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THE ALL Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM) has threatened to start series of agitation from November 2 in the event of the state government’s failure to address the issue of tribal reservation in Manipur. The apex body of the tribal students in Manipur also resolved on Saturday in its ‘assembly’ meeting to fully endorse in exploring means to settle the ‘sensitive’ reservation issue by October 28. In another resolution, ATSUM ‘assembly’ also unanimously resolved to set up a committee to address the matter of decentralisation of power to the hill districts of Manipur.

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TAKING SERIOUS note of the October 23 incident where a Guwahati-bound pasenger bus from Imphal was burnt by Kuki Liberation Army (KLO/KLA) militants at Loharijan in Assam which claimed two lives, the all Manipur Inter-State Bus Association has called a 12 hour Manipur bandh on October 29. The bandh will begin from 6 am of the day. Announcing this during a joint meeting held on Sunday in Imphal with various civil organizations of Manipur over the October 23 incident, the association’s president Budha informed that a ‘black badge protest’ would be observed as a mark of protest .

JASMINE IS just 23 years old but in the last one year, she was forced to ‘grow up’. As a survivor whose escape activated the famous ‘rescue’ of five Zeliangrong girls from a ‘trafficking’ in Singapore, Jasmine is not finished with talking. Despite her weariness of the Media, she is not tired of talking about the painful ordeal she had to go through in Singapore and Malaysia but it is “an opportunity” to warn other naïve people like herself. Unlike some of her friends who admitted to great excitement, Jasmine says her decision to go to Singapore as a “housemaid” was made reluctantly. Her sole reason for leaving, Jasmine says, was to prevent a sister from the disappointment Jasmine herself faced when her parents were unable to support her wish to continue studies after Class XII. “My father’s salary of Rs. 5000 per month is not enough for the daily expense of our family of seven”, she says. So Jasmine made up her mind to help her parents educate her sibling by going to Singapore to find work. It was with borrowed money that Jasmine’s parents arranged for her departure to Singapore and she soon found out how mistaken she was to have crossed the border. They were made to toil for 24 hours a day without proper food and not allowed to rest even for few minutes. “I was scared to stand even for 2-3 minutes because my employer used to say, ‘I have never heard of maids taking rest’”, Jasmine recounts her nightmare. While seeking another employer, Jasmine was made to stay with other girls in the residence of her “agent”. It was during this time that an Assamese girl being

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interviewed by a prospective employer was asked if she was willing to “sacrifice her body” while on the job. This was the incident which sowed the first seed of doubt in Jasmine’s mind about the situation they had landed into. From that moment on, things began to spiral down for the worst. She was soon packed off and sent to Malaysia, where she was under the care of a couple named ‘Mike’, a south Indian and his wife, ‘Shiela’. In the days to come, the couple would often leave the girls at their place and traveled out for weeks leaving them no food. The girls survived on water. Pansy says that the strategy was to make them desperate enough to agree to any term of em-

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Bees can count SYDNEY, OCTOBER 26 (REUTERS): Researchers have discovered that honey bees can count to four, a report said here on Sunday. A researcher from the University of Queensland put five markers inside a tunnel and placed nectar in one of them, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) radio reported. Honey bees placed in the tunnel flew to the marker with the food, and would still fly to the same marker stripe when the food was removed. “We find that if you train them to the third stripe, they will look subsequently in the third stripe,” researcher Mandyam Srinivasan said. “If you train them to the fourth stripe, they will look the fourth stripe and so on. But their ability to count seems to go only up to four. They can’t count beyond four. “The more we look at these creatures that have a brain the size of a sesame seed, the more astonished we are.”

ployment. After being pushed from one employer to another in some terrible conditions, Jasmine called home through a “one dollar card” provided by one of her employers “Jeet”, a Punjabi lady. Jasmine let her parents know that she was in Malaysia and not Singapore and unburdened her condition to them. This led her Jasmine’s parents to confront her local agent who in turn confronted her agent in Singapore. This caused a lot of panic resulting in her being packed off from her Punjabi employer. Jasmine was taken back to the residence of ‘Mike’ and ‘Shiela’. The same night, ‘Mike’ came home drunk and physically assaulted her in a most brutal manner. ‘I was in my room and he came

Nayan Diggal, 45, a Christian victim of religious violence stands amidst the burnt and damaged remains of her house in Bujulimendi, Orissa on October 14, 2008. (AP Photo)

ON BOARD PM'S SPECIAL AIRCRAFT, OCTOBER 26 (PTI): The Government planned to introduce a Bill to promote communal harmony but the move has not succeeded because some minority communities have reservations over it, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday. "We

and dragged me out of my bed by my hair’, Jasmine says. After which, the Malaysian agent banged her feet several times with the iron legs of her bed. She was then ordered to go to the dinning room but she could not stand up on her injured feet so ‘Mike’ kicked her all the way to the dining room while she crawled to the room. He then made her sit on the dining table and verbally abused her, threatening to kill her after having ten men rape her and forcing her to perform oral sex on them. He pushed the dining table against her which hit her chest severely. But it was when he hit her on the face with a bunch of banana on the table, that she lost consciousness. Next day she was sent off to a sort of a

hostel where a lot of other girls were put up, especially Philippine girls, who were also duped by ‘Mike’ and ‘Shiela’. Due to her injury, Jasmine was unable to work and so stayed home the entire day eating small pieces of bread brought to her by the girls. It was here that a man, encouraged by ‘Shiela’, once tried to sexually take advantage of her but was luckily saved by another man’s arrival. After the said incident, Jasmine suffered extreme trauma just from the mere sight of men walking on the streets and when one night, her friends from Philippians made plans to leave for their embassy to seek help, Jasmine knew she had to leave too. Jasmine left for Kula Lumpur with some money given by her Philippino friends and former employer ‘Jeet’ – who rescued Jasmine when she escaped by crawling into a taxi one night. There she went straight to the Indian Embassy and later with the help of a pastor, one David and Jasmine, the Indian Embassy was able to help many other girls from North East India. Jasmine terms the past one year as a “bad dream”. She still walks with a limp from the physical assault caused by ‘Mike’ but she is now able to crack jokes about it. “I went to foreign and came back as a cripple” she mocks at herself. Jasmine still has not figured out what she’s going to do with her future but she does not think she will continue her studies. Several NGOs have talked to her about entering rehabilitation to be counseled but she refuses to enter a rehab – as if she had been a practicing prostitute. “I have done nothing wrong” she asserts while denying all the Media reports of having worked as bar dancers and prostitutes. But Jasmine cherishes a wish to get involved in some work in which she can use her experience to help others like her.

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‘Lack of consensus halted communal harmony Bill’

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prepared a Bill on communal harmony. The Bill was submitted to Parliament but several minority groups came back and said this is not a legislation that is to our liking," he said, adding that due to lack of consensus, the government had to halt the move. "This was a legislation meant to apply some balm on the communal situation, but if the minority communities say they are not satisfied, if NGOs said they were not very happy, so there is this delay and we have not been able to resolve these tensions," Singh told reporters travelling with him to Japan and China. Commenting on the Armed Forces Special Powers, Singh said it is true that in the wake of the Manipur agitation, the government had appointed a group to study the situation. "But quite honestly, the situation in the North East, the situation in Manipur, even the government of Manipur which has withdrawn the Armed Forces Special Powers Act being applied to Imphal is also of the view that this cannot be done away with until the situation improves. "We have problems in Jammu and Kashmir, we have problems in North East, therefore, I cannot take these risks with the security of our country," he added.

In this image released to the Media, assorted weapons are seen displayed in an undisclosed location. The “NSCN/GPRN” said that they have procured huge quantity of weapons and explosives from “a neighboring country” for “defensive purposes”.

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The “NSCN/GPRN” today said to have procured a huge quantity of sophisticated weapons and explosives “during a recent trip to a neighboring country”. A note from the outfit said the weapons are mostly of the ‘world-class A-series, the latest version of the M16’. A team of 110 cadres, led by “commander” of the “western division” “brig”. Niki Sumi took the “recent trip”, the note said. The “NSCN/GPRN” asserted that the “purpose” of procuring these highly-sophisticated weapons “is chiefly to defend ourselves from the aggressors who are standing in the way of Naga unification”. Asserting that it will not rest till the Nagas “are united” the outfit claimed “these will not be used for destructive purposes but only for defensive purposes”.

Manipur tops ‘Hunphun’ ﬂicks the right click Cancer index Newmai News Network Imphal | October 26

MANIPUR HAS the highest number of lung cancer-infected people among the states in India while it stands second with high prevalence rate of the disease only next to Mizoram. According to a 2007 annual report produced by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under its National Cancel Registry programme which was released in Agartala on October 17, Manipur has the highest number of people infected with lung cancer. Further, according to reports, Manipur in 2007 recorded about 1234 people infected with various forms of cancer, with males consisting 600 and about 634 females. Dr. Mohen, Superintendent of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal and a principal inspector of the population-based cancer registry of Manipur state informed that 22.7 percent of the male population and 14.5 percent of the female population of the state are infected with lung cancer. And as per the reports, 27.7 percent of the cancer suffered by males account for lung cancer, followed by stomach cancer with 8.7 percent, nasopharynx 7.5 percent, NHL 5.2 percent, colon cancer 5 percent,

mycloid leukaemia 4.7 percent, oesophagus cancer 4.5 percent, liver cancer 3.8 percent, rectum cancer 2.8 percent and gall bladder accounting for 2.7 percent. On the other hand, lung cancer among women account for 14.5 percent followed closely by breast cancer with 14.4 percent, cervical cancer with 10.7 percent, gall bladder with 6.5 percent, stomach cancer with 6.3 percent, thyroid cancer with 6.2 percent, ovary cancer 4.1 percent, NHL 3.5 percent and nasopharynx 2.7 percent. Commenting on the reports, Dr. Mohen blamed the excessive use of tobacco and its related products by the people, for the high rate of cancer in the state. While stating the use of tobacco as the basic cause of lung cancer in the state, the doctor pointed out cigarettes and ‘biris’ use to be among the older sections of the state while it is a ‘fashion’ amongst the youths. He however appreciated the government for taking steps to prevent smoking in public places. He also said that at least 10 persons have been pulled up at the RIMS campus for smoking and made to pay a fine of Rs. 200 each as per rules of the government. The doctor also informed that the collected amount would be used for the treatment of cancer patients.

Seen here is the ﬁlming of ‘Hunphun’ in progress. Thannganing Hungyo Shillong | October 26

A KOREANESQUE approach has infused fresh adrenaline to an otherwise drab Tangkhul film industry. Films produced from Ukhrul are known for their oh-so-tragic endings, and so it was a welcome breather when ‘Hunphun’,

a Mizzim Productions feature film depicting the crescendo of life’s ups and downs, screened at Savio Hall in Shillong during the weekend, ended on an optimistic note. The deviation from the usual ‘dishoomdishoom’ boy-meets-girl storyline earned appreciation from the cine-goers, though some did complain that the movie was a “little too

slow” for their liking. In the movie, the Japanese-speaking lead actress – a Japanese trainer was roped in to add the authentic touch – makes her entrance only after the interval. If the cinematography was good (unconventional angle shots were employed), the background score was brilliant (apt tunes for the right shots). But it was the actors who shone through. The camera is no reason for shyness anymore. The scene to remember is when the actor in the lead role, under the shower in his bathroom, exposes his nakedness by crying inconsolably, after an accident robs him off the security of his parents (the director wanted him to be stark naked for the shot, but after taking into consideration “local sentiments”, put the ubiquitous ‘Jockey’ to good use). To exaggerate, several of the young women (and ‘a few good men’) who came to see the movie shed bucket loads of saline water over the tearjerker. Shot mostly by night, ‘Hunphun’ took a year in the making but was shot in a record time of only 24 days. Credits go to the director, Shangreihan Ernest Shimrah, who, along with his team, watched the sunrise on several days just to get the perfect shots. The film is a child of Shimrah’s professionalism. Fresh out from a filmmaking school in Mumbai, the project is his maiden venture where he has used his bag of tricks from his repertoire. He wishes that people from the region change their mindset in automatically dubbing ‘local’ products as ‘inferior’. The director is “hopeful” that the movie will find audiences in metros across the country, and “guarantees” that the film will be screened in international film festivals. A word of advice though: the English subtitles need thorough reworking.

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‘Don’t leave our responsibility to teachers’

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MLA AND CHAIRMAN of Nagaland Khadi & Village Industries Board (NKVIB), Dr. Nicky Kire emphasised the important role of parents in moulding their children to be future responsible citizens of the society. “Don’t leave our responsibility to teachers, but should have equal responsibilities in school,” he stressed, while addressing the parents and students at the parents-cum-annual day celebrations of the St. Mary’s Cathedral School, Lerie, Kohima, on October 25 last. He maintained that “parents should have devotion to our children and be supportive.” While expounding on the important role of teachers, he urged them to be role models as the influence of the teachers is immense. “Children may have different talents so encourage in their talent,” he said, while appreciating the curricula and activities taken by the school and outstanding per-

(Left) Students of Class A and B presenting a ‘Unity in Diversity’ song at the parents’ day-cum-annual day celebration of St. Mary’s Cathedral School, Lerie, in Kohima on Saturday. (Right) MLA and Chairman of NKVIB, Dr. Nicky Kire, and Rt. Rev. Bishop Jose Mukala enjoying the performances of the students.

formance by the students. “If you want to be a commander and leader, you should first have to obey,” he advised the students. The chief guest also expressed his concern over

the recent anti-Christian violence in various parts in the country and shared his sympathy with the victims. Guest of honour, Rt. Rev. Bishop Jose Mukala expressed his happiness over

the huge parents’ attendance at the programme and appealed to them to be cooperative and supportive in every activity of the school. “Parents should have to see your children performance.

We should not be afraid and shy to face the truth for the service of humanity. We are God’s children so God would be happy if we live in His will,” he exhorted. “To develop this institution,

there is need of support and cooperation from the government, staff and parents,” he added. Earlier, the programme began with a word from Rev. Fr. George Antony, Princi-

pal of the school, report of the school was presented by Rev. Sr. Ancy, Head Mistress of the school, a word from PTA was delivered by Teisovilie, vice president, PTA, and the vote of thanks

was proposed by Rev. Sr. Alphonsa. The highlights of the function were prize distribution, colourful entertainment programme and cultural items performed by the students.

SCERT to bring Hindi education to the mainstream

Students of Jubilee Memorial School (JMS) Mokokchung performing during the XII Parents’ Day celebration held at the school premises, October 25.

KOHIMA, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The first training programme for Hindi teachers as Trainer of Teachers (TOTs) was organised by the State Council of Educational Research and Training in Kohima from October 21 to 24 last. Altogether, 23 Hindi teachers from eight districts, along with 2 Hindi instructors from the Hindi Teachers Training Institute, Dimapur, participated in the programme. Hindi Coordinator B P Phillip and G B Singh Thapa were the resource persons at the programme. Zakienei Angami also encouraged the trainees in the programme. The training focused on SSA, new pedagogy, educational psychology, aims and importance of teaching Hindi and other related areas. The objective of the programme was to reorient the Hindi teachers through the TOTs at every district

level in the near future to ensure improvement among Hindi learners, especially the schoolchildren. During the programme, the Director of SCERT and other officers also expressed the need for improving Hindi education in the state. T Sekhose, Deputy Director, SCERT, highlighted the need for bringing Hindi education to the mainstream, which was not given due care in the past due to various reasons. He also stressed on the need to impart quality education, including in Hindi, stating that effort and cooperation was needed from every corner, and which must start right from the primary level. He said steps were being taken by the government and in this regard, a Hindi Cell was started in the SCERT. Textbooks “as per the local need” have been prepared and developed, to be introduced from the next aca-

demic year (2009), while training activities to equip the Hindi teachers are on the anvil. SSA Project Director (Training) Kevi Legise while interacting with the Trainees (TOTs) assured that all possible facilities would be provided to assist in training the Hindi teachers, adding that there should be cordial coordination between the DSE Hindi cell, HTTI Dimapur and the SCERT Hindi Cell, which are the agencies responsible for imparting quality Hindi education in the state. On the last day, Vipralhou Kesiezie, Director SCERT, informed that the SCERT was moving to provide equal opportunity for Hindi education in the state and for which steps have been taken to introduce Hindi from the primary level. He added that within one or two years, Hindi would be started from Class I onwards. He also in-

formed that adequate Hindi teaching, learning and training academic materials were being prepared and developed. It must be noted that while earlier Hindi was introduced from Class 5 to 8, at present, the language is being introduced from Class 3 onwards. Stating that incompetent and inefficient Hindi teachers cannot provide quality education, a release received here stated that while education must be updated and improved, teachers must also update and improve their skills. Senior Academic Officer, Khrietuo Mejhur, in his speech had stated that Hindi must be given priority. He assured that efforts would be made to organise training for Hindi teachers in future. Neizakie Yhoshu, HT, pronounced the acknowledgement while N K Jha spoke on behalf of the trainees.

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DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): A workshop on operationalisation of SREP and ATMA under extension reforms was held at the SAMETI hall, IETC, Medziphema, from October 21 to 23 last, organised by the Directorate of Agriculture in collaboration with Manage, Hyderabad. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Supong Keitzar, Director of Agriculture. A press note issued by Lanupokyim, Principal, IETC of Medziphema, informed that the resource persons at the workshop were Dr. Ogirala Sudhakar and S Subramanim. Altogether thirty participants from the agri and allied departments from all districts of the state attended the workshop, which dwelt on orientation on ATMA, its roles and responsibilities, functions of GB, AMC, FIAC, FAC, BTT and FOs, promotion of farm school, public private partnership, market led extension and operationalisation of SREP highlighting on mainstreaming of gender, success stories of ATMA in other states, and challenges of the role of ATMA in Nagaland. The valedictory function was graced by AY Ovung, Additional Director of Agriculture, the note added.

WOKHA, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The Kyong Students’ Union (LSU), while seeing the various problems and grievances faced by the citizens of Wokha district, due to irregularities of some heads of department and employees, appealed to all heads of department and employees to be more regular in their duties. A press note issued by its general secretary, N Mhabemo Mozhui, stated that the union will conduct checking of irregular government employees anytime without prior information, and if any employee was found absent or irregular in their duties without proper leave from the department, the union would take its own course

of action, it added. The union also expressed gratitude to the four Kyong elected members for their “tireless work for the upliftment and welfare of the Kyong (Lotha) in particular and the Nagas in general.” It also assured its full support and cooperation to the members for any developmental works in Wokha district.

Corrigendum The qualification for Chief Minister Corpus Fund (CMCF) under Dimapur District for educated unemployed youth 2008-09, should be read as Class IX and above and not as rendered.

Will Vishal Mega Mart turn into people’s mart?

