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Longon plans better health care in rural areas
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Police officer killed in Assam gun battle
Dimapur traffic rules from June 9
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DiMaPur, June 6 (Mexn): In view of the increasing traffic congestion in the main town, the District Road Transport Authority has notified all trucks/heavy vehicles and auto rickshaws with regard to restrictions of entry of these vehicles in the main town on specific timings. No trucks/heavy vehicles shall be allowed to enter from Duncan Basti near West PS toward Dhobinalla till 5:00pm (summer) and 4:00pm (winter) respectively. No trucks/heavy vehicles shall be allowed to enter from Clock tower towards Plaza Point or from Deluxe Point towards Church Road from 7:00am till 8:00pm. No autorickshaws shall be allowed to enter from Dhobinalla towards Plaza Point/ Clock Tower towards Plaza Point and from Deluxe Point towards Church Road from 9:00am to 12:00noon and from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on all days except Sunday. This order will come into effect from June 9, notified the SP of Dimapur today. Any truck or authorickshaw not conforming to the directive shall be penalized as per the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, it was informed.
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Guwahati, June 6 (ianS): A superintendent of police and his personal security officer were killed in a gun battle with militants in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, police said Friday. The incident took place Thursday night when Superintendent of Police of Hamren Police district Nityananda Goswami led an anti-insurgency operation in Rimthiyam village under the Hamren sub-division, about 150 km from the district headquarters Diphu. “The casualty came to focus only today (Friday) morning after the recovery of the bodies of Goswami and his PSO Ratul Nunisa,” a police official said, adding that the site of the gun battle was close to the Assam-Meghalaya border. “Goswami led the operation yesterday (Thursday) morning after receiving a tip off that some militants were hiding in the area. He was accompanied by 18 policemen. After reaching the area, they formed three six-member teams and launched the operation,” said the police official. Police suspect that militants belonging to Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) and United Karbi Liberation Army (UKLA) were behind the ambush. Senior police officials, including Director General of Police Khagen Sarma and Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) A.P. Raut, rushed to Hamren to review the law and order situation.
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Members of a Sikh group clash with guards of the Sikh’s holiest shrine, the Golden Temple, in Amritsar, India, Friday, June 6. Half a dozen people were wounded Friday as members of a Sikh group brandishing swords and wooden sticks clashed with guards at the shrine in India, an official said. The clash occurred during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the storming of the shrine by the Indian army in June 1984 (Operation Bluebird) in the northern city of Amritsar, said Kiran Jyoti Kaur, a Golden Temple management spokeswoman. (AP Photo) Story on page 8
ACAUT asks Excise Commissioner to shut down liquor shops in 24 hours
DiMaPur, June 6 (Mexn): The Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland has requested Commissioner of Excise, Maongwati Aier, to “kindly shut down within 24 hours the major places selling liquor illegally in town.” These have been noted by the ACAUT to be all the wine-shops near Axis Bank, Faith Hospital junction, Khermahal Junction, Super Market area, Signal Angami area, etc., masquerading either as mineral water outlets or restaurants; all the wine-shops at Deluxe Point/ Bata Charali area, Eros line area, etc., masquerading as family restaurants, and all the so-called bars and pubs, hotels, restaurants in town, including those located opposite SP office and Popular Bakery area. “Unless the Commissioner takes action within 24 hours under Clauses 35, 36, 37, Chapter-4 of The Nagaland
Liquor Total Prohibition Act, 1989 where the department is EMPOWERED to ENTER, SEARCH, make SEIZURE and ARREST, it would be an open admission before the Naga people that selling/serving of IMFL/ beer in a prohibited state is possible simply because the connivance of the department at the highest level with the mafia elements trading in IMFL/beer,” noted the ACAUT in a press release from its media cell today. Failure to implement the above, it maintained, shall be construed as “abdicating responsibility” and the Commissioner Excise should resign. Further, on the issuing of a showcause notice to a sub-ordinate officer of the Department by the Excise Commissioner, the ACAUT stated that this was a case of “the pot calling the kettle black” since the “whole Excise department is awash with
corruption and the Commissioner himself is responsible.” Instead of suspending a few low-level erring officers, the ACAUT urged the Government of Nagaland to “take a tough stance and initiate action against all erring officers.” With regards to the Excise Commissioner’s statement that “ACAUT Nagaland members did not seek permission from the Excise department for counting the IMFL bottles,” the ACAUT wondered if “the Commissioner takes permission from illegal wine-shop owners and bootleggers before conducting surprise checking and raids, if at all such takes place.” It asked the Excise Department to clarify what it has done to “curb this mockery” wherein spurious IMFL/ beer are sold at prominent places in town right under the nose of the department.
BanGalore, June 6 (ianS): “There’s gold in them thar hills” was a promotional campaign that ran in Georgia in the US for almost a century from the 1830s and this could well apply to the Naga Hills straddling India and Myanmar, which are a promising place to prospect for the yellow metal, according to a geologist who has worked extensively there. The discovery that can potentially put Nagaland on the gold map has been reported by Naresh Ghose, a retired geology professor of Patna University in the journal Current Science. His conclusion has emerged from an intensive study of rocks called “ophiolites” found in that region. Ophiolites are slices of what were once the ocean floor but were thrust on to the continental crust more than 65 million years ago by the action of what geologists call plate tectonics, a mechanism that gave rise to the Himalayas. The hill ranges of Nagaland and Manipur bordering Myanmar are one such place on earth where an ancient oceanic crust had emerged on the land as a result of collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate. The Naga Hills Ophiolite (NHO), as this region is called, consists of a variety of sedimentary rocks. Though the NHO was discovered in the 1970s its potential as a source of minerals was not realised till the 1980s when Ghose launched the study. According to Ghose, the inaccessible nature of the terrain and lack of infrastructure are among the major constraints for undertaking a systematic study and exploitation of the NHO. Ghose says his preliminary study has brought to light the occurrence of gold in NHO in the native as well as in alloy form. Ghose’s study dealt with rocks exposed as ophiolite at the northern and eastern margin of India along the suture zone where India and Eurasia collided to form the Himalayan mountain range. About 1,200 thin sections of rocks collected from across the NHO by his students were ana-
lyzed using instruments at the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Bangalore and were found to contain grains of both native gold and gold-silver alloy, the report said. Gold mineralization in layered sections of Ophiolites “opens a new avenue for searching for primary gold in NHO,” Ghose told IANS. According to the report, gold in pure form and also as gold-silver alloy, is found to occur near Sutsu, a village in Phek district about 60 kilometres from Nagaland capital Kohima. Small, detached lenses or larger bodies of “gabbros” (igneous rocks) are encountered between Tizu River gorge and Lacham Lake in the central part of ophiolite belt. The largest body of ophiolite - three km in length, 2.5 km in width and 300 metres thick - is present east of Moki, the report said. Ghose said that sediments in the northern and central parts of the ophiolite belt are favourable sites for exploration and prospecting of noble metals. Similarly, a search for placer deposits in the Tizu River and its tributaries flowing across the northern part of the ophiolite belt “is also favoured as an alternative prospect of secondary gold”. According to GSI, India now produces gold from Hutti, Uti and Hirabuddni mines in Karnataka and as by product from sulphide deposits of Khetri in Rajasthan and Mosabani, Singhbhum and Kundrekocha in Jharkhand. The Puga geothermal system is a “hot spring type” epithermal gold deposit in the making in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. Ghose said that the ophiolitic rocks of mantle and oceanic crust parentage at the continental plate margin in northeast India “have vast potential for intensive research and economic growth”. However, the extent of gold reserves in Nagaland cannot be predicted on the basis of his preliminary study. “It calls for a more detailed geophysical and geochemical studies,” Ghosh added.
However, the extent of gold reserves in Nagaland cannot be predicted on the basis of preliminary study
all set NSCN (K) on Naga Sovereignty rio takes charge of issues in Parliament centre to ban KPlt
“There is no alternative but sovereignty even if it be in God’s own good time”
DiMaPur, June 6 (Mexn): The NSCN (Khaplang) has stated its position that “there is no alternative but sovereignty even if it be in God’s own good time,” clarifying on claims that it was “already inclined to political arrangement with Myanmar.” “Exception of ceasefire/peace agreements with India and Myanmar, the NSCN/GPRN is yet to initiate any formal political processes; therefore, the detractors’ eagerness to brand NSCN/GPRN as having already inclined to political arrangement with Myanmar is nothing but anti-Naga psychological campaign to demoralize the NSCN/GPRN and the Nagas in general,” stated a press note issued by Lt. Gen. Niki Sumi of the People’s Army of Nagaland NSCN (K). While stating that “the IndoNaga-Myanmar political issue basically is none but “Sovereignty” of the Nagas,” it affirmed that “NSCN/ GPRN’s commitment on the issue remains clear and undiluted.” The NSCN (K) has taken exception to how the group had been “unnecessarily dragged in by few high profile individuals either out of their ignorance or with ulterior motives” while “speculating on possible settlement between GOI and IM.” Clarifying its position on Naga sovereignty, it informed of a number of facts, namely when Myanmar held its first democratic election (since 1951) on 7th November 2010, SS Khaplang led NSCN/ GPRN boycotted the process in the entire Naga inhabited area, as a result, balloting could be held in only two military stations. Furthermore, that the few educated Naga elites representing
the Nagas in Myanmar Union are “mostly nominal (nominees) in nature (not mass-based elected) and purely for the purpose of improving wretched economic and developmental aspects and in no manner infringe upon the sovereign status of the Nagas being championing by NSCN/GPRN hitherto”. It was pointed out that in recent years the conflicting states in Myanmar had invited Nagas to join the “Union of States as member so as to pursue negotiated political status within Myanmar Union.” The NSCN (K), however, declined the offer, “keeping in view the inherent panNaga sovereign standing encompassing ancestral Naga home land spread over Myanmar and India.” As recently as in 2014, the Myanmar Government had invited NSCN (K) along with the rest of “conflicting states for joint political consultation and resolution within Union of Myanmar,” The NSCN (K) maintained that “sovereignty being the sole objective of the Nagas, we are in no position to equate ourselves with other states and therefore refused to be a part of joint initiative.” The political convention in question, it was informed, had been “privileged to have had numerous international observers which included European and American countries.” The NSCN (K) also stated that while the Nagas in Myanmar are yet to see the light of modernity “rather than alleged acceptance of political settlement- in staunch defence of Naga Sovereignty,” it was for the “Nagas of India to ponder over accord after accord starting from Hydari agreement, 16 point agreement to NNC/FGN’s Shillong Accord, by which successive acts of treasons the Nagas have been arbitrarily divided and are still languishing in political slavery under Myanmar and India.” Full text on page 4
DiMaPur, June 6 (Mexn): Nagaland’s lone Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, Neiphiu Rio took oath as an MP on June 5. According to a press note issued by PRO, Nagaland House, New Delhi, Rio has been meeting a number of leaders and ministers in New Delhi after taking oath. He met Union Home Minister and National BJP President Rajnath Singh, in a meeting with whom he highlighted the need for early resolution of the Naga political issue. He also met and impressed upon Union Minister of State (Home) Kiren Rijuju to expedite the peace process and work towards early resolution of the political problem. Later Rio met Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Sarbananda Sonowal and highlighted the need to promote sports and youth activities, create employment and entrepreneur opportunities and promote youth empowerment. Rio stressed on the urgent need to promote youth of the North Eastern region and address the problems being faced by the people of the North East in the rest of the country, especially in metropolitan cities. Urges support for resolution to Naga issue Participating in the ongoing parliament session immediately after the election of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Rio congratulated the newly elected Speaker, Sumitra Mahajan. Rio extended felicitations on behalf of Nagaland, the Naga People’s Front and the North East Regional Parties Front to the Speaker. He assured cooperation to the Chair while urging upon her support in bringing about peace and resolution of the Naga po-
Nagaland Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, Neiphiu Rio is seen here with the Union Home Minister and National BJP President, Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.
litical problem. He stressed that Nagaland is fifty years old, that he was the lone MP in the House and that the Naga political problem needed to be seriously discussed and addressed. It was also informed that senior leaders, including both the MPs from Sikkim, Rajya Sabha MP, S. Reddy, senior officers and representatives of NGOs and civil societies have called on Rio. Highlights poor air connectivity The Lok Sabha MP has taken up the issue of poor air connectivity in Nagaland with the Prime Minister and the Union Civil Aviation Minister. In a letter addressed to the PM, Rio stated, “at present, only Air India is operating in Dimapur with five flights a week to Kolkata via Dibrugarh. In this regard there is an urgent need to increase air services to Dimapur and also introduce new flights in this sector in the greater in-
terest of the people.” The letter further informed that the Dimapur Airport is in very poor condition and its facilities need to be immediately improved and upgraded. At present the aircraft that is operating in the Dimapur sector is very old and regularly faces technical problems and therefore this concern also needs to be addressed urgently, the letter stated. Rio suggested some immediate actions to be taken up by the Government of India like introduction of direct flights from Delhi to Dimapur and Dimapur to Delhi via Kolkata, introduction of Dimapur – Guwahati – Kolkata flights and improvement of Dimapur Airport facilities. Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang and Neiphiu Rio together met the Civil Aviation Minister, Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati, in New Delhi today to highlight the connectivity problems of the State. They also met Union DONER Minister Gen. VK Singh.
new Delhi, June 6 (Pti): The Centre is all set to declare a militant group in Assam, Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT), as a banned organisation following spurt in violence perpetrated by it. A decision in this effect is expected early next week, a senior Home Ministry official said Friday. The KPLT militants killed a Superintendent of Police and another policeman in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district and their bodies were found early today. The official said the outfit mostly operates in one district, Karbi Anglong. Despite having very few members as its cadre, KPLT has been unleashing a reign of terror and was involved at least 50 violent incidents in last three months, he said. At least 20 people, including policemen, were killed and several crore of rupees were extorted from businessmen, especially contractors, by the outfit, halting development works, the official said.
Rijiju to visit Assam
new Delhi, June 6 (ianS): Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju will go to Assam Saturday following the death of a superintendent of police and his personal security officer in a gun battle with militants in the state’s Karbi Anglong district, an official said. “The minister will be leaving for Assam tomorrow (Saturday) morning,” a home ministry spokesperson told IANS.
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“In my basic understanding, healthcare and education are the basic needs of humankind. Health comes first among the basic needs of our life. Health care should be provided 24/7. We have to strengthen our doctors, develop infrastructure, provide for the patients,” said newly appointed Minister for Health and Family Welfare P. Longon during his first visit to the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare on June 6 at the IDSP Hall. Longon stated that he was privileged to be in the democratic form of government to be their minister and he looked forward for the cooperation and advice of the department to work together. He further stated that to work together, one need to understand each other, know one’s own assignment and carry their profession as
Calls for a challenge to make drastic change in Directorate of Health and Family Welfare
Minister for Health and Family Welfare P. Longon addresses during the visit to the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare at the IDSP Hall on June 6. (Morung Photo)
a mission. Coming from a rural background, Longon, whose own father was a medical attendant, stated that he have seen how the hospital functions and how
most times the rural people are at the receiving end. In the 60s and 70s there were sufficient amount of medicines however such benefits are lacking today, there-
fore Longon expressed his aim to bring back that era and make medicines available in the rural areas. He also pointed out how doctors hardly want
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Zunheboto, June 6 (DiPR): The Department of Agriculture Zunheboto conducted one-day training programme for the farmers on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) under National Food Security Mission (NFSMRice) on June 5. The District Agriculture Officer G. Kiyevi Aye chairing the programme highlighted the food production scenario of India and the need to increase the production to meet the ever increasing population. He also urged the farmers to actively participate in the training programme to adopt the new technology offered to them. Agriculture Officer, L. Kivika Chophi and Agriculture Inspector, Benoto Kiba conducted the technical session. The re-
source person spoke on various aspect of SRI technology, the advantages of SRI over conventional method and explained in detail the procedure involved, starting from seed selection, nursery bed preparation, land preparation, time and method of sowing, soil, water and weed management. The importance of liming, time and method of application were also explained to the participants. A total of 30 participants from the villages of Asukhomi, Baimho, Shotomi, Atoizu, Yezami, New Land, Sheyipu, Lochomi Ghukiye. Kulhopu attended the training programme. Agriculture tools and implements, seeds, lime and micro-nutrients were distributed free of cost to the participants.
Parliamentary Secretary Jacob with officials of Law & Justice department on June 6. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, June 6 (DiPR): Parliamentary Secretary for Law & Justice, Jacob Zhimomi called for cooperation and urged the officers to work together for the benefit of the department and the people of the State. He said this while addressing an introductory programme with senior bureaucrats of the department led by Additional Chief Secretary, Law
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Trainees attending Job placement Drive at Chinese institute & Hospitality training centre Dimapur with Sarkar (extreme left)
ing November last. The training is sponsored by the department under the Skill Development Initiative scheme. Each trainee has to successfully undergo rounds of interviews before they can be selected for various positions in companies and hotels. Among the companies which conducted interviews the past week were Ginger Hotels (Taj Group) and Niathu Group. Debojyoti Sarkar, Head of Operations, Pinnacle Skills coordinated the interviews.
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Aliba Student Union and GPS Aliba A & B planted more than 500 tree saplings to commemorate World Environment Day. (Photo by Toshi Kichu)
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& Justice, C. J. Ponraj IAS at the Parliamentary Secretary’s official chamber, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima on June 6. The Parliamentary Secretary said that quality in service should be maintained in the department. Secretary Justice & Law, K.N. Chishi explained that the department of Law & Justice is headed by Advocate General and is sup-
ported by two Additional Advocate Generals. He also informed that the State has about 90 public interest cases pending in the Supreme Court and about 300 in the High Court. The department officials assured the Parliamentary Secretary cooperation from the department and hope that under his leadership the department would improve immensely.
Pinnacle Skills conduct ToT workshop on Financial Market job placement drives Management held for teachers
DimaPuR, June 6 (mexn): Pinnacle Skills – the Skill Development division of Society for Education, Empowerment & Development has started conducting job placement drives of trainees at their centres in Dimapur and Kohima. Pinnacle Skills has trained over 150 students in Hospitality and Customer Relationship Management. These students were selected in the Job Oriented Skill Development Mela organised by the Department of Employment & Craftsmen Train-
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to go and serve in the rural areas. “It is unbecoming. That kind of attitude should change. You should make your services available whenever required. Make a little bit of sacrifice and go serve your people in the rural areas,” stated Longon who asserted that there is still a lot more to do as far as the interior parts of Nagaland is concerned. “I want your support Commemorating the World Environment Day, the Eco Club of Alder College conducted a Flora and advise more than you Exhibition cum Clean up Drive and Tree Plantation at the college campus on June 5 2014. need mine. My contribution will be hard work and honesty towards you,” concluded Longon who further urged for transparency in the department, build confidence and trust among each other and called for a challenge to make a drastic change in the department. A round of introduction of the staffs present at the meeting was held and a presentation of various programs and schemes of the 18 branches under the Department was held.
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Kohima, June 6 (DiPR): The Government of India in recent years has laid a lot of emphasis on streamlining education so that it fulfills the emerging need of the market by focusing on employability skills. In consonance with this thrust, the NBSE has introduced a course in Financial Market Management (FMM) for the students of Class XI & XII from the academic year 2014. To enhance the financial literacy of school pass outs, keeping them at par with global standard, the NBSE is attempting a paradigm shift in school education from pure academics to orientation towards skill development and employability while maintaining the scope of vertical mobility for higher education. Hence, this newly launched Innovative FMM Programme has addressed the core areas of finance like Financial Market Basics, Mutual Funds, Capital Market and Derivative Market, which are poised to generate significant demand for employment in the coming years. The course also offers joint certification with National Stock Exchange India LTD., as all the students have to appear in the industry recognised NCFM Modules in:- Financial Markets:
A Beginners’ Module; Mutual Fund (Beginners’) Module; Mutual Fund (Advanced) Module; Capital Market (Dealers) Module and Derivatives Market (Dealers) Module. To facilitate the implementation of the program NBSE and NSEIL jointly organized a five days’ workshop for Training of Teachers (TOT) from June 2 to 6 June 2014 at NBSE Conference Hall, Kohima. The training began with the Chairperson NBSE Asano Sekhose welcoming the teachers to the workshop. She dwelled on the importance and relevance of financial markets subject in today’s world order. Eminent Financial Coach Arindam Bakshi, PGDBM (IIT, KGP) conducted the workshop for 25 teachers representing 15 Higher Secondary Schools and Colleges. The workshop encircled important financial concepts of Capital market and Derivative market operations, Fundamental Valuation concepts, Mutual fund structure and analysis, Practical skills and Scheme of subjects for the course. Effective and efficient hand-holding of Arindam Bakshi has set the tune harmonious for encouraging launch of FMM course in different schools of Nagaland under NBSE.
