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Quality Education vs Vote Bank Politics Morung Express News Dimapur | November 9

AN OVERWHELMING majority (70%) of respondents expressed disapproval for the recent government’s decision to relax the recruitment policy of teachers. This is as per the latest result of the weekly poll conducted by this newspaper—do you support the government’s decision to relax the recruitment policy of teachers? One respondent even lashed out that such “populist decision aimed to win more votes, will only destroy the Nagas”. As per the poll, only 24% expressed support for the recent notification relaxing norms for recruitment to school teachers posts, with one respondent even giving the justification that because some tribes do now have people that are qualified to meet the criteria for teaching, by relaxing the criteria, they can now serve their ‘own tribe’. One respondent, clearly not happy with the government’s decision, said that the teaching standard in Nagaland state is poor, now it will even grow worse. “This is the reason why many parents sent their children outside Nagaland for their studies”, the respondent observed. “Rather than making the system for recruitment more efficient so that they get quality teachers, I am disgusted to learn that the government has taken a very irresponsible decision”, noted another respondent. “God help our students. The quality of teachers will only become worse”, lamented another while others went to the extent of saying that such short-sighted decision will cause bigger problems in the Naga society and so demanded an explanation from the government. “We cannot play with the future of our children. Education is the foundation of the society. Rather than improving the quality of teaching, the government is doing the opposite”. In fact, even among the 20% respondents who supported the government’s decision to relax norms for teacher’s recruitment, one person disclosed that most teachers “are doing proxy” alleging them to be children and relatives of politicians and bureaucrats. “They don’t care. Most of them don’t even go to school to teach and though they have talent, it is wasted. So it is better to get less qualified teachers who are at least there than to have qualified teachers who are never there. This is the sorry state of Nagaland”. Among the few who staunchly supported the government’s decision, one respondent said this was the only way to meet the ‘demand for teachers’. continued on page 5

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State’s police strength is 20,784 Our Correspondent Kohima | November 9

THE MANPOWER of Nagaland state police stands at 20,784 till March 2007. These figures do not include various battalions of the central police forces, the Assam Rifles and CRPF which are stationed throughout the state for maintenance of law and order. According to the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, which was presented in the state assembly in September this year, the percentage of police personnel deployed in rural areas was only 4 to 47 percent and in urban areas, it was 53 to 96 per cent. So the deployment of police personnel in rural areas was significantly low in comparison to the urban areas. “Due to improper deployment, the people of the rural areas remained out of security coverage,” the report said. The police department, which is the biggest government department in the state, is responsible for maintaining law and order, security in the state including VIP security, crime-control, protection of life and property of citizens and security on all highways. The state police are also engaged in checking and controlling drug trafficking, drug abuse and smuggling of other contraband items, illegal and unauthorized entry of outsiders to the state and checking Inner Line Permit defaulters.

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Nagas must come together

Gen Khole supports dialogue among Naga groups

Reconciliation Soccer Match on November 13

Morung Express News Dimapur | November 9

IN WHAT will be seen as a major boost to the Naga reconciliation process, “general” Khole, ‘commander-in-chief ’ of the ‘Naga Army,’ “GPRN/NSCN” has said, that leaving aside past animosity and selfish interests, Naga leaders must ‘come together’ and fight for the historical and political rights of the people. Significantly, Khole responded positively to the Forum for Naga Reconciliation's proposal for possible dialogue at the highest level among Naga ‘political groups’. "Unless Nagas unite and work in the spirit of oneness and unity, our dreams are still far-fetched”, Khole said during a meeting with the Forum for Naga Reconciliation. The veteran ‘commander-in-chief ’, described as an energetic Naga national stalwart, who had once vowed never to return to the Indian occupied Naga-land until Nagas are independent, visited Mon town after 41 years to consult with the Nagas, in a decisive bid to strengthen the Naga Reconciliation process. With great passion the ‘general’ expressed “without thinking for our individual cause, Nagas must come together and fight for our rights....today, the situation has brought for us to

Convenor of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation Rev. Dr. Wati Aier (right) expressing a point to “general” Khole (far left), ‘C-in-C’ of the “GPRN/NSCN” during a recent meeting at Mon town. During the meeting, Khole expressed his support to the Naga Reconciliation process and emphasized on the need for Nagas to ‘come together’ as one.

be one.” Having explained at length the historical and political rights of the Nagas and the narratives of the struggle and the circumstances that led to the present predicament among Nagas, Khole did not mince words when he said in clear terms that it was time “for Nagas to come together as one and talk with India”. Khole emphasized on the need for all the groups to "leave aside all past bickering and to start afresh again. If we reject this present initiative, we will all lose out together." While expressing anguish at the worsening situation, “general” Khole pointed out that the Angami and Ao Nagas who were the first to

Clues indicate ULFA and NDFB behind Assam blasts NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 9 (PTI): More than a week after serial blasts rocked Assam, investigators have found clues that ULFA and NDFB carried out the deadly explosions with the help of Bangladesh-based HuJI’s expertise. Home Ministry sources said the investigators have found enough evidence that the banned ULFA had carried out the October 30 serial blasts with the help of dominant Bodo militant group NDFB. This comes in the wake of the Centre expressing concern over the “paradigm shift” in the northeast militancy. Some people have been detained by police and central security agencies who had provided logistical support including procuring cars used in the blasts that left over 80 people dead and more than 400 injured, the

sources said. The people have an allegiance with the two banned outfits, the sources said. Interestingly, NDFB is currently under truce with the security forces and is engaged with the government in peace negotiations. “We have found that the Bangladesh-based HuJI has provided the expertise to ULFA and NDFB as none of them has the technology to explode such devastating bombs which claimed more than 80 lives,” a Home Ministry official said. Home Ministry sources said the government is worried over the fact that the northeast militants has started using a deadly mixture of RDX, ammonium nitrate and plasticised explosives to carry out explosions which led to greater casualties which was never seen in the past.

Miss Tokhu Emong: Away from the chaos DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): After the nasty interruption on the night of November 6 in Wokha, the Miss Tokhu Emong 2008 crown was finally placed on pretty Chumlano Kikon’s head, at Hornbill Restaurant in Wokha town yesterday. Chumlano Ezung and Thungbeni Kithan were declared first and second runners’-up respectively. The annual pageant commemorating the biggest festival of the Kyong Nagas was brought into nasty chaos when the 41 Assam Rifles and public members of the town engaged in a fracas. The pageant had to be halted halfway in the night. A quiet crowning ceremony was held for all the winners at the said restaurant only yesterday. Miss Tokhu 2008 Chumlano Kikon is a Dimapur resident and a BA II student of SD Jain Girls’ College, also in the city while 1st runner up Chumlano Ezung and 2nd runner up Thungbeni Kithan are standard-X students. In the individuals’ category, the prize for Miss Beautiful Eyes went to Grace kikon; Miss Beautiful Hair

accept Christianity and to provide the first leadership to the Naga movement, must take greater responsibility. "If Aos and Angamis are in one spirit; Naga can be united. It is with hope that if they come forward together, Nagas will become one and united”, he said. He also articulated the need for Nagas to understand that "big or small, until Nagas become one there will be no solution." "It’s time Naga leaders should look inward at the very survival of the people," he reminded and pointed out that "Nagas should speak as one." He said conscious and committed Nagas should unite and work out a formula and that "it needs

collective effort and transparency." Expressing deep concern for the future well being of the Nagas, Khole said "I am old and am openly declaring that this Naga struggle leadership should not die along with me. If Nagas are united I will die happily. It's painful but I may not step in even in my native village." "I have worked for 55 years and I have never backed off from my commitment to the Naga cause”, Khole said. “If the Naga public is careful, alert and truthful we will become one otherwise half truths or false comments will further divide and kill” he added. continued on page 5

The Forum for Naga Reconciliation has informed, that the Naga Reconciliation process was started in March 2008 and various events have been organized as part of the ongoing process. As a symbolic expression of their commitment to reconciliation the Naga “political groups” participated in the Naga Reconciliation Soccer match at Kohima organized by the Naga Christian Forum. In response to the Naga Reconciliation Soccer match, the public has responded in the positive and so expressed the need to have another reconciliation match in Dimapur, it stated. As a result, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation is organizing another Naga Reconciliation Soccer match on November 13 at the Dimapur District Sports Complex. “The forum understands that the Naga Reconciliation Soccer match is only a means to enable and strengthen public action in showing their support to the Naga reconciliation process”, it stated and requested the public to come and express their solidarity to the reconciliation process on November 13. The event will begin at 12 noon, but because of security measures, it was suggested that people arrive at the DDSC well in advance.

Kiwi farmer waiting for fruit of labor

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): It is universally believed that hard work and persistence eventually pays off, but this notion is yet to be proven for Pitoshe Chophy, a 33 year old farmer from Zunheboto. As one of the first growers of the exotic kiwi fruit in Nagaland, this simple farmer should have been a raging success. However, he continues to struggle with not the slightest idea on what to do with the fruits of his labour.

Pitoshe first came to know about the kiwi fruit in 2001 when NEPED identified his area, Aphukquto under Atoizu of Zunheboto district, as possessing suitable climate for cultivation of the fruit. The area was made into a “trial area”. Eight farmers (two from all the four villages under the area) were sent to Himachal for a week’s training on horti, forestry and flora but they were basically trained on Kiwi cultivation. After the training, the farmers began to cultivate the fruit but due to the enormous labour and maintenance cost required for its nurturing, many of the other farmers gave up. Refusing to give up despite the labor involved, Pitoshe began to grow the fruit believing what he was told that kiwi being an expensive fruit, he would eventually be able to recover the maintenance and other costs. Sticking strictly to the directions given to them,

he dug 3 square feet pits for 150 kiwi saplings (135 “female” and 15 “male” plants) with a distance of 10 feet between them, in the terrace field where he cultivated paddy. Unable to afford the barb wires needed to support the vines, Pitoshe planted iron pipes and eventually also had to resort to bamboo poles. But the most difficult task was that of ensuring that the saplings received enough water. As per directive, the saplings required 30 to 40 liters of water for about six months, Pitoshe would carry 52 tins of water and make several trips to water the 104 saplings planted where there was no water source. “I was able to do so much when I was younger and not even married” says the farmer who is now married with three children. After all the hard work, in 2006, about 100 kgs of kiwis were produced and since then, production of

the fruit has been steadily increasing with a harvest of about 500 kgs harvested from his field this year. But for the last three years, Pitoshe has been trying everything to catch the attention of the government to help his venture. Till date no help seems forthcoming. During the first two years of harvest, he had presented samples of his kiwis to the Horticulture department but there was no reply from them. One year later, he submitted six cartoons of his fruit to the Horti department to be sold at Hornbill festival, as directed by the department but he only received an amount of Rs. 3000 for it. In fact besides the first Rs. 15, 000 that Pitolu had received from NEPED as loan for the plantation, Pitoshe has not received any financial assistance, though every year, he spends approximately Rs 50, 000 on labor for weeding, grafting and maintenance of his kiwi plantation.

Now, NO business for Dimapur’s Sundays Morung Express News Dimapur | November 9

Miss Tokhu Emong 2008 Chumlano Kikon

to Nyanchumi Lotha; Miss Talent to Zuchobeni Ngullie; Miss Beautiful Smile to Meribeni Humtsoe; Miss Personality to Jasmine Shitiri; Miss Traditional Attire to Chumlano Ezung; Miss Dancing Queen to Thungbeni Kithan; Miss Congeniality to Yanbeni Murry; Miss Fresh Face to Therali Murry; Miss Perfect 10 to Meriyani Patton; Miss Beautiful Skin to Mhayani Ezung; Miss Modern Attire to Chumlano Kikon; Miss Beautiful Legs to Christie Kikon while the Miss Photogenic and Best Evening Gown went to Mhayani Humtsoe.

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THE TREND of extortion, kidnapping and murder in Dimapur and an ineffective law-response from “lawenforcing” agencies are already taking effect. Peaceloving citizens of the state’s commercial center won’t be enjoying Sunday shopping like before. Shutters of most of the business establishments in Dimapur remained closed on Sunday, today, despite the recent order issued by the Dimapur Municipal Council informing all business establishments to keep their shops open on the day till January 5 next. This was envisaged to facilitate Christmas and New Year shopping for people in and out of Dimapur district. A shopkeeper, who runs a garment store at AC Market in Hazi Park Market area, said due to lack of ‘good response’ from customers, shopkeepers do not open their shops on Sundays. Most of the shopkeepers clean their shops on Sundays as the day is when they

BOOM-TIME FADING...? Most shops and business establishments remained closed despite the DMC’s notiﬁcation to keep them open every Sunday till January 5 next. (Morung Photo)

get time to dispose unnecessary goods from their shops. Moreover, he said, they do business from Monday to Saturday so they need time to be with their family and relatives as well. But, there is also another, deeper story to their reluctance in not doing business on Sundays – extortion, murder and kidnapping in Dimapur. While shops are open till 1:30 pm, due to the abnormal growth in kidnapping, murder and abductions for ransom, most shopkeepers

are reluctant to do business. This would further invite or cause unwanted situations, a shopkeeper said. A related reason is the security blanket in and around the town. A shopkeeper said “people don’t feel like shopping in the market places that is filled with too many security personnel”. He was alluding to the psychological impact the image of security – synonymous with unrest – has on people. However, a businessman admitted that “the deploy-

ment of security personnel has brought a pinch of secure feeling among the businessmen in the not-so-secure Dimapur city.” It was also pointed out that “businessmen of Dimapur are yet to get better from the shock of incidents like businessmen abducted and murdered (recently)”. The police, as usual, have not made any breakthrough in any of them although “investigations are on” always. Another businessman said their families do not want them to do business on

Sundays due to the increasing anti-social activities in Dimapur by miscreants and anti-socials. Moreover, “there will not be enough security arrangements on Sundays.” He also observed that “most of the old and prominent businessmen have already left the town due to abnormal increase in extortion and have settled down in other prominent towns of the northeast.” “Most of the shops remain closed since this is not the proper time to do the real Christmas and New Year shopping by the customers of the town and the other districts,” another businessman said. “The businessmen were even abducted on other business days so how can we take the risk of opening our shops on Sundays” he added. The DMC’s order that stated, “This order shall come into force with immediate effect” got good response only from a few odd roadside vendors and balloon sellers at Church Road. However, a handful of medical stores, bakeries and restaurants, which remain open on common Sundays, remained open today as well.

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Monday 10 November 2008

‘It’s a matter of pride and satisfaction’

Our Correspondent Kohima | November 9

WITHIN 25 years of its establishment, the Female Health Worker (FHW) School of Nursing, District Hospital Tuensang, has produced 534 nursing personnel who are now serving in different places in Nagaland. Last week, this institute celebrated its silver jubilee under the theme ‘Towards a healthier generation’ in the presence of minister for health & family welfare, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, as the chief guest. During its silver jubilee year, i.e. 2008, the School has witnessed several instances of development with the construction of school building, and a 20-bedded women’s hostel building, which is in progress, besides the construction of water reservoir for rainwater harvest and a footpath. With financial help from the government of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Nursing section), this nursing school also accomplished the renovation of hostel building, kitchen and dining hall, purchase of books, furniture and accessories for the library, besides nutrition laboratory accessories. A Tata Sky (TV) was also installed in the hostel, according to Nepralu Keyho, vice principal of the School of Nursing, Tuensang. Adding delight to the nursing personnel, minister Kuzholuzo Nienu has assured that toilet facility, water supply and fencing will be constructed shortly. “It is a matter of pride and satisfaction to know that over the last 25 years, the school has produced a good number of qualified nurses who are serving in various hospitals in the state as well as outside

Tuensang Nursing School attains 25 years

Minister Kuzholuzo speaking at the silver jubilee celebration of the School of Nursing, Tuensang. (Photo: Chizokho Vero) Student nurses present a special number during the silver jubilee celebrations of the School of Nursing, Tuensang. (Photo: Chizokho Vero)

the state in the service of humanity,” penned minister Kuzholuzo Nienu in a souvenir, and further expressed hope that the school would grow from strength to strength in producing many more qual-

MEx File AASA elects new ofﬁce bearers DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The Atoizu Area Sports Association (AASA) has elected its new team of office bearers for the tenure 2009-10. To be led by N Tokuho Shohe as president, the following people have also been inducted into the new team – Atopa Chopi (vice president), Akupu (general secretary), Kuhozhe (finance secretary), Kashiho (assistant finance secy.), Khevikhu (games & sports secy.), Merina Chishi (media & public relation secy.), Khehoto (banker), and Pioshe Aye as chief advisor.

CM to inaugurate Chen SDO(C) HQ KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio will grace the inaugural function of the SDO(C) HQ Chen on November 12 at 12 noon. Stating this in a release, Phuhchao Konyak, president of 45th Tehok A/C Nagaland People’s Front, has requested all the officers from Mon district, NGOs, political party and public leaders to attend the function.

DBYC announces coaching classes

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KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The Don Bosco Youth Centre (DBYC), Kohima, has announced coaching classes for candidates appearing for the NBSE Board Exam 2009 (new course, for all subjects), and computer education (with internet facilities). For details, one may contact the Don Bosco Youth Centre, P.B.-124, Kohima – 797001, Nagaland, or call at: (0370) 2280053 / 09856711653 or visit www.dbyckohima.multiply.com or www.itsmylinks.com/dbyckohima.

EHSS completes 25 years on Nov 11 DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): Eden Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, will be celebrating its silver jubilee on November 11 at 10 am in the school premises. The EHSS Jubilee Committee through a release has invited all the passed students, teachers and wellwishers to attend the celebration.

NASU calls emergency meeting KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The Northern Angami Students’ Union (NASU) has called an emergency presidential meeting on November 12 next at 10 am at NAPO building in Kezieke, Kohima, where issues regarding the forthcoming 40th NASU annual general conference to be held by 2009, and also the golden jubilee to be celebrated in 2010, will be addressed. In addition, committees and sub-committees will be set up. A press communiqué issued by Ketholetuo, president, and general secretary Kelhousetuo, NASU, has informed all units (villages) to attend the meeting with 3 members consisting of the president, general secretary and a village representative.

SBI convenes meet on microﬁnance DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The SBI Regional Office, Dimapur, has convened a meeting for November 11 next, at 11 am. This meeting, to be held at the Town Hall, has been called in connection with the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that was signed between the government of Nagaland and the State Bank of India on October 21 last, for Micro-Finance to VDBs for subsequent onward lending to the individuals of the villages. A press note issued by its assistant general manager has informed all VDB secretaries of villages in Dimapur district to attend the meeting without fail. Dignitaries at the meeting will include the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Project Director of DRDA Dimapur, APO, Micro-Finance, DRDA Dimapur, and BDOs.