In this ﬁle photo, DC of Dimapur, Maongwati Aier (left), is seen with others after the inauguration of Vishal Mega Mart in Dimapur, on October 4 last. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | October 26

WITH THE onset of the festive season, the Vishal Mega Mart of Dimapur is doing excellent business attracting all types of customers, since the store puts forward reasonably priced products including home needs, household goods, home furnishings, apparels, life style and techno to suit every pocket. Vishal is one of fastest growing retailing

groups in India. Its outlet in Dimapur caters to almost all price ranges and that too under one roof. In addition to this, the Mart has three cash counters to ensure smooth flow of customers in all three floors, besides also guaranteeing full comfort to the customers with an airconditioned ambience and sufficient breathing space to look around and shop. Making the shopping experience more pleasurable, customers can even enjoy

the music being played at the store. Taking into account all these, let’s find out the performance of the Mart till date in the eyes of the customers – is the Mart really fulfilling the needs of the common people of the town? Rekib Rehman, one of the customers, while narrating his first shopping experience at Vishal, said that the sports section was very good since the price was reasonable and the section had a variety of goods. “The

Mart is good, including the cooperative staff, no tension about bargaining, discount, and the only thing you have to do is to carry your goods to the cash counter,” he pointed out. “For the first time in Dimapur, in one building people can find all products,” he said, adding that he bought toy items. However, he disclosed that the staff made one mistake in his bill; the billing staff had entered the same item twice although he had bought two different items. But, he said, “I realized this only when I reached home and checked the bill.” Rehman, who appreciated the culinary, toy and sports section, expressed his unhappiness over the quality of menswear. “Overall, it is a positive thing in Dimapur,” he commented. A college student who did not want to be named stated that the Mart should bring better quality goods keeping in mind the present fashion trends. One of the Home Guards personnel stationed outside the Mart commented that the Mart was always jam-packed with people, especially youngsters. So far, the Mart has caught the public imagination and has been a boon for many shoppers.

Two Hornbills caught enjoying in their man-made habitat – which is relatively safer than the natural habitat – at the Nagaland Zoological Park at Rangapahar in Dimapur. (Morung Photo/Zakir Hussain)

Khulu advocates excellence ENSUD to host in human development Cultural Fest

MON, OCTOBER 26 (DIPR): The Commissioner of Nagaland, H K Khulu, IAS, visited Mon district on October 24 and held a meeting with the administration, Police, heads of offices, VG officers and NGOs at the DC’s Conference hall. Addressing the meeting, the Commissioner lauded the administration, Police and the NGOs of the district for their excellent coordination and for keeping Mon district as one of the most peaceful districts in the state. Exhorting them to excel in other developments, especially human development, he called upon the officers to strictly implement the various development schemes and not to issue false certificates for visible development in the district. Referring to the extraction of coal and oil in Naginimora, Tiru and Tizit, he said 50,000 MT of coal had been extracted within two years from Tiru and six oil blocks had been identified in the state, with Mon having the most potential. He hoped that if utilised properly by adopting safety measures, the economy of Mon district would improve and Tizit could become the industrial hub of Nagaland. Also pointing out that stocking of coal

around the roadsides damaged the environment, he asked the administrative officers posted near these areas to impart training and awareness to the villagers. The Commissioner also exhorted the officers to remain at their place of posting and discharge their respective duties for the welfare of the people. He also asked them to furnish accurate information with regard to Village Profiles. In his welcome address Deputy Commissioner of Mon, Dinesh Kumar, IAS, gave a brief presentation of Mon district. He highlighted the various activities taken up by the district administration and other district level committees for peace and development of Mon district. SDO (Civil) of Mon Sadar, Hiazu Meru, submitted a memorandum to the Commissioner, while the President of Konyak Union, S Khiowang Konyak, also spoke at the meeting. The meeting ended with vote of thanks by Orenthung Lotha, SDO Civil Mon Hq. The Commissioner also visited Nagimora, and the Tiru coalmining area. The Commissioner was accompanied by Orenpomo Kikon, ADC Kohima, and Situo Sekhose, EAC Kohima.

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DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The first cultural festival of the Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union Dimapur (ENSUD) is being organised on October 28 at the DDSC Stadium, Dimapur. Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner, Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS, will be the chief guest at the programme that will begin at 10:00 am. Informing this in a release, Information & Publicity Secretary of ENSUD, Y Sao Chang, also notified that the second session, ‘Colors of ENSUD’, which was scheduled for 4:00 pm, has been rescheduled to 1:00 pm due to unavoidable circumstances. The highlights of the programme are cultural dance, folksongs, concert, and a show on ethnic wear by all the units of the ENSUD. In this regard, all students of ENSUD studying in and around Dimapur and well-wishers have been requested to attend the function.

LOCAL 3 Kidima gets ‘NPF outsmarted on all ‘Parenting is most challenging’ GPS room under SSA St. Antony’s School, Tenyiphe celebrates Parents’ Day fronts,’ claims NPCC Monday

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DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): NPCC is not taking NPF party’s statement of its “onslaught” favorably terming it simply as “a display of jaundice eye” on the Congress party which is “outsmarting them on all fronts.” “This is to clarify that the statement seems to carry no impact except exposing their hypocrisy and frustration on some recent events,” a press note from NPCC Media Cell Chairman, R Raphino stated. Reacting to the NPF party’s stance on the judgment passed by the Guwahati High Court as “arbitrary and malafide,” the NPCC said such stance “is a very serious preposition,” while also reminding the NPF that the writ petition challenging

the imposition of Presidents’ Rule was field in the court by the NPF party which, as mentioned in the press release “was a great setback for NPF as the landmark judgment turned against them,” further adding that the court termed the actions of the Speaker as “illegal, unconstitutional, biased and hence malafide in every respect.” NPCC while pointing out that casting aspersion on the priority of the High Court and law of the land by the NPF, said it is “a deliberate and ill motivated attempt in its most uncivilized and savage form and the consequences will not be very pleasant.” The expression of NPF party to boycott or prevent

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the celebration of the diamond jubilee of the Guwahati High Court is also being seen by the NPCC as “as if putting the last nail on the coffin,” and terming it as “stupidity” of the NPF party and adding “it shall not be long before the party stands on the docks.” Moreover, the NPCC is also questioning whether the NPF Associate Press Secretary obtained the sanction of his party to deride the judgment and argued that “if the answer is affirmative it may amount to outright Contempt of Court,” and the party is answerable to it; but if it is an expression of a personal opinion, NPCC said “it amounts to the heights of ignorance of the constitutional property.”

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): Nosazol Charles, Deputy Development Commissioner, while emphasising on the role of parenting, said it is most challenging as well as rewarding in today’s context. He was of the view that parents today have multiple roles in teaching and guiding their children and further also appreciated the noble service rendered by the teachers in imparting education to the students. Nosazol was speaking as chief guest at the parents’ day celebration of St. Antony’s School, Tenyiphe, on October 25 last. Guest of honour, Ruungunyu Meyase, Chairman of the Village placed on record the immense contribution made by the ‘Catholic Church’ in the village, especially in the field of education. The celebration began with the word of welcome from Rev. Fr. Sabu

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KOHIMA, OCTOBER 26 (DIPR): Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Visütha Angami, will inaugurate the one-room extension of GPS Sector ‘A’ and ‘B’, Kidima, as the chief guest on October 31at 10 am at the school premises. The one-room extension has been constructed under SSA. Kidima village is located some 32 kms away from the state capital, Kohima. Invocation prayer will be pronounced by Rev. Pastor Keholeshü, while B.C.K. Voluntary comment on communitisation of the school, report of the Village Education Committee and song presentation by GPS students, are some of the highlights of the programme. After the formal inauguration, the programme will be held at the village panchayat hall.

Students of St. Anthony’s School Tenyiephe performing at a cultural presentation at the Parents’ day celebrations held on October 25.

Chenakal, Principal of the ed the annual report while the a press note issued by Rev. Fr. school. Sr. Lincy, SABS, Head- vote of thanks was proposed Sabu Chenakal, Principal of mistress of the school, present- by David. This was stated in St. Antony’s School, Tenyiphe.

Two Apprehended, one dead Farmers gain skill on winter crops ‘PIOs must be conversant with RTI Act’ DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26, (MExN): In a series of incidents, two persons sustained injuries on October 26 while one person died at Civil Hospital at 9:00pm. Dimapur police today caught two persons identified as Kahovi Awomi, 26 years, s/o Late Kheyi Awomi, village – Pimla, under Diphupar P/S, Dimapur and Kehovi, s/o Katovi, from L. Hotoi village in two separate cases. Kahovi was caught while he was trying to extort money with another accomplice. In the other incident an-

other person was caught at ISBT, Purana Bazaar as he along with his other four accomplices tried to forcibly take away an autoricksaw from the driver at around 6:00pm. All his other accomplices managed to flee from the scene. Cases against both have been registered under different relevant sections of the law. Meanwhile, one person died with severe head injuries. The body which is yet to be identified is kept at Civil Hospital and a post mortem MOKOKCHUNG, OCTOwill be conducted on October BER 26 (MExN): The Agri27, police disclosed. cultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Mangkolemba block, on October 22 conducted a oneday training-cum-demonstration on winter crops at DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26, (MExN): The Chumukethe office of the Farm Infordima Town Council (CTC) mourned the sudden demise of Late. Zakiezo-u Kuotsu, mother of chairperson CTC, Neichu-u Kuotsu, who passed away today. V. Zeneilie Angami, deputy chairperson CTC informed that the funeral service would be conducted at 12:00 noon at Seithekiema Old Village and also conveyed prayers for peace and solace to the DIMAPUR, OCTOBER bereaved family members, and rest for the departed soul. 26 (MExN): A two-month long training is underway at the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) which KOHIMA, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The Nagaland began on October 13 last and People’s Front (NPF) Phek division will hold a meeting will conclude on December on October 27 at Hotel Japfu, Kohima at 2:00 pm in con13 next. The training is being nection with the NPF (Nagaland) General Convention conducted realizing the imslated for November 18. All legislators of Phek district portance and need for capacias well as NPF candidate(s) who had contested in March ty building of all the function2008 general elections, advisor to the Chief Minister, aries from state level to village member of the Political Affairs Committee, NPF Phek level, for effective implemenDivision office bearers including all five presidents and tation of Backward Regions general secretaries of the area constituencies have been Grant Fund (BRGF). requested to attend the meeting without fail. This was The training is a course stated in a release issued by NPF Phek division president on district level Training of Chivotso Nienu. Trainers (TOTs) with the objective of creating a pool of resource persons at the district level. Highlights of the training will include presentation KOHIMA, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The Kyong Acadof report on study tours by emy and Lotha Literature Committee will conduct a Proficiency Test in Modern Indian Language (MIL) Kyong yi for postgraduates and graduates on December 6. The syllabus will be based on HSSLC course for post graduates and HSLC course for the graduates. Application forms may be obtained from KR Murry, chairman LLC on payment of Rs. 200 in cash as examination fee. The venue of the examination will be intimated in due course of time. For further details, contact: 9436009230 (chairman LLC), 9436000780 (secretary LLC).

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mation and Advisory Centre (FIAC), Mangkolemba. Altogether, 39 progressive farmers of vegetable interest group (FIG) from 20 villages under Mangkolemba block attended the training. Dr. Rongsentemjen, Dy. Director V&AH and Convenor,

Mangkolemba block ATMA, deliberated in detail about ATMA and its working system. He also explained the responsibility of ATMA in technology dissemination activities to the farmers with latest technical method. The main resource person was Samuel Sangtam, SMS, KVK Yisemyong. He explained the methods of sowing different winter vegetables, oilseeds and pulses. The main attraction of the training was the practical session where demonstrations on nursery preparation and methods of sowing were imparted to the trainees. The technical session ended with free distribution of seeds of winter vegetables, oilseeds and pulses, to the farmers.

KOHIMA, OCTOBER 26 (DIPR): Nagaland’s Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), P Talitemjen Ao, in his second address to government officials at the highest level, aimed towards making senior officials conversant with the objectives of the RTI Act 2005 and to see that implementation of the RTI Act is being fulfilled and public are well informed as per the Act. He was addressing a meeting of Administrative Heads of Departments and Heads of Departments in the Civil Secretariat conference hall in Kohima on October 22. In his address, Talitemjen Ao enlightened the officers about the duties

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participants, preparation of training modules, discussion and finalization of modules. A study tour to the states of Assam and Meghalaya will also be undertaken as part of the training. BRGF is a social development package for backward districts introduced by the Government of India in 2006-07. Mon, Tuensang (undivided) and Wokha are the three districts in the state that were initially selected under BRGF, based on census 2001. The State Government further accommodated two other newly created districts of Kiphire and Longleng under BRGF package.

BRGF programme is designed to redress regional imbalances in social and economic development where the Village Development Boards (VDBs) will be instrumental as implementing agencies while the District Planning Development Board (DPDB) is the body that will monitor the programme. The fund provision under this programme will be to: utilize and bridge critical gaps in local infrastructure and other development requirements that are not being adequately met through existing inflows, strengthen local governing bodies with more appropriate capacity building; to facil-

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee president, KV Pusa has, on behalf of the Congress party, conveyed Diwali – the festival of lights – greetings to all “our Hindu brothers and sisters and also the people of Nagaland.” In a message released to the media, Pusa stated, “As we celebrate the festival which symbolizes ‘victory of good over evil’ we must also assert remain united against all forces which are inimical to our society, trying to obliterate the secular fabric and ethos of our country.” The president said that the Congress party was urging all sections of peace loving people to strive for peace and unity and to maintain communal harmony. A time has come, he added, “for all of us to jointly fight forces which are trying to destroy and disintegrate our country on communal line.”

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Students and teachers of Wholistic school, Toulazou, at “Beyond Limitless Destination” educational tour to Guwahati from October 17-19.

the ‘hottest and biggest’ spot for Northeastern region the tour was undertaken to explore and get first hand experience of the city. A total of 37 students and 6 teachers went for the tour. The team visited many important landmarks in the city including Brahmaputra River, Don Bosco Institute,

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from schools, adhoc town committee, GBs, DBs, Sumi Totomi Hoho (STH), health workers and Aghunato based NGOs attended the training. TL Kiusumong Tikhir, EAC of Aghunato was the resource person on emergency health management. This was stated in a press note issued by HS Phuhton Konyak, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Aghunato.

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KOHIMA, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The Assam Rifles in its continued endeavor to reach out to the far flung remote areas to provide medical facilities organised a medical cum dental camp at Chenmoho village in Mon district. 37 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (N) under the direction and supervision of Headquarters7 Sector Assam Rifles conducted the camp at Chenmono,a remote border Konyak village, on the IndoMyanmar Border. Due to its remoteness Chenomo along with the adjoining villages have not been able to receive proper medical care and treatment. Further, unhygienic living conditions, chewing of betel and lack of awareness have contributed to the general poor health sta-

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mentation of the Act covering two years and will be placed before the Assembly by March 2009, he informed, and sought information from departments on the implementation of the Act during the last two years. Chief Secretary Lalhuma expressed gratitude to the CIC for enlightening the officers on the Act and assured that training of PIOs would be conducted from time to time to make them conversant with the Act. Lalhuma also asked officers to give extra attention to the RTI Act and its importance. The other two State Information Commissioners were also present at the meeting.

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itate participatory planning, decision-making, implementation and monitoring; to reflect local felt needs, provide professional support to local bodies for planning, implementation and monitoring their plans and improve the performance and delivery of critical functions and losses on account of inadequate local capacity. Earlier, in the month of July 2008, a three day state level workshop on BRGF Plan Plus was successfully organized by Rural Development, SIRD and NIC, Nagaland at the SIRD conference hall.

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and functions of the Information Commission and importance of PIOs who are responsible for providing information to persons requesting information under the Act. Reminding that PIOs are responsible not only for providing information to persons but also for sensitising the officers and staff in their respective organisations, he encouraged them to undergo training on the RTI Act. He also urged the government to update information of their departments to ensure that the public was well informed of their functions. The Nagaland State Information Commission is on the job to prepare imple-

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NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 26 (AGENCIES): At the time when the aviation industry is facing economic turmoil, the state consumer commission has slapped Rs 1 lakh penalty on Air Deccan for abruptly cancelling a flight and refusing to provide alternative arrangements. Rejecting the claim of the low-cost airline that it was not under obligation to provide alternative arrangements after cancellation of the flight, the commission ruled that it amounted to "deficiency of service" to a consumer. Anil Bhandoola, the flier, had initially approached the district consumer forum, Delhi after the airline abruptly cancelled last year the Delhi-bound Air Deccan flight from Pune. The district forum had asked the airline to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation to Bhandoola. The airline, which had filed a cross appeal challenging the forum's direction, contended as per the contract that it was not its responsibility to provide alternate arrangements to the passenger in case the flights get cancelled. The commission not only dismissed the appeal of the aviation company but also revised the compensation from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh in view of the gross deficiency. The compensation granted to Bhandoola by the District Forum VII keeping in view of the fact that he was stranded at the airport with his family and underwent mental agony on account of no alternative arrangement is inadequate, the commission said. "The harassment suffered by complainant Anil Bhandoola in such a situation (cancellation of flight) can be imagined when neither an alternative flight was provided nor the queries for meals, transport and night accommodation were answered," commission presiding member Rumnita Mittal said.

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things are not as bad as many are projecting it to be. The problem with most analysts and a large section of the media is the tendency to take the recent trend and project it into the future. We saw this effect in January. "Markets rallied from 15,000 to 21,000. India is doing well. We will rally till 25,000." We also saw this effect in the mid-year with oil. "It rallied from $70 to $140. There is no oil available and it will touch $200 soon." Reverse logic The same logic is in reverse today. "Markets have crashed. India is facing difficult times. So, we will continue to slide further." But, is India set for a rough ride? There will be many corporates who will reel under the liquidity crunch being faced now. The days of really easy credit are over and many corporates, who had embarked on excessive and aggressive expansions and acquisitions, will be squeezed by the credit crunch. Political considerations (like the fear of inflation in an election year) have put economic growth priorities on the backburner. India Inc is paying the price for this and the current pessimism about the negative impact is justified. But this analysis misses a key point. Most of India's troubles are domestic in nature, caused largely by the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) tightening cycle. This gives us the ability to resolve our issues domestically when the RBI reverses the tightening cycle. With the recent cash reserve ratio (CRR) cuts and the expected rate cuts in the credit policy, the RBI has already begun the loosening cycle. Inflation eases

LAST CHANCE? REALLY? This was thereactionofpeopleoverthelastweekend since the Sensex slipped under the 10,000mark. Investors are pressing the panic button and getting ready to bail out. There is talk of a further fall being splashed over all the television channels. Even analysts are painting a gloomy picture and advising investors to wait on the sidelines. In fact, a fund manager of one of the largest domestic mutual funds was advising a cautious approach. So, is it really the last chance to buy? Are the experts on TV wrong? Target audience The target audience for TV channels (and the advertisers) is the active traders lot which contributes to the Rs 60,000 crores volume on the stock exchanges everyday. The entire effort is focused on finding out where the markets are likely to go the next day. This dilutes their focus from the underlying fundamentals and what all the experts and TV channels are trying to do is pick the bottom. Everyone is trying to time the market. Not a bad idea. Except that one is yet to meet anyone who has done that. The experts said recently that timing the market was a futile exercise. We were told stories of Warren Buffett and longterm investing, and that equity is the best vehicle and option for the long-term. What has changed so drastically that the long-term prospects are spoiled? And there is no mention of Buffett nowadays. Wrong picture The long-term prospects were never as good as the analysts were painting it out to be at the 20,000 levels. But now

LONDON, OCTOBER 26 (CNNIBN): The financial crisis has brought quite a reversal of roles to the world of banking, and as the dip in the markets continues, these could be here to stay for some time. What were dismissed as Indian ways have now been adopted many times over by Britain. “The government of UK has a higher percentage of shareholding in the Royal Bank of Scotland than what Government of India has in State Bank of India. Government of UK has got 60 per cent in RBS whereas Government of India has got only 15 per cent in State Bank of India. When you look at these things, the moral authority of the Western powers has been eroded. The moral authority of IMF and the World Bank which

have been advocating deregulation in several sectors has been very grossly eroded,” says a London-based banker, Prabhakar Kaza. At the least, a far closer regulation of banking appears to be here to stay. Senior Member of Labour party Tony Benn says, “We have democratic control of the army, democratic control of the police, democratic control of the fire brigade, democratic control of education, democratic control of health – but we don’t have democratic control of where our savings go.” But many in the world of finance say that post the crisis, the government intervention will not stand in the way of the free market principle. “A lot of economists distinguish between handling of

the market in crisis times and the longterm functioning of the market. I think there are many times in history, not just now, when the government has had to intervene in the full functioning of markets. In the long term that will not question the free market principle, though of course regulation and proper government control are important,” says Robert Kosowski of Imperial College Business School. The credit crunch blew up into a crisis, and is now stretching out into a recession. It’s brought nothing less than a revolution in the world of banking already, a little less so in India which was in this sort of space already. But the changes the world over are dramatic, and some at least could be here to stay.

