho condemned the unfortunate Mukalimi inerly and also issue strict guidelines on the issucident? And what “equally importance” are you ance of residential certificates, driving licenses, talking about when we Sumi’s were left alone to trade permits, Aadhar cards, NOCs to these IBIs? fight on our own? When, we have not demanded As you say “act in action and not just in paper”, for special attention why try to defame our image we public looks for action oriented on this issue with this statement “concentrate only on one”. which will be supported mentally, physically, Please enlighten us with your facts. spiritually without a second thought. Sorry to say 2. If Naga Hoho can organize peace talks and sit but the commission is hardly heard about. Please across the table for a peaceful atmosphere in enlighten us on this too Karbi-anglong, why have they not for Sumis before the stand-off between the Parties involved 6. Why so enthusiastic about opening a condemnation cell of these apex organisations? the Apex in the Mukalimi Incident? Or were we wrong in standing up for the protection and safety of our Bodies did not do what they could have done to

prevent the conflicts. Condemnation of the Mukalimi incident was the least they could have done, after having left the Sumi’s on their own, Condemnation of the Karbi-Anglong incident was the least they could have done, after having left the Rengma’s of KA on their own, Condemnation of the Ralan incident was the least they could have done, after having left the Lotha’s of Ralan area on their own, Condemnation of the incident was the least they could have done, after having left the victim’s of different social evils to stand and fight for justice on their own. As mentioned earlier, with my write up i did not intend to demand any special attention for the Sumi’s(as your write up indicates), instead it was intended to voice out concern for the Naga’s as a whole on the different incidents and issues confronting our society. Let me ask you, don’t the Lotha’s in Ralan Area deserve the Hoho’s undue attention like that of the Manipur Naga’s? Don’t the Rengma’s deserve the Hoho’s undue attention like that of the Manipur Naga’s? Are you trying to point out that the above mentioned incidents are all petty incidents for the Apex bodies to be least bothered or concerned about. As it is intended to in my earlier write ups, I will still urge upon the apex bodies to seriously re-introspect its day to day activities, be extra active in the various social evils that are confronting our society and live up to the expectations of them by the People. Steve Chophy DC Court Dimapur Nagaland

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tion on NSDZ by the MLAs themselves branding it as ‘vision paper’ and some others privately calling it ‘nothing official’. For the first time, a resolution adopted by the House unanimously without any MLA or a section of MLAs staging a walk out from the session in disagreement on such issue is brought back to public domain for scrutiny, and still open for further scrutiny according to CM has effectively divested the sanctity of the highest institution. The strategy of backtracking has dented the supremacy of Legislative authority. Another issue of concern is the intention of the CM to amend ILP Regulations by relaxing 15 days period to 6 months. We better be more cautious on such intention as paper tiger regulations will not protect us from influx. It is observed that the CM has reiterated that his Govt. will have ‘thorough and comprehensive relook at all land laws, rules and regulations’ indicates risky trend and speaks volumes of what this Govt. can do to the future of the Nagas of Nagaland. Does not this Govt. have other assignments except to erase protective laws? Be it anybody, but always trying to blame our existing laws for backwardness and retrogression in development is nothing but escapism. Even if we have more stringent laws than what we have, if there is leadership of God fearing, with honesty, probity and determination, and if we have efficient and honest bureaucracy, those laws would never pose roadblocks to developments. Not because of any or of the said laws that few industries in Nagaland failed but all those failed because of corruption. Better stop taking the laws as excuse for non-performance. My final observation is on the apex Naga Hoho which ‘neither oppose(s) nor support(s) the proposal(NSDZ) at this juncture”. What a wisdom of Naga Hoho! It reminds me of late Indian PM PV Narasimharao who was once asked of his indecision. His retort was ‘Indecision is a decision’. To Naga Hoho, NSDZ is neither good nor bad, neither harmful nor harmless and neither useful nor useless. The neutrality speaks the reasons louder as for what Naga Hoho, to which every Naga looks upon as the mentor and guide, has to always keep its tail tucked firmly in between two legs. In that position, Naga Hoho will neither go to hell nor to heaven but to purgatory.

he gist of the statements of participants in the Govt. sponsored Consultative meeting on 26.9.2014 was out in local papers. Leaving the less controversial agenda, I have the following observations solely based on the press report on NSDZ. Most of the speakers shared their apprehension of the influx of only Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants (IBIs) and other Indians into Nagaland when NSDZ is implemented in the present form. Many of the speakers seemed to be neither aware nor serious about it or knowing fully and still preferred to remain sycophant of the powers that be in regard to land rights of the indigenous people of Nagaland State under the ‘Nagaland Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Act 1978’. This Act does not talk about IBIs or other Indians, but all the land rights are exclusively, rpt. exclusively and comprehensively reserved for the Nagas of Nagaland, which means those of the only Nagas who have ancestral land in Nagaland will have property rights over land and its resources within the State of Nagaland. In other words, be it IBIs or anybody who does not have ancestral land in Nagaland cannot become the proprietor of immoveable property as I understand the Act. As of now, a battle is raged between a public movement spearheaded by NTC joined by likeminded people and DAN Govt. over the issue of NSDZ which will definitely dilute the protective Acts when implemented. While the theoretical tussle is on, there has already been practical invasion and annexation within with highly sophisticated designs and also our borders are being encroached. Thus, when our limited area of lands are being rampantly encroached by outsiders it is ironic to observe that DAN is still insisting that sharing our land with others be legalized in the guise of NSDZ. Reportedly known that absolute majority of the invitees disagreed with the Assembly resolution on NSDZ, and yet such opposition in the Consultative meet failed to deter DAN Govt. from going ahead with it as the Chief Minister assured that a Committee would be constituted for the same. That has made the Consultative meet flimsy and futile as the majority opinion failed to make DAN Govt. hesitant to insist on NSDZ. The other observation is the undermining of the Assembly resolu-

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States are made to roam as beggars: Kaito Kiphire administration clears drains KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 28 (NEPS): Nagaland Industries and Commerce Minister, G Kaito Aye today stated that states were made to roam as “beggars” and urged the Center to see states, particularly in the Northeast, from the realistic point of view. “Whether big or small, every state should be taken into account according to their needs,” he said. Talking to NEPS on Sunday, the senior DAN Minister, who was recently at a National Conference on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) at Kolkata, cautioned that if the Center treats the states according to the sizes and not on their needs, it would

never send a good message across the length and breadth of the nation. Kaito also said the Center should seriously review the present 90:10 funding pattern of all the centrallyfunded schemes granted to all NE states. Under this, 90 percent of the funds are provided by the Centre and 10 percent by the state. He explained that NE states, on many occasions, could not provide their 10 percent shares to get funds released against various centrally-funded schemes. “That is why I insisted during our Conference that the Center review this 90:10 funding pattern on all their schemes granted to northeastern states,” he

said adding that “many NE states failed to get funds mainly due to their inability to provide their shares.” The Center should do away this funding pattern and provide 100% funding pattern for all the centrallyfunded schemes to NE states so that they could at least carry out their developmental activities without hindrances. The Minister also expressed delight that many proposals were being sanctioned while many were on the pipeline. He informed that the Textile Park under MSME at Toluvi Village was for early sanction, while putting his best efforts to get clear of all the centrally sponsored schemes of the

NE states in general and Nagaland in particular. Kaito further urged the Ministry of the Heavy Industries to expedite the progress of the Tuli Paper Mill revival which was already in progress. He further disclosed that he would be visiting the Tuli Paper Mill soon to study on the ground and the final report would be submitted to the Ministry at the earliest. With regard to the International Trade Centers in Nagaland – Pangsha in Tuensang district, Longwa in Mon district and Avankhu in Phek district, the Minister disclosed that he was actively pursuing with the Ministries to provide early necessary standard infra-

structures. He also stated that a “Food Park” in the department’s land in Chumukedima would come up soon in 1 to 2 years. The Minister also informed that Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) would be invited to organize a grand Chamber of Commerce Meeting in Nagaland where the Union Minister for MSME, Kalraj Mishra would grace as Chief Guest. Once the time, date and venue were finalized, it would be made known to the people, he stated. Kaito expressed optimism that Nagaland state would eventually appear in the industrial map of India in few years’ time.

KIPHIRE, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): The District Administration of Kiphire along with the NPWD Kiphire on September 27 cleared the blocked drain along NH 202, which was causing the drain water to flow along the highway creating inconveniences to some parts of the ward and also large scale erosion of the approach road to the Power transmission office.

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CM's clarification on relaxation of ILP

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Clarifying the clause in the Nagaland Special Development Zones (NSDZs) resolution about the relaxation of ILP, Nagaland’s Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang said “We are not scrapping the ILP but only relaxing it.” “As per the latest order of the state government, the maximum validity of ILP for various categories of people have been extended as follows: (a) for businessmen/traders- 3 months, (b) for private employees/construction labours- 3 months, (c) for private school teachers/students- 1 year, (d) for tourist- 15 days,” the Chief Minister stated during the recent state level consultative meeting

on NSDZs, Nagaland Investment Board and Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act. He opined that the same may be extended to investors and workers in investment destinations in Nagaland. “Therefore, we should not be too apprehensive of people from outside coming to our state for genuine business and investment purposes,” he maintained. He argued that, a slight in slight modification of the ILP Rules at “best suits our economic interests” and will facilitate the presence of investors and others connected with economic operations from outside in Nagaland. “The relaxation will not be blanket but conditional to creation of wealth in favour of the state,” he said.

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): The Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF) Minority Cell has extended warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Nagaland and neighboring areas on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja. In a press note, the NPF Minority Cell President, Bishnu Bhattacharjee stated that, the festival not only brings “renewed spiritual” fervour among the people, but also fosters a congenial environment for greater “cultural and social integration” which strengthens the “prevailing social and cultural harmony in the society”.

NSUA Freshers’ Meet

DFO Phek Rongsenlemla Imchen IFS, Chief Wild Life Warden Nagaland SP Tripati IFS, ADC Pfütsero,T Nchumbemo Odyuo and others during the awareness programme on protection of Amur Falcon and Wildlife was held at Kikruma Village organised by Phek Forest Division on September 25. Officers from District Administration, Police Department, VCM, Church Workers, Local functionaries, GB’s, Dobashis, Student Union, Women Society, and NGOs attended the programme. (DIPR Photo)

Ganja seized at New Field check gate DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): Base on specific intelligent input, the Excise Duty Party, under the command of Allen Jami, AIE along with Bendangkokba, Head constable and Lithrichem constable intercepted a truck bearing registration number NL01K6129 and recovered 20 kgs of Ganja hidden in the tool box at New Field Gate, Dimapur. The three occupants of the truck identified as Thaovei Rocky, Nakho Poumai and John Darhü were arrested and a case was registered at Dimapur District Excise Enforcement Force for transportation of contraband ganja and further investigation on.

ASTD social work, blood donation drive on October 2 was informed. The Blood Donation drive has already been started at the Blood Bank and the ASTD stated that around 20 volunteers from two ASTD constituent villages have donated their blood. It will culminate on October 2 coinciding with the mass social work. Donor willing to volunteer can contact ASTD officials, it was informed. While extending appreciation to wellwishers who have donated in cash and kind for the success of the initiative, the ASTD maintained that the event is peculiar in character on two counts. “Participation irrespective of gender… the annual social work is coupled with blood donation drive,” the ASTD said.

al Congress (INC) candidate from 11 Northern Angami-II, Kevise Sogotsu today extended his full support to NPF candidate, Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsü, in the forthcoming bye-election in the constituency. Stating his position in a press communiqué received here, Keditsu stated that, while as a former INC candidate he still hold the Congress Party in “high esteem” and hold no “grudge whatsoever”, in the present scenario, he had came to realization that the “political wind” is not blowing in favor of Congress Party and decided “not take the risk a second time” by seeking Congress ticket in the forthcoming bye-election. Justifying his decision to support “Rio’s anointed NPF candidate”, Dr.

CBCC to observe ‘Covenant and National Repentance Day’

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): The Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) will be observing the “Chakhesang Day of Covenant and National Repentance Day” on September 30 in all the churches, villages and inhabited places of Chakhesang. According to a press statement from the CBCC’s Executive Secretary, Rev. Dr. V Tetseo, the day is meant for all Chakhesangs to solemnly “re-affirm their Faith and Trust in the Almighty God” and a day of prayers and con-

fessions. “It is a day to sincerely confess the sins of our Ancestors and Forefathers, for their transgressions and iniquities and also confess the sins of our generations- the Elders, Leaders, Parents, Young People and the Children”, he added. He further stated that, the prayer programme is a follow up of the commitment made by Chakhesangs to declare September 30 as a day of Covenant with God during the Chakhesang National Revival Programme

held at Chozuba Town in September, 2012. Apart from prayer programmes at respective local churches, a special session of prayers, confessions and thanksgivings will be held at CBCC Mission Centre, Pfutsero for all the past and present legislators, public leaders, ordained ministers and church leaders from 10:00 am. The CBCC requested all the concerned leaders to “make their time convenient to attend the prayer programme and be blessed”.

ATMA conducts training in Mokokchung Retreat cum Leadership

camp concludes at Kidima

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): A two-day within-state training programme on "Production Technology and Marketing of Vegetable Crops" organized by the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Mokokchung was held from September 25 -26 at the State Agriculture Research Station (SARS), Yisemyong. According to a press note from, Dy. Project Director ATMA, Mokokchung, Rongsennungla, the

training was organized with an objective to address the priorities and problems related to winter vegetable production as wanted by the farmers during the Training Need Assessment conducted at all the ATMA blocks of the district. The resource persons were L Nungsang, Research Officer, Maongsangla, Asstt. Plant Pathologist and Kikatemjen, Agriculture Officer from SARS; Temsuienla Ao, Training Officer and I Lipokonen Jamir, Asstt. Agronomist&

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): The 17th annual fresher’s meet of Naga Students Union Ahmednagar (NSUA) Maharashtra was celebrated on of September 28 at CSRD auditorium with the theme "Know Thy Roots". More than 200 students attended the event which was chaired by Viketuno Victoria. Beside presidential address by L Methtong Konyak, the NCFA pastor Temjen Sempo exhorted the students on the theme. A special number by the fresher’s was the highlight of the programme.