SSUK postpones freshers’ social meet KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The Sangtam Students Union Kohima has postponed its freshers’cum-social meet due to unavoidable circumstances. Informing this through a release, Linghomong, president SSUK, has informed that a general meeting will, however, be held at the same venue, date and time.

Youth festival at Peren KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The District Sports Officer and Ethnic Welfare Society Peren will be jointly organizing a youth festival on December 3 at Peren Town. The festival will be marked by folk dance, elocution, guitar recital and folk song. Interested parties/ troupes are informed to collect and submit the entry form to Ordek Studio or D. Rangkau Book Chamber, Peren Town and Book Centre, SBI Building Jalukie Town. The winners in various events will represent the district at the State Level Festival to be held at Kohima in the middle part of December this year. For further details, one may contact: 9436807202 / 9856209866 / 9436401627.

ified nurses even in the years and times to come. “The school, since its inception, has brought out many successful FHWs who are presently posted throughout the state and are

known for their efficient nursing skills,” stated P Longon, minister for soil & water conservation and land resources, who further requested the faculty members to keep up their efficiency

and sincerity in training the FHW for better healthcare of the people of Nagaland. P Chuba Chang, MLA, also stated that this institution had trained and produced many young Nightingales who were now serving the ailing people with full dedication, devotion, love and care. He also hoped that the institution would continue to nurture many more youngsters with utmost care, so that they become useful persons in the cause of humankind. “During the last 25 years, with their assistance, the School has been able to produce many students who have chosen this noble profession of nursing,” penned Menukhol John, Commissioner and Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, adding, “ let this also be a time to rededicate ourselves to train the best nurses who will be serving our people in the days to come.” “I am sure that today’s student nurses will equip themselves with more scientific information in addition to the inherent qualities of compassion, kindness and devotion to serve mankind and will be ranked topmost professional nurses in the universe,” said Vikhono Yanthan, Joint Director (N), Directorate of Health & Family Welfare. It is pertinent to mention that the silver jubilee was celebrated with much pomp and gaiety. The opening ceremony celebrations witnessed performance by the Sunday School Department of Sangtam Baptist Church Tuensang and special numbers by the student nurses and the Chang Youth Choir, CBC Tuensang. The souvenir was released by Tuensang’s Deputy Commissioner, Y L Jami.

TCU nomenclature changed to TPO

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The nomenclature of the Tenyimi Central Union (TCU) has been changed to that of the Tenyimi People Organization (TPO) with effect from November 5, 2008. This was figured in the resolution adopted at the 16th general conference of the Tenyimi Central Union held at Maram Khullen on November 5 last. In this regard, the house has approved for the necessary amendment of the constitution and empowered the Executive Council to work out the necessary amendment of the constitution in view of the change of nomenclature. Besides approving the Audit report submitted by the Audit Committee, the house accepted the recommendation submitted to the house by the Search Committee headed by Convenor Kegwanyi Lorin, President of the Rengma Hoho, and

(Left to Right) Keku Zeliang, newly elected Vice President of TPO, P Sani, newly elected Secretary, Z M Sekhose, reelected President of TPO, T R Zeliang, Minister of Planning, Nagaland, and (on 2nd row, extreme right) Vilahii.

unanimously selected the following new Office Bearers of the Tenyimi People Organization for the tenure

Cell set up to monitor CSS programmes in Nagaland KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): Nagaland has created a centralised monitoring cell for effective monitoring of implementation of all centrally sponsored schemes (CSS), whether they are routed through the state planning department or the DRDA. The newly created cell, under the state planning and coordination department, will monitor all the CSS that are directly routed to districts from central ministries without passing through the planning department, the deputy chairman of state planning board, Neiba Kronu said. The monitoring cell, under the supervision of the deputy chairman of the state planning board, has been authorised to collect information and data from implementing departments, agencies or officials and hold discussions to guide the implementing agencies of CSS programmes. The state planning and coordination department, Kronu said, usually monitors only listed projects or schemes in the government memo but many schemes are implemented at district levels where the Union ministries issue cheques directly to respective districts or NGOs. Even as central funds go directly to districts or NGOs, the implementing departments must be ready to submit detailed status report about such centrally sponsored schemes, he said. The deputy chairman said the monitoring cell has been set up for effective monitoring of all centrally funded schemes as urged by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. Kronu pointed out that even if the funds are directly routed to the districts and NGOs, the state government is accountable and answerable to the people under the RTI Act for all such schemes.

2008-2013: Selective Posts:President – Z M Sekhose, Vice President – Keku

Zeliang, General Secretary – CPO entrusted with filling up the post with their candidate, Secretary (Administration) – P Sani, Secretary for Tenyimi Economic Development Agency (TEDA) – Isaha Nandu, Secretary (Sports, Culture & Literature) – Rosiepa Pochury, Treasurer – Vilahü Puro, Finance Secretary – APO entrusted to fill up the post with their candidate, Secretary Information and Publicity – President entrusted with selecting a candidate of his choice. Nominative Posts:Vice President (Regional): (a) Assam, (b) Manipur (c) Nagaland – to be nominated by the respective units of the region/state, Joint Secretaries (Regional), each to be attached to the regional Vice president: (a) Assam (b) Manipur (c) Nagaland – to be nominated by the respective units of the region/state.

A dead Slow Loris is seen tied up in the market shed at Piphema, to be sold for Rs.350. In India, the Slow Loris is found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Meghalaya. (Photo courtesy: K.T. Thomas)

NST bus fare rates revised

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): In view of the high increase in the prices of HSD and all other commodities, the Governor of Nagaland has revised the existing bus fare rates of the Nagaland State Transport from the existing rate of 12.5 percent to 15 percent in the different categories of buses covering all services and routes. Category Existing fare rates (Per km/seat) Revised fare rates (Per km/seat) * Express 59.70 Paise 68.65 Paise * Semi Delux 74.40 Paise 85.55 Paise * Super Delux 86.50 Paise 99.47 Paise * Mini bus 99.45 Paise The enhancement of rates for the minimum/maximum charges for hiring charges will be made on the basis of increase over the existing charges, which will be computed by the GM office (NST) Nagaland, Dimapur. There will be no enhancement of newspaper carrying charges. The terms and conditions for carriage of newspapers will remain the same. Stating this in a notification, L H Thangi Mannen, Commissioner and Secretary, Transport & Communication, informed that the revised fare will come into effect immediately.

Dancers from Nagaland performing at the Meghalaya Autumn Festival 2008

Sümi Literature Board clariﬁes DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): In response to an article written by Amento V Chophi, a graduate teacher in GMS, Naga United Village, Dimapur, under the caption ‘On deduction of salary’ which appeared in local dailies on November 7, H S Rotokha, Secretary of the Sümi Literature Board (SLM), has clarified that the board was organising the lucky draw in aid of ‘Sütsah Academy’, a Sümi Language Institute. The Institute aims to impart Sütsah education to government language teachers and Sümi unemployed graduates based on the prescribed textbooks by the Education department of Nagaland. “Regretfully, V. Chophi has termed this draw as a day light extortion,” wrote H S Rotokha in a rejoinder, adding that the board does not mind, but felt “pity” on Chophi for exposing his ignorance and selfish motive. The secretary, in his note, further advised Chophi to inquire about the lucky draw from the organisers for clarification, and not to “mislead and discourage” well-wishers and supporters of social welfare.

First Nagaland drug users’ conference in Kohima DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The Nagaland Users’ Network (NUN), the first Drug users’ community network in the country, advocates for drug users in Nagaland, is organising the first Nagaland Drug Users conference at the State Academy hall, Kohima on November 15 and 16, with technical support from the Kripa Foundation Nagaland and sponsored by the NSACS. The conference will be the first of its kind in country. The conference is organised with an aim to address the twin epidemic of substance abuse and HIV/ AIDS and to ensure greater involvement of the drug using community. Vikho Yhoshu, Advi-

sor to the Chief Minister for IT&TE, and Chairman, DAN, will grace the programme as the chief guest at the inauguration, while Ruokuowhetuo Angami, Pastor of upper Naga Bazaar Baptist Church Kohima, will deliver the sermon during the devotional service. Neiketu Iralu, MRA international member, Menukhol John, Commissioner Secretary, health & family welfare, and Chairman NSACS, Ch. Anand, CRS, Sialo, Project Officer I-81, UNODC, Charan, NACO, and Dr Joyce Angami, Australian International Health Institute, will be taking part as resource persons. With the ever-growing

HIV epidemic among drug users in Nagaland, the Nagaland Users’ Network (NUN), a state level network, was formed in 1997 by some likeminded recovering addicts and HIV+ people (previous drug addicts) as an independent, user-driven community based organisation. The organisation was officially registered as Nagaland Users’ Network (NUN) in 1999 under the Society’s Registration Act of 1969, government of Nagaland. As a peer-based organisation, the NUN aims to provide and improve the quality of life of drug users and the PLWHA in the state by undertaking research studies, design programmes for a

comprehensive and culturally relevant manner, find effective strategies and approaches that give the key population opportunities for greater involvement in the programme to battle with drug abuse and HIV/AIDS, and to advocate for their rights, stated a release issued by Abou Mere, Convenor of the Organizing Committee. Mere pointed out that “the emphasis is always on promoting and defending the health, dignity, wellbeing and rights of injecting and other illicit drug users.” The organisation also provides a platform where the users’ network can be a voice for drug users and PLHA on issues surrounding IDUs, and

to act as a pressure group, the convener added. The organisation also serves as a resource centre where people in distress (addicts, PLHA and their family members) can access information about treatment, positive living and human rights, exchange ideas, learn more from each other, and give a human face to the epidemic, he added. “The role of drug users (primarily injecting drug users) as a critical group in HIV transmission is universally acknowledged and these interventions have contributed in bringing down the HIV prevalence among the IDU in the state, but the drug-using community continues to remain

as mere project recipients (beneficiaries) with no greater participation and ownership towards these interventions,” informed Abou Mere. Therefore, he stressed, in the absence of an empowering and greater involvement of the community of drug users, the desired outcome of these interventions targeting drug users and their sexual partners continues to remain compromised to a great extent. The organising committee has invited all the exdrug users, active drug users, alcoholics, PLHAs and well-wishers to the Nagaland Drug Users conference, to “attend the historic program celebrating recovery.”

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We must come together: (Right) Rev. Phughoto Aye and (Left) Nepuni Piku, members of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation are seen here with General Khole, “C-in-C” of “GPRN/NSCN” during a recent meeting at Mon town. General Khole has stated that “without thinking for our individual cause, Nagas must come together and ﬁght for our rights.... today, the situation has brought for us to be one.”

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): Dr. Shürhozelie’s statement ‘State media second to none’ was today termed as an “expedient to set things in its right perspective” by the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC). The NPCC, in a release issued by its Media Cell Chairman R. Paphino stated that it is silly and ridiculous to ask the state media to project the achievements and developments of the DAN Government rather than giving coverage of criminal events like killings, rapes, kidnappings, etc. in the front page. “Criminal events hitting the front pages of the local papers in Nagaland rationally mean that DAN Government could not contain law and order problems. Regular feature of killings, kidnap-

pings, intimidations, extortions, etc. being figured prominently in the daily papers implies that the Government of the day has failed miserably in discharging its duties for the people of Nagaland. As such, the Minister’s comment indicates that the Government is deliberately shying away from its main responsibility,” the release further added. There is no visible development worth its name in recent time, so ‘what exceptional achievement or development did the Minister talked about that captivate media attention to provide front page coverage in the paper,’ questioned NPCC while pointing out that Dr. Shürhozelie is simply creating a mirage to divert the mind of the people to cover up their failure. The NPCC has also ridiculed the

Dzuvuru Porterlane to Mkg DPDB focuses on NPPC, Changtongya SBI branch NOVEM- ed to pursue the matter to the state Planning & Development Board conduct social work MOKOKCHUNG, BER 9 (DIPR): The monthly government for early implemen- (SDPDB) and constitution of Lo-

ENPSTA formed for Eastern Nagaland teachers DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): In order to have a common platform among the PSTE trainees in the four district of Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire and Longleng, to share and look into the problems and grievances faced by them, a joint meeting was held on October 25 at the DIET Conference Hall, Tuensang. During the meeting, the Eastern Nagaland Pre-Service Teachers’ Association (ENPSTA) was formed by a unanimous decision and S Heno Khiam was elected as its president. Among the other office bearers, Chemai Chang was elected as the general secretary and Shokeamong Yim as finance secretary. Informing this in a press release issued by its press and information secretary, T Yangthsase Sangtam, the Association conveyed high hopes from all NGOs and government officials and “expectation of advice for the welfare of the society.”

BJP Dimapur calls general meet DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The BJP Dimapur District has called a general meeting at its party office (Kuda Guest House), Burma Camp I, Dimapur on November 11 next at 10 am. A press note issued by its general secretary (org), Makuran informed all active members, mandal presidents and secretaries, state council members, district party spokesman, frontal presidents and secretaries and well-wishers to attend the meeting without fail.

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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): As per the decision taken in its joint meeting, the Dzuvuru (Porterlane) Panchayat, Dzuvuru Women Society and Dzuvuru Youth Organisation will carry out a mass social work in their colony. The social work, organised in collaboration with the Kohima Municipal Council, will be undertaken on November 15 from 7:00 am onwards. A press release issued by DPP president, Alodi Neikha, and Secretary Shurhovol Naleo, has in this regard requested the public under its Panchayat to keep their shops closed till 12 noon. Also directing non-locals to join the social work, the DPP warned that any person found not cooperating with the Panchayat would be penalised and renewal of ILP would not be entertained. The Panchayat further informs that attendance will be taken by representatives of the sector-wise Panchayats.

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Mokokchung District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on November 7 at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Nuklutoshi, Chairman of DPDB and Chairman, NIDC & Nagaland Hotels Corporation. After reviewing the minutes of the last DPDB meeting, the Board then took up the rest of the agenda. Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B) Tuli, presented an Appraisal of prioritised road, for development of feeder roads (R&B) in Tuli on the basis of transportation of raw materials to the Nagaland Paper & Pulp Corporation (NPPC). The board then discussed the issue and decid-

tation. On the issue of opening an SBI branch at Changtongya Town, the board was informed by the Vice Chairman and Deputy Commissioner that it would be taken up during the next quarterly Bank consultative meeting and be discussed in the next DPDB meeting. Establishment of a sub-centre at Satsukba Village was deliberated at length taking into consideration the criteria and eligibility required, and further recommendation to the government was decided. The Chairman also read out the minutes of the meeting of the committee to work out the criteria and eligibility for the constitution of the Sub-Divisional

Best performing VEC/WEC to be conferred award KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The Director of School Education, Nagaland, has informed all the District Education Officers (DEOs) to select 2 best performing Village Education Committee (VEC)/ Ward Education Committee (WEC) from their respective districts for the state level Award. Informing this in a release, Nipusilie Angami, School Education Director, stated that the selection of the best performing VEC/WEC should be recommended by the district-level selection committee as per the modalities/guidelines and checklist earlier circulated. It also informed to submit the selected list at the Direc-

torate of School Education on or before November 13 along with the following relevant documents for onward submission to the government: (1) List of the members of the district-level selection committee, (2) Justification note on the performance of the best 2 selected VEC/WEC, supported with the checklist and inspection format A&B collected by the DIS’ and SIS’ on their inspection of the communitised schools.

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cal Development Committee, and asked the members to deliberate on it and share their views in the next DPDB meeting. The board also approved and recommended the registration of the Rubber Growers Society, Aopenzu, Noken Sporting Society of Mangkolemba, and the Khar Youth Frontal Organization. In conclusion, the Vice Chairman and Deputy Commissioner, Bendangkokba, cautioned the DPDB members against irregular attendance in the meeting over the past months and reiterated that the absence would be viewed very seriously and reflected in their ACR.

Minister and his Government for not doing anything to mitigate the multifarious problems of the Fourth Estate despite the difficulties and predicaments of the Media in Nagaland. “However, it is quite astonishing to observe that due to arrogant and pompous behaviors of some NPF leaders that drew flakes and indignations from the media fraternity, the Minister and NPF President realized their folly and expressed his sympathy and solidarity with the media friends in utmost sobriety. In fact, the Party which is in power can do lot of things to assuage the problems of Fourth-Estate. So if the DAN Government and NPF Party is serious, why not show their concerns in action rather than humming like bumble bee!” stated NPCC.

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Economic powers agree on need to boost growth SAO PAULO, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): The world's leading economies, including emerging powers like China, agreed on Saturday on the need to take measures to stimulate growth and fight off the threat of a global recession. Central bankers and other top government officials from countries representing most of the world's economy hammered out proposals for their leaders to take to an emergency summit on the financial crisis next weekend

in Washington. Brazil, Latin America's largest economy, pressed the case for emerging heavyweights to have a bigger say in global finance, a cause backed by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the global financial system "collapsed like a house of cards" in the credit crisis due to the "blind faith" of rich countries in self-regulation by markets. In the United States,

President-elect Barack Obama said it was time for Americans to put aside their political differences to focus on averting a deep recession, which he plans to tackle as soon as he moves into the White House in January. At the annual meeting of the G20 group of the biggest advanced and developing economies in Brazil's bustling business capital, policy-makers and officials focused on action they could take to stave off the prospect of a global recession.

China announces $586 billion stimulus plan BEIJING, NOVEMBER 9 (AP): China announced a $586 billion stimulus package Sunday in its biggest move to stop the global financial crisis from hitting the world's fourth-largest economy. A statement on the government's Web site said China's Cabinet had approved a plan to invest 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) in infrastructure and social welfare by the end of 2010. Some of the money will come from the private sector. The statement did not say how much of the spending is on new projects and how much is for ventures already in the pipeline that will be speeded up. China's export-driven economy is starting to feel the impact of the economic slowdown in the United States and Europe, and the government has already cut key interest rates three times in less than two months in a bid to spur economic expansion.

