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Dimapur VOL. VI ISSUE 300

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011 12 pages ` 3

Become a champion in life, By conquering the enemy within

MoU signed for creation of sadar Hills district Nagas in Manipur deplore 92-day Manipur blockade partially lifted MoU; 72 hr bandh called

Newmai News Network Imphal | November 1 “Could a computer take over our job? Don’t think so `cause Computer are not programmed to haul busted transformer, like 3-4 times a week…………..

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Nabam Tuki sworn in as Arunachal CM

THE RECORD-BREAKING economic blockade lasting 92 days was suspended by Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee (SHDDC) late last night following the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the creation of Sadar Hills district between the state government and the agitating group. Many in Sadar Hills started celebrating with the hope that a full fledged district will be granted soon. SHDDC president Ngamkhohao said the talk between the government of Manipur and the committee that was held last evening was initiated by the government through Deputy Speaker, Manipur Legislative Assembly, L. Lokeshwore. During the meeting, SHDDC urged the government to take up necessary steps to inaugurate the proposed Sadar Hills district as

soon as possible, Ngamkhohao said speaking to the media at Kangpokpi on Tuesday. He said representatives of SHDDC also urged the government side to compensate the people of Sadar Hills for the loss of long 40 years in demanding districthood. As a token of it, the government is all set to create three new sub-divisions/ TD Block in Sadar Hills, he added. "If the election code of conduct comes into force before the re-organising committee could submit its report, we will ask the Centre to have a talk with Election Commission of India (ECI) to relax it to facilitate the inauguration of Sadar Hills district, he further said. "The central government has recognized our demand. So, we have faith in it," he said. However, the SHDDC president said some people in Sadar Hills are in confusion about what the state government will do now. Continued on page 5

Newmai News Network Imphal | November 1

reaCtIng Strongly to the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the State government of Manipur and the Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee (SHDDC) late last night for the creation of Sadar Hills district by bifurcating Senapati district, the United Naga Council (UNC) and the All Naga Students Association, Manipur (ANSAM) have taken a decision today to resort to stern forms of agitation. The two Naga organisations urged the Nagas to be prepared for any eventuality. Even as the economic blockade sponsored by the UNC is going on since August 21 against the creation of the Sadar Hills district, a 72-hour bandh in Naga areas in Manipur has been announced today which will start from the midnight of November 3. This decision was taken during the emergency meeting of the United Naga Council and the frontal organizations held on November 1 which took serious note of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the government of Manipur and the SHDDC. "The meeting deplored the manner in which the government of Manipur had executed the agreement without a consensus and consent of the Nagas, notwithstanding the four MoUs signed with Naga people and the sustained public protest against the manner in which the government of Manipur has been handling the issue”, the UNC and ANSAM stated in a joint statement today.

NPCC charge DAN govt over price rise

A file photo of Nabam Tuki

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Itanagar, november 1 (IanS): More than three months of bitter internal revolt and political uncertainty in Arunachal Pradesh ended Tuesday with Nabam Tuki sworn in as the new chief minister replacing Jarbom Gamlin. Governor Gen (Retd) J.J. Singh administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 47-year-old Tuki at a simple function at the Raj Bhavan here. "I am grateful to the legislators for electing me as the Congress Legislature Party leader. My priority would be to work towards all round development of the state," Tuki told IANS soon after being sworn-in. Tuki was public works minister in the outgoing cabinet and also the state Congress party president. There has been a growing revolt in Arunachal Pradesh with a majority of the 42 Congress legislators in the 60-member house opposed to Gamlin. The dissidence was spearheaded by Tuki. The rift between Tuki and Gamlin had become a major issue with the majority of Congress legislators demanding Gamlin's resignation for his alleged authoritarian rule. Gamlin was sworn in as chief minister on May 5 after the death of former chief minister Dorjee Khandu in a helicopter crash on April 30. Finally, Gamlin resigned as chief minister late Monday and Congress president Sonia Gandhi appointed Tuki as the CLP leader Tuesday morning, hours before the swearingin ceremony. Gamlin was also present at the swearing-in ceremony. "We shall work hand in hand and try to carry out all development activities," Gamlin said.

DImapur, november 1 (mexn): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has accused the DAN Government of rising prices of essential commodities in the State. It also charged the District Administration, Dimapur Municipal Council, Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and the Naga Council for failing to address such issues of public importance on expected lines. NPCC stated that present state of affairs is effecting every spheres of peoples’ lives, and their day to day problems has become so enormous that their very existence is being seriously challenged to the very hilt. In a press note issued by Media Cell, NPCC stated: “The rampant and unabated indulgence in corruption by all the law enforcement agencies from topmost political echelon to the bottom down to the Municipal and Town Councils has drastically affected even our own domestic markets resulting in shooting up of rates for all the everyday essentials.” The NPCC has provided a comparative price index of a few essential commodities whose rates have been dramatically hiked. (See bottom) NPCC pointed out that building materials such as Deopani(sand), MS rods and bricks, to name a few, which people usually buy at Rs. 7,500 per truck load, Rs. 43.50p. per kilo and Rs. 5.00 per piece at Bokajan/ Khatkhati(Assam) are being system-

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Rice per KG Atta per KG Sugar per KG Moosor Dal per KG Mung Dal per KG Tea leaves per KG Mustard oil per litre Refined oil per KG Powdered milk(everday) per KG Onion(red)per KG Potatoes per KG Garlics per KG Broiler chicken per KG

atically syndicated at Dimapur and are being sold at an exorbitant rate of Rs. 14,000 – 17,500/-(sand) per truck load, Rs. 48.00(MS Rod) per kilo and Rs. 7/8.00(bricks) a piece. “Such chaotic and ever fluctuant scenario created in our own domestic market shows how lackadaisical, complacent and dormant our Government and its law enforcement agencies has become,” the NPCC stated; adding “the government of the day has neither political will nor the sense of public probity to enforce various rules of laws to curb such nefarious practices owing to its own selfish designs for embezzlement of public funds by hook or by crooked means.” NPCC also stated that DMC instead of overseeing all such malpractices with administration by framing

Rs. 25/Rs. 20/Rs. 40/Rs. 65/Rs. 80/Rs. 210/Rs. 95/Rs. 100/Rs. 330/Rs. 32/Rs. 15/Rs. 120/Rs. 120/-

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- Master Jin Kwon

Tight security as Chidambaram prepares visit to Naga areas in Manipur Newmai News Network Imphal | November 1

AHEAD OF the two-day visit of Union Minister P Chidambaram to Manipur, tight security arrangement has also been taken up in Senapati, Tamenglong and Ukhrul districts where the Union minister will inaugurate newly constructed government office buildings and other installations during the trip. Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul and his officials have rushed to Jessami village in the district, about 118 km from Ukhrul headquarters for the purpose, sources said. During his two-day trip to the state on Wednesday at 11:30am Chidambaram will inaugurate SDO and SDPO office complex, a Public Health Centre building and a 132 KV power sub-station at Jessami village, bordering Nagaland. Prior to the Ukhrul district trip, the Union minister will arrive here from New Delhi by a special BSF helicopter and will land

at Kangla here at 9:50 am. From Kangla he will be flown to Senapati district headquarters by a MI-17 helicopter where he will inaugurate the Senapati Mini Secretariat and a 50-bedded district hospital. The Union home minister, on the next day on November 3 at 8 am, will leave Imphal for Tamei and Tousem sub-divisions in Tamenglong district where he will inaugurate two 33/11 KV sub stations at the two sub divisions. He will then inaugurate Tamenglong Mini Secretariat complex at 10:25am and the newly constructed Jawahar Navodiya Vidyalaya at Tamenglong district head quarters. He will also address a public meeting at the Tamenglong public ground. He will later fly back to Imphal at 1:30 pm and will leave Imphal at 1:35 pm. During the visit, Chidambaram will be accompanied by Union Home Secretary RK Singh and Joint Secretary (Home Affairs) northeast in-charge Sambhu Singh, official sources said.

Naga civil society members meet Adinno Phizo in London

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rules and regulations and enforcing them has become more or less a “defunct Council.” It also stated that the Government, instead of conducting proper election to the Council, has handpicked Advisors for assisting the Administration “who have either become a shareholder or has created his own syndicate.” NPCC also charged the government that there has been no improvement in streamlining the toll taxes even after abolishing of unwarranted gates of enters districts, townships and States. Ironically, NPCC added that it is optimistic that the outcome of the recently held public rally against anti- social in Dimapur and that all sections of society will to rise above their narrow differences in safe guarding right to livelihood.

Naga Civil Society members with Adinno Phizo, President NNC and Kevilavor

DImapur, november 1 (mexn): A delegation representing different non-governmentorganisationsbasedinNagalandvisitedBelfastandLondonfromOctober15to23. During their visit, the members had the privilege of meeting Adinno Phizo, President NNC andKevilavor.Duringtheinteraction,thedelegationstressedontheneedforallNagapolitical groups to come together and find an early solution to the Indo-Naga political problem. Besides official engagements, an informal interactive session over dinner was hosted by the Naga Conciliation Group, Quaker Peace and Social Witness at Friends House London. A note from General Secretary, Naga Hoho, P.Chuba Ozukum informed that

the team undertook the tour to Northern Ireland and England as part of a joint venture of British and Nagaland Government through the British Deputy High Commission Kolkata and under the patronage of Foreign and Commonwealth Office, U.K. The tour was undertaken with the twin objectives of intimately studying and experiencing the socio-political arrangement and the processes involved in Nation-building in Northern Ireland as also to improve the networking and lobbying capacity of the Naga civil society. In London, apart from meeting Adinno Phizo, the delegation had a series of interactions with various NGOs and Human Rights groups.

Is 160 enough? One Mizo man's family

aIzwal, november 1 (Cnn): The world's population hits 7 billion this week, but Ziona, the patriarch of what may be the biggest family in the world, is not bothered. "I don't care about overpopulation in India ... I believe God has chosen us to be like this (have big families). Those who are born into this family don't want to leave this tradition so we just keep growing and growing," he says with a smile. Ziona, who only goes by his first name, has 39 wives, 86 children and 35 grandchildren. Ziona's father, Chana, founded the Christian sect in Baktwang village that promotes polygamy as God's will. "I never wanted to get married but that's the path God has chosen for me," he says. "It's not my wish to keep marrying again and again." All 160 family members live in a four-storey mansion perched on top of a remote village in the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram. The state, neighboring Myanmar and Bangladesh, has one million residents, one of the lowest population densities in this country of 1.2 billion. Despite its natural beauty, special permits are required to enter the state, making tourism virtually non-existent. Four hours away from Mizoram's only airport, in the isolated village of Baktwang, Ziona's bright purple house with 22 Ziona, center, has 39 wives, 86 children and 35 grandchildren and lives in Baktwang village, Mizoram. bedrooms stands out. The main room fifth wife Twangi says. Ziona first got is a giant hall where the family cooks, each double bed about a foot apart from year-old's master bedroom. "There is no discrimination married when he was 17 to Zathiangi, eats and prays. The bedrooms are dor- the next. The children sleep with their mitory-style with an average of 20 beds, mothers who take turns visiting the 69 amongst us, he treats us all equally," who is now 70. His youngest wife is 31.

Ziona has 39 wives, 86 children and 35 grandchildren

As the eldest wife, Zathiangi calls all the shots in the kitchen so meal times are an efficient exercise. Without much fuss, while some women of the house cook, others set the table, still others serve and clean. "We cook 25 kilograms of rice, 40 kilograms of potatoes and 5 kilograms of lentils everyday," Twangi says. The family indulges in meat three times a week and for every non-vegetarian meal, 30 chickens are plucked and a giant pig is roasted. But the sheer volume of food that needs to be cooked or plates that need to be washed doesn't overwhelm the women of the house. Like a well-oiled machine, everyone carries out their individual chore, so dinner for 160 is ready within an hour and utensils are washed and put away within minutes. Even the children help out. Tiny 6-year-olds have become experts at plucking chickens, and everyone seems to get along. "No fighting, never, we are all one family, there's no other people here so we don't fight," says sixth grandson Hmingthamzauva, one of the few in the household who speaks English. "Since we are used to living in a very big family when we go outside to study we actually feel very lonely," he says laughing. But while he likes living in a big family, he himself doesn't want more than one wife. "My grandfather is specially appointed by God to have as many wives as possible and to look after them. But for me, having one wife and one son is quite enough. Continued on page 5

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MEx File NSEAA elects new office bearers Kohima, November 1 (mexN): The Nagaland School education, Administrative Association (NSEAA) has elected a new team of office bearers for next tenure, led by Zaveyi Nyekha as president, Ekonthung Lotha as Vice president, K. Mary Azuerchu as general secretary, joint secretary-Amenla Pongen, Treasurer-Kuoliebeu and joint treasurer-Chubasangla Jamir.

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Nukhu laments lose of art

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NCSU Peren office inauguration Dimapur, November 1 (mexN): The NCSU Peren district office will be inaugurated on November 5 at Peren Town by Pele Khzhie, president NCSU Kohima. All the members of Peren district are requested to attend the inaugural programme and lunch at Tepuiki River. This was informed in a press release issued by NSCU Peren district vice president Pausap Ndang.

ANSTA Noklak general session held Kohima, November 1 (mexN): The All Nagaland School Teachers’ Association (ANSTA) Noklak unit held its general session at Town hall Noklak, under the theme “teachers with a vision” with minister Soil & Water conservation and land resources development P. Longon as the chief guest. Addressing the guest, Longon asserted that teachers are of noble profession and more responsible citizen than the others thereby urged the teachers to be honest and commitment and hard working. The minister also inaugurated 25 KVA electricity power line at international Trade Centre (ITC) at Dan village on the same day.

CPH leadership foundation training Dimapur, November 1 (mexN): House of Prayer for All Nations (HOPFAN) is organising a Christian Prayer House Leadership Foundation Training from November 11 to 13, 2011. A press note issued by Pastor Phelutso, HOPFAN informed that morning prayer will start at 5:00 am, morning service at 9:00 am, evening service at 5:00 pm. The speakers for the training shall be Rev Ahoshe Chophy, Mission Director, NCRC, Rev. Veyikha, pastor, Chate Christian Prayer Centre, Rev. Dr. N Paphino, president NCRC.

GB’s assc support aggrieved teachers Dimapur, November 1 (mexN): The Ato Area GB’s Association extended its support to aggrieved teachers who are afflicted since last three years. The Association in a press note issued by its chairman stated that “certainly there have been suffering but suffering that aggrieved teachers facing are beyond limit where no human being can compare. It is unkind gesture by government to aggrieved teachers; government should rather have their suffering and should be in their place in order to understand the problem faced by teachers and their dependent.” The Association further stated that it is high time that the government should understand the grievances of aggrieved teacher and take prompt initiatives to solve the hassle at the earliest, before it stages another agitation.

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Advisor for art and culture, Deo Nukhu addressing a gathering at Town Hall Dimapur on Tuesday. Some of the arts on display at Town Hall. (Morung Photos)

Dimapur, November 1 (mexN): Advisor for art and culture, Deo Nukhu lamented that the priceless Naga art and antiques such as stone and wood carvings, sculptures were lost during the heights of insurgency period in 1956 and 1957 when the Indian armed forces carried out various

operations in Naga areas. However, Nukhu expressed the hope that with the growing interest being shown in the field of art by the upcoming young generation, some of the lost art could be rebuilt. He was addressing the inaugural programme of demonstrative art workshop cum ex-

hibition as the chief guest at Town Hall Dimapur on Tuesday. Nukhu maintained that the present generation has not preserved much of what the forefathers practiced as should have been preserved. He noted that Nagas have very less professionals in the area of art but was optimistic that

the youngsters who have the potential to excel could come up to live their dreams. He also mooted the idea of introducing art as a subject of equal importance like any other subject taught in schools. Nukhu encouraged the people to come and witness the ongoing exhibition which would

continue till November 5. Director NEZCC Dimapur, Son Kamei IPS in his brief speech pointed out the grave need of a proper art gallery in the state and said that there was an initiative to open art gallery at the NEZCC complex in Dimapur. Students of Bethesda Higher Secondary School

presented a special number during the programme which was chaired by director art and culture, K. Kughazhe Yeputhomi. Altogether 10 artists are exhibiting their works in the workshop which is organized by the department of art and culture in collaboration with NEZCC Dimapur.

Directorate of Census appeals SBI donates conference table to AIDA Kohima, November 1 (mexN): The Directorate of Census Operations in an appeal letter has informed that in order to achieve complete coverage of all eligible citizens for Biometrics, it is imperative that the ward/ village chairman, GBs assist the Department of Census Operations, the district administration and the operators, of the concerned companies in carrying out the exercise. They are requested to assist the district administration in selecting suitable venues. All citizens above 5 years of age are to report for Biometrics exercise at the designated venues. Each head of the household is requested to report at the Biometric camp with the acknowledgement slip issued during the NPR. In case the acknowledgement slip has been misplaced or lost, they may contact their enumerator who will be available at the Biometric camp venue, along with details of their Census House number. All citizens of the State

are requested to avail of the Biometric services in the first round of the Biometric operations as far as possible. Following the collection of Biometric records, a list of usual residents will be notified in each village/colony and hence citizens should ensure that their names as well as those of their household members are not found to be missing from the list. An appeal is also made to enumerators to ensure that they report to their respective Charge Officers prior to the Camps for necessary collection of related documents. Honorarium shall be made only after due completion of the duties assigned by their respective Charge officers. In this regard, the Director Census, V. Hekali Zhimomi IAS has earnestly requested to the Ward/Village Chairman and the GBs to kindly coordinate with the Department of Census Operations, the Administration and the Operators of the concerned Companies in carrying out the operation.

Dimapur, November 1 (mexN): As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, State Bank of India, Dimapur donated a conference table to Anma Integrated Development Association (AIDA) Dimapur on Tuesday. General Manager SBI, LHO, B J Sharma, who was the chief guest, said that the initiative of the AIDA in community developments works would prepare the young minds to start aspiring for higher levels in their respective fields. He said that the knowledge and skills being taught by AIDA would help the youths in gaining confidence. Assistant director AIDA Dimapur Bro. Sunny gave a brief working nature of AIDA which stands for Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh Integrated Development Association. He said AIDA was a development wing of Don Bosco Society primarily engaged in community development working with

(From left) General manager SBI, LHO, BJ Sharma, Regional Manager SBI, RBO Dimapur, A. K. Das and Manager SBI, RBO Dimapur, TAP Paul at AIDA Complex Dimapur on Tuesday. (Morung Photo)

village folk particularly through women. AIDA promotes self help groups and links them with banks for financial assistance. Sunny said that other areas of the Association’s target include

school dropouts to engage them in productive skills. It also assists farmers who have more than 2 bighas of land in starting tea gardens. Manager SBI, RBO Dimapur, TAP Paul chaired

the programme in which Don Bosco Higher Secondary School students presented a special number and Regional Manager SBI, RBO Dimapur, A. K. Das delivered the welcome address.