Career mentoring prog at NU conducted
Kohima, June 6 (DiPR): A one-day career mentoring programme organized by Department of Commerce, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema was held at Lecture Hall on June 5. The Third Secretary (Pol), Embassy of India, Seoul, South Korea, Mijito Vinito Chishi IFS exhorted the gathering as the guest speaker. Mijito Vinito Chishi IFS in his speech said that it was a privilege for him to be a part of the programme as he is also an alumni of the University. He said that the primary role and the priority of a student is to study apart from other social activities. Stressing on the preparation for competitive examination, he said that one has to learn the basic concept of the subject and called upon the students to be disciplined, hard working, and persistent and maintain their reading habit and time management to compete with the world. Highlighting on the scope of employment, Chishi
Observing the world Environment day and in commemoration of 10th year anniversary of the Archers Club, Kohima, a tree plantation drive was conducted at Lady’s Mile, Kohima. Beizo provided the tree siblings.
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The Cherüdiki Youth & Sports Association observed World Environment Day on June 5 by undertaking tree plantation from Rüsoma to Kijümetouma road.
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The Eco Club members of Cornerstone Hr.Sec.School Dimapur and the teacher incharge took the initiative to clean the surrounding inside the school premises to mark World Environment Day.
Addressing tree plantation program organised to commemorate the World Environment Day at Molungyimsen, Rev. Dr. Mar Atsüngchanger stated that deforestation and mining for commercial purpose has caused lots of ecological crisis today. The World Environment Day was observed at Molungyimsen, Christian Pilgrimage Village and Naga Educational Heritage Village organized by Church and Village Council. A tree plantation program was successfully held with the guest of honor Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Mar Atsüngchanger, Executive Secretary, ABAM accompanied by Rev & Mrs. Watitemjen, Mission Resource Mobilizer, ABAM.
said that people look for jobs in the government sector whereas private sector have large avenues for the hard working, disciplined and the competent. He said that there is no shortcut in life and one cannot continue to be spoon-fed to compete with rest of the world. He further challenged the young students to serve oneself and the nation in general. Pro Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema, Prof A. Lanunungsang was the chief guest; Dean, School of Social Sciences, Nagaland University, Prof P. K. Deka was the guest of honour and Prof A. K. Mishra, former Dean, School of Social Sciences, Nagaland University also spoke in the Career Mentoring programme. Dr. N. Martina, Convener & Head, Department of Commerce chaired the programme and Dr. Ratan Kaurinta, Programme Coordi- Members of DABA Youth Ministry Signal Fellowship led by the pastor and youth advisor nator & Faculty Department of Commerce conduct tree plantation and cleanliness drive in and around Signal basti, Dimapur on June delivered the vote of thanks. 5. The youths also distributed dustbins to some shops in the locality.
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B'desh to take back tribal refugees AgArtAlA, June 6 (IAnS): Bangladesh has agreed to take back over 350 of its tribals who have been sheltering in the Indian state of Tripura since Monday following ethnic strife in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), an official said Friday. Officials of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) held meetings on the issue Wednesday and Friday, said Northern Tripura's Gandachara sub-divisional magistrate Bhaskar Dasgupta. "The BGB officials have sought list of names, group photographs and details about the infiltrators to take follow-up actions," Dasgupta added. "After the verification of the names and other details of the tribals, the BGB
would take back the refugees," Dasgupta told reporters. Earlier, the Tripura government communicated the matter to the union home and external affairs ministries. An official of Tripura's home department told IANS that Tripura Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar Panda and Dhalai District Magistrate Milind Ramteke had separately spoken to Indian High Commissioner in Bangladesh Pankaj Saran to take up the matter with the Bangladesh government. The district administration has provided food and relief to the immigrant tribals, comprising men, women and children. Over 350 tribals, including women and children of over 70 families of Chakma
and Tripuri tribes, have taken refuge in four villages of Tripura's Gandachara area, around 200 km northeast of Agartala, along the Bangladesh border since Monday. According to the Tripura government officials, the tribals, mostly Buddhists and Hindus, fled from their villages in Bangladesh after some "miscreants" allegedly attacked their homes in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), a tribal dominated area in southeast Bangladesh that borders India and Myanmar. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said: "Our officials are in touch with the Bangladesh government officials over the issue." BGB officials during the meetings, however, told their BSF counterparts that tribals were not attacked. "Only a market was
burnt recently and after that the fear-stricken tribals left their villages and took shelter in Tripura." The Tripura home department official said: "The UPDF (United People's Democratic Front) activists supported by the local anti-peace accord groups are always hostile and have occasionally attacked the houses of Chakma and Tripuri tribals." The UPDF has been opposing a peace accord signed in 1997 between the Bangladesh government headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samity (PCJSS) led by Santu Larma. The PCJSS's armed wing, Shanti Bahini, is demanding sovereign status for tribals in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and had waged
guerrilla warfare against the Bangladesh government for two decades until 1997. In 1986, over 74,000 tribals took shelter in Tripura following violent attacks. The refugees returned to their homes after the peace accord was signed. In a similar incident of attacks in August last year, over 1,500 tribals took shelter in the border village of Karbook after fleeing from five villages in the same Khagrachari district over the reported abduction of a leader of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Tripura shares an 856km border with Bangladesh that is porous because it extends over densely forested mountains. Over 25 to 30 percent of the IndiaBangladesh border is still unfenced.
Sensitise people about women’s rights, NCW asks Arunachal ItAnAgAr, June 6 (PtI): National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Mamta Sharma has urged Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) to reach out to the grassroots to sensitise the people about issues relating to women’s rights and their privileges by launching an extensive awareness campaigns in collaboration with local NGOs. Addressing a meeting on “Status of customary laws on marriage, divorce and inheriA one horned rhinoceros grazes with domesticated cattle in Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, about 55 kilometers (34 miles) east of Gauhati,on thursday, June 5. World tance and customary system environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 by the United Nations to stimu- of dispensing justice in crimes against women,” here yesterlate global awareness on environmental issues. (AP Photo)
day, Sharma advocated for equal status and equal opportunities for women in the maledominated tribal state, official sources said today. The talks on “empowerment and social upliftment of women would become relevant when women are actually treated as equal to men in all spheres of life,” she said. “In order to have a comprehensive idea of the tribal customary practices, it is necessary to be documented. Customary practices which encourage or work towards improvement of status of women in the society should be supported,” she added.
Centre planning to increase Meghalaya govt approves connectivity with North East dissolution of CMJ University
new DelhI, June 6 (IAnS): Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar Friday said the government has many plans on the anvil to increase connectivity with the northeast, including rail, road and air connectivity, and through All India Radio and Doordarshan. "We have many plans on the anvil for the northeast which we will reveal in the budget to come.. The northeast people will definitely will be happy," said Javadekar after a meeting with the Bezbaruah panel that was set up by the ministry of home affairs after the death of a northeast student, Nido Tania, in the capital. M.P. Bezbaruah, who chairs the committee, said they held a detailed meeting with the ministry on what all has been done and what can be done. "The prime minister has said the primary objective is to increase connec-
tivity with the northeast, and to sensitise people in metros about the rich culture of the northeast, and the difference that northeast people have by way of ethnicity and looks - these should not be allowed to come in the way of integration," he said, Bezbaruah said the committee is meeting other ministries and giving suggestions. Information and Broadcasting Secretary Bimal Julka said they were holding continuous dialogue with the northeast to understand their problems and see how best to overcome them in terms of radio reach and involving locals in TV and radio content. "A dialogue is a must to keep developing content creation," he added. Julka also said the government is taking into consideration measures to see that airwaves in border areas do not get swamped by air waves from across the border. Bezbaruah also
said the committee is holding meetings with sports and cultures and other meetings to create awareness. The panel would hand over its recommendations in the first week of July. During the course of discussions with the panel, Javadekar said the northeast should be India's gateway to southeast Asia. The discussions included recommendations for promoting northeast as a filming destination and featuring films from the region in the various film festivals. Appreciating the talent in the people of this region, the minister observed that there should be better participation by them in the various genres of information and entertainment. "A constant dialogue and an inclusive approach were realized as the need of the hour in order to integrate our north-eastern brethren into the mainstream," he said, according to an official statement.
Deficient rain hits tea production in NE
AgArtAlA, June 6 (IAnS): Two northeastern states - Assam and Tripura - among India's five largest tea producing states are facing a huge production loss this year due to deficient or erratic rains, tea experts and producers say. Assam and Tripura are among India's 14 tea producing states. They annually produce 600 to 620 million kg and 9.5 million kg of tea. India's other three main tea producing states are West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. India produced 1,224.48 million kg of tea in 2013-14 against 1,135.07 million kg in 2012-13. A senior Tea Board of India official said that the all-India production of tea so far this year compared to the corresponding period of last year is lower due to lower production of tea in Assam. "From January to April, all India tea production was 144.54 million kg against 161.13 million kg in the same period of last year," the official told IANS, adding that besides less rain, a heat wave also hit the production. "Due to less and localised rains in Assam, a crop loss of 10 percent is feared in the current year (2014) that would be about a whopping 60 million kg of tea. Fifty percent (around 30 million kg) less production was recorded this year up to the end of April," Bidyananda Barkakoty, chairman of the North Eastern Tea Association (NETA), told IANS. Over 60 percent of the tea growing areas in Assam do not have proper irrigation facilities. The situation is similar in Tripu-
ra. Demanding a subsidy scheme on irrigation by the Tea Board of India Barkakoty said: "Some scheme ensuring irrigation for all tea estates, specially for the small growers, would boost tea production in northeast India." Renowned tea expert P.K. Sarkar said: "Due to unfavourable environment and temperature stress, scorching of tea leaves has been witnessed at many tea estates in northeastern India." "Many tea estates have stopped plucking and production due to no leaves. The prevailing weather conditions leading to exceptional crop loss and shutting down of manufacturing units on the eve of or during the second flush has happened for the first time in last 25 years," Sarkar told IANS Though some rain due to the southwest monsoon has been predicted in the next few days, planters opined that the situation will improve only if the tea growing areas receive at least 200 mm of rainfall, along with lowering of temperatures and proper distribution of rainfall. "A joint strategy must be evolved by the Tea Board, state and central governments for the survival and development of the tea sector in the industry-starved northeastern region," said Sarkar, who is also secretary of the Tea Association of India (Tripura). Tea productivity is around 1,700 kg per hectare in India, with Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala accounting for 98 percent of the output. India is the second largest producer of tea after China and the largest consumer of black tea in the world.
ShIllong, June 6 (PtI): The Meghalaya government has approved dissolution of the CMJ University following a Supreme Court directive after the self-financed University was found selling fake PhD degrees to students in violation of the UGC norms, a senior minister said today. "The Cabinet has approved the ex-post facto for the dissolution of the CMJ University after the Supreme Court had directed the state government to take appropriate action under Section 48 of the CMJ University Act, 2009," Education Minister R C Laloo told PTI. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting held yesterday evening here, he added. The education department had proposed the dissolution of the first self-financed University (founded in 2009) in the state last year based on the recommendation of the then Governor R S Mooshahary.
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Kiren Rijiju for special focus on safety of people from NE
new DelhI, June 6 (AnI): The newly appointed Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, said he will work for the peace, development and security for people from the Northeastern region. In a recent interview to ANI, he said, "Since our ministry is looking after the entire country with regards to security, the security of our nation is the mandate of our ministry. So, together with the national problems, I will also give special focus on the safety for people from the Northeastern region, particularly those who are staying outside the region," he said. Kiren Rujiju is arguably the most iconic political leader from Arunachal Pradesh and is often referred to as the "voice of North East India". The minister believes that it is significant to generate confidence among the people of northeast region, who have remained victim to prolonged insurgency. "Within the Northeast the situation is very complex because of the unique situation we are facing there - the ethnic problems, various insurgent groups, and various factions which are very old, and there has never been any sincere efforts acted upon by the Government of India side, it seems. These are the issues being raised by various people, various forums, NGOs within the Northeastern region and outside, that sincere effort have never been taken by the Government side. So, I would like to generate a confidence in the mind of the people that at least as long as I am here in the ministry of home affairs, whatever we do will be done with full sincerity, full honesty and effectively", added Rujiju. Rijiju firmly believes that the government is ready to hold talks with insurgent outfits in the Northeast, if they are ready to join the mainstream. He said, "We are very open to negotiation. Those factions, with whom the peace talks are ongoing, and as well as some form of channel has been opened up with them it will be continued". "There is no reason for
immediately reviewing those talks but what we have to see is that is the talk progressing positively or its just for the sake of talk, the talks are going on. If the previous government's decisions are going on track, then we will not destabilize, we will not deviate from the course. We will like to maintain the same course. But if we feel that wherever it is required to open of new channels, we will definitely do that, we are open to talks," said the minister. While giving strong message to insurgent outfits he added, "At the same time, we should not seem to be very relaxed or soft, because the security of India is the top most priority. Any faction, any groups who are there to destabilize the democratic structure of the country, then it is not acceptable. And any kind of talk should be within the framework of the constitution of India". Furthermore, he also revealed that the government intends to provide employment to the surrendered militants. "There are established policies to engage the surrendered militants in the mainstream. And Rajnath Singh (Union Home Minister) has already spelt out that we should open our arms and those who are surrendering should be engaged, through providing them employment or engaging them in some constructive work or put them in the mainstream, whatever is suitable for them. But we don't want to keep them unemployed thereby generating more dissatisfaction in the society. So, it's basically getting everybody on board together and then get maximum people involved in the process so that we reduce the problem we are facing", Rijiju told ANI. Rijiju said that the Cen-
tre is very concerned about maintaining security along the international boundary, especially in Arunachal Pradesh bordering China. "We have decided to strengthen our forces especially in Indo-China border area. That is one area where it is lacking, both in regards to man power and infrastructure development. We will definitely enhance in large scale the development of areas particularly along Indo-China border as well as Indo-Myanmar, IndoBangladesh and Indo-Pakistan border also. But the maximum weakness is in the Indo-China border. And we are looking forward to improve our relation with China, we must as a neighbor and we are positive about it. But at the same time we must secure our boundary. A secure boundary will provide a strong nation", said the minister. Rijiju also stressed on the importance of the Northeast region in India's Look East policy. "I come from northeast and it is always better to understand northeast while we implement any policy for the development of Northeastern region. One point which I always say is that while India adopts the policy of Look East that is closer co-ordination with the countries in the eastern part of the Asian continent, we must not forget Northeast India. India's Look East policy must be through the Northeastern part", he said.
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The Naga Zeitgeist: A Snapshot- I
The Social Mask olitically, our representatives are a vacuous lot. There are hardly any initiatives the State have pushed through. All they seem capable of, other than being incapable of paying salaries of their own employees on time, is misusing the funds pushed down by the centre for implementation of various programmes. Even in the little that is done, most of disbursement, after their percentage cut, is to their friends and relatives, and more importantly to their sycophants. So, while the common man is inundated by, “Woe is me” refrains, our representatives brazenly siphon funds, brushing aside any notions of civility or subtlety. The ‘Like’ syndrome: Any day you open the newspaper; there will be an outpouring of congratulation and felicitation messages: This politician being given that portfolio, that person being promoted, this person getting a job and various sorts of backslapping. The messages are usually from their constituencies, tribes, villages, clans etc. If you spend some time pondering on such antics, it is a curious indulgence. People in such endeavors have worked hard towards achieving such ends, and as such is not an unusual or superlative achievement. A personal gesture might be more appreciated. Therefore, the flood of public messages seems more like distant tribalistic chest thumping, slowly but inexorably yanking at the fabric of social harmony. A sort of balance might have emerged, if in equal measure there had been commiseration messages to those who lost the elections, or to those who failed in an exam etc.
