Real estate investment and development firm Aurea Finvest has announced plans for an 800MW data center project in Sumaré in the state of São Paulo which will see R$5 billion (US$830.3m) of investment is set to span 500,000 sqm with 300,000 sqm of built area Aurea Finvest told DCD that construction is expected to begin in around 18 months Further specifications and details have not been shared The company is in talks with regulatory bodies concerning energy capacity The announcement is part of Aurea Finvest’s strategy to focus on data center investments. In December last year, the company sold the land that is now set to house Tecto’s 200MW data center “Brazil has stood out on the international stage as one of the most promising markets for data center infrastructure The combination of renewable energy sources and favorable geography positions the country as a strategic hub for global operations,” said Marcelo Hannud He added the company chose Sumaré because of its robust infrastructure and proximity to important power transmission networks Aurea Finvest has more than 35 years of experience in the real estate sector The company says it manages all asset development phases A version of this story is also available on our Brazil site Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia “It was like looking in a mirror," Pfc William Reeves said of meeting his biological son Brayden after living separate lives Photo courtesy of the 43rd Adjutant General Reception Battalion Project expands manufacturing capacity by 40% to meet growing demand for sustainable technology 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects news and interviews about your industry in English Neiphiu Rio today reiterated his called on the Sumi people Stand together for unity and fraternity which will foster peace addressing the official inauguration event of the New Administrative Complex in Pughoboto Rio also lauded to the administration and the public of Pughoboto for showing resilience and sincere dedication towards development of the region.  Underscoring the historical importance of Pughoboto region and the ‘Sumi Aphuyemis’ which has pioneered and produced exemplary leadership and achievements in Nagaland he also urged the youth of the region to follow suit CM Rio also encouraged the officials in the Subdivision to proactively participate and impart acquired knowledge and skills with the community and stressed on the importance of cooperation and support between public officials and the public to achieve overall development.  He also dwelt on pursuing government services through the various state examinations as well as entrepreneurial opportunities through the Chief Minister’s Micro Finance Initiative (CMFI).  Speaking on the importance of health care Rio also highlighted the success of Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) and urged the public to avail its benefits G Kaito Aye; Minister for Rural Development MLAs and a host of senior government officials attended the inaugural event In concurrence with the New Administrative Complex the Office of Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Functional Manager Sub-DIC and Assistant Public Relation Office were inaugurated by the Chief Minister the other departments are also expected to relocate their offices to the new complex making it a ‘hub of administrative activity.’ CM Rio also  inaugurated the first ever branch of State Bank of India (SBI) for the subdivision at Pughoboto Town and the GB's Customary Court under the aegis of the Sumi Aphuyemi Kukami Hoho (SAKH).  Dr Sukhato A Sema maintained that  Rio’s ‘dynamic and abled leadership’ is bearing the fruits of politics and good governance and said that the inauguration of new complex will not only benefit general public but ensure stability in functioning of the Government MLAs and Bureaucrats for timely intervention and payment of Land compensation to land Donors (Mishilimi Village & Lazami) Sema opined that the opening of the new SBI branch would  ensure accessible banking facilities to the people and boost the economy of the Sub-Division.  The people of Pughoboto will soon see the light of Prime Minister Employment Generation Scheme (PEGS) and the Corporate Social Responsibility The opening of SAKH’s “GB’s Customary Court” in line with the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiyam (BSN) 1872) allowing for the preservation of community-specific traditions and practices would further empowers courts to recognise and enforce these customary rights The people of Pughoboto will be once again deeply rooted in the socio-cultural fabric of Sumi (Naga) which has evolved over centuries shaping and being shaped by the lives of the people it governs ADC and Convenor of the Planning Committee and a commitment to creating an inspiring and innovative environment that fosters creativity Expressing gratitude to various stakeholders for making the complex a reality he especially acknowledged the people of Mishilimi and Lazami Village for generously providing the land for the purpose.  taking advantage of the Chief Minister's presence Advocate Joshua Sheqi submitted a Memorandum of the Subdivision Administration on the occasion The memorandum included requests for the upgradation of EAC Ghathashi to SDO (C) the creation of EAC headquarters for the KT area at Chisholimi village and for the Asukiqa area at Asukiqa town.  It also called for the establishment of a sub-treasury office as well as a full-fledged Pughoboto Town Council the memorandum requested the establishment of an RD block in Asukiqa to serve the people of the Pughoboto and Asukiqa areas the inauguration of the New Administrative Complex marks a significant milestone for the people of Pughoboto literally translated as the ‘first settlers’ because the Sumis first settled in this part of the land and thereon migrated to various parts of Zunheboto District Pughoboto Sub-Divisional Headquarter was first established in 1943 with the aim to start a school at Natsumi Village land where there were lots of ‘Pughobo Trees.’ In Sümi “Pughobo” means the tree “Quercus” (Oak Tree Family) hence Thereafter in the year 1945 a school was established at  Natsumi Village which was shifted to the present Pughoboto Govt Higher Secondary School in 1948 to provide education to the neighbouring villages including Saptiqa and Mishilimi Village donated 4 cycle of Jhum field for establishment of Pughoboto Town Pughoboto became an administrative headquarter with setting up of a Bench Court with Khakhu Dighali as the chairman it was upgraded to Area Superintendent with Tuyi Mokhogho as Area Superintendent which was further upgraded to Circle Office with Chetri as the Circle Officer It was upgraded to EAC and SDO (C) headquarters in 1973 and 1982 respectively The long awaited dream was finally realized when it was ultimately upgraded to a full-fledged Sub-Division in 1986 with H.K Pughoboto is one of the oldest Sub-Divisions in the State with 24 Government recognized village with the status of a separate Election District since 1987 and a separate Sub-Division Planning Development Board (SDPDB) since 2012 The Sub-Division is divided into two Administrative Circles namely Pughoboto and Ghathashi Ghathashi Range and Khucho Tsuyi (KT) Range Do you think social media platforms are strengthening or weakening journalism in Nagaland The Morung Express is a people-oriented alternative newspaper based in Nagaland that was conceived from the Naga people’s historical realities and is guided by their voices and experiences It emerged from the well-recognized concept that the core of a free press is based on “qualitative and investigative” journalism Ensuring this is essential for contributing to an informed Naga public that makes sound decisions on issues that affect all spheres of life News Release the Honda automobile production and sales subsidiary in Brazil today announced plans to restructure its automobile production operations to strengthen the foundation of Honda’s automobile business in Brazil The automobile business environment in Brazil has undergone significant changes in recent years The market is now showing signs of gradual recovery from the shrinking of the market however Honda recognizes the need to strengthen its business structure based on the present market size and make a shift toward a more sustainable business foundation with an eye toward the future HAB will take the following measures to restructure its production operations in Brazil HAB will begin automobile production at its new plant (located in the city of Itirapina in the state of São Paulo) where the start of production has been on hold automobile production at HAB’s existing plant (located in the city of Sumare in the state of São Paulo) will be transferred sequentially to the new plant in Itirapina The Sumare Plant will continue production while changing its key role to powertrain production HAB will realize production through increased efficiency and reduced environmental footprint at the new automobile production plant equipped with latest production technologies which will enable HAB to establish a production operation which will forge the future of Honda’s automobile business in Brazil HAB is planning to complete this restructuring by 2021 With the transfer of automobile production to the new plant automobile production associates at the Sumare Plant will be transferred to the new plant where they can leverage the production know-how they have amassed to date Building on the 20 years of automobile production in Brazil Honda will further strengthen its business foundation in this region and continue to offer high-quality and highly-attractive products to its customers By Suzanne Lorge  |   Published October 2020 For the fourth release on their newly established Jazz Is Dead label composers Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad team up with Azymuth It’s a partnership forged through a mutual appreciation of groove where the starting point is the relentless momentum of the trio’s samba-driven sound bring the sharp edge of hip-hop and the futuristic whir of electronics to bear Their background in syncretism perhaps helped to actualize the gospel-blues intro jazz organ and Latin syncopation on “Friendship Samba.” And who knew that the melée of scratchy synthesizer disco rhythm guitar and shifting time signatures would prove to be so much fun on “Apocolyptíco” the rhythmic engine for this ambitious undertaking continues to distinguish itself as a creative force decades after its founding On “Cat Jump” and “Fall Afternoon,” Alex Malheiros’ sleek electric bass provides just the right amount of tensile strength to hold the throaty sax legato synth and forceful drum parts together And keyboardist Lincoln Kiko Continentino displays not just a cool modern sensibility through long-sustained chords and looping phrases on “Ao Redor Do Samba,” but a deep capacity for lyrical melodies on “Pulando Corda.” Drummer Ivan “Mamão” Conti shoulders most of the responsibility for the album’s complex feels: the retro funk of “Sumaré,” the polyrhythmic swing of “Quiet Storm.” Throughout the album About|Terms of Use|PrivacyCopyright © 2025 Maher Publications DownBeat is an internationally registered trademark of Maher Publications Company looking to expand existing São Paulo Azure cloud region Microsoft is planning a new data center in São Paulo state Liberal reports that Microsoft is developing a new data center in Sumaré likely to expand its existing São Paulo Azure cloud