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48 hour Karbi bandh from today DIMaPUr, MaY 1 (MexN): The Karbi National Liberation Army (KNLA) has called a 48hour Karbi-Anglong bandh from May 2. Sources from Karbi-Anglong informed that the bandh was called in protest against the killing of two KNLA cadres on April 26 last, in a shootout with police. The bandh will take effect from 5:00 am, Friday, May 2.

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WHO reveals worldwide threat to public health

GeNeva, MaY 1 (IaNS): A new report by the World Health Organisation - its first to globally look at antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance - reveals that this serious threat is no longer a prediction for the future but is happening right now in every region of the world and has the potential to affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Antibiotic resistance when bacteria change so

antibiotics no longer work in people who need them to treat infections - is now a major threat to public health. “Without urgent, coordinated action by many stakeholders, the world is headed for a post-antibiotic era, in which common infections and minor injuries which have been treatable for decades can once again kill,” says Keiji Fukuda, WHO’s assistant directorgeneral for health security. “Effective antibiotics

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have been one of the pillars allowing us to live longer, live healthier, and benefit from modern medicine. Unless we take significant actions to improve efforts to prevent infections and also change how we produce, prescribe and use antibiotics, the world will lose more and more of these global public health goods and the implications will be devastating,” he added. The results are cause for high concern, document-

ing resistance to antibiotics, especially “last resort” antibiotics, in all regions of the world. The report reveals that key tools to tackle antibiotic resistance, such as basic systems to track and monitor the problem, show gaps or do not exist in many countries. While some countries have taken important steps in addressing the problem, every country and individual needs to do more.

CheNNaI, MaY 1 (IaNS): A young woman working in an IT company was killed and 14 people were injured Thursday when two bombs exploded on a train after it entered the Chennai Central station, police said. The low intensity explosions in quick succession occurred in two coaches of the Bangalore-Guwahati express train around 7.15 a.m., triggering panic at the busy station. Many fled in panic and the wounded cried out in pain, and the young woman lay dead. Two of the injured suffered serious injuries. Southern Railway general manager Rakesh Mishra identified the dead woman as 22-year-old Swathi from Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. Swathi was an employee of an IT company in Bangalore. She was going to Andhra Pradesh. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh condemned the “barbaric act” and said they “highlight the desperation and cowardice of those responsible”. “No efforts should be spared to bring the perpetrators to justice,” he said. The blasts came barely two days after

a Sri Lankan, Mohammed Zakir Hussain, was arrested on charge of plotting to damage vital installations in the state. “The blasts occurred in coaches S4 and S5 of the Bangalore-Guwahati train,” Inspector General of Police (Railways) Seema Agarwal told IANS. She said the injured were admitted to a government hospital and the two coaches had been separated from the train for investigation. A man at the station told IANS: “The blast was not very loud. It is only after we saw people running away from the train that we learnt something was wrong.” He said the rail coaches were not badly damaged but the seat where the dead woman had been seated bore the brunt of the explosion. The Chennai Central station handles some 200 trains every day. Railway porters told reporters they were headed towards the incoming train when they heard the blasts. Frightened passengers immediately rushed out of the coaches. The porters were the first to provide help to the injured. They also helped passengers to get out. The train was scheduled to reach Chennai at

5.40 a.m. but was running late by an hour and a half. Police officer Agarwal said it was too early to say what explosives were used. “We will be checking the (antecedents of) passengers in the two coaches later,” she said. After detaching the two coaches, the train was later flagged off. Police took into custody a young man who was hiding in a coach. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa expressed grief at the death of the woman. She said: “I have ordered police to investigate the crime along with the Railway Police and bring the culprits (to book).” She also announced a solatium of Rs.100,000 to the family of the dead woman, Rs.50,000 to those who suffered serious injuries and Rs.25,000 to the other injured people. Following the blasts, security at all major railway stations in Tamil Nadu were beefed up. According to Southern Railway General Manager Rakesh Mishra, an ex-gratia of Rs.100,000 has been announced to the family of the dead, Rs.25,000 for those who suffered serious injuries and Rs.5,000 for the other injured.