Threat amicably Ex-INC candidate Kevise clarifies stand SEPTEMBER 28 Keditsü in the bye-election, he said, settled: KLH & KSH KOHIMA, (MExN): The former Indian Nation- “When I contested against Neiphiu Rio,

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): The Kohima Lotha Hoho (KLH) and Kohima Sumi Hoho (KSH) have informed today that, the recent issue of “threat” between V K Sumi and Er. Chanbemo, Chief Engineer (Housing) along with his family members has been amicably settled at a meeting held in Kohima on September 26. In a press note, the KLH General Secretary, Thunglamo Ovung stated that, after a thorough deliberation, V K Sumi admitted that he had “no ill intention in his letter written to the Chief Engineer” and rendered his sincere and unconditional apology to the officer, his family and all concern organizations for causing undue “mental torture and apprehension”. “The apology was accepted by the family members in presence of the KLH and KSH and the matter is final and binding in interest of all concerns”, added the press note.

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): The Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) will be organising a social workcum-blood donation drive on October 2 in Dimapur. It is an annual event which started in 2012 and coincides with Gandhi Jayanti celebration. While reminding all volunteers to be prepared, the ASTD informed that, the volunteers divided into three groups will tidy up the District Hospital, CIHSR and the Naga Cemetery. Volunteers from Ongpangkong range have been given task of cleaning the District Hospital, while Langpangkong, Changkikong and Tsurangkong ranges has been assigned CIHSR. Japukong and Asetkong will take charge of Naga Cemetery, it

After residents informed the administration about the problem of rain water washing off the approach road, water pond, bamboo grooves and also sinking of building, the DC, A Chumremo Odyuo visited the site and deputed his officers and the department to clear the drains. He also served a notice that residents who block the drains will be dealt with as per the law.

Co-ordinator (ATMA) from District Agriculture Office, Mokokchung; and Dr. B Kilangla Jamir, Prof. of Economics, NU. Altogether 38 farmers and 15 officers from various departments attended the programme. Field visits to SARS farms, KVK station and private farms were conducted and seeds of vegetables were also distributed to the farmers at the end of the training programme, added the press note.

I might have resorted to a lot of unsavory and unpalatable words personally directed against Rio, but not even once did Rio react or respond to all my allegations. This has humbled me and I came to realize the true leadership quality of Rio. I am also fully convinced that Neiphiu Rio is presently the “tallest leader” among the Nagas”. He further added that, along with him, the Kohima District Congress Committee (KDCC) Vice President, Ruokuo Sogotsu, KDCC secretary, Neihulie Sanchu, Kohima District Youth Wing Vice President, Thekrupa Angami, and a host of leaders from village units will be joining hands in their endeavor “to strengthen the hands of our leader Rio in the bye-election”

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‘Polythene-free zone’ - creating awareness

JAlUKIE, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): The volunteers of National Service Scheme (NSS) of St. Xavier College, Jalukie, carried out a social work in Jalukie Town with the theme “Polythene-free Zone” on September 27. The team was led by the Programme Officer Adani Siba and accompanied by the Principal Fr. Jose Lukose. The volunteers were briefed on the dangers of polythene bags by the programme officer, after which they fixed sign boards at different locations in the town to create awareness among the public. They also cleaned the roads and drains. The students were assisted by the Town Dhobashis. About 65 volunteers participated in the exercise.

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): A three day Retreat cum Leadership Camp was held at St Francis Xavier’s Church Kidima from September, 26-28 with Former Director School Education, Government of Nagaland, Vikepelhou Lucas Meyase as the main resource person. In his speech, Meyase cautioned the gathering against for pride which will eventually led to a “great fall”. Stressing that the principles of Christianity is living with God, liberation from sin and do the will of God, he exhorted the crowd to praise to God “which is enough than praying with as many words”. Maintaining that, people usually choose pleasure and enjoyment of worldly life over patient with charity for eternal life, he encouraged gathering to live a pious life in order to have “good death” instead of sinful life and a lost soul after death. Reverend Father Thomas Muttathil, Parish Priest, Kidima addressing in the occasion asked the faithful people not to be selfish but live with love and added that selfishness itself is death but love brings happiness, peace and salvation through sacrifice. The programme was the year plan of Angami Catholic Women Association for the family fathers’ retreat for church mission. Eucharist, meditation and rosary prayer followed by interaction were The NSS volunteers of St. Xavier College, Jalukie during the social work on also some the highlights of the 3 days programmes. Saturday, September 27.

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Bad Moon Rising Security & Development MonDAy 29 SEPTEMbEr 2014 voluME IX ISSuE 268

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A Review of NSDZ, NLTP Act

day long consultative meeting on Nagaland Special Development Zone (NSDZ), Nagaland Investment Board (NIB) and Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act was held on September 26, 2014 where representatives of Naga civil society, political parties, top government officials and a few selected intellectuals deliberated on the aforementioned agenda. If consultations are the way to engage with the people and govern, then so be it, only that such a process must be transparent, trustworthy and inclusive of all shades and opinions. Hopefully the latest exercise by the State government was held in this spirit. The outcome of the latest consultation and the concerns raised will hopefully provide a point of reference or policy guide for the government. Coming back to the questions that were deliberated during the September 26 consultations, there are some clear facts that cannot be disproved whether one is for or against the NSDZ or the NLTP Act. Firstly while the concern over illegal immigrants or outsiders’ coming into our land is real and genuine we should realize that even without the NSDZ such a phenomenon has already been taking place in the last few decades. Dimapur in particular has become a hub for illegal immigrants and other foothill areas of Nagaland have become vulnerable where non-locals from across the border are more and more getting engaged in the socio-eco-political life of the Nagas. The point really is that whether or not we implement the NSDZ, the State government will still have to put in place stringent security measures. It is therefore suggested here that even with or without the NSDZ, the government should come out with a security blueprint detailing howpreventive steps can be taken to neutralize threats that may exist detrimental to our peace, economic progress, social harmony, cultural and political identity. A credible security policy should be framed first, which can be the precursor to the NSDZ. As this column sees it, no one is really against the concept and idea of having the NSDZ, only that wide apprehension and insecurity exists over diluting of our rights under Article 371 (A). For this the government must put in place clear safeguards besides taking other confidence building measures, of which a credible security arrangement along with corrupt free good governance can become the cornerstone for our present and future endeavours. Secondly as far as the debate on liquor prohibition goes, the truth is that despite having and enforcing the NLTP Act, the flow of liquor from outside continues unabated. So even if the NLTP Act stays or goes, consumption of liquor and its negative effects will continue in Nagaland albeit at the cost of the exchequer. All of us know that Nagaland is in dire need of finances to sustain people’s lives here, whether it is paying salaries, development needs or even some urgent projects like the foothill road etc. As per latest official records we are losing around Rs 110 crore yearly while in the last 25 years the loss to the exchequer is around Rs 2500 crores. Given the resource crunch we are faced with, is there any rationale to continue with the NLTP Act? Why not use this revenue to create durable assets or meet the development needs of our people? Also from a moral viewpoint, taking the State as a whole, have we become better Christians because of the NLTP Act? Perhaps not but rather we have become Christians having double-standards, living under the shadow of secrecy and deceitfulness. In a way, doing away with the NLTP Act will expose us and help in our own moral awakening leading us towards greater transparency, truthfulness and sincerity as a society. As such the moral arguments in favour of continuing with prohibition have become untenable. Whether there is a need for another Expert Committee to go into this issue, but a few years ago the Committee on Estimates (CE) of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in its 79th Report has already recommended measures for the government to take towards the ‘effective implementation of partial prohibition’ in the State. We should leave the decision on liquor prohibition or its termination to the State government without wasting much time. Finally, the current discourse on NSDZ and NLTP Act, and whatever decision is finally taken by the government, should have has its rationale, the security and development of the Naga people. (Feedback can be sent to consultingeditormex@gmail.com)

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'Do Fathers Matter?'

rom the tiniest microbe or fragment of DNA to the origins of the universe, it sometimes feels as if every subject generates a vast tide of scientific studies and that virtually nothing escapes detailed scrutiny. But veteran science writer Paul Raeburn noticed an oversight: the role of fathers in parenting. In "Do Fathers Matter?" Raeburn tells how until fairly recently, scholars, parenting experts and pop culture have overlooked the importance of fathers. In the 1970s, some experts even suggested that fathers were "an almost irrele"Do Fathers Matter?: What Science vant entity" in an inIs Telling Us About the Parent We've fant's world — but Overlooked" (Scientific American/FSG), did so without reby Paul Raeburn ally studying father/ child interactions. A 2013 Clorox ad proclaimed that "Like dogs or other house pets, new dads are filled with good intentions but lacking in judgment and fine motor skills." (The ad was later withdrawn.) Raeburn, a father himself, discovered that good scientific studies told a different story: "When we bother to look for the father's impact, we find it — always," noted one researcher. Passages like that make "Do Fathers Matter?" a valuable, compelling book for fathers, mothers, grandparents and parents-to-be — and perhaps even for their children. "Do Fathers Matter?" uncovers a trove of good research about fathers and parenting. In the Aka tribe of Africa, fathers spend 47 percent of their days holding their infant children or keeping them within arm's reach. The Aka fathers sing to their children, play with them and do the equivalent of diaper duty. And while psychologists had known that a mother's depression during pregnancy can increase depression in children, it turns out that a depressed father can have the same negative impact, from genetic input or from his moods affecting the mother. Studies had also shown that the experience of motherhood actually changes mothers' brains in the first few months after giving birth, and Raeburn found that when researchers looked at fathers, they also found significant brain changes — but not exactly the same as those in mothers. Raeburn doesn't knock single parents or same-sex couples, noting that they can raise healthy, successful children, too (such as the current U.S. president). But he firmly points out that there is still far too much anti-father bias in society. For example, a 2012 family law newsletter from the National Organization for Women linked to a website that lists "myths" about family. "Myth" number one was that "a father's involvement is crucial for the well-being of a child." British researcher Michael Lamb notes that negative stereotypes about fathers can have consequences. "Fathers can hardly be expected to maintain a belief in their importance when they are continually being told of their irrelevance, other than as economic supporters." Raeburn, a former Associated Press science editor, concludes by noting that other companies are producing ads that portray fathers in a positive light. Raeburn also notes that reading all the research on fatherhood helped open his eyes to better ways to be a parent, and that's a priceless lesson that makes "Do Fathers Matter?" an important addition to parenting literature.

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uch like the schizophrenic reality of the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly itself, this week's conclave of world leaders in New York has presented two contrasting narratives for the Syria-Iraq war and the current moment of upheaval in the Middle East. One, the polished speeches of leaders before the cameras, follows a script, presents its best face, and plays to the hopes of constituents back home. The other, like the snarling traffic jams, the curt, hurried back hall of conversations of the senior officials straining to do the diplomatic heavy lifting, and the late-night critiques offered up in hotel bars, is more ragged, grounded in the truth, and therefore unsettling. The first, more polished, view is the story you would get if you listened only to presidents and foreign ministers speaking of clear goals, coalitions knit together by common ideals, and, ultimately, a remade, safer, more stable world. While the other view, the story you only hear in conversations that take place on background or off the record, reveals that even behind well-intentioned initiatives there can be the kind of delusions, dubious motivations, divisions, and duplicity that seem likely to make bad situations worse. The question now is what factors will tip the balance so that the story told (and sold) in press releases and talking points comes to pass -- rather than the one that led a former cabinet official from U.S. President Barack Obama's own party to say to me this week with regard to the White House's recent conduct of foreign policy in the wartorn region, "Things are bad, very bad." The duality of this particular moment, the tension between the good and the terrible, is so stark it evokes the light-versus-darkness heart of the Zoroastrian philosophy of the Yazidi people who, once upon a time, so long ago it seems hard to remember, helped usher in this latest chapter of Mideast war. (Their crisis atop Mount Sinjar was only a month ago, in case you had forgotten.) This tension was reflected in Obama's remarks to the General Assembly when he said, "We come together at a crossroads between war and peace; between disorder and integration; between fear and hope." As one of my colleagues, Elias Groll, indicated during his live-blogging of the speech for Foreign Policy, it's a perspective that is far removed from Obama's assertion of just 12 months earlier when he said, "The world is more stable than it was five years ago." What shocks and spasms we have seen in this past year or so: a United States that is about to take action in Syria, then one that could not without congressional approval and then later said maybe it didn't need that approval after all; an administration arguing for the elimination of the standing authorization to use military force in Iraq and then just months later using it to justify an action it vowed it would never take; the United States hemming and hawing and disappointing allies from Eastern Europe to the Persian Gulf and then one acting boldly and celebrating the coalition with which it went to war. Who knew that the pivot the Obama administration would be remembered for was swiveling back to policies it opposed, rejected, and had turned away from just months or years before? But if you listened to Obama's passionate and well-delivered speech (and those of other leaders), you certainly could not help it if a bit of optimism brightened up your worldview. The president was powerful and clear about issues on which in the past he had been accused of hesitancy and vagueness. He was tough on IS and extremism, saying, "No God condones this terror. No grievance justifies these actions. There can be no reasoning, no negotiation, with this brand of evil." He took on Russian President Vladimir Putin, promised aid to combat Ebola, and to fight climate change. He was encouraging on the Iran nuclear talks and even took a moment to reflect on America's own flaws as manifest in the shooting and subsequent unrest in Ferguson, Missouri. In closing, he offered a resoluteness many have long hoped for from this administration: "At this crossroads, I can promise you that the United States of America will not be distracted or deterred from what must be done. We are heirs to a proud legacy of freedom, and we're prepared to do what is necessary to secure that legacy for generations to come." Obama was not the only one promising a more