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Perhaps we will remember I know of. Perhaps the improbthese times as the age of sycophan- able solution would be if everyone cy and brazen one-upmanship. stops buying meat for a couple of days, the unsold carcasses might A Bone to Reflect Upon make the butchers more sensitive Nagas are voracious meat eat- to the customers’ needs. But even ers. The few that do not partake then, who knows? So, for the time in this indulgence do so because being, we remain meat lovers as of wealth. Some, for the lack of it; much as bone gnawers and some because of their excessive wealth and their bacchanalian Ironed Money lifestyle, are already diabetic. A few Other than drinking and quarfringe elements may exist with reling, perhaps the only other disgenuine health reasons and even pensation of note of the Naga is fewer who wear it as some kind of construction; and in these times fashion statement. and days, it is more of the brick and Many have touched upon the mortar type. A vital component improper scales in this part of the of this type of construction is MS country and the various unscru- rods, the MS being Mild Steel rathpulous techniques of the butcher. er than a feminine quality. So, anyI will not add much to it but put one involved or about to involve in forward a theory in support of the the process of construction should butchers- Maybe gravity works note the following table. differently in Nagaland. Gravity here, perhaps, has a soft spot for Rod size (mm) Kg/Meter meat and therefore pulls it to- 6 0.222 wards the ground at a much high- 8 0.395 er rate than it does the weighing 10 0.616 stone. I’ll leave room for further 12 0.888 studies here. 16 1.579 I’d like to touch upon another 20 2.466 aspect of their finer techniques. As any buyer in Kohima would testify, A standard rod is 12 meters a kilo of any cut of meat would du- (yes, take that pita and measure the tifully include about a quarter to rod lying outside in your backyard, a half kilo of bone. Skull bone, leg it will be around 39 feet 6 inches bone, any bone, but some bone. or 12 meters approximately. Let’s Haggling might bring about some take the example of 16mm, a stanoffal, entrails or some hide. But dard favourite. The hardwarewalla there is always a bone in conten- sells you 5 rods as a quintal. Is it? tion. It is simply a seller market, If you do the math from the above ‘You no like, you no buy’. I once did table, a quintal works out to 5.27 have the impertinence to ask as rods. So, if you buy 16 rods (4 bunto why the bone, the answer was dles) at a rate of 5300/quintal (a breathtaking simple yet profound, rod works out to Rs.1060 at 5rods/ ‘it is part of the animal’. That I was quintal), you pay at an excess of alnot buying the animal was irrel- most 1000 rupees. Small change if evant. you are only constructing a pig sty So to whom does one go to ad- or a teeny garage, but not everydress such problems? None that one is doing the same. The case of
20mm is even worse. When buying in lots, you are bleeding tens of thousands of rupees. So, where are the consumer cells? The Inscrutable Arithmetic of Taxis If you have ever stayed in Kohima, you might have utilized the services of any of the ubiquitous taxis cluttering the town. If you were lucky, everything would have been within walking distance. Some taxiwallahs have an arcane system of fare calculation of incomprehensible logic, which seems comical till you are asked to pay up. Wherever there is some open space, there will be a clustering of local taxis; and someone will eventually paint a ‘taxi parking’ sign on the background, wall or pole. These constitute a taxi point. A town trip usually cost Rs.80 (say), and once you contentedly get off at your destination, you are asked to pay twice as much. Your indignation is met by cold arithmetic of the taxi driver: You crossed a taxi point in the middle of the journey and as such your fare had doubled. Ridiculous? Yes, it is. But some taxi drivers have deduced that a town trip means taxi point to taxi point. If the taxi union does not iron out such idiosyncrasies at the earliest on its’ own, they might soon wind up on the losing end, as the general populace might start insisting on metered journeys where one pays as per the length of the journey. The current system of a flat rate is heavily in favour of the taxiwallahs. Of course, anything off the beaten path still rests heavily upon your negotiation skills. Asangba Pongen Kohima
TL Angami responds to B-Khel landowners
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t is felt necessary to inform all public in general that the area of land where the B Khel was established at New Chumukedima was brought back by T.L.Angami according to the law of the land in 2001 Vide Order No.W.P.(C) No.220 K ) 2001. Hence, the land ownership for the area of land at B Khel, New Chumukedima is not disputable either by the B Khellers nor the villagers from Chumukedima Village. To speak the truth that
after I brought back the said area of land about 300 Acres, many people were willing to settle at B Khel. And as such, the same land have been allotted to more than one hundred members ( 100 ) as allottees and even to so many villagers of New Chumukedima on free of cost under the condition printed in the form of village Patta provided that whosoever failed to live permanently at B Khel, His/Her allotted land shall be cancelled automatically. And accordingly, based
on notification served on 10th May 2013 to those who failed to lived at B Khel permanently and cancelled those failure allotted land as per condition printed on the Patta Form. The present notice which was issued to the B Khellers on 20th May 2014 for who are living permanently within the Khel for verification and renewal only. It is also important to be mentioned here that any Chumukedima villagers cannot become land owner again over which area of
their land were sold out to any other Nagas by them or they have no right to claim ownership again over the purchased land by the other Nagas from any villagers of Chumukedima. In connection of B Khel establishment under New Chumukedima, till the founder of B Khel Shri.T L Angami is alive, there is nothing to be worried for changing of guard for B Khel. And if any land allottee within B Khel trying to dispute the leadership at B Ithel and also disturbed
the founder of B Khel, the legal action will be initiated as per the law against such miscreants. We may die tomorrow, but the law of the land and the word of God will remain forever. And as such, when we are living in this wonderful world we must follow the law of the land and the Word of God for our peaceful living today. TL Angami Founder & Chairman B-Khel New Chumukedima
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Re-Clarification On The 29th May Incident In Phek Town
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he incident of 29th May, 2014 was atrocious in manner and the NNC/FGN sincerely regrets and condemns the heinous crime committed by its cadres. The atrocities committed by our cadres have caused deep afflictions both to the public and the Government alike. Hence, at a sensitive time like this, it will also be wise not to politicize the death of the victim by bringing up fresh accusations at a juncture when the brutality of such senseless, shameful act is being scrutinised. The crimes perpetrated by the
cadres were never carried out under the supervision of the Government or under any Government order. The culprits have wilfully surrendered themselves before the police pleading guilty of the crime they were charged with. It is to be noted that the authorities of the NNC/FGN met with the family of the deceased before his death to clarify its stance and its non involvement in the incident but the matter was not conclusively resolved between the family members and the Government as stated earlier. It has also created iden-
tity confusion among the public by dragging the name of the NNC/NA. The cadres belong to the Federal Government of Nagaland NNC/FGN and not NNC/NA as mentioned in the local dailies. The article that appeared in the papers on the 6th of June, 2014 under the heading of “NNC/FGN CLARIFIES” should also be read as ‘CENSURING’ and not ‘INSURING’ as published. Ghuvishe Zhimo Secretary, Rali Wali Federal Government of Nagaland
NSCN (K) On Naga Sovereignty
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ecently, speculating on possible settlement between GOI and IM, the NSCN/GPRN has unnecessarily been dragged in by few high profile individuals either out of their ignorance or with ulterior motives. Hence, the NSCN/GPRN’s position on the longstanding unresolved political issue is being clarified thus. The Indo-Naga-Myanmar political issue basically is none but “Sovereignty” of the Nagas and therefore NSCN/GPRN’s commitment on the issue remains clear and undiluted. On T. Solo’s implication of NSCN Khaplang’s silence on Naga Sovereignty, inclination to political settlement with Myanmar etc. and GK Pillai’s allegation of SS Khaplang having already acceded to Myanmar Union by setting up Naga MP’s in Myanmar Union, bare facts for their enlightenment are provided here. When Myanmar held its first democratic election (since 1951) on 7th Nov.2010, SS Khaplang led NSCN/GPRN boycotted the process in the entire Naga inhabited area, as a result, balloting could be held in only two military stations. Furthermore, few educated Naga elites representing the Nagas in Myanmar Union are mostly nominal (nominees) in nature (not mass-based elected) and purely for the purpose of improving wretched economic and developmental aspects and in no manner infringe upon the Sovereign status of the Nagas being championing by NSCN/GPRN hitherto. Over the recent years, the conflicting states in Myanmar invited Nagas to join Union of States as member so as to pursue negotiated political status within Myanmar Union, the NSCN/GPRN however, declined the offer keeping in view the inherent “pan-Naga” Sovereign standing encompassing ancestral Naga home land spread over Myanmar and India. The detractors may therefore acquire themselves of the facts first before rushing to conclusion, perhaps owing to their
perverted intolerance to NSCN/GPRN’s credibility. In the year 2014 itself, the Myanmar Government invited NSCN/GPRN along with the rest of conflicting states for joint political consultation and resolution within Union of Myanmar, the NSCN/GPRN however categorically clarified that since “Sovereignty” being the sole objective of the Nagas, we are in no position to equate ourselves with other states and therefore refused to be a part of joint initiative. The political convention has been privileged to have had numerous international observers which included European and American countries. It is therefore contradictory on the part of critics living comfortably with luxurious dispensations from India to make huge cry over few nominated Naga MP(s) in Myanmar Union. While the Nagas in Myanmar are yet to see the light of modernity rather than alleged acceptance of political settlement- in staunch defence of Naga Sovereignty. It is for the Nagas of India to ponder over accord after accord starting from Hydari agreement, 16 point agreement to NNC/FGN’s Shillong Accord, by which successive acts of treasons the Nagas have been arbitrarily divided and are still languishing in political slavery under Myanmar and India. Exception of ceasefire/peace agreements with India and Myanmar, the NSCN/GPRN is yet to initiate any formal political processes, therefore, the detractors eagerness to brand NSCN/GPRN as having already inclined to political arrangement with Myanmar is nothing but anti-Naga psychological campaign to demoralize the NSCN/GPRN and the Nagas in general. As for NSCN/GPRN there is no alternative but Sovereignty even if it be in God’s own good time. Lt. Gen. Niki Sumi People’s Army of Nagaland NSCN/GPRN.
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Saturday 7 June 2014
Vikheho calls for clean election, economic Workshop on sustainable development and environment protection development of ground water Our Correspondent Pughoboto | June 6
Parliamentary secretary for irrigation & flood control and election Y. Vikheho Swu today graced the two-day long silver jubilee celebration of Sümi Aphuyemi Totimi Hoho (SATH) Pughoboto under the theme “Progressive women” here at Pughoboto Local Ground. Speaking on the occasion, Swu asserted that social change can take place when there is clean election. In this, he called upon the churches, student organisations and village councils to come forward and work out strategy to have clean election in the state. He continued that it is not difficult to have a clean election if each and every individual put their heads together. Urging the people to focus on economic development, Swu informed that the state government is looking for local talents. He encouraged the youth to venture into self-employment oriented job, be it carpentry, farming, weaving, livestock rearing etc. He assured that the government will support and promote them. Swu expressed hap-
Parliamentary secretary for irrigation & flood control and election Y. Vikheho Swu addressing the silver jubilee celebration of Sümi Aphuyemi Totimi Hoho at Pughoboto Local Ground on June 6. (Morung Photo/Chizokho Vero)
piness to Ghokimi as the whole village are now engaging themselves into peanut cultivation and doing quite successful. He also challenged all 23 villages under Pughoboto sub-division to identify viable crops and have something of their own and do well. Meanwhile, expressing concern over the impact of climate change and global warming in the present society, the parliamentary secretary also urged upon the people to protect environment. He advised the people to switch off power when not in use and at the same time called upon them to minimize their wastage, which he said will go a long way in preserving our environment. Complimenting SATH
for attaining glorious 25 years and its immense contribution on various fronts, Swu also urged upon them to invite public opinions or initiate creative essay writing on clean election, environment protection and economic development on regular basic so as to gather some positive change. Earlier, Suhoje Kiho, president, Aphuyemi GB Association also exhorted the gathering. The celebration, which started on June 5, also witnessed cultural presentation, exhibition and felicitation to NPSC successful candidates and HSLC, HSLC toppers. Katoli Tsuipu, convenor, jubilee planning board delivered welcome address while vote of thanks was proposed by SATH president Qhetoli V. Zhimo.
Imparting financial literacy to common people Kohima, June 6 (mexn): With an objective to enable common people to better understand the needs and benefits of the products and services offered by banks, a one day Financial Literacy Programme (FLP) was conducted at Panchayat Hall, Tseminyu village, Kohima district on June 4. This will create demand for financial products and services, thereby accelerating the pace of Financial Inclusion in the village and State at large, stated Chief Manager, SBI ) Lead Bank in a press release. The programme was chaired by Gwanile Rengma, Branch Manager of SBI, Tseminyu branch and attended by Chairman of Tseminyu Village Union, Village Council Chairman, GB, farmers, SHG members and retired government servants. The resource persons comprised of Bikash Das, Chief Manager (Credit), SBI
RBO, Dimapur, Th. Tunglut, Chief Manager cum LDM of Kohima district, A.K. Borah, Manager, Financial Inclusion, RBO, Dimapur, Bendang Aier, AGM, NABARD, Smt. Gwanile Rengma, Branch Manager, SBI and Dr Temjennungsang, Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), Animal Husbandry from KVK Kohima. According to the release, the participants were sensitized about the role of bank in financial inclusion, financial planning, financial discipline, use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) to provide banking services in the rural/unbanked areas, precautions to be taken while operating ATM/ Debit and Credit Cards, fictitious mails/SMSs offering money, chit funds, steps to be followed for resolution of grievance with bank including Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006 of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
and undertaking Income Generating Activities (IGA) on scientific lines. They were also briefed about the need to develop long term relationship with bank for all round development. This was followed by an interactive session where queries were satisfactorily responded by the resource persons, it added. Two booklets, namely “Centrally Sponsored Agricultural and Rural Development Schemes for the Farmers of North East India” and “Financial Diary” published by ICAR and RBI respectively were also distributed. The programme was organized by SBI, Tseminyu branch and supported under Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) which is managed by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Peter Tep, Chairman, Tseminyu Village Union pronounced the vote of thanks.
moKoKchung, June 6 (mexn): The Department of Geology and Mining organized a day long workshop on ‘Judicious and sustainable development of groundwater on hilly areas’ here today at Hotel Metsupen from 10 AM. The Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Muruhu Chotso was the chief guest at the programme which was attended by officials from the Department of Geology & Mining, representatives from different villages like Changki, Unger, Chuchuyimpang etc. The chief guest, while speaking at the programme, highlighted that Mokokchung district which is a hilly areas needs such knowledge so as to mitigate the water scarcity problem, especially during the lean winter season. He also pointed out that with
rapid urbanization and growth of population in the town, there is a strong pressure on the demand of potable drinking water among the people. In this regard, he surmised that the scarcity of water might be man-made due to rapid urbanization and injudicious use of available water. The DC enlightened the participants that forest cover is very important for preserving and conserving the ground water, and therefore urged the village leaders to plant more trees so that the water levels can be retained. He expressed satisfaction that there have been no major forest fires in the district since he took office. He pointed out the heavy fines levied on the culprits for starting forest fires which acts as a deterrent. The DC hoped that the other districts would take an example from
Mokokchung so that the precious forest areas can be saved from wildfire. Nonetheless, he encouraged the gathered village leaders and government officials, to know about the importance of water and how to use it judiciously. “If we don’t use water judiciously, it will be one of the greatest challenges to mankind,” the Mokokhung DC asserted. Meanwhile, the Addl director of DGM, E Kikon gave a PowerPoint presentation on ‘Ground Water Development Scenario in Nagaland’. The OSD, Department of Geology and Mining, O Koratemjen chaired the programme. The second session was moderated by Joint Director of DGM, A Temjentoshi, while YRL Patton, Drilling engineer, Er Chirhotho Rasutho and JTA, Temjen Jamir enlightened the participants with their lectures.
ACAUT Nagaland lauds people’s participation Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland has expressed it is heartened that the people of Phek, Wokha and Mokokchung districts have stood up against the injustices of the Naga Political Groups (NPGs). “The people of these districts have shown to the rest of the other districts that the suffering, cruelty and injustices of the NPGs committed upon innocent civilian Naga population is no longer to be tolerated,” stated ACAUT Nagaland Media Cell. “Along with the non-co-operation decision taken by the AYO and CYF against NSCN (K), the Phek people have shown exemplary courage by initiating non-co-operation against NNC (N/A) in all matters.” The ACAUT Media Cell mentioned that Phek is the first district to do such from among the districts toured by the ACAUT Nagaland team. Likewise, the people of Wokha under the banner of various organisations such as ACVA, WCCI, Youth Hoho and Wokha District Village Council Association have declared their solid support for One Government One Tax and have been in the forefront tackling illegal taxation and other anti-social activities of the NPGs, it added. It further lauded Khensa youths for apprehending
cadres recently. It stated that the angered and much harassed common man have been instrumental in nabbing “anti-social minded cadres” of the NPGs. ACAUT Nagaland further asserted “the much applied modus operandi of the NPGs where all the NPGs claim that their cadres have been dismissed after their erring cadres commit unspeakable crimes cannot fool the public anymore.” The brutal murder of Chivoveyi Nienu is the last straw and any remnant of respect for the NPGs has likely been eroded, it add-
ed. “The ACAUT Nagaland foresee more instances of peoples anger against the NPGs rising unless the warring NPGs get their acts together and accept the Naga peoples cry of One Government One Tax.” The ACAUT Nagaland also offered its deepest condolences to the family members of late Chivoveyi Nienu. ACAUT Nagaland termed the incident a wakeup call for the state government stating any complacency or hesitation in checking the anti-people activities of the NPGs will only force the masses to take matters into their own hands.
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the Societies/organizations in neering & Technology. the region who are working with 5. Rajamahendra College of Ensimilar objectives of uplifting the gineering. students community. Note: Eligibility/Conditions – 1. Engineering Colleges are rec1. Parent’s annual income must ognized by All India Council be below 2.50 lacs. for Technical Education, New 2. Students should have miniDelhi, Recognized by Departmum of 45% marks in last exment of Technical Education amination (Class 12 examinaAndhra Pradesh. , Affiliated to tion). Jawaharlal Nehru Technologi3. Need to maintain 75% attencal University Hyderabad. dance in every academic se- 2. Pharmacy colleges are recogmester. nized by Pharmacy Council 4. Need to pass in every academof India & Permitted by All ic semester. India Council for Technical Education, Affiliated to OsThe Four years Bachelor Demania University Hyderabad gree Courses offered for both the and registered under Govt. of Technical/Medicinal Education Andhra Pradesh. are: 3. Nursing colleges are rec1. Electronics & Communicaognized by Indian Nursing tion Engineering. council, Permitted by Andhra 2. Electrical & Electronics EngiPradesh state nursing council, neering. Affiliated to Dr. NTR National 3. Computer Science & EngiHealth University. neering. 4. Mechanical engineering. DETAILED STEP: 5. Civil Engineering. A) Admission form collection 6. Bachelor of Pharmacy. & submission: Students can 7. Bachelor of Physiotherapy. download the application 8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing. form from www.ysrewf.in or 9. Aeronautical Engineering. can collect it from NSF office 10. General Nursing Mid-Wifery. from 7th June 2014and submit the filled application form to Selected Meritorious stuNSF office on or before 11th of dents will get the placement in June 2014. Submission of apthe following Institution: plication form through cou1. MNR Group of Institutions. rier will also be accepted. 2. Bandari Srinivas Institute of B) Scrutiny of Documents: NSF Technology. will scrutinize the application 3. PRRM Engineering College. form & other particulars of every 4. Samskruti College of Engistudents on 12thJune 2014. Ap-
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MEx FILE GPRN/NSCN ‘force discharge’ one Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): The office of the GSO1, Naga Army GPRN/NSCN, has issued a “forced discharge” order of 2nd Lt. Peichat Konyak of 4th Bn of Zangkham Village, with effect from May 29, 2014. MIP, GPRN/NSCN in a press release informed that the order, signed by Maj. Gen.Viwoto Chophi, stated that his office was compelled to take action upon 2nd Lt.Peichat Konyak on account of his “repeated indulgence in unscrupulous activities which defile the zealous spirit of the Naga Armies.”
AR apprehends arms peddler Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): Troops of 29 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 6 Sect AR launched an operation in Super Market area here and apprehended one arms peddler alongwith one 7.65 mm Pistol with magazine and one .22 Pistol with magazine on June 5. According to a press release from Assam Rifles, the individual was identified as Thangpong (25), resident of Lengnyu, Tuensang district,. The apprehended individual was handed over to East Police Station, Dimapur.
GPRN/NSCN welcomes ‘home comers’ Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): GPRN/NSCN has extended warm welcome to the “home comers” from NNC (Non-Accordist) and ZUF and exhorted them to work for the truth of Naga nationalism under the leadership of President, Gen. (retd.) Khole Konyak and Ato Kilonser, N. Kitovi Zhimomi. Further, GPRN/NSCN leaders lauded the ‘home comers’ who finally decided to join the “mainstream” to “decisively stand to fight for the common cause of the Nagas.” Names and designation of the ‘home comers’ are: R. Chumbemo Ovung- Tatar, NNC (NA); Brig. Ziekro NNC (NA); Khekabo U/Secy. NNC (NA); Khekugha S.O. NNC (NA); Sgt. Maj. Giangchuitung Zeliang (ZUF); Sgt. Maj. Kiulang Zeliang (ZUF); Corpl. Nelat NNC (NA); Ahoto Zhimo NNC (NA); Hokato Chophi NNC (NA); and Akheto Sumi NNC (NA). This was informed by MIP, GPRN/NSCN in a press release.
Rev. Dr. Neiliezhu Usou’s Memorial Award prog on June 7 Kohima, June 6 (Dipr): The 6th occasion of awarding the highest percentage scorer in music in HSLC examination 2014 with Rev. Dr. Neiliezhu Usou’s Memorial Award will be held on June 7. Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, NRE and MTF, Khriehu Liezietsu will grace the occasion as the chief guest at Rev. Dr. Neiliezhu Usou Memorial Hall at 1 p.m.
Meeting called for World Music Day Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): To discuss the logistic for the upcoming World Music Day, MUSIC UNITED has convened a meeting on June 8 at Café Destination at 2:00 pm. All well-wishers and concern of the music industry professions have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. Any agenda concerning the event is encouraged. The meeting has been called for all individuals, bands, rental companies and production house involved in the music industry.
NCP Foundation Day on June 10
ACAUT Sticker Campaign: “Those who are working for the downtrodden, we should support them. The common man especially the business community needs to be protected" said a Government official who wants to remain anonymous in support of the ACAUT Nagaland's Sticker campaign on May 5. ACAUT Nagaland, Youth Association of Nagaland (YAN) volunteers and other well wishers took part in distributing ACAUT car stickers in Dimapur.