region The facility will be located on the banks of the Venâncio Calegari Municipal Road The project has already received approval from Cetesb (Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo) Microsoft launched a São Paulo Azure cloud region – known as Brazil South – in Campinas in 2014. It was expanded to three availability zones in 2021 The company announced plans for a second Brazilian region – Brazil Southeast – in Rio de Janeiro in 2020 The site is no longer listed on the company’s site and has been re-classified as a ‘reserved access region’ Microsoft has previously said such secondary locations are “optimized for disaster recovery that can support scenarios such as helping meet data residency requirements or specific risk & regulatory compliance needs for geographic isolation.” The likes of Ascenty and Digital Realty operate data centers in Sumaré Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Subscribe! Honolulu Magazine | Honolulu Family If you aren’t a frequent visitor to 7-Eleven Hawai‘i They have been killing it with their ready-to-eat food offerings pho and saimin and trendy local items like Spanish rolls from Nanding’s Bakery and Pomai Kūlolo from Kapa‘a Quarry Road Now this list includes dim sum from Yung Yee Kee I learned this from a post on Yung Yee Kee’s Instagram announcing a collaboration with 7-Eleven Hawai‘i some of the restaurant’s most popular dim sum items are being sold at 65 7-Eleven stores statewide since as far as Honolulu’s dim sum restaurants go I had to find out: Can these convenience store versions make the transition from yum cha to oh yeah Located on Kapi‘olani Boulevard in front of Ala Moana Center Yung Yee Kee has been drawing crowds since opening in early 2020 formerly of Chinatown’s Legend Seafood meat dishes and signature salted egg custard bun are consistently well-executed and delicious SEE ALSO: Upscale Dim Sum Is Now on Kapiolani and It’s Excellent Not all of Yung Yee Kee’s dim sum is at 7-Eleven durability and ability to maintain quality: these items are not identified with any mention of Yung Yee Kee; in fact they’re mixed in with similarly unlabeled bao buns and other manapua from Warabeya USA so even store clerks may not know the difference And they’re in both the heated manapua case and the refrigerated section I bought these items from the chill box and reheated them at home The sticky rice is the most enjoyable of the three and provides a near-restaurant flavor the packets of mochi rice studded with plant-based meat dried shrimps and Chinese mushrooms retain their moistness after being microwaved for 75 seconds I could eat just these for lunch with a small dish of chili crisps and shoyu for dipping The same can be said for the thin-skinned Chiu Chow dumpling a vegetarian offering filled with colorful succulents and crunchy bits Note that these dumplings need to be eaten soon after being reheated as the wrappings tend to harden when cooled down heat one package at a time to get the best result but microwaving makes the steamed bread a little gummy and overly chewy get this one from the store’s steam box or steam it at home.  The filling holds up to reheating and maintains that distinctive salty-sweet flavor and velvety molten texture that made me such a big fan Yung Yee Kee’s convenience store dim sum is quite enjoyable another solid success for a quick 7-Eleven meal or snack Next time hunger strikes and you’re near a 7-Eleven And don’t forget to let us know what you think SEE ALSO: A Dim Sum Crawl of Chinatown This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Follows reports of new data center in neighboring Sumaré Microsoft is planning another new data center in the Campinas area of São Paulo state BNAmericas reports that Microsoft is developing a new data center in Hortolândia BNAmericas said it obtained information about the plans from a recent request sent to São Paulo’s state environmental agency the request mentions the installation of a data center on reportedly greenfield land with 39 power generators The location is no longer listed on the company’s site and has been re-classified as a ‘reserved access region.’ Earlier this month it was revealed Microsoft is developing a new data center in nearby Sumaré another municipality in São Paulo state outside Campinas Ascenty – controlled by Digital Realty and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners – operates a large campus in Hortolândia Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia You are about to leave yara.com and enter: The state of São Paulo is often referred to as the “the locomotive of Brazil” It is the most populous with over 43 million inhabitants and this is the location where Yara runs its most modern operations in Brazil which is heavily influenced by Yara’s Brazilian operations is quite small compared to other Brazilian cities wearing a white helmet with a well-known Viking ship on the front the result of a BRL (USD 45) 115 million investment has a warehousing capacity of 115 thousand tons and state of the art process automation for product quality and safety It strengthens Yara's commitment to Brazil and the development of agriculture in this key market "This opening ceremony marks the consolidation of Yara's strategy of shaping the standard of the fertilizer market in the country," said Yara Brazil President Lair Hanzen "The blending unit in Sumaré is next to important highways that connect the region to the main farming areas and the Port of Santos and railway systems - which will speed final product deliveries and raw material arrivals." The location of the unit will allow Yara to take advantage of the Rumo transport and warehouse terminal using trucks arriving with crops to return carrying fertilizer to agricultural regions "Another advantage is Sumaré's dry weather and delivers a high quality product," Lair says The ceremony was attended by Norwegian dignitaries from the local embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as President and CEO Torgeir Kvidal and Head of Downstream Egil Hogna a sign of the importance of the Sumaré launch - and of Brazil for Yara's growth strategy CEO Kvidal spoke about exactly this strategic importance at the launch and also highlighted the primary importance of safety to Yara "Safety is always our top priority and we work every day to improve it." "Adding to what the CEO said about the importance of Brazil to Yara as a global fertilizer company - we are also mindful that agriculture is a major driver for the Brazilian economy," Egil said "Brazil has increasingly grown its share of world agriculture specialization of producers and increasingly judicious choice of products that help increase farming productivity and profitability," he added The new facility's cutting edge features include a chemical analysis lab pallet-stacked product storage near the bagging area independent loading lines for big bags and pallet stacked products making raw materials blends safer and faster The new blending unit stands for innovation and applied technology in equipment and processes - such as unloading bagging and loading - ensuring speed in customer service "The opening of the blending unit in Sumaré is part of Yara's strategy to improve the performance of our customers," says Lair "And to consolidate our leadership position in the Brazilian fertilizer market." Yara International ASADrammensveien 131 0277 Oslo - NorwayTel:+47 24 15 70 00Visit our Contact us page 3M is investing in R&D and creating its own metrics to drive innovation at left with some of her team in Sumaré (SP)Léo Ramos Using science to improve peoples’ lives while at the same time constantly working to update the product line These directives guide performance of the 8,200 professionals employed worldwide by the research and development unit (R&D) of the US company 3M the company has a world-class facility in Sumaré a city some 100 kilometers away from São Paulo “It’s 3M’s main research laboratory in the southern hemisphere,” says Camila Cruz Durlacher the unit’s 42-year-old R&D director in Brazil The company makes a diversified product line that includes adhesives stethoscopes and power transmission cables in addition to the ubiquitous Post-It Notes Proof that innovation really is a strategic guideline for the company’s business is the fact that 35% of its global sales come from products introduced in just the last five years – a percentage that is a bit lower in Brazil (28%) “Our global objective is to raise this rate to 40% by 2020 Aggressive product renovation is one of our trademarks,” says Durlacher who earned her undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of Campinas (Unicamp) and her master’s degree in materials science and engineering from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) The internal metrics that drive innovation at 3M was christened the New Product Vitality Index (NPVI) which measures the percentage of total sales from innovative products introduced all over the world in the past five years Created by company technicians in the 1980s today it is used by other companies such as Apple as a way to measure a company’s level of innovation Constant renovation of the portfolio is rooted in new R&D investments The outcome of this investment translates to the launch of 80-100 new products in Brazil every year we’ve applied for 5,800 patents (most for products developed in other countries) in Brazil we’ve accounted for an annual average of 47 patents and industrial design registrations – nearly four per month,” says Durlacher the company registered its 100,000th patent in 2015 The company’s ongoing effort to create new technological solutions has been widely recognized according to the Best Innovator survey conducted annually by the A.T “3M Brazil is a source of new products for the firm’s subsidiaries elsewhere in the world The company doesn’t just develop products; it develops complete systems around them,” wrote the editors of Best Innovator during the award presentation Léo RamosAnalysis of microorganisms in food security laboratoryLéo Ramos Innovations at 3M are classified as one of three categories: incremental Those from class 3 related to incremental innovation includes examples of a new version of Scotch-Brite that works better are existing products or technologies that have undergone some sort of modification or are now targeting a new market This can take the form of an industrial filter developed by the company based on existing filters in their portfolio but targeted to the Brazilian oil and gas market The class 5 category related to radical innovation represents brand new items created to serve a market segment in which the company had not yet been active new products are developed by a team of 162 professionals made up of chemists Half of them have completed or are pursuing graduate studies – 10% have doctorates 7% are pursuing master’s degrees and 8% are pursuing MBAs The R&D team supports the company’s 23 business units in Brazil the largest of which have dedicated laboratories The group has five plants in São Paulo and one unit in Manaus Léo RamosTest for characterization of mineral particles used to develop abrasivesLéo Ramos 3M was established in the United States in 1902 as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co The mining business failed to prosper so a few years later 3M began to manufacture abrasive materials These were the first products for the company that today owns a portfolio that comprises over 55,000 items Organizational changes R&D