Behind the scenes at the U.N., a more unsettling story emerges of Syria, Iraq, and fighting the Islamic State positive view and hinting at a different shape of things to come. At a small breakfast for journalists, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani openly and deftly fielded questions on a wide range of subjects. While reports of the meeting emphasized his critique of the U.S. attacks on Syria as illegal, the real headline of the meeting was how little he mentioned those attacks. He commented on them pro forma, for a split second, then moved on to describe his hopes for U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. He said this week would be pivotal in those talks and that he hoped for a final deal before the current round's deadline, which is approaching in just two months. He mentioned that a year ago in his phone conversation with Obama the two discussed how such a deal could usher in new communication and cooperation between the United States and Iran. He talked of rapprochement with regional neighbors despite enduring differences. He refused to be baited into focusing on U.S.-Iranian tensions on key issues. On Syria, Rouhani said the focus should be on "time-management skills," meaning first defeating terrorists and then addressing a political solution -- and when he mentioned the political solution he didn't mention Syria's president and erstwhile ally Bashar al-Assad by name. The vibe he gave off was that Iran might be open to a deal that saw Assad depart, provided all the people of Syria had a say (meaning that non-Sunni minorities might be able to form a coalition to keep the government out of Sunni hands). He even said that even if the deal he hoped for did not materialize there would be other ways to carry the dialogue forward. And this, too, was a far cry from a year earlier, when the big story was whether or not there would be the possibility of a handshake or a photo op between U.S. and Iranian leaders. Now there was an emphasis on a possible sea change, on the common goal of fighting terror. Taken with Obama's remarks and those of other regional leaders, Rouhani's comments seemed to suggest that a materially different Middle East was a possibility. No longer would the United States be acting alone trying to solve problems far from home. Burdens of combatting threats would be shared among local nations. The U.S.-Iran enmity that had been a defining factor in regional relations for decades might be ebbing. A nuclear deal might be in the offing. If there was not a complete transformation around the corner, perhaps pockets of material progress could lead to other areas of thaw -- Rouhani mentioned economics, trade, combatting terror, and promoting regional stability. Groups like IS would not stand a chance against such resolve. Pluralism, instead of institutionalized sectarian bullying, would be promoted in places like Iraq. The Mideast would be safer, more secure, and more self-sufficient. America would be able to better address problems at home while leading with a lighter touch. Obama even suggested that the status quo would have to change for Gaza and the West Bank. But offstage, the discussions about all these issues had a dramatically different tone. It was doubtful and largely pessimistic. When Obama spoke of dismantling IS's "network of death," regional diplomats worried anew that he was overly focused on one terrorist group when they saw the problem as rapidly spreading violent extremism, a threat not just in Iraq and Syria but stretching from Mali to Nigeria to the Horn of Africa, from Libya to Egypt to Gaza to Syria and Iraq, from the Gulf to Afghanistan, Pakistan to China. They worried the U.S. president who was touting his own progress combatting al Qaeda had failed to realize that in overly focusing on one group he opened the door to a spread and proliferation of terror threats that made extremism far more prevalent and dangerous today

than at any time in history. Obama spoke of tackling extremism but described it as a generational threat that the people of the region or "the civilized peoples of this world" must combat over time. To one listener from a country burdened by refugees from the war in Syria, this was "a sign that he thought this was too big a problem to deal with, that he was pushing it off into the future." Another Arab diplomat said to me, "The president is trying to win by defining the problem as narrowly as possible. It makes it more manageable." His point: IS is a big threat. We should be trying to destroy them, but to do that without addressing the bigger problem would be to repeat the mistake of overly focusing on core al Qaeda. Another concern buzzed about by senior diplomats is that the focus is on military action and on cutting off funds to the militants -- which are essential -- but there is very little confidence that what needs to be done to create a viable political solution in Iraq is going to happen. The new government is too much like the old. There is still no defense or interior minister. There is no confidence that anyone senior in the U.S. government will create the kind of real, quid pro quo, pay-as-you-go pressure on the Iraqis that the United States will help beat back the IS threat but only will keep doing it if real material progress in giving the Sunnis the voice they deserve happens. "Military victory creates a void," I was told. "It has to be filled by something. If it is not a new political reality for Sunnis, we'll solve nothing." Another area of worry is the fragility of the coalition. The number of coalition planes in the first Syria attack was relatively small -- about a dozen and a half. Some members of the coalition snickered at the Qatari failure to actually deliver any ordinance during the attack. The joke was that they were afraid to blow up anything they might have previously paid for. In the longer term, there is a concern that if the United States is too narrowly focused on IS and won't help with other perceived threats or won't get tough enough with coalition members that are funding extremists, that this could fragment the coalition. So, too, could an Iran nuclear deal that appeared too soft or too much rapprochement between the United States and the Iranians at the seeming expense of relations with Gulf states. Further concerns centered on the viability of the coalition efforts. Weeks of bombing in Iraq had a relatively limited impact on IS. And the absence of a commitment to ground troops from any members of the coalition is seen as a huge weakness. Not only are ground troops required to hold land taken and keep it secure, but if the only ground troops are Iraqis taking advice from Iran, there is no certainty as to what they will do with the gains or whether local Sunnis will even see that as a victory. Similarly in Syria, bombing IS only opens the way for the Assad regime, the rightly reviled killers of 200,000, to grow ever stronger. (Among the regional diplomats with whom I spoke, this was seen as almost inevitable, as was Assad's remaining in power for quite some time to come.) Other issues -- possible Saudi succession issues, the vulnerability of Jordan, how Israel might react to an Iran deal, what might happen with Iran if the U.S. Congress scuttles a possible deal or seeks additional sanctions and how that might impact the tacit collaboration between the two countries in fighting IS, the potential of coming problems in Afghanistan or a further meltdown in Libya to add to the distractions, and the perceived untrustworthiness of coalition partners like Turkey and Qatar -- also were mentioned in four days of conversations here about this. In short, if well-turned phrases defined history's outcomes, we might be heading to a much better, safer Middle East. But if the men and women who are working behind the scenes to make that happen are to be believed, it is even more likely that further unrest and danger are on the horizon. We may enjoy early victories in the war against IS, we may even turn them back in the months ahead, but absent a commitment to address the broader, strategic issues with the same sense of urgency we are bringing to that fight -- to battle for political gains as intently as we do those on the battlefield, or for leaders like Obama and Rouhani to devote as much of their attention to the work of the back room as they do to that at the podium -- it looks like in the current Middle East there may be, in the famous words of the old song by Creedence Clearwater Revival, a bad moon rising.

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29 September 2014

PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

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POLL RESULTS

Can nagas live without “non-loCals” in nagaland? Some of those who voted YES had this to say: • Yes, but it will take some years to live a normal life when we finally learn how to appreciate the dignity of labour by leaving our ego and pride aside. • Yes, we were always self employed for our needs before • Very much Nagas can live without non-locals. This generation depends on so call plain people but slowly and gradually we can learn and teach out generation to work and to live by ourself. We have no dependency in our blood when compared to our father’s generation we build out house by ourself or by the help of elders in village or clan. The only things we have to change is labor around our localities… and encourage our local people to take part in work. And government should also give some training such as building construction work, hair cutting, painting, carpentry, plumbing, etc. We Nagas are creative in every filed but because of economy and laziness we lack behind other peoples. May God give us wisdom and knowledge to our people and Save Nagaland. • Yes, nagas were honest, peaceful and hard working people. Sans the non-locals, we could be our former selves again. • We survived before their intrusion into our land, we will survive better without them. • Yes, We can do anything through Christ • Absolutely yes. Nagas would survive in the absence of non-locals. Their absence would be an eye-opener in labour sector. The dependence on labourers for minor chores would be eradicated. Self dependence should be cultivated. Society’s economic foundation lies in business block and the engagement of Nagas in fulfilling the place of outsiders would in bulk enhance economic upgradation in the state. So far, Naga economy had been invested on barren juncture now, its high time to answer the calling bell in acknowledging our might and forward a step to new adventure. • a big "YES". if other people can survive without other help, why not "WE". • We need the ground first then we can play • if we overcome our laziness and attitude towards human labour value. it will solve unemployment problem • Yes, we have sufficient manpower. The Govt need to empower their skill • Yes, we have lived without them before Nagaland became a part of India, unceremoniously.

• YES, I was born and brought up in a village where we do everything ourselves, only after landing in the town I see people depending on those non locals • Initially we will suffer, but that doesn't mean we can't survive. Of course we can! • Yes why not. only lazy people will find it difficult to live without them • We are not kings and queen yes we can • Yes, yes and yes!! If we change our mindset and appreciate dignity of labour, we will.. • YES we nagas can live and survive without non locals. Those who are saying NO kindly wake up from your sleep and do away with your laziness. • Yes we can but for that we must go back to our forefathers' way of life i.e dignity of labour. • Yes..exactly. though for some year will be suffer but if we do our part today the next generation will be follow-up. • Yes....Even mayang can live without us but we need them for futer root they are the starter before we cz they know what we don't know & we know what they don't know so its give & take...thinking futer is better then past.. • We have few factors to seriously reconsider here, but 'yes', in the long run I strongly believe we can manage all those by ourselves. • ABSOLUTE YES, but with a price. THE PRICE ARE: hard work, consistency, humility, dignity of labour, lifestyle should change- living accordingly with our income, Most importantly old and young men and women should Stop Worshiping Govt. Job. Give way to innovations, creativity. • Yes. I know for sure that it will take time for us to get use not having nonlocals to do the chores that we hate to do. Having said that, the more important thing is to change our mindset on what we can or cannot do for ourselves and not on what the nonlocals does for us. • Yes we can survive. They are not indispensable. They have been spoon feeding us for decades, it's time for Nagas to grow up and take care of themselves. The dignity of labor shouldn't be a once in a while social works but on a daily day to day basis. • Yes if only nagas are ready to cultivate the fields by themselves n do all d works

business since they can't run business in their dat require physical labour. The world has • No, Because we Nagas r too lazy hometown because they r very poor plus their changed a lot n things r not d same as they • No, We are too lazy to earn or living nor manpeoples didn't consider them as a living huused to be....n going back s not as easy s it age a shop. We give the responsibility to a man.... at last they go back with our money..... Mia to look after our plan shop or any othsounds er while we go talking politics or social or • Non local's -NO. Without IBIs-Hell YES. • Yes but only if we all come together and cooperate, adjust, lower our ego ... preach religion. Let's see how many each • Why not. We have been living even before they arrived and made us lazy. However of us has engaged non locals in our fields, with the changing context and economy it is Some of those who voted no had this to say: business establishments, looking after old not feasible to survive by oneself. • No.. Because when it comes to doing, we parents, drivers, baby sitters, maid, etc. We prefer maintaining our prestige. we talked of cannot trust our own people to go and de- • Come on what kind of question is this ? humans irrespective of tribe race etc interdeposit one lakh - first he may brag- second dignity of labour but that is far sighted...all pendent on one another. issue is about illehe may run to an tomboy to. 100 years on we do is, a talk to talked..none to be seen in gal immigration, not non locals. for the sake our CM will be a NON - NAGA. I SAY NOT the forefront to walked in, through the talked. of question, these nonlocals need nagaland A NON - NAGA, NOT A NON LOCAL. more than us,so they are here. who would • No, Because they mostly are in marleave their homes n migrate to nagaland if keting, farmer, labor. etc, so if non-local our state is a greener pasture and a source are not there we Nagas would be in big of survival for them. it sounds desperate trouble....just thought for need of non locals when nagas make it • No chance.... sound like they r our survival haha. funny. • No...because anywhere in this world anyway what concerns me most is reducing there is no more a country without outillegal immigration. side coexistence. still we have serious issues for Check and balance. We let other • Somebody tell me.. What do you call a Naga outside Nagaland or out side the country? easily take advantage of us for the love Non- local. Imagine if the locals there decidof money. Let's do away with it. business ed to do the same to the Non- locals. wise: YES we can live without them. • No, no non locals in nagaland means • Local and non local are the creation of human political interest. If we think, the most no nagas in other states of india important is the dignity of human life. The • No, WE ARE TOO LAZY TO DO question is, do we really respect the right of ANYTHING living and the moral of human life? Are the • A big Fat No.... Because Nagas do people ready to accept the dignity of work, not like to work low lying jobs. 1. Latrine respect the law of constitution, transparent, cleaner "plumber" how about that? 2. etc? It is not the question of non local or loDobiwala. 3 hajam barbar 4. Coolie 5. cal, but the reality is, " are you ready to be Moochi shoemaker 6. Garbage cleanaccountable of your own life? er, 7. Road Sweeper i guess the list is endless . Forget about the low lying job • Yes n no both...because we nagas have this thing call 'ego' we won't do mason work. we nagas cannot survive without a mini won't SLP in the road side n do the roadside maid servant or child labour or kancha works. There are lots. First just let's control at home forget about Nagaland. our ego. • Beyond the answer YES or NO, this question Some of those who voted calls for an analysis of NAGA SENSIBILITIES, OTHERS had this to say: of building TRUST amongst the Nagas and • I should say other because we are Shedding the attitudinal trend of Wearing ten inter-dependent and suppose if those gallon hats. There is an urgent need of resurnon-locals were to be chase out then at YES no OTHERS gence towards the Naga culture of hard work first we Naga will suffer alot. Therefore, ethics, to 'Produce' rather than simply 'CONwe should first learned to be expert in SUME.' We find it 'difficult' to trust the fellow every fields without which we are impossible • No, not in some parts until the day we all Nagas and have put faith in 'Others.' (eg. We to live alone. wake up, put our ego behind and underrather sit in non local driven autos...we buy stand the 'Dignity of labour'. Our land is so • Yes...if we learn dignity of labour. ..if not NO from non local shops...etc) We have let ourfertile, yet we are ashamed of farming and • Yes and No. Yes in a sense that we are working selves become so CORRUPT. ''Man is a Poby ourselves and we can survive by ourselves cultivation, so most of the resources are litical animal''...its about asserting our 'rights' and also No in a sense that we have to live tofrom outside Nagaland. rather than simply letting 'others' take it away. gether with every race...we are also living in • No. Without non local, who will construct It's high time we sincerely think on the questheir place and they are also living with us... building, tea garden, even terrace cultivator tion...WHAT MAKES YOU AND I A NAGA? • we can survive .... they just come to get into at Dimapur

