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‘21st Century Battlefield’ [ PAGE 2]

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Rio leaves for Delhi Our Correspondent Kohima | May 17

Stomach ache? Let me guess, Celebrated the victory with ladoos?

(L-R) Chotisuh Sazo, Kuzholuzo Nienu, TR Zeliang, Neiphiu Rio and Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu during the formal declaration of the new leader for the NPF Legislature Party in Kohima on May 17. (Morung Photo)

Chizokho Vero Kohima | May 17

Police nab 3 conmen dIMaPUR, May 17 (MExn): Dimapur Police on May 16 arrested three persons on charges of conning and defrauding bank customers. A press note from Dimapur Police informed that the accused would pose as bank employees and approach bank customers with promises of ensuring bank loans at low interest rates. Following a complaint by the management of Axis Bank, police personnel were deployed on surveillance duty and the accused were arrested. Police identified the accused as Prosanjit Banerjee (33), MK Sylvester Kamei (32) and Adim Gonmei (34). Police have registered a case for further investigation.

Cancer stem cells do exist in humans

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London, May 17 (IanS): The question where does cancer originate have long occupied the attention of scientists and the answer may well be found in cancer stem cells, a study confirmed.

The gene mutations driving cancer were tracked for the first time in patients back to cancer stem cells, according to the study. “We have identified a subset of cancer cells, shown that these rare cells are invariably the cells in which the cancer originates, and also are the only cancer-propagating cells in the patients,” said Petter Woll from Oxford University. The researchers investigated malignant cells in the bone marrow of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and followed them over time. They demonstrated that a distinct and rare subset of MDS cells showed all the hallmarks of cancer stem cells, and that no other malignant MDS cells were able to propagate the tumour. “This is conclusive evidence for the existence of cancer stem cells in myelodysplastic syndromes,” Woll added. It is vital because it suggests that if you want to cure patients, you would need to target and remove these cells at the root of the cancer, the scientist explained.

Nagaland Minister for Planning & Coordination, Evaluation, Geology & Mining, TR Zeliang has been formally and unanimously elected as the new NPF Legislature Party leader. He will spearhead the NPF led DAN-III government in Nagaland after Neiphiu Rio, the present Chief Minister, demits office.

This was unanimously resolved during the NPF Legislature Party meeting and the joint meeting of DAN-III Legislature Party, comprising of the NPF, BJP, NCP and JD (U), along with the Independent MLAs supporting DAN. The meetings were held at State Banquet Hall, Kohima on Saturday.

The resolution of the DAN-III Legislature Party and Independent MLAs joint meeting was signed by DAN Coordination Committee Chairman, Dr. Shürhozelie while Minister for R&B and Parliamentary Affairs, Kuzholuzo Nienu signed a resolution of the NPF Legislature Party meeting.

Earlier, TR Zeliang’s name was proposed by Kejung Chang, Parliamentary Secretary for Jail, HG, VGs and DB/GBs while Forest Minister Y. Patton seconded the proposal. The programme was presided over by Minister Kuzholuzo Nienu.

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio congratulated TR Zeliang and said that the NPF led DAN has achieved a lot but that it still has a long way to go. Extending his best wishes to Zeliang, Rio said that there had been a communication gap and expression of different opinions during the transitional period. However, he stated that misunderstandings have now died down.

“To run the government for the third and fourth time will not be easy. It will be possible only when the party remains united” Rio said and urged upon the new leadership to give priority to the backward regions.

Zeliang accepted the party’s decision and stated “I accept with all humility and I will try my level

best to fulfill expectation in leading the Naga people to peace and prosperity in line with the manifesto of the party.” He appealed to the legislators to extend unwavering cooperation and support.

In his acceptance speech, Zeliang congratulated Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for his landslide victory in the Nagaland State Lok Sabha election. He thanked the Party President, the Chief Minister and all legislator colleagues for enabling and ensuring smooth transition of leadership in the DAN Legislatures Party.

Referring to Rio’s leadership, TR Zeliang said, “His charismatic nature has instilled an admirable and inspirational sense before the people.” Stating that Rio has enabled the NPF party to become a household name, Zeliang asserted that his contributions to the party, which will have a place now in the national arena, can never be erased.

“I would like to wholeheartedly assure you of my personal and of the state’s government support to all your ventures in

central politics for the benefit of the Naga people in particular and the country as a whole. We would carry forward the legacy and vision that you have left to us for the progress of our people,” he added.

Zeliang also acknowledged “the magnanimous gesture” of his colleague Minister for PHE, Noke Wangnao, who Zeliang said, “tirelessly and steadfastly remains in the regional party and has strived for the upliftment of backward region.”

“Noke Wangnao, as a person I know, belongs to the generation of leaders who silently work, but strongly deliver. We are all indebted to him for his broad mindedness and warm hearted approach in resolving this dilemma,” he said.

Zeliang further lamented that there has been speculation that division/dissidents have been created in course of the transitional period of leadership in the NPF led DAN government. He asserted that a constructive attitude is required at this juncture to further unite and strengthen the party and government.

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who is also the MP elect from Nagaland state, left for New Delhi today. He was accompanied by Home Minister, G Kaito Aye; Minister for Planning & Coordination, TR Zeliang and Minister for School Education, CM Chang. The delegation is scheduled to meet top leaders in Delhi, where the process of installing a new government is underway.

“Solution to Naga political problem is one of the most important promises we made to the people. Therefore, we will pursue vigorously which we have committed to the people”, said Rio while asserting that all Naga Political Groups should unite to achieve this common aspiration.

Rio lamented that during the last ten years, when the Congress led UPA was in power, most of state projects could not be implemented due to fund constraint.

TR Zeliang also said that solution to the pending Naga political issue will be the foremost task. He said Nagas could not move any further because of the pending Naga political issue, and therefore priority would be given to bringing an acceptable solution. He sought the cooperation of all legislators on this matter.

Zeliang exuded confidence that Rio being present at the Centre would make a

difference and expressed hope that the latter would create an impact on all fronts, especially with the Naga Political Issue. He further expressed hope that the new government at the Centre will give collective attention towards the progress and development of the North East.

“We have many challenges before us,” Zeliang stated and asserted that his first and foremost duty will be to bring permanent peace so that development would follow.

Commenting on the defeat of the NPF in the Outer Manipur parliamentary constituency, Zeliang said “we were defeated by ourselves.”

He said there were three Naga candidates (NPF, Independent and BJP), but lamented that Naga votes have been divided.

‘Nagas have lost golden opportunity’ Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, commenting on the NPF’s defeat in the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency, today said that Nagas have lost a “golden opportunity.” “I felt very bad. It is bad luck for the Nagas”, Rio said. He said that if the NPF had won in Manipur, it would have made things different and that Nagas could have benefited a lot, particularly on emotional integration and the Naga Political Issue. “Congress has not defeated us, Nagas have defeated us,” Rio rued.

We respect people’s mandate: NPCC india far stronger country now than a decade ago: Manmohan

dIMaPUR, May 17 (MExn): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), while congratulating Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for winning the Nagaland LS polls, expressed hope that he will “dutifully carry out his duties without returning halfway as was the case with all other regional MPs from the state.”

The party further wished the present Nagaland CM a “fruitful tenure” at the centre.

A press note from the NPCC President, SI Jamir said that the party respects the mandate of the people and expressed the party’s gratitude to all voters who “braved odds and remained steadfast in their commitment to vote for Congress candidate, KV Pusa.

The NPCC also congratulated the winning party at the centre while hoping that with a majority of its own, governance issues will not be tied

down due to the pressures of political allies, which had “severely paralyzed many policy decisions during the past few years.”

“The ideals of the INC that stands for secular and inclusive growth of all people irrespective of religion, caste, language, region etc., has withstood the test of time,” stated the NPCC President. He asserted that the present electoral defeat for the congress at the centre, after a decade in power,

“presents an excellent opportunity for the party to re-introspect and change itself in tune with the aspirations of people.”

The NPCC reiterated its commitment to the people of Nagaland and affirmed that “it will never waver from the ideals of the Indian National Congress and will always carry out its bounden duty as a responsible political party to serve and meet the aspirations of the people in the coming days.”

BJP makes ‘inroads’ in NE, Congress support dwindles agaRTaLa/gUwahaTI, May 17 (IanS): Northeast India, considered a stronghold of the Congress with five of the eight states currently being ruled by the party, is about to fall into the lap of the BJP and its allies following the unprecedented Lok Sabha results.

Of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in the eight northeastern states, this time the BJP and its allies got 10 seats, the Congress got eight seats. In the 2009 polls, the Congress and its allies secured 14 seats across the region while the BJP and its allies managed to win six seats.

Though the BJP could not win seats, the party secured record number of votes in Left-ruled Tripura and the Congress-ruled Manipur and Meghalaya. The BJP has also won 11 seats in 60-member

Arunachal Pradesh assembly, for which elections were held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls. The Congress, however, returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh securing 42 seats.

BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi “during his several prepoll visits to the northeast attracted the youth with the dream of solving massive unemployment problems into the region”. “The unemployment problems both among the educated and uneducated youths of the region are the burning issues of the region,” says social scientist Indraneel Bhowmik.

Bhowmik, a teacher at the Tripura (Central) University said: “The Congress-led UPA government’s performance is very poor for the development of the northeast, cre-

ating scope for a surge in favour of BJP.” SS Ahluwalia, BJP’s national vice-president and party in-charge of northeast, said: “During the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) regime headed

by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a separate union ministry, DoNER (Development of North Eastern Region), was set up and the ‘LookEast policy’ was launched to promote the region.”

“But the Congress-led government did not utilize the ministry for the development of the region,” he told IANS. Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has offered to step down due to the Congress’ humiliating defeat to the BJP. The BJP on its own bagged seven seats in Assam, one seat in Arunachal Pradesh while its allies -Naga People’s Front (NPF)

in Nagaland and National People’s Party (NPP) in Meghalaya got one seat each in the two northeastern states. The NPF was founded by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio while former Lok Sabha speaker and Nationalist Congress Party’s ex-leader Purno A. Sangma set up the NPP. Rio won the lone Lok Sabha seat in Nagaland while Sangma succeeded in winning Tura Lok Sabha seat in Meghalaya.

The Congress secured 13 seats across the region in the 2009 polls while its ally Bodoland Peoples Front (in Assam) got one seat.

The Congress is in power in Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, the CPI-M-led Left Front rules Tripura, the NPF-led DAN in Nagaland, and the SDF rules in Sikkim.

nEw dELhI, May 17 (IanS): In his last address to the nation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said he had always tried to do his best in serving the country and that he was leaving India “a far stronger country in every respect than it was a decade ago”.

He said the just concluded national election, which saw the ruling Congress suffer its worst electoral setback, “deepened the foundations of our democratic polity” and its judgment should be respected by all.

He said he was confident about the future of India. “I firmly believe that the emergence of India as a major powerhouse of the evolving global economy is an idea whose time has come.

Blending tradition with modernity and unity with diversity, this nation of ours can show the way forward to the world. Serving this nation has been my privilege. There is nothing more that I could ask for,” he said.

The prime minister, who has helmed two successive UPA governments since 2004, said when he was entrusted with the responsibility of leading the nation, “I entered upon it with diligence as my tool, truth as my beacon and a prayer that I might always do the right thing”.

“Today, as I prepare to lay down office, I am aware that well before the final judgment that we all await from the Almighty, there is judgment in the court

Manmohan resigns, bringing to an end his 10-year tenure nEw dELhI, May 17 (PTI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh resigned on Saturday, capping a 10-year tenure of two UPA governments that has been brought to an end by a shattering defeat in the Lok Sabha elections.

81-year-old Singh drove to the Rasthrapati Bhavan from his official residence 7, Race Course Road, to submit the resignation of his Council of Ministers. “The President has accepted the resignation of Manmohan Singh and has requested him and his colleagues to continue till the new government is formed,” a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said.

The Prime Minister and Mukherjee, who had worked in Singh’s Cabinet as finance, defence and external affairs minister, exchanged bouquets. Singh handed over his resignation and the recommendation of the Cabinet for dissolution of the 15th Lok Sabha, which is just a formality.

After their brief meeting, Mukherjee, in a rare gesture, came to the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan to see off Singh. They shook hands for sometime and were seen in an intimate conversation. Singh then also took leave of the Rashtrapati Bhavan officials, including the President’s secretary Omita Paul. Earlier this morning, the Cabinet met and recommended dissolution of the Lok Sabha. The Cabinet adopted a resolution lauding the role of Singh. of public opinion that all elected officials and governments are required to submit themselves to. “As I have said on many occasions, my life and tenure in public office are an open book. I have always tried to do my best in serving this great nation of ours.”

He said in the past 10 years of United Progressive Alliance rule, the country has “seen many successes and achievements that we should be proud of. “Today, India is a far stronger country in every respect than it was a decade ago.

I give credit for these suc-

cesses to all of you. However, there is still vast latent development potential in our country and we must collectively work hard to realize it.

“As I leave office, my abiding memory will be the love and kindness that I have always received from you. I owe everything to this country, this great land of ours where I, an underprivileged child of partition, was empowered enough to rise and occupy high office.

“It is both a debt that I will never be able to repay and a decoration that I will always wear with pride.

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Dimapur, may 17 (mExN): The inauguration and dedication programme of the newly constructed community hall of Duncan Bosti was held Saturday afternoon with president, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), SI Jamir, MLA, as the chief guest and SDO (C), Dimapur, as guest of honour.

The chief guest in his address congratulated the Duncan citizens for the new community hall and said his visit was like a “happy homecoming” for him as he got the opportunity to meet many old acquaintances. According to Jamir, Duncan Bosti stands out among the numerous colonies in Dimapur as it has maximum number of retired government servants. “It is a decent colony

SDO (C) Temjensangla stressed on the need for unity and cooperation among various communities residing in the colony and work for greater interest of the colony as a whole.

Stating that the diverse languages and dialects of Naga tribes sometimes comes in the way of prompt decision making, she said that dialects should be confined solely to communication within the family or tribe and not used as a tool for creating division or misunderstanding.

Chairman, Dimapur Urban Colony Council Chairmen Federation, L Supong, and chairman, GB Union Dimapur, MY Ngullie, also President NPCC, SI Jamir, inaugurating the newly constructed community hall of Duncan spoke on the occasion. EarBosti, Saturday. lier, convenor of construcwith enlightened people”, become a model colony harmoniously and peace- tion committee, TT Angami, he said. Jamir said Dun- and a trend setter to other fully among various com- gave a report of construction can has the possibility to colonies, on how to co-exist munities. of the community hall.

Our Correspondent Kohima | May 17

Under the theme, ‘21st Century Battlefield’, the Konyak Students’ Union Kohima organized a seminar on career guidance at the State Academy Hall on May 17. Changei Konyak, DIG, Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS, Chief Secretary, Rtd and Honje Konyak, Deputy Commissioner Kohima were the resource persons.

Speaking to a gathering of more than 100 students, Alemtemshi stated that one has to understand one’s mental attitude and in which century we are living in, in order to speed up one’s adaptation process in accordance with the evolution of societies. Alemtemshi also emphasized on the

need to learn better to know the huge depth of knowledge which is available in all forms while adding that our social contexts and the available resources needs to be understood. “In the 21st Century when you are faced with too much materialism and so much knowledge, it is possible that your spiritual life will be affected,” said Alemtemshi.

“If you are worried about your future you have to be worried about the kind of governance that comes into power. Young people needs to become responsible electorate,” added Alemtemshi while sharing on survival in the context of Nagaland where he also stated that Nagaland don’t have much hopes to improve unless

Union appeals on taxation

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Students of Oriental Theological College, Yangli, Tuensang, leading praise and worship during the conference.

Dimapur, may 17 (mExN): The United Sangtam Theological Conference commenced on May 16 last at Tsithrongse Baptist Church, Dimapur, with the theme, “Enlarge your tent.” The conference is being held from May 16-18.

In today’s sessions, Dr. Apise Sangtam, President USBPU, led the morning devotion. Following the devotion, T. Chumpongse Sangtam, Lecturer, Oriental Theological College, Yangli, presented a paper on the topic “Church Heresy.”

Chumpongse shared, “From the very beginning of Christianity there was twisting of the truth, false interpretation, and individuals

who led others away from the truth.” In the context of Nagaland and Sangtam churches, Chumpongse opines, “Heretical elements will continue to surround so long as the churches do not frame authentic theology and doctrine.”

Chumpongse’s paper presentation shared a brief history of heresy and made case studies on cults. He also presented heretical elements in the present church by giving examples – one case study being, a shift from spiritual orientation to being program oriented. Chumpongse, in his paper also gave his observation towards overcoming heretical tendencies and the role of the church in over-

coming heresies.

In his conclusion, Chumponse shared, “Bible is the final authority for judgment, correction, rebuke, teaching and training righteousness.” The church must be careful in observing the teachings, preaching and movements of the believer, he expressed.

“We must make an effort to bring back the extremists and wrong-tracked believers to the truth of God. Do not replace Bible with prophecies, vision teachers, preachers and good leaders. Because they will all be gone some day but the scripture will remain. Beware of imagination and self made gospels,” Chumpongse concluded.

Kohima, may 17 (mExN): A UGC funded stadium, Zapa Indoor Stadium, was inaugurated at Japfü Christian College in the presence of Japfüphiki Baptist Church Council (JBCC) functionaries, Pastors, Deacons, JCC Land Settlement Committee, Kigwema Village & Kip-

füzha Sector leaders along with Mr. Zapa Yano and family on May 17, 2014.