AG calls for corruption free office ORBC Platinum Jubilee Nov 5-6 Kohima, November 1 (mexN): A weeklong celebration of vigilance awareness week 2011 was inaugurated in the office of the Accountant General, Nagaland Kohima on October 31 by VK Girjavallahbhan, IA&AS, Accountant General Nagaland. The celebration will conclude on November 5 during which various programmes and workshops on vigilance awareness will be held to evolve an action plan to achieve the target of corruption free office. In his inaugural address, the Accountant General exhorted staff and officers of his office to unite to achieve the goal of becoming a corruption free office to serve the so-

(Top) Sikkim cultural troupe performing “Lion dance” (Bottom) Zeliang dancers performing at the “Festival of conservation of ecology through culture” which coincides with Lamsimngi festival organised by Art and Culture department and NEZCC on October 31. (Photo courtesy /Kuku Lungalang)

Hindi to be implemented in Central Government offices Dimapur, November 1 (mexN): The Third SubCommittee of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language has reviewed the implementation of official language, i.e. ‘Hindi’ (Rajbhasha). A press note issued by Sr. Deputy Accountant General, P.V Hari Krishna,t stated that Hindi will be implemented in the office of the Accountant General (A&E) Kohima, National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) Kohima and Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), State Office Dimapur. The note mentioned that the Third Sub-Committee of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language had visited Kohima on October 30 to November 1, 2011. The Committee comprised of Prof. Alka B.Kshatriya, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)-the Convenor for the Third Sub-Committee, Hukamedeo N.Yadav, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)- member and Dr. Raghuvansh P.Singh, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)-member.

ciety in a better and more efficient way. Quoting the Comptroller and Auditor General of India he said that all should maintain impeccable integrity and transparency in their official dealings. While we move forward by stopping all such practices, we should be transparent and should be open to any type of scrutiny to prove it, he added. While the corrupt must be dealt with strictly, the honest need to be protected, he said. Quoting the CVC, he said, while reaffirming our commitment to fight corruption during observance of the week, we need o enlist the support and participation of all stake holder and seek

active cooperation from all in fighting the menace of corruption. Elaborating on the theme ‘Participative Vigilance’ he said the fight against corruption cannot be won in isolation and can be won only through active participation of all stake holders. He summed up by quoting Gandhi’s word ‘you must be the change you wish to see the world. Later he led the staff to pledge to commit and reaffirm themselves to serve the nation with utmost integrity, and without fear and favour. This was stated in a press release issued by Sr. Deputy Accountant General.

Kohima, November 1 (mexN): Old Riphyim Baptist Church (ORBC), Wokha will celebrate its 75 Year Platinum Jubilee on November 5 and 6 under the theme “The Lord is our banner”, (Exodus 17:15) with Rev. Dr. E. Nrio Ezung executive secretary KBES, Rev N.Jonah Ngullie, Pastor Diphupar ‘B’ Lotha Baptist Church and Rev.L.K Tsanglao, Missionary at-large WTBC as the

theme speaker on the glorious auspicious occasion, stated the press note issued by Jubliee programme committee. Rev. Rhyutsemo Ngullie, Pastor Tsungiki and Mrs Evangeline, Education Secretary NBCC will also exhort at the function.Member of Lok Sabha, C.M Chang and Parliamentary secretary geology & mining, Irrigation & Flood control, Border affairs, Y.Patton will deliver

greeting messages during the two days celebration. Meanwhile, ORBC, Platinum Jubilee programme committee has extended invitation to every village Reverends, pastors to come along with two members to attend the celebration. Details information can be reached from Y. Chumben Patton, Pastor ORBC, at his contact number 9862876147.

DC Phek informs on Bio-metric Operation pheK, November 1 (Dipr): The Deputy Commissioner & District Register Phek has informed to the general public of Chozouba Circle that Bio-metric Operation/exercise will be undertaken for National Population Register under Chozouba Circle on the following dates: Chozouba Hq /town-November 2-5; Yorüba villageNovember 6-9;Chozouba Village-November 10-13; Chozoubasa (UR)- November 14; Khesomi village-November 14-15; Runguzumi Masa village-November 14-15; Runguzumi Nawe-November 16-18; Thevopissi village-November 19-21.

From daily wage earner to Asst Commandant Meet the Phiro village history maker Vandemo Ovung Emilo Khuvung Wokha | November 1

BESIDES THE untold constrains faced from every corner since childhood, he proved himself that he did not miss the opportunity at his hand which he developed, by hitting the success ball getting through Central Police Force (Assistant commandants) in the recently declared exam. Vandemo Ovung, eldest son of Likhyo Ovung who retired as Halvidar NAP from Phiro village, gave up his studies voluntarily after graduation knowing his fathers’ inability and leaving

space for his two sisters and a brother for further education. He was one among the 13 Naga successful candidates who got through CPF exam and also is a pride and joy for Phiro village for ranking the first person to get Assistant Commandant also from the colony he resides at Molonsu colony Wokha. 26 years old Vandemo, hailed from a family who has difficulty to meet all ends and knowing his father’s inability, he dedicated himself earning daily wage (hazara) to support the educational cost of his younger siblings and with very limited earn-

ing opportunities he also resorted to a profession of a woodcutter with the help of his brother in the course of preparing exam. He said, he was captivated with the norms of army, the respect, discipline and punctuality and left no stones unturned, to get through the exam and no doubt with hardships moving around for appearing physical fitness and viva at Delhi but was certain that his belief will not pull him down. Vandemo acknowledged and expressed heartfelt thanks to his uncle Likomo Ovung (Paternal uncle) who was the sole inspiration in

his life. As he anticipates for the appointment order, he conveyed a message to the youngsters, especially college students, not to waste the hard earned of their parents getting lost with the worldly pleasures but to know their duties. His father joyfully said Vandemo is a simpleton chap who never complains even if his wishes are never fulfilled since childhood and expressed his sadness for not being able to provide like any other fathers do, yet he was overjoyed for his son’s achievement which he said was beyond his expectation.

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M’laya’s views sought to Kuki-Chin-Mizo-Zomi celebrates ‘Kut’ declare GNLA outlawed Shillong, november 1 (iAnS): The central government has sought the views of the Meghalaya government before declaring the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) an outlawed rebel outfit, an official said Tuesday. "We have asked for comments of the Meghalaya government to impose a ban on the GNLA after assessing its terrorist activities," joint secretary in the home ministry (in-charge of North East Affairs) Shambu Singh said. The GNLA, which is headed by police officer-turned outlaw Champion R Sangma, has unleashed a reign of terror in the three impoverished districts of Garo Hills in the western part of Meghalaya. Over 20 people, including security personnel, have been killed in the Garo Hills in the last one year by GNLA rebels. On Monday evening, four police personnel and a

civilian were killed and two policemen were critically injured by the rebels at Nengpatchi in East Garo Hills district. "We are expecting the Meghalaya government to submit their views and recommendation before declaring it (GNLA) as an outlawed outfit," Singh said. Meghalaya home department official said the state government would submit its views as early as possible. "We are still examining their (GNLA) activities and threats before recommending the central government to impose a ban," said a Meghalaya government official on condition of anonymity. Champion, who claims to be fighting for a 'separate Garoland' in the western area of Meghalaya, has been camping in Bangladesh for several months in search of support. The outfit has also forged an alliance with the Bangladesh-based rebel

group, A'chik Special Dragon Party. Meghalaya shares a 443-km border with Bangladesh, part of which is porous, hilly and unfenced and prone to frequent infiltration. It has forged an operational alliance with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Both the Assam-based rebel groups have transformed the GNLA into a violent group with access to sophisticated arms and ammunitions. The GNLA has over 100 rebels, including a few women cadres, operating in the three impoverished districts. The outfit has procured a cache of HK53 rifles and explosives to add to their arsenal. The outfit had earlier slapped extortion demands ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 1 crore on government officials, ministers, legislators and businessmen. The Garo Hills region is be-

ing used as a safe haven by various northeast-based militant groups. With the outlawed A'chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) on a ceasefire agreement with the central government, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-IsakMuivah (NSCN-IM) and the ULFA spawned several militant groups with the main intention of exploiting the lucrative extortion in the coalrich areas of the Garo Hills region. The GNLA, which is one among the smaller militant outfits, was believed to have been formed with the help of the NSCN-IM to extort money. Another outlawed outfit, the HynniewtrepNationalLiberationCouncil (HNLC), which has been demanding a sovereign Khasi homeland in Meghalaya, is currently on the backfoot with most of its cadres, including its chairman Julius K. Dorphang surrendering to the government.

imPhAl, november 1 (nnn): The Chief Minister Ibobi , while addressing the gathering of post harvest festival of KukiChin-Mizo-Zomi (CHIKIMZ) ethnic groups,’ Kut’ ,appealed to all not to disturb the general public or hurt the sentiment of any communities for the cause of a demand. "The government has a firm belief that for every problem there is a solution though it takes time to sort it out", Ibobi said, while observing that negotiations are the basic tools to solve problems to find a way. "The government has no intention to hurt any community or individual in the state to bring a solution for a particular community. It had never used coercion that could hurt the people of the state and such act is not accepted by God," insisted the chief

Oil tanker goes up in flames at national highway Four unions dismayed over Govt silence on SRD

DimAPUr, november 1 (mexn): A Nagaland registered oil tanker burst into flames at the ever busy NH 29, between Lahorijan and Khatkhati, Tuesday afternoon, blocking traffic for well over three hours. Nobody was injured, however. The tanker (NL 01 A 6004), filled with 12, 000 litres of heavy duty diesel, was said to have been bound for Sibsagar in upper Assam from Dimapur. According to Khatkhati police, the tanker overturned while negotiating a blind curve a few hundred metres before reaching the CRPF camp at Khatkhati. The oil spilled out, while the friction generated when the tanker’s body hit the tarred road is believed to have ignited the diesel. The oil was carried in three compartments. The pressurized compartment at the back was seen ruptured at the welded seams of the steel container. Neither the driver nor the helper was in sight to give a statement. They had, most probably, managed to abandon the tanker before it burst into flames and absconded, police said. Their whereabouts or their condition was yet to be established; even as tow trucks assisted by fire personnel from Dimapur as well as Bokajan cleared the highway

Fire personnel dousing off the fire at the incident spot. (Morung Photo)

for resumption of traffic. Fire personnel from Dimapur said that they responded taking into consideration the gravity of the accident, despite not receiving any call for help

from the Assam side. By the time emergency services from Bokajan arrived, the fire was already brought under control. Even as the charred tanker was being towed

away, smoke was seen emanating from the bushes below the highway from fire caused by the oil which had spilled from the tanker. It was however, kept under control by the firemen.

Hi-technology Commandant accorded a warm send off medical scanners arrive in Nagaland DimAPUr, november 1 (mexn): The first nursing home and first laboratory in Dimapur - Dr. Agarwal’s Scanlab Diagnostic Solutions has installed a digital X-ray and 4-D ultrasonography today. The new art of health care facilities have been introduced for the first time in Nagaland under the supervision of two in-house Radiologists – Dr Nitin Agarwal and Dr Khushboo Agarwal. Member of Nagaland L e g i s l a t i ve A s s e m b l y Azheto inaugurated the equipment at the nursing home premises in the presence of well-wishers and eminent doctors based in Dimapur. He thanked the Agarwals and stated that the Dr. Agarwal’s Scanlab will help people to cut down on expenses as most of the time due to unavailability of amenities; people opt for medical treatment outside the state. Dr Agarwal, while welcoming the guests said that the installation of the new equipment will serve people better. Elaborating on the functions of the new appliances, Dr Nitin Agarwal said that the digital X-ray and 4-D ultrasonography will give more clarity in diagnosing ailments. He added that the 4-D ultrasonography will help in identifying cleft lip and palate or any external or internal abnormalities in a fetus. In addition, Dr Khushboo Agarwal said that digi-

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DimAPUr, november 1 (mexn): Commandant 1st NAP Battalion Sandeep M Tamgadge, IPS was accorded a warm send off on November 1 by all ranks and file of 1st NAP Battalion. The officer would be going on deputation to CBI Mumbai. The programme was chaired by Imtisungit Dy Commandant (Adjutant) and farewell speech on behalf of the unit was given by Lakha Koza, NPS, Dy Commandant 2i/c.

KohimA, november 1 (mexn): The four apex tribal students ’ union (Rengma Students’ Union, Pochury Students’ Union, Chakhesang Students’ Union and Zeliangrong Students Union, Nagaland) has expressed dismay over the state government's failuretorespondtotherepresentationonthematterofSpecial Recruitment Drive (SRD). The four apex tribal students union in a press conference on November 1 stated that the government had neglected them. They stated that it had submitted a representation to the chief secretary on October 20 last, appealing the government to justify three points within 10 days from the date of the said representation (which expired on October 30) but it had not received response from the state government so far. On cancellation of SRD examination, the four apex tribal students union said “It is an insult to our community.” Saying that the government had failed to defend them,” the four apex tribal students’ union said “We want the government to give a clear picture on the cancellation of the examination.” “We are waiting for response from the government,” it said adding that further course of action will

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be taken in consultation with the apex tribal body. We want to show resentment to the government,” it said adding it wants sincerity from the government. It may be recalled that on the backdrop of the SRD, the four apex tribal students’ union, through a representation submitted to the chief secretary on October 20, 2011 had questioned the state government for the “unjustifiable act upon the four less represented tribes of Nagas.” The representation said the government on cancellation of the SRD examination, without the cabinet sitting should be made clarified to the four apex tribal students union. The representation stated that besides the 6 tribes from Eastern Nagas declining on SRD examination, the four apex tribal students union demands that the cabinet decision on SRD should stand still and the date and commencement of the SRD exam should be notified at the earliest to avoid further complication.

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minister."The people of Manipur were born in this land and will die here too. We are brothers and sisters of one parent", Ibobi said on the occasion. The 'Kut' festival is a thanksgiving to God for a bountiful harvest was celebrated on Tuesday with much fanfare. Its main event was held at first battalion Manipur Rifle ground .

The morning cultural programme including, traditional round of Miss Kut Beauty Pageant was graced by chief minister O Ibobi Singh as chief guest and the evening programme was graced by V. Kishore Chandra Deo, Union Minister of Tribal affairs and Panchayati Raj as Chief Guest. Phunzathang Tonsing, state Power Minister and Minister, state Health L. Jayantakumar also participated on the occasion as president and guest of honour respectively.The main event of Kut festival at 1st battalion Manipur rifles was organized by State level Kut Committee (SLKC).

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Kohima, November 1 (mexN): iCiCi Bank registered 43% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax to Rs. 1,992 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 from Rs.1,395 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. The Bank also saw a 20% yearon-year increase in advances to Rs. 233,952 crore at September 30, 2011, with Current and savings account (CASA) ratio at 42.1% at September 30, 2011. The bank Net non-performing asset ratio decreased to 0.80% at September 30, 2011 from 1.37% at September 30, 2010 and 0.91% at June 30, 2011. The Provisions decreased 50% to Rs. 319 crore in Q22012 from Rs 641 crore in Q2-2011. The Strong capital adequacy ratio of 18.99% and Tier-1 capital adequacy of 13.14% at September 30, 2011. The Board of Directors of iCiCi Bank Limited (NYSe: iBN) at its meeting held at Mumbai on Monday, approved the audited accounts of the Bank for the six months ended September 30, 2011, this was informed in a iCiCi bank release. The Bank has continued with

in Q2-2012 from Rs.641 crore (US$ 131 million) in Q2-2011. On Credit growth, the iCiCiC bank Advances increased by 20% year-on-year to Rs. 233,952 crore at September 30, 2011 from Rs.194,201 crore at September 30, 2010. On Deposit growth the bank During Q2-2012, savings deposits and current account deposits increased by Rs. 3,291 crore and Rs. 3,220 crore respectively. At September 30, 2011 savings account deposits were Rs.70,149 crore and current account deposits were RS. 32,997 crore . The CASA ratio at September 30, 2011 was 42.1%.On Capital adequacy , The Bank’s capital adequacy at September 30, 2011 as per RBi’s guidelines on Basel ii norms was 18.99% and Tier-1 capital adequacy was 13.14%, well above RBi’s requirement of total capital adequacy of 9.0% and Tier-1 capital adequacy of 6.0%. On Asset quality the bank Net non-performing assets decreased 30% to Rs. 2,236 crore at September 30, 2011 from Rs. 3,192 crore at September 30, 2010. The Bank’s net nonperforming asset ratio decreased to

its strategy of pursuing profitable growth. in this direction, the Bank continues to leverage its strong corporate franchise, its international presence and its expanded branch network in india. At September 30, 2011, the Bank had 2,535 branches and 6,913 ATMs, the largest branch network among private sector banks in the country. On Profit & loss account, the bank Consolidated profit after tax of the Bank increased by 47% to Rs.3,658 crore for the six months ended September 30, 2011 (H1-2012) from Rs 2,486 crore (US$ 508 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2010 (H1-2011). The Standalone profit after tax increased 25% to Rs. 2,835 crore for H1-2012 from ` 2,262 crore for H1-2011, Standalone profit after tax increased 22% to Rs.1,503 for Q2-2012 from Rs.1,236 crore for Q2-2011. The Net interest income increased 14% to Rs. 2,506 crore in Q2-2012 from Rs.2,204 crore in Q22011. Fee income increased 7% to Rs 1,700 crore in Q2- 2012 from Rs. 1,590 crore in Q2-2011. The Provisions decreased 50% to Rs.319 crore

0.80% at September 30, 2011 from 1.37% at September 30, 2010 and 0.91% at June 30, 2011. The Bank’s provision coverage ratio computed in accordance with RBi guidelines at September 30, 2011 was 78.2% compared to 69.0% at September 30, 2010 and 76.9% at June 30, 2011. Net restructured assets at September 30, 2011 were Rs. 2,501 crore. On insurance subsidiaries, The profit after tax of iCiCi Prudential Life insurance Company (iCiCi Life) for Q22012 was Rs. 350 crore compared to a profit of Rs. 15 crore during Q2-2011 in non-participating policyholders’ funds in Q2-2011). The assets under management were Rs 64,849 crore (US$ 13.2 billion) at September 30, 2011. The gross premium income of iCiCi Lombard General insurance Company (iCiCi General) increased by 20% to Rs.1,306 crore in Q2- 2012 from Rs. 1,091 crore in Q2-2011. iCiCi Lombard’s profit after tax for Q22012 was Rs. 56 crore compared to a profit of Rs. 104 crore for Q2-2011, mainly due to higher sourcing costs and lower investment income.

