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An Indian commuter splashes water from a pipe onto his face to get respite from the heat at the railway station in Allahabad on June 7. Thousands of people enraged by power cuts during an extreme heat wave have been rioting across northern India, setting electricity substations on fire and taking power company officials hostage, officials said Saturday. (AP Photo)

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Clean Kohima session on June 10 Kohima, June 7 (DiPR): Government of Nagaland, Department of Home, is organizing a brain storming session for ‘Clean Kohima’, at the Zonal Council Hall, Kohima at 10:00am, on June 10.

Power point presentations on good practices in sanitation and civic amenities of cities like Bangkok and Singapore will be made by the Urban Development Department. The session will be attended by officers of relevant Government Departments; three members each from NGOs, the media fraternity and all concerned are invited to the session.

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Guwahati, June 7 (Pti): Union minister of state for home affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday appealed to militants in the northeast to eschew violence and join the mainstream.

Rijiju, who arrived here following the killing of Hamrem SP Nanda Goswami and his personal security officer (PSO) during an encounter with Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tiger militants, reviewed law and order situation in Assam in a closed-

Says militants should trust the govt as PM Modi wants a developed NE door meeting with chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday. The meeting was attended among others by state chief secretary Jitesh Khosla and director general of police Khagen Sarmah.

“Don’t kill your own brothers and sisters. Come to mainstream. You are doing a great disservice to

your own people,” Rijiju urged the militants through the media which was waiting outside the venue of the meeting. Rijiju said if there is trouble in Assam, the rest of the northeast suffers.

“You should trust us as Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants a developed northeast and on hearing the

news of the incident, home minister Rajnath Singh immediately directed me to rush to the state to take stock of the situation in Assam,” he said. “The fact that I, who hail from the region, have been appointed as Union minister of state for home affairs signifies that the government of India has full faith in the people of northeast,” he said.

Rijiju and Gogoi also paid homage to Goswami and his PSO Ratul Nunisa at the 4th Assam Police Battalion here.

‘Maintain peace amongst Naga brothers and Karbi people’ Naga Hoho meets border village representatives and civil society

DimaPuR, June 7 (mexn): The Naga Hoho has urged the people living along the Nagaland-Karbi Anglong border to “maintain peace and tranquility amongst the Naga brothers and also with the Karbi people.”

The Naga Hoho convened an ‘Interactive Meeting’ with various villages and NGO’s neighboring Karbi Anglong on June 7 at the Naga Council Dimapur’s (NCD) Unity Hall here.

Opening remarks delivered by Chuba Ozukum, President Naga Hoho,

urged the ‘august house’ to maintain peace and tranquility amongst the Naga brothers and also with the Karbi people. Highlighting the “efforts being put up by the Nagaland State Government to amicably solve the border issue pending in Supreme Court of India between Assam and Nagaland,” he requested the house to be “patient enough” and assured them that Naga Hoho will be with them till “amicable solution” is arrived at.

Mentioning the Consultative Meeting between Nagas and Karbis on May 23 in Dimapur, in which both parties expressed longing for peaceful relations between the communities, Ozukum stressed on the need of “better and cordial relation amongst the Nagas first.” A press note from

the communication cell of the Naga Hoho informed that the meeting was chaired by Ntsemo Ngullie, General Secretary, NCD. Various young and senior citizens spoke on the issue and reiterated the need for unity amongst the tribes and villages. Village Council Chairman, members and Civil Societies of Dikoi, Indisen, Rilan, Aoyimkum, JAC, UNTABA, DNSU, NCD and other concerned citizens highlighted the historical facts as well as the current scenario of the disputed belt adjoining Assam border.

The members pledged to stand by their proposal to maintain peaceful atmosphere between villages and further urged the Nagaland State Government to expedite the resolution of the border row at the earliest.

Guwahati, June 7 (mexn): Speakers at a seminar have contended that tribal jurisprudence is relevant in resolving conflicts between the individual and community and between communities.

