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Monday, November 14, 2011 12 pages ` 3

Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare

Young Nagas aim to save the Hornbill Dimapur, November 13 (mexN): Hornbill Conservation Initiative (HCI), a committee instituted by a non-government organisation Green Succession of Nagaland State (Green-SONS) has taken the initiative to save the Hornbill bird and promote habitat conservation in the State. A team comprising HCI’s Chairperson Dr. Yan Murry; Dr. Nzan Humtsoe, ViceChairperson; Jess T. Murry, Treasurer HCI & Chairman Green- SONS; Mhathung, Secretary HCI and wildlife photographer Steve Odyuo went on a study to the Hornbill migration route inside the Intangki National park on November 12. The team plans to tour all locations in the coming months to study the factors causing the decrease in the number of Hornbills. Intangki National Park is among the few locations in

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Nagaland where Hornbills migrate. Accompanied by Forest department guards and foresters, the team encountered a group of hunters making noises inside the dense forest. The forest guards seized illegal materials from them, noted their contact details and left them with a warning. The Hornbill bird is revered by Nagas and is closely related to Naga culture. Unfortunately some species of the majestic hornbill is endangered and will become extinct if steps are not taken now. The organization said that conserving the Hornbill bird will be like preserving Naga culture. HCI feels a holistic approach should be adopted for the conservation of Hornbills. For this purpose, it has made it a point to stress on research, habitat conservation

and awareness campaigns. Since few people cannot make a huge impact - for a positive outcome, the organisation encourages participation of people from all walks of life. To start with, hunting and selling of hornbills should be strictly prohibited and discouraged. HCI’s effort to spread awareness has already taken shape in the form of an online signature campaign. Till date, around 350 signatures from people of over 60 countries have signed the petition. HCI has tied-up with Hornbillfestival.com to kick-start this signature campaign. HCI will have a stall at Bamboo Pavilion during Hornbill Festival 2011 where it will try to make the public more aware about the plight of the Hornbill bird. Students from as far as Mumbai have offered to become volunteers In this image released to the media forest guards seen here checking rucksacks for HCI’s cause. of hunters inside Intangki National Park

Federation of Working Journalist of Nagaland formed Dimapur, Novem- ough deliberation of the journalists in the field

John Schlitt concert postponed to Dec

Vote on www.morungexpress.com ber 13 (mexN): With a working journalists from as well as the freedom of November clearance issues, and also SMS your answer to 9862574165 view to bring together and Dimapur, Kohima, Mo- Press; to safeguard and Dimapur, 13 (mexN): The Metro taking into consideration Has basic infrastructure been developed sufficiently well in Nagaland?

Yes No Others Are Nagas spending too much time and money on rock concerts, fashion shows and entertainment? 56% Yes 21% No Others

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work for the welfare of the working journalist in Nagaland, concerned journalists working in the field have resolved to come together and form Federation of Working Journalist of Nagaland (FoWJoN). This was stated in a press note appended by Narain B. Sagar, convenor, and Ashikho Pfuzhe, member secretary. The decision was taken after holding thor-

kokchung, Tuensang, Kiphire and Mon in the two meetings held on October 5th and 20th, 2011 in Kohima. Unanimously adopting the constitution of FoWJoN during the second meeting held at Hotel Orchid, Kohima, the working journalists present resolved that the Federation was a long felt need in the State in order to strive and protect the welfare of the working

promote the interests of the working journalist and maintain the highest standards of professionalism; to promote a spirit of cooperation and understanding among working journalists and to work for and promote legislation for the welfare of working journalists and serve as a defensive body that will protect journalists. Continued on page 5

Team and organizers which is organizing “The Greater Cause Concert” featuring John Schlitt and his band from the US which was slated for this coming Thursday November 17 at Dimapur and Friday November 18 at Kohima is forced to postpone his concert to a later date sometime in the month of December. A press note issued by The MetroTeam and organizers stated that this is due to unforeseen problems with regard to visa

the fact that our earlier dates would clash with the examinations of many youngsters. The organizers also request that all concert attendees who have already bought tickets to carefully retain them for valid entry when the concert will be held at the later date. “We apologize for any inconvenience cause thereof and we look forward to a fantastic concert when your date with John Schlitt will be confirmed,” further stated the note.

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NPCC accuse DAN govt of landing Nagaland in debt

Dimapur, November 13 (mexN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has yet again charged the DAN government of landing the State into deadly debt-trap and huge liabilities, and that public money generously released by the Government of India has benefited just a handful of people in high places. NPCC stated that corruption, financial misuse and mismanagement have become the hallmark of the regional party’s mis-governance. NPCC in a press communiqué issued by the Media Cell stated that the DAN government is riding on tight financial rope and has no money to pay the students’ post-matric scholarship, salary of work charged employees, terminal benefits of the government employees who were forced to retire. It stated that the government has been making lame excuses such as “documentation and logistic problems for non-payment but in reality its coffer has gone dry,” the NPCC alleged. It further stated that the DAN government is unable to release the development funds for the State’s work programs and development activities have come to stand still, and that it has no money to maintain the State’s assets. The NPCC alleged that a major chunk of the non-

plan fund has gone to debt servicing with the State’s outstanding loans crossing over Rs. 8000 crore; adding that the “DAN government is back to business of knocking the door of the Planning Commission of India (PCI) begging for special plan assistance (SPA).” The NPCC claimed that whenever the issue of shortage of fund was raised, the DAN government rues that the State government is over-burdened with over 65% of the plan and nonplan expenditure going to the salaries of its employees as against the 35% restriction imposed by the 13th Finance Commission (TFC). Despite these problems, the NPCC alleged that the DAN government has been surreptitiously indulging in rampant backdoor appointments. “The DAN government got the golden opportunity to bring down the plan and non-plan expenditure to the TFC’s prescribed limit of 35%. However, instead of streamlining the entire system of over-employment on need-based, it has resorted to over-indulgence in backdoor appointment, all with an eye for electoral gain in the next election,” the NPCC stated. It added that NPF has proved that regional party in power is nothing but freedom to corrupt with impunity and has lost all moral rights to continue.

Asst Professor says she availed only ‘entitled’ leave

Dimapur November 13 (mexN): The assistant professor of Phek Government College who came under attack from the Phek Town Chakhesang Students’ Union (PTCSU) for taking excessive leave since joining the college has clarified that she has “availed only entitled leave” and has not for “even a singular day disregarded her students nor undermined the concerned authority.” Providing a detailed note about the number of days she has taken leave and the reasons for doing so, the assistant professor said that the allegations lev-

eled against her are only to inflict stigma on her career and tarnish her reputation. She said that the details would project the clear picture of the issue. The assistant professor asserted that she availed only entitled leave and not excess as alleged by the Union. Apart from personal health problems, she also cited family problems like taking her spouse for treatments outside the State. “I have duly availed my earned leave/Maternity leave/casual leave having been duly granted by the authority concerned on account of ailment, delivery and difficul-

ties that I/my family have gone through and for that reasons the complainant has no reason to threaten the competent authority as it is the prerogative on the part of the authority concerned to sanction the entitled leave to the employee concerned subject to the availability at her/his leave account,” she stated. She added that the allegation made against her clearly manifests the ulterior motive of the complainant. The assistant professor also rubbished the PTCSU’s allegation that she has been availing leave in “connivance with some

higher authorities and that she is enjoying favoritisms under their patronage is far beyond Imagination.” She clarified that she “never ever sought any undue favor from any authority since from my initial appointment and not to speak about patronizing the authority.” She also clarified her position on the transfer issue. She claimed that the authority concerned having seen her genuine difficulties and problems transferred her out from Phek Govt. College to Fazl Ali Govt. College. Continued on page 5

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A little boy walks with a jar of water across the compound of Government High School, Yangphi under Kiphire district. Given the fact that the infrastructure of educational institutions are poor in this area of the State, the number of students is very high and its keeps increasing year after year. (Lipichem Photo)

Acknowledgement

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who selflessly supported and stood by us in countless ways during the prolonged illness and sad demise of our beloved Mrs. Takulemla Ao, on the 9th of November 2011. Mrs. Takulemla Ao Born:20th February 1945 We are filled with gratitude to the Died :9th November 2011 Doctors and Staff of Christian Institute of Health Science and Research and Shamroch Hospital, various Churches, Longkhum and Molungyimsen Senso Telongjem, neighbours and well-wishers for the immesurable help rendered in our direst hour of need. We offer sincerest apologies for our inability to mention all by name.We, however, pray that our Gracious Lord will bless you all in abundance.

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Chavara Home celebrates Children’s Day

Dimapur, November 13 (mexN): As the children are the future of our society, Chavara Home celebrated advance children’s day on November 12, 2011. Seventy eight children from neighborhood along with their parents gathered together to mark the day as a memorable one. A press note issued by Sr.Agie CMC, Director Chavara Home stated that the children felt that they are cared and wanted by remembering them in a special way on the auspicious day. The chief guest for the programme was Dr.Vineto Chishi, the state coordina-

LKM initiates panel discussion Dimapur, November 13 (mexN): A one day panel discussion was organised by the Langpangkong Kaketshir Mongdang on November 12, 2011 at NPPC Ltd Community Hall, Tzudikong town. The speakers on the occasion were Editor, Tir Yimyim, K.Temjen Jamir, CEO, Window Media Chairman, CII, Nagaland Council, Dr Aotoshi, DFO Dimapur, T.N.Meren jamir and District & Ses-

sions Judge, Kohima, Mayanglima. The panel discussion centred on social, economic, political and legal aspects. All the speakers dwelt on issues of development on all grounds with unity and awareness. They also stressed on doing away with complacency and narrow mindedness and instead to work together towards a common goal. Earlier, MLA & Advisor, NBDA, L.Temjen

Jamir in his speech outlined the visions of Tzudikong as an industrial town and said that the government is all out for development. MLA T. Sentichuba, who also spoke on the occasion, said that we should fight for justice and walk in truth. The day long programme was attended by representatives from villages under Langpangkong range, besides government officials, student leaders and well wishers.

tor to UNAIDS&LFA. Children entertained the gathering by performing various cultural programmes.The gathering appreciated the talent show of their own children on the stage. The note stated that the chief guest in his key messagae encouraged the children try to excell in their studies so that the society can benefit from them. He told the students to be smart and shared the example of his own family, where they were nine children and all of them got good education by the grace of God.”Now all are in a good position serving the society in many

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ways, like doctors, ministers, principals, directors etc,” he said. He told the children not to be lazy and to work hard and God will be with them to guide them. “Make use of every opportunities to grow and do good to the society in the coming days, “ he advised and to have courage to say no to every vices, in order to grow as mature citizens and stand for the truth at any cost. The note also mentioned that previous day competitions were conducted and the winners were awarded with prizes on the children’s day by the chief guest.

TBHJ hostel nite cum preChristmas celebration Dimapur, November 13 (mexN): The Tyrannus Boys Hostel Jakhama(TBHJ) will be hosting Hostel Nite cum pre-Christmas celebration with Pastor Shan Kikon as speaker on November 16, 2011 at 4.00 pm at the hostel premises. A press note issued by Keluhol Tase, warden, Tyrannus Boys Hostel Jakhama stated that Kezhokhoto Savi President NVCO would bring greetings. The note also mentioned that every boy hosteller is inviting a female friend as their guest. The speaker along with guest would inspect every room as part of competition where the best roommate is to be rewarded considering cleanliness, discipline, punctuality, etc throughout the academic year. The main highlight of the celebration includes special numbers, presentation, message, etc and the vote of thanks would be pronounced by the hostel warden Keluhol Tase followed with special dinner and entertainment.

Mass social work held at Kohima

Employees of government departments actively participating in the mass social work at Kohima on November 12. Children are also seen doing their bit in keeping their wards clean. (DIPR Photos)

Dimapur, November 13 (Dipr): A mass social work was held at the State Capital Kohima, today with the active participation of all government employees, Kohima Municipal Coun-

cil, NGOs, churches and the general public in all the wards. ADC Kohima, Kovi Meyase speaking to DIPR, said the social work was organized jointly by the State government, NGOs, KMC,

NBCC with an objective to give Kohima a fresher and cleaner look, because of the approaching festive season. He also said that most the government department were allotted specif-

ic slots/area of work to be cleaned. ADC Kohima also informed about the active participation of high ranking officials in the mass social work including the Chief Minister of Nagaland

who he said personally surprised the cleanliness drive in the State capital. Concerned citizens including children were also seen actively participating in the social work. C M Y K

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to provide education Bombs recovered at Minister’s ambush spot DEF opportunities to children Newmai News Network Imphal, November 13

A dAy After the ambush was carried out on the Manipur youth Affairs and Sports minister in Senapati district, security force personnel who conducted a massive search operation in the spot recovered three live Improvised explosive device (Ied) bombs on Sunday morning. Had the calculation of the assailants who carried out assassination mission on Manipur minister dd thaisii gone accurate, it would have been deadly. According to an official source, the three recovered Ieds were found when police and state security personnel conducted a search on the stretch of the intervillage road from Maram to Purul in Senapati district as a follow up measure regard-

ing the Saturday incident. the Manipur cabinet minister dd thaisii hailing from the Congress party was ambushed by heavily armed men at a place between Koide and Maram in Senapati district on Saturday that inflicted injury to an escort personnel. Some bullets had hit the vehicle in which the minister was travelling in. dd thaisii was on his way to his native village Purul in Senapati district. the life attempt on his life did not deter Minister dd thaisii from going ahead with his tour to his native village, Purul village of Senapati district. He reached yesterday at Purul village and halted a night there with heavy security reinforcement. A strong team of Senapati district police and state security force under the supervision of Senapati additional SP

NPO condemn attack on Manipur Edu & Sports Minister

Dimapur, November 13, (mexN): the Naga People’s Organization (NPO) condemned the attack on education & Sports Minister d.d thaisii on November 12 evening near Maram Bazaar by unidentified gunmen. Such incident is ‘unfortunate and disturbing’ during peaceful situation and especially at times of uniting all the Naga factional groups. the press note issued by M.L Markson, President, NPO stated that we cannot continue to encourage violence while seeking peaceful resolutions among different groups and communities among Naga brethren. the NPO also appealed to all revolutionary groups/individual to refrain violence and bloodshed during crucial days of our reconciliation process among Nagas. during the collective aspirations and wishes to reconcile and unite Nagas in the backdrop of our positive peace-process, such incident becomes detrimental to our noble efforts stated the press note. Appealing earnestly against all forms violence and aggression by any revolutionary groups, the NPO also sincerely shared the pain of the injured victim, Jamandar Sanii Pao of Purul; the NPO also wishes speedy recovery and good health. rushed to escort back the minister last night. However, the minister who got an overwhelmed reception from villagers located on the sides of the stretch of the Maram-Purul road decided to stay the night

in his native village. the minister went to his native village to inspect sites where various developmental works are being taken up. the minister’s return journey to Imphal was delayed till today afternoon as Se-

An unidentified girl aged around 10 to 15 was found at Railway Station on Saturday night by the Government Railway Police Force and thereafter was brought to Women Cell Police. The little girl is reported to be mentally ill and dumb. According to Women Police, the unidentified girl would be accomodated at Women Short Stay Home, Fellowship Colony, Dimapur for the night.

GuWaHaTi, November 13 (TNN): Assam police is likely to book Ulfa hardliner corporal Pankaj Gogoi, who was arrested on friday from Lachit Nagar area here, under the National Security Act soon. Police sources said the arrested cadre has confessed to his involvement in the killing of a surrendered Ulfa (Sulfa) member and businessman, who was shot dead on October 29 at Kushal Nagar, in dibrugarh district of upper Assam. He has been sent for 10 days of police remand. "Pankaj Gogoi has confessed he was involved in the killing of tileswar Lahon. He then fled from the scene and came to the city. He has been taken on 10 days of remand and is likely to be framed under NSA after being produced in dibrugarh court," said a top police official. Ulfa hardliners had ear-

Ulfa 'corporal' to be booked under NSA

Woman killed in the name of witch hunting in Sonitpur GuWaHaTi, November 13 (TNN): A woman, identified as Birsu Orang (35), was killed by locals in the name of witch-hunting in the Gelapukhuri area of Sonitpur district on Saturday. though police did not confirm if the murder was related to 'witch hunting', Behali police have already arrested six person in connection with the crime. "We cannot say whether it's a case of witch hunting but the murder happened on Saturday morning. the body was sent for a post mortem. Six persons, arrested in connection with the murderhave confessed to the crime," said a police station source at Behali PS. "She was killed with machete. Her body has several cut marks" added a police source. Sama Orang, husband of the victim managed to escape as the miscreants tried to kill the couple last night. "they came and tried to kill us. though I somehow escaped but they killed my wife," said Sama. the state commission for women is drafting a legislation to tackle the menace of witch hunting like Jharkhand and Bihar, which has claimed 116 lives in the last 10 years in Assam. earlier to Orang, an elderly married couple, 65-year-old Jogen Boro and wife Akhri, was killed by locals at Hadunguri village in the Majbat area in Assam's Udalguri district suspecting that the couple was spreading diseases in the hamlet.

napati police has to call out bomb experts from Imphal. A team of Manipur Police Bomb detection and disposal Squad rushed to the spot and defused the three bombs safely around 2 pm today at the same places where the

bombs were planted. dd thaisii returned to Imphal concluding his inspection to various development projects in Purul sub-division of Senapati district with heavy deployment of security on the whole stretch of the road from Purul to Imphal. the Manipur government also strongly condemned the attack on dd thaisii. Government spokesman N Biren while describing the assassination bid on the life of dd thaisii as an act of cowardice said, “the life attempt on Minister dd thaisii, who had gone to inspect developmental works in the hill areas was an act of those group who does not want to develop the area. they are the enemy of the people. People should know this and abstain from supporting them".

lier claimed responsibility for killing Lohan. the hardliners' publicityin-chargeArunodoy dohotia had said in a statement Lahon was punished for his nexus with security forces and his involvement in the killing of several Ulfa cadres. According dibrugarh police, several rounds of AK-47 bullets were shot into Lohan from a close range by two motorcycle-borne gunmen while he was standing alone in front of a pharmacy near his residence at Kushal Nagar, at around 5.45 pm on October 29. Later the seriously injured Sulfa man succumbed to his injuries. dibrugarh superintendent of police Arabinda Kalita hadearlierhadsaidpolicehave identified the killers of Lahon. "there were three persons involved in the attack. two of them carried out the killing while another accomplice

was watching from a distance. We've identified all three of them," Kalita had said. Police said Pankaj was involved in collecting extortion money from city-based business houses during his stay in Guwahati. "Pankaj was here in the city for the last two weeks and was collecting extortion money from some of the business giants here. He was working under Ulfa's sergeant major Babul Gogoi alias Bipul Mahanta, whom we are still looking for," a police official said. Pankaj Gogoi, alias Lakkhi alias Vicky alias tutu alias Kutub, a self-styled corporal of the militant outfit, joined Ulfa in 2006 and surrendered in 2008 in Laipuli in dibrugarh district. Pankaj, hailing from Suratoni area of tingkhong in dibrugarh district of upper Assam, again joined Ulfa hardliners in 2010.