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NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 26 (AGENCIES): Even as global corporate giants like Citigroup, Pepsico, Yahoo and eBay are cutting down on thousand of jobs in the midst of current turmoil, their workforce in India has remained mostly insulated or little affected so far. With the crisis spreading across the world, the job cuts are no more limited to the financial space, and companies like PepsiCo, General Motors, Yahoo and eBay have also either slashed or would be cutting on jobs in the coming months. While fear remains on high-decibel even among the Indian employees of these firms, given their substantial presence in the country, actual job cuts have been minimal so far here. Recently, internet major Yahoo an-

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nounced slashing jobs to bring down global workforce by 10 percent, is expected not to have significant impact on the country’s operations. “In India, the company has a very strong technology base and also houses one of the largest R&D centre outside the US. Hence, the cost cutting measures will not have a significant impact in Yahoo’s Indian operations,” a person familiar with Yahoo India’s activities said. At present, Yahoo India has about 1,500 employees. In the country, Yahoo has two offices in Bangalore including an R&D centre. The company has sales offices in Mumbai and New Delhi. Similarly, the world’s largest online marketplace eBay’s decision to slash its global workforce by about 10 percent has had a minimal impact on

its India operations. The online marketplace has about 16,000 permanent staff worldwide, which in being cut by 1,000 employees. An eBay India official said that the firm would bring down its employee strength to 80 from 110 as part of its organisational plan towards improving its “long term financial architecture.” “We have taken the decision to outsource our customer service and payment operations to another BPO firm VCustomer. As part of the process, 30 employees of eBay India will be transitioning to VCustomer,” eBay India Senior Manager (Corporate Communications) Deepa Thomas said. Similarly, when investment banking giant Lehman Brothers went bankrupt, there was hardly any impact on its Indian workforce, which was taken

over by Japanese major Nomura. Other American companies, which have announced major job cuts, include pharma major Merck & Co, battered investment banking giants Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs and Xerox. UK-based chocolate maker Cadbury has also said it would cut 580 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring initiative. While Indra Nooyi-led Pepsico would be cutting 3,300 positions globally, Citigroup headed by Vikram Pandit recently said it has reduced the headcount by nearly 11,000. According to Pepsico, globally, about 3,300 positions would be eliminated in connection with the productivity program, of which about 40 percent relate to the closing of up to six plants and other capacity rationalisation ac-

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tional and state highways. "MOTOMING A 1600 is the first GPS-enabled mobile phone. The navigation service is free with no activation charges, independent of mobile networks and can be used even without inserting the SIM card," Mathias said. The touchscreen phone offers 1 GB MicroSD card and an expandable memory capacity of up to 4 GB and a 3.2-megapixel camera. Powered by MapmyIndia, India mapscome preloaded on the memory card of the phone.

tions, which will be announced by the end of the year. Goldman Sachs is anticipated to slash about 3,250 jobs while Xerox would be bringing down its workforce by 3,000. In one of the major employment cuts announced in recent times, Merck is all set to reduce its headcount by 7,200. Though the exact figures are not available, Merrill Lynch could see substantial employment losses, once the beleaguered firm’s takeover by its rival Bank of America is complete. Diversified conglomerate GE is also reportedly mulling over various cost cutting measures, including job cuts. According to the International Labour Office (ILO), the global financial crisis could increase world unemployment to 210 million by late 2009 from 190 million in 2007.

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NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 26 (AGNEICES): US-based mobile handset maker Motorola has launched its touchscreen GPS-enabled phone offering navigation maps and landmarks of 30 cities priced at Rs 15,847 in this festive season. The phone has satellite based GPS which offers consumers lifetime free GPS navigation maps and landmarks of 30 cities, Motorola MobileDevices India and South West AsiaLloyd Mathias said. It also allows voice-guided navigation across major na-

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Inflation has dropped below 12 per cent and should drop below 10 per cent in the next two months. Commodity prices have dropped sharply across the world providing relief from the inflation threat. The long-term rates are already indicated lower by the debt market in India. The government securities are quoting at a 10-year yield of 7.68 per cent, as against a peak of 9.4 per cent just three months ago - a drop of more than 170 bps. Thus, India's growth should be back on track over the next six months. The sharp fall in oil and commodity prices will reduce the current account deficit being run up. The fiscal deficit will also be sharply lower than feared as the oil and fertiliser subsidies will come in closer to the budgeted numbers. Sensex's valuation Against this backdrop, the recent fall has made the Sensex cheap by historical valuations and is trading at under times forward earnings. Even factoring in a moderate drop in expected earnings due to a slowdown, the Sensex will still be available at 10.5 times. The drop in markets is temporary as valuations are very attractive and markets will revert back to mean valuations. As India's growth reappears on the horizon and the global situation stabilises, FIIs will buy again. Rallies will be weak and markets could keep falling. But it is unlikely there will be serious damage from these levels. Investors looking to build longterm portfolios should heed Warren Buffet's advice - be fearful when others are greedy (think of Sensex at 21,000 level) and be greedy when others are fearful (how about right now?).

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NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 26 (PTI): Militancy-infested Manipur has invited the private sector to invest in the State and help improve its the economic condition, assuring that adequate security cover will be provided to the investors. Manipur Chief Minister Ibobi Singh said his government will ensure security of the investors as adequate private investment will help the economy of the state and enable it to come out of the cycle of violence. Making a fervent appeal to the private sector, Singh said there is a huge opportunity awaiting for the investors in various sectors in Manipur as government will offer “unstinted efforts” to boost investment. “Manipur needs huge investment from the private sector. The investors need to change perception about the state. We will do everything possible to en-

sure security to them,” Singh told PTI in New Delhi. Singh said the security situation was improving in the state and the government will even consider extending incentives to the investors beyond the facilities provided under the North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007. Investors are offered huge tax benefits and subsidies under the NEIIPP. The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is mulling a proposal to provide “project-wise” security to those willing to do business in the region. DoNER Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar has already written a letter to the Union Home Ministry to explore the possibility of extending security cover at the project sites to allay any security-related apprehensions of the corporate sector to invest in the re-

gion. Aiyar had said a general body of CISF and CRPF personnel could provide projectwise security in the region as it will encourage investment to a great extent. Highlighting benefits of investing in Manipur, Singh said trade with Myanmar and other south-east Asian countries could be routed through Manipur. “Moreh town, which is connected by the National Highway 39 offers the most feasible land route for trade between India and Myanmar and other south-east Asian countries,” he said. Singh said economic development and prosperity would help the state to bring back the “mis-guided youths” to the national mainstream. Over 20 militant outfits are presently operating in Manipur who have been engaged in widespread violence, badly affecting the

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Newmai News Network Imphal | October 26

THE NUMBER of educated unemployed youths in Manipur has reached a taunting figure of 6, 33,451 (over six lakh mark) till September 2008 as per the report of the Directorate of Employment Exchange, Lamphelpal in Imphal. According to the report of the total number of educated unemployed youth 4,59,806 are males while 1, 73,645 are females. On district wise basis, Imphal West district leads Locals of Chaygaoan, on the outskirts of Guwahati, seen here transporting sand for commer- with 2, 13,579 educated uncial purposes in their indigenously built boats on the Kulsi River on October 26 morning. Re- employed youths comprising markably, this has been a great source of earning for the people of this area. (UB PHOTOS) of 1, 48,782 males and 64,797

females followed by Thoubal district with 75,272 males and 19,724 females. Imphal East district comes in the third place with 64,519 males and 25,641 females followed by Churachandpur district lining up in the fourth place with 43,322 males and 13,975 females and the fifth place has been filled by Bishnupur district with 41,904 males and 15,093 females. Senapati district comes in the sixth place with a total of 46,627 educated unemployed youths consisting of 34,155 males and 12,472 females followed by Ukhrul district with 25,075 educated unemployed youths

Farmers training held at Thokihi

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): One-day farmers’ training programme on WDPSCA was conducted by the Department of Soil and Water Conservation on October 18 last at Thokihi village under Aghanato Sub-division of Zunheboto district. The resource persons of the training were Chibosao, SDO of Soil and Water Conservation and Lakhokhe, VFA of Veterinary department. Altogether 47 farmers from the village attended the training, which was chaired by Ghosuto, SCA. The vote of thanks was delivered by Inakhu Yeptho, Chairman of the project.

ANSTA condoles, informs

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The All Nagaland School Teachers’ Association (ANSTA), Dimapur district while expressing sorrow and condolence over the demise of Lt. Hotoi Sumi, primary teacher of GPS Yeveto on September 3 last, appealed to all members to contribute Rs. 20 each for relief to the bereaved family. The ANSTA Central Body annual conference is scheduled to be hosted by Dimapur unit in the month of November. In a press note, K Khetovi Zhimomi, finance secretary of the association informed all teachers that Rs. 30 will be deducted from the salary of October as registration fee.

DGC elects new ofﬁce bearers

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The Dimapur Government College (DGC) in its recently conducted general election for the Students’ Council for the tenure 2008-09, elected Qheto Sema as vice president, Sothungo Murry as general secretary (GS), and Yangerla as women coordinator.

five years after the completion of construction of works, failing which security deposit would be prohibited to the defaulting contractor. On summing up, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Roads & Bridges department that no security money be released to the contractor unless the road was maintained properly by the said contractor during the course of five years. The board entrusted the Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Kiphire to submit his departmental report and activities in the next DPDB meeting. On the issue of water supply to District

Kohima Sumi Hoho elects new team

NPYC leaders visit Tuensang

KOHIMA, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The Kohima Sumi Hoho has unanimously elected its office bearers for the tenure 2008-11. The newly elected members are Qhukiye Swu as President, vice president Hevito Labo, general secretary Lhokiye Yeputhomi, joint secretary Kahuto Zhimomi, cultural secretary Hevito Shohe, joint cultural secretary Yelvi Awomi, finance secretary Tokuho Zhimo, publicity & information secretary Shihoto Chophi, cemetery in-charge Kihoyi Awomi, and Henito Kasho as banker.

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): A combined team of the Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress and the State Level Coordinator of ‘Aam Admi Ka Sipahi’ visited Tuensang district from October 16 to 24 and sensitised the people regarding the various schemes of the Congress-led UPA government with special reference to NREGA and RTI Act. The visit is a part of the Indian Youth Congress’ nationwide campaign under the banner of ‘Aam Admi Ka Sipahi’ (AAKS) aims to reach out to every village in the country by highlighting the various government schemes.

Hospital, the EE (PHED) informed the board that he had already entrusted his subordinate officers to prepare technical estimate at the earliest to enable the department to submit it to the concerned authority at the earliest for further necessary action. The establishment of a Police check gate under DEF Kiphire was also discussed. The Seyochung Town Students Union also submitted a proposal for augmentation of water supply to Seyochung town, seeking financial assistance from the government. The next DPDB meeting is slated to be held on November 6.

Appraises on self employment initiatives

KIPHIRE, OCTOBER 26 (DIPR): The monthly Kiphire DPDB meeting was held on October 14 under the chairmanship of DC Kiphire, L Yantsowo Lotha, at the DC’s conference hall. Among the agenda discussed during the meeting, was creation of separate R.D. Block at Longmatra and water supply to Kiphire town. The E.E. PWD Kiphire submitted his department’s activities, in written, to the board as decided in the last meeting. The EE R&B informed the members that every PMGSY contractor is to maintain the road at least for

powers conferred by Section 87 of the Electricity Act 2003 (36 of 2003) and provisions under Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (Constitution of State Advisory Committee and its function) Regulation, 2008, the Commission has constituted the State Advisory Committee for a period of 2 (two) years with the following members: 1. The Chairman-cumMember, Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) - Chairperson Exofficio. 2. The Additional chief Secretary, Home/Food & Civil Supply and Legal Metrology & IDC House, Opp. Supermarket, Dimapur - Member 3. Om Prakash Sethi, Patron, IRCS, Nagaland, Jain Temple Road Dimapur - Member.

Flower of the Hills, Church Road, Dimapur - Member 5. Neichute Duolo, Co-ordinator, Entrepreneurs Associates, Next to Traffic Police Point, PWD Junction, Kohima - Member. 6. Dr. John Murry, Proprietor, Eastern Enterprises (Distributor Nokia & LG Products) Nyamo Lotha Road, Dimapur - Member. 7. Abishek Singh IAS, Secretary to the Governor & IT&TE Department, Nagaland, Kohima - Member. 8. Alemtemshi Jamir IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Development Commissioner & APC, Nagaland, Kohima Member. 9. Kezhokhoto Savi, President, Nagaland Voluntary Consumer Organisation (NVCO), Near IOC, NH39, Imphal Road, Kohima -

DIMAPUR OCTOBER 26(MExN): The Graduate Indigenous Society of Nagaland (GISN) led by its president called on the governor of Nagaland K. Sankaranarayanan on October18 last. In a brief interaction the society appraised the governor of its present activities and commitment towards self employment. Disclosing this in a joint press note by its president Meso Khape and general secretary Daniel Dzeyie, GISN regretted the prevailing mindset of society in pursuing after “government service” and in the process many have lost opportunity of “its own potential capacity of being self em-

A press note issued by the DYC President, L Shillem, and the AAKS Tuensang District Level Coordinator, Shanglem Chang, informed that the visiting state level Youth Congress leaders attended a meeting organised by the District Congress Committee Tuensang on October 17. The team along with the DYC Tuensang visited Shamator and Chessore RD Blocks from October 18 to 23 and organised NREGA and RTI training programme in nine villages, the release stated. “The main objective of the training programme was to make people aware of the benefits that the government has

Naga students participate Committee formed for Electricity Regulation OCTOBER 26 4. Capt. Hekiye Sema, Sa- Member. in NE science programme KOHIMA, (DIPR): In exercise of the maguri MPCS, Mailing add: 10. Dr. M.K. Sinha, ReadDIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): A motivational programme for talented school students of the north east region was organised by the North East Institute of Science & Technology, Jorhat, Assam, from October 14 to 19 at the Regional Research Laboratory, Jorhat. Science teacher of Christian Higher Secondary School Dimapur (CHSS), Veronica, informed in a press release that four students of CHSS represented Nagaland. During the six days programme, students were taken for visits around the laboratory, interaction with more than 30 scientists, assigned project work on different fields like tissue culture, paper and fibre making, iodine content in salt, etc. Further, Imlisenla L Pongen and Jongpongyangla N Imti spoke on the topic ‘cloning’ during the elocution competition and bagged the second prize, while Honli Yanlemth and Akumtoshi Aier spoke on ‘electricity’ and bagged the fourth prize.

comprising of 17,713 males and 7,382 females. Chandel district comes in the eighth place with 21,391 consisting of 15,603 males and 5,788 females while Tamenglong district comes in the ninth place with 18,848 educated unemployed youths comprising of 14,458 and 4,390 females. Moreover, in the section for the special employment exchange for physically challenged persons, Imphal has a total registered of 2, 253 educated unemployed youths which comprises of 1,541 males and 712 females. UEI and GB have a total of 5,198 youths comprising of 2,527 males and 2,671 females.

Five suspected ULFA militants killed

GUWAHATI, OCTOBER 26 (AGENCIES): Five separatist guerrillas have been killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Assam’s Nalbari district, officials said on Sunday. The gunfight took place late Saturday at the Mahina reserve forest in Nalbari, about 90 km west of Assam’s main city of Guwahati. “A joint team of police, paramilitary and army soldiers raided the reserve forest following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of a group of militants,” said army spokesman Col R Kalia. The army official said there was a firefight soon after the security forces entered the area. “The encounter lasted for close to three hours and we managed to

Kiphire DPDB focuses on water supply, roads GISN meets governor

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): L Aphien, secretary, Nagaland Veterinary Field Assistant Association (NVFFA) has informed that the NVFFA general meeting will be held on October 31 at the residence of S Tokhivo Swu, general secretary, at 10 am, Burma Camp. Further, each district is directed to send at least five representatives, and to bring Rs. 100 per head as membership fees for the year 2008. Presidents’ of all eleven districts are also requested to attend the meeting positively.

economy of the State. The Centre is initiating talks with certain militant groups of Manipur to bring lasting peace to the northeastern State. The DoNER Ministry has taken many initiatives to encourage private investment in the region under which it organised a North East Business summit in Guwahati last month to attract investments from the ASEAN and other neighbouring countries to the region. Delegates from 10 foreign countries as well as investors from across the country participated in the summit which was inaugurated by Vice President Hamid Ansari. The DoNER Ministry’s ‘Vision 2020 Document’, was unveiled by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in July, quantifying the need to bring the growth rate in the region at par with Chief Minister of Assam, Tarun Gogoi waves to the crowd at the inauguration of the ﬁrst ever footbridge in Jorhat on October 26. (UB Photos) the national level.

Manipur’s educated unemployed reaches taunting proportions

NVFFA GM on Oct 31

Dimapur

er & Head, Department of Economics, Nagaland University, Lumami Nagaland - Member. 11. Raj Kumar Verma, Jt. Secretary to Government of Nagaland & Dy. Team Leader, NEPED/NEPeD, Old Secretariat Complex, Kohima, Nagaland - Member. 12. Hekani Jakhalu, Director, Youth Net, Below Raj Bhavan, Officer’s Hill, Kohima, Nagaland - Member 13. Chingmak Kejong, Secretary, ECS Tuensang Post Box-51, Tuensang-798612 Member. 14. Toshi Wongtong, Field Officer, State Pollution Control Board, Nagaland, Dimapur - Member 15. Vekhosayi Nyekha, Member, Dimapur Municipal Council, Kalibari Road, Dimapur - Member.

ployed”. The note also pointed out that lately there are many who are accomplishing in different fields, however many are still hindered because of financial constraint and also because of an absence of a mindset recognizing ‘dignity of labour’. GISN implored the government to assist the youths towards self employment by allotting grants judiciously. GISN further submitted a memorandum to the governor requesting for all possible help towards the society’s initiative. The governor meanwhile lauded the society’s efforts towards self employment and assured ‘positive’ response, the note added.

created for them; and every rightful job card holders should get 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in every financial year,” the release stated. In this connection, the DYC Tuensang expressed profound gratitude to the AAKS State Level Coordinator, Dokiu Kechem, and the NPYC General Secretary (Admn) Mhonchumo Ovung for successfully carrying out the training programme. “On our part, the DYC will uphold the party principles and serve the party with utmost sincerity and dedication under the leadership of NPCC President and CLP leader,” the release assured.

gun down five of them,” he said. Security forces recovered four pistols, two grenades, ammunition, besides radio sets from the slain rebels. “As of now, we can only say the five killed were definitely terrorists, although the identification process is on,” Kalia said. Senior police officials in the area, however, said the dead militants were from the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), a rebel group fighting for an independent homeland since 1979. “The area is a known stronghold of the ULFA and from the physical appearance also they seem to be like members of the ULFA only,” a police official investigating the case said requesting anonymity.