Economic growth slowed to 9 percent in the third quarter, the lowest level in five years and a sharp decline from last year's 11.9 percent. That is considered dangerously slow for a government that needs to create jobs for millions of new workers who enter the economy every year and to satisfy a public that has come to expect steadily rising incomes. Exports have been growing at an annual rate of more than 20 percent but analysts expect that may fall as low as zero in coming months as global demand weakens. The statement said the Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Premier Wen Jiabao, had "decided to adopt active fiscal policy and moderately easy monetary policies." It did not give details. The statement said the spending would focus on 10 areas. They included picking up the pace of spending on low-cost housing - an

urgent need in many parts of the country - as well as increased spending on rural infrastructure. Money will also be poured into new railways, roads and airports. Spending on health and education will be increased, as well as on environmental protection and high technology. Spending on rebuilding disaster areas, such as Sichuan province where 70,000 people were killed and millions left homeless by a massive earthquake in May, will also be sped up. That includes 20 billion yuan ($2.93 billion) planned for next year that will be moved up to the fourth quarter of this year. The statement, without giving details, said rural and urban incomes would be increased. Credit limits for commercial banks will also be removed to channel more lending to priority projects and rural development, it said.

"I think there is a consensus on the need for coordinated and decisive action globally, going to first of all fiscal policy," Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan told Reuters. "It's very important that those countries which have the capacity to stimulate their economy do so." Swan and others said discussions also touched on the need to further loosen monetary policy in some countries, even after aggressive interest rate cuts by central banks worldwide in recent weeks.

China's central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, said the Asian export powerhouse, one of the few remaining engines of global growth, would help stabilize markets by maintaining its economic expansion, which he forecast at 8-9 percent in 2009. Some economists have predicted Chinese growth could slow to less than 8 percent next year. "China is in a very good position to have a strong fiscal expansion. This is something the Chinese authorities talked about," World Bank

President Robert Zoellick told reporters. On Friday, the "BRIC" nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China forged a first joint position calling for reform of institutions like the IMF to give more influence to the developing economies now driving global growth. Countries such as China and the oil-rich Gulf states have amassed trillions of dollars in reserves that could help the IMF help smaller countries withstand the turmoil that has rocked financial markets

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SAN FRANCISCO, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): Obama fever may have swept the world following the Democratic presidential candidate’s historic election victory on Tuesday. But now millions of computer users are under threat from an Obama virus, network security companies say. Authors of the virus are hoping to benefit from the huge interest in US presidentelect Barack Obama, with an avalanche of spam messages

purporting to offer news of his victory, the security firms said Friday. The message offers the viewer a supposed link to a video of Obama’s acceptance speech. What it really does is direct users to a website that downloads a spy programme, which steals sensitive information from users’ computers. This information can then be used to access online accounts, steal identities and falsify credit card transactions. The virus also incorporates the

victim’s computer into a botnet – a network of computers programmed to perpetuate spam campaigns. “The hackers are taking advantage of Obama-mania,” said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for SophosLabs. “So many people have been excited or interested in (the election), that they might be susceptible to it. We hope people are beginning to learn not to click on these things.”

'IMF growth forecast for India is below its potential growth' WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 9 (PTI): Appreciating measures taken by India to deal with the global financial crisis, the IMF has said the 6.3 per cent growth forcast for the country is considerably below its potential growth. "For India we have marked our forecast down to 6.3 per cent of 2009 calendar year. That is considerably below what we consider to be India's potential growth," IMF Deputy Director for Asia Pacific region, Kalpana Kochhar, told PTI. "There is a spe-

cific meaning to "potential"-it is the rate at which you can grow without causing inflation. And for India we estimate that to be 7.5 per cent to 8 per cent. Our forecast of 6.3 per cent would put it quite a bit below the potential," Kochhar added. Kochhar was talking in the context of the latest update issued by the Fund on the Global Economic Outlook which spoke of a deep dive in the economic growth of several advanced countries as well as countries in the Asia Pacific

taking a hit on account of the global financial tumult. She said that measures taken by the Indian government and the RBI to tackle the financial crisis were in right direction. "In terms of policy measures taken in India so far, I think they have all been in the right direction-- the easing of the cash reserve ratio and the statutory liquidity ratio combined with the lowering of interest rates have been in the right direction.

turmoil will, in my estimation, only reinforce the inherent conservative investment outlook," Balding, who specialises in international economics and sovereign wealth funds, told AFP. "Right now there is a lot of fear in the marketplace from all investors... Sovereign wealth funds are not interested in making more large investments because of how their previous investments have turned out." Singapore was among the most prominent investors with its two main funds, Temasek Holdings and the Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC), emerging as sought-after sources of capital by ailing Western financial firms. Temasek invested 8.3 billion US dollars into Merrill Lynch, which was later ac-

quired by Bank of America in an all-stock deal worth 50 billion dollars, while GIC pumped billions into Citigroup and Swiss banking behemoth UBS. In response to AFP queries, GIC and Temasek both said they would continue to explore all investment opportunities but declined to give further details. Funds from the oil-rich Middle East were also courted in the West. The stateowned Kuwait Investment Authority injected a total of 5.0 billion dollars in Citigroup and Merrill Lynch in January this year. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, controlled by the largest member of the United Arab Emirates, poured 7.52 billion dollars into Citigroup late last year. Analysts said sovereign wealth funds from

Asia and the Middle East would continue to be major financiers, but any potential partnerships would be carefully weighed before the cheque book is taken out. "Western financials need the capital and they (sovereign wealth funds) have the capital... I just think they will be carefully considered," said Minton-Beddoes. Michael Backman, an author of several business books on Asia, said now is the time for the region's funds to look at longterm investments in Western firms. "It's a good time to have a lot of cash. Assets are being over-sold and there will be plenty of bargains," Backman told AFP from London. "It's an excellent opportunity for sovereign wealth funds to diversify to the developed economies and to do it at bargain basement prices."

and their currencies. Brazil's Lula, a critic of the dominance of the United States and developed economies in the way decisions on global finance are made, said there was wide acceptance that the elite G7 countries were no longer capable of working alone. "It is time for a pact between governments to build a new financial architecture for the world," he said. IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn told reporters Saturday's discussions

showed "the G20 is the right body to try to handle the world's problems." But the chances for detailed plans emerging soon look slim, not least of all because the outgoing administration of U.S. President George W. Bush has played down the need for big reforms. US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, like many European finance ministers, did not attend the meetings in Sao Paulo.

Centre's spectrum allocation policy challenged in Delhi HC NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the Centre's policy of allocating 2G spectrum on a "first come first served basis", allegedly causing a loss of crores of rupees to the exchequer. The PIL alleged that the procedure followed by the government is non-transparent, and is intended for the benefit of some private players in the telecom industry. The telecom ministry's deliberate inaction on the recommendations of the finance ministry, Prime Minister's Office and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has benefited private parties at the expense of public exchequer," Gupta said in his petition. He also referred to an earlier judgement of the High

Court delivered in 1993 by which the court had said that "first come first served" policy is unreasonable and unfair. "The basis of first come first served for allotment of time slots on satellite channels is arbitrary. It is unreasonable, unjust and unfair," Gupta said quoting the High Court judgement. He questioned the government's intention of not following a competitive bidding procedure. "The proximity of real estate developers to corridors of the department of telecom has enabled even real estate developers to overnight turn into telecom entrepreneurs. Indian real estate developers and infrastructure promoters have also become Indian telco players," Gupta alleged in his petition.

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SINGAPORE, NOVEMBER 9 (AFP): Cash-rich sovereign wealth funds from Asia and the Middle East may be turning cautious after getting burnt by investments in Western firms hit by the current financial turmoil, analysts said. Despite fresh opportunities, prudence now prevails as countries that own the funds sit on massive paper losses from investments made just before problems in the US housing market erupted into a fullblown global crisis. Their multi-billion-dollar forays into Western financial giants such as Citigroup and Merrill Lynch appeared to be good bargains but the banking shakeout has since sharply reduced the value of their holdings. "I think they've been burnt... They are not sure this is the right time

and they are more cautious," said Zanny Minton-Beddoes, a Washington-based editor with The Economist, the widely-respected current affairs weekly. "They put a lot of capital into financial institutions earlier on and they lost a lot of money," Minton-Beddoes, a former economist with the International Monetary Fund, told AFP. Since last year, financial institutions hit by the unfolding slump in the US housing market have sought and received billions of dollars in fresh capital from sovereign wealth funds created to invest national savings and surpluses fed by crude-oil windfalls in the Gulf and rapid industrialisation in Asia. The funds have come under increasing scrutiny after making high-profile invest-

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The Morung Express

LOCAL|REGIONAL

Monday 10 November 2008

Dimapur

Manipur cops to quiz ‘militants’

KOLKATA, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): Two Manipur Police officers reached Kolkata on Saturday evening to interrogate the seven alleged People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Prepak) militants arrested in the city on Friday. Kolkata Police charged the seven under Section 41C of the CrPC (arrest without warrant) and a city court remanded them in two days’ police custody. “Manipur Police has not yet sent us any confirmation regarding the identity of the seven. The officers from Manipur are interrogating them. If they are sure that the seven are members of the banned outfit, the officers may seek transit remand and take them away. However,

we have not yet received any complaint from the businessmen they are said to have extorted,” said a senior Kolkata Police officer. Sources in Military Intelligence (MI) that provided the tip-off regarding the presence of the alleged militants in Kolkata, however, maintained that all of them are active members of the outfit, which had changed its name to United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) on Thursday. The UPPK is led by one Chenglamba. The seven were allegedly on a ‘mission’ to collect funds from businessmen dealing in scrap from Manipur. “We had kept tabs on their movement in the city for the last few days. They were

Hovercraft to help ﬂush out Manipur militants NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): Hovercraft will soon be deployed in Manipur to flush out militants from the Loktak Lake with the Centre recently approving the state’s proposal to acquire three of these amphibious vehicles for counter-insurgency operations in the northeastern state. Although hovercraft are currently being used by the security agencies in J&K particularly in Wullar Lake and also by the Indian Coast Guard in the maritime areas, the sanction for Manipur will add a new dimension to patrolling along the IndoMyanmar border. Sources in the home ministry said that the state would soon procure hovercraft at an estimated cost of over Rs 22 crore under the

Centre’s police modernization scheme. Similar proposals by other states — where coastal police stations are coming up — were also being considered, they added. A hovercraft is specially designed for patrolling shallow coastal waters and can easily negotiate swamps, marshy areas and coastal mudbanks and flat lands. There are no restrictions on water depth for the operation of an hovercraft. It can operate in very shallow waters as well as on a beach at a speed of nearly 60 kilometre per hour. An official said that the speed of these ambhibious vehicles would be of great help in not only chasing militants in swamps along the border but also in reaching their hideouts on different islands in Loktak Lake.

arrested near auction houses in Kolkata, where bidding for scrap from Manipur was going on. Militants are now trying to revive the outfit in Manipur, and funds are very crucial. Delhi was a favourite target earlier. Now that central agencies are breathing down their necks, the militants are carrying out their activities in Kolkata,” said a senior officer. Though the city police denied that any cash has been recovered from the seven, the army maintained that they were in possession of nearly Rs 15 lakh that they had collected from businessmen in the last few days. There are also allegations that one of those arrested, M Chittaranjan Singh, is a small time

contractor from Manipur. “This merely goes on to show the nexus between a section of businessmen and militants in Manipur. Kolkata Police is still not very convinced, as no arms or ammunition have been recovered from the seven. The city police are not aware of their activities in Manipur. These outfits are well organized and members don’t move around with arms unless they are going on a raid. In 2008 itself, Prepak has claimed responsibility for two blasts in Imphal. In both cases, the group claimed that it was merely showing off its capabilities in the state. The group also has links with other outfits, both in Manipur and elsewhere,” A typical ﬂight on display at the Diamond Jubilee celebration of Air Expedition by Nationa;l Defence Academy, Khadakthe army officer said. wasala, the premier tri-service Defence Ofﬁcers Training Institute at Silchar on November 9. (UB Photos)

Mangkolemba reviews depts for development Assam to recruit additional 4000

MOKOKCHUNG, NOVEMBER 9 (DIPR): The quarterly coordination meeting of all Heads of Offices under Mangkolemba Subdivision was held on November 4 under the chairmanship of ADC Mangkolemba, Temsu Longkumer, in his office chamber. The following points were discussed and reviewed in the meeting: 1. Medical: It was discussed and agreed that the Mangkolemba Civil hospital approach road would be repaired and maintained from the fund available from the Health Centre Management Fund. Besides, participation from the public will also be invited and the department concerned, the PWD (R&B), would supervise the work. 2. Rural Development: The meeting discussed about the fund received through the National Rural Development Gen-

erating Scheme by the concerned department and took concern as to why the fund received was so meagre out of the total allotment (work pay). 3. Police: It was reported that during 2008, till date, 32 cases have been registered, out of which 18 cases are still pending. The entry of drug and liquor into Mangkolemba town was seriously discussed and it was resolved to strongly support the proposal of taking up of police check gates at Saring village, which is considered a main entry road of such substances from Assam. With this, it was resolved that a proposal be made to the government for setting up of one such gate at the entry to Mangkolemba town (Longchem to Mangkolemba). 4. The meeting also took note of the destruction of ecology.

For this reason, it was decided to check all the local coalmining licenses about their legality and about the safety of the labourers. 5. The final area survey for the newly allotted EAC Hq at Longtho to be done at the earliest, for which the ADC is to take the initiative. 6. Electrification of new GHS Mangkolemba was discussed and the Power Department was asked to make the estimate before the 2009 academic session started. With these, the Chairman read out the minutes of the meeting on the security measures to be taken up seriously by one and all and also called upon all personnel who are responsible for the electoral roll review 2009 to be more serious in their duty and give authentic statement and to submit the same in due time.

police personnel to check terror

GUWAHATI, NOVEMBER 9 (ANI): The Government of Assam has decided to recruit 4,000 more police personnel in all ranks to augment the strength of the force to over 65,000 within the year as part of a counter-terrorism plan. Revealing this here, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said this augmentation of the police force was necessary as in the last eight years; the state had experienced 605 bomb blasts, each of which had caused considerable devastation to life and property. He also added that police and other security personnel had recovered or diffused over 5,000 bombs and grenades. Suggesting that there were threats to Assam from terrorist groups in neighbouring Bangladesh and Myanmar, Gogoi said

that these groups have local support, and therefore the magnitude of their terror strikes was understandable. All entry points in the North East and West Bengal along the borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar should be sealed to check cross-border movement of terrorists, Gogoi said on Saturday, adding that there was an urgent need for effective intelligence sharing between the police forces, security and intelligence agencies in the North East. He also warned that there was a need for imposing curbs on religious fundamentalism, and added that his government would approach the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) in the near future to convince it to take steps to check terror.

Peren Govt College gets computer centre Nagas must come together

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): A newly constructed Computer Centre, executed under ‘OP SADBHAVANA’ 2007-08 under the aegis of HQ 3 Corps and 69 Engineer Regiment, was inaugurated at the Peren Government College by Col S C Rana, KC Commandant, 28 Assam Rifles, in the presence of representatives of 69 Engineers and college authorities. The entire computer centre was handed over to college authorities in a simple function held at the college premises. Stating this in a release issued by Maj Pallab Choudhury, PRO, the IGAR(N) added that the enGraduating students of International Bible Training Centre, City Faith Church, during its tire project worth rupees 12 lakhs encompasses a newly fourth convocation programme held on Sunday, November 2.

PBC silver jubilee on November 22 KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The Pochury Baptist Church will celebrate its Silver Jubilee from November 22-23 under the theme ‘Christ the Saviour of the World’. Rev. Dr. V K Nuh and Rev. Tshuwachu S Nyuwi will be the main speakers at the programme. All church members and well-wishers have been invited to attend the jubilee celebrations.

Medical camp at Mongchen Village MOKOKCHUNG, NOVEMBER 9 (DIPR): A Medical Camp was held at Mongchen village in Mokokchung district on November 1 under the initiative of the Chief Medical Officer Mokokchung and the Mongchen Village Council. A team of 6 doctors, which included Dr. Wapang Imchen, Dr. Saku Imchen, Dr. Mar Walling, Dr. Supongmeren, Dr. Tiasunep and Dr. Madem along with other medical staff, treated around 197 patients and distributed free medicines.

ZTC informs PHED department DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): In yet another reminder to the PHED department in Zunheboto, the Zunheboto Town Council through a release has stated that “any compensation towards the consumers” would have to be borne “by the concerned department and not by the ZTC.” This was in reference to the clearing up of the water pipelines, which has been seen as a major hindrance to the “maintenance of public roads, streets, drainages, etc.” at Zunheboto Town. ZTC Chairperson Khehoshe H Yeptho states that “failing to comply, the ZTC are maintaining and clearing up the drainages and streets.”

Phek DPDB meet on November 11 PHEK, NOVEMBER 9 (DIPR): The Deputy Commissioner of Phek has informed that the monthly District Planning & Development Board meeting will be held on November 11 next at 11 am. In this regard, all outpost administrative officers have been directed to inform all board members in their respective jurisdictions. All concerned members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

Chiephobozou trains on dist management KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (DIPR): A training on disaster management was held at the ADC Hq in Chiephobozou on November 4. EAC Renabomo Odyuo chaired the programme and delivered the keynote address. Dr. Orentsani, MO of CHC Chiebhopozou, as resource person conducted the training and imparted to the trainees the basics of Disaster Management while interacting with them on mock drill. Invocation was pronounced by Zakievi while exhortation was delivered by Lhouvizou. Government officials, representatives of NGOs, teachers, social workers and public leaders attended the training.

constructed block, seven computers, furniture and peripherals, two printers, LAN facility and reference books for basic computer aptitude knowledge. Speaking on the occasion, the Commandant of 28 AR called upon the students of Peren College to draw maximum benefit out of the provided facility, and expressed his belief that it would surely help them to shape their careers towards a prosperous and better tomorrow. Soalemba, Principal of the college, and Vice Principal Ricky Langkam on behalf of all faculty members and students conveyed their sincere gratitude to the Army and the Assam

Rifles with special reference to 69 Engineer regiment for implementation of the project and making their dream come true. Over the years, in continuation with an overall aim of spreading computer literacy in Nagaland, the Assam Rifles and Army have established many such computer centres in the state and many more are in the pipeline for implementation in the current year, including the district of Peren, stated the release. Efforts have been made to co-locate the Computer Centres along with educational institutions to enable the student community derive optimum benefit, it added.

