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Foot hill road, 4 lane road hope they are talking about motorable roads.

August 15 Independence Day news on pages 9 & 10

Swuro recommended to Rajya Sabha for MP DIMAPUR, AUIGUST 16 (MExN): Er Vekho Swuro has been recommended to the President of India by the All India Confederation of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples to be inducted as a member to the Rajya Sabha. The AICITP has submitted a letter to the Indian President and the UPA chairperson recommending Swuro to fill up the existing vacancy created by Prof MS Swaminathan’s retirement. Speaking to The Morung Express, Swuro expressed gratitude and said he was humbled with the recommendation.

He added that he would try his best to put forth the issues of the tribals in the upper house of the parliament. Swuro is the current President of the North East India NGOs Federation and Chairperson of the North East India Subash Chandra Bose Lovers Forum. He retired as an Executive Engineer from the PWD. Various other NGOs have also issued recommendations for Swuro to be inducted into the Rajya Sabha .

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DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The GPRN/ NSCN has informed that “as per the directive of the Government dated August 16, 2013, transport of timber of all kinds by railway wagons and trucks to various trading destinations outside Nagaland have been banned indefinitely.”

A press note from the MIP said that the destruction of forests and natural vegetation with little or no concern for maintenance of ecological balance and the “greedy business unions employing unethical trade practices and anti-people policy have not benefitted the general public.” It added that until assurance of maintaining ecological balance is provided and propeople policy is adopted by unions the ban shall be in force. The note further informed that the endorsement of Nagaland Timber Traders Union by Kilo Ministry, GPRN/NSCN recently too stands cancelled until further order. The GPRN/ NSCN has directed all timber traders to comply with this directive.

A woman and children return from a jhum field, while a convoy of cars approaches from behind at Pongo village under Longleng district on August 14. Most people in rural Nagaland continue to live a life of simplicity and hardships, while the rich and the affluent take for granted and enjoy the luxuries of modernity. Morung Photo/Chizokho Vero

Disruption of water supply questioned DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee has questioned the NPF led DAN government, particularly the PHED Department over water supply disruption in several places across Nagaland.

A press note issued by the Media Cell, NPCC pointed out that the monsoon season in Nagaland has once again brought to the forefront the disruption of water supply especially in Dimapur, Mokokchung and Zunheboto districts.

The NPCC said that repeated damage of water supply pipeline every year in these three districts dur-

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‘Scarcity of spare pipes to replace damaged pipes’, PHED Department under scanner

ing monsoon and the tedious restoration process taking months and years has become the hallmark of the NPF led DAN government. The NPCC also stated that it was “appalled” by the silence of the tribal hoho’s, civil societies and consumers over this major issue of water supply disruption which it stated has become a routine yearly event. The NPCC informed that the latest damage to the water supply pipeline for Dimapur occurred on July 16. Whatever reasons the department may offer

for delay in restoring water supply to these three affected districts, the NPCC pointed out that the actual reason was the “scarcity of spare pipes to replace the damaged pipes”. “The water supply pipeline to Zunheboto town alone has accounted for around 79 high pressure pipes damaged with no spare pipes available for restoration works”, it stated.

Moreover, at Zunheboto, 600 GI (3”) pipes for connection and maintenance from the perennial source of water at Ngozubo and Li-

with the CFGRs concealed his weapon however, the 33rd AR dug out the hidden arms along with huge numbers of ammunition at fire brigade colony Mon town,” the note alleged.

It then said that the 33rd Assam Rifles dug the entire compound and seized the arms that were kept concealed, in line with the CFGRs and took away one M16 Rifle along with huge a number of ammunition in direct violation of the agreed CFGRs. “It may be noted here that the CFGRs clearly indicate that no raiding, ransacking and damaging to any property belonging to the NSCN members as

per the agreed upon CFGRs. However, the 33rd AR randomly raided and ransacked the residence of its member Col. Piyong and also took away the arms and ammunition in direct contravention to the CFGRs which threaten the continuance of the ongoing CF between the NSCN and the GOI,” the note said.

The NSCN (K) further stated that “If the GOI are sincere, then the illegal actions of the AR should be checked in time lest the NSCN runs out of its patience and even may lead to breaking down of the ongoing ceasefire which the Nagas don’t want at this juncture.”

zuto village’s tapping area to reservoir went missing during the NPF government regime, the NPCC said. Restoration of water supply to Zunheboto town will never materialise if the present apathy of the government continues, it added.

The NPCC said it was an established norm that all spare pipes are kept in departmental stores to meet emergency requirements, but over the past few years the pipes have simply vanished without trace. “Therefore, the people of Dimapur, Mokokchung and Zunheboto should not remain silent spectator but hold the government answerable.”

Nagaland Roads &Bridges Minister, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, today said that Nagaland has become a “victim” of the State Accelerated Road Development ProgrammeNorth East and that the project has done more harm than good to the State.

“I am sure other states have benefited from the SARDP project. But as far as our State is concerned we have become a victim of this project,” the Minister said.

Azo said the SARDP project in Nagaland was a total failure and alleged that Maytas and Gayatri (JV), the company which was executing the project in Nagaland, had not only failed to develop roads but destroyed and damaged the existing roads.

“Yesterday, while coming back from Longleng, it took me extra five hours to reach Kohima”, Azo said in the meeting on expansion of NH-29 stretch between Purana Bazar and Chumukedima held at Niathu Resort.

The Minister was referring to the condition of existing Changtongya-Longleng road, which worsened after Maytas and Gayatri (JV) abandoned works on two-laning of the road (under SARDP-NE project) halfway. The Minister opined that it would be better if the Centre hands over roads under SARDPNE project to the Nagaland government.

The Minister told The Morung Express that he would be convening a meeting with R&B department officials on Monday next on possibilities of the Centre

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he second meeting on expansion of NH-29 stretch between Purana Bazar and Chumukedima ended on a positive note with village councils and public leaders falling under the stretch agreeing to extend full support to the Roads & Bridges (R&B) department.

Nagaland R&B Minister, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, who convened the joint meeting here at Niathu Resort on Friday, tabled seven proposals, which were agreed to in principle by the house.

The proposal include construction of service lane on both sides of NH-29 between Purana Bazar and Chumukedima, widening of road from NH-29 to CIHSR, two-laning of road to Nagaland Zoological Park, dismantling of building at the Agri Expo site entrance gate and two-laning of the approach road, two-laning of handing over SARPD-NE project to the State government. “I don’t know whether the Centre will agree or not, but definitely we will give it a try”, Azo said.

Azo admitted that roads in all districts are deplorable due to “unprecedented rains.” While welcoming constructive criticisms, the Minister on a lighter note reminded that rain and natural calamities are beyond the State government’s control.

Azo said that poor drainage, contractors not executing works as per

road to Multipurpose Sports Complex, Dimapur, two-laning of road from NH-29 to ICFAI University (6th Mile).

The proposal for twolaning of road from Green Park to Sovima Cricket Stadium would be finalized after consultations with the Army since the road is a general supply road.

The meeting also formed a High Powered Committee with Commissioner & Secretary (Works & Housing), Temjen Toy as Chairman and Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Hushili Sema, as Member Secretary.

Other members of the HPC include officials and representatives from R&B department, district administration and police, village councils and NGOs. The five legislators of Dimapur district have also been invited as co-opted members of the HPC. specifications and the non release of funds from Centre are major reasons for bad roads. He however assured that in the next 3-4 years, Nagaland would witness smoother roads.

Chairman, Development Authority Nagaland, Jacob Zhimomi said that a “comprehensive plan” was needed for overall development of Dimapur, especially in road sector. Jacob apprised the Minister for construction of footpaths or footbridges at the busy 7th Mile - New DC Complex and Airport intersections.

NSCN (K) accuse AR of violating CFGR 10 days of Hornbill: is it required?

Newmai News Network Dimapur | August 16

The NSCN (K) today alleged that the 33 Assam Rifles violated the Cease Fire Ground Rules (CFGR), as they raided and seized NSCN-K property, which contravenes the clear CFGRs agreed upon by the both sides while signing Ceasefire between the Government of India and NSCN-K in 2001.

“The 33rd AR raided the residence of Col. Piyong at Mon town in Nagaland and seized properties belonging to the NSCN functionary in direct violation of agreed CFGRs. It is noted here that Col. Piyong in line

Two held with arms and drugs

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): Acting on a tip-off, Special Branch, Dimapur on August 16 recovered firearms and drugs in Dimapur and arrested two persons, Sentisung Ozukum and Puching Khiam.

According to the Special Branch, two .22 pistols (country-make), along with three magazines, three rounds of ammunition, 840 tablets of spasmo proxyvon and 200 tablets of nitrosun were recovered from the duo at Purana Bazaar on Friday evening.

The pistols were reportedly brought by the

The confiscated firearms and drugs.

one identified as Puchong Khiam from Tuensang to be sold in Dimapur. He had recruited Ozukum to negotiate with prospective

buyers as the middle-man, it was added. They were handed over to East Police Station where a case was registered.

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Dimapur/Kohima | August 16

The move by the Nagaland government to extend the Hornbill festival to ten days is seen by some as a positive move, while some view it critically. With the increasing popularity garnered by the festival over the years, the event is portrayed by the Nagaland government as an avenue to generate revenues through tourism, while at the same time as a showcase for Naga culture.

But how does this extension and the festival in itself ring with people?

Rozelle Mero, Managing Director for the People Channel states that it is a “great idea” and that the extension would enable more people to visit the festival.

Not everyone can attend the event from the first day and this extension would provide a larger timeframe, she adds. However, she states that the festival could use better organizing and that more opportunities be provided to each district equally. “There should not be a syndicate of just Kohima and Dimapur in the Hornbill festival,” she says.

Rozelle stresses that the event should not be “contrived” and that creativity and modernity should be encouraged, while maintaining the essence of Naga culture.

However, Father Abraham Lotha, Principal of St

FILE: A Naga dance troupe performing a traditional dance. The Hornbill Festival is organized by the Nagaland State government as a platform to attract tourism and showcase Naga culture and tradition. Photo by Manen Aier

Josephs college, Jakhama gives an unhesitating response to this move. He says that, “seven days is enough” and that the government will do well in using the money spent in organizing the extra three days towards more pressing needs. He asserts that Nagaland has many more pertinent concerns, like infrastructure and roads, which need attention. He points out that the deplorable road condition below Kisama village (where Hornbill Festival is held) poses a huge obstacle for college students to reach in time. He agrees to the view that Naga people should spend less time celebrating and more time on concerns plaguing the state.

Veteran Musician and event organizer, Theja Meru, while acknowledg-

ing that there are various issues in Naga society that need attention also opines that the extension is positive. From the perspective of the visitors, Meru asserts that the extension will have a constructive effect. “At present, our culture, dance and music are the only things which can be showcased. Infrastructure and development still has a long way to go. As such, I don’t think it is a bad idea to extend the festival,” he adds. However, Meru affirms that along with promoting Naga culture, other pertinent issues also need to be addressed.

In whatever way this extension is construed, a consensus remains that the Hornbill Festival needs to be a genuine endeavor to promote Naga culture and not a contrived quest to gain posi-

tive tourism ratings.

More inflow of tourists, more events, more revenue Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio while addressing Independence Day celebration in Kohima on Thursday informed that the extended festival will ensure more inflow of tourists, more events and more revenue for the private entrepreneurs. Rio added, “We plan to make more investments in tourism in the coming years, especially in rural tourism so that tourism industry can percolate all parts of the state, especially in the rural and backward regions.” The main events of the Hornbill Festival take place at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 10 kms from Kohima.

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Kohima, august 16 (mExN): The Cherry Blossoms Society and the Cherry Blossoms School have sought assistance from the state government in procuring a land for a complete infrastructure, which can be used as a Rehabilitation, Research and Training Centre.

Through a memorandum, appealing the state government through Kohima Press Club, it has stated that such a training and rehabilitation centre will help in catering the disabled children/people in mainstreaming into the fabric of This is an aerial image of the parade during the celebration of Indian Independence Day on August 215 at the Secretariat our society by developing research, training, school, Plaza, Kohima. (Photo by Ababe Ezung & Atho Kesiezie using GPS controlled Rc Quad)

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ASU Diphupar launches Information Centre Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): The Ao Students Union Diphupar concerning the Morung Fest, to be held in November 4-5, 2013 has launched an Information Centre on August 13 at JN Aier College, 4th Mile Diphupar Junction, Dimapur. In a press release, the ASUD said that the Information Centre is for convenience and to minimise the difficulties in correspondences and conference relating to the event, the ASUD informs all participants to address matters of the event at the Centre from Monday to Saturday between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more details contact at: 09436017493, 09862927267, 08729874461 or email: info@themorungfest.com

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Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): The Nagaland Foot Hills Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) has appealed again to all the churches association leaders and all local churches to “constantly support for Almighty God’s presence and guidance from beginning to till accomplishment of our people aspiration.” The Committee general secretary WY Kithan on behalf of NFHRCC expressed intense happiness and acknowledged all the executive secretaries of respective church associations for organising prayer and fasting successfully on August 14 for two hours for construction of Foothill road. “This proposed task can be treated as survival road for the entire naga family and a gigantic mission in our time,” the NFHRCC stated further.

CDPO Kobulong conducts training

moKoKchuNg, august 16 (mExN): CDPO Kobulong conducted the first phase induction training of its first batch on revised Management Information System (MIS) for Anganwadi workers of Kobulong ICDS project from August 6 to 8 at Kobulong block. Altogether twentythree Angangwadi workers were successfully trained on maintaining and updating proper records and registers.

The resource persons for the training were S Wati Ozukum, CDPO Kobulong and Meyalemla, Supervisor.

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Kohima, august 16 (mExN): The new team of Mao Students Union Kohima (MSUK) led by Kaihrii as president and Chokhoni Chakhro as general secretary took over the charge on August 10 last. Other officials include: Henry Matiso - vice president, R. Elow – assistant general secretary, K. Chopfohra Chakre –secretary finance, Edini Sapriina – secretary social & culture, Kapuo Chajiina – secretary games & sports, Kholoii Pikhute – secretary information and publication and Sokha-A Sophia Maheo – secretary education & statistics.

Social work conducted at Longleng

LoNgLENg, august 16 (mExN): Longleng district administration along with Red Cross Society Longleng conducted a ‘mass social drive’ in and around Longleng Town on August 10. The social drive was participated by Phom People Council, Chamber of Commerce, all ward residents and school students from Phom Lempong School, Govt. High School, St. Josephs School and Mt. Carmel School. The Road & Bridge department staff and officers also actively participated in the social work. Longleng ADC T Wati Aier in a press release has pleaded the public of Longleng town to keep their town clean and not to throw garbage in the drain. All shopkeepers have also directed to keep a ‘dustbin’ outside their shops.

DC Kohima informs on Biometric exercise

Kohima, august 16 (Dipr): The Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, W. Honje Konyak has informed that as part of the ongoing National Population Registration (NPR) Biometric exercise and reference letter No. CN/ NPR/ BIOMET-02/2013 (Pt-I) /43 dated the 31st July, 2013 for residents under Kohima District, who have filled up the NPR forms but yet to get their biometric captured, are requested to contact the office of M/s CTPL in Kohima and get their Biometric captured with a payment of Rs150/- (Rupees One Hundred and Fifty) only. The contact number for M/S CTPL is c/o Ms. Kerilenuo Rupreo, mobile No. 8731826290. Relating to this matter peoples are requested to approach the office of the Directorate of Census Operation, Nagaland, Kohima, Bayavü Hill, High School Road. During the capturing of Biometric, Photographs, Iris Images and Fingerprints will be collected for ages 5 (five) years and above. In addition, residents may furnish information on their Driving License Card, PAN Card and Passport Number, if available.

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Kohima, august 16 (Dipr): The Government of Nagaland has restored the status of the Joint Controller, Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection, Kohima as the Head of the Department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection, Nagaland with immediate effect. The Department has issued this notification on August 6, 2013 in supersession to its Department’s Notification No. NL/ WM/14/76 dated 26/02/2002 and in the interest of public service. The Notification stated that consequent upon the restoration, Bizo M. Kuotsu, the present incumbent, Joint Controller shall hold charge of the HOD with effect from the date of issue of this notification. The notification also stated that this was issued with the approval of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department vide their U.O. No. 221 dated 18th July 2013.

ASHA training for Kiphire district conducted KiphirE, august 16 (mExN): ASHA training on 6th and 7th module (3rd round) Kiphire district was held from August 1 to 6. The training was conducted block wise-Pungro Block, Sitiimi/ Seyochung Block, and Kiphire I and II. Altogether 106 ASHA attended the training. Pezanguno Celine Secü, District Media Officer, CMO Office, Kiphire in a press release stated that the resource person for the training was Dr. Menang, MO, CHC Pungro, Dr. Dhenni, MO, IDSP, Dr. Keviyani, MO District Hospital, Lelimcha, ASHA coordinator (Pungro Block). Officials from State National Rural Health Mission, Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Chubala, State ASHA Nodal Officer and her team came for

GPF Final payment cases settled for July uploaded

day care centre, vocational centre and therapy centre respectively.

The Cherry Blossoms Society lamented that it is very sad to see that though Nagaland has attained 60 years of statehood, disability has still been a neglected area. “The Disability Commissioner has been a boon for this section of people, but when he is not been supported with any ministerial staff and allocated budget, then having such a department is just a farce”, it said.

Further pointing out that the stigma of having a special child in the family has to be emphathized

and not just pitied upon, it strongly sought the intervention of the government and NGOs to make a free and un-stigmatized environment, which would really make Nagaland a better place to live in. It also asserted that the need to have a proper set up and to mane that institution is very necessary for the early development.

In the meantime, it highlighted that they are also trying to reach the entire district of Nagaland by free distribution of wheelchairs, walking sticks and water mattress for such people. This endeavour, it said is the through the Min-

monitoring and supervision for the training on August 13 and 14.

Written evaluation and evaluation of sepsis form filling, evaluation of explaining care to mother and using mucous extractor were all covered.

The training included discussion hour and practical sessions, this witnessed active participation of the trainees. Taking part in the discussion hour, the participants mentioned their concerns, shortcoming and so also the difference that has been made by their services in their respective villages. Videos/power point presentation was being displayed on the previous day training sessions. ASHA kit and IEC materials: posters and leaflets/booklets were A woman waiting for medicines to be provided to his son with bacterial infection on his face distributed. during medical camp conducted in Tobu on August 12. (Morung Photo)

Kohima, august 16 (mExN): All retired state government officials are informed that that GPF Final payment cases settled upto the month of July 2013 have been uploaded in the AG Nagaland website. Pensioners may log on to office website at www.agnagaland.gov.in by clicking at felicitation and GPF felicitation or by directly clicking on the sticky note written, “Click here to view list of settled GPF final payment cases” Accounts Officer Akum Chuba in a press release said also informs all retired government officials that an Online Grievance Redressal System has been introduced in this Office and can be viewed on the office website.

Any person having grievance with any Entitlement function (GPF and Pension) discharged by the Accountants General can record his grievance online. Along with text of the grievance, relevant documents can also be uploaded.

Acknowledgments would be provided both via SMS and e-mail, along with status updates via SMS. The status of the grievance redress can be viewed online on this site.