Public SPace NSF 2ND phase of selection for free higher technical/medicinal education
he Naga Students’ Federation in collaboration with Dr. YSR Reddy Educational & Welfare Foundation invites interested students for the 2nd (second) phase selection to avail the Free Higher Technical/ Medicinal Education through Government scholarship at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh for the Naga students. The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Educational and Welfare Foundation is a voluntary, non-political, non-profit making social service organization, established to develop education by giving professional admission to Meritorious Poor students belonging to ST/SC/ OBC and Minority community free of cost. The Educational and Welfare Foundation is named after Late Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Dr. Reddy has been a champion of reforms for the poor and the down-trodden people. The NSF officials has thoroughly verified all the institutions on 13-15 May 2014 and found to be genuine and recognized, therefore an MoU will be signed between the NSF and the Management of Dr. YSR Welfare foundation at the earliest possible time. Therefore, in order to implement this charitable foundation of “Free Higher Technical and Medical Education” to the educationally backward section of our society, particularly the North Eastern students, the foundation is collaborating with
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plication submitted after 11th June will not be entertained. C) Merit List Generation– After scrutiny of the documents, NSF will generate a Merit List based on marks secured in class 12th Marks and it will be published in local news papers on 13th June. D) Counseling: There will be counseling of selected students both 1st and 2nd phase by the Management of the Foundation. Place and time of counseling will be informed to the students at an appropriate time through the local dailies. On the day of counseling, students will get temporary selection letter. E) Challan/Journal– After getting selection letter students need to prepare challan of Admission Fees by depositing Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five thousand Only) to SBI. Students will get two days of time to prepare challan in State bank of India. Challan copy will be available in www. ysrewf.in & and can collect at the time of counseling. F) ADMISSION DAY– On admission day students need to follow few steps which are, 1. Original documents submission to NSF office. 2. Receipt Collection from NSF office. 3. YSREWF copy journal submission to NSF. 4. Journal Receipt collection from NSF. 5. Documentation.
6. Admission Confirmation letter. G) Hostel fees Submission– Students will get near about one & half months time to arrange hostel fees (to prepare challan) of first year which is refundable & need to submit the Challan copy to NSF office on July 23rd & 24th July 2014. Separate Hostels for Naga students (boys & girls) with Hostel Warden and cooks will be provided by the Management. NSF will appoint/select the Hostel Wardens and cooks. H) College Joining– Students will join their Respective institution in the first week of September 2014. Hostel seat allotment will be provided before leaving their native places. Therefore any students interested to undergo engineering and medical studies may obtain application form (free of cost) from NSF office from 7th June and should be submitted on or before 11nd June 2014. For further information, confirmation and clarification of any doubts, interested students and parents may contact “NSF- Dr. YSR Welfare Foundation Free Technical Cell” in the following numbers during office hours. (Contact No. 8974783639 / 9615297452 ) Sd/Esther Rhakho General Secretary, NSF Sd/Joseph Ngouri Vice President, NSF
Dimapur, June 6 (mexn): The Nagaland unit of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will observe the 16th Foundation Day of NCP on June 6 at its State office, Dimapur at 11:00 am. A press release from NCP Nagaland general secretary (Admin) Miathou Krose informed that the meeting will be addressed by all the party legislators. Therefore, all the state officials, frontal and district presidents have been asked to attend the function without fail.
Sazo congratulates new Lok Sabha Speaker Kohima, June 6 (mexn): Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker Chotisuh Sazo has congratulated Sumitra Mahajan on being elected as the Speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha. “I am absolutely confident that at the helm of the highest democratic institution of the country you would be able to uphold the sanctity of the parliamentary convention and safeguard the rights and privileges of the honorable members of the house and will set a new paradigm,” expressed Sazo in a letter addressed to Sumitra Mahajan. “It is my aspiration that your abundant experience in the field shall contribute immense benefit to the members of the present house and the rich traditions of the parliamentary democracy will flourish.” Sazo further wished the new Lok Sabha Speaker a “splendid success” in her endeavours and looked forward to meeting her.
Police officers’ debate competition held Kohima, June 6 (mexn): Annual District Level Debate competition was held at the conference hall of Superintendent of Police, Kohima on June 4 on the topic “Human Rights and Social Justice are devalued in Naga Society”. Officers from the rank of Constable to Officers (GOs) from DEF Kohima, 4th NAP Bn. Thizama and 10th IRBn. Zadima took part in the competition, informed Sub-Divisional Police Officer Kohima in a press release. Asst. Comdt. Seyiesezo Peseyie (4th NAP Bn.), was declared the winner and DySP (Prob) Hentai Phom (DEF KMA) the runner up speaking for the Motion. Meanwhile, DySP (Prob) Vekato (DEF KMA) was declared winner and ABSI Kedilimbou (10th IRBn) the runner up for against the Motion.
DEO Phek informs adhoc teachers and instructors pheK, June 6 (mexn): All adhoc teachers and instructors under the Department of School Education in Phek District, who have put in 3 years or more continuous service as on December 31, 2012 and have already submitted their documents are informed that the written examination will be conducted on June 24, 12:00 noon at Ruzhukhrie Government Higher Secondary School Kohima. District Education Officer, Phek. Nuchisalu in a press release has informed the teachers concerned to bring along with them a performance certificate from concern VEC Chairman or Headmaster and report to the venue by 9:30 a.m sharp.
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People, life, etc... Saturday | 7 june, 2014
Hazards of “Health Articles” appearing in Magazines
Dr. Mezhuneituo Raleng Consultant, department of Surgery
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ew years back when I was in Delhi, a friend of mine asked ‘which fruit contains the highest source of vitamin C’. I said ‘gooseberry’, to which she gave me an incredible look of unbelief and replied ‘but the newspaper says it’s orange’. This is an example of some of the strange encounters which we doctors face every day. She had apparently read an article in Delhi Times, sponsored by Tropicana orange juice. In that full page article, there were some very, very big pictures of Tropicana orange juice; with just a few words. The write up had cited a leading doctor, apparently confirming orange as the fruit with the highest source of vitamin C. So a glass of orange juice in the morning is equivalent to ‘this and that’ health benefits. After being bestowed with that tremendous knowledge, she naturally wanted to have more of Tropicana orange juice! Orange juice certainly has a lot of vitamin C, which you will see in a lot
of western articles; because they have never heard or seen a gooseberry. But in our Indian context, according to the National institute of Nutrition, Dietary Guidelines for Indians, 2011, you will see amla(gooseberry) as the number one food choice for Vitamin C. When we can freely pluck a gooseberry, why do we need to pay hundreds for a pack of orange juice? We see these sorts of examples everyday; articles claiming that this food is good, that drink is bad, this plastic will give cancer, that microwave reduces nutrition and so on. It’s confusing for the common man because when one article claims that a particular food is good, another article in that same newspaper refutes it! Now, some of my friends don’t know whether to drink tea or not, and my cousins do not take bread! This is bound to happen, because most of these articles are written by people, who have a very little knowledge about medicine or by corporate hospitals, for
their own benefits. While on the other hand, honest and good doctors are too busy or do not bother to write articles! With the flow of information from the internet, even a high school student can write an article on any diseases in just few hours. I can write a manual on rocket science, recipe for the perfect chicken roast, how to grow rice with triple productivity, and maybe some formulas to solve the Naga issue. But the bottom line is, I have never put seed in the soil, nor have laboured in the field for a single day, I have never seen the destructions of the weather on the crops, nor the way the worm eats through the plants and I do not know the difference between a weed and a grass. So how can someone who has never seen a patient screaming in pain, done CPR, operated and
had to manage its terrible complication, or give the grave news to the families that their son will die in a few hours, write an article with full authority for the masses, and maybe twist it a little bit here and there because some drug company have given him a few incentives? In another leading newspaper; they were advertising about a 320 slice CT scan, introduced for the first time in India, available only in ____hospital. In that article their cardiologist had artfully mentioned that doing a CT angiogram is beneficial for elderly patients. He did not imply which type of elderly patient; everyone or only those with heart diseases? Regardless, the article I believe, did what it was meant to do, that is to commercialise the hospital; it won’t be a surprise to know that in the next
few weeks, their intake of patients in the cardiology unit, and patients undergoing CT angiogram increase exponentially. The point which the article forgot to mention is the several hundred folds of radiation a CT scan can give and its capacity to double or triple the chances of different cancers. Now there is no research evidence or protocol anywhere in the world which says that CT angiogram is beneficial for the elderly population. In medicine, before we set out a protocol, apart from the various criteria, we have a cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness study, which will lay down the foundation of whether that particular procedure is really needed for that particular condition. There are so many poorly researched articles floating around the net, in our magazines and newspapers. For example: journalist number one in China writes an article on diabetes, which will be copied and modified by journalist number two in Alaska, and so on it will travel all the way to Mexico, Iran, Thailand and maybe one day land up in one of our newspapers in Nagaland, after it had been recycled 20 or 30 times. We can only imagine the quality of these articles. How many times have we read about the latest breakthrough in cancer, HIV treatments or genes which have revealed the
secrets of immortality? If any of them were true there will be no sick people in the world by now. Sadly, the days of good journalism is giving way to days of meeting the deadlines, flashy gimmicks and commercialism, resulting in poorly researched articles, misleading the masses. I am not saying that we should not read health articles; we should read and be aware of the different diseases and how to stay healthy. What I am trying to deliver is, awareness against the tons of wrong information floating in the media. Wrong information is dangerous because we have seen many people trying to play ‘doctor’ with themselves and with their family members, leading to disastrous complications. Not surprisingly, it’s more common to find educated people popping pills and doing foolish things with their health, ‘because they have read it in the internet’! So many people have gone to various healers and quacks for treatment of AIDS, cancers, fractures etc; people have tried centipedes, earthworms, all types of plants and animals. On the other hand people have spent Lakhs of money for unnecessary procedures, because they have been advised by a corporate hospital. In our medical circle we know how many appendix, gall bladder, uterus and kidneys were removed with-
out any indications; even here in Nagaland. Finally, when all their lands and property are sold, and their diseases have progressed beyond cure they seek proper medical attention. One of the greatest examples of how a corporate house bullied into the medical field through the power of money, is that of the American tobacco industry. In January 1954, US tobacco manufacturers through the Tobacco Institute and Tobacco Industry Research Committee/ Council for Tobacco Research jointly sponsored a promotional advertisement “A Frank Statement to Cigarette Smokers” in 448 newspapers reaching an estimated 43 million Americans. The advertisement questioned research linking smoking as a cause of cancer, promised consumers that their cigarettes were safe, and pledged to support impartial research to investigate allegations that smoking was harmful to health. Through the 1950s and 1960s, the tobacco industry propagated massive amounts of advertising that implied filters and low tar cigarette are safe. They continued to maintain this stance till 1999, in sharp contrast to the private views expressed by many of their own scientists, that cigarette smoking causes various types of cancer. So only after a genera-
tion had passed by with different types of cancer attributed to smoking, the tobacco industry finally admitted that smoking causes cancer. Unlike motor cars where companies can give a recall when there is a defective part in the market; that cannot be done with our health. Similarly, the wine industry promotes the ‘good’ effects of drinking, and through some scientist, advices us on how much we can drink; as if the human race ever had control over his drinking. Phone and cellular companies have always refuted research published against the ill effects of cellular towers and mobile phones. So everyone, including scientists and doctors are still confused about the true effects of mobile phones. More examples can be cited, but I believe we get the idea that some health articles can be hazardous for us. To conclude I would like to remind the readers again that everything out there is not gold, some have been written by kids, with a good play of English. This is also a reminder to health writers to be more responsible with their articles; whether researched or plagiarised. The question we have to ask ourselves is, are we ready to gamble our lives with some poorly researched articles, or do we take some timeout and seek professional medical help?
World Cup tourists, get ready for price shock Trapped in Time Typewriters, telegrams cling to life in Myanmar Esther Htusan associated Press
Perched on a stool on a bustling sidewalk in Myanmar's biggest city, an elderly gentleman pecks away on a clunky manual typewriter. It's a will, Aung Myint says, barely looking up as his fingers rise high over the keys and hammer down with a steady sense of purpose. He points with his chin to the stack of papers he still needs to get through before he heads home, 30 or more, many of them legal papers hastily delivered by lawyers who work at the courthouse down the street. Reminders of a bygone
but a far cry from the days of military rule, when he spent most of his time typing up authors' novels for submission to the nowdefunct censorship board. He rarely broke for lunch back then, often working by candlelight well after shops were shuttered and businessmen had long gone home. How does the 67-yearold manage to keep going as his country belatedly joins the computer age? He says there are still those who feel a document lacks an authentic air unless it's pulled from the roll of a manual typewriter. Plus, he adds, there are several benefits to typing. "You don't need to waste
But with a monastery and a school less than 100 meters (yards) away, she gets plenty of other business. Monks call their families in faraway villages. Impatient kids ring their moms to say they are waiting to be picked up. She's also a line of communication for young lovers. "When girls are talking to their boyfriends, they lean in as close as they can to the tree next to the table, picking at the bark, or nervously twisting the iron chain around its trunk," Thin Thin Nu says. "Other times they'll fight, banging down the receiver wildly. I've even been asked to lie, to tell the voice on the other end of the line,
Many offices in farflung corners of the country — completely untouched by the development boom — have yet to enter the digital age. Even computers are rare. That's helped keep alive the country's telegraph offices, although many remain mostly empty during business hours. The few customers who saunter into the Yangon office, sometimes hours apart, are now mostly bank employees, sending undecipherable coded messages to offices to remote corners of the country. Than Tin, a 58-yearold, salt-and-pepperhaired clerk, remembers A woman sips from a coconut on the Barra de Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, June 3, 2014. It’s not just the
hotels and flights that will break wallets. It’s the $10 caipirinhas, the $17 cheeseburgers or that $35 pepperoni pizza. If you hit the beach in Rio de Janeiro, you’ll likely sip on a $3 coconut and on the way back to your overpriced hotel, you’ll ride in public transportation that’s more costly than London. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) Luis Andres Henao associated Press
In this May 22, 2014 photo, Aung Myint types a document from his sidewalk stand in Yangon, Myanmar. The 67-year-old insists typewriters still have some advantages over computers. "You don't naeed to waste time with printing," he says, fingers flying high over the keys and then hammering down as he speaks. "And if you make a mistake, you can just erase it and type over it. It's easier." (AP Photo)
era cling stubbornly and quaintly in Myanmar, a country that was in many ways frozen in time during a half-century of dictatorship and self-imposed isolation. Now, three years into the Southeast Asian country's bumpy transition to democracy, smartphones and computer shops are common, but so are phone stands and typists. Even telegrams have not quite made their exit. Aung Myint says his work is steady enough,
time with printing," Aung Myint said. "And if you make a mistake, you can just erase it and type over it. It's easier." Not far from the typist, Thin Thin Nu has a table on the sidewalk with five clunky, pushbutton phones. Such stands remain a common sight in Yangon, though less so than they were a few years ago. Thin Thin Nu said many people use her phones only because their mobile phone batteries have died.
'She is not here anymore,' when the girl is sitting right across from me." Thin Thin Nu makes only about $15 a day, less than half what she was making before the country of 60 million started opening up. But she thinks she can hang on a while longer. Most people in Yangon and the rest of Myanmar remain desperately poor, and her service, offered for 50 kyat (less than 5 cents) a minute, is still the best deal they can get.
his first days in the grand, British colonial-era building. A thousand people used to line up in the cavernous waiting hall, eager to send love letters, appeals for cash and other urgent missives to remote villages and faraway lands. "It was a cool job back then," he said, peering over the counter into the now near-empty waiting room. "It's not that it's boring, really," he sighs. "But yes, it's pretty clear times are changing."
World Cup tourists, get ready for price shock World Cup visitors, welcome to Brazil, land of soccer, sun and sky-high prices. Unlike nearby Latin American nations where a tourist's U.S. dollar or European Union euro seemingly stretches forever, Brazil is astoundingly expensive. If one's budget isn't immediately busted by the flight or the hotel, it will soon be done in by the $10 caipirinha cocktail, the $17 cheeseburger or the $35 pepperoni pizza. And those are the prices citydwelling Brazilians saw even before the World Cup set off a new standard of sticker shock. "Prices in Rio are absurd," Maria Anda, a Norwegian artist who has lived in Brazil for a year, said while enjoying the sunset on Ipanema beach. "I still like it. It's worth being here, but it's not paradise." The dizzying prices are referred to here as the "Custo Brasil," or "Brazil Cost" — the mixture of
high taxes and steep import tariffs, combined with bad infrastructure, a dose of inefficiency and a thick shot of bureaucracy. Demand leading up to a big event like the World Cup naturally raises prices. But, since costs already were high to begin with, tourists should prepare to dig deep into their wallets and not be too miffed to receive goods or services of inferior quality, said Rafael Alcadipani, a business administration professor at the Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazil's top think tank. "Anything you buy in Brazil will be more expensive than in the United States or Europe, but the quality is going to be worse," Alcadipani said. Hotel rates in many of the World Cup host cities more than doubled ahead of the tournament. Massachusetts-based TripAdvisor reports visitors to Rio will face the highest prices, with hotel rates averaging $445 per night. Add in food, a ticket and other expenses, and a solo traveler to Rio should prepare to spend $682 each day. Next costliest are Fortaleza and Manaus, where
average daily expenses are estimated at $602 and $554, respectively. Even the more affordable host cities will set travelers back a good amount: $457 per day in Cuiaba and $477 in Sao Paulo. "The Cup prices are ridiculous. Everything shot up. The only thing you can buy in Brazil is a bikini, a cachaca (Brazilian sugar cane liquor) and a pair of Havaianas (sandals)," said Gillian Santos, a Brazilian who now lives in Belgium and was back in Rio on a recent visit. "How do people afford things around here? As a Brazilian living abroad, I think it's outrageous." Experts say prices are kept high because supply can't keep up with demand. About 40 million Brazilians — a fifth of the population — joined the middle class in the past decade, on the back of strong economic growth and increased government social programs. Between 2009 and 2012, average annual income rose by more than 40 percent, from $8,140 to $11,630, according to the World Bank. For many, the new affluence sparked a spending spree.
Brazil tries to protect its local industries by charging high tariffs on virtually all imported goods. For travelers who lose or forget an item, they might decide to do without rather than pay local prices. Take iPhones: The unblocked 5s that costs $649 in the U.S. has a starting price of $1,250 on Apple's Brazilian website. Need a pair of running shoes? A pair of the popular Nike Flyknit Lunar 2 runs about $313 at a Rio shopping mall - nearly triple the U.S. price. The examples go on. Levi 501 jeans start at $80. The $6.28 Big Mac is among the most expensive in the world. Shaving cream, soap, tissues, aspirin — all are double to triple the prices found elsewhere. "Everything is expensive," said Nadir Fraguas, a retired bank employee who was at a Rio mall pondering whether to spend the equivalent of more than $100 on a Brazil national team jersey for her grandson. "Clothing, cars and food... Here, you pay a lot and you get very little. Prices were already high, but now they're impossible."