More Congress member resigns Kohima, November 1 (mexN): Hyulonyu Semp, president Assembly Youth Congress and active member along with some followers from Terogvunyu village resigned from its mentioned post and join NPF to strengthen the matured and seasoned leadership of R.Khing, parliamentary secretary, Horticulture and chief minister Nephieu Rio and Dr. Shürhozelie, president NPF. Hyulonyu Semp, in a press release has stated that he has lost the confidence in congress party for their internal fighting, disunity and misunderstanding among the rank and file of congress party in the state. While appreciating the immense concern of DAN government for minority and for the less privileged communities by inducting the lone representative in the government, it also said that they have observed its unprecedented development of infrastructure all over the state. Meanwhile, Animo Jemu, Party Convener and Kathu Kath, a supporter of Levi Magh, independent candidate, now working as president NCP Nagaland along with some followers from Tesophenyu village has withdrawn its support to the independent candidate. Animo Jemu and Kathu Kath in a press release stated that their resignation is on the account of the independent candidate’s visionless and un-matured political party policy and joins NPF to strengthen the visionary and steady political leadership and lone representative of Rengma, R. Khing, parliamentary secretary Horticulture and DAN government to bring all round development in the Rengma area.

BADHTE KADAM in Longleng

DC Longleng speaking at the Badhte Kadam at Longleng

Kohima, November 1 (mexN): Badhte Kadam was observed in Longleng on October 27 last. Longleng deputy commissioner K. Libanthung Lotha graced the occasion as Chief Guest and congratulated the NAPAD members for taking the initiative to spread awareness on disability and Discoverability, show casing their talents even in districts farthest like Longleng. “My experience as a mother” was

shared by Lakpa Phom. The voice of the PWD was given by the children of Phom Lempong Orphanage Home which also have children with disabilities. Dr C. Thong shared on the work done by medical Doctors in identifying and helping these section of people. Altogether, 200 people attended the program along with 50 PWD, 13 children were give disability certificate.

NCRC P.R. Hill Prayer Centre programme held

Kohima, November 1 (DiPr): NCRC P.R. Hill Prayer Centre for Nagaland held a prayer meeting from October 28 to 30. On Sunday the programme was chaired by Hovikrol Neikha Assistant Pastor. The message was given by Rev. Shiwoto Sumi Pastor CRC Purana Bazar, Dimapur. Rev. Vietou Kiso one of NCRC pioneer who is now 90 years of age

also spoke in the prayer meeting. in his message he said that we must give total commitment of our life to God to become like Christ and have a will to do good things for other people. Today Revival people should live a life of Christian and do well in our own field so that people recognised us, he said. He also emphasised on the importance of prayer, stating that prayer is

powerful when we prayed in faith. Other highlights of the programme included invocation by AssociatePastorNCRCP.R.Hill,Medochol Sothu,BiblereadingbyDeacon,N.Ato Kechü, special numbers by choir from Nagamese Praise and worship team and Mima CRC. Around 1500 people attended the prayer meeting and received God’s blessing.

ENCSU resolves during 8th general session

DimaPur, November 1 (mexN): The eastern Nagaland Contractor & Suppliers’ Union (eNCSU) during its 8th general session at Kiphire made the resolution that “eNCSU cannot accept the government of Nagaland: Works and Housing Department (Works Branch) NotificaStudents of govt. Middle School, Medziphema Town having mid-day meal at the tion dated Kohima, the 24th August 2006 on rules for registration of contractors under Nagaland school campus

State Government on the economic and technical experience ground of our people.” Further for the recognition of the eNCSU identity card in the NiT (Notice inviting Tender) and for allotment of works to the bonafide eNCSU member in any developmental works programme under the eNPO jurisdiction. This was stated in a press note issued by eNCSU president A Neangba.

Liangmai community celebrate Chaga Gadi festival in Kohima

Our Correspondent

Kohima | November 1

THe LiANGMAi Welfare Society, Kohima today celebrated Chaga Gadi festival at The Heritage, Old DC Bungalow, Kohima with much zest and traditional gaiety.The festival was followed by annual conference of the LWSK. The festival was marked by cultural dances/songs and Chaga Gadi feast. Chaga Gadi is an important and popular festival of the Zeliang tribe. The genesis of this festival marks the people’s belief that on this day the Almighty shower blessing and bring good harvest and health. However,

the date for the celebration often differs between communities and village which usually is fixed according to their conveniences. The Liangmai community celebrate this festival usually in the last part of the Chegahiu (October). earlier, the forefathers observed this festival for a duration of 4-5 days. However, the duration is reduced to 3-4 days in time of any casualty. The people wait anxiously even at mid night to see the first new moon which is believed to be a boon and being blessing of God. After the appearance of the moon the priest of the village (Sungkupiu) makes an announce-

ment and the people makes necessary preparations such as dresses, attires, food and drink. After all the preparation are over, the priest makes another announcement as a prelude to the festival. The next morning, the youth of the village, men and women folk go to the jungle to cut firewood and bring them to their respective Morungs. At noon the men folk go to make new cups and plates out of a bamboo to be used only in the festival. in the evening, the men folk again will go to draw water to be used in the Morung. From this day onwards a separate fireplace will be made for men folk usually at a room called “Akhangki” and cooking

is separated from the women folk of the family, at sunset all the men folk along with 2 (two) high priests will go outside the main gate of the village for making new fires to be used for the festival and the males are then blessed after which they shout signifying that they have been sanctified. The menfolk collect the fire and come back and even the cups and plates of the festival, till the third day of the festival. From this day onwards all the menfolk irrespective of age leave their home and sleep in the Morung On the third day, 2(two) males who had observed fasting will go to the jungle to collect wood which

would be carved like a man and tattooed. This wooden statues is then installed at the two gates of the village and then spearing of the wooden statue takes place. After that, all the men folk gather at the main ground of the village which is also called the jumping pit and various competitions are held viz., long jump, wrestling, cock fight, etc. later, the high priest would declare the condition of all the arrangement and lift all prohibition imposed earlier. The folks of the village irrespective of men and women are now free from all bindings and they start feasting and merrymaking till the end of the festival.

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There is no rule or tradition as such that we have to follow polygamy, for me it's actually unbearable," Hmingtahmzauva says. Hmingtahmzauva says his great grandfather Chana, who also had multiple wives, had a spiritual revelation after he was expelled from the Catholic Church for his unusual lifestyle. So Chana created his own polygamist sect, which now has a following of 400 families. Ziona is the caretaker of the self-reliant sect. They grow their own crops and raise their own livestock. "Everyone has a designated job. Some are doing carpentry work, some take care of the piggery and poultry farm and others cultivate crops," Ziona says. He has set up a school nearby for children of the community, the curriculum comes from the government but Ziona has added some sect-specific teachings. "My father is the greatest god that we can have in this world, he has done so much for us," says his eldest son Nunparliana, who has two wives and 14 children. India is set to overtake China as the world's most populous nation by 2030. But crowding and crumbling infrastructure in India's booming cities don't faze Ziona. "I'm not troubled by the noise or the overcrowding. My mind remains at peace," he says. The family is not listed in the Guinness Book of World Records because Ziona says he doesn't want the publicity. But as word gets out, Baktwang village and Ziona's family may not remain so isolated.

MoU signed for creation of Sadar Hills district A lot of people also believe that some positive results will be coming out of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed late last night between the government and SHDDC. However, the talk was held only because of the appeal made by titular king of Manipur Leishemba Sanajaoba to whom we have high regards, claimed SHDDC general secretary Tonghen Kipgen, who was also present at the press interaction on Tuesday. He said, "Besides the titular king, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram had appealed twice and various civil society organizations also appealed many times to end the blockade." "We are keenly waiting and seeing the government move", he added. The government and SHDDC brought a conclusion to end the economic blockade after nine rounds of talks. During the talk at the Chief Minister’s bungalow on Monday night, the government of Manipur agreed to upgrade Sadar Hills as a full-fledged district at the earliest after submission of the District Re-organization Committee report. The g overnment also agreed for creation of three sub-divisions/ TD Block by bifurcating the existing Kangpokpi, Saitu and Gamphazol sub-divisions within the month of November. It also agreed to withdraw all the legal cases against SHDDC leaders and volunteers and other legal involvement over the agitation.

A two days training programme on “Package and practices of organic French Bean Cultivation” Under “Bio-Technology led Organic Farming in North East Region” was conducted and organized by KVK Dimapur, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Jharnapani, Nagaland on October 29to 31 at conference hall of KVK, sponsored by D.B.T. New Delhi. Training started with welcome address by Dr Anamika Sharma, Programme Coordinator, KVK, Dimapur. The importance of organic farming & its advantages was emphasized by Shri Roben Singh SMS (Agronomy). The steps involved in organic farming and certification was discussed by Dr Anamika Sharma, followed by practical demonstration on seed treatment with bio-fertilizers (Rhizobium, Auzotobacter, and Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria) and enrichment of vermicompost with bio-pesticide Tricoderma harzanium for the reducing the disease problems in French beans. A total of 25 participants from different villages (Sethikhema A, Bade, Dhansiripar, and Molvom) of Dimapur participated in the training and 5 demonstrations on organic French bean cultivation would be conducted by the KVK in respective villages.

and Ino Khehovi Awomi will grace the conference special guests. Inoli Darlyn Wotsa Katoho, Centre Director people for N E will speak on the topic " Integrity a prerogative of Womanhood". There will be skit competition on 5th evening. Singspiration will be led by Thilixu church and highway churches worship team. Kaholi PAchumi chairperson, women standing committee, request all the executive members and prayer warriors to reach the venue on November 3.

Office timing of YAN It is to inform to all, that the office of the Youth Association of Nagaland will remain open only on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday in a week, from 11 am to 2 pm. therefore if any needs arises, all may kindly come to the Association's office during the above mentioned days and time. For more information, contact : 9436012999; 9856311656; 9612607644. T. Temjen, general secretary,YAN

Change of leadership of YAN

As per the join meeting of the Executive Council and the Association Assembly of the Youth Association of Nagaland on the 8/10/2011 and Anamika Sharma the meeting convened by the Tribunals of the Programme Co-ordinator Youth Association of Nagaland (YAN) on the 22/10/2011 at the Association's office, there has been a change of leadership of the YAN. And N C R C Sumi Women conference therefore the Executive Council of the YAN The 33rd session of N C R C Sumi Women con- shall be henceforth headed by the newly elected ference will be held at Ghokito village from No- President H. Athrongba Sangtam. vember 4 to 6. Speakers for the conference are Vepozo Dozo, vice president, YAN Inoli Grace N. Achumi W/ pastor chekiye, Ili T. Temjen, general secretary,YAN Tonino W/ secretary ,Dr.Kiyeho yeptho, Vice principal, living Bible college,Ayinato, Vihokhu and Ino Kiyekhe kiba Lecturer ,Living Bible Chaga Gadi celebrated at Kolkata college,Ayinato,Vihokhu.More over Ino Jehoshe sumi,chairman N C R C Sumi council.Ino The Liangmai Community in Kolkata celeKuhoi jimo chairman sumi council, Dimapur brated the biggest and most important festival

Our Correspondent Kohima | November 1

THE DECLARATION OF TCP gate junction to Kitsubozou junction as ‘No Parking’ from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM has put into effect from today. Mentionably, in the interest of the commuters and shopper and the general public, Kohima deputy commissioner Bei-u Angami has recently stated that the area from TCP gate junction to Kitsubozou junction will be declared as ‘No Parking’ from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on all days with effect from November 1, except at the following assigned parking lots (on payment), Oking Hospital area, Old MLA Hostel area, Bank of Baroda, LIC office area, Old NST area, LCS Building area and Kezieke area. It also stated that all tata mobiles and similar carriages will henceforth shift to the parking area below Vinyuzou School at Rokabozou. Public has been requested to co –operate and strictly adhere to the above. Failure to do so will entail

legal actions as deemed fit; it said adding the order will be enforced until further orders. Meanwhile, the Kohima SP in a release said that in the interest of smooth flow of traffic in Kohima Town the public proceeding towards High School junction from the southern side of the town have been requested to take the Naga Hospital junction to Tinpatti in the morning and to take the same route in reverse in the evening. The VIPs with escort have also been requested to take this route in the interest of the public. “Any VIP with escort crossing the town may kindly follow the traffic rules and are requested not to overtake in the main town area in the interest of the public. If there is any official function, the VIPs are kindly requested to intimate the police in advance for necessary arrangement,” the release said. All the commercial trucks/ JCBs/ Rollers including government trucks shall not be allowed to enter the town after 0830 hrs and before 1630 hrs, it added.

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called Chaga Gadi on October 31 at the Calcutta Bible Seminary, Kolkata with cultural showcase and grand feast. The programme organized un- YourdailyMeetings,Appointments,InformationandRemindercolumn der the convenorship of Tunchapbo SP and DYC emergency meet Dowinbo Pamai, Wilingkhai Dailiam and KedaAn emergency youth meeting at Congress Bhavan Dimapur on November lung Newme as members. Tunchapbo SPConvenor Kolkata

DBSF extends Chhat greetings President, Secretary and all members of Dimapur Bengali Samaj,Dimapur extend their cordial greetings to all the people celebrating the Chhat- the festival of worship of sum. It is the only festival where people offer their obeisance not only to the rising sun but also to the setting sun. Once again we wish of them happy chat celebration. K. K. Paul president Dimapur Bengali Samaj Forum

ENSUD informs The office of Eastern Naga Students’ Union Dimapur (ENSU) will collect annual membership fees for the year 2011. The membership fee are as follows Rs.10/- from Cl- V-X students and Rs. 20/- from Cl – XI & above. At the same time all the college students of Dimapur are requested to submit Rs. 100/- on or before November 13 for the formation of the Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) as directed by the Eastern Nagaland Students’ Federation (ENSF).The ENSUD request all the schools and college authorities to kindly co-operate and assist the union. For any further details contact Setsipa Sangtam, General Secretary, 977443459 (M) and NEiwang Konyak, Secretary Education & Statistical (9862627585). Neiwang Konyak secretary for Education & Statistical

2, 2011 at 10:00 am comprising of all Dimapur DYC office bearers and executives, five AYC presidents and presidents of NSUI and Seva Dal Dimapur. Therefore all concerned are requested to kindly make it positive to the said meeting. This was informed in a press note issued by Piketo Achumi, general secretary (Media), DYC Dimapur.

Sanitation rally at Ctn on Nov 3 Total Sanitation Campaign Rally, sponsored by WSSA, PHED Kohima will be held at Changtongya town on 3rd November, 2011. All schools both government and private from class VI (Six) and above were informed to attend the rally. The rally is to be organized by PHED Mokokchung division.

NpYC emergency meet on Nov 3 The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) secretary in-charge of Nagaland state Mahendran and Pradip Rahuthar PRO IYC will visit Nagaland on November 3 for launching of statewide Youth Congress Membership Drive. A press note issued by general secretary (admn) Joshua Swu stated that in this connection, the Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress has called for an emergency state executive meeting to be held at Congress Bhavan, Kohima, on November 3 at 11:00 am. All the NPYC officer bearers, Districts Youth Congress presidents are requested to attend this meeting without fail. For further information, contact NPYC office during office hour.

Lotha Hoho Dimapur anniversary The Lotha Hoho Dimapur will be celebrating its 50th years Anniversary on November 6 and 7. It is therefore, requested to the heads of all educational institutions in Dimapur to grant leave to the Lotha students to enable them to attend the celebration.

CORRIGENDUM A news item under the caption “20394 children vaccinated in Mokokchung district” published in DIPR ‘Naganews’ dated October 31 where District Immunization Officer, Mokokchung was mentioned as Dr. Chubatula should be read as Dr. Limatula, not as rendered in the news. Inadvertent error is deeply regretted. (DPRO, Mokokchung)

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SP notifies for smooth flow of traffic in Kohima

Wednesday 2 November 2011

Drugs and Liquor seized

Dimapur, November 1(mexN): The Excise Nacrotic Enforcement Cell manning Chumukedima Check gate, Dimapur detected 10 cases inclusive of Drugs and Liquor during the month of October 2011 and seized 430 Kgs of Ganja, 202 Capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon, 1182 bottles of IMFL, 234 bottles of Beer. Deputy Commissioner of Excise (NC), Nagaland in a press note stated that in another preventive duty on town rounded up seven IMFL offenders during the period under report. Altogether 17 cases have been registered. In this connection 19 accused have been arrested and booked under relevant section of laws.

NNC (NA) for peace and unity

Dimapur, November 1 (mexN): The Naga National Council (non-accordist) Central team has appealed all its cadres to be united and come under one banner for the national cause. The Central team led by Vice President, Kiumkam Yim and General Secretary, Z Hozheto Chopy and held a consultative meeting with NNC (NA) Yimchungru region at at Chesseru village on October 28. Informing this in a press release, the NNC (NA) stated that a large number of workers- both civil and army- attended the meeting and pledged unflinching support to the leadership of Vice President Kiumkam Yim and General Secretary, Z Hozheto Chopy. The note informed that Chopy urged the Yimchungru brothers to be cautious as some external elements were trying to sow seeds of mistrust in their midst. He also said that the NNC (NA) stood for peace and unity among all sections of the Naga people and will extent cooperation to all Naga political groups for an early settlement. The leaders also visited Huker village, one of the first villages to rise and fight against the Indian Army.

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NAGALAND ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (NERC) NAGALAND::: KOHIMA

Old MLA Hostel Complex, Nagaland: Kohima-797001 Tel:(0370)2292101(o)/2241592(r) Fax: 2292104(o); www.nerc.org.in e-mail:nerc_kohima@yahoo.com

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Dated Kohima, the 31st Oct.’11.

NO.NERC/REGN/2011 (A): The Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Kohima has published the draft of the following Regulations for the information of the persons likely to be effected thereby: 1. The Draft Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Intra-State Open Access) Regulations, 2011. Copies of the draft Regulations are available in the Office of the Nagaland Electricity Regulations are available in the Office of the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission, Old MLA Hostel Complex, Kohima; and also in the offices of the Chief Engineer (Department of Power), Nagaland, Kohima and Director (Department of New and Renewable Energy) Nagaland, Kohima.The same can be seen by any interested person during office hours on any working day. The draft regulations are also available at the NERC website:www.nerc.org.in. Any person having any comments/suggestions/objections may submit the same in writing addressed to the Dy.Director-cum-Commission Secretary of the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission latest by 30th Nov,2011 and the draft regulations shall be taken into consideration on 7th Dec,2011. (P.SANI) Dy.Dir-cum-Commission Secretary, Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC), Kohima.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

NAGALAND STATE AIDS CONTROL SOCIETY NAGALAND :KOHIMA

NO.NSACS/Adm-03/ Appt/NACP-III/2011-12/

/Dated Kohima, the 1st Nov 2011

Applications are hereby invited from eligible local candidates to fill up the following contractual posts under the Establishment of Nagaland State AIDS Control Society, Kohima. The contract period will be initially up to 31st March 2012 with effect from the date of joining. The appointment will be renewed every year based on the performance and directives from National AIDS Control Organization (NACO). Sl. No. 1

Category Consultant (CST)

Pay Range i) Rs. 32,000-40,000/pm for M.D ii) Rs. 25,000-30,000/pm for MBBS

No. of Qualification & Experience posts 1

PPTCT & Monitoring& Rs. 20,000/- p.m Evaluation Officer

Medical Officer

Rs. 25,000-30,000/- pm

4 Staff Nurse Rs. 8,000-12,000/-pm

5 Pharmacist Rs. 8,000-12,000/-pm

Lab. Technician

Rs. 8,000-12,000/- P.M.