IYC membership drive with Shuja Gandhi in Mokokchung Dimapur, November 13 (mexN): Indian youth Congress membership drive is going on fullswing in Mokokchung district with Shuja Gandhi, youth Congress returning Officer camping in Mokokchung since November 1 last. Gandhi is also in-charge for the membership drive in Wokha and Longleng districts along with Mokokchung. Gandhi while interacting with youth Congress workers of 23 Impur Assembly Constituency under Mokokchung district announced that the membership drive will be followed by “full organizational elections in the state of Nagaland.” Gandhi also announced that all youth Congress bodies in the state have been dissolved and that elections will be held for the youth Congress leadership in the entire Booths’ in Nagaland. “It is an attempt to build the youth Congress organization at the grassroots level in every corner of the country,” he

said. In the new set up, there will be a ‘Booth Committee’ at the grassroots level, above which will be the Assembly Committee and the State Committee of the youth Congress. the youth Congress membership drive will go on until November 30, 2011 after which a voters list will be created and the election process for the ‘Booth’ level will commence. this will be followed by elections for office-bearers at the Assembly Constituency levels and the State level. All offices will be for a term of two years. Shuja Gandhi during the discussion with youth Congress workers also clarified that the candidate securing the highest votes during the ‘committee election’ will be elected president and the next highest vote garnering candidate elected as vice-president and so on. He also mentioned that a General Secretary post each will be reserved for members of SC/ St, OBC, Minority groups, Women

and SC/St Women. It was also notified that only members enrolled by the last date of membership drive will be eligible to vote to elect the youth Congress leadership, making elections the only route to leadership positions. further, there will be ‘no nominations’ in the future for posts that remain vacant after the elections. Gandhi also disclosed that the foundation for Advanced Management of elections (fAMe) will independently audit the membership and election process, ensuring that it is impartial and open to participation for all. this new model is portrayed as “the only way to galvanize the youth of the country to serve the nation, to represent the aspirations of a new generation of people that want to break away from the old and chart out a new course and a new destiny for themselves and for the nation.”

there will be a membership fee of rs.5 SC/St and OBC categories while the membership fee has been fixed at rs.15 for general category. Interested members are to fill up a membership form to be submitted along with a recent passport-sized photograph, an Address Proof and a document as proof of age. each member will be given a unique barcode. Shuja Gandhi further made it clear that the aspiring members should be between the ages of 18 and 35. the cut-off date for membership is between November 3, 1976 and November 29, 1993. further, he also mentioned that two enrolment Coordinators (eCs) will be appointed for each assembly constituency by the 15th of October to assist the returning Officer during the membership drive. for Impur Constituency, repjen Mollier and Supongmeren were appointed as the eCs.

Free health mela and NP conclave to feature ‘family welfare’ trade fair sterilization camp

Dimapur, November 13 (mexN): With the goals to universalize access to public health services, reduce infant and maternal mortality rate, prevent and control communicable and non-communicable diseases, to stabilized population and promote healthy lifestyle, the district Health Society dimapur, organized a free Health Mela and rCH-Sterilization Camp at Primary Health Center (PHC) Kuhuboto on November 8 and 9, 2011under the aegis of National rural Health Mission (NrHM) Nagaland. A press note issued to the media stated that the free health mela provided multispecialty services wherein Medical Officers specializing in medicine, surgery, mother & child, eNt, dental, Gyneacology, Oncology etc were available for consultation and treatment. facilities such as Ultra sound and laboratory tests were also provided. free laboratorytestsandtreatment were also done for tB, malaria, leprosy and HIV/AIdS. Laparoscopic sterilization for woman and non-cutting vasectomy for men were also made available as part of family Planning. free medicines to all patients and incentives were given to all beneficiaries availing permanent method of family Planning were provided. IPC activities were also

carriedoutbytheIeCstaffand PHNs. IeC materials such as posters, pamphlets were also distributed. Helpers Club along with MSSNN Medicine Company also contributed by providing necessary logistics for Blood Sugar test. the note also mentioned that a total of 675 patients benefitted during these twoday Health Mela. In addition, 32 laparoscopic sterilization were performed, 35 children were immunized, 250 condoms were distributed and in the laboratory section, five patients’ sputum were examine and referred for further examination for tB, 15 patients tested for malaria and 14 for HIV/AIdS. 40 patients had their blood sugar tested. the team of medical specialists includes Gynecologists dr. Sukhato A. Sema and dr. Newto, Anesthetist dr. Khesheto, Oncologist dr. Sankar deb roy, Paediatrician dr. Newmai, dentist dr. Alex, eNt specialist dr. renbon, Sonographer dr. Vininoli, Medicine Specialist dr. Ngopelo and Medical Officers dr. renbeni, dr. Hotoka and dr. Watizulu. Medical Officers incharge for the Mela were dr. ritu thurr , dy.CMO, dr. Caroline, dr. Kavito, dr. Sashi and dr. rongsenla. Program Officers present were dr. Khelito dtO, dr. yartenla, ZLO.

Dimapur, November 13 (mexN): the XXXII Nagaland Police duty-cumSports & Athletic Meet 2011 is all set to begin on Monday, November 14 at the sprawling Nagaland Armed Police training Centre, Chumukedima. this year’s annual get together of the state’s police personnel will have a special attraction in the shape of a trade fair, where the cops, with assistance from their spouses and family will exhibit indigenously made products and native delicacies. In aid of the ‘family welfare’ fund of the respective state police units (defs and NAP battalions), the setting for the fair will be the lush green environment of the NAPtC’s hockey field. “this is going to be a mini-hornbill (festival)”, quipped a commandant of one of the units overseeing last minute preparations for the event Sunday afternoon. It will run concurrently with the sports events and will be open to the public. It will feature a number of exhibition stalls, representing almost all of the def and NAP units. the stalls will be up for competition as well, which was clearly evident, as till late evening, volunteers were seen excitedly giving finishing touches to their respective display stalls. two women in one of the

Founding members of Dreamers Education Foundation (DEF).

Dimapur November 13 (NNN): While wishing the children on the occasion of Children’s day celebration the dreamers education foundation (def) has announced to start making the wheel going from the next academic session in an endeavor to realize its motto 'Winning together' by availing education opportunities to children with a difference in a dimapur locality. founded by a group of young people some years ago, the def said that as part of its mission, the foundation is all set to administrate Brighter Academy (School) located at 7 Mile, Model Village, Chumukedima by 2012 Academic session with a minimal fees. the school is currently recognised up to elementary level by the directorate of School educationandwillbeupgraded in a phase manner. the special features of the Brighter Academy will be small sized school where every student gets the opportunity, ideal teacher – to – student ratio where every student is cared for, student – centric education where learning is by practical way, multiple Intelligence approach where learning is based on the student’s need, and scholarships and financial assistance to the needy students. the Head teacher

of the school will monitor 03 (three) scholarships namely dreamers Child education Assistance Scholarship (dCeS) supported by the dreamers education foundation Children Assistance fund, SN Achumi Memorial Scholarship (SNAMS) instituted and supported by the family members of late SN Achumi, IPS who was an Additional dGP (OPS) Nagaland at the time of his demise, and Aningliu Girl Child education Scholarship (AGCeS) instituted and supported by the family members of Ms Aningliu. registration and admission begins on 05 december 2011 at the school premises. for the selected out-station students, the “dreamers Vineyard” (boarding house) has been arranged. Sincere efforts are being carried out to make the boarding house a place like home and where learning can take place meaningfully and students can engage themselves in intellectual,social,physicalandspiritual pursuits. the warden(s) and supporting staffs are being sensitized to inspire the young minds and strictly adhere to discipline, personal hygiene & cleanliness, devotional hours, physical training including games & sports, hobbies & interests, academic excellence, socialexposureincludingwellplanned balanced diet.

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‘Airlines could suffer Rs 15,000 cr loss this fiscal’

NEW DElhi, NovEmbEr 13 (PTi): Pitching for opening of the domestic airlines for foreign investment, industry body Assocham today warned that the airlines could suffer a loss of Rs 15,000 crore this fiscal with Air India accounting for half of it. With the Kingfisher Airlines landing into a severe financial problem, the chamber said taxes must be reduced on the jet fuel to make the airlines viable so that the industry can grow commensurate with the expansion of the traffic. “Airlines could suffer losses worth about Rs 15,000 crore in the current financial year with Air India alone likely to account for more than half of it,” Assocham secretary general DS Rawat said. Latest estimates show that Air India was had a net cumulative loss of Rs 20,320 crore between April 2007 and March 2011. Assocham said the aviation industry has all ingredients to grow, but airlines are facing huge losses as over one-third of operating costs are on account of aviation turbine fuel (AFT) which is heavily taxed. He said foreign airlines are not allowed to invest directly or indirectly in domestic carriers, “a rule the government should scrap for healthy growth of civil aviation sector”. Further, airport charges must come down and ground handling operations need to be streamlined. India’s scheduled airlines have 430 planes now, it said adding that the figure is likely to go up to 1,500 by 2025. “India’s unique geographical position offers an opportunity to become a global hub for international airlines as well,” Rawat said. The increase in traffic and aircraft fleet will require significant investments in terms of expanding and upgrading existing infrastructure facilities besides creating new ones. “For that, a right policy mix, an encouraging tax structure and a healthy regulatory mechanism are essential,” he said.

Recall covers Ghost models in India: Rolls Royce

NEW DElhi, NovEmbEr 13 (PTi): Global iconic luxury car maker Rolls-Royce today said the Indian market will also be covered by its recent recall of ‘Ghost’ model for a possible fire hazard. The company, however, did not specify the exact number of cars that would be recalled in India, saying they do not give out numbers as a policy. When asked how long would the process to actually rectify the problem take, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd Regional Director Paul Harris said: “Just about one-and-a-half hours.” Earlier this month, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced that in the US it was recalling 589 units of the Ghost model, manufactured between September 2009 and September 2010, because of a faulty circuit board that can lead to overheating of water pump and even lead to vehicle catching fire. The company launched the extended wheelbase version of the Ghost in North India at a price tag starting from Rs 3.04 cr. The standard Ghost starts from Rs 2.07 cr.

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PUBLIC DISCOURSE Rejoinder to the news “Asst. Professor’s excessive “Leave” anger students”

Ref: Memorandum of allegation dated 05.09.2011, issued by the Phek Govt. College Students’ Union to the Commissioner and Secretary, Higher and Technical Education, Nagaland, Kohima.

(d). That with regard to 20 days of Earned Leave w.e.f.29th April to 18th may 2010, I humbly states that the said leave was necessitated since I had to Stay in a Prayer House on account of some serious matter. (e). That with regard to 20 days of Earned Leave w.e.f. 19th May to 7th June 2010, the same has been availed as I had to accompany my husband to Guwahati for medical treatment and the same was duly granted vide Notification dated 21.06.2010 and the same was granted vide Notification dated 01.06.2010. (f ). That with regard to allegation made in respect of sub-heads (f ) & (g) i.e 22 days and 6 days respectively whereby the complainant had made that I have availed 22 days of earned leave w.e.f. 10th May to 3rd May 2010 and 6 days w.e.f. 01.06.2010 to 06.06.2010, the same were already accounted in the aforementioned sub-heads (d) & (e) commencing from 29th April to 18th May 2010 and 19th May-7th June 2010 respectively. Therefore, in that view of the matter the allegation of availing Earned Leave in Sub-head (f ) & (g) does not hold any water and as such the same stands redundant. Further, it also manifests their ulterior motive and ill intention towards me for the reasons best known to them and as such the same is unjustified, unreasonable and illegal. (g). That, with regard to 90 days of Commuted Leave w.e.f. 6th July to 5th October 2011, I humbly begs to state that, having underwent successively cesarean twice it had an adverse affect on my heath and in view of which my Doctor advised me not to travel long distance and to rest at least few months. Thus, being the situation I have availed the aforesaid aforementioned Commuted Leave of 90 days and the same was duly granted vide Notification dated 21.07.2011. Therefore, in view of the above facts and circumstances, it clearly transpires that notwithstanding anything once the Leave is granted by the Leave Sanctioning Authorities there is no reason to allege the same as the competent authority had granted the same after having observed all the established norms and procedures. Therefore, there is no scope to point the figure against me for availing my entitled leave after having duly granted by the competent authority. It is also note worthy to state that any Government employee is entitled to avail leave at his/her credit as and when he/she desires provided the authority concerned grants the same and as such it is immaterial, illogical and unreasonable on the part of the complainant to question me for availing my entitled leaves which I have earned through sweats and tears. Further, from the action of the complainant it also tacitly manifests the intrusion of the complainant into the jurisdiction of the competent authority, as a matter of fact it is incumbent upon the authority concerned to sanction the leave to an employee however in the present case having closely examined the action of the complainant it transpires that the authority concerned is liable to consult the complainant before any leave is sanctioned to an employee which is anti-thesis to the CCS Leave Rules 1972. PERIOD OF ABSENCE. (a). Thus, for convenient sake I hereby collectively response in respect of the allegations leveled against me is Sub-heads (a) (b) & (c) respectively. In this regard I have the honor to state that my department (Economics) had assigned me only B.A 1st year classes and the same had commenced only from the month of May 2010, therefore in view of which I had started my classes from the month of May 2010, and as such I had neither neglected nor undermined my assigned duty/classes. (b). That with regard to allegation made in sub-head (d) wherein, I have been alleged to have been remained absent for 1 (one) day, the same can be conveniently taken care-off by explanation made in sub-head (e) of 1 whereby, I have been granted Earned Leave w.e.f. 19th May to 7th June

Respected Sir,

o utter surprise I came across the aforesaid news item in your esteemed daily dated 13.11.2011 and in view of which I’m prompted to give my rejoinder to the said allegations. However, with the view to project the clear picture of the issue I would like to recapitulate the brief facts of my service career. That, I had been appointed as Lecturer in Economics department at Dimapur Govt. College vide Notification dated 30.10.2000 and while serving in the said college, virtually having successfully passed in the NPSC I have been appointed at Phek Govt. College vide Notification dated 15.01.2007. Mention may also be made that at the time when I joint in the present College (Phek Govt. College) the situation and the atmosphere was not congenial as there were often cross-firing between the underground factions and by then I was with my two minor kids age 3 and 1 year respectively inter-alia it was on 27th July 2007, at the time of cross-firing between the factions 27 (twenty-seven) bullets came inside our resident however miraculously due to divine intervention we were narrowly escaped from the icy hand however all our utensils were damaged and more ironically two of my minor sons who were with me at that point of time were terribly shocked consequent upon which it had adversely affected their psycho thus being the situation I even thought of resigning from service however having much deliberations I had made-up my mind to accept the same as challenges and thereby rededicated myself in the service of the department. However, to utter surprise the Complainant without application of judicious mind made blanket allegation against me to the effect that I have been enjoying excessive leave having connived with higher-ups and in view of which I would like to response to the allegations leveled against me in seriatim namely: EARNED LEAVE: In this connection in order to avoid misconception I would like to state herein the meaning of earned leave which is prescribed under Service Jurisprudence that every government employee is entitled to avail the earned leave which he/she had earned throughout his/her service therefore it is needless to explain as to why the leave sanctioning authority had granted me the aforesaid leave as prescribed under CCS Leave Rules 1972. However, going by the old saying “Be a Roman while in Rome.” I’m compelled to explain precisely as to how and as to why I have availed the aforementioned Earned Leave. (a). That with regard to the 20 days earned leave w.e.f. 23rd April to 12th May 2007, I beg to state that, by then my house was under construction further on 27th April 2007, my dear father-inlaw was expired after battling for live for almost 2 years thus in the circumstances I have availed my entitled earned leave. (b). That with regard to 40 days of Earned Leave w.e.f. 29th Oct to 8th December 2008, I beg to state that at the time of my 4rd delivery (3rd Surviving Child) my Maternity Leave was already exhausted therefore in view of which I had applied for the above mentioned earned leave and the same has been granted vide Notification dated 11.12.2008. (c). That with regard to 30 days of Earned Leave w.e.f. 6th may to 6th June 2009, I have availed the said leave on account of the fact that my spouse had underwent surgery at Zion Hospital, Dimapur and accordingly the said leave was granted to me vide Notification dated 30.06.2009.