operations in Brazil are some of the company’s oldest  – commencing shortly after the 1946 establishment of 3M’s first plant in Brazil “In the seven decades in which 3M has operated here what changed was the way we organize R&D Then it started to report to the business divisions and then in the late 1990s it was finally set up as an executive office of R&D,” Durlacher notes Léo RamosMorphological assessment of double-sided tapeLéo Ramos An important event in the trajectory of the multinational in Brazil occurred in 2008 with the inauguration of the Research & Development Laboratory in Sumaré (SP) which essentially brought together the innovative activities that had been carried out at the plant and became part of the global 3M R&D network comprised of 35 units the Brazil laboratory is now considered world-class no longer focusing exclusively on the creation of products based on local demand the company invested US$13 million to expand the R&D Laboratory and its Customer Technical Center (CTC) “The CTC is the link between R&D and the customer,” explains chemical engineer Edmilson Silva Cavalcanti in charge of developing new product applications for the industrial tapes and adhesives division “There we do quality control on our products before final delivery train customers and conduct validation tests,” says Cavalcanti Vale and Santander are among the multinational’s main customers along with such companies as automobile and home appliance manufacturers Noteworthy among the hundreds of innovations developed by 3M in Brazil is a dust control liquid aimed at the mining industry The product is sprayed on the open iron ore freight cars forming a protective film that retains dust and prevents the loss of material along the way during train travel “We created this product for the local market it’s now produced and sold by other subsidiaries today,” says chemist João Roberto Talamoni he is technical coordinator of one of 3M’s laboratories devoted to polymer synthesis Another distinctive product developed in Brazil was a high-flow industrial filter designed for the oil and gas market Local development was driven mainly by national content regulations in oil and gas market concession contracts enacted for the purpose of increasing the domestic industry’s ability to participate on a competitive basis in exploration and production programs Mexico and Singapore,” underscores chemical engineer Rosana Emi Tamagawa “The product was born out of a need in the domestic market but today it’s available all over the world.”  Overseeing the laboratory that supports the 3M business division Tamagawa is a graduate of the Lorena School of Engineering earned master’s and doctoral degrees from Unicamp as well as a post-doctorate from the Institute for Technological Research (IPT) The team of Brazilian scientists has also been involved in developing a new generation of double-sided acrylic tapes known as VHB (very high bond) The product has superior bonding capacity for securing various materials parts in aircraft cabins and structural components in major home appliances I went to South Korea to meet with the global team involved in developing the new VHB tapes scheduled for market launch in the second half of this year,” says 37-year-old chemical engineer Márcia Ferrarezi who leads the project in Brazil and holds master’s and doctorates in materials sciences and engineering from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) © Revista Pesquisa FAPESP - All rights reserved. Set in 35,000 acres of conservancy deep in Kenya’s Masai Mara game reserve Mara Plains Camp is one of the Great Plains camps set up by conservationists it is a haven for prolific game-viewing and birdlife is an elegant two-bedroom luxury tented pavilion and sitting room filled with leather sofas Huge heavy teak doors from Lamu and canvas and directors chairs complement the contemporary interiors overlooking the outside decking where you can sit and listen to baboons screeching and birdsong Mara Plains Camp hides in the thick forest on a bend in the Ntiakitiak River  But it is the staff here who run the camp so efficiently and are so expert at making you feel at home one of many experienced guides at Mara Plains Camp His humour is as good as his encyclopaedic knowledge of the 50 species of birds at Mara Plains delivering the excitement of close-up predators and knows in which territories the hyenas hide with their pups If the morning drive is too busy with potential sightings breakfast is driven out and laid up with fruit Evening game drives are followed by fireside cocktails from a well stocked bar It’s no surprise that nothing is too much trouble for the chefs here with guests enjoying four-course suppers of seasonal menus and delicious cheese platters from the kitchen (with vegetarian menus and gluten free bread also on offer) Wine lovers can request dinner in the candlelit wine-room A stay at Mara Plains Camp guarantees a truly immersive experience a close up of the African bush at its very best A slice of luxury in Kenya's Mara Plains Camp This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The event will be held at the union's headquarters. The Struggle Continues for Home Office and Benefits Agreement The company has only proposed a 1.85% pay rise 10,500 autoworkers at three General Motors in Brazil have voted to go on strike starting Monday (23) in protest... Union leaders Valmir Mariano, Ant�nio Lisboa and Herbert Claros visited UAW picket lines between October 10 - 15 There have already been five salary campaigns that employers ignored Final compensation, of a very low amount, was paid directly into the bank accounts of the dismissed workers More than a thousand workers will be affected by the closure of the manufacturer in the region Two days after the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) announced formation of Frontier Naga Territory for the six districts under Eastern Nagaland; a rally was organized by the Sumi inhabitants of Kiphire and Shamator districts under the aegis of Eastern Sümi Hoho at Seyochung town demanding exclusion of Eastern Sumi territory from the purview of the new arrangement.  