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Colonial Lines Drawn Again for Ebola Aid Syria’s White Helmets — The most dangerous job in the world Siobhán o'Grady

hen Ebola first hit rural Guinea last April, panicked villagers spread conspiracy theories that the virus was nothing more than a neocolonial ploy to weaken already marginalized ethnic groups. That kind of denial and paranoid thinking is common in most major epidemics, but a United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs report released Monday sheds light on a different kind of neocolonialism taking form in the region's Ebola crisis: Rather than coordinating an effort to combat the massive outbreak, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France are instead sending disproportionate amounts of aid to the territories they once controlled. This lack of coordination among the three largest donors to the fight against Ebola ignores the reality of borders between Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, where political lines are more a trace of colonialism than an accurate representation of modern-day relationships between the border communities of the three developing nations. Trade routes running through those border towns helped the virus spread quickly through the three countries, and the divided response from the United States, the U.K., and France only complicated the possibility of containing the outbreak. Margaret Chan, the directorgeneral of the World Health Organization, said at the U.N. Security Council meeting on Friday that the continued escalation of the virus could turn into a "potentially catastrophic blow" to these countries' already weak economies. Disproportionate allocation of resources threatens the possibility of controlling the disease's spread and could lead to greater divides between African countries' ruling elites and untrusting factions in their populations. Recent attacks on health workers and journalists in all three countries are indicative of this distrust, which is only exacerbated by an equal distrust of former colonial powers. Financial responses to the epidemic have mainly been negotiated privately through institutional aid relationships between the United States and Liberia, the U.K. and Sierra Leone, and France and Guinea. Other negotiations have gone through the U.N., which still requires aid to go directly from governments or their agencies to other governments and their

agencies, which excludes existing NGOs and other aid organizations from receiving funding to combat the virus on the ground. On Sept. 13, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf even made a public plea to President Barack Obama for American support, saying, "Only governments like yours have the resources and assets to deploy at the pace required to arrest the spread." And it worked. In Liberia, a nation founded by former American slaves, the largest donor has been the American government, which just last week announced it would deploy 3,000 American troops to the country to help stop the spread of the disease. The Pentagon also announced it will send engineers to build 17 new treatment facilities, each with 100 beds, and train up to 500 medical personnel to staff them. Those operations alone could top $750 million dollars, the Obama administration said, in addition to the $17 million the United States has already sent to Liberia as a response to the outbreak. The United States also contributed an additional $56 million to be divided among the three most heavily affected countries, plus some funding for preventative measures in Nigeria, but no single country has received even close to as much funding from the United States as Liberia. In fact, the only other country to receive direct funding at all is Sierra Leone, which received $3.5 million in a grant through USAID -- small potatoes in comparison to the aid Liberia has raked in over the past five months. That's because Sierra Leone has its own Western bank account: Great Britain. Founded by black loyalists and former British slaves from the Caribbean, Sierra Leone has long depended on the U.K. for foreign aid. Since the virus first hit Sierra Leone in late April, the U.K. has sent the country's government more than $12 million, in addition to medical staff and a more recent pledge to build a 68-bed hospital there. Despite a larger Ebola breakout in Liberia, the U.K. sent its government only less than $1 million -- a fraction of what they contributed to Sierra Leone. And last week, French President François Hollande renewed France's commitment to addressing the outbreak in Guinea, a former French colony, when he announced the upcoming opening of a military hospital there. Thus far, more than

$12 million has been sent to Guinea alone, as well as an additional $15.5 million for preventative aid to Senegal and the Ivory Coast, two other former French colonies. Aid from the French government is harder to track because it goes through a joint account with the European Commission. But even the E.C. has given more to Guinea than to any other Ebolastricken country. In 2014, the executive body of the European Union sent $13 million to help combat Ebola regionally, but an additional $2.6 million was sent specifically to Guinea, the only country to receive a direct donation. Guinea has also benefited from donations from other francophone countries, including Canada and Luxembourg. While Canada donated $63,000 to Liberia and $50,000 to Sierra Leone, Guinea received $633,000 from them in emergency response support. Luxembourg's donation of just over $269,000 to Guinea seems insignificant in comparison to other Western countries, but according to the UNOCHA report, it's the only donation the tiny nation has made to fight Ebola at all. China, a longtime friend to Sierra Leone, has already sent $1.6 million this year. Last week, Cuba sent Sierra Leone 165 medical professionals and China sent two airplanes worth of Chinese medical staff and equipment to open a CDC laboratory and treatment center there. If all of these Western nations had conferred before making political decisions as to where to send their aid, there would have been a better chance of containing the virus early on. But Laurie Garrett, senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations and columnist at Foreign Policy, said what's happened instead is a dangerous neocolonial organization of aid -and going down that path could get donors into sticky situations if the virus can't be controlled. "We're really taking on the Liberia crisis as our own and there could be blowback from that if things go really south," she said. "If we have really seriously difficult times either the epidemic continues to expand long after we continue this increase of personnel, or American personnel are put under physical attack, we're taking responsibility ... for Liberia, and that's going to include what people will think if we're not successful in putting it under control in a timely fashion."

Anna Lekas Miller

Waging Nonviolence

haled hadn’t slept for 48 hours — when, at the site of a barrel bombing in Aleppo, he heard a baby crying. Delirious, he ventured back into the building’s rubble, despite his colleagues claiming that everyone had been accounted for, and there, behind a slab of concrete, was a baby — alive, despite being covered in dust from the concrete building. Khaled is one of 750 members of the Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, a group of volunteer rescue workers that emerged in the liberated areas of Syria after basic infrastructure began crumbling in the chaos of the civil war. The Syria Civil Defense began as a collective of ordinary civilians — once tailors, teachers and construction workers before the uprising began — responding to local bombings, attempting to help in any way that they could. In its early stages, many medical professionals criticized the civil defense teams, pointing out that without medical expertise many of their well-intentioned acts could be causing more harm than good with bombing survivors in critical condition. However, after a preliminary medical and rescue training — and the uniform, including the white helmets that gave

them their name — the Syrian Civil Defense returned to their respective neighborhoods equipped to save the first lives. “I asked an international team how many had responded to a bomb attack, and maybe one hand went up,” said James Le Mesurier, Syrian Civil Defense program manager at Analysis Research and Knowledge and founder of the not-for-profit organization May Day Rescue. “With the Syrian Civil Defense, every hand in the room goes up.” Now, the Syrian Civil Defense has saved more than 2,500 lives with 60 teams across the liberated areas of Syria. Although many of the residents of liberated areas like Aleppo and Idlib have fled, those that remain — often either the poorest and most vulnerable or most dedicated residents — experience daily indiscriminate shelling and aerial bombardments from the Assad regime, destroying neighborhoods and brutally killing and maiming civilians in the process. Despite the risk of a secondary bombing, a common regime tactic, the White Helmets immediately rush to the site of the bombing, moving aside concrete to pick out bodies and rush anyone who might still be alive to the hospital. “There used to be an uncertainty that a bomb could be dropped at any moments, and — if it happened to be dropped on your house — you

would die,”Le Mesurier said. “Now there is hope amongst people that even if their building does collapse, they can be rescued.” Political impartiality is central to the White Helmet’s operation. While Syria is riddled with strife between those who support the regime and those who support the opposition in fighting for a free Syria — not to mention the encroaching Islamic State — the White Helmets are blind to these loyalties as they perform their work. Although most of their work comes in the aftermath of Assad’s barrel bombs — which pummel some neighborhoods more than 50 times per day — the rescue workers have also been known to risk sniper fire to help those loyal to the regime. Twenty-six Syrian Civil Defense members have died while working, making it one of the most dangerous jobs in the world with a 5 percent casualty rate. Despite being heralded as heroes by many, the Syrian Civil Defense is vastly underfunded — something that could be easily rectified with international aid from donor countries such as the United States, United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. The Syria Campaign is currently gathering signatures to petition these governments to fund the White Helmets in order to purchase supplies and facilitate trainings for new members.

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Panneerselvam becomes Tamil Nadu CM

Chennai/bangalore, September 28 (ianS): Tamil Nadu’s ruling AIADMK Sunday elected Finance Minister O. Panneerselvam as chief minister to succeed the jailed J. Jayalalithaa, who Saturday began serving a four-year prison sentence for corruption. Panneerselvam, 63, who once ran a tea stall which is still with his family, once become the chief minister in similar circumstances in 2001 and held the post until Jayalalithaa bounced back. The unanimous decision on Panneerselvam came hours after he and a few AIADMK leaders met Jayalalithaa at the Bangalore Central Jail and she told them to elect a new leader quickly to “assuage the hurt feelings” of the thousands of party cadres in Tamil Nadu following her jailing. As AIADMK supporters massed in hundreds at the party headquarters in the heart of Chennai raised the V sign, AIADMK sources said Panneerselvam would call on Governor K. Rosiah to stake claim for the chief minister’s post. The development came amid lingering tensions in Tamil Nadu, where a 45-year-old committed suicide by hanging from a tree near Kancheepuram town while a 17-year-old girl student was battling for life in Madurai after setting

herself ablaze to protest the jailing of Jayalalithaa. In Bangalore, AIADMK men and women members gathered in large numbers and refused to budge without meeting their jailed leader. Police refused them permission to proceed to the jail where orders have been imposed banning the assembly of five or more people. Carrying posters with pictures of ‘Amma’, demonstrators from Hosur, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts of Tamil Nadu staged noisy protests on Bangalore’s outskirts. “We won’t go till we are allowed to meet Jayalalithaa. She did so much for our welfare. It is unfair to jail her,” a group of women screamed. Earlier Sunday, Jayalalithaa told a few cabinet ministers who called on her in jail to convene a meeting of all legislators in Chennai and elect a new leader to serve as chief minister, an AIADMK leader told IANS. The meeting lasting a hour was held over breakfast in the visitors’ room of the Bangalore Central Jail. Jayalalithaa was jailed late Saturday after a special judge sentenced her to four years in prison for amassing wealth illegally when she was chief minister in 1991-96. She was also fined Rs.100 crore. Jayalalithaa’s lawyers are expected to meet her later to

New Tamil Nadu CM began in humble circumstances

A supporter displays a pendant with a picture of Jayaram Jayalalitha that she wears on her necklace as she sits with others on a fast demanding the release of their leader from a Bangalore jail in Chennai, India on September 28. Jayalalitha, the top elected official in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu was sentenced Saturday to four years in prison after a court found her guilty of corruption in a case filed 18 years ago. (AP Photo)

discuss remedies to secure bail from the high court. After spending Saturday night in a special cell in the jail’s women’s wing, the 66-yearold Jayalalithaa woke up at 5.30 Sunday and took a brisk walk on the lawn. “She is fine. She had sugarless coffee and went through three Tamil newspapers and an English daily

that her personal assistant brought for her,” a jail official said. The jail warden, however, refused to allow a special chair brought from Chennai for the use of Jayalalithaa, who suffers from back pain. “As per the prison manual, we cannot allow outside things like furniture unless the court permits

and doctors recommend,” the warden said. In Chennai, DMDK leader A. Vijaykant met Tamil Nadu Governor K. Rosaiah and sought protection for political parties in the state against violence unleashed by AIADMK cadres. “I sought protection for all the parties in the state,” Vijaykant said, after

AIADMK supporters allegedly attacked rival political leaders as well as their homes and offices following Jayalalithaa’s jailing. Across the state, AIADMK supporters forced shopkeepers to down their shutters. Two government buses were set on fire. Traffic on the roads was thin. But the situation was bet-

Chennai, September 28 (ianS): Tamil Nadu Finance Minister O. Panneerselvam, who was Sunday elected by AIADMK legislators to succeed the jailed J. Jayalalithaa as the state’s new chief minister, used to run a tea stall, which is now looked after by his relatives. Panneerselvam, 63, representing the Bodinayakanur constituency, is a farmer from Theni district. OPS, as he is known in the party, maintains a low profile and is a staunch loyalist of Jayalalithaa. He entered politics in 1996 and became the head of a local body. In 2001, he was elected to the assembly from Periakulam and became the minister for public works department. Panneerselvam was the first person from the Thevar community to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu in 2001. He was also leader of opposition when AIADMK lost power in 2006. The decision to elevate Panneerselvam was made known after a meeting of the legislators at the party headquarters in the heart of Chennai. A party leader told IANS that Panneerselvam would call on Governor K. Rosiah later. The development followed a meeting Jayalalithaa had with Panneerselvam and some other senior AIADMK functionaries at the Bangalore Central Jail earlier Sunday. Panneerselvam had become chief minister in similar circumstances in 2001 for a brief period. A special court in Bangalore late Saturday sentenced Jayalalithaa to four years in prison and fined her Rs.100 crore for amassing wealth illegally when she was the chief minister in 1991-96. The swearing in ceremony of the new ministry is expected to take place Monday. ter in Tamil Nadu Sunday, compared to late Saturday. Buses and shops were open in some cities but bus services in Salem, Cud-

dalore, Villupuram and some other cities did not operate. Bus services from Tamil Nadu to Karnataka remained suspended.

Bihar CM : Even Paid news should attract disqualification: V S Sampath today people treat me as untouchable patna, September 28 (ianS): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Sunday revealed that he is still treated as an “untouchable” by some “powerful people” as he is a poor Mahadalit, the most backward among the community. “Even today, despite my being the chief minister, some powerful people treat me as untouchable because I am a Mahadalit,” Manjhi said at a function here. He said some people washed idols of deities after he performed prayers and rituals in Madhubani district. “I was specially invited by some people to participate in prayers and offer rituals at a function but a senior leader Ram Lakhan Ram informed me after my return that they washed the idols of the god and goddess and their home as I was an untouchable,” he narrated in anguish. Manjhi, successor to Nitish Kumar who resigned after the Janata Dal-United’s lacklustre performance in the Lok Sabha polls, wondered if it was his fault to have been born in a poor scheduled caste family. “People still treat us as if it was a curse to be born in a Mahadalit family,” Manjhi said. He said many people touch his feet to get their work done or take benefit from him but when it comes to social level, they still treat him as an untouchable. “It is an insult to Mahadalits. It is an example of where we are now and what our mindset is all about,” he said. Manjhi belong to the Musahar community that derives its name from the practice of eating rats after usually hunting for them in paddy fields. An estimated 2.3 million Musahars live across Bihar in extremely poor condition. Less than five percent of them are literate and most of them make a living as labourers. They are still considered social untouchables despite a law against it. The Mushahar community was upbeat after 68-yearold Manjhi, who began his life working as a shepherd for an upper caste farmer, became the new chief minister. Manjhi earned his own livelihood and funded his own education. His father Ramjeet Ram Manjhi was a landless labourer. He is the third Dalit to become chief minister after Bhola Paswan Shastri and Ram Sundar Das.