District Education Ofﬁcer, Phek informs

NCSU elects new team for Zunheboto

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The District Education Officer and District Coordinator, DMA (SSA) Phek, Zaveyi Nyekha has informed all the head of schools, both government and private under Phek district that the DMA for District Information System for Education (DISE) for the year 2008-2009 will be collected as per the format issued by the government. Therefore, all the heads of schools are informed to be ready with the following data and report to the respective EBRC centers for filling up the format on November

18 and 19. DISE format are available at respective ERBC center. The required data are as follows: 1. Students enrolmentclass wise 2. Teachers bio data 3. Population- (6-10 years/11-13 years) in sex wise 4. Pre-primary enrolment (sex wise/class wise) 5. Out of school children (never enrolled/drop out) (6-11/12-14) sex wise. While pointing out that it is a very serious and important data collection, the District Education Officer and District Coordinator,

Evangelical Union cell for Model Christian College KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The Evangelical Union has opened its cell at the Model Christian College, Kohima, on October 28 last. Speaking on the occasion, a member of the Evangelical Union of Kohima Science College said, “EU has brought a change in our lives and in the lives of so many people. Be a part of it and experience the change and effect change in and around you.” SP Francis, proprietor and managing director of the college, said, “Many of the youth today seek success but deviate from the right path when misdirected.” Therefore, he maintained, “peer pressure and bodily pleasures envelope the entire journey. So sin and stumbling becomes the carpet in which they tread.” There was also consecration of the newly constituted committee members. The committee members are S Manpang as president, Sunjeminla as vice-president, and Wezokhrou as general secretary. This was stated in a press note issued by Anthony V Richa, vice-principal of the college.

DMA (SSA) Phek has also warned defaulting schools that necessary actions in the form of stopping mid day meals and various grants under SSA will be stopped for the government schools, school recognition and grant will be cancelled for private schools and proposals for recognition will not be forwarded for fresh private schools grant. Therefore, the District Education Officer and District Coordinator, DMA (SSA) Phek has requested all to cooperate with the officials for early and smooth execution of the work.

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): The Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) Head office has elected a new team of office bearers for its Zunheboto district unit for the tenure 2008-2011 on the recommendation of a selection committee. NCSU Secretary, John Kath, in a release informed that the new team will be headed by N Chisho Swu as president, Henito Kinimi as vice president, Kiyelu Awomi as general secretary, and Izhexu Achumi and K L Khuvishe Zhimo as treasurer and advisor respectively.

From page 1

As for the present Naga reconciliation process, while fully supporting the process, General Khole encouraged the Forum for Naga Reconciliation to labor tirelessly and work out a model for all to walk together. He pointed out that the Forum for Naga Reconciliation has become the engine for Nagas to become one. If the engine is not strong, body will remain weak.” Meanwhile, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation in a statement expressed its gratitude to General Khole for travelling all the way from “Eastern Nagaland” to Mon town and making the time to interact with the forum, and for expressing his commitment and willingness for Naga reconciliation. “The Forum for Naga Reconciliation is committed to the cause for Naga reconciliation based on the historical and political rights of the Nagas”, it stated while further affirming that the “Naga reconciliation is in the common interest of all Nagas and for the future of our people”.

Quality Education vs. Vote Bank Politics From page 1

“Though it may affect the quality of teaching, at least there will be sufficient teachers”. “This will help in employing the educated unemployed”, said another supporter. An interesting point was made by one respondent: “It would have been good if the government and department had first sought the opinion of the people first before making this landmark decision because this will affect the children of Nagaland. This is one of the weaknesses of governments in Nagaland. They do not know how to consult or take the opinion and views of the people”. It may be mentioned that in the backdrop of the agitation of the Eastern Nagaland Students Federation (ENSF) with regard to the new teachers’ recruitment policy, the State government recently announced relaxation of the policy in respect of candidates who do not possess the prescribed professional qualification—PSTE/B.Ed, with certain conditions.

Kiwi farmer waiting for fruit of labor From page 1

However, more than financial assistance, the farmer is direly in need of other kind of support as kiwi plantation is now his main source of livelihood. Pitoshe says that in 2006, a Horticulture officer visited his plantation and promised him that NEPED would provide one lakh for the construction of a water tank in his field. But it never materialized. Another pressing requirement is in the form of technical support. Pitoshe says that the first year of harvest, his kiwis were bigger in size though they were less in quantity. However, over the years, the fruit has grown smaller in size with the increase in quantity. Though he has no clear idea what could have caused the decrease in size, Pitoshe guesses “from experience” that when excessive flowering takes place, the size decreases. The farmer also dearly wishes to receive further training esA visitor tastes wine made out of indigenous fruit during the Wine Festival. pecially on preservation. During The festival was organised by the Four Ever young sport Club at Dhanketi, his first training in 2001, Pitoshe was told that kiwi fruits can be Shillong on November 8. (UB Photos)

preserved up to six months but he still does not know how it can be done. If there was anything, he could ask of the government, the farmer says that he wishes to learn the art of preserving the fruit of his labor and some assistance in finding marketing links. “I don’t care how much I have to lower the price”, Pitolu says adding, “They said it is an expensive fruit but I am not worried about the price, only how to sell my fruit”. But market is one issue which the government of Nagaland and the departments are tiptoeing around. The state horticulture department is also assessing the prospects of promoting kiwi fruits in certain pockets of the state considering the climate suitability. But after the marketing disaster of pervious years, it seems reluctant to try again. However, the department is growing some saplings at its nursery in Pfutsero and plans to distribute it to interested farmers in Zunheboto, Phek, Kohima and some areas in Mokokchung.

IN-FOCUS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2008 VOL. III ISSUE 312

The Roots

uman cultures have through time adopted and adapted diverse habitats and utilized, altered and nurtured natural resources to meet countless everyday needs. Consequently, the process of resource harvesting and domestication of plants and animals have stimulated interdependence between natural and human-induced biodiversity. There is no doubt that horticulture over the last eleven thousand years has come to occupy a crucial place as an agricultural enterprise, attracting investors and indicating its potential towards economic growth. Its value is further amplified in its scope to increase productivity and employment growth to address poverty. Though horticulture provides an array of options and possibilities, it has nonetheless been a very difficult and complicated issue where it has involved mega-corporates in relation to indigenous peoples, their land and resources. Bio-diversity has been an essential asset and need of indigenous people, who have over the years practiced the use of land and resources in ways consistent with their value, knowledge system and way of life. However, with the advent of corporates, whose primarily objective is profit-making, it has brought these two different paradigms and values in conflict with each other. Central to this conflict has been the questions of land ownership, decision making and sustainable management of resources. This has necessitated creating alternative paradigms that addresses the vacuum caused by diversion of subsistence modes of production that has for generations served the purpose of meeting the needs of the family and community. Land and related resource rights are elementary to indigenous peoples existence, since they constitute the basis of their economic livelihood and are the source of their spiritual, social, cultural and political identity. Dominant development approaches have however viewed them as non-productive and detrimental to the supposedly modernizing aspirations of states. As a result, many developmental policies are directly or indirectly weakening and affecting indigenous modes of production. In the name of development, various policies have dispossessed indigenous peoples of their lands and natural resources; undermining their dignified survival. At this vital point in time, when Nagas as natives of the land are exploring ways to define affective modes of production to meet their needs, it is essential to engage in a public and democratic discourse to generate solutions from indigenous perspective. Tragically, the repetitive cycle of having ‘expertise’ from non-indigenous experiences with state-centered paradigms has often led to solutions derived on convenience and interest. Such approaches have proven to be unsustainable and detrimental to the survival of indigenous people. Considering that horticulture is one of the mainstay for the Nagas, it is time to invest on indigenizing modes of production and strengthening local knowledge systems, so that, a paradigm that affectively increases production and respects the values and dignity of the people can be realized. Throughout history, peoples and societies have transformed dramatically when new ways to increase food production has been realized. Perhaps modernizing the indigenization of production is a respectful solution that finds new ways to use land and to maximize quality of life for the Naga people.

LEFT WING |

David Brooks

Change I can believe in

have dreams. I may seem like a boring pundit whose most exotic fantasies involve government policy reports, but deep down, I have dreams. And right now I'm dreaming of the successful presidency America needs. I'm dreaming of an administration led by Barack Obama, but which stretches beyond the normal Democratic base. It makes time for moderate voters, suburban voters, rural voters and even people who voted for the other guy. The administration of my dreams understands where the country is today. Its members know that, as Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center put it on "The NewsHour," "This was an election where the middle asserted itself." There was "no sign" of a "movement to the left." Only 17 percent of Americans trust the government to do the right thing most or all of the time, according to an October New York Times/CBS News poll. So the members of my dream Obama administration understand that they cannot impose an ideological program the country does not accept. New presidents in 1932 and 1964 could presuppose a basic level of trust in government. But today, as Bill Galston of the Brookings Institution observes, the new president is going to have to build that trust deliberately and step by step. Walking into the Obama White House of my dreams will be like walking into the Gates Foundation. The people there will be ostentatiously pragmatic and data-driven. They'll hunt good ideas like venture capitalists. They'll have no faith in all-powerful bureaucrats issuing edicts from the center. Instead, they'll use that language of decentralized networks, bottom-up reform and scalable innovation. They will actually believe in that stuff Obama says about postpartisan politics. That means there won't just be a few token liberal Republicans in marginal jobs. There will be people like Robert Gates at Defense and Ray LaHood, Stuart Butler, Diane Ravitch, Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Jim Talent at other important jobs. The Obama administration of my dreams will insist that congressional Democrats reinstate bipartisan conference committees. They'll invite Republican leaders to the White House for real meetings and then re-invite them, even if they give hostile news conferences on the White House driveway. They'll do things conservatives disagree with, but they'll also show that they're not toadies of the liberal interest groups. They'll insist on merit pay and preserving No Child Left Behind's accountability standards, no matter what the teachers' unions say. They'll postpone contentious fights on things like card check legislation. Most of all, they'll take significant action on the problems facing the country without causing a mass freak-out among voters to the right of Nancy Pelosi. They'll do this by explaining to the American people that there are two stages to their domestic policy thinking, the short-term and the long-term. The short-term strategy will have two goals: to mitigate the pain of the recession and the change the culture of Washington. The first step will be to complete the round of stimulus packages that are sure to come. Then they'll take up two ideas that already have bipartisan support: middle-class tax relief and an energy package. The current economic and energy crisis is an opportunity to do what was not done in similar circumstances in 1974 - transform the country's energy supply. A comprehensive bill - encompassing everything from off-shore drilling to green technologies - would stimulate the economy and nurture new political coalitions. When the recession shows signs of bottoming out, then my dream administration would begin phase two. The long-term strategy would be about restoring fiscal balances and reforming fundamental institutions. By this time, the budget deficit could be zooming past $1.5 trillion a year. The U.S. will be borrowing oceans of money from abroad. My dream administration will show that it understands that the remedy for a culture of debt is not more long-term debt. It will side with those who worry that long-term deficits could lead to ruinous interest-rate hikes. My dream administration will announce a Budget Rebalancing Initiative. Somebody like Representative Jim Cooper would go through the budget and take out the programs and tax expenditures that don't work. "If we have no spending cuts, then we're saying government is perfect. Nobody believes that," Cooper says. Having built bipartisan relationships, having shown some fiscal toughness, having seen the economy through the tough times, my dream administration will then be in a position to take up health care reform, tax reform, education reform and a long-range infrastructure initiative. These reforms may have to start slow and on the cheap. But real reform would be imaginable since politics as we know it would be transformed. Is it all just a dream? I hope not. In any case, please be quiet and let me have my moment.

THE EDIT PAGE

C O M M E N T A R Y

Sachin Kumar Jain

Break Political Silence On Malnutrition

he issues on which politics decides to go silent owing to compromise often become the “no action needed zone” for the bureaucracy. Nine children died in duration of a week in three villages of Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. The issue came to light when someone got wind of it. The health department issued report that the deaths were owing to malnutrition. However, the Women and Child Development Department (WCD) immediately denied the report, saying that the children had succumbed to various diseases (means it is not Dept’s responsibility). No responsible officer deemed it fit to visit the spot and the WCD Department managed to alter the report mentioning that the children were above six years of age and thus outside the purview of its care, Very simple but so apathetic. Children are not looked upon as living being in integrated form but in piecemeal manner according to age, department and problems. The issue is not confined to Satna. Nutritious food has not been delivered to 24000 Anganwadi Centers (AWC) in the State and this is a regular feature. Children continue to die, but the issue does not have enough edge to provide a basis for debate in the political circles. It also proves that the issues of malnutrition deaths are outside political priorities' list. The kindergartens have become very important for the affluent people and the AWCs are being demolished because the market forces do not want State to play any role as Child rights protector. The meaning of the malnutrition in children is the starvation arising out of the political apathy towards the child rights, corruption, unaccountability and the current priorities of development. It is important to note that about 16 percent of the population in state is below age of six years, which means that about 1.10 crore populace falls in this category, but only one scheme is being implemented for them. More shockingly, only 0.9 pc of the expenditure is made on this Integrated Child Development Scheme. Before we set aside malnutrition as non-issue, let us understand that the GDP growth rate of the country lags

behind by three to four percent because of this problem because owing to malnutrition, half of the populace in country becomes incapable contributor to the development and progress of nation with full vigour. The extent of inhuman and emotionally violent attitude of our politics towards malnutrition and its victim children could be gauged from the fact that let alone implementation, even the basic structure of the ICDS (Anganwadi scheme) in the 11th five year plan (2007-12) has not yet been decided. No sign of any progress in implementation could be seen in budget of 2008-09, probably because as per the wish of the Union Minister, the work of supply of nutritious food could not be handed over to private companies, which will provide Biscuits in meal, in place of hot-cooked and culturally acceptable nutritious food. The Supreme Court of India, in a decision of December 13, 2006, had ordered the universalisation of the ICDS scheme. Till then only four crore children in country were benefited by the scheme and out of 14 lakh habitations, localities and villages, eight lakh did not have AWCs. The Supreme Court made it very clear that every child, every pregnant woman, every lactating mother and every adolescent girl should have access to the anganwadi centres and should get its benefits including nutritious food, health check up, pre-school education, vaccination and others. The order of the apex court mandated the State that the work of universalisation should be completed by December 2008. However there is no political movement visible in this direction. No political party moved out of their non-issue based politics and not talking on prospects of this order at all. If we take the example of MP, here only 67770 anganwadis are being operational against the actual need of 1.26 lac centers, while is dearth of as many as 58000 children are still deprived of the ICDS services. However the political attitude towards opening of new centers seems totally apathetic. We have seen those guidelines that mention the checklist for the ministers and bureaucrats should review during the visit to the filed. But the issue is not of

guidelines, but the ground realities and ground realities make it clear that neither the politicians, nor the bureaucrats make any effort to check functioning of AWCs. In fact they should write their comments on the Anganwadi registers, but a recent study of Right to Food Campaign finds ‘No Comment”. The scheme basics make it very clear that every child, pregnant woman, lactating mother and adolescent girl should get the benefit of nutritious food and other services for 300 days in year without any limiting criteria. However in MP, the budget is given only for 130 days and out of this, the provision for 60 days fall victim to corruption. The report of Comptroller and Auditor General mentions that the scheme is not only prey to corruption in MP but also children do not get the necessary

300 calories and 8 to 10 gm of protein and as much as 59 pc children are totally deprived of the scheme. It is really a poser as to why the schemes in India are chalked out in a way that the common people cannot have any hopes from it. If one talks of government hospitals then they are centres that are filthy, totally degenerated with foul talking personnel and if one talks of anganbadi centres then they are 8x10 ft rooms where 80 children, 20 pregnant woman and 30 adolescent girls are expected to sit. The beneficiaries are made to feel totally beggar-like during distribution of nutritious food so that they do not have any feel of being Rights Holder. The worst luck is the fact that the development visionaries who consider Sensex and Gross Domestic Product as the most

important indicator of Development feel that the governments need not to worry about the Hungry children, and even political parties should talk about the Growth based development, and should stop spending subsidies on issues like child protection. They should invest this money for Market development and their (State’s) subsidies to the Big Money Making Corporations will create employment and eliminate Chronic Hunger and all kinds of in-equality in the Society. Their argument that these schemes are waste of resources and it leads to the community becoming dependant on government and developing habit of eating out of spoon. They say that people should be taught to work hard, but forget that if one is afflicted by malnutrition in childhood and 80 pc of mental and physical growth is stunted and they cannot contribute to process of development in adulthood. In such situation, the development visionaries in the political lobbies would have to talk on child malnutrition as one of the major political issues, but the concern is that it should not be too late by time they decide to do so. Unfortunately MP could not get politicians like K. Kamraj or M G Ramchandran of Tamil Nadu, who considered nutrition of children as basic indicator of development and thus the ICDS is one of the best run scheme in Tamil Nadu. We should understand that principally we believe in a democracy, where any change can come through political process, but presently the system is becoming tolerant to the extent of being salient on the continuous child deaths. The system is totally silent in political context on the issue of death of children due to malnutrition. Some violent protests are visible but majority of them are personal cases where some scenes are made in hospital premises when children from powerful families die, but it is limited to that. There is no demand or protest beyond that. The issue sometimes finds mention in comfort zones, some researchers and thinkers are working on it, but no political movement is visible on the issue. Children are dying to see their right to nutrition on the pages of election manifesto.

Letters to the Editor An Appeal •Sir, As we move on in keeping pace with the modern world, and as the season of festivity is here again where thousands will converge at Kohima and throng to see our rich heritage and our beautiful land, it is our bounden duty to usher back the scenic beauty that once Kohima and its surrounding was known for to the world. The Angami Women Organization requests to all Kohima dwellers to do whatever possible by keeping their surrounding neat and tidy for the restoration of its pristine glory and life to show the world we can do it and we mean it! URA UVIE Medovino Dolie President Angami Women Organization

is that the nominal Christian does not admit his wrong even if he is conscious of it and the right thing and better opinion of others. Whereas a born again man always stands for the truth only and on realizing his wrong opinion and the right or better opinion of others, readily admits his wrong as wrong and the better views of others as better and accommodate it. The internal imbroglio in Nagaland is as simple as an ant-hill but because of the old hearts it is as difficult as a high mountain. The problems are mainly because of unchanged heart. So it is not a political or social problem but it is rather a heart problem and the solution ties in change of heart. So let us come to Christ with all the heart and be born again. If each and every one of the professed Christians is born again, it will be not only spiritual solution but the complicated problems also will be resolved. Rev. L. Suohie Mhasi

Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world

Let Us Redesign The Present System Of Naga Nationalism!