They can also write to the Deputy Accountant General (A&E), Ravikiran Ubale or e-mail at ravikiran.ubale@ yahoo.com for immediate redressal of their grievances.

Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship 2nd edition from Sept 25

Visitors enjoying a traditional Tenyimi cuisine at the food stall opened by the Tenyimi Union Mokokchung on the second day of the Agri Fest on August 16, 2013. Different Unions like the Watsu Mungdang, the Kyong Union Mokokchung and the Tenyimi opened food stalls at the venue where the people could relish some tasty cuisine. The TUM member said that this was the first time that the Tenyimi Union Mokokchung has opened such a stall during at a function and added that the turnout of the people was very positive with most of the visitors ordering the Tenyimi cuisines or the ‘Khalo’. The Agri Fest organized by ATMA, Mokokchung concluded on August 16, 2013. (Morung Photo)

Kohima, august 16 (mExN): The 2nd edition of the Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship is slated to be held from September 25 to 27 at the Capital Convention Centre. This year the event will also feature extempore and elocution contests. Students studying from Class 8 to 12 in Nagaland are eligible to take part in the Championship. The Spelling Bee Championship will be conducted in two phases, the preliminary round on September 25 and the finals on September 26 respectively. On September 27, the extempore and elocution contests will be held.

The Organising Committee Convenor, Shürhovol Naleo in a press release has informed that interested students can obtain the application forms from designated outlets and send their entries in the prescribed format, details of which will be intimated soon through the local dailies and other media.

The Fountain Club, Kohima and the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Department jointly organize this annual event. This year the event is in special Commemoration of the upcoming 50th Anniversary of Statehood celebration.

Three Labour welfares centre in Nagaland Our Correspondent Kohima | August 16

Total dependence on the government has resulted in impeding social development and created new problems which have affected the very social fabric of the state. Therefore, with a genuine concern for the welfare of the weaker sections of society and also with a view to support their economic well-being as

well as to create employment opportunities, the state labor department has established three Labour Welfare Centres at Nagaland Pulp & Paper Company Ltd, Tuli, Mokokchung district; Mini Cement Plant, Waziho at Phek district and 5th Mile, Dimapur.

This was stated in annual administrative report 2012-13 of the labour department tabled in the assembly session here recently.

During the year 2012-13, the eight months training courses was completed and the department has given completion certificate to the successful trainees.

Number of trainees in respect of Dimapur include: tailoring & cutting- 16, knitting-9, embroidery- 8; NPPC Ltd. Tuli: tailoring & cutting- 8, knitting -8, embroidery- 6; Cement plant Waziho: tailoring- 3, knitting- 2 and embroidery 2.

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istry of Social Justice and Empowerment, recommended through the state department of social welfare, where Cherry Blossoms Society has been given the assignment to visit all the districts of Nagaland for distribution.

Strongly emphasizing that disabled or differently abled people should be thought as an asset for the society and not as a liability, the memorandum said that if they are given space and opportunity, they are able to bring in good income for themselves and the family. “This in turn makes our society educated and a healthy one,” it added.

Kiphire District Public Peace Joint Forum meeting held Our Correspondent Kiphire | August 16

In order to find peace in the district, the Kiphire District Public Peace Joint Forum held meeting with all the Hd GBs, VCC chairmen, Secretary public leaders and the tribal council at the Hopongkyu memorial hall on August 13 initiated by the three tribal hohos- USLP, YTC and the ESSH under Kiphire district.

Addressing the meeting and chairing the session programme as chairman USLP Vice President Yangkhaba said that we are having a meeting today to work for peace in the district.

He said, “conflict arises due to the soft corner each person have towards family members working for certain faction and asked the gathering to stand firm so that no such problem does not comes up in the future.” President YTC who addressed the meeting said, “as we look beautiful outside we should also look beautiful inside so that balance should be there.” President Kiphire district GB’s union Sepithong, Horise Sangtam President GBs & DBs Joint Forum, Hd GB Kiphire, Yangkimong, and ESSH Vice president also spoke on the occasion.

The meeting came up with 5 point resolution where the gathering re-affirmed ENPO’s resolution adopted on 18th December where all the tribal leaders to support DBs and GB’s Joint forum in law and order situation resolve to maintain peace in the district; condemned factional clash on 24-0713; any faction disturbing law and order in the district the citizens shall take its own course of action; and will declare on co-operation towards the erring faction.

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Congress hands over party ticket to Lima Onen Chang

Kohima, august 16 (mExN): The Congress candidate for bye-election to 51 Noksen A/C, Lima Onen Chang was officially handed over the congress party ticket at a function held this evening. NPCC Media Cell in a press release stated that NPCC President SI Jamir in the presence of CLP leader Tokheho Yepthomi, S Hukavi Zhimomi, MLA and a host of senior party functionaries, handed over the ticket to Lima Onen.

NPCC President SI Jamir welcomed the candidate Lima Onen for coming forward to fight the bye-elections and assured whole hearted support from the NPCC in his election cam-

paign. CLP leader Tokheho Yepthomi in his address appealed to all congress party workers to collectively stand behind the congress candidate and ensure that the aspirations of the people are fulfilled by electing the young congress candidate Lima Onen, who has immense future potential to work selflessly for the people.

The CLP Leader also assured full support from all congress legislators and NPCC officials towards effectively monitoring the entire election campaign to ensure the victory of congress candidate, which he stressed, will be a turning point moment for the

congress in the state.

Congress candidate Lima Onen in his acceptance speech thanked the AICC and the NPCC for giving him a big opportunity to be the congress candidate and promised to fight the bye-elections on issues that confront the people. The candidate also appealed to all congress party workers to continuously work with zeal to emerge victorious while prayerfully remembering him throughout the campaign.

(From left) CLP leader Tokheho Yepthomi, Lima Onen Chang and NPCC President SI Jamir during the handing over of congress party ticket for byeelection to 51 Noksen A/C.

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Ibobi say ‘No’ to Nagas & Kukis demands

imPhal, auGust 16 (NNN): Manipur chief minister O Ibobi Singh re-affirmed to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur saying any attempt to split Manipur will be a 'futile effort.' Ibobi Singh also rejected the demands for an ‘Alternative Arrangement’ for the Nagas in Manipur and a ‘separate state’ for the Kukis in the state and said these are 'not achievable.'

Ibobi Singh made these comments on the 67th Independence Day celebration in Imphal on Thursday. The Independence Day celebrations were held in Manipur in high spirits with the state Chief Minister unfurling the Tri Colour at 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground here yesterday.

Barely one hour before the celebration had begun suspected militants exploded a powerful bomb near Hicham Yaicham Pat, about 200 metres from the 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground that was garnished for the celebrations. No one was injured in the blast.

Earlier on August 10, the pro-

scribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) triggered a bomb in front of the state Chief Minister’s bungalow gate and again, a blast had also occurred near City Convention Centre, Imphal on August 14. No human casualties were reported in the explosions, too.

Meanwhile, altogether 35 contingents from schools, colleges and other social organizations and another nine band contingents from different parts of the state participated in the celebrations. Chief Minister O Ibobi gave salamis to the contingents attired in different colourful dresses during the march past on the occasion.

The Chief Minister also distributed Police Medals to 13 state police personnel at the occasion.

Making a speech at the occasion, Ibobi reaffirmed to protect the state territorial integrity, saying any attempt to split Manipur will be a 'futile effort.' He rejected the demands for an ‘Alternative Arrangement’ for the Nagas and a

‘separate state’ for the Kukis in Manipur and said these are 'not achievable.'

Making a clarification on the Indo-Myanmar Border Fencing, the Chief Minister said there are still nine Border Pillars to be settled by both the countries. He said the Centre has been urged on the need for a joint re-survey on the border by the two neighbouring countries, saying the state Government has set up a committee to monitor the border fencing works.

Ibobi appealed to the people not to panic about losing Manipur’s land to Myanmar. He said militancy in the state has been a great hamper to developmental activities and appealed the militant organizations to feel and understand the pulse of the people.

Ibobi said peace process has begun with some militant organizations which have understood the sentiment of the masses and appealed to other such organizations to come to the negotiating tables for talks.

The Chief Minister pledged the Government will not remain silent if militant organizations which are under Suspension of Operation (SoO) are found violating the Ground Rule of the truce.

Police Medal for Gallantry was conferred to S Ibomcha, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Imphal West, Kh Basantakumar, Sub-Inspector, Imphal West, P Tarunkumar, SubInspector, Imphal West, T Khogen, Sub-Inspector, Imphal West, Kh Sunilkumar, Sub-Inspector, Imphal West and Biboy Irom, Jemadar, 6th Manipur Rifles. President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service was given to N Ibohanbi, Inspector, CID (S/B) and Police Medal for Meritorious Service was awarded to Clay Khongsai, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police Range-I, H Kullachandra, Superintendent of Police (Telecom), N Chandrajini, retired Subedar, 1st Manipur Rifles, Badra Bakta Rai, Havildar, 4th IRB, A Tombi, Havildar, 2nd IRB and L Ibotombi, Havildar, Manipur Police Training Centre.

Assam Rifles attacked along ‘Unsuccessful candidates’ Manipur-Myanmar border to file petition against results

imPhal, auGust 16 (th): Assam Rifles personnel were attacked by people suspected to be militants along the ManipurMyanmar border on Friday morning at the village of Kuki. None of the personnel were injured. Sources said the incident took place at 8:50 am on T-Minou Kuki village, 2 km away from the headquarters of 9 Assam Rifles located near the international gate at Moreh.

The powerful foreign made bomb was detonated by a remote control when some personnel were passing by. One water tanker was

hit by the shrapnel. The Assam Rifles personnel were escorting the water tanker from a facility there.

Additional forces rushed there for launching a combing operation. However, it drew a blank since it was believed that the militants had escaped to their hideouts by merely crossing the international border.

Vigilance has been stepped up and the international border has been sealed off to check movement of the insurgents.

Until now, no organisation had claimed responsibility for Friday’s attack.

imPhal, auGust 16 (NNN): Dropped out candidates who had appeared in the recent recruitment rally for 292 posts of Sub-Inspectors and Jemadars conducted by Manipur Home Department are likely to face a legal battle with the guardians of the candidates taking a decision to file a petition in the Manipur High Court to challenge the final results of the interview.

Altogether 444 candidates had appeared in the recruitment rally that held between 2010 and 2011 and its written test was conducted on December

Indo-Myanmar border without our consent: MSU

imPhal, auGust 16 (NNN): The Maring Students Union (MSU) has stated surprise to learn the government of India's and the government of Manipur's initiatives to fence the Indo-Myanmar border without the knowledge and consent of the indigenous peoples living at the area.

According to MSU, there have been events of boundary demarcation between India and Burma since the Yandaboo Treaty of 1826. Another boundary demarcation was done in 1834 between the British India and the king of Ava which was again resurveyed in 1881 by Col.Johnstone. It also said, again in 1967 agreement, the Union of India and Union of Burma had withdrawn the boundary line ceding large part of our land to Burma.

MSU stated that all these boundary demarcations were done without the knowledge and consent of the Maring indigenous people. The Maring people have their understanding and traditional boundary lines with others. MSU also pointed out that the arbi-

trary international boundary line between India and Myanmar in which large chunk of land has been lost due to different events of boundary demarcation and the declaration of Yangoupokpi Lokchao Wildlife Santuary are acts of human rights violation and discriminates the rights of indigenous people.

The MSU also said the Maring people have enough proofs of existence since ancient time at the present Maring Hills (Yomma Range by Mating) and the vast valley (Washaphai/Mungringphai/Kaangmaangphai in Maring) which the outsiders called it as Kabo Valley. Therefore, the MSU asked the Ministry of Home Affairs, government of India to respect the rights of the indigenous people, and urged the concern authority to withdraw the order of declaration of the wildlife sanctuary. It also urged to conduct a re-survey of Indo-Myanmar boundary line after taking the consent of the Maring people without which MSU will not entertain any plan regarding the boundary line demarcation and border fencing.

IN GRATITUDE The Kiphire District Public Joint Forum express gratitude to Shri C. Kipili hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary, Power Nagaland, and Shri T.Torechu Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary Excise, Statistical And Consumer & Legal Metrology Nagaland for contributing Rs 50,000/- each towards holding the public joint meeting in regard to law and order situation within Kiphire district.

The meeting was held successfully with the contribution and concern that both the elected members have for the citizens and the forum express sincere thanks.

Yangkhaba Sangtam Chairman Kiphire District Public Joint Forum

S.Lunso Yimchunger Secretary Kiphire District Public Joint Forum

23, 2011 and 378 candidates were declared selected against the required number of vacancies, guardians of the unselected candidates told reporters in Imphal on Friday.

They alleged that candidates who had not even appeared in the written test were found in the selected list results of the recruitment rally announced on August 6 this year.

Disappointed over the state Home Department's alleged unclean policy, the guardians of the unsuccessful candidates have formed an association to challenge

the results in the Manipur High Court, informed Md Islam, secretary of the association. He said a meeting attended by the guardians was held at Lilong on Friday during which the body was set up.

The association will file a petition in the Manipur High Court soon to challenge the results announced by the state Home Department, he said. Results for selection of another 112 post of Assistant Sub-Inspectors are now in remission, Islam said, adding its recruitment rally was also held in 2011.

Veterinary college to be set up in Changlang district

itaNaGar, auGust 16 (Pti): The Arunachal Pradesh government is planning to set up a veterinary college at Jairampur in troubled Changlang district. Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary and Diary Development Minister Setong Sena today convened a meeting with Panchayat leaders, administration and government officials to chalk out strategies in this regard, official sources informed.

While apprising the members about the objective of the meeting, Sena urged them to explore availability of land for establishment of the veterinary college along with a central school for giving opportunity to the local youth for technical education and all round development of the area. Emphasizing the need for such college in the area he appealed to the local leader to come forward for providing of the required land to which Jairampur ZPM Tusham Longri agreed to provide the land.

Stating that the primary education was in bad shape, he stressed the need for centralizing the primary school for better education. Meanwhile, a land inspection committee was constituted with additional deputy commissioner of Jairampur as the chairman to identify suitable land for establishment of the proposed veterinary college, sources added.

PUBLIC NOTICE

With reference to the DC Dimapur vide ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL No. GEN-14/2010-D/10996-97/ Dt. Dimapur the 16th Aug. 2012. Change of Village name to UNITY VILLAGE in place of SUGAR MILL VILLAGE through the village general public meeting resolution Dated 13-02-2012 and in the interest of state Govt. the village name change as

UNITY VILLAGE 5 Mile, NH 29, Dimapur-797115: Nagaland th

It is therefore, the village council authority request all concern Office/Departments, Banks, Institutions, general public, etc to implement the use of new village name in all the corresponding.

Nehoshe Chophy Chairman

Kivigho Zhimomi Secretary

Pangjunglemba Ao G.B.

Kiyeto Sumi G.B.

FELICITATION

1) The Nagaland Home Guards' & Civil Defence Service Association do hereby felicitates Shri. Medozhalie Pienyu (Recipient of PRESIDENTS' HG & CD MEDAL FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE on 26th January 2013) on being promoted to the post of Dy. Commandant General Home Guards' & Civil Defence.

2) The Nagaland Home Guards' & Civil Defence Service Association also felicitates Shri. Dally Jamir District Commandant HG & CD Kohima and Shri. Akhu Kath Jr. Staff Officer (Hqrs) on being awarded the PRESIDENTS’ HG & CD MEDAL FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE on the occasion of Independence Day 2013.

The Nagaland Home Guards' & Civil Defence Service Association do hereby extend its appreciation for their achievement in their service career and for bringing laurels to the department.

The Nagaland Home Guards' & Civil Defence Service Association wishes them good health, long life and wisdom to carry out their responsibilities and to take the department to greater heights even in the days to come.

(VIKIHO K SEMA) General Secretary, NHG&CDSA

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Assam govt to set up fund to rehabilitate women, children

Guwahati, auGust 16 (Pti): Voicing concern over increasing incidents of violence against women and children, Assam CM Tarun Gogoi on Thursday said the state government will set up a special fund with an initial corpus of Rs 5 crore for rehabilitation of the victims.

Hoisting the National Flag on the 67th Independence Day here, Gogoi said, "Of late, we have noticed an escalation of violence against women and abuse of children...I assure you that crime against women and children will be dealt with very severely."

Anti-human trafficking units have been set up in all the districts, besides creating 30 women cells in sadar police stations to deal with such incidents, he added. "For rehabilitation of the victims of such violence against women and children, we propose to set up a special fund with an initial corpus Rs 5 crore," Gogoi said.

The chief minister said that a specially trained Assam Police women commando force 'Virangana' has been raised to deal with crime against women among other issues. Regarding empow-

Chinese troops crossover border to celebrate I-Day

erment of women, Gogoi said the government will provide exclusive women's banking facility through Assam Grameen Vikash Bank and other scheduled banks.

Under chief minister's vision for Women and Children-2016, the government proposed 16 time-bound goals in areas relating to health and nutrition, education, crime against women and children, income generation through women self help groups, skill development, provision of safe drinking water and sanitation," he added.

Guwahati, auGust 16 (Pti): A special Border Personnel Meeting between India and China was held to celebrate Independence Day at the historic 'Maitri Sthal' at the Bum La pass in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. A large contingent of Chinese army personnel along with their families came over to the Indian side of the border as part of the special Border Personnel Meeting (BPM). A large number of civilian visitors from both sides also came to witness the celebrations, which included a grand cultural programme depicting the rich cultural diversity of India, a defence press release said on Friday.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION NAGALAND: KOHIMA

NO.HED/COL-ESTT/PRIVATE/2012/581

Dt. Kohima, the 16th Aug. 2013

NOTIFICATION The Government of Meghalaya, Raj Bhavan, Shillong vide its letter No. Govt./OG/2013 Dated 1st May 2013, had notified that CMJ University Meghalaya is carrying out unethical practices and Mis- Management which was detected and a criminal case has been registered and the matter is under police investigation.

Secondly, Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya is also under scanner by the Government of Meghalaya.

Therefore, all the parents & Students of Nagaland are hereby cautioned that they should not venture to the said Universities for any kind of admission/Studies for undergraduate/Post graduate/Ph.D/M. Phil and other studies with immediate effect.

(C.KHALONG AO) Addl. Director & HOD Higher Education Nagaland:: Kohima

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) and Phesama Youth is pleased to convey our Profound gratitude to all individuals and who have assisted us with cash and kind during our voluntary work at the landslide area on NH-29 near Phesama-Kisama.

We convey our special thanks to the following:1. Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister.

2. Shri. Kuzholuzo Nienu, Hon’ble Minister Road and Bridges.

3. Shri. Vikho-o, Hon’ble Parliamentary Secy, Housing.

4. Deputy Commissioner, Kohima.

5. SDO (Civil), Jakhama.

6. Angami Public Organisation, 7. Southern Angami Public Organisation.

8. Angami Youth Organisation, 9. Nagaland Contractors' and Suppliers Union.

10. Angami Students Union.

11. Southern Angami Women Organisation.

12. Shri.Dziesekhotuo Augustine, Contractor, 13. Dr. Laso Meze, Jakhama 14. SBI, Jakhama Branch.

15. NPF, Southern-I A/C 16. Southern Angami Sumo Drivers Union.

17. Manipur University Students, 18. Nagamese Church, Bethel Hospital, 19. Jakhama Block Officers Forum.

20. NSS, Japfü Christian College, 21. Kigwema Youth Organisation.

22. Pfüchama Youth Organisation.

23. Keminfüphe Youth Organisation.

24. Southern Angami Students' Union.

The SAYO and PYO also acknowledged the services rendered by the Traffic Police personnel and BRO/BRTF and further appealed the public to co-operate with the concerned authorities for the early completion of the road.