2010. Therefore, in the light of which I cannot apply for leave simultaneously at the same time when I’m availing Earned leave and as such the allegation is found to be misconceived and rather exposes the confuse state of mind. (c). That, with regard to allegation made in sub-head (e) wherein I have been alleged to have remained absent for a period of 2 days w.e.f. 14th July to 15 July 2010, and for that I have duly applied for casual leave. (d). That, with regard to the allegation made in sub-head (f ) whereby, I have been alleged to have been absent for a period of 3 days and in this regard I humbly state that on account of my ill-health I left for Dimapur after duly applying causal leave. However, due to prolong treatment I had prayed before the authority concerned to extend the same so as to complete my treatment in to-to. Accordingly, the authority concerned was pleased to extend the same and as such the question of remained absent without consent/leave from the authority concerned does not at all arise and as such the same is liable to be well qualified to be dis-qualified. (e). That, with regard to the allegation made at sub-head (g) whereby I have been alleged to have been remained absent for a period of 27 days w.e.f. 05.10.2010 to 31.10.2010. In this regard, I would like to state herein that w.e.f. 05.10.2010 to 08.10.2010; our college was conducting Sports’ week, admittedly, on the 2nd day of the Sports’ week having duly consented from the competent authority I left for Dimapur as my 3rd Son was unwell. Subsequently, on completion of the Sports’ week the Puja holidays followed till 18th October 2010. In the meantime I was at an advance stage of pregnancy and in view of which my Doctor advised me not to travel for long distance as the pregnancy was at fragile stage and in view of which I have duly applied for Medical Leave w.e.f. 20.10.2010 to 05.11.2010 and accordingly the same was granted. Therefore, the allegation to the effect that I had remained absent for 27 days in the month of October 2010 doesn’t at all justifies and as such the same is found to be misconceived and misconstrued. Thus, in view of the above, it clearly transpires that the allegation leveled against me in the aforesaid sub-head from (a) to (g) doesn’t justify on the part of the complainant to make such frivolous allegation against me without application of conscious mind nor going through the records meticulously and as such the same is liable to be quashed and set aside. CASUAL LEAVE: That, with regard to the casual leave it the discretions of the head of the institution therefore in that view of the matter I have duly applied to the authority concerned and having duly granted by the authority only I have availed the same. Mention may also be made that not even a solitary day I have missed my classes without proper leave. Therefore, the allegation to the effect that I have availed 42 days without proper leave is far beyond truth and as such the same cannot be sustained. MEDICAL LEAVE/MATERNITY LEAVE: In this regard I have the honor to state that altogether I have availed 3 (three) times Maternity Leave against 2 (two) Maternity Leave as per leave Rules 1972. However, it should bear in mind that as per CCS Leave Rules 1972, the Maternity leave is admissible till two surviving child and in this connection it is pertinent to state herein that my first Maternity leave was availed in the year 2002, however unfortunately my first child was not survived and subsequently I have availed two maternity Leave meaning thereby 3 (three) Maternity leave in total that is till two surviving child. Therefore, in view of which I have availed Earned leave instate of Maternity Leave during the delivery of my subsequent child. Mention may also be made that due to inadvertent mistake I have applied for Maternity Leave for forth time. However, as a matter of prescribed Rules the same was

rejected by the leave sanctioning authority and in view of which the same was duly adjusted to earned leave and as such the question of availing four time maternity leave doesn’t at all arise as the same has been alleged by the complainant due to lack of knowledge. Now, with regard to the allegation leveled against me to the effect that having been connivance with some higher authorities I’m enjoying favoritisms under their patronage is far beyond Imagination as a matter of fact I had never ever sought any undue favor from any authority since from my initial appointment and not to speak about patronizing the authority. However, in the instant case the question of favoritisms and patronage is not the issue whereas the underlining meaning is whether the leaves that I have availed are entitled to or not or in other words whether I’m justified for availing my entitled leaves. Beyond that, the allegation to the effect that I’m enjoying undue favoritism under the patronage of some higher authorities does not at all relevant and as such the same is liable to be quashed and set aside at threshold as the same is alleged just to tarnish my reputation. It is also pertinent to state herein that the present commotion and confusion had occasioned due to availing of, my entitled leaves by virtue of being bona-fide govt. servant. It is in fact very painful to face such heartless allegation out of the blue just to inflict stigma in my career. It is further reiterated that I have availed only entitled leaves and not even a singular day I have disregarded my students nor undermined the concerned authority. However, the facts remains that I have duly availed my earned leave/Maternity leave/casual leave having been duly granted by the authority concerned on account of ailment, delivery and difficulties that I/my family gone through and for that reasons the complainant has no reason to threaten the competent authority as it is the prerogative on the part of the authority concerned to sanction the entitled leave to the employee concerned subject to the availability at her/his leave account and in view of which it clearly manifests that the complainant has ulterior motive behind the allegation leveled against me. NOTIFICATION DATED 1.11.2011: Now, with regard to my transfer order dated 1.11.2011, it is pertinent to state herein that vide Notification dated 10.09.2008, I was transferred to Dimapur Govt. Collage however for the reasons best known to the authority concerned my transfer order was revoked vide Order dated 25.09.2008. Since then, I have been praying before the authority concerned for my transfer in view of my family’s problems and difficulties. Accordingly, the authority concerned having seen my genuine difficulties and problems I have been transferred out from Phek Govt. College to Fazl Ali Govt. College vide Notification dated 01.11.2011. Meaning thereby it doesn’t mean that the authority concerned had issued the Notification dated 1.11.2011, to hocus-pocus the wild allegations leveled against me however the same was occasioned as a matter of coincident therefore the complainant should not misunderstood the authority concerned for issuing the Notification dated 1.11.2011. Therefore, in view of the above facts and circumstances I fervently appeal to the complainant not to misunderstood the authority concerned for granting the entitled leaves to an employee simultaneously the complainant ought not to have been leveled allegations against for availing the entitled leaves having been duly granted by the leave sanctioning authorities on account of my ailment, delivery and difficulties that I/my family have gone through and in view of which I anticipate a reasonable views from the complainant. (IMTIKOKLA OZUKUM) Asst. Prof. Phek Govt. College, Phek.

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The Morung Express

Assam Rifles apprehend one UG cadre in Kanglatombi

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She clarified that the transfer doesn’t mean that the authority concerned had issued the notification dated 1.11.2011, to hocuspocus the wild allegations leveled against her; however,thesamewasoccasioned as a matter of coincident therefore the complainant should not misunderstood the authority concerned for issuing the notification dated 1.11.2011. Full text in p4

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The note stated that the draft constitution was presented by the five member constitution drafting committee headed by S. Daiho Mao as Convenor, Khriezovonuo Lhoungu as Member Secretary and Longrangty Longchar, Caisii Mao and Yato Konyak as members. The house after thorough deliberation and necessary amendment unanimously approved the constitution and also resolved to dissolve the Constitution Drafting Committee. Subsequently, the House resolved to form an interim body consisting of seven members headed by Convenor – Narain B. Sagar, Member Secretary – Ashikho Pfuzhe and Members – Longrangty Longchar, Moasashi (Mokokchung), Paudi Renta (Dimapur), Xavier Rutsa (Kohima) and Tsipise Antony (Kiphire). The note also informed that the House has also authorized the interim body to undertake membership drive with a registration fee of Rs. 100 per membership andconductelectiontolead FoWJoN within a period of two months. Meanwhile, further information about membership drive and other related information can be obtained through Convenor or Member Secretary at 9436077633 and 9856100727.

Discovering the movement of UG cadres in general area Kanglatombi, troops of 36 Assam Rifles and 43 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched joint operation in the area and apprehended one KYKL cadre on 05 Nov 2011. The apprehendee was identified as No 921 Sgt Huidrom sharat, 38 yrs,s/o Tomba singh, r/o Saijang, Imphal East. The Sajolsem Manao,40 yrs, s/o Sagolsem Jageshor,r/o Sagolsem Mayai Leikai and was handed over to Sekhmai Nagaland team participates at Anjali Children Festival at Orissa. The children are tak- Police station. ing part in different workshops like pottery, terracotta, paper craft, magic, modern dance, music, art, paper making & collage. The festival will continue till November 14.

Zeliangrong Citizens Forum on Khoupum valley violence Zeliangrong Citizens Forum, an association comprising of young Zeliangrong professionals – theologians, scholars, technocrats, bureaucrats and well wishers living in different parts of India and around the world is deeply pained and saddened by the recurring fratricidal violence in Khoupum valley, Tamenglong. We are shocked at the rejoinder press statement of the CAO, Zeilad Region, NSCN-IM questioning the legitimacy and motive of the Zeliangrong Baudi for speaking up against NSCN-IM cadres’ atrocities on innocent villagers of Soubunglong, Gatao, Thanagong and Taulingpung in the last few days. Instead of providing relief and help to the aggrieved villagers and calling for restoring peace and harmony in the conflict-ridden Zeliangrong country, the allegations of CAO, Zeilad Region that, “Zeliangrong Baudi has no mandate” and “Zeliangrong Baudi supports the Zeliangrong United Front” in its press release in Morung Express and Nagaland Post respectively dated 12 November 2011, questioning the integrity and legitimacy of the office of Zeliangrong Baudi in this manner is most unfortunate

and condemnable. Moreover, it is akin to adding insult to the injuries of the battered villagers who are being treated in private hospitals on their own expenses. We want to remind the CAO, Zeilad Region that, it was at the Zeliangrong General Public Convention in Peren on 30 July, 2010 that the Zeliangrong people consensusly resolved to change the nomenclature of Zeliangrong Union to that of Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam Manipur and Nagaland). The General Public Convention of Peren was represented by Zeliangrong village representatives from Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, frontal organizations from Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, All Zeliangrong Students Union (AZSU) (AMN), Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur (ZSUM), Zeliangrong Students Union, Nagaland (ZSUN), state-wise Zeliangrong organizations, Zeliangrong Mipui Organisation, Zeliangrong Students Union, Delhi and hundreds of Zeliangrong people and Zeliangrong Naga National Leaders from the NSCN-IM, NSCN-K and NNC. Peren Convention’s resolutions were unanimously passed under the Convenership of Ningthaodai Gonmei, Convenor, Zeliangrong Interim Body (ZIB), where T.R. Zeliang, the Minister, Government of Nagaland was the chief guest, wherein Zelian-

Temsuwati graces “remembering a legend” concert at changtongya Changtongya Town Social Awareness Forum (CTSAF) had organised Late T.S. Yanger memorial tribute concert at Changtongya town on November 10 with the theme “Remembering a Legend”. Temsuwati, Addl. DeThe chief guest, Temsuwati releasing the reproduced al- velopment Commisioner, Planning and Co-ordinabum of Late T.S Yanger along with Tsuktinungba Longkumer (father of Late T.S. Yanger) and Lipok Longkumer. tion graced the occasion as

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grong public from three states and dignitaries from NSCN and NNC namely A.K. Lungalang, Karaibou Chawang, Aching Kamei and others graced the occasion. Moreover, the convention was endorsed by a joint-meeting of the NSCN-IM, NSCN-K, NNC, ZIB members and the AZSU and ZSUM at Siguilong, Tamenglong held earlier on 18th June, 2010. This is to clear doubts and confusion in the minds of the public once and for all that, Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) is the only apex organization of the Zeliangrong people; and the Zeliangrong Baudi carries the voice of the people as it carries the mandate of the people through July 30, 2010 Peren Public Convention. We believe that no individual or group of individuals should go lightly against the general wishes and interests of the Zeliangrong people for petty political reasons, whatever office he or she may hold. Zeliangrong Baudi is the duly mandated apex body of the Zeliangrong people of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland formed with the consent of Zeliangrong people. Hence, the dignity and the good name of the office of Zeliangrong Baudi should not be tarnished by anyone whether by the ZUF or the NSCN to suit partisan political ends.

the chief guest. He appreciated the organizers for paying such rich tribute to Late T.S Yanger who lead an exemplary life through his short life and exhorted the youth to follow in his footsteps. Other dignitaries present were Mayanglima, Member Secretary, Nagaland Legal service and Authority, and Limasunep (IPS) 2nd Commandant NAP, Alichen, Mokokchung. The invocation prayer was said by Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, Executive Secy. ABAM,. and Chubawati Chang, SDO

Rangro Herie Convener Zeliangrong Citizens Forum

(Civil) Changtongya delivered the welcome address. The evening was brought to life by the melodious rendition of songs composed by the legend and presented by his friends I . Anungba Sanglir, Lipok Longkumer and his son I. Akum Longkumer. Special songs in remembrance of Late Yanger were presented by Watila Jamir, Moainla Jamir, Tiameren Aier, Samaro, Terotonaro and Mejen Sangpang. The evening saw a huge turnout of the citizens of Changtongya and the neighbouring

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28 Assam Rifles celebrates Id Ul Zuha (Bakrid) with locals Living upto the spirit of Id – Ul – Zuha (Bakrid), 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under HQ IGAR(S) celebrated the festival on 06 Nov 2011 at Lilong. Bakrid is one of the most celebrated festivals amongst the Muslim. To honour Prophet Ibrahim’s complete obedience towards Allah approx 300 people attended the celebration including ladies and children of Lilong Area. Arrangements were made for the people to offer their special prayers (Dua) to the Almighty as this festival reminds us the importance of sacrifice and surrender to the will of God. A sumptuous feast was also organized on the occasion. Brig Navneet Ku m a r, C o m m a n d e r 9 Sector attended the function and exchanged good wishes with all present. He reminded all present of Prophet Ibrahim’s faith in Allah when he agreed to sacrifice his son upto the order of Allah. Cadres of PULF (UMAR FAROOQ) faction, who laid down their arms recently, were also present on the occasion. He complemented the faction to have chosen the correct path of righteousness and purity and urged other misled brethren to follow their footsteps. He reiterated the efforts of ASSAM RIFLES who welcome misled youth of every religion, caste, creed or group to return back to their homes and live free life as others. Assam Rifles

villages along with Late Yanger’s family members and his old friends. The organisers released a CD album composed and sang by Late T.S.Yanger reproduced by Lipok Longkumer as a tribute to the legend. Atiba Jamir proposed the vote of thanks on behalf of the organising committee and expressed profound gratitude to all the dignitaries, the artists and all individuals who had contributed their time, ideas and also helped monetarily in making the concert a grand success.

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NSCU to celebrate cooperative week from Nov 14 The Nagaland State Cooperative Union (NSCU) has informed that the 58th All India Cooperative Week will be celebrated from November 14-20 which coincides with the birthday of Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. According to a press note from Imtinungba, Chief Executive Officer NSCU the noble objective behind the week long celebration is to give opportunity to all cooperative institutions to review their progress, problems and highlight their achievements, policies and programmes. The main theme of this year’s cooperative week is ‘inclusive development through cooperative’.

Committee on Government Assurance meet on Nov 14 Meeting for consideration and adoption of the 76th & 77th reports of the Committee on Government Assurance 2011-2012 has been fixed on November 14 at 11:00 am in the Assembly Committee Room. All members of the Committee on Government Assurance are requested to attend the meeting positively.

New bore care week The state’s department of health and family welfare is organizing a seminar under the theme “Essential new born care” on November 15 at Hotel Japfü, Kohima at 10:00 AM. The seminar is to commemorate the observance of new born care week during November 15 to 21. Sano Vamuzo, chairperson, Nagaland State Commission for Women will grace the seminar as special guest. The programme will be chaired by Menukhol John, commissioner & secretary health and family welfare.

“Footsteps of traditions” in coinciding with Ahuna festival The department of art & culture in collaboration with NEZCC Dimapur is organizing a programme on “Footsteps of traditions” in coinciding with Ahuna festival at Satakha in Zunheboto district on November 15. Artistes from Satakha town/village and its neighbouring villages will be participating in this one day programme. The programme will be graced by T. Kiheto Zhimo, deputy commissioner Zunheboto as the chief guest.

Ahuna festival in Kohima on Nov 15 The Tuensang & Kiphire Districts Sumi Kuqhakulu Kohima will celebrate Ahuna festival on November 15 at the residence of Kughazhe Yepthomi, director arts and culture at Bayavü Colony, Kohima at 10:00 AM. All Tuensang & Kiphire Districts Sumi Kuqhakulu Kohima resident of Kohima, in-laws, students of T&K, DSSK and well wishers are cordially invited to the celebration. Kheshito Yepthomi will speak on the topic Ahuna celebration. The highlight of the programme will be cultural show, folk song followed by Ahuna feast. All community members have been requested to come in traditional attires at the venue by 9:30 am.

AIFF Introductory Course Instructor AIFF Introductory Course Instructor will be held at Kohima in the 2nd week of December 2011. The District Football Association are requested to nominate three candidates each on or before November 30, 2011. For further information, kindly contact Willaim Koso, AFC ‘B’ Certificate, 09862835381/09774644961. This was stated in a press note issued by K. Neibou Sekhose, Secretary Nagaland Football Association.

DEO notifies District Education Officer Kohima Rheituolie Metha has informed all the principal/headmaster of all GHSS/GHS/ Pvt HSS/High Schools under Kohima District to forward the deserving teachers for awarding National Award 2011 on or before November 18. It added to collect information from the office of the District Education Officer Kohima during office hours.

Tuensang District Veterinary & A.H.Officer informs This is to inform that there will be training for the selected candidates under RKVY-2010-11 in the office of the District Veterinary & A.H. Tuensang from 11.00 hrs.All the selected candidates are requested to attend the training on November 15 without fail.

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'Fighting against AIDS an urgent calling' Mokokchung, noveMber 13 (Mexn): A one day advocacy on sharing responsibilities of facing HIV and AIDS in the community was organised by Grace Society at Chuchuyimlang with Congress MLA Sentichuba as the chief guest. The programme which was sponsored by the Legislators’ Forum on HIV and AIDS was attended by 152 people from different walks of life. Speaking at the programme, the chief guest MLA Sentichuba, while terming HIV and AIDS as a great humanitarian crisis, maintained that AIDS cannot be ignored by any country and that ‘fighting against AIDS is an urgent calling’. “We should not stigmatize or discriminate people with HIV and AIDS because they are normal people with normal problems,” the veteran Congress leader asserted. Saying that there are few doctors and nurses to meet the demands of the AIDS crisis, Sentichuba said that the community as a whole must come together and work together to curb the disease. “We need to educate the people about AIDS and to encourage people to get themselves tested so that timely help can be availed,” he said. Besides, while

DCCI appeals business establishments DiMapur, noveMber 13 (Mexn): The Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) have appealed to all business establishments within its jurisdiction to compulsorily erect Christmas Star and decorations in their respective shops w.e.f. December, 1, 2011. The press release issued by Hokivi Chishi, President, DCCI stated that the best decorated shop will be award-

ed a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/-, while second and third best decorated shops will pocket cash prizes of Rs. 15,000/- and Rs. 10,000/- each respectively. Itwasalsomentionedthatthe opinions and suggestions of the District Administration, Police, DMC, Naga Council, GBs, Churches and Women Hoho etc will be sought to determine the winners of the competition. The results will be declared on December 31, 2011 i.e. New Year’s Eve.

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Veteran Congress leader and MLA Sentichuba exhorting the gathering at a ‘one day advocacy on sharing responsibility of facing HIV and AIDS in the community’ organised by Grace Society and sponsored by LFA at Chuchu Town on November 11. (Photo courtesy: Grace Society)

pointing out that HIV and AIDS knows no race, economic class or nationality, the Congress leader asserted that the society must “form armies against AIDS across political national, racial and religious lines”. He further acknowledged all those who are dedicating their lives in the fight against the disease and encouraged all to stay committed in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The MO of PHC Chuchu town, Dr Alemwapang, while sharing on the topic ‘responsibilities of stakeholders towards HIV/AIDS in the community, maintained

that it was the responsibility of the stakeholders to create awareness the community. The stake holders must take an active role in creating ways to stop the growth of HIV and AIDS in the community; he said adding that it is also the responsibility of the stakeholders in order to facilitate means to stop stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS. Others who spoke at the programme were the EAC of Chuchu Town, Chumlamo, the Council Chairman of Chuchuyimlang, Sanen Pongen Counsellors Moatoshi and Anungla.

