Why I Hate Anna Hazare?

By Sinlung

Anna Hazare, Anna whatever you want to call him? Means nothing to me and nothing to the greater public except the middle-class Indians who never vote but wants to get voice heard in the most annoying way…which Indians usually do…LOUDLY.

Don’t forget INDIANS are LOUD. They talk on the phone loudly, they flaunt their stuff’s LOUDLY. What Anna is doing is a good thing? Fighting CORRUPTION? But he is too LOUD it breaks my ear drums.

Every living Indian hates corruption, yet every living Indian is corrupted. Starting from Religion, school, education and work. I have hardly seen an Indian who is not corrupted. So the next question is fighting corruption? Is it just money? NO

Corruption is everything and everywhere? What is Anna Fight for? The Money…that’s my reply.

If he really is in a fight against corruption, why does he not sit front of school that ask for donations, in front of Engineering colleges that ask for huge sums of money. In front of queues where we pay bribes daily…Why is trying to hit parliament..Does he have ulterior motives? Yes..He is an opposition party puppet.

To fight corruption, fight the Sai Baba’s, the hundreds of God-men in Hindu religion fooling people.

Politicians are more honest in many ways in India…Why? They spend money to buy votes during elections and they need to get their investments back.

SO who is Anna?

Just one Indian, who is a puppet of political outcomes…

Can he change India? No…Never..Not from outside Parliament.

More Than Half Of Mizo Population Lives in Urban Areas

Aizawl, Aug 17 : Nearly 52 per cent of Mizoram’s population of a little more than 10 lakhs is living in urban areas.

Mizoram’s population, according to the provisional population totals for Census 2011, is 10,91,014, of which 5,29,037 (48.49 per cent) are living in rural areas and 5,61,977 (51.52 per cent) are living in urban areas.

According to provisional population totals paper-II volume-I, released by Chief Secretary Vanhela Pachuau here today, the rural population has increased by 81,470 and that of urban by 1,20,971 during the last ten years.

The decadal growth rates in rural and urban areas have been 18.20 per cent and 27.43 per cent.

The state capital district Aizawl has registered the highest urban population with 3,12,837 people living in the city while Mamit district has seen the lowest urban population at 14,809.

Lawngtlai district in southern Mizoram has seen the highest rural population with 96,555 people living in villages while Saiha district also in south has the lowest rural population at 31,301.

Though gender imbalance in the population remains in Mizoram, it has seen improvement in the sex ratio which has grown from 935 in 2001 to 975 in 2011.

Sex ratio for the age group 0-6 has also increased from 964 in 2001 to 971 in 2011 and that of seven years and above also grown from 930 in 2001 to 976 in 2011.

The increase in rural areas has been 27 points from 923 in 2001 to 950 in 2011 and that of urban has been 52 points from 948 in 2001 to 1000 in 2011. While Aizawl district has recorded the highest sex ratio in total at 1009 and in urban at 1028, Saiha district has registered the highest sex ratio in rural at 984, the reports said.

However, 91,755 (55.42 per cent) of the state s child population in the age group of 0-6 (1,65,536) are living in rural areas, compared to 73,781 (44.57 per cent) living in urban.

Though the child population as a whole has increased both in rural and urban areas, the proportion of child population to the total population in the age group of 0-6 has slightly declined to 15.17 per cent in 2011 from 16.18 per cent in 2001, the report said.

Among the districts, only Serchhip has witnessed a decline in child population, from 9,108 to 9,082.

The child sex ratio has also increased from 964 in 2001 to 971 in 2011, with one point in rural areas and 15 point in urban areas, the report added. Mizoram has witnessed a decadal growth rate of 22.78 per cent in 2001-2011, compared to 28.82 per cent growth rate during 1991 to 2001.

This is a 6.04 per cent decline in growth rate. Mizoram has 975 females per 1000 males and the density is 52 people per square kilometer.

As many as 847,592 people in Mizoram, of which 438,949 are males and 408,643 are females, are literate which constitute 91.58 per cent of the state s population, pushing the state down to number three below Lakshadweep (92.28 per cent) and Kerala (93.91 per cent).

The urban literacy rate stands at 98.10 per cent while that of rural is 84.31 per cent. Attaining 98.76 per cent literacy rate, Serchhip district is the highest among the districts in India.

The urban literacy rate in Serchhip is recorded as 99.09 per cent to be the highest among the eight districts and Mamit district has recorded the lowest urban literacy rate at 92.63 per cent.

The highest rural literacy rate is also seen in Serchhip district with 98.43 per cent while Lawngtlai district has registered the lowest rural literacy rate at 59.87 per cent.