7 Counsellor

Rs. 8,000-12,000/- p.m (Consolidated)

• MD in Medicine/Pediatrics with 3 years experience

Place of posting NSACS

• MSc Statistics/ MCA/ MBBS with minimum 5 yrs. of experience (3 years for MBBS) preferably with at NSACS least 2 yrs of experience in programme development, monitoring & evaluation of health programmes 1. ART Centre, Dimapur • M. D or MBBS 2. ART Centre, Kiphire 1. ART Centre, Tuensang • GNM 2. ART Centre, Kiphire • Degree/Diploma in ART Centre, pharmacy Tuensang Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Phek from a recognized University Masters in Social Work

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The application along with the following attested documents should reach the undersigned on or before 9th Nov 2011. (i) Two passport size photo. (ii) Educational qualification certificates. (iii) Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate (iv) No objection certificate from the issuing authority if employed. (v) Proof of Experience. The names of the Candidates who fulfill the criteria will be put up in the NSACS Notice Board. There will be written test on 22nd Nov 2011 and oral interview 23rd Nov 2011 respectively for the short listed candidates. Incomplete application in any respect as well as application received after the closing date will be summarily rejected. No lobbying in any form will be entertained. No separate application forms will be issued. Sd/DR. N.L. CHANGKIJA Project Director

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DEPARTMENT OF ART AND CULTURE NAGALAND: KOHIMA

No.AC/HLF /1/2011-12

Dated Kohima, 29th Oct. 2011

ADVERTISMENT

The Department of Art and Culture in collaboration with the Department of Tourism is organizing the Hornbill Literature Fest, to be held at Bamboo Hall, Kisama, on 5th December, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of this event is to showcase Naga writing talent by bringing together writers, critics and publishers for a time of inspirational encounter. It will encompass a range of readings by authors, talks and an interactive session. It will also be an opportunity for authors to promote their books and foster a love for literature and writing to the audience. As the Hornbill Literature Fest is strongly focused on local participation, we invite Nagas who have written books on any theme OR anyone who has published a book on Nagaland to come, participate and be part of this occasion. Kindly confirm your participation and register by November 20, 2011, by contacting Director, Art and Culture, during office hours. Phone / Fax no: (0370) 2260133. We look forward to your participation. Your presence will take this event to a higher level and will be an encouragement to all. I. HIMATO ZHIMOMI, IFS. Commissioner & Secretary

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The Two India

The last three to four days has been an awesome time for India and its image as a growing business and entertainment hub. We had the glamour and excitement of the Formula One sporting event coming to India. Along with this came business worth billions of dollar and even jobs for the upwardly mobile Indian youths of our metros. Then accompanying the F-I event, we have had international music artists like Lady Gaga and Metallica coming to perform. A more prosperous India found in the metros and State capitals can well afford to buy tickets (out of reach for most Indians), travel and stay in hotels to witness the glitterati. Even our Bollywood stars and other rich and famous people had plenty to be excited about besides not to forget the parties thrown in to complete this show business. And without the media what is show business anyway—so our rich and famous enjoy all the adulation even though many of them want to be known as media shy. But we should not forget that this is only a small part of India. In contrast to this opulence, we also have the bigger India where poverty, disease, illiteracy, corruption etc stalk the land. When there is a media blitz like the one we saw over the weekend, the real picture of India can often become distorted. Hopefully as the bright lights and music die down after all the excitement is over, we will wake up to the reality of the other India where even the basic needs of food, cloth and shelter is still a distant dream for many. There is nothing wrong in having two India. It will be idealistic for us to expect a classless society or where everyone is equal. Yes we may idealize that ‘all men are born equal’ but we cannot escape the fact that all men are born into different situation/s. Some are more fortunate than the other. Having said this, the more realistic way to look at things, is to bridge the gap between the rich-poor, educated-uneducated, healthyunhealthy etc. So while we cannot treat everyone equally, the basic premise in which we should go about things is to provide at the least the ‘equality of opportunities’. The constitution of India is a remarkable piece of document where safeguards have been provided to bridge this gap and provide a helping hand to the weaker section of the people. We have the policy of protective discrimination (reservation) in place for the last more than 60 years. The right to education has been made into a fundamental right. A plethora of welfare measures and government programmes have been formulated for the benefit of the downtrodden. It is now obvious that India has a compassionate constitution and forward looking policies and programmes to look after the poor. But after decades of independence India still finds itself confronting the old problems of poverty, disease and illiteracy. The fruits of development have not reached the masses. With a big government, plethora of programmes and massive funds, governance must improve tenfold if justice is to be done to the values and ideals mentioned in its constitution.

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The peace industry can win its war

C O M M E N T A R Y

Alina Rocha Menocal

Democracy and development

any international organisations are now preparing intensively for the fourth high-level forum on aid effectiveness to be held in Busan, South Korea on 29 November - 1 December 2011. At the heart of the debates leading up to this event is the key question of ownership, and the underlying issue of how democracy and development interrelate and affect each other. In this respect a contribution by Britain's former prime minister Tony Blair - his first public engagement in the UK since leaving office in June 2007 - is worth noting. At an event on 19 October 2011 jointly hosted by the Overseas Development Institute and the Africa Governance Initiative (AGI) - the fourth meeting in a series on "Busan and beyond: aid effectiveness in a new era" - Blair offered the challenging argument that leadership for development must be rethought in ways that help leaders develop effective capacity "to get things done" ; and in particular that "if you don’t have a strong centre, then nothing gets done". The proposition was part of a larger survey of issues such as aid dependence and infrastructure, private-sector dynamism, and the new spirit of self-reliance across Africa which Blair saw as one of the most significant changes he had seen in the continent since 2005. But the emphasis on a "strong centre" raises timely and tough questions to practitioners about the relationship between democracy and development. Such questions can make donors feel uncomfortable. From a normative perspective, it is much easier to assume that democracy and development automatically go hand in hand in mutually reinforcing ways. This is the thinking behind much of the "good governance" agenda championed by the international community since the 1990s, even if democracy itself has not always been an explicit element of the support package. In many ways, this vision of the international community - "all good things go together" - is understandable: to a great degree it reflected and accompanied the wave of democratisation that has swept across much of the developing world in the past thirty years, and which has now reached the middle east and north Africa.

The capacity of new or fragile democratic regimes to deliver development is being closely debated as international agencies prepare for a landmark summit in South Korea. The core issue at stake is presented by Alina Rocha Menocal

A file photo of Liberians waiting to vote.

tory" proclaimed prematurely by some enthusiasts in the early 1990s. The query posed by Tony Blair, of what a democratic regime can actually deliver, thus remains as relevant as ever. It speaks to a situation where high expectations that incipient democracies will deliver development have often proved unrealistic, and where democracies that fail to produce developmental outcomes turn out to be much more fragile and unstable than others. The case of contemporary Rwanda, to cite but one example, shows both the dilemmas and tensions between democracy and development that need to be addressed and the lack of easy answers. In this respect, Blair's suggestion that visionary leaders are able to look beyond short-term electoral interests and focus on the long-term public good is not entirely satisfactory; for it neatly avoids facing the difficulties that routine democratic politics may pose to Democracy vs state-building? developmental prospects. But this is still far from the "end of hisRecent examples include the dispute

Conflicts around the world are both changing and, in some measure, declining. One big reason: The art of conflict resolution and the numbers of people practicing it have risen

udiences at a beauty pageant often cringe when a contestant, asked about her life goal, responds “I want to promote world peace!” These days, however, that’s not such a bad profession to be in. Over the last 15 years, the world community has not only learned more about preventing and ending conflicts but the success rate for peacemaking has also gone up. A number of research groups keep track of conflicts around the globe – their numbers, their origins, and their resolutions. Most find hope for reducing war and violence in some measure because of people who, yes, promote peace. Compared to the 20th century, many more conflicts these days are being negotiated to a conclusion than are being started. “Wars between states are far less common than they were in the past,” declares a 2011 World Bank report, “and civil wars are declining in number.” The best explanation, says longtime peace activist Gareth Evans, “is simply the massive increase in international activism – across the whole spectrum of conflict prevention, conflict management, and post-conflict peace building activity.” Peacemaking operations, for example, have tripled since 1989 to more than 30 places worldwide. And, Mr. Evans notes, there was a tenfold rise in the number of groups that support peacemaking and follow-on initiatives from 1991 to 2007. Mediators have become better at negotiating peace deals that stick and the United Nations has become better at peacekeeping. In the 1990s some 45 percent of peace settlements broke down within five years. In the first years of the new century the success rate was closer to 85 percent. Defining peace, let alone measuring it, is almost as challenging as achieving it. Still, many groups try. The Australia-based Institute for Economics & Peace, for example, has issued a “Global Peace Index” for each of the last five years, ranking 153 countries on 23 indicators for their level of conflict and violence – or “peacefulness.” Its latest report reveals that in two indicators – military spending and relations between neighboring states – the world is more at peace over the past year. Still, the level of violence went up, in large part because of the pro-democracy upheavals in North Africa and the Middle East, mainly in Libya, Syria, Bahrain, and Yemen. Yet that violence in the region may end up ending the inherently unstable dictatorships there and bring about peace-promoting democracies – as could be the case for Egypt and Tunisia. Another “conflict counter” is the Human Security Report which comes out of Canada’s Simon Fraser University. In a report last December, it found “serious” conflicts (those with 1,000 or more reported battle deaths per year) and mass killings have seen an 80 percent decline since the early 1990s. “Long-term trends are reducing the risks of both international and civil wars,” the report stated. What are some of those trends – beyond better peace promotion? 1. Greater interdependence between nations, mainly through trade. 2. The growth of better governance, through more democracies and anticorruption campaigns. 3. Less ideology-driven wars – except for radical Islamic groups (which have declining Muslim support). 4. Rising use of visual technology such as cellphone cameras to record violence – and then using it to shame or convict perpetrators. Such trends help redefine peace as something other than a lack of violence. The world is adapting higher values, such as justice and a reverence for life. Peace is being seen more as the natural state for humanity. Still, one in four people still live in conflictaffected states or in countries with very high levels of criminal violence. The region with the least peace is Sub-Saharan Africa. And the nature of conflict itself is constantly changing. “Norms about wars, and especially about the protection of civilians caught up in them, have evolved rapidly, far more so than anyone would have guessed even half a century ago,” writes scholar Joshua S. Goldstein in the latest Foreign Policy magazine. “Similarly rapid shifts in norms preceded the ends of slavery and colonialism, two other scourges that were once also considered permanent features of civilization. So don’t be surprised if the end of war, too, becomes downright thinkable.” Plenty of work awaits those who want to promote peace.

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in the United States over increasing the debt ceiling, and the European Union's less than stellar management of the eurozone crisis. Both show that leaders find it hard to rise above immediate or partisan interests and embrace a sense of the broader public good. And if the top figures in the strongest democracies in the world can't do this, it seems even less likely that leaders in fledgling or fragile democracies - where elections may be driven by a clientelistic logic, especially in multi-ethnic settings - will be able to. The example of post-electoral violence in Kenya in 2007-08 is particularly stark. Blair’s argument that some constraints on democratic freedoms may need to be tolerated if leaders are showing developmental results also needs careful assessment. After all, history is littered with examples of non-developmental authoritarian states, or of leaders who were once committed to development but lost their vision (think Robert Mugabe) in the developing world. To bet

on the greater developmental efficiency of such regimes is a dangerous wager that the ends will justify the means.

Democracy vs the greater public good? The conundrum that countries in Africa and elsewhere in the developing world face is twofold: they are trying both to democratise and (perhaps even more fundamentally) to build effective, capable states whose institutional grounding allows them to weather changes in leadership. Much as the international community would like to have it otherwise, these are not one and the same thing; and to some degree these two processes can also pull in different directions. For democratisation often means establishing checks and balances and diffusing power more evenly among more people within and outside government, while strengthening state capacity may mean greater centralisation of power and autonomy of those in charge. In many young democracies, especially the poorest and most fragile states, institutions are weak and ineffective, and the quality and capacity of the public sector remains limited. Here, the state cannot perform key functions, provide basic services, or respond to the needs of its citizens adequately. As a result, there is a real danger that the state loses legitimacy in the eyes of the population; in turn this can be a route to instability and the undermining of democratic institutions. Some recent research has begun to explore the effects of democratisation on other development goals (such as growth, poverty, inequality and corruption), and concludes that there are no automatic positive effects from democratisation on other areas of governance and development. Indeed, the impact (as in the case of corruption) may even be negative. If this is true, such tensions need far more attention as the international community thinks about policy and practice. This in turn implies that donors face a central test both in the lead-up to Busan and beyond. First, to recognise that when they make choices about how to support democracy and promote development, they need to think more substantively about how their activities in one realm affect the other. Second, to understand how these choices affect or are affected by broader statebuilding efforts, which may or may not integrate well with democratisation or development ambitions.

Letters to the editor An open letter to State govt to revamp the Dimapur Municipal Council •- The Dimapur Municipal Corporation was formed for improving the condition of Dimapur town area and to provide basic amenities and needs for the Dimapur citizen for quality living. Besides, Dimapur being the gateway to Nagaland State , the role of Dimapur which is commercial hub is tremendous and the cost price of essential goods to other districts of Nagaland is determine by the price index of Dimapur. Thinking the importance of Dimapur, after dissolution of elected members of DMC, the govt. of Nagaland appointed several Advisors to assist the Administrative head of DMC to streamline the functioning of DMC and to cater to the needs of the citizen of Dimapur and to beautify our wonderful commercial hub DIMAPUR. But, in the recent news item, it appears that the Advisors of DMC have revised the trade license fees and the business establishments refused to pay the enhanced fee structure and the matter is yet to be resolved. The revised license fee will indirectly hamper the common citizen whereby the traders will levy such enhanced taxes to the common citizen and ultimately,

we the common citizen will bear the burden. Then, what is the role of CEO, DMC who is the Administrative Head of DMC and answerable to Govt. of Nagaland for any lapses on the part of DMC. There, should be clear cut policy and the Government should spell out the exact role of CEO, DMC and its powers and functions including the Advisors of DMC. If, everyone works without proper guidelines, then there will be chaos and mismanagement and ultimately, the common citizen will bear the consequences. So, I as a citizen of Dimapur appeal to the Govt. of Nagaland to make public the powers & functioning of CEO, DMC and also the powers and role of Advisors of DMC for general public. Concern Citizen of Dimapur

‘Healthy living brings self development’ •-Students, Sportsperson, Young people, Bureaucrats, Police, Driver, Labour, Politician, Church Workers, National Workers, Social Workers etc. All need better health for all round development. Health is one of the most important things for a human being (money comes later). Many of us neglect to take care of our health because

of our busy life but we realize only when we fall sick. Many people talk about prevention but few people follow it. Health is so crucial to pay attention especially in this era of polluting chemicals in our food, increasing use of alcohol, open garbage, unsafe sex among young people, tobacco & drugs etc. As anyone will know the adolescent are the most vulnerable because of easy acess to gutkhas, alcohol, CDs of porno movies, internet, mobiles etc. But instead of craving for all these things we should focus more on self responsibility. We need to talk openly about issues like drugs, alcohol, tobacco, STI, HIV/AIDS etc. Seminar, workshop & group discussions are needed. And thanks to some NGOs who are really working in this field. Kudos to NSACS & NRHM for their valuable role on health issues. Young’s’ Club Dimapur is a voluntary organization and working seriously with all age group particularly young people in regard to health and also with children infected and affected with HIV/AIDS and also children affected from drugs and alcohol families. Young’s’ Club Dimapur is also organizing a Health Camp in rural areas with the medical team support from CMO Office, Dimapur. Jenpu Rongmei, President, YCD

AFSPA Failed! Mizoram Way an Alternative?

Madhu Chandra

www.madhuchandra.org

he Arm Forces Special Power Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is termed as a draconian and xenophobia law. It is draconian law because section 4 (a) of the AFSPA gives power to armed forces personnel to shoot at anyone suspicious, section 4 (b) to destroy the shelter of the armed rebels and section 4 (c) to search and arrest without warrant. These mean that any army personnel can shoot at any one suspected that she/he would have a gun and fire at him. The section 6 of the AFSPA protects armed force personnel, who are operating under the act from prosecution, suit or legal proceeding except previous sanction by Central Government. To get permission from the Central Government of India to prosecute any armed forces personnel, who involved in blunder like Thangjam Manoram case in 2004. Over 100 Manipuri women protested naked in front of Kangla Fort Assam Rifle camp. Thereafter, the Central Government of India granted permission to prosecute the army personnel involved in raping her and killed brutally. There is not even a single case where prosecution granted against any armed forces personnel under AFSPA without public outcry. Secondly, AFSPA is xenophobia law because it is selectively imposed for first forty years upon seven North East India states - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura and extended to Jammu and Kashmir, whose features, ethnicities and religious backgrounds are different from the rest of the country.

Need not to repeat the debate that AFSPA has failed to solve insurgency challenges rather it has caused increasing. Not much debated ideologically on why the youngsters take up arms. How can solve the problem without using arm forces power? It will be worth to focus on other alternative to solve the five decades old socio-political crisis of North East India region. The nation observed the 27th death anniversary of India’s first lady Prime Minister - Indira Gandhi’s assassination on October 31. The Ministry of Development for North East Region (DoNER) had an advertisement on Times of India, conveyed a message of development initiated by Indira Gandhi in North East India! First woman Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi initiated the table negotiation between Government of India with Mizoram’s separatist insurgents in 1971. Indira Gandhi was assassinated in 1984 before she could bring the solution. Thereafter, Rajiv Gandhi, who became Prime Minister carried on the negotiation and achieved the solution in 1986. The chapter of insurgency in Mizoram finally came to an end with the signing of the Mizoram Peace Accord on June 30, 1986 between the underground government of the Mizo National Front and the Government of India. Under the terms of the peace accord, Mizoram was granted statehood in February 1987. The continuous negotiation and honest initiative from

the Central Government of India brought solution to the insurgencies in Mizoram, which operated for 25 years from 1961 to 1986. Dealing the challenges of insurgency in North East India, perhaps, adopting the way Government of India initiated with the insurgents of Mizoram, could it be a means of solution to insurgency problems in North East India?

Mizoram’s Problem Solved, AFSPA NOT Lifted The problem of insurgency in Mizoram came to the end after singing the Mizoram Peace Accord in 1986. Since then Mizoram is most peaceful state, not only in the region but also for whole of India. Mizoram has highest literacy rate in whole of India today and it would have never been possible without solving the insurgency problem. It was not by guns but by table negotiation that too was of honest initiative and intervention from the Central Government of India. Interesting or not sure, whether there was any attempt from Government of India to remove AFSPA from Mizoram after the state has become an insurgency-freed state! Then, why the Central Government has not removed the AFSPA from the state? Having removing the act from the state, it might have conveyed a message to whole region that AFSPA is not a permanent law and it will move away once the states become normal. Winning people confident is the need of hour. Perhaps, the best to begin could be by removing AFSPA from those

WRITE-WING

states, which have returned to normal life.