THE MORUNG EXPRESS
7 JuNE, 2014
The Monolithic Monuments of Dimapur M onolithism is an ancient culture of the north eastern region of India. Nagaland is known for its traditional monolithic culture and different types of monolithic internments are found prevalent in the socio-cultural life of people in Nagaland. Categorically, the north east Indian monoliths are classified as Austro-Asiatic1. Typologically, however, the north east Indian monoliths are varied in forms and character. There exists monolithic site on the bank of the Dhansiri in Purna bazar, covering a vast area, within Dimapur township in Nagaland. The term “Dimapur” is a combination of three Kachari terms ‘di’ meaning river or water, ‘ma’ meaning great or mother, and ‘pur’ meaning a city. Thus Dimapur means the ‘city or pur built on the bank of the river ‘Dima”- the other name for river Dhansiri given by the Kacharis2.The Kacharis built up a kingdom in the Dhansiri valley, and Dimapur was the capital of their kingdom during the mediaeval period. The Ahoms occupied Dimapur from the Kacharis in 1536 3 and called it ‘che-din-che –pin’ i.e. brick built town.4 This suggest that the monolithic site of Dimapur was not the capital , of the kingdom of the Kacharis but possibly was located in some other neighboring locality. Remarkably, monolithism as a cultural internment of stone columns, is normally not found associated with other settlements of the Kacharis in the north eastern region of India. Besides, the epigraphical records exposed in the Dhansiri valley indicate that the Kacharis settled in this valley was long back Hinduised and Dimapur was earlier known as Lakhindrapur5- the city of the Goddess of the wealth. The antiquity of the Kachari kingdom built by the Kacharis in the Dhansiri valley has been confirmed to be very ancient and goes back to CE 400-500, if not earlier6. (HND) Besides, in religion, the Kacharis are known to be worshipper of Lord Siva as their supreme God ‘Siva-Brai’ worshipped in the form of ‘Bathou’ in the symbol of ‘Siju’-a vegetation (euphoria) of five ridges7 which exudes milk-like juice-the symbol of fertility and production. If it was so, the monolithic columns of Dimapur, although a meritorious work of the Kacharis, it represents cultural glory of inter racial socio-cultural elements of a rich tradition that once gained ground in this region. Study the monolithic monuments of Dimapur from this multicultural ethnic belief and practices bear pragmatic value for the study of history and culture of Nagaland in today’s context. Undoubtedly, the numerous floral and tree motifs, carving of varied forms of vertical and horizontal lotus and other forms of art such as peacocks, plant with five long pointed leaves, series of lotus found carved horizontally in the monolithic columns of Dimapur reflect an advanced stage of Hindu view of art8, normally not found with the stone culture9 or in other monolithic structure in Nagaland. In the same time, carving of swords or spear heads, pointing upward in the contour of the monolithic columns at Dimapur, seem to have represented the cultural beliefs and practices of the Nagas. History and tradition of Nagaland indicate that swords or spearhead is cultural insignia of the Nagas. This is confirmed by the exposure of a iron spearhead at Jotsoma village, near Kohima during excavation of a burial site by the Nagaland University in the year 2000.10 The spearhead, seem to have been laid below the skull of the dead following remote custom and ritual was found during excavation. This evidence may represent some significance related to head hunting, because a custom of spearhead thrust through human skull exists among the Nagas. It may be also recalled that the Rengma and the Angami Nagas inter their dead and place the spear and the shield of the deceased in his grave11 As such, the occurrence of the of the motifs of swords or dagger in the Dimapur monoliths may represent the number of such swords used by the deceased during his life time, or may represent the trophies recording prowess and achievements won in life and war, which are recorded in form of decorative monolithic art forms. Carvings of swords as art motifs in the mediaeval monolithic internment of the Kacharies in Dimapur, thus artistically represents certain basic elements of Naga tradition and culture. The earliest visitor to the Dimapur site was Mr Grange in 1939, followed by Major John Butler in 1841, by Major Godwin Austen in 1875, and offered terminology of Large Isolated Columns, Chessman Column and Vpillar to the structures. Later Thomas Bloch in 1905, added another category of Buffalo Horn Columns and dated these structures to CE 1300-140012 The monolithic complex at Dimapur consists of three separate groups of Monolithic alignments and found associated with two historical tanks
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or pukhuri. The principal group is flanked by two subsidiary groups covering areas of 40mx 23m and 55mx 6m respectively. Each group is found associated with a large Isolated Columns. The Large Isolated Columns of the subsidiary groups are now broken. The approximate height of the Large Isolated Column of the principal group now erect in situ has an approximate height of 4.42m. with a diameter of 2.50m. large Isolated Column have the overall shape of a cylindrical contour and the one now erect is surmounted by a finial at the top. These three Large Isolated Columns recall the existence of large stone called ‘Kepuche’, which is the subject of worship and veneration, erected as a guardian at the village entrance gate occupied by a particular clan of the Angami Naga13 As monolithic columns of this region or in elsewhere are associated with soul matter, it seems that such Large Isolated Columns are closely associated with the Negreto belief of an Avenging Demon guarding the after death path of the soul to heaven and providing for a safe journey of the soul 14 These Large Isolated Columns, as such, are carved larger in size to represent their demonic and powerful feature and erected separately in isolation from the main group of columns erected in rows, as a guardian of the path of life after death. As traces of Negretos or Negroids are found among the Nagas15 it is in the fitness of things to believe that, the structural form and plan of the Dimapur monoliths are laid under certain Negreto belief, which is very remote and strong in Nagaland. Use of stone in Nagaland is a work dedicated to pay respect to the soul of the dead and it is as a means of promoting the fertility of the earth for which stones were erected for glorification of some individual during his life time, but intended to perpetuate his name when he is dead.16 The Angami Nagas erected life size wooden effigies of the dead17 Possible belief of this practice was that the souls of the dead are utilized to fertilize the soil to promote good crops of men, stock and cereals 18 The Chessman columns of Dimapur appear to have been erected under similar belief for glorification of some dead individuals whose souls were venerated for receiving good harvest. Thus there are strong reason to believe that, as prevailed among the Angami and other Naga tribes the Chessman Columns at Dimapur might represent human form, possibly initiated in life size wooden effigies of the dead and in course of time transformed to the present abstract forms of Chessman Columns. The V-shaped monolithic columns, of which only one structure is found still erect in situ in the Dimapur group, are found ornamented throughout the outer profile except the inner faces between the column. The shape-V emphasizes female
principle19 The Sema Nagas erect Yshaped forked posts showing carved mithan head during festivals20 Structurally, thus the V-shaped monolithic Columns in Dimapur appear to be proto type of the Y-shaped forked posts of the Sema Naga. V-shaped fork posts are also found protruding from the roof of the wealthy Angami and Sema Naga. The houses of the chief and rich men of the Sema Nagas are adorned with carved forkedposts while others were set on the ground to which mithans are tied and slaughtered during festivals.21 The V-shaped monolithic Columns of Dimapur could be compared with the Zenna posts of the Sema naga and as such may have certain remote connection with celebration of ceremonial festivals. The shape-V is also used for tattoo marks on body and also reflected in other art forms of the Naga tribes.22 There exists another form of monolithic structure known as the Buffalo Horn Column, all of which are now fallen down because of their largeness and massiveness and possibly first erected, co-memorizing some meritorious act and celebration of festivals such as killing of mithan (bros frontalis) or buffalo for ceremonial feasting of a village. The monolithic columns of Dimapur, therefore, behind the curtain of Hindu art, reflect many of the customs and religious beliefs and practice of the tribes of Naga hills. These monolithic monuments are therefore embodiment of a common cultural glory flourished in this region during mediaeval period focusing a policy of common socio-cultural co-existence by the Kacharis ruling in the valley. Artistically, this group of monuments is rare and the like of these art forms are not to be found anywhere in India. Normally, monolithic internment is a culture in which stone columns are dragged by community people and erected rough and unfinished. But the Dimapur group of monolithis columns are ornamented and profusely carved representing abstract human form decorated in all respects from inch to inch. All these carvings are meaningful and with purpose and needs elaborate study. But the nature of the stone used for the structures are fragile in character. These could be of sandstone found locally. This ground situation, including the present environmental pollution in today’s context, call for the need of taking up special measures of conservation of this group of monumental heritage, for which professionalism and specialization in this discipline of heritage conservation matters the most. At present, the Archaeological Survey of India is maintaining and conserving this monolithic site. Development of archaeological park covering the vast area, providing of public amenities as per archaeological norms would promote the standard of the site as a tourists spot. Tourists visiting Kohima War Memorial Site would get a
scope to visit this rare monolithic site in Dimapur. Fortunately, the Horticultural Branch of Orissa Circle of the Archaeological Survey of India, has been now implementing schemes of development of gardening in this site. On completion of this scheme, this monolithic site of Dimapur would enjoy a face lift and shall be able to attract visitors of all ages and all places. Contrary to that, the present huge high voltage electric line crossing and hovering over the site has been lowering the image of the monumental glory of the site,proclaiming the lack of awareness of the civic society on heritage preservation. It is also against the provision of the Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Validation and Amendment) Act of 2010, promulgated for the heritage preservation in India by the Ministry of Culture. The local cultural bodies, district administration and native civic bodies need to evolve a common policy for enduring the life span and glory of this group of rare monument in India. Notes and References: 1 VD Krishnaswami, “Megalithic types of South India” Ancient India, 1949,p 41 2 E.A.Gait, A History of Assam, 1967, p.93 3 ibid.p 301 4 ibid. p 93 5 R.M.Nath, The Background of Assamese Culture, 1978, pp 71-72 6 This is confirmed by the term dibrumukhadada with prefix ‘di’ meaning water or river in Nagerijan Khanikar Gaon Fragmentary Stone Inscription datable to CE 400-500, found at Sarupathar, Dhansiri SubDivision, Golaghat District, Assam, and elaborately described by Dr H.N.Dutta, in his work History Art and Archaeology of Doiyang Dhansiri Valley,Assam, published by Lawyers Book Stall, Guwahati781001,Assam ,2012, p 44 7 B.R.Bodo, ‘Bodo Culture and Legends’, Bulletin of the Assam State Museum,1986, p 106 8 Hamlet Bareh, The Nagaland District Gazattier, Kohima District, 1970, p 23 9 ibid pp. 67-69 10 This author had the opportunity to excavate the Jostoma archaeological site, near Kohima jointly with Prof Abdulla Ali Asraf, Department of Anthropology, Gauhati University, and Prof Tiatoshi Jamir, Department of History and Archaeology Nagaland University, under an invitation from the Department of History and Archaeology, Nagaland University Kohima in the year2000 11 John Butler, Travels in Assam,1978, p125 12 Annual Report Archaeological Survey of India, 1905-06 (1909) p 20 13 J.H.Hutton, The Sema Nagas,1921, p43 14 S.K.Chatterjee, Kirata Jana Krtti, 1951, p5 15 ibid., Hamlet Bareh op.cit. p 21 16 J.H.Hutton, The Use of Stone in Naga Hills, JRAI, no I,1926, p 73-78 17 J.H.Hutton, The Angami Nagas 1911,pp 47-48 18 J.H.Hutton, The Use of Stone in Naga Hills, JRAI, no I,1926, p 82 19 Asis Sen, Animal Motifs in Ancient Indian Art, 1972, p 35 20 J.H.Hutton, The Sema Nagas, 1968, plate facing page 69 21 J.H.Hutton, The Sema Nagas, 1921, p 36 22 J.H.Hutton, Diaries of two Tours in Naga hills,1924,pp12-19 Dr H.N. Dutta Vice Chancellor The Global Open University Nagaland, Dimapur
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Wasteful Expenditure
Ranjan Roy The Nagaland government is like a prodigal son. It spends money recklessly. When it comes to wasteful expenditure, the state govt. is unbeatable. Take for instance, the ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminus) at Khensa in Mokokchung. The construction of the building completed a long time ago, but has been lying idle. The imposing building is currently under lock and key. Since it is lying unused, weeds are sprouting and very soon, it will have a rundown look like all abandoned buildings. Who knows it might already have become a favorite haunt of human ghosts? Hormone-fuelled couples, gamblers and drinkers have a special liking and weakness for abandoned buildings that provide shelter and privacy for unlawful activities. The person who came up with the idea of an ISBT at Khensa deserves congratulations for being a visionary. It may be required some years down the road, but as of now, it is a nonstarter. The purpose of an ISBT is to facilitate plying of long-distance buses and ease traffic congestion. The volume of road traffic at Mokokchung does not really warrant an ISBT yet. The irony is that Nagaland has what it does not need, but does not have what it needs badly. For instance, the MokokchungMariani road, which is the lifeline of the district, is in a pitiable state. A journey along this highway is a bone-jarring experience. The highway is dotted with numerous potholes some of which are as big as cavernous craters. It is so narrow that hardly two vehicles coming from opposite directions can cross by. Instead of sinking an astronomical sum of money on the construction of an ISBT, the government should ensure that the roads in the state are smooth, spacious and traveler-friendly. Will the mandarins at Kohima pay heed to the silent appeals of the hapless citizens? Or will they imitate the example of the Roman emperor Nero who fiddled while Rome burnt?
Help! Need my own officer for attestation! Aben Kikon A certain Naga lady Officer (SDO Civil) according to the tag at the door at DC office Dimapur refused to attest my passport sized photo saying she doesn't know me and asked me to get it attested by an officer who is known to me or who knows me. Despite my plea that I was unemployed and was from an out of town and don't know any officer in Dimapur, she refused. I am an unemployed Naga on the verge of gettingoveraged and while applying for a job. I had required to get my photo attested by a gazetted officer to be pasted on the application form. I guess the act of attesting a photo is for confirming that the person and that on the photo is the same and one person and she could have obliged. Since I am from a remote area, am completely at lost at the attitude of our respected Naga lady officer. Maybe rules have changed which I had not been aware of. Maybe I need to get personally acquainted with officers to even get a document or passport sized photo attested for that matter. Sigh!
(The Naga Blog was created in 2008 by Yanpvuo Kikon. This column in The Morung Express will be a weekly feature every Saturday)
Curtains for "you're", and please don't reply "your right"
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he managers of my office put up a sign saying: "Keep the door close." Do they mean "closed", or do they want me to take the door off its hinges and keep it close to me everywhere I go? Given their rationality levels, both are equally possible. In my previous office, management put up a sign on the janitor's office: "Cleaner room". I glanced inside. It was cleaner than my room. But aren't they all? Some people get really upset about writing errors. A man angered by a misspelled sign outside a US government office tried to blow up the building with a handheld bomb, a news report said last year. That's crazy: You need a truck bomb. Internet users frequently abuse me with the phrase "Your stupid". I usually reply: "Yeah but at least I can spell 'you're'." This annoyed one correspondent recently into
writing back: "Your a idiot." I replied: "Yeah but at least I can spell 'an'." He replied: "Their's different ways of spelling stuff moreon." I replied: "Yeah but at least I can spell 'there's' and 'moron'." He hasn't replied, no doubt because he is busy preparing a truck bomb to drive around to my office. But frankly, it's time to hold a funeral service for the word "you're". It went on my endangered list in 2007, when a US technology firm launched a major ad campaign with a two-word phrase: "Your on." When you have a massive budget and just two words to handle, you'd think you'd get both of them right, but no. The same country saw the launch of an inn called the Your Welcome Inn, which suggests that three words is WAY too much. By 2009, "your" was replacing "you're" in about more than 50 percent of internet exchanges I monitored, and today "your"
has triumphed almost completely. Modern dictionaries are governed by the "descriptive not proscriptive" principle, which means "your" will soon appear as a legitimate alternative for "you're". A funeral should also be held for the phrase "every day". When you
write this as two words, it means "all the days". When you write it as one word, it means "mundane". So pop star Elvis Costello's hit song "Everyday I Write the Book" means "Mundane I Write the Book." The Coca-Cola Company's slogan for Dasani bottled water
describes it as a mundane drink, which is bang on target. One of the top songs sung in churches today is called "Everyday" which says all you need to know about modern Christian music. As for punctuation, the saddest lost apostrophe of recent times must be the one in the photo a reader sent to me, showing a school in India owned by a Anu Sharma. The signmaker dropped the all-important apostrophe and thus the sign says ANUS ENGLISH ACADEMY. Sad but true. I once had an online dispute with someone who told me: "Theirs nothing wrong with my Brian". I congratulated her on her Brian's health. But, dear reader, let's face facts. I propose that we, the last few people on earth to still use "you're" should have a Save The Apostrophe meeting in a hotel or conference centre. But PLEASE, not at the Your Welcome Inn.
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Sumitra Mahajan elected Lok Sabha Speaker
New Delhi, JuNe 6 (PTi): Eight-term member Sumitra Mahajan was on Friday unanimously elected Speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha, becoming the second woman presiding officer of the lower house after her predecessor Meira Kumar. 71-year-old Mahajan, the longest-serving woman MP, was elected after a motion moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seconded by BJP veteran L K Advani was adopted by voice vote called by pro tem Speaker Kamal Nath. 13 similar motions proposed and seconded by several parties in the ruling NDA as also in the opposition supporting Mahajan were also approved by the House. Mahajan was led to the Speaker’s chair by the Prime Minister, Advani, Anant Geete, M Thambidurai as also a number of opposition leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Mulayam Singh Yadav and Sudip Bandyopadhyay, besides parliamentary affairs minister M Venkaiah Naidu. Mahajan, clad in an offwhite saree with green border, accepted the post with grace and thanked members for electing her unanimously. Describing the new assignment as a challenging task, she said she will try to give justice to all parties, including the smallest. Modi congratulated
Mahajan and thanked all parties and members for unanimously electing her as the Speaker and keeping up the great tradition of electing the presiding officer without a contest. “It is a matter of pride for all of us that a woman is at the helm of the temple of world’s largest democracy and we hope that her guidance would help us in the smooth conduct of the House,” he said. Referring to her battlehardened political career, the Prime Minister said she has risen from the ranks after starting as an ordinary member of the Indore Municipal Corporation and has become an MP for eight terms due to her public service. Drawing parallels, Modi said the 16th Lok Sabha is similar to that of the country’s first Lok Sabha as the present House has around 315 first time members. With new blood and aspirations, coupled with great traditions of the past, the House could become a temple of energy to help address the hopes of the people, he said, adding the Speaker’s name “Sumitra” itself gives a feeling of friendliness. Quoting a Sanskrit saying, “Mahajano yena gatasya pantha” (you should follow great people), Modi said, “We now have a ‘Mahajan’ (great person) presiding over the House and what could be more appropriate?”
‘Will try and take smaller parties along’
Sumitra Mahajan
New Delhi, JuNe 6 (iANS): Newly-elected Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan Friday said she would try to take smaller parties along in the house where the NDA enjoys an absolute majority. Thanking members of the Lok Sabha for electing her unopposed, Mahajan said: “I consider it a great responsibility.” “On the one hand, the ruling party has absolute majority and on the other hand, there are smaller parties who also want to be heard,” she said at a press conference here. “I have to ensure that everybody gets an opportunity,” she said, adding that she wanted the “efficiency” of parliament to increase. Questioned as to whether her job would be easier now that the rul-
ing party has an absolute majority, she said: “There may be majority, but there are many smaller parties.” “Qualitative discussions are also important. We will try to organise a training course for new MPs,” she added. Mahajan assured members she will not let them down and try to do justice by fulfilling their expectations. Earlier addressing members of the Lok Sabha, Mahajan described her new job as being both of “opportunities and challenges”. Mahajan said the Lok Sabha could enact legislations which will bring welfare to the people only through meaningful and extensive debates by members. She asked MPs to actively participate in the functioning of various parliamentary committees.
“It is a matter of pride that before election results were announced, the prime minister said he will take the entire country along,” she said. The eight-time BJP MP from Indore also said that MPs should keep the national interest in mind while raising issues related to their region. “I appeal to everyone to hold discussions in a calm manner... Our parliament was known for good discussions. We have strayed from that, healthy discussions should be the norm now,” she said, addressing the house in Hindi. She said: “The Lok Sabha is a sign of our diversity and unity, and emblem of our national sentiments. We can’t dwell on our regional sentiment and must keep national sentiments in mind.”
‘No decision yet on leader of opposition’
New Delhi, JuNe 6 (iANS): The decision on appointment of leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha would be taken after taking into consideration precedents in the case, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said Friday. The Congress, the main opposition party,
has been truncated to just 44 seats in the house of 545 this time. Whether the Congress is eligible for getting leader of opposition status is not clear yet. To be recognised as the main opposition party in the Lok Sabha, a party needs
to have won 10 percent of the total 543 elected seats, which means a party with 54 seats will get the recognition. Congress president Sonia Gandhi, earlier this week, nominated Mallikarjun Kharge as leader of the Congress in the Lok
Sabha since Rahul Gandhi was reluctant to lead. “We will take a decision. It will be decided after taking into consideration precedents in the case,” Mahajan said at a press conference shortly after being elected unopposed the speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha.
Thanking members of the Lok Sabha for electing her unopposed, Mahajan said: “I consider it a great responsibility.” “On the one hand, the ruling party has absolute majority and on the other hand, there are smaller parties who also want to be heard,” she
said. “I have to ensure that everybody gets an opportunity,” she said, adding she wanted “efficiency” of parliament to increase. “Qualitative discussion is also important. We will try to organise a training course for new MPs,” she added.