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DiMapur, noveMber 13 (Mexn): Krishi Vigyan Kendra Wokha and ICAR Nagaland Centre Jointly organized two days programme on animal health camp and training cum workshop on scientific livestock rearing on November 11 and 12 at Longsa village, Wokha. A press note stated the objective of the programme was delivered by Dr.Manas Patra, Scientist, ICAR, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema. A brief lecture on scientific rearing of livestock was undertaken by Dr.Moaakum Sangtam, SMS, KVK, Wokha where he deliberatedindetailaboutthescientificmethodstobeadopted in successful rearing of livestock. Interaction followed, where the participants enthusiastically interacted with the Scientist. Vote of thanks was delivered by Zayio, Chairman of Village council,LongsVillage.Theinauguralfunctionwasfollowedup withanimalhealth camp conductedbyDr.Manas Patra, Scientist and Dr.Rajib Das, where large quantity of medicines, vitamins and minerals was distributed to around 120 farmers. The vaccinationprogrammeforpigwasconductedbyDr.Chonben Kikon along with three Veterinary Field Assistant from District Veterinary Officer Wokha where around 250 pigs were vaccinated against swine fever. The vaccination programme for dogs was conducted by Dr.Moaakum Sangtam, SMS where more than 150 dogs were vaccinated against rabies. It was also mentioned that the programme was funded by Project Directorate on Animal Disease MonitoringandSurveillance(PD-ADMAS)ICARunderTribal sub Plan in which Wokha District and Dimapur District was selected to implement the programme.

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Rahul’s Perspective Prospect for Nagaland Cong?

n a sweeping statement for a young mainland politician visiting Nagaland state for the first time, Congress national general secretary and the party’s youth icon, Rahul Gandhi alleged that Nagaland government under the NPF has not been able to deliver the largesse handed to the state for the common people. Whether these charges are fair or not, it is for the people to judge. However one should not forget that successive governments in Nagaland have failed to deliver when it comes to taking the fruits of development to the grass root. The widening gap between the rich and poor is not just the legacy of the present but also the result of past failures. Yes the divide may seem more prominent now but this should be seen as a collective failure of the political establishment both past and present. Having said that the present NPF government should also reflect honestly on the charges made by Rahul Gandhi and see as to whether the amount of funds pouring in is commensurate to the development taking place on the ground. The reality as pointed out by Rahul Gandhi is the conditions of the roads (in Nagaland), the increasing number of population (70%) below the poverty line and the reports that the programmes and funds send to Nagaland are not reaching the people in the way it should. And so yes as mentioned by the Congress leader “corruption and incompetence” is there. But then this is not only found in Nagaland but across India. However corruption in Nagaland has become blatant and abusive. This is the difference. Coming to the visit of Rahul Gandhi and the prospect for the beleaguered Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), it will be interesting to wait and watch. After quite some persuasion on the part of the Nagaland Congress leaders, a member of the Gandhi family finally came calling to the State in the form of rising star Rahul Gandhi. There is no doubt that Rahul is being prepared to take on more responsibility within the party set up. And the manner in which things are moving, the prospect of Rahul being projected as the Prime Ministerial candidate of the Congress party is we believe only a matter of time. So to have Rahul in Nagaland would have been a morale booster for the Congress people in the State given the somber mood within the party-set up following two back to back electoral defeat at the hands of the Dr Shurhozelie-Neiphiu Rio led NPF. And off course one should also include the Lok Sabha elections where both candidate of the NPF (Wangyuh Konyak & CM Chang) sailed home very comfortably. Whether the NPF is still popular or not, it will be interesting to find out. However the Congress in Nagaland despite the anti-incumbency factor of the present dispensation appears to be still short on many counts. We doubt whether the Rahul Gandhi visit would have helped the party in any way. The point is that the Congress in Nagaland will have to do something different if it really wants to return to power. At the moment whatever critics may say about the present NPF government, the leadership of Neiphiu Rio is widely accepted across the board and this is the biggest plus point for the NPF going into another election.

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John Yemma

Egypt's future? A democracy -- sort of The engine of politics is chugging and sputtering as Egyptians prepare for their first post-revolution election. The outcome may not look like a western democracy, but the key is to keep the engine running.

emocracy is a factory. People go in one end – people with ideas, beliefs, prejudices, and certainties – and then all the processes for regulating human behavior come into play, from parliamentary procedure to debate etiquette, political jockeying to secret balloting. Out the other end emerges a modified amalgam that tries to balance fairness with principle, majority rule with minority rights. These factories operate in every culture. Egypt's is the newest one, the one that seemed impossible to imagine less than a year ago. Egypt today is where an entire society is trying to make the machine of democracy work. It faces myriad problems. The military is the power behind the scenes. Does it really intend to yield to a civilian government? What are the intentions of the Muslim Brotherhood? Will the old Hosni Mubarak party try to regain power? Will the vast majority of Egyptians – culturally and religiously conservative as they are known to be – tolerate uncensored media, artistic expression, secular lifestyles, religious diversity, and all the other elements we associate with democratic societies? Writing in The Political Quarterly, Amitai Etzioni, who directs the Institute for Communitarian Policy Studies at George Washington University, sums up the Middle East moment this way: “[A]ssuming that the new regimes will be democratic – and not just nominally – can they also be religious? That is, Muslim? And if so, will they respect individual rights? And if not, what should be the position of the United States towards what ought to be called ‘illiberal democracies.’ ” Perhaps the best way to look at Egypt is to look first, and realistically, at democracy. In each country it is different. Dr. Etzioni points out, for instance, that the great democratic hallmark of separation of church and state is followed in France and the US (though “In God We Trust” is on US currency, so ... ) but not as much in Britain, Germany, and other democracies. His point is that democrats need to be both pragmatic and principled when considering other cultures. Pragmatically, if only liberal secularists have our backing, “the result will be that we lose,” says Etzioni. Islamic groups are organized and disciplined thanks in part to their years operating underground. Liberal groups weren’t crushed, but they were stunted. (Dan Murphy, a veteran Christian Science Monitor correspondent who lived in Cairo from 2003 to 2008, recalls how in cafes before the revolution Egyptians could quietly debate politics “but were always looking over their shoulders to see if somebody sitting nearby was reading the newspaper upside down.”) Egypt is probably going to tilt more Islamic when the votes come in. The key, says Etzioni, is to support Egyptians searching for a path that is both religious and democratic. Such pragmatism is not abnormal in foreign policy, though it can seem cynical, especially if illiberals suppress other groups or smash human rights. Etzioni draws the line at moves that threaten life. Thus he supported the NATO intervention in Libya after Muammar Qaddafi said he would track down opponents and kill them. He thinks the Syrian regime has crossed the line with violence against its people. Torture and ethnic cleansing also are reasons to withdraw support. But beyond that, he says, we should tread lightly. In Afghanistan, he points out, the US-led occupation required that onequarter of parliamentary seats go to women. Such quotas are not required in the US. (When I phoned him, he also pointed out, only half-jokingly, that even antipolygamy laws might not hold up in today’s US legal climate.) What emerges from the Egyptian factory may not be pretty. The main thing is that the doors stay open and Egyptian democracy continues to evolve.

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Jacob Puliyel

National Vaccine Policy: For industry, not people's health The new National Vaccine Policy Draft 2011openly favours industry. It provides for advance market commitments for new vaccines, whereby government guarantees a market for the vaccine before it is tested and even if it is not efficacious. Should our vaccine policy focus on the health of our children, or the viability of the vaccine industry?

he Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s National Vaccine Policy Draft has been posted online (http://www.slideshare.net/ prabirkc/national-vaccine-policy-2011 ). It is now open for public comments before it goes to the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) and is then approved by the cabinet and ratified by parliament. As the draft includes a number of momentous suggestions, it is important that it be widely debated before it is enshrined as a policy. Background and context Judicial prompting provided the impetus for the government to formulate this policy. While hearing a public interest petition about the introduction of new vaccines in the country without sufficient evidence, the Delhi High Court asked the Union of India to state its policy on vaccines. New vaccines being introduced would be assessed in the light of that policy. The vaccine policy ideally would state how the government proposes to universalise the benefits of immunisation to the large sections who do not receive basic vaccinations. It would also describe how new vaccines are to be selected for introduction in the programme for universal immunisation. Ideally it would lay down the process of selection of mem-bers to the NTAGI and how the procedures of this committee are to be open to the public – including the methods of estimating disease burden, vaccine efficacy and assessment of costs, benefits and adverse effects of newer vaccines. Critique of policy Unfortunately, the draft is noncommittal on almost all of these issues. Instead, it brings up other matters whose serious implications are underplayed, perhaps deliberately. These momentous policy changes are buried on pages 10, 11 and 16 of the draft policy document. The vaccine policy comes out openly in favour of public-private partnership (PPP). It suggests flexible

governing and funding mechanisms to support vaccine development in the PPP mode, because “the private sector has the discipline and culture for business development and marketing”. The policy draft states that industry (the private partner) will in future be allowed to influence policy. It states that “industry must be provided a channel to voice opinion to be utilised in framing policy”. The fact that this would invite conflict of interest because of the tension between the profit motives of industry and the promotion of public health is ignored. Furthermore, the policy states that if industry has a “genuine concern that a decision is made to its detriment”, there must be a speedy redressal by an independent (of government) mechanism. The funding mechanisms will ensure that costs are borne by the government and profits are reserved for the private partner for their “entrepreneurial skills and marketing abilities”. The document even suggests that repositories in public sector institutes and platforms in the Indian Institute of Technology must support the vaccine industry (private partner) as they manufacture “risky vaccines”. The policy prescribes the “risk of manufacturing vaccines must be cushioned by assistance from government”. The boldest suggestion is that it should be “mandatory for government to support developments with advance market commitments and honour the commitments”. It further says that a vaccine fund, through “innovative financing mechanisms” must be considered, for introducing new vaccines. Advance market commitments The concepts of advance market commitment (AMC) and the implications of the term “innovative financing” as used by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), an organisation of vaccine manufacturers, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Health Organisation (WHO), among others, need to be stated explicitly.

of modern medicine. Characteristics of vaccines in the past have been their low costs and their remarkable cost-effectiveness. The diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis vaccine (DPT) costs less than Rs 15 for all the doses needed to immunise a child. According to the National Family Health Survey, we are not been able to provide this vaccine to half our population. The production of these essential vaccines, inexpensively in our public sector undertakings, was a source of security for the country, at a time when private manufacturers were dropping out of the market because of the low profitability of these products. The public sector should be what the national vaccine policy supports. It is no one’s case that more expensive vaccines sold by private manufacturers must not be introduced in the public health system in India. However, there must be a transparent evaluation of the need for the vaccine and it must have demonstrable cost-effectiveness. Vaccine policy must enunciate these guiding principles and describe how the evaluation is to be done. Our vaccine policy must look into the health of the children in the country and it should not be overly concerned solely with the viability of the vaccine industry. This looks like a policy not to have a policy, but to utilise vaccines indiscriminatingly. If we are being asked to make long-term advance market commitments before evaluating the utility or even the market value of a vaccine, this policy needs careful scrutiny. Jacob Puliyel is a member of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation and of the Working Group on Food and Drug Regulation in the 12th Five-Year Plan. The views expressed are entirely those of the author. This article first appeared in Economic & Political WeeklyNovember 5, 2011 www.epw.org.in, and is used on InfoMoving forward Vaccines have eradicated small pox change with the permission of the author and it is one of the greatest successes Infochange News & Features AMCs are aimed at providing incentives for new vaccines through guaranteeing the market for the product even before it is tested – the government promising it will buy a certain amount of vaccines at a given price. It is to be binding even if the vaccine produced has poor efficacy or even if the market price of the vaccine is a fraction of the AMC price. AMC was first used for pneumococcal vaccine research. The vaccine that resulted from this effort prevents just four cases of cough and cold for every 1,000 babies vaccinated and the vaccine costs Rs 1,200 per child at United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) prices. The cost of vaccinating 1,000 children to prevent four cases of pneumonia is Rs 12 lakh. Instead, on an average, treating the pneumonia in four children with the drugs recommended by the WHO would cost only Rs 40. The money for the vaccine in the AMC must be deposited with the World Bank even before the delivery of vaccine, so the directors of the pharmaceutical company do not have to lose sleep about marketing the drug or about withdrawal of orders on account of the low efficacy of the product. The policy drafters understand that the government will not be able to foot the hefty bill. The draft, therefore, helpfully suggests “innovative financing” to be able to make the money available to the World Bank upfront. The term “innovative financing” is GAVIspeak and must be understood as such. The Government of India is being urged to issue sovereign bonds in the capital markets so that investors and speculators can put up the money. This is a win-win situation for the pharmaceutical industry and the bond investors – for all, except perhaps the taxpayer. These innovations need careful consideration before this is accepted as a national policy.

Land acquisition for industries—what about the wasted land?

n.s.venkataraman

he acquisition of land for setting up industrial projects have become highly controversial matter, involving socio economic implications , particularly for the people in the lower income group and farmers and the workers in the farms. The government has thought it necessary to enact special laws and regulations in acquiring land and deciding compensation amount payable for the acquired land. In this context, it is necessary to examine as to whether the acquisition of land in the present scale for setting up industrial projects is necessary at all. The following facts need to be kept in view and thought about carefully. Is it Industry versus Agriculture ? While hundreds of acres of agricultural land are sought to be converted into industrial land for setting up projects, there have been no occasion when the existing industrial land has been proposed for conversion to agricultural land. This obviously implies that the Government and the investors believe that there would be nothing wrong if industrial growth would take place at the cost of agricultural growth. In the last few decades, thousands of agricultural land have been lost as they were acquired for industrial purposes. There is need to introspect carefully as to whether more automobiles should be produced by converting the land hitherto producing wheat , rice or vegetables. Welfare of weaker sections The process of acquiring agricultur-

the industries already set up in small, medium or large scale sector have become sick due to one reason or the other, belonging to diverse sectors such as light engineering, heavy engineering , chemical , pharmaceuticals, textiles etc. There are many industrial units across the country that have been remaining closed for more than ten years now with wasted land , building in bad shape and rusted equipment. Such units look like ghost centres. Many instances can be readily cited. For example, in SIPCOT industrial estate in Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu, a project known as Indag Products Ltd. has been remaining closed for over fifteen years now occupying more than 30 acres. At the same time, SIPCOT, a government of Tamil Nadu undertaking is seeking to acquire more agricultural land in Cuddalore area for creating new industrial estate ! A nation wide survey is yet to be carried out to assess the extent of such wasted land available in the existing industrial estates and industrial zones in the country. When there are many sick industries remaining closed for several years occupying huge area of land , why not such wasted land be put to use for setting up new industrial projects , instead of taking Wasted industrial land As the government and industrial the painful route of converting valuable houses are setting up new special eco- agricultural land into industrial land. nomic zones and industrial estates, what about the land that have already Need for sensible government policy been acquired for industrial purposes It is necessary that the government and remaining wasted now ? of India and state governments should It is well known that around 50% of apply their mind to this task of not letal land for industrial purpose, inevitably results in uprooting the economic livelihood of thousands of poor families. No doubt, compensations are offered to tempt the farmers to give up their land but with the inflation and eroding rupee, the real value of the compensation amount becomes less than half before too long. Further, while converting such agricultural land, it should be kept in view that while the compensation is paid to the owners of the land, there are large number of agricultural workers who have been working in the land and they would permanently lose their employment opportunities. While economic growth due to industrialization is cited as the justification for acquiring land for industrial purposes , the loss of economic growth due to cessation of agricultural operations are yet to be studied and quantified and the negative impact assessed on national scale. A cost benefit analysis is likely to make it clear that productive agricultural operations would contribute to greater measure of overall socio economic growth of the country than using the same piece of land for industrial purposes in many cases.

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ting the industrial land remain unutilized for unduly long time , for whatever may be the reasons. A policy decision should be taken that any industrial land remaining unutilized or with inoperative factory should be acquired by the government and sold in public auction. The government would be able to come across thousands of acres of land and industrial sheds, that can be brought back to the effective industrial use. This would bring down drastically the need for acquiring agricultural land for industrial purposes, which are becoming counter productive and in many cases even appear to be foolish. (The writer is Director, Nandini Consultancy Centre, Chennai)

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7 PERSPECTIVE Ngos, kiran Bedi and the media MONdaY

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14 NOVEMBER 2011

NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

Farzana Versey

Kiran Bedi is indeed wrong, but when media persons sit to judge her it is a bit of a laugh. Clearly, they do not look in the mirror.

nstead of seeing this as an opportunity to question all sorts of voluntary agencies and their modus operandi, we have a situation where a person is pinned down for wrongdoing without a backward glance at how the whole NGO business works, often with the media’s involvement. Kiran Bedi has been fudging her bills, where she charged inflated amounts from her hosts. The main source was airline tickets. She would travel by economy class, that too at a discount because of her gallantry award, and charge business class fares. We now have these sanctimonious NGOs tell us that they took it at “face value”. Most NGOs send the tickets themselves. So, why did they let her use her travel agent? And what sort of auditing departments do they run? The reason for keeping quiet is not that they were afraid of Ms. Bedi’s wrath – they obviously did not mind shelling out Business Class fares – but because their finances will lead to many question marks. This is my point. The media and certain activists have taken a convenient yo-yo stand on the Jan Lokpal Bill campaign. They propped him up and were completely besotted by Team Anna. After they were done with the photo-ops of the caps and the fasting and dancing, they realised that there were chinks in the armour. No one was interested in the deeper questions – it came down to superficial put-downs.