My Personal Observation What does it matter for the people of Mizoram, who live in peace and normal life, yet they still have this draconian law? I have recently travelled from Aizwal, the state capital, to Champhai a small town at Indo-Burma boarder. Truly and honestly, I did not see single armed force personnel except one or two police officers in their uniform at check gates. Peace and normal life has returned to Mizoram yet AFSPA still covers entire state. Why has not the AFSPA removed from Mizoram then? The Mizoram State Assembly must pass a resolution to recommend the Union Government of India to lift up the AFSPA from entire territory of Mizoram. Once, remove AFSPA from Mizoram, it will send out a message to whole region that table negotiation by following the footpath of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, could be a step to begin in bringing permanent and long lasting solution. Lastly, not the least, after the fake encounter killing at Imphal on July 23, 2009, Tehelka exposed the diktat nature of Manipur police commandos in the state of Manipur. The state kept burning for months and the Central Government got attention and gave strict order to law enforcing agencies to refrain from any forms of human rights violence. Since then, the killing has reduced in Manipur and removed AFSPA partially from Great Imphal areas. Union Home ministry must monitor the changes of the situation and consider listening to the aspiration of people. Madhu Chandra is research scholar and social activist base based at New Delhi. He works as Spokesperson of North East Support Centre & Helpline (www.nehelpline.net).

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2 November 2011

PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

Let us share our gifts

By n. Haokip

GAIL, Agartala.

od created man in his own image (Gen. 1:27), which means, the mortal man is undoubtedly the most powerful of all His creations. Man has been gifted with unequal measure of intelligence, abilities, qualities, etc adequate enough to do anything and everything he wants on this earth. Except God no creation on this earth has the power to challenge man’s abilities and his authority. Therefore, it is a great privilege to be a member of the human race who is nothing but the god himself. Each individual of mankind is gifted with all the abilities of varying capacities needed for taking care of all God’s creations. If that is so, no human being can be expected to be forgiven for not doing his duty when all the abilities with authority have been given to him. With all these abilities and power man has the primary duty to take good care of God’s creations on this earth. But, power and greed have corrupted the very man whom God created like His own image and now man is responsible for causing many of the avoidable tragedy on this earth. History has taught us many lessons why we should shun violence and embrace good if we have to prosper on this earth. Man by virtue of being a social animal, it is normal for him to fight for his space and rights if any injustice is being subjected to him. However, when the fight is due to sheer greediness and without application of one’s conscience the outcome is only misery. There are no winners but only losers. As Gandhiji said, “The world has enough for everyone’s needs, but not for everyone’s greed”, it is indeed our greed that creates problem and more so when we want every damn thing without knowing how to take care of it. In the context of the spiralling unrest in the remotest corner of an Indian state, Manipur, it is nothing but due to sheer greediness and let me have it all syndrome hiding behind the misplaced ideology of nationhood which are largely based on exclusivity and lacking rationale application of the human intelligence. As I said, it is alright to fight for one’s legitimate rights as long as it is for the common good, but when it comes at the cost of many innocent lives due to greed and senseless acts the move become illegal and unacceptable. Today, our biggest enemy in Manipur is poverty, corruption, unemployment, extortions, killings, AIDS, etc. It is the

ll Soul's Day is on November 2, just after the All Saint's Day and is an official holiday of the Catholic Calendar. It is a Roman Catholic day of remembrance for friends and loved ones who have left for their heavenly abode. All Soul's Day has its roots in the ancient Pagan Festival of the Dead, based on the pagan belief that the souls of the dead would return for a meal with the family. Candles kept in the window guide the souls back home and another place was set at the table. Children came asking for food to be offered symbolically to the dead, but then distributed them among the hungry. Catholics believe that those who die are not immediately eligible for the Beatific vision (the reality and goodness of God and heaven) and need to be purged of their sins. The Catholic Church calls this purification of the elect "purgatory." The Catholic church maintains that (a) there will be a purification of the believers prior to entering heaven and, (b) the prayers and masses of the faithful benefit those in the state of purification.

collective responsibility of every community and individual to fight these menaces. Tragically, we are more focus on our differences based on man-made ethnic divides rather than solving our common problems. If we have to trace history holistically then only we can realised how foolish and shallow we are. The ongoing blockades and counter blockades in Manipur have caused so much misery and hardship for the common people while the government of the day has failed to come up with any solution. At this juncture, the crisis in Manipur remains unabated due to the uncompromising posture adopted by the contending parties trying to negate over each other on the issue of Sadar Hills District demand. The common people irrespective of the community they belong suffer for no direct fault of theirs whatsoever, but I do feel that everyone who is affected including the majority Meetei brothers have a great role to play in diffusing the tension instead of blaming and name calling the bandh supporters. Again the govt at the centre and the state is almost silent on the issue and the crisis is allowed to do further damage by pitching one community against another. There is sheer lack of strategy and insight into the future of Manipur. There is clearly lack of visionaries among the people who are looking after the affairs of the state in Manipur. The short-sightedness and the inability to resolve any crisis at hand is the hallmark of Manipur govt and the so call civil organisations. Therefore, I see this is the time for us for action. Now my friends, we have great opportunities because of the challenges thrown right at our nose. We are called out to lead from the front from now onwards. Our past and present leadership had failed us, our future has been imposed on us let us not sit idle by doing nothing. Some past leaders have gain popularity through their exclusive politics by creating distrust and enmity between Christian brothers like Nagas and Kukis. I see no reasons why Nagas and Kukis including the Meeteis, Nepalese, etc cannot progress together under one roof, for they are victims of past history for one reason or another due to the presence of external dominant forces. We share the same history and we need each other for our collective survival more than anything else. It is pointless as well as stupid to call ourselves Christians while our action do not suggest remotely of the teachings of Christ. Let us raise the standard of leadership which is meaningful and inclusive. Countless words and sermons have been written

and lectured on UNITY and PEACE, but each of us expects someone else to practice it while we remain mute spectators. If we look at the story of Esther in the Bible, we see that she was chosen by King Ahasuerus as his Queen as a replacement of queen Vasti who disobeyed the king’s dictate. When the situation came where the King had to passed a decree to destroy all the Jews, the reaction and action of Esther can be found in in the Bible (Esther 4:16) which reads, “Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.” Esther, using her status as queen with great courage and conviction found favour in the King’s sight that saved the Jews from the jaws of death. Esther was placed by God with a purpose which is to save the Jews. Likewise, you are also destined to save the people you love. The job you got, the education you got, the place you are in, the name you got are not for nothing, God wants to use it for His purpose let’s not miss it. You have a unique position and responsibility in the society that no one else can take. Therefore, let us unleash our gifts and talents to the benefit of mankind as well as the environment we live including fauna and flora. Now, if we are call for action, it is also imperative to identify and know what shall be the desired action based on our abilities and talents. Say, if you are a good orator with good listening capacity you could be the future leader in waiting. If you have good writing skills you could be the journalist in waiting, etc so on and so forth. Therefore, our collective action based on each one’s unique talent is what God wants us to use at this point. We have seen more than enough of the mistakes of the past, if we don’t correct it now our future survival is at stake. Let us take this pledge right now, “God give me every privilege I needed to be successful and make myself and my people proud, and let me not waste it.” Let us begin the process more vigorously. Let us start to look for solutions to our problems. There is no time to be wasted; let us not wait for free food to eat; let us have self respect and dignity to create what we need; we shall not allow self serving leaders to prosper; we shall not allow our people to be gullible. Let us be the people with principles, ethics, hard working, courageous, etc to withstand the storm coming to destabilised us. Let us start today right at our Hearts. Right now!

HIsTORy OF aLL sOULs day

In All Soul's Day the friends and relatives of the departed souls pray and offer requiem masses. There are three Requiem Masses that are said by the clergy to assist the souls from Purgatory to Heaven: one for the celebrant, one for the departed, and one for the pope. While the Feast of All Saints is a day to remember the glories of Heaven and those there, the Feast of All Souls reminds us of our obligations to live lives on the holy path and that there will be purification of the souls of those destined for Heaven. The Feast of All Souls owes its beginning to seventh century monks who decided to offer the mass on the day after Pentecost for their deceased community members. However, the choice of the date (Nov 2) for All Soul's Day is attributed to St. Odilo, the fifth abbot of Cluny (city of France famous for the Abby), because he wanted to follow the example of Cluny in offering special prayers and

singing the Office of the Dead on the day following the feast of All Saints. The modern view of death derives in part from Pre-Hispanic times. The Aztecs played a very important role in the development of this tradition. Through their history, this festival emerged as one with many intricacies and with a varied interpretation to it. According to the Aztec beliefs, after a person's death his soul would pass through nine phases before they reached Mictlan - the place of the dead. The Aztecs also believed that a person's destiny was founded at birth and that the soul of that person depended on the type of death rather than the type of life they lead. The type of a person's death would also determine what region they would go to. Once they arrived to their specific region, a person's soul would either await transformation or linger, awaiting the next destiny. The Spanish Conquest of 1521

brought about an amalgamation of the Catholic attitudes and indigenous beliefs. The theological underpinning of the feast of All Souls is the acknowledgment of human frailty. Since few people achieve perfection in this life but, rather, go to the grave still scarred with traces of sinfulness, some period of purification seems necessary before a soul comes face-to-face with God. II Maccabees 12:43-46: "And making a gathering, he [Judas] sent twelve thousand drachms of silver to Jerusalem for sacrifice to be offered for the sins of the dead, thinking well and religiously concerning the resurrection, (For if he had not hoped that they that were slain should rise again, it would have seemed superfluous and vain to pray for the dead,) And because he considered that they who had fallen asleep with godliness, had great grace laid up for them. It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins." Fr.C.Joseph C.P.C-Kohima

Football’s drive to push back the boundaries...

stephen Brenkley

rankly, it came as a shock. The distinguished gentleman, beautifully groomed greying hair, kempt moustache, crisp white shirt, well-cut suit, leant across the desk with a twinkle in his venerable eye. "Cricket," he said, "has to die." He leant back again in the chair, paused for a moment and glanced at his fingernails, as if pondering whether it should be shot there and then without trial. It was within his sights, too, since Eden Gardens, the cathedral of Indian cricket, was about 100 yards across the road from where Anjan Mitra spoke. Mitra is the long-serving honorary and honourable secretary of Mohun Bagan AC, which is as distinguished and venerable as he is. Mohun Bagan was formed in 1889 as a multi-sports club, which it remains. But its driving force, almost its raison d'être, is football. Like many, probably most, Indians who are passionate about football, Mitra is distinctly miffed about cricket's elevated status in society. "Cricket is like cinema, it is a pastime. It isn't a physical contact game like football, it's easy to play and football hasn't been lucky enough to have the royal patronage." Football people in Kolkata feel extremely hard done by. Although it is seemingly kept a secret from the outside world, the game is big potatoes in this city. When Mohun Bagan play their local rivals, East Bengal, in an I League match on 20 November, they will be watched by 120,000 spectators in the Salt Lake Stadium. They always are whenever they meet. The clubs share this concrete monstrosity, which was built on the outskirts of the city centre, miles away from their traditional homes, 27 years ago. Other matches do not attract such crowds but both are playing there this weekend – Mohun Bagan today, East Bengal tomorrow – and can expect to be watched by between 30,000 and 40,000. It is as deep-seated a rivalry, as acrimonious a derby match, no matter how many times it is played, as any that exists. Matches are marked by fighting and perpetual flares and while there are few seats at Salt Lake there are always fewer after MB and EB have played because fans hurl them at each other. The clubs can barely agree on anything, except the suspicion that their sport is given unfair treatment by some clandestine, unknowable dealings among the elite. Swapun Ball is the general manager of East Bengal, the club being in his soul as deeply as Mohun Bagan is in Anjan Mitra's. "Cricket can't beat football, it will never beat football," said Swapun. "We're crazy about football. The media plays a big part and the government isn't taking any initiative with regard to football, but I can tell you East Bengal isn't our club, it is our emotion. Football isn't getting bigger than cricket in India, it is bigger." This argument would be difficult to sustain in any objective forum but it reflects both a genuine passion and undoubted animosity. Football is certainly beginning to assert itself. The Premier League has spread here, as have La Liga and Serie A. In the I League players are earning an average of around 40 lakh rupees a

In the shadow of Eden Gardens, unlikely rivals are determined to end cricket's dominance

Mohun Bagan fans pack Salt Lake Stadium.

year (£50,000), but spectators pay barely 100 rupees (£1.25) for entry. The standard, it has to be said, is not high and an East Bengal training session yesterday revealed a low level of technical competence. Not that this disturbed Trevor Morgan, the club's affable English coach. Morgan was hired last year. He was a journeyman footballer in the widest and nicest possible sense, who played more than 450 matches in the lower echelons of the Football League. He started his career late, having been spotted playing for Leytonstone at the age of 24, and was signed by Bournemouth. Harry Redknapp started his managerial career at the club when Morgan was still there. "I heard him say the other day he was celebrating his 28th anniversary in football," recalled Morgan. "In his first game for Bournemouth we got beaten 9-0 at Lincoln. I got man of the match, I kicked off nine times and never gave it away once. Harry will never forget and I don't think we will." Morgan, who was reserve team coach at Hull in 2008 but has had his permanent home in Australia

since 1994, never supposed for a second back then that he would end up coaching in India. But he is clearly relaxed and happy about it, not least because in his five matches so far against the arch-rivals, Mahun Bagan, he has yet to be defeated. "To the supporters I think sometimes that where you finish in the league is irrelevant compared to beating them three times in a season," he said. In one respect, however, East Bengal can never match Mahun Bagan. This year is the centenary of Mohun Bagan's epic defeat of the East Yorkshire regiment in the IFA Shield Final. It was the first time that an Indian team had beaten English opposition, not bad considering that 10 of the locals were playing in bare feet. More than 100,000 people watched the match as the great maestro and captain, Shibdas Bhaduri, jinked his way through the Yorkshiremen's clogging defence. Aware that proficiency is not perhaps as high at present as in Shabdas's day, Morgan sees hope for the future. He has recruited Alan Gow, late of Notts County and several other Scottish and English League clubs and he is clearly the side's outstanding player. "It will only improve with sponsorship and infrastructure," Morgan said. "There are good players here but if you ask any coach they'll say there's not the system where kids of 13, 14 are picked up and coached the right way. We're doing things with the lads now that should have been done 10 years ago. "I don't think it's because of the cricket, it's that nothing is available to them at that young age that there is in England. They can get it right but it's going to take investment and I think it's the working-class game as it is in so many places. Look at this stadium, 120,000 and there is nothing here for a sponsor." He was looking out on tiers and tiers of concrete stands as he spoke, without an executive box in sight. According to Anjan Mitra, Salt Lake should have been built as a new cricket stadium. Eden Gardens, which is close to the traditional homes of his club and East Bengal should, in his opinion, have been converted for football. "It was a huge blunder. Our fans still come, but what a journey they have to undertake across the city." But television has given the I League a huge boost both in funds and confidence. Each game in the 14-team league is now televised on Ten Sport. Crowds are growing – more locked out than can get in many places, Mitra reckoned – and in Goa, down south, where there is a healthy number of European settlers, it is also prospering. Cricket has to watch out, but by any strictly unemotional view it remains superior in Indian eyes. "At least 60-40," said Aftab, a taxi driver. On the way into Mahun Bagan's cosy, traditional home, as charmingly ramshackle as small league grounds everywhere and which they have kept as offices and for Calcutta League games, there is a huge photograph of their triumphant 1911 side. Emblazoned above it are the words: "Immortal XI of 1911. India's first fight for independence on the sports field." Anjam and Swapun might just agree that came before cricket as well.

Theme: “Youth for Transparency and Good Governance- The Kohima Campaign” 1. Following the launch of the rTI Campaign for colleges in Kohima, at ATI building on the 14th of october 2011, the Administrative Training Institute, in partnership with YouthNet is taking the initiative a step further with college to college visits. 2. The purpose of this campaign is to encourage the students’ community and the people to participate in governance towards promoting transparency and accountability through filing RTI application. This will encourage the Government Departments to be more pro-active and transparent in all matters dealing with public interest. 3. This campaign also offers a rare opportunity to the public at large to apply rTI Application in any Department in the State and submit it to YouthNet through any of our drop boxes placed at: i. Naga Paper agency, High School, ii. Seasons Café and bunny Studio, Town Area, and iii. big bite, Jail Colony. The applications will be submitted by YouthNet to the concerned Departments on his/her behalf. 4. In order to ensure the success of this campaign we will be publishing ‘once in a week’ the name of the Departments and Project/Scheme/Work under which the RTI is filed, in the local dailies. This will help accelerate the response from the Departments to give proper and prompt reply in tune with the Law/Act. 5. YouthNet also has opened a page on facebook called ‘youth for transparency’ to reach out to bloggers. The replies to rTI queries shall be made available on photocopies/discs and the facebook page.