Female literacy rate in Mizoram is 89.40 per cent, a slight increase from 3.97 per cent in 2001 to 4.32 per cent in 2011, against male literacy rate of 93.72 per cent.

The state’s population, which included 5,52,339 males 5,38,675 females, accounted for 0.09 per cent of India s total population, according to the report.

Mizo Watchdog PRISM Joins Protests Against Anna's Arrest

Aizawl, Aug 17 : Expressing support to social activist Anna Hazare, Mizoram-based anti-corruption watchdog PRISM (People s Right to Information and Development Implementing Society of Mizoram) today decided to join the nationwide protests against his arrest.

We are organising a rally in Aizawl tomorrow morning, in which we will decide our next move, Prism president Vanlalruata said.

Since its formation in 2006, Prism has been actively fighting against corruption in Mizoram. The participants of the rally will decide how to express support to the anti-corruption activist.

We will court arrest, if need be, Vanlalruata added.

IAF To Rescue Flood-Hit in Assam

By Bijay Sankar Bora

Guwahati, Aug 17 : Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters have been pressed into action to rescue marooned people even as flash floods in Dhemaji district in eastern Assam inundated over 150 villages since yesterday.

Dhemaji Deputy Commissioner MS Manivannan said over 200 persons were rescued in the district by IAF choppers from the villages that were suddenly inundated due to flash floods of the Gainadi and several other smaller rivers yesterday. Several hundred people have taken shelter in five relief camps in the district so far.

The swirling Gainadi (Gai River) that flows down from Arunachal Pradesh all of a sudden changed course yesterday morning near Sisiborgaon and washed away several houses after damaging the NH-53 as well as the Rangiya-Murkongselek metre gauge railway track.

Eight members of a marooned family were atop a tree for over four hours until the tree along with the flood-hit were swept away by the strong currents.

While a team of the NDRF personnel tried hard to reach out to the marooned persons, but in vain. They were finally washed ashore, the official claimed, refuting initial reports about their death.

Incessant rains in Arunachal Pradesh and eastern Assam had sent several rivers in Dhemaji, Lakhimpur and Sonitpur overflowing in the past two days. In Dhemaji, the original course of the Gainadi River was abandoned and the river was flowing through paddy fields along the highway.

Swirling waters of the Brahmajan and Satrang overtopped NH-53 at two spots near Gohpur in Sonitpur district in north Assam. Several villages have been inundated by the flood waters of the Brahmajan, Satrang, Kukurjan and Sessa since yesterday, an official source said.

New Land Use Policy Gathering Momentum in Mizoram

Aizawl, Aug 16 : The New Land Use Policy (NLUP), which was designed to transform the state economy focussing on inclusive growth and poverty alleviation, was gathering momentum in Mizoram, chief minister Lal Thanhawla said on Monday.

In his Independence Day speech at the Assam Rifles ground after unfurling the tricolour, Lal Thanhawla said "In order to ensure proper planning and quality in the project implementation, preparation of detail land use plans for all the villages and preparation of resources ATLAS providing geo-agronomic database through the application of remote sensing have been undertaken.

"With this Mizoram would be among the few states in the country to prepare a comprehensive and detail land use planning, he said. The Chief Minister also claimed that a peaceful atmosphere was prevailing in the state due to the concerted efforts of efficient law enforcing agencies, NGOs, churches, media and the general public.

Although no major law and order problems were reported during the past year, the economic offences wing and the anti-human trafficking unit were set up in the police department to meet the emerging challenges, he said.

Congratulating the people on the celebrations of the 25th year of the historic Mizo Peace Accord this year, he appealed to the people to continue to strive for maintenance of a free wholesome and coherent society. in the education sector, the chief minister made special mention of the commencement of classes in the NIT Mizoram and the IIMC Mizoram during July and August respectively.

No One Will Be Allowed To Upset Peace: Mizoram CM Lal Thanhawla

Aizawl, Aug 15 : There was no scope for terrorism in Mizoram, Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla said Monday while stressing that no one would be allowed to upset the peace of the northeastern state.

"The mountainous state has recently celebrated the silver jubilee of the Mizo Accord, which was signed on June 30, 1986 after more than 20 years of terrorism," Lal Thanhawla said after unfurling the national flag.

"The state government is determined to ensure that no one is allowed to take the law into their own hands. Government is always attentive towards the needs of the people."

"The state government has remained responsive to complaints, discontent and doubts of the people... no one would be allowed to upset the peace and break the law," the chief minister said.