Sd/President SAYO Sd/Publicity Secretary, PYO

Sd/President, PYO

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The Morung Express

Why-Foot Hills Road (Peoples’ Unity Road)

good all weather Road connecting Tizit (Mon) to Dimapur then to Kelma (Peren) along the Assam-Nagaland boundary line is the top most areas. It is frequently hapuncomfortable and unsafe long unfulfilled felt-need of pening due to inordinate feeling of passing through the whole Nagas especially the delay in settling the boundAssam. inhabitants of ENPO districts, ary dispute between the two After Nagaland state was Mokokchung, Zunheboto, states. For lack of alternative formed, the demand for a road Wokha,Dimapur and Peren disconvenient route to reach Di- along the Assam-Nagaland tricts. This is needed on many mapu-Kohima, conveniently boundary areas was mooted compelling reasons. Briefly:most Nagas travel through and was approved for central 1) It will relief the innocent Assam. This vulnerability is funding. It was Assam who Naga travelers from avoidfully exploited by unscrupu- blocked its implementation able harassment of sublous people of Assam. with the lame excuse of preservjecting them to checks and 4) It will open new opportuni- ing the Reserved Forest lands searches on every trivial ties for new Economic; en- located along the border (nine matters that are taking trepreneurial development in numbers). Assam has the adplace often while travelling along the most potentials vantage of free access to those through Assam especially foot hills plains having fer- R/Fs as per 1972 Interim Agreewhen there is skirmishes tile soil, rich mineral and for- ments, which is being continualong the border areas.. est resources. It will open a ously abuse by Assam violating 2) It will ensure smooth ungood outlet to productively the agreed terms by which they interrupted movement of engage many Naga youth, are to strictly maintain status passengers, goods and mawho are competent, knowl- quo of what it was in 1972 in terials in and out of Nagaedgeable and ready but lack all those forest lands. But toland that are frequently disof appropriate opportuni- day when Nagas are denied any rupted by Bandhs, curfews, ties and avenues. In the near access, Assam is going all out Rasta Roko, pickitings, Roadfuture many thriving Dima- converting most of the forest Blocks Etc. on Assam-Nagapur like townships will come land into settlements. One can land Border areas and Kabiup along this road. The eco- see through the imagery freely anglong in all along the entry nomic- zoning which the available through the satellites. and exit points to Nagaland state government is contemHaving realized the urgency causing constant losses in plating can come up along and importance that will accrue economy and inconveniencthis road. out of opening the Foothills es to normal life of people.

5) But most of all, it will bring Road (not middle range road) 3) Avoid victimization by mental relief and satisfaction the whole 10 Naga tribes have threats, assaults, arrest and to the Nagas for getting the spontaneously responded to harm meted out to the Nagas most needed connectivity the recent renewed call inititravelers for any incident that provide an alternative ated by the Ao Senden for imin Assam-Nagaland border route saving travelers from mediate priority attention by

all concern to undertake this need-based task mainly to avoid innocent Nagas exposing to dangers of travelling in Assam in the absence of an alternative road on border line proximity. Showing solidarity and support for expeditious fulfillment of this common goal, a strong Coordination Committee was promptly formed with Ao Union president as convener with representative of Sumi, Konyak and Phom as co-conveners and Lotha as Secretary of the Committee. In a number of meetings of the committee, some positive resolutions have been made with the view to facilitate smooth and speedy execution, such as:a) No land compensation in any sector. b) No taxation from any organization. c) No diversion or misuse of fund earmark for this purpose. d) Joint monitoring with the implementing dept/agency to help smooth implementation of the work and to see judicious use of both financial as well as other resources. e) It was also emphasized not to politicize this project.

A coordination meeting

with the border areas MLAs was held on 23.7.13 initiated by Dr Penjung Hon,ble Parl. Secy.

Agriculture where 9 members have attended. After an exhaustive discussion on the issues, all members had agreed that no self-interest will interfere in alignment or in execution. The road should go by the shortest distance from one end (Tizit) to the other end (Dimapur-Khelma). They pledge full cooperation and support and repose their trust on the Committee.

As suggested earlier in a meeting with Hon,ble CM and Min. (W&H) and officials on17.7.13, another consultative meeting with the (R&B) officials led by the Chief Engineer was held on 8th August,2013 to tentatively finalize the Roadalignment taking into account the desire and demand of the various tribe at each respective sector with technical compatibility and suggestion of the technical team. Fortunately out of few alternatives brought by the Dept. one which has almost identical alignment (no 8) with the Coordination Committee suggested alignment prepared on the basis of the most felt-need of the people was selected in the joint meeting as

consensus choice. This route will go along—Tzit-Naginimara-Tuli_-Tsudikong-YajangCSumito-Wozhu-ChampangYimpang-Bhadari-Govenor’s Camp - Ralan (old) - Rengmapani-Newland-Dimapur (339kms appx). Then to Khelma later. The departmental officials were entrusted to immediately prepare the detail technical report and estimate of the new suggested route and to put-up for formal approval at the earliest.

This is the top most challenge for both the present State Govt as well as the Naga people.

But with the coordinated joint practical approach down the line, it would not be so difficult as it looks and made out to be. Accidentally the recent discussion between the Planning Min. Nagaland with the chairman Planning Com. On the importance of Foot-Hills-Road from Tizit to Khelma who has responded positively as reported, is a welcome sign of encouragement.

The nodal deptt is also requested to seriously examine to consolidate all earlier investments made so far in pit and pieces over the years in the name of FHR construction by the dept of (R&B), Agri-linked roads, NRGSY, rural roads, irrigation project

Rd etc so far. This would optimize the asset created so far in this direction. It is a fact that except in some areas all along this proposed line, some connectivity already exists. Once all these effort made so far are linked a big chunk of construction funding can be minimized thereby the burden can be lightened.

The (R&B) Deptt. now need to prioritize sector wise to take up the work on phase manner by taking up the missing link portion like, the Bridge over River Doyang on first phase.

The deptt. of course would be the best judge to decide phasing out year wise.

The coordination committee members are determined to pursue this till it become a reality on the ground. The committee have full confidant on the nodal agency and hope that it will not falter, oscillate or delay in implementing so far the elusive people’s Grand-Road into reality. In the name of Golden Jubilee year of statehood, let this Road project be a common endeavor of the Naga people and elected representative government to fulfill the long cherished unrealized felt-need.

Nothing can deter the people awaken determination to get this Road now.

(Hotongse Sangtam) Member (Coordination) T.N. Mannen, IAS (Rtd.)

Community Sanitary Service Scheme under Mokokchung Municipal Council

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or more than 50 years since inception, the then Mokokchung Town Committee (MTC) and now Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) has been discharging its obligatory duty of removing the Municipal Solid Waste from the town.

The existing practice of waste management here is that of manual handling like in many other municipalities in the state. The wastes generated by the residents, commercial and business establishments, institutions and public places and from street sweepings are collected in collection boxes and then manually removed to the dumping site. There are more than sixty such waste collection boxes provided at different places of the town.

Though the sanitation team works hard for six days in a week resting only on Sundays, they can hardly remove only 5 to 8 MTs of waste in a day in two to three trips to the dumping site six Kms away from the HQ. As of now, it is difficult to increase the number of waste disposal trips in a day due to time consumption in loading and transportation, difficulty to get more sanitary workers, fund constraints for purchasing more vehicles and so on.

“Timely removal of Municipal Solid Waste” is always taken on the top of its daily routine duties but due to limitation of human and material resources available with the MMC; its present performance is certainly far from satisfactory. Because every day, after clearing the main streets only, its sanitary team has to attend the waste boxes lying scattered all over. So, in the process, only some 30 – 35 waste boxes could be cleared on a day and several such boxes remain unable to be emptied in time. Of course, the sanitation team clears all the remaining collection boxes also one after another on rotation basis. Yet, for performing such duties, unlike other municipalities in the state, MMC collects sanitation tax only from its trade permit holders so far. Besides, entry and exit fees on laden commercial vehicles and parking tax are also not yet introduced here.

Upholding its motto to “keep the city clean, beautiful and safe for all,” MMC has taken at least some measures for the Sanitation Team members consisting of three drivers, seven labours attached with three vehicles and a group of 36 street sweepers to encourage them perform their duties with

enthusiasm under the daily supervision of one Inspector and one Field Assistant. Besides timely payment of their monthly wages, recently some basic aid and safety – items like – helmet, mouth cover, hand gloves, rubber boots and uniform shirt and trouser was introduced. The sanitary workers engaged for lifting of garbage are also being provided working lunch on Monday and Tuesday every week for overtime work performed on these days.

Further, MMC sanitary workers health scheme is under consideration. Despite of these efforts, all those who join the band do not last due to the dirty nature of the job while many, including non-local labours available in the town are not interested at all in such a job. Only few dedicated workers could endure this daily arduous job.

Considering the factors already highlighted, it is felt that our present practise of waste management is not only unhygienic but also has become unhelpful for both the service Giver as well as the Takers. Therefore, MMC is looking at some workable method of partnership between MMC and the Public for efficient waste management in Mokokchung town. With this

objective and also in compliance of the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000, MMC propose to start with the practice of collecting MSW from house to house by visiting the selected collection points in the wards daily or on rotation even with the small resources presently available with it. Locations suitable and convenient for the residents will be marked as the collecting points at each ward. Residents shall bring their household waste to such collecting points at the time of arrival of the mobile sanitary teams and drop the waste into the vehicles. For these services, residents may have to make a monthly nominal contribution.

MMC believe that this management system can be successfully implemented with the cooperation of the town citizens. As collection boxes will be gradually discarded under this system; problems of overdue dumping and garbage spill over around the collection boxes shall be avoided and the amount of manual activities, consumption of time and resources will be considerably reduced and above all, ensure timely removal of the waste from the town.

If this proposed Community Sanitary Service Scheme is acceptable to the town citizen, the wards may have to perform the following few responsibilities to: 1. Prohibit residents from littering of municipal solid wastes on the roadside/streets or causing blockade or damage to drainage.

2. Organize ward civic action to clean the storm water drainage or to do minor repairs within the ward area involving community participation.

3. Impound dogs 24 hours within the owners’ compound and not let loose into the street beyond the owners’ compound or move around waste storage.

4. Collect monthly household sanitation fee and utilize for implementation of this scheme in their own respective ward.

5. Organize house to house collection of waste within the ward adopting suitable method; or assist MMC sanitary team to perform the duty.

6. Select waste collecting locations suitable and convenient for its residents; and coordinate with MMC for successful implementation of the scheme, etc.

Meanwhile, MMC shall work out a simple and suitable operating system, assessment of waste generation, marking zones for easy coverage by the mobile sanitary teams; arrange vehicles and workers and explore ways to augment resources as required.

As the city grows, the amount of its MSW also increases more and more.

Based on the present amount of MSW generated per day at Mokokchung Town, it is observed that in next few years time; the present system will become completely obsolete for effective waste management and render serious challenge for maintaining healthy environment in and around this fast growing city. We need to urgently adopt some appropriate measures to tackle this impending problem.

Therefore, MMC appeals the citizen to support its effort for achieving the strong desire of the town citizen for a healthy environment around them.

This note is a follow up to the discussion on the subject during coordination meeting of MMC, Ward Chairmen and GBs held on 5th August, 2013.

Chubawati Chang ADC & Administrator, MMC

Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

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GPRN/NSCN welcomes ‘Home-Comers’ Dear

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Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): The GPRN/NSCN today accorded a welcome to all the 38 “home-comers” from NSCN (IM) and NSCN (K) who joined GPRN/ NSCN. A press note from the MIP informed that a formal reception programme for the “home-comers” was held today at Council Headquarter (CHQ), Khehoi designated camp. The four "home-comers" from NSCN (IM) who joined the GPRN/ NSCN was led by Dy. Kilonser Orenthung Lotha. The thirty four “home-comers” from NSCN (K) who recently joined the GPRN/ NSCN was led by Kilonser Hokato Vusshe. It was also informed that 28 A-series Rifles with 8 short hands (pistols) were brought by the home-comers.

The note said that during the programme, former NSCN (K) Kilonser, Hokato Vusshe said that in his last 3 years of experience in NSCN (K), “he came to realize that SS Khaplang was misleading the Naga people.” He said, “There is no Khaplang government in Nagaland anymore since NSCN (K) leaders already accepted economic package which the Myanmar government offered to the NSCN (K) and signed a ceasefire agreement with the Myanmar government that included proper road connectivity and development of the areas which are basically for the Nagas of Myanmar alone.”

On Naga reconciliation, the note informed that he maintained, “The reconcili-

ation process was practically initiated by the GPRN/ NSCN under the leaderships of Gen. (Retd) Khole Konyak and Ato Kilonser N. Kitovi Zhimomi and unless the Naga people reconcile, there will be no solution.”

He added that Naga reconciliation is the only option left for the Naga political groups to come together and work as one in order

to achieve the desired goal.

The note said “having realized that there is no political vision in the NSCN (K) and only the GPRN/NSCN can bring any solution for the Nagas,” NSCN (K) Kilonser, Hokato Vusshe expressed his commitment to join the “mainstream movement of the Naga Nation” under the leadership of GPRN/NSCN

president, Gen. (Retd) Khole Konyak and general secretary N Kitovi Zhimomi and to “strengthen the ongoing Naga reconciliation process for the final solution to the Naga political issue.”

During his speech, former Dy. Kilonser of the NSCN (IM), Orenthung Lotha expressed that “nobody forced him nor did

he have any grudge against anybody in the NSCN (IM) but after realizing that GPRN/NSCN is the only platform, where all the Nagas are going to recon-

cile, he decided to join the mainstream.” The note mentioned that he also expressed his full confidence upon the collective leadership of the GPRN/NSCN.

Kohima, august 16 (mExN): The Nagaland Contractors’ and Suppliers Union (NCSU) head office Kohima has extended its “fullest support” to Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation’s (ACAUT) demand for “justice and transparency” on various taxes by "State government, NGOs and factions".

A press release appended

by NCSU president and general secretary cau-

tioned that the suffering of the business community are running out of tolerance, and thus, appealed to the ACAUT not to give up their demand till “final settlement from all various organizations come to the table.” Further, the union appealed the State government and ACAUT to implement the resolutions to all the districts of Nagaland, “in order to promote all round development with-

out any further disturbance and fear.” NCSU also expressed apprehension that if the present situation continues the entire development work will be in jeopardy.

The union has also sought co-operation from all the organizations to “give full support to these issues for amicable settlement at the earliest for the interest of the Nagas in general”.

Kohima, august 16 (mExN): All the pensioners/family pensioners are informed that the Government of Nagaland has granted additional pension on attaining prescribed age. The quantum of pension/family pension available to the old pensioners/ family pensioners will be increased as follows: From 80 years to less than 85 years – 20 % of service basic pension/

family pensioner; From 85 years to less than 90 years – 30 % of revised basic pension/ family pension; From 90 years to less than 95 years – 40 % of service basic pension/ family pension; From 95 years to less than 100 years – 50 % of service basic pension/ family pension; From 100 years or more – 100 % of revised basic pension/ family pension.

In light of the above,

a press release issued by Nagaland Pensioners’ Association general secretary S Daikho has informed that as and when any pensioner/family pensioners attain prescribed age, they can apply for grant of additional pension to their respective pension disbursing authorities stating “he or she has already attained 80 years on … along with a Photostat copy of PPO for consideration”.

Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/ FGN) Sumi Region under the “dynamic” leadership of Brig. (Retd) S. Singnya, Kedahge, President NNC/FGN “peacefully” observed the 67th Naga Independence Day at Oking, Nagaland. A press

release issued by the Region’s Midan Peyu Vikihe Zhimo informed that Enno Hekhuvi Achumi, Kilonser, Lota, the chief guest, highlighted the legitimacy of the historical and political rights of the Nagas.

Most importantly, the Kedahge’s message of the 67th Naga Independence

Home ComerS From nSCn (im) (4 members) names Orenthung Lotha Yanpothung Lotha Ezanthung Lotha Phyophio Lotha

rank Deputy Kilonser 2nd Lieutenant Corporal Khapur

Home ComerS From nSCn (K) (34 members)

the arms brought along by the "home comers" to the GPrn/nsCn camp.

NSCN (K) demands return of arms Kohima, august 16 (mExN): The NSCN (K) has asked its former Kilonser Hokato Vusshe, who recently joined GPRN/NSCN along with some arms, to return the weapons which it claimed were the property of the NSCN (K) government.

In a statement, camp commander, NSCN (K) Suruhuto Designated Camp Col Vikato Yepthomi stated that the arms and ammunition belonged to the NSCN/GPRN and has asked its former Kilonser to either return the seven arms, which included pis-

tols and assault rifles to the designated camp or settle the issue through any form of compensation as deemed fit and appropriate. In another statement, Lt. Col Akaho Zhimo of the NSCN (K) has informed that certain individuals, posing as NSCN (K) functionaries, were collecting tax in the name of the organisation. Cautioning against entertaining such individuals, he has asked business and other establishments to clarify the matter by contacting him at 8732009014 and 9862567272.

names Hokato Vusshe Hukhevi Yeptho Khekaho Yeptho Akato Yeptho Hokashe Murru Toshukha Zhimo Adwin Achumi Vikheto Achumi Pushiho Achumi Mughalu Yeptho Inaqhe Chophy Atoi Zhimo Ahoto Achumi Khekato Zhimo Vihoshe Awomi Kughavi Aye Shitokhu Chophy Yeshito Assumi Anato Zhimo Kughato Johnson Awomi Akato Hokuvi Aye Seipu Kuki Mukhi Yimchunger Viketo Zhimo Niqhevi Swu Habawang Konyak Vika Kiba Kugho Yeptho Tokihe Chishi Chudo Poumai Kato Achumi Vito Awomi

rank Kilonser Chairman, Sumi Region Secretary, CFSB Secretary Jt. Secretary Dy. Secretary Under Secretary S.O S.O S.O Leacy Leacy Rajapeyu Rajapeyu Rajapeyu Rajapeyu Major Captain Captain Captain Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Lance Corporal Lance Corporal Lance Corporal Lance Corporal Lance Corporal Lance Corporal

NCSU supports ACAUT’s demand Additional pension for 80 and above

Councils press for early completion of veterinary college

JaluKiE, august 16 (mExN): The joint councils of Old Jalukie village and Jalukie Pumling Nko have expressed gratitude to the DAN Government for establishing a veterinary college in the present Regional Brown Swiss Cattle Breeding Farm Jalukie. A press release jointly appended

by Chairmen of the two Councils acknowledged it as “a great achievement of the DAN Government and a blessing to the people of State.”