Justice H.L. Dattu sworn-in as India’s new chief justice new Delhi, September 28 (ianS): Justice H.L. Dattu was Sunday sworn-in as the Chief Justice of India. He was administered the oath of office by President Pranab Mukherjee. He is the 42nd Chief Justice of India and will be at the helms of the Indian judiciary till December 2, 2015. He succeeds Chief Justice R.M. Lodha who demitted office Sep 27. The oath ceremony held in Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan was attended by Vice President Hamid Ansari, former deputy prime minister L.K. Advani, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu, outgoing Chief Justice R.M. Lodha and Justice A.S. Anand as well as other seating and retired judges. Before being elevated as the judge of the apex court Dec 17, 2008, Chief Justice Dattu was the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court. He was appointed a judge of the Karnataka High Court Dec 18, 1995. Thereafter, he was elevated as Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court Feb 12, 2007. Three months later May 18, 2007, he was transferred to head the Kerala High Court. Born Dec 3, 1950, Chief Justice Dattu was enrolled as an advocate Oct 23, 1975. He practised at Bangalore in civil, criminal, constitutional and taxation matters. Chief Justice Dattu appeared as government counsel in the Karnataka High court for the sales tax department from 1983 to 1990, government advocate from 1990 to 1993, standing counsel for the income tax department from 1992 to 1993 and a senior standing counsel for the IT department from 1993 to 1995.

new Delhi, September 28 (pti): Paid news should be made an electoral offence that attracts disqualification so that it acts as a deterrent, Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath today suggested and said inadequacies in legal framework were not allowing the poll panel to effectively check this and other malpractices. He also said that there is a “crying need” for a “well defined legislation” governing expenditure of political parties during elections as its absence was allowing them and their candidates to circumvent the rules. Sampath, who was speaking at a session organised by the Law Com-

mission, said that when the Election Commission looked into whether it had the powers to deal with paid news it found the “answer was negative.” He said that ‘paid news’ in whatever form or nomenclature is presently not even an electoral offence. “If it is an electoral offence, it can eventually lead to the disqualification of the candidate. Whatever the difficulties of implementation, the very fact that if it is listed as electoral offence, it would act as a deterrent against people using it in the elections,” he said. The CEC said that a recommendation in this regard has been made to the Law Ministry. He even

wondered why the government advertisements during elections should not be considered as paid news. Paid news not being an electoral offence, he said, EC now tries to check this menace by invoking its powers related to candidates’ spending. He said that if a candidate is caught, the amount is added to the candidate’s expenditure. He, however, claimed that when caught, the candidates have found their own way to wriggle out of it. “When they (candidates) file their expenditure returns, they always build a cushion for this kind of things. If Rs 40 lakh those days was the limit, invariably no candidate would file a return for more

than Rs 25 lakh. That 15 lakh will be the cushion for this,” Sampath said. He said that the EC catches instances of paid news but it is like “they were paying some traffic fine, and they will do that and continue with the journey merrily”. The CEC also said that while the Commission’s control over a candidate’s spending is only after he files his nomination, people make substantial election related expenses before that. “We have a case in Haryana, where a day before the filing of the nomination, a candidate organised a rally in which he was reported to have spent Rs 1.5 crore. Everybody, the whole world

knows that he is the candidate. Somebody complains take action against him, you can’t....only from the day he files his nomination we can start looking at his expenditure,” the CEC said. He added that people start spending but the Election Commission is constrained “because of the law and the interpretation of the law.” He said that law says that EC can hold an election within the period of six months before the due date. “We have been making proposals on so many occasions. Why should not the Commission have powers to ensure the purity of the election during this six-month period,” he said. Sampath said that

advertisements or paid news by political parties is one thing, advertisements given by government during this period “is also paid news”. The CEC said that there are many complaints but “the reality is you really can’t do much about these things. He noted that all limits for poll expenditure is for candidates and none for political parties. “We have seen political parties handling huge amounts of cash. We have seen political parties giving to the candidates huge amounts of cash. When it is caught they will say no, no it is not meant for him, it is meant for him to distribute to others in his district or in his state.

Govt, people to work in tandem to tackle health issues President’s rule imposed substance abuse and by how to administer Cardio new Delhi, Sep- Heart Day here. in Maharashtra “A specific day in a year exercising and walking ev- Pulmonary Resuscitation tember 28 (ianS):

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Sunday announced a slew of government campaigns to tackle major communicable and non-communicable diseases which would also serve as a means to develop a social movement. He said these campaigns will involve NGOs, religious organisations, educational institutions, medical professionals of the government and private sectors, and clubs. “We will use such occasions to communicate with citizens on how to deal with diseases at the prevention and curative levels, the importance of timely checkups and other matters,” Vardhan told reporters on the sidelines of a walk organised to mark the World

will be dedicated to awareness building on a particular disease. For instance, November 7 will be observed as National Cancer Awareness Day, apart from February 4 which is already marked as World Cancer Day,” Vardhan said. He said the government has also planed to mark special days for diabetes, anaemia, hyper-tension, blindness, deafness, mal-nutrition, obesity, mental conditions and issues related to infant and maternal mortality. Vardhan emphasised the need for social mobilisation and how every human can become a stake-holder in the country’s health system. “If everybody can be kept healthy through a balanced diet, avoidance of smoking, drinking and

ery day, then the entire disease burden of the country would drop dramatically and the health ministry’s budget would be optimally utilised,” he said. Vardhan also appealed to all doctors, health workers and NGO activists to work harder to conscientise people to the dangers of cardiovascular diseases - the single biggest cause of pre-mature death. “Heart diseases and strokes are becoming more common in our society than before. I see younger and younger people falling victim to this killer. There is widespread ignorance of the simple fact that it is preventable,” he said. “NGOs need to dedicate some of their energies to training neighbourhood people with knowledge in

(CPR)”. He also urged the Delhi Medical Association, residents’ welfare societies (RWAs) and like-minded groups to conduct camps to train people in CPR. “The government has already launched an offensive against smoking by taxing tobacco products. The next target is fast foods in school and office canteens which leave citizens with no option but to gulp fatty and unhealthy foods. The ill effects of alcohol consumption would also be highlighted,” Vardhan said. “Spiritual pursuits like meditation or group sessions with philosophers also help avoid heart conditions... A mind at peace is like a fort against heart conditions,” he added.

new Delhi, September 28 (pti): President’s rule was imposed in poll-bound Maharashtra on Sunday after Prithviraj Chavan resigned from Chief Minister’s post following the break-up of 15-year-old Congress-NCP alliance in the state. President Pranab Mukherjee signed the proclamation for imposition of central rule in Maharashtra, a day after the Union Cabinet recommended clamping of President’s rule in the state, a Home Ministry spokesperson said. The brief Cabinet meeting on Saturday was chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is away in the US. With NCP withdrawing support to the government, Chavan had resigned on Friday. His resignation was accepted by Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on Saturday. Since assembly elections in Maharashtra are scheduled on October 15, the Governor, in his report to the Centre, had recommended imposition of President’s rule in the state. NCP had on Thursday called off its alliance with Congress accusing Chavan of neglecting it and stalling talks over seat-sharing. NCP’s insistence on the two parties contesting an equal number of the state’s 288 assembly seats and the demand for rotational chief ministership for half of the government’s five-year term if the alliance retained power were the sticking points during the seat-sharing talks which eventually led to the collapse of the alliance.

Modi wows 65,000 youth in Central Park

new York, September 28 (ianS): Who would have thought of Narenda Modi as a rock star? But Saturday evening, the Indian Prime Minister shared the stage with top music stars like JayZ, Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Sting and Alicia Keys and himself received rockstar treatment from a crowd of more than 65,000 at New York’s landmark Central Park as he talked about down-to-earth subjects like sanitation, health and global peace. This was a coup for him in image building: He was able to reach out directly to a liberal audience of mostly young people without the filter of a critical media

and break the stereotypes made of him. In a major departure from his practice, he spoke to them in English and could connect to them on the festival’s theme of fighting poverty and seeking justice, by articulating his ideas on these topics. This was the biggest audience that an Indian leader has got in the US, adding hundreds of thousands of TV and internet viewers to the more than 65,000 at the park, the soul of New York and its enchanting green lung in a skyscraper-dotted Manhattan. “How are you doing in New York?” Modi, dressed in an off-white, half-sleeve kurta with a striking co-

balt blue jacket - Modi has been changing his dress appropriate to evcry event and occasion - greeted the crowd in English after the comperes of the show, Global Citizen Festival, announced the arrival of a person who changed the sanitation facilities of the Indian state of Gujarat from one of the worst to one of the best. “Namaste,” he said, adding that he was greeting people who were watching the show on TVs, smartphones, tablets and laptops as well. “I am truly delighted to be in an open front and not in a closed conference room.” This was his opportunity to reach out to Amer-

ica’s mainstream - especially the young people and those of the liberal persuasion. He drew repeated applause from the crowd speaking about poverty

on problems like sanitation and poverty would have deep impact in the times to come. “I salute you, I repeat, I salute you,” he said as the crowd erupted in ap-

hands of everybody,” he said. Modi said the youths in India could see that “you are joining hands” with them. “God bless. May the

Veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai heckled

new York, September 28 (ianS): Senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai of Headlines Today news channel was heckled and roughed up, allegedly by a band of supporters of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, outside the Madison Square Garden venue after he got a group of anti-Modi people to air their views just ahead of the prime minister’s much-awaited speech to thousands of the Indian diaspora. After the live interaction with the anti-Modi group who were outnumbered by supporters of Modi, Sardesai was heckled by Modi supporters and roughed up and pushed. A video of the heckling was posted online as were tweets of the event. eradication and the im- plause. “I am proud of you, force be with you,” the Inportance of sanitation to your family is proud of you, dian prime minister, who is healthcare. He seemed to your friends are proud of on a five-day official visit to pause and attune his mes- you.” “In India, 800 million the and delivered his maidsage to the crowd. youth are joining hands to en speech at the UN GenModi said that the work make drinking water and eral Assembly Saturday, today’s youth were doing sanitaton available in the concluded.

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Hong Kong resort to tear gas to break up democracy protesters

Protesters walk through tear gas used by riot police against protesters after thousands of people blocked a main road at the financial central district in Hong Kong on September 28. Authorities launched their crackdown after the protest spiraled into an extraordinary scene of chaos as the crowd jammed a busy road and clashed with officers wielding pepper spray. (AP Photo)

HONG KONG, September 28 (re uterS): Hong Kong police fired repeated volleys of tear gas to disperse pro-democracy protests on Sunday and baton-charged the crowd blocking a key road in the government district after official warnings against illegal demonstrations. The city’s Admiralty district had descended into chaos as chanting protesters converged on police barricades surrounding colleagues who had earlier launched a “new era” of civil disobedience to pressure Beijing into granting full democracy to Hong Kong. Police, in lines five deep in places and wearing helmets and gas masks, staged repeated pepper spray and shot tear gas into the air. The crowds fled several hundred yards, scattering their umbrellas and hurling abuse at police “cowards”. Crowds returned however and by early evening tens of thousands of pro-

testers were thronging streets, including outside the prominent Pacific Place shopping mall that leads towards the Central financial district. Fresh rounds of tear gas cleared some of the roads in Admiralty and pushed the crowds towards Central. Police had not used tear gas in Hong Kong since breaking up World Trade Organisation protests against South Korean farmers in 2005. Clouds of tear gas also blew back towards police lines, but it is unclear how many people on either side have needed treatment. “We will fight until the end...we will never give up,” said Peter Poon, a protester in his 20s, adding that they may have to make a temporary retreat as night falls. Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying pledged “resolute” action against the protest movement known as Occupy Central with Love and Peace. “The police are determined to handle the

situation appropriately in accordance with the law,” Leung said just hours before the charge began. A spokesperson for China’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office added that the central government fully supported Hong Kong’s handling of the situation “in accordance with the law”. Inside the cordon, thousands had huddled in plastic capes, masks and goggles as they waited for a fresh police charge to clear the area before Hong Kong opens for business on Monday morning. Student organisers, urging calm, warned that police could return with rubber bullets. Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule in 1997 under a formula known as “one country, two systems” that guaranteed a high degree of autonomy and freedoms not enjoyed in mainland China. Universal suffrage was set as an eventual goal. But Beijing last month rejected demands for peo-

ple to freely choose the city’s next leader, prompting threats from activists to shut down Central. China wants to limit elections to a handful of candidates loyal to Beijing. “WE WILL WIN WITH LOVE AND PEACE” While promising a fresh round of public consultation, Leung also described Beijing’s decision as “legally binding”. Publishing tycoon Jimmy Lai, a key backer of the democratic movement, said he wanted as big a crowd of protesters as possible, after a week of student demonstrations, to thwart any crackdown. “The more Hong Kong citizens come, the more unlikely the police can clear up the place,” said Lai, also wearing a plastic cape and workmen’s protective glasses. “Even if we get beaten up, we cannot fight back. We will win this war with love and peace.” Communist Party lead-

ers in Beijing are concerned about calls for democracy spreading to cities on the mainland, threatening their grip on power. Such dissent would never be allowed on the mainland, where student protests calling for democracy were crushed with heavy loss of life on and around Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989. Pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker Lee Cheukyan said three fellow legislators were among a small group of activists detained by police, including democratic leaders Albert Ho and Emily Lau. Organisers said as many as 80,000 people thronged the streets in Admiralty, galvanised by the arrests of student activists on Friday. No independent estimate of the crowd numbers was available but the action is being seen as the most tenacious civil disobedience action since 1997. A week of protests escalated into violence when student-led demonstra-

tors broke through a cordon late on Friday and scaled a fence to invade the city’s main government compound after a week of peaceful action. Police used pepper spray to disperse the crowd. The Hong Kong Federation of Students extended class boycotts indefinitely. Police have so far arrested 78 people, including Joshua Wong, the 17-yearold leader of student group Scholarism, who was dragged away after he called on the protesters to charge the government premises. He was still in detention on Sunday. His parents said in a statement the decision to detain him was an act of “political persecution”. Along with Hong Kong and Chinese officials, some of Hong Kong’s most powerful tycoons have spoken out against the Occupy movement, warning it could threaten the city’s business and economic stability.