Let us get this fudging business clear. Kiran Bedi has admitted to it and says she will return the excess money that she wanted to use for her own NGO. Where do the NGOs get this kind of money that they can afford to invite people from different cities for seminars? I have often posed this query when we rubbish other institutions. Do you know that most of the activists themselves travel Business Class, stay at fancy hotels, and order the best food – for what? To gupshup about the state of the nation, the homeless, female foeticide, dowry, terrorism, communalism? Check out the number of people who have left their high-paying corporate and bureaucratic jobs to “serve the nation” or “become useful members of society” or, “fight communalism”. They could do all of these by continuing to work. The reason is that activism has become a paying proposition. Have you seen the huge ads put up in newspapers inviting you to attend some conclave or the other? Is it affordable or even appropriate to shell out this kind of money on overheads? Besides government grants, there is a good deal of foreign sponsorship and donations from industrial houses. While the international ‘intervention’ often comes with some amount of side-effects (pushing of substandard products and services clubbed with the do-good, feel-good stuff ), some of the Indian business black money that is not stashed away in banks abroad is routed to charitable organisation, with income tax exemption. Why does the media not raise a voice about this? Has the media ever questioned journalists who attend these same seminars? Oh yes, the same journalists who give inflated bills to their accounts departments for their travels and hotel stays and “related expenses”. Journalists who sit at the desk and make

phone calls but charge taxi fare for the quotes. Journalists who try to get tickets and freebies because they think they are in a position to ‘arrange something’. Journalists who do not have to spend a paisa at restaurants and spas because they just might mention it, in passing, in their next column. Journalists who give us scoops that are fed to them by interested parties or who conduct sting operations that are again paid for by interested parties. Of course, it is not only the media at fault, but also those who host such talks. Corporate India’s ladies who lunch get a big high when they invite a person who can indeed talk and add to their resume. They flash such people as trophies to display their own worth as ‘aware citizens’. That some media people are doing their evening show with this group should be an eye-opener rather than a can-opener. If, as some commentators wish to know, why people from public office enter the fray late in the day to become part of NGOs, then one might wish to ask them why they have timed their queries now and not for all these years. Do they ponder about it when they go on government-sponsored junkets? The problem is that this whole Anna Hazare campaign has been a sham, and revealed more shams both on the inside as well as on the outside. It showed us how the ruling party and the opposition got to pay politics; the arrests also reveal a lot about those who got away without a scratch to their reputations. It is rather disingenuous of Digvijay Singh to say that if Kiran Bedi can offer to return the money, then every bribery case can be closed by saying the bribe-taker will return the money, including, A. Raja. This is some gumption. A minister in the government of India is caught in a scam of frightening proportions and another govern-

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ment person uses this as an analogy. He is also quite gung-ho about such a thing happening at the highest level. The 2G Spectrum scam is not just about bribes, but also about how the nation was taken for a ride with the government, big industrialists and lobbies involved. It is about how the government functions and not merely who took how much. This case has come under scrutiny; many others do not. If political agencies get a chance, they try to co-opt the activist groups. Most are willing to go along because it is the easy option. In some cases where they need the government to act, it does become a crucial mutual involvement. Therefore, if a political party invites activists, and they fudge figures about travel expenses, then what will the political parties do? Why not question the complete lack of balance by media groups? One can understand individual commentators taking a particular position, but why do they blatantly follow the newspaper/TV channel line? Where is their independence? Those who talk about objectivity should really look in their own backyards. There is favouritism everywhere and the media indulges in it as much as politicians, and the ‘activist’ role of the media should also come under scrutiny. Tavleen Singh, Indian Express columnist, while raising some important points, makes a rather shocking comment: “My own observation is that many NGOs working in India appear to be funded by organisations bent on ensuring that India never becomes a developed country… In order for India to become a halfway developed country, we need new roads, airports, ports, modern railways and masses more electricity. In addition, according to experts, we need 500 more cities by 2050. The odd thing is that the NGOs who oppose steel plants, nuclear power stations,

dams and aluminum refineries in India never object to the same things in China.” Is this the definition of development, and the only model? As I have already said, many NGOs do have an agenda, but not only if they are funded by organisations that do not wish to see a developed India. By this logic, Gujarat should have no NGOs. And why must Indian NGOs object to what happens in China? Has the Indian government opposed the self-immolation of Tibetan monks and nuns in support of the Dalai Lama’s return? Has the BJP done so? Has the media done so? Forget the NGOs for a while. Think about how these plants were to come up, who was to be uprooted and how it would affect the environment. If this development is only for those setting up factories and making India technologically advanced, then why are we still the hub of western-powered outsourcing? Are the NGOs involved here? Why absolve the fat cats of business only to hit out at the NGOs unless they are specifically playing dirty? How many media people have taken free jet rides, attended fancy wedding functions abroad and written glowing accounts of them? Will they be sanctified as the facilitators of development? Or do they need to get closer to the seats of such power or perhaps such development? These are trick or treat queries. Ask them we must, for there is much beyond Kiran Bedi, whose banshee persona was in fact given a boost by the media when they needed her sound bytes. They were birds of a feather, until she was grounded. The still-feathered ones have taken wing and are giving us a bird’s eye-view. Farzana Versey is a Mumbai-based writer. She can be reached at http://farzanaversey.blogspot.com/ Source: Countercurrents.org

POLL RESULTS

Are NAgAs speNdiNg too much time ANd moNey oN rock coNcerts, fAshioN shows ANd eNtertAiNmeNt? Some of those who voted YES had this to say: • Value of money is still unknown • How we entertain ourselves is a personal issue but when our form of entertainment has affect on the larger society, than it is no more private it becomes public. The kind of programs that we are having has very little societal value. If we are to promote concerts, shows and other forms of entertainment it must be done well, should be result oriented and cost productive. • This is a difficult poll question because it is questioning each and every one of us. On one hand people have no other outlet for entertainment, it is either a moodu joint or to be creative and organize other forms of entertainment. On the other hand, the number of people living in poverty is so high, that some forms of entertainments are just to extravagant. But this is Naga society. There is the ultra rich and the super poor. It was not always like this. This trend is more recent. The government by declaring Nagaland the land of festivals is not forced to not just spend lavish money on festivals but they are also forced to create and support entertainment related activities to create that image of the land of festivals. This is now coming back to haunt the people. The gross spending of public money by the govt on entertainment is not right and it is misleading. Nagaland has not reached that level yet. Public money must be spend for public. • Nagaland ,land of festivals...and thats it. Its the only thing. Otherwise what do we have. Such irony, nagas do not realise that we r wasting tym n money on such festivals. • Yes we are spending too much on show business who are we trying to fool? • Especially the young are spending too much time in concerts, entertainment etc. Just because you are a music lover, it does not meant that you have to give all your time, energy and money on concerts, fashion, entertainment etc. There is nothing wrong in being passionate about concerts/fashion but one has to keep the balance. Keep one's PRIORITY in check. Read book, attend/conduct workshops, seminars etc which will prove beneficial in the long run. The problem has been further compounded by the inclusion of concerts/fashions in every awareness campaign programmes/festivals with the excuse of Reaching the Youth!!!.Let us keep our priorities right. If we concentrate too much of our effort in concert/entertainment now, in future we might find ourselves lacking in many areas of life where concerts/fashion plays little role. • Its always good to nurture youths in the field of music and fashion bt the govt. has to do othr thngs side by side. • Delhi is not granting funds to organise all these Melas n festivals..whats the use of all these hulla-bullas if they all end in a drain. Nagas will oneday beg to live. • Too mach tym on useless things and not worried bout the potholes in dimapur n kohima roads..Dimapur holds the world record for being the first n the only place having pot-holes in a fly-over. • Are these ministers and officials blind? Dont they see so much apathy esp the roads? Why do they have to spend so much organising a concert, fashion shows, etc etc where they r the chief guest instead of concentrating on developments. • well, what other things can the nagas do? nothing. we only know how to imitate others, trying to act cool without really knowing the reason why. the western countries had tried, developed, used, spend all their resources developing themselves and has got nothing sort of entertainment to do. so they create reality shows, and we nagas in all our ignorance embrace it to hide the backwardness, underdevelopment, corruption etc to show the world that we are a developed society. what a sham! spend the money for the maintenance of roads atleast. lets not be like a beggar who think he is king without knowing the stark reality of our present scenario. • We should know the limits..These entertainments are becoming a daily affair. We r not westernized ppl where we dont have much to do then sit back n enjoy life. We need to realise that we r still a generation just one level above APE MAN. We were wearing nothing 60-70 yrs back.... We cannot be too advanced in all these unnecessary things. We are spending funds meant for developments. • Yes. (not good)The Govt is trying to lure people with attractive program like road show, fashion show, concert but only handful people get benefit from such scheme because these are talent factor. All the people are not talented, in my view, the Govt should invest in training oriented, job guaranteed so that the common people gets benefited. • Concert for peace, fashion show for re-conciliation etc, etc. It is sheer waste of tax-payers money. And the after- effects of these show are unwanted pregnancies and

AIDS. To initiate exposition of our opinions and possess our do• What is happening to our society. We have nothing for minions our income..if Delhi stops funding we are begging in Let us dismiss hypocrisy and enhance democracy the streets for sure. Yet we know only of spending in all By changing the process to measure our country’s progthese unnecessary functions. Will it bring revenues? Naress gas are good spenders and not good-savers. In the long Let us eliminate apathy and reinforce empathy run,nagas will be literally smoked. By elevating maturity and alleviate inferiority • yes i believe so. the income also rises during these times, Let us expand our sights and express our rights people go shopping for it, spends too much for it. nd most By opposing indifferences to settle our differences of all, we are all into it, even the government is very con- Let us own propriety to improve society cerned about these things. they are spending, instead By becoming moral as servants for all we should start developing ourselves. primitive people Let us become optimistic to clarify the politic should learn how to be patient. rock and fashion can And abolish violence by breaking the silence wait, the state's development should be the priority. We are the catalystic force ‘so’ without remorse • Yes! Naga's are spending too much money in rock con- Let’s set the course and endorse cert's and fashion's show as for my opinion. Instead of - Anneline this better to spend the money in sum charity or orphan- • since we nagas imitate westerns way of lifestyle and the age for the bright feature of youngsters who only dreams way they live so nagas spent their precious time, money, of school in Nagaland. fashion etc • Yes, too much festivals, fashion shows and we have lost • If the question is put regards government spending too much money on any forms of entertainment (concerts our work culture and we resort to dirty businesses. • What good will these melas and concerts etc etc bring and fashion shows minus any platform for writers, yes, to our naga youths. Its just another way to commit sins.. did/do the govt organised/organises any special event Boys n girls getting drunk and facing the truth after 9 for writers like that the ... concerts and fashion shows months. every now and then? ), i say its a Yes, Yes and Yes. And • What is the real purpose of so much entertainment? The regards the public spending, its their personal choices, Govt is fooling the ppl with some good tyms n hiding their yet i wont encourage it unless we can expect some very real transgressions. productive outcome. • The present Govt is doing all these to encourage youths, • Need to encourage games and sports..Give marks for but its having a negative feedback. We nagas are not sports in schools and colleges. good in doing things with honest mind. We tend to 4get • Definitely yes!! Come dEcember and Kohima comes the real purpose of these activities and do things that is alive with all those festivals n Rock-concerts. These r going to destroy them in the long run. places ppl fool around n commit crime n sins..All the • D talks of such events goes on tro out d year but neglect while some non locals are smiling away to the banks..All other developmental activities!!Need to have a look on d our money is spent on all the avoidable commodities. All road condition so tat all these events can be carried out the nagas know is spent..no matter he has a source of in ease!! income or not. Poor parents..children can b menacing in • Come December and kohima is full of festivals..Actually these tyms. this is having a negative feedback to our society. Not only • If ppl wants fun..why do it at the expense of state-excheis this disturbing the studies quer? It shudnt have any imas exams are in Feb. but it pact on states economy. Then is conducive to commit adulppl will have no complains, but tery. all these activities are done • Yes indeed. Nagas are with our funds meant for develspending a lot on rock conopments. certs, fashion shows and • Nagas are being entertainment when on the influenced by korean movother side people are strugies, serials, American fashgling hard to make both ions, rock stars of the world. ends meet and some dying If u see ,these ppl come from of starvation. The events will the most developed countries. come and be forgotten but They have got everything so brining a smile and happisufficient that they do all these ness to an underprivileged recreational activities to keep person leaves a lasting imthem busy. Nagas have not pression. reached their level. We are just • If one needs to analyze from above the PIGS..So why copy YES NO OTHERS an investment return point cat their lifestyles? Nagas will of view, I would say it's a big not be employed by them tio YES..the productivity output quotient is minimal at the be their Kanchas n Minis.. end of the day! • Solidarity Concert for Thailand on 16th Nov.2011. Is an• Yes too much money is being spent on these trifle matother joke ? Don't we have enough problems at home. ters We are totally dependent on the central Govt.for all • Public funds spent on 'rock concerts, fashion shows and needs and instead of helping our Eastern blood lines, entertainment' smacks of hasty decisions and superficial we are diverting scare resources to a developed country. fixes, mere 'pretty' fication (if that's a word) rather then After all, we have no words for honchos with high IQ. astute structural changes that would allow Nagaland to be a model for the rest of the world. The government Some of those who voted NO had this to say: should instead be concentrating on 'good governance', • We see thousand youths in rock concerts n fashion a desired objective of a nation/state’s political developshows, but u can count the youth on a Sunday devoment. Good governance is anti-corruption wherein autional service. Is this the benefit of having to attend thority and its institutions are accountable, effective and the previous night concerts???? Probably too drunk efficient, participatory, transparent, responsive, consento know anything. sus-oriented, and equitable (major characteristics as • With a fashion and beauty loving CM with music and outlined by the United Nations) festival loving ministers, cant help but watch in awe. Anything less, and the Millennium Development Goals Next time let us elect development and anti-corruption Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger loving people to power. The power to change NagaGoal 2: Achieve universal primary education land is in our hand, people. Do you know what democracy means? When you point 1 finger at others, Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women Goal 4: Reduce child mortality rates your other fingers are pointing at you. That means you Goal 5: Improve maternal health have more power to bring changes in our society. Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases • If we are far-sighted and discerning and if we truly Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability care to work towards a bright future for the Nagas, Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development rock music should have no place in our society. There Less superficial fixes, more sustainable changes are the are serious moral, emotional, spiritual, educational need of the hour.) and psychological consequences as a result of our remain, but a distant impossibility!! Just in case you're still involvement in pop/rock music. Just looking at the dewondering, I vote yes to this post!! caying culture of the West should send out a strong Young people, take charge signal that corrupt art destroys the home, the educaLet us take charge and decide at large tional system and society in general more powerfully

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than any other agent. Considering where we are today, Nagas should be investing resources on building educational institutions with strong math and science programs as well as the study of serious art music. Finally, I am afraid someone is making big money at the expense of the future of our youth. Why do we have so many woes in our society today? Well, just look at what we have encouraged. Let us think as sane individuals. Why knock rock? Why not, when the consequences are insurmountable? The need of the hour is more than entertainment. If such projects have positive outcomes and generate income, jobs, opportunities etc, it would be balanced but at this rate, the funds are being used to amuse ourselves to death. We need entertainment as much as we need development in all fields. But if there are no rock shows, fashion shows and entertainment, life would be quite dull indeed! Nagas are fun loving peoples, N yes, most of da Naga adults spend their money lavishly on such entertainments...spending double of their income..(sad bt true). i think things are getting little crazy...cz the govt loves fun... All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Conversely, all play and no work makes Jack a mere toy. Let's earn the right to party hard by working hard. i think entertainment in Nagaland is Mudu Ghors.since there r no modern entertainment facilities to b entertained.... everyone will have their own opinion on this and without meaning to be rude or obnoxious i'd say the people who agrees to this are either narrow minded or just plain dumb. But first thing first, who exactly do you mean when you say "are nagas spending too much"???since i'm not sure which group you mean let me explain myself by asking questions to myself..... an individual wold spend about 200-300 rupees to watch a show, is that too taxing for a fan or a music lover to have a decent time spent listening to music they love?? are the bands/ musicians over paid??? a local band or a local artist will charge to about 30-40 thousand rupees for a show depending on the organizers/sponsors. have you ever thought of how many shows a band/ artist gets in a month????? a show in every three months and they are paid 40 thousand and i ask you again, is that too much???? it is about time we gave our musicians and singers credit which is over due. the same goes for the people in fashion and entertainment. if the Government can spend hundreds of crores per year on works which are executed only on papers i think the share of money that goes into rock shows, fashion shows and entertainment is anything but "not too much time and money" rather i'd say its a "CUTE" share. PS: no offence to anybody,:) Actually we still need more ENTERTAINMENTS in our state so that people can divert their minds from CORRUPTIONS (Political/Social) :) Appreciate the effort of various ORG. for bringing Shows in our cities. But hate to see Govt. funded SHOWS without quality output... We see's lots of sponsors in an events but the events are not properly organised and run just for the sake of the MONEY. We have many talented artiste/ designers but they are limited only within the state with less exposure to outside world. Honestly we have many WELL KNOWN NAGA DESIGNERS,MUSICIA N,WRITERS,PRODUCERS across the globe but they are not featured or recognized in the state .. I feel that the STATE should bring those TALENTED people to our HOME STATE and organize a BIG shows with the tickets selling at subsidize rate so that every common man can SEE their work and get an inspiration from them... rather than CHOTA MOTA shows with no gain for the VIEWERS !!! where is the govt spending on education, health, water and electricity.....! its a gimmick to woo the middle class of naga society.....! fashions, concerts and road shows will nt lead to any where. there is no coubt that cultural capital is maintained in some sense but most of these are a compilation of western notion of hegemony of dismantling the cultural distortion of grassroots community. Set our priorities right. Rock concerts, fashion shows and entertainment should come as flowering of our development. But when our infrastructure is not developed, when over seventy per cent of all our food stuffs come from outside and when... we spend soo much time and money on entertaining ourselves we must have gone wrong somewhere and the end result will be we will continue to be poor and go with a begging bowl to New Delhi for more funds. What a shame!

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US apologises for frisking Kalam

New DeLHI, NoveMBer 13 (IANs): Former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was frisked by the John F. Kennedy airport authorities in New York Sep 29, resulting in a strong Indian protest and a subsequent US apology for the breach of protocol. Eighty-year-old Kalam, who was in the US to attend a series of events, was returning home by an Air India flight when the airport authorities boarded the aircraft to frisk the former Indian president, who had already occupied his seat. Kalam did not object and subjected himself to the security check, officials said. “He cooperates with the security agencies and does not protest. Even at JFK airport former president did not protest. But what was in bad taste was that after he got seated in flight the security personnel asked him to hand over his coat and shoes,” a source close to Kalam told IANS in Chennai. “The coat and shoes were returned later,” the source added. The Air India crew immediately protested the US Transportation Security Administration’s action. The matter was reported to the external affairs ministry in writing immediately on Kalam’s return, said the source in Chennai. External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna asked Indian Ambassa-

Hill people more prone to arterial diseases

DHArAMsHALA, NoveMBer 13 (AgeNcIes): People living in hilly regions are more prone to arterial diseases because of high incidence of smoking due to cold conditions. Blackened toes are common symptoms of this disease, which not only leads to amputation of foot or leg, but can also cause onset of heart ailments. This was stated by the national secretary of Venous Association of India Dr Ravul Jindal while addressing mediapersons during an awareness programme on vascular disease. He said peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is associated with old age, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension. “Those from hills have to walk a lot and hence develop symptoms of the disease in the form of pain in calfs or thighs while walking. Unfortunately these diseases are not diagnosed on time and patients ultimately land up with gangrene and consequent limb amputation,” he said. He added that the incidence of diseases varies from 4-6% in the population aged more than 50 years. Risk factors result in blockade of blood vessels in leg resulting in loss of blood supply to foot with consequences such as infection, non healing ulcer and gangrene (blackening of toes), he said. “Smokers having associated diabetes are more prone for gangrene than smoking or diabetes alone. If not treated on time, patients can have amputation either of foot or leg. This carries a huge morbidity and mortality as these patients also have associated heart disease,” he added.