‘We are only demanding Young boy’s body recovered from well Public irate over “indifferent attitude” our genuine rights’ of police and fire department

Now, know where your ancestors lived NSSATA teachers 1,000 years ago New York, MaY 1 (IaNS) : Scientists have developed a tool that can trace back the place where your DNA was formed up to 1,000 years ago. The revolutionary Geographic Population Structure (GPS) tool works similarly to a satellite navigation system. “What we have discovered here at the University of Sheffield is a way to find not where you were born but where your DNA was formed up to 1,000 years ago,” said Eran Elhaik of University of Sheffield. Genetic admixture occurs when individuals from two or more previously separated populations begin interbreeding. “What is remarkable is that, we can do this so accurately that we can locate the village where your ancestors lived hundreds and hundreds of years ago - until now this has never been possible,” Elhaik added. To demonstrate how accurate GPS predictions are, the researchers analysed data from 10 villages in Sardinia, the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and an autonomous region in Italy, and over 20 islands in Oceania. The researchers were able to place a quarter of the residents in Sardinia directly to their home village and most of the remaining residents within 50 km of their village. The results for Oceania were no less impressive with almost 90 percent success of tracing islanders exactly to their island.

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picket DEO offices in all districts Morung Express news Dimapur | May 1

The Nagaland Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers’ Association (NSSATA) began its fourth phase agitation on Thursday by picketing offices of the District Education Officer in all the districts of the state. NSSATA is demanding release of pending salaries and arrears. SSA teachers in some districts, including Dimapur, have not received their salaries for the past five months. In Dimapur, the SSA teachers picketed the DEO office from 9 am onwards. The DEO, Dimapur and other staff were prevented by the agitating teachers from entering the aforementioned office. Members of the Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland also met with the agitating teachers to express solidarity with the “genuine” demands of the SSA teachers. Urging the teachers not to compromise on their genuine demands and rights, ACAUT members said that the indifferent attitude of the government to the plight of the teachers was not only a crime against the teachers but also amounted to depriving children of education. ACAUT members also stated that the suffering of the teachers was due to rampant corruption in the State Education Department. “Where is the money sanctioned for SSA teachers by the central government being diverted?” an ACAUT member asked and brand-

ed corrupt politicians and bureaucrats as “shameless” people. Assuring the SSA teachers that ACUAT Nagaland would extend support to any form of movement or agitation against corruption, the members however urged them to ensure that their agitation is democratic and non-violent. “We are not threatening the government. We are only demanding our genuine rights”, said an agitating teacher. An NSSATA member said that the picketing of all DEO offices will continue till May 9. “After that, if the government does not respond, we will be compelled to take more extreme measures”, he added. “The government officials are passing the bucks on the issue of fund for SSA teachers. We are confused as to who is the competent authority”, another teacher said. In Wokha, the NSSATA Wokha unit observed the picketing of SDEO office Wokha, with support and cooperation from the Kyong Students’ Union (KSU), Wokha Circle Students’ Union (WCSU), Kyong Youth Initiative (KYI), and parents of the SSA Teachers. A press note from the Wokha unit informed that absentees during the ongoing agitation shall be imposed a penalty of Rs 500 per day. For any grievances, members can approach the Action Committee, NSSATA Wokha unit, it stated. Altogether, 250 members attended the first day of agitation in Wokha. It may be mentioned the first phase agitation of the SSA teacher’s agitation was boycotting of classes from March 10-31. This was followed by sit-in protests in front of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and a silent procession and submission of memorandum to the Nagaland Governor last month.