The stadium was dedicated by Rev. Vilhouneio Tacü, Travelling Pastor, JBCC. The Management, Principal, Staff and Students expressed their gratitude to God and all stakeholders for helping the college in

achieving yet another milestone. The stadium has been named after Zapa Yano who donated his land to JBCC free of cost and without any condition or encumbrance.

The college is sponsored by 14 Baptist Churches under the umbrella of JBCC, a communiqué received from the college stated.

‘Bamboo Furniture Making’ training held at K. Basa

phEK, may 17 (mExN): As part of its enterprise development initiative, the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency organized a semi-intensive training on ‘Bamboo Furniture Making’ from May 5 to 7 at K. Basa, under Phek

district. Altogether, Twentytwo bamboo artisans attended the training.

A press release issued

by Dr. Tolto Metha, Member, NBM-IT, NBDA informed that the Agency will be conducting such train-

ings in different districts of the State to generate interest and awareness on the necessity of skill-up gradation and value addition of various bamboo furniture products to meet the demands of the modern world.

Through these trainings, the NBDA also aim to educate the masses with the importance of bamboo an as effective medium for poverty alleviation among the rural poor through its multiple applications.

Airlines training office in Dimapur inaugurated

Dimapur, may 17 (mExN): The OJ Modeling Grooming & Training Agency inaugurated an airlines training office on May 17. The agency is located at Aghacho Building ground floor, opposite veterinary hospital Burma Camp in Dimapur.

EAC Nuiland Dimapur Amenla, while inaugurating the office congratulated Opang Jamir Metsubo, founder and director of the agency for providing such a platform for the Naga people to venture out in modeling and airlines and taking them up as career. She appreciated Opang for being a determined and hard-working entrepreneur who works for the society without any aid and funds from the government since the inception of the agency.

It may be mentioned that, under the OJ modeling agency one student was successfully recruited in Jet Airways on March 10, 2014 at Guwahati.

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we concentrate on things like the millennium development goals of the UN which gives emphasis on transparency in the government, poverty alleviation and decent and productive work.

Talking on the world being flat, Alemtemshi stated that Nagas today watch the same program on TV as others in the rest of the world and use the same technological gadgets as any American or Japanese.

However, he added that the world today offers equal opportunities, which also means competition and the survival of the fittest.

Honje Konyak asserted that to be prepared in the 21st Century battle, one needs to assess the ground realities of one’s society.

SAKK fresher’s day in Dimapur Dimapur, may 17 (mExN): Sumi Aphuyemi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SAKK) on Saturday held its Fresher’s Day cum Felicitation programme at Town Hall, Dimapur with SDEO Dimapur, S. Atomi Swu as the chief guest.

Atomi spoke on the importance of time management in a student’s life and said that the judicious use of time will prove crucial to them. Stating that they were the future of the society, Atomi encouraged the students to work hard and become somebody whose services could be availed by the society. During the programme, the SAKK felicitated freshers and meritorious students of HSLC and HSSLC. Dimapur Sumi Student’s Union president, Hutoshe Kits also exhorted the gathering while Elika Swu, Taxes Inspector, NPSC 2014 shared her tips for success in the competitive exam.

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Int'l AIDS candlelight memorial service Kohima, may 17 (mExN): The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service will take place on May 18 at 2:00 PM at NMA Cradle Ridge, Seithogei, Kohima. Abei-ü Meru, president Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) will grace the occasion as the guest speaker. A minute of silence will be observed followed by lighting of candles to mark the occasion.

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Naga Gaon Colony Council resolves

Amenla, EAC Nuiland Dimapur inaugurates the airlines training office under OJ Modeling Grooming & Training Agency on May 17.

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KSU Kohima conducts career guidance seminar

United Sangtam Theological Conference underway Naga Rice Hotel UGC funded Indoor Stadium inaugurated at JCC Dimapur, may 17 (mExN): The Naga Rice Hotel Union (NRHU) has appealed to all the Naga Political groups for exemption from taxation on Naga Rice Hotels. NRHU in an appeal note issued by the president Heiko Hau and secretary Sukolong stated that they are “somehow earning meager profits through the business and maintaining their family with no other alternative means of income source.”

The Union expressed hope that exemption of taxation would strengthen them to smoothly function their business. Hence, all Naga Political Groups are beseeched to consider for exemption of taxation on Naga Rice Hotels.

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Dimapur, may 17 (mExN): The Naga Gaon Colony Council (NGCC) conducted an executive meeting at the Council treasurer’s residence on May 14, 2014. During the meeting, the house unanimously resolved that any landowner under the jurisdiction of the Naga Gaon Colony Council should not sell any land without the knowledge of the Council. The house also resolved that no individual should buy/purchase land within the jurisdiction of the Colony without the knowledge of the Council. While informing this in a press release, NGCC chairman Mhashevikho Zao and secretary Akangyanger stated, “If any dispute or issues related to land matter arises in the future, the Council will not be held responsible.”

Multi disciplinary training prog held APPRECIATION

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The Proprietress and the staff of VJ’ Coaching Centre convey our heartiest appreciation to all the students who have secured distinction in different subjects and also congratulate all the successful students of HSLC and HSSCL Examination 2014.

The Proprietress further thank the teaching staff for their dedication and successful students for bringing good name to the Institute.

Wishing them bring future Academic career and success in their endeavour’s From V.J’s Family

WoKha, may 17 (mExN): KVK (ICAR), Wokha conducted a oneday multi disciplinary training programme for extension personnel at fishery conference hall Wokha on May 15. Khumdemo Ezung Programme cordinator (i/c) emphasis on formation and management of CIGs and training need of farmers, Megokhono SMS (Horticulture) shared on the topic Citrus rejuvenation and Mhalo, SMS ( Extension ) spoke on market led extension.

Altogether 20 extension personal from Agri allied and ATMA officials attended the training programme.

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Tripura: Good governance and able leadership helped Left win AgArtAlA, MAy 17 (IANS): Despite the Left parties' devastating defeat in West Bengal, the CPI-M, a dominant partner of the Left Front, held on to its two Lok Sabha seats in Tripura, thanks to good governance and an able leadership in the state.

The ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist candidates - Sankar Prasad Datta and Jitendra Choudhury - contested the parliamentary polls for the first time and won by bigger margins than their party predecessors.

Increasing its vote share in Tripura, the CPI-M secured 64

percent of the votes, about 2.30 percent higher than in the last elections. In contrast, the Congress got 15.2 percent votes, 15.55 percent less than in the last Lok Sabha polls.

The Trinamool Congress this time got 9.6 percent of the votes against 0.55 percent last time, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed 5.7 percent over 3.38 percent in the last elections. The CPI-M nominee and the state's Forest and Rural Development Minister Jitendra Choudhury defeated Sachitra Debbarma of the Con-

CM Tarun Gogoi to resign within a week gUwAHAtI, MAy 17 (PtI): Attributing a bit of "arrogance and complacency" within himself and the Congress for the party's poor show in the the Lok Sabha elections in Assam, Tarun Gogoi today said he would resign within a week as its chief minister.

Gogoi, however said, "I will not leave politics and will continue to work for recovering the party from the current position."

He had said yesterday that he would send his resignation to Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

"When you win three terms as Chief Minister, some amount of arrogance and complacency set in.

This was of course the case with me as well as the party.

We thought nobody could defeat us. We forgot that we had lost earlier," Gogoi told a press conference here.

Among other reasons for Congress drubbing in the polls, he said, "This is the first debacle since I am here. Probably there was a communication gap with the people. Our campaign was probably not up to the mark. Our publicity did not fulfill our agenda."

Gogoi also claimed that "Modi's marketing was very good and in today's time, marketing is very important".

He congratulated Modi and BJP for their spectacu-

lar win and hoped the new government would fulfill the aspirations of the people of the state.

"I expect Modi will give new projects and schemes to Assam. Also, I hope to get some incentives and concessions as Assam is not a producing state. I hope he will be able to control the rising inflation," he added.

He accepted that he failed to judge the Modi wave and the under current and the party probably failed to communicate with the people who were unhappy with the Congress.

The Congress also failed to attract new voters, he said, attributing other reasons for the party's failure.

Asked whether dissidence played a role in the party's defeat in the state, he said "Differences are always there. It was there in the past also. But I do not think that is the reason for our defeat."

The senior Congress leader, however, hoped that the party would rise again.

"During Emergency also, there was a tsunami. Everyone thought Congress was finished. But Indira Gandhi along with Sanjay rebuilt the party."

He said that a constituency wise analysis would be made for ascertaining the reasons for such a bad defeat.

gress in the tribal reserve East Tripura by a record margin of 484,358 votes.

In Tripura West, the CPI-M nominee and trade union leader Sankar Prasad Datta won by 503,486 votes against Congress candidate Arunoday Saha, a former vice chancellor of Tripura University, a central varsity.

"Good governance, propeople steps and an able leadership has helped the Left Front in Tripura to secure positive performance in all polls during the past many years," political analyst and former Congress legis-

lator Tapas Dey said. He said the opposition parties' non-performance has led to their repeated humiliating defeat.

The Left Front got 50 seats in the 60-member Tripura assembly in the polls a year ago, while the Congress secured only 10 seats. The CPI-M led Left Front got 53 percent votes while the remaining were shared by the Congress, BJP, the Trinamool and other smaller parties.

During the election campaign, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said there is no Modi wave in the country, refer-

ring to the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

But after the BJP's thumping win in the Lok Sabha elections Friday, he said the BJP managed favourably the anti-incumbency factor against the Congress-led government at the centre.

"We (Left parties) have urged the people to reject the Congress this time. People have done this... ," Sarkar told IANS. "We believe the BJP government will act positively on the burning issues where the Congress failed to act," he said.

culture through food and decor. They are so involved in it that they don't want alcohol to steal the limelight.

"If you eat and drink, the uniqueness of the cuisine will get lost. You won't be able to enjoy the flavours properly and we don't want to be known for selling wine and beer or other drinks," said Lalboi, a graduate in economics with a Bachelor of Education degree from her home state.

Priced at Rs.900 for a meal for two, one can enjoy sana thongba from Manipur, tokhan chicken from Tripura, bilahi masor tenga from Assam or nuoshi from Nagaland sitting in a cosy room on wooden furniture made by Tonxing.

I decided to taste the homely Manipuri dishes.

The thali was a visual treat. The red rice gave me a break from the usual white or brown rice. Placed right in the centre, it was surrounded by iromba - a cold preparation mostly of boiled vegetables and fermented fish. The mildly spiced dish went well with fried dry maroi bora and singju - made of raw vegetables like cabbage and lotus stem.

The chicken curry served in a bowl was also low on spices. With small pieces of onions and a heavy dose of turmeric, it reminded me of chicken dish made back home in Manipur.

The other bowl containing a yellow peas and bamboo shoot dish called mangan ooti looked darker than the usual. When asked, the chef said: "Pomegranate leaves have been added to it for flavour and colour."

The traditional cuisine tasted even better with a red rice beverage. It has a striking resemblance to red tea but doesn't taste anything like it. Made with ground red rice and boiled water, it was so well

16 percent of the total population, both played a vital role in Tripura politics.

"The Left has a substantial base both among the tribals and the SCs, besides the general Bengali and other sections of the society," political analyst Akbar Ahmed told IANS. "The main opposition Congress and other parties have very poor support base among the minorities in the state," he said, adding the Left enjoys support of the Muslims as well, contributing to its continued winning track record in the state.

'Only 8000 plus people against corruption in Manipur' Newmai News Network IMPHAL | May 17

K Zou, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate of Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency said only 8096 people in Manipur are against corruption.

K Zou got 4000 plus votes while Dr Ibomcha, the AAP candidate for Inner Manipur seat secured 3000 plus votes only in the just concluded Lok Sabha elections.

Meanwhile, Khamchinpau Zou alias K. Zou, who is also the Joint Convenor of Aam Aadmi

Party Manipur, expressed gratitude to the people of Manipur for voluntarily displaying their commitment to the principle of AAP to eradicate corruption and corrupt practices. He said as AAP is the 'next generation movement' for change, it will continue to fight for restoring the principle of ‘just and fairness' to everyone beyond the boundary of castes, tribes, dialects in the state. AAP can work only if people are honestly open for a change.

K Zou then said AAP Manipur is most happy to see that 7000 plus

voters boldly showed their dislike (NOTA) for the entire candidates for the two Lok Sabha seats and 8096 voters voted for AAP for a change and against corruption and corrupt practice in the state.

"If the people in the government have a bit of concern for the common people in this stage of modernization, our beautiful house wives or daughters will not be still fetching water from ponds, lakes, fountains and carrying it on their heads or arms. No students will be studying under a candle light and lantern and no

petrol and diesel or K. oil would be openly sold on the roadside in an exorbitant black market price, and no petrol pumps and agents will put a sign board/notice no petrol, or diesel within two-three days of the arrival of the fuel from the oil companies and making the common people bow to the black marketeers," stated K Zou. "Manipur is the only state in the northeast without an interstate transport bus services. The entire public transport system from three wheelers to buses in all the districts is completely monopolized

BJP Manipur accuses NPF of 'unfair means' in LS elections IMPHAl, MAy 17 (NNN): Thought BJP and Naga People's Front (NPF) are alliance under the NDA, the Manipur unit of BJP has accused the NPF of indulging in unfair means during the just concluded Lok Sabha Polls in Manipur hills.

Talking to media persons before leaving Imphal for Delhi today, BJP president Manipur chapter Th Chaoba accused the NPF and the Congress of indulging in various practices that had violated the code of conduct of the Election

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Chaoba said the Congress was using money and muscle power in the valley while the NPF was carrying out unfair means in the Manipur hills during the elections. "Congress and NPF are two brothers in practicing such activities," stated the BJP leader.

Meanwhile, Chaoba said BJP national president Rajnath Singh has invited him for a BJP national level meeting and also for the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi. "I will present the

issues confronting the state of Manipur to the Central leaders," assured the BJP leader.

Meanwhile, Th Chaoba said that though the BJP has lost both the seats in Manipur the number of votes the party got has jumped to a huge figure in this 2014 Lok Sabha polls in Manipur when compared to the 2009 polls.

Chaoba then said BJP has created history in the world by decimating the opposition (Congress led UPA) to less than 10% in the 543 member Lower House of the Parliament.

by the local associations. How did the government allow private operators to charge helpless passengers of Rs 500 for a distance of 110 Km (Imphal-Moreh)? When thousands of acres of land and settlement areas are submerged by water for the Loktak Project and the Khuga Dam, Singda Dam, etc. how is it that there is no sufficient supply of water and electricity in the state?," K Zou asked.

"I appeal to the government of Manipur to improve its constitutional obligation towards the welfare of the people," Zou appealed.

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Bringing taste of NE to the capital New DelHI, MAy 17 (IANS): From sana thongba from Manipur to tokhan chicken from Tripura - Rosang restaurant takes pride in bringing flavours from northeast India to the capital.

And guess what?

Backed by strong word of mouth, it boasts of loyal customers from countries like Japan and Britain, who invariably visit when in town. So, when the restaurant came up with a Manipuri food festival this month, I made sure to check out what the buzz was all about.

Manipuri couple Mary Lalboi and Muan Tonxing, also the chef of the eating joint, had no experience in the hospitality industry.

Their passion for cooking and the desire to open a restaurant serving cuisine from all eight states of northeast - Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Sikkim - brought them here.

In 2003, they successfully opened a joint in Munirka - a hub for northeasterners.

"We shut it down in 2012 as there were parking issues and all. We had opened a branch in Safdarjung Enclave in 2006, but that is more for home delivery. We opened this one in Green Park Extension in January.

It became operational from February," Lalboi told IANS. "A majority of our customers are from mainland India and not just from our region. Thanks to word of mouth, people from Japan and Britain also eat at our restaurant. We also get foodies from Goa, Mumbai and Bangalore," said the entrepreneur.

Sourced from different states of the northeast, the ingredients make people from the region feel homely and the others get to treat their taste buds with something different. The restaurant is an effort made by the couple to promote their

"People in Tripura voted for us time and again due to our performance, honesty and propeople governance," he added.

With its victory in the Lok sabha polls, the Left parties have now won the Tripura East seat 11 times since 1952. It has won West Tripura seat 12 times since the first Lok Sabha elections of 1952. The CPI-M has been winning both the seats uninterruptedly since 1996. The tribals, who constitute one-third of Tripura's 3.7 million population, and those belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), constituting

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Accordingly, the Sealed tenders in 2(separate Envelopes) consisting of the pre-quaification Techno-Commercial bid (1st Envelope) and Financial bid (2nd Envelope) will be received upto 12.00 Noon on 20th May 2014. The Bid will be opened on the same day at 13.00 hrs in the Office of the undersigned.

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Tender Forms can be obtained from the Office of the undersigned on any working day. The last date for submission of the tender will be on 29/05/2014 at 1200 hrs and opening of the Tender will be at 1230 hrs on the same day.

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public discoursE ‘Economic revival must top Whatever Neiphiu Rio does new government agenda’ seem to unbelievably succeed 10 key reforms for new government

Indian newspapers with front pages featuring opposition leader Narendra Modi are on display at a stall in Bangalore, India, May 17, Saturday. Modi will be India's next prime minister, winning the most decisive victory the country has seen in more than a quarter century and sweeping the long-dominant Congress party from power, results showed Friday. (AP Photo)

New Delhi, May 17 (iaNS): With growth at its lowest in over a decade and inflation, job creation and investments remaining major challenges, India's new government under Narendra Modi has its task cut out to reverse months of perceived policy inaction and revive the stagnant economy.