Catalonia defies Spain by calling secession vote

bArCeLONA, September 28 (Ap): The president of Spain’s powerful northeastern region of Catalonia on Saturday formally called an independence referendum, the latest secession push in Europe and one of the most serious challenges to the Spanish state in recent years. Catalan leader Artur Mas signed the decree to call the referendum in a solemn ceremony in the regional government headquarters in Barcelona, flanked by most of the region’s political leaders who support the vote. “Like all the nations of the world, Catalonia has the right to

decide its political future,” said Mas. Two hours after Mas spoke, Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de Santamaria said the Spanish government will hold an emergency cabinet meeting within days so the referendum can be challenged before Spain’s Constitutional Court. “This referendum will not be held because it is unconstitutional,” she told reporters during a rare Saturday press conference. Pro-independence sentiment in the economically strong region, where the Catalan language is spoken side-by-side with Spanish,

has surged in recent years, fueled by a sense that the region deserves better fiscal and political treatment from Madrid. The announcement came a week after Scotland voted against breaking away from Britain. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was flying back from a state visit to China when Mas made his declaration. He has repeatedly said Spain’s constitution doesn’t allow referendums on sovereignty that don’t include all Spaniards, and experts say the Constitutional Court is almost certain to declare the vote illegal. While Mas called the

referendum, hundreds of pro-independence supporters gathered in the square in front of the Catalan government building in the center of Barcelona, with many wearing or waving pro-independence flags and chanting “independence.” The crowd cheered when an electronic clock counting down the days until the referendum was set in motion on the side of a building overlooking the square. “Today is a day to celebrate. We are very happy and satisfied that president Mas has called the referendum,” said Carme Forcadell, the leader of a pro-in-

dependence group that has pushed for the referendum by organizing rallies over the past three years. Unlike the Scotland vote, a pro-secession result in a referendum in Catalonia wouldn’t result directly in secession but Mas says it would give him a political mandate to negotiate independence. In the referendum, Mas wants to ask Catalans two questions; first, if they think Catalonia should be a state, and, if so, should it be independent. If the referendum is not held, Mas could call early regional elections that would essentially serve as a Yes or No vote on independence.

Polls indicate most Catalans favor holding the referendum but are roughly evenly split on independence. Pro-independence fervor fades when people are asked if they favor an independent Catalonia outside the European Union, as the region has been warned would happen. The referendum has stirred debate about whether the 1978 Spanish Constitution should be updated to accommodate Catalonia’s demands for more power while maintaining the 17-region country unified. Separatist sentiment is also very strong in the northern Basque region.

Japan volcano eruption takes its toll

tOKYO, September 28 (reuterS): Thirty-one people were presumed dead on Sunday near the peak of a Japanese volcano that erupted unexpectedly a day earlier while it was packed with hikers out to admire autumn foliage, sending a huge cloud of ash and rock tumbling down its slopes. Police said the 31 people were found in “cardiopulmonary” arrest but declined to confirm their deaths pending a formal examination, as per Japanese custom. An official in the area said rescue efforts had been called off due to rising levels of toxic gas near the peak, as well as approaching nightfall. Hundreds of people, including children, were stranded on the mountain, a popular hiking site, after it erupted without warning on Saturday, sending ash pouring down the slope for more

than 3 km (2 miles.) Most made their way down later on Saturday but about 40 spent the night near the 3,067 metre (10,062 feet) peak. Some wrapped themselves in blankets and huddled in the basement of buildings. “The roof on the mountain lodge was destroyed by falling rock, so we had to take refuge below the building,” one told NHK national television. “That’s how bad it was.” More than 40 people were injured, several with broken bones. Earlier, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency had said authorities were trying to confirm the whereabouts of 45 people. It was not clear whether those 45 included the 31 people found in cardiopulmonary arrest. The volcano was still erupting on Sunday, pouring smoke and ash hundreds of metres into the sky. Ash was found

on cars as far as 80 km (50 miles) away. Satoshi Saito, a 52-yearold hiker who climbed Ontake on Saturday and descended less than an hour before the eruption, said the weather was good and the mountain, known for its fall foliage, was crowded with people carrying cameras. “There were no earthquakes or strange smells on the mountain when I was there,” Saito, who usually climbs Ontake several times a year, told Reuters. He also said there were no warnings of possible eruptions posted on the trail. “But a man who runs a hotel near the mountain told me that the number of small earthquakes had risen these past two months, and everyone thought it was weird,” Saito said. ENVELOPING BLACKNESS

Video footage on the internet showed huge grey clouds boiling towards climbers at the peak and people scrambling to descend as blackness enveloped them. NHK footage showed windows in a mountain lodge darkening and people screaming as heavy objects pelted the roof. “All of a sudden ash piled up so quickly that we couldn’t even open the door,” Shuichi Mukai, who worked in a mountain lodge just below the peak, told Reuters. The building quickly filled with hikers taking refuge. “We were really packed in, maybe 150 people. There were some children crying, but most people were calm. We waited there in hard hats until they told us it was safe to come down.” Flights at Tokyo’s Haneda airport suffered de-

lays on Saturday as planes changed routes to avoid the volcano, which straddles Nagano and Gifu prefectures, but were mostly back to normal by Sunday, an airport spokeswoman said. Japan lies on the “Ring of Fire,” a horseshoe-shaped band of fault lines and volcanoes circling the edges of the Pacific Ocean, and is home to 110 active volcanoes. One of these, Sakurajima at the southern end of the western island of Kyushu, is 50 km (31 miles) from Kyushu Electric Power’s Sendai nuclear plant, which was approved to restart by Japan’s nuclear regulator earlier in September. The Nuclear Regulation Authority has said the chance of volcanic activity during the Sendai plant’s lifespan was negligible even though five giant calderas, crater-like depres-

sions formed by past eruptions, are also nearby. Kyushu Electric has said it would install new monitoring equipment around nearby calderas and develop plans to remove highly radioactive fuel to a safer site if the threat of an eruption is detected. There are no nuclear plants near Ontake. An official at the volcano division of the Japan Meteorological Agency said that, while there had been a rising number of small earthquakes detected at Ontake since Sept. 10, the eruption could not have been predicted easily. “There were no other signs of an imminent eruption, such as earth movements or changes on the mountain’s surface,” the official told Reuters. “With only the earthquakes, we couldn’t really say this would lead to an eruption.”

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Human sleep patterns evolved first in ocean?

LONdON, September 28 (IANS): The cells that control our rhythms of sleep and wakefulness may have first evolved in the ocean - hundreds of millions of years ago - in response to pressure to move away from the sun, shows a new study. The researchers derived this conclusion from their findings that a hormone that governs sleep and jet lag in humans may also drive the mass migration of plankton in the ocean. “The fascinating picture emerges that human biology finds its roots in some deeply conserved, fundamental aspects of ocean ecology that dominated life on the Earth since ancient evolutionary times,” said lead researcher Detlev Arendt from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany. The molecule in question, melatonin, is essential to maintaining our daily rhythm and the scientists have discovered that it governs the nightly migration of a plankton species from the surface to deeper waters. “We found that a group of multitasking cells in the brains of these larvae that sense light also run an internal clock and make melatonin at night,” Arendt explained. “So we think that melatonin is the message these cells produce at night to regulate the activity of other neurons that ultimately drive day-night rhythmic behaviour,” Arendt noted. The findings indicate that melatonin’s role in controlling daily rhythms probably evolved early in the history of animals, and hold hints to how our sleep patterns may have evolved. To find out the role of melatonin in other species and how it evolved to promote the task of sleep, the researchers turned to the marine ragworm Platynereis dumerilii. The researchers discovered a group of specialised motor neurons that respond to melatonin. Using modern molecular sensors, they were able to visualise the activity of these neurons in the larva’s brain and found that it changes radically from day to night. The findings were published online in the journal Cell.

Religious conservatives opposed to Hillary Clinton

This September 19, photo shows former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, speaking at the Democratic National Committee's Women's Leadership Forum in Washington. Among Republicans divided over foreign policy and social issues, one figure unites social conservatives: Clinton. The prospect of another Clinton presidential campaign brought social conservatives together at the annual Values Voter Summit this weekend in Washington. (AP File Photo)

WASHINGtON, September 28 (Ap): Hillary Rodham Clinton is the one figure uniting U.S. religious conservatives frustrated by a leaderless Republican Party that’s divided over foreign policy, immigration and social issues. The prospect of another Clinton White House stirred anguish at the Values Voter Summit this weekend where hundreds of conservative activists debated the Republican Party’s future and warned that the acknowledged but unannounced 2016 Democratic front-runner would cement what they see as President Barack Obama’s attack on religious freedom. “Never forget she will be Barack Obama’s third and fourth term as president of the United States,” Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, an unsuccessful Republican presidential candidate in 2012, said Friday night. She was among the high-profile Republicans, including past and prospective White House contenders, at the annual conference attended by some of the most prominent social conservatives and hosted by the Family Research Council, well known for its opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage. This year’s gathering expanded its focus to religious freedom — or the persecution of Christians and their values at home and abroad. It was a message that Republican officials hope will help unify a fractured party and appeal to new voters ahead of November’s elections and the next presidential contest. But it was Clinton’s name that was as much a rallying cry as the theme of religious liberty. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a prospective presidential candidate, challenged Clinton to “spend a day debating” the Denver nuns who run nursing homes for the poor, called the Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged, and have challenged the Obama health law’s requirement that some religiousaffiliated organizations provide insurance that includes birth control. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a once and perhaps future contender, described Clinton as “tenacious.” “She’s got all the skills and would be an incredibly formidable candidate,” Huckabee told reporters, suggesting that Clinton is politically vulnerable. “She’s got to go out and defend Barack Obama and her record in the first four years she was secretary of state.” Clinton would be the overwhelming favorite to win the Democratic presidential nomination, while the Republican’s field is large and lacks a clear front-runner. Two Republican establishment favorites, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, were not invited to the conference. As he did last year, Cruz won the summit’s symbolic presidential preference straw poll with 25 percent of the vote, followed by conservative firebrand Ben Carson and Huckabee. Clinton earned one vote among more than 900 cast, although Family Research Council president Tony Perkins joked that even Mickey Mouse would have gotten a vote if listed on the ballot. He said religious liberty “slipped as a priority” under Clinton’s leadership at the State Department as she pursued a liberal agenda “in complete contrast to what values voters care about.” “She’s going to have a more difficult time this go around than she did last time,” Perkins said. A CNN poll this summer found that four different would-be Republican candidates earned between 10 percent and 15 percent of support from self-identified conservatives: Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, Cruz and Huckabee. The same poll found that 73 percent of conservatives said Clinton doesn’t generally agree with them on issues they care about. Lillian Kjellman, a first year student at Liberty University who attended the conference, said there was too much controversy surrounding Clinton and questioned whether she could to present a fresh message to the public after more than two decades in the public eye. “I don’t think she could win,” she said.

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Messi reaches 400th goal, Arsenal grabs late equalizer for 1-1 draw Barca routs Granada 6-0

Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina duels for the ball with Granada's Eddy Silvestre, left, and Manuel Iturra during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between F.C. Barcelona and Granada C.F. at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain on Saturday. (AP Photo)

B ARCELONA, SEPTEMBER 28 (AP): Lionel Messi scored his 400th and 401st goals for club and country and Neymar hit a hat trick as Barcelona thrashed Granada 6-0 in the Spanish league on Saturday. Defending champion Atletico Madrid routed Sevilla 4-0 in the return of coach Diego Simeone, and Cristiano Ronaldo also found the net for his sixth straight game in Real Madrid's 2-0 win at Villarreal. Messi's 358th goal for Barcelona (along with 42 for Argentina) came with Barcelona leading 3-0 when he headed in Dani Alves' superb one-touch cross in the 56th minute. He added No. 359 near the end to cap the lopsided win. Neymar opened the scoring in the 25th before Messi continued his playmaking by participating in his fellow striker's next two goals and assisting Ivan Rakitic. The win gave Barcelona the provisional league lead. Valencia can match it on points with a win at Real Sociedad on Sunday. Barcelona heads to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday with more than a finely tuned attack. Its defense hasn't conceded a goal in seven games this season. After an up-anddown season last year, Messi has returned in fine form from Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final to Germany. The forward has scored or participated in 14 of Barcelona's 18 goals in all competitions. Already Barcelona's all-time leading scorer, the 27-year-old Messi is closing in on two more milestones.

He is three goals from equaling Athletic Bilbao's Telmo Zarra as the Spanish league's all-time leading scorer with 251. And he is four goals from matching Raul Gonzalez's record of 71 in the Champions League. "I don't think that even counting the goals we scored during recess at school we would reach 400," Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said. "Watching Leo press on defense and being so generous in attack is a pleasure." Also, Athletic Bilbao drew 0-0 at home with neighboring Basque club Eibar to remain winless in five straight games, while Leo Baptistao scored his second brace in four days to give Rayo Vallecano a 2-0 win at Levante. Atletico moved into provisional second place two points behind Barcelona, before it hosts Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. Simeone coached his first league match of the season after being suspended for the first five matches, the last four for a vehement protest in the Spanish Super Cup. Striker Mario Mandzukic also returned from surgery on his broken nose with a protective face mask. Midfielder Jorge "Koke" Resurreccion scored with a deflected strike in the 19th before Saul Niguez took the second goal near halftime from a precision set-piece that included three players touching the ball before he headed it in at the far post. In the last 10 minutes, Raul Garcia converted a penalty after Diogo Rosario fouled Antoine Griez-

mann, and forward Raul Jimenez scored his first goal for Atletico, also from a set-piece. Sevilla's first loss left it in fourth. At Camp Nou, Granada striker Youssef El Arabi hit the crossbar in the visitors' first and best scoring chance in the seventh minute. Joaquin Caparros' team resisted well until midfielder Hector Yuste gifted the ball to Neymar whose shot took a deflection off defender JeanSylvain Babin and looped over goalkeeper Roberto Fernandez before bouncing into the net. Messi set up the second goal by dribbling past two defenders before crossing for Rakitic to score with a glancing header in the 43rd. Two minutes later, Messi's through ball to Munir El Haddadi led to Roberto charging out to clear the ball, only for it to fall to Neymar who fired into the open net. Messi found Neymar in the area to slot in his sixth league goal this season in the 66th before the Argentine scored for a second time. Villarreal attacked Madrid early on at El Madrigal Stadium, as an airplane circled overhead trailing a banner asking Ronaldo to return to former club Manchester United. But Luka Modric struck from long range in the 32nd, and Karim Benzema sprinted to win a long ball and set up Ronaldo for his league-leading 10th goal in the 40th. Madrid remained in fifth place at four points adrift before it travels to Bulgaria to play Ludogorets in the Champions League on Wednesday.