BJP asks government to take up Kalam frisking issue with US New DeLHI, NoveMBer 13 (AgeNcIes): BJP today asked the government to take up with the US the issue of former President APJ Abdul Kalam’s frisking at New York’s JFK airport to check for explosives in September, saying this “cannot be tolerated”. “The way former President Kalam was treated was an insult to him. Government must take it up with the US,” BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain told reporters. Kalam was twice subjected to frisking on September 29 at New York’s JFK Airport by US security officials. Even after Kalam had taken his seat, the US security personnel forced the crew to open the door and took away the jacket and boots of the former president to check for explosives since they had forgotten to do so before his boarding an Air India flight. Hussain said “such incidents are not happening for the first time. There are many such inci-

dor Nirupama Rao to raise the issue at the highest level in the US administration, saying it was “unacceptable” to India and that New Delhi may reciprocate the treatment to American dignitaries. Following the protest, the US government “deeply” regretted the incident and conveyed its “utmost respect” for Kalam. “The United States government has the utmost respect for former Indian president Abdul Kalam. We deeply regret the inconve-

nience that resulted for him as a result of a Sep 29 incident involving the security screening at John F. Kennedy airport in New York,” the Obama administration said in its apology. Subsequently, charge d’affaires of the US Mission in India Ambassador Peter Burleigh personally hand-delivered a letter from the US Transportation Security Administration to former president Kalam, and a similar letter was delivered to the Indian government.

dents. This cannot be tolerated.” This is not the first time that Kalam has been frisked by US aviation officials. Kalam was frisked by officials of US airliner Continental Airlines in April, 2009 despite his name featuring in the Bureau of Civil AviationSecurity’slistofpeopleexemptfromsecurity checks in India. On a possible bailout package for cash-strapped Kingfisher airlines, Hussain said, “PM should have bailout package for aam admi (coommon man). Government should come out with a policy on sick industries. We are for bailout package for the common man of the country.” However, the former Civil Aviation Minister did not clarify BJP’s stand on FDI in the civil aviation sector. “Earlier the government has not allowed FDIincivilaviationsector.Wewillwaitforthegovernment to clarify its policy on the issue and then onlywewillcomment,”hesaidwhenaskedtospell out his view on the FDI issue. O

In these letters, the US government extended its apology that appropriate procedures for expedited screening of dignitaries had not been followed. “We are actively working to prevent similar incidents in the future from occurring,” it said. Noting that the US “deeply values and appreciates” its “strong relationship and partnership” with India, the Obama administration said: “We are confident that despite this regrettable incident,

we will continue working closely with India in the many areas of our strategic partnership.” This is the second incident of frisking of Kalam by American authorities. On April 21, 2009, the former president was boarding a Continental Airways plane at the Delhi airport when the airline authorities frisked him, clearly breaching diplomatic protocol. A protest from India and its parliament led to the airlines and the US government apologising to Kalam later.

I welcome any new responsibility given to Rahul: PM Manmohan

oN BoArD PM’s AIrcrAFT, NoveMBer 13 (AgeNcIes): With expectation mounting that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will soon take up more active responsibilities in the party, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that he will welcome any new responsibility given to Rahul. Reacting to questions about reports that Gandhi’s responsibilities might be enhanced and he could be designated “working president”, the PM said “This is a party matter and I can’t say about it...But if Rahul Gandhi is given any new responsibility, I will certainly welcome it.” The PM said he had in the past invited Rahul to join the government, but the general secretary - seen as the heir apparent in Congress - had been reluctant to do so. Reports of Rahul accepting a more hands on role in dealing with Congress affairs as against only tinkering with frontal organizations has been doing the rounds and his impending step up in the party was reported by TOI. Rahul was part of a fourmember group named by Sonia Gandhi when she travelled abroad for medical treatment in August. At the time turned down the suggestion that he be named “working president” and even the 4-member group hardly met. Of late, Rahul has been more receptive to the possibility of getting into the thick of party affairs, a process that might be quickened by his lead role in the UP election next year. The state election is seen as a test case for the Rahul mantra as the leader seeks to regain ground that Congress lost in the 1980’s in the politically significant state. The PM’s welcoming remarks will add to the pressure that Rahul has been under to play a much more active role than has been the case so far. While Sonia is back at work and seems to be doing fine, the need to recuperate might be an additional factor for Rahul shedding his hands off approach. Singh’s careful choice of words also seems related to the view in the party that it is really up to Rahul to decide when and how he will take a more effective role in Congress affairs. It has been felt that the UP election next year will set the stage for a run down to the next parliamentary polls that is seen as “Rahul’s election”.

Omar meets Antony on AFSPA ahead of state cabinet meet

New DeLHI, NoveMBer 13 (IANs): Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sunday met Defence Minister A.K. Antony in New Delhi to discuss his government’s demand for withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from parts of the state. The meeting between Abdullah and Antony comes four days ahead of a meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir cabinet on Nov 17 to discuss the repeal of AFSPA from some part of the states. The two leaders were closeted for almost an hour at Antony’s official Krishna Menon Marg residence in the capital, but details of their discussion were not available immediately, sources in New Delhi said. The meeting comes close on the heels of Antony saying the state’s Unified Command core committee headed by Abdullah and comprising commanders of the Indian Army’s 15 and 16 Corps and the state police was empowered to take a decision on the demand for withdrawal of the AFSPA. Antony had a couple of days ago noted that the defence ministry had already conveyed its opinion on the matter to the government. The defence minister’s remarks Tibetan children pursue another child in a Tibetan traditional dress as they arrive to welcome the Dalai Lama at the Kangra airport near Dharmsala, India, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. The Dalai Lama returned to Dharmsala Sunday after a tour came in the wake of Abdullah’s assertions that he had the powers, as state of Japan and Mongolia. (AP Photo

People with clean image to be inducted in team: Anna Hazare

rALegAN sIDDHI, NoveMBer 13 (PTI): With Team Anna members coming under attack, Anna Hazare today said the core committee will be expanded but a “sharp eye” will be kept on new members so that people with only clean background are part of the movement. The 74-year-old activist said he will not pick just any one for the committee and a background check will be conducted before inducting new members. “One thing good about this agitation is that people have come forward. Thousands of people have come up. People are ready to join the protest. Now, we just have to search the people. We will find good people,” he said after a meeting of the core committee here. “Now, we will keep a sharp check on all the new members of the committee.

I won’t pick just any,” he said. “We have many people ready to serve, We will send our people to check their background. Will check if they have police case. A person of character will be chosen. A graduate, Muslim, Dalit, adivasi, all will be taken,” he said. However, the number in the core committee will not go beyond 80, he said. His comments come close on the heels of Team Anna members facing flak after getting engulfed in a series of controversies including financial misconduct. Noting that the country runs on laws, he said, “If today Jan Lokpal comes, we also have to make other laws in future. By the time the country becomes corruption-free, we will have to make new and different laws”. He said a meeting will be held in

Delhi as soon as possible where the working committee will be selected. “We will do the selection of the working committee and we will also train them. Training is very important whether it is for two-three days but it is important. After training, our foundation will be strong. “We do not have any set agenda for the meeting but we got the link and we have discussed all this today,” he said. Central vigilance commissioner supports Anna movement Meanwhile, in Delhi, hailing the anti-corruption movement spearheaded by Gandhian Anna Hazare, central vigilance commissioner Pradeep Kumar has said it depicts government’s failure to create a honest and transparent mechanism to check graft. “India

Dabbawalas delivering lunch & love notes

MUMBAI, NoveMBer 13 (AgeNcIes): The same face under the crisp white topi, at the appointed hour, every day at our doors. We have known our dabbawalas for years as carriers of lunches to offices, with rarely any mix-up. Now, in a gradual expansion of their role, they are lugging a lot more than just that. Over time, they’ve become delivery boys for all kinds of things, besides the packed lunch. Mobile phones forgotten in the morning rush is one of the most common things they carry at midday, followed by files, suddenly demanded by the office. Sometimes, dabbawalas are even agents of blossoming love - with some people sending love notes, scented cards and a tiny something with lunch boxes. “We often have requests from housewives to carry several things like cell phones, money or wallets, some confidential corporate documents,” said Kiran Gawande, secretary of Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers’ Association. “We don’t encourage it as one dabba changes

chief minister, to decide on the AFSPA withdrawal. Meanwhile, official sources in Jammu said the Jammu and Kashmir cabinet will meet Nov 17 to discuss the revocation of AFSPA from parts of the state. The cabinet would be briefed by the chief minister about the deliberations that took place on the revocation of AFSPA at the unified command meeting in Jammu Nov 9, the sources told IANS. The Indian Army has opposed even partial lifting of AFSPA from the state, saying it would “hamper the army’s operations against terrorists and their network in the state”. However, Abdullah has indicated he would go ahead with the revocation of AFSPA from at least four districts of the state -- Srinagar and Budgam in the Kashmir Valley and Jammu and Samba in the Jammu region. In an interview with a news channel recently, Abdullah said the army has not operated in these areas for long and hence does not need the protection of the special powers. The current debate on the issue began after the chief minister Oct 21 announced in Srinagar that AFSPA will go from some areas of the state within days. AFSPA, which gives sweeping powers to the armed forces, was invoked in the valley in 1990 and the Jammu region in 2001.

four to five hands, but we don’t even refuse a request because we realize that the home and the office are really far away in most cases.” It’s the credence that the tiffinwala has earned over time, neither has someone else’s lunch landed up on somebody else’s table, nor has there been any police case against them. Explained Gawande, “Most people have seen their drivers or maids or cooks leave. But in our case, they have seen the same man going to the same home for years together.” This 120-year-old institution has close to 5,000 semi-literate men on its rolls. They are tested on their capacity to carry approximately 70 kilos before they are initiated. Dabbawalas deliver lunch, and now even more, to close to 2 lakh Mumbaiites daily. In fact, the Harvard Business School has produced a case study on their errorfree, six sigma record. The business school prods its students to learn from the dabbawalas’ unique, simple and efficient logistics system, which relies entirely on human endeavour and

doesn’t employ any technology. cost. But the rest- the love notes, Thanks to this combination of trust the tiny surprise gift - can be enand efficiency, several housewives joyed free with lunch. have not thought twice before handing over wads of notes to Shahi Raikar, a dabbawala who works in the Ghatkopar area. “I often carry important papers, thousands of rupees, fancy gadgets and cell phones. But most of us carry them with us, we don’t squeeze all those things in the tiffin bag,” added Raikar, who has been a dabbawala for nine years and earns Rs 9,000 per month. In fact, realizing that their evening hours are relatively free, they now also supply organic vegetables to several homes, a service that c o m e s at an additional

is presently going through an era of far reaching reforms in anti-corruption, prompted by popular anti- corruption movements,” Kumar said in a global anti-graft international forum in Marrakech (Morocco) on October 22. Hazare movement is a “wake-up” call and it reflects the country’s “inability in tackling the malaise of corruption”, he said at the fifth annual conference of International Association of Anti-corruption Authorities. “Whether it is the revolution across the Arab world, the ongoing ‘Occupy Wall Street’ protests which has spread to 78 cities around the world or the Anna Hazare Movement... there is one common thread... failure of governments and corporations to create a system of fair, honest, transparent and market-based principles and prac-

tices,” Kumar said His speech was posted on CVC website yesterday. On the issue of black money, Kumar stressed for greater political will and simplified legal and administrative procedures to bring them back from foreign off shores. “Differences in legal systems, high costs in coordinating investigations, inadequate international co-operation and bank secrecy laws have made the task (bringing back black money) difficult for the anti- corruption authorities. “Tracing, freezing, confiscation and then repatriation of stolen assets is a legal challenge. Managing the asset recovery investigation is complex, time consuming, costly and most importantly requires expertise and political will,” he said.

Indian soldiers & 11.11.11.11 connection

New DeLHI, NoveMBer 13 (IANs): Every year, at 11.11 hours Nov 11, an Indian Army team is in Ypres, Belgium, to observe the anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I. This Friday too, a team joined the military pageantry and the ceremonies in memory of the Indian men who laid down their lives in the battlefields of Flanders. “Indian military leaders and soldiers participate every year in the ceremonial Last Post sounded at the Menin Gate at 11.11 hours in November each year, at the invitation of a Belgian composer and conductor called Hans Vermeersch, who is married to an Indian and runs the unique Rajhans Orchestra of Flanders at the coastal Belgian town of Knokke,” a source said. The Indian Army delegation was led by Additional Director General (Ceremonials and Welfare) Maj Gen K Majumdar; Director (Ceremonials and Welfare), Col BS Pundhir; Indian defence attache in Paris Brigadier Pankaj Arora; and Superintendent in the Military Wing at Paris K.S. Dadwal, according to sources. Since 2002, Vermeersch hosts a pair of Indian Bagpipers from an Indian Army regiment, which fought in Flanders Fields between 1914 and 1918, and

conducts a public concert in Belgium or France dedicated to the Indian soldiers of Flanders Fields, they added. The Indian Army bagpipers at the event Friday were Havildar Yogender Kumar and Lance Naik Ranbir Singh from the Rajputana Rifles. Over a million Indian soldiers had fought for the British Army in Europe and other theatres of that war and more than 57,000 Indian soldiers perished in the battlefields of Flanders. The number of Indian soldier casualties was more than even what the Belgian Army suffered. To mark the sacrifice of the Indian soldiers, the Belgian government and the people have erected a memorial at the Menin Gate in Ypres, the central town of the Flanders battlefield, through which Indian soldiers marched into battle after the long train ride from Marseilles in France between 1914 and 1918. The memorial for the Indian heroes came up through assistance from the Indian government, Ypres municipality and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in 2001, and wreaths are laid by international and Indian officials there every year since. United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi too had laid a wreath at the memorial during her visit to Belgium in 2006.

INTERNATIONAL

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Monday 14 November 2011

Syrians protest Arab vote, embassies stormed bEIRut, NOvEMbER 13 (AP): Tens of thousands of pro-regime demonstrators gathered in a Damascus square Sunday to protest the Arab League's vote to suspend Syria over its bloody crackdown on the country's eight-month-old uprising. The protests came after a night of demonstrator assaults on the diplomatic offices of countries critical of the Syrian regime, including break-ins at the Saudi and Qatari embassies and attacks at Turkish representations across the country. Saturday's Arab League decision was a sharp rebuke to a regime that prides itself as a bastion of Arab nationalism, but it was unlikely to immediately end a wave of violence that the U.N. estimates has killed more than 3,500 people since mid-March. The protests and embassy attacks are likely to stoke further anger in Arab states against the regime in Damascus. Arab disapproval in itself may not seriously damage President Bashar Assad's hold on power, but if Syria antagonizes Gulf states much further, it risks having them build up the Syrian opposition into a unified body which can win international recognition as happened during Libya's civil war earlier this year. Syrian security forces had confronted Saturday's protesters with batons and tear gas but were unable to stop a group from breaking into the Qatari embassy and bringing down the Qatari flag, replacing it with the Syrian flag. Others entered Saudi Arabia's embassy compound, broke windows, and ransacked some areas, the kingdom's media reported.

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China mine deaths at 34, UN chief hails Arab league separate incident traps 7: report

decision to suspend Syria

NEw YORk, NOvEMbER 13 (PtI): UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has hailed the Arab League for suspending Syria's membership and implementing economic and political sanctions against it, and called for immediate cessation of violence. In a statement, Ban urged Syrian authorities to "heed the call from the League to stop violence by the army against civilians immediately." Yesterday, the League voted to suspend Syria from participating in its council meetings and activities starting on Wednesday until the government implements all of its commitments under the peace plan proposed by the League last week. The plan includes the release of prisoners, withdrawal of security forces from the streets and talks between government and opposition. Although Syrian authorities have accepted the plan, violence has continued in the country, with the total death toll surpassing 3,500, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Moon called on Syrian authorities "to implement the plan fully and speedily," and welcomed the intention of the League to protect civilians. The Secretary General also said he was encouragedbyeffortsfromtheLeagueto"promoteagenuineandinclusive political dialogue, starting with the League's call for a meeting by the Syrian opposition in the coming days," and reiterated that violence must stop immediately "to open the way for a credible Syrian-led process of comprehensive political change that will address the democratic aspirations of the Syrian people." However, Syrian envoy Yussef Ahmad has angrily denounced the move as illegal, saying Damascus had already implemented the deal and claimed the United States had ordered Pro-Syrian regime protesters, carry a giant Syrian flag during a demonstration against the Arab League decision to the suspension. He also charged the League was trying to "provoke foreign intervention in Syria, as was the case in Libya." suspend Syria, in Damascus, Syria on Sunday, November 13. (AP Photo) The kingdom strongly condemned the attack in a statement by the foreign ministry and said it held the Syrian authorities responsible for protecting its interests. Saudi King Abdullah had recalled the Saudi ambassador to Syria in August and had condemned Assad's crackdown. Kuwait and Bahrain also have recalled their ambassadors. Also on Saturday, protesters tried to break into the Turkish embassy in Damascus and into consulates in the cities of Aleppo and Latakia, Turkey's state-run Anatolia news

agency reported. Turkey is not a member of the Arab League but has also been sharply critical of Syria's crackdown, and Turkey's foreign minister welcomed the League vote. On Sunday, hundreds of baton-wielding Syrian riot police in helmets ringed the U.S., Qatari, Saudi and Turkish embassies — all located in the capital's upscale Abu Rummaneh district. Three fire engines were parked in front of the Turkish embassy. The Turkish and Qatari embassies were closed for the day but the Saudi embassy was

operating, an operator said. Meanwhile, thousands of people carrying red, black and white Syrian flags and posters of Assad gathered in a Damascus square, pledging support for Assad. The Syrian leader blames the violence on extremists working on a foreign agenda seeking to destabilize Syria. Saturday's Arab vote came after Damascus failed to carry out a Nov. 2 peace deal brokered by the Arab League that called on Syria to halt the attacks and pull tanks out of cities. The vote was a strong message from

Syria's Arab neighbors and showed growing impatience with Damascus. More than 250 Syrian civilians have been killed so far this month, including more than 18 on Saturday in attacks in the restive city of Homs, the Damascus suburbs and elsewhere, according to activist groups. President Barack Obama praised the Arab League, highlighting what he called the group's leadership in seeking to end attacks on peaceful protesters. "These significant steps expose the increasing diplomatic isolation

of a regime that has systematically violated human rights and repressed peaceful protests," he said in a statement. Arab League diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters, said that if Syria does not adhere to its demands, the organization will work to unify the disparate Syrian opposition into a coalition similar to that of Libya's National Transitional Council. A next step would be to recognize the opposition as the sole representative of the Syrian

people in a move that would symbolically isolate Assad's regime even further. The Arab League will monitor the situation and revisit the decision in a meeting Wednesday in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, Qatar's Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim said, a move that appeared to give Assad time to avert the suspension. In his statement, bin Jassim called on all factions to meet later this week to unify their message as a step toward dialogue with the Syrian government, but many within the opposition refuse to negotiate with the regime.

bEIJING, NOvEMbER 13 (REutERs): The death toll from a gas explosion in a coal mine in China's southwestern Yunnan province has risen to 34, rescue workers said on Sunday, state news agency Xinhua reported. Initial reports after the underground blast last week said 19 miners had been killed with dozens trapped at Sizhuang Coal Mine, in Shizong county near the city of Qujing in Yunnan province. Nine miners remained trapped on Sunday morning and hundreds of rescuers were searching for them, Qujing government spokesman Li Jianjun was quoted as saying. Li said a 181-meter (600-foot) section of the tunnel had yet to be cleared, and he warned that a risk of large amounts of gas underground would hamper the operation. Xinhua said the mine was operating illegally, having had its license revoked a year ago. The provincial coal safety supervision bureau ordered the mine to stop production in April. In a separate incident, Xinhua said seven miners had been trapped underground by flooding in a coal mine in northwest China's Gansu Province. The provincial production safety administration said the flooding happened in Sigeshan Tongda Coal Mine in Jingtai County. Rescuers were pumping water out of the mine. China's mines are the deadliest in the world because of lax safety standards and a rush to feed demand from a robust economy.