100 taken ill in food poisoning case RANGIYA, OCTOBER 26 (PTI): At least 100 persons, including six children and 15 women, were taken ill after consuming soaked grams in Assam’s Kamrup district. Official sources said that the villagers of Kororagarbhitor and Tarani attended a religious ceremony in which the soaked gram offered as “prasad” was served last night. A couple of hours later they were taken ill and the attending doctors said the case might be of food poisoning. Twelve seriously ill persons have been shifted to the Guwahati Medial College Hospital while the others are being treated at the Rangiya Civil Hospital.

ENWO joins ENSF demand chorus

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): Referring to the demand of the ENSF over the new teachers’ recruitment policy, the ENWO today said it would be “appropriate” for the government to formulate the policy “according to the demand of the ENSF”. While acknowledging that the policy is intended to “improve teachers”, the ENWO, in a note from its president, explained thus: “However, the policy framework has its witness in overlooking the contest of social economic in qualities of Naga society within which it is to operate and on the basis of which the question of whether the policy is just or not can be answered, it is in the context that the ENSF agitation to be viewed as an expression of reaction and grievances against negative social economic consequences that the policy would create in eastern Nagaland under the given circumstances of backwardness”.

New GMS building inaugurated in Nerhema

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The new building of the Government Middle School Nerehema, Chiephobozou, under Nerhema Village Education Committee was inaugurated by the ADC of Chiephobozou, Rovilato Mor, on October 23. A press release issued by the Kekhriengulie Theunuo, chairman of the VEC Nerhema village (Kohima district), stated that ADC Rovilato Mor, while speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural programme, congratulated the ‘community for completing the ground portion of the said infrastructure for better education facilities’. He also reminded the community to realise the importance of education and its impact as education plays a primary role in the all-round development of the society, the release stated. Mor, while saying that the SSA programme arrived in the state at the right time, however, reminded that since it is only a periodical

programme, the people ought to avail the facilities properly. Further, the chief guest asserted that the improvement of education depends on the collective efforts of the teachers, community, student, parents and the concerned department. He warned the students against misusing the privileges of ‘studentship’ since the “time to be a student is very limited.” While asserting that the “mindset and attitude of the parents have changed from domestic perspective to learning concept,” Mor, however, expressed “dismay over parents who do not perform real justice to their children on the basis of private and government school students; due negligence towards the government school student is a matter of discrimination and terming as unfortunate (sic),” the release stated. The release also disclosed that a brief account of the new building was presented by VEC member secretary, Rhikralie Chadi, while

the Assistant District Coordinator DMA Kohima, Theyievilie, expressed his happiness over the fulfilment of its programme and also encouraged the community to continue giving their support to the education programme. The Nerhema VC chairman, Zakieneisa Kiewhuo, the release stated, expressed his appreciation and expressed gratitude on behalf of the village to the department concerned for the timely support. He further reaffirmed to take on the challenges for the improvement of the education sector. The inaugural programme also saw attendance by officials from DMA Kohima, EBRC, village elders and the public. The Village Education Committee of Nerhema has, meanwhile, expressed its sincere thanks to the District Mission Authority Kohima and the concerned department “for financial support” and “timely advice” regarding completion of the present construction, the release added.

IN-FOCUS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express

THE EDIT PAGE

C O M M E N T A R Y

Paul Rogers

A crisis-opportunity moment Truth and Knowledge The response of political elites to the global financial shock should take T account of two previous chances to create a fairer world economy T MONDAY 27 OCTOBER 2008 VOL. III ISSUE 298

ruth and knowledge are existential realities perceived and understood in different ways. It is essential to examine how the basis of social and cultural practices formed the realms of knowledge that not only reveals but gives rise to new forms of knowledge. The interplay that forms the realm of knowledge is a cycle that creates and recreates subjects of knowledge. Thus, knowledge itself has a history and it can be said that truth too has a history. Praxis of human conditions put truth and knowledge to the test. The point where truth and knowledge meets with human experience converges to a process of defining renewal of reality. Therefore, history represents a point of origin where knowledge is possible and truth defined. It is difficult to give rise to something which is not on the basis of history. Consequently, truth and knowledge are constituted and established within history and are thereof constantly established and reestablished by history. For humans to move forward in transformation, it is indispensable to turn and channel efforts towards history. On this reasoning, there is recognition of the existence of two histories of truth. One is the internal history of truth itself, in terms of its principles as constructed on the basis of the history of natural forces; and the other is the external history of truth as formed and revealed by human societies. The external history of truth represents forms of subjectivity which causes types of knowledge based on the construct of a society. Consequently, the objective truth is overshadowed and overwhelmed by social conditions. Invariably, it is the external history of truth, a subjective construct that defines the manner in which rights, wrongs and responsibilities are conceived, defined, settled, punished and compensated for. Therefore, societal rules and practices are derived and modified based on external history, which has a cause-effect relation of subjectivity that defines forms of knowledge and consequently the relation between society and truth. The necessity of locating an origin of investigation into the relation between society, truth and knowledge is defined by the political and judicial practice of a society. Therefore, if one considered truth and knowledge as being invented, it implies that neither has an origin that is celebrated in human nature, behavior and instinct. Hence, it prevents a relation between knowledge and the truth that knowledge must know. In the end, one can say that knowledge is the outcome of the interplay, the encounter, the relation, the struggle, the conciliation, the servitude and the settlement between history and society. For the growth of humanity, it is important for internal truth and knowledge to be recovered, which is a struggle against a world in which there is only a relation of violence, domination, power and force.

LEFT WING |

Robert B. Zoellick

Redeﬁning Multilateralism

eptember and October are shaping up to be hard months in a precarious year. A meltdown in financial, credit and housing markets. The continuing stress of high food and fuel prices and the dangers for poverty and malnutrition. Anxieties about the global economy. The events of September and October could be a tipping point for many developing countries. As always, the poor are the most defenseless. Voices around the world are blaming free markets. Others are asking about the failures of government institutions. We cannot turn back the clock on globalization. So we must learn the lessons from the past, as we build for the future. We must modernize multilateralism and markets for a changing world economy. Today's globalization and markets reflect huge changes in information and communications technology, financial and trade flows, mobility of labor, and vast new competitive forces. New economic powers are on the rise, making them stakeholders in the global system. They want to be heard. Private financial markets and businesses will continue to be the strongest drivers of global growth and development. But the developed world's financial systems, especially in the U.S., have revealed glaring weaknesses. The international architecture designed to deal with such circumstances is creaking. The New Multilateralism will need to be a flexible network. It must maximize the strengths of interconnecting institutions, public and private. It should be oriented around pragmatic problem-solving that fosters cooperation. Our New Multilateralism must build a sense of shared responsibility for the health of the global political economy and must involve those with a major stake in that economy. We must redefine economic multilateralism more broadly, beyond the traditional focus on finance and trade. Today, energy, climate change, and stabilizing fragile and post-conflict states are economic issues. They are already part of the international security and environmental dialogue. They must be the concern of economic multilateralism as well. The New Multilateralism will rely on national leadership and cooperation. But the G-7 is not sufficient. We need a better group for a different time; a core group of finance ministers who will assume responsibility for anticipating issues, sharing information, mobilizing efforts to solve problems, and at least managing differences. We should consider a new steering group including Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the current G-7, that holds regular formal and informal dialogues. The group should not just replace the G-7 with a fixed-number G-14, and should evolve to fit changing circumstances. We need this new network so that global problems are not just mopped up after the fact, but anticipated. The steering group will still need to work through established international institutions, but the core group will increase the likelihood that countries draw together to address problems. Just as the financial crisis has been international because of worldwide interconnectedness, reforms must be multilateral. Whether through an expanded Financial Stability Forum with the International Monetary Fund or the steering group, these financial supervisory issues will need to be addressed in a broader multilateral context. The New Multilateral Network must also interconnect energy and climate change. We need a "global bargain" among major producers and consumers of energy. There could be a common interest in managing a price range that reconciles interests while transitioning toward lower carbon growth strategies, a broader portfolio of supplies and greater international security. A climate change accord also will have to be supported by new tools. We need new mechanisms to support forestation, develop new technologies and encourage their rapid diffusion, provide financial support to poorer countries, assist with adaptation, and strengthen carbon markets. Dealing with the economic aftermath will be one of the foremost responsibilities of the next U.S. president. But this work is not about America alone. Multilateralism is a means for solving problems among countries, with the group at the table able to take constructive action together. Fate presents an opportunity wrapped in a necessity: to modernize multilateralism and markets. Robert B. Zoellick is president of the World Bank Group

he world's financial nervous breakdown is far from over. The stock-market turmoil continues, the huge debt issues left by the collapse of major institutions remain potentially destabilising, and there could still be major shocks to come (not least in east-central Europe). The reverberations of a crisis that began in the global north are working their way across the global south. These trends indicate that the convulsions of September-October 2008 - from the fall of Lehman Brothers to the emergency bailout-investment model of British prime minister Gordon Brown - are only the prelude to a worldwide economic recession. The evidence of downturn in what is still quaintly called the "real economy" is accumulating everywhere - with workers in the United States at the sharp end. There, "(employers) are moving to aggressively cut jobs and reduce costs in the face of the nation's economic crisis, preparing for what many fear will be a long and painful recession". The scale of current troubles is indicated by a tale of two months: September 2008 saw more mass-layoffs in the US than any since September 2001. The falling market indices are reinforcing fears in much of the non-west about what is to come. Pakistan, whose reserves of currency are dangerously low, is in discussion over a support-package from the International Monetary Fund which could bring it $5 billion in the short term; the Argentinean stock-market sank by over 16% on 22 October amid the planned takeover of pension-funds by the country's troubled president, Cristina Kirchner; and even China - for so long the most optimistic story in the global economy - is facing difficulties, as economic planners realise how much more must be done to satisfy an expectant population (see Jim Yardley & Keith Bradsher, "Faced with global slump, can China keep up economic growth?", International Herald Tribune, 23 October 2008). Some on the political left see a renewed opportunity for statist solutions, while others welcome the prospect for effective local responses. But the belief in the possibility of progressive outcomes at all requires a dose of caution, for painful economic circumstances often result in people's arc of concern becoming smaller and less generous. After all, the world has been here before in the last four decades - twice. Two moments The first such modern "crisis-opportunity" moment came in the early 1970s, when there was a growing awareness of the risk to global society from environmental constraints. At the time, the main concern was not about the then relatively little-understood problem of climate change but about pollution, resource-depletion and the potential of critical food shortages. The first United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (UNCHE) was held in Stockholm in June 1972; it focused attention on the "limits to growth" debate, and there was much talk of sustainability and appropriate technology. In Britain there was at the time a vigorous if largely middle-class movement towards practical self-sufficiency, reflected in a flowering of innovative publications such as the radical science magazine Undercurrents. Alongside this

has come to cast doubt on the viability and coherence of the idea of a unipolar world. On that basis alone, the current financial crisis and deepening recession should be a precious opportunity for a new approach to the world economy that is rooted in a genuine multilateralism.

energetic current of ideas was awareness of the urgent need to reshape the world economy in favour of the majority world. In the event, plans for a "new international economic order" collapsed as retrenching industrial states focused on their own selfish interests, while stagflation and recession occupied people more than home-insulation and solar-panels. By the start of the 1980s - with two Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher elected to power - there was a new emphasis on diminishing state involvement in the economy (on the grounds that government was "the problem, not the solution") in order to allow the free market to flourish, enrich the deserving....and, eventually, "trickle down" to the poor. The second "crisis-opportunity" moment came in the late 1990s. The antiglobalisation movement, decentralised and amorphous, announced its presence as a new radical force at the World Trade Organisation summit in Seattle in November-December 2008. It struck a chord across the world, far more widely than among its core supporters and sympathisers. The sense of unease among the world's rulers was palpable, starting with the World Economic Forum at Davos that followed; "a crack began to appear in the edifice of Western economic control". In the midst of this nervous elite mood, the neo-conservative wave broke in the United States. In its early phase in the first months of 2001, George W Bush

implemented a raft of policy changes that revealed that any expectation that his narrow election victory might be the prelude to consensual politics was no more than a pipedream. The new administration refused to ratify the comprehensive nuclear test-ban treaty (CTBT); resisted strengthening the biological and toxin weapons convention (BTWC); allowed the antiballistic-missile treaty to wither; opposed commitment to the International Criminal Court; and withdrew from the Kyoto climate-change accords. The "new American century" would be a free-market era with no recognition or acceptance of environmental concerns and little interest in the global socio-economic divide. These changes caused consternation in some European capitals; but there was also a sense that Washington would over-reach itself, and that these early unilateral excesses would not stick. This is where the 9/11 attacks were so significant. The appalling shock of those attacks, just when Washington seemed so confident, massively reinforced the belief that there was only one way forward. Even the Enron and the WorldCom scandals were sidelined as everything became subsumed into the "war on terror" - part of the much wider project of cementing the United States's global leadership. The "war on terror" waged in pursuit of this aim can seven years later be seen even more clearly for what it was and is: a deeply counterproductive endeavour that

Third chance A summit of the G20 group of leading industrial and developing countries will be held in Washington on 15 November 2008 - an occasion, therefore, when the existing G8 states will face representatives of emerging economies such as China, India, Brazil and Indonesia around the same table. The agenda and the management of the summit will be vital: it is probable that the event's leading planners will attempt to limit debate to the stabilisation of financial markets, but there is at least a chance that the question of global economic planning and governance will also be aired. Whether the conclusions begin to reflect the realities of the world economy and the needs of the majority of the world's people remains to be seen. It seems unlikely. At root, the delegates in Washington will be officials from governments representing that 20% or so of the world's population that has since the 1960s consistently forged ahead of the rest (see James Davies, Susanna Sandstrom, Anthony Shorrocks & Edward N Wolff, "The World Distribution of Household Wealth", WIDER Angle, 2/2006 [World Institute for Development Economics Research, Helsinki]). The membership of that elite community is global: it may be 150-million strong in China, 100-million strong in India and over 20-million strong in Brazil, as well as including the majority of the people of north America, western Europe, Japan and Australasia. But this albeit large group is decidedly not the "majority world" and the actions taken by those in officialdom rarely take account of the interests of people in this much larger category. By coincidence, on the very day that George Bush announced the date of the G20 meeting, a report published by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) on the state of the world's cities concluded that the rising inequalities there were likely to lead to persistent social unrest and the risk of violence. The organisation had earlier confirmed that 2007 was the first year in history that the majority of the world's people were now living in cities; UN-Habitat's new analysis highlights deepening divisions within the world's cities - in wealthy countries such as the United States as well as less-developed ones like India and Brazil. This is a specific yet fundamental effect of the failure of the global economy to deliver socio-economic justice. It is one that political leaders seldom acknowledge. Even more striking is that these leaders seem to be ignorant of the likely impact of several years of recession on urban populations, which in turn are far more aware of their own marginalisation than was true in the 1980s. The G20 meeting and the other summits to follow carry the risk that policy responses will again be so narrow as to focus on only a minority of the world's people. That will be deeply unethical - and ever more dangerous too.

“The Missionary Position” and the Nagas Rev. L. Kari Longchar

"WITH CHRISTIAN missionaries, the suspicion dates back even further. In the 1950s, New Delhi identified the Rev. Michael Scott as the prime instigator of the Naga rebellion. We took the line that Christian missionaries had played a pernicious role in the North East, using Christianity to achieve a wedge between the tribes of that region and the Indian mainstream". Vir Sanghvi said this in "The Missionary Position", in The Hindustan Times, on the recent orgy of violence against Christians by Bajrang Dal and others in Orissa and Karnataka. Eastern Mirror reprinted it on October 13. (Given the seriousness of the issue another heading should have been used.) The first part of Sanghvi's article is appreciated. But the paragraph above is the product of assumptions rooted in prejudice. It is unfair to Christian missionaries, the Nagas and Scott. It repeats what Delhi thinks Nagas are, ignoring the facts of their history which they consider to be important. The damage is shown in the fact that even enlightened persons like Sanghvi assume it is true and use it to support their narrative. It is asking Sanghvi too much to visit Nagaland. But has he ever talked to some Nagas to understand the facts? How did Rev. Michael Scott come to Nagaland? Scott was famous in the '50s

for his fight against the white Apartheid regime in South Africa. He was a fellow campaigner on the issue with Pundit Nehru and V.K. Krishna Menon. Menon was the Non-Aligned world's most vitriolic attacker of western imperialism when the Cold War was at its coldest. In 1959, Scott made a powerful speech at an UN-sponsored meeting in New York calling for an end to apartheid. A Naga teaching at a medical school in Chicago, read the speech in The New York Times. He wrote Scott and congratulated him and asked him to help the Nagas also. A.Z. Phizo, President of Naga National Council, had reached Zurich, Switzerland. Scott arranged for him to come to London and introduced him to his close associates. Scott's name soon became well-known among Nagas. When the moves for a Ceasefire between Nagas and the Government of India started, B.P. Chaliha, Jaya Prakash Narayan, Shankar Rao and Rev. M. Scott were proposed to be members of the Nagaland Peace Mission that the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) was about to form. Rao could not come due to ill-health. The other three accepted the invitation. Scott arrived in Calcutta and reportedly phoned Nehru and told him he was on his way to meet the Nagas. The position of the respected fighter for justice in South Africa was that he was

committed to the same principles every where in the world. Nehru obviously thought it prudent not to stop him. Scott went to Shillong in March 1964 and joined Chaliha and Narayan to start the work of the Peace Mission. On September 6th the first Ceasefire in Nagaland was declared. In May 1966, Scott was arrested and his documents confiscated. He was ordered to leave immediately. Pandit Nehru was no longer alive by then, and his daughter must have decided not to have an activist like Scott on the scene when she was about to pursue a new policy to deal with the Nagas.

WRITE-WING The points to be made are – 1. Scott could not have so easily entered Nagaland at that very sensitive time but for his close political association with Nehru and Menon over the years. 2. Scott's coming had no connection whatsoever with the Christian missionary work for the Gospel already going on in Nagaland. He was not a preacher of the Christian Gospel but a high-profile white political activist whom Nehru and Menon were happy to work with to oppose the racist regime in South Africa. 3. Scott did not instigate the Nagas. The Naga struggle started to consolidate decades before the British left. Scott came to Nagaland

in 1964. What will the blacks and coloured of South Africa think if they were told people like Scott, Nehru and Menon had instigated them to fight for their beliefs? 4. To Nagas the stand they took was not a rebellion. If when your neighbour ignores your fence and you tell him your fence must be respected you are not a rebel. You are boldly stating the truth as a responsible, honourable neighbour should. Also Nagas are not anti-India, or secessionists. When they reiterated their position on 14 August, 1947, reaffirming what they had stated in writing in 1929, they were not breaking an undertaking they had given earlier. They were not trying to secede from a union they had accepted. Nagas are still only at the earliest stage of their journey as a people. They have shown serious weaknesses which they must admit and rectify without blaming others. But their position is that they have become a people with a history India must not ignore. 5. The last American missionary, Robert Delano, was ordered to leave Naga Hills at very short notice. He left in 1955. The American missionaries in Nagaland started their first schools and taught them to read and write, and translated the New Testament into some of the dialects. To accuse them of instigating the Nagas was and is totally untrue and irresponsible. One

of the missionaries told the Nagas they were too backward to be able to run their own government and urged them to be realistic. He was being frank, but Nagas told him it was not his job to advise them on the subject. Nagas feel the assumption by others that their struggle for which so many gave their lives or lost everything they had was instigated by some people from outside an insult to their intelligence, or disregard of their understanding of their history as if it is irrelevant. The purpose of this article is to state the facts, and how Nagas see their situation from the beginning to the present. The settlement we are waiting for will be more lasting if the facts are given the importance they deserve. The Christian missionaries came before Naga Hills District was created by the British in the 19th century. The first American missionary knelt down to pray when some Nagas he encountered outside a village started to throw spears at him. His prayer was heard and he was unhurt. He collected the spears and returned them to the astonished warriors. The rest is history. Did the Hindu priests and Muslim maulvis in the plains of Assam ever think of climbing up the roadless hills and mountains to meet the Nagas? The answer to this simple question will answer some of the other questions in the present debates.