The Sumi inhabitants of Kiphire and Shamator districts are unhappy that the ENPO has projected Eastern Nagaland as belonging only to the seven tribes comprising Sangtam, Yimchunger, Chang, Phom, Khiamniungan, Thikir and Konyak while excluding Sumi tribe, which also claims to be one of the major tribes in Kiphire district with Sangtam and Yimchunger.  It is now demanding that all Sumi inhabited area under the two districts of Eastern Nagaland be placed under the Nagaland state administration and not under the recently accepted arrangement of Frontier Naga Territory.  The rally which began at the public ground with a brief programme saw hundreds of Sumi people from Kiphire and Shamator area in attendance, it is learnt. The people later marched to the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Seyochung and handed over a memorandum addressed to Nagaland Chief Minister.  Placards which read ‘we will live under Nagaland state administration,’ ‘our land and territory and population shall not exist with ENPO,’ ‘we demand Eastern Sumi territory, population census and electoral be merged with Zunheboto district which is the immediate district with land continuity,’ ‘Our right to live is our choice,’ etc were displayed during the rally.  According to the memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister, the Eastern Sümi Hoho reiterated the Eastern Sumi public resolution dated 25th October 2022 at Nikiye village to continue to exist politically, economically, and administratively with present state of Nagaland in the event of any negotiated solution is made between GoI and ENPO.  It demanded exclusion of Eastern Sumi territory, population census, and electrical roll from the purview of the demand or negotiation or solution/settlement that may take place between GoI and ENPO and to merge the Sumi areas/villages under Kiphire district to Zunheboto district Nagaland which is the immediate district with land continuity.  “The right to life and personal liberty is a fundamental right guaranteed to all the citizens of India. Our choice is to be respected and honoured,” the memorandum asserted.  Eastern Sümi Hoho general secretary, Bothuka speaking to The Morung Express said since the ENPO began talks for Frontier Nagaland and leading to the present arrangement; the Eastern Sumis has been excluded from all the talks and negotiations. “We don’t know what kind of arrangement they have made, we were not made privy to any of it,” the general secretary said.  “Therefore whatever solution they are getting, we are happy for them but we don’t want to be a part of them,” Bothuka said.  He also informed that more than a thousand people from all walks of life participated in the rally on Thursday.  Do you think social media platforms are strengthening or weakening journalism in Nagaland? Why? The Morung Express is a people-oriented alternative newspaper based in Nagaland that was conceived from the Naga people’s historical realities and is guided by their voices and experiences. It emerged from the well-recognized concept that the core of a free press is based on “qualitative and investigative” journalism. Ensuring this is essential for contributing to an informed Naga public that makes sound decisions on issues that affect all spheres of life. TARK Taproom, a sports bar located in SCBD's Elysee Lot, makes its case for being the merry oasis for all kinds of sports aficionados. Sports bars are nothing new in Jakarta. Finding an authentic one, however, is a different matter altogether. After all, a bar might not easily be identified as a sports bar simply because it has pool tables and a colossal plasma screen playing Champions League from opening hours until closing time. Yoyo Hart, the marketing director of STARK Taproom, took pride in his bar for being the exception to the rule. From his point of view, the key to running an authentic sports bar lies in its universal appeal. In other words, whether the bar in question would be able to appease all kinds of sports aficionados -- whether they are soccer ultras, racing tifosi or cycling buffs. "Ideally, a sports bar should be able to embrace all kinds of contents -- because there are so many sports contents out there, all year long. Also, each content gathers its own, distinctive crowd," explained Yoyo to The Jakarta Post on Aug. 3. He continued, "That's why we [sports bars] shouldn't have to think too much about it. If this were a bar with a general concept, we should think about how to gather the crowd. But here? We created this bar by understanding that we should strongly root ourselves within the communities -- not just the sports community, but also the lifestyle community. STARK Taproom was built in those communities." Located in Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD)'s Elysee Lot, STARK Taproom was the brainchild of Indonesian premium-craft beer-brand STARK and Mitra Karya Adiperkasa. From expansive dim sum variations to even more expansive beer selections, STARK Taproom strives to be the late-night refuge for all Jakarta urbanites -- regardless of whether they are a fan of Liverpool, the Chicago Bulls or Max Verstappen. The plan to open a sports bar was concocted in 2018, with the bar's construction taking place the following year. STARK Taproom opened its doors to its first customers in December 2019, though its official opening was held in