‘World must halt Iran nuclear drive’ Brazilian police take over Rio’s biggest slum

JERusALEM, NOvEMbER 13 (AFP): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called on world governments to waste no time in stopping "Iran's race to arm itself with a nuclear weapon." He was speaking to ministers and the media before a closed-door briefing to his cabinet on a report from the UN's atomic watchdog, which said it had "serious concerns regarding possible military dimensions" to Iran's nuclear programme. Netanyahu said that the International Atomic Energy Agency's report "confirms the allegations of many countries in the world, Israel among them, that Iran is systematically developing nuclear weapons." "Every responsible government in the world must draw the obvious conclusions," he added. "The international community must, in a timely manner, halt Iran's race to arm itself with a nuclear weapon, a race that endangers the peace of the entire world." Israel, which has the Middle East's sole if unde-

Benjamin Netanyahu

clared nuclear arsenal, has long accused Iran of trying to develop atomic weapons under cover of a civilian nuclear programme. Tehran denies that charge and has accused Israel of trying to sabotage its civilian nuclear programme and kill its nuclear scientists. Israeli media in recent weeks have been full of chatter suggesting a preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities was being seriously considered by Netanyahu and Defence Minister Ehud Barak. The speculation came as the IAEA released its report last week, saying it had "credible" information that Tehran "has carried out activities rel-

Release of Myanmar political prisoners may be soon YANGON, NOvEMbER 13 (AP): A government-appointed human rights body on Sunday urged Myanmar's president to release political prisoners or transfer them to prisons close to their families, signaling such action may be imminent. Speculation is considerable that a new amnesty covering some of an estimated 2,000 political prisoners will be issued this week, perhaps as early as Monday. A comprehensive release of political detainees would boost Myanmar's already active diplomatic efforts to improve relations with the United States, which shunned the previous military regime because of its poor human rights record and failure to allow free and democratic politics. Myanmar's three stateowned newspapers published an open letter Sunday from National Human Rights Commission chairman Win Mra calling on President Thein Sein to grant amnesty "as a reflection of magnanimity," or to transfer political prisoners in remote prisons to facilities with easy access for their family members. The letter's publication is significant because the

tightly controlled newspapers closely reflect government positions. An amnesty of 6,359 prisoners in October happened the same day state-run newspapers published a similar appeal. A prisoner release in the next few days is also anticipated because a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, begins Thursday in Bali, Indonesia. Myanmar is seeking to chair ASEAN in 2014, and the release of political prisoners would be seen as a positive development favoring its bid, which is likely to be decided at this week's summit. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will also be there to meet regional leaders. "It appears there are real changes taking place on the ground, and we support these early efforts at reform," Clinton told reporters Friday on the sidelines of an annual Pacific Rim summit. "We want to see the people of Burma able to participate fully in the political life of their own country." The military changed the country's nametoMyanmarin1989,but supporters of the country's pro-democracy movement prefer to use the old name.

evant to the development of a nuclear explosive device." Israeli media commentators have suggested that the severity of the report could bring increased international pressure on Iran and thereby lessen the near-term likelihood of an Israeli strike. US President Barack Obama has called for new sanctions and isolation for Iran over its nuclear programme, but Russia and China, which as permanent members of the UN Security Council could veto such measures, have so far responded coolly. On Sunday, Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot reported that French President Nicolas Sarkozy had pledged support for strong sanctions against Iran in a letter that came after the French leader was reported to have called Netanyahu a "liar." The Elysee Palace confirmed that a letter had been sent to Netanyahu, but gave no detail on what Yediot said was an unusually warm, handwritten letter signed "with friendship," in an apparent bid to smooth over the diplomatic flap.

RIO DE JANEIRO, NOvEMbER 13 (AP): Elite police units backed by armored military vehicles and helicopters marched into Rio's largest slum before dawn Sunday, the most ambitious operation yet to bring security to a seaside city long known for its violence. Within hours, officials said the Rocinha slum had been taken over without a shot being fired. The action in Rocinha is part of a campaign to drive heavily armed drug gangs out of the city's slums, where the traffickers have ruled for decades. Authorities vow to continue the crackdown and stabilize Rio's security before it hosts the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Officials are counting on those events to signal Brazil's arrival as a global economic, political and cultural power. Hours into the operation, not a shot had been heard in Rocinha. Special police units worked their way up the steep, winding roads as black Huey helicopters pounded the air above, crisscrossing the hill and flying low. Residents

peeked out of their windows, staring down at the police and journalists. One resident applauded the move. "Tell the world we're not all drug traffickers! We're working people and now they're coming to liberate us," a man yelled as police rolled by. Marisa Costa da Silva, 54, who runs a small candy shop at the base of the slum, was less sure. "Lord knows if there will be war or peace, or even if thing will be better if police take this slum," she said. "We've heard they've been abusive to slum residents in other places they've taken. I have no idea what to expect." Police also went into nearby Vidigal slum, but the armored personnel carriers there were having trouble climbing the steep roads that drug gangs had apparently covered in oil. The Rocinha slum is home to about 100,000 people living in flimsy shacks that sprawl over a mountainside separating some of Rio's richest neighborhoods. The location has made it one of the most lucrative and largest drug distribution points in the city. "Rocinha is one of the

Brazil’s policemen are seen next to apprehended motorcycles during the invasion of the Rocinha slum in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, November 13. (AP Photo)

most strategically important points for police to control in Rio de Janeiro," said Paulo Storani, a security consultant and former captain in the elite BOPE police unit leading the invasion. "The pacification of Rocinha means that authorities have closed a security loop around the areas that will host most of the Olympic and World Cup activities." Some estimates say the Friends of Friends gang that has controlled Rocinha and Vidigal makes more than $50 million in drug sales annually. Much of the sales

are to tourists staying in the posh beach neighborhoods of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana and to middle and upper class Brazilians who live in them. "This action is a huge blow to the structure of drug trafficking in Rio de Janeiro and against the second-largest drug faction," Storani said. "Beyond that, it's essential to have security in this area simply because of the huge number of people who circulate there." Before dawn, around 4 am, armored vehicles and hundreds of officers started

to climb into the steep, hillside community. Two hours later officers informed residents the area was under control, Alberto Pinheiro Neto, head of operations for the military police, said at a news conference. Law enforcement agents will remain in Rocinha for an undetermined period of time, he said. Officials are now calling on the shantytown's residents to help law enforcement find drugs and weapons hidden in the community. The head of Rio's civil police, Marta Rocha, made a special appeal to the "mothers, sisters, grandmothers, aunts," to collaborate with the peacekeeping effort. "Women of Rocinha, give us this information, bring us the news that will allow us to sweep through this territory that belong to the people of Rocinha," she said. "The day is starting. There is no going back. I am sure the population will help." One drug trafficker known as "Igor" was arrested Sunday morning, the chief of the Baixada Fluminense police's homicide department, Rafael Menezes, told GloboNews television.

Italy president races to appoint new government ROME, NOvEMbER 13 (REutERs): Italy's president raced to appoint an emergency government on Sunday to face a crisis endangering the whole euro zone and replace Silvio Berlusconi who resigned as prime minister to the humiliating jeers of thousands of protesters. Just a few hours after central Rome echoed with street parties celebrating Berlusconi's departure, President Giorgio Napolitano began a rapid round of meetings with political parties at his hilltop palace. The consultations, much faster than is normal, are due to wind up at about 1700 GMT (12 p.m. ET), when Napolitano is expected to ask former European Commissioner Mario Monti to form a government largely of technocrats in time for the opening of markets on Monday. Monti will push through reforms agreed by Berlusconi with euro zone leaders to cut Italy's massive debt and revive a chronically stagnant economy. Italy's political turmoil, centered around the flamboyant and scandalplagued figure of Berlusconi, has brought the euro zone's third largest econo-

my to the brink of disaster and all eyes will be on market reaction on Monday. "See what a beautiful day it is?" Monti said to reporters as he left his hotel on a crisp, clear day to go to church and then to his Senate office to continue work on forming the government. Sunday newspapers Berlusconi's departure the end of an era and spoke of the irony of how a media magnate famed for his skills of communicating with the public was seen off by jeering crowds. Turin's La Stampa called it "a sad exit from the stage," noting how he was forced to leave the presidential palace secretly via a side exit on Saturday night after handing in his resignation because a crowd shouting insults including "clown, clown" made it dangerous for him to exit by the front gate. Cheers erupted when they heard he had resigned. People sang, danced, broke open bottles of champagne, and an impromptu orchestra near the palace played the Hallelujah chorus from Handel's Messiah. There were also celebrations in Milan and the central city of Bologna. Some protesters threw

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano (Left) shakes hands with upper house President Renato Schifani at the Quirinale palace in Rome on Sunday, November 13. (Reuters Photo)

coins at Berlusconi's car in a gesture reminiscent of the departure into exile of disgraced Socialist Prime Minister Bettino Craxi in 1993, often seen as his political mentor. Berlusconi, one of Italy's richest men, has dominated the country since bursting onto the political scene the following year, filling the vacuum on the right created by a massive corruption scandal that swept away the old order. Opposition newspapers hailed it as "Liberation Day" while pro-Berlusconi dailies such as Libero warned

Italians to "watch your wallets" because a Monti government would impose a host of new taxes. Following weeks of political uncertainty and growing calls from international partners for action to control its debt, Italy's borrowing costs soared to unmanageable levels last week, threatening a Europe-wide financial meltdown. Monti met European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and politicians from various parties on Saturday as preparations for a transition began even

before Berlusconi stepped down. Monti has received the backing of the main opposition groups and the conditional acceptance of Berlusconi's center-right PDL after objections were dropped by several factions. But analysts believe he will face an uphill battle with strong public and political opposition to some of the tough austerity measures he will need to implement to satisfy markets and euro zone leaders. The next elections are not due until 2013 but there are wide predictions that Monti will not last until then but make way for polls once he carries through the reforms promised to Europe. Italy came close to a full scale financial emergency last week after yields on 10-year bonds soared over 7.6 percent, levels which forced Ireland, Portugal and Greece to seek an international bailout. With a public debt of more than 120 percent of gross domestic product and more than a decade of anemic economic growth behind it, Italy is at the heart of the euro zone debt crisis and would be too big for the bloc to bail out. Financial

markets have responded positively to the prospect of a Monti government and as prospects of Berlusconi going became firmer last week, yields dropped below the critical 7 percent level. ItnowfallstoBerlusconi's successor to try to reassure markets that a new government will be able to control spending and pass the kind of reforms to pensions, public service and labor markets that his government was unable to implement. A tough negotiator with a record of taking on powerful corporate interests as European Competition Commissioner, Monti will have to navigate treacherous political waters. On the left, reforms such as an increase in the pension age or easier hiring and firing rules could arouse strong opposition from unions. But the threat could be at least as great from the center-right with Berlusconi's old Northern League coalition partners declaring they will oppose a Montiled government and many in Berlusconi's PDL party also harboring deep reservations. The League adamantly opposes pension reform that would hit older voters who are among its key supporters.

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SPORTS

Monday 14 November 2011

Pacquiao beats Marquez again

Las Vegas, NoVember 13 (aP): Manny Pacquiao was taken to the limit last night before escaping with a majority decision win over Juan Manuel Marquez in their welterweight title fight. Pacquiao won on two scorecards, while the third ringside judge had it a draw. It was a narrow escape for the Filipino congressman, who took as much punishment as he gave over 12 rounds. The third fight was as close as the previous two, and by the time they finished 12 rounds, the outcome was still in doubt. Pacquiao won some rounds with sheer aggression, while Marquez won others with brilliant counterpunching, keeping Pacquiao from getting inside. Marquez was a 7-1 underdog, but it was clear early he would be in this fight. He picked Pacquiao apart with right hands almost every time he tried to get inside, and landed good hard flurries throughout the fight. Pacquiao was the aggressor throughout, and

landed some sharp punches of his own. But when the decision was announced, the crowd booed roundly and, once again Marquez had lost a close fight. One ringside judge had it a 114114 draw, while two others favored Pacquiao by 115-113 and 116-112. The Associated Press had it 114-114. The sellout crowd at the MGM Grand arena threw bottles and cans toward ringside after the decision was announced, with one full can hitting a ringside writer. Marquez, who had been bitter about the scoring in the first two fights, stormed out of the ring. Pacquiao continued his remarkable run with the win, but it didn’t come easy. He had trouble all night finding his range and, when he did get inside, Marquez often moved to the side and landed a counter right hand. It was the third close fight between the two, though this one was fought at 144 pounds instead of 125, as was their first fight seven years ago. That fight was a draw, while Pacquiao won a

split decision in the second bout in 2008 at 130 pounds. “My fans are very happy because they thought I won,’’ Pacquiao said when asked about the crowd reaction. Marquez fought going backward all night, and that might have been his undoing. While he landed well at times, Pacquiao was in his face most of the night. “I got robbed,’’ Marquez said. “I don’t know what else I can do to win.’’ Pacquiao earned a minimum $22 million for the fight, while Marquez got $5 million On the undercard, Timothy Bradley, trying to set himself up for big-name fights, stopped veteran Joel Casamayor in the eighth round to remain unbeaten in 28 bouts. Bradley put Casamayor down in the fifth and sixth rounds and was dominating the fight when Casamayor went down again in the eighth. His corner stopped the fight. Bradley, mentioned as a possible future opponent for Pacquiao, was in charge from the opening bell against the Manny Pacquiao, right, of the Philippines, hits Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez during a WBO welterweight title fight Saturday, Nov. 12 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo) 40-year-old Casamayor.

Cricket writer Peter Roebuck found dead

JoHaNNesbUrg, NoVember 13 (aFP): Renowned cricket writer Peter Roebuck committed suicide in his hotel room South African police confirmed to AFP on Sunday. Englandborn Roebuck, 55 and a former first class cricketer, was covering the ongoing Test series between South Africa and Australia. Captain Frederik van Wyk, spokesman for the South African Police in the Western Cape province, confirmed that a British citizen had been found in his room having committed suicide. "I can confirm that the incident took place at a quarter past nine on Saturday (evening)," said van Wyk. "A 55-year-old British citizen was found dead in a hotel room in Newlands, Cape Town. He was working as a cricket commentator for an Australian publication. He committed suicide. "An inquest docket has been opened for investigation. I cannot say more at the moment." He wouldn't confirm media reports that Roebuck was spoken to by local police earlier on Saturday and that people had seen him in an agitated state following that. Roebuck's identity was later confirmed to AFP by van Wyk's colleague Colonel Vish Naidoo, though he would not comment on reports that the deceased had

thrown himself out of his sixth floor hotel window. "I can confirm he (Roebuck) died. The cause of his death is subject to enquiry. "There is no evidence to suspect foul play." Roebuck studied law at Cambridge and played 335 first-class matches before making a career writing about the sport, quickly establishing an avid following with his forthright, intelligent prose. He regularly commentated for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and wrote for the nation's Fairfax newspapers. "It is with great shock that we have learnt today that Peter Roebuck has died in Newlands, South Africa," Fairfax chief Greg Hywood said in a statement. "Peter was not only an extremely gifted cricket writer for The Sydney Morning Her-

ald and The Age, he was also one of Australia's most popular cricket commentators for the ABC," added Hywood. "In recent years he built a reputation as one of the best columnists on the sport." Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland expressed shock at the death of Roebuck, a "familiar face" to the Australian cricket team, who had been with the players "only hours before his sudden death". "He spoke his mind frankly and while one didn't necessarily always have to agree, you always respected what he had to say," he added. Craig Norenbergs, head of the ABC's Grandstand sports programme, said it was "incredibly sad news". "He was an integral part of the Grandstand commentary team, apart from

being a magnificent print journalist," Norenbergs said. "For us he could describe a game of cricket in such a way that even if you didn't like the game, you liked the way that he went about his business." Roebuck, a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1988, captained English county side Somerset in the 1980s and was not afraid of taking brave decisions as when he decided Somerset's two West Indies icons Viv Richards and Joel Garner should not have their contracts renewed. In came Kiwi Martin Crowe and a very young Steve Waugh but England star all-rounder Ian Botham did not approve and he left for Worcestershire - Somerset went on to win the county championship. Roebuck was never far from controversy on and off the pitch and in 2001 received a suspended prison sentence in England for common assault for caning three South African teenage cricketers who had stayed with him in 1999. Roebuck had caned them on their buttocks - he said he had warned them he would resort to corporal punishment - when they failed to meet his exacting standards during coaching sessions. "Obviously I misjudged the mood and that was my mistake and my responsibility and I accept that," he said at the time.