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PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

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POLL RESULTS

THE WATCHMAN’S VOICE

“NAGALAND WILL BE AN HEAVEN ON EARTH”

Does the American Presidential election have any impact on Nagas?

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Unfortunately yes. There is no denying that the American Presidential election does impact the whole world. Just look at George W Bush. The Americans could not find a better person and the whole world has to suffer just because the Americans made an error of judgement. Lets hope this time better sense will prevail and they will elect a president who will have a more positive affect on the world. Of course. Deﬁnitely. In spite of the fact that the American policy is criticized the world over, their foreign policies have a very long hand and it will effect Nagas no matter who wins this election. Yes, long term impact Is Nagaland a Christian state? The government of India would listen if a US president cautions India regarding atrocities to Christians and to ensure secularism. Yes, India would listen to a US president than Rio, P.A. Sangma and Sangliana put together. It’s a funny question, but I just can’t ignore it. It’s funny because most Americans don’t even know that Nagas exist and even if they did, they probably don’t care anyway. I am sure most Nagas would say just the same. But this is where the irony is. Even if Americans don’t know if Nagas exist and even if they don’t care about us, the hard fact is that their policies affect us. Even if America (not Americans) fart, it

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shakes the world. So as much as they are loathed by majority of the world, they do have a powerful influence on the world. So even if Americans have not heard about the Nagas, the Nagas have heard about America and that itself is enough for their presidential elections to make an impact. Yes, people are getting influenced by Obama’s call for change and have compared it even to our society, saying that we Nagas too need change. I think it does. No one would like to admit it since the whole world has more or less hates their guts; but America does have a huge influence on the world. Nagas may not even be on the radar screen of the American president, but their policies are far reaching and it would be foolish for Nagas to think that the American policy does not affect them. In this globalised world where communication has become one of the most powerful tools, Nagas cannot avoid BBC, CNN and the other Indian channels, which are bombarded by news on the US elections. The Nagas are definitely aware of what is happening in the US, even if it is not vice versa, so yes, Nagas are impacted by the US presidential elections. I bet you most of the Nagas will be Republicans. The decisions on policies that America makes fortunately or unfortunately effect the whole world (eg. the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and yes, not forgetting the War on ‘Terror’), and therefore whoever the Americans choose will most definitely impact even the Nagas in this ‘back of beyond’ part of the world.

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how much we Nagas cost for our votes leaders. Even America doesn't have that much money for elections. Nothing is going to have any impact on nagas. If America makes Nagaland one of their states, then they will realise how wrong their judgment was. Americans will be affected by "ISM" everywhere.. No way man! America doesn't even know that we Nagas too live in this planet. What if the president of USA was concerned about us, He would surely try to solve our civil war like he did in Iraq, East Timor, Serbia, etc. He is not even aware Nagas are from the same planet. We all admit USA is the father of this world. Nobody dares her. When our people were not even jolted by our own election, what in the world would American polls do to us? America doesn’t care what's happening in Nagaland

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I will say No. Because even though the American elections do affect the world, the Nagas are far too removed from world politics. So, I dont think the presidential election will have any impact on Nagas. What? When have Nagas become Americans! Who cares who rules America? Do we Nagas listen • to anyone? The Indian president cannot do anything for us, then who in America do for us? If we Nagas who are too smart to settle down in some villages, get hold of a piece of land in America • (forcefully, then what?).Then only will America have any impact on Nagas. American presidential election is no match for our type of electioning in Nagaland. Instead of being any impact to us, they will be shocked to ﬁnd out

Does it matter? Yes American politics has impact all over the world. But does it matter who wins. Whether it is Obama or McCain I see there will be no difference, because when it comes to American Foreign policy, the Democrats and the Republicans are the same. So, even though the elections will impact the Nagas, it will make no change who wins. If Mr. Obama comes to Nagaland to buy votes, we nagas will be asking too much for a vote that even he won’t be able to dish out 500 crores to buy our votes. Aren't we so rich? 500 crores or no votes. To some extent, YES!!. If the New American govt raises the economic bar, surely India is going to benefit. Sure does we Nagas in a way, if we remain a good ally to our mainland. They will feed us more. Aren't we dependent on Indian money? Aren't we just fighting for the sake of Indian money? Why then, we don't want to remain under the Indian constitution? If we are using their currency, we are no different from Indians. Maybe to certain extend only. Those who seek change may feel the impact but otherwise for our Nagas nothing seems to impact us. We need to learn to bring change in our land. Certainly the elections has created a lot of curiosity among Nagas and am sure the population is divided between McCain and Obama, but I don’t know how much the presidential elections will impact the Nagas. Sure, the elections will definitely affect India, but Nagaland, I don’t know to what degree.

President Rule vis-à-vis Judicial Review in Nagaland

aving read two confronting attitude and words between NPCC and NPF party on the question of imposing PR in Nagaland on 03-01-08, perhaps it would be fair and just if concern readers are put to excess the contents of unambiguous explanation and precedent legal stand as observed and recorded in WP(C) No.93of 2008, a judgement delivered by the Constitutional Bench of Hon’ble Guwahati High Court in connection with PR proclamation. Constitution of India is Supreme and final law of the land in which Nagaland as a State within Union of India is not immune but binding to its principles and practices. Article 356(1) of the constitution of India provides that if the President of India, on receipt of report from the Governor of a state or otherwise is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the Government of a state cannot be carried out in accordance with the provision of this constitution, the President may by a Proclamation assume function of the state Government. The imposition of President Rule in the state is not unusual affairs, there are cantena decision where the Apex Court have rendered Law interpretation including Tenth Scheduled depending on facts and circumstances of each case. While reading the judgement of Nagaland case, precise issue before the Hon’ble Court was a challenged made, as to why President Proclamation, dated 03-01-08 under Article 356(1) of the Constitution of India was invoked and imposed and the Assembly of Nagaland was kept under suspension. In other word, it was the petitioner’s contention that the Speaker of the State Assembly have acted upon as per Rules and Procedure under the law of the land, As such the imposition of PR was arbitrary, illegal, and liable to be quash and set aside and prayed that Govt. be restored for having absolute majority in the house. The Hon’ble learned Bench while hearing various points of arguments have taken into account of Rights and Privileges that are otherwise entitled to Legislatures under the law of the land, and besides three Governor’s report, it has also perused Tenth Scheduled of the Indian Constitution reading along with Rules framed as Nagaland Legislature Assemble (Disqualification on ground of Defection) Rules 2003 framed by the Speaker of the House in exercise of power under paragraph 8 of Tenth Scheduled of the Constitution. The framed Rule 2003 was laid before the House and took effect from 18-03-06. That rule 19 of Rule 2003 provides the following sentence read as “The Speaker may from time to time issue orders as considered necessary within the framework of these rules for removal of any doubt in regard to implementation.” Subsequently on 21-08-06, the Hon’ble Speaker of the Assembly purporting to be in exercise of power under 19 of 2003 as stated above issued the following direction reads as follows :1.

“I Mr. Kiyaneilie, the Speaker of Tenth Nagaland Legislative As-

sembly in exercise of my power under rule 19 of the members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rule 2003 hereby gives the following directions;‘Without prejudice to the rights and liberties of members of the Tenth Nagaland Legislative Assembly belonging to Political parties to claim protection under paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India or their rights and liberties seek prior permission to vote contrary to or seek condonation of violation of, any direction issued to them under paragraph 2 (1) (b) of the Tenth Scheduled to the constitution of India, all members of the Tenth Nagaland Legislative Assembly belonging to political parties shall vote in accordance with the direction issued by the respective political parties or persons, or authorities authorized by them in this behalf, and any recorded contrary to the direction subject to their entitlements to the said rights and liberties under paragraph 4 read with paragraph 2 (1) (b) of the Tenth Scheduled to the constitution of India, shall NOT be counted in the result of the voting on any question decided by the House’.

The above direction shall be valid for the tenure of the Tenth Nagaland Legislative Assembly”. The above direction as clearly indicated was obviously the Speaker’s contention and decision for not counting 9 NPF MLAs votes on 13-12-07 when No Confidence Motion took placed as these MLAs voted against NPF party’s directive. And in the matter of three Independent MLAs, Disqualification Petition was filed by Dr. Shurhozelie on 12-12-07 seeking to disqualify them on the ground that they were alledge to have joined the NPF party in the first place and later on they joined to congress party and therefore pending the disposal of the case he prayed for interim relief. The Hon’ble Speaker on received of the petition forwarded petition copies to the Independent MLAs with a direction to reply interim prayer by 9 am on 1312-07, One of them replied and the Speaker of the House passed interim order restraining three Independent MLAs from voting and the same order was read out by the Speaker in the House before voting exercise took placed. When vote of confidence took place on 13-12-07, for the above explained reasons the Hon’ble Speaker declared that No Con-

fidence Motion have been defeated and held that 23 members voted against the motion and 19 members voted in favor of the motion. Thus in the background of the compliances of the direction issued on 21-08-06 the 12 votes of the legislatures were NOT COUNTED while ascertaining No Confidence Motion which was one aspect before the Hon’ble High Court in regard to the legality and validity of the Speaker’s action. The Hon’ble High Court on hearing parties, have discussed rule 19 of Rule 2003 which was submitted as a source of law given power to the Speaker of the House who accordingly issued direction on 21-08-06. The High Court however was of the observation that such direction purporting to the rules has sought to abridge the substantiate rights of the legislature as conferred by article 194 of the constitution of India which provides Freedom of Speech and Rights to take part in the proceeding of the House. The language as contained under rule 19 was simply removal of any doubt meaning clarificatory in nature and therefore cannot overwrite statutory provision of Tenth Scheduled of the Constitution which itself does not prohibit any legislatures from violating the direction issued by political party to its MLAs. The Law itself allows cross voting and that question of Disqualifications follows when such whip violation is not condoned subsequently by his/her political party within 15 days from the date of voting or even abstention as provided under paragraph 2 (1) (b) of Tenth Scheduled. Recently MP have to be disqualified by the Speaker Lok Sabha for voting against party’s direction during July Trust Vote on India Nuclear deal as party did not condoned the action. Whereas, as narrated it clearly appeared that rule 19 of Rules 2003 as framed by the Speaker of the House seek to take away legislatures right even before one is actually disqualify under the law. Rules can be framed as empowered under paragraph 8 of the Tenth Scheduled, however as enshrined under article 208 of the constitution of India a House of the legislatures of a state may make rules for regulating, subject to the provision of this constitution, its procedure and the conduct of the business and not otherwise. Therefore rule 19 of 2003 Rules as a source of law being contradictory to the constitutional scheme of article 194 of constitution was obviously without sanction of law whereby impugned direction dated 21-08-06 purporting a source of power under rule 19 of framed Rules 2003 was held plainly illegal and unconstitutional as such decision of the Speaker not counting 9th NPF MLA at the time of voting was declared unconstitutional. In the matter of three Independent MLA, it stood totally on different footing irrespective of the legality and the direction dated 21-08-06 there cannot be any occasion for invoking the said direction

against Independent Member. The expression Independent member does not occurs either in the constitution or under the Representation of Peoples Act 1951. And Independent member is an elected member without political party ticket and for which there is no question for violation of party’s directions, an Independent member is not debarred by the constitution from voting on any issues in the Assembly according to his/her conscience including issue of confidence in the government run by any political party. The fact that an Independent member reposed and extend support to any government run by any political party at given point of time need not necessarily meant that those Independent members had joined such political party. If supporting would renders disqualification then present Six Independent members under 11 Legislative Assembly supporting NPF led DAN government would renders disqualify. But since this is not the proposition of law Independent can extend support, withdraws and vote with own liberties in the House. Independent member shall attract disqualification only when there is prima - facie substantial prove that such member have joined political party as provided under paragraph 2 of Tenth Scheduled of Constitution. Thus, law position been discussed, the action of the Speaker restraining 3 Independent member was held plainly illegal, unconstitutional during Vote of Confidence on 13-12-07. Thus, law points having discussed, NPF led DAN government of Tenth Nagaland Legislative Assembly was legally reduced to minority in 55 members present at the time of voting on 13-12-07 and that since minority have no locus-standi to run government, the proclamation of PR in the state was the only option which was accordingly done as deem fit. The judgment renders correct position of law and to avoid misinterpretation of statutes and perhaps the state Assembly should consult eminent jurist to ensure protection of constitutional office. The opposition should be more cautious when framed rules are put for debate in the House. Party leaders should read the judgment instead of given self style statute interpretation and mislead the sick mind on the issue. 1. It is a matter of record that aggrieved MLAs have filed two writ petitions before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India which was registered as WP(C) No 19/08 and WP(C) No. 20/08 respectively and the Apex Court took up both the petitions on 1-2-08 and have passed the following order. “Heard Learned counsels for the petitioners, In view of the fact that President’s Rule already been imposed in the state of Nagaland, we are not entertaining these writ petitions, we are not expressing any opinion on merit of the case, the writ petitions are disposed off accordingly” This being the position in the Supreme Court, one should not misconstrue the ruling with self composed knowledge. NEIKO KANUO

Advocate, Guwahati High Court, Kohima Bench

1. If there is :

An Honest Ao A Welcoming Angami A Logical Chakhesang A Sensible Chang A Wise Konyak A Visionary Khiamniungan A Manly Lotha A Stable Kuki A Modern Phom An Upright Pochury A Straight forward Rengma A Non-violent Sumi A Well-determined Sangtam A God- fearing Yimchunger A Trustworthy Tangkhul A Spiritual Zeliang. 2. If there is only One Government. 3. If the church leaders possess the power of holiness. 4. If the underbracket war of: NNC (Non-Accordist & Accordist) and NSCN (IM&K) is ceased. 5. If the present “Gun Culture” is replaced by “Work Culture”. 6. If the leaders could understand that “Leadership is action not position”. 7. If the Nagas comes to a conscience that “To eat without work is shame as well as a Curse”. 8. If the Naga Youth understands that “Job cannot create work but it is work that can create Jobs”. 9. If the Nagas realize that your/my Tribe is less important than the importance of our Nagaism/Naganess/Nagaland. 10. If the Nagas understand that “We have only one life in this world and therefore, we should not misuse this” 11. If the Naga educated/intellectuals Reverends and Theologians could understand the glory and triumph of Peace, Unity and Re-concilliation that it does not come through foreign based committee or man’s idea like: Reconcilliation Football or Volley ball matches. Conclusion: It is so pathetic to say that our dearest Mother –Nagaland is sick with infectious deseases as well as decorations. In the scheme of blood-stained leaders we (Nagas) are at the end of line. Not those sing praise and worship, writ and preach about God-Sermon-topic but they that know and obey God shall stand and do exploits. Stomach cannot be filled by talking about food or policy making, not speaking knowledge will make us wise, so also solution comes as a result of making Jesus the Head of every Organization in Christendom like ours-“Nagaland for Christ”. Forgive and Forget is a must. It is unfortunate to say that our politics, our preaching is much deseased today by borrowed thoughts from the deadmen rather than from the Lord Jesus Christ. What use is deeper or vast knowledge if we have shallower hearts? What use is greater standing with men if we have less standing with God? What use is personal hygiene if we have filthiness of the mind and of the spirit? What use is religious piety if we have soul carnality? Of what use is wordly wealth if we have spiritual poverty? “Nagaland fro Christ’ needs committed dedicated and devoted (Action-oriented Christians) to be social workers, Teachers, Doctors, Nurses, Politicians, Freedom fighters, Economists, Industrialists, Businessmen, Bureaucrats, Preachers, Technocrats, Missionaries to identify injustices in the society, to specify service to the public and to make bold steps for a free,fair cheerful Land “Nagaland for Christ”-An Heaven on Earth. “Natures two forces are Wind and Fire and these two forces were wedded on the Day of Pentecost”. Hence, we need the wedding of Fire and Wind in our land today. (IMTI JOHN) Director,YLMC & CRMN

“A Pinch of Iodine for Mental Health”

he international community observes “Global IDD Prevention Day” on 21st Oct. every year. Iodine Deficiency Disorders is a major health problem all over the World. In fact, it is the world’s single most significant cause of brain damage and mental retardation, according to WHO today. It is estimated that more than 1.5 billion people of the world’s population are exposed to the iodine deficient environment, out of which more than 600 million people suffer from IDD. In India, more than 200 million people live at risk of IDD and more than 71 million are already suffering from these disorders. Iodine is a micronutrient naturally present in the soil and water which is imbibed through the food crops grown on that soil. This element is essential for manufacturing thyroid hormones responsible for normal growth and development of human brain and body. The daily requirement of iodine for an adult is 150 micrograms and that of a pregnant and lactating woman is 200 micrograms. People living in areas, where iodine content of the soil is deficient do not get their daily requirement from their normal food they consumed. Sub-Himalayan Region is said to be the most IDD endemic areas in our country. Nagaland being situated in this belt is also considered as IDD endemic region. Random Sample Survey conducted in all the districts in the recent past has shown a goiter prevalence rate of 1% in our state. Iodine deficiency in human body causes various diseases such as physical and mental growth retardation, miscarriage, still birth, infant death, hearing and speech defects, low level of IQ, poor performance, goiter (swelling of the neck), etc. Realising the magnitude of the IDD problems, Government adopted the policy of Universal Salt Iodisation by which common salts are made to iodise by adding Potassium Iodate for all edible purposes and banned the sale of non-iodised salt under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act (PFA) 1954. Iodine Deficiency Disorders once affected, are irreversible yet to prevent it from happening is very simple and cheap. The safest and the only method of preventing these disorders is by regularly consuming only good quality iodised salt. It is also the duty of every responsible citizen to educate and disseminate the information’s on IDD’s, its consequences and the importance of selling, purchasing and consuming only iodised salt. A significant new challenge that has emerged in the field of IDD in our area is the rampant practice of spraying saline water in the paddy field to root out the weeds. The prolonged use of saline water in course of time might destroy the normal chemistry of soil which contains various essential micronutrients (minerals) essential for human today. Secondly, and more importantly non-iodised salt is being sold in the market on the pretext of farm or animal uses, the same of which are purchased by the ignorant rural people for their daily consumption as these salts are available in a much cheaper rate. Lastly, it is appealed to all the citizens to adopt the following measures to prevent the ill effects of IDD’s: 1) Always purchase and consume only iodised salt 2) Insist only on iodised salt from the shopkeeper 3) Store iodised salt in a closed container 4) Do not keep iodised salt very near or above the fireplace 5) Do not stock iodised salt more than 6 (six) months 6) Shopkeeper must stock and sell only iodised salt 7) Salt which are meant for animal or farm use should be labeled “NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION” by the shopkeepers Iodine deficiency is so easy to prevent that it is a crime to let a single child be born mentally handicapped for that reason – Sir. H. Labouisse. Dr. N. Meren Programme Oﬃcer, NIDDCP & Nut Directorate of Health and Family welfare Nagaland: Kohima

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PM rules out early general elections

ON BOARD AIR INDIA ONE, OCTOBER 26 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday asserted that general elections would be held on schedule and denied that frequent rescheduling of Parliament sessions was an attempt on the part of his government to advance polls to few months before they are due in May next year. Manmohan Singh was addressing a press conference on flight while returning from Beijing after the conclusion of the 7th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit. “I am not escaping parliament. We would like to meet in parliament as often as possible. We (government) have not forced the hands of the presiding officer. This is a decision taken after full consultation with the main opposition party and all major political parties,” said Manmohan Singh explaining the abrupt adjournment of the parliament session that lasted barely a week. “Political parties are in the (assembly) election mode and parliament will reconvene in December.” With assembly elections in six states scheduled for November and December, Manmohan Singh agreed that inflation and price rise would be electoral issues and these were concerns facing his government. “We have had a reasonably good term and I would not deny that over

the last few months inflation had become a problem. Also recently because of the global factors, the financial crisis is having some effect on our economy,” he said. “Therefore, we are obliged to take corrective measures. To say that I am not worried would not be correct. It is my duty as prime minister to worry when things don’t go as planned,” he said. “Reforms can’t take place in economic or political vacuum. The situation has been such that.. oil prices shot up in a manner that if I had passed on the whole burden to people, there would have been reckless inflation. “I think we are in a typical Keynesian situation where there is a lack of demand... The private sector demand is very weak but (there is) strong government demand - both for social services and investments,” he said. To a question whether he would contest the Lok Sabha elections due next year, Manmohan Singh refused to give a direct answer. “We will decide when the time comes,” he said. In the same breath he agreed that the upcoming assembly elections, regarded as the semi-final before the “finals” next year, would be the test of his government’s popularity. “All elections are in one way or the other a test of popularity. But that’s part of the democratic process one has to go through,” he replied stocially.