RTI application for this week To The Public Information Officer (PIO), Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima (NHAK), Kohima, Nagaland. SUB: APPLICATION UNDER THE S.6 OF THE RTI ACT 2005 Sir, Kindly furnish the information sought herein below: 1. What are the free facilities provided to the patients? 2. What are lists of facilities provided on concession? If yes, the proper list showing original price and concession price. 3. How many specialists Doctors are there? Kindly provide the names with specialisation? 4. Is the number of specialists Doctors at the NHAK sufficient? a. If yes, why many serious patients are often made to wait for the specialist Doctor(s) at the cost of his/her life on many occasions? b. If no, how many specialists Doctors is NHAK supposed to have and why? 5. How many Doctors are assigned to do the general ward duties? 6. What are the measures taken for sanitation? Kindly provide the health rules concerning sanitation. Thanking you, Sir. Applicants name - 1. Mr. Putinungsang, Student, 2. Kuovi Belho, Program Officer, YouthNet Below Raj Bhavan, Officers Hill, Kohima Date of submissionApplication fee - Rs.10/- (cash paid) Format of information required- Xerox copy(s) Information to be collected in person. Mr. Putinungsang and Mr. Kuovi Belho

To The Public Information Officer (PIO), Department of Road and Bridges, National Highways, Kohima, Nagaland. SUB: APPLICATION UNDER THE S.6 OF THE RTI ACT 2005 Sir, Kindly furnish the information sought herein below: 1. How many repair and renovation work has been carried out between P.R. Hill Junction to CRPF point from 2009-10 and 2010-2011? 2. What were the amounts sanctioned for such work? 3. Who was the contractor and who was the Engineer? 4. Kindly provide me the sketch-map and the copy of the contract. 5. What were the materials used? 6. Kindly also provide me the specifications in the contract clause, tender notice and all documents related to the work carried out in the above specified stretch from P.R. Hill junction to CRPF point. Thanking you, Sir. Applicants name - 1. Mr. Wajamo Kikon, Student, 2. Kuovi Belho, Program Officer, YouthNet Below Raj Bhavan, Officers Hill, Kohima Date of submissionApplication fee - Rs.10/- (cash paid) Format of information required- Xerox copy(s) Information to be collected in person. Mr. Wajamo Kikon and Mr. Kuovi Belho

To The Public Information Officer (PIO), Directorate of Higher Education, Kohima, Nagaland. SUB: APPLICATION UNDER THE S.6 OF THE RTI ACT 2005 Sir, Kindly furnish the information sought herein below: 1. What is the total sanction amount of scholarship for the students of Nagaland in the year 2009-10 and 2010-11 from the Central Government? From the total amount received; what was the total amount for the merit students and general category? 2. What is the total number of the beneficiaries? Kindly provide the names of the colleges and total number of beneficiaries from each college. 3. Why technical students receive more scholarship and also earlier than the others? Specify the reason with existing rules or policies. 4. Why students from private colleges receive lesser scholarship in-spite of the huge fee structure? 5. When scholarships are usually released from the central government? The students in the past used to receive in the month of April-May month, why are scholarships delayed these days, especially 2011? Kindly reply with valid reasons as per the existing rules. Thanking you, Sir. Applicants name - 1. Mr.Teisovise Khruomo, Student, 2. Ms. Sentinaro Longchar, Program Officer, RTI Division, YouthNet, Below Raj Bhavan, Officers Hill, Kohima Date of submissionApplication fee - Rs.10/- (cash paid) Format of information required- Xerox copy(s) Information to be collected in person. Mr. Teisovise Khruomo and Ms. Sentinaro Longchar

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‘Govt committed to fighting corruption’

NEW DElhi, OctObEr 31 (AgENciEs): Asserting once again that the UPA was committed to fighting corruption in public life, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday reiterated the government’s intent to implement Lokpal bill while nudging states to come up with similar legislations and appoint Lokayuktas to improve transparency and accountability in public procurement and administration. Addressing the concluding session of the two-day governors meet here, the PM promised that his government would “do its utmost to improve transparency and accountability” in the work of public authorities and was committed to taking all possible measures to “curb corruption in administration” and deliver governance to citizens. Singh mentioned the Lokpal bill among the measures his government was taking in this direction. “Apart from the Lokpal bill, a bill to amend the Land Acquisition Act has also been introduced in Parliament,” he said. Singh added that efforts for rapid progress and development could have their full impact only if “we curb corruption in public life and im-

prove the processes of governance”. “I believe this is the right time to move decisively in this direction,” he said. “We are working for enacting a law to bring more transparency and accountability into our procurement systems. I expect the state governments also to act similarly so that these efforts touch all levels of governance in all parts of our country,” Singh added. The PM expressed concern at rising incidents of Left-wing extremism. He said there was a need to ensure that Left-wing extremism did not spread to more areas of the country. “Governor of Assam pointed out to a possibility of such expansion in Assam,” he said, asking the home ministry and the state government to jointly ensure that this did not happen. “We need to share intelligence on a real time basis and to coordinate police action across inter-state borders,” Singh said. Though Left-wing extremism posed a major threat to internal security, concerted efforts made by the Centre and states in the past few years had shown some positive results. “The quantum of violence in the current year has declined in comparison

‘Absence of decision making in govt is biggest concern’

to the corresponding period last year,” Singh said. Governors came with a wish list Taking notes from the speeches made by governors, the PM on Sunday promised to place former governors appropriately in the warrant of precedence and ensure better delivery of health services to them, while emphasizing on the need to give greater role to governors as chancellors of state universities. Sidestepping recent controversies in some states over who would appoint vice-chancellors, the PM said the Centre will very carefully examine the suggestions made by some governors on the need for more clarity on their role as chancellors of state universities and in relation to central universities. “Though the Hon’ble minister for human resource development is not present, I will request him to very carefully examine these suggestions,” the PM told the gathering. Singh said he has been taking all governors’ review reports very seriously. “While it may not be possible for me to read all the monthly reports that governors send, I do go through those which I feel could touch upon issues of critical importance,” he added.

Congress party President Sonia Gandhi and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh attend a ceremony to pay tributes to former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary in New Delhi, October 31. (AP Photo)

‘Why Kanimozhi’s bail was not opposed?’ SC seeks explanation

NEW DElhi, OctObEr 31 (Pti): The Supreme Court on Monday asked the CBI to explain on what basis it took decision not to oppose the bail plea of DMK MP Kanimozhi and four others in the trial court in 2G scam. A bench of Justices G.S. Singhvi and H.L. Dattu asked the Additional Solicitor General Haren Raval to make a statement before it on Tuesday in this regard after it was pleaded by other accused in the case that the investigating agency should also treat them on equal footing as far as bail is concerned. The court was hearing bail pleas of five corporate five corporate honchos who pleaded that they should be released as there is no chance of them tampering with the evidence. The investigating agency, however, opposed the bail plea of corporate executives — Unitech Wireless’ MD Sanjay Chandra, Swan Telecom’s Director Vinod Goenka and Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani group’s executives Hari Nair, Gautam Doshi and Surrendra Pipara — who have approached the court for bail. Earlier the agency on October 24 did not oppose the bail plea of Kanimozhi, Kalaignar TV MD Sharad Kumar, directors of Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Asif Balwa, Rajiv Agarwal and Bollywood producer Karim Morani before a special CBI court here. It had, however, opposed bail plea of Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Balwa and former telecom minister A Raja’s ex-private secretary R.K. Chandolia in the trial court. Other accused in the case include Raja, former telecom secretary Siddhartha Behura and three telecom firms Reliance Telecom Ltd, Swan Telecom and Unitech (Tamil Nadu) Wireless Ltd. All the accused have pleaded that they have not done anything wrong and refuted the charge of drawing illegal benefits in allocation of 2G spectrum.

Good governance cannot co-exist with corruption: LK Advani

bANgAlOrE, OctObEr 31 the embarrassing episode of corrup- not accept the same faults in our own He said Chief Minister D.V. money from India was estimated (Pti): “Good governance can- tion in Karnataka even as political party.” At the same time, he main- Sadananda Gowda was headed in to have been stashed away in Swiss not co-exist with corruption. If we circles, including BJP’s own cadre, tained: “A person will not become the right direction. “I had a brief banks, he said, and added that it want to fight against corruption were curious to see how he would guilty just because charges have conversation with him and from could be possible to provide all necoutside, we cannot compromise react to the situation. The gather- been made against him. Allegations that I can make out that he is go- essary infrastructure in the 6 lakh with it amongst ourselves…” This ing, which braved the rain, applaud- have to be proved to call him guilty. ing in the right direction. Through villages in India if that money was was Bharatiya Janata Party veteran ed when Advani took a tough stand However, we [in Karnataka] acted as such action, I am sure that he will brought back. While Home MinisL.K. Advani’s message to the Karna- against corruption among the party soon as the Lokayukta submitted his give good governance.” As for Prime ter R. Ashok, against whom an FIR taka unit whose prominent leaders, leaders in Karnataka. report on illegal mining.” This was in Minister Manmohan Singh, he said: has been filed in a land scam case, including Ministers, are in jail folStand on graft reference to the replacement of B.S. “I had respect for him prior to him was seated on the dais, several Minlowing allegations of corruption at He indicated that there was no Yeddyurappa as Chief Minister. In- becoming the Prime Minister. But isters, who belong to Yeddyurapa time when he has launched a na- change in his stand with respect to terestingly, Advani did not take any- now, I am sad to say that I have never pa’s camp, were absent as they had tionwide campaign against graft. corruption in Karnataka and re- body’s name, and desisted from giv- seen such a corrupt government.” gone to attend the funeral of a seer. Addressing a public convention called that he had touched upon it ing any specific instructions on what He termed the cash-for-vote case as The yatra will proceed from ManbANgAlOrE, OctObEr 31 (Pti): IT major Wipro’s chairman Azim Premji amid heavy rain at the National Col- during his last visit to the State in the party should do with respect to the most shameful incident in Inde- galore on Monday and pass through pendent India. Udupi and Kumta before entering today said “complete absence of decision lege Grounds here as part of his Jan April this year. “If I have to criticise those facing corruption charges. Chetna Yatra, Advani touched upon the Congress for certain faults, I canPat for Chief Minister Nearly Rs. 25,000 crore of black Goa on Tuesday. making” in the government is the biggest concern for the country and warned that growth would suffer if prompt corrective action is not taken. “I think the biggest concerns are governance issues... complete absence of decision-making among leaders in the government...”, he said when asked what he thought was the “biggest concern for the country today”. rANchi, OctObEr 31 (AgENciEs): Former Jharkhand If prompt corrective action is not chief minister Madhu Koda was beaten up by security men of taken, there is going to be a setback to Birsa Munda central jail here on Monday after a scuffle with economic growth, he added. “You must prison staff. The VIP inmates including Koda and his former appreciate how serious it is”, he said. cabinet colleagues were agitating for the last couple of days Apparently referring to scams in media allegedly over poor quality of food. Along with Koda, his close spotlight, he pointed out the “goverassociate Binod Sinha was also beaten up by security men. nance issues which are hitting headlines, Sources said that two other former ministers Enos Ekka and hitting a little less today than they were Harinarayan Rai, who are also lodged in the jail along with hitting a month back”. Koda, also suffered minor injuries in the scuffle. A group of prominent personalities, Koda was immediately rushed to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) and was said to have suffered fracincluding Premji, Keshub Mahindra and ture in his right hand. He was admitted in the Intensive Care HDFC’s Deepak Parekh, had in a letter to Unit (ICU) of the hospital. In the hospital Koda alleged that the national leaders earlier this month it was an attack on his life and judicial inquiry should be conhad expressed concerns over a series of ducted. “We were protesting peacefully when jail security scams leading to ‘governance deficit’, personnel attacked us deliberately by lathis,” said Koda bebut had said that national challenges like fore being shifted to RIMS. Jail superintendent Dilip Kumar fighting corruption cannot be solved by Pradhan said that Koda and his associates were protesting urban protests and posturing. when they got agitated and misbehaved with security staff afIn their second ‘open letter’, they had ter which mild force was used to pacify them keeping in view endorsed Prime Minister Manmohan of the jail’s security concerns. Singh’s statement that economic progMadhu Koda is currently an MP and represents Chaibasa ress must not be hijacked by internal disconstituency. He is lodged in jail for money laundering and for sensions. On the government’s response acquiring assets disproportionate to his known sources of into this, Premji said: “So far as the open come. Deputy chief minister Hemant Soren condemned the letter is concerned, the reaction of the Father of Nargis, a symbolic 7 billionth baby, looks at his daughter at the Community Health Center in Mall, about 45 kilometers (28 incident and said that if the protest was peacefull then there from Lucknow, India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh on October 31. According to the U.N. Population Fund, there Prime Minister has been positive to it in miles) will be symbolic “seven billionth” baby Earth’s land and resources on October 31. Already the second most populous country with was no need of using force of whatever intensity. “Government terms of taking it on record”. 1.2 billion people, India is expected to overtake China around 2030 when its population soars to an estimated 1.6 billion. (AP Photo) will look into the matter,” said Soren.

Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda beaten up by jail security staff

With bitterness & longing - remembering victims of ‘84

NEW DElhi, OctObEr 31 (iANs): Twenty-seven years since Indira Gandhi was assassinated, 27 years since 2,700 Sikhs were killed in the capital in the terrible aftermath. As a host of VIPs headed towards the late prime minister’s memorial Monday, thousands of families also remembered their loved ones massacred in the riots - and renewed their pledge to continue the fight for justice. It was exactly 27 years ago that Indira Gandhi was gunned down by two Sikh bodyguards as she walked from her home to her office, unleashing three days of sectarian violence in several parts of the country that saw 2,733 people being killed in Delhi alone. As there is no government figure, unofficial estimates put the count of dead during the riots at around 7,000. Almost three decades later, justice continues to elude. “There is no chance of complete justice, but we are fighting for symbolic justice. Some leaders should be punished to send out a strong message,” Supreme Court lawyer Harvinder Singh Phoolka told IANS. He has been fighting legal battles to get jus-

tice for the families of the riot victims. In the aftermath of the riots, some 400 cases were filed in the courts, but most of them resulted in acquittal. Some were closed by the police. Though there were 10

the Palam Colony in the Delhi Cantonment area in 1984, “bitterness will persist till the guilty are punished”. There is a story behind her bitterness. Nirpreet said efforts to seek justice for her father’s murder

The passage of time may have dulled the trauma, but family members remember each detail of the violence that took away their fathers, brothers, sons and husbands convictions on murder charges in the national capital, outside Delhi only one conviction each in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar took place. Four cases are still on in trial courts. Terming the riots “a blot on the face of the nation and on the justice delivery system”, Phoolka said: “If such crimes go unpunished, the future of the nation is in danger.” The passage of time may have dulled the trauma, but family members remember each detail of the violence that took away their fathers, brothers, sons and husbands. For Nirpreet Kaur, 43, who saw her father Nirmal Singh being burnt alive in

led to “harassment by the police, which branded her a militant.” “As a result, I was jailed twice from 1986 to 1991 and again from 1993 to 1997 under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act,” Nirpreet Kaur told IANS. Acquitted by the sessions court in 1997, she now helps families of other victims seek justice and rehabilitation through her NGO Justice for Victims. Pappy Kaur, 42, echoes similar sentiments. She lost 10 of her family members, including her father and elder brother, in the violence in Trilokpuri in east Delhi, one of the worst affected areas dur-

ing the riots. “We have not got justice,” she said. However, journalist Manoj Mitta, who covered the riot court cases, feels the 27th anniversary of the riots offers a ray of hope. “For a change, there is some reason for optimism. After 27 years of struggle for justice, we are poised to secure conviction of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar,” Mitta told IANS. “Whatever the outcome of the case in trial court, the very fact that criminal proceedings came this far exposes the claims of innocence put up by the Congress party in the wake of the carnage,” he said. Phoolka and Mitta co-authored a book “When a Tree Shook Delhi” in 2007, following former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi’s infamous words “When a big tree falls, the earth shakes” in his effort to justify the anti-Sikh riots. Rajiv Gandhi took over as prime minister in the hours immediately following his mother’s death as riots began to spread across the capital. “There was no will of the then ruling party (Congress) to punish the guilty and efforts were made to shield them,” Phoolka said.

This lawyer’s fee - eye donation pledge

luckNOW, OctObEr 31 (iANs): Consulting this lawyer means supporting a social cause. For, he makes clients “pay” a portion of his “charges” by signing an eye donation pledge. Rajendra Gupta, 56, a district court lawyer in Meerut, has been sensitising people on the importance of eye donation for over five years. “In order to involve more and more people in my campaign, I have now started making my clients sign a form for donating their eyes,” Gupta told IANS by telephone from Meerut. Gupta, who started spreading awareness about eye donation in January 2006, has till now convinced over 350 people to take the pledge. “I believe sensitising people towards eye donation is one of our main social responsibilities. It feels just great when you associate yourself with a noble campaign that can light up the lives of the blind,” said Gupta, a native of Brahmapuri neighbourhood. “I derive a unique sense of satisfaction that can’t be put into words when I see eye donations bringing smiles to the faces of those who once used to lead dark lives...I always ask people to keep the fact in their mind that when we donate our eyes, the blind are reborn,” he added. Asked what prompted him to undertake such a drive, Gupta said: “Around six years ago, I witnessed the tragic death of a blind man. He was crushed to death by a heavy vehicle while crossing the road.” “At

that time, I thought the young man would not have met the tragic end if he were not blind. Deeply moved by the accident, I decided to undertake a campaign for spreading light in the lives of the blind,” said Gupta. Gupta, his wife, two sons and five brothers have already pledged to donate their eyes. He undertakes several activities to spread awareness about the importance of eye donation. Despite having a busy professional life, Gupta starts his day as early as 5.30 a.m. for the social cause. “In the morning I visit various parks and playgrounds to convince people for eye donation. Though I approach people of various age groups, it’s from youth I get the most positive response,” said Gupta. He also regularly organises awareness programmes on eye donation with the help of NGOs. But spearheading the campaign has not been easy. “On several occasions in the past I was literally abused by several people. They thought I had some vested interest in trying to convince them for eye donation,” he said. “Moreover, several myths are also associated with eye donation. These are not confined to illiterate ones but are common also among those from well-off and educated families,” he said. “Some people think if they donate their eyes, they would be born blind in the next life. People also hesitate to pledge their eyes for donation, worrying about how their relatives will react,” said Gupta.

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Japanese MP US cuts UNESCO funding over Palestinian vote drinks water from

PARIS, NovembeR 1 (AP): Palestine won its greatest international endorsement yet, full membership in UNESCO, but the move will cost the agency one-fifth of its funding and some fear it will send Mideast peace efforts off a cliff. In an unusually dramatic session Monday at the Parisbased United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, there were cheers for "yes" votes and grumbles for the "no's" and abstentions. When the results were in, many delegates jumped to their feet and applauded and someone let out a cry of "Long live Palestine!" in French. "Joy fills my heart. This is really a historic moment," said Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki. "It's the return of he who was banished." But the jubilation was quickly pierced by reality: The United States said it wouldn't make a $60 million payment to fill out its contributions for this year and would suspend all future funding. UNESCO depends heavily on that money — Washington provides 22 percent of its budget — but has survived without it in the past: The United States pulled out of UNESCO under President Ronald Reagan, rejoining two decades later under President George W. Bush. Monday's vote was a grand symbolic victory for the Palestinians, but it alone won't make Palestine a state. The issues of borders for an eventual Palestinian state, security, a solution for Palestinian refugees, the fate of Jerusalem and other disputes that have thwarted Middle East peace for decades remain unresolved. Some argued it would even make it harder for the Palestinians to reach their goal. White House spokesman Jay Carney called UNESCO's deci-

Palestinian school girls walk past a graffiti on a wall depicting UN humanitarian aid supplies, in Gaza City on Monday, October 31. Palestine became a full member of the U.N. cultural and educational agency on Monday, in a highly divisive move that the United States and other opponents say could harm renewed Mideast peace efforts. (AP Photo)

sion "premature" and said it undermines the international community's efforts toward a comprehensive Middle East peace plan. He called it a distraction from the goal of restarting direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Israeli Ambassador Nimrod Barkan said the decision did "a great disservice to international law and to chances for peace." "UNESCO deals in science, not science fiction," he said in a speech to delegates after the vote. "However, a large number of member states, though most emphatically less than twothirds of the member states of this organization, have

adopted a science fiction version of reality." His government said it was reconsidering its cooperation with UNESCO. The request to grant Palestine full membership passed 107-14, with 52 abstentions. Eighty-one votes were needed for approval — or two-thirds of the 173 eligible member delegations present. There are now 195 members in all. In a surprise, France voted "yes" — and the room erupted in cheers. They were joined by Ireland, Austria and the Arab states. The "no" votes included the United States, Israel, Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany, while many American allies abstained,

Obama in ‘excellent health’

WASHINGToN, NovembeR 1 (AP): President Barack Obama is in excellent health and tobacco free, his doctor said Monday in the results of the president's second physical exam since taking office. In the two-page report released by the White House, Dr. Jeffrey C. Kuhlman also said Obama is physically active, eats a healthy diet, stays at a healthy weight, and on occasion drinks alcohol in moderation. "The president is in excellent health and 'fit for duty,'" Kuhlman wrote. "All clinical data indicate he will remain so for the duration of his presidency." Obama, who turned 50 in August, seems to have improved his health on some fronts since his last physical, which Kuhlman conducted in February 2010. At that time, Kuhlman said Obama should stick with "smoking cessation efforts," and also said his cholesterol level had crept to borderline high and he should alter his diet accordingly. Since then, Obama, who chewed nicotine gun, appears to have quit smoking entirely — an achievement his wife, Michelle Obama, announced earlier this year.