The college, which is the only kind in the State and though in the initial stage of development, has seen various developmental works coming up within a short span of time and the Old Jalukie village, being the Land owner is confident that the State Government will live up to its commitment for accomplishing the project in the appropriate time, the note stated.

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May you achieve all your dreams and kiss success, in all walks of life on this beautiful day, I wish you a happy life and a journey full of success on your birthday, I wish you a happy and joyful life ahead. May all your dreams come true. Happy birthday. & Have a Nice Day. From Your loving H.R

Corrigendum

Apropos to the news item, “UN unit documents film on women farmers” it is corrected that the team is from UN Women Office for India, Bhutan, Maldives & Sri Lanka and not Qatar.

The GPRN/NSCN MIP, Under Secretary, Tokato G. Sumi has corrected that in the “speech of the Chief Guest on the 67th Naga Independence Day, GPRN/NSCN” the name of the Chief Guest is Hevukhu Yeptho, Kilo Kilonser of the GPRN/NSCN and not Huvukhu Yepthomi.

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AnCSu emergency meet today Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): There will be an emergency meeting of the organizing committee of the 16th general conference of All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) on August 17, 11:00 am at the residence of its convenor Zheito Chophy at Sematila, Dimapur. All concerned members, sub-committee members, and ANCSU officials have been requested to attend the meeting along with the ‘progressing report’ without fail.

LVC to organize social work today

Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): The Lhomithi Village Council (LVC) will be organizing social work along the road between Late Lhomithi Residence to Viola Colony junction on August 17, 2013 (Saturday) from 05:00 am onwards. “The said stretch of road is in a very deplorable condition for quite a long time and has become an irritation to public which needs immediate attention,” a press release issued by LVC secretary Hukiye Yepthomi stated. Therefore, LVC has called upon the business establishments along the said stretch of road to participate without fail. Further, it requested the concerned public to co-operate with the council. The Council has also requested the Dimapur Municipal Council to depute an excavator on that day by 07:00 am to clear the debris on time.

Timber union’s meeting

Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): An emergency general meeting of the Nagaland Timber Trader’s Union has been called on August 19, 10:00 am at Hotel Japfu‘s conference hall, Kohima. Members from all districts have been requested to come without fail. This was informed in a press release issued by the Union’s general secretary Alem Pongener.

Forest deptt allot land for road expansion NNC/FGN Sumi Region’s Naga I- Day celebration

nagaland minister for Forest, y Patton, and minister for roads & Bridges, Kuzholuzo Nienu (right and left foreground), along with other departmental officials inspecting allotted land located on the eastern perimeter of the nagaland Zoological Park, dimapur, on Friday. (Morung Photo)

Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): The Forest department has allotted land located on the eastern side of the Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP) to the Roads & Bridges (R & B), PWD for road expansion. The land allotted, measuring 20 feet in breadth (from the NZP perimeter wall) and running around 2 kilometres in length will be used for expanding the present PWD Road, running parallel to the Park perimeter wall, into 2-lane. It starts from Thahekhu village junction to Seluophe village junction.

The allotment of land Meanwhile, the joint councils requested the was formally declared by

Forest minister, Y. Patton, in presence of R&B minister, Kuzholuzo Nienu, Forest and R&B departmental officials, district administration and police, on August 16. The two ministers along with the respective department officials made a joint inspection of the site today.

The land in question was vulnerable to land grabbers. On August 2 last, the department had removed an illegal settlement, which had cropped up on the said land following a successful yearlong legal battle at the High Court. The settlement with

around 20 thatched and semi-concrete structures had started cropping up all along the narrow strip of barren land. By July 2013, the illegal settlement had grown to around 7 households, including a church.

The settlers had claimed that the land did not belong to the Forest department. The department on the other hand asserted that the land comes within the ambit of the NZP as the disputed portion of land was originally set aside for “beautification” projects in future; and if need be, for expansion of the adjoining PWD road.

Kohima, august 16 (mExN): The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Kohima District Branch has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden demise of Manoj Kumar Aggarwal (Papu), one of its Managing Committee members, in Punjab on August 12, 2013.

“He was not only instrumental in introducing and enrolling many prominent business men in Kohima town, but also encouraged many of his community members to be part of the Red Cross Movement,” a condolence note from the IRCS stated. “His initiatives in sponsoring and finding

sponsors towards the programs and activities of the Society had a great impact in successful conduct and completion of its activities at large.”

The Society while conveying its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

authority concerned to expedite the ongoing developmental works to enable early completion and inauguration of the same. It also expressed apprehensions in the matter and requested the State Government “not to let any vested interest to hinder or disturb” the process of its development.

Sengmir Sinarpi,

IRCS Kohima sad over its member’s death

Day was read out by Eno Ghuvishe V. Zhimomi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rali Wali, Federal Government of Nagaland, it said.

“Nagas will never give up our rights to be forever free, and my government, the Federal Government of Nagaland will never bog down to sell our histori-

cal and political rights to the politics of convenience because we live by the conviction that Nagas are born free and therefore, are destined to live as a free nation,” the Kedahge’s message stated, which the release said was the main theme and reaffirmed by the region.

Declare “Frontier Nagaland” Our Correspondent

Longleng | August 16

In a symbolic move to intensify the demand for a separate state of “Frontier Nagaland,” the public of the six tribes of Eastern Nagaland under the aegis of Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) on Thursday observed a symbolic “Black Day” by wearing black arm bands in all tribal HQs and ADC HQs as a formal protest.

In Longleng district HQ, the public and volunteers were seen attending the Independence Day programme holding black flags, wearing black arm bands and black flags put on different locations.

A Phom Students’ Conference (PSC) official informed The Morung Express that the Phom public has asked the Central Government to expedite bilateral talks between Government of India and ENPO. He said that the GoI has been urged to immediately declare “Frontier Nagaland” based on the different historical and geo-political background of Eastern Nagaland.

In Kiphire as well, with

Volunteers wear black vests with slogans demanding for a separate state of “Frontier nagaland” at a symbolic “Black day” observed in Longleng on august 15. (Morung Photo/Chizokho Vero)

the initiation of the United Sangtam Students Conference, citizens and Independence Day participants wore black badges and black armbands in compliance with the ENPO protest. Meanwhile in Kohima, the Eastern Naga Students Union Kohima observed a prayer programme after which, it asked the Central government to take up the issue of to the demand for a separate state of “Frontier Nagaland.”

It may be recalled that ENPO in its earlier press

statement stated that this gesture would be a token of formal protest and a practical message to the GOI for the immediate declaration of the statehood demand, “based on the distinctive and the different historical and geo-political background of Eastern Nagaland.”

The ENPO said that “politically and economically, the region is amongst the most neglected, underprivileged and underdeveloped areas in the country in comparative and successive

terms since and before the attainment of Statehood, which is a direct outcome and the responsibility of both the passive and somewhat oblivious Centre and the indulgent State of Nagaland.” It added that presently, Nagaland is composed of the former Tuensang Frontier Division (formerly, an Area outside of any foreign rule before 1948) of the then North East Frontier Agency (NEFA), and the former Naga Hills of Assam of the then British Raj and post Independent India.

The Morung Express is introducing “Public Space” as part of our intention to provide deliberate space for the opinions of the people to be expressed and heard through this newspaper.

Nonetheless, The Morung Express points out that the opinions expressed in the contents published in the “Public Space” do not reflect the views and position of the newspaper or the editor.

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People, life, etc...

Saturday | 17 auguSt, 2013

Naga RecoNcillatioN aNd UNity

Today’s crisis is the inheritance of the past

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veryone knows that reconciliation is an end to a disagreement and the start of a good relationship again.

Every Naga is concerned about the reconciliation of the Nagas people. Today Nagas are dissected into tribalism, factionalism, political exploitation, selfish motives, self righteousness, silence, suppression, jealousy and self manipulation of interest.

The problem of Nagas is not today’s problem, but the present situation of confusion and crisis is the inheritance of the past problem. Suppression of truth and creation of confusion seems to be the reality of the Nagas society. It seems that the easy prey of living is the reality mindset of many people.

The culture of hard work and the respect of law of justice are losing among the people of Nagas. Many Nagas want reconciliation and unity, but the question is how can it be successful. Do we really need reconciliation and unity?

There was a time where every Nagas are strongly united for the cause and movement. This was happened in the early stage of Naga movement. There was common vision and encouragement of every Naga tribe involved in the movement. There was trustworthy, sincerity, agreement and discipline.

But later, fortunately or unfortunately, there was division, suspicious, selfish, disagreement and killing among the Nagas which was started from the early staged of sixties to the present stage of century. Today, many of us are not analysing and understanding the causes and consequence of the Naga problem. We simply blame the present moment of situation and short sightedness of vision. Something which does not result to the acceptance of all and that benefit to a few class people creates further illusion and crisis of the problems. May be this is the re-

sult of what the present society are facing the consequence.

In the early stage, Nagas had only one national movement called NNC, during those times, every tribe works under one umbrella. Every tribe were encouraged, forced, influenced, expanded and participated in the movement. There are differences in race, culture, custom, tradition, interest, behavior, religion, etc. between the Nagas and the mainland plain people. In those times, there are purpose of revolution and movement for the protection of one’s identity and race.

Fortunately or unfortunately, circumstances and situation may have compelled to do something which might have diverted from the main object of movement.

That may be the reason why the national figures were divided into different faction and organisation. A settlement without the consensus of acceptance of all and silence of truth might have created further division among the national figures and the people. Probably, the biggest mistake may be the suppression of truth, under pressure of circumstances, selfish motives of exploitation, self righteousness, tribalism, dominance, misunderstanding and disagreement of opinion sharing among the people of Nagas. Every tribe is concern about one’s self righteousness and criticism of the other. Pessimist and criticism seems to be one of the major characters of elder generation. Suspicious and killing among the Nagas is the reality of consequences for the past many years.

The key holder does not open the door and remain suspicious and silent for the past many years.

Understanding and analysing of Nagas problem from beginning to the present days is important for the reconciliation of pres-

ent crisis. Acceptance and respect of one another sacrifice and contribution may be one of the factors of understanding towards the contribution of Nagas reconciliation and unity. The revolution and movement of Nagas had a great impact of change in Nagas society. Whatever is the settlement, agreement and benefit is the result of the revolution and movement of Nagas society. There are thousands of Nagas who sacrifice life for the cause of Nagas movement and does not benefit from the movement. Besides there are thousands of Nagas who do not contributes but benefited so much due to the consequences of Nagas movement. There are also neutral and secular Nagas. There are also thousands of Nagas who politicized the Nagas problem for their self interest, dominance and exploitation. Many Nagas are marginalizing due to politicking of Nagas problem. It is the concern of every naga that we need reconciliation and unity, but the question is, ‘do we agree the concept of reconciliation and unity?’ Any agreement should be win-win situation and not winloss manner.

For reconciliation and unity, we need to analyse the role of politics, religion, economy, emotional, social, language, NGO’s, and government. In politics, it is seen a wrong track of policies in many political parties, civil organisation, NGO’s, Hohos, underground, etc. Many political parties politicize the naga politics for their selfish goal of interest. Regionalism, tribalism, nepotism, jealousy, suppression etc were being play in their political agenda which creates division, exploitation, confusion, misunderstanding and crisis. Anything that leads to short-sightedness, self interest and easy prey of the master is not wise.

If we look towards religion, many indi-

“On broken wings, “Fight Your Enemy Not Your Brother" Bao Yhokha ter into a cease fire agree- less we are united we canwithout trust” It is really sad to see the ment with the GOI, whose not achieve any goal. We factional killing still continuing. In spite of repeated appeal from the Civil Societies, Churches and various organizations, the factional killings and clashes still continue. It is really funny to see that when they can shake hands and en-

army have burn down our villages, granaries, rape our mothers and sisters and brought untold miseries and sufferings to our people. But cannot forgive or reconcile within ourselves. This cannot be the spirit of Nationalism. Un-

cannot undo history, but there is always a room to sort out the difference, and for the truth must be spoken out, and one must be reasonable and see things in both ends. Forgiveness and accommodation spirit must prevail.

obel Peace Laureate and one of the world’s most prominent political prisoners Aung San Suu Kyi said “one should go beyond the borders of hatred and jealousy, only then one can think of reconciliation

and peace. Only if reconciliation is achieved, peace can be attained and security ensured. A society that cannot achieve reconciliation will not be peaceful” These words of wisdom are coherent for Naga Reconciliation and unity.

There is a need for each individual to find peace within oneself in order to engage in peace building and reconciliation. Profound acceptance of the good in others, nonexistence of indignant attitude and overstating of one’s

own power and repulsion will uphold values of reconciliation. A virtuous soul and a willingness to be open to unity in assortment are essential for reconciliation and unity in our society.

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lems started and increase, and as of today there are so many and too many!

Yes whatever be the reasons Nagas must reconciled and unite into unity.

But if Nagas reconciled and unite at this juncture, where are we heading??

The G.O.I. has made

its stand very clear- No Sovereignty, No Integration! How is it possible for a settlement? When only the two fighting parties are talking and trying to negotiate, sticking to their own stands, since the Naga case or struggle is a political, United Na-

tion Organisation (UNO) is the right place to settle the case and NOT at Delhi, Nagas should not be too foolish, Nagas should wake up.

When two parties fight, there must be a mediator.

An elephant will not settle the matter with an ant!

have been hearing this proclamation from my early childhood, “Nagaland For Christ”, but still now I’m not really understanding whether Christ Himself should be for Nagaland, or our Nagaland should be for Christ.

Regarding Reconciliation and Unity, it should actually come from within not just orally. If we cannot Reconcile and have Unity in our small family then

how can we ever think of bringing Reconciliation and Unity in our state, Nagaland. It’s just next to impossible. Reconciliation and Unity has something to do with Action, not just talking. It should actually come from a willing heart, from deep inside, not just to say because it sounds good to hear.

A year ago, I was like this,I would say many good words, which were

good to hear, but in my heart I always thought that, if that person was not good to me than why should I be good to him?Just imagine, GOD being the head and owner of this world chose His Only Son to die for our wrong doings and JESUS was the Reconciliator between GOD, The Father, and we, sinners, and through His death and resurrection we can now have life. So why

should we wait for others to love us first, but come let's try to love and forgive others first and wait for a positive response, because GOD Himself loved us first.

If we do so, then only we can hope to see Reconciliation and Unity among our Nagas. It’s easier said than done but what’s the harm in giving it a try? Starting from me.

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context may be assume to be fallen into an unnatural death. No doubt, when unity and reconciliation is consider as both side of the same coin, the Nagas coinage had been hammered on both side that it has already loss its shape and design which means

useless. Therefore, unless a new coin is shape and design in the will of our Almighty God and reconcile oneself before leading the folks to reconciliation process, nothing much can be expected. However, it may be an ingredient to add more taste to disunity

without Gods guidance.

Hence, let reconciliation process be in the will of God for the Lord God says "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and it shall be added unto you", which means unity to sovereignty of Nagas.

Chenonlo Woch

Nagas: one blood, one land in chained discord, deceived; disguised faces bellow rapportBase trust.

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Reconciliation needed for peace and Unity

Aitis Yepthomi

On Naga Reconciliation and Unity

n the days of yore, in the beginning of the Naga National movement, Nagas were together and one, the question of reconciliation does never arise, as there was almost practically no faction, but with the passing of time, gradually factional prob-

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K. Peter, Kohima Town

Me first!

Michael Chisho Burma Camp, Dimapur

let Reconciliation be in the will of god

econciliation and unity are both side of the same coin.

Both side need to compliment and supplement each other for existence.

However, Nagas fail to accept each other. The truth about reconciliation and unity in Nagas

Theja Angami

vidual can express the hollowness of spiritual in the churches body. It seems like a social body rather than a spiritual body.

Egoism, materialism, status, hypocrites etc seem to be affected in many churches of Nagas society. Religious intellectual, thinkers and updating of religious philosophy which can directly or indirectly communicate with people are hardly found among the religious leaders and preachers. An interpretation with his or her own wills of interest, instead of the real context of the Bible that could touch the reality; may have creates a wrong symbols of religious philosophy in Nagas society. Lack of insider may create further creation of self interpretation and self righteousness that lead to confusion and illusion. Spiritual politics rather than worldly politics may bring understanding and agreement to the people.

Initially, Nagas are under one political organisation, but today there are many factions among the Nagas underground.

They struggle for the liberation, identity, race and interest of the people. There was common vision and understanding among the people. Because of this impact, Nagas people are still inseparable and unavoidable. Nowadays it seems like political frustration rather than the main objective of struggling. Many factions are formed and every one of them is justifying the struggle for the cause of Nagas people movement.

Extortion, threatening and killing are often happening in our surrounding. The actual cause of movement is to bring rule of law, justice, identity, democracy, freedom, etc.

Muscle power, gun culture and mafia role of politics for the selfish motives of exploitation seems to be dirty game of politics.

Politicization of Nagas politics and competition of selfish interest seems to be the re-

ality of culture in our surrounding areas.

As long as the competitive role of selfish motives is practicing and do not accepted the law of justice, then it would takes time to bring reconciliation and unity. Things are not ready to reconcile and unite because each of them is not ready to agree of what they are supposed to agree. Besides, the mastermind and third party bring further division among themselves. It is not appreciable for politicization of naga politics by NGO, political parties, union etc.

It will be simple to reconcile if a person is willing to agree but difficult if arrogant and not willing to accept. Whatever may be the reason, reconciliation and unity is a must to bring peace and prosperity of the naga society. Analysing, understanding, dialogue and acceptance of every community may bring a willingness of reconciliation and unity to the Nagas society. A good relation to every tribe and to every neighbour may bring a bright future of peace, love and prosperity of young generation of Nagas. Nagas areas are a route to Asian countries, and therefore searching for long-sightedness may give an inheritance of prosperity to the generation.

And it is time to act and reconcile among the people of Nagas. Let’s reform the old culture and renew the new culture upon the generation of Nagas people. Besides the young generation must respect and honour the sacrifice of the elder generation. The drastic change of Nagas society may be due to the impact of Naga movement. Whatever may be the condition, it is time to agree and sacrifice for reconciliation and unity among the people of Nagas society. Regionalism and tribalism may lead to marginalize that may not lead to grace and blessing of prosperity of the generation.

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a common vision in the interest of the Nagas

Dr. E. Renphamo Lotha

State of affairs It has been proved beyond any reusable doubt that there has been enough factions with conflicting voices in the underground set up after sixty six years of independent movement ever since 1947. The Forum for Naga Reconciliation has been working sincerely to bring the warring factions under one umbrella based on the universal truth, “unity is strength” for arriving at a common vision. After they are reconciled with one another, the question of common vision will be made possible in the interest of the Nagas.

Because Naga democracy believes in a communitarian decision against individual or factional decision. The public is eagerly waiting with a sincere hope against hope for the emergence of a common vision. In fact, they have lost their patience and now coming to the street to ventilate their grievances which is not a healthy sign because “everything has a limit including the settlement of Naga independent movement.

Right now, despite the lapse of sixty six years of the movement, their confused vision is flying in the wind like the “Unidentifying Flying Object” unable to identify as to what they have been crying for.