One killed, four wounded in Kashmir clashes

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SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 26 (AGENCIES): One person was killed and four others were wounded in clashes between paramilitary forces and an agitating mob in Baramulla town of Jammu and Kashmir Sunday morning. Police here said an unruly mob resorted to stone pelting on police and the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers demanding the release of some people arrested for violence. “After tear smoke shells and baton charge failed to quell the mob, the CRPF troopers had to open fire to bring the situation under control,” a senior police official said here. A youth identified as Aijaz Ahmad Sofi, 24, was killed on the spot and four others sustained bullet injuries, he said. “The injured have been shifted to hospitals in Srinagar for specialised treatment. Further re-enforcements of police and CRPF have been rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control,” he said. Groups of youth had engaged the police and the CRPF in the town Saturday too. A mob had severely damaged a police vehicle in the town when it was bringing some detainees to the town from the adjoining Kupwara district. Locals blamed the police and the CRPF in the old town area of Baramulla for entering their homes and ransacking it after Saturday’s clashes.

Plug porous points in Sir Creek area: Panel to Ministry

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 26 (AGENCIES): The Home Ministry has been asked by a Parliamentary panel to plug “porous points” in the disputed Sir Creek sector to prevent use of coastal routes for fomenting terrorism from across the Indo-Pak Border. A panel team that visited Bhuj sector also told “Pakistan has started showing added interest in this area and has got a good build up of its forces opposite the creek area. Due to dispute in the Sir Creek sector, a rogue action by Pakistan cannot be ruled out.” In its 37-page report on border fencing and floodlighting projects of Indo-Pak border, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs said the area of Sir Creek is disputed due to different perceptions of India and Pakistan. It said that though the international border runs along the mid-stream of Sir Creek, vigil is much easier for Pakistani forces as the mainland on Pakistan side is comparatively closer to Sir Creek. The report, however, said any major intrusion will be extremely difficult due to marshy land and presence of mangroves. It said an issue which came up for special mention when a sub-committee visited the Bhuj Sector in Gujarat was the “most likely threat” of infiltration and smuggling through creeks. “As the creeks are interconnected, once the enemy makes an entry to one of the major creeks, he can move into any of the creeks in small craft,” it said.

My government had a ‘reasonably good term’

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, left, and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh attend the opening ceremony of the 7th Asia-Europe Meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Friday, October 24, 2008. (AP Photo)

Singh ‘sad’ over Nano episode

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 26 (PTI): Expressing “sadness” over the circumstances in which Ratan Tata had to shift his pet Nano car project from West Bengal to Gujarat, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has highlighted the need for industrialisation with a human face. “Well, we are a free democratic country. It is certainly sad the circumstances in which Ratan Tata had to move his project,” Singh said when asked to comment on the Nano episode that hogged media headlines for weeks. “It is sad because a lot of work had been done in Bengal and there was a date fixed for Nano’s appear-

ance in the market. So that process was delayed so therefore to some extent it was a sad thing,” Singh told reporters yesterday while returning from his high-profile visit to Japan and China. Singh said entrepreneurs were free to decide the location of their plants in a democracy. In a market economy, these things happen. “These are the decisions which cannot be forced down the throat of unwilling entrepreneurs,” he said while commenting on Tata’s decision to shift shift the Nano car factory from Singur in West Bengal to Sanand near Ahmedabad in Gujarat following the agitation

against land acquisition at Singur led by Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee. At the same time, the Prime Minister said India must industrialise to realise its destiny but it should not come at the expense of the nation’s farmers. Farmers should be appropriately compensated when their land is acquired for setting up industries, he said. “India needs to industrialise, without industrialisation we cannot find solutions to our employment or development problems. “The real issue is what are the terms on which the land is acquired. It should not be acquired at prices which keep the farmers dissatisfied,” Singh said.

CAG castigates MEA for being extravagant NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 26 (AGENCIES): The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has come down heavily on the Ministry of External Affairs (CAG) for sending a Haj goodwill delegation to Saudi Arabia every year without taking into account the expenditure involved. Usually in such delegations, more than 30 people are sent for 18 to 20 days to promote goodwill between the two countries. “We don’t see the need of 34 members if they have to attend King’s dinner,” AK Thakur, Director General, CAG, said. CAG has categorically said that these delegations are extravagant and cumbersome and letting spouses and family members to accompany the delegation contributes to further extravagance. CAG says MEA has no fixed criteria to determine who should be part of such delegations. From the size of the delegation to the number of people, everything about the delegation is done in an ad-hoc manner. The delegation is being sent despite repeated recommendations from India’s Consul General in Jeddah that such goodwill missions are unnecessary and counter productive. They have time and again told the ministry to cut down the size of the delegation. “As compared to other countries including Islamic countries our size is very big. We don’t know how is going for what and what role they have to perform,” the Di-

rector General, CAG, said. MEA also came in for further criticism for wasteful expenditure. Indian missions in Singapore, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Yangon and Muscat have spent much more than they should have on doing up their gardens In fact, Indian missions

in Beijing, Mandalay, Tripoli and Ulaanbaatar have spent much more than the permissible limit on decorating homes of diplomats. This is not the first time that the MEA is being hauled up by the CAG. Earlier, too, the auditors have taken exception to diplomats being extravagant.

NREG scheme: CAG pulls up Centre, states for irregularities NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 26 (AGENCIES): The absence of an effective system to address grievances and lacunae like delayed payments and improper record of applications by job seekers under NREG scheme is defeating the purpose of this flagship programme of the government, apex audit body CAG has said. Pointing out several cases of delayed payment of wages for which no compensation was paid, the report said: “Yet no one was fined for the violation of Act. This indicates lack of an effective grievance redressal mechanism which defeated very purpose of the Act conferring a statutory right on the rural households for demanding up to 100 days of employment,” a report by apex auditor CAG has said. The audit report on implementation of NREG Act, tabled in Parliament, did not buy the Ministry of Rural

Development’s argument that it could not be expected to comment on specific irregularities as they come under state governments. “The Act is a Central legislation and the ministry bears overall responsibility for co-ordinating and monitoring its administration and ensuring economical, efficient and effective utilisation of funds provided by the Union government,” the report said. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India said applications for employment were not documented or dated receipts for such applications were not issued in most of the cases, making the eligibility of rural households for unemployment allowance unverifiable, the report said. Also there were instances of non-payment of unemployment allowance, even where the record indicated that work had not been provided within 15 days from date of application.

ON BOARD PM’S SPECIAL AIRCRAFT, OCTOBER 26 (PTI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said his government had a “reasonably good term” in office till now but rubbished the claim of Left parties that the Indian economy has escaped the raging financial crisis due to their policies. “We have had a reasonably good term and I would not deny that over the last few months inflation had become a problem. Also, recently because of the global factors, the financial crisis is having some effect on our economy. Therefore, we are obliged to take corrective measures,” Singh said. “To say that I am not worried would not be correct. It is my duty as Prime Minister to worry when things don’t go as planned,” the economist-turned politician told reporters when asked whether he was concerned about the economic crisis, months ahead of general elections. Asked to comment on the view of the Left parties that India has largely escaped the effects of the global financial turmoil due to their policies, the Prime Minister said: “I am afraid I don’t agree.” “Strengthening India’s banking system, strengthening India’s insurance system has enabled us to deal with the crisis

more effectively,” he said. “I beg to differ. But I am not very happy to part company with our left colleagues. “In my view India is faced with difficult problems all parties which are committed to secularism and nationalism must work together to deal with communal and regional divide which is being sought to be created by some antisocial elements. There are issues which require all political parties which think alike to sit together and I very much hope we can find ways and means to work with our left colleagues,” Singh said. Commenting on when the world would overcome the effects of the global financial meltdown, Singh said: “Well it all depends on how long it takes the world community to restore and confidence to the global financial markets. “We are not in complete control. There are bigger players and we are victims of that. The crisis is not of our making. It is a crisis that originated in the US and Europe, the type of integrated world economy we live in we are not immune and I had mentioned in Parliament earlier this week on Monday and I repeated that same sentiment in Beijing (while attending the ASEM summit),” Singh added.

‘All papers pertaining to Cabinet decisions disclosable’

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 26 (AGENCIES): The Central Information Commission has ruled that all papers pertaining to decisions of the Union Cabinet, once arrived at, are “disclosable”. “The plea taken by the first appellate authority that the decision of Council of Ministers are ‘disclosable’ but Cabinet papers are not is totally untenable,” Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah ruled. The CIC was hearing the plea of P D Khandelwal of Noida, who sought inspection of a file under which a circular of Appointment Committee of the Cabinet, Department of Personnel and Training, was issued in 1999. The inspection was denied by the department saying that it formed part of Cabinet papers including re-

cords of deliberations of the secretaries and other officers and was exempted under section 8(1) of the Act. His first appeal was also rejected as the appellate authority held, while decisions of the Council of Ministers, “can be made public once decision is taken or matter is complete, but ‘Cabinet Papers’ are outside the purview of the RTI Act.” CIC observed that the argument of appellate authority rests on the term “Cabinet” being distinguished from “Council of Ministers” with the only decision of Council of Ministers being ‘disclosable’ and not cabinet papers of which decisions of Council of Ministers are only a part. In its order, the information watchdog said that the Constitution of India, per

se, did not include the term “Cabinet”, when it was drafted and later on adopted and enacted by the Constituent Assembly. The Commission held that every decision of the Council of Ministers was a decision of the Cabinet as all Cabinet Ministers were also a part of Council of Ministers. Elaborating on section 8 of the RTI Act and provisions of the Constitution, CIC ordered that Cabinet papers which include the records of deliberations of the Council of Ministers, secretaries and other officers should be disclosed after the decision has been taken. “The matters which are otherwise exempted under section 8 shall not be disclosed even after the decision has been taken and matter is over,” it said.

ITBP to station its force in the plains

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 26 (AGENCIES): The ITBP, whose primary role is guarding the Sino-Indo frontier at very high altitudes, will now also be involved in maintaining law and order in the plains of the country and also go abroad on various peace-keeping missions. Postings in the plains and missions abroad would reduce the physical hardship borne by soldiers in high altitude regions, said Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil during interaction with troops of ITBP.

“You will not only be serving in the country but also be posted abroad. This will reduce the physical pain that you undergo during your posting in high altitude. You will also know how big this world is and how people lead their lives,” he said. The force has raised 20 more battalions and is eyeing at least 15 cities in the country. It has already acquired lands at seven places for setting up battalion centres after talks with the respective state governments. Once these battalion sta-

tions are established in the plains, jawans who complete their two-three year of high altitude postings can be accommodated there. It will also facilitate ITBP’s presence in areas beyond its operations in order to meet new responsibilities. “Talks with various state governments are on for purchase of land. About 75-85 acres of lands are required at each place to establish a base and station a battalion,” Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police force Vikram Srivastava said.

‘India should lift ban on LTTE’ ‘Over 42,000 converted to Christianity in Kandhamal’

COLOMBO, OCTOBER 26 (AGENCIES): LTTE supremo V Prabhakaran has asked India to lift the ban on his outfit in order to “fulfil the aspirations of Tamil people,” while admitting that Lankan forces have made inroads into the Tiger areas and were at the doorstep of their key town Kilinochchi. “We expect that it (India) would lift the ban on our organisation and support us to fulfil the long awaited aspirations of the Tamil people,” the 53-year old leader of the LTTE said in an interview. Conceding that security forces had closed in on the rebel strongholds and had even entered key areas, Vellupillai Prabhakaran, however, said capturing the Tigers administrative capital Kilinochchi was still a distant dream for them. “The Sri Lankan forces have entered parts of our homeland and are stationed in close proximity to Kilinochchi town. But, capturing Kilinochchi is just a day dream of (Sri Lankan President Mahinda) Rajapaksa,” he said. In an e-mail interview to Chennai based Tamil Magazine Nakkeeran, Prabhakaran hailed Tamil Nadu

We will protect Tamils: Sri Lanka to India

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 26 (PTI): Assuring India that it will ensure the safety and security of ethnic Tamils, Sri Lanka has expressed readiness to allow Indian medical aid to the affected people in the island country’s embattled north. Basil Rajapaksa, Special Advsior of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, met External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and apprised him of the steps being taken by the government to ensure that the rights of Tamils are not compromised during the ongoing military offensive against the LTTE. Basil also held talks with Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon on Sunday. “Every assurance we have given (to) look after the

human behaviour needs and whichever way we can,” Basil, the brother of President Rajapakasa, told reporters after the meeting. Asked about the medical aid from India, the President’s advisor said “yes, that issue was brought up and we will take a positive look on it.” “Yes,” he said when asked whether the Sri Lankan Government will allow Indian medical aid to Sri Lanka. Asked whether Mukherjee will visit Colombo on the Sri Lankan Tamils issue, Basil said “he has not discusses it so..”. Basil’s visit to New Delhi comes in the wake of India expressing concern over the humanitarian situation in the island nation and asking it to protect the rights of the civilian Tamils.

Chief Minister M Karunanidhi’s stand of seeking quick relief measures for the displaced Tamils. The LTTE leader also expressed dejection over AIADMK leader J Jayalalitha distancing herself from the Tamil problem, while praising oth-

er leaders of the state for taking up the ethnic issue in the island state. “Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Kalaignar is a Tamil nationalist. He has not only voiced his concern against the Sinhala state terrorism in Tamil Eelam, but has also showed it in action.

KANDHAMAL, OCTOBER 26 (AGENCIES): There has been a 66 percent growth in Christian population in Orissa’s Kandhamal region, which has seen attacks on Christians and churches. Of the 42,353 who adopted Christianity between 1991 and 2001, only two followed law to change religion. According to data available with the district collectorate, the Christian population in Kandhamal was 117,950 in the 2001 census, up from 75,597 a decade earlier. “The Christian growth rate in the district is 66 percent as against 18.6 percent for the overall population growth in the district,” District Collector Krishan Kumar said. Kumar said that the Orissa Freedom of Religious Act, which came into action in 1989, allows people to change or adopt any religion but all such individuals need to submit a form to the district magistrate. “We have received just two applications not just between 1991 and 2001 but between 1989 and 2008. We must understand that every

A Christian victim of violence from Hindu hard-liners waits at a relief camp in Tikabali, about 250 kilometers (156 miles) west of Bhubaneshwar, India, Tuesday, October 14. (AP Photo)

one must follow law,” Kumar explained. However, he did not specify what action the district administration has taken to punish those who have violated the law. Asked if he attributes the growth of Christian population to conversions, he said: “It could be because of two reasons - con-

version and migration.” Of the over 650,000 people in the troubled district, at least 53 percent are tribals, less than 20 percent Christians. Of the nearly 118,000 Christians, a majority has converted from Dalit families. Kumar said that conversion, longstanding caste

conflicts between tribals and Dalits, poverty and growing influence of Hindu groups among the tribal population had led to several communal clashes in recent years. Ever since the killing of Swami Laxmanananda, a Hindu religious leader, and four of his supporters by un-

identified gunmen Aug 23, anti-Christian violence has been boiling in Kandhamal. While Maoists have claimed responsibility for the murders, the Hindu leader’s supporters have insisted that Christians were behind the murder. The Orissa Police are investigating the case. At least 38 people including a Central Reserve Police Force trooper lost their lives in clashes. While over 3,000 houses, mostly belonging to Christians, were gutted or vandalized in Kandhamal, over 23,000 people fled from their villages fearing death. “Yes, there is a growth in Christian population but that does not mean fanatics from organisations like Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad can kill people,” Hemant Naik, a rights activists from Udaygiri town, said. “While talking about conversion, we must also talk about reconversion. While no one has complained about their change in faith to Christianity, 62 people have registered complaints about forced reconversion to Hinduism,” said another activist, Issac Digal.

INTERNATIONAL

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McCain scoffs at Obama for taking victory lap Clinton for ﬁrst joint event with Obama

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Mesilla, N.M., Saturday, October 25. (AP Photo)

MESILLA, OCTOBER 26 (REUTERS): Republican presidential nominee John McCain, trailing in the polls, accused Democrat Barack Obama of already taking a “victory lap” by allowing an inaugural address to be drafted for him -- a charge disputed by the Obama camp. McCain, struggling to defend New Mexico and other Western states that in the past have mostly voted Republican from going to Obama on Nov. 4, seized on a report that former President Bill Clinton’s one time chief of staff, John Podesta, had already written a draft inaugural address for Obama. “What America needs now is somebody who will finish the race before starting a victory lap,” McCain told an enthusiastic crowd in a town square in southern New Mexico. Obama holds a commanding lead in national opinion polls and is ahead in several key battleground states that McCain needs to win. At a rally in Reno, Nevada, Obama hammered McCain as little different than President George W. Bush McCain compared himself to Harry Truman, the Democratic president who defied the odds to defeat

Thomas Dewey in 1948, a victory that came so late that a Chicago newspaper had already printed headlines of Dewey’s victory. “Well, my friends, when I pull this thing off I have a request for my opponent. I want him to save that manuscript of his inaugural address and donate it to the Smithsonian and put it right next to the Chicago paper that said ‘Dewey defeats Truman,” McCain said. The Obama campaign said McCain’s charge was “completely false.” A campaign official said by email: “The ‘address’ is from a book John Podesta wrote before Obama was the nominee. It’s not a sample address for Obama. It’s a sample address he wrote for whoever became the nominee.” Obama returned to active campaigning, after taking a break to visit his sick grandmother in Hawaii, with the Western states of Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado in his sights. In Reno, Obama slammed McCain for saying government should ease its regulations on business and mocked his assertion that Bush’s economic policies had gotten “out of hand.” “John McCain attacking George Bush for his out-

of-hand economic policy is like (Vice President) Dick Cheney attacking George Bush for his go-it-alone foreign policy,” Obama told about 11,000 supporters at a chilly morning rally at the University of Nevada. He said Bush did not seem offended, since he voted on Friday for McCain. “And that’s no surprise, because when it comes to the policies that matter for middle-class families, there’s not an inch of daylight between George Bush and John McCain,” he said. McCain accused Obama of seeking to raise taxes on most Americans, particularly small businesses responsible for much of the hiring during a severe economic downturn in which hundreds of thousands of jobs have been shed. Obama says his plan to tax Americans making more than $250,000 would cut taxes for 95 percent of Americans. McCain said having Democrats in control of the White House, the U.S. House of Representatives under Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and the Senate under Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, would give Democrats unfettered power. The Democrats are ex-

pected to increase their majorities in both houses of Congress on election day. “Senator Obama’s tax increase would put even more people out of work,” McCain said. “We’ve seen this before in other countries. It doesn’t work. The answer to a strong economy is not higher taxes. “But that is exactly what’s going to happen if the Democrats have total control of Washington. We can’t let that happen. Are you ready for Obama, Pelosi and Reid?” the Arizona senator said. From New Mexico, McCain was to campaign in Iowa on Sunday. Bush won the state in 2004 but it appears so solidly in Obama’s camp that the Des Moines Register reported several Republican strategists wondered why McCain was wasting his time there. McCain told the Albuquerque crowd that he relished being the underdog in the race. “Ten days to go, we’re a few points down, and the pundits of course as they have four or five times have written us off,” McCain said. “And you know what, my friends? They forgot one thing. They forget to let you decide ... We love being the underdog and we’re going to win.”