•Sir, Jesus Christ is the Saviour of men and women who are sinners. We praise God that you are a believer of Christ and you have accepted Christ as your personal Saviour and Lord. Christ is your Saviour means your sins are forgiven and you will be saved from sins and evils. Christ is your Lord means you are not your own master of life but Christ is your master of life. Jesus Christ said that the believers must be born again without which no one will enter into heaven (John 3:5) Being born again is born of the Holy Spirit and he who is born again lives a new life in Christ. We are Christians because we want to go to heaven. Our being Christians is meaningless if we cannot go to heaven. So we must be born again. A born again man can be in any profession:A born again man can be a farmer. A born again man can be a businessman A born again man can be a politician A born again man can be a doctor A born again man can be a parliamentarian A born again man can be a teacher A born again man can be a soldier A born again man a witness of Christ A born again man has instinctive implusion to forgive and reconcile in the power of the Holy Spirit. A born again man is always a God fearing man. But a born again man cannot be a thief. A born again man cannot be a killer or destroyer or perpetrator of evil upon others. A born again man cannot be an intimidator or an extortionist. A born again man cannot be a liar or deceiver or cheater. A born again man cannot be an immoral man A born again man cannot harbour hatred and jealousy in his heart. A born again man cannot be an encroacher of other’s land A born again man cannot be a fighter for selfishness or prestige. A born again man cannot be an arrogant or haughty man. “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Cor. 5:17) The difference between a carnal man and a born again man

•Sir, While observing the present situation of the Naga National Movements, we need to change the present structure which is indeed functioning contrary to the principle of Naga Nationalism. It is sad to observe the present system where countless of Naga Patriotic leaders and loyal soldiers lost their lives in an unwanted ways. It is a high time for every Nagas to retrospect our past deeds and plan for the better future; widows and orphans increase in great volumes, this is indeed a genuine concerned issue of every individual to show our love and sympathy to eradicate all those, unless we do that, we may be curse by God one day for our wrong motives. When the Palestine’s were to fight against Israel, they took the advantage for being having a giant man called ‘Goliath’, it is further learnt that Israel is a Nation who firmly believe in God whereas Palestine’s were not. In the battlefield, David, a small shepherd boy with the spiritual strength of God killed Goliath, where all the Palestine’s speed away from the battlefield, showing their retreat. Likewise, dear Naga brothers, at one point of time, we were being regarded as the strong warriors which still remind us with; with that very attitude, you are sacrificing yourself towards the Nation for our better tomorrow, but I am afraid if we invite more of our enemies from within among our own family circle by killing each other under the style and names of several set ups of National Movement. I do believe we would earn shame when we fall prey into the hands of our real enemies- the day all the Nagas will fall into the dump of defeat and become the slaves of our enemy. We often proclaimed ourselves, “Nagaland for Christ” but I am also doubtful that we may even change the nomenclature to “Nagaland for Evil”, let us prevent that any cost. Are you (the loyal soldiers) intending to hide the sovereignty and lands of the Naga somewhere else by carrying out hatred towards each other? It is you, who could implement the principle theme of the Nagas, “Let our land be ours” into a reality. Let us not put ourselves to be a slavery of our enemy, however, if you really love Nagas, do act like David who brought laurels to his Nation through his firm faith in God, and at the same time saved the whole of his Nation from the cruelty clutches of Palestine’s. To beautify and restructure the land of Nagas into

a magnificent Nation, the major responsibilities lie with each one of you. To change our nation a better place to live in, my simple appeals offer, a reconciliation principle of ‘forgive & forget’. Let our saviour Jesus Christ lives in the hearts of all the Nagas! In conclusion, I beg to every reader if my write up hurts your sentiments. KUDUVE KAPFO Phek Town

“Stop War, Do Something For Nagas”

•Sir, • “It is never too late to take a new direction and move boldly towards a new Destination” • “It is never too late to square your shoulders and meet the challenge head on” • “It is never too late to fight back and achieve success” The two shoe sales men who traveled to a primitive country to open new territories for their products. When they got of the ship, hundreds of barefoot natives greeted them. Nobody was wearing shoes. The salesman headed straight for the local dispatch office. The first one wired the President of his company: “Sir I am coming home right away. No shoes to be sold here. Nobody wears shoes.” The second salesman sent an equally urgent message president of his company’: “Send thousands of shoes. Nobody wears shoes!” The second salesman saw the challenge, rubbed his hands in anticipation, and ran towards it, to reach out to needy people. Naga people are crying and dying for peace but we are still killing among ourself which God does not want us to do. We should adopt the attitude of the second salesman like selling shoes to barefoot natives-into a positive experience. Unfortunately, too many of us are like a young deaf boy name John. He never heard his father’s simple but important message: “John I love you” we cannot be like little boy John brimming with enthusiasm, babbling about our activities, and missing our Heavenly Father’s Message. “I Love You Naga People”. The Old Testament stories as “Proof ” that God can be downright ferocious if we Naga people cross Him. Look what happened to Sodom and Gomoroh they say, Not only the evil cities destroyed by fire, but they were covered by water. We Naga people don’t believe or we have forgotten the wonderful stories in the Old Testament of a living God and in the New Testament showing Jesus in a loving light. It doesn’t matter how many years we’ve been struggling to break free from whatever it is that holds us bound. It could be that we’ve had a secret problem in our state for twenty years, thirty years, even longer. The length of time we’ve struggled doesn’t diminish God’s Power or take away from the fact that He loves Nagas and wants to see us set free. Past failures don’t mean there won’t be future successes. We may be in bondage today, but that does not mean we won’t be free tomorrow. Lastly but not least humble appeal to all the collective leaders of Nagas, Let with one stroke of your pen and let the one shoot of our bullet change the destiny of Naga’s future according to God’s will. “BE SURE TO COME BACK THE RIGHT WAY” God bless Nagas! “For Nagas Tomorrow” H.Vikato Zhimo Lumami Naga

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PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been Bill Ayers

hew! What was all that mess? I’m still in a daze, sorti ng it all out, decompressing. Pass the Vitamin C. For the past few years, I have gone about my business, hanging out with my kids and, now, my grandchildren, taking care of our elders (they moved in as the kids moved out), going to work, teaching and writing. And every day, I participate in the never-ending effort to build a

a closet terrorist who sympathizes with extremism—and they pounced. Sen. Hillary Clinton’s (D-N.Y.) campaign provided the script, which included guilt by association, demonization of people Obama knew (or might have known), creepy questions about his background and dark hints about hidden secrets yet to be uncoveredOn March 13, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), apparently in an attempt to reassure the “base,” sat down for an interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News. McCain was not yet aware of the narrative Hannity had been spinning for months, and so Hannity

powerful and irresistible movement for peace and social justice. In years past, I would now and then— often unpredictably—appear in the newspapers or on TV, sometimes with a reference to Fugitive Days, my 2001 memoir of the exhilarating and difficult years of resistance against the American war in Vietnam. It was a time when the world was in flames, revolution was in the air, and the serial assassinations of black leaders disrupted our utopian dreams. These media episodes of fleeting notoriety always led to some extravagant and fantastic assertions about what I did, what I might have said and what I probably believe now. It was always a bit surreal. Then came this political season. During the primary, the blogosphere was full of chatter about my relationship with President-elect Barack Obama. We had served together on the board of the Woods Foundation and knew one another as neighbors in Chicago’s Hyde Park. In 1996, at a coffee gathering that my wife, Bernardine Dohrn, and I held for him, I made a donation to his campaign for the Illinois State Senate. Obama’s political rivals and enemies thought they saw an opportunity to deepen a dishonest perception that he is somehow unAmerican, alien, linked to radical ideas,

filled him in: Ayers is an unrepentant “terrorist,” he explained, “On 9/11, of all days, he had an article where he bragged about bombing our Pentagon, bombing the Capitol and bombing New York City police headquarters. … He said, ‘I regret not doing more.’ “ McCain couldn’t believe it. Neither could I. On the campaign trail, McCain immediately got on message. I became a prop, a cartoon character created to be pummeled. When Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin got hold of it, the attack went viral. At a now-famous Oct. 4 rally, she said Obama was “pallin’ around with terrorists.” (I pictured us sharing a milkshake with two straws.) The crowd began chanting, “Kill him!” “Kill him!” It was downhill from there. My voicemail filled up with hate messages. They were mostly from men, all venting and sweating and breathing heavily. A few threats: “Watch out!” and “You deserve to be shot.” And some emails, like this one I got from satan@ hell.com: “I’m coming to get you and when I do, I’ll water-board you.” The police lieutenant who came to copy down those threats deadpanned that he hoped the guy who was going to shoot me got there before the guy who

Looking back on a surreal campaign season

was going to water-board me, since it would be most foul to be tortured and then shot. (We have been pals ever since he was first assigned to investigate threats made against me in 1987, after I was hired as an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.) The good news was that every time McCain or Palin mentioned my name, they lost a point or two in the polls. The cartoon invented to hurt Obama was now poking holes in the rapidly sinking McCain-Palin ship. That ’60s show On Aug. 28, Stephen Colbert, the faux right-wing commentator from Comedy Central who channels Bill O’Reilly on steroids, observed: To this day, when our country holds a presidential election, we judge the candidates through the lens of the 1960s. … We all know Obama is cozy with William Ayers a ’60s radical who planted a bomb in the capital building and then later went on to even more heinous crimes by becoming a college professor. … Let us keep fighting the culture wars of our grandparents. The ’60s are a political gift that keeps on giving. It was inevitable. McCain would bet the house on a dishonest and largely discredited vision of the ’60s, which was the defining decade for him. He built his political career on being a prisoner of war in Vietnam. The ’60s—as myth and symbol—is much abused: the downfall of civilization in one account, a time of defeat and humiliation in a second, and a perfect moment of righteous opposition, peace and love in a third. The idea that the 2008 election may be the last time in American political life that the ’60s plays any role whatsoever is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, let’s get over the nostalgia and move on. On the other, the lessons we might have learned from the black freedom movement and from the resistance against the Vietnam War have never been learned. To achieve this would require that we face history fully and honestly, something this nation has never done. The war in Vietnam was an illegal invasion and occupation, much of it conducted as a war of terror against the civilian population. The U.S. military killed millions of Vietnamese in air raids—like the one conducted by McCain—and entire areas of the country were designated freefire zones, where American pilots indiscriminately dropped surplus ordinance— an immoral enterprise by any measure. What is really important McCain and Palin—or as our late friend Studs Terkel put it, “Joe McCarthy in drag”—would like to bury the ’60s. The ’60s, after all, was a time of rejecting obedience and conformity in favor of initiative and courage. The ’60s pushed us to a deeper appreciation of the humanity of every human being. And that is the threat it poses to the right wing, hence the attacks and all the guilt by association. McCain and Palin demanded to “know the full extent” of the Obama-Ayers “relationship” so that they can know if Obama, as Palin put it, “is telling the truth to the American people or not.” This is just plain stupid. Obama has continually been asked to defend something that ought to be at democracy’s heart: the importance of talking to as many people as possible in this complicated and wildly diverse so-

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ciety, of listening with the possibility of learning something new, and of speaking with the possibility of persuading or influencing others. The McCain-Palin attacks not only involved guilt by association, they also assumed that one must apply a political litmus test to begin a conversation. On Oct. 4, Palin described her supporters as those who “see America as the greatest force for good in this world” and as a “beacon of light and hope for others who seek freedom and democracy.” But Obama, she said, “Is not a man who sees America as you see it and how I see America.” In other words, there are “real” Americans — and then there are the rest of us. In a robust and sophisticated democracy, political leaders—and all of us— ought to seek ways to talk with many people who hold dissenting, or even radical, ideas. Lacking that simple and yet essential capacity to question authority, we might still be burning witches and enslaving our fellow human beings today. Maybe we could welcome our current situation—torn by another illegal war, as it was in the ’60s—as an opportunity to search for the new. Perhaps we might think of ourselves not as passive consumers of politics but as fully mobilized political actors. Perhaps we might think of our various efforts now, as we did then, as more than a single campaign, but rather as our movement-in-the-making. We might find hope in the growth of opposition to war and occupation worldwide. Or we might be inspired by the growing movements for reparations and prison abolition, or the rising immigrant rights movement and the stirrings of working people everywhere, or by gay and lesbian and transgender people courageously pressing for full recognition. Yet hope—my hope, our hope—resides in a simple self-evident truth: the future is unknown, and it is also entirely unknowable. History is always in the making. It’s up to us. It is up to me and to you. Nothing is predetermined. That makes our moment on this earth both hopeful and all the more urgent—we must find ways to become real actors, to become authentic subjects in our own history. We may not be able to will a movement into being, but neither can we sit idly for a movement to spring full-grown, as from the head of Zeus. We have to agitate for democracy and egalitarianism, press harder for human rights, learn to build a new society through our selftransformations and our limited everyday struggles. At the turn of the last century, Eugene Debs, the great Socialist Party leader from Terre Haute, Ind., told a group of workers in Chicago, “If I could lead you into the Promised Land, I would not do it, because someone else would come along and lead you out.” In this time of new beginnings and rising expectations, it is even more urgent that we figure out how to become the people we have been waiting to be. Bill Ayers is a Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is the author of Fugitive Days (Beacon) and co-author, with Bernardine Dohrn, of Race Course: Against White Supremacy (Third World Press).

POLL RESULTS

Do you support the government’s decision to relax the recruitment policy of teachers?

70%

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At least by getting more teachers, there will not be any shortage Yes it is justified because some tribes do now have people that are qualified to meet the criteria for teaching. By relaxing the criteria, they can now serve in their own tribe

Some of those who voted NO had this to say: •

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6% YES

OTHERS

Some of those who voted YES had this to say: •

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This is the only way to meet the demand for teachers. Though it may affect the quality of teaching, at least there will be sufficient teachers. Most of the teachers are doing proxy. They are children and relatives of politicians and bureaucrats and they dont care. Most of them dont even go to school to teach and though they have talent it is wasted. So it is better to get less qualified teachers who are atleast there than to have qualified teachers who are never there. This is the sorry state of Nagaland. This will help in employing educated umemployed

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for the future of our children will support the government decision to relax the recruitment policy of teachers. It is so absurd to think why the government made such a decision. How could this decision have been taken? The public must demand an explanation from the government. We cannot play with the future of our children. Education is the foundation of the society. Rather than improving the quality of teaching, the government is doing the opposite. Give chance to those quality to give quality (in this competition world) No, because the teaching standards in general, in Nagaland is quite dismal. If the standard of teaching is low, how can we expect to get students of high calibre?

The teaching standard in Nagaland state is poor, now it will even get worse. This is the reason why many parents sent their children outside Nagaland for their studies. • Not at all. How can they even think of relaxing the policy of recruitment for teach• ers. We all know how the system works in Nagaland and rather than making the system for recruitment more efficient so that they get quality teachers, I am disgusted to learn that the government has taken a very Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say: irresponsible decision. This now shows the • The choice was between quality teachers true color of the DAN govt. I am very disapor increase quantity of teachers and the pointed. government has made its choice. I think I don’t see how this is going to improve the choice is not the right one because the the quality of teachers that Nagas need so teacher has life long impact on students. badly. In fact I think the opposite will hapThis decision of the government shows the pen. With this kind of relaxation in the redirection of the DAN government and this cruitment policy, the quality of teachers will decision will not go down well in the long only get from bad to worse. God help our term. Such populist decision aimed to win students. more votes will only destroy the Nagas. I don’t understand the rationale. Just be• It would have been good if the government cause there is unemployment problem, how and department had first sought the opinwill this improve employment. If the qualiion of the people first before making this ty of teachers is poor, than the quality of stulandmark decision because this will affect dents will also be poor and this will result in the children of Nagaland. This is one of the more unemployment. By relaxing the stanweakness of Nagaland governments. They dard, this will cause more bigger problems do not know how to consult or take the in Naga society. It is a short sighted deciopinion and views of the people. sion. It is difficult to think that anyone who cares

Woven Into Place

Teresa Rehman

Carpet weaving, apart from sustaining them, has also empowered Darjeeling’s women

ears roll down her cheeks as she recalls the turbulence during the Gorkhaland agitation of 1980s in Darjeeling in West Bengal. As Shannu Sherpa, 36, gives finishing touches to the new carpet she has woven, she narrates how her uncle and most of the male members fled to the jungles fearing atrocities by the security forces. “There were bandhs for as many as 40 days. The whole economy which had thrived on tourism collapsed and there was no income for many days. Moreover, houses were raided and there were atrocities on women by the security forces,” she says. It was during these trying moments that she found succour in carpet-making after she landed in Hayden Hall, an NGO in Darjeeling town. Then it was quite an uphill task for her to traverse the distance of nearly an hour from her village Singmari to reach the place. She says, “But it was worth it. I have brought up my children with these earnings after my husband’s death. I am not always able to fulfill their demands but I am happy that at least I can lead a respectable life here.” She has gained expertise in weaving and finishing carpets and her role has recently been elevated to that of a demonstrator in the showroom. She adds, “Everyone calls me madam now. I feel important.” Oblivious of the sloganeering and simmering tension for the ‘second phase of the Gorkhaland agitation’, Shannu and her companions carry on with their task they have made their mark in – carpet making. Kamala Limbu’s face lights up as her six-year-old daughter Bibika comes rushing in dressed in her red uniform. Bibika’s school is over and she will play around in the day-care centre at the hall till her mother finishes her work. Kamala walks for half an hour from Singmari to reach her workplace, which has literally been a cocoon for her and her daughter after her husband’s death. She had even worked as a daily-wage labourer and washed dishes at people’s home for sometime. “This is more easier and respectable for me,” the 36-year-old says. In Darjeeling, women from the low-income group, mostly Nepalese have no other means of livelihood other than working as maids or doing similar petty jobs. Radha Karky, administrator of Hayden Hall says, “In Darjeeling, it’s always the women who take the lead role in any agitation, be it the Gorkhaland agitation of the 80s or the resurgence of the movement now. You will see it’s the women who are in the forefront. But after all the sloganeering they don’t always get their due.” The carpet makers in Hayden hall have adopted the Tibetan style of weaving brought in by the Tibetan refugees in the sixties. “The idea behind introducing this alternate way of earning livelihood is because employment opportunities are very few here and there is tremendous pressure on these women. Here, they at least pick up a skill. It’s like being literate, gaining confidence. For illiterate women, coming up with beautiful hand-woven carpet is psychologically uplifting. These women would otherwise be going home to clean dishes. Even their meager wages are cut if they fall sick,” adds Karky. All these women are registered with government medical care and life insurance, a special scheme for handloom weavers last year. “We have our own medical scheme, awareness programmes to tell them about child care and HIV-AIDS. We have eight health workers who do home visits. We even have a day-care centre for these women for the whole day. In return they give us one day’s free labour per month,” explains Karky. They also register under the Nari Sewa Sangathan in the centre which has an additional medical fund. There are different self help groups with a revolving fund for them. Carpet making is not a viable option if done independently but Karky says, “Its viable in Hayden Hall. We ensure that a weaver makes at least Rs 1500 per month. While working at Hayden Hall, women are also enrolled in a health program that covers basic medical expenses, a lunch schemes, and their children benefit from the many children's schemes, from day-care and health care to afterschool tutoring to help with public or private school fees.” These women make carpets, which are then marketed by Hayden Hall in the two stores located in Darjeeling. These stores are also have an overseas shipping licence. Hayden Hall's carpet weavers spend roughly a month on a three-by-six-foot carpet. Some of the carpet makers trained at Hayden hall also work in the carpet factories run by private individuals while some pitch in as trainers in government’s training programmes. “But we are coordinating with the government to help them set up their own enterprises as its not always good to provide subsidies,” says Karky. And many young girls like Mala Devan, who have never seen a carpet in their lifetime continue to throng Hayden hall to learn the craft. Mala for instance, walks for two hours up and down everyday from a place called Singtam. Mala’s mother is a plucks tea leaves for a living and her father helps a mason. After dropped out of school when she reached class eight, she has been jobless. She is keen on picking up the craft. “I have plans for the future. I will give my first salary to my mother.” And there some like Renu Tamang who has declined offers to work for higher wages. Because, she says, Hayden Hall was with her in her time of need. She had five children and her family was very poor. She heard that Hayden hall could help by providing for her children’s education and giving them enough food to survive. Renu began weaving and carpets. All her five children benefited from their educational programmes. One of her daughter is married, and her eldest son now works a driver, augmenting the family income. She now lives in a house built on land bought with help from Hayden Hall. She received a zero interest loan and now pays a low, monthly mortgage. And as it’s time to wind up for the day, their instructor Raju Ghising does a round checking the quality of their day's work. Ghising, who had learnt this art of making carpets using Tibetan knots in Nepal landed here in 1980 and has been here ever since. Affectionately called “dazu’ or elder brother, Ghising says, “I enjoy working here. Earlier, I used to work for businessmen. Here, I have the opportunity to serve and have some satisfaction in return.” Often, he bumps into his trainees on the streets. They gratefully remind him that he had taught them and are now self-sufficient. “I don’t want to go anywhere. This is my home now,” he says.