Opinion-makers and stakeholders IANS spoke to were unanimous on the immediate action: Revive investments in manufacturing and infrastructure, address supply bottlenecks, rein in rising prices, streamline policy-making and reinstate investor confidence.

"Besides cyclical factors, our economy has been impacted by weak administrative decision making, heightened activism and regulatory and judicial actions. The new government will have to take a balanced view of the issues, " said Ficci president Sidharth Birla. "Building confidence and trust amongst businesses and society is criti-

cal. The economic priorities and policy direction need to be articulated promptly and effectively to send positive signals," Birla told IANS. He said economic slowdown over the past two years has been a major cause of concern and the new government must take concrete steps to return to a high growth trajectory of 8-percent plus. "Tax adventurism must end. The tax regime must be made simpler and hassle free."

India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth fell to 4.5 percent in 2012-13, the worst performance since 2002-03, and is estimated to grow at no more than 4.9 percent in the year ended March 31, 2014, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

JK Tyre and Industries chairman R.P. Singhania expressed similar view: "If India needs to achieve the next level of growth, it will need to build infrastructure capabilities with a very strong focus on manufacturing."

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tal expenditure to GDP ratio was 1.7 percent in the financial year ended March 2014, less than half of the 4.5 percent target set by the 13th Finance Commission, which is now in its terminal year.

"The new government must aim to raise the centre's productive spending and close the gap between the 13th Finance Commission target on capital expenditure and the actual productive spending," Vidya Mahambare, principal economist, CRISIL Research, told IANS. "To fund this higher capital spending, the government will have to improve its revenue position by implementing tax reforms such as GST." In terms of per-person productive spending, there was a mere increment of Rs.110 in capital expenditure and grants while it spent additional Rs.1,900 per capita on other non-productive area in 201314 compared with the previous year. That is largely because, in the past 10 years, the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh-

impetus, so vital to ensure new jobs, especially for the youth.

"As a country, we need to create 10-12 million jobs every year to support our youth who would be coming into mainstream every year," Singhania told IANS. The election manifesto of the BJP outlined multiple measures for inclusion, with a focus on governance, growth and jobs -- arguably, the key concerns facing the economy today. But the stand on some issues, notably foreign equity in retail trade, are concerns.

At the same time, some key reform-oriented measures will require not just consensus in parliament but also the support of states, since some of them fall under the state subject. (See separate story on 10 key pending reform measures) Economists at CRISIL said the new government must take steps to boost productive spending by curbing subsidies and improving revenue position.

The union government's capi-

• Start process of fiscal consolidation by taking steps that include subsidy rationalisation; • Improve investment climate by easing both the cost of doing business and policies; • Tame inflation without compromising on growth with supply-side interventions; • Initiate measures on war footing that can revive manufacturing; • Ease both the flow and the cost of credit to industry; • Put key legislations in place to lift investor mood, like pan-India goods and services tax, banking, pension and insurance reforms, direct tax code; • Pursue divestment aggressively; • Ease norms that govern handing over key resources, like coal, spectrum and land, to industry; • Ease key clearances for businesses, notably on environment and other procedural issues; • Define clearly the role of regulators, including the Reserve Bank of India, with prudent oversight that is based on trust. led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government spent a whopping Rs.11 trillion ($183.3 billion) on doles toward fuel, fertilizer and food.

Even the three major industry chambers, Assocham, CII and Ficci, said the new government must take bold decisions to put the economy back on higher growth path. "India deserves not just 8-9 percent but over 10-percent growth. The new government has an opportunity to demonstrate a sense of urgency when the final budget for this year is presented," Assocham president Rana Kapoor said. "This will go a long way in immediately reviving overall investor sentiment."

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reek mythology has a story which says King Midas captured Silenus who happened to be a companion of the Greek god Dionysus. Midas treated Silenus kindly; that pleased the god and granted what Midas wished for. The King wished that everything he touched might turn into Gold and it was granted him.

When the Servants brought food to the King, he touched them and it all turned into Gold; Midas touched his daughter and she too turned into Gold. The King was starving to death; then he realized his error.

So Dionysus asked him to go to the river Pactolus near Sardis and take bathe. The King did that and was released from the unfortunate blessing; that is how the river is said to produce alluvial Gold in that land!

There is another very interesting story about Midas: It is very short and so let me tell you. The story has to do with the ear, the part in the sense of hearing: Dionysus asked Midas to judge the music between Apollo and another; Midas foolishly decided in favor of the other; the great God Apollo got angry and turned Midas’s ears into that of an Ass. Midas concealed his ears under a kingly Turban and made his Barber swear never to tell anyone. But the Secret was bursting inside the Barber, so he went and whispered it into a hole in the Ground. Weeds grew from that spot; the wind blew the seeds away and that is how the secret story spread all over the place!

Very many persons in India, even prominent personages like Amartya Sen, Kuldip Nayar etc and the prestigious New York TIMES did not expect Modi to become the Prime Minister of India; one respectable Gentleman in India even said he would not live in India if Modi becomes the Prime Minister.

Kejriwal was hopefully expected to defeat Mr. Modi from Uttar Pradesh but the expectation turned ‘ulta’.

An unexpected miracle seemed to have swept over India overnight and now the improbable Modi is poised to become the undisputed Prime Minister of India!

What this forebode for India is anxiously awaited particularly because of a few inordinately delayed anxious Agenda Items in the BJP Manifesto for the Election: Will the expected Gold become an unfortunate blessing for Nagaland?

Not completely; India is too diverse, too big a dimension; the population too unmanageably numerous and diverse that even Modi would not be able to convert it into a Uniform Code.

The RSS may like to control him; but if he is conscious of the worth of his Name fifty percent in the Election success of his Party; the RSS may succeed only partially. In Gandhinagar, in his victory Speech just after the Result of the Election, a seemingly relaxed Modi spoke about Inclusiveness of all and Development of every part of India; that is hopeful, I believe that is of some significance.

As for Mr. Neiphi Rio, Modi’s friend; the former Chief Minister of Nagaland’s political Intuition seems to have stood him so very successfully. Almost anything he touches seems to turn into political Gold for himself. There is no doubt his advance congratulation to Modi before final Result, the migration of a strongly Regional Party Christian Religion Chief to mainstream National Politics of India, the blank chit Assam Gana Parishad got in the Election, would profit Neiphi for Accommodation in the BJP Train. Such luck and political acumen surely must ensure for an AC Sleeping Birth in the BJP Coupe; already Nagaland is recorded in the 2014 Lokh Sabha Election victory Book as ‘BJP+1’!

Nagas and Nagaland may already be making their first one Step in their Thousands Mile Journey to becoming an indistinguishable chip in the mainstream India, all Nagas are disinclined to for a long time. History may give credit to Neiphi Rio for that Debit in the Account of the Naga and Nagaland!

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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DNSU responds to ENSUD

DIMAPUR, MAY 17 (MExN): The Dimapur Naga Student’s Union (DNSU) has acknowledged the appeal made by Eastern Naga Student’s Union Dimapur (ENSUD) to exempt collection of membership / census fee of Rs 1 per head within its jurisdiction for the 6 (six) tribal units of the ENSUD. The DNSU, in a press note, informed that, in its pursuit to have proper records of Institution(s) and student enrolment within its jurisdiction in both Government and Pri-

vate institution, the union had gone on an educational tour with the objective of keeping records of stu- DIMAPUR, MAY 17 (MExN): The Eastern Naga dent data and educational Students’ Union Dimapur (ENSUD) has “apologized” institution(s) within its ju- to the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) “for dragging risdiction. its high office in regard to collection of membership / DNSU informed that it census fee from educational institutions of Dimapur.” had, in its earlier resolu- A press note from the ENSUD clarified that the memtion in 2007, “stopped de- bership/census fee is being collected by the Dimapur riving of Students’ mem- Naga Students’ Union and not as stated in its earlier bership fee of students’ statement. community within its jurisdiction as its Office felt prerogative of its Constitu- to burden the students it stated that the DNSU has “always valued their prinent Units to have member- community again.”

While acknowledging ciples in pioneering the inship fee within their own units and furthermore not the concern of the six units, terests of the student com-

munity of their six units.”

It iterated that DNSU has been advocating and rendering its services for the interest and welfare of the Students community in particular and for the Dimapurians in general, “irrespective of tribal or communal lines.”

The DNSU informed that for further queries, the union will be ever ready to clarify/assist and further invited all concerned to its Union Office near Fire Brigade, Dimapur during working days.

BJP celebrates NDA victory at Kohima

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KOhIMA, MAY 17 (MExN): The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) victory celebration took place here today at the BJP’s Kohima district office at CK Arcade, Kohima.

All the Kohima district BJP office bearers, mandal presidents and frontal chiefs attended the celebration programme. Vidilhoulie Theünuo, president BJP Kohima district presided over the programme.

The programme started with invocation prayer by Kelhouzhatuo. Vizopal, state executive member, Thomas Magh, Sampark Cell North East, Vineizo Tsurho, state secretary, and R. Sopu Angami, state vice president,

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BJP leaders during the celebration of NDA victory at Kohima on May 17.

spoke in the programme.

Sopu in his address said that dynasty rule has been finished and a tea vendor has become prime minister. This mandate of

the people is proof of BJP’s non-communal agenda, Sopu stated.

Meanwhile, Kohima unit congratulated the people of Nagaland for

electing Neiphiu Rio. “BJP will Shine, India will Shine,” stated BJP Kohima district president Vidilhoulie and general secretary Apel Angami.

KOhIMA, MAY 17 (MExN): The Kire Chienuo of D. Khel Kohima village will be holding a felicitation programme for the HSLC/HSSLC successful candidates on May 20 at 3 pm at Oriental College, Kohima.

Luo-o Kire, G.B., and Dr. Keyiekhrie Kire, IFS, Conservator of Forest, Government of Nagaland, will speak on the occasion. All the successful candidates have been requested to join the programme along with their parents. For any information, contact 9436005705.

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Training on system of Rice Intensification under NFSM was held on May 14, 2014 at the Training Hall, SDAO of Chozuba. Rudupra Keyho, SDAO gave the keynote address during the training while Sarhunyi Stephen Dukru, AO spoke on Principle of SRI Technology and Imkongtoshi, AFA spoke on Field Management in SRI during the technical session. Velhusa Phesao, AO chaired the programme while Letmong Misao, AFA proposed the vote of thanks.

Network of Mokokchung district living with HIV/AIDS (MNP+) and Network of Kohima District People Living with HIV/AIDS (KNP+), organised one day Sensitization Programme on HIV/AIDS on April 27. Bharti Infratel Ltd sponsored the programme, which was held at Tseminyu Old Town Baptist church.

Chiiwhuonuo farmers club attend NABARD training KOhIMA, MAY 17 (MExN): One-day awareness training programme for the members of Chiiwhuonuo farmers club under the aegis of NABARD Nagaland was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kohima on May 15 at Tuophema village.

Speaking as resource person K. Michael Pienyii (SMS Plant Protection) spoke on the topic of cultivation and management practices on ginger and

soybean. He emphasized on use of healthy and certified seeds, to maintain healthy field sanitation to obtain a good yield. He also demonstrated seed treatment using Trichoderma species and urged the farmers to adopt scientific method of farming.

Zhiete (SMS Soil conservation) spoke of the topic reclamation of acidic soil and demonstrated the dose requirement of lime application and its application.

He further demonstrated the application of Rhizobium and phosphotika inoculation in soybean seeds.

Longma Yanger (SMS Soil Conservation) delivered the topic on Market-Led-Extension and encouraged the farmers to grow high value crops and to identify marketable commodities in demand for better income generation. He also enlightened the farmers on Agricultural tourism and the scope of

farmers club in generating revenue through indigenous cultivation.

Meanwhile the programme started with invoking God blessing by Rhizolie Head Deacon, while Mengutuo Secretary Chiiwhuonuo farmers club proposed the vote of thanks.

In another programme, KVK Kohima conducted a frontline demonstration on the commercialization of broiler poultry farming on May 9 at CRBC, Zun-

pha. For the demonstration, 330nos. of broiler chicks (Vencobb 400), veterinary medicines and feeds were distributed to eight beneficiaries. Later, the office organised a vaccination camp for poultry at the same place and vaccinated around 400 nos. of poultry birds.

This was stated in a press release issued by Dr. Akashe Zhimomi Programme Coordinator KVK, Kohima.

STA 17th annual O2 Academy awareness campaign in Kiphire session concludes

DIMAPUR, MAY 17 (MExN): Sumi Theological Association (STA) concluded its 17th annual session, with the theme “Sola Scriptura” (Scripture Alone) hosted by Vekuho Old Baptist Church, from May 2 to 4.

Over 400 hundred students and theologians, from different colleges and Seminary from India and abroad attended the session. The main speakers of the session were, Rev, Hekiho Swu,

only faith (sola Fide), Rev. Mulato Chishi, only Bible (sola Scriptura) and Rev. Phuheto Shikhu. Hoshito Aye Senior Treasuries Officer Dimapur and Kakuto Chishi, Chairman Board of Director ATC delivered the exhortation The STA Officials in a press release has acknowledged the host Church for their generosity, hospitality, labor of love they have shown during the session and the Church youth for their praise and worship.

DIMAPUR, MAY 17 (MExN): O2 Academy, a unit of Masti Health & Beauty Pvt Ltd on May 6 organized a community sensitization programme in Kiphire Town in association with Kiphire Sangtam Students’ Union to create awareness on the ongoing SDI –Job oriented skills development training programme in O2 Academy, Hyderabad.

O2 Academy, largest and fastest growing beauty and wellness brand in India is an official registered VTP (Vocational Training Provider) with the Directorate of Employment and Crafts-

men Training, Government of Nagaland to provide 6 months free training cum placement for school dropouts and educated unemployed youths in Beauty and Spa at O2 Academy, Hyderabad. State coordinator for O2 Academy Mathew Dangmei informed in a press release that more than 177 enthusiastic Naga girls especially school drop-outs and educated unemployed who desire to become beauticians, hairstylists, and spa therapists have been undergoing the training.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment & Train-

ing, Government of India are sponsoring the training programme with the objective to reduce unemployment issue among the youth in the country.

The sensitization programme in Kiphire was organised and facilitated by O2 Academy state team, Dimapur led by Mathew Dangmei, and Counselors Lovitoli Aye and Thungreni Kikon. Around 30 leaders from different communities including women and students leaders from neighbouring towns and villages of Kiphire participated.

Yikhum Village Baptist Excise seize 50 kg ganja Church spiritual revival held DIMAPUR, MAY 17 (MExN): Based on intelligence input, Excise Mobile Squad under Inspector S. Kakiho Yeptho along with Constables Ihoto, Manshen and Aienla, conducted search at a residence in Dimapur Railway Colony on May 16 and seized 13 blocks of ganja weighing a total of 50 kgs. “Two occupants of the house Shoaib Akhmed and Milon Syed were arrested and booked

under NDPS Act and were forwarded to judicial custody,” Ghokiho Yeptho, SP of Excise Mobile Squad, informed.

Excise Mobile Squad conducted raids at Purana Bazaar, Burma Camp, Dhobinala and Midland area and seized 896 bottles of assorted liquor. In addition, four offences were also detected by the duty party at New Field Excise Check gate.

Excise seize illegal drugs People who took decision to discontinue selling any intoxicant receive prayer during the Yikhum Village Baptist Church spiritual revival.

wOKhA, MAY 17 (MExN): The Yikhum Village Baptist Church spiritual revival with the theme ‘Come upon us Holy Spirits’ was held with Rev. Yankey Patton and Rev. Chumben Kyong as resource persons.

Yikhum Village Baptist Church (YVBC) Asst. Pastor, Shanjamo Odyuo has made a special appeal to all the village members, wherever one may be, to come and attend the revival programme. Zanben Kithan, senior pastor of YVBC said

that this is a time for the Yikhum people to humble ourselves before the Lord and return to Him. This is a time for us to forgive each other if you cannot forgive others your coming to the church is meaningless.

According to a press release issued by YVBC senior pastor Zanben Kithan, out of the eleven shops in the village, ten have declared that they will not sell anything that the Lord neither accepts nor is happy. Three households sell

intoxicants among, which two made a declaration before the Lord that they would not sell any kind of intoxicants any further.

Many confessed the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and committed that for the rest of their lives they will live for the benefit of the people, society and the church. In significance of the Centennial Jubilee of Yikhum Village Baptist Church, the Church will sponsor 100 (one hundred) missionaries.

DIMAPUR, MAY 17 (MExN): In the continuing seizure of illegal drugs, the District Excise personnel manning Chumukedima Check gate today seized 2000 tablets of Spasorid Proxvyon and 60 bottles of codeine cough syrup from a zonal taxi bearing registration number NL-07-T-0303 (Tata Sumo).

A press release from K. Y.

Sangtam, Superintendent of Excise and Prohibition, informed that the accused person, identified as Zhetovi Sumi (26 years), has been arrested and booked under Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. In this regard, the SP Excise and Prohibition has appreciated the efforts of the Excise personnel manning Chumukedima check gate.

Corrigendum News report “Mon DPDB Meeting felicitated HSLC Topper” published on May 16 in local newspapers (Loipong of St. Mary School, Mon 46th Rank) should be read as Loipong of St. John School, Mon and not as published.