Highlighting the policies and priorities of his Congress government, the chief minister said: "Nothing can be achieved by pondering hostility and demolishing public assets."

Referring to the Mizoram government's flagship programme -- the New Land Use Policy (NLUP) -- Lal Thanhawla said: "The central government has approved Rs.2,873 crore under special central assistance for implementation of the NLUP during the next five years for rebuilding the rural economy."

"Over 120,000 families would be benefited by the NLUP, which is aimed at ending the traditional 'Jhum' cultivation (slash-and-burn method of shifting cultivation)."

I Am Hoping To Break Into The Starting Eleven Next Season - Jeje Lalpekhlua

By Ayush Srivastava

India are to face three friendlies against St. Kitts and Nevis (August 17), Guyana (August 21) and Trinidad and Tobago Islands (August 24) during their stay in the Caribbean.
Goal.com caught up with India's rising star Jeje Lalpekhlua and spoke to him about the importance of such exposure trips as well as the I-League season ahead.

Looking forward to the tour to West Indies, an excited Jeje commented, "Such trips are good for us, they are all good teams that we are playing against and physically very strong too, and these shall be good matches for us to play in."

The Indian striker also felt that there were positives to be taken from the 2014 World Cup Qualifier loss against UAE.

" Playing against UAE was good for experience from which we can learn and we played in difficult ground conditions, we can learn from all this," he said.

Jeje did touch the issue of non-stop football and stated that while it is certainly an issue to be looked upon, he isn't concerned with it directly as yet.

"Well I need a bit of rest now and then but we take it during the week. It is not much of a problem. Sometimes we need a break but right now I am young and it is okay," he mentioned.

Looking Forward To Playing For Pune FC Next Season...

On the domestic season ahead, the youngster from Mizoram looked forward to playing in the colours of Pune FC again, after spending last season on loan with the Indian Arrows.

"Yes, I am looking forward to it. I followed their (Pune FC) performances last season and they did very well. I'm hoping to break into the starting eleven next season," Jeje spoke of his aim.
He also felt the experience he gained with the Indian Arrows was vital and is content with his performances there.

"It (The stint with Indian Arrows) was good for me, I got a lot of practise, all young players were together and we did well"
"I will miss playing with them and my teammates but Pune FC are also my club and I'm looking ahead to playing for them" he concluded.

source: goal.com

No Pact Minus The Right of Naga People To Live Together Under One Political Roof: NSCN(IM)

By Sushanta Talukdar

Issac Chishi Swu, Chairman of the NSCN-IM, greets people as he arrives at Dimapur airport, Nagaland on Aug 13, 2011.

Guwahati, Aug 15 : The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) on Sunday ruled out entering into any agreement with the Government of India at the expense of the right of the Naga people to live together as one people under one political roof.

“For the Nagas, land, people, political principles and historical rights are inalienable. Hence, their aspiration to live together as one people under one political roof is their inherent right. We therefore assure our people that we will not enter into any agreement at the expense of our rights. We also reassure the Naga people that sovereignty lies with the people and on this principle we will collectively shape our common future by taking the right decisions,” asserted the NSCN(IM) Chairman Isak Chisi Swu in his speech on the occasion of “the 65th Naga Independence Day” celebrated at Camp Hebron, about 40 km off Dimapur town in Nagaland.

The NSCN(IM) Chairman delivered his speech at the fortified central headquarters (CHQ) of the underground outfit in the capacity of “Yaruiwo” (President) of the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim(GPRN) - the parallel government run by the outfit.

Mr Swu said the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) have agreed to arrive at an honorable political settlement in the shortest possible time. He, however, cautioned that both the parties must be vigilant enough not to allow any divisive elements to sabotage the golden opportunities.

“We have come to the negotiating table with a view to arriving at an honorable political settlement. The official recognition of the Naga unique history and situation by the GoI in 2002 set the political negotiations in the right perspective,” Mr Swu said and added that the Naga people also highly appreciate Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who he said, “stated to go “extra-mile” and to seek “solution outside the box.” “We consider his statement as a profound and genuine commitment towards settlement,” said the NSCN(IM) leader in his speech.

He said that the conflict between the “Indian Armed Forces” and the Nagas began on August 14, 1947 when “the Naga people took a historic decision to remain as an independent nation and subsequently held a plebiscite in 1951 in affirmation of that decision.” The peace dialogue between the Government of India and the NSCN(IM) began on in 1997.

In his speech the NSCN(IM) General Secretary and Ato Kilonser (Prime minister) of GPRN Thuingaleng Muivah said: “NSCN must take the right decision and now is the time.. Our correct decision will save the nation”.