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Dimapur VOL. III ISSUE 306

Assam blasts toll rises to 84 GUWAHATI, NOVEMBER 3 (PTI): The death toll in the October 30 serial blasts on Monday rose to 84 with three more people succumbing to their injuries, official sources said. Two persons died at the Guwahati Neurological Research Centre (GNRC) while another person succumbed to his injuries at the Guwahati Medical College Hospital on Sunday. The devastating blasts had injured more than 470 people on the day of the blast. Meanwhile, ten of the injured were released from Mahendra Mohan Choudhury with the Assam government making an ex-gratia payment of Rs 50,000 to them.

China not helping Northeast insurgents

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BEIJING, NOVEMBER 3 (PTI): China on day dismissed as "groundless" reports that it had helped insurgents in north-east India and asserted that Beijing will not support any "antigovernment" groups in the neighbouring nation. "Such reports were groundless," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Jiang Yu said in a statement. "The Chinese government always sticks to the principle of non-interference in other nations' domestic affairs. We won't support any anti-government groups in India," Jiang was quoted as saying by the official Xinhua news agency. Jiang was responding to media reports that China helped anti-government groups in northeast India. An English daily in India and Jane's Intelligence Review recently reported that China had supplied weapons to anti-government groups in India's northeast, Xinhua noted.

SDSA informs on indeﬁnite blockade DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The Senapati District Students’ Association (SDSA) has informed that the ongoing indefinite Economic Blockade imposed by the association owing to failure of the authority to repair NH 39, will remain exempt for goods meant for repairing the highway, the Media/Press, medical, ‘electricity’ and ‘school’. However, a note from president Kuba Peter and general secretary Kaba Ropfuunamai, stated that satisfactory documents should be produced any time and anywhere by those exempt from the blockade. Pre-information is appealed for, to avoid untoward incidents. It is also informed that movement of ‘empty trucks’ will be restricted. The association further appeals to all individuals and organizations particularly the Truck Owners’ Association and Drivers’ Union, to extend their fullest cooperation to the ongoing blockade ‘as the present state government pays no heed to the cry of the common people’. The association further conveys regret for the inconveniences caused to the public. The association has blamed the state government for ‘it utterly failed to repair and maintain the NH 39 which is the lifeline of the state’.

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Technology Leads To Proximity Chizokho Vero Kohima | November 3

GOVERNOR K. SANKARANARAYANAN is optimistic that e-Governance and IT applications will benefit the people in Nagaland much more on account of the ‘hilly terrain’ and general feeling of remoteness both with mainland India as also within the state. “Very often people of Mon and Tuensang feel that they are remote and cut off from Kohima and Dimapur also. This remoteness and distance can be bridged by use of technology”, he said. Having a robust IT infrastructure, with good connectivity and an offer of public services through this platform can greatly improve governance and bring the government closer to people, the governor said. He said this would require concerted efforts by all, specially the telecom companies and “we need to improve mobile and broadband coverage in the state”. He said the “BSNL and other mobile companies will have to ensure that they reach the remotest of the villages as also cover all the national highways and state highways.” All these services and applications will also require the power department to ensure that the services are actually not affected on account of lack of power supply, governor Sankaranarayanan explained. He maintained that the workshop on e-Governance for policy makers will go a long way in making it a priority area for all government departments and ensuring that the departments take steps to improve their public service delivery systems to benefit citizens. “Today, technology has the potential to make interactions between governments and citizens a much more satisfying experience for the citizens and this can change the normal perceptions that people have about government,” said Sankaranarayanan in his address at the capacity-building workshop for legis-

Nagaland clicks e-Governance roadmap

Nagaland Governor K Sankaranarayanan addressing the inaugural function of the two-day workshop on e-governance for legislators and policy makers organized by the IT department, in the Zonal Council Hall, Kohima, today. (DIPR Photos)

lators and policy-makers here at the Zonal Council Hall this morning. The governor said data collection and analysis from departments and field officers can become much more meaningful and lead to policy-formulation that is more relevant. Monitoring projects, fund utilization and preventing leakages can

be achieved by the use of e-Governance applications. Communication between various government offices can be faster and more efficient. For instance, projects like e-Procurement has led to savings in the tune of thousands of crores for states like Andhra Pradesh. However, Sankaranarayanan said,

there are numerous challenges in implementing e-Governance projects in Nagaland. In states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, the e-Governance boom has taken place through effective publicprivate partnerships which helped in leverage of technological flexibility and efficiency of the private sector in offering

public services. This is achieved through very healthy competition between vendors who offer good technology at good cost. However, the governor said, in Nagaland and the North East, the private sector is hardly there and those which are providing hardware and other solutions are also unable to offer the same servicelevels as done in other states. “It is common knowledge that even reputed companies fail to comply with their own standards of after-sale services in most of the north eastern states. For offering public services, there are hardly any competitive vendors as the lower population density results in less number of transactions, in which most of the private players are not interested. This results in difficulties in getting the right technological solutions on one hand and increased cost per transaction, on the other, making e- Gov projects economically unviable and difficult to implement,” Sankaranarayanan said. He was of the view that such issues will require more innovative planning and flexibility in approach for successful e-Governance projects. Also, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, stating that e-Governance has become the most versatile tool to improve service delivery to citizens and to improve governance, called upon all policy-makers to embrace it and use it as instrument to transform the system of governance to address the socioeconomic challenges more effectively. Rio said that the state has great potential to benefit from the IT and ITeS revolution on account of youthful English-speaking population in Nagaland. That the state government has framed an IT policy in 2004, Rio reiterated the mission statement to endeavor in developing the state as a preferred ITdestination by creating an enabling environment with appropriate policy intervention and people’s participation. continued on page 3

Now, Korean language 2 killed, 17 injured in bus mishap Threat or No Threat to Tendulkar? medical authorities for taking NAGPUR/NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 3 a threat to Tendulkar from Pakistan-based classes on in Kohima timely action in mitigating the (PTI): After creating a scare claiming there terror outfit ‘Jaish-E-Mohammad’(JeM). Our Correspondent

Kohima | November 3

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Kohima | November 3

THREE NAGA youths Thepusa, Pipen and Kusalu who studied the Korean language in Kolkata under the sponsorship of the Chief Minister’s Corpus Fund, have been teaching Korean to Naga students here since February this year under the initiative of the Arirang Fan Club. Now, they are conducting three classes weekly with 28 regular students at Dream Café, in Kohima. They are also planning to accommodate more students by next year for which a minimal tuition fee will be charged. Talking to media persons here, Kusalu said to be looking forward to help, from the state government, for sponsoring classes to enable more people to learn Korean and at the same time ‘help expose whatever they have learned’. Theja Meru of Arirang Fan Club said it will reflect the ‘beauty’ of globalization and international connection. Hectic preparation is going on for the forthcoming Korea-Indian music festival in Kohima at the Secretariat Plaza by December 2 this year, he informed. The club will be selecting 10 soloists who can sing in Korean. Arirang TV of Korea will sponsor the prizes. Meanwhile, a special event has been planned for interaction between the club’s members and VJ of Pops in Seoul on December 3. In view of upcoming events, all Arirang members have been requested to meet at the Heritage (Old DC Bungalow in Kohima) on November 6 at 3:00 PM.

A BUS (MN-05-1112), heading to Darjeeling from Imphal today met with an accident near the Kohima Municipal Council dumping site, by-pass road in Kohima, killing two passengers and injuring 17 others. The two deceased were identified as one Tulsi Prasad, 41, and a Ram Narayan, 65. Source said out of the 17 injured persons, four of them are in serious condition. The injured persons were rushed to Naga Hospital, Kohima. Source said the bus was carrying 44 passengers including two drivers. The bus fell below the road about 125 ft, at around 4:30 AM. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained at the time of filling this report. Meanwhile, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee expressed sadness over the tragic accident. “Despite the unfortunate mishap, the NPCC express its profound appreciation to the police and

problem,” said the NPCC in a message. The NPCC also conveyed its condolences to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to the injured.

Two vehicles collide In a late evening accident today, two vehicles collided, opposite the Pentecostal Church at Purana Bazaar, around 7 pm. According to eye witnesses, a Tata Mobile negotiating a pothole, collided with another truck. The two vehicles were damaged to a considerable extent while the drivers were injured and have been hospitalized. The traffic police said the vehicles would be seized and a case of “rush-driving” (rashdriving) has been registered against the drivers. The stretch has yet to see a decent road pavement especially for traffic-jam-prone road stretches like the Purana Bazar police-point to the Tragopan Hotel road junction.

was a terror threat to batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, Nagpur Police on Monday did a complete U-turn saying there is “no specific threat” to any individual player and there is “no threat input”.”There is no specific threat to any individual player and there is no threat input”, Additional Director General of Police and Commissioner of Police Praveen Dixit told reporters hours after claiming there was

Dixit had earlier spoken about the world’s top run getter facing the threat as India and Australia prepared to reach here for the fourth and final cricket Test. Dixit had earlier in the day told some news channels and print media that the police had received an advisory from central agencies about a terror threat to Tendulkar. continued on page 3

Rock in the face of terror

ROCKING IN A FREE WORLD: A band performs in front of cheering ‘headbangers’ during the Great Indian Rock festival at Pragati Maidan. Special Correspondent New Delhi | November 3

IT’S PEACEFUL here at the Hamsadhwani open air theatre in Pragati Maidan in the national capital of New Delhi—transformed into a little India—as young people cutting across re-

gion, religion and race head bang to the sound of the Great Indian Rock festival that began in Delhi on Saturday. Barely a few hours after the devastating terror attack across Assam and in the recent backdrop of the communal and regional divide gripping the country—close to the corridors of power but far from the

games politicians play—a new breed of 21st century youths from across India gave a big thumbs down to the politics of terror and regionalism. By their huge turnouts, the thousands of youths were able to send a strong message to those who resort to terrorism that they will not be cowed down by such violence, killings and the ill intention of those who perpetuate such bloodshed to create fear and division will not succeed. On both nights of the event, despite the shadow of fear and uncertainty and also the presence of heavy security, young people flocked to be part of one of the oldest international rock music festivals in the country. “We should not be cowed down by such incidents of terror”, said a young professional who has been a regular at the annual Great Indian Rock shows. Another pointed out that in order to defeat terror people should stand united and not allow the ‘few’ extremists to create disharmony and fear mongering in society. The Great Indian Rock shows will now travel to Shillong, Bangalore, Calcutta, Hyderabad and culminate at Pune on November 15 and hopefully there too, it will unite the hearts and minds of ordinary young people in the face of terror.

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Seyochung town ‘164 Inf Battalion has carved a niche for itself’ demands Police post

‘Crime, drugs, illegal immigrants increasing’ DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): Kiphire’s Seyochung town, with eleven villages under its jurisdiction and a growing population, has no police check gate. This has led to a backlog of criminal cases and “FIRs,” the students of the Seyochung area today stated in a representation addressed to the Director General of Police. The DGP was requested to instate a check post and additional police personnel for the said area. The Seyochung Area Students’ Union said a police check gate for the area was imperative. The area comprises of Seothsing, Thangthure, Old Monger, New Monger, Shotomi, Phesami, Yingphire, Thsingar, Lukhami and Yangzitong. Seyochung town has a rising population of more than forty six thousand, recorded as the oldest administrative block (outpost) under Kiphire district. The police outpost at Seyoc-

hung town has many cases and ‘FIRs’ lodged against criminal or such cases, “but it is to our utter surprise that no effective results and justice has been delivered by the police department to the entire area due to lack of adequate personnel to tackle the cases and many unsolved cases has been kept in pending for a decade where the general public are still awaiting justice from the concern department.” The SASU took special note of “rampant overflow of illegal goods and products such as drugs and Indian Made Foreign Liquor with varieties of branded” goods crossing Seyochung town and over to the border road directly or indirectly. This, the students said, is affecting Kiphire district. The trend has encouraged drug trafficking, while the flow of illegal migrants is rising tremendously alongside corruption and abductions of

MEx File All India Garo Union, Nagaland informs DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): All bonafide Garo residents in Nagaland are informed that the All India Garo Union, Nagaland, with its HQ at Erali Bill village, is legally affiliated to the All India Garo Union, Central HQ Shillong, on October 27, 2008. As per the directives of the AIGU HQ Shillong, a full fledged Executive Committee of the Nagaland Regional Unit of AIGU was constituted on November 1 during a meeting held at the residence of Sailesh Sangma, Chairman, Erali Bill village Council, Dimapur. AIGU information and publicity Secretary, Karam Pal G Mohan, in a release also informed that the Union would be led by President Rolina K Sangma, general secretary Handerson Sangma, finance secretary Keshok Sangma, Sailesh Sangma as treasurer, and Ukhadhar Marak and Tarun Momin as advisors.

All Nagaland Police Pensioner’s Revival on Nov 15, 16

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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The All Nagaland Police Pensioner’s Revival will be held on November 15 and 16 at the Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Association (NPBCA) mission centre, Chumukedima, with Rev. Lanu Longchar as the main speaker. All Police pensioners are requested to participate in the programme. NPBCA Mission & Evangelism, Rev. N Mong Lotha, in a release has informed that free accommodation and food will be provided to all delegates coming from outside Dimapur and Chumukedima. For further information, one may contact: 03862 240775 and 9862090276.

Wokha prepares for Tokhu Emong WOKHA, NOVEMBER 3 (DIPR): Minister for Agriculture, Dr. Chumben will grace the celebration of Tokhu Emong festival as the chief guest on November 6, at the local ground, Wokha. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, A Woben, will be the guest of honour at the celebration. The Miss Tokhu beauty pageant 2008, organised by Unique Club Wokha will also be held at the local ground in the evening on the theme ‘Unique In Itself ’, where a host of models from all over the state including local artists will feature in the event. Hectic preparations are on for the celebration of the festival as well as the beauty pageant.

civilians by “unknown forces” due to “free passes from the main center (Seyochung Town) with no single frisking and checking point.” “Yes, we as an NGO part used to conduct surprise checking with the concern of the police and excise departments in the lining point; however it cannot stop the overflow of illegal products for a life time and need the police personnel to erect the check post to control such illegal flow from the neighboring districts,” the SASU said in its representation appended by its president Lichumse Sangtam and general secretary Kyupise Anar. The students made the fervent appeal to the Director General Police, the Minister for Home and the MLA in concern, to take the matter seriously and initiate remedial measures to provide a post of police for Seyochung town with additional personnel.

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The 164 Infantry Battalion Territorial Army, Home and Hearth, NAGA, has celebrated its third Raising Day. Conveying greetings and best wishes to the Commanding Officer Colonel D A Patil and all ranks of the Battalion, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on November 1, complimented the unit and said that within a short span of about a year and a half, the Battalion has carved a niche for itself. He also appreciated the fact that the troops were a role model for the youth of Nagaland. Addressing the Officers and all ranks during the Special Sainik Sammelan, Rio said that the Unit has played an exemplary role in providing environmental security to fellow Nagas during the last elections, and their mere presence in all the districts is a source of inspiration for the local people. He expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the troops of the Unit who planted a mammoth 5000 trees at different places as part of the aforestation drive

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio at the raising day of the 164 Infantry Battalion Territorial Army (Home and Hearth) NAGA on November 1.

in the state on World Environment Day. Rio added that the various OPERATION SADBHAVNA projects for the ex-servicemen and the stu-

dents of the state would go a long way to influence the young and impressionable minds and help them forge a better and cordial relationship with the mainstream.

This will also give them a glimpse of career opportunities of peace and tranquillity, he said. The medical camps and other assistances provided by the Army from

Phomching students lambast SDO

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): Expressing deep dissatisfaction over the implementation of DSMT 2007-08 at Longshen and Phomching towns, the Phomching Area Students’ Union (PASU) has lambasted the SDO (Civil) for the alleged unfair means employed by him. In a press release, the apex student body of the area stated that on receiving negative reports from the public over the implementation and withdrawal of bills under the DSMT in the two towns, it had gone for spot verification

on October 17 and found that all the works on every allotment had been done by spending the minimum amount without concern for the quality of work. The students expressed surprise that the most responsible person and head of the administration like the SDO would be so unfair to the people. “It is to be noted here that all the works has been done just in order to cozy up for the withdrawal of final bills,” states the release, adding that the SDO, without any regard for the authority of the adhoc committee, had with-

drawn all the bills without the committee’s knowledge. The students termed the action of the SDO (Civil) of Phomching as very arrogant and pointed out that despite their respect for the legality and the high position of the SDO, the officer had no duty to withdraw the bills without the consent of the adhoc committee who were the bonafide members of their respective towns. In addition to this, the students also alleged that the SDO (Civil) was neglecting his duty as the head of the administra-

tion by not attending office. As the head of the administration of Phomching area, they stated, the SDO’s absence from office was creating a lot of problems relating to many government activities. In this regard, the students’ body requested the concerned authority to see that no bill was withdrawn without the report of spot verification from the PASU in order to avoid unfair activities in the days to come and for the welfare and benefit of the public of both the towns under DSMT.

41 AR, Wokha notiﬁes on ﬁring practice timings WOKHA, NOVEMBER 3 (DIPR): The 41 Assam Rifles, Wokha, has notified on the timing of firing practice of small arms at the firing range at Wokha, from November 5 to 29, at the following timings: (a) Day time - 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs (b) Night time - 1800 hrs to 2000 hrs This notification has been issued for the benefit of residents of all villages in and around the firing range area, to keep away from the firing range/danger zone to avoid any loss or injury to human life, livestock and materials. The 41 AR has requested cooperation from the public.

A team of Agri Ofﬁcers led by Director of Agriculture, Dr. Supong Keitzar, with Dr. Binay Singh, NEC Advisor, during their visit to Bahadur Paddy Field, which is under Double Cropping programme at Naga United Village, Dimapur.

time to time to the locals will help create an atmosphere of peace and trust, he added. Further, Rio congratulated the soldiers for all these, and many more, good deeds.

CBPDK condemns robbing of church workers DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The Chakhro Baptist Pastor–Dikon Krotho (CBPDK), Medzhiphema, has expressed shock and dismay at the humiliating incident of robbery and extortion meted out on church workers. The Executive Secretary of CBCC, K Kezha Dzuvichu, his local pastor, Sakho-o, and deacon Pelhoubalie, treasurer of the fellowship, were robbed on September 31, 2008. The president of the organisation, K N Kele Angami, highlighted how the church workers were robbed of their money, mobile set and belongings, at the entrance gate of Diphupar village around 5:20 am by a gunman and biker while they were on Church duty. The release described the threatening words of the gunman as, “Aji kali itu para manu bisi muri ase, jani ashe?” (Don’t you know that these days, lots of people are dying from this?), after which they sped away. The release termed the incident as disgusting and an inhuman way to treat the church leader and added that it was “a great insult to God, a rascal to the society and a shame to ourselves.” Drawing a parallel between Kandhamal in Orissa where Christians were persecuted, mistreated, tortured, killed and compelled to run away from home by Hindu extremists, the organisation said that even our own clergymen were not safe and secure to serve God in one’s own native land. The release stated that citizens could not give place for such heinous crime in a civilised Christian-dominated society such as Nagaland and therefore urged all to condemn it in the highest terms. The CBPDK has also urged the law-enforcing agencies, district administration, police, and paramilitary forces to be more vigilant for the interest of public safety as the festive season approaches.

CYSA condoles demise of Dr. Khriesamhelie

Home minister inaugurates DGP’s ofﬁcial residence EUUN proposes ways to

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The Cherudiki Youth & Sports’ Association has condoled the demise of Dr. Khriesamhelie Pienyu, lecturer at NCTE Kohima, who passed away on November 1. The Association, in a condolence message issued by President Khriekethozo Lhoungu, has conveyed heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members and prayer for the departed soul to rest in peace.

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Lotha Hoho requests grant of leave DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The Lotha Hoho Dimapur has requested all institutions, public sector undertakings, corporations, companies, etc., to grant leave to all the Lotha students and employees to enable them to attend the celebration of Tokhu Emung festival on November 7. The Hoho, in a release issued by Chairman Y K Ovung, has especially requested the concerned authority and department for exemption of the Lotha employees and officials from any pre-assigned duty on November 7.