Avoid blame game Yes, of course, the Mizo friends who have soft corner for the Nagas are quite right because “self help is the best help”. Since the Nagas are not helping themselves no one including the Government of India could help them satisfactorily. We could not blame God if we go to hell as the maxim advised us, “Don’t blame God if you go to hell”. Something is wrong with us that is, the absence of a common vision. Fortunately, we are living in a scientific age. Hence, we must have a scientific approach toward our independence movement. We cannot blame the Government of India if we do not attain our goal because we have no specific goal.

Confused vision: Hard talk The world has now come to identify three conflicting visions of Naga freedom struggle. They are namely, 1. Naga political independence, 2.

ment on the part of the freedom fighters.

It may be kept in mind that any independence movement based on force, violence and injustice is bound to fail. Hence, independence movement must be based on peaceful negotiation, non-violence and justice like the Indian and African independence movement as the maxim goes, “Where there is a right there is a remedy”.

Economic Independence Political independence without economic independence is fraud independence. Economic independence must always precede political independence. In brief, the Nagas must have been self sufficient as propagated by Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom struggle. Unfortunately, the Nagas still depend upon the Government of India with 100 per cent financial assistance which is self explanatory toward the goal of political independence. Even without political independence, poor and backward Nagas have been overburdened by illegal extortions. If, so, what will happen after political independence of the Nagas? Nothing will be achieved except civil war like Egypt and Syria.

Naga democracy believes in a communitarian decision against individual or factional decision.

The critical question of the world Since the Nagas are now living in a global village, they can no longer hide their colour. The largest independent struggle movement in South East Asia has now been known to all across the world even if we hide our head like the ostrich.

In 2012, I went to Mizoram on my research tour. I tried to hide my face like the ostrich especially on the sticky question of Naga independence. But my colleagues, the Mongoloid Mizos like me did not spare me to give them at least one possible answer. They asked me, “What is the real vision of your Naga independence. I could not give them any satisfactory answer because the various factions of the Naga underground are still in search of the common vision amidst horrible confusion. Finally, my Mizo friends came to my rescue saying that it would be impossible to solve the Naga problem by the Government of India without any specific Naga common vision .

Integration of Naga inhabited areas and 3. Economic package. Firstly, political independence has been ruled out as we are already living in any age of Interdependence. From 1963 till today, Nagaland is politically and economically dependent upon the Government of India with as high as 100 per cent financial package. Even the various factions of the underground are depending upon such financial package in addition to the endless illegal extortions by various factions although they talk about independence . Hence, political independence is illogical and not scientific. Secondary, integration of Naga inhabited areas has also been ruled out as Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are vehemently opposed to such political and geographical integration of the Nagas within their respective political and geographical jurisdictions. Nagaland has no jurisdiction to interfere within their political and geographical boundaries. Above all, India believes in a peaceful coexistence based on the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, “Live and let live” Fortunately, there has been emotional integration of the Nagas in all Naga inhabited areas which has been a big achieve-

Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

Conclusion Dear sensible Nagas, considering the merit of the aforesaid facts and circumstances, let the minority 0.1 per cent of the underground factions and their supporters join the overwhelming majority 99-9 per cent of the Naga population who are marching ahead with the vision of Economic Independence by way of Economic package by the father of the Nagas, the Government of India. Since the Government of India has already recognized the distinct historical identity of the Nagas under the article 371 A of the Constitution of India, let us be satisfied with the philosophy of “Live and let live”. Let us build up self reliant economy by utilizing the generous financial package of India. So that one day or the other the Nagas may be able to come up to the stage of a developed State with the principle of “United we stand” by building Nagaland as a land of Christ with love, equality, justice and fraternity as enshrined in the Constitution of India.

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Morung Youth Express

Grassroots Comics- the new voice of the people!

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Taking feedback from the people on the streets of Jorhat Town.

omics!!! The very word instantly connects everyone’s mind to Archie and Tinkle

comics.

As children, we all have devoured countless comics; these pages and pages of drawn images conveying narratives has been so much a part of all of our childhood. And for some adults, the habit carries on till date.

From the early times, people have been communicating using drawings and symbols. Now, Comics in any form like editorial cartoons, pocket cartoons, strips, etc. are universal and have been a powerful medium of communication.

Comics not only reflect life but also help mould it, inspiring authors, fine artists, designers and film-makers, instigating fads, fashions, and expressions of speech, and informing readers’ attitudes and imaginations with their uniquely interactive storytelling.

Grassroots Comics are

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different from the mainstream comics. These comics are made by common people like You and I. This has served as one of the most popular communication tool for several organizations and peoples’ movements. Every person has something to say, it’s just that they are not given the medium to express it. And comics are one of the most easily accessible medium which can give people the chance to raise their voice.

It is also one of the cheapest forms of communication.

Still a relatively new movement, Grassroots Comics has been taking the world by storm and it has reached India and even Nagaland recently. Taking part at a Grassroots Comics workshop held recently at my Institute gave me an experience that opened my eyes to the possibilities of getting my stories across to people. All the participants had different experiences with topics ranging from lack of water, garbage disposal, domestic violence,

empowerment of women etc. Even with the regular discussions we conduct in classrooms we wouldn't have brought out the kind of stories we shared among ourselves during the comics workshop; hence it is an excellent thinking-expressing and teaching-learning tool.

Example: To create a wall poster comic, first one must think of a theme or issue like some interesting incident in your life or something that you heard and want to share and based on the theme a story is written and divided into four parts (introduction of the characters and the issue, development in the story, twist in the story and moral/message of the story) .These four parts of the story are translated into visual script i.e: characters, dialogues, background etc. Once the visual script is ready final inking of the script is done with black pen and the last stage is to photocopy the final comic and distribute it.

It is always better to have extra copies of the comic and pasting it on places where people can get an easy view and also show it to people on the streets and get their opinions. With just a few movements of the pen we are able to get across so much information to the people that one can only imagine of the power and

changes that a medium such a comic making can bring to the society.

"A single drop of ink can make a thousand people think" is indeed a powerful and true statement.

Taking a story and writing it is easy. There are many people who do write for a living but involving the common people themselves and making them write their own stories and giving them a platform is much more empowering.

Grassroots Comics has also become popular in low literacy areas. This medium is inexpensive and its method is not complicated.

It is also cost efficient. With just a pen, paper and access to a copying machine we can do wonders. And using this simple medium, if we as students are able to create an awareness which results in even in a slight change for the betterment of the society...then more power to Grassroots Comics!!!

Moasenla Longchar MSW, 3rd Semester Bosco Institute, Jorhat

Grassroot Comics on display in the streets after the workshop held recently at Bosco Institute, Jorhat.

What’s on Your Mind?

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y husband is a saint. He knows how tedious I am, but loves me anyway. At night, for instance, we often watch an episode of some series that’s available on Netflix: “Kingdom,” “George Gently,” “Sherlock.” It’s always a mistake, though, because all I do is judge the characters, wonder what will happen next, ask questions and solicit my husband’s opinion about whether he thinks most men behave the way the ones on TV do.

In the morning, I hunt for my husband after he’s showered and ask if we could talk about one more thing.

I constantly ask questions of people I barely know and then ask more questions about the answers they supply. I can’t go from point A to point B to point C without losing my way. I’m easily distracted, yet linger too long when something interests me. I find lists intimidating.

I like being lost on trips and driving back roads. I don’t put my clothes on in the same order every day or take the same route to work. I’m extremely digressive when I talk or teach, and, O.K., when I write.

Over the past 10 years, I witnessed national and international interest in brain mapping, in reading the brain the way a cartographer would. I watched as neuroscientists were hired at Hiram College, the small school where I teach, and as the Brain Initiative of the Obama administration was announced. I began to observe my mind more deliberately during the years I cared for my mother with Alzheimer’s and saw her lose every memory she had — including who I was.

How could I, and other writers, benefit from mapping our brains, from understanding the nature of our minds? We would not necessarily profit from studying the physical organ made up of nerves and cells (though we might) but, rather, from knowing a little more about the mind that was affected by the brain.

Thoughts, perceptions, memory — those things that were part of human consciousness were what I

wanted to consider. Could studying the mind change the way we write?

This summer I asked a group of writers at The Twenty: A Kentucky Young Writers Advance, a wonderful program created by Nikky Finney, to describe what they knew about the way their minds worked.

Wouldn’t it be instructive to writers to consider how their minds registered experience?

Emily Dickinson knew the power of the brain and wrote a poem about it, a poem that has become a touchstone of my life in recent years. I memorized it almost instantly the first time I read it, as if I needed it for my body’s very chemistry. Each stanza began with a description of the dimensions of the brain, of its cartography: “The Brain — is wider than the Sky —,” “The Brain is deeper than the sea —,” “The Brain is just the weight of God —.”But why did it take several years of reciting this poem before I set off with transit and solar compass in hand to survey my own brain and gather its data?

One student in the summer group said she could retain nothing of the substance of her dreams, but only their sensations. What a dream smelled like or tasted like was all that was left to her.

A young woman who already knew something about the darkness of the human mind said, “I am, after all, a hormonal animal with a chemical imbalance, with a body that warps shadows into monsters and friends into conspirators, halffried, overstimulated and worn out by my own antics.”

A writer on staff tried the exercise too and told me she found it extremely telling that although she remembered all of the “business” of students when she met them (what they said, what their quirks were, the way they entered a room), she seldom could recall their names.

The person who talked about being left with only sensory residue after her dreams were over was, not surprisingly, a poet. She drifted toward sensation and imagery in an almost inevitable way.

The teacher who couldn’t remember names, but remembered all the “business” of people? A dis-

tinguished fiction writer.

And my own work? I’m reflective to a fault. And I do mean, to a fault.

So “memoirist” is the label I’ve been given by the world.

But these clues about genre may be only the simple ones. I think there are other clues that might surprise us even more. Perhaps our minds, more fully understood, will call into question the notion of genre itself and force us to think about it in a new way. In “The Invention of Solitude,” Paul Auster talks about the 16th-century heretical thinker Giordano Bruno, who believed that human thought resembled the structure of the natural world: every thought, like every speck in nature, was connected to all other things.

So I wonder: Does our current idea of genre limit us? Karen Russell said that the word “genre” made her extremely nervous and jittery, “like someone coming at you with a bit and trying to guide you into a narrow stall.”

If we’ve felt sometimes that the page is too tight for us, it may be because our minds have outgrown it. The brain that propels the mind, after all, is deeper than the sea and wider than the sky, isn’t it? The page may be forcing compromises that the brain, in such close relationship with the mind, must rightly refuse.

Last June, I participated in a Saturday workshop called Breaking Genre at Case Western Reserve University. Even though leaders of sessions were selected for their expertise in a particular genre (a small irony, I suppose), the workshop was spent breaking down borders — or as David Young, a panelist from Oberlin College, preferred to call it, “stretching” them. The important assumption of the conference was that perhaps “genre” was a label of “convenience” more than anything else. New labels were heard everywhere in the classrooms — “ekphrastic poetry,” “multimedia storytelling,” “graphic memoir,” “hybridity,” “crossover novel.”

I know in my own writing that the term “hybrid essay” helps me avoid the perilous task of trying to fit my work neatly into a single

category of nonfiction: personal essay, memoir, lyric essay, meditation, braided essay, literary journalism, biography — pick just one.

No, I won’t. I can’t anymore, even if I wanted to. For too long, I’ve mistrusted this mind of mine. I let conventional organization rush in too soon, and I chased away the reflection and associative chaos particular to the way I think — traits I’ve begun to honor now. Human thought resembles the structure of the natural world, remember, and it’s all right to allow my very unruly and associative mind to jump from place to place. If I come to understand and trust its nature, I might actually land somewhere interesting.

Many writers, past and present, have formed friendships with other genres, as well as other art forms, to supply them with the extra acreage they need. As I write this piece, shortly after the reappointment of Natasha Trethewey to a second term as United States poet laureate, I think of her. Her “Beyond Katrina” is so much more than one thing. It is poetry, memoir, research, literary journalism, meditation. It contains family photographs, facsimile reproductions of letters, words on church marquees.

And then I think of my garden.

In a rectangular swath of land in my backyard I have wild strawberries — farthest on the west — then a huge clump of whorled yellow loosestrife, then daisies on the east.

Above this patch of ground is an elevated area with herbs, most dominantly a patch of very happy and aggressive mint. I try to keep the plants separate, but I really have to work at this.

If I’m gone for more than three days, they begin to mix. I usually impose my will and beat them back to their appropriate boundaries, but when I see them on my return, their wildness and natural blend often make me pause. The daisies, with their yellow centers, dance with yellow loosestrife, the strawberries surprise me as they poke their red faces through the leaves of taller plants, and the mint, having jumped out of the window box into the garden below, makes everything redolent.

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Be Inspired

Lolo Himb: In 1987, a 74-year old rickshaw puller by the name of Bai Fangli came back to his hometown planning to retire from his backbreaking job.

There, he saw children working in the fields, because they were too poor to afford school fees.

Bai returned to Tianjin and went back to work as a rickshaw puller, taking a modest accommodation next to the railway station. He waited for clients 24 hours a day, ate simple food and wore discarded second-hand clothes he found. He gave all of his hard-earned earnings to support children who could not afford education.

In 2001, he drove his rickshaw to Tianjin YaoHua Middle School, to deliver his last installment of money. Nearly 90 years old, he told the students that he couldn't work any more. All of the students and teachers were moved to tears.

In total, Bai had donated a total of 350,000 yuan to help more than 300 poor students continue with their studies. In 2005, Bai passed away leaving behind an inspiring legacy.

If a rickshaw-puller who wore used clothes and had no education can support 300 children to go to school, imagine what you and I can do with the resources we have to bring about positive change in our Society?

BE A CHANGE. Silvanus Chüz:Know about H.T. SANGLIANA. The real super Cop from Mizoram, based in KARNATAKA. Slapping corrupt officers, booking a chief minister's car for traffic violation, seizing record amounts of timber and sandalwood, booking a case on his wife because she used his official car for grocery shopping, cycling around in disguise to experience the problems faced by night beat constables.

Sangliana had done it all. Sangliana is known H T Sangliana to be courageous man, with unbeatable panache and bravado. There has never been any allegation of wrongdoing against him. His dealings with people, on both sides of the law, have always been completely transparent. His real-life flamboyance inspired the Kannada film industry to make two films ('SP Sangliana' - part 1 in 1988, part 2 in 1990) on him. Sangliana is one man who does not fear anyone, or the repercussions (on himself) as a consequence of his actions. HT Sangliana is native of Mizoram, and retired IPS officer Karnataka cadre from the batch of 1967, he is a legend in Karnataka’s police force. HT Sangliana is one among the 160 international delegates to join US president-elect Barack Obama at his breakfast table on February 5, 2008.

Three films have been made about Sangliana. A Kannada movie where he was portrayed as a super-cop went on to become a superhit.

Peter Rutsa: According to 'very reliable' and multiple sources. Some of our most well behaved Legislators on our roads are, Dr NEIKIESALIE KIRE, MERENTOSHI JAMIR, VIKHO YHOSHU and our very own Home minister KAITO G. AYE. The first three do not use police escorts in Kohima and city limits for their movement to and from office or other engagements both official and personal. Our home minister in spite of his status and high security detail entitled is reported to have downsized his security drastically for austerity reasons.

It has also come to light that some legislators are demanding more security and Vehicles, especially some new entrants, both young and old. Just because of their ego problem and anti social tendency (Anti socials are found everywhere, even in the Church).Am sure there are many other legislators and bureaucrats who are well behaved or even better behaved then the above mentioned MLA's. But as of now, these names are prominent and it is confirmed.

By the way it is against protocol and police regulation for their wives, son, daughter, uncle, father, mother, cousin, nephew, niece, tom, dick and harry to occupy the front seat. Hope bloggers have noticed Army officers wives and children traveling in the back seat of military gypsies even when the front seat is empty! So next time you see madam in the front seat.. exercise your attitude!!!

A few Nagaland Police officers follow this worldwide guideline and protocol but we see for ourselves daily, some officers ignorant/egoistic lady wives flouting this openly in our towns and market places.

Khrietuo Liezietsu: That is true last time saw Dr.Nicky coming to local ground walking because there was traffic jam. He was the chief guest on the archers tourney.

Zhabu Rutsa: Guys ever seen our C.M. driving his own car in Kohima? I've met our Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio many time around Kohima especially when there is some important works going on. Just to cite some examples, he came driving his car to oversee the Local ground gate, came driving a police gypsy with his wife to see the work of the Naga Solidarity Park, he came driving his own car to supervise the road connecting Tinpatti and Naga Hospital. Please watch out because he can come to your colony to see any ongoing work.

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Survivors unlikely on sunken sub: Indian Navy

Navy divers stand around the 16-year-old diesel-powered, Russian-made submarine INS Sindhurakshak, covered with a red and white sheet, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, India on August 16. Indian navy divers on Friday recovered four severely burned bodies of sailors who had been trapped inside the submarine damaged by twin explosions, officials said. The navy said it was doubtful that any of the other 14 sailors aboard survived. (AP Photo)

MuMbai, august 16 (iaNs): There were no likely survivors on the INS Sindhurakshak submarine which sufferred two explosions, caught fire and sank here early Wednesday with 18 personnel on board, the Indian Navy said Friday.

“The state of ...(the three recovered bodies) and conditions within the submarine leads to the firm conclusion that finding any surviving personnel within the submarine is unlikely,” the Indian Navy said in a statement.

“The damage and destruction within the submarine around the control room area indicates that the feasibility of locating bodies of personnel in the forward part of the submarine is also very remote as the explosion and very high temperatures, which melted steel within, would have incinerated the bodies too,” the statement added.

The three bodies that have been located and extricated from the submarine “are severely disfigured and not identifiable due to severe burns,” the statement said, adding the bodies have been sent to INHS Asvini, the naval hospital, for possible DNA identification “which is likely to take

some more time”.

“However, the navy will continue to search every inch of the submerged submarine till all bodies are either located or it can be stated with finality that no bodies remain to be found,” the statement added. It said navy diving teams have been working non-stop to reach into the compartments of the submarine since rescue operations commenced at noon on Wednesday. “The boiling waters inside the submarine prevented any entry” till Wednesday noon.

“Access to the inner compartments of the submarine was made almost impossible due to jammed doors and hatches, distorted ladders, oily and muddy waters inside the submerged submarine resulting in total darkness and nil visibility... even with high-power underwater lamps. “Distorted and twisted metal within very restricted space due extensive internal damage caused by the explosion further worsened conditions for the divers. This resulted in very slow and laboured progress,” the statement said.

Only one diver could work at a time to clear the

path to gain access, the statement said, adding that after 36 hours of “continuous diving effort in these conditions”, navy divers finally reached the second compartment behind the conning tower in the early hours of Friday. The navy said it was concentrating on reaching the interiors of the submarine to “locate and extricate any remaining bodies that may still be trapped within”. “Salvage of the submarine would only be attempted thereafter for which many alternatives including deploying professional salvers are also being considered. However, presently, gaining access to the submarine and locating bodies is the top priority,” the navy said.

The families of all the 18 missing personnel have been contacted “and are being provided regular updates through constant interaction” by the Family Cell headed by a rear admiral and members of the Navy Wives Welfare Association. The cause of the explosions and a raging fire - to which the submarine succumbed within six hours and sank - is still not clear nearly three days after the incident.