DIMaPUr, MaY 1 (MexN): In a tragic incident on May 3, a young boy’s body was recovered from a dry well in Chumukedima Ward 9. The deceased has been identified as Raj Limbu, a class 8 student, who hails from Assam and was living with a family member at Chumukedima. It could not be ascertained as to how the boy ended up in the well. No police report was filed and it was informed that his body was taken to Assam by family members on May 1 morning. Several rescue attempts had to be made to recover the boy’s body, in course of which two rescuers themselves fell unconscious and had to be saved by the public. Bohoto Achumi, Convener of Chumukedima Ward 9 public, informed that Lumpisa Sangtam, a class ten

student, volunteered to rescue Limbu. However, after entering the well, he fell unconscious and was stranded. Then, Basheer, a pharmacist went into the well with a rope tied to his waist but fell unconscious and had to be pulled by the public. Public contacted the Fire Brigade station at Chumukedima and the police. However, Achumi informed that the Fire Brigade personnel “did not turn up even after half an hour.” “It was only after Limbu’s guardian personally went to the Fire Brigade station that they came,” he added. It was informed that after two of the Fire Brigade per-

sonnel made unsuccessful attempts to rescue the boys, “they gave up.” He stated that the police turned up only after the rescue and recovery operation was completed. Khasita Sangtam, father of Lumpisa, went into the well with a rope tied around his waist and pulled up his son. Another rescuer, Imnawapang went down and retrieved the body of Raj Limbu. The public of Chumukedima Ward 9 have expressed displeasure at the inability of police and fire department personnel to act swiftly. Achumi stated that that the Fire Brigade personnel “did not bring any res-

cue equipment, even a rope, and some of them were in inebriated condition.” “The public expected that being trained personnel, they should take the lead in the rescue operation, not dumb spectators,” he added. “The casual and indifferent attitude of Fire Brigade personnel and police has left a big question mark on whether these personnel are capable of handling emergency situations despite all their trainings on disaster management and others,” stated a press note from the public of Chumukedima Ward 9. While lauding the acts of Khasita Sangtam and Imnayapang, it appealed for the state government to “enquire into the incident” and also to reward Khasita and Imnayapang for their “exemplary and brave acts.”

Achieving success despite all odds Morung Express news Dimapur | May 1

The story of Depok Sangma from Assembly of God Higher Secondary School, Dimapur is inspiring, to say the least. Depok scored 84.33% and secured the 6th rank in the HSSLC arts stream examinations 2014. He scored distinctions in English, Alternative English, History, Education, Economics, and Political Science. While many toppers and successful candidates are celebrating their success, The Morung Express caught this topper, in the midst of tutoring his neighbourhood children. Depok lives with his mother Nomita Sangma, a single parent, who works as a sweeper at Christina Memorial Higher Secondary School and Chowkidar at a Church in Dimapur. It was at Assembly of God Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, where he met providence in the form of Principal David Ngullie, who has been sponsoring Depok’s education for free. “Seeing my economically depraved background, he helped me out and I will always be grateful,” Depok said. Devoting two to three hours a day, Depok said that he did not take any coaching classes nor did he hold intensive preparation for the examination. “I did not even set

(Left) Depok Sangma, who ranked 6th position (Arts Stream) in the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination 2014 with his mother nomita Sangma (Right). (Photo by Manen Aier)

a timetable. But what I did was revise everyday at home what was being taught in the classroom.” Even during examinations, he continued his usual routine. His favourite subject is Economics and History and his plans to sit for competitive exams. He attributes God as the most important factor in his success. “I did not have any expectation; it’s a miracle of God. You

need to put trust in god and work hard. I also credit my success to my parents,” he adds. Unlike most boys his age, Depok has no interests in sports but prefers reading books, comics and magazines. He also enjoys watching television and hanging out with his friends. “I love music but I cannot play any instrument. Yet I dream of playing the piano,” he confesses. He plans to take up honours in Economics and wants to enrol at Patkai Christian College, Chumukedima. Depok’s mother is overjoyed at her son’s achievement. She laments that she was never able to help out in her children’s studies. “I was worried about how to educate them. Even though we don’t have anyone to help us financially, not even relatives, but God has looked over us.” Perplexed over the issue that her son possesses an aptitude for academic success but faced with financial difficulty, she stated, “I do not have a fixed dream for him for what will happen next is all God’s will.” Depok Sangma has crossed an important milestone in his life. Yet, today he stands unsure of his next step. All because he is economically deprived! Depok leaves us with a message “Every athlete cannot win the race. For me it’s not about winning the race but finishing it thoroughly.”

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