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ADDING ANOTHER asset to the state, a DGP’s official residence was inaugurated here this evening by home minister Imkong L Imchen. Located at Minister’s Hill, the building was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs.2.40 crores. Inaugurating the building, the home minister was all praise for Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for showing his deep concern for rapid development of the state, for which “the pace

of development is everywhere to see,” and thereby meeting the people’s aspiration. He also described as Rio as the most dynamic and accomplished Chief Minister of the state. DGP Nagaland, J Changkija said the building had created another asset to the state. The funding of the project came through the State Plan and negotiated loan from HUDCO. He was also hopeful that the building would facilitate the department to deliver service more affectively. Chairing the function, Chief Secretary Lalhuma termed

the building as a great pride of the state, adding, “This will be qualified as one of the best DGP’s official residence in the country.” Earlier, Rev. Zhabu Terhuja, General Secretary NBCC, pronounced the dedicatory prayer. Several dignitaries including M C Konyak, minister for forest, environment, ecology & wildlife, MLA Neiba Kronu, Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board, MLA Dr. Nicky Kire, Chairman of Khadi &Village Industries Board, and several others also graced the occasion.

Kaisa Rio exhorts Naga women

Rio to inaugurate Englan EAC Hq WOKHA, NOVEMBER 3 (DIPR): The Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio will inaugurate the EAC Hq, Englan under Wokha district, on November 10. As chief guest, the Chief Minister will unveil the monolith stone of EAC Hq at 10:25 am. Welcome song and cultural presentation will be the highlights of the inaugural function. Besides the chief guest’s address, short speeches will be delivered by Minister for Agriculture Nagaland, Dr. Chumben, Parliamentary Secretary, Geology & Mining, Y Patton, Dr. T M Lotha, Chairman PAC and Co-Convenor of DAN, Commissioner Nagaland, and Chairman Kyong Hoho, Nyanbemo Ngullie. Welcome address will be offered by K Thungbemo, President of Englan Range Gazetted Kidhan. The CMO Wokha will propose the vote of thanks. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, A Woben will chair the function.

WTC bans trapping, sale of migratory birds WOKHA, NOVEMBER 3 (DIPR): The Wokha Town Council has prohibited the selling and trapping of migratory live birds. The WTC has observed that the public were in the habit of trapping and selling migratory birds in the town and in other places, which violated the Nagaland Wild Life Protection Act, 1992. The Chairman of Wokha Town Council, Wobenthung has, in this regard, announced that a fine of Rs.2000/- shall be imposed on defaulters.

Kaisa Rio, on left, speaks at the Women Conference and Seminar held at IMC, Dimapur, on Monday. The Conference will go on till November 5. (Morung Photo)

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): Exhorting a packed gathering of women at the Women Conference and Seminar here at IMC Hall, Kaisa Rio, wife of chief minister Neiphiu Rio, said Nagas

are lucky to have the liberty to profess their chosen faith and religion and not being prosecuted like many Christians around the world. Ours is a greater responsibility because we don’t face

prosecution, she said. She reminded it has been more than 125 years since Nagas embraced Christianity and it is high time “Nagas mature as Christians and no longer remain baby Christians.”

She encouraged women, saying she had “great faith in Naga women,” and added that they have to be aware of the huge potentials they have in different roles they play in society. She hoped that through the seminar being held under the theme ‘Daughter of Zion, Women of Worship’, Naga women would be able to “rededicate their lives anew to Christ and become a source of blessings for others.” Kaisa also pointed out Nagas are living in a world where killings were happening everyday; thus women have to take up the challenges ahead of them which can usher unity and great changes in the society. The Women Conference and Seminar has speaker La Vetta Williams and her team from the United States of America. La Vetta is a preacher and teacher of the Gospel and the founder president of ‘More Like Jesus Ministries’, based in Chicago, USA.

eradicate unemployment

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The Educated Unemployed Union Nagaland (EUUN) in a release has demanded that the government “give minor contracts and top priority to the members of EUUN under various schemes and projects for self-employment to eradicate overall unemployment.” EUUN president, Achilo Thong, on behalf of the Union, urged the government to “immediately release fund to beneficiaries for schemes and projects, contractors fulfilling the demand of Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union (NCSU).” The Union’s plea for “release of allowances, perks and remu-

neration to the government servants,” was in view of the “forthcoming Christmas as majority of people derives their livelihood from schemes and projects, contractors and government servants.” President Thong further expressed appreciation to the DAN government “for taking keen step to promote transparency.” The Union, while condemning the serial blasts in Guwahati and other places in Assam where many innocent lives were lost, added that “at the juncture, the entire northeast people must unite and stand against the evil deed as this matter is of great concern as we are not safe even in our own homeland.”

Dimapur Sumi students condemn abduction DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union (DSSU) has condemned the “abduction and physical assault” on one of its members and two others by the NSCN (IM) on November 1 at Chumukedima. The press release from the union named the victims as Vikheto Assumi, a class XII student of Zakiesatuo Memorial Higher Secondary School and a member of the union, X Lukiye Assumi, a teacher, and K Zhetovi Assumi, a businessman. The release stated that the victims had gone to Chumukedima to pay the auto tax but om being unable to meet the authorities despite waiting the whole day, they headed back to Dimapur. On their way back, the union alleged that the three were forcefully abducted at 7th Mile and “physically assaulted without proper consult and without any reason.” The DSSU has, therefore, urged the NSCN (IM) not to repeat such incidents in future on any innocent student or public without proper investigation, and appealed to the higher authorities to take strong action against the culprits. Moreover, through the release issued by its president, A Aloto Zhimomi, and general secretary H Toniho Achumi, the union requested all the “underground factions not to harass, abduct or physically assault any innocent public without proper consult and investigation.”

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The All Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland (AZSUAMN) and the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Manipur (ZSUM) are prepared to launch an indefinite bandh on the two national highways (NHs) 39 and 53 if the government fails to take up immediate action in the backdrop of the reported torture of Kachakthuina Rongmei and Adipou Pamei on the evening of October 11, 2008 allegedly by the personnel of 6th Manipur Rifles. In a joint letter address to the chief minister of Manipur on Monday, the two student bodies have urged

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Alleged torture by personnel of Manipur Riﬂes

upon the chief minister, O. Ibobi Singh, for “an immediate action” against the torture of the two people belonging to the Zeliangrong community. Failing which the student bodies have threatened for an indefinite bandh on NHs 39 and 53 and indefinite picketing of the office of the District Commissioner of Tamenglong from coming Friday, November 7. The letter jointly signed by Joshua Dangmei, general secretary of AZSU (AMN), Majabung, state secretary, ZSUM and Ningtoulung, convenor, ZSU (KA) also reminded the chief minister of the representation submitted by the student bodies on

October 16 with the same subject. Relating the incident the student leaders stated that the two individuals were attacked by the security personals of P. Kipgen with fist, rifle butt and wooden stick in front of Kipgen’s residential gate as the two were returning from the Public Hospital and Research Institute, Hatta in Imphal East on the night of October 11. The student leaders also alleged that the two individuals were robbed off a Nokia mobile handset along with SIM card no. 9856262074, a silver necklace and a sum of Rs. 300. In this regard, the stu-

dent bodies demanded the immediate termination of the errant personnel involved from service on or before November 7, a public apology by P. Kipgen on failure to discipline his security personnel, return of the robbed items and an appropriate compensation to the victims. Failing this, the student bodies are ready for an indefinite bandh on the two national highways, 39 and 53 from the midnight of November 7, added the student leaders in the letter addressed to the chief minister. The student leaders also held that the chief minister would be wholly responsible for any untoward happening following the failure of the government to meet the demands.

As clean as ever

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): With the imminence of a major recruitment drive for the Army in the state of Nagaland, the PRO Defence has advised candidates to stay away from touts. “No candidate should listen or come under the influence of any middleman/agent, as they cannot help in any manner. Anyone who assures recruitment in the Army is a cheat and a liar, and will rob the worthy aspirants of their money, hence do not get lured by false promises and fall prey to false and fraudulent assurances,” stated Lt Col Nirupam Bhargava, PRO Defence, in a release received here. Any attempt to approach

or to bring to bear any influence on the recruiting staff with the intention of ensuring selection of any candidate is liable to result in such a candidate’s disqualification, the release warned. A candidate has to personally appear in the rally for all phases of screening. No recommendation of any kind will help to ensure selection, stressed Lt. Col Bhargava. The release further warned that a candidate is liable to be disqualified at any stage if he is found to have produced fake documents or is discovered to have paid money to seek recruitment. Army recruitment is as clean as it ever has been, it asserted.

Farming community called to coordinate with deptt

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The Department of Agriculture, Nagaland conducted a day long seminar at Liphayan Village in Wokha district under the theme ‘A day with the farmers’ on October 29 last. Ramo Lotha, District Agriculture Officer Wokha while giving the key note address at the seminar, appreciated the villagers and farmers for taking up constant cropping pattern. He further invited the farming community to co-ordinate with the department for adoption of improved technologies. In the second technical session Megakhono Meyase, SMS (Horticulture crop), Two vehicles collided when one Tata Mobile hit another Truck opposite to Pentecostal E.Lireni Kikon Programme Church, Purana Bazaar on November 3 due to a ‘rush driving’ of the later. Both the vehicle Asst, (Plant protection) both drivers were injured during the accident. However, the truck was badly damaged due to Agril crop and Horti; Jessica Dahtdong (Home Science) force of coming Tata Mobile from the other direction. (Morung Photo)

GPSUK elects news team

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The Government Polytechnic Students’ Union, Kohima has elected its new team of office bearers for the tenure 2008-09. General secretary- Aotsungba Longchar, assistant general secretaryRensali Tungoe, finance secretary- Vitolu Awomi, games & sports secretary- Nzanthung Shitiri, social & cultural secretary- Liya Semp, education & statistical secretaryVikashe Zhimo & information & programme secretaryWatitemsu, are the new office bearers.

ZTC directs EE, PWD

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The Zunheboto Town Council today informed and directed the Executive Engineer, PWD, Road and Bridge, Zunheboto to be at the station with immediate effect. ZTC chairperson Khehoshe Yeptho in note received here today noted that “the road under PWD, Zunheboto is in need to be maintained properly on and before” November 10 in view of the upcoming Ahuna fest. ZTC further noted that “All the concerned Head of the Department are hereby also directed to be at the station with immediate effect.”

DPDB Peren meeting rescheduled

PEREN, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The monthly DPDB Peren meeting has been rescheduled for November 7 without change in time and venue, due to unavoidable circumstances. N Mesen, DC Peren, in a release has directed all members to note the change of date.

PSU Felicitates Dr. Ndangkie

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The Peren Students’ Union in a felicitation note has congratulated Dr. Ndangkie for his success in the last combined technical exam. The union through its president Hairang Ndang and speaker Zierangtei Hega stated that “His success has not only inspired the younger generation but also set the record of being the first veterinary doctor in the history of Peren” and further wished him success in all endeavours.

NCSU new team for Zbt district

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) Head office has elected a new team of office bearers for Zunheboto district unit for the tenure 2008-2011 on recommendation of a selection committee. NCSU Secretary John Kath in a release said 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.

processing of Agriculture crops and Dr. Moa Akum Sangtam, SMS spoke on Animal Science took up the sessions. All resources person were from KVK Wokha, Nagaland. In the afternoon session C. Peter Yanthan, APPO who also Chaired the programme spoke on ‘Rodent Pest Management’ in relation with Bamboo flowering, feeding habits and behavioral activities and their management. In all 150 farmers attended the Programme. N. Jacob Yanthan S.D.O. (Store) Agriculture department, Dimapur, Trainer of the day spoke on the topic ‘advantage of power machineries under farm mechanization programme.’ He urged the farmers to avail this op-

portunity for adopting the methods and go for Agriculture activities with less expenditure. The use of power machineries with practical demonstration were also carried out in the farm fields and other non-power sector like Paddy harnester (Reaper), Power tillers, water pump and winnowing fan etc. Village council Chairman of Liphayan on behalf of the Village expressed happiness and gratitude to the Department for enlightening the farmers of the technical know how in all related agricultural farming. Rev. Wesemo Humtsoe blessed the programmed and Shri. C.Peter Yanthan, APPO chair the programme while Lotha, Agriculture Officer pronounced vote of thanks.

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ENSA meeting November 5

The Eastern Naga Student’s Association (ENSA) has convenedanemergencymeetingonNovember5at9:00amat its Treasures residence at Half Nagarjan, Dimapur. ENSA VicePresidentMankatKonyakinareleasehasrequestedall ENSAExecutivememberstoattendthemeetingpositively. For further details contact: 9856 317 895. DSC Ahuna festival November 7

DimapurSurumiCommunity(DSC)iscelebratingadvance Ahuna Festival on November 7 at Er. Shikato Jakhalu E.E (Power)residence,Jorapukhuri,PuranaBazarat10:30am. ShetoyiYepthomiMLA&Chairman,NHHDCandVikihoAwomiAsst.DirectorSchoolEducationwillbetheChiefGuestand GuestofHonorrespectively.TheDSCthereforeinvitesallthe Surumi-in-lawtothefestival.Foranyfurtherinformationcontact chairman- 9436002232/general secretary- 9856156567. CMS Parents’ Day November 8

ChristinaMemorialSchoolisorganizingtheParent’DaycelebrationonNovember8at10:00amintheSchoolAuditorium byaFeteintheschoolpremises.Allparentsandpastpupils are invited to attend the celebrations. AG Church Fete Day November 13

AssemblyofGodChurch,WokhatownwillbeorganizingFeteDay onNovember13atlocalground.AGChurchWokhainformedthat varietiesoffoodstallsandotherthingswillbeavailableandhave therefore requested all to come and have fun at the fete day.

Four join NSCN

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): “In yet another significant development in Mokokchung” according to the Naga Army, “four hardcore members of K gang joined NSCN by surrendering themselves along with arms to Hevuto Battalion, Naga Army.” A release issued by “Col.” Levi Zimik, PRO/IPR-R&D, GHQ Naga Army, informed that “Major” L. Temjen of Longmisa village, “Lieutenant” Sashi Natsung of Mongsen Yimti village, “2nd Lieut.” Lima Mungit of Marangkong village and Taku Temsu (Raja Peyu) of Changtongya village, had taken “the bold step to face the moment of truth” and surrendered along with “two AK-56, one AK – 47 and one .32 pistol, besides heavy rounds of ammunitions.” The note added that “Naga Army extends a warm welcome to the home comers, echoing loud and clear a message to all the wanderers to come home before it is too late.”

Technology Leads to Proximity Farmers training on organic farming held

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It shall also endeavor to use IT-based technologies to uplift the quality of life of the people of the state particularly in the rural areas. The government will also facilitate and support the creation of sound IT-infrastructure and skilled human resource thereby providing a competitive edge in attracting investment in the IT sector to promote an ITled economy and generate employment opportunities, he said. Rio added that the state will promote e-Governance as a tool to deliver a government that is more proactive, transparent and responsive to its citizens. In order to fulfill the objectives outlined by the IT policy, Rio said that the state has framed an e-Governance road map. As per the road map, its vision is “a vision of growth, sustainability and socio-economic welfare of citizens; armed with a comprehensive policy framework for instituting mechanisms for imparting fair justice and reinforcing the traditional systems of local self governance

in order to deliver faster, reliable and transparent mode of services by leveraging IT as a tool for empowering people distanced by remoteness and handicapped by poverty.” The state’s strategy for e-Governance comprises establishing the core IT infrastructure including State Wide Area Network (SWAN), State Data Centre (SDC) and establishing Common Services Centres at 220 locations across the state for services delivery. The government has identified agriculture, treasuries and accounts, commercial taxes, road transport and employment for the first phase of its mission projects. In addition, health, education, rural development, industries and commerce, veterinary and animal and husbandry, tourism, personnel and administrative reforms and finance department are also to implement the state mission mode projects. Nagaland and other states in the North East, Rio said, need more proactive support from the Government of India in implementing these

projects. “In order to facilitate growth of IT and ITeS industry in Nagaland, we need capacity building of the youth to equip them with skills that will help them in getting jobs in this sector,” he said. As part of capacity building, he said, the Government of India needs to support training of youth in IT, ITeS and BPO skill-training. Rio also said that the state government is in the process of establishing an IT park in Dimapur. The state will need help and support from various quarters to ensure that IT companies actually come forward with substantial investments in Nagaland, he said. Rio also announced that all the 60 legislators, 11 deputy commissioners and 9 senior officers will be provided with laptops. As part of the launching, the governor, chief minister and speaker received a laptop each during the workshop today. Meanwhile, the day-two workshop (November 4) is set for joint secretaries, heads of departments and departmental IT nodal officers, which will commence from 9: 15 am.

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): A day long farmers training on organic farming and its inputs was organized by the Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland funded by NCOF and held at Jotsoma Village Council Hall. Rongsenlenzung, JSCO and Myansao Lotha, ASCO, Sechu were the resource persons at the training.. Rongsenlenzung at the training mentioned the significant role of chemical fertilizers in Indian agriculture facilitating green revolution and thereby making the country self reliant in food production. He, however,

lamented that continuous, concentrated and indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers disturbs the soil health leading acidification, micro nutrient depletion, soil degradation, reduction in the activity of micro flora and fauna, poor crop health and lower crop yield and quality. The soil living population of microbes and others organisms are significant contributors to its fertility on a sustained basis and must be protected and nurtured at all cost. The role of vermin compost offers immense scope to meet the organic manorial resources of farmers and also ways for income

Stolen Auto recovered DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): An Auto bearing registration No. NL-07/F 3223 was recovered at Doyapur area at around 9:00 pm Saturday by a “Special Task Force” (STF) of Naga Army from three occupants who were “seen moving in suspicious manner”. This was stated in a release issued by STF Commander, CHQ, Hebron received here today. The owner of the auto could not be ascertained despite interrogation of the three, the note added, further informing that “the rightful owner may claim the auto by producing relevant documents from STF Commander, CHQ, Hebron.”

and employment. Myansao Lotha highlighted the importance of soil conservation measures in organic farming. To increase crop yield in unit area, soil can be conserved using different methods- contour bunding, bamboo strips, log bunding, fox tail sowing in line and Sesamum sowing. Rukhielhu Nakhro, leader, Jotsoma Village Farmers’ Association spoke on behalf of the farmers and expressed gratitude to the department. The training was funded by the NCOF and participated by 30 farmers. The programme was chaired by Rodulie, JSCO.

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3 (MExN): The Office of the Committee on Job Reservation is presently located at the ground floor of the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Kohima. The Committee is constituted by the state government to look into the various issues relating to the backward tribes in the state and also to evolve a set of ob-

socio-economic backwardness. Imjung M Panger, Joint Secretary and member of Secretary Committee on Job Reservation, in a release has informed that any individual or group belonging to the said tribes desirous of meeting the committee members, may contact the Member Secretary at 0370 2270253.

Nagamese ﬁlm to address social issue Threat or No Threat to Tendulkar?

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): Based on a true life story, the Nagamese movie ‘O Suku Pani Kile Giri Ase’ premiered at Hotel Saramati today. Amidst the enthusiasm and eagerness of the film’s release, several artists of the Naga Film Institute spoke about the poor response and lack of encouragement for Nagamese films and artists in Nagaland. Explaining the kind of hardship that goes into making a film, they lamented that the film quality was very poor as compared to that of other neighbouring states. “Assamese and Manipuri movies have made it to the National level but we are still using Handycams,” an artist said. The artist pointed out that it is the Nagas themselves who neglect their own identity, and that so many talented young people were wasting their gifts. He also urged the Naga audience to extend a

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Later, he maintained security will be as usual and provided to both teams during their stay. Dixit’s claim took central security agencies in Delhi by surprise with their officials saying they had not received any fresh input about any threat to Tendulkar other than what was received in 2002. Sources in the agencies said the Nagpur Police was refer-

ring to a warning issued by the Central security agencies in 2002 when intelligence inputs suggested that JeM may target Tendulkar along with other VIPs. “The Central government has issued a high-alert for Sachin. They have information that the JeM has issued a threat to him. We have informed everyone and his security has been tightened,” Dixit told reporters earlier in the day.

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The artists and crew of the Nagamese ﬁlm at its premiere at Hotel Saramati on November 3

helping hand and express appreciation for Nagamese movies instead of “laughing at their faces,” and encouraged more Nagas to take up acting and directing. The actor who dons the

role of a mother in the film encouraged youngsters not to hesitate or be embarrassed to take up acting. She pointed out that she did not know of the hassles that go into making a film until she be-

came a part of it, and urged people to come forward to make films that address issues in society. ‘O Suku Pani Kile Giri Ase’ is a film based on stigma and discrimination against HIV/AIDS.