Top 20 super foods LEEDS UNIVERSITY in the UK has released a list of the top 20 foods you can eat to ensure that you live to a happy and healthy age. These foods are said to slow down the ageing process. They say that eating 'lifespan essential' foods will maximise your chances of living as long as possible. It will also increase your quality of life as you age by reducing the incidence of disease. They contain molecule called antioxidant polyphenols which soak up reactive oxygen species molecules which cause cell damage. The top 20 superfoods: * apples * blackberries * black tea * blueberries * broccoli * cereal bran * cherries * cherry tomatoes * coffee * cranberries * dark chocolate * green tea * oranges * peaches * plums * raspberries * red grapes * red onions * spinach

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Pakistani ‘consultants’ in US CENTCOM worries India

WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 9 (ANI): The Indian Government has reportedly expressed concern over US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General David Petraeus seeking advice from two Pakistani security consultants – Ahmed Rashid and Shuja Nawaz. According to the Daily Times, Rashid is an acknowledged authority on the Taliban and Afghanistan, while Shuja Nawaz is the author of a book on the Pakistan Army. Both have been named ‘consultants’ at the classified review starting in Florida this weekend. The aim is to review the war plans in Afghanistan and Iraq as the Barack Obama administration considers the wisdom of a troop surge in Afghanistan. India’s concern stems

from the possibility that Rashid’s latest recommendation of the ‘grand bargain’ to solve Afghanistan’s mammoth problems of security and terrorism may have found fertile ground in the Obama set. New Delhi has also reportedly taken exception to a recommendation made by Rashid and Barnett Rubin in a recent article in the Foreign Affairs quarterly that Pakistan would be persuaded to stop supporting terrorism if India can be persuaded to solve Kashmir. Both have argued that Kashmir is the bigger strategic threat to Pakistan than terrorists on their soil. The two Afghanistan experts have also suggested in the article that Pakistan should not be ‘pressured’, because its security estab-

9-year-old boy dies after falling into borewell LUCKNOW, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): A nine-year-old boy, who was trapped in a 50 feet deep borewell in an Uttar Pradesh village, died early Sunday despite efforts to rescue him, officials said. Puneet fell into the open borewell in Kanauj district’s Banwar Gara village while playing Saturday evening. He could not cry out for help as he had a speaking disability, which led to a delay in rescue operations. His body was recovered at around 8 am Sunday. “Puneet could not raise an alarm and he was noticed by villagers much later. This is also why the rescue operations started late. He was taken out today morning, but was declared dead by doctors,” Sub Divisional Magistrate (Kannauj) A.K. Srivastava told reporters over telephone. Puneet’s parents are farmers in Banwar Gara, around 300 km from here. Srivastava said that a compensation of Rs.100,000 had been announced for the boy’s family from the chief minister’s relief fund. He added that farmer who had left the borewell open would be brought to book. “The farmer, Satya Bhan Singh, took out the pump a few days ago and left the borewell open. It is a case of negligence and we will lodge a criminal case against him,” Srivastava said.

Obama to get over 10-times of Indian Prez salary Prime Minister yet to receive

lishment believes that it is threatened by a US-IndiaAfghan alliance to dismember Pakistan. Pakistan’s military command continues to believe the two-nation theory and wants Kashmir to be incorporated into the South Asian homeland for Muslims. Pakistan also continues to believe that the Indian threat is superior to stabilising Afghanistan. According to the article, the rest of the world should be involved in a single exercise – to “reassure Pakistan” that it is under no threat. And the best way to do that would be to “resolve Kashmir”. Only then will Pakistan lift its umbrella of support of terrorists and terrorism. In short, Pakistan should be rewarded for its support to terrorism.

NEW DELHI/NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 9 (PTI): Barack Obama, as the next President of the world’s largest economy, will get an annual salary of 4,00,000 dollars – an amount ten times more than the emoluments being paid to the Indian President. In Indian currency, the annual salary for the First Citizen of the world’s largest economy translates into about Rs two crore per year or about Rs 16 lakh per month, excluding any perks and allowances. Barack Obama was elected as 44th President of the United States earlier this month and would replace George W Bush in the Oval Office on January 20. The US government provides for its President an aggregate compensation of 400,000 dollars a year, to be paid on monthly basis during his or her term. In addition, he gets an expense allowance of 50,000 dollars toward costs related to discharge of official duties and

any unused amount under this head needs to be reverted to the Treasury. The Indian government, earlier this year, raised the emoluments to be paid to the President to Rs 1.5 lakh per month, which translates into an annual figure of Rs 18 lakh. At a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in September, the cabinet committee on economic affairs approved the new emoluments to be paid to the The President, Vice President and governors, raising the pay package for the Vice President to Rs 1.25 lakh and the same for the governors to Rs 1.1 lakh. Earlier in January, the government had double the President’s salary from Rs 50,000 to Rs one lakh per month. Prior to that, the President salary was revised in 1998 to Rs 50,000 per month from Rs 10,000 per month previously.

courtesy call from Obama

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is yet to receive a call from US President-elect Barack Obama. According to sources, officialdom in New Delhi is concerned that Obama has put Dr Singh low on the list of world leaders he has telephoned since Thursday, though congratulatory messages have been sent by President Pratibha Patil and Dr Singh soon after Obama won the race for the White House on November 4. So far, Obama has spoken to 15 world leaders, including Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari. Apart from Dr Singh, Obama is yet to interact telephonically with Russian President Dmitri Medvedev. Ac-

Poll fever missing in J&K ahead of polls

BANDIPORA, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): It’s just a week to go before the crucial elections in Jammu and Kashmir but the usual poll fever is missing. Separatists in the Valley have called for a poll boycott. There are no slogans, no rallies and not a single party flag. People are angry over the way the parties handled the Amarnath land row and the violence that followed. Political parties are avoiding large meetings fearing public anger. Instead, the candidates are conducting small village level meetings of their supporters. “Due to fear we avoid road shows and large gatherings,” said Nizamuddin Bhat, PDP candidate, Bandipora. Sitting MLA Usman Majid is banking heavily on door-to-door campaigning meetings. He thinks it’s a good idea. “This gives us chance to have direct contact with voters,” said Usman Majid, independent candidate. Though there are 19 candidates in all, it will be a three-cornered fight between Independent candidate Majid, the National Conference and the People’s Democratic Party PDP. But for many people in J&K, it doesn’t matter who’s contesting. “People have no inter-

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard in Srinagar, India, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008. Security has been beefed up as separatists urged people to boycott local elections announced by the Indian government. Voting starts Nove and will be held in seven phases running through Dec. 24. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)

est in these elections. We have seen so many elections, no one resolves the issues,” said Abdul Ahad, local resident. After the Amarnath land row, separatists seem to be calling the shots in the

Valley. Frequent protest marches have seen frequent imposition of curfew. Many still think it’s not the right environment for holding elections and the turnout could well, be low.

India will play role that Gulf nations are comfortable with: Manmohan

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Kashmiri boys play as they collect wood with family members, unseen, from among the chinar trees in the Nishat garden on the outskirts of Srinagar, November. Chinar wood is used for making furniture and craft items as well as fuel in ﬁrepots and cooking. (AP Photo)

MUSCAT, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): India will play a political, economic and strategic role that all Gulf countries are comfortable with in maintaining regional security in the Arabian Gulf, according to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. In a joint interview to the Oman Tribune and Arabic daily Al Watan, Singh said that India viewed the Gulf as an intrinsic part of its extended neighbourhood. “Our links with the region go back several centuries, and so we are not strangers to the Gulf. We would like to view ourselves as a stabilising and moderating voice in a world that is faced with threats of extremism, intolerance and terrorism,” he said, adding that new threats to the security of sea-lanes were also emerging. “We will therefore play a role with which all countries in the Gulf are comfortable with

and after due consultation and agreement. Such a role can include different forms of political, security and economic cooperation.” Singh arrived in Muscat Saturday for a three-day visit to Oman and Qatar, his first to the Gulf since he became prime minister. To a question on the effect of the global financial crisis to India’s economy, he said: “It would be unrealistic to expect that the global economic turmoil will not have an adverse impact on us.” “Fortunately, the exposure of Indian financial institutions to problem assets that precipitated the crisis has been minimal.” According to him, the current global economic crisis offered a unique opportunity for India and Oman to capitalise on each other’s strengths. “The Indian economy has a vast capacity to absorb investment. We have well regulated financial markets and sound financial

institutions, and many of our key sectors still remain to be fully developed,” he said. “This represents a unique long term investment opportunity for a country like Oman which has financial surpluses. A close relationship of this nature between India and Oman will have a major positive impact on the economy of the region.” India and Oman signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during Singh’s visit to set up an India-Oman Joint Investment Fund with a seed capital of $100 million, which will be expandable to $1.5 billion. The fund will identify projects in infrastructure, health, tourism, utility and urban infrastructure in both countries and will also set up special purpose vehicles for this. The two sides also signed an MoU in the field of manpower to boost recruitment of Indian professionals in various

sectors in Oman and to prevent illegal recruitment and human trafficking. Speaking on India’s ties with Oman, Singh said that these have always been of a special nature. “These are deeply rooted in centuries of interaction between both sides, and in the very special affinity that exists between the peoples of both countries,” he said. Lauding the manner in which Oman’s ruler Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said has led the country and the role he has played to ensure peace and security in the region, the prime minister said: “Oman and India are ideally placed to review emerging regional threats such as piracy and security of sea-lanes and terrorism.” Oman is strategically placed on the mouth of the vital Strait of Hormuz. “We have a commonality of approaches on major international issues,” he said.

Lt Col Purohit: A case of ultra-patriotism gone awry?

NASHIK, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): He was praised by his neighbours as a soft-spoken and virtuous young man and commended by superiors in the army as a bright and diligent recruit. But Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit’s involvement in a homegrown terror conspiracy and dubbed the “mastermind” behind the Malegaon bombing in September has caused untold embarrassment to the Indian Army. Born in a cultured, middleclass Maharashtrian Brahmin family in Pune and educated in the reputed Abhinav Vidyalaya and Garware College in the same city, Purohit joined the army in order to serve the nation in the best possible manner rather than making a fabulous career, says his spiritual mentor Shaila Dighe. “Imbued by patriotic spirit and fired by a desire to do something ‘extra-ordinary’ for the country and the society, Purohit had first thought of joining politics but I goaded him to join the army,” Dighe told IANS. Lt Col Jayant Chitale (retired), who headed the services selection board centre in Pune for several years, describes Purohit, the son of a bank officer, as a bright, hard-working student overflowing with patriotic fervour. “He met me several times after completing his training and I kept getting a very favourable

feedback about him all through his stint, particularly the long one in Jammu and Kashmir,” Chitale told IANS. In 2002, Purohit participated in 15 Maratha Light Infantry’s counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and his tenure ended in January 2005 while serving in the Awantipura based intelligence unit of the Military Intelligence Directorate. “My impression is that Purohit was highly respected by his juniors and also appreciated by his officers because of his outstanding qualities,” he said. “Had it not been for his extra-ordinary merit and dedication, the young man would not have risen through the ranks.” Though reticent, Purohit was articulate about his political views and firmly believed that the state was doing little to protect Hindus. “I can tell you on good authority that several officers are thoroughly disenchanted with the rulers of the country for their lack of political will to sternly deal with terrorism and are itching to do something... Lt Col Purohit could be the one who perhaps did it in a manner that he thought right,” Chitale said. It was during his posting in the Army’s Deolali Camp near Nashik that Lt Col Purohit came in contact with Abhinav Bharat, the radical Hindutva group, set up among others by retired major

Ramesh Upadhyay, who is also in the Anti Terrorism Squad’s custody for his alleged involvement in the Sep 29 bomb blast. Apart from giving lectures at the Abhinav Bharat meetings in Nashik and Pune in the last two years, Purohit is believed to have imparted arms training to the group’s members and to the activists of the Bajrang Dal, the youth brigade of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. Purohit is suspected to have donned many aliases – Rajendra, Srikant and Pramod, apart from his official name Prasad – during the time he allegedly imparted training in handling arms and explosives to the cadres of the two organisations. ATS investigators are believed to have information that Purohit also donned the name ‘Mithun Chakraborty’ when he imparted training to the Abhinav Bharat and Bajrang Dal youth near Sinhagad Fort in Pune in 2006. Among the cadres obtaining training in making bombs was Himanshu Panse of Nanded, who died in an explosion while attempting to make a bomb. His friend in whose house the exercise was conducted died in the explosion. The explosives being used were allegedly supplied by Purohit, who had hidden them in a gymnasium in Pune that he regularly visited, the ATS investigators believe.

cording to the Daily Times, Obama has spoken with the leaders of Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,Italy, Poland,Pakistan and Spain. Dr Singh is currently on an official visit to Oman and Qatar and the earliest he can speak to Obama is on Tuesday when he returns to New Delhi. Insiders say Obama might have been annoyed with the way the Indian government deliberately omitted a crucial paragraph from a letter he had written to Singh during his US visit in September. Obama had asserted in the letter that the Indo-US relations would not spiral down under the next US administration and Congress.

Muslim men wrongly held: govt

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 9 (CNN-IBN): In an embarrassing and shocking admission, the Andhra Pradesh government has conceded that 21 Muslim youth were wrongly detained and tortured for the blast probes at Mecca Masjid, Gokul Chat and Lumbini Park in May and August 2007. The State Minorities Commission had come out with a report stating that over 20 Muslim youth were illegally detained and tortured by the police. Each of those youth will now be given a grant of Rs 30,000 while nearly Rs 70,000 would be arranged for them through private cooperatives. “The youth were arrested wrongly in the Gokul Chat, Lumbini Park and Mecca Masjid blasts on the basis of suspicion but were proven innocent. Now compensation worth Rs30,00 is being paid to them in the

form of autorickshaw...” On August 25, 2007, nearly 44 people were killed, over 100 were injured when explosions ripped through the recreational centres in Lumbini Park and Hyderabad’s famous Gokul Chat Bhandar in Kothi locality. Hundreds of people had gathered to see a laser show at the Lumbini Park, situated near the Andhra state secretariat in the heart of the city. As the show was underway, a powerful blast ripped through the middle row of the open-air auditorium at 1940 hours IST. The blast was so powerful that some of bodies were flung into the air and scattered all over the area leaving at least seven dead and 29 injured. Over the next two days, the city police took 25 people into custody. They were picked up from various lodges and hotels in Hyderabad on suspicion.

Muslim clerics sign fatwa against terror

HYDERABAD, NOVEMBER 9 (NDTV): The 89-yearold Jamiat-Ulema-i-Hind, the largest Islamic body in the country, is focusing its 29th national meeting in Hyderabad on delinking terror from religion. The conference was held to reiterate that the community is secular and peace-loving and that Islam per se cannot be linked to terror. On Saturday, nearly 6000 Muslim clerics from all over the country signed the Deoband fatwa against terror. “We want to involve as many people and make it public that terror has no place in Islam, that no terrorism can be done in the name of Islam and Quran gives no sanction to it,” said Mahmood Asad Madani, Rajya Sabha MP. Significantly, the Jamiat points out that just because Hindutva terror is now being spoken about, they are not going to point fingers nor be defensive about what some call jehadi terror. “Whoever is the accused, let’s not link them to any religion, whether Hindu or Muslim. People indulging in such activities should not be linked to any religion,” said Hakimuddin Qasmi, General Secretary, Jamiat Ulemai-Hind. The two-day conference culminated in a public meeting Sunday evening at Hyderabad’s Nizam College grounds where the Jamiat has invited other Islamic bodies as well as civil society leaders like Sri Sri Ravishankar, Swamy Aginivesh and Joseph D’Souza.

ABVP to launch agitation in Dec NASHIK, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): Protesting against intrusion of five crore Bangladeshi in the country, which become a national-strait, Akhil Nhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has decided to launch a nationwide agitation from December 17. Milind Marathe, National vice-president of ABVP while addressing the first session of state-level-convention said that as per government’s figures it was stated that there are 5 crore Bangleshi-intruder and central government is not seen serious on the issue. Rajan Welukar, vice-chancellor of city-based Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University released a book Bangladeshi-Ghuskhori after inaugurating the 43rd ABVP convention here yesterday. He said that thousands of ABVP activists will go at Chickennek and called upon all to participate in the struggle. ABVP national state-level office-bearers and activists from different parts of the state participated in the convention. He said that ABVP is running on a democratic basis and fighting against Naxalism and terrorism, but Congress and communists are trying to malign our image for politics, he added.