LONDON, SEPTEMBER 28 (AP): Alex OxladeChamberlain's equalizer in the second half gave Arsenal a 1-1 draw against Tottenham in the English Premier League on Saturday. Spurs forward Erik Lamela failed to clear in the 74th minute and the ball ricocheted around the penalty area before falling to Oxlade-Chamberlain, who lashed the ball in from close range. Lamela put his face in his hands after the goal in the north London derby, whose result leaves Spurs winless in four matches. "1-0 down in a derby is always a bit nerve-wracking," OxladeChamberlain said. "So we did well to come back." Tottenham went ahead in the 56th when Nacer Chadli scored after Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini lost possession in a dangerous area. The ball was collected by Christian Eriksen, who laid it off to Lamela. His throughball split open the Arsenal defense, and Chadli slotted the ball into the bottom left corner. Chadli was later booked for his goal celebration after putting his hands to his ears while running past a section of Arsenal supporters. Spurs' recent results are putting pressure on new manager Mauricio Pochettino. But Tottenham moved up a place to eighth, while Arsenal remained unbeaten and in fourth after six matches. Arsenal, already hit by injuries, faces two new blows. Manager Arsene Wenger made two first-half substitutions: Mikel Arteta with a calf problem, and Aaron Ramsey with a left ham-

Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey and Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose vie for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium, London, Saturday, September 27. (AP Photo)

string injury. Wenger said both players will be out for at least a week and will miss a Champions League match on Wednesday and a league match against Chelsea on Sunday. Jack Wilshere also took a knock to his right ankle, but Wenger was hesitant to rule out the midfielder. Arsenal dominated the opening stages, with Danny Welbeck looking lively. The forward had a low shot on the turn saved by Hugo Lloris. Earlier, Welbeck turned past Jan Vertonghen and sprinted

down the right. Finding little support, he fired a shot but it was blocked by Younes Kaboul and went out for a corner. Oxlade-Chamberlain, who also had a bright first half, forced a diving save from Lloris, who pushed the ball away from slipping inside the far post. Spurs enjoyed a good spell of possession late in the first half, winning a couple of corners. But their finishing lacked a cutting edge. While Arsenal is unbeaten in the league, the Gunners have come away

with four draws — a situation Wenger said needs to be improved. But he highlighted that Arsenal fought back and had about 70 percent possession against Spurs. "I must give credit to my team because once again we came back," Wenger said. "It was a high work rate. It was one of the few times we had so much possession against Tottenham since I've been here." Wenger was also frustrated at Spurs' tactics, which he said included defending deep and timewasting. "They tried to gain

SJC Jakhama College Week Concludes

Team Dragon Knights, winners of the SJC Jakhama college week, 2014.

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): The fifth and final day of College Week at St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama saw the finals and the declaration of the overall champion. The prizes for all the events held during the past few days from September 22 to 26 were also distributed during the Closing Ceremony held at the College Indoor Stadium at the end of the day. It featured young talents within the College such as Budenyunglong, Chanchi and Co and a special encore by Team Blood

Hounds’ winning dance troupe. During the exhortation, Rt. Rev. Bishop Thoppil praised the “gifts of joy, positive energy and the spirit of family” within the SJC community, and forwarded his blessings to the students to flourish in the College and in life. He also thanked the College Staff on behalf of the diocese for their important roles in making good citizens who contribute to the society. In the end, Team Dragon Knights emerged as the overall conquerors of the SJC College Week, 2014, with

Team Legion and Team Oregon following respectively. Singyang Konyak , Games and Sports Secretary of the SJC Students’ Council thanked the participants and the organisers, who all aided in making the past few days joyous and celebratory. He later commented that the “spirit of competition of the various participants” made all the difference. Special thanks were also given to guest Match Officials from Jakhama and Khonoma villages for their selfless help in successfully refereeing the outdoor events.

time," Wenger said. "They tried to slow down the game. The referee is there to make the flow of the game respected. People pay money in the stands to watch football. It's as simple as that." But Pochettino said while he didn't know if his team could be accused of time-wasting, it was his intention for his team to defend deep. "It was our strategy to play compact, a little bit deep," he said. "We did well. We need to improve our style, but we need time. I'm only in the job three months."

CM to inaugurate NSF Martyrs Trophy KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): The 15th edition of NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy will be organised by the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) this year under the theme ‘Goal for Peace’ in the state capital Kohima at Local ground kohima from October 1 to 25. The laying of wreaths and unfurling of flag at NSF Martyrs’ Park will be at 1:30pm on the inaugural day, while TR Zeliang, Chief Minister of Nagaland will be the chief guest in the inaugural function at 2:00pm. Altogether, 61 teams from 3 states (Nagaland, Manipur & Assam) will be participating from different 10 districts with a total of 1098 players and 122 team Manager and coaches. The opening ceremony will be chair by Keneido Peseyie; God’s blessing from Dr Hokheto chophy, Assoc.Pastor Sumi Baptist church, Kohima; welcome address from Tongpang Ozukum, President NSF, key note address will be delivered by Kezhazer Angami, Convenor Organizing Committee; solidarity massage from both Kohima Village students’ Union and Kigwema Students’ Union, special number will be presented by Keneisedenuo Zatsu and the oath taking will be administered by Sikho Thou, sports secretary NSF.

Mary Kom draws crowds even in far-away venues Johnson retains flyweight title at UFC 178

INCHEON, SEPTEMBER 28 (AP): India's star woman boxer M.C. Mary Kom is not surprised at the crowd support for her at the Asian Games. The sprightly 31-year-old acknowledges cheers from the stands and does not even mind being pushed around as her fans jostle with each other to get pictured with her. The five-time world champion says she is used to seeing people flock to venues to watch her and understands that her stature has increased manifold after a Hindi commercial movie was made on her this month. "I expected people to come and watch me compete," Mary Kom said without any hint of conceit. "I've been fortunate to have a fan following and understand that women in particular idolize me." A huge group of Indian expatriates visit her at

the Seonhak Gymnasium in what is a clear sign of her popularity, which she gained over the years after her first few world titles were largely ignored in India. The fact that she is the mother of three only enhances her persona in a country where women are making fast progress in different walks of life and look up to her for inspiration. "The movie has contributed to my popularity. But I'm still the same. I don't want celebrity status. I've got the love and support of people but I'd like to have my personal freedom rather than being thronged by a crowd at the market," Mary Kom said. The film on Mary Kom brings out her early struggle at a remote village in a hilly part of the northeastern state of Manipur and the way she made a comeback after giving birth to twin

sons, who are now seven. Mary Kom had returned after a two-year hiatus to clinch her fourth world title at Ningbo City in China in 2008 and was given the sobriquet of "Magnificent Mary" by world body AIBA. She followed that with another world title. But the return after giving birth to twins has not been the only comeback for Mary Kom. After winning a bronze at the London Olympics, Mary Kom gave birth to her third son, now 15 months, and made another comeback to international boxing. However, it was not easy this time around. Another boxer, Pinki Jangra was selected for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after a selection bout which Mary Kom considers a farce. "It was only politics that kept me out. But I'm not the one to give up," said Mary

Kom, who won a selection bout again to earn a seat on the flight to Incheon. "Making a comeback after giving birth to my third child was not easy. It was difficult to get 100 per cent fit," Mary Kom conceded. "But I'm confident in international competitions because of the experience that I have. I'm also clear about one fact - never take anyone lightly. In boxing, one loss means you are out, so every bout has to be taken seriously," she added. Shagun Saxena, 31, was among the many Indian expatriates at the Seonhak Stadium and shout "We love you Mary" as the boxer fought it out in the ring. "There are other Indian boxers too who are good too," said Saxena. "But I loved the movie made on her and feel her popularity has increased several-fold after that. We've all come here to see her."

LAS VEGAS, SEPTEMBER 28 (AP): Demetrious Johnson retained his flyweight title Saturday night at UFC 178, submitting Chris Cariaso in the second round. Johnson easily scored a takedown in the first round and stunned Cariaso with a looping right hook, followed by a knee to the jaw as the horn sounded to end the round. Johnson kept the pressure on in the second and gained top control after Cariaso's slip. Johnson swiftly maneuvered into side control, landed a few elbows and secured a Kimura, forcing Cariaso to tap out at 2:29 of the second. "I felt good. It was a great fight," Johnson said. "I'm just trying to get better at my ground game." Johnson improved to 212-1 with his fifth straight title defense. Cariaso dropped to 17-6. In the co-main event, lightweight Donald Cer-

rone moved closer to a title shot with a unanimous decision over Eddie Alvarez. Cerrone used powerful leg kicks to wear down Alvarez, winning 29-28 on all three scorecards. "There's no quit in this dog," Cerrone said. "If you're going to beat me, you better do it in the first." In a battle of rising featherweights, Conor McGregor made short work of Dustin Poirier, earning a TKO victory in the first round. McGregor improved to 16-2, and Poirier fell to 16-4. "I don't just knock them out, I pick the round," McGregor said. "When featherweights get hit by me it's a whole new ballgame." Yoel Romero survived a back and forth brawl to beat Tim Kennedy by TKO, and No. 1 women's bantamweight contender Cat Zingano moved into position for a Demetrious Johnson celebrates after defeating Chris Cariatitle shot with a third-round so in their flyweight mixed martial arts title bout at UFC 178 TKO over Amanda Nunes. on Saturday, September 27, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo)

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The Morung Express

‘Beyond Beauty’

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Dimapur

VIVACE

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An interview with Muluvesalu Keyho, Miss Phek 2014 VIVACE performing at Upstairs, Dimapur as a part of the MTF Live Series on September 27.

Muluvesalu Keyho Miss Phek 2014 Muluvesalu Keyho Morung Express (MeX): What prompted you to contest Miss Phek District Beauty Pageant 2014? uluvesalu Keyho (MK): There were many but what impressed me most was the theme of the event- “Beyond Beauty.” It gave me an insight and a clear view about the purpose of beauty contest. It was after learning about the theme only that I made my final decision to participate because I got the desire to not just win the title but to learn more about the purpose of women’s beauty.

MeX: How do you feel on winning Miss Phek title? Since everything was new experience I got so much thrilled. Usually whenever I get paid for something I obviously deserve I do not feel much grateful for such pay. But now I tell you my heart is overflowing with gratefulness to God for honouring me by making me win the prestigious title of Miss Phek 2014 which I do not deserve. Therefore, I give all credit, honour, praise and glory to Jesus who is in me because it was he who earned and yet makes me enjoy the pleasure of winning the title in the sight of everyone. I am still thrilled.

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MeX: As Miss Phek what will be your contribution to the society? I am ready to take my stand to fight against all kinds of evil traditional ideologies which are distorting understanding amongst various groups of people resulting to slow development, progress and backwardness of our society. I have a strong passion to advo-

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cate for women’s empowerment which is the purpose? The term ‘beauty’ means just a combasis to build a healthy, progressive and probination of form, shape and colour ductive society. that which please an aesthetic sense especially MeX: How do you see your fellow contestants? the sight. But the term ‘beauty with a purpose’ In my judgment, every contestant is is emphasizing the role and responsibility of a the winner. I believe winning the title woman who is recognized in beauty. In today’s is not everything, though it is one of the most im- society, women are in no way behind men in the portant parts of being the winner. I saw everyone areas that call for responsibility and capability. competing with zeal and for a purpose. Whatever Therefore women’s beauty which is highly rewe all learnt by participating I believe that it will garded should be utilized for a noble cause. contribute much to every contestants purpose of MeX:How would you prepare for the forthcomlife which God predestined for our well being. ing Miss Nagaland 2014? MeX: What according to you is a woman of subWith the same goal I am preparing stance? with enthusiasm. Everyday, every According to me, she is an ideal per- night I am receiving an all round grooming lesson and a role model who is an asset sons from my only teacher, Jesus Christ. I myself to the society. She is a woman of power, positive have nothing but my teacher has everyone and influence and of meaning. She posses the zeal, everything in his disposal to use for my wellpassion and love to do things for the noble cause. being .He is preparing me to accept the predeIt is the greatest compliment one can give to a termined outcome of the forthcoming contest. woman who wants to be an influential person. Everything is going fine with me. I pray God that all my fellow contestants find the same comfort MeX: What is your biggest fear and how do you at the bosom of Jesus, our Lord. plan to overcome it? The biggest fear to me is regret. Ac- MeX: Do you have any message to the youth cording to me regret can never en- or readers? ter my life without my permission, but it can Yes, I do. My message is this---let us enter either through my omission or commisremember that the youth today are sion. No one can afford to help me overcome it the leaders of tomorrow’s society. We all have our except Jesus Christ which is why I need him to share to build a healthy society of our own. Today, be the Lord of my life all the time. let us together join our hands, plan and prepare to take action tomorrow, for our preparation today MeX: What according to you is beauty with a will determine our society tomorrow.

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Zowe Madrigal led by Nise Meruno performed at the ITA auditorium Guwahati on Saturday evening. The concert also featured the well known Shillong Chamber Choir

Clooney marries Amal

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ChorAl fiestA CulminAtes

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DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 28 (MExN): The 3-day ‘Harmonic Surge – a choral fiesta,’ which started on Thursday at Covenant Hall Dimapur culminated Sunday evening with choral competition as the main highlight. Altogether five choral groups participated in the competition singing two songs each. Kuda Village Baptist Church Choir (KVBCC) bagged the first position walking away with a cash prize of Rs 50, 000, trophy

and a citation. The award for Best Costume also went to KVBCC. The second position was bagged by Lotha Baptist Church Choir and walked away with a cash of Rs 30, 000 and a citation while the third place went to Coronation Choir which walked away with a cash of Rs 20, 000 and a citation. Conductor of Coronation Choir, Avoni Odyuo was awarded the Best Conductor. All the five participating groups were given certificates of

appreciation for their participation. Choral competition is a running trophy organized by the Nagaland Chamber Choir (TNBCC) every two years. During the three days, various musical personalities conducted workshops on choral music, voice clinic, choral conducting, composition, indigenous music, art of accompaniment, rehearsal techniques, beating techniques and interpretation of music.