SIT begins probe of Modi-Obama summit to reset India-US ties 2009 fake encounter: 18 policemen convicted Badaun rape, murder
luckNow, JuNe 6 (iANS): A special investigation team (SIT) of police in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district has begun probing the gang-rape and murder of two minor girls, both sisters, that led to a nationwide outcry, a police official said Friday. The team formed by the district police chief is being headed by circle officer (CO) Ujhani Mukesh Saxena and comprises four other officials. The team has spoken to the families of the victims and are trying to piece together the sequence of events that led to the gang rape and murder of the girls. The SIT has also visited the house of the prime accused, now sealed, and has collected some material from there, an official told IANS. The entire process had been filmed for later use in the courts, he added. There are reports that the victims’ family continues to be hounded by threatening calls and they
are said to be mulling the idea of moving out of the village to some other undisclosed location. They have already aired their fear of being attacked by well-wishers of the accused. Police officials however refuted these reports and said that adequate security has been provided to the families and that there was no reason to panic. “Keeping in mind the high profile nature of the case now and the fact that it is being monitored by the DGP (director general of police’s) office, we are providing all possible security to the two families,” said an official. The two girls from the Dalit community were gang raped and then hung from a mango tree in a village in Badaun last week. While all the six accused, including a policeman, have been arrested, a Central Bureau of Investigation probe has also been recommended by the state government into the case.
Two sisters gang raped in Uttar Pradesh
luckNow, JuNe 6 (iANS): Two sisters, both minors, were raped at gun point in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district late Thursday, an official said. The sisters were raped when they were returning home from a flour mill in Siyapur village. The victims were dragged into the thickets alongside the road and raped by three men -- all residents of the same village. Threatening the victims with dire consequences, the rapists escaped. The girls, however, mustered courage and told their family after which the police was approached. The girls have been sent for medical examination while the three accused have been apprehended and sent to jail, an official told IANS. Crime against women has witnessed a sudden spurt in the state with more than a dozen such cases in the last few days alone. The most heinous was the gang rape and murder of two sisters in Badaun district last week.
wAShiNgToN, JuNe 6 (iANS): The US is looking forward to the first summit meeting between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reset India-US ties that had gone adrift in the last days of the previous government. mIn what analysts describe as a significant foreign policy move, Modi is reported to have accepted Obama’s invitation to visit Washington in September-end, leaving aside the perceived bitterness over revocation of his US visa in 2005. The US was much behind its European partners in reaching out to Modi with its former US ambassador to New Delhi, Nancy Powell, making the first high level contact with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate in only February. But Modi led BJP’s “resounding” victory quickly ended Washington’s hesitation with Obama making a call to congratulate “candidate Modi” and invite him to the US. Secretary of State John Kerry was quick to “echo” the invitation. “As President Obama
and Secretary Kerry both said, we look forward to welcoming the prime minister to Washington,” State department spokesperson Marie Harf told reporters Thursday when asked to confirm if Modi was coming in September. But “nothing to announce on timing at this point,” she said Nor did Harf “have any more details” of what would be on the agenda of the Modi-Obama summit. “We said we look forward to welcoming him,” she simply repeated. Harf also would not say whether Washington’s point person for South Asia, Nisha Desai Biswal who is reaching New Delhi Friday would meet Modi or the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. “We’re still putting together her schedule of meetings, and when it’s finalised we’ll share it with folks.” Analysts have also appreciated Modi’s quick response to the Obama invitation as quite in line with his move to reach out to India’s South Asian neighbours with an invitation to his swearing-in. Soon after the BJP victo-
ry, Modi himself had made clear his priorities saying that relations between two “natural allies” cannot be allowed to be “even remotely” influenced by incidents related to individuals. But the media focus on the visa ban, analysts suggest was becoming a distraction from real issues ranging from perceived policy paralysis of the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government to the damage done by the diplomatic spat over the Khobragade affair. As Richard M. Rossow, Wadhwani chair in IndiaUS Policy Studies at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, a leading Washington think tank, noted “there has been a great deal of head scratching over” the “repercussions” of the visa issue. However, “business engagement has been the cornerstone of cooperation for 20 years, and business leaders have maintained excellent ties with Modi,” he said and “The diaspora, too, strongly supported Modi’s rise to be the country’s leader.”
On the bilateral government engagement also, Rossow suggested restructuring of the 28 US-India dialogues to make them more focused. “Having power in India consolidated in the prime minister’s office, as opposed to having ‘real power; reside with the party president, means that recommendations and activities- particularly those aligned with India’s own goals-will be taken more seriously,” he said. Senator Mark Warner, Democratic Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus, has suggested his own “first 100 day plan” to revitalise US-India trade relations. Although it’s Washington’s turn to hold the annual India-US strategic dialogue, he suggested the two sides meet in New Delhi for the US officials to get acquainted with the new government as it gets down to business. Warner also asked Obama to name a new ambassador to India who has enough stature and clout reflective of the importance he attaches to bilateral ties.
Ensure safety of women: NHRC
New Delhi, JuNe 6 (iANS): Concerned over recent crimes against women, the NHRC Friday asked all state governments to adopt measures ranging from constructing toilets to increasing women’s security. Taking a dim view of the fact that women are forced to defecate in the open due to absence of toilets in their homes, which makes them vulnerable to crime, the National Human Rights Commission asked
all the stakeholders to ensure “toilet facilities for each household”. According to the National Sample Survey Office, 60 percent rural population has no access to toilets. Two cousin sisters were gang raped, murdered and found hanging from a tree in Katra Sadatganj village of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh after they went missing May 27 when they went out to relieve themselves after dusk. “Wherever and in whatever
number these incidents have happened, the commission deplores all such acts, which have a direct bearing on human rights, including right to life, dignity and liberty,” it said. The commission asked the central and the state governments to take “immediate steps” to introduce topics and subjects of gender sensitivity in school curriculum. “Some incidents have come to the notice of the commis-
sion wherein women have been raped/molested/ maltreated to demonstrate dominance of one caste/ class over the other. The commission strongly condemns such incidents,” the statement added. The commission urges all state governments to ensure security and safety of women and to immediately work towards creation of a social environment in which women are accorded due respect,” it added.
Golden Temple complex clash: Uneasy calm prevails post-violence AmriTSAr, JuNe 6 (iANS): An uneasy calm prevailed at the Golden Temple complex here on the 30th anniversary of Operation Bluestar Friday following a clash between radical Sikh activists and SGPC task force volunteers in which 10 people were injured. Swords and sticks were freely used as scores of men from both sides chased one another outside the Akal Takht building within the complex, home to the holiest of Sikh shrines - Harmandir Sahib. People with bleeding injuries and ground stained with blood could be seen later at the site of the clash. Many people scurried inside buildings and other areas of the complex to save themselves.
The hundreds of devotees in the temple were not affected as the clash remained confined to a small portion of the complex. Eyewitnesses said the clash occurred when SGPC task force volunteers stopped Shiromani Akali Dal-Amritsar activists, led by radical leader Simranjit Singh Mann, from taking control of the microphone at the Akal Takht. The radicals were brandishing swords and other traditional weapons and raising pro-Khalistan slogans inside the complex. The clash occurred just after the religious ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Operation Bluestar ended Friday morning. “The radical elements tried to take control
of the public address system and shouted slogans. This was opposed by the SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee) volunteers, which led to a violent clash,” said a police officer outside the shrine complex. Police officers, in plain clothes, could be seen trying to pacify agitated members from both sides. Media persons were also manhandled. Tension continued to prevail till the afternoon. However, no uniformed police personnel was present inside the complex. Top SGPC functionaries, including its president Avtar Singh Makkar and Akal Takht Jathedar Gurbachan Singh, were present when the incident took place. The
SGPC and the Akal Takht are likely to order a probe into the violence. The ruling Akali Dal condemned the violence saying the sacrilege was committed at the Sikh holy shrine. Describing the incident as “unfortunate”, Akali Dal MP Prem Singh Chandumajra told reporters in New Delhi that action could be taken after a probe into the matter. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal strongly condemned the incidents of violence and asserted that nobody would be allowed to disturb the hard-earned peace and harmony in Punjab. Amritsar MP and former chief minister Amarinder Singh said that he was “shocked” at Friday’s incident. The
Bharatiya Janata Party, which runs an alliance government with the Akali Dal in Punjab, sought action. “The SGPC and Akal Takht should punish the guilty,” said Punjab BJP president Kamal Sharma. Security personnel were deployed outside to control any untoward situation. The rush of devotees increased towards the evening, signalling normalcy. Shops in the vicinity of the shrine remained closed Friday following a shutdown call given by radical Sikh organisation Dal Khalsa. Police detained several activists for forcing the closure of shops. “The area around the Golden Temple complex had a curfew-like look. The situation looked tense,” said a local media person who
witnessed the clash. “The incident at the shrine is unfortunate. The Dal Khalsa had nothing to do with it,” said Dal Khalsa leader Kanwarpal Singh. Heavily armed terrorists, led by separatist leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, were flushed out of the Golden Temple complex by the Indian Army in Operation Bluestar in June 1984. The then prime minister Indira Gandhi had ordered the army operation. Punjab witnessed a bloody phase of terrorism between 1981 and 1992 as separatists demanded a Sikh homeland -- Khalistan (land of the pure). The terrorism phase left over 25,000 people dead, including hundreds of security personnel.
New Delhi, JuNe 6 (iANS): A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here Friday convicted 18 Uttarakhand policemen in the 2009 killing of a 22-year-old student in Dehradun in a fake gun battle. CBI Special Judge J.P.S. Malik convicted 18 policemen, who were involved in the Ranbir Singh “encounter” case that rocked the hill state in 2009. Seven accused, including then inspector Santosh Jaiswal, sub-inspectors Gopal Dutt Bhatt, Rajesh Bisht, Neeraj Kumar, Nitin Chauhan and Chandra Mohan, were convicted on charges of murder. Ten policemen were convicted for conspiring to murder while one policeman was convicted for framing incorrect record. The 18 policemen were charge sheeted by the CBI in connection with the case. Other policemen charge sheeted in the case are constables Ajeet Singh, Satbir Singh, Sunil Saini, Chander Pal, Saurabh Nautiyal, Nagendra Nath, Vikas Chandra Baluni, Sanjay Rawat, Mohan Singh Rana, Inder Bhan Singh, Manoj Kumar and head operator at city control room Jaspal Singh Gosain. They were arrested for gunning down Ranbir Singh, an MBA student from Ghaziabad, July 3, 2009, on charges that he was attempting to commit crime. The case was transferred to Delhi by the Supreme Court on the plea of Ranbir’s father Ravindra Singh.
North India reels under heat wave, power cuts; monsoon hits Kerala luckNow/chANDigArh/ShimlA, JuNe 6 (iANS): Heat wave conditions intensified across north India Friday with the mercury hovering between 46 and 48.4 degrees Celsius at several places. No respite was in sight in the coming days though the monsoon hit Kerala, a day behind schedule. Extreme heat wave conditions continued in most parts of Uttar Pradesh, the country’s most populated state, with the mercury climbing steadily. Met officials said Mahoba, with a maximum temperature of 48.4 degrees Celsius, was the hottest. Day temperatures in the state hovered around 46 degrees Celsius in most places, including state capital Lucknow. Temperatures significantly soared in Agra, Unnao, Kanpur, Bareilly, Kannauj, Mainpuri, Muzaffarnagar, Deoria and Gorakhpur and humidity levels were also high. Power outages made life miserable for the common people. No power supply in many parts of Lucknow and other districts added to the people’s problems with power cuts extending from 8 to 10 hours. People at many places took to the streets to protest and, in some instances, even held power staff hostage. The only good news Friday was that the monsoon hit the coastal belt in Kerala. Regional Met director J.P. Gupta, said in Lucknow that the monsoon, after hitting the Kerala coast earlier in the day, was “on schedule” and in all likelihood, will reach the eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh June 15. In neighbouring Haryana, Hisar town sizzled at 46.5 degrees as heat wave conditions intensified over most parts of the state and Punjab. The temperature at most places ranged from 44 to 46.5 degrees, Met officials said. Bhiwani recorded a high of 45.6 degrees while Ambala recorded 44.9 degrees. In Punjab, Patiala was the hottest at 45.6 degrees while the Sikh holy city of Amritsar and industrial hub Ludhiana had a high of 45.5 degrees. All were four degrees above normal. Chandigarh recorded a high of 44.5 degrees, five degrees above normal. Met officials here said that the weather will remain dry, sunny and hot in the coming days with the heat wave intensifying. People preferred to remain indoors during the day time with the searing heat prevailing outside. Met officials ruled out any relief from the heat wave in the next two to three days. The hills of Himachal Pradesh were slightly better than the plains but the mercury soared here also. State capital Shimla recorded a maximum temperature of 30.7 degrees Celsius, a whopping six notches above the season’s average. “Temperatures across the state rose abnormally, remaining above average by two to seven degrees Celsius,” an official of the Met Office in Shimla told IANS. According to him, Una town was the hottest place in the hill state with the maximum temperature touching 44.4 degrees Celsius. Sundernagar in Mandi district recorded a maximum of 39.8 degrees, Bhuntar in Kullu district touched 36.5 degrees, Dharamsala in Kangra district was at 35.4 degrees, and Kalpa in Kinnaur district marked a high of 26.4 degrees. Picturesque tourist resort of Manali recorded a high of 27.2 degrees.
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World honors d-day’s fallen, 70 years on
U.S. President Barack Obama, front right, and French President Francois Hollande front left, walk by veterans and other participants during the 70th French-American commemoration D-Day ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France on June 6. World leaders and veterans gathered by the beaches of Normandy on Friday to mark the 70th anniversary of World War Two's D-Day landings. (AP Photo)
COLLEVILLE - SURMER, JUnE 6 (AP): Gone are the screaming shells, seasick soldiers and bloodied waters of 1944. On Friday, a sun-splattered Normandy celebrated peace, with silent salutes, tears and international friendship marking 70 years since the D-Day invasion helped change the course of World War II and modern history.
Not many of the 150,000 Allied soldiers who slogged onto storm-torn beaches or parachuted into Normandy remain alive to pass on the legacy of that “longest day.” Some survivors stood, somber-faced and proud, alongside President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande as they paid tribute to history’s biggest amphibious
invasion. The veterans’ hands, which once wrested France from Nazi occupation, saluted wizened faces. Some rose to their feet with difficulty. Thousands of onlookers applauded. “France will never forget what it owes these soldiers, what it owes the United States,” Hollande said at the Normandy American
Cemetery on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach. “Vive l’Amerique! Vive la France! And long live the memory of those who fell here for our liberty.” Taking the stand at a site he called “democracy’s beachhead,” Obama said: “America’s claim — our commitment to liberty, to equality, to freedom, to the inherent dignity of every
human being — that claim is written in blood on these beaches, and it will endure for eternity.” In all, 19 world leaders, more than 1,000 veterans and many others gathered to honor the troops and civilians who fell in mighty battles that helped bring Europe peace and unity. At 6:30 a.m., the moment on June 6, 1944, when Allied troops first waded ashore, a U.S. military band played taps. D-Day veterans from the 29th Infantry Division and serving soldiers stood at attention. “Twenty-nine, let’s go!” they shouted, then downed shots of Calvados, Normandy’s apple brandy. Hundreds of Normandy residents and other onlookers applauded, then formed a human chain on the beach. The glorious sun that rose as they arrived shone through the day on a land where paratroopers’ corpses once hung from trees and medics dragged wounded soldiers from blood-swirled waves. But the peace and stability that its wartime history brought continues to be challenged, as bloodshed in Ukraine poses new threats to European security and East-West relations. Hollande, who invited Ukraine’s president-elect to the D-Day commemo-
rations as well as Russian President Vladimir Putin, alluded to the conflict. “It is because France itself experienced the barbarity (of war) that it feels a duty to preserve peace everywhere, at the frontiers of Europe as in Africa,” Hollande said. He was hosting the world leaders in Ouistreham, a small port that was the site of a strategic battle on D-Day. The secretly planned Operation Overlord included landings on five Normandy beaches, codenamed Gold, Juno, Omaha, Sword and Utah. The D-Day invasion was a turning point in World War II, cracking Hitler’s western front as Soviet troops made advances in the east. At least 4,400 Allied troops were killed the first day, and many thousands more in the ensuing three-month Battle of Normandy, before the Allies could march to Paris to liberate the French capital from Nazi occupation. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and a few German veterans also took part in Friday’s ceremony, as a gesture of the European unity that the Allied victory brought. Ceremonies large and small were taking place across Normandy and around the world. A ceremony with Prince
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Charles at the Cathedral of Bayeux, just south of the beaches, left British veteran Richard England deeply shaken. “It brought it all back, I’m afraid — all the boys I lost, my brother-in-law who was killed almost at the end, and the lovely chaps that fought with me who were older than me and are no longer with us,” said England, of the 8th Durham Infantry Battalion. “They weren’t here, unfortunately.” Several thousand veterans, family members and others gathered at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, with its 9,387 white marble tombstones on a bluff overlooking the site of the battle’s bloodiest fighting at Omaha Beach, the emotional centerpiece of American pilgrimages to honor the men killed in Normandy. Serving soldiers of the 173rd Airborne brigade, the ceremony organizers, served as ushers, wearing maroon berets. For the ceremony, small U.S. and French flags were placed in the ground at each grave. In addition to the fallen troops, Allied bombardments killed an estimated 20,000 French civilians, and Hollande paid tribute to them Friday in Caen, which like many cities of Normandy was largely de-
stroyed in the bombings. France has only tentatively come to grips with the invasion’s toll on civilians. The Allied bombings — especially the deadly onslaught in Normandy during the invasion launched on D-Day — were used as a propaganda tool by the Vichy government, which collaborated with the Nazis. Historians now believe that nearly as many French civilians died in Allied air raids as Britons during the German Blitz. “This battle was also a battle of civilians,” Hollande said. He said Normandy’s residents “helped the victory happen. They opened their doors to the liberators.” Friday’s commemorations also honored soldiers in today’s conflicts. Jeffrey McIllwain, professor at the San Diego State University school of public affairs, will lay a wreath on behalf of educators who have lost students to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan — himself included. He wants to keep the memory of D-Day alive as the number of survivors dwindles, and brought 12 students to Normandy for a course on the lessons of D-Day. “I make them promise to bring their grandchildren,” he said, “to serve as a bridge to the next generation.”
Can diabetes be reversed? harvard library book is bound nEw YORK, JUnE 6 consumption, which meant (IAnS): In a ray of hope for less was available for the rest with human skin, experts reveal diabetes patients, scientists of the cell. The result was a nEw YORK, JUnE 6 (PTI): A 19th-century book kept in one of Harvard University’s libraries is bound in human skin, experts say. Scientists and conservators carried out a series of tests on Houghton Library’s copy of the French writer Arsene Houssaye’s “Des destinees de l’ame” and concluded with 99.9 per cent confidence that the binding material came from a human. According to the library, Houssaye presented the text, described as “a meditation on the soul and life after death,” to one of his friends, a book-loving medical doctor, in the mid-1880s. The recipient, Dr Ludovic Bouland, bound the book “with skin from the unclaimed body of a female mental patient who had died of a stroke,” the library said. Bouland left a note in the volume explaining what he had done. “A book about the human soul deserved to
have a human covering,” he wrote. Although binding a book in another person’s skin may seem creepy nowadays, the library says it was not always so unusual and reviled. “Termed anthropodermic bibliopegy, the binding of books in human skin has occurred at least since the
in the university’s vast collection that were bound in human skin. But Houghton Library said that testing of the other two volumes, at the Harvard Law School Library and the Harvard Medical School’s Countway Library, established that they were actually wrapped in sheepskin. “Houghton’s book is now the only known book at Harvard bound in human skin,” said the library, the college’s main repository for rare books and manuscripts. The tests, taking microscopic samples from various parts of the binding, allowed analysts to identify the source of the material through its proteins. The analysis of “Des destinees de l’ame” matched “the human reference, and clearly eliminated other common parchment sources, such as sheep, cattle and goat,” said Bill Lane, the director of the Harvard Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Resource Laboratory.