LAS VEGAS, OCTOBER 26 (AFP): Former president Bill Clinton will make his first campaign trail appearance with Barack Obama in the crucial swing state of Florida next Wednesday, the Democratic nominee’s campaign said. Clinton had a testy relationship with Obama’s camp during his wife Hillary Clinton’s bid for the party nomination earlier in the year but will make his debut beside the Democratic nominee just six days before the election. The former president delivered a strong endorsement of Obama’s readiness to be president at the Democratic National Convention in August and the former first lady has now done more than 50 campaign events for her ex-rival. Bill Clinton will appear alongside Obama in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday, campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. Orlando lies along the dividing line between the conservative north and the liberal south of the key state which most polls show is a toss-up 10 days before the election, with a slight edge towards Obama over Republican John McCain. Bill Clinton is the sole Democratic presidential candidate to win Florida in 30 years -in his 1996 reelection campaign -- and he and his wife are still wildly popular in the state. Democrats still fume at the 2000 vote recount debacle in the state, which ended up in a US Supreme Court judgement which ended with George W Bush being installed as president.

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Livni calls for early Israeli election JERUSALEM, OCTOBER 26 (REUTERS): Israel headed on Sunday towards an early election likely to kill any remaining chances for a peace deal with the Palestinians this year after ruling party leader Tzipi Livni dropped efforts to form a government. “When I had to decide between continued extortion and bringing forward elections, I preferred elections,” Kadima chief Livni told the Yedioth Ahronoth daily, in reference to budgetary demands from the ultraOrthodox Shas party. Livni, foreign minister and chief peace negotiator in U.S.-sponsored talks with the Palestinians, was expected to meet President Shimon Peres later in the day to inform him she had failed to put together a coalition after weeks of wrangling. Peres can then set into motion a process leading to an early election, which political commentators said would apparently be held on February 17, more than a year ahead of schedule. Opinion polls have predicted the right-wing party of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, an opponent of wide-ranging territorial compromise, would win a national ballot. “We hope the Israelis will choose to stay the course with the peace process,” Palestinian peace negotiator Saeb Erekat said after Livni confirmed comments from aides that coalition talks had failed. The United States had hoped for at least a framework deal on Palestinian statehood before President George W. Bush leaves office in January. But with negotiations so far showing few signs of progress -- with Israeli settlement expansion and the future of Jerusalem key stumbling blocks -- and Israel’s political scene in turmoil, there appeared to be little chance of an agreement. While Israel gears up for an election, it will continue to be led by Prime Minister

(Top) A copy of Israel's newspaper Maariv showing Israel's Prime Minister designate and Kadima leader Tzipi Livni is seen at a cafe in Jerusalem. (Bottom) Prime Minister designate Tzipi Livni is seen during the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Sunday, October 26. (AP Photo)

Ehud Olmert, who resigned in September in a corruption scandal but stays on under law until a new government is formed. Livni’s comments on her failure to form a new government may indicate she intends to fight an election campaign that portrays her as a woman of principle to an electorate disillusioned with coalition haggling and suspicions of wrongdoing at the top. “I’m not here to survive, I’m here to lead,” Livni, 50, told the Maariv newspaper, ruling out her other option of trying to run the country with a government that lacked a strong parliamentary majority. “You can’t extort me,” she told

Yedioth Ahronoth. “The good of the country is at the top of my agenda.” Shas, which bills itself as a party representing Israel’s poor, has long been a maker and breaker of coalition governments. It has garnered popular support through its network of religious schools and social welfare services. The party, guided by an elderly rabbi and a major force among Israeli Jews of North African and Middle Eastern descent, had also sought guarantees Livni would not agree to share control of Jerusalem with the Palestinians. “Jerusalem should not be divided,” Shas leader Eli Yishai told reporters. “She informed us (she could not promise this).”

Little Chihuahua

Little, a Chihuahua, owned by Liz Newton, of Salem, Mass., waits during the second annual "howl-oween," a dog costume contest, Saturday, October 25, at Faneuil Hall in Boston. Little won best of show. (AP Photo)

Bitter inﬁghting over Palin in McCain campaign

‘Laden writing memoirs’

‘Palin playing for herself for 2012’

Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, speaks in front of Wooly the Wolverine, the West High School mascot, during a campaign appearance in Sioux City, Iowa, Saturday, October 25. (AP Photo)

MESILLA, OCTOBER 26 (AFP): Bitter infighting has broken out between aides to John McCain and Sarah Palin over management of the Alaska governor’s role in the campaign, it was reported Saturday. The Politico.com website cited four Republicans close to Palin as saying she had grown frustrated by advice given to her by campaign handlers, whom supporters blame for a series of public relations gaffes. The report said Palin was now increasingly willing to disregard orders from advisors, suggesting the Republican running mate was in the initial stages of forging her own identity for a future tilt at the White House. “She’s lost confidence in most of the people on the plane,” said a senior Republi-

can quoted by Politico, adding that Palin had already begun to “go rogue” in some of her public pronouncements on the campaign trail. The Alaska Governor’s supporters accused McCain campaign strategist Steve Schmidt and senior aide Nicole Wallace of already attempting to blame Palin for the failure of the campaign. “These people are going to try and shred her after the campaign to divert blame from themselves,” a McCain insider was quote by Politico as saying. When asked to comment on the Politico story by AFP, Wallace said in an email: “I have no comment other than what’s in the story, if people wish to throw me under the bus, my per-

sonal belief is that the graceful thing to do is to lie there.” News of tensions within the McCain camp comes after polls suggested Palin -- who electrified the party base when named as running mate in August -- is now dragging down the Republican ticket 10 days from the November 4 election. A Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll released on Wednesday found that Americans are less and less convinced she is worthy to serve as the country’s number-two leader. “Her numbers have plummeted in our poll ... what’s more 55 percent think she’s unqualified to serve as president if the need arises, which is a troublesome number given McCain’s age,” said NBC political director Chuck Todd.

NEW YORK, OCTOBER 26 (PTI): With US Presidential elections barely nine days away, long brewing tensions between key advisers of Republican presidential candidate John McCain and his running mate Sarah Palin have escalated so much that they have spilled out in public. With McCain trailing behind his Democrat opponent Obama in the polls as per the recent surveys, recriminations have started between his key advisers and Palin. A news channel quoted at least one adviser suggesting that Palin has gone ‘rogue.’ Another McCain source claimed that she appears to be looking out for herself more than the campaign, according to a channel, playing for her own future and sees herself as the next leader of the party. “She’s no longer playing for 2008; she’s playing 2012,” Democratic pollster Peter Hart said. “And the difficulty is, when she went on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ (a satirical TV show) she became a reinforcement of her caricature.... and at the end of the day, voters turned against her both in terms of qualifications and personally.” Several McCain advisers were quoted by a channel as saying they are becoming increasingly frustrated, but an associate of Palin told the network that she is simply trying to “bust free” of what she believes was a damaging and mismanaged roll out. Pointing towards the Alaska Governor’s recent spate of disregarding the orders from the advisers, a McCain source cited an instance in which she labeled robocalls - recorded messages often used to attack a candidate’s opponent --”irritating” even as the campaign defended their use. Also, they pointed to her telling reporters she disagreed with the campaign’s decision to pull out of Michigan. “She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone,” said a McCain adviser. It confirmed the findings of an ABC/Washington Post poll released earlier this month which found that six in 10 voters saw Palin, 44, as lacking the experience to be an effective president. “A third are now less likely to vote for McCain because of her,” the Post added. After being found guilty of abusing her power as governor in the so-called “troopergate”

scandal over the firing of her ex-brother-in-law, Palin now faces a second probe over whether she violated ethics rules in the affair. Palin was also back in the headlines this week after it emerged 150,000 dollars had been spent on clothes for Palin since late August, potentially undermining her appeal as a down-to-earth working “hockey mom.”

ISLAMABAD, OCTOBER 26 (PTI): World's most wanted fugitive, Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden is reportedly writing a book on the struggle of his terrorist network that dispenses money, logistical support and training to radical groups in over 50 countries. The book, being written in Arabic, will later be translated into English. Bin Laden decided to write the book to counter "propaganda" against Al Qaeda, Pakistan's Geo News channel has reported. Bin Laden is writing the book with the assistance of a "young man with a Middle Eastern background who will later translate the text into English", the channel reported. The book will reportedly highlight atrocities allegedly being committed on Muslims by the Western world. Bin Laden will also discuss how the medieval Crusades greatly impacted the growth of Western influence in world affairs and ultimately helped the US

to control the oil reserves of the Muslim states. The book will shed light on the evolution of Al Qaeda and 9/11 terror attacks on the US. Bin Laden, who was born in Riyadh on March 10, 1957, is a member of the prominent bin Laden family of Saudi Arabia. The Al Qaeda leader has been indicted in a US federal court for his alleged involvement in the 1998 bombings of the US embassies in Tanzania and Kenya and is on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's list of 10 most wanted fugitives. Though bin Laden has not been indicted for the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US, he has reportedly claimed responsibility for the strikes. Reports suggest he earned a degree in civil engineering in 1979, or a degree in public administration in 1981. Bin Laden also operated from Pakistan for a brief while in the 1980s as part of the mujahideen movement against the Soviet forces that had occupied Afghanistan.

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Eto'o grabs hat-trick as Barca shred Almeria

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‘Never called Sachin a bad sport’ NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 26 (PTI): Stung by a barrage of criticism, retired Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist on Saturday denied calling Sachin Tendulkar a "bad sport" and a "liar" in his upcoming autobiography, claiming that he was misinterpreted by the media. Gilchrist said all is well between him and Tendulkar after he rang up the Indian batting maestro to explain how excerpts from his autobiography had been quoted out of context by newspapers. He said the conversation with Tendulkar has left him a relieved man. "There were headlines around the cricketing globe on Friday suggesting that I had accused Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar of being a bad sport and also that he had lied when giving evidence in the Harbhajan Singh racial villification hearing earlier this year. "Neither of these accusations are true and I felt strongly enough on this to immediately ring Sachin once it was brought to my attention, to explain to him. I am pleased to say that at the conclusion of our chat, the same respect

Sachin and I have always had for each other continues to exist," Gilchrist said. Rattled by the furore that has virtually turned into a backlash in India ever since the controversial excerpts came out, Gilchrist said a couple of sentences from an entire chapter were used to script a sensational story. "The headlines arose from the manner in which some journalists interpreted a couple of points I have made in an about-to-be released autobiography," he said in a column for a leading Indian daily. "In the book I mention that a cultural difference between our team and that of the Indians was the importance of shaking hands with the opposition after a loss. From my experience it seemed this routine wasn't as important to some oppositions as it was in Australia, where it is drilled into us from an early age," Gilchrist explained. The former stumper said he stood by his comments on Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh being hard to find for a handshake after a match, but this did not imply that he considered them

FC Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o reacts after scoring against Almeria during a Spanish league soccer match at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, October 25. (AP Photo)

MADRID, OCTOBER 26 (REUTERS): Barcelona tore apart Almeria 5-0 with another irresistible first-half display at the Nou Camp to go top of the Primera Liga on Saturday. In their last home game, Atletico Madrid were hammered 6-1, with Barca's first five goals coming in the opening half hour. This time round, Samuel Eto'o bagged a hat-trick and goals from Thierry Henry and Daniel Alves gave them a crushing

5-0 halftime lead against a side reduced to 10 men after 30 minutes. Pep Guardiola's team made it nine consecutive wins in all competitions and moved to the top of the standings, ahead of Valencia on goal difference, with 19 points from eight games. Valencia visit Recreativo Huelva on Sunday when fifth-placed champions Real Madrid, who have 16 points, host Athletic Bilbao.

Barca made their customary high-tempo start scoring the opener after only five minutes when a poor header out of defence fell for Cameroon striker Eto'o to volley home. Lionel Messi crossed low for Henry to tap in the second and Almeria were reeling when Andres Iniesta sent Xavi through the opposition's back four to square for Eto'o to score again. Messi pulled the ball back from the touchline for Eto'o to

USA's Rena Inoue, left, and John Baldwin perform a death spiral during their free skate at the Skate America ﬁgure skating competition Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in Everett, Wash. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)

complete his hat-trick with a backheel in the 24th minute, taking his tally for the season to nine. It got worse for Almeria when frustration led their top scorer Alvaro Negredo to take out Rafael Marquez with a late tackle that saw him shown a straight red card, leaving his side down to 10 men for the last hour. Brazil fullback Alves powered a 30-metre freekick low to the right of Diego

Alves for the fifth goal before the break. Almeria stay sixth with 11 points from eight games. Earlier, struggling Osasuna were left still seeking their first win this season after losing 2-0 at home to Real Betis. Turkey midfielder Mehmet Aurelio gave Betis the lead with a freekick that flew through the wall just after the interval, and Argentine striker Mariano Pavone scrambled home the second after home keeper Ricardo

Lopez spilled a freekick at the end. Former Spain coach Jose Antonio Camacho took charge of Osasuna two weeks ago, replacing the sacked Jose Angel Ziganda, but has failed to inspire a change in fortunes so far with two consecutive defeats to his name. Betis climbed to 12th on eight points from eight games with their second win. Osasuna are second bottom with four a bad sport. points from eight games. He clarified that his comments were only aimed at highlighting the cultural differences between the two sides. "I made the comment that Sachin and Harbhajan were sometimes not around to shake hands. Whether that is right or wrong is not my point. It was more the cultural differences I was trying to highlight, which it's fair to say, have been integral in most disputes or flare-ups between these two proud nations." "Nowhere do I accuse Sachin of being bad sport," he said. He is drawing flak for reopening the 'monkeygate' saga which has been set aside as a closed chapter by both the teams but Gilchrist Australian cricket player Peter Siddle, second right, gestures during a practice session in New Delhi, insisted that he merely "statIndia, Sunday, October 26. The third cricket rest between Australia and India begins Wednesday. India ed the facts" and never called is 1-0 up after two of four tests after completing a crushing win at Mohali earlier this week. (AP Photo) Tendulkar a liar as has been reported. "...I obviously had to address it in the book as it was a huge issue last summer and too big to ignore. That cally up to Rafa to decide if he made it or said, my only reference to it not," Federer told reporters after Saturday's was recall the way the events semi-final win over Feliciano Lopez at his unfolded from the initial hometown tournament. "There was a bit of hearing, the night the match disappointment but I gave a good fight for finished, through to the final almost five years so I'm proud of that, and I judicial hearing a few weeks think Rafa deserves it this year because he's later," wrote Gilchrist. played consistently well. "He's won in Grand "All I stated are the facts Slams, Masters Series and won big titles on that everyone knows, that all surfaces. He still has the Davis Cup final initially Sachin had mento come and there's also the Masters Cup in tioned he wasn't sure what Shanghai. "If he can win there he will have won one of the big indoors so he's done a complete year." The Swiss said he hoped to regain the MELBOURNE, OCTOnumber one spot from Nadal in 2009 but BER 26 (PTI): Australian said that for now he was happy not to be opener Matthew Hayden was worrying about ranking points. "Obviously, happy that the ongoing Test I have points to defend here and in Shanghai series between his side and but that's not what my life's about anymore. the Indians was being played It's about winning titles and I'll have another in good spirit on and off the chance on Sunday so I'm really excited about field but said he would have that. been disappointed had Za"Often you're on the tour and you go week heer Khan not been punished by week and you're like, `Oh my god, I've got for sending him off during quarter-final points to defend from last year', the Mohali Test. Zaheer was but now when I come into a Grand Slam I fined 80 per cent of his match don't care if I have 1000 points to defend or fee for circling Hayden and 50. "I know the rankings are still an impor- shouting at him as the burly tant factor but really it's about winning titles, Australian strode off after being healthy and enjoying the tour. "I was his second-innings dismissBASEL, OCTOBER 26 (REUTERS): still looking at the points when Rafa was real by Harbhajan Singh, and Roger Federer was "disappointed but not ally close behind me but it's been a while now Hayden said the Indian pacsurprised" at losing the year-end world that I've not been thinking about it." er deserved it. number one spot to rival Rafael Nadal, he Although disappointing when judged "I just think there is said on Saturday. Federer was knocked off against his previous seasons, Federer's year a certain way that cricket the top of the rankings by the Spaniard in has nevertheless included a fifth US Open is expected to be played. I August and got confirmation from the ATP title, two further Grand Slam final appear- think we would have been after his semi-final defeat by Andy Murray ances and an Olympic gold medal in dou- disappointed if something at last week's Madrid Masters that he would bles. On Sunday he will try to become the hadn't happened to Zaheer," end the year in second place. The Swiss 13- first player to win three titles in a row at the Hayden said. "Put the shoe time Grand Slam winner topped the year- Basel tournament where he once worked as a on the other foot -- if that is end rankings from 2004 to 2007 during his ballboy and will then have at least one more Ricky Ponting running from record 237 consecutive weeks as world num- chance this year to beat Nadal in Shanghai. deep extra cover to fine leg ber one. Federer said on Saturday there was only a to offer Sachin Tendulkar a "I knew really that the chance (to regain "fifty-fifty" chance of him playing next week's word of advice on the way off, top spot) wasn't there because it was basi- Masters Series in Paris. what's going to happen?" he

Redknapp conﬁrmed as Hotspur manager Federer disappointed by year-end world ranking

LONDON, OCTOBER 26 (AFP): Harry Redknapp has been officially confirmed as the new manager of Premier League strugglers Tottenham Hotspur following the sacking of Juande Ramos last night. Spurs, who sit bottom of the English top flight, have agreed a compensation package of around five million pounds (7.9 million dollars) with Portsmouth to bring in Redknapp immediately. Ramos left the club after its worst-ever start to the season which has left it anchored to the bottom of the league, Spurs announced late Saturday. Redknapp -- who was in charge at Portsmouth -- was confirmed as the new man in charge at White Hart Lane after Portsmouth had "reluctantly" agreed to talks. It has led to a return to London for the former West Ham boss, and although facing a huge challenge Redknapp believes his move will be best for the longterm future of both clubs. He told BBC Radio Five Live Sportsweek programme: "I suddenly got a phone call and was told Tottenham were interested in me, and I thought it was a wind-up at first. "Then when I had spoken to them, I decided it was a good move for everybody, for Portsmouth as well in the long term and they have a terrific compensation deal when things were a bit tight. "I just thought maybe it was time to move on and Tottenham are a big, big club. "I thought 'let's just give

it a go before it is too late'. "I could have gone to Newcastle, but did not take it and a lot of people said 'he does not have any ambition', so this is a good chance for me. "It is a tough job, they are bottom of the league, so let's see what we can do." Despite

winning the League Cup in February, Spurs have taken just two points from eight games. Their UEFA Cup group campaign also got off to a poor start Thursday when they were beaten 2-0 at Udinese amid reports that dressing room confidence has hit rock-bottom. The northeast London club said in a statement late Saturday that Ramos, formerly in charge at Sevilla, and other key staff were leaving. "The club can announce that Damien Comolli, sporting director, Juande Ramos, head coach and first-team coaches Marcos Alvarez and Gus Poyet have left the club with immediate effect. We wish them well," the club said. It then revealed that Portsmouth, currently placed seventh in the Premier League, had "reluctantly" agreed to let them talk to Redknapp, who won the FA Cup with Portsmouth last season. Redknapp, whose son Jamie is a former Spurs captain, has also managed West Ham United and Southampton. He said that Tottenham had contacted Portsmouth Friday about talking to him. Tottenham said that Clive Allen, a former club player who is now development squad coach, and youth team manager Alex Inglethorpe would be in charge for Sunday's clash with Bolton. Redknapp expects to be at White Hart Lane for the Bolton match and plans to address players before the match.