NeW Delhi, august 16 (ageNcies): Citizens across all constituencies of the country can rate services provided by the government and judge the performance of local MLAs and MPs on a digital platform establishing a new medium of connection between the voters and the voted. “Through this initiative, Indian citizens can rate services such as roads, electricity, clean drinking water, law and order, security and issues such as corruption and statements in public among others, specific to their area.

Since these issues are the responsibility of an MLA, MP, CM and ultimately the PM, these ratings are used to generate report cards for each of these elected officials,” a release from

iForIndia.org, which pioneered the platform, said.

The report card of the collective rating of each constituency will be placed in the public domain and shared with the local elected representatives. “Report cards in the public domain will encourage like-minded people to come together to engage with the government in a positive discussion about accountability into governance, thus pushing the democratic process in the right direction,” the release said. “This is a unique opportunity for a meaningful engagement between the common man and the elected officials and will hopefully prove to be a catalyst in the evolution of democracy in our country,” said iForIndia.org founder Ankur Garg.

Agreeing that the system is a boost to democracy, co-founder, Tarun Jain said, “Informed citizens can make intelligent decision while going to polls and can hold politicians accountable for their performance and promises made at the time of elections. iForIndia.org is an attempt to bring that accountability in the public sphere by driving data based discussions of political issues.”

Security measures allowing a confidential way to rate services using a password protected account has been incorporated in the service.

Other measures like mobile number authentication and fraud check algorithms guard against any kind of fraud. The system remains defensible against fake users and multiple account holders, the release said.

WashiNgtoN, august 16 (iaNs): Narendra Modi, chief minister of India’s Gujarat state, should not be granted US visa “because of the very serious doubts that remain and that hang over Modi relative to his role in the horrific events of 2002 in Gujarat”,

said an official. Asked to comment on Modi’s emergence as the de facto prime ministerial candidate for India’s opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, Katrina Lantos Swett, vice chairperson of the bipartisan US Commission on International Religious Freedom,

RaNchi, august 16 (iaNs): More than 54 percent of the around 52 lakh children in Jharkhand suffer from malnourishment and a large number of them have eye-related ailments like cataract, according to data made available by the state government. Six-year-old Mohammad Wasim Ansari, who lives in Khasmankeri village of Latehar district, had cataract in both eyes and was operated upon at Kashyap Memorial Eye Hospital (KMEH) in the state capital.

He had developed the condition at the age of three. “Now I can see the world clearly. I will become a police officer and wipe out the Naxals (Maoists) who have terrorised our village” Wasim told IANS. His elder brother Mohammad Raish said: “We got my brother treated at several places, and in government eye camps. We moved to Latehar and Palamau districts, but doctors did not

operate on him, considering my brother’s age. We went to KMEH eye camp organised in our district, and my brother was operated here.”

Eight-year-old Sikandar Oraon from Hundru village of Lathear district was also suffering from cataract in both eyes. He developed the condition when he was only five, and was unable to to read. He too was operated upon by surgeons at KMEH. The cataractridden eyes of fifteen children have been corrected at KMEH Ranchi in the first fortnight of August. Under the Saryu Action Plan, a brainchild of union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, an eye camp was organised at Lathear district July 30.

Jaiam Ramesh launched the Saranda Action plan in West Singhbhum district and Saryu Action plan at Lathear district of the state to fight Maoist guerrillas.

At both places, eye camps were organised even in ar-

Sindhurakshak and India’s other submarines

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is a kilo-class diesel-electric vessel - part of the 10 submarines in the Sindhughosh class - built under a contract between Russian operator Rosvooruzhenie and India’s defence ministry.

The Russian-origin submarine is 73 metres long and weighs 2,300 metric tonnes. The Sindhughosh class of submarine has a displacement of 3,000 tonnes, a maximum diving depth of 300 metres and a top speed of 18 knots. The vessel can operate solo for 45 days with a crew of 53.

The INS Sindhurakshak was commissioned into the Indian navy on December 24, 1997.

The vessel returned from an upgrade in Russia earlier this year. One sailor was killed in an accident while the INS Sindhurakshak was docked in Visakhapatnam in 2010.

- India has a total of 15 active submarines divided into three classes - Chakra, Sindhughosh and Shishumar.

INS Chakra, an Akulaclass submarine of Russian origin, is a nuclear-powered attack submarine

commissioned on April 4, 2012.

India’s four Shishumar class submarines are diesel-electric vessels developed by the German shipbuilding company Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft.

The INS Kalvari was the first Indian submarine inducted into the navy on December 8, 1967.

The first Indian submarines to be mobilised during the India-Pakistan war in 1971 were the INS Karanj, INS Kursura and INS Khanderi.

- The INS Kursura was

NeW Delhi, august 16 (ageNcies): President Pranab Mukherjee has rejected the mercy petition of two death row convicts found guilty of raping and murdering an 18-year-old girl. With this, Mukherjee has rejected 11 mercy petitions awarding death penalty to 17 convicts -- the highest in the last 16 years. Shankar Dayal Sharma (1992-1997) had rejected 14 petitions during his five-year tenure while Mukherjee has completed 13 months in office. Sources said there no more mercy petitions were pending with the President’s office.

The latest whose mercy pleas were rejected are Karnataka duo Shivu and Jadeswamy who brutally

raped and murdered an 18-year-old girl on October 15, 2001. The high court rejected the appeal and confirmed death penalty in November 2005.

This was confirmed by the Supreme Court in 2007. Home ministry in April 2013 recommended rejection of their mercy petition following which two new mercy petitions were filed on Shivu’s behalf. The petitions were filed by the condemned prisoner’s mother Chellamma and by people and members from the Badrayyanahalli Kuratti Hosur gram panchayat.

Subsequently, the case was sent to the President in June. Mukherjee rejected the petition on the advice of the home ministry.

Earlier, on July 22, he had acted on similar advice by the government to reject the mercy petition of Madhya Pradesh’s Maganlal who was found guilty of murdering five of his daughters on June 11, 2010. Maganlal was handed death sentence by the district court which was upheld by both the high court and the SC. The MP governor rejected the mercy petition in 2012 which was confirmed by the home ministry. The hanging has been stayed by the Supreme Court.

President’s powers to grant pardon arise from Article 72 of the Constitution that empowers him/her to pardon, grant reprieve or suspend, remit, commute sentence of

person convicted of any offence. The President is guided by the home minister and the council of ministers.

Among the first mercy petitions to be disposed of by Mukherjee included Mumbai 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab’s. He was executed in November 2012 which was the first hanging after 2004 and marked a sharp departure in India’s policy towards death penalty. Mukherjee has since rejected the mercy petitions of Saibanna Ningappa Natikar on January 4, 2013 and that of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru on February 3. He commuted the death sentence for Atbir who was found guilty of murdering three relatives over a property dispute on

told the New York Times: “It is no outside nation’s or no individual’s role to tell them who should be the next leader of India.”

But “for the people of India, I think it is important for them to consider very carefully who it is who they want to be their next prime

minister”, she said. In the commission’s view Modi should not be granted the US visa “because of the very serious doubts that remain and that hang over Modi relative to his role in the horrific events of 2002 in Gujarat”, Swett said. The goverment commission

reviews religious freedom violations worldwide and makes non-binding policy recommendations to the president, the secretary of state and the US Congress.

When told that Indian courts have not yet found any evidence of Modi’s involvement in the 2002

violence in Gujarat, Swett said: “Certainly in our system of justice you can be found not guilty, which is not the same thing as found innocent.”

“Under these circumstances we should follow our laws, which say that we should not give a visa.

eas not usually accessed by the state administration, where Moists rule the roost. In Latehar, around 2004 people turned up at the eye camp and more than 20 percent were children who had different kinds of eye diseases.

Bharti Kashyap, director of KMEH, said 250 children were treated and given glasses.

In Jharkhand, even children as young as three or four years old suffer conditions like cataract, characterised by the clouding of the lens in the eye. The most common cause of cataract is age-related deterioration. Cataract is itself the leading cause of blindness. Glaucoma too occurs in children in Jharkhand.

According to Bharti, of the total global population of blind people of 45 million, 12 million are in India. Children below 16 years account for 1.4 million cases of blindness in India.

“For proper development of the brain, good

visual acuity is required in children below eight years. In childhood cataract (when the condition occurs in those less than eight years old), the visual centre in the brain gets suppressed. Even after surgery, vision is impacted. There are studies that show that 28 percent of blindness could be prevented, and 15 percent of blindness is treatable. Even so, in about 55 percent of the cases, children remain incurable” Bharti said.

Morbidity in children’s eyes could be due to many reasons, including malnutrition, exposure to radiation, drugs, being born premature, or early trauma. In Latehar, around 24.3 percent of those who turned up at the eye camp were suffering from cataract; around 4.94 percent had corneal opacity. Around 200 patients suffering from cataract were operated at KMEH, with the assistance of the State Bank of India (SBI).

Now, a website to rate govt services, MLAs, MPs

ire swept through a submarine in Mumbai after some of its weapons detonated accidentally, souring a week of naval milestones. Eighteen sailors were on board the 16-year-old Russian-built INS Sindhurakshak, which was docked at the main naval base in Mumbai when two blasts rocked the vessel in the middle of Tuesday night.

Here are some facts about the submarine and the rest of the Indian navy’s sub-surface fleet.

The INS (Indian Naval Ship) Sindhurakshak

decommissioned on Feb 27, 2001 and has been converted into a submarine museum on a beach in Visakhapatanam.

India relies on its submarines to conduct a second strike on the enemy in a nuclear war scenario, the navy said in a maritime military strategy report released in 2007.

The reactor on Arihant, India’s first indigenously built nuclear submarine, became operational this month, taking India into an elite club of countries with nuclear-powered submarines. (Reuters)

President rejects last pending mercy plea, duo to hang

Modi shouldn’t be granted visa, says US official

In Jharkhand, kids’ eyes bear brunt of poor diet

November 15, 2012.

Between February and March 2013, Mukherjee rejected the mercy petitions of Veerappan aides Simon, Gnanaprakash, Madaiah and Bilavandran who killed 22 people by blasting a land mine, mass murderers including Suresh and Ramji, Gurmeet Singh and Jafar Ali. Rapist-murderer Dharampal was also sentenced to death penalty by the President besides rejecting the mercy petition of Sonia and Sanjeev.

Sonia, daughter of a former Haryana MLA, and her husband Sanjeev, drugged and killed eight of her family in Hisar in 2001 including her parents. These cases have now been appealed in the Supreme Court by human rights activists.

BORDER ROADS ORGANISATION NOTICE INVITING TENDER (NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING) 1. The Commander 15 BRTF, PIN-930 015, C/O 99 APO on behalf of President of India invites tender(s) from the eligible contractors for the following work (s) :Particular of work

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Districts across Nagaland celebrate Independence Day

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iphire: Minister for Youth Resources & Sports Merentoshi R. Jamir during the Independence Day celebration in Kiphire asserted that during the last ten years, the state government has taken up several new policies and programmes that had positive impacts on our society at all levels, particularly the youth.

Speaking as the chief guest, Merentoshi said the present DAN Government is actively taking initiatives to develop the less developed areas of the

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okokchung: India’s Independence Day was celebrated with traditional flavour in Mokokchung town, where Minister for Forest and Border Affairs, Y. Patton hoisted the National Flag and took salute from the 17 march-past contingents at Imkongmeren Sports Complex.

The celebration was marked by ATMA Mokokchung aiming at encour-

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ohima: Chief Secretary Alemtemshi graced the closing function on the 67th Independence Day celebration held at the Secretariat Plaza Kohima.

The chief Secretary gave the prizes of the parade contingents who had participated at the morning main function at the Secretariat Plaza. In the armed contingent category, 164 Infantry Battalion (TA) (A&H) Naga bagged the first place while 15 NAP (IR) Mahila and 19 Assam Rifles were awarded the second and third prize respectively. In the unarmed category, the first prize was awarded to Min-

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imapur: Independence Day in Dimapur was celebrated at Dimapur District Sport Complex with Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker Chotisuh Sazo as the chief guest. Sazo unfurled the national flag and took the Rastriya salute

State, such as the Eastern Nagaland areas. Whereby, he said the State government has created the department of DUDA with the basic objective of supplementing the development of backward areas, particularly, the districts of Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire and Longleng in terms of infrastructures, socioeconomic and human resource development. He added that, since the inception, DUDA has been implementing various vital programmes ranging from aging farmers to adopt eco-friendly technology in their farming to enhance their returns through its two days Agri fest.

The chief guest articulated the achievements of the state in the last 50 years of statehood, and determined efforts of the state government, particularly in the field of education, industrialization, health sector, improving power scenario

ister’s Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School, while 1st Girls Bn. NCC Kohima and 24 Nagaland Girls Bn. NCC Kohima and 24 Nagaland (1) Coy NCC Kohima were awarded the second and third prizes respectively.

The closing function also witnessed an exhibition football match played between Kohima Komets and 164 Inf. Bn (TA) (H&H) Naga, which ended in a goalless draw.

Brass Band of Nagaland Police and Pipe Band of 19 Assam Rifles did the band display which was followed by Beating of Retreat. while the National Anthem was rendered. 17 contingents demonstrated marchpast. The chief guest also presented ATMA Award to eight best farmers, award to eight Best SHGs, and Census Award to 21 persons.

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Differently abled children posing for a lens on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15 at Cherry Blossoms School, Kohima.

grant of scholarship to the meritorious students to capacity building and skill upgradation.

The Minister said that the emphasis has been on empowerment and capacity buildings of the youth in various sectors encompassing entrepreneurships, Agri and Allied sector, Sports, Music, Tourism, Health and Beauty service sector. With an aim to encourage the farmers to adopt scientific approaches in various Agri and Allied department activities and and developing tourism. On protracted border problems with Assam, Y. Patton said, “It is the endeavour of the government to try and solve long standing border problems with Assam through new approaches and initiatives to solve the problem once and for all and bring peace and tranquility between the two states.”

Cultural dances were presented by Mokokchung vil-

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hek: Phek district celebrated Independence Day with Minister of Tourism, Art & Culture, and Election, Government of Nagaland E.E Pangteang as the chief guest.

Hoards of people from various departments, schools, colleges, organizations, including residents from Phek town and neighbouring villages witnessed the grand celebration at Phek Town Local Ground. 17 Parade Contingents presented marchpast led by Commandant of the 5th NAP, Battalion, Phek.

Marking the celebration, Census Certificates & Awards were also given to six candidates by the chief guest. Entertainment items ganza programme was also held. To commemorate the occasion, an exhibition football match was played between Golaghat Veterans Football Association XI and Dimapur Veterans Football Association. The daylong celebration concluded with

to improve their socio- economic conditions, ATMA, Kiphire District awarded eight progressive farmers for their innovation under different categories.

Highlights of the day’s programme included parade review by S.P Kiphire Khonjok Khampa (IPS), distribution of Census 2010 and meritorious student award by the chief guest, march-past by 21 parade contingents, tambourine display by Agape school, band display by V.G Kisetong, special num-

lage, Chuchuyimpang village council, Longkhum village council and Phom Union Mokokchung. It was followed by tug of war between Dobashis Union, Mokokchung and DEF, Mokokchung. An unprecedented number of more than one hundred stalls were set up showcasing the potentials of farmers and entrepreneurs of the district.

Among others, the Agri fest 2013 was represented

were presented by various schools and colleges.

To showcase departmental works and activities carried out within the district and state, 14 stalls were set up by various departments and institutions at the venue.

Another commendable activity of the celebration was the visitation made to the District Hospital & Sub-Jail inmates by the IRCS Phek Branch & Chamber of Commerce, Phek. Later, the 5-day Inter-departmental Badminton Tournament finale was held. The 67th Independence Day concluded with the Beating of Retreat by the 7th AIR Phek, the Band Party contingent for the Celebration.

a prize distribution and Beating of Retreat by the 29th Assam Rifles. The best contingents in the marchpast were awarded to 15th NAP (IR) Mahila BN in the Uniform Category and Air Wing, Eastern Christian College in other categories.

Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industry members pose for a lens with the Kohima Orphanage kids on Independence Day. The KCCI contributed packed foods and a sum of Rs.20,000 on the day.

ber by Marlen, cultural items by Alongshong Atapru Amlong Kiphire town, Shori Cultural Club. Agri & Allied Department, Industries and Commerce, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, DRDA put up exhibition stalls on the occasion. Feeding of patients at District Hospital and inmates of Sub- Jail by the IRCS Kiphire Unit, Football exhibition match between Friends Club and teenagers FC, prize distribution and beating of retreat also marked the occasion.

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on: The people of Mon celebrated Independence Day with Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Imkong L. Imchen as the chief guest at Local Football Ground, Mon Town. Addressing the people, the chief guest called upon the various Naga nationalist groups to listen to the voice of the people, and to make sincere efforts towards finding an honourable political settlement of the Nagas. At the same time, he appealed to the Government of India to make the offer of a political settlement to the Nagas at the earliest.

He also said that through

by Indian Council of Agrinew approaches and inicultural Research (ICAR), Khadi and Village Industry, uensang: Tuensang Nagaland Bee and Honey district celebrated InMission, KVK Mokokchung, KVK Lumami University, dependence Day at parade SARS Yisemyong, Nagaland ground with Parliamentary Bio Resource Mission, Na- Secretary for Urban Develgaland Bamboo Develop- opment Zhaleo Rio as the ment Agency, SBI and In- chief guest. After unfurling dustrial Development Bank the National Flag, the chief of India. Entrepreneurs guest delivered the Indefrom Jorhat and Golaghat pendence Day’s speech. He said, “All our dreams and inalso took part in the fest.

tiatives the Government is trying to resolve the longstanding border issues with Assam. The Minister also informed that following the contributions of the Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) the Mon district hospital has been upgraded to a 100 bedded hospital, along with the district hospital in Dimapur.

Giving priority to education, the State government has created 6178 post of teachers, and upgraded 22 numbers of High Schools to Higher Secondary Schools in the state, he said.

The celebration was marked by Drill Display by the Government Higher Sec-

ondary School and Model School, cultural dance by Angphang village and Wanching village, distribution of awards to the supervisors and enumerators of Census 2011 of Mon district, institutional visits by the NGOs and Handloom Expo.

On August 14, the Minister also inspected various wards, X-ray room, waste disposal site, laboratory etc at District Hospital, Mon. He also interacted with the doctors and staff, during which he was informed about the shortage of manpower, accommodation problems and other infrastructure in the hospital.

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the various Naga nationalist groups to listen to the voice of the people.

The parade commander led by Asst. Commandant Kaino H. Sema along with 27 march past contingents took part in the parade. The other enter-

Sub-Jail inmates was carried out by ADS (Supply), Dr. Motsuo Memorial Hospital patients by SBI Wokha, and 17th AR Hospital patients by Wokha District Chambers of Commerce & Industries.

Highlights of the occasion included folk dance by N/Longidang Cultural Club, folk song by Wokha Town Wozhuro Range Women Cultural Society, Drill Display by Cistus School Wokha, Umbrella dance by Adolescent Girls club and modern patriotic dance

by Springdale School. The chief guest later inaugurated the stalls put up by various Departments and NGOs.