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Economic situation abnormal, but bank deposits safe: PM

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 3 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday admitted that global financial meltdown has affected Indian economy, and termed the situation as ‘abnormal’. Expressing his doubts over the global financial crisis, he said that the situation is now likely to be more severe and prolonged. The PM also asserted that saving investors’ confidence is the first priority of his government. He further tried to dispel fears of investors regarding safety of bank deposits, saying that government stands behind the banks. Singh was speaking to media after meeting industry leaders and discussing with them current economic situation. Commenting on global financial meltdown, the Prime Minister said: "A crisis of this magnitude was bound to affect our economy and it has. International credit has shrunk with adverse effects on our corporates and banks. Global uncerIndian Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, second left, talks to Reserve Bank of India Governor D. Subbarao, right, as they walk out of Indian Prime Min- tainty is also tending to dampen ister's ofﬁce after a conference, in New Delhi, Monday, November 3. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that the government will take investor sentiment." The PM, all steps necessary to ensure that a "severe and prolonged" global ﬁnancial crisis does not derail India's growth and urged leading industrialists not however, voiced optimism by to make sweeping layoffs. On the left is Bharti Group chairman Sunil Mittal. (AP Photo) saying that a vigil stand could

PUBLIC DISCOURS E Clariﬁcation On Kedokho’s Execution

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The circumstances leading to ultimate execution of Kedokho Mere of Chiechema village and subsequent condemnation from CYVO needed to be clarified in-order to clear air of doubt and suspicion. The People’s Army of Nagaland,GPRN/NSCN, put the record straight that the deceased Kedokho was in no manner known to us or regarded a proclaimed offender. His execution was carried out by Angami Region authority led by Neibu Angami, the then acting guard commander (recently defected to IM) basing on testimony provided by Atosu of Kedima village. Atosu claimed that the deceased used to frequent Hebron Camp at regular intervals with crucial intelligence inputs on his undercover assignments for IM group. This testimony was further re-enforced by Neibu Angami, for which the People’s Army washed it’s hand from the affair and entrusted Angami region to decide late Kedokho’s fate. This culminated unfortunate extermination and regrettable loss of life. In this connection, the Military authority has in person met the leaders of Chiechema Village and clarified the events and circumstances resulting this sad episode. Despite the pain and anguish caused, the matter may therefore be regarded as resolved in good faith. Military Authority People’s Army of Nagaland GPRN/NSCN.

Rejoinder to IANS No self respecting government will stoop that low to sign Ceasefire with any revolutionary ground after branding as terrorist. More than that no organization will stand India’s toleration if its credentials proved otherwise

in the revolutionary movement across the world where many groups have taken recourse to ‘terrorism’ to drive home their points. The fact that the government of India, after signing Ceasefire with NSCN in 1997 is still pursuing the Indo-Naga political talks is a living testimony of India’s faith and commitment to the political issue of the Nagas represented by NSCN. The sincerity of the GOI was seen when the ban imposed on NSCN was ultimately lifted on 26 November 2002. As such, the news reports of Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) that appeared in Nagaland Post and other papers are unwarranted and defy ground reality. A reputed news agency like IANS should not have gone for such misleading and damning reports without first establishing the bonafides of NSCN’s standing that has gained worldwide recognition as a Naga people’s mandated organization struggling to restore the Nagalim’s rightful place as a free independent nation. But in the given situation in Northeast where terrorist groups have shown its ugly heads, with the deadly bomb blasts in Guwahati, Kokrajhar etc as the latest case in point, killing more than 70 persons and with the crucial Indo-Naga political talk scheduled to be held in The Hague, Netherland, the hands of India’s IB and RAW cannot be ruled out in instigating such report. These two intelligent organizations are not known in creating congenial atmosphere in Nagalim when retrospectively studied. They are never at ease with NSCN when the obstructionist forces against NSCN are taken up. It is the notorious policy of RAW to give life to any organization to act as a counter force against NSCN. Not surprisingly, the RAW is turning a blind eye when many terrorist groups are given sheltered in the designated Camp of K-group in Khehoi camp. Interestingly, this K-group camp is well protected by AR and IRB. Logistically speaking, this is tantamount to RAW and IB shelter-

ing and sponsoring terrorist groups as part of its strategy to weaken NSCN. And this is the reason why the K-group is always placed at the receiving end to do its master’s (RAW) bidding in scheming anything that goes to weaken the NSCN. The desperate attempt of India to brand the Nagas as terrorists or NSCN as terrorist group is not a new thing. This has been deliberately used to woo the west and the world against the Nagas. But how far this will go as long as this remains nothing more than an ill-motivated and absolute absurdity. Things may not favor India’s version. Because the factual record of the past 60 years speaks volumes for the integrity of the Nagas in respect to the worldwide concern on terrorism. Unlike others, Nagas believe in the power of truth and not in the crime of terrorism. Nagas talk sense when they say “freedom is not in terrorism” although to hold oneself and be just under various trying circumstances is too hard a principle. NSCN abided by it all throughout the bitter confrontation they had with India and Burma. Dictated by our conscience, NSCN is totally against targeting innocent people whoever he or she may be. The NSCN therefore, would not shy away from condemning the bloody bomb blasts in Assam on 30 Oct. by the so-called ‘Islamic Society Force-Indian Mujahedeen’. Such act of terrorism has no place in the human society. Our conscience is clear. We are persuaded: our greatest enemy is our own transgression if there would be any and if we do not check ourselves and make a clean breast of it. Therefore, with all their might we are not scared of the adversaries within and without for the end of Nagalim is on no account in their hands. It is in God’s hands. We are prepared to face any eventuality but by no means resorting to the curse of shedding innocent blood. There is no single case in the long history of Indo-Naga conflict to brand NSCN as terrorist. NSCN is above any streak of terrorism and we shall never be in the days to come.

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Rather, there is state-sponsored act of terrorism perpetuated in Nagalim. All said and done, IANS should not have staked its reputation and credibility by selling out such reports that is far from truth. NSCN’s name should not have been grouped in such manner to be branded as a terrorist group and send a wrong signal to the world that is under threat from the terrorist groups. In the context of the actual state of the IndoNaga political affairs for the past many years, the relevant of NNC in Naga issue no longer exist after it signed the Shillong Accord in 1975 with the government of India. It created a shock wave of terror when it tries to kill the Naga issue. Traitor doesn’t represent the Nagas and NNC is no longer counted as body fighting for Nagas’ political right. Having betrayed the Nagas, the NNC also lost the right to speak for Nagas against India. That is no longer its business. In the given situation the NNC rejecting the terrorist tag bears no significance in any manner. The only show of NNC’s ‘terrorism’ was to kill the Naga issue by terrorizing the Nagas under the provisions of the Shillong Accord. Otherwise, where is NNC today to even deserve the exalted position with the tag of ‘terrorist’. This is a misplaced tag against an organization that is far from truth, worth no longer a mention among the insurgent or terrorist group. Issued by: MIP/GPRN

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Council (NNC) is wrongly included as one of the terrorist groups in India by the South Asia Terrorism Portal. This is outrageous as it is far from the truth. To the Nagas the Government of India (GoI) is the terrorist not NNC. The NNC therefore would like to clarify in the interest of Indian people and the world at large that, since time immemorial the Nagaland was not and is not a part of India and it is not in India. Therefore, the Nagas can never be an insurgent or a terrorist group in India. And the Nagas are not terrorizing India, but only defending the sovereignty of Nagaland since India shamefully invaded Nagaland in 1954. The Nagas did not kill any Indian civilian or burned any one of India villages. However, India has been terrorizing the Nagas since her naked invasion on Nagaland such as burning down Naga villages, committing mass massacres, raping Naga women, destroying Naga properties and torturing the Nagas inhumanly in the past more than half a century. And now India has its own sponsored terrorist group in Nagaland and terrorizing the Nagas. In the face of the world, India wanted to cover up her shameful and naked aggression on Nagaland and thus she is telling lies to the world as well as her people to make the Nagas appear as insurgents, underground, rebel or hostile groups of India. But the world knows the fact that the Nagas are not Indians and the conflict between the two nations is not a rebellion against India but it is a war between the two nations, and it is a case of aggression. As long as India occupies our country, India will continue to terrorize Naga people. Till India withdraws her Armed Forces from Nagaland, the Nagas will have no peace. And we will continue to fight against India’s illegal occupation of our country.

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The Morung Express

3 November 2008

Dimapur

80kg RDX packed in three Maruti cars

GUWAHATI, NOVEMBER 3 (THE TELEGRAPH): A forensic expert yesterday said terrorists had packed each of the three vehicles with 25-30kg of RDX to carry out the serial blasts in the capital on Thursday, which left over 30 people dead and hundreds injured, besides turning many vehicles into mangled heaps of junk. Padmapani, joint director in the Forensic Science Laboratory in Guwahati, who is heading the forensic probe into the serial blasts, said such large quantities of RDX were never used to carry out explosions in the history of Assam. “In the past, we had even recovered live bombs but never had such large quantities of RDX been used along with ammonium nitrate,” he said. He said the maximum amount of explosives used in a single blast was 10kg, planted at Dhemaji during the Independence Day parade in 2004. Ten children and three women were killed in the blast. A bomb made of nearly 20kg of RDX was recovered in front of the Janata Bhawan nearly seven years ago, but it not explode. Ammonium nitrate was not found at the time either. Making a cumulative assessment of the Guwahati serial blasts, the forensic expert said 75-80kg of RDX was used in the carnage to cause maximum damage. Ammonium nitrate — used as a fertiliser — has become one of the favourite materials for terrorists as it is easily available and acts as a booster in bombs. Ammonium nitrate was also used in the serial blasts in Bangalore and Ahmedabad. Padmapani, who has been an expert in the field for over

Assam to form Special Task Force

15 years, said all the findings suggest that “new hands” from outside Assam had carGUWAHATI, NOVEMBER of security affairs—the Army, ried out the blasts with the 3 (AGENCIES): Assam gov- police and also the Intelligence help of local contacts. He ernment would form an anti- Bureau had prior intelligence added that none of the exterror Special Task Force on of possible terror strikes in the plosions till now were so well the lines of Grey Hounds of State but there was no actionco-ordinated and intricately Andhra Pradesh, for exclu- able intelligence and the inplanned. Besides, the known sively combating terrorist ac- puts were general in nature. militant groups active in the state, including Ulfa, do not Earlier on Saturday durtivities, Chief Minister Tarun have the expertise to make Gogoi on Sunday announced. ing the security review meeting bombs of such high intensity. The State government taken by Prime Minister ManA lesser-known group would also raise a special mohan Singh at the LGBI aircalled Islamic Security Force squad of explosive experts like port here, the General Officer (Indian Mujahideen) has the National Security Guards Commanding (GOC), 4 Corps claimed responsibility for and form a Security Advisory Lt. Gen B.S. Jaswal had also apthe blasts. The forensic scienCouncil to advise the govern- prised of the Prime Minister that tist said the blasts could not ment on security matters, he the army on September 17 had have been carried out withtold journalists here. He re- received inputs from a sister inout the involvement of locals vealed that just a day before telligence about possible terror since it would be difficult for Thursday’s serial blasts in the strike in Assam. Gogoi said that an “outsider” to select the State he had cautioned the po- needle of suspicion was on forces places and procure vehicles lice not to be complacent and taking shelter on Bangladesh’s used for the blasts. “It would be difficult for an outsider to directed them to tone up secu- soil. The State government had know, for instance, whether rity measures. Hinting at head been pointing out to the Cenparking is allowed under the rolls in the police and the ad- tre that so long the forces that Ganeshguri flyover or on the ministration, Gogoi said that aimed to destablise Assam and court premises,” he said. he was going to take action for the country, continued to take The expert said going by shelter on foreign soil it would ignoring his forewarning. Citizens of Guwahati came out in large numbers at the signature campaign for peace on November 3 despite the 11 the selection of places where The Chief Minister admit- be difficult for the government Hour long Assam Band called by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), to register their protest against the series the bombs were planted, it appeared the perpetrators of bomb blasts in Assam. The October 30 Assam blast claimed over 80 lives and leaving many injured. (UB Photos) ted that everyone at the helm to deal effectively with terror. wanted to send out the message that they could strike anywhere. The first blast was on the CJM’s court premises, MORIGAON, NOVEMBER 3 Chetia said. Security arrangements NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 3 day. Meanwhile the All Assam missioner, the sources said. It was the second near Panbazar po- (PTI): The priest of an ancient around the temple has meanwhile (AGENCIES): A Special Task Students Union has called for a also decided to strengthen intellice station and the third at temple, Goranga, in central Assam’s been tightened in view of the threat- Force has been formed to inves- 12-hour bandh in the state on ligence sharing to prevent recurGaneshguri, which is close Morigaon district received three ening calls, he added. tigate the blasts that rocked As- Monday. The Assam cabinet has rence of the such events and also to the seat of power. A memthreat calls that the place of worship In view of the recent SMS to a sam on Thursday. Chief Minister decided to create a post of police decided to speed up the process ber of the Special InvestigaTaruun Gogoi says the sketches commissioner and declare Guwa- of rehabilitation of the victims of tion Team (SIT) constituted would be blown up by bombs, said a private television news channel by of suspected terrorists involved hati a police district following the the blast. top district police official. Last night Islamic Security Force-Indian Mujeto probe into the blasts, said Condition of at least 20 vica guard remembered that a the priest of the Ram and Krishna hudin claiming responsibility for the in the blasts will be released soon. deadly terror strikes in the state temple near Pobitora Wildlife SancThursday serial blasts in the state, the tims being treated at a army hosthat has claimed 81 lives so far, ofHe has also indicated a reshuffle Maruti car driving wanting pital was stated to be critical by to park the vehicle inside tuary received three calls from a police was taking yesterday’s threat in the state police. Sources in As- ficial sources said. The decision was taken at a the authorities. Meanwhile, main the compound of the deputy mobile phone number 9961355107 calls with utmost seriousness. Investi- sam police indicate the involvethat Goranga would be blown up by gations into the ISF-IM SMS revealed ment of Bangladesh-based ter- high level meeting chaired by opposition party in the state, commissioner’s office. “The security guard at bombing, district superintendent of that at least 200 phones were being rorists, trained by Bangladesh’s Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) tothe gate stopped him and police Madan Chetia told PTI today. used in Morigaon district under false military intelligence agency, attended by top army and police day organised a Raj Bhavan Chalo The identity of the caller was yet names and addresses with certificates DGFI. officials on Saturday. The meet- and submitted a memorandum to the driver then parked the A little known group the Is- ing discussed various measures Governor S C Mathur demanding vehicle near the compound to be ascertained and the service pro- provided by village headman, official wall of the DC’s office, adja- vider of the mobile number, Airtel, sources said. In this connection sever- lamic Security Force - Indian required to strengthen the police ouster of the Gogoi government cent to the CJM’s court,” the was being asked to provide the deal mobile PCO owners were picked up Mujahideen had claimed re- administration including cre- for “totally failing to protect intails of the phone number’s owner, for interrogation, the sources added. police officer said. sponsibility for the blasts on Fri- ation of the post of police com- nocent lives”.

Threats to blow up temple in Assam STF to probe into Assam’s blast theories

Arunachal BJP advocates action plan to counter terrorism ITANAGAR, NOVEMBER 3 (UNI): The BJP in Arunachal Pradesh today urged both the Centre and state governments of the northeastern region to evolve strategic action plans to counter terrorist activities. Lashing out at the Congress-led UPA government at the centre for its alleged failure to control and check terrorism in the country, the party’s spokesperson Tai Tagak in a communiqué said the policy adopted by the Centre had not only dented the internal security cover but also made India a soft target of terrorists forcing the people to live in fear and uncertainty. The present situation in the country demands tough anti-terror laws but the Union Government had been dismissing terrorism as a mere law and order problem, Mr Tagak said. He added that instead of implementing the Virappa Moily Committee recommendation, it was buying more time to study the need for tougher anti-terror laws in the country.

Roads being repaired for Budhha Mahotsav ITANAGAR, NOVEMBER 3 (AGENCIES): An alternative 450 km road from Odalguri in Assam to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh via Rupa has been made operational for light vehicles for tourist traffic to the border town hosting the 3-day Buddha Mahotsav from November 9. A 300 metre stretch of the road breached at the Army Dairy near Tenga and another 200 meter at Chuk bridge near Rupa town was washed away in the recent flash flood following cyclone ‘Rashmi’. The Border Roads Organisation has pressed into service hundreds of men and machines to rebuild the Balipara-Tawang road, the vital link to the important Buddhist centre on the Sino-India border used both for civilian and military vehicles. While Arunachal Chief minister Dorjee Khandu took up the matter with BRO for early restoration before the festival, BRO sources said it might take another week. External Affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee will attend the inaugural function. Union Civil Aviation minister Praful Patel and MOS at PMO Pritviraj Chauhan will also participate.

Search still on for brainchild of nameless bank Newmai News Network Aizawl | November 3

THE MIZORAM police are still searching for the whereabouts of their main suspect in their effort to solve the mystery of the ‘nameless bank’. Meanwhile, C. Lalmuanpuii, the main suspect is said to have assured depositors of the bank that all deposits will be returned in time and there is no cause for panic. With depositors fearing that their capital may be lost without a trace, a crowd appeared before the Aizawl police station on Friday and Saturday asking for help from the state police. The main gate of the police station had to be closed on Saturday for security reasons amid cries for help from depositors. On Saturday night, the state police managed to seize Rs. 173 lakh from one of the agents of the ‘nameless bank’ locally known as ‘Chiahpuam’, a name which befitted the bank because of the huge interest it offers for the customers. The agent, identified as Vanlazapi, aged 24, a resident of Electric Veng in Aizawl, claimed that she had only been involved in the business for over a week and that the 173 lakh rupees she held was ‘legally’ hers. The state police seized the money in West Phaileng and will recount it in the

presence of a magistrate, sources from the police said. Meanwhile, a number of collectors/agents of the ‘nameless bank’ are seeking security from the police and have fled their homes due to the threats they have received from their customers. The state government and the state chief secretary were at first put at fault because of the problems faced by the customers of the ‘nameless bank’, with agents claiming that the chief secretary has issued a stay order of all money transaction. However, after chief secretary Haukhum Hauzel himself issued a statement that he had not issued a stay order, the accusation backfired upon the agents. Hauzel even received anonymous threats at first but with the state police throwing more light on the mystery of the ‘nameless banks’, the ball has now bounced back to the agents and the brainchild behind the nameless banks, C Lalmuanpuii. However, the Mizoram police are still unable to locate the whereabouts of the main suspect and search is still on. Meanwhile, Lalmuanpuii has promised to return all deposits through the United Bank of India (UBI) but the state government has given an order to the UBI not to make any

transaction without approval from the state. Sources said that a number of cashiers in state departments have also deposited departmental money to the ‘nameless bank’, some with approval from their departmental head and some at their own risk. This scandal is sure to shake the economy of the state whether the banks run legitimately or not. Last week, H Zomuanthanga, who is said to be the head of one ‘nameless bank’ run in the state issued a statement confirming that his company had indeed taken money from depositors promising huge interest for their customers. In his statement, H Zomuanthanga claimed that his company is a trusted company and that money transaction could not be made over the past week due to small financial error. He even claimed that he made a recent visit to New Delhi to acquire an International Money Exchange Licensen from the Reserve Bank of India, a move which clearly shows that his company is a trusted company. Sources have claimed that these banking company invests money through foreign exchange while others have claimed their involvement in uranium business. None of these claims have been confirmed till today.

The widow of Th. Iboyaima along with her daughters at a sit in protest at Uripok baspati leikai,Imphal on November 3 against the brutal killing of Th. Iboyaima allegedly by combine forces on November 1 last under the Pastsoi Police station. (UB Photos)

Bhandari warns SDF not to interfere

GANGTOK, NOVEMBER 3 (UNI): The Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee (SPCC) today slammed ruling Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party spokesperson B B Gooroong for “interfering into the internal affairs of the party’’. “B B Gooroong has no business to poke his nose into the internal affairs our party. We condemn his verbal assault on our party president,’’ SPCC spokesperson K N Lepcha said in a press meet here. Gooroong had recently demanded the SPCC president

to step down from his public post on moral grounds as he had been convicted twice by a lower court. “He (Gooroong) should first read the constitution of AICC under which SPCC functions. I am not a nominated president of SPCC but elected by the PCC members and I will complete my term,’’ Bhandari retorted. The SPCC president also claimed that he will make sure that Congress forms the next government under his presidentship as the Assembly election was just few months away. “When Congress forms

the government in Sikkim under my leadership, we will constitute a commission to probe into the illegal sanction given for CBI to probe against me,’’ Bhandari said. Gooroong, who was the Sikkim Chief Minister for 13 days in 1984, had given consent for launching a CBI investigation in two corruption and disproportionate assets cases against Bhandari. “The consent given by Gooroong was illegal, unconstitutional and undemocratic as he had no majority in the Assembly,’’ he claimed.