Left Front still backing UPA govt? CIA thinks so! Volunteers ﬁll the forms of women from shanty towns before they enter Red Ribbon Express train in Jammu, November 9. (AP Photo)

Little progress on judicial impact assessment due to polls

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): The forthcoming state Assembly elections and the build-up to the General Elections next year seem to be delaying the Law Ministry’s plans on judicial impact assessment of new Bills to find out the extra court case load that these may generate on becoming laws. “We have not made much headway on the report submitted by the judicial impact assessment task force as several states have got busy with elections,” said a ministry official suggesting that studying the response of states on the issue was important for moving ahead. “Most states are still to show any urgency on the issue, maybe the election atmo-

sphere has something to do with it. We are certainly going to push harder,” the official said. A Task Force constituted under the direction of the Supreme Court to examine the feasibility of judicial impact assessment had submitted its report in June this year. A scientific study should be made to assess the extra caseload which any new Bill or legislation may add to the burden of courts and adequate financial provision should be made to dispose these new cases, the task force on judicial impact assessment said. According to Law Minister H R Bhardwaj “the Central Government has sought the views of all the state governments and also all High Courts on this report.”

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): The United States’ Central Intelligence Agency, perceived to have the best spy network, appears clueless about an Indian political development that has earned a place in the most memorable TV moments. Case in point – the Left parties’ withdrawal of support to the UPA government; or have they not? “Privatisation of government-owned industries remains stalled and continues to generate political debate; populist pressure from within the UPA government and from its Left Front allies continues to restrain needed initiatives,” says the World Factbook section of the CIA website about state of the Indian economy. What is interesting is that the website says that the India page was last updated on November six, 2008, while the Left Front withdrew its support to the government in July, this year. The withdrawal of support led to a trust vote and accusations of horse trading in Parliament – all played out on national TV. The CIA maintains a World Factbook on its website, which is updated regularly and has information ranging from politics to economy about almost all countries, including India. The website is also yet to incorporate the recent interest rate cut decisions by RBI, although it has mentioned the slew of rate-hike decisions taken by the central bank previously.

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Indonesia executes Bali bombers Bombers buried in emotional ceremonies

Minister Kevin Rudd said it was a time to remember both the victims and survivors of the bloody attack. “Their lives remain shattered. They’ve been changed fundamentally by that murder,” he told reporters. “So it is their lives that we think about today.” The bombers were sentenced under a new antiterror law that was applied retroactively, leading to criticism from rights campaigners and fuelling anger among their Islamist supporters. Amnesty International said the executions should be the last time Indonesia uses the death penalty. The alleged mastermind, Malaysian extremist Noordin Mohammad Top, is still at large.

TENGGULUN, NOVEMBER 9 (REUTERS): Three Indonesian militants executed on Sunday for the 2002 Bali bombings were buried by their families at ceremonies attended by thousands of sobbing supporters shouting “Allahu akbar” (God is great). The three men from the militant group Jemaah Islamiah -- Imam Samudra, 38, Mukhlas, 48, and Amrozi, 46 -- were executed by firing squad on Nusakambangan island in central Java shortly after midnight, the attorney-general’s office said. The bombers’ bodies were flown from the prison by helicopter to their home towns -- brothers Mukhlas and Amrozi to Tenggulun in Lamongan, East Java, and Samudra to Serang in West Java. Some friends and supporters chanted “Live nobly or die as martyrs” until the bodies of brothers Mukhlas and Amrozi were lowered into the ground. After the burial, supporters stood in the rain and prayed for the bombers. Imam Samudra was buried in a private ceremony attended by just his family and friends. The attorney general’s spokesman, Jasman Pandjaitan, said the bombers, who asked not to be blindfolded during the execution, were cooperative. “Only one bullet hit the victims, right on the left chest hitting the heart,” Pandjaitan told a news conference. “There was no resistance and they were very cooperative.” Earlier, thousands of Indonesians poured onto the streets for the funerals of the three militants causing some clashes between police and emotional supporters. “Looking at this, I feel sad, but then I am also proud that he is a Mujahid (Muslim fighter),” said Nuranda, a woman who came to offer her condolences to Samudra’s family. Tensions ran high as about 3,000 people from west Java cities gathered when Samudra’s body, covered in a black shroud with Islamic inscriptions, was carried to a mosque for prayers. Some jostled to touch the body or help carry the bier. In Tenggulun, thousands of militant Islamists from groups such as the Islamic Defenders’ Front had gathered, shadowed by armed police and many reporters. People chanted “Goodbye Syuhada (heroes)” and “Allahu Akbar” as the bodies of Mukhlas and Amrozi were taken from the mosque to an Islamic boarding school where controversial cleric Abu Bakar Bashir prayed for the brothers. Indonesia tightened security amid fears of revenge attacks as tensions ran high, but one analyst said the executions were unlikely to spark “active terrorism.” “People need to be vigilant and there’s a possibility of someone responding to the appeal of the three dead men but I don’t think people should believe that there will automatically be some active terrorism,” Sidney Jones, a security expert from the Brussels-based International Crisis Group, told Reuters. The Balinese widow of a security officer killed in the blasts said she hoped the executions would mark some closure. “So, let the past be behind us and I hope there will not be any revenge from their families and supporters,” said Wayan Rasmi. The body of her husband was never found after the blasts.

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This is a combination of October 1, 2008 ﬁle photos of from left to right, Ali Ghufron, Imam Samudra, and Amrozi Nurhasyim. Ali Ghufron, Amrozi Nurhasyim, and Imam Samudra were executed early Sunday November 9 on the Nusakambangen prison Island for planning and carrying out the 2002 Bali bombings which killed more than 200 people, mostly foreign tourists including 88 Australians, as well as 38 Indonesians.(AP Photo/File)

TENGGULUN, NOVEMBER 9 (AFP): Three Indonesian Islamists were executed by firing squad early Sunday for the Bali bombings which killed 202 people, sparking calls for revenge from their radical supporters. Indonesia stepped up security at tourist spots and embassies following the executions of Amrozi, 47, his brother Mukhlas, 48, and ringleader Imam Samudra, 38, which sparked brief clashes between police and hundreds of mourners. The three men were killed with shots to the heart shortly after midnight near their prison on Nusakambangan island off southern Java, said attorney general’s office spokesman Jasman Panjaitan. They refused an

offer of blindfolds and cooperated fully with their executioners, he said. “All three convicted men were very cooperative and didn’t resist at all. The families have also been cooperative and sincere,” Panjaitan said. A source in the prison told AFP they shouted “Allahu Akbar” (God is greater) as they were escorted out of their isolation cells shortly before midnight on Saturday. The 2002 attacks targeted packed nightspots on the holiday island of Bali, killing 202 including 88 Australians. Until the end, the bombers expressed no remorse for their “infidel” victims and claimed they wanted to die as “martyrs” for their dream of an Islam-

ic caliphate spanning much of Southeast Asia. Survivors and relatives of the victims expressed a mixture of relief and sadness at the news. “I guess the overwhelming feeling isn’t joy because they’re dead, but it’s definitely relief that we don’t have to continue with the circus,” said Trent Thompson, whose brother Clint was among the Australians killed. Tumini, who worked at Paddy’s bar which was destroyed by one of the bombs, said: “I’m feeling happy. I don’t have any resentment towards them. I only hope that this problem (of Islamic radicalism) can be solved at its roots.” Hundreds of supporters briefly clashed with police as

the bodies of Mukhlas and Amrozi -- the latter dubbed the “smiling assassin” for his courtroom antics -- arrived by helicopter at their village of Tenggulun in east Java. Hardline cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, the co-founder of Jemaah Islamiyah who was jailed on a conspiracy charge related to the bombings before being released in 2006, led prayers for the brothers but did not speak to the media. There were similar scenes in the west Java town of Serang as Samudra’s body was paraded to the graveyard, shrouded in a black cloth bearing a Koranic inscription in Arabic. “There’ll probably be retaliation. What is clear is that

Britain's Prince William, seen, speaking at an event to mark the 40th anniversary of the Centre Point charity in London, Thursday, November 6. Centrepoint are marking their 40th year by launching their Change their Lives Forever Campaign, aimed at getting all Centrepoint young people into some kind of training to enable them to ﬁnd work, support themselves and become happy, productive members of society. As part of that campaign, Centrepoint is establishing the 40th Anniversary Bursary Fund. (AP Photo)

no drop of Muslim blood is free. It has consequences,” said Ganna, 26, who travelled 90 kilometres from Jakarta to Serang to show his support. The vast majority of Indonesian Muslims have little sympathy for militants, and even among the angry mourners in Serang, one man told AFP the bombers’ “jihad” was wrong. “If there’s a war, fighting jihad is good for the religion but don’t do it here in Indonesia. Bali isn’t a battlefield,” he said. Australia has urged citizens to reconsider travel to Indonesia, and the United States has warned Americans to “maintain a low profile” and avoid demonstrations. Australian Prime

LONDON, NOVEMBER 9 (AFP): Prince William's bosses in Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) were unaware of full details of training flights which took him to a stag party and a wedding, the Sunday Telegraph reported. Documents released to the newspaper under Britain's freedom of information laws state that officers would have cancelled the flights if they knew the prince was using them to get to private functions, it said. The paper also reported that the five training flights on an RAF Chinook helicopter including the controversial sorties, originally exposed by a tabloid, cost the taxpayer 86,434 pounds (135,000 dollars). The flights, which the paper said the prince himself planned, took place in April this year when he was on a four-month attachment with the RAF. The attachment was designed to prepare for the day when William -- son of heir to the throne Prince Charles and the late princess Diana -- will be head of the armed forces as

king. The flights included a trip over his father's country house Highgrove in southwest England; practice landings in a field next to girlfriend Kate Middleton's family home; a trip to a wedding in northeast England; picking up his brother Prince Harry from London to take him to a stag do and "buzzing" the royal residence at Sandringham, eastern England, the paper said. A royal spokesman told the Sunday Telegraph: "Prince William accepts that the sorties were naive and accepts his share of the responsibility for what happened." A Ministry of Defence spokesman added: "All flights undertaken with Flying Officer Wales were legitimate training sorties. "In retrospect, there was a degree of naivety involved in the planning of these sorties but there is no question anyone misled anyone." The 26-year-old announced in September that he will now train as a search and rescue pilot, saying: "The time I spent with the RAF earlier this year made me realise how much I love flying."

Disaster strikes Russian nuclear sub VLADIVOSTOK, NOVEMBER 9 (AFP): At least 20 people were killed and 21 hurt in an accident on a Russian nuclear submarine in the Sea of Japan, the navy said Sunday, the worst such incident since the Kursk disaster. The nuclear reactor that powers the submarine was undamaged in the accident and background radiation levels in the vicinity of the accident in a Russian naval testing zone were “normal,” a naval spokesman said. “During sea trials of a nuclear-powered submarine of the Pacific Fleet the firefighting system went off unsanctioned, killing over 20 people, including servicemen and workers,” said Captain Igor Dygalo, the navy’s spokesman. The RIA Novosti news agency said the submarine was undergoing sea trials in preparation for delivery to India’s navy but this was not confirmed by officials. The victims included both servicemen and shipyard workers aboard the submarine for sea trials, Dygalo said. ITAR-TASS news agency said the dead included six sailors and 14 civilians. The injured were evacuated from the stricken submarine aboard an accompanying ship and were taken to a hospital on shore

A Soviet-built Akula class nuclear submarine is moored at a harbor on the Pacific peninsula of Kamchatka, in this Saturday, July 29, 2007 file photo. An accident aboard a Russian nuclear-powered submarine similar to this one during sea trials in the Sea of Japan killed at least 20 people, officials said Sunday November 9. (AP Photo/File)

where they were being treated, ITAR-TASS and RIA Novosti quoted officials as saying. A source with the Pacific Fleet’s hospital in Vladivostok told AFP that the 21 injured people evacuated from the submarine aboard a destroyer were suffering various degrees of poisoning. Other sources, who requested anonymity, said an additional 20 people with less serious poisoning were being treated aboard an-

other ship, the Sayany, which was escorting the submarine. The accident occurred Saturday and Dygalo said President Dmitry Medvedev had been briefed on the situation by Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov and had ordered a “full and meticulous” investigation. Dygalo did not identify the submarine involved and did not explain how the accidental activation of the ship’s fire extinguishing

system resulted in the casualties. However, a source in the Amur shipyard administration named the submarine as the K-152 Nerpa, a nuclearpowered submarine of the Project 971 Shchuka-B type, or Akula-class by NATO classification, the RIA Novosti news agency reported. In October officials from the Amur shipyard reported the launch of sea trials for the 8,140-tonne Nerpa, which

was put into production in 1991. According to the source quoted by RIA Novosti, the Nerpa was undergoing sea trials in the Russian part of the Japanese Sea, with senior engineers and the shipyard’s technicians on board as well as the military. The Nerpa was due to be leased to the Indian navy, with New Delhi reportedly paying two billion dollars for the lease of two Akula-class submarines, with an option of

buying them when the lease run out. Federal investigators on Sunday opened a criminal probe into the accident, Interfax news agency reported. Dygalo told AFP that the submarine itself was not damaged and there was no radiation leakage from the vessel’s reactor. “I announce with full authority that the submarine’s reactor compartment is functioning normally and that background radiation aboard the submarine is normal,” Dygalo said. The injured were suffering from various degrees of poisoning, officials said. A total of 208 people were aboard the submarine, but of those only 81 were servicemen while the others were naval technicians and specialists. Dygalo said Medvedev had ordered the defence ministry to provide “all possible aid and support to the victims’ families.” The spokesman did not say exactly where the incident occurred or specify to which port the submarine would return. “The sub is due to arrive at its destination Sunday at midday Moscow time (0900 GMT), but much will depend on weather conditions,” a high-ranking Pacific Fleet source was quoted by RIA Novosti as saying.

CAIRO, NOVEMBER 9 (REUTERS): A son of Osama bin Laden arrived at Cairo airport on Saturday, a security source said, after his request for asylum in Spain was turned down. Omar bin Laden, who was travelling on a Saudi Arabian passport and failed to obtain a visa to enter Britain earlier this year, had been held since Monday at Madrid airport. He had stopped there on a flight from Cairo to Morocco and requested asylum. "Spanish law...has no provisions under which he would be given asylum," Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba said on Spanish television. "As such, his claim for asylum and subsequent plea have been rejected." Spain's interior ministry rejected bin Laden's asylum plea because it does not consider he is in danger in Egypt. "The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees supports the Spanish government's position and consequently he will be sent back to the country he came from," Rubalcaba added. According to Spanish newspaper El Mundo, bin Laden left

Madrid Airport at 1300 GMT on an easyJet flight bound for Cairo with his wife, British national Zaina al Sabah-Bin Laden, formerly known as Jane Felix-Browne. No one at Spain's interior ministry was available to confirm the report. Zaina al Sabah said in an interview with Reuters on Friday the couple fear they will be assassinated for condemning the views of Omar's father and the al Qaeda organisation he leads. "Spain is our only chance of surviving, our only chance of living," she said. "He has denounced 100 percent what his father does. The reason for his problems is that he stands up and asks for peace," she added. She said her husband, one of bin Laden's many sons, had stopped living with his father before he masterminded the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States seven years ago and made it clear to him he did not support violence. Omar Bin Laden has lodged another request for a British visa, although this will not be considered until February 2009, his wife said.

A ﬁreman and member of USAID digs for survivors at the 'La Promesse' school after it collapsed in Petionville, Haiti, Saturday, November 8. The school, where roughly 500 students crowded into several ﬂoors, collapsed Friday during classes killing at least 88 people and injuring many more. (AP Photo)

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Samuel Eto'o ﬁres four as Barca goes over the top

FC Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o, from Cameroon, center, tries to shoot past Valladolid's goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo, right, and Pedro Lopez, left, during a Spanish League soccer match at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

MADRID, NOVEMBER 9 (AFP): Samuel Eto'o and Gonzalo Higuain both scored four goals in an incredible Saturday night of football as Barcelona thrashed Valladolid 6-0 while Real Madrid laboured to a 4-3 triumph over Malaga. Barca romped to their eighth successive Spanish league victory to stay two points clear of defending champions Real at the summit. With the help of the unstoppable Lionel Messi, Cameroon international Eto'o scored four

times -- in the 12th, 30th, 42nd and 44th minutes -- in an unforgettable first half at Camp Nou before Eidur Gudjohnsen and Thierry Henry got on the scoresheet in the second period. Eto'o seems to love the first 45 minutes having scored a 23-minute hat-trick in a 5-0 demolition of Almeria at the end of October and his quadruple against Valladolid means he leads the goalscoring charts with 13 goals in 10 games. "The victory was the most important

thing not how many goals we score," said Eto'o. "We produced a great performance tonight and are doing well. "It wasn't easy as Valladolid are a good team and brave opponents." Asked on how he would celebrate his fourgoal haul Eto'o replied: "I will celebrate at home." The African came off 15 minutes from time to a standing ovation as the home fans did Mexican waves to celebrate a thrilling win that could have been in two figures had Henry tak-

Hamilton praises "big" Alonso LONDON, NOVEMBER 9 (REUTERS): McLaren's Lewis Hamilton has praised former team mate and rival Fernando Alonso for burying the hatchet and congratulating him on becoming Formula One's youngest champion. Hamilton told reporters at Mercedes' annual "Stars and Cars" event in Stuttgart on Saturday that the Spaniard had visited him in the McLaren garage after last weekend's title-deciding race in Brazil. Alonso, who had a spectacular falling out with McLaren management and Hamilton in 2007 and is now back at Renault, had said previously that he would prefer any team other than his former employers to win the title. The Spaniard, whose supporters have also been embroiled in a racist controversy after hate messages were posted on an anti-Hamilton website, had been Formula One's youngest champion until the 23-year-old Hamilton beat Ferrari's Felipe Massa by a single point

en a glut of chances. Barca are averaging more than three goals a game this season having scored 34 goals in their first 10 matches. Earlier Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain had fired Real to the summit with his own quadruple, including two penalties. Real looked to be heading for an embarrassing home defeat to promoted Malaga after Sergio Ramos had been sent off for stamping close to half-time and Antonio Apono had fired

Malaga into a 3-2 lead with a 70th-minute penalty. But the 20-year-old Higuain, out to impress new Argentina coach Diego Maradona, rescued Real scoring the equaliser straight from the kick off and then a dramatic penalty winner on 78 minutes after his initial spot-kick had been saved. "He (Higuain) is clearly playing in his favoured position (centre-forward) where he can use his speed and dribbling ability," lauded Real coach Bernd Schuster.