At a two-day national seminar on Conflict Resolution Systems in Tribal Societies of North East India: Legal Pluralism and Indian Democracy at INSPIRATION, Joypur, Guwahati, organized by the North Eastern Social Research Centre (NESRC), senior advocate of Supreme Court of India and human rights activist, Nandita Haksar contended that tribal jurisprudence is extremely relevant today, especially in resolving conflicts between the individual and community and between communities themselves.

However, many of these communities, due to concerns like land and ownership of natural resources, were undergoing rapid and deep changes. This, Haksar argued, raised the question of how tribes “should persist with their loyalty to older traditional customs.”

While conflicts over natural resources were at the core of tensions between communities, contestations among those claiming indigenous status and “migrant communities” were identified as major issues that needed immediate attention. Tribal jurisprudence could provide creative ways in which these could be addressed.

While historical injustices could not be ignored, conflict resolution systems within these communi-

ties need to go beyond and evolve suitable mechanisms to deal with emergent tensions and conflicts.

Dr. Melvil Pereira, director of NESRC, maintained that tribal conflict resolution forums are an alternate justice delivery system and can reduce the burden on the Indian judiciary. At a time when the Indian judiciary is burdened with a backlog of over 33 million cases, customary law based dispute resolution systems can help lighten its burden. That apart, in these native forums, cases are dealt swiftly with minimal costs and formalities in venues close to the disputants’ homes.

The jury at these forums uses everyday language, and the key actors to the conflict can question evidence without the help of lawyers. In fact, there is no need of lawyers, thus eliminating intermediaries.

During the two days, the practices of communities like the Khasi, Jainita, Ao, Angami, Sumi, Mizo, Hmar, Paite, Debbarma and Dzumsa were discussed. The aspect of restorative justice was much appreciated. An important concern in adopting traditional methods is the low, if not nil, participation of women. Many papers, while highlighting the strengths, appealed for increasing the presence of women in these forums.

In his paper, Dr RR Das, director of Law Research Institute, Guwahati, placed these dispute resolution systems in the larger framework of legal pluralism. He argued that the native justice delivery

forums have wealth of experience in dealing with conflicts and this wisdom can be better utilized.

Dr. Athparia, senior fellow at NESRC, explained in detail the different administrative systems at work in the eight sister states of North East India.

He contended that the Indian Constitution has accommodated these native forums through the Fifth and Sixth Scheduled provisions and through Articles 371 A to G. A special lecture was delivered by Flavia Agnes, women’s rights activist and co-founder of Majlis, Mumbai, who spoke on Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Tribal Customary Laws and Indigenous Women.

She gave a historical background to Article 44 of the Indian Constitution and stressed that the current debate on implementing UCC was misplaced. According to Article 44, the State should endeavour to establish a Uniform Civil Code only through consensus. However, the sheer differences in practices on the ground, especially with regard to inheritance, marriage and custody over children, make it practically impossible to enact a uniform law.

The seminar ended with a valedictory address

by Dr. Nawal Kishore Paswan, Dean, School of Social Sciences, Sikkim University. He pointed out the need to locate conflict resolution systems in the North East within the broader discourse on alternate resolution mechanisms in South Asia as well as the international level.

AR raids civilian house in Sovima village Nagaland CM to highlight

DimaPuR, June 7 (mexn): An unknown battalion of the Assam Rifles raided the house of a civilian in Sovima village at around 4:00 am on June 5. Led by one Major Girish Chand, the Assam Rifles found nothing though it conducted the raid based on specific information about the civilian’s house.

The Yesholutomi Union Dimapur (YUD), while condemning the raid carried out by the Assam Rifles at the residence of a civilian, stated that it was carried out “without any rhyme or reason, in a manner as if he was a criminal.” The Union stated that the civilian is a “bonafide member of the Union” and is a “law abiding citizen” and has “never been a cause of any embarrassment to the Union or the community at any point of time.”

In that, the Union has questioned why the victim’s residence was raided and demanded to know based on what and whose “Information” the raid was carried out.

While the Assam Rifles

did not identify its battalion or the person leading the raid (the name of the Major was found out by reading his badge), having found nothing, the house owner was asked “not to feel bad” as the Assam Rifles had received information “regarding the house” and had “nothing against the owner.” The Nagaland Police, immediately after the

en rise to suspicion in the neighbourhood, as well as among the young boys, and could affect the victim’s business and social life.