Esther Murry and the Women department of Lotha Assembly of Church Dimapur team praying for the inmates during their visit to Asha Bhawan, Shokovi Village on May 9.

They distributed Gideon’s Bible, served refreshment and donated some bags of rice and potatoes.

Nagas and NE people can be assured of able representation under Rio: Khekiho

NEw DElhI, MAY 17 (MExN): Nagaland Rajya Sabha MP H. Khekiho Zhimomi has, in a press release, congratulated the “new Lok Sabha MP elect” and wished him a long successful innings in Parliament.

“At this crucial economic and political crossroad, India in general and Nagaland in particular deserves a strong, determined and visionary government under the leadership of Narendra Modi who has committed to respect the federal democratic structure by taking onboard all state governments into confidence thereby strengthening the Union of India,” Zhimomi’s message read.

Expressing confidence in the NDA government at the centre and the state government in Nagaland, Zhimomi stated the two governments “can now work in unison to accelerate growth, generate employment and propel development trajectory in the right direction for which the Nagas were deprived during the decade long UPA mal-governance.”

“I am also absolutely positive that with the tall stature and executive experience of Neiphiu Rio, the people of Nagaland and the Northeast region as a whole can be assured of good governance and able representation in the days to come,” Zhimomi’s message stated.

Zhimomi also thanked the Naga people and congratulated them “for making the logical choice along with the Indian electorate by voting in BJP/NPF (NDA) alliance to form the next government at the centre.”

‘Rio’s presence in Parliament will bring benefits’

KOhIMA: The rank and file of the NPF Central Headquarters has sent a congratulatory message to Neiphiu Rio and expressed deepest appreciation and gratitude for all the good work that he has done for the Nagas and beyond.

A press release from the party’s press bureau stated Rio has “provided peace, political stability, visionary policies and progressive programmes as Chief Minister.”

“Vibrant, dynamic and visionary Neiphiu Rio, zealously willing to sacrifice for the cause of the people, and determined to work in an upgraded manner, took this bolt decision, and the party and the people strongly believe that his presentation in the Parliament (Lok Sabha) will bring about multidimensional benefits to Nagaland and the North East Region,” the press bureau stated.

The NPF press bureau further acknowledged the Home Minister, G. Kaito, the Commissioner & State Returning Officer, and the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, for their firm, uncompromising determination in safeguarding law and order and protecting “the rightful voters of Ladigarh under 49 A/C Tamlu Sub-division,” and the public, for ensuring an atmosphere conducive for “smooth and fair polling.”

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DIMAPUR: The Nationalist Congress Legislature Party along with the party rank and file have congratulated Chief Minister and DAN consensus candidate Neiphiu Rio on being elected to the Lok Sabha. A press release from NCP Nagaland President Imtilemba Sangtam stated. He also expressed appreciation and gratitude to the four party MLAs and all party functionaries for their hard work in their respective constituencies. Further, Sangtam welcomed the leadership of T. R. Zeliang and thanked all the DAN legislators for unanimously electing him.

NPF 53 A/C Tuensang Sadar I

TUENSANG: The 53 A/c Tuensang Sadar-I of the NPF Party has congratulated Neiphiu Rio for winning the lone MP (Lok Sabha) seat of Nagaland. A press release from Impongso, NPF Area President, 53 A/C Tuensang Sadar-I stated.

Also extending congratulations to NPF Central Office led by Dr. Shuhrozelie, NPF President, for successfully leading the party to a landslide victory, Impongso prayed that the party would continue to generate such winning spree in future.

The area unit also congratulated T. R. Zeliang on being Rio’s successor as Chief Minister of Nagaland.

While acknowledging the landmark victory of Neiphiu Rio, the area unit expressed dismay that despite being ruled by a sitting Independent MLA of DAN-III Government, the Congress Party had led in 53 A/c Tuensang Sadar-I. In this regard, the area unit cautioned party workers “to be aware of the double standard game played by one vested party under 53 A/c, and thereby denounce all ill motivated policy towards NPF Party.”

NPF Central Women Wing

KOhIMA: The NPF Central Women Wing has extended hearty congratulations to Neiphiu Rio on winning the Lok Sabha elections. The women wing expressed hope that Rio would definitely bring positive change not only for the state but the entire northeast region. The women wing also thanked the rank and file of DAN partners and all the electorates who voted for Rio.

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he process of the organisation of a World Cup aln Brazil all participating coun- the Brazuca match ball was fi- FIFA Approved Standards which ways creates interesting developments and new tries will play with a World Cup nally revealed in Rio de Janeiro. need to be met in order to become records. Do you want to know the facts about the 2014 match ball named Brazu- Never before in World Cup histo- an official World Cup match ball. It 2014 World Cup? Keep on reading! We doubt if you ca. Brazuca is a Portuguese slang ry was the match ball so colour- is the most tested ball ever, which know all these 2014 World Cup Brazil facts already! word for ‘Brazilian’. Brazilians also ful. Previous World Cup match occurred in a period of 2,5 years in 1. The local organisation committee includes five Brazilian use this word to describe national balls were revealed during the 3 different continents. Of course World Cup Champions pride in the Brazilian way of life. event of the final draw. This time the ball was camouflaged.

2. It is the 2nd time Brazil will host a world cup The Brazuca produces faster The name was revealed on the the match ball was revealed 2 3. Brazil is the 5th country to host a world cup for the 2nd time 2nd of September 2012 during the days before the World Cup draw. flight speed and maintains true 4. It took 36 years before South America will host a World Brazilian program TV Globo’s Esroundness. Because of 6 polyCup again porte Espectacular. The program urethane panels, the ball keeps 5. Argentina and Colombia also showed interest in hosting featured Brazilian football legend the same weight and roundness the 2014 World Cup in even the thickest of rain. EvCafu (who won the World Cup in 6. 17 cities showed interest in being a 2014 World Cup host city 1994 and 2002) who presented ery participating team in the 7. For the first time 2 consecutive World Cups are not host- the name.

2014 World Cup received ed in Europe the Brazuca match ball in This World Cup 2014 8. Brazil will use drones and us robots during the world match ball made by Adidas, order to become comfortcup one of FIFA’s sponsors and able with its unique char9. 2014 world cup is the most expensive world cup ever acteristics.

FIFA World Cup Official 10. FIFA scraps 2014 world cup speeches to avoid protests Brazuca has even its Match Ball supplier since 11. A paraplegic teenager will take the first 2014 world cup kick 1970, is the first World ow n Tw itter account 12. Referees are allowed to stop matches 2/3 times due to Cup match ball named where you can follow his weather conditions adventures before reachby a name chosen by fans.

13. Official 2014 World Cup song is called ’we are one’ ing the 2014 World Cup. More than 1 million Brazil14. Official 2014 World Cup anthem is called ’dar um jeito ians voted for the name BraOn the 17th of October (we will find a way)’ zuca (77.8% of the vote). Other photos were leaked which 15. Coca-cola official anthem for the 2014 World Cup is name options were Bossa Nova appeared to be the Brazuca called ’the world is ours’ match ball.

(14.6% of the vote) and Carnaval16. Ricky martin performs winning song of World Cup Brazil esca (7.6% of the vote).

Adidas also released a winter Sony contest FIFA Secretary General Jérôme version of the Brazuca! This very 17. The official 2014 World Cup music album includes 16 Valcke stated: “I’m sure that the The Brazuca design resemble bright orange version of the World songs Brazuca ball will go down in his- the traditional and popular straps Cup 2014 match ball is named 18. Portugal requested that each room be equipped with a tory together with other iconic from Brazilian city Bahia. They POWERORANGE. This Brazuca console FIFA World Cup balls, such as the symbolize happiness and faith. ball will be easily visible in bad 19. The FIFA World Cup trophy embarked on a 267 day journey Tango in Argentina in 1978 and the The stars on the ball represent the weather. Although we pretty much 20. A Simpsons episode has been dedicated to the 2014 Azteca in Mexico in 1986.” stars on the Brazilian national flag. can assume Brazil is not expecting World Cup On the 3rd of December 2013 The ball exceeds enormously the any snow during the World Cup! 21. FIFA received a record number of volunteer applications 22. Brazil is ‘the most expensive team’ in the 2014 world cup 23. Lionel Messi is ‘the most expensive player’ in the 2014 World Cup 24. 2014 World Cup champion will win 35 million US dollars 25. Vanishing spray will be used to provide a temporary visual marker 26. FIFA will ban players from showing messages under football shirts 27. Three World Cup qualifiers will have to travel more than 14,000 km in the world cup 28. Bosnia and Herzegovina is the only country to have qualified for the first time 29. Germany will play their 100th World Cup match when playing Portugal 30. Ronald might lose his record of 15 world cup goals 31. Honduras and Bosnia and Herzegovina are the only countries, which have never won a World Cup match 32. No Scandinavian country will participate in World Cup Brazil 33. FIFA fan fest will be back for the 2014 World Cup 34. Most of 32 teams have picked their camps near São Paulo and Rio De Janeiro 35. The World Cup will be broadcast over the whole world 36. 25 referees will officiate the 2014 world cup 37. FIFA has international and national sponsors and supFuleco porters 38. This will be the first world cup ever with goal-line techhe mascot of the upcoming World Cup is Fuleco, tertainment show and was welcomed by the one and nology. Finally! the Brazilian three-banded armadillo who also only Brazilian Ronaldo.

14 cameras will be set up around the rim of each host goes by the nickname tatu-bola. The World Cup According to research, the mascot creates posistadium. 7 of these cameras will focus on 1 goal, where Brazil Fuleco character is 14 years old and is born on the tive vibes and emotion with people and children, the other 7 will focus on the opposite goal. They are con- 1st of January 2000. He likes dancing, social media, Bra- and is representing the words “Brazilian”, “Nature”, nected to a central mainframe computer which analyses zilian music and is dedicated to protect Brazil’s spectac- “Friendly” and “Passion for football”. Fuleco made each shot on goal. When the match ball crosses the goal ular nature. His name is derived from Futebol (football) some unofficial visits all over Brazil which made Braline, the referee will feel a vibration and receive a visual and Ecologia (ecology): Fuleco. Fuleco is an ambassa- zilians quickly aware of the mascot. 89% of the Brazilsign stating: “Goal”. How does he feel the vibration and dor for making the World Cup environment friendly. He ians have already seen the mascot within two days of see “Goal”? Simple, by wearing a special watch connect- is the 6th animal mascot featuring in a World Cup. its announcement. It has been said Fuleco is one of ed to the mainframe computer.

On the 11th of September 2012 the mascot was the most popular FIFA World Cup mascots of all time.

The technology has been used for the first time during officially chosen by the LOC (Local Organizer ComAnother very important reason for the mascot to the Confederations Cup 2013 in Brazil. Many of us can mittee). On the 25th of November 2012 the mascot be popular, is the fact that the Brazilian three-bandremember at least 1 unfair decision during a World Cup was officially presented while the name Fuleco has ed armadillo is unfortunately part of an extremely match. The Lampard shot in South Africa 2010 for exam- beaten 2 other names: Amijubi (Amizade – Friend- endangered species. Reasons are deforestation and ple; the whole world witnessed a beautiful goal except for ship and Jubilo – Joy) and Zuzeco (Azul – Blue and people hunting in its habitat in northeastern Brazil.

1 person, the referee. So it seems those days of pure an- Ecologia – Ecology) by more than 1.7 million football With the armadillo being the mascot, FIFA hopes to ger and frustration (or happiness and relief, depends how fans. Fuleco was presented for the first time on Bra- create awareness regarding this interesting creature you look at it), are finally over! zilian broadcaster TV Globo’s weekly Fantástico en- which can roll itself up into a ball.

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he World Cup matches will be played in a total of 12 stadiums. Only 9 stadiums have finished the upgrade and are ready for the World Cup, whereas the other 3 stadiums are still being constructed and renovated. The deadline for the construction and renovation was initially 31st of December 2013. There were concerns the deadline will not be reached since of the 6 stadiums, only Arena das Dunas and Arena de São Paulo seemed to be on schedule.

It turned out none of the 6 stadiums in construction have been finished

by December 31. The remaining 3 stadiums are now expected to be finished in April. We will keep you posted about the construction and upgrade process.

All 12 stadiums have applied for and will receive the LEED certificate.

This was a requirement by the Brazilian Development Bank. The bank helped financing the stadiums and therefore demanded the stadiums to achieve some sort of ’green’ certificate. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is the internationally recognized green building certification system issued by the non-governmental organisation CBG (Green Building Council). The certificate shows the emphasis on sustainability such as making use of renewable energy and the reuse of water.

Location: Belo Horizonte Capacity: 62,500 Status: Ready Games: 6 Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha

Estádio Beira-Rio

Arena Pantanal

Arena Pernambuco

Location: Curitiba Capacity: 43,000 Status: Under construction Games: 4 Estádio Castelão Location: Fortaleza Capacity: 64,800 Status: Ready Games: 6 Arena da Amazônia Location: Manaus Capacity: 42,300 Status: Ready Games: 4

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his official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil poster was announced on the 31st of January 2013 by the World Cup ambassadors. It has been designed by Brazilian agency Crama. The poster was chosen over two others by a judging panel consisting of Brazilian Minister of Culture Marta Suplicy, FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke, LOC (Local Organizer Committee) President Jose Maria Marin, Brazilian artist Romero Britto and legendary football players Ronaldo and Bebeto.

Karen Haidinger is the creator of the artwork. She wanted to show the beauty and diversity of Brazil by using vibrant, emotional and strong exotic colors and shapes.

The bright colourful shapes and patterns illustrate Brazil’s culture, flora and fauna characteristics. If you look closely, you see exotic objects such as a butterfly and the sun. The shapes such as the two legs are formed in such a way; the country Brazil is visible by its form.

Location: Natal Capacity: 42,000 Status: Ready Games: 4 Location: Porto Alegre Capacity: 56,000 Status: Ready Games: 5

Arena da Baixada

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Arena das Dunas

Location: Brasilia Capacity: 71,000 Status: Ready Games: 7 Location: Cuiabá Capacity: 42,900 Status: Under renovation Games: 4

he World Cup 2014 logo (official emblem) was officially introduced on the 8th of July 2010 in Johannesburg. The logo named Inspiration has been created by Brazilian design agency Africa. The design contains 3 hands holding the World Cup trophy which symbolizes unity, harmony and the warm Brazilian welcome to the world. The colors green and yellow define Brazil, which reflect the colors of the national flag.

Although the logo was chosen by a judging panel consisting of 7 judges (CBF chairman Ricardo Teixeira, FIFA executive secretary Jérôme Valcke, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, architect Oscar Niemeyer, writer Paulo Coelho, singer Ivete Sangalo, and designer Hans Donner), the logo received some criticism. And…if you look closely, you may understand why. The two green hands resemble a (stylish) hairdo where the yellow hand resembles a hand covering a face in shame.

If you hadn’t noticed this yet, it will probably be impossible to see the logo again without thinking of this little fact…but let’s try anyway! 3 hands holding the World Cup celebrating the unity the World Cup will bring to the world: that is what the World Cup 2014 logo represents.

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Location: Recife Capacity: 46,000 Status: Ready Games: 5 Estádio do Maracanã Location: Rio de Janeiro Capacity: 78,000 Status: Ready Games: 7 Arena Fonte Nova Location: Salvador Capacity: 55,000 Status: Ready Games: 6 Arena de São Paulo Location: São Paulo Capacity: 65,800 Status: Under construction Games: 6

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he official slogan for the FIFA World Cup 2014 is: “All in One Rhythm”. The Portuguese slogan and translation at the same time is “Juntos num só ritmo”.

The slogan is obviously referring to the Brazilian culture where rhythm is everywhere. Whether this may be in a music style such as Samba and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), or sports such as Capoeira and football. The World Cup 2014 slogan was presented on the 29th of May 2012 by FIFA, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the Brazilian government. A total of 26 slogans have been beaten by the winner “All in One Rhythm”. LOC

member Ronaldo stated: “Football means everything to Brazilians. That is why it has such potential to bring people together and be a force for good. The rhythm of football is everywhere in Brazil, uniting people both young and old and from all sections of our society.”

LOC member Bebeto stated: “It showcases our creativity, our open-mindedness, our positive approach to life and our friendliness. Therefore, we are all focused on ensuring that the power of this event is used positively and has a lasting impact on our country.”

The best words came from Bra-

zil’s Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo who stated the following about the World Cup 2014 slogan “All in One Rhythm”: “The slogan is an invitation to all Brazilians to join together and celebrate the immense sense of pride in our country’s position on the global stage and our role as hosts of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It is also an invitation to everybody, Brazilians and international visitors, to find and explore the new rhythm of Brazil: the rhythm of unity and diversity, the rhythm of innovation, the rhythm of nature, the rhythm of football and the rhythm of Brazilian culture.”

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atterly, I got acquainted with the word “Deacon-possessed.” I had to guffaw and roar my heart out when I first saw the word. I thought I should have known it earlier, albeit, better late than never. In the 1st century Jesus had to deal with numerous people who were demon-possessed. If Jesus were walking our streets today in the 21st century He would have to deal with another subtle possession that invaded and plagued the church, namely Deacon-possession. Jesus exorcised the demons with the power of God back then. Now that Jesus is not here, we used His Name to exorcised demons. How about Deaconpossession? A friend of mine well suggested, we need biblical and theological exorcism for Deacon-possession.