"I am delighted how things are going for him at the moment although I told him that he could change his penalty-taking style a little." Higuain now has nine goals for the season and is set for a run in the team with Ruud van Nistelrooy sidelined with a knee injury. Schuster showed his faith in Higuain, playing him ahead of captain Raul Gonzalez, who was dropped for the Malaga match after a poor display against Juventus. Going behind three times will concern Schuster but the German preferred to focus on the spirit shown by his ten men. "Despite having a man less we still went in search of the win," added the former Getafe coach. "Of course I would prefer to win in a different way but this victory is a great morale boost for the team." Asked on Ramos's red card for stamping Schuster replied: "The red card surprised me and I don't want to say anything else." After losing 2-0 to Juventus in their midweek Champions League home match, the Santiago Bernabeu public wanted a convincing display from their team. They didn't quite get that but the three points will do for Real. Schuster has been criticising referees throughout this season but Real certainly had their slice of fortune against poor Malaga with question marks over both of their penalties. Scoring three times at Real's ground and having nothing to show for it was heartbreaking for Malaga, who attacked from the first whistle. "I am disappointed not to have won," said Malaga coach Antonio Tapia. "We produced a magnificent display from start to finish. We played good football, scored three goals and deserved to win."

me congratulations. Then he said congratulations to the rest of the team. "I had a huge amount of respect for him already, but it took a big man to come and do that so I was very thankful to him."

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): Asakho Joseph emerged the champion of the Kohima District Level Half marathon race competition held on Saturday under the aegis of the District Sports Officer Kohima and Department of Youth Resources and Sports. He pocked Rs. 25,000 while the first runners up Athikho John and second runners up Kevilhoukhozo( Vikuo-

volie) Keyho were awarded with Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively. Beiu Angami, director Youth Resources & Sports gave away prizes to the winners. It may be recalled that the purpose of the event was to scout for local sporting talents in the rural areas and promote awareness in physical fitness and healthy living among the Nagas. Meanwhile, in connec-

reporters. "I've been down before but I've also got back up. When you put me down, I come back stronger." In his previous bout, Calzaghe's first in the United States, the Welshman bounced back from a first-round knockdown to win a split decision against American Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas. "This year I beat two legends. I took the risk. I came to the United States and I beat both those guys. Tonight I beat Roy Jones," Calzaghe said. "I made it happen." Jones caught Calzaghe on the bridge of the nose with a straight left and followed it with a right cross to the jaw, dropping the Welshman with about 40 seconds to go in the first. That seemed to incense the Welshman, who pinned Jones against the ropes and into the corners with unrelenting aggression and a steady stream of jabs and hooks as the American grew increasingly defensive. By the end of the fight,

Jones's cornermen could not stem the blood and the former champion bled throughout the final rounds. "He won the fight, he definitely won the fight," said Jones, who before the bout described many of Calzaghe's punches as "pitty-pat." "The pitty-pats were a lot harder than I thought." All three judges scored the bout 118-109 for Calzaghe. Before the fight, Calzaghe indicated he might retire from the ring after crowning his career with victory over Jones but the Welshman said he would take time before making a decision. "I'm going to go home and talk to my family and think about it," he said, before thanking the raucous, singing Welsh fans among the crowd of 14,152 at the Garden, and delivering a message to his mother back home. "Hey mom," he said, looking into a TV camera. "I love you. I'm sorry if I made you nervous in the first round."

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): In the ongoing 2nd East Zone and 19th Senior National Sepak Takraw Championship 2008, played at Imphal in Manipur, Nagaland Men Team beat Tamil Nadu by 21-17 and 21-12 to clinch the bronze medal while Nagaland Women Team defeated Delhi by 21-12 and 21-9 to win the bronze medal in the double event of the19th Senior National Sepak Takraw Championship 2008. Manipur Men Team beat Uttar Pradesh to clinch the gold medal while Manipur Women Team thrashed Assam to claim gold medal in the double event. According to a press release issued by Holshe Khrie O, Coach, the over-all match report till date, Nagaland won bronze medal in the Regu Man’s event in the 2nd East Zone Sepak Takraw Championship 2008 while in the 19th Senior National Sepak Takraw Championship 2008, Nagaland Men Team clinch bronze medal while Nagaland Women Team claimed silver medal in the team events. In the Regu event, Nagaland Women Team got bronze medal. “This is the first ever highest medal Nagaland got in Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship in three events, Team Event, Regu & Double team. In total Nagaland got 6 Medal 1 Silver and five Bronze,” concluded the press release.

Wushu coaches training camp at Dmp DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): A 15 day Wushu free coaches training camp, organized by the Wushu Association of Nagaland, was held at Dimapur from October 22 to November 7. Altogether 9 participants took part in the training which was conducted by D.Puchochiyi Gabriel Khamo (WAN) Coach. With the initiative of Lipok Pongen, WAN President and D.P. Gabriel Khamo, WAN Coach, the Wushu Association of Nagaland will also be organizing the same coaches training camp on December 5. Therefore, all the interested candidates are requested to contact phone number 9856890556 and 9856447598 before December 5.

tion with the upcoming state level half marathon race, scheduled for December 7 at Kohima, a meeting has been convened on November 11 at 11.00 AM, in the conference Hall of Youth Resources and Sports, Kohima for officers/coaches of the department and Nagaland Athletic Association. All the concerned have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 9 (MExN): With the declaration of the year 2008 as the year of Capacity Building by the state Government, the District Level Half Marathon Race was held at Mon on November 8 last, organized by the Department of Youth Resource & Sports and the Mon District Sports Council (MDSC) to promote awareness in physical fitness and healthy living among the Nagas. Exhorting both the

winners and the participants at the prizes distribution function held at Helipad ground, the president KNSK, Yumah Konyak lauded the government and the organizers for organizing the programme and also urged them to conduct annually to explore the local sporting talents in the rural areas. She also lauded the participants for their interest in the field of sports where Mon district has the maximum response from the youths. She elso

advised them to maintain strict discipline with the spirit of true sportsmanship in any competition and also to practice regularly to bring honour to the district in the state level competition. She also gave away the prizes to the winners. The winners were, Lange Konyak of Kenchenshu village, Honom Konyak of Shiyong village and Neamnyei Konyak of Monyakshu village for bagging 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively.

Portland Trail Blazers Rudy Fernandez, of Spain, scores as Minnesota Timberwolves Randy Foye (4) looks on in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game on November 8 at the Rose Garden, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers defeated the Timberwolves 97-93. (AP Photo)

Symonds eager to return

MELBOURNE, NOVEMBER 9 (PTI): Troubled Australian Andrew Symonds has declared himself mentally fit for a comeback to the side, claiming that his desire to play cricket has been renewed following weeks of introspection after the ‘gone-fishing’ misdemeanour. Symonds, in his just-released book ‘Roy on the Rise: A Year of Living Dangerously’, has claimed that he lost the desire to play cricket on two occasions. First was when Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was let off with just a fine during the Sydney race row and second when he was shunted out of side after missing a customary team meeting for fishing in Darwin. But counselling and support from Cricket Australia have prepared him for a return. “That was my biggest worry when I came back from Darwin -whether I wanted the challenge anymore, but I do still want that,” Symonds was quoted as saying by ‘The Herald Sun’. “For the first time I’ve actually sat down and watched a little bit of cricket on TV. I’ve found myself sitting there wanting to be next in to bat a few times. “I would have loved to have had that challenge of playing them over there. Obviously that wasn’t to be, but I Joe Calzaghe, of Britain, lands a punch on Roy Jones Jr. during the 11th round of a boxing guess that’s also a good sign match on November 9 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Calzaghe won by a 12-round that the hunger is there and I’m looking forward to when unanimous decision. (AP Photo)

Briton Calzaghe dominates Jones to retain title

NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 9 (REUTERS): Briton Joe Calzaghe recovered from an early knockdown to dominate American Roy Jones Jr. and win a unanimous decision to retain his Ring Magazine light heavyweight title Saturday. Calzaghe, 36, was cut on the nose and dropped by a left-right combination late in the opening round but then thoroughly overwhelmed the former eight-times world champion to improve his record to 46-0. The 39-year-old Jones, who had blood pouring down his face after suffering a gash over his left eye in the seventh round, fell to 52-5. The Welshman won every other round of the fight after the first, peppering Jones with swift combinations, taking the offensive and mocking the American's showy style by dropping his hands and daring him to hit back. "He stunned me with a good shot in the first round but that is what champions are all about," Calzaghe told

Nagaland Sepak Takraw team clinches 6 medals

Asakho wins Kohima Half marathon race

Half marathon race held at Mon

at Interlagos. "It was great to see him in the garage," said Hamilton of the double champion. "He came over as I saw my team, I turned round and he was there, just to wish

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I hopefully can get back out there,” he added. Symonds said the reason why he went fishing instead of attending the team meeting in Darwin was that he had ended up misreading his schedule for the day. “That wasn’t a decision, it was just a mistake. It wasn’t like I went out and got drunk and had a fight. I just made a mistake. I was in bed early, got up early to go fishing and just misread my team sheet,” he said. “I was obviously frustrated and annoyed with the decision, but I now can look back on it and understand that a decision had to be made. At the end of the day, I did make a mistake - even if it was an accident,” he added. Symonds has been regularly meeting sports psychologist Jauncey and is also in touch with Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland during his rehabilitation. Sutherland said he is satisfied with the way Symonds has progressed. “Andrew understands where he is up to in this exercise and we agree that he has made significant progress during his enforced lay-off,” Sutherland said. “Like his many fans around Australia, we’re very much looking forward to having Andrew back. When he is up and firing, he is one of the very best players in the world. “I hope that it is not too long before he is again available for Australian selection,” he added.

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‘Waity Katie’ has a wobble

ate Middleton had a ‘minor wobble’ when Prince William decided to commit the next seven years to the RAF – but intends to stand by her boyfriend. Friends say the couple smoothed things over on a trip to William’s bolt-hole at Balmoral last weekend when they discussed their future. Kate, dubbed ‘Waity Katie’ because she is apparently happy to hang on until William proposes,

will not see much of him when he starts an intensive 18-month training course with the RAF’s Search and Rescue unit in January. ‘Kate was initially very upset, but William reassured her that she was the most important person to him and that their relationship would remain strong,’ says a source. Although William and Kate, both 26, came to an understanding about their future during a Caribbean holiday earlier this year, its been reported that there has been a cooling-off period in recent weeks. They have not been photographed together since September, when they attended their friend Chiara Hunt’s wedding in Austria. And Kate was pointedly not at William’s leaving party last month before he left for his motorbike challenge across Africa. Friends say William asked Kate to keep a low profile after she was photographed flat on her back at a roller skating charity event. One added: ‘William was a bit shocked that pictures of Kate lying with her legs akimbo made the front pages, then there was a big piece in a magazine quoting one of Kate’s friends talking about her having a full-time job. Then Kate’s mother posted a glossy photo of Kate on the website for her company, Party Pieces. It was all a bit too much and William wanted Kate out of the spotlight. They both have a lot to talk about. Kate is now working at Party Pieces and is happy to take a back seat while William focuses on getting through his training. He has said his Katie Holmes takes her 2-year-old daughter Suri to the Metropolitan Museum military career has to come first.’ Let’s hope Kate of Art (The MET) in New York City on Friday morning. Looks like Suri got a little upset at mommy for something! Wah wah wah. is happy to be an RAF wife.

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Fearless Anastacia

‘I’ll Always Love Him’

ormer model Terri Seymour says there will always be a special place in her heart for reality TV's Mr. Mean. "You know, I'll always love Simon," Seymour tells Britain's Daily Mail of her ex-beau, Idol judge Simon Cowell. "When you've been with someone that long, you can't help it." The British couple spent six years together but only revealed the split on Nov 1. Since then Cowell has sworn he has kicked the female habit. "Don't worry about me," he said four days later. "I don't need a lonely hearts ad. I'm off women now." But if he ever reconsiders, Cowell may just get to see more of Seymour. "I'll always have a special place in my heart for him, but it was time to move on," she adds. Seymour, who was once a Wheel of Fortune host and now presents for Extra, also reveals the Cowell who means the most to her – his mom. "I'll tell you who I'll really miss – his mum, Julie. She's a lovely lady, and so much fun," says Seymour. "When we split up, she said to me, 'You'll always be my little girl – I adore you.'"

nastacia isn't scared of anything. The 'I'm Outta Love' singer says because she has battled so many health problems, she no longer has anything to fear and just laughs at her troubles. She said: "I'm scared of nothing. I've had breast cancer, Crohn's disease since I was 13 and I have a heart disease. It's normal to me and I've learnt to laugh at adversity. You can't stop certain things from happening." Anastacia recently con-

firmed she will be performing her hit 'Left Outside Alone' on British TV show 'Divas II'. The programme will honour people who have raised money for breast cancer research. The US star - who recently revealed she has been lying about her age and at 40 is six years older than she previously claimed - also revealed her most enjoyable pastime is one which causes her agony. She said: "My favourite way to relax is with a really painful Thai massage because I have back problems."

ewis Hamilton celebrated his Formula 1 victory by treating his Pussycat Dolls pop singer girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger to a tour of his home town of Stevenage - and a traditional roast dinner. But Nicole has a more glamorous celebration in store for the 23-year-old racing champion. ‘She is planning to take Lewis to her home in Hawaii,’ says a friend. ‘She wants him to meet her family. They will be flying there to see in the New Year and to celebrate Lewis’s birthday on January 7.’ Lewis admits he is ‘crazy’ about his girlfriend of seven months and the relationship is stepping up a gear. ‘NiMhalo Jami ﬂagged by Myingthunglo Humtsoe (1st Runner-Up) and Epipeni Ngullie (2nd cole is house-hunting for a place in London so Runners Up) after being crowned Miss Tokhu Emong at Chumukedima on November 7. she can be closer to Lewis,’ adds the source.

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Turner Says Fonda’s Faith Didn’t Cause Split about her marriage to Turner in her memoir "My Life So Far," and Turner adds a similar take without referring to the infidelities alleged against him by the Academy Awardwinning actress. The two say they remain good friends. He remembers their impulsive courtship, beginning in 1990 with his learning of her divorce from activist Tom Hayden and immediately calling her, a virtual stranger, for a date. She declined. He persisted. Six months later she accepted. They married in 1991. They cared deeply about each other but spent so much time apart that they had "trouble communicating" even when together; not even couples therapy could save the marriage, with Fonda's faith cited at the time as a possible

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t wasn't religion that broke up his marriage to Jane Fonda, Ted Turner declares in a new memoir. He says he was "upset" when he discovered his wife's "conversion," but "it wasn't because she had become Christian," the 69year-old Turner writes in "Call Me Ted," which comes out next week. The Associated Press obtained an early copy. He was upset because Fonda didn't talk to him about it. Turner's 433-page book, co-authored with former Turner Broadcasting executive Bill Burke, reviews his loquacious, multi-pronged rise as yachtsman, baseball team owner, cable visionary and philanthropist. Fonda wrote at length

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cause for their divorce. Turner remembered going back to their Montana ranch for the first time after their split and seeing that Fonda had taken all her belongings. "Our closets faced each other's, and when I saw her empty space I sat down on the floor between them and cried," writes Turner, who had two previous wives. The son of a demanding advertising magnate who killed himself when Turner was in his mid-20s, he acknowledges his own disturbing mood swings and writes that in the 1980s he was told he was bipolar and placed on lithium. After a couple of years, feeling little change, he tried a new psychiatrist, who reversed the earlier diagnosis and canceled the prescription.

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Chelsea back on top after Anelka double BLACKBURN, NOVEMBER 9 (AGENCIES): Nicolas Anelka continued his fine start to the season with a brace as Chelsea marched back to the top of the Premier League with a win at a wet Ewood Park. In a one-sided first half, only keeper Paul Robinson kept Rovers in it, saving well from Anelka and Jon Obi Mikel. However, he could do little when Anelka deflected in Jose Bosingwa's drive. Rovers rallied in the second half, Petr Cech saving from Jason Roberts having earlier denied Carlos Villanueva, but Anelka clipped in a second to seal it. It was the ideal response from Luiz Felipe Scolari's men following victories for title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal on Saturday, and ensured the Brazilian would be able to enjoy his 60th birthday with another three points in the bag. However, it was far from plain sailing for the visitors after Rovers shook off a pretty desperate opening half with a gritty, determined second 45 that kept Chelsea firmly on their toes. Many Blackburn fans may have feared the worst when they saw Paul Ince had opted to deploy Roberts in a lone striking role in the absence of Benni McCarthy (ban) and Roque Santa Cruz (calf) - frustrate and counter was clearly the manager's gameplan. And in the first half, it certainly didn't work. As early as the fifth minute Chelsea felt they should have had a penalty when Anelka latched on to Keith Andrews's woeful backpass only to fall over Robinson's leg with the goal at his mercy, but the appeals were waved away.

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Blackburn's Zurab Khizanishvili, left, vies with Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka during their English Premier League soccer match at Ewood Park Stadium, Blackburn, England on November 9. (AP Photo)

It was a sign of things to come, Robinson saving smartly from a couple of Anelka headers and a Mikel chance six yards out in a onesided first half, before the keeper pulled off an even better one-handed stop to beat away an Anelka hammer from 16 yards out. On a brief counter minutes earlier, Carlos Villanueva had forced an equally smart save from Petr Cech with a curled drive, but it was the only chance of any note

for Rovers fans to cheer in the first 45. But, with standing water gathering on the pitch under the heavy rain, a halftime inspection took place before referee Chris Foy gave the all-clear to continue - and Rovers came out with a new lease of life at the restart. Striker Matt Derbyshire's introduction ensured Chelsea finally had something to think about in defence, with Villanueva given more freedom to express himself and the substitute attacking from

wide. It led to a period of sustained Blackburn pressure, with Cech again forced into action when Roberts got free in the box, the Czech smothering his snap-shot. Villanueva also blazed wide of the target on a couple of occasions as the Blues fought to wrestle back the initiative but, just as Rovers looked capable of a leveller,

Anelka put the game beyond them. Lampard pressed the home defence well around the box and, having forced the error, sent in Anelka, who clipped the ball over the advancing Robinson brilliantly to make it 2-0 with his 11th goal of the season. Blackburn continued to press admirably but failed to create another clear-cut

chance, and in fact it was Chelsea who went closest to another - Lampard forcing Robinson to tip onto the bar with a 30-yard free-kick. Anelka broke through for a hat-trick chance late in the closing stages but Robinson got down well to save and ensure a deserved semblance of respectability for the home side.

Nagaland Men Team (Red) playing against Manipur at the ongoing 2nd East Zone and 19th Senior National Sepak Takraw Championship 2008 in Imphal, Manipur.

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