UNM-Manipur condemns UNC express anguish over October 23 incident violence in northeast India Newmai News Network Imphal, November 3

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 2 (MExN): The United NGOs Mission- Manipur (UNM-M) expressed strong condemnation over the recent spate of bomb blasts that has happened in the northeastern states and strongly appealed to all the ‘state and non state actors not to let such instances occur again’. A press release issued by the UNM-M secretary U Nobokishore pointed that the people of north east India have been suffering from strife and unrest in the region since the last six decades. “The people of the region are now becoming victims of violent acts due to incessant killings and catastrophic casualties inflicted by the inhumane acts of State and Non-state actors

over the past two decades,” the release stated. In this regard, the release recollected that on October 21, 17 people were killed in and over 35 injured in a bomb blast in Imphal; most of the injured victims are still in serious condition admitted at hospitals and private clinics in Imphal. It also noted the most recent serial blasts in several parts of Assam on October 30 which left 77 dead and over 300 injured; and also the October 1 bomb attack at the Palace Gate of Agartala, Tripura which killed two people and injured 40 others. The UNM-M also noted with deep concern that as per the data available from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India,

Manipur ‘is now the most violent state in the northeast till August 31, 2008. “Compared to 209 fatalities in the neighbouring (and much larger state Assam which saw the high number killed in 2007), Manipur has recorded 314 fatalities,” the release noted. In this connection, the UNM-M stated that “such acts of crime against humanity are strongly condemned”. “We share the deep pain and bereavement of the families of those whop perished in these acts of violence and express our concern for the improvement of those injured,’ the release stated, “We hereby appeal to all State and non State actors not to let such instances cur again.”

Infuriated over the October 23 incident of Loharijan in Assam where militants set ablazed a Guwahati bound passenger bus coming from Imphal claiming two lives, the United Naga Council (UNC) today expressed anguish over the ‘chaotic and unhealthy security in Manipur’ saying that the attitude of the government of Manipur is not on the track. The UNC also dwelt on the reason to have the Suspension of Operation (SoO) signed between the government and the various Kuki militant organizations. The Naga apex civil organization in Manipur ridiculed for signing SoO by the militants if inhuman act disrespecting human values are to be meted out on the civilians. Without naming any particular Kuki mili-

tant outfit, the United Naga Council (UNC) stated, “Despite the tangible approach of the state government and the government of India to ensure peace and security in the conflict zone of Manipur, Suspension of Operation (SoO) had been signed with various Kuki armed groups on August 23, 2008 within the framework of the Indian Constitution which was a tripartite mutual understanding that, besides other agreed ground rules, committed to refrain from violence or unlawful activities like killing, injuring, extorting taxes, fines, kidnapping for ransom, intimidating, carrying of arms in public ,ambushing police and security personnel; prohibition to recuit fresh cadres or raising additional military, civil outfits, frontal organizations or trying to run a sovereign government, raid, sniping and not to launch offensive at-

tack leading to death, injury, damage or loss of property against security forces, other group and the public; the state government may terminate the SoO agreements with the recommendation of the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) in the event of the group violating the ground rules and even take appropriate action including usage of force against the group.” The UNC further stated that it was a ‘recent venture peace effort’ that is reciprocated by all the parties involved for a meaningful end to conflict. “Much to the disappointment before the ink dried up, the inhuman arson of an inter-state bus causing human casualty to Mr. (L) Robert Golmei and Mrs. (L) Ginthailiu and injuring many passengers on October 23 at the border between Assam and Nagaland call for retrospection and condemnation. The perpetrated act

of arson is in violation of the SoO,” claimed the Naga civil body. It also stated that the United Naga Council (UNC) was not convinced with the claims and counter claims of shifting responsibility upon some individuals on the ‘satanic act’ of burning to death some innocent passengers as the particular transport agency was not responsive to the extortion demands of the outfit and termed it as a ridiculous mindset to disrespect human values at this era. “Sadden with the chaos and unhealthy security in the state, the UNC is infuriated at the attitude of the state government who only sanitized and sensitized unethical social elements in papers and media is also losing its moral authority. Therefore, the state government should proof its credibility as a government to materialize their decision to unearth the truth

about the incident and penalize the culprits who have claimed responsibility befittingly and ensure security to its citizens wherever they reside,” urged the UNC. Further the assurance to comfort the victims’ and their relatives’ psychologically and physically remains a distant imagination and nothing appropriate measures have been translated to extend logistic support to the victims. This is a white lying and robbery act to dilute the security of the common citizens, the Naga body said while adding, “This condemnable act of insanity should not repeat in future, and the arm chair administration of the State Government and the Government of India should act to deliver justice. Their ignorance and silence would hurt and harm the sentiment of the victims and the common people rather than heal the wound and injuries.”

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2008 VOL. III ISSUE 306

In Need of Healing

he Naga Nation needs healing. Victims and survivors of traumatic and violence incidents need healing; perpetrators are in their own way victims of a violent system; and they need healing as well. The need to heal and reconcile emphasizes presence of polarized opinions and it occurs in the backdrop of a history that has witnessed much hurt and suffering. Hence it is essential to place the issue of trauma within our broader desire to live together as one people in the spirit of respect and equality. Here I am once again reminded of the story of one Cherokee elder who was teaching his grandchildren about life. He said to them, “A fight is going on inside me...It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves. One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, pride and superiority. The other wolf stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. This same fight is going on inside of you and every other person too.” They thought about it for a minute and then one child asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?” The old Cherokee simply replied...”The one I feed.” This striking metaphor has been imbedded on my mind and I keep asking myself, which wolf are we feeding? Which wolf are the Nagas feeding? Are we feeding and nurturing the forces that will create a shared humanity of respect, dignity, justice and hope. Or are we only fueling the forces of prejudice, hatred, oppression and the ‘isms’ that destroys human dreams and hopes? When will we ever realize that we cannot begin building a future that is founded on ‘fear’ ‘hate’ and ‘exclusivity?’ A nation seeking healing must invariably address Reconciliation, Resolution and Reconstruction as interdependent realities that must be pursued simultaneously. It is said that what politics offers at its core is what life offers at its essence – relationship, communication, conflict, discovery and growth. By this one understands that broken relationships which resulted from differences must at one point or another muster the will to enable a political process that leads to re-communication and re-discovery and growth. In effect, it demands a new way of life, governed by principles of respect and dignity. The outcome depends on the process. For the sake of future generations, lets us for once transcend the isms that ail Naga society, and let’s put into perspective the need for Nagas to recognize the necessity of a dignified existence that will be made possible through mutual respect and understanding. For Nagas to be able to transcend the narrow walls, we must not forget to address the traumas which prevent our ability to see things clearly. It is our traumas that blur and color our lens with our own assumption and distrust and unless healing – both personal and collective – takes place through both a private and public process, our traumas will hinder our need to shed the burdens of traumas, which has chained us to our past. We Nagas are a tired lot. We often fail to fully comprehend and appreciate how the traumas of our past wounds have become such a heavy burden, that they often impede upon our future. In fact, sometimes, we even relish in our traumas. It has become our comfort zone. Is this not the reason why we as a people are often unable to visualize beyond our present? Is this also not the reason, why most public discourses around the Naga issue revolve around a divided and hurtful past? It is time for Nagas to address our traumas, so that by addressing them, we can begin envisioning a common future in which every Nagas can find their rightful and dignified place. It is time for us to recognize the need to heal, so that by recovering our humanity, we can build a humanity that will empower Nagas to contribute positively to the world.

LEFT WING |

Gowhar Fazili

Mockery Of Death As India continues its spree of untabulated death sentences, the author questions the relevance of capital punishment today

N OCTOBER 10, 2008, five members of Amnesty International carried out a mock mass hanging near New Delhi’s India Gate. They wore black hoods and nooses around their necks and hung themselves from a 12-foot life like hanging post made of foam. Their tshirts carried the message ‘Mujhe Bacha Lo!’ and ‘Save Me’. Within 20 minutes, the police swung into action and stopped the performance, arresting four performers, including Inder Salim, a performance artist, and pushed them into a police van. Inder later said, “The disconnection between art and life makes it easier for the establishment to handle both by putting each in its box. But as soon as we bring it on to the street, it comes back to life imbued with new meaning. Also, the materials we use change the perception of art. In this case, simply because the hang post is made of foam and cloth and bends as one hangs, the act is transformed into something laughable even while it communicates the ugliness of the idea it represents; that is, to hang someone.” The event was held on World Day Against Death Penalty, which commemorates the attempt to press home the demand for universal abolition of capital punishment by the World Coalition Against Death Penalty (WCADP), Anti Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN) and Amnesty International, along with a host of coalition partners. There is an increasing global shift away from inhuman practices like death penalty. Argentina, being the most recent example, was the latest to announce abolition of death penalty on September 12, 2008. Contrastingly, on December 18, 2007, India chose to vote against the motion along with Pakistan and China, in response to the UN General Assembly call for a Universal Moratorium on Death Penalty. This is shocking for a country which advocates non-violence worldwide. While the judiciary claims to issue Death Penalty only in the ‘rarest of the rare’ cases, death as a punishment in India is increasingly being offered as a short cut solution to most problems we face today. On May 2, 2008, Amnesty International India issued a report based on the study of 700 judgments on cases related to the death penalty. It conclusively established how the death penalty in India has lead to a miscarriage of justice on more than six counts. Among these are the fallibility of circumstantial evidence due to absence of forensic facilities, non-availability of adequate legal representation, absence of sufficient safe-guards especially in the case of ever increasing anti-terrorist legislation, delays in carrying out of sentences, etc. The legal fraternity has taken a serious note of the report. Even the Supreme Court has validated the findings of the report by quoting from it in its proceedings. The Government of India, in turn, has failed to study death penalty since 1979 and despite concerns about its misuse, finds it still relevant. Worse still, the government claims that it does not maintain statistics on death penalty cases and executions conducted in India since Independence. This absence of information is in clear violation of the international convention (resolution 1989/64 adopted on 24 May 1989), which requires the signatories to maintain annual statistics and transparency on the issue. Various National Human Rights Commission chairpersons have expressed the need to review capital punishment, but these have been mere statements falling on the deaf ears of the state. A significant number of judges and Presidents shift to opposition of death penalty after retirement. An increasing number of world bodies are calling for a universal moratorium on Death Penalty, including the European Union. But the government machinery, so far, is largely unmoved. For India, this could be an opportunity to seize leadership and help persuade the 14 residual Asian countries towards abolition, or else to trail behind in this regard, violating its founding spirit of Ahimsa and be counted among the rogue nations. Fazili is Coordinator, Anti Death Penalty Campaign, at Amnesty India

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Sarah Lyall

Spy Games with Daniel Craig

t took two years of high-level negotiations to arrange a meeting with Daniel Craig. In an era when MI6 - the agency that employs his best-known character, James Bond - blithely advertises for agents on the Internet, Craig may well be the world's most elusive pretend spy. The long wait allowed plenty of time for disturbing rumors to marinate. For instance: He is surly and defensive, a reporter-averse utterer of combative monosyllables. Or this, from two female film publicists: He has more sexual magnetism than anyone we have ever met. Perhaps nothing short of Craig's materializing in his snug powder-blue bathing trunks from "Casino Royale" and offering to shake the martinis himself could have realistically lived up to all that anticipation. But there he was in normal jeans, his arm in a sling from recent shoulder surgery. He was wearing a thick cardigan that, truth be told, walked a sensitive line between doofusy and stylish. He was, of course, unfairly attractive anyway, in his craggy, lived-in, blue-eyed way, but not so much as to render anyone speechless or unable to operate a notebook. He was polite to a fault. He stood up when his publicist's assistant brought in a cup of tea. He apologized several times for being five minutes late. He acted as if he were not sitting in a soulless conference room, which he was, and as if he had all day to chat about Bond and other interesting topics, which he didn't. (He had an hour.) Unlike many movie stars who come to believe the myth of their superiority, Craig, 40, tends to mock his own celebrity. Now that he is too famous to go to the movies without being recognized, he said, he might be forced to install a screening room at home. Actually not. "I could stick it next to the indoor swimming pool," he said sarcastically. Passing beneath two celebratory posters of himself as James Bond in his publicist's office here, he grimaced and muttered, "That's my Dorian Gray portrait." Asked whether he saw himself as a natural leading man, he said, "Fat chance." And then, "There's not a skin-care product in the world that would have made that happen for me." When he was cast as Bond, filling the position most recently vacated by Pierce Brosnan, Craig did not seem like an obvious choice. He was an actor's actor known for his intensity of focus and his wide

range of challenging, counterintuitive roles. He has played, among other things, a sharp-lapeled pornography baron from Manchester in the BBC mini-series "Our Friends in the North"; a professor pursued by a male stalker in "Enduring Love"; a builder sleeping with his girlfriend's sexagenarian mother in "The Mother"; a drugdealing businessman in "Layer Cake"; a killer full of murderous range and heartbreaking tenderness in "Infamous"; and the poet Ted Hughes in "Sylvia." "Everybody said, 'Oh, aren't you afraid you'll be typecast?"' he recalled, of taking the Bond role. "And I said, 'Of course I am,' but if it has to be this - well, that's not too bad." Traditionalists were appalled. The British tabloids, whose writers possibly had not seen Craig in his other films, sniped that he was too short, too blond, too actory, too potentially Lazenbyesque; they spread the rumor that he didn't know how to drive a stick shift, let alone one attached to an Aston Martin. But from the first scene in "Casino Royale" (2006), in which Bond brutally kills a man with his bare hands and then coolly shoots and kills his own corrupt boss, Craig proved to be a rare combination of plausibility, physicality and charisma. He got rave reviews, and not just from Bond's traditional fan base. (Full disclosure: Craig's mix of emotional vulnerability and cocky insouciance discomfited to an alarming degree many of this reporter's female acquaintances. One saw "Casino Royale" five times in two months. Efforts to find a way for interested outside parties to pose as a reporter's assistant during the interview, or to dress as plants and hide on the windowsill, proved unsuccessful.) The latest movie, "Quantum of Solace," which opens in Britain, France and Sweden on Friday and worldwide throughout the winter (see http://007. com/international/), is full of the usual Bondian big guns, big explosions, bigbusted women and big, improbable, high-testosterone stunts, many of them performed by Craig. While he bulked up for "Casino" - he wanted to "look as if he could kill people just by looking at them," his personal trainer, a former Royal Navy commando, said recently - in this film he focused on building up his stamina, going for lean and mean over brawn. (Craig was recently quoted in The Times of London as saying, "I am not an

athlete, although I have always enjoyed keeping fit between bouts of minor alcoholism.") Craig said that he had been determined to ensure that the story made logical and emotional sense. "Quantum" begins moments after "Casino" ends, with Bond, wielding an enormous firearm, on the island where he has just shot one of the men responsible for the death of Vesper Lynd, the treacherous love of his life. Craig particularly wanted Bond to have to contend with the emotional repercussions of Vesper's death. "It was very important that we deal with that," he said. "I just felt that you can't have a character fall in love so madly as they did in the last movie and not finish it off, understand it, get some closure. That's why the movie is called 'Quantum of Solace' - that's exactly what he's looking for." Last fall he and the director of "Quantum of Solace," Marc Forster, set out to fill in the gaps in the script, left incomplete because of the Hollywood writers' strike. Forster said he was struck by how much Craig wanted to get the story right and ensure that his interpretation of Bond was "not just a cliché, but a character that people can connect to." He added: "He's very shy and slightly modest and humble, and he doesn't like to be the center of attention. It's more like, 'Let's make good movies and tell a good story and do a good job."' Along with "Quantum," Craig is appearing this fall in "Defiance" (set to open in the United States and parts of Europe in late December and January), based on the true story of the Bielskis, a trio of freedomfighting Jewish brothers in World War II. Defying the Nazis (and the odds), they set up an unlikely community of tough, armed refugees in the punishing Belarussian forest. Craig plays Tuvia, their complicated leader - sometimes hot-headed, sometimes coolly rational; now seeking revenge, now preaching restraint. The shoot was tough. The actors had to speak Russian in a number of scenes; they also had to live more or less in the woods, in sometimes extreme frigid conditions, for three months. Most of the cast came down with some sort of bronchial flu, Craig said, "but when we started drinking more, it seemed to get better." The director of "Defiance," Edward Zwick, said it was interesting to watch Craig take on the role, with all its ambiv-

alence and inner conflict, in tandem with playing the self-assured Bond. "You see very clearly his ambition as an actor; he refuses to be just one thing," Zwick said in a telephone interview. "What you have to understand about Daniel is that he is a working actor who considers himself that. He began in the theater and did all sorts of ensemble work, and in some ways this was a territory in which he's more comfortable than in being the star who's out in front of the movie." Craig grew up in Liverpool and spent much of his spare time watching movies, sometimes by himself, in a small cinema down the street from his house. He left home as a teenager to seek his fortune as an actor in London. He worked with the National Youth Theater, went to drama school and began being cast as romantic leads, a designation he brushes aside. With each part, he explained, "I said to myself: 'Romantic lead - what is he? Is he an alcoholic? What's his deal? What's his problem?' For me, that has always been the way. That's what I did for Bond and what I try and do with everything." He is determined to continue pursuing extra-Bond roles. "I've been so fortunate to land this amazing role in a huge franchise," he said. "It's set me up in a really good way for life, and that's wonderful. But I love acting, and I genuinely think it's an important part of what life is about. I get a kick out of it, and I'm not good at sitting around." Craig, who has a teenage daughter from an early marriage, genuinely seems more interested in talking about other topics the books of Philip Pullman; the excitingto-him proposition of Barack Obama being elected president; movies he likes - than he does in talking about himself. But he mentioned his longtime American girlfriend, with whom he lives in Los Angeles and London. He wears a silver necklace inscribed with a quotation "about taking your heart wherever you go," he said when asked, sounding suddenly shy. Recently, he said, the two drove up the American West Coast, through to the Pacific Northwest. They ducked into a small-town movie theater to see the Guillermo del Toro movie "Hellboy II: The Golden Army." Someone approached Craig. "Has anyone ever told you you look like Daniel Craig?" the person asked. "No," Craig answered, and walked on.

Nonviolence Is The Right Choice—It Works

onviolent resistance is not only the morally superior choice. It is also twice as effective as the violent variety. That's the startling and reassuring discovery by Maria Stephan and Erica Chenoweth, who analyzed an astonishing 323 resistance campaigns from 1900 to 2006. "Our findings show that major nonviolent campaigns have achieved success 53 percent of the time, compared with 26 percent for violent resistance campaigns," the authors note in the journal International Security. The result is not that surprising, once you listen to the researchers' reasoning. "First, a campaign's commitment to nonviolent methods enhances its domestic and international legitimacy and encourages more broadbased participation in the resistance, which translates into increased pressure being brought to bear on the target," they state. "Second, whereas governments easily justify violent counterattacks against armed insurgents, regime violence against nonviolent movements is more likely to backfire against the regime." In an interesting aside that has relevance for our

times, the authors also write that, "Our study does not explicitly compare terrorism to nonviolent resistance, but our argument sheds light on why terrorism has been so unsuccessful." To their credit, the authors don't gloss over nonviolent campaigns that haven't been successes. They give a clear-eyed assessment of the failure so far of the nonviolent movement in Burma, one of the three detailed case studies in the piece, along with East Timor and the Philippines. In some sense, the authors have subjected to statistical analysis the notions of Gene Sharp, an influential Boston-based proponent of nonviolent change, someone they cite frequently in the footnotes. In his work, Sharp stresses the practical utility of nonviolence, de-emphasizing the moral aspects of it. He even asserts that for Gandhi, nonviolence was more of a pragmatic tool than a matter of principle, painting a picture that's at variance with much of Gandhian scholarship. In an interview with me in 2006, Sharp declared that he derives his precepts

from Gandhi himself. Gandhi's use of nonviolence "was pure pragmatism," Sharp told me. "At the end of his life, he defends himself. He was accused of holding on to nonviolent means because of his religious belief. He says no. He says, I presented this as a political means of action, and that's what I'm saying today. And it's a misrepresentation to say that I presented this as a purely religious approach. He was very upset about that." One of the authors of the study, Maria Stephan, is at the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict. The group's founders wrote a related book a few years ago, "A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict." Erica Chenoweth is at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. This study is manna for those of us who believe in nonviolent resistance as a method of social change. We don't have to justify it on moral grounds any more. The reason is even simpler now: Nonviolence is much more successful.