What then is Deacon-possession?

Possession basically means to be controlled or intensely influenced by someone or something. Deacon-possession is when anything and everything is controlled by deacons in the church. Naga churches are demagogically deaconpossessed to the core. We have this so called “Deacon Board.” What the fish?

This board decides everything for the church, starting with the yearly or half yearly plans for the church. They decides what the Pastor should do (how ironic), sometimes what to preach (tragic). They keep the other departments in tight control. Nobody can move a finger without their approval in the church. I heard of this reputed church in Kohima where the Pastors were not allowed to attend the yearly plan because the deacons deemed that the job of the Pastor is just to preach on Sunday. The fishy Deacon Board banned the Pastors from attending the yearly plan for 3 years. Now without the Pastors, the Deacons planned the happenings of the church including the missions of the church. Bleh!

Who the heck are these Naga Deacons? Power-mongers, what else? May be I shouldn’t stereotype all Deacons.

But again, I can’t help but continue stereotyping when I see who the Deacons are. Some are corroded retired officers.

Many of these officers had not seen the church for decades. They did all the forbidden. But lo and behold, the chameleon change after retirement. Now he is a spiritual guru all of a sudden. Others are the corrupted Contractors and Officers.

They steal all the possible money of the

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My nous on Nagas and the Bible

The writer is currently doing his Master of Theology (Th.m) majoring in Biblical Theology in Asian Christian Academy and also works with Christ in Youth Team, Kohima.

government and the common people and shamelessly bring their filthy offerings to the church, their offering eventually buying them the coveted post, a deacon. I bet most of these Deacons won’t even know how many books the bible contains. For them John 3:16 suffices.

I am appalled at the fact that these Bible illiterate Deacons are allowed to govern the church.They rule the Pastors and his associates. They have no respect whatsoever for the Pastors. They own and control the finance of the church. They manipulate the projects of the church.

They are the mastermind of the church.

They orchestrate the happenings of the church. Sadly, almost all of the Deacons are theologically untrained and biblically ignorant. They have no shred of idea how missions was done or supposed to be done biblically. They are zero literacy about biblical administration and functions of the church. They won’t even know their own qualifications much less their function. Had they knew? They won’t be Deacons in the first place.

Deacon-possession is initiated by the people themselves. To begin with, why was he made a deacon? Is it because he is a retired officer and that now he can help in building the new church? Is it because he is a successful businessman and his tithes can handle and sustain the new church project? Is it because he is

an officer and contractor who can keep the church account in good standing? Is it because he is the original land owner of the plot where the church is located?

Is it because he is a respected man in the society and he will make the church look good socially? Almost all Naga churches, in truth will say yes to the reasons stated.

What a shame and ignominy, a disgrace to the biblical office of a deacon.

A biblical exorcism is the only solution to this malady. Who are the Deacons biblically? What are their qualifications and functions stated in the Bible?

The English word “deacon” is a loanword from Latin (diaconus) and Greek (diakonos) which basically means ‘servant.’ It is interesting to note that ‘diakonos’ has a different nuance like every other Greek word used for servant in the New Testament such as “duolos, pais, letpeus…” The word “Diakonos” refers to a servant in relationship to his activity, one who renders service for the benefit of the other. It is also considered as the nearest word for service which is love-prompted. The word “deacon” can also denote a person who voluntarily serves others, prompted by a loving desire to benefit those served. A deacon then is one who is placed in an official position for a ministry of service to benefit others.

Most New Testament Scholars considers Acts 6:1-6; the choosing of the

seven as the first deacons. They were to be men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom they may put in charge of necessary task. The qualification of a deacon is laid plain by Paul in 1 Tim 3:8-13: “8Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain, 9 holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.11 Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect. 12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.13 For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”

Now basically they are two offices mentioned for the church in the New Testament. One is of the pastor (elder/ bishop) and the other is deacons. The Pastor or the Elder is the preacher and teacher and the spiritual leader. Biblically the deacons are supposed to be under the supervision of the Pastor. Now in our Naga churches it is otherwise. The purpose of the office of deacons is to serve in love and not to rule or manipulate. Our Naga churches also have to take into serious consideration the criteria and qualification mentioned in the scripture while appointing a deacon.

Some biblical principles to keep in mind when it comes to deacons or deaconship; the main function of a deacon is to serve in love. That is the very reason the Apostles appointed deacons to serve the benevolence ministry. Deacons were to serve so that the Apostles can pray and preach the word freely (Acts 6:1-6).

Deacons were choosing because of their spiritual qualification (Acts 6:3; 5). The presence of Deacons should nurture the unity of the church (Acts 6:5) and it should further the cause of Evangelism (Acts 6:8). A Deacon apart from the qualification in 1 Timothy 3:8-13 should have a firm grasp of sound doctrine (Acts 6:9).

All to say, it is wrong in our Naga Churches when the Deacon Board or Managing Board controls and runs the church ignorantly, controlling the Pastors under them. When this happens, our churches are dangerously deacon-possessed.

To my fellow millennials: Christian Persecution is a Social Justice Issue

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id you ever imagine a hashtag could help spread the word about Christian persecution in a matter of hours? Neither did I. The #BringBackOurGirls Twitter trend has garnered global media and government outcries after Boko Haram, an Islamist terrorist group, kidnapped over 276 mostly Christian girls ages 14-18 in Nigeria. Unfortunately, young evangelicals (and the broader world) did not take notice of this tragedy because the girls were Christians, but because their captors intend to sell them into human trafficking. Something is very wrong with this "social justice" scenario.

We thank God for the attention this egregious offense has gained worldwide.

And so the problem is not that young evangelicals focus heavily on injustices like human trafficking. The problem is that too many only focus on issues like human trafficking, because they are deemed politically correct.

Constantly, young evangelicals, influenced largely by the Religious Left, speak out against the "marginalized," making the poor, women, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community top priorities. But if we want to talk about the marginalized, then let's remember that Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the world.

Among Millennials, the term "persecution" is a dirty word when applied to Christians. Society continues to paint Christians as "clamoring and crying" over nothing when we decry discrimination targeted our way.

Let's face it, if media outlets were calling the Boko Haram travesty what it is, a matter of severe Christian persecution by Islamists terrorists, then many of us Millennial would shy away from voicing our outcry, all for fear of being called Islamophobic. Why do I suspect this? Because kidnapping Christian girls is not the first attack by Boko Haram. Far from it. Yet the evangelical world has remained largely silent.

Hanging on her office wall, Faith McDonnell, the Institute on Religion and Democracy's Director of Religious Liberty programs, has a calendar documenting all of Boko Haram's attacks on Nigerian Christians during 2012. It was put together by the Nigeria Working Group Washington, Justice for Jos+ Project, and Jubilee Campaign. To list just a few of a myriad of Christian-targeted assaults, the calendar included: January 20, 2012 -Boko Haram attacked and killed more than 200, including Christians March 11, 2012 -a Boko Haram suicide bomber attacked a Catholic Church, killing 13 July 7-9, 2012 - 50 Christians were killed, 187 homes were burned and 200

families were displaced. Boko Haram took responsibility.

This is what injustice looks like.

Millennial evangelicals have big hearts. We know that social justice is an important facet of Christianity. So why are we ignoring the voices of our brothers and sisters in Christ who are being harassed, kidnapped, arrested, beaten, beheaded, and burned alive for their faith?

"Our biggest problem is we feel forgotten by the church," were the chilling words of the Rev. Dr. Canon Andrew White, chaplain of St. George Anglican Church in Baghdad, Iraq. Speaking at a Congressional press conference on American Christian Leaders' "Pledge" to Stand in Solidarity with Imperiled Christian Communities in the Middle East, Canon White explained that Iraqi Christians are under immense persecution, and yet, he said, "Our problem is not there in Iraq." It is here.

Christian persecution happens every day. Your local news channel probably didn't report this, but just Wednesday night, Muslims attacked a Greek Orthodox Church in Bethlehem during their annual St. George's Day services. Lela Gilbert, journalist and adjunct fellow at Hudson Institute reported that Muslims "stabbed a Christian man who was outside the church serving as a guard. He was hospitalized." Gilbert continued, "Several then started throwing stones at the church.

Seven or eight Christians were injured and some physical damage was done…the police didn't show up for an hour."

"This is a multi-generational issue," said 30-year-old Jonnie Moore, the Senior Vice President of Liberty University back at the press conference on Christian persecution.

"We live in a young world. 50 percent is under 25 years old. And 85 percent of that 50 percent lives in a country where severe religious persecution isn't an occasional occurrence." Moore continued, "If they fit in a certain group, they live in fear of going to school, they fear professing their faith, they fear even praying silently in their bed at night that they might be the next victim."

In America, young evangelicals take for granted how blessed we are to worship freely. We become fearful of the name-calling, including hateful, bigoted, narrow, and uncompassionate, for a start. But social justice is not always going to be politically correct.

It won't always be easy or popular to live our faith. It requires courage, boldness, Scripture reading and lots of prayer. Young evangelicals must refocus our commitment when it comes to social justice because there are marginalized people in this world, and most of them are called Christians.

Chelsen Vicari serves as the Evangelical Program Director for the Institute on Religion and Democracy.

She earned her Masters of Arts in Government from Regent University and frequently contributes to conservative outlets.

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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES, MESSAGES, POEMS & SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

Rebecca St. James’ home spared as wildfire stops feet from house

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opular Christian singer Rebecca St. James was asked to evacuate her home during California wild fires, and is now seeking prayers from her fans, friends, and family.

A representative of James took to Facebook early Thursday morning to reveal that the singer's home is one of the homes in the cross way of the wild fires. "Prayers needed! Rebecca was just evacuated from her home in CA due to a wildfire," the rep stated.

The post contained a message from James informing her fans and asking for prayers. "We may have lost our house and everything we own to a fire today..." she said. "I saw the 2 story flames a few hundred yards away...

Please pray for us. I got out with Gemma [her baby], our dog and a baby book in the car when police were arriving ordering evacuation."

The representative went on to add, "She's safe and at her parents-in-law now, but we do not yet know the status of their house. Praise God for safety.

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Prayers would be greatly appreciated."

Fans in the thousands took to Facebook with good wishes and prayers.

New evacuations were ordered Thursday morning in San Marcos, and overall about 21,000 people have vacated their homes, including students who were in the middle of finals at a campus of California State University.

San Diego County is under a state of emergency as nine fires have been burning in a 14-square-mile area, and are being fanned by hot, dry air, and unusual springtime Santa Ana winds. California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency to free up resources.

The forecast shows things may not change for at least another day. Weather.com senior meteorologist Jon Erdman explained, "Friday, the Santa Ana winds will finally cease, but it will remain quite warm. This weekend however, onshore winds will bring temperatures back to mid-May averages, with 70s along the coast, along with higher humidity, morning low clouds and fog."

The Carpenter’s Tools

rother Hammer served as the chairman. The other members of the tool belt informed him that he must leave, because he was too noisy. But brother Hammer said, "If I have to leave this carpenter's shop, then brother Gimlet must go too. He's insignificant and makes a very small impression." (A gimlet is a small tool with a screw point, grooved shank, and a cross handle for boring holes).

Little brother Gimlet arose and said, "All right, but brother Screwdriver must go also. You have to turn him around and around to get anywhere with him."

Brother Screwdriver turned to the other tools in the belt and said, "If you wish, I will go, but brother Plane must leave too. All of his work is on the surface; there's no depth to what he does."

To this brother Plane leveled his terse reply, "Well, then, brother Saw will have to depart too. The changes he proposes always cut too deep."

Brother Saw complained, saying,

"Brother Ruler will have to withdraw if I leave, for he's always measuring other folks as though he were the only one who is right."

Brother Ruler then surveyed the group and said, "Brother Sandpaper doesn't belong here either. He's rougher than he ought to be, and is always rubbing people the wrong way."

In the midst of the discussion, the Carpenter of Nazareth walked in. He had come to perform his day's work.

He put on His tool belt and went to the workbench to make a pulpit.

He employed the ruler, the saw, the plane, the hammer, the gimlet, the screwdriver, the sandpaper, and all the other tools. When the day's work was over, the pulpit was finished, and the carpenter went home. All the accusations against each of these tools were absolutely true, yet the carpenter used every one of them. No matter which tool He use, no other tool could have done the work better.

The Faithfulness of God Weprezo Chirhah

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euteronomy: 7:9 know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who maintains covenant loyalty with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.

Faithfulness is one of the characteristics of God’s ethical nature. God is truth and his love is unconditional and faithful in keeping his covenant promises.

God unchangeableness connects with goodness and mercy, and this is what the Old Testament and New Testament means by the faithfulness of God. While the Bible is clear that God’s faithfulness in the solid ground of our faith, it’s also clear that our faith gives God away to display his faithfulness.

So believers of God, What is faith? Faith is when man, uses his mouth to confess and that confession will bring to faith that will lead to grace that will lead to salvation. Are we saved today? We are saved through faith; found in Romans 10:8, 9 says, with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation. Human beings so let see our faith and God’s Faithfulness that we cannot effort to forget ignore. God is faithful even we are faithless. But God shines his faithfulness in a special ways towards those who shows their faith in him.

God would have remained faithful if Daniel hadn’t had the courage to keep praying to God when he was told not to but because the Daniel had the faith to persist, he had a bird’s eye view to God’s faithfulness in the lions’ den.

Psalmist says in: Psalms 100:5 For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Psalms 36:5 Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Lamentation 3:22, 23 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.

The faithfulness of God is also seen in the fact that God is true to His character. What is the character of God? One of the most powerful words to describe God’s character is his “steadfast love.” In Deuteronomy we read, “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who maintains covenant loyalty with those who love him and keep his commands, to a thousand generations.” This is one of many verses which connect God’s faithfulness to His loving kindness. These verses reveal that God is filled with compassion and we can count on God’s faithfulness to His love.

God told the Israel to cross the river Jordan to go and possess there possession. According to Joshua 3: 14-17; it was when the river was flooded, but despite all odds, God brought them through the Jordan in a miraculous way in line with his word and promise.

However God’s promises get fulfilled irrespective of struggle, Challenges, stumble, hardship, oppress and humiliate. Are you holding un to God’s promise, for good environment, and you know what people seek Justice and peace of mind in their daily life rather than having easy solutions, you are confronted with a things that blocks one’s way. God’s word to Joshua 1:9 is also for us. I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

In the New Testament teaching concerning the faithfulness of God the same idea of faithfulness to his gracious promises is emphasized and help us the object of confidence trust in God. The faithfulness of God to his covenant promises is frequently emphasized by Paul. Both Jew and Gentile, the apostle had said, are on the same footing as regards justification. But the Jew had the great advantages in that they were the people to whom the Revelation of God’s gracious promises had been committed. These promises will certainly be fulfilled, notwithstanding the fact that some of the Jews were unfaithful, because the fulfillment of God, which cannot be made void by human faithless and unbelief. And to the supposition that man’s faithlessness could make of none effect God’s faithfulness.

Romans 3:4. By which Paul means to say that in the fulfillment of God’s promises, in spite of the faith that men are faithless of God will be abundantly vindicated, even though there by every men should be proven untrue and faithless. And not only so, but human faithlessness will give an opportunity for the manifestation of the faithfulness of God, abounding to his glory.

God would have remained faithful if peter hadn’t walked on the water. But because he had to step out of the boat, he got to see Jesus faithfulness in a way the other disciples didn’t. So we know that all things work together for good to those who love God. It is only a faithful person who truly believes that God sovereignty controls his circumstances. We take our circumstances for granted, saying God is in control, but not really believing it. Many Christians becomes very impatience when we talk about the faithfulness of God. Our lord is dethroned more deliberately by Christian workers than by the world. We tread God as if He were a machine designed only to bless us.

Followers of God, we should ask question but you know the entire question are not crucial. Why you are too much critical about who created God and existence of our Almighty God? When did God help you and you are so doubtful about the living God? Believers, Our God is a gracious God. He knows and controls everything; He is an infinite and Indescribable God. All we need to do is keep the faith in God and read the Holy Bible and you will find the answer.

The goal of faithfulness is not that we will do work for God, but that he will be free to do his work for God, but that he will be free to do his work through us. God calls us to his service and place tremendous responsibilities on us. He expects no complaining on our part and offers no expectation on his part. God wants to use us as he used his own son. Going to heaven must be our number one priority in this short life here on this earth. Nothing is as important Jesus says to “Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown’’ Revelation 3:11. John also ascribes this attribute to God. Since one of the most precious of God's promises through Christ is the pardon of sin through the "blood of Jesus Christ," John says that God's faithfulness, as well as His righteousness, is manifested in the forgiveness of sin.

The faithfulness of God is foundational to our faith. If we can’t trust what he says in the Bible, we have no reason to believe. IF he doesn’t keep his word, then our salvation is shaky and our hope is empty. But if God does fulfill his promises, then our faith is meaningful and our eternal destiny is secure.

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

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Win has created new confidence in people: Modi

NEW DELHI, May 17 (aP): Thousands of people welcomed India’s next prime minister in the capital on Saturday after he led his party to a resounding election victory, with Narendra Modi flashing a victory sign to his supporters and telling them that the win “has created a new confidence among people.” Results announced Friday from the weekslong polls showed that Modi and the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party had won the most decisive election victory India has seen in three decades, sweeping the long-dominant Congress party from power.