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eren: Peren district celebrated Independence Day with Minister for Social Welfare Kiyanilie Peseyie as the chief guest. He unfurled the National Flag and took salute from the 13 parade contingents. The chief guest called upon the people to strive to build a better future for the people in the State. He thanked the organizations specially the FNR, tribal hoho and civil society “who are working tirelessly for reconciliation, unity and peace.” He said that the Government is undertaking various developmental activities for ensuring the welfare of the people of the State.

Highlights of the day in-

unheboto: Minister of Industries & Commerce Nagaland Pangnyu Phom graced the Independence Day celebration in Zunheboto as the chief guest. Pangyu Phom appealed to the people to extend their support and

cluded cultural dances performed by JNV Liangmai, Peren group, Kuki dance and Rongmei dance. Census 2011 award, best performing Self Help Group, and Farmers Awards were also given away by the chief guest. Meanwhile, Red Cross Society Peren visited district civil hospital, Reach Out Group Peren visited Sub-Jail Peren, Zeliangrong Mipui organization visited Orphanage Home. In the evening programme, football exhibition match was played between Government High School Peren and All St. Higher Secondary School Peren, followed by prize distribution, Band Display, and Beating of Retreat.

co-operation on the projects and schemes undertaken by the government.

He said that the human society is dynamic and therefore no society can continue indefinitely in the state of uncertainty, for which he appealed to

Commemorating Independence Day, Dimapur Muslim Public Forum (DMPF) distributed light meal packets to the prisoners of Central Jail and Sub-Jail in the presence of respective jailors on August 15. Seen here are the DMPF members.

spiration will be meaningless unless we have peace in the land.”

Parade review was carried out by DIG, 3rd NAP Tuensang. The highlights of the programme included band display by 23rd Assam Rifles Tuensang, cultural dances by the Chang, Sangtam, Yimchunger and

okha: Wokha celebrated Independence Day at Local ground with Minister for Planning & Coordination, Evaluation, Geology & Mining, TR Zeliang as the chief guest.

Assistant Commandant 7th NAP Bhandari, Limaonen led the parade contingents. Altogether eighteen parade contingents, including 17th Assam Rifles Pipe Band took part in the parade. During the occasion, two supervisors and 25 enumerators were awarded medals and certificates for commendable service rendered during Census 2011.

Meanwhile, feeding of

Khiamniungan tribes.

Feeding of patients and district jail inmates was carried out by Chamber of Commerce Tuensang. Prize distribution and awards of Census Commendation Medal and best Farmer’s award was also presented and Beating of Retreat was done by Hauhyang Chaoba.

tainment programs included men folk dance by DC Hill East, women folk dance by South Point East, song by Love Dale Higher Secondary School, patriotic song by Step By Step School.

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Kerala Club, Kohima visited Old Age Home, Kohima on Independence Day, August 15. The Club distributed food packets and varieties of food items to the Home. The image shows the Club members with the inmates and staff of the Home.

Awardees on Independence Day 2013

KohiMA, August 16 (DiPR): Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio presented the Police Medal for Gallantry, President’s Civil Defence and Home Guards Medal, President’s Police Medal, Governor’s Gold Medal and Governor’s Commendation Certificate to the following awardees on the 67th Independence Day celebration at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza Kohima.

Members of Marwari Yuwa Manch Dimapur branch after President’s Civil Defence & Home Guards Medal for meritorious service: providing food to the inmates at Central jail, Dimapur on Akhu Kath, Junior Staff Officer (Hq), Kohima Independence Day. Dally Jamir, Commandant, Kohima Police Medal for Gallantry earlier announced on Independence Day 2012:

1. Vepoto Rhakho, Havildar, 10 IR Battalion Zhadima

Members of Lions Club and Leo Club, Dimapur carrying out charitable works on Independence Day. The members visited Mother Teresa Charitable Home and Prodi- On the occasion of India Independence Day, Gorkha gals’ Home and donated food stuff and other things.

Public Panchayat Kohima along with the Gorkha NGOs and G.Bs visited the State Mental Health Institute, Kohima and distributed packed lunch and other items to the inmates and staff.

Managing committee members of the Indian Red Cross Society Kohima District Branch visited the Jo Foundation, Agri Colony, Kohima (Pre-school & day care centre for children with special needs) on the occasion of Independence Day. Here, the IRCS members are seen with the kids and staff of Jo Foundation.

Dimapur Bangali Samaj members with Wondang-Ki Orphanage inmates at fellowship colony, where they distributed lunch on occasion of Independence Day on August 15.

Azo solicits public’s co-operation on I-Day

LongLeng, August 16 (Mexn): Longleng celebrated Independence Day at Longleng Public Ground on Thursday with minister for roads & bridges Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu as the chief guest. The minister unfurled the National Flag and took salute from the parade contingents.

Delivering Indepen-

dence Day’s speech, Azo said, “We believe that this is the best approach if we are to survive and grow along with the rest of the world,” while soliciting the co-operation and understanding of the public in such innovative venture.

Later, Azo inaugurated the exhibition stalls put up by several Self Help Groups

(SHGs).

Other highlights of the celebration included band display by 31st Assam Rifles, presentation of Census 2011 Awards, SHGs and Farmers Awards, patriotic song dance by St. Joseph School, modern song by Phom Students’ Conference and folk dance

by Yongshei Nyiithii, Long-

leng.

The afternoon programme featured volleyball exhibition match between Phomla Hoichem and Women Police. Officers XI played with Phom People’s Council XI in football exhibition match which was followed by beating of Retreat by DEF Longleng.

President’s Police Medal for distinguished service: 1. Kewetso Mero, Deputy Inspector General of Police (HQ), PHQ, Nagaland, Kohima

Governor’s Gold Medal earlier announced on the oc- Governor’s Gold Medal earlier announced on the occasion of Independence Day 2012: casion of Republic Day 2013: 1. Mulekhoyi Chakhesang, UBSI, DEF Kohima 1. Chinese Chakhesang, NPS, Deputy Commandant, 5th 2. Haopu Singsit, UBC, DEF, Kohima NAP Bn. Phek 3. V. Maria Yanthan NCS, Joint Resident Commissioner 2. Thapimo Semy, NSS, Deputy Secretary, Cabinet Cell, Kohima Nagaland House, Guwahati, Assam 3. C. Laha Thai, Junior Engineer (Electrical), Office of the 4. Dr. Sentimeren Aonok, Senior Grade Specialist/Deputy Executive Engineer, Tuensang Division Director, In-charge ICU, Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima 4. P. Lemba Chang, Switch Board Operator (Electrical), 5. Apeuna Iheilung, District Education Officer, Peren Office of the Executive Engineer, Tuensang Division, 6. Marsoba Ao, Project Officer, DRDA, Peren Nagaland 7. Pfukrulhou Koza, BDO, Kohima 5. Daisy Yaden, Social Worker, Yaden’s Cottage, Duncan Governor’s Commendation Certificate: Basti, Dimapur

1. Merangtsungba Aier, OSD, Directorate of Social WelPresident’s Police Medal for meritorious service: fare, Nagaland, Kohima 1. Medothi Ruse, Assistant Sub-Inspector, DEF, Kohima, 2. Watichuchung, Additional SP, DEF, Dimapur Nagaland 3. Elias T. Lotha, Dy. Transport Commissioner, Nagaland 2. Mhasizo Chakhesang, Battalion Havildar Major, 4th 4. Alemyangba, BHM, RHQ, DEF, Mokokchung NAP Bn. Thizama 5. Khriezomenuo, UDA, Directorate of School Education, Nagaland, Kohima Governor’s Gold Medal on the occasion of Indepen6. Mese Kapfo, Headmaster, GHS Phusachodu, Phek District dence Day 2013: 7. Watilo Mac, Sub-Divisional Education Officer, Tseminyu 1. Israel G. Xuivi, Dy. SP, (SB), INT (Estt.), Kohima 8. Er. Sobu Angami, E.E. Office of the Chief Engineer, 2. J. Mukam Chang, UBC, DEF, Tuensang I&FC, Nagaland, Kohima 3. Kelhouletuo Solo, Naik, 4th NAP Bn. Thizama 9. Onkhomang Haokip, Asstt. Station Superintendent 4. S.P. Raja Durai, B.Sc, B.Ed, Senior Graduate Teacher, GHSS, Phek NST Station Imphal (Near BOC) 5. Ngangshikokba Ao, Associate Professor, Fazl Ali 10. A. Peihwang Wangsa, Executive Director, Hills Area Devel(Govt.) College, Mokokchung opment Organisation (HADO), KBBA Mission Centre, Mon 6. Y. Renjano Lotha, Female Health Worker (FHW), 11. Neingusalie Theunuo, CDPO, Kohima (T) Wokha Village Sub-Centre, Wokha District 12. Mhomo Tungoe, EAC, Chare, Tuensang District 13. Moasangba Jamir, President, Mokokchung Chamber 7. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), India, District Hospital Mon 8. Dr. S. Kuotsutho, Senior Medical Officer, District Hosof Commerce & Industries (MCCI) pital, Kiphire 14. Dr. Thomas Keppen, Medical Officer, PHC, Chunlikha, 9. Lipimong Sangtam, LDA, District Election Office, Kiphire Kohima District 10. Tokheli Kikon, Chairperson, Naharbari Village Coun15. Ruovihulie Angami, Dy. Director, Directorate of cil, Dimapur School Education, Nagaland, Kohima.

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A Chakhesang dance troupe performing at the NEZCC Complex in Diphupar during Independence Day celebrations on August 15. Som Kamei, IPS, Director, NEZCC hoisted the National The 21 Finalist of Naga's Next top model 2013 season 1, sharing the “Love of God and donating Cash & Kinds” and celebrating Independence Day at the Flag and received the Guard of Honour from the Home Guards Personnel posted at the Centre. Deaf and Biblical Ministry, Naharbari with Opang Jamir (President Naga's Next top model), Advisor NNTM, SG Hollo and other officials.

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Rio appeals for peace and reconciliation

Nagaland Chief Minister taking the salute at the 67th Independence Day celebrations on August 15 at Secretariat Plaza, Kohima. (DIPR Photo)

KohIMA, AUGUST 16 (DIPR): India’s 67th Independence Day was celebrated at Secretariat Plaza, Kohima on August 15 with Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio as the chief guest.

On arrival, the chief guest unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute.

Addressing the State level Independence Day celebrations for the eleventh time at Kohima as Chief Minister, he highlighted the emergence of India as a major global economic power. He called upon the people of Nagaland to march ahead to strengthen the country through hard work and determination.

Stating that 2013 is of special significance, as the State is going to celebrate its Golden Jubilee, the Chief Minister disclosed that the President of India has consented to come and launch the year long celebrations on December 1, 2013. The CM called upon all the citizens of the State to actively participate in the celebration of this ‘momentous’ occasion.

The Chief Minister said that while much has been done in the last ten years of the DAN government, there is lot more to be done and called upon the people of the State to join hands with the Government, to move towards the fulfillment of common dreams and aspirations. He also highlighted the Endeavour of the Nagaland government to resolve the long standing border

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): Nagaland Chief Minister in his Independence Day speech on August 15 asserted that the dreams and aspirations of the people will be meaningless unless there is peace in the land. He appealed for the people to be pro-active in the process of finding a resolution to the Naga political problem and urged to ‘shoulder the responsibility of resolving it during our time so that we do not leave behind a legacy of conflict and violence for the future generation’.

He said that “the political settlement which we all yearn and long for still elude us and we continue to live an atmosphere of conflict and unrest”.

Stressing on the importance of peace in the land he said that human society is dynamic and therefore, no society can continue indefinitely in a state of uncertainty. He, therefore, appealed for the various Naga nationalist groups to listen to the voice of the people and to make sincere efforts towards finding an honorable settlement, based on the principles of reconciliation and unity outlined in the Covenant of Reconciliation signed on June 13, 2009 and the Naga Concordant signed on August 26, 2011 to which they are all signatories.

Rio also appealed for the Government of India to make the offer of a political settlement to the Naga people at the earliest so that permanent peace can come to Nagaland to usher a new era of development and progress.

The Chief Minister also thanked all the organizations especially the FNR, the Tribal Hohos and the Civil Societies, who are working tirelessly for reconciliation.

CM stresses on food security, global warming, development and education problems with Assam.

The Chief Minister handed out Awards and Citations of various awards to the recipients on the occasion and also took the salute from the 22 parade contingents comprising of contingents from the Army, Nagaland Police, NCC, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Ex-Servicemen and schools students.

Food security Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said that 71% of Nagaland’s populations living in rural area are dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. During the 11th plan period, the agriculture sector has achieved a growth of 6.14%. The State was awarded the Krishi Karman award during the year 2011-12 as the best performing State in food grain production among the smaller States category.

He also said that the State has been included under the Green Revolution programme of Eastern India from the year 2012-2013.

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said the State has set up several committees to explore the possibilities of increasing the State’s resources. He also mentioned that some losses could be attributed to technical deficiencies while the bulk of revenue loss was due to power theft. Therefore, the State government has set up the Anti-Power Theft Squad which was launched Environment Rio also stressed on on July 11 2013. global warming and climate change. In this regard Na- Education In the field of educagaland will be hosting the 3rd Sustainable Mountain tion, he said that the State Development Summit this has created 6178 posts year wherein eleven moun- of School teachers during tain States of India stretch- the last 5 years. 22 numing from J&K to the States of bers of High Schools have the North East region will be been upgraded to that of participating. He said that higher secondary Schools Nagaland would be the first to accommodate the ever State in the country to have increasing number of stua comprehensive forest dents passing HSLC examimanagement plan covering nation. As of now, the State the entire forest areas, both government has 15 governprivate and government ment colleges with at least owned under State Action one government college in Plan on Climate Change every district headquarter.

So far, 8 colleges have been (SAPCC). accreditated by the National Assessment & AccreditaPower In the power sector he tion Council (NAAC), Banalso outlined a ‘vision 2025’ document that envisaged food security to all by 2025.

To facilitate such development, he said the State government intends to build up a network of storage facilities including cold storage and cold chains so as to reduce dependency on external supplies.

Seen here KPC officials & members with the Headmistress of Cherry Blossoms School and special children on Thursday at the Independence Day celebration on August 15 in Kohima. (DIPR Photo)

Members of the Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland State Branch, who visited patients at the T.B Hospital Khuzama and provided food items on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15. The team was led by Zakie Kire, General Secretary, IRCSN and included Managing Committee Members Dr. Seyieketuo Angami and Viya Sekhose and staff of IRCSN.

galore. Rio also said the State has been actively pursuing the establishment of various technical institutions in the State.

Development Rio also reiterated the state government’s commitment to the task of constructing a super highway along the Nagaland foothill areas, from Tizit in Mon district via Tuli and Dimapur to Khelma in Peren district with prospect for connecting Arunachal from Khonsa and to Halflong from Khelma. Parallel to this highway, a railway line budgeted by Ministry of Railway since 2011 has been approved this year.

He also informed setting up SDZs (Special Development Zones) to facilitate development along the Nagaland foothill. This will be taken up with extensive cadastral survey of land for facilitating legal transfer of land. Special legislation in consultation with the landowners and Tribal Hohos shall be taken up for this purpose. He also stressed on the successful revival of the Nagaland Pulp and Paper Mill, Tuli.

Rio also outlined that initiative and programmes for the development of the less developed areas of the State such as Eastern Nagaland areas by special programmes for construction of rest houses at various locations such as Pangsha, Dimapur and construction of hostels for students from eastern Nagaland.

Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union (NCSU) visiting team along with Naga Hospital authority, Doctors and Nurses, who visited 158 patients on the occasion of Independence Day, August 15.

Parliamentary Secretary, National Highway and Mechanical, Nuklutoshi unfurls the National Flag as Nagaland House, New Delhi celebrated the 66th Independence Day on August 15.

MCD Youth members on August 15 celebrated Independence Day on with the Childrens of Nagaland Childrens' Home, Diphupar by distributing Sweets & fruits among them, a way to exchange the message of love, peace, harmony and brotherhood.

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he ex-husband of Simon Cowell’s pregnant lover last night said he ‘doesn’t know’ whether he can ever forgive his wife or the X Factor mogul he once called his friend for their affair. MailOnline approached property millionaire Andrew Silverman, 37, as he left his New York office just hours after agreeing a divorce settlement with his wife Lauren, the mother of his seven-year-old son Adam.

As Lauren, 36, and Cowell, 53, remain very much a couple, Mr Silverman was asked whether he could move on and forgive his wife and friend. ‘I’m not in that place right now. I don’t know. I’m taking every day at a time, not weeks, not months,’ Andrew replied, the strain of the past few weeks clear upon his face.

‘It’s been a difficult situation, but I think I’m doing the best that I can with the

cards that I have been dealt and my priority has been to protect (their son) Adam the whole time.

We love him really dearly and we want this not to affect his future. ‘I’m a private person, we are a very private family.’

Having agreed a divorce that will see Lauren take an estimated $2million share of the $4million pre-nup she signed before their lavish 2003 New York City wedding - as well as shared custody of their son, Andrew refused to discuss the settlement, but reiterated: ‘My priority is protecting my son. ‘Me and my wife, we love the kid to death and want to move on and move forward with our life and on to the next chapter. ‘Everything we are doing is for our son, for the best for Adam.

It’s trying to provide him with as comfortable environment as we can so he can have a normal childhood, so he can grow up and prosper.’

Cowell is now close to finalising a deal to rent Lauren a $20,000-a-month Manhattan apartment and Mr Silverman said: ‘I’m hap-

i s a Robin Kelly has died aged 43 at a Californian rehab facility, it has been confirmed. The That ‘70 Show actress is believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away on Wednesday after attempts to revive her failed. Lisa, who endured

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Thousands honor Elvis Presley at Graceland vigil MEMPHIS, TEnnESSEE, AuguST 16 (AP): Elvis Presley fans from around the world made their annual pilgrimage to Graceland to pay their respects to the rock n’ roll icon with a solemn candlelight vigil on the 36th anniversary of his death. Thousands of Presley fans on Thursday walked slowly and silently through the Mediation Garden at Graceland, Presley’s longtime Memphis home.

The garden is the location of Presley’s grave.

Each year, fans of Presley’s music and movies come to Memphis for Elvis Week, the celebration of his life and career. Presley died on Aug. 16, 1977, of a heart attack after battling prescription drug abuse. Police estimated 35,000 people would attend the vigil. Last year, an estimated 75,000 people attended. Elvis’ ex-wife Priscilla Presley and his daughter Lisa Marie Presley spoke at last year’s

event, the first time they appeared together at the vigil since it began. The vigil started as an informal gathering the year after his death.

It has become an international affair, with fans from Australia, Brazil, England, Japan and elsewhere. Miguel Salinas Caceres, 53, came with other members of a fan club from Chile. Salinas Caceres recalled making scrapbooks of newspaper article clippings about Presley when he was a teen because he could not afford a record player. He said his family used to pay a neighbor who owned a television so that they could watch Presley movies. “For a person who is an Elvis fan and has the chance to come to the place he lived, it’s emotional for me,” Salinas Caceres said.