‘Say NO to Angora fur and wool!’ Ileana D’Cruz bares her back for PeTA’s anti-cruelty campaign

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ith the issue of animal sensitisation becoming a major topic of debate in the fashion industry, the need to protect animals has become all the more important. Taking on the cause, Barfi! star Ileana D’Cruz has decided to bare her back to get a message across in the latest campaign by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PeTA), India, in association with the Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW). While designers across the world make use of fur in bags and jackets, the black-andwhite campaign shoot urges fashionistas to ‘Give cruelty the cold shoulder’ and ‘Say NO to Angora fur and wool’. Actress Ileana D’Cruz lets her clothes (right) and her skin (left) do the talking as she poses for PeTA’s anti-Angora fur campaign In a heartbreaking investigation by PETA

Asia in nine angora fur farms in China - which export 90 per cent of world’s angora fur and wool - workers were found ripping the hair from the rabbits’ sensitive skin as the animals screamed in pain. Speaking about the cause, the Indian beauty stated “Rabbits are treated violently. Most of them either die due to their wounds or due to the trauma of being kept in horrible conditions.” Angora is sold as fur and wool, and is commonly found in sweaters and scarves. Urging style divas to be more conscientious while selecting their garments, she said “Check the labels to see what it’s made of. The photoshoot was an extension of a joint initiative by PeTA and LFW called ‘ExtraVEGANza’.

eorge Clooney married human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin Saturday, the actor’s representative said, out of sight of pursuing paparazzi and adoring crowds. A smiling Clooney traveled up the spectacular Grand Canal to his wedding standing coolly aboard a watertaxi, waving to hundreds of well-wishers on shore and a flotilla of photographers chasing a glimpse of his final moments of bachelorhood. With the pink sunset casting a gleam on Venice’s most picturesque canal, Clooney rubbed his hands in sweet anticipation and disappeared into the luxury Aman hotel’s tent-covered pier, where celebrity friends including Cindy Crawford and Matt Damon had passed moments earlier. The bride was nowhere to be seen. Clooney’s long-time representative Stan Rosenfield announced in one sentence some 2 ½ hours later that the wedding had taken place. It is expected to be the only communication on the much-anticipated marriage of the actor who long reigned as Hollywood’s most-eligible bachelor. Clooney and friends had coolly sipped champagne before at the five-star Cipriani hotel before forming a procession to the Aman that included Damon, Crawford, her husband Rande Gerber and Bill Murray from the five-star Cipriani hotel opposite St. Mark’s Square up the Grand Canal to the luxury Aman Hotel. Crawford wore a purple floor-length halter dress; Clooney and the other men were all dressed in tuxedos. En route, Clooney’s boat was momentarily blocked by a passing cruise-liner and then by a water bus, giving time for dozens of boats carrying photographers to catch up. A police boat swerved in vain to try to keep the paparazzi away. The star, standing in front of the taxi, maintained his ever-relaxed demeanor and waved to hundreds of people who crowded the arched Accademia bridge, canal banks and passing water taxis to see the Hollywood star before he took the plunge he long vowed never to take. Alamuddin was last seen publicly on Friday riding a watertaxi down the Grand Canal with Clooney’s arm resting comfortably around her. The bride, wearing a bold black-and-white striped Dolce & Gabbana dress, beamed. Clooney, 53, and Alamuddin, 36, who were engaged in April, have not publicly divulged details of the weekend-long celebrations — leaving plenty open to speculation. Venice city officials have announced the closure of a 50-meter (yard) length of pedestrian way along the Grand Canal near the 16th-century Cavalli Palace, used for civil marriage ceremonies, for two hours on Monday, citing the Clooney nuptials. The Cavalli Palace is just opposite the Aman hotel. Media have speculated that the couple will have two ceremonies —

one on Saturday followed by a civil ceremony Monday. Clooney started the day Saturday relaxing over coffee with Crawford and her husband on the Cipriani hotel terrace, seemingly unfazed by photographers hovering in boats off-shore. Cipriani staff formed a protective barrier blocking the view of Clooney and his guests, but then Clooney apparently waved them away. The actor even interacted briefly with the paparazzi. After someone yelled “Is this really happening, George?” the actor feigned looking at a watch on his bare wrist and yelled back: “Yeah, right now.” Clooney had vowed he would never marry again following his 1989-93 marriage to Talia Balsam. He dated a series of models and actresses that made his love life tabloid fodder, until meeting his match in Alamuddin. Venice is perhaps a natural setting for Clooney’s wedding. The star owns a villa on Lake Como north of Milan, feels at home in Italy and is a frequent visitor to Venice, often to promote his films at the Venice Film Festival. While the Venetian waterways offer stunning views of the city’s Byzantine and Renaissance architecture, where East truly meets West. Its islands and maze of canals also permit privacy and easily restricted access. Singer Bono and his wife were among the late arrivals on Saturday, joining Clooney’s cousin Miguel Ferrer, Ellen Barkin, Anna Wintour and Richard Kind, among those who arrived on Friday. Clooney and Alamuddin are among thousands of nonVenetian couples, foreign and Italian, who choose each year to marry in Venice, and the city administration smooths over the process with an on-line application form and list of documents needed to make the ceremony legally binding. In St. Mark’s Square, a bride dressed in white was kissing her groom as photographers snapped away. The couple said they didn’t mind sharing the spotlight with the Hollywood star and his bride. “It is a pleasure for us that a person as famous as him is celebrating his wedding here just like us,” said Michele Santoriello. Alamuddin, a London-based human rights lawyer, is of Lebanese origin, and her wedding was also being celebrated Saturday in her family’s village of origin, Baakline in the Chouf district. Alamuddin left Lebanon during the civil war and was raised in the United Kingdom. She met Clooney, who is active in many political causes, through her work. As the wedding party descended on Venice, the Alamuddin family house in Baakline was empty. Her neighbors said the bride’s cousins departed the night before.Many villagers welcomed the news of the impending nuptials. “We congratulate them and we hope that the happiness will be international,” said shopkeeper Ghassan Bou Hatoum.

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Yogeshwar Dutt ends India's Venus, Sharapova advance at China Open 28-year wait for wrestling gold INCHEON, SEPTEMBER 28 (IANS): Yogeshwar Dutt ended India's 28-year-old wait for an Asian Games wrestling gold medal but his compatriots Babita Kumari and Satywart Kadian missed out on the bronze at the Dowon Gymnasium here Sunday. Yogeshwar, Olympic bronze medallist, put on a stupendous show in winning 3-0 in the title-clash against Zalimkhan Yusupov of Tajikistan. Yogeshwar's gold in men's 65kg freestyle was India's first since 1986, when Kartar Singh had won the yellow metal in the Seoul Games. Displaying his neversay-die attitude, Yogeshwar was stupendous in all his three bouts in the day. He started the day beating Jinhyok Kang of North Korea 3-1, in his quarterfinal bout to set-up a clash with China's Katai Yeerlanbieke in the semi-finals. Against the Chinese, Yogeshwar looked in all sort of problems in an energy-sapping bout. Yeerlanbieke led throughout the game and with only a few seconds remaining he was ahead 9-7. But Yogeshwar made a stunning comeback in the dying moments of the game to pin down the Chinese and won the match 5-0 in a 'victory by fall' verdict. In the gruelling final against Yusupov, Yogeshwar was very watchful. Yusupov tried all the tricks to pin down Yogehswar but the Indian was too quick. Yogeshwar opened his account at the end of the opening period. In the second period, a series of quick moves helped Yogeshwar earn two more points to get a 3-0 verdict. Other Indian grapplers in the fray for medals, Babita and Satywart, were beaten comprehensively by their opponents in the bronze medal matches. Another wrestler Jyoti, however, lost to Burmaa Ochirbat of Mongolia 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the women's 75kg freestyle event. Commonwealth Games gold medallist Babita was outplayed by China's Xuechun Zhong, who won the women's 55kg freestyle bronze medal 2-10. Babita was not aggressive at the start and was also cautioned by the referee. She was completely taken by surprise with quick moves and strong counter-attack from Zhong. Satywart went down 0-3 in the bronze medal match of the freestyle 87 kg to Mamed Ibragimov of Kazakhstan. He lost his quarterfinal bout to Magomed Musaev of Kyrgyzstan 1-3 in a 'decision by points' verdict, but made it to the repechage round after Musaev qualified for the final, where he lost 1-3 to Iranian Reza Yazdani. In the repechage, Satywart was too strong for Pakistan's Bilal Hussain Awan. The Indian won 12-0 on great technical superiority to make it to the bronze medal play-off.

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India's Kaur Khushbir holds her national flag after taking second place in the women's 20km race walk at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea on September 28.(AP Photo)

Khushbir wins silver; bronzes from Rajiv, Povamma and Manju

INCHEON, SEPTEMBER 28 (IANS): It was a good day for India at the track and field events Sunday as race walker Khushbir Kaur clinched the silver medal while three more bronze medals came from quartermilers Arokia Rajiv and M. Povamma Raju and hammer thrower Manju Bala in the 17th Asian Games at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium here. Khushbir set the day for India by winning the silver medal in an hour and 33 minutes, 2.01 minutes behind China's Xiuzhi Lu, who took the gold in the women's 20km race walk event. South Korea's Yeongeun Jeon won bronze with a timing of 1:33:18 secs. But there was disappointment in store for the men, as Irfan Thodi (1:23:18 secs) finished fifth while K. Ganapathi was disqualified. The gold went to China's Zhen Wang (1:19:45 secs) while Japan's Yusuke Suzuki (1:20:44 secs) and South Korea's Hyunsub Kim (1:21:37 secs) took the silver and bronze, respectively. The quartermilers also put up a fine

show as Rajiv and Povamma clinched the bronze medals in the men and women's 400 metre events, respectively. Rajiv clocked a personal best of 45.92 secs to win the bronze while the gold medal went to Saudi Arabia's Yousef Ahmed Masrahim, who set a Games Record of 44.46 secs. The silver was clinched by 18-year-old Abbas Abubakar of Bahrain with a timing of 45.62 secs. Masrahim had also set the Asian record of 44.43 secs in the Diamond League in Lausanne in July. In the women's event, Bahrain's Oluwakemi Mujidat Adekoya clinched the gold medal with a timing of 51.59 secs. Vietnam's Thi Lan Quach got the silver with a personal best effort of 52.06 secs and Povamma got the bronze with a timing of 52.36 secs. Manju won the bronze medal in the women's hammer throw. Manju threw the hammer to a distance of 60.47 metres in her first attempt to win the bronze. The gold and silver went to China's Wenxiu Zhang (77.33m) and Zheng Wang (74.16m), respectively.

Indian pair of Sania-Prarthana settles for bronze

INCHEON, SEPTEMBER 28 (PTI): Indian pair of Sania Mirza and Prarthana Thombare settled for a bronze after losing their women's doubles semifinal to Chinese Taipei's Chin Wei Chan and Su Wei Hsiehin in the Asian Games on Sunday. The fifth seeded Indian combo put up a brave fight before going down 6-7 (1-7), 6-2, 10-4 to the Chinese Taipei duo, seeded second, at the Yeorumul Tennis Courts here. Sania and Prarthana took the courts and toiled hard for an hour and 35 minutes but at the end failed to make it to the finals. Both the pairs fought hard in the opening frame to take the set to a tiebreaker. The Taipei duo finally managed to win the set after nearly an hour's play. The Indians, however, came back strongly in the second set and managed to prevail over their higher ranked opponents in just 32 minutes. But the deciding set turned out to be a cakewalk for the Taipei combination as they took barely 10 minutes to seal it 10-4 and draw the curtains on the tie. Earlier, Yuki Bhambri had clinched India's lone singles' medal in tennis after settling for a bronze in the men's event following a 6-3, 2-6, 1-6 loss to Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the semifinal.

BEIJING, SEPTEMBER 28 (AP): Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams moved into the second round at the China Open on Sunday with straight-set victories. The fourth-seeded Sharapova overcame six double-faults to defeat Estonian Kaia Kanepi 6-4, 6-1, while the 16th-seeded Williams came back from a 3-0 deficit in the opening set to defeat Britain's Heather Watson 6-3, 6-1. Sharapova, the reigning French Open champion, said despite the double-faults she thought she served well against the 46th-ranked Kanepi, a five-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist. "I thought I played a difficult opponent, someone that I've had trouble against in the past," she said. "I'm usually somebody that goes for my serve. If I make more errors, I feel more confident knowing that I'm going for it rather than just making my opponent hit a ball." Williams started off slowly against Watson, but captured 12 of the last 13 games for a routine victory. "She brought a lot of balls back I don't think I was expecting," Williams said of going down an early break in the match. "The first games she didn't miss a serve for six points." Williams, who re-

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Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot to Kaia Kanepi of Estonia during their first round match at the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Stadium in Beijing on Sunday. (AP Photo)

cently returned to the top 20 in the rankings for the first time in over a year, could next face France's Caroline Garcia, who beat her in three tight sets at the Wuhan Open last week. Garcia plays China's Zhang Shuai in the first round. In other first-round

matches on the women's side, Australian Samantha Stosur beat Francesca Schiavone of Italy 6-4, 6-2 to set up a second-round clash with the in-form Caroline Wozniacki, who reached the finals of the U.S. Open earlier this month. Oth-

er winners included No. 12-seeded Ekaterina Makarova of Russia, who beat Spain's Garbine Muguruza 6-7 (8), 6-4, 6-4, and No. 15-seeded Andrea Petkovic of Germany, who took out Romanian qualifier Monica Niculescu 2-6, 7-6 (8), 6-4.

Murray wins 1st title in 15 months at Shenzhen

SHENZHEN, SEPTEMBER 28 (AP): Secondseeded Andy Murray of Britain rallied from a set down to defeat fourthseeded Tommy Robredo of Spain 5-7, 7-6 (9), 6-1 Sunday to win the Shenzhen Open. Murray saved five match points as he ended a 15-month title drought while improving his chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals in London in November. "I got lucky, basically, at the end of the second set," Murray said. "I fought hard, tried my best and thankfully managed to turn it round." The 27-year-old Scot accepted a wild card into Shenzhen in a bid to improve his ranking from 11th into the top eight, so as to qualify for London. Murray now moves up to 10th in the rankings, just 105 points behind the eighth-placed Tomas

Berdych. Murray trailed 2-6 in the second set tiebreaker against Robredo, but the Spaniard squandered five match points. "I tried to get as many balls back in play as I could," Murray said of those match points. "I missed three or four balls in the tiebreak by very little. I was frustrated to be in that position, but thankfully managed to turn it around. In those situations you need some luck." It was Murray's first title since his triumph at Wimbledon in July 2013 and his 29th tour-level victory. The 32-year-old Robredo was contesting his 21st tour final and, like Murray, was bidding for his first title since July 2013, when he won the Umag crown. "It's tough to accept it," Robredo said. "But Andy did a great job. He was pushing right till the end and in the end, he deserved it."

Andy Murray of Britain poses with his trophy during the award ceremony after winning the final match against Spain's Tommy Robredo at the Shenzhen Open tennis tournament in Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong province Sunday, September 28. (AP Photo)

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