“The binding of books in human skin has occurred at least since the 16th century” 16th century,” it said. The macabre version of “Des destinees de l’ame” was deposited at Houghton Library in 1934 by a book collector and given to the library permanently 20 years later by the collector’s widow. The Crimson, Harvard’s college newspaper, reported in 2006 that there were at least three books
relative state of hypoxia or inadequate oxygen supply. It subsequently induced production of a protective transcription factor in fat cells called HIF-1alpha. In turn, HIF-1alpha triggered release of chemokines, proteins that signal cellular distress, launching the immune system’s inflammatory response. A sustained high-fat diet ensured that the process continued unabated, leading to obesity, chronic lowgrade tissue inflammation and eventually, insulin resistance in the mice. The elucidation of this sequence also revealed two potential therapeutic targets: ANT2 and HIF1alpha. The researchers suggest that inhibiting either could blunt, or even reverse, the damaging cellular sequence. Diabetes is character- A woman weeps in front of the gravestone of her relative who died during the 1950ised by high blood sugar 1953 Korean War on South Korea's Memorial Day at the National Cemetery in Seoul, levels poorly regulated by South Korea on June 6. (AP Photo) either inadequate insulin production or because cells to not respond properly to the regulating hormone. The findings were pubHe was one of several those who don’t surrender BAnGKOK, JUnE 6 lished in the journal Cell. (AP): Thai police warned hundred people — includ- themselves may be subject online critics of the military ing politicians, academics, to a two-year jail term. Also Thursday, the junta Friday that they will activists and journalists — “come get you” for posting summoned by the military military moved against anpolitical views that could following the coup. Som- other of its top targets and incite divisiveness, the lat- bat defied the order to turn launched a probe into the est reminder about surveil- himself in and taunted au- finances of former Prime lance of social media in thorities with postings like, Minister Yingluck Shi“Catch me if you can.” “He’s nawatra, whose governpost-coup Thailand. The Technology Crime a smart guy and also clev- ment was tossed from powSuppression Division, a er,” Pisit said. “But he said er in the coup. The National police unit that is working ‘Catch me if you can.’ Now Anti-Corruption Commiswith the army, cited Thurs- we are showing him: ‘We sion said it would investigate the assets of Yingluck day’s capture of a leading can catch you.’” Sombat was arrested and four members of her organizer of anti-coup protests as a lesson to everyone Thursday night in a house Cabinet involved in a conin the country using social in Chonburi province, troversial rice subsidy proabout two hours east of gram. In this April 14, photo, Muslim refugees rest inside the media. Yingluck was forced Police tracked Sombat Bangkok. He announced Catholic church in Carnot, Central African Republic. Nine hundred Muslims forced from their homes in sectarian Boonngam-anong’s IP ad- the capture on his Face- from office herself by a violence are sheltering at the Catholic church. (AP Photo) dress to learn where he was book account, saying sim- court ruling earlier in May they had recruited, that they Affairs Minister Moussa after he made several Face- ply, “I’ve been arrested.” that she had abused her would behave the way they Faki Mahamat cited a “gra- book postings calling for Pisit said Sombat was in authority in approving the did,” the report says. “So far tuitous and malicious cam- protests against the May 22 military custody and un- transfer of a high-level civil there is no evidence that the paign” against the Chad- coup, said police Maj. Gen. der martial law could face servant. Coup leaders in leaders of the coalition tried ians, saying they had been Pisit Paoin, who handled two years in prison for defy- Thailand usually seek to ing the junta’s order to turn publicize alleged corrupat any time to restrain these blamed for the problems the arrest. “I want to tell any of- himself in. He said Sombat tion by the governments mercenaries from commit- in Central African Republic ting crimes.” The report sin- despite having made con- fenders on social media would be tried in a military they overthrew as a way of discrediting them and jusgles out Chad, saying “there siderable sacrifices. He said that police will come get court. The military govern- tifying their own takeovers. is enough evidence” to show Chad continued to work for you,” Pisit told The Associated Press. “Any expres- ment, which has warned Yingluck’s brother Thaksin that Seleka and its leaders re- reconciliation there. The members of the sions of political views on- that it is closely monitor- Shinawatra faced similar ceived its military and financial support. commission of inquiry are line must be done in a way ing online activities, has treatment after a 2006 coup Chad’s U.N. mission did Bernard Acho Muna, Cam- that will neither incite divi- blocked hundreds of web- ousted him from the prime sites and plans to expand minister’s job. He is in selfnot immediately respond eroonian lawyer who was siveness or violence.” Sombat, a prominent its surveillance capabili- imposed exile to escape a to a call and email for com- deputy chief prosecutor for ment. The predominantly the International Criminal social activist, had spear- ties. But Sombat’s arrest jail term for a conflict of inMuslim country has played Tribunal for Rwanda, and headed an online cam- was likely to spread new terest conviction. The commission is a complicated role in Cen- Fatimata M’Baye, a Mauri- paign calling for people to fear through Thailand’s acknown for having made tral African Republic. tanian human rights law- silently show opposition to tive online community. Several dozen people several significant rulings In April, it pulled its yer. A third member, former the coup by raising a threemembers from an African- Mexican foreign minister finger salute in public plac- have defied orders to turn against Yingluck and her led peacekeeping force Jorge Castaneda, resigned es — borrowing a symbol themselves in, and some government, which her there after its troops fired earlier for personal rea- of resistance to oppression are known to have fled to supporters suspect was into a crowd of civilians, kill- sons, the U.N. human rights from Hollywood’s “The neighboring countries. part of a conspiracy to oust The junta has declared that her from office. Hunger Games.” ing more than 30. Foreign office said Thursday. have discovered the cellular sequence that leads to the trigger of the disease. They also found potential molecular targets for preventing or reversing the process. “We have described the etiology of obesity-related diabetes. We have pinpointed the steps, the way the whole thing happens,” said Jerrold M. Olefsky, a distinguished professor of medicine at University of California, San Diego. “The research on mice suggests that the processes are comparable in humans and these findings are important to not just understanding how diabetes begins, but how better to treat and prevent it,” he added. During the study, the researchers fed mice a highfat diet. They observed that the abundant saturated fatty acids in the diet activated adenine nucleotide translocase 2 (ANT2) - a mitochondrial protein in fat cell membranes that is involved in cellular energy metabolism. Activation of ANT2 caused increased oxygen
UN report sees no genocide in Central African Republic
UnITED nATIOnS, JUnE 6 (AP): A new U.N. report says “ample evidence” exists that both sides in the devastating conflict in Central African Republic have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity, but it says it’s too early to speak of genocide or ethnic cleansing. A commission of inquiry’s preliminary report, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, appears to conflict with an earlier U.N. human rights assessment that ethnic cleansing has occurred in the months of fighting between Christians and Muslims. At least one prominent human rights group, Amnesty International, quickly objected to the report’s finding. The report also says neighboring countries, notably Chad, “participated or helped the parties to the armed conflict,” and that perhaps Central African Republic’s unprecedented sectarian violence will be proven to be an international conflict, not just an internal one. Thousands have been killed since the fighting began in December, and thousands of Muslims have fled the country. The sectarian nature of the violence has shocked the international
community, and its ferocity has led to beheadings of children and entire villages burned. In the chaos, one of the world’s poorest countries has been left with a largely powerless transitional government. A U.N. peacekeeping force of thousands is expected in Central African Republic in September, but the report warns that if the international community “does not react with speed and determination,” the situation on the ground could quickly deteriorate even further, leading to genocide and ethnic cleansing. The new report has been submitted to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council. Back in February, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres said “ethnic-religious cleansing” threatened to tear apart the country, and Amnesty International used the term “ethnic cleansing” for the conflict for the first time. But the new report stated, “The fact that there is an anti-Muslim propaganda from certain non-Muslim quarters does not mean that genocide is being planned or that there is any conspiracy to commit genocide or even a specific intent to
commit genocide. “The displacement of Muslims affected by whatever party so far is a matter of protection and the preservation of human life, not a matter of ethnic cleansing.” In an email to AP on Thursday, Amnesty International objected. “I would say that ... the report is ignoring the fact that the massive displacement of the Muslim population in the Central African Republic is not simply a consequence of the violence there, but its goal,” senior crisis response adviser Joanne Mariner wrote. Christian militia fighters “have made no secret of their intent to kill or forcibly expel all Muslims from the areas under their control.” The new report also appears to condemn neighboring Chad and Sudan for their role in the violence. Muslim rebel forces from the north known as Seleka, which included mercenaries from Chad and Sudan, have been blamed for numerous atrocities against civilians during their 10-month rule that ended in January. A wave of retaliatory violence by Christians followed. “The leaders of Seleka knew or ought to have known, from the quality and character of the mercenaries
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LocaL News... Messi seeks ultimate prize with wcup win More observes world environment Day Green-Sons Dimapur
Green-Sons organized World Environment Day 2014, in collaboration with Forest Department Dimapur Division, ATMA, Dimapur, Nagaland Pollution Control Board and Dimapur Government College, NSS, under the theme, ‘Raise your voice, not the sea level.’ In a brief programme Chaired by Dr. Nzan Humtsoe, General Secretary Green-Sons highlighted the organizations status, concern, and activities. Invocation prayer was pronounced by Kezhaleü Hesso Assoc. Prof. Dimapur Government College followed by keynote address by Jess T Murry Chairman, Green-Sons. Janet DPD, ATMA, Dimapur declared the plantation drive begin at Government College campus, The NSS of the Government College Dimapur planted about 200 plants at the new campus. In another activity the Green-Sons made a cleanliness drive at Murgipati and planted few saplings and also made a bamboo fence to protect the spot from deterioration. This was stated in a press release issued by Green Sons, Dimapur A boy practices freestyle soccer next to a mural depicting soccer players Italy's Mario Balo- Assistant General Secretary Ashok Kr. Jain. telli, left, and Argentina's Lionel Messi at a slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, June 5. The Word Cup soccer tournament is set to begin in just a few days, with Brazil and Croatia playing in the opening match on June 12. (AP Photo) Tim Hanlon Reuters
After a spectacular haul of trophies with Barcelona, Lionel Messi has a chance to lead Argentina to glory on the World Cup stage and build on his reputation as one of the all-time greats. The four-times World Player of the Year has won a glittering array of club silverware and has established himself as one of the finest footballers to grace the game, but some believe he must win the World Cup before he can be hailed as a true great. Many others believe, at the age of 26 - he turns 27 during the tournament on June 24 - he already has. Messi is inevitably compared with Diego Maradona, who inspired the nation to victory at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, and will travel to Brazil with considerable expectation on his shoulders. A lot will depend on how well he copes with the pressure and whether he shrugs off an out-of-character indifferent spell towards the end of the Spanish season. At Barcelona, he was a carefree youngster who came through the youth ranks earning plenty of praise but it never went to his head. He enjoyed playing football, that was his outlet to express himself and his confidence on the pitch was in marked contrast to his generally shy personality.
Whether there were millions watching around the world, it didn't seem to matter to him as he was self-absorbed in outwitting the opposition with his trickery. Now in his midtwenties and a father to an infant son, he carries the responsibility of being the talisman for Barcelona and he is at a club where the fans worship him for what he has already delivered. It is different story for the Albiceleste. During a fruitful qualifying campaign, when he netted 10 goals, Argentines warmed to him but still Messi has to measure up to Maradona. The former Argentina captain and coach is an idol in his native country as many identify with him, the boy who emerged from the slums and restored national pride, notably with the two goals that knocked out England in the quarterfinals in Mexico in 1986. Messi will never have that connection with the fans, having been brought up in Spain after clubs back home allowed him to slip through their fingers. It was the Catalan side that put their faith in him as a 13-year-old and paid for him to have the growth hormone treatment that he needed to realise his full potential. Looking Good Coach Alejandro Sabella has built his side around Messi to a far greater extent than his predecessors and now at the peak of his
career this could well be his best chance to emulate Maradona and bring the World Cup home. An attack-minded Argentina generally play with Messi alongside close friend Sergio Aguero in attack and Barca team mate Javier Mascherano controlling play in the middle. "The team is looking good and we are getting on well together but in a World Cup anything can happen, it is very difficult," Messi said in the build-up to the finals. "The games at the World Cup are totally different. First of all the atmosphere is not like anything else. While the Champions League is great, the World Cup is special." Messi is hoping to be 100 percent fit in Brazil having had a difficult 2013 due to a series of hamstring injuries. He spent a couple of months on the sidelines before returning in January and this could work in Argentina's favour as he may arrive fresher than other players. "Apart from the obvious down side, it was good for me physically to have a two month break," Messi said. "I was very relaxed working at the Argentine FA facilities. Then after that I went home to Rosario and worked hard there as well, so everything was good. "To be home with friends and family, just to be there after so much time, is good for me."
RVP declares himself fit for WC London, June 6 (ReuTeRS): Netherlands captain Robin van Persie has declared himself 100 percent fit for the World Cup as the Dutch national side arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Friday for the June 12July 13 tournament. The Manchester United striker was withdrawn at half-time of his country's final warmup game against Wales in Amsterdam on Wednesday with a groin issue but insisted it was only as a precautionary measure after he felt some discomfort. Van Persie added that
he had also fully recovered from the knee injury which kept him out action for two months towards the end of the Premier League season. "Against Wales, I stayed behind in the changing room for the second half just to be careful because the match against Spain is much more important," he said of the opening game for the Dutch at the World Cup in Salvador on Friday - a repeat of the 2010 final. "My groin was progressively a little irritated. If it had been a sudden pain I would be concerned but you can't really even call it
an injury." As far as his knee was concerned, Van Persie said in an interview in Friday's edition of the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, conducted on the flight to Rio that he continued to work daily on strengthening the muscles. "I've had no twinges from the knee since the injury healed and that's several weeks now. Obviously, I've had to make an effort to get my fitness back and that I've build up perfectly in training over the last weeks." The Dutch will also face Chile and Australia in World Cup Group B.
Mourinho added: "Yeah. Finish well and finish around 110 caps is a crazy number for a field player. He`s not a goalkeeper that plays till 40 years of age. "So (it`s the) right moment. And after that, he will be free just to play for a club and let`s see what is his decision. "But he`s a man to play a major role in a team, not like happened in the last year -- playing sometimes, sometimes not playing, playing 60 minutes, not starting every game. "I think for him, for his mentality, for his personality, it`s better to get a club and probably a competition where he is really the top man." Speaking earlier this week, Lampard suggested that he was yet to make his mind up about whether to retire from in-
The staffs and students of Peren Government College observed World Environment Day on June 5 by organizing mass social work and undertaking cleanliness drive in the main bazaar area of Peren town till the DC’s office and District hospital to Post office. The College VicePrincipal Albert briefed the students on the significance of the day and spoke on the importance of keep the environment clean and healthy and the need to combat global warming by preserving the environment.
Department of Forests & Environment, Phek Division The Department of Forests & Environment, Phek Division observed World Environment Day by organising a Plantation Programme under the theme, “Raise your Voice, not the Sea Level” in collaboration with the District Administration and the Police. DFO Phek Rongsenlemla Imchen IFS gave the keynote address, SP Phek Deepali Marshirkar IPS, addressed the gathering and SDO (C) Warren Hollohon Yepthomi also spoke. Chinese Chakhesang, Deputy Commandant also attended the function. Green Pledge was lead by EAC Phek Longdiba Sangtam, under the theme “I Believe that change begins with me”. In line with the theme “Raise your voice not the sea level”, the Forest Department organised Essay and Painting competition and cash prizes were distributed among the winners. To mark the occasion School students, College Students, Youth Society, Women Society, VCC’s, JFMC members, Town Council, Officers and staffs from Administration, Police including other line departments and public participated in the plantation programme.
Changotngya Town Baptist Church World Environment Day was also observed at Changotngya at town Baptist Church which was organised by the youth department (CTBC) with the theme ‘replenishing God’s creation” on 5th June 2014. The chief guest was DFO Mokokchung T.N. Maren Jamir IFS. Moamongla chaired the programme while Pastor CTBC T. Yanger and Pastor NCRC Changtongya Centre S. Moa pronounced invocation and benediction. Youth Director CTBC Imtisunep I. Ozukum delivered welcome speech. Highlights of the programme included special song by Youth department CTBC, slogan competition and play competition, which were won by GMS Changtongya (A) and Green River Valley School respectively. Altogether 12 schools from Government and Private schools participated in the programme.
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World Environment Day was observed at Town hall Pughoboto on June 5 organised by Sumi Aphuyemi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SAKK) the area students union Pughoboto. General Secretary SAKK, Kashiho Sheqi lead the programme, President SAKK, Tohovi Swu highlighted the significance of World Environment Day. Executive Secretary SABAK Rev. Hotokhu P. Zhimomi was the resource person. Earlier, welcome speech was delivered by Adhoc Town Committee Chairman Pughoboto, Viyikhu Wotsa and vote of thank by Finance Secretary SAKK, Joshua P. Zhimomi. After the programme office bearer's of SAKK and Pughoboto Town ternational football. "It`s students union planted ornamental trees at very hard to get the words Pughoboto Town and its surroundings. out to say that," he said. "I won`t say it at this point. I`ve never said it before ICAR (KVK), Jarnapani and I`ve had plenty of op- and Prodigals’ Home portunities to do so. "Most players finish with England Dr. Anamika Sharma, Program Coordinator, in their low thirties at the KVK, Dimapur presented on “Climate change, most. I`ve had some of my effects and its mitigation” during a program most enjoyable England commemorating World Environment Day oryears in the back end, in ganized by ICAR (KVK), Jarnapani and Prodithe last two years. "When gals’ Home at Bade Village Community hall you`re young you don`t under Dhansiripar Block, Dimapur, on June 5. always appreciate being in Subject Matter Specialists from KVK Dimathe squad, the ambiance pur, James Kikon and Roben Singh shared their around the squad. That`s perspective on global warming, greenhouse efwhy I won`t write myself fect and conserving soil by biological/agronomioff yet." Lampard spent 11 cal measures through good farming practices. years at Chelsea, winning Maong Jamir, Asst Director of Prodigals’ Home three Premier League titles, presented on “Spiritual perspective on consertwo FA Cups, four League vation of natural resources” where he stressed Cups and the Champi- that all religion favours natural resource conons League and Europa servation as part of human obligation and for League, and becoming maintaining a good relation with our creator. the club`s all-time leading Vilasazo, ex-President, Urra Union, and Minist Jidung shared on “Traditional practices of natuscorer with 211 goals.
'WC will be Lampard swansong'
London, June 6 (AFP): England midfielder Frank Lampard has decided to bow out from international football after the World Cup, according to his former manager at Chelsea, Jose Mourinho. Lampard, 35, was released by Chelsea at the end of last season and although he is expected to play on at club level, Mourinho believes that the time has come for him to retire from the international game. "I think the World Cup is the perfect way for somebody with more than 100 caps (104) to finish his career in the national team," Mourinho said. "I told him that: `Don`t go more than the World Cup. The World Cup is the right moment to finish.`" Asked if Lampard had accepted his advice,
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ral resource conservation” from the perspective of Nagas and Dimasa-Kacharis respectively. K. Ela, Director of Prodigals’ Home, in welcoming the gathering of village leaders representing 17 villages under Dhansiripar Block and other participants shared her concern about our air and water getting polluted day by day and stressed on the importance of observing “world environment day” every single day. The other highlights of the program was presentation of cash award to five exemplary farmers who are beneficiaries under rural development project of Prodigals’ Home, sharing about CHILDLINE (1098) by a CHILDLINE Dimapur Staff, song presentation by Bade Women Society, symbolic plantation of ornamental tree saplings in the community hall compound and distribution of ornamental tree saplings to village representatives donated by Office of the DFO, Dimapur. Kavitoli, Women Pastor, Kiyeto Village and Tsaose, Pastor, Murise Village, pronounced the invocation and benediction respectively. VC Chairman of Bade Village expressed the vote of thanks.