March 2020. Yoyo divulged that one of the reasons Elysee Lot was chosen as the bar's site was due to an inclination to build an "ecosystem", considering Elysee Lot also serves as the site for Mitra Karya Adiperkasa's other pubs: LBRTY Jakarta and Embassy Jakarta. How the Elysee Lot is situated in the heart of the SCBD complex was also of crucial importance. Yoyo further added, "Traffic flow-wise, if anyone is departing from SCBD complex and heading for Gatot Subroto street, they would be able to see [Elysee Lot] clearly." Serving as the marketing manager of STARK Taproom, Ang acknowledged that, over time, Jakarta's bar scene has become more competitive due to "the abundant number of bars”, he later noted. That said, he remarked that such competition had never put him or STARK Taproom in disarray. "Because we're different [from most bars]," voiced Ang. "We have our own uniqueness. And there has yet to be any bar in Jakarta that has a Videotron like ours so that the patrons get to watch soccer or basketball properly. The patrons can also smoke indoors [here] and we serve lots of flavored beers." Running a bar during a global pandemic has been a herculean challenge for bars and other food-and-beverage establishments -- STARK Taproom included. Yoyo credited the bar's staff for exhibiting "great dedication" during those trying times. To keep the bar afloat, he further divulged that the bar mostly relied on online delivery. Once the pandemic seemed to have petered out, however, things were starting to look up. "Fortunately, the patrons who had frequented our bar have also longed for us -- especially our food and drinks," Yoyo said. The year 2022 became STARK Taproom's much-anticipated epoch to optimize its fullest potential. The bar's Champions League Finals viewing party, taking place in May, was a full-house euphoria, Ang noted.  A karaoke party is set every Monday whereas an acoustic, live-music session dubbed "The Broken Heart Club" is scheduled every Wednesday, aiming at patrons who "just left the office and want to chill out", Ang pointed out. During the weekends, STARK Taproom holds a brunch event dubbed "Uptown Bike" that caters particularly to Jakarta urbanites who enjoy cycling on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The bar is also pet-friendly; an event dubbed "Doggy Date Day" would be held regularly on Sunday.  "Every patron who brings their dog [on Sunday] gets a 10-percent discount," Ang highlighted. There are no limitations when it comes to which sports tournament could be considered for STARK Taproom's next viewing parties -- some of the viewing parties the bar has thrown include, but are not limited to, Formula 1, NBA Games, Thomas Cup and Australian Rugby League.  To Ang's and Yoyo's delight, the bar's viewing parties, soccer-related or not, have been a lively function among the patrons. "Thanks to social media, sports communities have become stronger than ever. That's why we wanted this bar to become a receptacle for these communities," said Yoyo.  "We would partner up with them and come up with something that all of us can do together." The key players behind STARK Taproom were also meticulous when it comes to the bar's menu. For instance, while beers are a typical staple in every sports bar, STARK Taproom decided to elevate its beer collection -- that is, by also serving imported beers, STARK beers and the beers produced by the "local heroes", as Yoyo put it. "We strongly support the local brewer community," said Yoyo firmly. "We have around 21 [beer] taps and we wish to fill them with beers of local brands -- the ones that can be considered 'home industry' type. We wish to bring them here and we wish to blow them up." Food-wise, Ang described the STARK Taproom's menu as "Asian fusion". The bar, case in point, fixes varied options of the so-called 'Asian Pizza' such as Stark Hogs pizza that comprises char siu pork, plum sauce, feta cheese and a mix of herbs.  One of the bar's more popular dishes, as it turns out, is the dim sum platter: an assortment of steamed and/or deep-fried dim sum that include, but are not limited to, rainbow dumplings, hakau and siew mai. For patrons who are looking for a heavier plate -- and do not mind consuming pork -- nasi campur STARK is a must-try. For the ladies who might not frequent STARK Taproom for the sports match, Ang personally recommended that they visit the bar during "apperitivo hour": A buy-one-get-one-free happy hour scheduled every day from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.  As for the cocktails, Ang recommended a glass of Americano: A spiritous concoction made of Italian liqueur Campari, sweet vermouth and carbonated water.  Another cocktail that he recommended for the ladies is Garibaldi, which is a blend of Campari and orange juice. For the younger crowd, Ang and Yoyo recommended the bar's very own BTS: Beer with added soju. It is served in three different flavors: Original, lychee or mango. Desserts such as gui ling gao and mango puree sago ice cream are the bar's features to draw in the sweet-tooth and patrons who implement a sober lifestyle. Adrian, an entrepreneur and a regular at STARK Taproom, noted the "videotron, beer and the vibes" as the bar's strengths and most appealing elements.  "I like the food and the people. Also, the ambiance and friendliness of the staff," he summarized. STARK Taproom opens every day. On weekdays, the bar opens from 11:30 a.m. until 2 a.m. On weekends, the bar opens from 7 a.m. until 2 a.m. Patrons under 18 years old are allowed to dine in. The bar is also available for private parties upon request, including catering services.  © 2016 - 2025 PT. Bina Media Tenggara Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback. Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click! Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small, medium, or large—find what’s most comfortable for you. Sumis strengthen bonds through community fishingLothas Sumis strengthen bonds through community fishingPublished on Apr 6 By Abenthung Kikon WOKHA — The Tsungiki-Philimi community fishing event brought together people from 18 villages belonging to the Sumi and Lotha communities on Friday. This longstanding tradition of community fishing has been practiced for the past 24 years as a way of strengthening brotherhood between the two communities. In attendance were several ministers and legislators, including Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton, Salhoutuonuo Kruse, Tovihoto Ayemi, Kazheto Kinimi, Mhathung Yanthan, S. Kiusumew Yimchunger, Picto Shohe, Dr. Neisatuo Mero, YM Humtsoe, Dr. Sukhato and Hekani Jakhalu. During the event, people from the two communities gather at the river and pound on bundles of piscicidal tree barks and roots (poisonous to fish) placed on logs or rocks in the flowing river, creating foam. The fish that float due to intoxication are collected and cooked for a feast, signifying unity and brotherhood. Addressing the gathering during a brief programme at the Doyang River, near Coco Bridge, Patton termed the age-old tradition of community fishing as a means to strengthen relationships between the Sumi and Lotha communities. He encouraged the continuation of this practice and urged other communities in Nagaland to foster cordial relationships for peace and prosperity. He also took the opportunity to endorse the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) consensus candidate for the lone Lok Sabha seat in the state, Dr. Chumben Murry, stating that he is a suitable representative of the people. He went on to state that a candidate from the Lotha community is contesting in the parliamentary election for the first time since Nagaland attained statehood in 1963. Also speaking at the event, the first women minister of Nagaland, Salhoutuonuo Kruse, lauded the event for promoting friendship between the two communities. She said that all Naga communities should have such cordial relationships so that they can grow and progress together. She also urged the communities to vote for the PDA candidate in the interest of Nagas. The programme included speeches by Vikikhe Assumi, Head GB of Philimi Village Council (PVC), and Janthungo Kikon, chairman of Tsungiki Village Council (TVC), with a vote of thanks delivered by Hakiye Assumi, GB Doyang Union Chairman. The event was chaired by E Chenithung Kikon, community secretary of TVC, with an invocation prayer led by Vikashe Ziho, pastor Philimi Baptist Church. By EMN DIMAPUR — Western Sümi community comprising WSBAK Western Sumi Students’ Union under the leadership of Rev WSBAK executive secretary organised a relief aid programme for the displaced Küki community in Nagaland on Saturday An update from WSBAK stated that it had made an appeal in the last week of June to all the churches under its organisation for free-will donation to help the displaced Kuki community in Nagaland It stated that churches under WSBAK came forward to help adding through the churches donations WSBAK distributed around 270 of rice bags mustard oils and toiletries in various places such as Dimapur It stated that a short programme was organised at Küki Baptist Association Mission Centre in Khaibung Phughoto Sema shared from the Bible saying as a Christian one should love the neighbours He expressed hope that the relief aid programme would encourage and inspire fellow Christians to come forward and help one another for peace and tranquility to prevail the executive secretary of Kuki Baptist Association expressed his gratitude towards the western Sumi community It further stated that the president of Western Sumi Hoho also expressed his support and solidarity towards the Kuki community Also read: AKM detects flaw in biometric authentication drive for scholarship By Purnungba Longkumer DIMAPUR— Thousands of people participated in a peace rally organised by the Eastern Sumi Hoho (ESH) at Seyochung town in Kiphire demanding the merger of “eastern Sumi territory” with Zunheboto district in the event of eastern districts getting autonomous council status Related news: Nagaland government convenes consultative meeting on proposed autonomous council for eastern districts They also demanded that their population census and electoral role be included in Zunheboto district and not under Autonomous council.” The participants marched to ADC office carrying placards that read: “Our say matters “We will live under Nagaland state administration” “Our right to live is our choice”; “Our land and territory and population shall not exist under ENPO” informed Eastern Mirror that the peaceful rally commenced from Seyochung local ground and culminated at the ADC office where the protestors submitted a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister of Nagaland through the additional deputy commissioner Bothuka informed that not only villagers from various Sumi villages in Kiphire district but also Sumi residents from the town area took part in the rally the apex civil organisation of Sumi tribe in eastern Nagaland reaffirmed and reiterated the Eastern Sumi public resolution dated October 25 economically and administratively with the present state of Nagaland in the event of any negotiated solution made between the government of India and ENPO The ESH appealed to the chief minister to exclude the eastern Sumi territory population census and electoral roll from the purview of the demand negotiation or settlement that may take place between the government of India and ENPO and merge eastern Sumi areas with Zunheboto district.