On Saturday, Modi was greeted by roaring crowds outside the BJP’s offices in New Delhi, where he met with the top leadership of the party to discuss the formation of a new government. In a country where elections usually result in cacophony and not one single roar, Modi pulled off a mandate of staggering proportions, leaving him unfettered to pursue the agenda of economic revival and development that propelled him to victory.

What remains to be seen is how quickly Modi, who has ruled the western state of Gujarat since 2001, can match the enormous expectations he has created in an electorate that is hungry for change.

“One might envy Narendra Modi his awesome electoral victory yesterday. But the challenges he faces as India’s 17th prime minister are scarcely enviable,” Mohan Guruswamy, an economist long associated

with the BJP, wrote in The Citizen, an online journal.

For most of the past two years, Modi, 63, has worked relentlessly to market himself as the one leader capable of waking this nation of 1.2 billion from its economic slumber, while trying to shake off allegations that he looked the other way amid communal riots in his home state in 2002 that killed 1,000 people, most of them Muslims. On Saturday, as thousands of people cheered and danced in the streets to welcome him to the capital, it was clear that Modi had managed to win the confidence of a large number of Indians. Modi and the BJP wiped out a Congress party that had dominated Indian politics for all but a decade since the country gained freedom from British rule in 1947.

Saturday’s victory celebration came a day after the party crossed the 272-seat majority needed to create a government without forming a coalition with smaller parties. By Saturday morning, of the 536 seats declared, the BJP had won 280 and led in two more.

Congress won 43 seats and led in one other in the 543-strong Lok Sabha, or lower house of Parliament.

For voters, the priorities in this election were no longer bound by old traditional religious and caste allegiances. Instead, jobs and development were their main priority, and after having promised them that, Modi’s real challenge lies ahead. The BJP has promised to change tough labor laws that make foreign manufacturers reluc-

Final 2014 Lok Sabha tally

NEW DELHI, May 17 (IaNs): The final tally of the 2014 Lok Sabha election: BJP 282 Apna Dal 2 Congress 44 INLD 2 AIADMK 37 IUML 2 Trinamool Congress 34 JD-S 2 BJD 20 JD-U 2 Shiv Sena 18 JMM 2 Telugu Desam 16 AINR Congress 1 TRS 11 CPI 1 CPI-M 9 Kerala Congress-M 1 YSR Congress 9 Majlis-E-Ittehadul MusliLJP 6 meen 1 NCP 6 Naga Peoples Front 1 Samajwadi Party 5 National Peoples Party 1 AAP 4 PMK 1 Akali Dal 4 RSP 1 RJD 4 Sikkim Democratic Front 1 AIUDF 3 Swabhimani Paksha 1 PDP 3 Samta Party 3 Total elected members Independents 3 543

Nitish Kumar quits as Bihar CM

PaTNa, May 17 (IaNs): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor D.Y. Patil Saturday, a day after his party JD-U suffered a drubbing in the general elections.

An official at the chief minister’s residence confirmed to IANS that Nitish Kumar has put in his papers. Since the Janata DalUnited fared poorly in the Lok Sabha election, there was speculation the Nitish Kumar government Nitish Kumar in Bihar may fall as party legislators would desert him. Nitish Kumar has been in the saddle since Nov 24, 2005, and won a second term in the 2010 assembly elections. The JD-U won only two of the 40 Lok Sabha seats from Bihar. In 2009, it won 20 seats in alliance with the BJP. This time, the BJP won 22 seats and its allies, the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) won six and Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) won three seats. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) won four, while its ally Congress bagged two and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) managed to win one seat. Another setback for Nitish Kumar was that then JD-U bagged only one of five assembly seats whereby-polls were held along with the Lok Sabha polls. The RJD bagged three seats and the BJP took one. Upbeat over unexpected victory, the Bharatiya Janata Party has already demanded the resignation of Nitish Kumar for his party’s rout in polls.

“As chief minister has lost the confidence of people, he should resign with immediate effect owning moral responsibility for the debacle of his party in the state,” said senior BJP leader and former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi. Barely two days back, BJP’s ally LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan said that after result of the Lok Sabha elections, the Nitish Kumar government would fall as dozens of its legislators would desert him and there will be mid term-polls to the state assembly in November 2014. Nitish Kumar, an engineer by education, has been an MP for six terms and has also served as a union minister.

Modi embraces Advani

NEW DELHI, May 17 (PTI): BJP Parliamentary Board, the highest decision-making body of the party, met here on Saturday for the first time after the landslide victory in the Lok Sabha elections to decide issues related to government formation.

Narendra Modi was the man of the moment at the meeting with all leaders, including L K Advani, welcoming him with sweets and embraces. Before the start of the meeting at the party headquarters, Modi first greeted Advani and bent towards him as a gesture of re-

spect. He then embraced Advani.

Advani was initially opposed to anointment of Modi as the prime ministerial candidate and had even resigned last year from all posts in protest, only to change his decision a day later. Modi was also treated to sweets by BJP President Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj, Murli Manohar Joshi, Nitin Gadkari and other members of the 12-member Board. Before the meeting, Modi was greeting with cheers and blowing of conch shells at the party headquarters.

Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and India's next prime minister Narendra Modi hugs senior party leader L.K. Advani at the party headquarters in New Delhi, India on May 17. Thousands of cheering supporters welcomed Modi on his arrival in the capital Saturday after leading his party to a staggering victory in national elections.

Modi and his BJP wiped out the Congress party that dominated Indian politics for all but a decade since the country gained freedom from British rule in 1947. (AP Photo)

tant to set up factories in India. Manufacturing makes up only 15 percent of India’s economy, compared to 31 percent in China. Attracting manufacturing investment is key to creating jobs, and foreign investors have been pouring billions of dollars into Indian stocks and bonds in anticipation of a Modi victory.

Modi himself looked forward, confidently promising to start work on his agenda quickly and thanking voters for giving him a clear mandate. A new government will take office sometime after the party’s newly elected lawmakers formally appoint Modi as prime minister on May.

20, but no date has been set, BJP President Rajnath Singh told reporters.

Amid the euphoria of the win, his own party tried to strike a note of caution.

“Our promises will be fulfilled within the five-year mandate that we have been given,” close Modi aide and BJP General Secretary Amit Shah told New Delhi Television channel, brushing aside questions on what the party’s agenda in the first 100 days in office would be.

“Narendra Modi should go for the low-hanging fruits first,” said Gurcharan Das, the former head of Procter & Gamble in India.

“He gets the job done.

Obama invites Modi to visit US; vows to work closely with him

WasHINgToN, May 17 (IaNs): Ending a decade long US boycott of Narendra Modi, President Barack Obama congratulated him on BJP’s “success in India’s historic election” and invited him to visit Washington “to further strengthen our bilateral relationship”.

“The president called prime ministerial candidate and Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi today to congratulate him on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s success in India’s historic election,” said a White House readout of the call.

“The president noted

he looks forward to working closely with Mr. Modi to fulfil the extraordinary promise of the US-India strategic partnership, and they agreed to continue expanding and deepening the wide-ranging cooperation between our two democracies.” “The president invited Narendra Modi to visit Washington at a mutually agreeable time to further strengthen our bilateral relationship,” the readout said.

In a separate statement, the State Department set at rest the issue of a visa for Modi saying: “The prime minister of India will be welcomed to the United

States. As head of government, Mr. Modi would be eligible for an A-1 visa.”

“We congratulate Narendra Modi and the BJP on its victory in winning a majority of seats in India’s historic national election, which saw more voters cast their ballots freely and fairly than in any election in human history,” department spokesperson Jen Psaki said in a statement.

Secretary of State John Kerry has also offered his congratulations, and looks forward to “working with the BJP on expanding our shared prosperity and security”. “We understand the

next steps are for the Indian Election Commission to officially inform the president of the certified election results, and for him to appoint a prime minister. “Once a new government is formed, we look forward to working closely with the prime minister and the cabinet to advance our strong bilateral partnership.

“As President Obama said in his statement on May 12, we also congratulate the people of India on concluding their national elections and look forward to continuing our strong partnership based on shared values,” Psaki said.

In a first, UP sends no Muslim to Lok Sabha

LuckNoW, May 17 (IaNs): Amid many firsts in this Lok Sabha election, not one Muslim has been elected from Uttar Pradesh despite the sprawling state’s 19 percent Muslim population. This is the first time this has happened since the first Lok Sabha election of 1952.

There were 55 Muslim candidates in the fray this time.

The BSP fielded 19 Muslims, Samajwadi Party 13, Congress 11 and the Aam Aadmi

Party 12.

The BJP did not give ticket to any Muslim. Interestingly, none of the Muslim contestants made it even to the second spot.

Most lost heavily. In 2009, Uttar Pradesh elected seven Muslims to the Lok Sabha. These included Kadir Rana (BSP), Salman Khurshid (Congress), Zafar Ali Naqvi (Congress), Tabassum Hasan (BSP), Shafeekur-Rehman Virk (BSP), Qa-

iser Jahan (BSP) and Mohd Azaharuddin (Congress).

Calling this a “serious threat for secularism and an aberration for Indian democracy”,Sai Haider, a Muslim scholar here, said this posed “a dangerous trend”, specially since the BJP was now at the helm. “This is a sad moment for the community and we will have to reflect on the reasons for this complete rout and take corrective measures,” he

told IANS. Old timers in the community blame it to the “endless confusion” among Muslims till the day of polling on who to vote for so that the BJP surge could be contained. “This confusion till the end cost us dear,” admits Hussain Warsi, a community leader from Allahabad.

Uttar Pradesh has at least 21 parliamentary seats in which the Muslim community has a decisive say. This time apparently the vote got

miserably divided.

Among the parliamentary constituencies that have a major Muslim say include Pilibhit, Azamgarh, Budayun, Barabanki, Ghosi, Lucknow, Bahraich, Bareilly, Shravasti, Balampur, Amroha, Sambhal, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Bijnore, Kairana, Rampur and Moradabad.

Of these, the Samajwadi Party won Azamgarh and Badaun and the BJP held

sway elsewhere. Almost all religious heads, Ulemas and even the Imam of Jama Maszid issued ‘fatwas’ and advisories asking people to vote for a certain party or, in worst case scenario, for “their own people”.This does not seem to have worked.

The number of Muslims from Uttar Pradesh has varied in every election. While the highest number (18) were elected in 1980, the lowest was five in 1962.

EC conducted efficient polls and delivered quick results Dead YSR Congress

NEW DELHI, May 17 (IaNs): As efficiently as the Election Commission of India conducted the gruelling five-week long, nine-phase voting in the 2014 general election it was equally successful in delivering quick poll results with the help of IT experts and coders who worked endlessly day and night.

It took a team of information technology (IT) experts, five in every state commission and 12 in Delhi-headquartered Election Commission (EC) office, a trust-worthy human-chain and meticulous planning to turn EC’s online debut into an impressive reality.

For all those who were keenly following election results, EC’s dedicated online-result website – http:// eciresults.ap.nic.in/ – in association with the Press Information Bureau(PIB) turned out to be the most

reliable and easily-accessible source of information.

“Such a technological approach was necessary to update people about the voting results. It has indeed helped the people to know to get accurate data about the hour-to-hour status of the vote count,” V.N. Shukla, director of information and technology (IT), Election Commission of India, told IANS. To reach this level of accuracy and consistency EC required an efficient mechanism of human-chain of experts, reliable technology, and trusted manpower, with no-room for human error. “There were five teams of IT professionals in every state commission who would take the latest updates of the vote counts from the election officials(returning officer) in the counting centres,” Shukla stated.

“Once the figures were taken, the IT experts generated the HTML(Hypertext Markup Language) of those results and sent that to the EC in Delhi. “We would then share it with the PIB and upload it on the websites,” he added. At the central Election Commission office in the capital, a 12-member team comprising of IT experts looked after the management of the result display system,” said Shukla. “It was an extremely tiring and exhaustive process, but equally rewarding,” he added, saying he and his team haven’t slept well for the past 24-hours.

But, this association between the EC and Press Information Bureau (PIB) dates back to 2009 General Election when the results were available for a few states on the website. At that time it was a pilot project for

EC to tread into the virtual world and had sought all possibilities to bring election results available to the citizens of India at the click of a button. “We started this ‘result display system’ in the year 2009 as a pilot project to update people about the vote count in a much better and efficient way,” said Shukla. “But that time only a few state election commissions had used it to display the results,” he added.

The collaboration took its first giant leap during the Dec 2013, Delhi’s assembly elections when the results were updated on this website, making it convenient for people, especially media to be tuned with the real-time ecosystem. “It was only after the success of this system in Delhi assembly polls that EC thought of using this system to display the results for all the Lok Sabha polls,” said Shukla.

candidate elected

HyDErabaD, May 17 (IaNs): A candidate of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), who died in a road accident during the campaigning, was elected to Andhra Pradesh assembly from Allagadda in Kurnool district.

Bhuma Shobha Nagi Reddy, who died two weeks before the elections, was declared elected. The Election Commission will now hold a by-election for this assembly seat in Seemandhra. The YSRCP candidate won the seat by defeating her nearest rival G. Prabhakar Reddy of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) by nearly 18,000 votes.

A key leader of the YSRCP, 46-year-old Shobha died in a car crash in her constituency April 24. However, the Election Commission did not

countermand the election as YSR Congress is not a recognized party. Since her name was already included on the ballot paper, the poll panel clarified that she remained a contesting candidate and if she gets elected, a by-election will be held.

The clarification came as some poll officials were earlier quoted as saying that the votes polled for the deceased candidate will be treated as votes cast for NOTA (None of the above) option. One of the officials had also stated that even if the deceased gets highest number of votes, the candidate with maximum number of votes among the remaining contestants will be declared elected. YSRCP has bagged 63 seats in 175 member assembly in Seemandhra.

Cabinet recommends dissolution of 15th Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI, May 17 (PTI): Union Cabinet on Saturday recommended dissolution of the 15th Lok Sabha, drawing curtains to the term of the House which will go down in history as the most disrupted and wasted in Independent India.

The Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, met for the last time and decided to recommend dissolution of the current term of the Lok Sabha, a day after the results of the 16th Lok Sabha were out. The recommendation was then handed over to President Pranab Mukherjee.

Parliamentary affairs minister Kamal Nath later said the process to form the

next Lok Sabha will commence after the Election Commission sends the notification of the newlyelected members. “Once the President receives the list from the Election Commission, the President will take an appropriate decision,” he said.

The outgoing term of the House was the most disrupted and wasted in Independent India, with pepper spray incident in the last session marking a new low in parliamentary conduct. Disruptions have been the order of the day and two years back an entire session was washed out after opposition BJP insisted on its demand for Joint Parliamentary Com-

mittee probe into the 2G spectrum scam. This was unprecedented.

There was also uproar galore on the demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the coal block allocation scam. Storm over Telangana led to several unprecedented developments in the last session of the House which had 13 sittings. Even though Speaker Meira Kumar wanted a “grand finale” to the Lok Sabha it was not to be.

As many as 16 members from Seemandhra region were suspended ahead of the passage of Telangana bill. The bill to divide Andhra Pradesh tested the patience of the House,

unlike any other issue in recent times. Supporters and opponents of separate Telangana were at loggerheads on the bill at the drop of a hat. The historic bill creating the 29th state of India was passed in the last week of the last session of the Lok Sabha but after much controversies, confusion and commotion.

The 15th Lok Sabha had also seen immediate disqualification of RJD chief Lalu Prasad and JD(U) MP Jagdish Sharma after their conviction in the fodder scam. Theirs was the first disqualification from the Lok Sabha after the Supreme Court struck down a provision that protects a convicted lawmaker from

disqualification on the ground of pendency of appeal in higher courts.

The 15th Lok Sabha also witnessed three women adorning top posts.

The head of the ruling dispensation Sonia Gandhi, Speaker Meira Kumar and Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj. While Gandhi and Swaraj succeded in returning to the 16th Lok Sabha, Kumar was defeated in her traditional seat of Sasaram.

Even though scams and scandals, including the Commonwealth Games and Adarsh Housing, led to disruptions, the House also created history by legislating landmark laws. The Food Security

bill, which seeks to provide cheap foodgrains to 67 per cent of the poor people of the country-some 80 crore people, was cleared during the tenure of the outgoing Lok Sabha.

The Land Acquisition bill, which will give a better price to the farmer for his land and also a say in the matter, was also adopted by the House. Amid a campaign against corruption, the House also adopted the Lokpal bill, an issue which had been pending for the last four decades.

The Women’s Reservation bill, however, could not pass muster of the House despite being through the Rajya Sabha by the use of marshals.

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Turkish Mine Disaster: Survivor blames company

A relative of a victim of the mine accident reads from the Quran as she offers her prayers next to the grave of her loved one, in Soma, Turkey on May 16. An explosion and fire at a coal mine in Soma, some 250 kilometers (155 miles) south of Istanbul, killed hundreds of workers, authorities said, in one of the worst mining disasters in Turkish history. (AP Photo)

SAVASTEPE, MAy 17 (AP): Miner Erdal Bicak believes he knows why so many of his colleagues died in Turkey’s worst min-

ing disaster: company negligence. And he knows one other thing — he’s never going back down any mine again.

Activists join Suu Kyi for Myanmar charter change yANGON, MAy 17 (AP): Democracy activists in Myanmar joined opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday in calling for constitutional amendments ahead of next year’s general elections. Thousands of party supporters and leaders of prominent student activist groups, including the 88 Generation Peace and Open Society, turned out at the rally in the main city of Yangon. Suu Kyi said that the current constitution needs to be amended to meet democratic norms and for elections to be free and fair. Currently, the law says that the charter cannot be changed without more than 75 percent approval from the parliament. With the military holding 25 seats, they can veto any such move and prevent Suu Kyi from becoming president because her sons are British nationals.