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Peers Club, Chiephobozou In commemoration of World Environment Day, to propagate the importance of our environment, the Peers Club at Chiephobozou organised a social work cum tree plantations at schools, govt. Offices and public places at Chiephobozou . Different departments, educational institutions, organisations also actively participated in the teee plantation, making the program a success. Department of Forest Range Office, Chiephobozou provided the saplings, for plantation in the area."
The Green Caravan On World Environment Day, June 5, Khriehu Liezietsu, Parliamentary Secretary, Youth Resources & Sports, New & Renewable Energy (NRE) & Music Task Force (MTF), and Chairman Kohima District Planning and Development Board, launched The Green Caravan which is a joint venture between Zynorique Initiatives and 10th Northern Angami 1 AC. ‘The Green Caravan’ will visit all villages of Nagaland starting from Northern Angami Areas initially. The purpose of this venture is to create economic opportunity by buying handicraft, handloom and organic vegetable produce, help to set up marketing links for the villages, promote awareness of environmental issues to the villagers and also impart information and skill upgradation training to villagers. This initiative is aimed at easing the burden on farmers in the Constituency, to start with, who do not have proper market linkages and also encourage the youths to set up handloom /handicraft units in the villages. The handloom /handicraft products will be purchased and marketed by MME33. The organic vegetables will be procured and marketed by Organic Nagaland headed by Abokali Jimomi. Khriehu Liezietsu hopes that this venture will benefit the common people especially the youths and the farmers. The need of the hour is to encourage private entrepreneurs, promote Traditional Handloom/Handicrafts and also help to market the organic produce creating an economy for the Villages of Nagaland he added. A Bolero Pick Up truck was donated to Zynorique Initiatives, which will be managed by Vikuotuolie Michael Dzüvichü and Driver Bohoto. Interested Entrepreneurs/Villages who would like to link to the network can contact Michael on 9402205272 or email zynorique@gmail.com
Forest Department, Wokha, in collaboration with the Fishery Department, Tsumang Colony Council, Natural Nagas, Green Foundation, Wokha District Chamber of Commerce & Industry, New Wokha Village Council & KVK Wokha jointly organised the celebration of World Environment Day 2014 at Tsumang Lake. Tsumang Colony Council organised a cleanliness drive of Tsumang Lake one week earlier in collaboration with the aforementioned departments and organisations. Penthungo Ngullie, Lecturer, Bailey Baptist College chaired the programme and Zuthunglo Patton, IFS, DFO, Doyang Plantation Division said the welcome address. Imtiwapang, IFS, DFO, Wokha stressed not to kindle fire in the forests; not to kill wild animals and birds; not to eat wildlife meat; not to waste food; Not to waste water; not to waste energy. Mhomo Tungoe, SDO(C) Wokha, spoke about the preservation of Mt. Tiyi, which is the sole source of water for Wokha Town. Steve Odyuo, Chairman, Natural Nagas, spoke about “Mission Tsumang Lake” as a mission ‘of the community, by the community and for the community’. He also talked about the facebook page “wokhawokha” being a platform where people talk and share ideas for the wellbeing of Wokha Town and where this idea for beautifying Tsumang Lake was first formulated. Janbemo Humtsoe, Director, Green Foundation, spoke on the importance of adopting environment friendly alternatives. Ketusielie Dimapur District Legal Kuotsu, District Fishery Officer, Wokha said the vote of thanks and the programme concluded Services Authority with everyone present reading out together the “Earth Anthem”. A plantation drive was carried Dimapur District Legal Services Authority obout throughout the premises of Tsumang Lake. served World Environment Day at Government High School, Naga United Village, Dimapur. Neipele Lekro, Headmistress of GHS, delivered Forest Department and Hill Area the welcome address. Panel Advocate, DDLLimasenla Longkumer chaired the proDepartment Organization, Mon SA, gramme and stressed on child labor and huMon Town celebrated World Environment Day man trafficking. Esther K Aye, Duvelo Vero and with the theme: “Raise Your Voice, Not the Sea Sentimenla, Panel Advocates, DDLSA were the Level” at Mission Centre Church Mon on June resource persons. Youngs' Club President, Jen5. Forest Department and Hill Area Depart- pu and members from Youngs’ Club initiated ment Organization (HADO) jointly organized drawing competition on ‘Protect your Environthe programme. Deputy Commissioner Mon ment’ alongwith games based on environment Angau I Thou appealed the participants to re- awareness. More than 300 students and teachduce our selfishness and preserve, conserve ers attended the Awareness programme. and protect the forest, and save our future. President Konyak Union (KU) Manlip Believers Church Nagaland Konyak exhorted the participants by citing the examples of the changing Climate and envi- Believers Church Nagaland observed World ronment in local areas. Speaking on the theme, Environment Day at its Diocese Campus by DFO Mon T. Aochuba (IFS) said that the issue planting trees and fruit saplings. The Bridge of of climate is the most urgent global challenge Hope Project Centers joined the Diocese staff today. Aochuba also said that climate change is in the program along with its children to parno longer rhetoric but it is the hard reality that is ticipate in the tree planting and awareness proconfronting the world today. gram. The program started with a short prayer Painting competition was organized for High by Rev.Fr.Kasthang Kath and a short speech School Students basing on the theme. Fifteen was delivered by him on the importance of nastudents participated from different schools of tures resource and its conservation to make our Mon Town. Yeangba from St John School was World a healthy planet for man to habitat and the winner of the competition. Member of Bod also to preserve the God's creation for the genHADO and Women Secretary KBBB Ashim eration to come after we learn this world. The Chairperson of the programme highlighted the students also took pledge to take care of trees significance of the World Environment Day. Ex- and also tell their parents and friends not to ecutive Secretary Chemyuh delivered welcome spoil the tree in their localities. Speech. Short play on Green Environment was presented by Konjong Higher Secondary School Mon. Power Point Presentation was made by Di- Phek Government College rector HADO Peihwang Wangsha. Tree plantaPhek Government College observed the tion drives in and around Mission Compound and in the road side of the Town was carried out. World Environment Day to raise awareness about the problems and effects of global warming and to sensitize the students regarding it. CRBC and Forest dept Tseminyu The students attended a seminar on how to reduce emissions causing global warming stressWorld Environment Day with the theme ‘En- ing on the importance of reducing electricity vironment are neighbourhood’ was observed at usage and to reduce waste. The students along Tseminyu town hall jointly organised by Council with Principal Dr. V. Thingo and faculty memof Rengma Baptist Churches and Department of bers marked the day by planting trees in and Forest government of Nagaland on June 5 with around the campus. The day was organised by District Forest Officer Kohima, Sidranappa IFS the NSS unit of Phek Government College. as the chief guest and ADC Tseminyu Vikhweno Meratsu as the guest of honour. Executive Secretary, CRBC, Haiwalo Apon DWSM PHED Zunheboto division stating on Biblical basis on environment stewardship observed that no other plants in the The DWSM, PHED Zunheboto division under universe except earth has the gift of life from the aegis of WSSO, PHED, Kohima:Nagaland God and as the creator of all he gave us this observed World Environment Day on June 5. In world to dwell upon with abundance of the na- total 400 villages under Zunheboto District obture. Therefore, as stewards one should thank- served the environment day. The villages were fully appreciate and take care of it instead of de- made to clean the water sources, water reserstroying it. He exhorted the large gathering to voirs and sub reservoirs and planted saplings at the water catchment area, to protect water live and led live with God’s gift as life. ADC Tseminyu, Vikhweno Meratsu who sources from pollution and to conserve water also spoke during the occasion appealed the catchments. Mass social works were conducted people to stop mass jungle burning, rampant at the villages and every household of the villages hunting because animals and plants depends were made to clean their own latrines and urion each other for circle of life which affects nals to make the environment of the villages a the environment. President CRBC, President conducive one. This was stated in a press release Rengma Hoho, representative, SCBWC, Sen- issued by PHED, Zunheboto Division Executive denyu also spoke on the occasion. The pro- Engineer Inashe Kiba. (MExN and DIPR news) gramme came to a conclusion with ceremonial
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Cultural presentation during the silver jubilee celebration of Sümi Aphuyemi Totimi Hoho (SATH) Pughoboto held on June 6 at Pughoboto Local Ground under the theme “Progressive women” with parliamentary secretary for irrigation & flood control and election Y. Vikheho Swu as the chief guest. (Morung Photo/Chizokho Vero)
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ennifer Lopez has split from her boyfriend Casper Smart after more than two years together, according to a U.S. report. The singer/actress began dating the dancer after the breakdown of her marriage to Latin crooner Marc Anthony, but the relationship was recently rocked by allegations Smart had been flirting with a transgender model behind the pop superstar’s back. Smart denied the claims, branding the story nasty, but now new reports suggest his romance with Lopez is over. A report published on Tmz.com suggests the pair parted ways almost two months ago, but kept the news quiet. Smart was noticeably absent from Lopez’s big homecoming show in The Bronx, New York on Wednesday night (04Jun14). C M Y K
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for its 30th anniversary, Deadline. com reported. The 1994 Academy Award winning film had also gained Tom Hanks the Best Actor and Robert Zemeckis the Best Director Oscar, with its soundtrack selling twelve million copies.
Life Of Pi star Suraj Sharma ‘joins cast of Homeland’ for season four H
e shot to fame as an untrained, first-time actor in director Ang Lee’s Life Of Pi in 2012. Now Suraj Sharma has been recruited to join Claire Danes in season four of Showtime’s spy thriller Homeland, according to a report in Entertainment Weekly on Thursday. It’s a leap from the big screen to the small screen for the 21-yearold, who was born and raised in New Delhi, India. He is just coming off a starring role in Disney’s Million Dollar Arm, the true story of two Indian youngsters recruited by an American sports agent, played by Jon Hamm, to play baseball in the U.S. In Homeland, the New York University student will get a recurring role as a Pakistani medical student who meets Claire’s Carrie Mathison. Earlier this week, Showtime announced that two other parts had been
cast, including Corey Stoll as the CIA chief of station in Pakistan and Laila Robins as the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, according to EW. Suraj had never acted when his younger brother Sriharsh, who had already appeared in two films in India, asked him to go with him on an audition for the role of Pi. While was there, it was suggested that he also try his luck. Then 17, he ended up beating 3,000 young wannabes including his brother, for the role, according to The Hindu. After the film’s success he went back to studying philosophy at St. Stephen’s College at Delhi University. He has since transferred to NYU. Meanwhile, production on season four of Homeland begins this month in South Africa, with the story set in Islamabad and Kabul. The series will return to the air this fall.
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model will marry the following day. A source also revealed that there will be another gathering the day after the wedding to allow guests time to say goodbye to the newlyweds. Prinsloo recently admitted she has already got her wedding gown. She said It`s bohemian, very beachy. Very me. Levine celebrated his bachelor party last month in Las Vegas
ctor Jonah Hill is convinced he is destined to die at the hands of wild animals after experiencing several scary run-ins with them. The Wolf of Wall Street star has been attacked by birds and chased by rats, and he cannot understand what he has done to upset the animal kingdom. He says, It’s not like I don’t like (animals), I think they don’t like me... One time I was in New York... and I was coming home late at night and a pack of rats chased me down the street... They formed a V and were running after me and I ran down the street as fast as I could. Then I’m scared of birds... and when I was
about 20 I had my first serious girlfriend and I was all excited and I had lunch for her brother’s high school graduation and we’re all sitting there on the beach. They’re all, like, tough, alpha male dudes, and... I see a bird flying at me and I scream and fall out my chair. I never recovered from that. I never won their respect back. And then a bird attacked me during (filming on) 22 Jump Street; it’s in the movie. These things have it out for me.
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PARIS, JuNe 6 (AP): Rafael Nadal is going for No. 9 at the French Open, and the only man that can stop him is Novak Djokovic. Nadal is already a record eight-time champion with a lifetime 65-1 record at Roland Garros. One more victory on the red clay will make him the first man to win five in a row and give him his 14th Grand Slam title — tied in second place with Pete Sampras. The top-seeded Spaniard reached the final by beating Wimbledon champion Andy Murray 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 Friday on Court Philippe Chatrier, the stadium Nadal calls his favorite place to play. Djokovic defeated Ernests Gulbis 6-3, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the first semifinal. Nadal has beaten Djokovic at the French Open in all five of their meetings, starting with a quarterfinal victory in 2006. They also met in the semifinals in 2007, '08 and '13, and in the final in 2012. The second-seeded Djokovic, however, has beaten Nadal the last four times they have played, including on clay in the final in Rome last month. The winner on Sunday will also be ranked No. 1 on Monday. Nadal is currently at the top, but needs to extend his French Open winning streak to 35 matches to stay there. He certainly played like the No. 1 on Friday. Nadal jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first set, then broke early again in
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament Serbia's Novak Djokovic screams after missing a return during the semifinal match of the French Open tenagainst Britain's Andy Murray at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Friday, June 6. Nadal won nis tournament against Latvia's Ernests Gulbis at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Friday, June in three sets 6-3, 6-2, 6-1. (AP Photo) 6. Djokovic won in four sets 6-3, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. (AP Photo)
the second and third sets. The Spaniard had six break points in the entire match, and converted each one. Murray, meanwhile, couldn't even manage to earn a single break point. Besides his eight titles at the French Open, Nadal has also won twice at Wimbledon, twice at the U.S. Open and once at the Australian Open. Sampras won 14 major titles in his ca-
reer, but never the French Open. The record holder is Roger Federer with 17 Grand Slam titles. He won his 14th in Paris in 2009, the only French Open in which Nadal lost a match. On the first sunny day of this year's tournament, the semifinals started with Djokovic and Gulbis on Chatrier. Djokovic was able to control the pace of the match while letting Gulbis'
Likened to Rooney, Barkley is new England prodigy MIAMI, JuNe 6 (AP): It's the eagerness to pin the nation's World Cup hopes on one player that irritates England coach Roy Hodgson so much. No sooner had the focus in Miami switched from Wayne Rooney's scoring struggles than Hodgson grew frustrated at what he perceived as a fixation on another product of Everton. "There always seems to be an enormous obsession with one player," Hodgson said at England's preWorld Cup base. "I'm not prepared to address your obsession with Ross Barkley." Such is the 20-year-old prodigy's raw talent, youthful energy, and fearlessness that he has already been cast as the player who can
lift the England team to another level in Brazil. The midfielder clearly isn't lacking in self-belief, surrounded by established Premier League players. "He's rather hoping he can get in the starting XI and be the main man," Hodgson said. "He has wonderful pace and ball control." As fans saw on Wednesday when Barkley accelerated through the Ecuador defense in the humidity of Miami before laying the ball off for Rickie Lambert to score in the 2-2 draw. But that was only Barkley's first international start in England's penultimate World Cup warmup. "He's only going to get better," midfielder Frank Lampard said. "That's his first start
so considering that when you look at him and what he's done, he's made the second goal and shown enough there that we can say that he deserves his place in the squad and he's a great addition." It's little wonder that Barkley is already compared to Rooney, who announced himself onto the international stage with four goals as an 18-yearold at the 2004 European Championship. "I've been watching a lot of the Everton games and seeing what he has done there is great, having a young English lad coming through like that," said Rooney, who played for Barkley's team before joining Manchester United.
unforced errors mount. The powerful Latvian, who was playing in his first Grand Slam semifinal, finished with 44 errors. Djokovic, a six-time major champion who needs to win the title at the French Open to complete a career Grand Slam, was first to get into trouble in the first semifinal. But he managed to save two break points and hold to 2-2 in
the opening set. A few minutes later, he was ahead for good. Djokovic needed three attempts to earn his first break of the match, and he finally got it when Gulbis sent one of his many forehands long. It was also in that game that Gulbis had his first of five double-faults. His second double came in the final game of the set, when Djokovic broke again. And
his third came when trailing Djokovic 4-3 in the second, when the Serb broke yet again. Gulbis fared better in the third set. He again had two break points while leading 3-2, but again failed to win the game. However, he didn't waste his chance two games later, breaking Djokovic to take a 5-3 lead before serving out the set with his 11th ace.
The two traded breaks early in the fourth set, and Djokovic broke again to lead 5-3 when Gulbis, again double-faulting once in the game, sent a backhand long. Djokovic won the last game at love. "It was a struggle out there," Gulbis said. "I felt maybe throughout the match I hit five really clean shots, from either side, backhand or forehand. Even serve."
After nearly two weeks of overcast skies and cool temperatures, the sun was shining on center court and Djokovic and Gulbis were more interested in staying cool than staying warm. Both players used ice wrapped in towels around their necks, like players often do at the sweltering Australian Open, as the temperature reached 28 degrees C (82 degrees F) on Friday.
Spurs beat Heat in NBA Finals Game 1
SAN ANTONIO, JuNe 6 (AP): San Antonio beat the Miami Heat 110-95 on Thursday in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and beat the sweltering heat inside an AT&T Center that suffered an air conditioning failure. The extreme temperatures contributed to LeBron James going down with cramp in the closing minutes, keeping him out of the game as San Antontio pulled away late. Tim Duncan had 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Manu Ginobili had 16 points and 11 assists, and Tony Parker added 19 points and eight assists for the Spurs, who shot 59 percent and improved to 6 for 6 in the opening game of NBA Finals series. James finished with 25 points but played only 33 minutes, and Miami was outscored 36-17 in the fourth quarter. Dwyane Wade scored 19 points and Chris Bosh had 18 for the Heat, who wilted in temperatures that soared past 32 degrees (90F) in the second half. "It was tough on both teams," Spurs coach Gregg Popov-
Spurs prove stronger than Heat in the heat
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) tries to pass around Miami Heat guard Ray Allen, left, and forward Chris Andersen (11) during the second half in Game 1 of the NBA basketball finals on Thursday, June 5 in San Antonio. (AP Photo)
ich said. "They were pretty dead. We tried to get guys in and out. ... It was really hot out there." James, who had cramping issues two years ago in the finals, had to ask for a break in the fourth quarter and was getting treatment during a 15-4 Spurs
run that turned around the game. He came back in and made a basket that cut it to two points with about 4 minutes left, but immediately put his hand up to signal he was finished. He lingered at the baseline and eventually had to be carried to the bench.
Danny Green followed with 3-pointer to trigger what became a 16-3 run to end the game. "It felt like a punch in the gut when you see your leader limping to bench like that. But we still had a chance after that," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.
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SAN ANTONIO, JuNe 6 (ReuTeRS): LeBron James may have been the only casualty but the sauna-like conditions in Game One of the NBA Finals caused a lot of pain, frustration and dehydration. Even the fans were not spared from the steamy conditions when an electrical outage caused the air conditioning to fail at the AT&T Center on Thursday. James, the MVP of the finals the last two seasons, was forced from the game in the fourth quarter with leg cramps with his Miami Heat trailing by two. With the world's best player on the sidelines, the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 110-95 victory. "I could tell at mid-court seven minutes left in the first quarter that it was very, very warm," Rod Thorn, the NBA's president of basketball operations, told reporters. "The people sitting around me said they thought it was warmer certainly than normal. "Once the game starts, it's in the hands of the referees. I was sitting the second row midcourt - were such that the game shouldn't be continued, then they would have come over and said something to me. "Never did, I never said anything to them regarding the fact that the game should be canceled." Temperatures reached near 32 degrees Celsius courtside. While the players wilted, the 18,000 fans grabbed anything they could find to fan themselves. Happy To Rest "It was probably tough on both teams," Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich said. "Players were pretty dead. So we tried to get guys in and out a little bit more than we usually do. "Kind of screws up the rhythm a little bit but it was mighty hot out there." James was thankful for the two days' rest until Sunday's Game Two, saying: "I need it, I need it, I need it." When he left the game with the Heat trailing 94-92, James said "the best option for me to do was not to move."
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