Harbhajan had said, then later confirmed his support when Harbhajan said he'd used a Hindi word in the heated exchange with Symonds. Nowhere do I accuse Sachin of lying," said Gilchrist. The celebrated keeper said he had the utmost respect for Tendulkar. "To have spoken directly with Sachin about there matters was a great relief for me. I have always admired his amazing cricketing ability and have spoken regularly about how I believe he has set the finest example of hos to handle fame and the extraordinary public profile that comes with being an Indian cricketing superstar." Gilchrist hoped that his clarification on the matter would put an end to the furore. "I have always enjoyed touring here, and most importantly have many strong friendships in India. For those reasons and for my personal friendship with Sachin, I was most concerned that a few off-the-mark headlines and interpretations of my book could possibly sour these friendships. "Thankfully that hasn't occurred and I look forward to visiting these shores both as a cricketer and personally for many years to come," he said.

‘Zaheer deserves to be ﬁned’ was quoted as saying by the 'Herald Sun'. Hayden said match referee Chris Broad had handled the two teams well in the wake of tensions during India's tour of Australia early this year. "There has only been a few instances really of challenges to the spirit of cricket and they have been dealt pretty well by 'Broady'," Hayden said. "We were saying this last year as well -- it's not tiddly winks. It's India playing Australia and it should mean a lot to you. There should be passion, it should be evident there is friction and tension on the field. It's not park cricket. "The expectations of us is that it has got to be done in a way that is within the laws and spirit of the game." The left-handed batsman credited the Indian Premier League for breaking down the barriers between the two sides. "There has been good spirit on the field and a good spirit off the field, and I reckon IPL has definitely contributed to that," he said.

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NSACS Naga Idol 3.08…

Dimapur sways to the wave of Naga Idol

Idol No 1 KENEILEZONOU

Idol No 2 BAKUP PHOM

Idol No 6 SHENEITA

Idol No 8 SENKATHUNG

IDOL NO. 10 TIATEMSU

Idol No. 11 MERIBENI

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Idol No.12 LEDEN Morung Express News Dimapur | October 26

MUSIC LOVERS in Dimapur could have asked nothing less or better than the 12 finalist of the NSACS Naga Idol 3. 08 performing live on stage. The opening of the first Road Show was as ‘beautiful’ as the song sung by Kene followed by Bakup with his ‘perfect’ number. People of Phek need to be very proud of Senei and so must be people of Wokha for bearing a singer like Senka.

Idol No. 13 INATOLI

‘Tiatemsu has the look’ that is what everyone says but he got a better singer in him. All the rest including Meri, Leden, Ina, Mhathung, Naro and Ato kept the audience extremely endorsed in their songs. These singing talents are more than just good singers. They are the ‘ambassadors’ of HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention campaign which is one of the ultimate messages that is needed to reach the people of Nagaland. However, the main item of

Idol No 15 TINUREN

Idol No 16 MHATHUNG

Meren Chief Guest

Idol No 17 TOSHINARO

Idol No. 18 IMNATULA

the night show was the Chief Guest Meren Jamir, Chairman String Entertainment. The very soul version of the song ‘First cut is the deepest’ was not enough to satisfy the crowd that is when he got back to the stage with his second number ‘shut full of love.’ Filled with passion for music, Meren Jamir said that today Naga Idol is a testimony of the fact that Nagas are getting a platform they deserve. He called upon all like minded music lovers to make very clean use of their

talent and to try something new everyday. The bottom line of the speech was “Put God first and you’ll be contended in whatever profession you may take up.” Well, hats off to the Dorains Society Dimapur for hosting such a wonderful night making everyone a part of a mission ‘To raise aid in support of the victims of communal violence in Orissa.’ Today the world needs more of such good people to stand in the gap and make this world a better place to live in.

Jeans, the rivalry tearing Katie Arkansas TV anchor and Victoria apart at the seams dies days after attack

NN affiliate KATV in Little Rock, Arkansas, announced Saturday evening that its morning anchorwoman, Anne Pressly, died from injuries sustained in an assault. Pressly, 26, was found beaten early Monday at her home. She was hospitalized and sedated. Pressly's parents released a statement saying they were "with her in her last moments." They also asked for "the privacy we need at this very difficult time," KATV reported. Police said Pressly was apparently not targeted but was attacked during the course of a burglary. Her purse was missing. Pressly was beaten around the head, face and neck. She had been unable to communicate with her family or police while sedated in the intensive care unit. The anchor's death came only a day after a doctor said he was encouraged by her recovery. Dr. Clifton R. Johnson said Friday that swelling in Pressly's brain had gone down since she was hospitalized and that doctors had slowly been reducing her sedative dosages. Police have yet to identify a suspect, though detectives have combed the area around Pressly's home in the Heights neighborhood, a mix of bungalows and mansions near the Little Rock Country Club. News reports have said detectives found evidence that Pressly's credit card was used Monday at a gas station a few miles from her home. On Saturday, KATV opened its nightly news cast with a seven-min-

hey were once the best of friends, but the camraderie between Katie Holmes and Victoria Beckham has cooled considerably. The pair pointedly avoided each other at New York fashion week where they each unveiled new clothing collections, and now its been revealed that 29year-old Katie is set to infuriate Posh by launching a denim line with American store Neiman Marcus. ‘Victoria’s DVB jeans are currently on sale in Saks Fifth Avenue and now Katie is planning her own jeans launch,’ says a fashionista spy. 'Neiman Marcus loves the fact that Katie gets so much publicity and asked her to design a denim range to go along with her commissioned couture line.’ Friends of the actress, who is married to Tom Cruise, say she plans to unveil her collection next spring. ‘Rumours of a fallout with Posh have been circulating for months – they simply don’t get on like they used to,’ adds the source. ‘Katie and Posh used to talk fashion but all that stopped when Katie moved to New York. The pair have not seen each other for a long time and Posh has no plans to try to change that now that Katie is setting up a rival line.’

friend. 'She wanted a divorce but there was lots of anger and bitterness. They married too soon, they barely knew each other, and Katie didn't take to life with an actor as well as she thought she would. She was on anti-depressants and she had been in and out of rehab clinics for months. She was very up and down with her moods. On the night she killed herself, she called the police to tell them she had taken an overdose but she jumped before they could save her. 'Everyone is devastated. No one, including Danny, can come to terms with what has happened. When Anjelica was told she just collapsed in tears.' When the couple met at a party in early 2002, they seemed to have much in common: both went to good English public schools - Katie Jane attended Roedean, Danny was at Mill-

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ute segment devoted to Pressly. Anchor Pamela Smith told viewers that Pressly's family agreed to have their daughter be an organ donor. Smith's voice hitched as she read condolences sent into the station, her eyes red. "She owned every room she was in, not because she demanded our attention, but because we willingly gave it to her," Smith said. "We all felt a little better, a little more alive just being near her. Life was easy for Anne Pressly. But it is her death that is so very hard for all of us." A reward fund KATV set up to help find the killer or killers has reached $30,000, the station reported on its Web site Saturday night. No funeral arrangements were immediately announced. Pressly had a brief role as a TV commentator in Oliver Stone's film "W.," released in theaters earlier in October.

English beauty dies in roof plunge after her marriage split

ne of Hollywood's most glamorous marriages has ended in tragedy, with the death of English model Katie Jane Evans. The 35-year-old wife of film star Danny Huston, son of directing legend John, threw herself from a California rooftop earlier this month. When the pair married in 2002, they were seen as a charmed couple. But the marriage had collapsed amid allegations that Katie Jane was addicted to drugs and alcohol. A divorce case, launched last year by Katie Jane, shocked friends and relatives, including the Duchess of Cornwall's niece, Emma Parker Bowles, and movie star Anjelica Huston, Danny's half-sister. 'Katie couldn't get over the fact the marriage had failed,' said one London-based

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field - and both had high-profile friends and relatives. Danny Huston, pictured in the 2006 film Alpha Male, is currently starring in the comedy How To Lose Friends And Alienate People Danny, 46, currently starring in the comedy How To Lose Friends And Alienate People, is the illegitimate son of John Huston and London-based actress Zoe Sallis. They met while Huston was separated from his fourth wife. 'The chemistry between Katie and Danny was immediate,' said the friend. 'Within two months they were married and they moved into a stunning house in the Hollywood Hills. When their daughter, Stella, came along a year later, they were over the moon. But Katie found it hard that Danny was away so much for work. She felt very much on

her own with the baby.' According to the records, Danny offered Katie Jane about £11,000 a month in support, said to be half his estimated earnings. She moved to a flat in Manhattan Beach, a Los Angeles suburb. Her friend said: 'They had shared custody of Stella and Katie got the house, but it had too many memories.' It is understood that Emma Parker Bowles had been with her at her flat on the day she died but was out when, at 5pm, Katie Jane jumped to her death. Ms Parker Bowles, who lives in Los Angeles, was not available for comment. But a friend of Danny said last night: 'He is stunned. Harsh things sometimes are said during divorce proceedings but he and Katie had moved beyond that. This is a tragedy for everyone.'

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Liverpool's Xabi Alonso celebrates the 1-0 win in their English Premier League soccer match against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge stadium, London, Sunday, October 26. (AP Photo)

LONDON, OCTOBER 26 (AP): Liverpool ended Chelsea's 86-game unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge on Sunday with a 1-0 victory and went three points clear at the top of the Premier League. Midfielder Xabi Alonso scored in the 10th minute with a shot that was deflected into the net by Chelsea de-

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fender Jose Bosingwa. Claudio Ranieri's Chelsea side lost in Feb. 2004 to Arsenal, but the London club hadn't been beaten at home since then - a record that remained intact under Jose Mourinho and Avram Grant. The loss came two days after Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari reportedly

8th Open Basketball C’ship from October 28 KOHIMA, OCTOBER 26 (MExN): The 8th Open Basketball Championship under the aegis of Nagaland Basketball Association and Suncity Kohima will start from October 28 at Kohima Local Ground. Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS, additional chief secretary and development commissioner will grace the opening ceremony on October 28 at 2:30 PM. The inaugural function will be chaired by Zhaleo Rio, IAS, secretary PHE and president NBA. The highlight of the tournament will be given by Neilhouvolie Mechulho, Co-Convenor Organizing Committee while Kenei Chalie, NSACS Naga Idol 3.08, contestant No.01 will present a special number.

State level Inter Higher & High Schools Tournament KOHIMA, OCTOBER 26 (MEXN): A State level Inter Higher & High Schools Tournament will take place here from October 28 at 9:00 AM at Indira Gandhi Stadium. Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Kiyaneilie Peseyie will grace the inaugural function as Chief Guest. Additional secretary, School Education Banuo Z. Jamir will preside over the function while Nipusilie Angami, Director School Education will deliver welcome address.

suggested that his side could finish the season unbeaten. "The result was not expected, but we have to understand that Liverpool is a very good team," Scolari said. "They didn't play better than us but shot one ball better than us and won. They play eight players defensively and give no space to work the ball."

Chelsea rarely looked capable of denying Liverpool a confidence-boosting victory that bolsters hopes that manager Rafa Benitez can end Liverpool's 19-year wait for its 19th league title in May. "Top of the league, psychologically that should give us a big lift," Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said. "(It is)

four years since they have been beat. It's a great record. Obviously it couldn't go on forever. "It had to finish some time, we're delighted that it was us." Benitez was more circumspect, appealing for calm. "One game at a time. We're in a good position and we will try to keep going," the Spaniard

said. "The players' mentality, their work-rate, working together and everybody doing the right things, that was key." Alonso, who Benitez tried to offload in the summer, scored the only goal with huge assistance from Bosingwa. Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech had been diving to his right to block Alonso's shot until Bosingwa diverted the ball away from Cech and into the net. It was the first goal Chelsea has conceded in more than ten hours over seven league and cup matches. Benitez's side looked capable of extending its advantage against a Chelsea side unusually lacking in guile, with Steven Gerrard unleashing a dipping shot in the 24th that was tipped over by Cech and Alonso seeing a 62nd-minute free kick hit the base of the goal post with Cech well beaten. Liverpool's solid defensive barrier, marshaled superbly by Carragher, prevented Chelsea - sorely missing the injured Didier Drogba's physical presence from creating many threatening chances. The 30-year-old Carragher made a last ditch slide to snuff out a rare shooting chance for Deco with 15 minutes remaining, deflecting the ball wide. Defender Ashley Cole miskicked badly in the 63rd when Franco Di Santo headed a crisp ball into his path to create a good scoring opportunity. Next up for Chelsea is a potentially tricky trip Wednesdaytohigh-flyingPremier League newcomer Hull, which is tied with them on 20 points. "The players are sad, it's normal, but they haven't finished the war, it is only one game lost," Scolari said.

Australian cricket team captain Ricky Ponting poses with International Cricket Council One Day International (ICC ODI) Championship shield in New Delhi,India, Sunday, October 26. Australia receives ICC ODI Championship shield for topping ICC ODI championship table. (AP Photo)

Massa claims pressure is off

MILAN, OCTOBER 26 (REUTERS): Felipe Massa has said the pressure is off for next Sunday's seasonending Brazilian Grand Prix because he knows exactly what he has to do to snatch the title from British rival Lewis Hamilton. The Ferrari driver is seven points behind McLaren's 23-yearold, who only needs to finish fifth at Interlagos to become the sport's youngest champion, having won in China last weekend. However, Brazilian Massa believes his task is more straightforward as he bids to clinch his first world championship on his home track in Sao Paolo. "Yes it's true I have a tougher job than

Lewis in terms of the points situation but my own objective for the weekend is much more straightforward than his," Massa told Ferrari's website (www.ferrariworld. com). "I only have to focus on winning the race on Sunday afternoon, hopefully with my team mate (world champion Kimi Raikkonen) second behind me. "The only thing I am thinking about is winning. After that, the matter is not in my hands and we will have to wait and see exactly what and how much we have won." Massa has been on pole in Brazil for the past two seasons, winning in 2006 and finishing second last year

after allowing Raikkonen to go past and win to become champion by a point. Hamilton threw away his chance of the title in that race. "It is impossible to predict what will happen at the Brazilian Grand Prix but I think our car has always been very good at this circuit. Another plus for me is that I will have a huge following here in my

home town," Massa said. "For sure, Lewis will try and put pressure on me, but I have zero pressure, because I have nothing to lose. "I have my people behind me and all the pressure will be on him, especially when you think about what happened at this race last year. I can't wait for the final Sunday of the season."

Ballack apologises for Loew blow

BERLIN, OCTOBER 26 (AFP): Germany captain MichaelBallackhasapologisedto national team coach Joachim Loew for comments made last week in a German newspaper criticising him for showing a lack of respect to senior players. "I must acknowledge it was unfortunately an error to chose this way (to communicate)," Chelsea midfielder Ballack said in a statement. "I will meet with Joachim Loew as soon as my health allows and I will apologise to him for my behaviour." Ballack first apologised to Loew in a telephone conversation on Saturday evening and the pair have agreed to meet in Germany once Chelsea allows him to travel from London after recovering from his foot opera-

tion. But Loew has made it clear the future role of Ballack in the national team will depend on the outcome of the conversation. "I have registered the explanation of Michael Ballack," said Loew on the German Football Federation (DFB) website. "The personal discussion is much more important. Afterwards, I will give a concluding statement." The pair are expected to meet in the next seven days once the stitches from Ballack's operation have been removed. The row between the pair erupted last Tuesday in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) when Ballack criticised Loew and said senior players in last June's Euro 2008 squad were being treated unfairly.

"Experienced national players deserve at least some respect and loyalty," Ballack had said following Germany's wins over Russia and Wales in World Cup qualifiers. "There was a group of experienced players in that squad like Torsten Frings, Miroslav Klose and me whose achievements have suddenly been questioned and we find ourselves under attack." But Ballack, 32, has now backtracked on the FAZ interview and said he never intended to attack Loew. "I telephoned Jogi Loew again on Saturday and said it was never my intention to criticise his work as national team coach, but primarily to protect and support my fellow players in a difficult situation," said Ballack. "I have a high opin-

ion of Jogi Loew as a coach and a person. "Comments in the interview were made due to the situation and were not meant to be personal. "I did not want to attack anyone, but to openly address and criticise issues which were close to my heart. "But I do not stand by the contents of that interview any more." Ballack has already been in hot-water with the DFB this year after his on-field argument with Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff immediately after the Euro 2008 final against Spain in June. With Germany set to face England at Berlin's Olympic Stadium on November 19 it remains to be seen if Ballack will captain 'die Mannschaft' for the friendly international - or for future matches.

‘I made right decision to stay with United’ MADRID, OCTOBER 26 (REUTERS): Cristiano Ronaldo has said he made the right decision to stay with Manchester United and expects to continue with them beyond this season. The Portugal winger was courted by Spanish champions Real Madrid during the close season after he let slip he would like to play for them in the future, having won a Premier League and Champions League double with United. After a meeting with United manager Alex Ferguson at the beginning of August, the 23-year-old finally ended the speculation by committing himself to staying in England for this season. "Now I understand I have made the best decision. I am with Manchester in body and soul," Ronaldo told sports

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daily Marca on Sunday. "I am a Manchester player. I want to respect the club, my colleagues and the fans and don't want to talk about other teams at present. Only God knows the future. I think I will continue here next season." Ronaldo is in the running for the 2008 Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year after scoring 42 goals in United's double winning season last year. He went on to reveal that he studies every game he plays in minute detail. "Every time Manchester play, the club's television channel shows the game at midnight. I like to watch it and analyse everything I have done," he said. "I believe this is a way to improve and smooth out errors. I want to be a better footballer and am completely dedicated to this."

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