WRITE-WING

Amitabh Pal

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PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

Inﬂux of Immigrants:

An Issue to be Dealt Genuinely: Lessons to Learn from Others

Imsenperong

ristotle’s definition of human beings as social animals invokes a second look for understanding certain problems in our society today. Adding to the philosopher’s words, humans are social migrants. They migrate from place to place at different times in search of better and comfortable living. Human migration will continue to exist in the society as long as there is unequal economic growth among the nations. Migration is not a new phenomenon in human history. It was there from time immemorial since human started their existence on this earth. We have clear evidences from the Bible and world history as well. The history of the people of Israel and their subsequent settlement in the land of Canaan from the Bible, the Indus valley civilization, and the discovery of America by Columbus are a kind of story of migration. Looking at our Naga society, almost all the Naga villages came to their present villages through migration from different directions. In the early years the reasons for migration might be due to the scarcity of water both for drinking and cultivation. People might have migrated to different places where they could find sufficient water. Another reason might be the military or autocratic forms of government which people disliked compelling them to migrate to other peaceful and safer places. Still other reason might have been the threat from enemy and war. Even today we have this practice of migration in all human societies of different forms and will continue to exist as long as human exist. The reason(s) for migration today may be more than one. For instance, for better and more quality education people migrate to other countries like America, Germany, United Kingdom and etc. For better jobs and higher salary people migrate to other countries like the Gulf countries where job and earning prospect is much better than what one have in their own countries. In some cases people migrate to other countries for safer and better living conditions due to autocratic or military systems of government like Myanmar or deplorable economic problem like Bangladesh. Ravaged countries like Iraq and Afghanistan by sustained conflicts or wars compel people to migrate out of their homeland. Migration is a way to escape from such miserable conditions and endeavor for living and survival. Every country has this kind of situation, albeit not necessarily amounting to national problem everywhere; however, proper and rigid immigration law should be enacted to control the unbridled influx of people from other country. This is the task of the institutions of the state of all nations. Unless they do it now next or younger generation will pay the price, which could also be catastrophic. There is danger in unlimited influx of migrant into a country. The need for controlling the influx of migrants is not only for psychological, economical, political or ethnic reasons but it also posses a threat in totality. Migrants do not just come and go within a certain period of time, but they stay obtaining all the basic necessities of life. o have rights as migrants and at the same time have rights as human beings whether the person is a black in a particular country of white or a “plain inhabitant” in the land of hilly people. Legally they are recognize anywhere by one way or other. However, unlimited influx will create a very bitter result in the long run. The only way is to have an effective immigration policy, a step needed to be taken. Just take France as example for we have a lot to learn from them in this matter. The world consider France as the city of light, city of love, city of perfumes and the city of style but what happened in 2005 in the months of October and November, the city of goodies became the city of riots. Within few days, not even two weeks of time, nearly ten thousand cars were set ablaze with arson attacks on schools, police stations, gymnasia and business buildings. It was a large-scale destruction estimating over 250 million euros. The lost caused by the riot was not just in terms of wealth or individuals but it effected national economy. In this connection, more than 2500 persons were arrested, many of them minors, almost all from Arab and black African communi-

ties. We may be forced to ask why only Arab and black African were arrested? The answer is because they were the crux of that problem. They are the immigrants mostly from North and West African countries which were earlier French colonies. The actual cause for the riot was that two teenage boys of African origin were accidentally electrocuted which did not normally amount to such a public display of anger. The reason was, the immigrant youth doubted that there would be no proper enquiry or that the guilty would be arrested and punished. Because France’s pre-dominantly immigrant suburbs have lost confidence in the institutions of the state which made them doubt that the state would not resolutely and genuinely deal with the case at hand to give them egalitarian treatment. Why did these riots happen? It was a result of unbridled immigration for decades in France. After the II World War, France brought, from its foreign colonies, people mainly from Arabian and Algerian countries and dumped them on the outskirts of the big cities as labourers and factory workers. At present France has almost 800 underprivileged suburban neighborhood clusters around its major towns built during 1960’s. These immigrants estimate around 4 million and most of them from poor and nonwhite communities. They are marked by low school performance, high drop-out rate, drug trafficking, delinquency, organized crime, a nascent Islamic radicalism and unemployment at least twice the national average. These immigrants are excluded from the main stream and discriminated by police and other state agencies. They resorted to violence to convey the state to take notice of their problem. On top of that is the Muslim extremism in France. With about 5 million Muslims, making France the nation with the largest Islamic population in Western Europe, their existential life situation offer a kind of way out to these frustrated migrant youths who turn to violence and terrorism. These riots are not only rooted in economic deprivation and urban decay but also have an ethnic and racial dimension. Why do these immigrants (a kind of foreigners) rebel in other country? Do they know who they are? The key problem is that France does not officially recognize the concept of ethnic difference at all. It is literally illegal for anyone compiling an official census even to ask about someone’s ethnic origin. In any governmental statistic there is no figure of any kind showing the differences of French and Algerian or Moroccan. In short, there is no Algerian-French or French-Moroccan or any other such combination but only French in France. The only thing a migrant should possess to be counted as a citizen is to know French language and culture, making even some writers to comment: “When an immigrant comes to France, he/she must drop everything he/she ever learned of his/her previous culture; he/she has to leave it in his/ her baggage.” The law of France beautifully and decoratively mentions, “there shall be no categories of citizen in France”. The law shall view everyone equally. This is the store-house of courage for immigrants in France while France has no proper immigration law. Again while the law safeguards all people from any kind of oppression and discrimination, the question is why racial discriminations take place? The trouble in France is not with the law which decides all aspects of daily life but with the people of native French. Though the law protects all people, people are not always colourblind therefore they discriminate the immigrants in offices and schools; even the law abiding people and different institution of the state do the same. It is not the law but people wherein lies the problem. Similar incident occurred in our neighboring state too. What happened in two districts- Rowta and Udalguri in Assam in the month of October this year? There is nothing that was sudden and shocking about the violence that had overtaken these two districts of Assam. Though the violence started over cattle between tribal guards and the raider from the minority community it led to take an ethnic dimension thereby creating ethnic violence between Bodos and migrants (predominantly Bangladeshis). This is not just a mere clash between two groups of people but it is about the natives and the outsiders killing 47 people and rendering more than 47,000 people homeless

within a week. It was not just a mere clash, but an incident which needs to be pondered upon till human rationality conveys something to our conscience. This problem could have been averted if the political leaders and other state institutions have taken proper preventive measures. This incident is not new to the people of Assam. A similar incident took place in Nagaon district of Assam way back in 1983 where more than 3000 migrants were killed, mostly children and women during the anti-foreigner stir launched by Assam students (similar action was taken by AKM in Mokokchung last year). This is a serious issue which needs to be taken very genuinely and the political leaders of the state can do something against the influx of migrants in the state instead of playing politics with it. Assam is a land where different racial and ethnic groups live. Like the indigenous people of Assam, foreign immigrants (mostly Bangladeshis), migrants from other states of India (mostly from Bihar), and immigrants who have obtained Indian citizenship. In some districts of Assam immigrants outnumbered the native people (e.g., Barbeta, Dhubri, Goalpara, Nagaon, Karimganj and Hailakandi). Like France, the state of Assam is also experiencing an unbridled immigration without proper immigration law in the state. If the political leaders and responsible persons do not give proper administration of law, the history (October incident) will repeat again (even in Nagaland; if due importance and precaution are not taken up Nagaland will become a boiling cauldron, a recipe of terrorism in it, within a few decades from now). Some columnists have also commented on it, “While the ethnic conflict between indigenous people living in Assam could be solved; the problem caused by influx of Bangladeshi (sic) migrants in the state defies solution. The mercury in the thermometer of Assam’s migrant problem is increasing and going towards another danger unless people handle the problem of migrant sincerely, firmly and objectively without playing around with it purely for political interests.” Looking at this problem of migrants in other places, we realize that the state of Nagaland is also not safe from these intruders. It is no longer a safe-zone from immigrants! If the administrative institutions of the state and the law makers do not deal with it firmly and genuinely learning from other country’s and state’s mistakes, tomorrow the younger generation will drink from the bitter cup the consequences which ooze out from the fruit of your tree of greed and politics. A day is coming when Naga indigenous people will find it difficult to live freely in their own land! At present Russia is also facing an immense problem of immigration due to the uncontrolled entry of immigrants in the mid-1990s. Of course unlike France and Assam, Russia and Nagaland are yet to taste the bitter pills and consequences of immigrants. It is high time that we learn from other’s mistakes. Similar to the people of Nagaland, most Russians do not want to do manual jobs considering minor jobs as unimportant and below dignity. Russian eyes are on the white colored- job like - economist, lawyers, journalist, businessperson, manager, oil and gas specialists, office staff, state official, and security specialist. Because of this very reason immigrants come and steal away these jobs from the Russians. Most migrants come to this country to earn money since Russia is also one of the richest countries in Europe (Moscow and St. Petersburg are among the most expensive cities in Europe!). It is said that even the less paid manual job in Russia earns an immigrant enough to provide for their families at home (like “Motias” in the towns of Nagaland making a comfortable living, if not luxury in their own state). What little these immigrants earn in Russia makes them rich in their poor villages of central Asia and south Caucasus. The migrant problem in Russia is, immigrants taking away most of the jobs from the Russians as in Nagaland non-locals (as we call them) take away jobs like business, teaching, and different manual jobs. The crux of the problem is that Russians till now consider manual labour as secondary importance and since they do not consider it as national problem they do not have proper immigration

policy and as the days pass by influx of migrants increases. But even for Russia, a day will come to taste the consequence of ineffective immigration policy. I feel both Russia and Nagaland are on the same path though Nagaland is incomparable with a country like Russia from any perspective. However, the nature of the problem of immigrants in the state is quite similar with Russia and outcome will be the same. At present the people of Nagaland do not feel and see the consequences of influx of migrants into the state, but time will not wait for too long. The Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) has taken note of it and has initiated strict measures against immigration in Mokokchung town which other student bodies of the state also adopted. These significant moves (I prefer to say significant) should serve as a wake up call to all social as well as state administrative institutions to deal with this issue firmly and urgently. Unless we do it now, Nagaland is waiting for a similar violence and riots that have taken place in Assam and in France. Just an example, when AKM launched the flush-out operation of certain immigrants from Mokokchung, without much resistance from the other group the work was done. However, let us not expect the same response every time. They have their rights, courage and net working (sometime problem of migrants may be seen in terrorism) and at the same time they have legal rights in any country by one way or other as a human person. The moment immigrants resist and decide to stand up by themselves it will be the beginning of chaos, riots and terrorism. The problem with the people of Nagaland in relation with the issue of migrants is first of all psychological and others like political, economic reasons follows. First, Naga people consider manual job and small scale private business as the work of the non-locals (migrants), even we do not have much knowledge of doing it and tendency to seek only for the government job. The general masses have been brainwashed by the wrong notion that government employed staff receives salary without doing any work! It is the weakness of the state administration that compels people to feel this way. Due to this understanding different private sector employ the migrants for different purposes. Second, state does not have a proper immigration policy and the one which we have (the Inner Line Permit) is not used objectively but is used for political and individual interest. It is a high time for the state administration to carry out effective immigration policy to control the influx of migrants other wise we will pay a high price. As mentioned earlier, the immigrants will be there everywhere but the problem is not everywhere. This problem is more permanent in rich countries where earning is good and getting employment is easy or where there is no proper immigration policy migrants gather from their problematic countries and states in search of green pastures. However Nagaland is not like other rich countries that become a favorite destination for migrants but by certain geographical reasons and by the nature of the people the state becomes susceptible to this disease of immigrations. Geographically Nagaland is surrounded by countries like Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Nepal. These neighboring countries are economically and politically unstable, without having much to envy. The neighboring states particularly Asom and Bihar are another problematic states in this regard. Along with this, Nagas are lazy which diminishes their creativity, on the other hand, they are also kind natured people. These two combined together contribute to the problem because the immigrants exploit our laziness and good natured-ness to their advantage. Finally, there is no proper immigration law/policy in the state and even if it is there it is not used objectively. My conclusion is that unless the state has a proper immigration policy that can be used practically our state is also on the verge of riots and violence, violence not of native origin but a kind from outside. We cannot play games nor blame-games with it anymore. To save from this danger we cannot gauge out the state and plant it in an European country nor can we reverse the understanding of our people. The only option is to deal with the problem genuinely, purely and objectively not with political and individual interest.

Fallout from India-US pact Brad Glosserman and Bates Gill

he United States-India civilian nuclear agreement was signed into law this month after two years of negotiations and bitter debate, yet the deal's final terms have sharply divided arms control and non-proliferation specialists. The focus of this often-emotional debate revolves around a simple question: is the deal a meaningful compromise that protects India's national security interests and the integrity of the nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT), or does it give Delhi too much power and undermine the NPT? The debate continues with no consensus in sight. Unfortunately the deal's potentially far greater consequences are garnering far less attention. In particular, little has been said about how this deal is seen in other countries, the precedent it appears to set, and the impact it has on US leadership generally, especially on nonproliferation issues. These are equally critical concerns and, while we are still in early days, they may come back to haunt this agreement. Make no mistake: Washington's decision to agree to terms with Delhi offers hope to other governments considering nuclear weapons that they too may receive special status. India's insistence that it is a unique case - as it never signed the NPT and it developed its own nuclear technology - is unlikely to make an impression on would-be proliferators which have seen India gain official recognition despite its rejection of the NPT. Even if this is only hope masquerading as reason, it is still likely to encourage proliferation. While proliferation concerns top the list of the deal's critics, other political and security problems loom. Japan, for example, has made support for the NPT a cornerstone of its diplomacy and a core element of its postwar identity. Strategists in Japan are dismayed that a country which has consistently thwarted the will of the international community on proliferation issues would be rewarded for its obstinacy, and its status enhanced in the process. Delhi, like Tokyo, has sought a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, and Japan is confounded by the notion that India has not paid a price for insisting on having a nuclear arsenal - that being "a good nuclear citizen" does not count for much. Japanese officials and strategists also worry that the US-India agreement could pave the way for a nuclear-armed Korean Peninsula. Even though all six governments participating in the multilateral talks to deal with North Korea's nuclear weapons programs have declared their goal is a denuclearized Korean Peninsula, there is a fear in Tokyo (and elsewhere) that those talks will yield a "gray" Korean nuclear capability, neither confirmed nor denied. Japanese strategists argue this could be the tipping point that encourages their country to reconsider its nuclear options - even if the finger on the button is "Korean", not North Korean. Japan's concerns illustrate how Washington's readiness to accept the deal with Delhi has undermined its own credibility. A key ally is now wondering if it can rely on a US-extended deterrent. In private discussions, Japan is now asking if the US commitment to its protection is more solid than the pledge to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula. What will Washington do after Korean unification if another US ally - one with a history of enmity toward Japan - has its own nuclear weapon? The deal also further undercuts American credibility in Europe. Europeans ask, "How can we take the United States seriously when it asks us not to transfer conventional weapons and technologies to China, yet Washington flouts it own commitments by offering [weapons of mass destruction] WMD-related technologies and assistance to a country outside the global nonproliferation regime?" European countries such as Austria, Norway, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Switzerland initially opposed the US-India deal within the 45-member Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), and could have scuttled the entire idea. But they came under enormous pressure from the United States and India (as well as France, Russia, and the United Kingdom) to let it go forward. In the end, these and other countries acceded to the deal in a unanimous NSG decision, but that did nothing to diminish the resentment and perplexity within certain quarters of European capitals about US motivations and leadership on nonproliferation matters. More profoundly, many European officials and defense specialists see the US-India deal as part of a broader effort to reshape the Asian balance of power. Many of them believe the agreement is an attempt to forge a new relationship with a regional power that ultimately aims at balancing China. The perception that Washington is willing to use the NPT as a pawn in a geostrategic game undermines US leadership and diminishes the status of the NPT. Rather than serving as the cornerstone of the global nonproliferation order, the NPT now looks like just another item in a great power's diplomatic toolkit. Debate on the US-India agreement has focused on its impact on India's nuclear program and whether it strengthens the normative basis of the NPT by bringing a longstanding objector under its purview. But attention must also be given to the deal's impact on perceptions of US global leadership and reliability and the credibility of the NPT itself, especially as the treaty nears its next major review conference in 2010. The next US administration must pay close attention to the way that this agreement is implemented. It cannot be seen as lowering the bar on nuclear transactions either bilaterally or within multilateral forums. More generally, the next US administration must reassert its leadership in nonproliferation matters. It must challenge the perception that proliferation concerns have been subordinated to other priorities. Failure to do so will undermine efforts to build consensus on nonproliferation - one of the top US security concerns - while simultaneously encouraging other countries to follow India's example.

This Place Of My Forgiveness Betty Elders

In this place of my forgiveness Here my soul has found a home In this hour of my deliverance No enemies I own In this place of my forgiveness I shall ride the Glory Train I am eager, ever waiting I shall be at peace again Take these chains I've forged in anger Let them bind no more again Take this darkness it doth blind me Let kindness now begin Mighty is the sword of vengeance Justly must its might prevail Inﬁnite is God's own mercy When my mercy fails Fear, I shall not give you refuge For you would rob me of my sight You would leave my soul to anguish In eternal night In this place of my forgiveness Here my soul has found a home In this hour of my deliverance His Kingdom shall I own His Kingdom I shall own

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Tuesday 4 November 2008

Obama all for peaceful Rights and responsibilities should go together: PM resolution to Kashmir crisis NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 3 (AGENCIES): In the backdrop of social unrest in some parts of the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said democracy is not just about asserting one's own identity but also about respecting the rights of others. "We are passing through a phase in our national life when each one of us is more conscious about our rights, our entitlements, and our identities. But we do not seem to be really and equally conscious of our responsibilities, our social obligations and our national commitments," he said. Inaugurating the twoday convention of Central Information Commission, Singh said the RTI was a powerful instrument of citizens' empowerment. It was indicative of the process of nurturing the democracy and the assertion of people's power at various levels of government. "Democracy is not just about asserting our own identity. It is also about respecting the rights of others. Our citizens must also constantly remember that democracy is not just about rights. It is also about responsibilities," he told the Information Commissioners from across the country gathered

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, left, arrives at a conference with noted Indian industrialists at his ofﬁce, in New Delhi, November 3. Singh said Monday that the government will take all steps necessary to ensure that a "severe and prolonged" global ﬁnancial crisis does not derail India's growth and urged leading industrialists not to make sweeping layoffs. On the right is Bharti Group chairman Sunil Mittal, and center, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani. (AP Photo)

at the two-day convention. Democracy was not just about seeking benefits but also about contributing to the process of nation building, he said adding, "even as

we celebrate our individual empowerment through legislations like the Right to Information Act, let us not forget our collective responsibilities and concerns of our

national goals." The Prime Minister said his government took "great pride" in the implementation of the revolutionary enactment of RTI Act which placed huge powers in

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BHIWANI, NOVEMBER 3 (AGENCIES): A 22-year-old youth was today shot dead by police when he was returning from a party in the wee hours here today, his family alleged, but the cops claimed it was a case of accidental firing. The main accused, constable Karmbir has been arrested and a case against seven other personnel of Hisar's Hansi police has been registered, Superintendent of Police, Bhiwani, Sanjay Singh said as the killing of Kuldeep, a student of Vaish College here, sparked violent protests in the area with mobs damaging police vehicles. Kuldeep's brother Vikas, who along with another friend was with the victim when the incident took place, alleged that they were proceeding towards their house on a motorcycle when a police van suddenly stopped them. One among the personnel, some of whom were in plain clothes, fired a shot "from point blank range" at Kuldeep, he alleged. He said after the firing,

the police inquired about their whereabouts. Kuldeep fell from the bike and died on the spot, he claimed, adding the police team fled from the site. Hukam Singh, who was also travelling with the two brothers, alleged that the policemen were inebriated and manhandled them before firing at Kuldeep. However, Hisar Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar Rao said that the gunning down of student by Hansi police was not an encounter but a case of accidental firing. He said that police had stopped the youths as it had information that one Dara Singh, a prime suspect in a robbery case of Rs 2.16 lakh in Sorkhi village in May, was in Bhiwani. When the police signalled the motorcycle to stop at midnight, the youths tried to speed away, Rao claimed However, police party chased them on the ToshamBhiwani road and when police came near the motorcycle, a constable's gun went off as the condition of the road was not good, the

Superintendent claimed. "It is a case of accidental fire and not an encounter," he said. Tension gripped the area after the killing with angry students of different colleges and schools coming out on roads and taking out processions through the markets to protest the incident. They forcibly pulled down shutters of shops and shouted anti-government slogans. They also tried to disrupt classes in educational institutions. A mob gathered near Ghantaghar Chowk adjacent to the civil hospital where Kuldeep's body was kept, and set afire a police motorcycle and damaged another vehicle, prompting police to use baton charge to disperse the protesters. Divisional Commissioner Satyaprakash, meanwhile, has said that legal action would be taken against the guilty. Additional police contingents have been deployed in the affected areas while Hansi Chowk has been sealed. Students owing allegiance to several outfits also staged a protest in Chandigarh.

the hands of the ordinary citizens to demand a transparent and accountable administration. He said he was happy to note that the benefits of the Act were reaching the com-

KOLKATA, NOVEMBER 3 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday assured Union Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan of enhanced security a day after a landmine blasted his vehicle in the Maoist-infested West Midnapore in West Bengal. Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has also ordered an inquiry into the incident which left six policemen injured and damaged Paswan’s security vehicle. According to reports, the Prime Minister spoke with Paswan and assured him that he will direct the ministry concerned to enhance his security. “The Prime Minister has assured me to do the needful to enhance security for me,” Paswan told reporters. “The West Bengal Chief Minister told me that a high-level inquiry has been ordered after it was found that it was a bomb blast,” he said. Paswan had a close shave yester-

day when a landmine blasted his security vehicle in Baroa in West Midnapore district shortly after West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya passed through the area of attack that left six policemen injured. Immediately after the blast, Paswan’s party Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) had demanded Z plus security for their leader, saying that the blast was nothing but an attempt to assassinate him as Maoists had earlier also attacked him and even blown up his house in Bihar. Vice President Hamid Ansari and Home Minister Shivraj Patil also called up Paswan today to inquire about his well-being. Both Paswan and Bhattacharjee were returning after laying the foundation stone of the Sajjan Jindalpromoted JSW group’s mega steel plant at Salboni in West Bengal. Industry Minister Nirupam Sen, Sajjan Jindal, senior JSW officials and a media team were also travelling on the same route.