In an October 20, 2011, file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/File)

And his cholesterol is now described as "ideal." Obama's total cholesterol level now stands at 193, compared with 209 in February 2010. His LDL, or bad cholesterol, is now 110, down from 138 last year. Obama frequently works out and plays basketball and golfs. The physical released Monday was conducted last week at the White House. Kuhlman, a Navy captain, recommended that the president have his next physical in December 2012. The president was checked for and found free of colon cancer with a virtual colonoscopy last year, so he wasn't due to be tested again. The new report says he

US soldier in SKorea gets 10 years in prison for rape SeouL, NovembeR 1 (AP): A South Korean court sentenced a US soldier to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for raping a teenage girl the second harshest punishment handed down to a convicted American soldier here in nearly 20 years. Uijeongbu District Court convicted 21-year-old Pfc. Kevin Flippin of sexually assaulting the 16-yearold girl numerous times after breaking into her small boarding room near Seoul in September, court spokesman Lee Sang-yup said. Flippin committed many "sadistic and sexually perverted acts" while threatening the girl with a pair of scissors, a knife and a lighter, Lee said. The soldier robbed the girl of 5,000 won ($4.50) as well, he said. The court verdict said the girl felt "terrified and

sexually humiliated," according to Lee. The case, along with a separate rape allegation by a teenage girl against another US soldier, prompted top US military and government officials to offer public apologies. "Our sincere apologies go out again to the victim, her family and the Korean community," the 2nd Infantry Division said in a statement later on Tuesday. About a dozen South Korean activists rallied near the US Embassy in Seoul, chanting slogans and holding placards, including one that said: "We need Obama's apology!" The court ordered Flippin to undergo 80 hours of counseling and his personal information to be made public on a South Korean government website for 10 years, Lee said.

was also screened for prostate cancer using a PSA blood test. That's a test that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended against earlier this month, saying it can do more harm than good in part because many tumors found are too slow-growing to be a threat. The report cites "informed patient request" in giving Obama the screening. His PSA level, or prostate-specific antigen, was found to be low. The president is 6-foot1 (185.4 centimeters) and weighs 181.3 pounds (82.2 kilograms), according to the report. His blood pressure was recorded at 107 over 71, up from 105 over 62 in February 2010, but still well within the normal range. The doctor said Obama's vision was 20/20 in both eyes for both distance and near vision. The report found a "well-healed lower lip laceration" — apparently a reference to an injury Obama sustained about a year ago when he was elbowed in the lip while playing basketball and had to get stitches. The president also has "periodic physical therapy" to deal with recurrent upper right back pain, and he had benign skin tags removed from his neck.

including Japan, Britain and New Zealand. Monday's vote is definitive, and the membership formally takes effect when Palestine signs UNESCO's founding charter. It is part of a broader Palestinian quest for greater international recognition in hopes of moving closer to statehood through channels other than simply negotiations with Israel. There, however, are concerns that strategy could backfire. Before the vote, Israel's outspoken foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, said that if the measure passed, Israel should cut off ties with the Palestinian Authority. It was not clear whether he was voicing

government policy. By contrast, Malki said he hoped the vote would only provide momentum for the Palestinians' quest for statehood. But he added that it was no substitute for the Palestinians' more high-profile request for admission to the United Nations. The Obama administration has vowed to use its veto power in the Security Council to quash Palestinian membership in the broader U.N., but had been hoping it wouldn't come to that since wielding its veto could undermine the United States' typically pivotal role as negotiator between Israel and the Palestinians. However, Malki, the Palestinian foreign minister,

indicated Monday that he thought he had enough support to win a Security Council vote, which has not yet been scheduled. UNESCO, like many U.N. agencies, is a part of the world body but has separate membership procedures and can make its own decisions about which countries belong. The disconnect between memberships is rare but not unprecedented. Two tiny Pacific island nations — the Cook Islands and Niue — are members of UNESCO but not the U.N., while Liechtenstein belongs to the larger world body but not the cultural agency. Even if the vote's impact isn't felt right away in the Mideast, it will

be quickly felt at UNESCO, which protects historic heritage sites and works to improve world literacy, access to schooling for girls and cultural understanding. One of the first concrete results of Palestine's membership could be that the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is listed as a world heritage site; the Palestinians have already prepared an application for the traditional birthplace of Jesus. In addition to the reduction in funding, the vote will also set back UNESCO's efforts in recent years to shed its image as an anti-Israeli agency. When the U.S. pulled out of UNESCO in the 1980s, it was to protest the passage of a resolution equating Zionism with racism. UNESCO DirectorGeneral Irina Bokova has been at the forefront of remaking the agency's image, and she expressed concern about the vote's effect. "It is my responsibility to say that I am concerned by the potential challenges that may arise to the universality and financial stability of the organization," Bokova said. "I am worried we may confront a situation that could erode UNESCO as a universal platform for dialogue. I am worried for the stability of its budget." While the U.S. has cut off funding — which typically amounts to $80 million annually — Washington has said it will remain a member, though if it fails to pay its dues for two years, it will lose its vote. U.N. Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon said it was up to member states "to ensure the United Nations system as a whole consistent political and financial support." "As such, we will need to work on tactical solutions to preserve UNESCO's financial resources," he said, while urging a negotiated solution to Mideast peace.

Fukushima plant

Tokyo, NovembeR 1 (PTI): A Japanese MP has drunk water collected from a radioactive puddle inside the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, after journalists challenged him to prove it was safe. Yasuhiro Sonoda, a Lower House member from the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, appeared nervous and his hands shook as he downed a glass during a televised news conference. The water he drank was taken from puddles under two reactor buildings. It is decontaminated before being used for tasks such as watering plants. The March 11 earthquake and tsunami had wrecked nuclear power plant, causing partial meltdowns in three of its reactors. Sonoda, also parliamentary secretary for the cabinet office, said he drank the water after journalists repeatedly prodded him during previous news conferences to "prove" the environment around the stricken plant is safe, as claimed by the government and Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). "Just drinking (decontaminated water) doesn't mean safety has been confirmed. I know that," Sonoda was quoted as saying by Kyodo news agency. "Presenting data to the public is the best way." Tepco has been removing radioactive cesium from contaminated water from units 5 and 6 by reducing the density of the substance to less than 50 becquerels per litre. Decontaminated water is then used within the compound for various purposes but not for drinking. A 20km exclusion zone is still in force around the plant, and tens of thousands of people have had to abandon their homes.

‘Mexican drug cartel China sends artist $2.4 million tax bill smuggling ring dismantled’

WASHINGToN, No vembeR 1 (PTI): US authorities have smashed a 70-member drug trafficking ring linked to Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel, responsible for smuggling over USD 33 million worth of narcotics each month into the country recent years. The massive takedown of the drug trafficking network included arrests of Mexican and US suspects who allegedly smuggled more than 330 tonnes of illegal narcotics a year through the deserts in Arizona, officials from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement said. More than 20 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies were involved in the 17-month multi-agency investigation called ‘Operation Pipeline Express’. Speaking at a news conference yesterday in Phoenix, law enforcement officials said the organisation was responsible for smuggling more than USD 33 million worth of drugs a month. “Today, we have dealt a significant blow to a Mexican criminal enterprise

that has been responsible for poisoning our communities with the distribution of millions of dollars’ worth of marijuana, cocaine and heroin,” Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne said. “I find it completely unacceptable that Arizona neighbuorhoods are treated as a trading floor for narcotics.” Officials say the ring, organised around cells based in the Arizona communities of Chandler, Stanfield and Maricopa, used backpackers and vehicles to move loads of marijuana and other drugs from the Arizona-Mexico border to a network of “stash” houses in the Phoenix area. After arriving in Phoenix, the contraband was sold to distributors from multiple states nationwide, it was reported. Law enforcement officials seized thousands of pounds of marijuana, cocaine and heroin in a series of raids. They also seized more than 100 weapons, including multiple assault rifles and ammunition. Authorities say the organisation has been around for at least five years.

beIjING, NovembeR 1 (AP): Outspoken artist Ai Weiwei said on Tuesday that Chinese authorities are demanding he pay $2.4 million in back taxes and fines in a new show of government pressure on the dissident detained for nearly three months earlier this year. The Beijing Local Taxation Bureau gave the artist notice Tuesday that he owed more than 15 million yuan ($2.36 million), after serving a similar notice in June for a smaller amount, Ai said in a phone interview. The new notice gave him around 10 days to make the payment, without saying what might happen if he failed, he said. Ai said he would not pay until police returned account books confiscated from his Beijing Fake Cultural Development Ltd. design company and allowed him to meet with his former office manager and accountant. "We can pay this money, but we need to know why we have to," he said. "We cannot just unwittingly hand over a sum of money. This would be irresponsible toward the country." Authorities have not commented on the issue, and calls to the local tax bureau rang unanswered while Beijing's Public Security Bureau did not respond

In this June 23, 2011, file photo, activist artist Ai Weiwei opens the gate to talk to journalists gathered outside his home in Beijing, China. (AP Photo/File)

to a faxed list of questions. Ai was detained secretly without charges for 81 days this year, sparking an international outcry among artists, politicians, activists and Western leaders who called it a sign of China's deteriorating human rights situation. Police also raided his studio and confiscated account books. His family and supporters have said he is being punished for speakingoutagainstthecountry's Communist leadership and social problems. Activists have called the government's tax evasion claims a false pretense for Ai's detention. "Accounts for tax purposes should be investigated by the tax bureau, not the police," Ai said Tuesday. "Police should

not be taking me away to a place that no one knows for 81 days to investigate taxes." After his release in June, the tax bureau served a notice seeking about 12 million yuan ($1.85 million) from him. But his design firm challenged the bill and were told by Chinese authorities that the company had not paid corporate taxes for a decade. Ai, who has shown his art in London, New York and Berlin and earned huge sums from sales, said he was most concerned that authorities weremisusingthelawingoing after him. "If you want to hurt one person, to hurt me, that's all right," he said. But "when you hurt the law, it hurts the country and everybody in it."

Libya elects little-known scientist prime minister

TRIPoLI, NovembeR 1 (ReuTeRS): Libya's ruling National Transitional Council has elected little-known academic Abdul Raheem al-Keeb as the new interim prime minister to guide the country as it emerges from a bitter civil war toward a new constitution and democratic elections. With vast oil and gas reserves and a relatively small population, Libya has the potential to become a prosperous nation, but regional rivalries pent up during Muammar Gaddafi's 42 years of one-man rule could descend into a cycle of revenge. Keeb, a professor of electrical engineering, will have to rein in the armed militias that sprang up in each town to overthrow Gaddafi and reconcile those remaining loyal to the old rule while brokering a new system to govern the country. "We salute and

remember the revolutionaries who we will never forget. We will not forget their families," he said. "I say to them that the NTC did not and will not forget them and also the coming government will do the same." The NTC has promised to hold elections for a national assembly after eight months. The assembly will then spend a year drawing up a constitution ahead of parliamentary elections. "This transition period has its own challenges. One thing we will be doing is working very closely with the NTC and listening to the Libyan people," Keeb said after 26 of the 51 NTC members elected him for the post in Tripoli on Monday. An academic and a businessman, Keeb has spent much of his life outside Libya, studying in the United States before taking up academic posts in Qatar and

In this Monday, October 31, 2011 photo, Libya’s new U.S. educated electrical engineer prime minister Abdul Raheem al-Keeb speaks in Tripoli, Libya. (AP Photo)

the United Arab Emirates. NTC members described Keeb as "quiet and friendly" and said he had helped with the financing of the revolt against Gaddafi.

said he expected to choose his cabinet ministers within two weeks. "We said we would (elect a cabinet) a month from the liberation. We have two weeks left and we intend to meet that LAST NATO deadline." MISSION OVER LIBYA Keeb did not set out any The prime minister specific plans for the com-

ing months, but said that worries over foreign oil contracts were unfounded. "We understand that we had 42 years with a brutal dictator ... concerns are in order. But there should be none of them," he said. "We demand respect for our national rights." Interim Oil Minister Ali Tarhouni had been favorite to become prime minister, but received only three votes, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the emerging politics in the North African state. Many analysts have pointed to the divisions emerging within the NTC, but Keeb said any fears were unfounded. "Within the NTC, what you see is democracy in practice. This is new for us in Libya. This is democracy in practice," he said. The hoped-for departure toward peaceful politics comes as NATO ended

its military intervention in Libya which helped bring about the death of Gaddafi. "It's great to be in Libya, free Libya," NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen told a news conference in the capital Tripoli. "We acted to protect you. Together we succeeded. Libya is finally free, from Benghazi to Brega, from Misrata to the Western Mountains and to Tripoli." A NATO statement said an Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft used for coordinating the air and sea mission concluded the last alliance flight of the Libyan operation at midnight Libyan time. It said that since the beginning of the NATO operation, NATO aircraft conducted more than 26,500 sorties, including 9,700 strike missions. "With this, a successful chapter in NATO's history has come to an end," the statement said.

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Ba hat-trick lifts Newcastle into third place

SToKe-oN-TreNT, November 1 (aFp): Demba Ba fired Newcastle into third place in the Premier League as the Senegal striker bagged a hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Stoke at the Britannia Stadium on Monday. Alan Pardew's side have been the surprise package of the season and this may well have been their most impressive performance to date as Ba condemned Stoke to only their second defeat in their last 14 home league matches. Ba scored twice in the first half and, although Jonathan Walters reduced the deficit with a second half penalty, the former West Ham forward completed his second hat-trick of the season from the spot to ensure the Magpies maintained their unbeaten start to the campaign. Newcastle are now just one point behind second placed Manchester United and three ahead of fourth placed Chelsea. While it may be slightly premature to talk of Newcastle as serious contenders for a top-four finish, a few more results like this will put them firmly in the race for the Champions League. Pardew, who deserves great

credit for revitalising a club seemingly in turmoil after the departures of Andy Carroll, Kevin Nolan and Joey Barton, suffered a pre-match setback when key midfielder Cheik Tiote was ruled out with a knee injury. Newcastle hadn't won a league match at Stoke since 1985 but, even without Tiote, they travelled to the Potteries in confident mood after such an impressive start. Their upbeat mood was clear to see in a vibrant spell that brought the opening goal in the 12th minute. It must have been an especially bitter pill for Stoke to swallow as the goal bore all the hallmarks of their own route one style and came from a player who was close to joining them in the close-season before a failed medical scuppered the deal. Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul launched a huge punt downfield and Leon Best flicked on to Gabriel Obertan, who found himself in space behind left-back Marc Wilson. Obertan's cross was perfect for Ba and he rose to head home his sixth league goal in five matches. Stoke were almost gifted an equaliser when Krul, under Newcastle's Demba Ba, right, scores his third goal from the penalty spot against Stoke City during their English Premier League soccer match at the Brino pressure, dropped Andy tannia Stadium, Stoke on Trent, England, Monday October 31. (AP Photo)

Wilkinson's high cross and was relieved to see the ball roll behind and not across his goalline. Tony Pulis's team had conceded just one goal at home this season, but the hosts lost defenders Wilson and Ryan Shawcross to injury before half-time and Newcastle increased their lead in the 40th minute. Matthew Upson could only help Fabricio Coloccini's lofted pass on to Best on the right of the penalty area and his miscued shot fell perfectly for Ba to stab home. There was little chance of Stoke performing as tamely in the second half and sure enough they came out with a more aggressive approach after the break. Robert Huth threatened when he headed over from a Matt Etherington corner but Newcastle held firm until the 75th minute. Ba briefly went from hero to villain when referee Mike Dean ruled his shove on Peter Crouch was worthy of a penalty. Walters smashed in the spot-kick, but Ba was back in Newcastle's good books six minutes later when Dean awarded a penalty for Huth's nudge on Best and the Senegal star sent Asmir Begovic the wrong way to seal the win.

NIT team interacts with Rahul Dravid Time to induce fresh blood: Vengsarkar ‘India needs karting tracks, not F1 circuits’

Dimapur, November 1 (mexN): National Integration Tour (NIT) from Moreh to Bangalore organised by 26 Sector Assam Rifles under aegis of HQ IGAR (S) with 25 students from different corners of Chandel district, is in Bangalore. On October 6 the children had an interaction with “THE WALL” of Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid. Spoke to the children and expressed his admiration for the people of Manipur as the state is a treasure trove of sportspersons and has brought glory to the country time and again. The NIT team also visited the Bannergetta wildlife sanctuary during the local sight seeing. This was informed in a press release issued by the Assam Rifle.

DDFA meeting on Nov 4 Dimapur, November 1 (mexN): Dimapur District Football Association (DDFA) once again reminds the interested clubs/associations/union under Dimapur Districts to get registration for the Dimapur Premier League and for NPL (442) which is mandatory for all clubs. A press note issued by Joseph Sumi, president and Rhibizo Peseyue, general secretary stated that for further consultation in the matter, all executive members of the DDFA and all interested and recognized club Presidents and Secretaries are requested to attend the meeting to be held on November 4, 2011 at 2:00 pm in the DDSC Stadium, Dimapur. The note also informed that the consultative meeting will discuss about the annual League and the NPL. Suggestions and other questions on the matter may be submitted to DDFA office in written before the meeting. All concerned are asked to compulsorily attend the meeting.