In a 1973 file photo Elvis Presley performs on stage in an unspecified location. A three-CD box set slated for release the first week of August 2013 chronicles two recording sessions by Elvis Presley at the renowned Stax Records in Memphis in 1973. (AP Photo)

a long struggle with alcohol addiction, checked herself into a treatment centre on Monday determined to clean herself up, according to her agent.

Her spokesman confirmed to TMZ on Thursday: ‘She had been fighting demons for a while and finally lost her battle.’ Lisa was brought to the rehab facility by her new boyfriend on Monday, the website reported. But just two days later, emergency respond-

ers were called when the actress was found unresponsive with needle marks on both arms. Her new boyfriend - whose identity is not known - claimed the needle marks were not drug-related but were caused by multiple attempts to draw blood after she was hospitalised on Sunday with a blood alcohol level of .34, TMZ reports.

Lisa’s manager, Craig Wyckoff, told FOX411 he had spoken with the troubled star on Monday and she

was ‘hopeful and confident, looking forward to putting this part of her life behind her’. He also confirmed that she had voluntarily checked herself into the centre after being in and out of treatment facilities for alcohol addiction - she vehemently denied taking drugs - trying to get on the road to recovery. She is reported to have fallen off the wagon following a huge dispute with her estranged husband, Robert Gilliam.

‘She was battling the ad-

diction problems that have plagued her these past few years,’ Wyckoff said, adding, ‘Cause of death has not been issued yet and no death certificate has been issued either.’ Tributes are slowing starting to come in for the actress as the tragedy reaches friends and co-stars. Danny Masterson, who played Steven Hyde in That ‘70s Show, was the first to send his love after a fan tagged him and his co-stars in their tweet. ‘Terrible, awful news. Brilliant

on 70s.... See u next time LRK,kisses,’ he tweeted.

Dennis Haskins, who played Mr Belding in 1980’s hit TV show Saved By The Bell, also took to Twitter to express his thoughts. He wrote: ‘I’m sad to hear that Lisa Robin Kelly lost her battle while in rehab fighting to live. #RIP.’ Meanwhile, a close friend known only as Nik has taken to the late star’s Facebook page to post a message to fans.

‘Lisa is gone and that’s

hard to digest,’ they wrote.

‘On her behalf I want to thank everyone for all their supportive emails and just know she was aware and grateful for each of you. ‘If more people were supportive like you guys, she’d be alive today.

‘She was a beautiful soul and a real artist... and I will never forget her.’ The actress had been on a tragic downward spiral in recent years, arrested at least four times in the last three years - for DUI, spousal abuse and assault.

INTERNATIONAL As crisis deepens, Egypt braces for more violence

‘Heatwaves projected to double by 2020’ BERLIn, AuguST 16 (REuTERS): The areas of the world hit by heatwaves are set to double in size by 2020 and continue to grow in coming decades, as heat-trapping greenhouse gases warm the global climate, scientists in Germany and Spain said on Thursday. The projections, based on new computer models and reviewing what the scientists said was an “exceptional number of extreme heatwaves” in the past decade, are more alarming than the conclusions of the U.N. panel of climate scientists last year. That report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - the U.N. body that collates scientific research from around the world - merely said of heatwaves: “It is very likely that the length, frequency, and/or intensity of warm spells or heatwaves will increase over most land areas” this century.

The tropics would be most affected by increased heatwaves, followed by areas including the Mediterranean, Middle East, parts of western Europe, central Asia and the United States. “In many regions, the coldest summer months by the end of the century will be hotter than the hottest experienced today,” unless emissions of greenhouse gases are curbed, said Dim Coumou, of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. The IPCC says heat-trapping gases, mostly from burning fossil fuels, are nudging up temperatures, and are likely to cause more severe downpours, heatwaves, floods and rising sea levels. Almost 200 governments have agreed to limit global warming to less than 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial times and plan to agree, by the end of 2015, a deal to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Global average surface temperatures have risen by 0.8C (1.4F) since the Industrial Revolution.

Kids of obese moms may die early of heart disease

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Yesterday, Lauren’s attorneys, Robert Cohen and Bernard Clair, said, ‘The matter has been resolved and the parties have moved on.’ And a source confirmed: ‘Lauren and Andrew are happy they’ve reached an agreement, neither of them wanted to drag this out and Simon wanted this done as quickly and peacefully as possible.’ Although there are believed to be NO plans for Cowell and Lauren to marry, they are a couple and Cowell has pledged to look after Lauren and his baby. Cowell may now make a public statement within the coming days.

The source added: ‘Lauren and Simon are together and this means they can properly be a couple now, they can do whatever they want.

No-one wanted this hanging over them - and Andrew wants to get his life back.

Lauren is all Simon’s now.

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py this was resolved quickly.

I just move forward and try not to look backwards and try to make the best of my life every day.’ A settlement was reached on Wednesday afternoon in New York, and the Silvermans divorce could now be finalised within days. When asked about his feelings about Cowell and Lauren, Mr Silverman refused to comment.

The speedy divorce settlement means Cowell has been saved the embarrassment of appearing in court after Mr Silverman named him as a co-respondent in divorce papers he filed, citing adultery. It was reached after Mr Silverman is believed to have had a series of phone conversations and one top secret meeting with Cowell.

Lauren, who is believed to be 10 weeks pregnant with Cowell’s baby, has already told friends that she is so in love with the music mogul, 53, that she wants to marry

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EdInBuRgH, AuguST 16 (IAnS): A team of researchers have found that children of obese mothers are at an increased risk of dying early as adults due to cardiac diseases. The experts said the findings highlight the urgent need for strategies to prevent obesity in women of childbearing age, and the need to assess the offspring of obese mothers for their cardiovascular risk. Rates of maternal obesity have risen rapidly in the past two decades.

In the US, about 64 percent of women of reproductive age are overweight and 35 percent are obese, with a similar pattern in Europe, reported Science Daily.

Many studies have shown a link between maternal obesity and disease later in life, but it is still not clear whether maternal obesity is associated with death in offspring from cardiovascular causes. With rising rates of excess weight among pregnant women, the authors said their findings are “a major public health concern”. They said the findings indicate that the offspring of obese mothers are a high risk group who should be assessed for cardiovascular risk, and actively encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle. “As one in five women in Britain is currently obese at antenatal booking, strategies to optimise weight before pregnancy are urgently required,” they said.

CAIRO, AuguST 16 (AP): Egypt is bracing for more violence after the Muslim Brotherhood called for nationwide marches after Friday prayers and a “day of rage” to denounce this week’s unprecedented bloodshed in the security forces’ assault on the supporters of the country’s ousted Islamist president that left more than 600 dead. The government has authorized the use of deadly force against protesters targeting police and state institutions while the international community has urged both sides to show restraint and end the turmoil engulfing the nation.

At least 638 people were confirmed killed and nearly 4,000 wounded in Wednesday’s violence, sparked when riot police backed by armored vehicles, snipers and bulldozers smashed the two sit-ins in Cairo where ousted President Mohammed Morsi’s supporters had been camped out for six weeks to demand his reinstatement. It was the deadliest day by far since the 2011 popular uprising that overthrew autocratic ruler Hosni Mubarak and plunged the country into more than two years of instability. The Health Ministry said that 288 of those killed were in the largest protest camp in Cairo’s Nasr City district, while 90 others were slain in a smaller encampment in Giza, near Cairo University.

Others died in clashes that broke out between Morsi’s supporters and security forces or anti-Morsi protesters elsewhere in the Egyptian capital and other cities.

Violence spread on Thursday, with government buildings set afire, policemen gunned down and scores of Christian churches attacked. An angry crowd stormed the governor’s office in Giza, the city next to

INTERNATIONAL Cairo that is home to the pyramids. State TV blamed Morsi’s supporters for the arson and broadcast footage showing firefighters evacuating employees from the larger building of Giza’s government offices. As turmoil spread, the Interior Ministry authorized the use of deadly force against protesters targeting police and state institutions. Egypt’s military-backed government also pledged to confront “terrorist actions and sabotage” allegedly carried out by Muslim Brotherhood members.

The Brotherhood, trying to regroup after the assault on its encampments and the arrest of many of its leaders, called for a mass rally Friday in a challenge to the government’s declaration of a monthlong state of emergency and a dusk-to-dawn curfew. Also Thursday, the U.N. Security Council urged both the Egyptian government and the Muslim Brotherhood to exercise “maximum restraint” and work toward national reconciliation. In Cairo, weeping relatives filled the mosqueturned-morgue near the gutted pro-Morsi protest camp in Nasr City, spilled into the courtyard and the streets. Inside, the names of the dead were scribbled on white sheets covering the bodies, some of them charred, and a list with 265 names was plastered on the wall. Heat made the stench from the corpses almost unbearable as the ice brought in to chill the bodies melted and household fans offered little relief.

Many people complained that authorities were preventing them from obtaining permits to bury their dead, although the Muslim Brotherhood announced that several funerals had been held Thursday. A woman cradled the

Egyptian army soldiers take their positions on top and next to their armored vehicles while guarding an entrance to Tahrir square, in Cairo, Egypt on August 16. Egypt is bracing for more violence after the Muslim Brotherhood called for nationwide marches after Friday prayers and a "day of rage" to denounce this week's unprecedented bloodshed in the security forces' assault on the supporters of the country's ousted Islamist president that left more than 600 dead. (AP Photo) head of a slain man in her down drew widespread statement expressed “sadlap, fanning it with a paper condemnation from the ness” for the killings of Egypfan. Nearby, an anguished Muslim world and the West. tians and pledged to work on man shouted, “God take President Barack Obama restoring law and order. The revenge on you el-Sissi!” a canceled joint U.S.-Egypt statement also warned that reference to the powerful military exercises scheduled Obama’s position “while it’s military chief, Gen. Abdel- for next month, although he not based on facts can emFatah el-Sissi. Slumped over gave no indication that the power the violent militant the body of his brother, Ihab U.S. planned to cut off its $1.3 groups and encourage them el-Sayyed said the 24-year- billion in annual military aid in its anti-stability discourse.” old was getting ready for his to the country. The U.S. adThe biennial Bright Star wedding next week. “Last ministration has avoided maneuvers, long a centertime I heard his voice was an declaring Morsi’s ouster a piece of the deep ties behour or two before I heard coup, which would force it to tween the U.S. and Egyptian of his death,” he said, chok- suspend the military aid. militaries, have not been ing back tears.

“While we want to sus- held since 2009, as Egypt Elsewhere on Thursday, tain our relationship with grappled with the fallout a mass funeral was held in Egypt, our traditional coop- from the revolution that Cairo for some of the 43 se- eration cannot continue as ousted Mubarak. Morsi, a curity troops authorities usual when civilians are be- member of the Brothersaid were killed in Wednes- ing killed in the streets and hood, was elected presiday’s clashes. Interior Min- rights are being rolled back,” dent in 2012 during Egypt’s ister Mohammed Ibrahim, Obama said, speaking from first democratic elections. who is in charge of the po- his weeklong vacation in Attackers also set fire to lice, led the mourners. A Massachusetts. Egypt’s inter- churches and police stations police band played solemn im government issued a late across the country for a secmusic as fire engines bore night statement saying the ond day Thursday. In the the coffins draped in white, country is facing “terrorist ac- country’s second-largest red and black Egyptian flags tions targeting government city of Alexandria, Islamist in a funeral procession. and vital institutions” by “vi- protesters exchanged gunWednesday’s deadly crack- olent militant groups.” The fire with an anti-Morsi rally,

leaving scores injured, witnesses and security officials said. Attempts to storm police stations in the southern city of Assiut and northern Sinai city of el-Arish left at least six policemen dead and others injured.

Ishaq Ibrahim of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said his group had documented at least 39 cases of violence against churches, monasteries, Coptic schools and shops in different parts of the country on Wednesday. Fearful of more violence Friday, some main streets were closed and people in many neighborhoods set up cement blocks and metal barricades. Residents checked IDs in scenes reminiscent of the 2011 revolution when vigilante-style groups set up neighborhood watches to prevent looting and other attacks. The turmoil is the latest chapter in a bitter standoff between Morsi’s supporters and the interim leadership that took over the Arab world’s most populous country following a July 3 coup. The military ouster came after millions of Egyptians took to the streets to demand Morsi step down, accusing him of giving the Brotherhood undue influence and failing to implement vital reforms or bolster the ailing economy.

Morsi has been held at an undisclosed location ever since. Other Brotherhood leaders, including several arrested Wednesday, have been charged with inciting violence or conspiring in the killing of protesters. The Brotherhood has spent most of its 85 years as an outlawed group or enduring crackdowns by successive governments. The latest developments could prompt the authorities to once again declare it an illegal group and force it to go underground.

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19th Classic Cup from today KOhiMA, AUGUST 16 (DiPR): Additional Director (HoD) Printing & Stationery, Sahu Yiese will grace the inaugural function of the 19th Classic Cup 2013, as the chief guest on August 17 at 1 p.m. to be held at Khuochiezie, Kohima.

NSCW lauds Swuro

DiMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The Nagaland State Commission for Women has congratulated Chekrovolu Swuro for being awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award. A press note from the Chairperson of the NSCW, Dr Temsula Ao stated that Chekrovolu is a model and an inspiration for all sportspersons of Nagaland, especially sportswomen. The note expressed hope that she may continue to excel in her chosen sport and bring home an Olympic medal one day.

Young Defender 3rd NAP Tuensang wins volley cup

ShOWUbA, AUGUST 16 (DiPR): The 2nd Showuba Memorial Volleyball Running Trophy organised by Sunrise Club Shamator concluded on 15 August. All together 27 teams took part and Young Defender 3rd NAP Tuensang lifted the championship cup while Red Ribbon Club Muleangkiur village and 3rd NAP Out Sector emerged as 1st and 2nd runners up respectively. The closing function was graced by Parliamentary Secretary for CAWD R. Tohanba.

19th Classic Cup from today Our Correspondent Kohima | August 16

The 19th Classic Cup 2013 under the theme “Together We Can Soar,” organized by Classic Club, Kohima will kick-start on Saturday (August 17) at 1.00pm at Kohima Local Ground. The tournament will be officially declared open by Sahu Yiese, Additional Director (HOD), Printing & Stationary. The inaugural programe will be compered by Xavier Rutsa, invocation prayer by Khrietuo Belho, welcome address by Thefuiirya Thorie, Tournament Director and special number will be presented by Keduozonyii Whuorie.

40 teams will take part in the tournament, which will be played on knock-out basis.

AUGUST 17 MATCHES

Ist Match Kohima Komets FC vs Ailiiing Kon 2nd Match SP XI Kohima vs Orion FC

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LONDON, AUGUST 16 (REUTERS): Jose Mourinho wants to be judged as a new Chelsea manager rather than for his achievements in his previous stint at Stamford Bridge, and says his first aim is to unite the club's fans after last season's turmoil. The Portuguese, who led the Blues to successive Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006, has returned to west London after the departure of Rafa Benitez, the former Liverpool boss who failed to win over many of the Chelsea faithful. "I want them to be with us as a Blue family - a Blue family that last year, at certain moments, looked like it was broken," he said in an interview with British newspaper The Sun published on Friday.

"I just want to put the family back together so I want them to support us all. I want the players to be supported, I want them to support Chelsea.

"I want them to be with us in good moments and bad moments, in cold weather and sunny weather, at home and away, when we are winning and losing."

Benitez's time at Stamford Bridge was marked by fan

hostility after his appointment last November in place of terrace hero Roberto Di Matteo who had led the club to Champions League glory earlier that year. Having won an FA Cup and two League Cups along with those two league titles, Mourinho has much to live up to in his second spell.

(Left) Egypt's Salma Emam Abou El-Hassan competes in a women's 100-meter hurdles heat at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Aug. 16. (Right) India's Renjith Maheshwary competes in the men's triple jump qualification at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia. (AP Photos)

Bolt breezes through 200 heat at worlds MOSCOW, AUGUST 16 (AP): Usain Bolt took it easy on his taped-up tender right foot Friday at the world championships, breezing through the heats of the 200 meters to set him up for a second gold medal.

The 100 champion eased up with 60 meters to go, looked left and right, and when he saw Delanno Williams of Britain smiling ear-to-ear well behind him, Bolt returned the gesture.

He then shut the engines off and crossed first in 20.66 seconds. "Yeah, my foot is all better," Bolt said after his first outing at Luzhniki Stadium since he regained his 100 title on Sunday on an aching foot. "I worked on it over the four days, got a lot of work done. Right now I'm good."

It was the 21st best time of the day, well behind the leading 20.17 of Anaso Jobodwana of South Africa and Adam Gemili of Britain.

It didn't matter.

"Just trying to get through the rounds as easily as possible," Bolt said.

The toughest competition in Bolt's favorite event is expected to come from Jamaican teammate Warren Weir, who won his heat

Jamaica's Usain Bolt starts in a men's 200-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Aug. 16. (AP Photo)

in 20.34. American veteran Wallace Spearmon squeaked through as the third finisher in a tight heat.

Despite Bolt's overwhelming presence, especially in the 200, Spearmon hasn't given up hope.

"You can get beat in anything," he said. The semifinals are set for later Friday, with the final coming on Saturday. If Bolt wins, he goes into the 4x100 relay seeking to win three golds at the worlds for the second time, matching his feat at

the last two Olympics.

Another Jamaican will try to get one step ahead of Bolt. Shelly-Ann FraserPryce already has the 100 title and will now go against Olympic champion Allyson Felix of the United States in the final of the 200.

Felix is also seeking three golds. If she wins the 200 and adds the 4x100 and 4x400 relays, it would equal the three golds she won at the London Olympics. And after three silver medals on Thursday, the

United States is ready to get in that golden mood again, and with the men's long jump, 4x400 relay and shot put scheduled, the opportunity is certainly there.

At the longer distances, Mo Farah is looking for a double. The 10,000 champion is favored again to defend his title in the 5,000. He got a similar 5,000-10,000 double at last year's London Games. Friday's other final is the women's hammer throw. In the 100 hurdles,

Phek inter-departmental badminton concludes PhEK, AUGUST 16 (DiPR): The final match of Inter Departmental Badminton Tournament concluded on August 15 at Phek HQ in Badminton Stadium coinciding with the celebration of Indian Independence Day which was played in the evening. The winners of men’s double were Vevosa Khamo and Bizo Puro of DRDA department, while second position went to Kezhaletuo and Imlisunep of the 5th NAP, Phek and the third position went to Nukhuhu & Kelhikha Kenye of GHSS, Phek. They received a cash prizes of Rs. 5000/- for the 1st, Rs. 3000/- for the 2nd and Rs 2000/- for the 3rd with certificates.

In women’s double, Ale Aier & Vetanie Aier of Medical Superintendent (MS) Office was adjudged as the winner while Azenuo & Wepe-u from CMO Office bagged the 1st runners up and 2nd runners up goes to Chewule Tara &Vethikholu of GHSS, where a cash prizes of Rs. 5000/- for the 1st, Rs. 3000/- for the 2nd and Rs 2000/- for 3rd were awarded with certificates.

Phek SP Deepali Masirkar (IPS) and Addl. SP Imtimeren of DEF, Phek also won the top position in the mixed double and runners up was adjudged to be Huto Soho & Vetanie of MS Office who received Rs. 3000/and Rs.2000/- respectively with certificates.

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