ISLAMABAD, NOVEMBER 3 (AGENCIES): President Asif Ali Zardari is expected to soon convey Pakistan’s concerns about a row over sharing of river waters with India in a formal communication to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The letter, drawing Singh’s attention to the urgency of the issue and the need for its early resolution, has been prepared with inputs from the foreign ministry. It is expected to be sent through diplomatic channels before Zardari leaves for an official visit to Saudi Arabia tomorrow. Zardari had said last week that he would ask Singh to deliver on his promise to settle a row over the sharing of the waters of the Chenab river in line with the Indus Waters Treaty. The Pakistani President said he would remind Singh of the promise the latter had made about resolving “the issue of reduced inflow of water in river Chenab at Marrala headworks” in

Pakistan in accordance with the treaty signed in 1960. The letter is currently at the presidency awaiting the President’s signature, The News daily reported. Once it is signed, it will be send to India through diplomatic channels. Pakistan has accused India of causing a loss of 0.2 million acre feet of water by diverting the flow of the Chenab river to fill the Baglihar dam in Jammu and Kashmir. It has claimed this was a violation of the Indus Waters Treaty. Islamabad is seeking compensation in the form of water from New Delhi to amicably settle the issue. India has denied Pakistan’s accusations and said it will address the concerns over the water-sharing pact. Pakistan has also hinted that it could seek the intervention of the World Bank, which brokered the Indus Waters Treaty, if it s not compensated for the reported diversion of the Chenab’s waters.

Eight persons detained in con- Cop injured in landmine blast in critical condition nection with the blast

Eight persons have been detained a day after suspected Maoists triggered a powerful blast which injured six policemen and damaged the security vehicle of Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan at Baroa in West Midnapore district. IGP (law and order) Raj Kanojia told reporters, “We have detained eight persons after intensive raids at Bhadutala and some other villages throughout the night and they are being interrogated.” Senior police officers, including IG (western Range) Kuldip Singh were camping in the area to help the investigation, he said. Forensic experts were collecting samples from the area where bomb splinters lay scattered and a 5-ft crater had been formed due to the blast, he said. Experts were ascertaining whether an IED had been used, he said.

One of the policemen injured in Sunday’s landmine blast by suspected Maoists that targetted West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and central steel minister Ram Vilas Paswan is in a critical condition, doctors said here Monday. The policeman was driving a car in Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan’s convoy. The car bore the brunt of the blast. The cop had sustained head injuries, said the doctors. “Mukul Phulmani has a head injury. He is critical. A surgery was performed on him Sunday to take out the pellets. A panel of doctors is treating him. All his parameters are being monitored constantly,” said a doctor at the private hospital the injured policeman was admitted to. Inspector General of Police (law and order) Raj Kanojia said Phulmani was driving the pilot car in Paswan’s convoy when the attack took place. “His condition is causing concern.”

‘No higher degree without having basic ones’ NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 3 (AGENCIES): In the age of the open university system of distance education where one can get a higher degree without having basic ones, this ruling from the Supreme Court has come as a dampener. To the question – whether a candidate, who has got a postgraduate degree from an open university without completing his graduation, be eligible to be admitted to the LLB course requiring graduation as an educational qualification – the apex court’s answer was an emphatic ‘no’. Upholding Guru Nanak Dev University’s contention and setting aside a Punjab and Haryana High Court verdict, a Bench comprising Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and R V Raveendran said once the minimum

eligibility criterion was a regular graduation degree, the stipulation could not be side-stepped by a post-graduation degree from an open university. Appealing against the HC order directing it to admit Sanjay Kumar Katwal to the LLB course on the basis of his post-graduation degree through the distance education from Annamalai University, GNDU said it recognised the regular and correspondence course degrees conferred by Annamalai University but not the ones obtained through the open university system. Countering GNDU’s stand, Katwal argued before the Bench that the distance education system included correspondence courses and therefore post-graduation through correspondence was equivalent to the regular MA degree.

New ‘pay anomalies’ cause rift between Services, Ministry

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As the Pranab Mukherjee-led ministerial committee is grappling with armed forces’ pay-related grievances, the three Services have now taken a fresh controversy to A K Antony’s doors over “issues created” by Defence Ministry bureaucrats. The Defence Ministry’s special instructions on the 6th Central Pay Commission notification, the Services say, have “back-stabbed” the armed forces personnel by introducing seven fresh “anomalies” last week. The “anomalies” include re-defining of the military service pay and rank pay, which actually subverted the purpose for which the pay commission had recommended it in the first place, sources in the Services’ headquarters said here today. “The Services headquarters approached Defence Minister Antony against the mischief and back-stabbing in the special instructions issued by the ministry officials

quested the Ireland President to sponsor a resolution on Kashmir in the UN Security Council, reaffirming the resolutions of the UN Commission on India and Pakistan (UNCIP), while secretary of state John Foster Dulles said on February 05, 1957, “We continue to believe that unless the parties are able to agree upon some other solution, the solution which was recommended by the Security Council should prevail, which is that there should be a plebiscite.” On June 15, 1962, the American representative to the United Nations, Adlai Stevenson, had stated, “The best approach is to take for a point of departure the area of common ground which exists between the parties. I refer of course to the resolutions which were accepted by both parties and which in essence provide for demilitarisation of the territory and a plebiscite whereby the population may freely decide the future status of Jammu and Kashmir.” More recently, on February 22, President George Bush had said that the US supports any solution of Kashmir that is acceptable to India, Pakistan and the Kashmiri citizens.

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government did not ask for it. We will ask for it. We will ask for handing over of law and order also,” he said. Asked how he plans to curb terrorism in the capital, the senior BJP leader said granting of full-fledged statehood, deportation of illegal Bangladeshis and framing of a strict antiterror law would help secure the city to a large extent. Malhotra begged to differ when pointed out about Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit’s observation that full statehood was not possible for Delhi because of the national assets and security infrastructure. “A Bill was introduced in Parliament where it was said that installations like Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Central secretariat may remain with the Centre. It could be China's navy commander Adm. Wu Shengli, second from left, inspects a guard of honor just like Tokyo and London,” he said. in New Delhi, November 3. Wu arrived Saturday on a ﬁve-day visit. (AP Photo)

Chenab row: Zardari to send letter to Manmohan Singh

WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 3 (AGENCIES): Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has reportedly said that the US should try to forge a better understanding between India and Pakistan for an amicable solution of the Kashmir dispute. “We should probably try to facilitate a better understanding between Pakistan and India and try to resolve the Kashmir crisis,” the Daily Times quoted Obama as saying in a TV interview. Earlier, last week, in an interview to the journal ‘Arms Control Today’, Obama had said, “I will continue support of ongoing Indian Pakistani efforts to resolve Kashmir problem in order to address the political roots of the arms race between India and Pakistan.” Commenting on Obama’s two statements, Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai, head of the Kashmiri-American Council, said what the senator had stated was in full conformity with previous statements made by US leaders and representatives. On many occasions, former US presidents had also expressed similar opinion. As early as 1962, President John F Kennedy had re-

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Delhi needs full statehood to frame own anti-terror law: BJP

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 3 (PTI): Framing a Delhi-specific antiterror law will be high on the agenda of BJP in the national capital if voted to power, but the party feels that the absence of full statehood will hamper such efforts. BJP’s Delhi Chief Ministerial candidate V K Malhotra said granting of full-statehood status to Delhi would help tackle terror as it would help the city government frame its own antiterror law. “We will press for a very strict law just like in the United States and Britain. Delhi Government does not have the power to frame anti-terror law. That is why we will ask for full statehood,” Malhotra told PTI. He said the issue of full-fledged statehood will be in the party manifesto. “The Congress in its manifesto had it but the

mon citizens. There were many heartwarming stories of problems faced by the common man like getting a ration card or an electricity connection being resolved through a simple procedure of filing an application for information under the Act, Singh said. Noting that there has been an exponential growth of requests for information by the people in the last three years since the Act came in force, the Prime Minister emphasised the need for proactive disclosures by the public authorities. He also cautioned that vexatious demands should not be allowed to deprive genuine information seekers of their legitimate claims on limited public resources. Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office Prithviraj Chavan, who was present on the occasion, said the success stories show that the Act was effective and the government was making efforts to identify areas that needed to be strengthened. Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah said this year's convention has representatives from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal which would take the movement to the South Asian region.

and have sought removal of these provisions. The new anomalies are different from the four core issues that we raised earlier,” sources said. “The changes in the definition and meaning of key pay commission recommendations have been done on the sly to deal a blow to the armed forces’ morale and to deny them their due,” they alleged. The special instructions, issued by the Defence Ministry on the pay commission notification, was received by the armed forces on October 20. To their anguish, the armed forces personnel found that the Defence Ministry bureaucrats, who prepared the special instructions, had created seven new “issues” that never existed in the Sixth Pay Commission report approved by the Cabinet and notified by the government in August. The issues were identified by the Chiefs of Personnel Committee (COPC) comprising the top officers in the Army, Navy and Air Force handling

human resources-related work at the three Services’ headquarters, sources said. COPC is currently headed by Army’s Adjutant General Lt Gen Thomas Mathew and comprises of Navy’s Controller of Personnel Services Vice Admiral Sekhar Sinha and IAF’s Air Officer Personnel Air Marshal S Mukherji. The COPC has, from its end, shot off a letter to the Defence Ministry officials to rectify the “seven aberrations” in the special instructions that included re-defining the military service pay and rank pay, thereby diluting the intent with which it was awarded to the defence personnel. Sources said the subversion of the definition of rank pay would mean the armed forces officers would take home less pay than what was intended to by the hikes provided in the pay commission notification. The Services’ letter to the Defence Ministry has pointed out that since the 4th pay commission, the rank pay was calculated as

part of the basic pay of the armed forces personnel. “This government policy provided the personnel a higher house rent, travel and dearness allowances. However, by re-defining the rank pay and delinking it from the basic pay, the bureaucrats have ensured that the armed forces personnel take home less amount as allowances,” sources claimed. The military service pay (MSP), introduced by the 6th pay commission for the first time, was meant to be a “compensation for difficulties specific to military life.” However, the Defence Ministry instructions now, referred to it as a “hardship allowance” to security forces in forward areas. The Services have questioned the rationale behind this re-defining of the MSP, wondering if it was meant to be provided to other security forces too working in counter-insurgency areas. Also, the pay commission explained that for employees drawing same grade pay, the priority for

status should be total emoluments, including non-practicing allowance for doctors and MSP for forces’ personnel. However, the Defence Ministry instructions delinked the MSP from rank and status, which, the Services said, was unacceptable and went against the spirit of the pay commission recommendation. One other issue brought out by the COPC was fixing basic pay for Colonels and Brigadiers at scales lower than what was awarded by the 6th pay commission. The basic pay fixation for Colonels and Brigadiers was to be done under S-25 pay scales. Under the new Defence Ministry instructions, the two sets of officers would be provided only S-24 pay scales, sources said. “S-24 pay scales is applicable to officers, who are a grade lower in the civilian ranks. This means the basic pay of a Colonel will be reduced by about Rs 1,300, while a Brigadier will lose Rs 3,000,” sources claimed.

Shiv Sena, Abhinav Bharat protest Sadhvi arrest NASHIK, NOVEMBER 3 (AGENCIES): Shiv Sena and Abhinav Bharat on Monday protested outside the Nashik court against the arrest of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur for her alleged involvement in the Malegaon blasts. The activists of the two Hindu outfits shouted slogans and displayed banners to condemn the arrest of Sadhvi, alongwith two others – Shivnarayan Singh Kalsangram and Shyam Bhawarlal Sahu, who will be again produced in the court here as their police remand ends today. Meanwhile, Himani Savarkar, who heads Abhinav Bharat, alleged that the implication of Sadhvi and other Hindu activists was a “political game”.

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Obama in command on eve of US vote JACKSONVILLE, NOVEMBER 3 (AFP): Barack Obama stood on the threshold of history Monday as polls gave the Democrat a solid lead over John McCain on the last day of campaigning for the most dramatic US presidential vote in a generation. But McCain, a former prisoner of war in Vietnam, vowed to confound the pollsters to stage a comeback and wrench victory from the African-American Obama's grasp on Tuesday. The 47-year-old Democrat stressed the historic nature of his quest to be America's first black president, striking an optimistic tone as fresh polls gave him a wide lead and heaped further pressure on McCain. "This is a defining moment in our history," Obama wrote in an article published Monday in The Wall Street Journal. "Tomorrow, I ask you to write our nation's next great chapter... If you give me your vote, we won't just win this election -- together, we will change this country and change the world." McCain was defiant. "My opponent is measuring the drapes at the White House," he said, as he wrapped up a frenzied day of campaigning with a midnight rally in Miami. "The Mac is back! And we're going to win this election," he added, to deafening cheers. The Republican was to dash through at least seven states on the marathon campaign's final day. Obama was to blitz through Florida, North Carolina and Virginia bidding to storm Republican bastions and turn them over to his side. Rallying supporters in Ohio on Sunday, Obama said his rival's policies would extend President George W. Bush's legacy of financial crisis and "war without end" in Iraq. McCain also attacked his rival on the economy, in his own Wall Street Journal article. "Senator Obama wants to raise taxes and restrict trade," he charged. "The last

time America did that in a bad economy it led to the Great Depression." The final pre-election poll of Gallup-USA Today published Monday gave Obama a yawning lead of 11 points -- 55 percent to 44 for McCain. "It would take an improbable last-minute shift in voter preferences, or a huge Republican advantage in election day turnout, for McCain to improve enough upon his predicted share of the vote... to overcome his deficit to Obama," the pollster said. A new Wall Street Journal-NBC News poll put Obama ahead on 51 percent to 43. CNN's latest poll on Sunday had Obama with a 53-46 percent edge, a Washington Post-ABC News poll gave him 54 percent to 43, and Rasmussen said he was at 51 percent to McCain's 46. Obama leads also in the battleground states where the election will be won and lost, including in states such as Virginia and North Carolina that have not backed a Democratic hopeful in decades. A separate poll by The Washington Post and ABC said that in six states considered to be up for grabs, support was roughly split with 51 percent support for Obama and 47 for McCain. McCain's whistlestop tour Monday was expected to include campaign stops in Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Indiana, New Mexico and Nevada before he was to head home to Arizona. A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll meanwhile suggested that McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin, may be dragging down the Republican's chances. The news network said that McCain had 48 percent support among people questioned, but support for McCain and Palin as a unit was lower, at 46 percent. The Arizona senator, 72, said the polls had been wrong before, and would be proven wrong

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., with his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha, greet Bruce Springsteen at an outdoor rally in Cleveland, Ohio Sunday, November 2. (AP Photo)

again come Tuesday. "We've got one day left until we take America in a new direction," McCain told the roaring crowd in Florida. "First, last and always we are all Americans and we're going to unite this country and get this country mov-

ing again." The battle has narrowed to states that have been reliably Republican in recent elections, as Obama's deep-pocketed campaign expands the electoral map to places where the Democrats have not won

A young boy protects his sister as Red Cross workers register people at a displaced people's camp, Monday, Novebmber 3, in Kibati, north of Goma in eastern Congo. A 12-vehicle U.N. aid convoy set off Monday to go behind rebel lines in eastern Congo, carrying medical supplies for clinics looted by retreating government troops. It was the first humanitarian aid delivery behind rebel lines since fighting broke out in August.(AP Photo)

in years. If he wins every state John Kerry took in 2004, the Illinois senator has various possible routes to the White House. McCain has no room for error. Victories in Colorado and Nevada out west, on top of his lock on Iowa in the US heart-

selects the next president. States are apportioned electoral votes according to the size of their population and in most cases the winner of a state's popular vote gets all its electoral ones.

Myanmar cyclone survivors face water shortage SHAW CHAUNG, NOVEMBER 3 (REUTERS): For most of the survivors of Cyclone Nargis, the annual monsoon rains that have lashed Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta for the last six months only compounded the misery. The makeshift tarpaulin shelters have leaked constantly, rice stocks damaged by the May 2 storm have not dried out, and the roads have become rivers of mud, further preventing distribution of aid to the 2.4 million people affected. But life without the rains could be even worse. Many village wells and ponds throughout the densely populated rice-growing

Lama vows silence ahead of exile meeting TOKYO, NOVEMBER 3 (REUTERS): The Dalai Lama said on Monday talks with China about autonomy for Tibet had so far been a "failure" and he plans to remain silent ahead of a special meeting of Tibetan exiles later this month to discuss its future. Concern has grown about the diminishing likelihood of a meaningful settlement between China and the Tibetan exiles, even as the Dalai Lama's envoys hold fence-mending talks this week in China. "Things (are) not going well ... I have to accept failure," the 73-year-old exiled Tibetan leader told a news conference in Tokyo, where he is visiting to give spiritual talks. "Now I remain completely neutral. If I say I prefer this one, then that may become hindrance, obstacle (for) different opinions (to come) freely." The Dalai Lama, who had surgery to remove gallstones last month, stood and addressed reporters for about an hour in an energetic voice. He stressed his disappointment with Chinese authorities. "My trust to the Chinese government now -- thinner, thinner, thinner," he said. China brands the Nobel Peace Prize laureate a trouble-making separatist and blamed him for riots in Tibet in March, which it harshly repressed. The crackdown refuelled ethnic

land, would enable Obama to clinch the White House without even winning the states that decided the last two elections: Ohio and Florida. Each candidate is battling for the winning number of 270 votes in the Electoral College that formally

tensions and Beijing's policy towards the remote Himalayan area was a flashpoint for protest during the Olympic Games and the torch relay. In the meeting of Tibetan exiles set to take place in Delhi in the third week of November, lawmakers and supporters from other nations will also be invited, the Dalai Lama said. The meeting, where Tibet's political unrest and its future are to be discussed between those seeking autonomy and independence, could become a turning point as different factions compete for influence over the exile movement. The Dalai Lama wants a high level of autonomy for Tibet, while many exiled Tibetans who seek independence have expressed frustration with their leader's approach. The Dalai Lama fled into exile in 1959 after an abortive uprising against Chinese rule. Since then, he has lived in northern India. Speculation has been growing that he may retire after he was admitted to hospital in August with abdominal discomfort. Asked about that, the Dalai Lama said he would hand over authority to a local government when a solution is reached. "I'm looking forward to complete retirement," he said. "Some people tell me it's impossible the Dalai Lama retire. I tell The Dalai Lama speaks at a press conference in Tokyo Monday, November 3. The them my retirement is my exiled Tibetan spiritual leader said his "middle way" approach to secure Tibetan auhuman right." tonomy from China has failed to bring a positive change in Tibet. (AP Photo)

region remain contaminated by sea water and the rain, collected in jars, plastic sheets or tarpaulins slung outside huts, were the only source of fresh drinking water. Now, with the rainy season coming to an end this month, aid agencies are warning of a renewed threat of diseases such as typhoid and diarrhea from dirty drinking water. In most cases, destitute villagers have saved enough rain water to last a month, they say. With no money to buy bottled water, their options are bleak. "If we run out of water, we'll just have to boil the pond water and drink it," one villager, who did not wish to be named, said in Shaw

Chaung, a cluster of homes near the delta town of Labutta, 140 km southwest of Yangon. "We haven't made any other plans," he said. British disaster agency Merlin says it has installed six treatment units in the worst affected areas capable of producing 34,000 liters of drinking water a day from salty water, but says that is just a fraction of overall needs. "Shipping water through the delta in barges may be the most effective and rapid means to reach those communities lacking fresh water," said Andre Steele, Merlin's water and sanitation adviser. Even in good years, villagers in the southern

delta have had to buy water when ponds dry up. Now, prices are likely to be higher than ever because so many boats were destroyed in the storm, which left 140,000 people dead or missing. In Shaw Chaung, the villagers themselves and officials from Merlin and the United Nations Development Program have pumped out ponds three or four times, but the water remains contaminated by salt. Even the military government, which has been heavily criticized for its response to the disaster, including its tight restrictions on foreign aid groups, admits that a lack of clean water is a major problem.