‘India needs karting tracks, not F1 circuits’ GreaTer NoiDa, November 1 (aGeNcieS): Formula One legend Jackie Stewart clearly remembers the last time he was in India, more than two decades ago. That visit to the south of the country made the 'Flying Scotsman' an indelible part of India's motorsport history. He had laid the foundation stone for India's first dedicated race track, the MMSC at Irrungatukottai near Chennai in 1987, triggering the start of a slow but steady renaissance for motorsports in this country. The 3.7-km track then became the hub of racing in the country, the place where many drivers, including current F1 boys Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok, took baby steps into the sport. This time, Stewart again finds himself in the midst of another milestone for Indian motorsport. Here for the inaugural Indian GP at the brand new Buddh International Circuit on Sunday, Stewart said he was glad he was again part of a momentous occasion. "It's been a few years since I visited India. Last time I visited was in 1987 when I came to Madras (Chennai) to dig soil and inaugurate the construction of the first racing track in the country. Now I am here for the inaugural G in India. I'm happy I was present on both occasions," said the three-time F1 champ. As Stewart put it, in 1987 "realistically there was no racing at all in the country". He added: "I came to lay the foundation stone for the first track here. And now with this F1 race happening, it shows how much India has progressed in the last few years. Two Indians have also featured in F1 and that is also a sign that things are heading positively," says Stewart. However, the 72-year-old believes having an F1 circuit does not mean the country will start producing world-class drivers. "Look at the current Indian drivers here. Narain is old now and after him and the other lad Karun there is not much of depth in the talent pool. No one is knocking at the doors of F1. For a country to produce more quality drivers it should have a huge talent base from which the best come out to fight abroad," says Stewart. "For that to happen, India should have more karting tracks, not big F1 circuits, so that more kids come into racing and then you will see an increase in the number of quality drivers coming out of here," adds Stewart. When the dust settles after the bling and buzz of the inaugural Indian GP, the national motorsport federation should perhaps give a though to Stewart's observation. After all he is the Flying Scotsman, the man who has seen and done it all in motorsport.

HYDerabaD, November 1 (aGeNcieS): One of the greatest contributions of Dilip Vengsarkar to Indian cricket was not with the bat but as a selector. The former India captain had the vision and foresight to hand over the mantle of captaincy to a cricketer who goes by the name of MS Dhoni in the year 2007. Indian cricket has not been the same again. With obvious choice Sachin Tendulkar declining to lead and Test captain Anil Kumble retiring from ODIs, Vengsarkar, the then chairman of National Selection Committee, and his fellow wise men turned to Dhoni. The Jharkhand lad was not even the captain of his zonal team but Vengsarkar knew that there was something special about the dashing batsman. Dhoni with his outstanding abilities as captain and player justified the faith and complimented the thinking of the selectors. Did Vengsarkar have any inclination that Dhoni would rise to such great heights as a captain? The Mumbaikar gave a big smile before replying. "Well, he has proved us right. It wasn't easy then but his body language showed that

he was game for a challenge and that's what made us sit up and notice him. Dhoni fitted the bill perfectly as he could quickly adapt to all formats of the game," the former India captain, who was in the city on a short visit, said on Monday. "He is an outstanding captain. He is intelligent, smart and aggressive. The most important thing about Dhoni is that he is a courageous cricketer who backs himself all the way," Vengsarkar, who has the rare distinction of scoring three Test hundreds at Lord's, said. "Even during the disastrous tour to England, Dhoni didn't lose his cool. While everything around him was collapsing and there was tremendous pressure on him, he did his best to bail the team out. But for the injuries to key players, India would have done much better than what the results show. In the recent series, Dhoni was absolutely outstanding. He was out there in the middle in almost all the games and led from the front. He encouraged and motivated the youngsters, who have done quite well," Vengsarkar said. "The good thing about the England series is that it

has given the Indian team more options. Umesh (Yadav), Varun (Aaron) have done well and this eases the pressure on the likes of Zaheer (Khan)," he said. Vengsarkar said the tour to Australia later this year would be an exciting one. "It is going to be a tight series as Australia are a very good side and playing them at their home won't be easy. The Indian team's fortunes will depend on how quickly they adapt themselves to the conditions there. We have quite a few experienced players who have played there and we will be able to give them a good fight there. I am sure the selectors have a team for Down Under in mind. They should use the series against the West Indies, who are not one of the strongest teams in the world right now, to test out the players. The youngsters should be groomed in this series so that we have a solid bench strength when we take on the Australians," he added. Vengsarkar said the selectors should show conviction and courage while backing a player. "If they find that X is a good player then they need to back him all the way."

GreaTer NoiDa, November 1 (aGeNcieS): Formula One legend Jackie Stewart clearly remembers the last time he was in India, more than two decades ago. That visit to the south of the country made the 'Flying Scotsman' an indelible part of India's motorsport history. He had laid the foundation stone for India's first dedicated race track, the MMSC at Irrungatukottai near Chennai in 1987, triggering the start of a slow but steady renaissance for motorsports in this country. The 3.7-km track then became the hub of racing in the country, the place where many drivers, including current F1 boys Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok, took baby steps into the sport. This time, Stewart again finds himself in the midst of another milestone for Indian motorsport. Here for the inaugural Indian GP at the brand new Buddh International Cir-

cuit on Sunday, Stewart said he was glad he was again part of a momentous occasion. "It's been a few years since I visited India. Last time I visited was in 1987 when I came to Madras (Chennai) to dig soil and inaugurate the construction of the first racing track in the country. Now I am here for the inaugural G in India. I'm happy I was present on both occasions," said the three-time F1 champ. As Stewart put it, in 1987 "realistically there was no racing at all in the country". He added: "I came to lay the foundation stone for the first track here. And now with this F1 race happening, it shows how much India has progressed in the last few years. Two Indians have also featured in F1 and that is also a sign that things are heading positively," says Stewart. However, the 72-year-old believes having an F1 circuit does not mean the country will start pro-

Volley Ball Championship Trophy at Wokha

Messi should skipper Argentina, says Di Stefano bueNoS aireS, No vember 1 (aFp): Legendary star Alfredo Di Stefano said Monday he believed Argentina would benefit if they made Lionel Messi their skipper. "The captaincy of the national side is a distinction which Messi deserves as he has all the qualities a captain requires - a combative character and immeasurable talent," Argentina-born naturalised

Spaniard Di Stefano told the journal of the Argentina Football Federation published Monday. "He would grow more and I am sure that it (would be) a decision which would bolster the togetherness of the group. His teammates respect him," Di Stefano, nicknamed the Blond Arrow, added. He said he was a huge fan of Messi - save for when Barcelona meet his own former

side Real Madrid. "It is extraordinary to see him play and his goals are a delight - except when he puts one past my team Real Madrid." Messi has on occasion been criticised by Argentina fans for showing only occasional flashes of his Barcelona form in the national shirt - in particular when the albiceleste flopped at the Copa America in July on home soil.

ducing world-class drivers. "Look at the current Indian drivers here. Narain is old now and after him and the other lad Karun there is not much of depth in the talent pool. No one is knocking at the doors of F1. For a country to produce more quality drivers it should have a huge talent base from which the best come out to fight abroad," says Stewart. "For that to happen, India should have more karting tracks, not big F1 circuits, so that more kids come into racing and then you will see an increase in the number of quality drivers coming out of here," adds Stewart. When the dust settles after the bling and buzz of the inaugural Indian GP, the national motorsport federation should perhaps give a though to Stewart's observation. After all he is the Flying Scotsman, the man who has seen and done it all in motorsport.

Er. Mhondamo addressing during 1st Open Volley Ball trophy at Wokha

WoKHa, November 1 (Dipr): Chief Engineer, PHED Kohima, Mhondamo Ovung graced the inaugural function of the 1st Open Volley Ball Championship

Trophy held at local ground Wokha on November 1. The championship was organized by Youth Association of Wokha District (YAWD). Speaking during the in-

augural function, the chief guest lauded the effort of the YAWD for organizing such event and bringing the youth under one platform. He also added that today games & sports is a place of pride in all modern societies, they have greatly developed as an enchanting branch of human activity. All together 7 teams are taking part in the tournament. The winner of the championship will be awarded Rs. 30,000 (thirty thousand) and Runner-up Rs. 15,000 (fifteen thousand) and 1st Runner-up Rs. 10,000 (ten thousand). The inaugural function was chaired by Wokha District Correspondent AIR, Thunglamo Odyuo while vote of thanks was delivered by General Secretary, YAWD, Chumchio Odyuo.

Charlton helping Rooney control temper LoNDoN, November 1 (ap): Manchester United great Bobby Charlton has been advising Wayne Rooney on how to curb his fiery temper on the pitch. The burley striker will miss the entire group stage of the 2012 European Championship after receiving a three-game ban for kicking a player during England's last qualifier against Montenegro. Asked if he speaks to Rooney about his temperament, Charlton said: "I do sometimes." "He is very receptive to good advice. He's the sort of lad who likes to be told if he's made a mistake," Charlton said at the Laureus Sport for Good summit in London on Monday.

"He knows he's made a mistake," against Montenegro. The 74-year-old Charlton, now a director at Old Trafford, still retains the goal scoring records for England and United that Rooney will be hoping to overhaul. England expects to receive the written reasons from UEFA for Rooney's ban this week before deciding whether to launch an appeal. "I think he does what he does sometimes and I wonder whether he thinks about it," Charlton said. "He doesn't really think about it, otherwise he wouldn't be doing it. But he learns the lesson and he'll take the punishment."

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, left, vies for the ball against Everton's Leighton Baines during their English Premier League soccer match at Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, Saturday October 29. (AP Photo)

11 E n t / Ta b l o i d Internationalaudiomaestro Kim Kardashian files for divorce in Dimapur on November 3 after just 72 days of marriage Wednesday

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im Kardashian has spoken out in the wake of the bombshell news she is divorcing Kris Humphries, insisting she had hoped the marriage would 'last forever'. The 31-year-old reality star said it was 'not an easy decision' after filing for divorce from NBA star Kris, 26, after just 72 days of marriage on the grounds of 'irreconcilable differences'. In a statement to E! - which screens her TV show - Kim said: 'After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage. I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision. I had hoped this marriage was forever, but sometimes things don't work out as planned. We remain friends and wish each other the best.' Kris, meanwhile, says he is devastated by Kim's decision, with TMZ claiming he only learnt she was divorcing him this morn-

ing. 'I'm committed to this marriage and everything this covenant represents,' he said in a statement via his representative. I love my wife and am devastated to learn she filed for divorce ... I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it work.' Earlier this morning Ryan Seacrest, the producer of her reality show, tweeted: 'Yes @KimKardashian is filing for divorce this morning. I touched base with her, getting a statement in just a few mins.' Kim ensured they both signed a prenuptial agreement before they got hitched at a lavish ceremony on August 20 in Montecito, California. It netted the couple a reported $18m from magazine deals, TV coverage and endorsements - that's $250,000 every day. News of their divorce will no doubt add fuel to the fire that the wedding was merely a cynical manoeuvre to cash in at a time when

Kim's star had reached its zenith. Insiders have revealed the entire wedding was a sham. 'It was pretty much an arranged marriage right from the start,' one source, close to the Keeping Up With The Kardashians production told RadarOnline.com. 'Kim was looking for a husband and Kris was selected for her, amongst others. She wasn’t really into him but she hoped she would be able to develop some feelings, but it never happened.' She has hired top divorce lawyer Laura Wasser, who has dealt with the likes of Britney Spears, Maria Shriver, Angelina Jolie and Ryan Reynolds. According to Us Weekly, the couple's assets will be divided in accordance with their prenuptial agreement. Kim's assets prior to the marriage are said to all be protected, and she will also keep everything she earned during their short union.

Scott, world renowned Sound Engineer from Australia will be in Dimapur for the tuning of the Nexo Line Array System for Crescendo on November 3.

orld renowned Sound Engineer Scott from Australia will be in Dimapur for the tuning of the

Nexo Line Array System for Crescendo on November 3 starting 4:00 pm at the DDSC stadium. Scott began his audio career at the young age of

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16 for PA (professional audio) rental co in Australia. He has toured around the world as the official Sound engineer for world’s most celebrated bands and singers like Nirvana, the Beach Boys, Phil Collins, the Eagles and Tom Jones. In the year 2008 Scott received an invitation to move to Asia and China to work on the audio for the Beijing Olympic Games. After his stint in the Beijing Olympics as a Sound Engineer he has been traveling across the globe in training Sound Engineers at rental companies to tune while installations, designing system for engineers and helping PA rental companies during large concerts. All interested Sound enthusiasts, musicians, event managers, Churches and architects are invited to attend the unveiling following which there will be live demonstration and an interactive session with the expert himself.

JohnnyDepp:NearDeathExperienceWas'Hysterical'

ohnny Depp has revealed he burst into hysterical laughter when the private plane he and director

Bruce Robinson were on nearly crashed. The 'Rum Diary' actor was en route to Los Angeles on a Gulfstream plane with

director Bruce Robinson when the engines cut out and the pair surprised themselves with their reactions. Johnny told Live magazine:

"The plane just shut down. The sound of the engines stopped. There was silence. Bruce and I were looking at each other and I think I said, 'Is this it?' It was like this weird extended moment when you're just floating for a second and you could feel this unpleasant descent. Nobody said a word except for Bruce and I, sitting next to each other saying, 'Oh s**t! This is death; I guess this is how it goes down.' Then we burst into hysterical laughter at the idea that this was how we were going to die." However, to the relief of the pair the engines quickly started back up again but Johnny credits the near death experience with helping the pair to bond. He said: "Suddenly the engines started back up again and we were climbing back up. I guess you could say that was a big bonding experience for Bruce and me. For a moment there, we were going down together."

Nikato Naga (left) perform along with others at the talent contest “North-East Wave NE Singing Superstar.” The grand finale will be held on November 12 and 13 at Nehru Stadium, Guwahati. The Reality show on television "North East Wave — North East Ke Superstars" is being sponsored by North Eastern Council. To vote for top finalist Nikato Naga of North-East Wave N.E. Singing Superstar, type SONG (space) NIK send it to 56363. Voting lines was opened from October 28 amd will go on till November 8.

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her remaining live dates and promotional appearances in 2011. She is to undergo surgery to alleviate the current issues with her throat – and a full recovery is expected." The 23-year-old singer's management team was contacted in light of the rumours but is yet to comment on the throat cancer diagnosis. While it is possible that the story developed through a misunderstanding after it was revealed Adele would be having throat surgery, a doctor told MusicFeeds that in most cases, a vocal chord haemmorhage can be treated with rest. Furthermore, the fact that throat surgery places a serious risk on any singer has lead to speculation that Adele may be afflicted by something more serious. While Adele is a smoker, Dr. Reena Gupta, Director of the Voice and Swallowing Center in Los Angeles, has blogged that this is unlikely to Khumchoba Contestant No 02 and Kokliba Jing’s Contescause throat cancer in some- tant No 19 have made it through the first elimination round of Naga Orpheus Hunt. one so young.

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imon Cowell is like an overprotective father when it comes to three girls he's mentoring on "X Factor" -- sources close to the show say... he's deeply concerned for their safety and is taking precautionary measures. According to sources, Simon has grown concerned about the safety of the three girls -Drew Ryniewicz, Melanie Amaro, and Rachel Crow -- after a recent trip to the mall turned into a mob scene. Sources say the incident prompted Simon to the girls leave the studio to be able to feel safe while them ends up winning it all, instruct his personal body- without some form of secu- doing the kinds of things they can probably kiss norguards ... they are not to let rity. Simon wants the girls normal girls do. If one of mal goodbye.

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Butt, Asif found guilty in spot-fixing trial professionally. Pakistan captain Salim Malik and a teammate became the first cricketers to be banned for matchfixing in 1999, with Cronje and former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin banned the following year after Cronje admitted to forecasting results in exchange for money from a London bookmaker. The ICC created its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit in response to the incidents. Widespread corruption is widely held to have been stamped out, but isolated cases still occur. West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels was banned for two years in 2008 over allegations he passed on information to a bookmaker. (Left) Pakistani former Test captain Salman Butt, arrives at the Southwark court in London, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011. Jurors continued Tuesday deliberating in the trial of Butt, and former fast bowler Mohammad Asif, the two Pakistan cricketers accused of match-fixing. They are both charged with conspiracy to cheat and conspiracy to accept corrupt payments. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) (Right) Pakistan cricket bowler Mohammad Asif leaves at the end of the day's proceedings in his spot-fixing trial at Southwark Crown Court in London, Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. A jury has begun deliberations in the spot-fixing trial of two Pakistan cricketers. Former Pakistan test captain Salman Butt and fast bowler Mohammad Asif face charges of conspiracy to cheat, and conspiracy to obtain and accept corrupt payments. They are accused of a plot to bowl deliberate no-balls during a test against England at Lord's in August 2010. Prosecutors say they conspired with teenage bowler Mohammad Amir, agent Mazhar Majeed and others. (AP Photo)

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LONDON, NOvember 1 (AP): Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif were convicted Tuesday of fixing parts of a test match in the most serious corruption scandal to hit the sport in more than a decade. Eleven years after South Africa captain Hanse Cronje was banned for life for taking bribes from bookmakers, a jury at London's Southwark Crown Court found former captain Butt guilty of both counts of conspiracy to cheat and conspiracy to accept corrupt payments as part of a betting scam. The 12 jurors were unanimous in their decision that both players were guilty of conspiracy to cheat, but could only reach a 10-2 majority verdict on the charge that Butt took money to do so. Judge Jeremy Cooke ordered the jury, which had already spent more than 16 hours discussing its verdicts, to retire again to continue its efforts to reach at least a 10-2 majority on the second charge against Asif. The 27-yearold Butt could face seven years in jail when the pair are sentenced later this week. The lesser charge of conspiracy to cheat carries a possible punishment of two years in prison. Prosecutors said Butt and Asif conspired with sports agent Mazhar Majeed to ensure the delivery of three intentional no-balls during the match against England in August 2010. Asif and fellow bowler Mohammad Amir overstepped by such a margin that match commentators at the time remarked with incredulity at the sloppiness of their play. Butt, Asif and Amir have already received lengthy suspensions from an International Cricket Council anti-corruption tribunal in Doha for fixing parts of the Lord's test. Butt was banned for 10 years, five of which are suspended, Amir was banned for five years and Asif was given a seven-year ban, with two suspended. Whereas Cronje — who died in a plane crash in 2002 — received immunity from criminal prose-

cution in exchange for his admission of fixing, the Pakistan players still faced a court case after their sporting punishment. The allegations originally surfaced after Majeed was recorded by an undercover reporter working for the now-defunct News of the World tabloid saying that the three Pakistan players had accepted money to fix betting markets. Majeed was secretly filmed accepting 150,000 pounds ($242,000) in cash from the journalist. Butt said he had ignored the requests from Majeed, his agent, and the 28-yearold Asif — who reached No. 2 in the ICC's test bowling rankings the month before the Lord's test — said he had only bowled the no-ball at precisely the time Majeed said it would be delivered because Butt had told him to run faster

moments before bowling. Cooke previously told the London jurors to accept that Amir was involved. The jury initially retired at midday Thursday but reported to Cooke on Monday that it was unable to reach an unanimous decision. Criminal prosecution for sports corruption remains rare in Britain,

with arguably the most notable case being the imprisonment of footballer Tony Kay 47 years ago. The one-time England international was convicted of conspiracy to defraud over allegations he bet on his Everton side to lose a match. He served 10 weeks of a four-month sentence and never again played

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