An article in the constitution says anyone whose spouse or children owes allegiance to a foreign power cannot become president or vice president.

Suu Kyi has been holding rallies to gain public support and to convince the military and the government to change their opposition to amending the constitution.

Several other provisions are also under scrutiny for revision, and some proposed changes would strengthen selfgovernment in regions of the country dominated by ethnic minorities. Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party boycotted the 2010 election, but successfully contested by-elections in 2012 after electoral reforms were implemented, with Suu Kyi winning a seat in the lower house. Myanmar emerged from a half-century of military rule in 2011, when former general Thein Sein took office as an elected prime minister. However, the military is allotted a fixed percentage of seats in the legislature.

54 bodies found as ferry search resumes MUNSHIGANJ, MAy 17 (AP): Rescuers have recovered 54 bodies from a ferry that sank in a river during a storm in central Bangladesh, resuming their search Saturday after protests by relatives of people missing in the disaster. Officials said that 12 people were still unaccounted for, although there has been confusion over how many were aboard the ferry M.V. Miraz-4 when it sank Thursday in the River Meghna.

Earlier Saturday, authorities called the search off after retrieving 40 bodies, but hundreds of relatives and local residents protested at the scene of the accident in Munshiganj district, forcing authorities to announce that they would continue to look for bodies. “I haven’t got my brother, where is he? Why do authorities stop searching?” asked Mohammad Moniruzzaman.

By late Saturday afternoon, a total of 54 bodies had been recovered, said Shamsuddoha Khandaker, chief of Bangladesh’s water transport authority. “We will continue our search,” he said. “We have towed the ferry to the shore, but we will continue to search for bodies in the waters.” There has been confusion over how many passengers were on board the sunken vessel. Ferry operators in Bangladesh usually do not maintain a list of passengers, and none was available in Thursday’s disaster, said local administrator Saiful Hasan. Before 11 more bodies were recovered after the search resumed Saturday, police had estimated that at least 100 people were still missing.

Rescue diver Masudul Haque said Friday evening that many bodies were still trapped in cabin rooms. “We have recovered the bodies mainly from the lower deck and other open spaces, but could not open the doors of the cabin rooms where many passengers took shelter after the storm had hit,” Haque said. “I tried to open those doors but could not as huge volumes of sand have buried many of the doors.”

Relatives of the missing and the dead have been gathering since Thursday on the banks the Meghna River, near where the boat capsized. Several bodies, covered in cloth, were laid out on the ground on Saturday. “I came here yesterday for my brother, but I don’t have any trace yet. Nobody can assure me of anything,” said a sobbing relative, Lokman Hossain. Sabuj, a passenger who jumped overboard when the ship began to sink, said he was among about 25 survivors who swam to shore. He said the captain of the double-decker ferry ignored the passengers’ calls to stay close to the shore as the storm started brewing. “But he continued to steer the ship” out into the water, said Sabuj, who uses one name.

The ferry was apparently overcrowded and its lower deck was loaded with goods, said Mohammad Ali, a director of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority. Officials were investigating whether the vessel was overcrowded or had design faults. Ferries are a common mode of transportation in this populous delta nation, and the Meghna River has been the scene of past accidents. In 2012, at least 150 people died when a ferry carrying about 200 people capsized at night in the river.

Bicak, 24, had just ended his shift Tuesday and was making his way to the surface when managers ordered him back under-

ground because of a problem in the Soma coal mine in western Turkey. “The company is guilty,” Bicak told The Associated Press,

adding that managers had machines that measure methane gas levels. “The new gas levels had gotten too high and they didn’t tell us in time.”

The miner also said government safety inspectors never visited the lower reaches of the Soma mine and have no idea of how bad conditions get as workers trudge deeper into the ground. Bicak, whose leg was badly injured and in a cast, recounted his miraculous escape late Friday while at a candle-lit vigil for Soma victims in the town square of nearby Savastepe.

Public anger has surged in the wake of the Soma coal mine inferno that killed at least 299 miners. Police used tear gas and water cannon Friday to disperse rock-throwing protesters in Soma who were demanding that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government resign. In Istanbul, police broke up a crowd who lit candles to honor the Soma victims.

Bicak said he ended

up about a kilometer (.6 miles) underground with 150 people Tuesday afternoon when he heard an explosion. He said they were given old oxygen masks that he thought hadn’t been checked in many years. Bicak and a close friend tried to make it to an exit, but there was a lot of smoke. The path was very narrow and steep, with ceilings so low that miners can’t stand up, making it difficult to leave quickly. He and his friend took turns slapping each other to stay conscious.

“I told my friend ‘I can’t go on. Leave me here. I’m going to die,’” Bicak said.

But his friend said to him, “’No, we’re getting out of here.’” Bicak eventually made it out of the mine with his friend — by then lapsing in and out of consciousness. He said he lost many friends and out of the 150 miners he was working with, only 15 made it out alive. Thick smoke from the underground fire killed many miners who had no gas masks, according to

Akin Celik, the Soma mining company’s operations manager.

Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said Saturday that crews had found one more body overnight, raising the death toll to 299, but a new fire was hampering search efforts for the two or three workers still missing. He said 485 miners escaped or were rescued. The Turkish government has asked for a parliamentary inquiry into the disaster, but it appears that many government and mining officials have already made up their minds on the topic.

“There’s no negligence with respect to this incident,” insisted Huseyin Celik, a deputy leader of the ruling party. He said the mine in Soma “was inspected vigorously 11 times since 2009.” “Let’s learn from this pain and rectify our mistakes,” he said. “(But) this is not the time to look for a scapegoat.” Celik, the mining official, echoed those words. “There’s no negligence with respect to

this incident. We all worked with all our heart and soul. I have not seen anything like this in 20 years,” he told reporters.

Bicak, however, said the last inspection at the Soma mine was six months ago.

He said mine managers know that government inspectors only visit the top 100 meters (yards) of the mine, so they simply clean up that part and the inspectors never see the very narrow, steep sections below.

Mine owners are tipped off up to a week before an inspection anyway, said Ozgur Ozel, an opposition lawmaker from the Soma region who has criticized the government for not adopting the International Labor Organization’s convention on mine safety.

Bicak, who is still trying to come to grips with the deaths of so many colleagues, says he knows now that his mining career is over. “I’m not going to be a miner anymore. God gave me a chance and now I’m done,” he said.

Magnet-powered toys dangerous for kids: Study

TOrONTO, MAy 17 (IANS): Does your toddler play with magnet-powered toys? Throw these away as the chances of him/her ingesting tiny magnets is high, resulting in serious injuries that require surgery, an alarming study says.

“With the inclusion of smaller, spherical magnets

in children’s toys, we are seeing an increased number of visits to the hospital for surgeries to remove them from the gastrointestinal tract,” said Matt Strickland, a general surgery resident at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and University of Toronto.

Strickland’s team fo-

cused their research on digestive-tract injuries because the majority of serious harm from magnets is due to perforations of the stomach, small bowel and colon.

Many children in the study required surgery in some cases, to remove small parts of their intestines. They found that out of

2,722 patient visits to their hospital for foreign-body ingestions, 94 children had ingested those magnets including 30 kids who had ingested multiple magnets.

With the smaller magnets, children tend to ingest multiple pieces which can adhere to one another as they travel through the

bowel. “They can also attract other magnets in the gastrointestinal tract and tear a hole in the bowel,” Strickland cautioned.

Many children often don’t exhibit symptoms right away. Doctors may not discover the magnets until they do X-rays and severe damage has usually

been done till then, said the study published in the Journal of Pediatrics. Today’s magnets are 20 times more powerful than older magnets with the potential to cause more damage. These high-powered ball magnets are often sold in jewellery kits or adult desk toys.

Various rock bands playing rock songs from the 80’s during the ‘A Tribute to 80’s and Classic rock, a revival of Rock and Roll’ held at Upstairs, Dimapur on May 16. Bands including Fifth Front, Alobo Naga, Renbeni Odyuo, R.U.M Project performed for the show. (Photo by Manen Aier)

Oprah helps Barbara Walters say farewell Shailene Woodley Chooses To Be Homeless, But Why? T

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prah Winfrey and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton surprised Barbara Walters as the legendary newswoman taped her final edition of “The View” to end a five-decade career on television.

Actor Michael Douglas, a longtime friend and frequent subject for Walters’ interviews, also dropped by for the tribute, which aired Friday on. Looking smart in a cream-colored blazer and a black skirt, the 84-yearold Walters was presiding over a studio audience of friends, colleagues and fans on hand to witness a bit of history.

Although she will retain a behind-the-scenes role as executive producer of the talk show she created 17 years ago, she is ending her daily on-air involvement, while limiting ABC News appearances to the occasional story or interview.

“I can’t believe this day has come, and I can’t believe it’s for real,” Clinton told Walters, who began her career on NBC’s “Today” in 1962, then came to ABC in 1976, where her many duties ranged from co-anchoring “20/20” to hosting scores of specials as well as “The View.”

Typically, Walters couldn’t let Clinton get away without fielding the question on so many minds: Is she running for president in 2016? “I am running,” smiled Clinton.

“Around the park.”

A bit later, Douglas brought the subject up again with Walters. “If Hillary runs,” he said, “I bet you’d be a great vice president.” Some of the best moments happened during commercial breaks, never to be seen by viewers. Then audience members could snap photos and interact with Walters and her co-

panelists (Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy). At one point Walters, spying the New York Knicks basketball player J.R. Smith in the stands, broke up the room by telling him that, now, with retirement, “I just want you to know I’m buying the Clippers,” referring to the Los Angeles team whose owner is being forced out by the NBA for making racial comments that were recorded.

The audience erupted at the sight of Winfrey, who told Walters, “You’re the reason I wanted to be in television.” “You shattered the glass ceiling for so many women,” said Winfrey, who then brought on a startling parade of them, some two dozen prominent on-air women including Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric, Robin Roberts, Gayle King, Connie Chung and Joan Lunden. “You are

my legacy,” Walters, visibly moved, said to them as they crowded around her onstage.

The hour had its comic twist: In a pre-taped segment, Walters (who, after all, has interviewed everybody else) lobbed some questions at herself, in the person of former “Saturday Night Live” player Cheri Oteri doing a spot-on Walters imitation. Walters brought the hour to a close with a heartfelt statement looking back with amazement on her career, then signing off with a pledge to “take a deep breath and enjoy my ‘View.’”

But a more telling moment took place during a break, as the throng of women she had paved the way for posed with her for a group portrait. It was a remarkable tableau. “I have to remember this on the bad days,” Walters said quietly, “because this is the best.”

he 22 year-old actress revealed to Jimmy Kimmel, everything that I own and use is in a carry-on suitcase. Even though Shailene Woodley is one of Hollywood’s most promising actress’, she still doesn’t own a home. But that is not the most surprising thing, the 22 year-old star is homeless by choice. Woodley explained her reasons for giving up a perfectly good house during her appearance on ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ this past Thursday (May 15th). The ‘Divergent’ actress firstly revealed how she can fit almost everything that she owns into one suitcase. I have some kitchen items that my grandma is using, she said. But other than that, yeah, everything that I own and use is in a carry-on suitcase.

I figure if I only own a few things and it gets lost, then I would get nothing. That takes an unbelievable amount of self-control, Kimmel said, looking very bemused.

But for Woodley, packing light and not owning her own place isn’t hard to deal with. I was only home for 15 days last year and I got home and I was like, ‘I don’t want to be alone. I want to be with my friends and family,’ she continued. So, I got rid of everything just so I could have one suitcase that would be easy to transport between houses and just kind of couch surf for a few months. But it’s so refreshing and it takes so much stress away when you’re like, ‘Ugh, I only have one pair of jeans to wash.’

It’s so nice. The rising star revealed she used to own a home in Los Angeles but decided to give it to her grandmother. And as for now Woodley lives literally on friends’ couches.

Adding, I was only here in L.A. for two months, so when you’re home you kind of want to soak up faces and places...And then I leave again.

Unlike most females her age, Woodley isn’t particularly concerned with having the latest mobile devices.

The actress owns a laptop, but not an iPad, and she only recently got a cell phone. “I do have a phone right now because we’ve been doing so much press and they were like, ‘Shai, we need to be able to get ahold of you, so here’s a temporary phone and we’ve taped the number to the back of it so you won’t forget it,’” she revealed

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US Martial Arts Champion at Kohima

KOhiMa, MaY 17 (MExN): “Have a passion in life, dedicate yourself to it and other things will follow” is the message from Kario Issac Maheo, a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, first from India’s North east earning recognition abroad. Born at Karong(Manipur)he did his schooling at St.Joseph’s, Tadubi and graduated from St.Joseph’s College, Jakhama.

Speaking at the Motivational symposium in The Heritage, Kohima today on commitment, organized by Human Resource Development Committee, Khonoma Rüffüno Nagaland (KRN), Issac, champion of Super Fight League(SFL) Challenger India who won international acclaim in Mixed Martial Arts(MMA) on February 8, 2014 at Queen Casino Cage Sport battle in Washington DC, USA despite breakage of his right arm in the first round, finally winning through Technical Knock Out(TKO) urged the gathering to never let circumstances limit

life’s possibilities, but rather to rise above it, give their best and live life to their hearts’ content.

He shared that his biggest fear is to have to regret in old age, of having left out on one’s dreams while young and not having lived truly, but only existed. Sounding a note of optimism, he said that one must have faith in God, faith in oneself and follow his passion, hoping for the best for the future and not live in the past, as it is simply a waste of time.

The humble and unassuming athlete said that we all fight for a reason, for something in our lives, and urged the young crowd to ponder over it, as to what it means individually adding ‘it is not fair in life if we do not give ourselves a chance to live our dreams’. ”Fear of having to regret” motivates him, he said. Though he is satisfied and content with his recent achievement, but uncertain of the future due to his injury, he hoped that after recovery of his broken

arm, his aim is to compete at a higher level besides starting a fitness and sports venture.

Invocation was pronounced by Huzo Meru.

Special songs were presented by Alder Group and Visedelhu Terhüja, Finalist Naga Talents promo.

Giving the prelude to the symposium, Kuolachalie Seyie, KRN President lauded Kario’s undying spirit and commitment to strive for success in his life. “Issac is just one of us, he is not of a different species, but a fraction of higher commitment and accountability to God in a person makes such a big difference in life as seen from his experiences,” Seyie said.

An interactive session followed with Theja Meru, renowned musician and manager, The Heritage as moderator.

Vote of thanks was delivered by Keviphotsü, President KRN (Kohima) ending with benediction by Mrs. Salhoutuonuo Kruse, President, Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho(AWO).

52nd National Challengers Chess C'ship 2014

KOhiMa, MaY 17 (MExN): Assam boy Rajib Dhar created sensation in the 52nd National Challengers Chess Championship 2014 that is underway at Dharamshala, Himachal pradesh by defeating 5th seed Grand Master M.R Venkatesh in round 8 of this 13 round

event. With this victory Rajib took his tally to 5.5 points out of 8 rounds while other Assam players playing in this event Trailokya Nanda is on 5 points, Madhab Sarma is on 4 points, Pradip Bhuyun is on 3 points while Gaurav Roy is on 3 points respectively.

Altogether, 5 players

from Assam playing in this event that will end on May 19. Assam Chess Club conveyed its best wishes to Rajib Dhar for his excellent performance and wishes him success in the future. This was stated in a release issued by Biswajit Bharadwaj, secretary Assam Chess Club.

Phelps back on top, wins 100 fly

Manchester City's Micah Richards, centre, heads the ball during the soccer friendly match between Manchester City and United Arab Emirates team, Al ChaRLOTTE, MaY 17 Ain, in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, May 15, 2014. (AP Photo) (aP): Michael Phelps re-

NYON, MaY 17 (aP): Bigspending clubs Manchester City and Paris SaintGermain were fined 60 million euros ($82 million)

by UEFA on Friday and ordered to limit their Champions League squads to 21 players next season for breaching the body's financial fair play rules.

In the first series of sanctions handed down by UEFA over its new regulations meant to curb overspending by wealthy owners, nine clubs in all were handed punishments — but those given to the Premier League winner and the French champion were by far the heaviest.

City said it will accept the sanctions and will not appeal, but insisted that the club has a "fundamental disagreement" with UEFA about its "interpretations of the FFP regulations on players purchased before 2010." PSG also accepted the punishment "in spite of the tremendous handicap they represent in terms of the club's ability to fully compete on an equal footing against Europe's biggest teams."

PSG also said in a statement that it "deplores the fact" that UEFA hasn't recognized "the full value" of its partnership with the Qatar Tourism Authority, which the governing body said was inflated.

The fines given to City and PSG are the heaviest ever handed by out UEFA. However, UEFA said 40 million euros will be returned to the clubs if they fulfil their financial obligations over the next two years.

Those obligations include limiting the deficits to 10 million euros in the financial year ending in 2015 for City, with PSG allowed a deficit of 30 million euros for that period before being obligated to break even by 2016.

City said it expects to break even by the end of 2014.

UEFA said both clubs have agreed to "significantly limit" their spending in the transfer market over the next two years. However, City said it is allowed to spend 60 million euros, plus whatever it earns for selling players, in this summer's transfer window. It said the UEFA sanction "will have no material impact on the club's planned transfer activity."