Muslims seek crisis management plan with Vatican VATICAN CITY, NOVEMBER 3 (REUTERS): Muslim scholars due to meet Pope Benedict and Roman Catholic officials this week hope the Vatican will agree to joint crisis management plan to defuse tensions that flare up between Christianity and Islam. Violent protests in the Islamic world after a Danish newspaper printed cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad might have been averted if C hristians and Muslims had spoken out jointly against such unrest and the provocation behind it, they say. This proposal is one of several ideas for better interfaith cooperation that the Common Word group, a broad coalition of Muslim leaders and scholars pursuing dialogue between the world’s two largest religions, will present at the November- 4-6 talks. “We should develop a crisis reaction mechanism so if there is another cartoon crisis, we could get together and make a joint statement,” said Ibrahim Kalin, an Islam scholar from Turkey who is spokesman for the group. They would also speak out against religious persecution such as the oppression of Iraq’s Christian minority, said delegation member Sohail Nakhooda, editor of the Amman-based

magazine Islamica. “We have to look out for each other,” he said. The Common Word manifesto, which invited Christian churches to a new interfaith dialogue based on shared principles of love of God and neighbor, was issued in October 2007 partly in response to Pope Benedict’s Regensburg speech a year earlier. Bloody protests broke out in Muslim countries after Benedict hinted there that he considered Islam a violent and irrational faith. The Common Word group said the incident revealed such mutual ignorance that a new cooperation drive was needed. In meetings this year with mostly Protestant leaders, Common Word delegates have proposed regular dialogue sessions, student exchanges, suggested reading lists and other ideas to help Christians and Muslims learn more about each other. Kalin, an Islamic studies professor at Georgetown University in Washington, said cooperation between churches and mosques in the Netherlands defused tensions before far-right politician Geert Wilders released his anti-Islam film Fitna early this year. “That was the first fruit of the kind of cooperation we want to have,” he said. The Common Word manifesto, which now

has 271 signatories, brings together leading Muslim officials and scholars from around the world. Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, head of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, will head the Catholic delegation made up of 24 Vatican officials and Catholic experts on Islam. Christianity has about two billion followers worldwide, just over half of them Catholic, while Muslims number 1.3 billion. They will have an audience with Pope Benedict on Thursday before holding a public discussion session that afternoon. Tauran told the French Catholic daily La Croix in an interview the delegations should discuss religious freedom but it was not a Vatican precondition for a dialogue. He said if Muslims could build mosques in Europe, Christians should have the same right in majority Muslim countries. Saudi Arabia, which has launched its own interfaith dialogue this year, bar other religions from operating openly there. “These dialogue initiatives seem quite out of step with the anti-Christian violence that is reported daily from several countries,” he said. “How can we communicate the real openings we are making among elites down to the masses?”

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SPORTS FILE Hamilton celebrates title in night club SAO PAULO, NOVEMBER 3 (AP): Lewis Hamilton celebrated the night away in Brazil after becoming Formula One's youngest champion. Hamilton, his relatives, teammates and pop singer girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger partied at a night club in South America's biggest city. Hamilton was photographed by local media arriving at the night club just after midnight local time (0200 GMT). He was accompanied by Scherzinger, a member of the pop group Pussycat Dolls, team leader Ron Dennis and brother Nicholas. A large banner featuring Hamilton's picture was seen inside the club, according to Brazilian media. Only invited guests were allowed into the party. Hours earlier, the 23-year-old British driver clinched the F1 championship season title by overtaking Toyota's Timo Glock on the final turn of the last lap of the Brazilian GP to finish fifth. That was enough to keep him one point ahead of Brazilian race-winner Felipe Massa of Ferrari.

Mixed reaction from Italian media for Hamilton ROME, NOVEMBER 3 (AP): Italian media reacted with a mixture of shock, horror and respect Monday to the wild finish to the Brazilian Grand Prix that saw Lewis Hamilton snatch the championship title at the final turn to deny Ferrari's Felipe Massa a fairytale ending to the season in his home race. McLaren's Hamilton took the drivers' title by passing Timo Glock on the final turn to take fifth place in the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, beating race-winner Felipe Massa of Ferrari by a single point in the season standings. "Massa, a world championship mockery in the final 850 meters," read the headline in Corriere dello Sport. "(Hamilton) deserves it. He beat a fantastic opponent and a Ferrari which made a lot of mistakes, but remains the strongest," Corriere said. "Crazy, but the king is Hamilton. Massa consoles Ferrari with the Constructors' title," said the front-page headline in Gazzetta dello Sport. A front-page editorial in Gazzetta was headlined, "Honor to Ferrari." "Felipe Massa didn't deserve to lose like that, with a cruelty that not even a wizard in a thriller could have imagined," the editorial read. "To lose a world championship by a point, on the penultimate turn, while your wife, brother and father are celebrating, is something that must really hurt."

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Liverpool's Fernando Torres, right, is seen stretching during a training session ahead of their Champions League, Group D, soccer match against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday at Anﬁeld Stadium, Liverpool, Monday, November 3. (AP Photo)

LONDON, NOVEMBER 3 (REUTERS): Liverpool are banking on the expected return of Fernando Torres against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday to end a dismal record against Spanish sides at Anfield and fire them into the last 16 of the Champions League. Torres missed the trip to his old club two weeks ago when a 1-1 draw left Liverpool and Atletico level at the top of Group D with seven points and favourites to progress.

Liverpool have made light of the absence of Torres who has not played since injuring his hamstring on international duty last month, going stride for stride with Chelsea at the top of the Premier League. On Saturday, however, his lethal finishing was badly missed when Liverpool failed to convert numerous chances to kill off Tottenham Hotspur before losing 2-1, a defeat that cost them top spot after just one week. "Hopefully he will be

Tight security for Nagpur test NAGPUR, NOVEMBER 3 (AP): Police will maintain tight security for the fourth cricket test against Australia following TV news reports of a terrorist threat targeting Sachin Tendulkar. Nagpur police commissioner Pravin Dixit rejected reports of a new threat to the star Indian batsman, but said authorities worked on the presumption that anything was possible after a threat from militant organizations was received by federal agencies a few years ago. "There will be tight security as usual, but there's no new threat," Dixit told The Associated Press. "The center (federal government) had issued an advisory a few years ago, but at present there is no threat.

"Security is always tight."

Indian TV reports said federal intelligence agencies had sent a high alert after intercepting communications mentioning "Sachin." Tendulkar became the highest run scorer in test cricket history earlier in the series, which India leads 1-0 ahead of the fourth and last match starting Thursday.

ready," manager Rafael Benitez told the club's website (www.liverpoolfc.tv). "If he cannot start the game then he will be on the bench if everything is okay." Anfield is a daunting stadium for visiting sides but those arriving from Spain often find it to their liking. Liverpool have failed to win any of their last five Champions League home fixtures against Spanish clubs and did not even manage a goal in the last four.

Benitez knows it is time to put that statistic to bed and quickly recover the momentum of a promising season after losing their unbeaten league record at the weekend. "It's good we have another important game on Tuesday and the reaction of the players has to be to play well and win the game," he said after the defeat by Spurs. Atletico coach Javier Aguirre's decision to bring Sergio Aguero back into his starting line-up on Saturday

paid off with the Argentina forward scoring twice in a 2-0 Primera Liga victory at home to Real Mallorca. It was Atletico's first league win in five matches and followed a battling 4-4 draw at Villarreal the previous weekend for which Aguero was rested. "The win against Mallorca was a relief," Aguirre said on Atletico's website (www.clubatleticodemadrid.com). "We are out of intensive care but we are still under observation,"

he said, adding that Aguero would be in the squad for the Liverpool tie but still had work to do on his fitness. "He still needs two weeks of specific work," Aguirre said. "I'll take him to Liverpool but he'll continue to work intensively. He's fresher but there is still more to do." Goalkeeper Gregory Coupet has recovered from injury and is in the squad for Tuesday, but defenders Tomas Ujfalusi and Giourkas Seitaridis are both out.

Materazzi wins libel damages over Zidane headbutt LONDON, NOVEMBER 3 (AP): Italian defender Marco Materazzi has won libel damages from a British tabloid over reports that he racially abused Zinedine Zidane before the Frenchmen was sent off in the World Cup final for headbutting him. Although the amount of damages was not disclosed, the Inter Milan star successfully sued the Daily Mail for wrongly reporting that Materazzi had called Zidane "the son of a terrorist whore" before the French star butted the Italian's chest in extra time. Zidane was sent off and Italy went on to win the title in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Berlin's Olympic Stadium. Materazzi's lawyer for the case, Jane Phillips, told

the judge that, in its coverage of the July 2006 World Cup final, the newspaper published a series of items accompanied by photos, including one of Materazzi being headbutted by Zidane, captioned "Revealed: the insult that made Zidane see red". Phillips said the articles stated quite wrongly that Materazzi, who scored Italy's goal in the final, had used "vile, racist abuse" during the match. From July to December that year, she said, it also published articles on its Web site which included similar defamatory material. Phillips told the judge the newspaper accepted that all of the allegations were wholly untrue and that there was no question of Materazzi having

said anything of a racist nature to Zidane to goad him. Jonathan Price, lawyer for the Daily Mail owners, said that it offered its apologies for the

distress and embarrassment caused, and had agreed to pay Materazzi substantial damages and his costs. Materazzi did not appear at the hearing.

Oz media pays tribute to Kumble MELBOURNE, NOVEMBER 3 (PTI): The "ultimate dusty-deck destroyer and one of the true gentlemen of the game" was how the media Down Under paid tribute to Anil Kumble, but insisted that the Indian spin legend went out as a "spent force" in the face of injury breakdowns and a dip in form. "He leaves as the ultimate dusty-deck destroyer, Test cricket's third-highest wicket-taker and a reputation as one of the true gentlemen of the game," wrote 'The Daily Telegraph' paying tribute to the 38-year-old's 18-year career, which ended with a draw against Australia in New Delhi yesterday. "It was the right move by the veteran leg-spinner, who had been under pressure on several fronts. With only three wickets in this series to that point, and with a miserable captaincy record of three wins in 14 Tests, it was time for the 38year-old to go," it added. Noted cricket writer Peter Roebuck felt the decision was well-timed as Kumble's magic was fast on the wane, highlighted by just three wickets that he took in the ongoing series against Australia. "Kumble's retirement was timely. Throughout his career the old warrior has been a master of worn pitches. In the past few years, his powers have waned and the sorcerer has become a spent force," he said. break the news, Kumble said: "I informed all my team mates one by one during the day and then informed the chairman of selection committee (Krishnamachari Srikanth) just after the lunch and then the board. People who mattered the most to know that it was my last game." Kumble, who was going through a long form slump and did not play in the Mohali Test because of a shoulder injury. But the leg-spinner said that criticism from all quarters was not the

main reason behind his sudden decision. "Criticism is part and parcel of any sportsperson. I don't think I took this decision based on the comments of people whether I should play or not. This criticism started 18 years back when people questioned if I could play just two Test matches for India. "But looking back I feel that I have done really well for India. I am not the one who takes decisions based on criticism. But I was very difficult for me to take this decision,"

he said. Kumble, however, added that he would continue playing Twenty20 matches for Bangalore Royal Challengers in the Indian Premier League (IPL). "IPL is a contractual commitment and I have to take a call later. But in terms of international and first-class cricket, I am through." Asked what kept him going despite all the criticism for all these 18 years, Kumble said: "My self belief and my abilities kept me going. The team knew what I was capable of and the

Bologna ﬁres coach Arrigoni BOLOGNA, NOVEMBER 3 (AP): Bologna fired coach Daniele Arrigoni on Monday following Sunday's 5-1 loss to Cagliari, local reports said. Bologna president Francesca Menarini was in talks with Sinisa Mihajlovic about becoming the replacement, the Gazzetta dello Sport reported on its Web site. There was no immediate official announcement from Bologna. Mihajlovic, a former Lazio and Inter Milan player, was an assistant coach with Inter until Roberto Mancini was fired after last season. With six points from 10 rounds, Bologna is only one point above last place in the Serie A. The central Italian team was promoted back into the top division for this season after a three-year absence.

'My body gave me enough signals to call it a day'

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 3 (AGENCIES): An emotional Anil Kumble bid adieu to international cricket on Sunday saying that his body gave him enough signals to call it a day. "The body was asking me questions everyday. It was not easy for me to keep bowling as I have doing for the last 18 years. And probably the injury that I had on my finger on the third day helped me to take this decision," said the 38-year-old Indian Test captain, who announced his retirement on the final day of the drawn third cricket Test against Australia at the Feroz Shah Kotla here. Kumble received 11 stitches on his little left finger, which he hurt while fielding on the third day of the match Friday. But he came to bowl the next morning with his hand heavily bandaged and took three wickets. Kumble said he took the decision to quit Saturday night. Though Kumble's retirement was not too far off, none expected it to come this way and that too in the middle of an important series in which India lead 1-0. He retired from one-dayers in March 2007. The giant screens at the Kotla just after the tea break flashed one-liner saying "Anil Kumble has decided to retire after this match and will not travel to Nagpur for the final Test." Asked when did he

ISLAMABAD, NOVEMBER 3 (AP): Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has joined the rebel Indian Cricket League and is now unlikely to play in the three oneday internationals against the West Indies, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Monday. "His (Yousuf) wife told us on telephone that he has left for India today to play in the ICL," PCB Director Cricket of Operations Zakir Khan told reporters. "He did not inform us about his travel plans to India and we are trying to contact him directly," Khan added. Yousuf left for New Delhi on Monday from the eastern city of Lahore hours after he was named in a 15-member Pakistan squad for the three-match series against the West Indies in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from Nov. 12-16. The ICL is an unofficial Twenty20 tournament. The PCB said last year that any players who join the ICL would not be considered for Pakistan selection. Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam said the team has enough reserve players to replace Yousuf for the series in Abu Dhabi. The former chairman of the PCB, Nasim Ashraf, convinced Yousuf last year to cancel his ICL contract and play for Pakistan. Ex-captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, all-rounders Abdul Razzaq and Azhar Mahmood, fast bowler Shabbir Ahmed and opening batsman Imran Farhat have all joined the ICL.

opponent also respected me. It very important to get respect in the dressing room and also from the opponents." Reflecting on his career, the Banglorean said the Australia series in 2004 and then the series win in Pakistan, West Indies and England were some of his memorable moments. "But the most cherished moment in my life was my debut series in England under Azharuddin," he recalled. A bespectacled and studious-looking Kumble made his

Test debut against England at Old Trafford in the August of 1990. He had to wait for another two years to come back in the side. He fought his way back into the side in November 1992 in the historic series against South Africa but made his biggest impact in 1993 home series against England, where he had a series winning performance with 21 wickets from three Tests. Kumble said that he would love to be remembered as a cricketer, who always gave his 100 percent.

Two cities ﬁght to host ﬁrst Winter Youth Games LAUSANNE, NOVEMBER 3 (AP): Innsbruck, Austria, and Kuopio, Finland, are the finalists in the race to host the first Winter Youth Olympics in 2012. The cities were announced Monday by the International Olympic Committee. The two other candidates - Harbin, China, and Lillehammer, Norway - failed to make the cut. The decision was made by the IOC executive board based on reports prepared by an evaluation committee headed by Pernilla Wiberg, a former Olympic gold medal skier from Sweden. The winning city will be announced on Dec. 12 after more than 100 IOC members vote in a secret postal ballot. Members from Austria and Finland are not eligible to vote. The Youth Olympics is a personal project of IOC president Jacques Rogge. The first Summer Youth Olympics will be held in Singapore in 2010. The 10-day winter games will feature about 1,000 athletes aged 14-18 competing in seven sports - skiing, ice hockey, biathlon, bobsled, curling, luge and figure skating. Innsbruck hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976, while Kuopio would be a first-time Olympic host.

Bond says he will not play again for NZ NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 3 (AP): Fast bowler Shane Bond is upset with how he has been treated by New Zealand cricket officials and will never represent his country again, even if he gets a recall. Bond, a genuinely quick but injury prone paceman, has been sidelined by New Zealand Cricket since he signed a contract with Delhi Giants in the unsanctioned Indian Cricket League. The 33-year-old former police officer said he'd harbored hopes of again playing test cricket when he originally got permission to play in the lucrative ICL Twenty20 competition. But then his New Zealand contract was terminated when the Board of Control for Cricket in India set up its own Indian Premier League Twenty20 competition and insisted that any player involved in the rebel league be banned by their national boards. "I'm disappointed with the way my country's cricket board treated me," he was quoted as telling Press Trust of India on Monday. "I don't want to represent New Zealand in test matches or one-day internationals any more. "Despite clearing me for the tournament earlier, the cricket board later changed their mind and stepped back from their stand. I am quite disappointed with that." Bond said New Zealand cricket was the loser after turning its back on players who had joined the ICL, which offered them financial security. "I still enjoy playing cricket. I'm having a great time with the game, which has given me career and financial security," Bond said.

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Woman sues Bon Jovi for £250,000 B on Jovi is being sued for £250,000 after one of the rock group's entourage allegedly deliberately ran over a woman with a golf buggy at a concert. Bon Jovi sued for £250,000 after British woman was run over at concert Sally Allen, a security supervisor, suffered a fractured knee, ligament damage and severe internal injuries and has been unable to work since the incident in 2006 concert at Milton Keynes' National Bowl, Bucks. Mrs Allen, 37, was part of a cordon preventing back-stage access after a fire broke out in the VIP area. A member of the US band's personal security team, Kevin McDonnell, drove up to her demanding access and allegedly said: "I don't care about your emergency situation. Get out of my way, you f***ing whore." Mr McDonnell, an American, is said to have added: "Do you know who I am? You can't f***ing stop me." He then allegedly aimed the cart straight at Mrs Allen, driving over her right leg. She spent almost a week in hospital. Mrs Allen, from Pontefract, Yorkshire, claims that the internal injuries destroyed her sex life and she suffered depression. In the aftermath of the incident she almost lost her house and her husband left her. Mrs Allen, who was earning around £30,000-a-year, said she is unable to work "for the foreseeable future". Papers submitted at Oxford County Court disclose she is suing the band - Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Richie

- who sliced off part of his finger and needed stitches on to a cut on his face due to injuries he sustained on set doesn't mind getting injured because making films beats having a real job. He added: "It beats working for a living, I suppose - jumping out of a window onto an oncoming bus!" Craig revealed the one thing that did frighten him as Bond was performing the iconic walk and shoot at the camera scene in the opening credits.

Fearless Daniel Craig

aniel Craig is "never scared" of performing dangerous stunts. The actor - who reprises his role as James Bond in new 007 adventure 'Quantum of Solace' - loves shooting action scenes but admits there is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure he does not seriously

injure himself. He said: "I'm never scared because we rehearse and rehearse. I don't just go stand on a roof and jump off it. "The bus jump was weird in the movie was scary though, that's right I jumped out of a window on to an oncoming bus. Most of that's me." The 40-year-old star

I am open to Bollywood offers

Picture this, 007 agent Daniel Craig shaking a leg to a Bollywood song and belting out trademark Hindi dialogues. This might no longer sound unreal as the new Bond has shown eagerness to make a debut in Bollywood. "I am open to offers from India but unfortunately till now nothing has been put across me by the film fraternity of India," Craig told PTI in an email interview. The actor, however, admits that he has not seen any Indian film so far but he is overwhelmed by the love of Indian fans. "Till now I haven't been fortunate enough to get hold of an Indian movie. But yes, I will be very honoured and excited to work with an Indian actor or actress on any given chance. I also feel very obliged for the immense popularity which I enjoy in this part of the world," he says.