England sucker-punch downs Spain in friendly

LoNDoN, NoVember 13 (aFP): England scored an upset 1-0 victory over world champions Spain on Saturday, with standin captain Frank Lampard heading the only goal of the game to delight a sell-out Wembley crowd. Spain, who had not lost to England for 10 years, dominated possession and territory throughout but were frustrated by a superb English defensive effort as the home side clung on for the win. Lampard's winner came on 49 minutes when the Chelsea midfielder headed in from close range after Darren Bent's effort from a James Milner free-kick spun back off the post. The result was a vindication for England manager Fabio Capello, who had taken the risky decision to leave captain John Terry on the bench and dropped Wayne Rooney from his squad altogether. Capello had fielded a new-look side with Manchester United's Phil Jones playing out of position in midfield and an untried international centre-half partnership of Joleon Le-

8 outside, 7 local teams to vie India look for series for 20th Royal Gold Cup 2011 win against WI at Eden

Royal Club Kohima officials at the press conference in Kohima on November 13. Our Correspondent Kohima | November 13

The prestigious 20th edition of Royal Gold Cup 2011 under the aegis of Royal Club Kohima and sponsored by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society will commence from November 16 till December 1 at the Kohima Local Ground. Altogether, 8 team from outside the state and 7 local teams have confirmed their participation. The outside team included IAM FC, Imphal, Manipur, Betul Oil, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, TT Aizawl FC, Aizwal, Mizoram, Dengzong Boys, Gangtok, Sikkim, Kankre FC, Mumbai, Maharashtra, NEROCA, Imphal Manipur, Mizoram Youth

Team, Aizawl, Mizoram and Nangkiew- IRAT- SC, Shillong, Meghalaya. The local teams includes; Excel Club, Kohima, Mon District Sports Association, Nagaland Police, Chumukedima, Life Sports, Kohima, Naga Prege, Kohima, Peren District Sports Association and HQ 5 Sector Assam Rifles. The champion will fetch a cash prize of Rs. 1.50 lakh while the runners up will be awarded with Rs. 75,000. Minister for health and family welfare Kuzholuzo Nienu will kick off the tournament at 1:00 PM on November 16. Entry ticket has been fixed at Rs. 30. Mentionably, the prestigious Royal Gold Cup initi-

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ated by Royal Club Kohima in 1988 with the twin objectives to raise the game of football to higher standard by exposing the footballers of the state to higher level of competition and to generate goodwill among the participating teams and club. With the active support of the lovers of the games and the Nagaland Football Association, in particular, the Cup soon began to enjoy the participation of leading teams of the North East India and national teams from all corners of the country. Royal Gold Cup takes the pride to be the first football tournament in Nagaland to be recognized as all India football tournament by All India Football Federation.

KoLKaTa, NoVember 13 (IaNs): India go into the second cricket Test against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens Monday, hoping their in-form young spinners will wrap up the threematch series and, as the icing on the cake, master batsman Sachin Tendulkar would get his 100th international 100. Up 1-0 in the threematch series, rallying after conceding a sizeable firstinnings lead to put it across the Caribbeans at Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla, the Indians would like to carry the momentum against a side that today lacks the character their predecessors had and the awe with which the cricket world looked at them a couple of decades ago. India have won the last three Test series against the West Indies and they should make it four in a row without much difficulty. Much will, however, depend on off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin who will be out playing here barely 24 hours after getting married in Chennai Sunday, and his left-arm partner Pragyan Ojha. The two young men picked up 16 of the 20 West Indies wickets on the slow Kotla turner, Ashwin on debut getting nine and a dozen-Tests-old Ojha seven. The chances of an encore by the two at Eden are high as the track here is also known

to assist slow bowlers, particularly on the last two days. Batting does not appear to be a major problem for India, despite unaccountable collapses in West Indies and England. The toporder is still good enough to bail them out in Indian conditions. The first-innings slump in the Delhi Test got the batsmen a bit of a tongue-lashing from their captain. There can't be a better batting line-up than Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh and Dhoni himself. The match could be special for the game and Tendulkar. The Mumbaikar raised hopes of reaching the milestone of scoring a hundred international centuries in the second innings of the first Test, but was stopped at 76 by leggie Devendra Bishoo. Tendulkar has been a notch below his best at Eden Gardens, scoring only two 100s in 10 Test matches and local cricket buffs are hoping that the little master will make it truly special this time. Gambhir has gone without a century in his last 12 Tests and got out after good starts in both the innings at Kotla. The home ground of Kolkata Knight Riders, of which he is captain, should inspire him to try and get his 10th 100 in his 43rd Test.

scott and Phil Jagielka. For the most part Capello's gambles paid off, with England maintaining their shape and discipline against technically superior opposition. A low-key first half saw Spain dominate as expected, pinning England back deep inside their own half with their relentless pressing game. Despite the intelligent movement of Spain's attacking players, England's defence held firm, with Lescott excelling at centre-back alongside his former Everton team-mate Jagielka. In midfield, Scott Parker and Jones worked tirelessly to disrupt Spain's silky passing game, with Xavi, Andres Iniesta and David Silva probing menacingly throughout the opening 45 minutes. Yet a sell-out Wembley crowd of 87,189 had to wait until the 32nd minute before the first shot on goal from either side, which came from a rare English foray into Spanish territory when Lampard let fly from 25 yards. Spain responded immediately when a swift

break ended with Silva shooting from a tight angle only to see his shot comfortably gathered by Joe Hart. Four minutes later Spain threatened again, when Silva slipped a lovely reverse pass to Iniesta whose shot was blocked by the excellent Lescott. Neither side threatened in the closing moments of the half, which were notable only for James Milner's booking for a clumsy challenge on Ramos. Spanish coach Vicente Del Bosque made a raft of changes at the interval, introducing Cesc Fabregas, Juan Mata and Pepe Reina for Xavi, Silva and Iker Casillas and it was as the new men were finding their feet that England scored. Milner swung in a teasing free-kick from wide on the left and Bent steered a downward header goalwards. The Aston Villa striker's effort spun off a post and Lampard was there to nod in at close range. Silva missed a glorious opportunity to equalise shortly afterwards when he latched onto a long ball and rounded Hart only to shoot

tamely into the side netting with the goal at his mercy. The first signs of frustration from Spain came soon afterwards when first Ramos was booked for an ugly challenge on Bent and then Fabregas joined him on a yellow with a wild aerial challenge on Jagielka. Capello meanwhile reshuffled his pack, bringing on Gareth Barry for Lampard and Everton youngster Jack Rodwell for Jones. Bent departed for Manchester United's Danny Welbeck soon afterwards to give England an even more youthful look. Rodwell and Welbeck combined cleverly moments later to send Rodwell racing through only for Alba to cover desperately and force a save from Reina. With England digging in to protect their lead, Spain almost equalised on 73 minutes but Villa's volley struck the post with Hart beaten. Spain laid siege to the England goal in the final 10 minutes, and Fabregas squandered a glorious opportunity to level it late on, when he screwed a low shot wide of the post.

Greg Chalmers beats Woods to Australian title

sYDNeY, NoVember 13 (reUTers): Localborn Greg Chalmers shot a three-under-par 69 to win his second Australian Open by one stroke on Sunday as Tiger Woods' quest to end his two-year title drought came up just short. Chalmers was made to sweat in the clubhouse as his compatriot John Senden went close with a 35-foot birdie putt at the 18th that would have forced a playoff but ultimately his total of 13-under was enough to secure the Stonehaven Cup. A day shy of the second anniversary of his 95th and last title win at the 2009 Australian Masters, Woods came from six shots back overnight to hit a 67 and finish in third place on 11-under. "It could have been really low today, a couple of drives on the back nine cost me," the 35-year-old Woods, who chipped in for an eagle at the 14th hole, said. "I fought real hard all day but it looks as though I've come up just short. "I'm just going to keep plugging along. It's just nice to be playing and not on the sidelines." Defending champion Geoff Ogilvy shot the best round of the day with a 65 to take a share of fourth place

Australia's Greg Chalmers holds the winner's trophy after the Australian Open golf tournament in Sydney, Australia on Nov. 13. Chalmers won the tournament with 13 under the card ahead of Jehn Senden on -12 and Tiger Woods on -11.(AP Photo)

on nine-under with compatriots Adam Scott (68), Jason Day (74) and Nick O'Hern (72) as well as American Nick Watney (72). Chalmers, who won his first Australian Open back in 1998, started the day with birdies on his first two holes and held at least a share of the lead for the remainder of his round. The 38-year-old lefthander stuttered with two bogies before the turn but he sandwiched a birdie between them and two

more in a flawless back nine put him in the clubhouse with a two-shot lead. Overnight leader Senden made a calamitous start with four bogeys in his first seven holes and his hopes of a second title to go along with his 2006 triumph looked all but gone at the turn. He stormed back with four birdies over the back nine, and having missed his final putt by inches, finished with a 72 to stand at 12-under for the tournament.

11 m E n t / Ta b l o i d 'She's sweet but Pippa isn't wife Rapper Pitbullto to set Noida stage on fire material': Alex Loudon's family A Monday

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he is one of the most desirable women in the world, the beautiful younger sister of the future Queen of England with an appealingly mischievous glint in her eye. So when it was reported last week that Pippa Middleton had split from her boyfriend, Alex Loudon, it was naturally assumed it was Pippa who called time on their relationship. After all, she has no shortage of suitors. Yet, in news that will surely astonish starry-eyed bachelors everywhere, The Mail on Sunday has learned it was in fact Alex who, after one-and-a-half years together, decided to end things. According to a friend of both Alex and Pippa, the 31-year-old former England cricketer could no longer cope with the ‘circus’ that accompanies his girlfriend everywhere she goes. The friend said: ‘The plain truth is Alex adored Pippa but he couldn’t stand the circus that now surrounds her. Nothing is straightforward anymore.’ Inordinately private, with impeccable manners, the Old Etonian simply hated the attention. . . attention that Pippa appears to rather enjoy. Another family friend said: ‘Pippa sees the connection with the Royal Family as a golden opportunity but she knows she cannot afford to look vulgar. ‘She now gets invited to every show in town, every door is open to her but Alex hates parties. He loves his cricket and has a very close-knit circle of Old Etonian friends. Alex comes from a very well-to-do and discreet family who do not relish the spotlight. But that is what Pippa has now become. And her whirl of society balls and Tatler magazine covers is a world away from the social life of the Loudons, a family which comes from a line of bar-

onets, admirals and statesmen. Alex’s father, James, is a successful financier and former High Sheriff of Kent. Chairman of Caledonia Investments in London, he is also deputy chairman of the governors of the University of Greenwich and a trustee of the Canterbury Cathedral Trust. Last night a member of Pippa’s circle said her friends were not surprised the courtship had come to an end. The friend said: ‘Alex’s parents were welcoming but they were always somewhat lukewarm about the relationship. They didn’t see Pippa as ‘wife material’. James and his wife Jane both come from very good families. ‘Pippa is very sweet but she is socially ambitious – all her friends are so “trophy posh” it’s ridiculous. They didn’t honestly see Alex and Pippa’s relationship as a long-term thing. ‘James and Jane are very old-fashioned and prefer to keep things low-key. ‘They do not go out of their way to court atten-

tion for themselves and they tend to shy away from the media – even when James was High Sheriff he took on the roles and responsibilities but didn’t attempt to promote himself. They’re a very “proper” family.’ In contrast to the newly wealthy Middletons, the Loudons are ‘old money’ and pride themselves on remaining consistently discreet. So tensions were inevitable from the moment Pippa’s pert posterior catapulted her on to the world stage. When she and Alex first met through mutual friends, they were still enjoying the freedom of their post university years – Alex studied at Durham, Pippa in Edinburgh. Now their lives are very different. Alex is carving out a serious career, working at the brewing giant SAB Miller as a corporate finance and development analyst. Pippa, meanwhile, flits between her job as a party planner at caterers Table Talk and working on the newsletter for her parents’ company, Party Pieces.

fter American pop sensation Lady Gaga's enthralling performance, there's another treat in store for music buffs. International hip hop star Armando Christian Perez better known as Pitbull - is scheduled to perform in the city on December 2. American rapper Pitbull first rose to fame in 2002, with a collaboration on Lil Jon's album, King of Crunk. Till date, he has collaborated with famous artistes like Eminem, 50 Cent, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Shakira, Gloria Estefan, T Pain, Sean Paul, Chris Brown, Usher, Kelly Rowland, Akon and Jamie Fox among others. His most recent collaborations include 'On the floor,' which is a Jennifer Lopez song and 'Rain over me,' which incidentally has been sung by JLo's recently separated husband, Marc Anthony. "The wait is finally over. For

the first time I'm excited to bring my live show to India. I'm looking forward to performing all my fans' favourites," said Pitbull. Experts say that after the disastrous Metallica concert in Gurgaon, Noida is set to become the preferred destination for international

artistes performing in Delhi-NCR. "India is a huge market for international artistes. We aim to capitalise on this opportunity by identifying a confluence of musical styles and bringing together world-class performers across genres on a single platform," said Ut-

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karsh Bansal, director, P3P E Ventures Pvt Ltd, who is organizing the concert. The rapper will also be performing in Mumbai on December 3 and Pune on December 4 "Moreover, an artiste like Pitbull brings elements from all over the world and puts them together. The result is nothing you've ever heard before," said Bansal. The artiste, who has been travelling around the world, said he was extremely excited about making the trip to the country and hoped that his future album would reflect his experience of India. "I'm happy to know fans back in India love my latest album. My next album should be inspirited by India," he said. VJ Anousha and DJ Aaron will host the opening act. Pittbull's India concert will also raise funds for HIV-positive patients in the country, with the proceeds going to Suryoday Aids Foundation.

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Gaga gears up for tomorrow's X Factor performance

here's never a dull moment when mother monster is in town. And Lady Gaga, who is due to perform tomorrow night on The X Factor, certainly hasn't held back when it comes to juicy hints about her latest video. The idiosyncratic singer stepped out looking very ladylike in London todayrather incongruous with fresh speculation that she has undergone a sex change. Looking demure in a pretty black skirt and pink top as she left the Lanesborough hotel this afternoon, the 25-year-old appeared content to keep her mouth shut for the time being. The megastar created a stir when she posted a sneak peak shot of a scene from her upcoming video for Marry The Night on Twitter after Thursday's Bambi Awards in Wiesbaden, Germany. It shows the singer in a hospital down flat out on a trolley with an IV drip going into her arm as two nurses wheel her down a corridor. And to accompany the picture, she wrote: 'It's not that I've been dishonest, It's just that I loathe reality.' Earlier in the evening she had written: 'This will be the longest video I've released to date. I will unveil a film still tonight. The beginning of the story I never told you.' Fans immediately took to forums expressing their excitement at the tantalising image. One aficionado wrote: 'Damn! Did Gaga really have a sex change operation?', while another said: 'That picture is Gaga getting a sex change operation right?' Others remain unconvinced however, with one fan writing on Twitter: 'All this "sex change" "nose job" about Lady Gaga. i'm just laughing!! You think it would be something like that? She's a way deeper person.' Some on the other hand believe the pic could represent a suicide attempt or her male alter-ego, Jo Calderone. Gaga has been at the centre of sex change rumours since the camera captured what looked like male genitalia escape her skirt while she performed at Glastonbury in 2009. The infamous 'pop-out' video received over 3,400,000 YouTube hits. Gaga is due to take to the stage tomorrow night for the X Factor live results show. She won the International Pop Bambi award on Thursday night, which was presented to her by fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld after her performance at the event. The X Factor has pulled out all the stops to honour their star performer, dedicating tomorrow's theme (Lady Gaga vs Freddie Mercury and Queen) to her. One Direction will also perform on the show tomorrow.

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Marc Anthony gives Marines VIP treatment in Las Vegas

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arc Anthony treated two U.S. Marines to a Veterans Day they'll never forget. The superstar singer was partying at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas on Thurs-

day night when he noticed the Marines hanging out. Anthony wanted to show his appreciation for all that the military men do for their country, so he walked up to them and invited them to tag along to Tao nightclub, which is located inside the hotel. The unidentified Marines gladly accepted the invitation and partied the night away with Marc and his entourage hours before Veterans Day. TMZ reports that the two Marines were even treated to expensive bottle service at a private V.I.P. table. Sources close to Anthony told the site that the I Need to Know singer was happy to be able to show the Marines a good time as a way to say thank you for all that they have done for America. Marc was in Sin City for the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. He took the stage on Thursday night with hip-hop performer Pitbull. The pair belted out bilingual club hit Rain Over Me as dozens of burlesque dancers shimmied under an indoor rain shower. The high energy performance had many people in the audience bobbing their heads to the song's beats.

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1ST - 7TH December 2011 Bands will have to perform 2 songs either original of cover numbers Audition will start at 10:00 AM at the Heritage, Old DC Bungalow, near Raj Bhavan on the 15th Nov 2011 No TA or DA will be provided to the bands. Bands will have to bring their own giutars, gadgets, power pedals, extra cymbals with stands, etc.. Registration Forms can be downloaded from www.hornbillmusic.co.in/.org and submitted at Unitex inc, Kohima & Crecendo, Dimapur. Forms can also be submitted at the venue on the day of the audition. For any Queries, the Event Secretary, Ngipwang Angeli can be reached at eventsec@gmail.com or 090898 95010

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Hamilton wins Abu Dhabi grand prix as Vettel retires

• Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button finish second and third • Vettel retires on first lap after suffering a puncture

Abu DHAbI, November 13 (AgeNCIes): Lewis Hamilton produced a near-flawless performance on Sunday when he took full advantage of the early retirement of double world champion Sebastian Vettel to win a sizzling 'day-night' Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Driving his McLaren with measured assurance and great speed, the 26-year-old Englishman dominated from the second corner of the opening lap to the finish as he claimed his third win of a troubled season and 17th of his career. He started second, but took the lead within a few hundred metres when 24-yearold German Vettel's Red Bull suffered a puncture to his right-rear tyre and forced him to swerve off the Yas Marina circuit. Hamil-

ton streaked by and took a lead he relinquished only twice briefly during the pitstops as he delivered one of the most accomplished performances of his 89 races in Formula One. Two-time champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso came home second for Ferrari, wiping away some of the memories of a nightmare race in 2010 when his title challenge was wrecked by strategic mistakes. Briton Jenson Button in the second McLaren fought through to finish third ahead of Vettel's Red Bull teammate Australian Mark Webber and fifth-placed Brazilian Felipe Massa in the second Ferrari. German Nico Rosberg led compatriot and Mercedes teammate seventime champion Michael

Schumacher home in sixth and seventh places with another German, Adrian Sutil, finishing eighth ahead of his Force India teammate rookie Briton Paul Di Resta. Japanese Kamui Kobayashi of Sauber finished 10th just beating his teammate Mexican Serigo Perez into the final points-scoring position. "A mega-job, mega, as always," said Hamilton on team radio at the end. "I want to dedicate this one to my mum on her birthday and it is great having her here this weekend." Starting from a recordequalling 14th pole position of the season, Vettel made a clean start when the lights went out and pulled clear of Hamilton and into the lead. The field behind him rushed unscathed into racing order

behind him. Having won both previous Grands Prix held at the Yas Marina circuit, it looked like business as usual for the 24-year-old German, but only for a few hundred metres as a puncture pitched him out of control and off the circuit as he turned into Turn Two. The right rear tyre of Vettel's Red Bull machine deflated rapidly and, although he was able to recover and nurse the car

back to the pits, it signalled the end and his first retirement in more than a year since the Korean Grand Prix of 2010. Vettel climbed from his car and was soon tapping into a laptop computer to discover precisely why it happened, but by then the leaders were completing lap three with Hamilton leading the field by nearly three seconds. Alonso, having swept past Webber and But-

ton, was in second place with Button third, Webber fourth and Massa fifth. Rosberg had climbed to sixth in the opening skirmishes, fighting his way past Mercedes teammate Schumacher. This running order was maintained as, having started in high sunshine and temperatures close to 40 degrees Celsius, the sun began to fall and the floodlights to take over.

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