The reduced Champions League squads may not

Football clubs will not be undermined by these measures," said PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. "We will continue to invest in developing a highly competitive Graham Dunbar TACTICAL SWITCH: team and will continue our Early on, Platini said "85-90 percent" investments in our stadium AP Sports Writer of club owners supported FFP as a way and training infrastrucanchester City to stop player salaries spiraling up. Allies tures while at the same and Paris Saint- included Chelsea's Russian owner Ro- time remaining, as we are Germain received man Abramovich and AC Milan's Silvio today "debt free." the heaviest sanc- Berlusconi, then prime minister of Italy.

The FFP rules require tions Friday when Over time, an aim of FFP appeared to clubs who play in the UEFA announced shift. Spending only what a club could Champions League and the first set of afford became spending only what it Europa League to balance punishments in its "Financial Fair Play" earned. The business model Abramovich their finances, and are project to control spending by European followed in 2003 — buy a club with po- meant to curb huge investfootball clubs. City and PSG were fined tential, spend heavily to improve fast, ac- ments by owners and exces60 million euros ($82 million) each and celerate building a global brand — was, sive spending on transfers. ordered to limit their Champions League if not outlawed, certainly made tougher.

The sanctions were squads to 21 players next season instead However, Man City and PSG have both handed down five years afof the normal 25. Seven other clubs were ended title droughts to win two league ter UEFA President Michel penalized among the 237 clubs whose fi- trophies each since being bought by sov- Platini launched the pronances were assessed after qualifying for ereign wealth from Abu Dhabi in 2008, gram to tackle "cheating" by this season's Champions League or Eu- and Qatar in 2011, respectively. overspending. No club was ropa League. expelled from next season's JUDGING THE CLUBS: Champions League or EuHere are five things to know Platini's first major hire for FFP was ropa League, which had about Financial Fair Play: Jean-Luc Dehaene, a former prime min- been billed as the harshest ister of Belgium, who died Thursday — a punishment available. The WHAT IS FFP? day before the sanctions were announced. other clubs to have failed Since July 2011, UEFA has monitored Dehaene led a panel including lawyers, ac- FFP were Galatasaray, Trathe annual accounts of all clubs entering ademics, economists who assess accounts bzonspor and Bursaspor its two club competitions. and, this season, asked for more informa- from Turkey, Russian sides UEFA requires clubs to approach tion 76 of 237 clubs. In recent weeks, nine Zenit St Petersburg, Anzhi break-even on football-related business clubs negotiated with the panel to reach Makhachkala and Rubin — television rights fees, buying and sell- agreed sanctions. Platini has long said Kazan, as well as Levski Soing players, salaries, sponsor deals, tick- UEFA wants to help clubs, not hurt them. fia from Bulgaria. ets sales, prize money. The complex ac- Man City was the most reluctant club to Those were handed counting rules encourage clubs to spend settle ahead of potential referral to a judg- fines ranging from 200,000 on long-term projects — stadiums, youth ing panel, led by lawyer Jose Cunha Ro- euros — for Galatasaray, training — which do not count as losses drigues of Portugal. There, clubs have no Trabzonspor, Levski and for FFP purposes. bargaining position and more severe sanc- Bursaspor — to 12 million UEFA lets club owners cover loss- tions could have been applied in June. euros for Zenit. es up to 45 million euros ($62 million) UEFA was expected to in the 2011-13 assessment period just GOOD GUYS rule against Man City and completed. Clubs judged to have broUEFA typically points to Arsenal and PSG, which far exceeded ken the spirit or letter of FFP rules faced Borussia Dortmund as clubs growing a limit of 45 million-euro sanctions from a warning to being barred their teams and businesses properly in losses over the first two seafrom UEFA competitions in the 2014-15 the FFP era. Still, both have become sell- sons of very complex acseason onward. ing clubs to national and Champions counting rules for FFP asLeague rivals. Bayern Munich routinely sessment. Both clubs tried WHY IT WAS INTRODUCED: takes Dortmund's best players who have to balance their finances After being elected UEFA president in picked up runners-up medals before with inflated sponsorship 2007, Michel Platini said he feared clubs joining the German giant. Bayern chief deals linked to their ownwhich ran up huge debts chasing success executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge also ers in Abu Dhabi and Qatar, were effectively cheating and risked ruin leads the 200-member European Club respectively. City was also if banks or owners withdrew support. Association, a key UEFA stakeholder scrutinized for booking Leeds was often cited, a 2001 Champi- shaping the FFP rules. tens of millions in revenue ons League semifinalist then penniless "We have some black sheep and these from selling image rights and relegated from the Premier League black sheep have to wash white," Rum- and consultancy fees to within three years. menigge said in 2012 in a veiled jab at PSG. third parties.

Debate intensified after the Man- Bayern and Manchester United are frontCritics of FFP say it was chester United-Chelsea final in 2008 runners in maximizing their brands and effectively manipulated featured two English clubs carrying com- commercial strength, which makes both during UEFA's lengthy bined debts of $1.6 billion-plus. Amid a models of FFP compliance. An apparent consultation with clubs global economic downturn, the 2009 off- contradiction of FFP is that more than $1 who saw an opportunity season saw steep inflation in transfer fees billion of United's revenue since 2005 has to lock out emerging rivals and salaries, driven upward by a few elite been used to service debt from the Ameri- whose new, wealthy ownclubs. Platini described Real Madrid's can Glazer family's leveraged buyout. ers wanted to spend quickoffseason splurge on Cristiano Ronaldo, Man City, meanwhile, is the biggest ly to join the elite.

Kaka and others as "excessive," while FFP victim despite effectively having no Clubs such as BarceloManchester City's spree was "financial debt, no prospect of bankruptcy and an na, Bayern Munich, Mandoping," according to Arsenal manager owner who invested more than $1 billion chester United and Real Arsene Wenger. of new money into the sport.

Madrid, which have lucrative commercial deals have much of an impact ei- end up using that many. used substitutes. worldwide, will all likely ther. Teams are ordinarily City and PSG both used 21 "Our ambition to build benefit from City and PSG allowed 25-man squads for players on the field this past one of the best and most now having to rein in their the competition, but few season — not counting un- competitive European transfer strategy.

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turned to the top of a podium for the first time since the 2012 Olympics when he won the 100-meter butterfly at the Charlotte Grand Prix on Friday. Phelps made it through a grueling double in the morning preliminaries, also swimming the 200 freestyle, then limited himself to one race in the evening. While he didn't improve on the time from the first meet of his comeback, when he finished second to Ryan Lochte last month, it was another big step toward competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

"It's been a while," he said. "It's nice seeing the first place next to your name. It's good to be on that side of it again. That's my first one since I came back. Hopefully, we can get a string of those." Going out strong and remaining comfortably ahead on the return leg, Phelps cruised to victory in 52.13 seconds, about a half body-length ahead of

Michael Phelps looks at the score board after winning the 100-meter butterfly in the at the Arena Grand Prix swim meet in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, May 16. Phelps won the race with a time of 52.13. (AP Photo)

runner-up Pavel Sankovich of Belarus. Phelps matched his time exactly from Arizona, his first meet since retiring after the London Olympics. But this time, he did not have to contend with Lochte, who aggravated his

surgically repaired knee in Arizona and was advised by his doctors to give it some rest. Asked if he could've beaten Phelps, Lochte smiled. "No," he said, holding out his left leg. "I've got a brace on my knee."

Ribery's form worrying ahead of WC

LONDON, MaY 17 (aP): Less than six months ago, Franck Ribery's name was being mentioned in the same breath as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Following a tremendous season with Bayern Munich, the France winger was one of the three finalists for the Ballon d'Or — football's top award.

Ribery lost, Ronaldo won. Since then, Ribery's form has dropped so much that it is now causing concern in the French camp. With the World Cup in Brazil looming, Ribery is a shadow of the player who terrorized defenders throughout last season.

Once hailed as Zinedine Zidane's heir, Ribery was a key element in Bayern's treble-winning campaign in 2013, causing havoc in opposing defenses with his devastating dribbles and bursts of speed.

Ribery was rewarded with UEFA's award for the best player in Europe, beating Messi and Ronaldo to the prize by a large margin.

He then scored as Bayern won the UEFA Super Cup at the expense of Chelsea, and had a fine start to the season under new coach Pep Guardiola despite a new system and style brought in by the former Barcelona tactician.

The Ballon d'Or changed everything. Ribery seemed deeply affected by the poll result and has yet to recover from his disappointment.

He scored only four goals in

Bayern's Franck Ribery fights for the ball with Real's Gareth Bale during the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena in Munich, southern Germany on April 29. (AP Photo)

2014 as Bayern successfully defended its Bundesliga title, and he struggled to make an impact in the two disappointing matches against Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals.

"It's hard for a sensitive player like him not to win the Ballon d'Or after winning the treble," former Bayern captain Oliver Kahn said.

"But you should be able to move on at some stage. It shouldn't be about Ribery; it should be about Bayern."

Ribery, who also struggled with some minor injuries this season, ended up making only 22 appearances in 34 Bundesliga games, nine of those involving substitu-

tions. Although his recent criticisms of Guardiola's rotation policy won't help his case, Ribery remains a fan favorite in France, which he helped reach the World Cup final in 2006 following a meteoric rise to fame that year.

Four years after that run to the final, Ribery's image was badly tarnished when he and striker Karim Benzema were accused of soliciting an underage prostitute.

Ribery then received a threematch ban from the French football federation for his perceived leading role during a training strike at the World Cup in South Africa, with France getting eliminated in the first round.

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MADRID, MAy 17 (ReuteRs): Barcelona and Lionel Messi have agreed an improved contract that will reportedly make the four-time World Player of the Year soccer's best-paid player with a net annual salary of 20 million euros ($27.4 million).

Barca did not publish details of the deal but Spanish media said Messi, 26, would remain tied to the club until June 2018, as in his previous contract, and could earn around 5 million euros more per season in performance-linked bonuses.

The Argentina captain would also regain control of his image rights, one report said, further boosting the income of a man Forbes magazine estimates is the 10th highest-earning athlete, with annual revenues of $41.2 million inItaly's Sara Errani, right, greets Serbia's Jelena Jankovic after winning her semifinal match at the Italian open tennis tourna- cluding wages and endorsements. ment in Rome, Saturday, May 17. (AP Photo) "FC Barcelona has reached an agreement to adjust the terms in ROMe, MAy 17 (Agenthe contract binding Leo Messi to cIes): Sara Errani became the club as a professional first team the first home player to player," Barca said in a brief statereach the Italian Open fiROMe, MAy 17 (AFP): World number third set, Nadal maintained his momenment on Friday. "The revised and nal in nearly 30 years with one Rafael Nadal dug deep to maintain tum by winning three breaks to two for updated contract will be signed a 6-3, 7-5 win over sixthhis chances of defending his Rome Mas- Murray. The Spaniard broke in the first over the next few days," they added. seeded Jelena Jankovic on game, only for Murray to break back imMessi, who had been earning ters title after a gutsy come-from-behind Saturday. Using the vocal a net 13 million euros per season, 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over Andy Murray in the mediately in a second game which saw crowd support to her adwill top soccer's earnings list ahead the Scot pull off a stunning pull-back quarterfinals on Friday. vantage, the 10th-seeded of Real Madrid forward Cristiano Murray had won only five of his last shot which stunned Nadal and had the Errani fought back from a crowd in raptures.

18 matches against Nadal but held the 4-1 deficit in the second set, That gave Murray some momentum of bragging rights from their last two -- a while Jankovic appeared rattled as she continuously walkover win in the semis of the Miami his own and the British number one held questioned line calls.

Masters and victory in the final of the serve to go 2-1 in front. Both players held "There were a few moTokyo Open in 2011, both hardcourt serve in the next two games and with the ments when I thought I events. And despite doubts lingering score at 3-2 Murray raced to triple break might not pull it off but the over the Scot's form following an ab- point to break again and take a two-game fans were huge," said Errasence from the tour due to back surgery lead after Nadal netted a return from a ni, who is attempting to beat the start of the year, Murray produced powerful serve. Sensing defeat, the Spancome the first Italian to win a stunning performance at the Foro Ital- iard upped his game and broke back to the tournament since Rafico to underline his form ahead of the level at 4-4. Both players held serve over faella Reggi took the 1985 the next two games, but Nadal made the French Open later this month. title in Taranto. The last Italdifference when he raced to triple break The Scot raced to a 6-1 win in the ian man to win was Adriano opening set, leaving clay-court king point in the 11th game before breaking Panatta back in 1976. ErraNadal to tinker with tactics in the second for a third time in the set for a 6-5 lead and ni's opponent in Sunday's set in a bid to pull level. In a much tighter then serving out for the win. final will be either defending champion Serena Williams or 11th-seeded Ana peatedly asked the chair faulted. "(The crowd) was said. "They give me that exIvanovic, who were playing umpire to come down and all on her side but it's nor- tra motivation so I'm not just later. In the men's semi- check marks but none of mal, she's the local player," playing for myself but for finals, seven-time Rome them were overturned, re- Jankovic said. "I tried to stay them, too, and that makes champion Rafael Nadal sulting only in the crowd focused on my game, and me even stronger."Known meets Grigor Dimitrov and stepping up its encourage- play my tennis but she was for her consistency, ErNovak Djokovic plays Milos ment for Errani. rani committed just 11 unthe better player today."

Raonic. It's already Errani's Errani was playing in forced errors to Jankovic's "Just do it, Sara. Just do best result since reaching it, Sara," the fans cheered the doubles semifinals lat- 28. Jankovic attempted to the 2012 French Open final, late in the second set. The er and her partner Roberta attack Errani's abbreviated and gives her momentum highly partisan crowd fre- Vinci sat in her box to pro- serving style but she had heading back to Roland quently applauded Errani vide emotional support. more trouble on her own Garros next week. while points were still be- Her parents and brother serve, and faced 16 break Jankovic, the 2007 and ing played and cheered were on hand, too. "Having points -- five of which Errani 2008 Rome champion, re- even when Jankovic double them here is key," Errani converted.

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Ronaldo on 18 million euros and Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Paris St Germain on 14.7 million, sports daily Marca said. Messi is Barca's all-time leading scorer with 354 goals in 424 official games and news of the deal is a boost for the club before Saturday's La Liga showdown against Atletico Madrid.

"Anything that is good for Messi is good for Barca," coach Gerardo Martino told a news conference on Friday. "It is a very good piece of news for both parties." Since Messi made his debut in the 2004-05 season, Barca have won 21 titles, including three Champions Leagues and six La Liga crowns. He joined Barca's academy at the age of 13 after a spell at Newell's Old Boys in his native Rosario.

Messi and his father last year paid 5 million euros to the Spanish authorities as a "corrective payment" after they were accused of filing false tax returns. The pair, who both denied wrongdoing, allegedly hid more than 4 million euros by filing incomplete returns for the years 2006 to 2009. The sale of Messi's image rights had been hidden using a complex web of shell companies in Uruguay, Belize, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, the prosecu- FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi smiles during a tor's office for tax crimes in Catalo- training session, in San Joan Despi, Spain, Friday, May 16, 2014. (AP Photo) nia said.

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RAnchI, MAy 17 (PtI): Former champions Chennai Super Kings would look to consolidate their position inside the top-four for a place in the play-offs even as Royal Challengers Bangalore try to stay afloat when the two sides clash for the first time this IPL season here on Sunday.

Chennai, the 2010 and 2011 winners, are currently second on the points table with eight wins from 10 matches, while Bangalore are third from bottom after managing four wins in their 10 games.

CSK were disappointed when their home matches were shifted here following the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association`s failure to get government clearances for conducting the games at their home stadium in Chennai.

But Mahendra Singh Dhoni`s men have not endured much trouble in making themselves comfortable in the city, notching up wins in the two matches that have been played here so far.

Their most recent triumph came on May 13 against Rajasthan Royals when the team

romped home with ease after restricting the visiting side to 148. Boasting of power-hitters such as Dwayne Smith, Brendon McCullum, Faf du Plessis and Dhoni himself, CSK are among the favourites to go the distance and lift the trophy.

The setbacks they have suffered this season have come against table-toppers Kings XI Punjab, who have been steered by the extraordinary batting form of Glenn Maxwell and David Miller. But against all other teams, CSK have pulled off victories without much hassle. Their bowling attack is not exactly star-studded but it has done the job, complementing their aggressive batsmen quite well so far.

Pacer Mohit Sharma has been a consistent performer and is currently the joint leader in the top wicket-takers list with 18 scalps to his credit along with Sunrisers Hyderabad`s Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

In Ranvindra Jadeja and Samuel Badree, CSK have the spin options which have proved to be handy in the tournament so far.

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NAC set to hold mega event

DIMAPuR, MAy 17 (Mexn): The Nagaland adventure club (NAC)has informed that the club is all set to host a mega event, an event which is not only the first of its kind in the state of Nagaland but also in the entire North East.

The NAC will be organizing a Drag race in Kohima, an event which the club has meticulously planned and is confident to execute it with perfection. The club has also decided that the event will be purely for lo-

cals and participation from outside will not be accepted. Though the club is organizing it for the first time, it stated that the club is enthusiastic with the response it has received. It expressed confidence that the event will be a grand success.

The NAC kicked off its adventure activities for the year 2014 which will ultimately culminate with the Horse Power Challenge.

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