Sambora and Tico Torres - and their companies for trespass to the person and negligence, which they all strenuously deny. She alleges that the New Jersey-based group failed to train or control Mr McDonnell correctly and is seeking compensation of £250,000, including aggravated damages. Mrs Allen reported the alleged attack to Thames Valley Police but Mr McDonnell is said to have left the country shortly after it took place. All attempts by Mrs Allen's legal team to trace him in the US have failed. An American court ruled it had no jurisdiction to hear Mrs Allen's claim. It is understood that McDonnell no longer works for Bon Jovi. Det Sgt Chris Jackson, the investigating officer, said: "Once we had pursued all lines of enquiry that we could and established that he was abroad, we could not pursue the matter further. "But if we found out that he was back in this country there is nothing to stop us arresting him and interviewing him about the alleged attack." Bon Jovi said: "Mrs Allen's claim concerns injuries she states occurred at a Bon Jovi show. "None of the band members were present when she blocked the pathway of a crew member, nor were they aware of any disturbance at the time. "Mrs Allen's claim in England follows a claim she attempted to file in the United States, which was rejected. "As English proceedings are ongoing, we are not in a position to comment further." The case is due to be heard next year.

Kate's 'wisteria sister' Pippa reaches top of the social tree

he may have been overshadowed in recent years by big sister Kate’s romance with our future King but now Pippa Middleton has a crown of her own. The 23-year-old party planner has beaten supermodels, actors and aristocrats to be named Britain’s most eligible person in the society magazine Tatler. The younger half of the duo dubbed ‘the wisteria sisters’ – highly decorative, terribly fragrant and with a ferocious ability to climb – landed the coveted top spot in Tatler’s annual list of the country’s most desirable singletons, even though her family have often been derided for being too middle-class. Like Kate, Pippa has faced snobbish comments over the years, primarily about her mother’s previous experience as an air stewardess. But her status as a possible future Royal in-law, combined with her constant presence on the London social scene since breaking up with banking heir JJ Jardine Patterson last year, appears to have finally won over her critics – though her Tatler profile does conclude with the line: ‘Goes to a lot of parties, but mainly as the caterer.’ The magazine’s annual publication of its Little Black Book causes a stir in stately homes across the land, with the rich and upwardly mobile all anxious to see whether they or their friends have been included – or left out. The names deemed worthy to feature are regarded as the 200 ‘coolest kids in town’ because of their society connections, love of parties and their physical and financial attributes. Second on this year’s list is Alice Dellal, described as ‘the model of the moment’. The 20-year-old granddaughter of ‘Black’ Jack Dellal, who amassed an £800million property empire, divides her time between Rio de Janeiro and South London squats, and has a penchant for ripped clothing. She represents the Pussy Glamore underwear range, models for Mango jeans and has taken Kate Moss’s job at Agent Provocateur. Comparisons with the supermodel also arose last month when she was pictured apparently preparing a wrap of drugs at a nightclub. Richard Dennen, who compiled the Little Black Book, said: ‘Now Kate is off the market everyone wants a slice of the little sister. And who wouldn’t want to be the future King’s brother-in-law, if only for the use of the Buckingham Palace swimming pool? She’s super-hot, cool and out and about around town. ‘Alice Dellal is almost the antithesis of someone like Pippa. She’s the model of the moment and has that rock’n’roll edge. Half the Kings Road is trying to ape how she dresses.’ This year, the Black Book has combined its lists for girls and boys for the first time. The highest-ranked male is Ben Barnes, the London-born actor who stars in the Narnia movies, closely followed by David Cameron’s brother-in-law, Robert Sheffield. The top ten also includes Bob Geldof ’s daughter Pixie, Princess Eugenie and singer James Blunt. But recognition by Tatler can be fleeting. Last year’s No1, Princess Diana’s niece, Lady Kitty Spencer, hasn’t made the cut this year. High fliers from 2007, model Lily Cole, actress Sienna Miller and Lady Gabriella Windsor are also out.

Simon Cowell’s heartbroken mother conﬁrms son’s split Divya almost

he was adored by his mother and if she had had her way would have ensured her son proposed. Sadly it was not enough to save Terri Seymour's relationship to millionaire music mogul Simon Cowell. Yesterday, the 82-year-old who doted on Miss Seymour and is regarded as the only woman whose opinion really matters to Cowell, confirmed the couple, who have been together for six years, have split. Julie Cowell said the pair had decided to separate because of Terri's desire to get married, have children and her son's inability to commit. But she said despite her fondness for television presenter Terri, 34, she is not cross with her X Factor creator son. ‘I love my son and I love her too and I hope they are both happy, she said from her home in Brighton, East Sussex. ‘It’s the longest relationship he’s ever been in. I spoke to him last week and I knew this was coming up. I knew they were talking about it. Simon has a right to his own life, we all do, but Terri wanted a baby and things didn’t work out. Some girls aren’t particularly maternal today but I would say Terri is.’ She added: ‘I’m very fond of Terri, I adore her. The split was really based on the fact that she wanted a baby and to get married. All the family adore her, she’s a lovely girl in every respect and we’re all very fond of her. It’s

not just like a casual girlfriend, he was very fond of her. ‘Simon has always said, ‘I don’t want to get married and I certainly don’t want a family’. ‘I said, ‘Well you will change your mind’. But I still think he’s adamant that he won’t. Terri has always loved children and she’s very lovely with my younger grandchildren so it’s nothing horrible on either side.’ The couple had been dating for six years The pair met when

ex-model Terri was 18 but only started dating in 2002 after she interviewed him for a TV show. Mrs Cowell, who has three other sons, said the couple remain on good terms and that Simon, 48, would continue to take care of Terri who lives in Los Angeles. It is believed she has moved into a house Simon - who is worth an estimated £130million - has bought for her and is now seeing someone new. Just weeks ago she was seen

out with actor Stephen Dorff in a secluded garden area at LA’s trendy Bar Marmont. ‘I have read that she has met someone else but she has not told me that. If she has, then that’s nice. I’m sure a very pretty girl like that walking around Hollywood is going to attract some attention for men. Simon has always said to me that as far as Terri is concerned he would look after her and I think she knows that, said Mrs Cowell. ‘He has remained friends with most of his ex’s. It’s not a nasty Madonna thing where they are spitting fire at each other, that’s horrible, sad and spiteful. I think if you have been in a relationship with someone that long, if it’s a nice relationship, there’s always a certain level of respect.’ And she isn’t too worried about her son - who spends most of his time in London - being lonely either. Two years ago the talent show boss was caught red-handed when 24-year-old model Jasmine Lennard was seen leaving his £7million London home. And last year he sparked rumours of a relationship with fellow X Factor judge Dannii Minogue, 36, after they were snapped appearing to hold hands in the back of his limo. He has always denied an affair. ‘In his position Simon has always got a lot of birds hanging around,' said his mother. ‘When there’s someone well known there’s always birds hanging around, aren’t there?’

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15:00 - Aathvaan Vachan; 15:30 - Comedy Circus; 16:00 - Babul Ka Aangann; 16:30 - Sujata; 17:00 - Meet Mila De Rabba; 17:30 - Aathvaan Vachan; 18:00 - Hum Ladkiyan; 18:30 - Babul Ka Aangann; 19:00 - Jai Hanuman; 19:30 - Sujata; 20:00 Meet Mila De Rabba; 20:30 - Hum Ladkiyan; 21:00 - Aathvaan Vachan; 21:30 - Babul Ka Aangann; 22:00 - Sujata; 22:30 - Comedy Circus; 23:00 - Indian Idol 4; 00:00 - Telebrands; 00:30 - Teleshopping; 01:00 - Sujata; 01:30 - Comedy Circus; 02:00 - Babul Ka Aangann; 02:30 - Aathvaan Vachan; 03:00 - Hum Ladkiyan; 03:30 - Meet Mila De Rabba; 04:00 - Devi; 04:30 - Jai Hanuman; 05:00 - Babul Ka Aangann; 05:30 - Aathvaan Vachan 6:00 - Numb3rs; 7:00 - The Amazing Race; 8:00 - Chuck; 9:00 - Numb3rs; 11:00 Early Edition; 12:00 - Afterworld; 12:03 World’s Most Amazing Videos; 1:00 - Top Design; 2:00 - Magic Asia: India; 3:00 - Csi: Ny; 5:00 - The Amazing Race Asia; 6:00 - Numb3rs; 7:00 - Afterworld; 7:03 - Chuck; 8:00 - The Contender Asia; 10:00 - So You Think You Can Dance; 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here’s a scene in Welcome to Sajunpur where Ila Arun, who plays Divya Dutta’s mom wants to marry her to a village dog to ward off bad luck. When the scene was being shot the assistant director got hold of a real pandit for the scene. “The mantras that he was chanting sounded real to me so I asked the panditji whether the mantras are real? He told me they are as he’s a real pandit. I walked of the stage or else I would have been actually married to a dog,” she laughs, “Imagine being married to a dog,” she laughs

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Hamilton wins F1 title

Ferrari's Formula One driver Felipe Massa, of Brazil, celebrates on the podium after winning the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo, Sunday, November 2. Massa missed the 2008 Formula One drivers' championship to McLaren-Mercedes' Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain. (AP Photo)

SAO PAULO, NOVEMBER 3 (AFP): An emotional Lewis Hamilton admitted he was virtually lost for words and did not know he had succeeded when he became the youngest man to win the Formula One drivers' world championship. The 23-yearold Englishman, needing a top five finish to be champion, only seized fifth place for McLaren Mercedes again, after losing it, on the final lap of a tense, dramatic and rain-hit Brazilian Grand Prix won by his title rival and local hero Felipe Massa of Ferrari. As Massa triumphed and then celebrated, briefly, Hamilton caught and passed German Timo Glock of Toyota to turn his day from despair to joy after earlier appearing to have controlled his own race by cruising towards fourth or fifth place. A late shower of rain then created chaos and saw Hamilton change tyres and fall back to sixth before he made his final desperate charge to recover and claim fifth. But as he said afterwards Hamilton was not even sure that

he had won the title when he finally crossed the line in teeming rain and neardarkness in front of 100,000 spectators at the Interlagos circuit. "We did it, we did it," he shrieked. "But honestly I did not know if we had when I crossed the line. I was thinking 'shoot!' I am just not sure - have I done enough? Did we get it? "And they told me and I felt just ecstatic. We had made it. You can forget everything else that has happened before now. This is the best and it was the toughest race of my life. "I have to thank everyone, my Dad, my family, my fans and supporters back home and the team. It would be great to do it again in the future, but I am not sure if my heart can take that final lap all over again." His father Anthony Hamilton who has guided his career all the way from junior karting days when they were a poor family from a council estate in Stevenage, England, to the top, said: "This proves to everyone else, like us, that it can

be done. "It has come from 16 years of hard work and dedication and respect." Massa who finished the season in style with a dazzling win in front of his home crowd ended up in tears as he stood atop the victors' podium. He had won six races this season to Hamilton's five but missed the championship 98 points to 97. "It has been such an emotional day for me, I drove a perfect race and everything went to well," he said. "Then the rain came at the end again and I knew what was happening. We thought it was going to happen and it almost did, then I saw Lewis passing Timo Glock and I suddenly had such a lot of emotions. "I was so emotional, but I am proud of the team, of my team, my family, the people here today and the whole season and the championship. It is one more day of my life, Lewis has won it and I am going to learn from this." Driving with great control and judgement, Hamilton avoided the early problems that wrecked his bid to become the first rookie cham-

Double ﬁnish delights Force India SAO PAOLO, NOVEMBER 3 (PTI): The miracle Force India was praying for didn’t happen in the end and their double finish in the Brazilian Grand Prix notwithstanding, the newest kid on the Formula One block ended its maiden season without a point. The Brazilian Grand Prix was the last chance to break the duck and Giancarlo Fisichella drove an excellent race, running as high as third at one stage, before an undetected clutch problem cooked his goose and the Italian eventually finished a disappointing 18th.

His younger German teammate Adrian Sutil ran a steady race in the chaotic rain-soaked track to finish 16th. Fisichella’s maiden points this season looked agonisingly close after the Italian had made an inspired early call to change to dry tyres on lap two following the heavy rain on the grid. The Italian catapulted to the third position when the rest of the field pitted some five laps later and he held a points scoring finish until his first pit stop on lap 38. An undetected clutch problem, however, led to two stalls in the pit and Fisichella

dropped from the sharp end of the field to the rear. The points may have slipped through his fingers but the driver was happy with the way he raced. “It was an exciting race, with so many things happening,” Fisichella said. “It was a good decision to go to the dry tyres after the safety car came out and then it was looking very good. This part of the race was fantastic, even though it was very difficult through the first part of the circuit...The lap time was getting much better, then for a while I was in the first three and was keeping a good pace.

pion last year as he steered his McLaren Mercedes to glory after a tense contest and an extraordinary final lap. Only on that final lap did Hamilton regain a place when Glock lost 18 seconds in his Toyota and slipped behind Hamilton. As well as being the youngest champion, Hamilton also became the first black Formula One title holder on a stirring afternoon in front of an impassioned 100,000 crowd at the Interlagos circuit. The race, run in unpredictable wet and dry conditions, was won comprehensively by his nearest rival and local hero Massa. Hamilton allowed Massa in his Ferrari to run away at the front and claim his sixth win this year and the 11th victory of his career. Massa was followed home by two times champion Fernando Alonso of Renault and third placed Ferrari team mate and outgoing champion Kimi Raikkonen. German youngster Sebastien Vettel was fourth for Toro Rosso after passing

Hamilton in the final laps and Hamilton fifth, just, after his late recovery when Glock slowed down and finished sixth. Hamilton's McLaren team-mate Heikki Kovalainen of Finland came home seventh. Hamilton's triumph made him first Briton to take the world title since Damon Hill in 1996 and the first McLaren champion since Finn Mika Hakkinen in 1999. He is Britain 's ninth champion. The previous youngest champion was Alonso who was 24 years, one month and 27 days old when he won the title in 2005. Hamilton was 23 years, nine months and 26 days old as he drove to glory on Sunday. Massa had been hoping to be the first Brazilian champion since Ayrton Senna in 1991. While Hamilton and Massa will be back next season for Scot David Coulthard this was the last race before retirement but the veteran winner of 13 grand prix did not make it to the first bend after slipping off when his Red Bull was hit by Nico Rosberg's Williams.

SAO PAULO, NOVEMBER 3 (REUTERS): McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton roared into the record books as Formula One’s youngest champion on Sunday when he snatched the title in last lap drama at the Brazilian Grand Prix. In one of the most thrilling finales the sport has seen, the 23-yearold Briton was seconds from failure for the second year in a row. Needing to finish fifth to become his country’s first champion since Damon Hill in 1996, Hamilton began the final lap in sixth place and with Ferrari title rival Felipe Massa cruising to victory. Forced to pit for wet tyres while in fourth place after a rainstorm in the closing stages, Hamilton had dropped to fifth and was then passed by Vettel’s Ferrari-powered Toro Rosso on the 69th of 70 laps. With the title disappearing as fast as Massa’s Ferrari was taking him to the chequered flag in front of his home fans, Hamilton’s family looked on aghast while Brazil prepared to celebrate. Salvation came in the shape of Toyota’s Timo Glock, with the German struggling for grip after staying out on dry tyres. Vettel overtook his compatriot for fourth place and then Hamilton powered past Glock as the final corner approached. Some 18 sec-

onds later, the title was won. “Amazing, I can’t even get my breath back,” said Hamilton, who embraced his father and brother before being mobbed by the team. “I thought my heart was going to explode. I think everyone else was the same. “I don’t know what would have happened if I had lost out on the last lap.” Team boss Ron Dennis could only agree: “It was heartstopping stuff,” he said. “I don’t think there has been a more exciting world championship as regards the outcome. It just worked great. “I’m sure there will be lots of people who have lots of opinions, but as far as we’re concerned we came here determined to win the world championship, and we did.” Massa, Hamilton’s sole title rival, won his home race for the second time in three years to chalk up a record 16th constructors’ title for the Italian team and their eighth in 10 seasons. Ferrari ended up with 172 points to McLaren’s 151 with BMW-Sauber third on 135. Hamilton, who missed out by a single point to Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen in Brazil last season, ended the 18-race season with 98 points to Massa’s 97. “He scored more points than me, he deserves to win the title,” said Massa. “I know how towin,Iknowhowtolose.“This

is another day of my life that I’m going to learn a lot from.” At 23 years and 301 days old, Hamilton broke the record set by former McLaren team mate Fernando Alonso, the Spaniard who won the first of his two titles with Renault in Brazil at the age of 24, one month and 27 days. Hamilton’s title was the first for Mercedes-powered McLaren since Finland’s Mika Hakkinen in 1999. Massa, the first driver since compatriot Ayrton Senna in 1989 to miss out on the title after winning more races than anyone else, led from pole position after a start delayed for 10 minutes by a sudden downpour while the cars were waiting on the grid. The safety car was then deployed for two laps after a collision that sent Britain’s David Coulthard crashing into retirement after 15 seasons in Formula One. The Scot’s Red Bull tangled with the Williams of Kazuki Nakajima and Renault’s Nelson Piquet, who was also eliminated from the race. Alonso took second place in the race, with Raikkonen joining him on the podium to seize third place overall from BMWSauber’s Robert Kubica on race wins. Glock was sixth in the race, ahead of McLaren’s Heikki Kovalainen and Italian Jarno Trulli for Toyota.

‘Hamilton will be hard to stop now’

A selection of the front pages of Britian's national papers in London, Monday November 3, showing the new Formula One Champion Lewis Hamilton celebrating in Sao Paulo, Brazil, late Sunday. (AP Photo)

SILVERSTONE, NOVEMBER 3 (REUTERS): Damon Hill hailed McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton as Britain’s newest Formula One champion on Sunday and said the 23-yearold McLaren driver would be hard to stop now. “I think it’s a tremendous result,” the 1996 champion told Reuters Television after watching Sunday’s season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix with race fans at Britain’s Silverstone circuit. “He’s come out on top after nearly winning it in his first

season. Youngest ever world champion, Britain’s new world champion and first one for 12 years.“He’s put Britain back at the top and we are very proud of him,” added Hill. “Lewis is a tremendous talent, a great ambassador for British motor sport and possibly one of the greatest drivers we have had in this country. “He has got a world championship in the bank and I think he is going to be difficult to stop from now on.” Fans cheered and whooped as Hamilton

finished fifth at Interlagos to beat Ferrari’s Brazilian Felipe Massa to the title by a single point. Hill was joined by fivetimes race winner John Watson, South Africa’s 1979 world champion Jody Scheckter and Hamilton’s aunt Vanessa and family. “Massa had the pace, he couldn’t do anything about it but you know Lewis deserved the championship. That’s what it comes down to, if you look at the whole year, he definitely deserved the championship,” said Scheckter.

NAGALAND SPORTS 2nd open volleyball tournament from Nov 13 Our Correspondent Kohima | November 3

A HUGE prize money has been set aside for the 2nd Open Volleyball Tournament for men and women, scheduled to be held from November 13 to 19 at the Kohima Local Ground under the aegis of Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA). KDVA source said the cash prizes will be awarded in both men’s and women’s for winner runner-up, third place fourth place winners respectively, beside individual prizes. The winners will in men’s category will get Rs.50,000, runner-up Rs.30,000, third place – Rs.15,000 and fourth place Rs. 10,000. The winners in women’s category will get Rs.30,000, runner-up Rs.15,000, third place – Rs.10,000 and fourth place Rs. 5,000. Further, there will be individual prizes for best setter, best libero, best spiker and player of the tournament in both category. They will get Rs. 2000 each. Meanwhile, the tournament will also witness some reputed volleyball teams from outside the state like Faithballer, Assam defending champions, Manipur Police (runner-up), Assam state Volleyball team , Eastern Railways, West Bengal ,Tripura State Rifles , Sarboh Krira Sangha , Borpeta,(SKSB) Assam. The Trinity Young Sporting Club Poumai, Senapati, Manipur have expressed keenness to participate in the tournament. The entry fee is fixed at Rs. 2,000 for each participating team and the last date for submis-

sion of forms is fixed on November 7. Interested groups for catering and tickets during the tournament have been requested to contact the organizing committee convener. For further information, contact organizing committee convenor Visasielie Suhu (9436001978)

Selection test for girls football KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 3 (MExN): The Department of Youth Resources & Sports is going to conduct the second phase of selection test for girls football for admission into the Sports Training Centre at Indira Gandhi Stadium for the session 2009 from December 10 to 11 from 10:00 AM onwards. Admission will be considered with two age categories i.e 12 to 14 years of age group and under 17 years as on Ist January 2009. No TA/DA will be provided for candidates. Admission form can be obtained from the Directorate of Youth Resources & Sports on any working day on payment of Rs. 50 as admission test fee. The last date for submission of application form is December 8. All the interested candidate have been directed to report in the Hockey ground at Indira Gandhi Stadium complex 30 minutes ahead of scheduled time with proper sports kits. The selected players will be provided free lodging and fooding including sports materials by the government, according to a release issued by the Director Beiu Angami.

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