According to the YUD’s press release, the raid has caused “fear-psychosis among the students.”

“To treat students like criminal is not tolerable or acceptable and the Union not only condemns but also calls on every right thinking citizens & students community to condemn such high handedness of the AR,” noted the YUD, while terming the incident a “clear violation of Human Rights.” “The Union will not be intimidated by such acts and will do everything within its capacity to protect the rights of its bonafide members/citizens,” it stated.

The raid has once again given rise to apprehensions in Dimapur if the Assam Rifles, working under the protective cover of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, can willfully and arbitrarily raid or pick up civilians based on unknown and unconfirmed information.

Yesholutomi Union Dimapur condemns raid which was carried out ‘without rhyme or reason’

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raid, got the civilian to sign a document stating nothing suspicious was found at his residence.

The house owner is a businessperson who runs a hostel for young boys along with his wife in Sovima village. The incident has not only left the family shaken, but the young boys at their hostel were also left “petrified.” Some have chosen to go back home to their guardians. It has giv-

‘development priorities’

new DeLhi, June 7 (mexn): Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang, has embarked on an official trip to Delhi, and is engaged in “hectic meetings” with Central leaders, “highlighting important issues pertaining to the development priorities” of Nagaland State. The CM is accompanied by his Cabinet colleagues, Y. Patton, Home Minister, Kipili Sangtam, Power Minister, Neiba Kronu, Parliamentary Secretary, Planning & Coordination, and Paiwang Konyak, Parliamentary Secretary, Transport & l&PR. This was informed through a press release from Special Officer to the CM of Nagaland, Hiazu Meru.

The CM met the Union Minister for Civil Aviation, P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, on June 6 at his office, and apprised him about the State Government’s proposal for construction of a new Greenfield Airport at Ciethu and an International Standard Airport at Ruzaphema under Medziphema Sub-Division in Dimapur District. The Union minister agreed in prin-

ciple to send a survey team for this “futuristic proposal,” informed Hiazu Meru.

The CM was accompanied

by MP Neiphiu Rio. Zeliang, it was stated, is also scheduled to meet the Union Finance Minister and the Union Petroleum Minister on June 9 (Monday) to brief them about the status of the State’s finances, as well as the State’s policy and stand on exploration and development of oil and gas resources of Nagaland State in accordance with Article 371 A of the Constitution, which had been a bone of contention between the DAN Government of Nagaland and the UPA II Government at the Centre.

On June 8 (Sunday), the Nagaland CM and his colleagues will attend the swearing-in ceremony of N. Chandrababu Naidu as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad. Meru informed that a special chartered plane has been arranged by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the two way journeys between Delhi and Hyderabad.

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KohIMA, JUNE 7 (DIPR): Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources and sports, NRE & Music Task Force (MTF), asserted that music has always been an integral part of the Naga people and culture and observed that Naga musicians are no less than others in the field of music.

Gracing as the chief guest, the giving away ceremony of Lt. Dr. Rev. Neiliezhu Usou's Memorial Award for Music on June 7, Khriehu acknowledged the contributions of the Lt. Rev. towards the Naga society and said that it was befitting that such an Award is being named after a man who has contributed so much to music and musicians. “I feel that awards like this will not only recognise academic achievements but also go a long way in pushing and motivating the younger generation to take music more seriously and uplift the music standard in Nagaland,” he added. He further expressed appreciation to the family of the Lt. Rev.for instituting the music award in its present name and form.

Stating that music has been an important aspect of the State government's youth empowerment policy, the Parliamentary Secretary said that MTF has been

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NSDA conducts energy conservation awareness campaign

Parliamentary Secretary Khriehu Liezietsu with the recipient of Lt.Rev.Dr.Neiliezhu Usou's Memorial Award for music Kezekevinuo (3rd from left) and family members of the Lt.Rev at Kohima on June 7. (DIPR Photo)

a facilitator for development of music infrastructure and music resource in the state.

Mentioning about the now functional Regional Centre of Excellence for Music and Performing Arts in Jotsoma, the upgradation of Hornbill Music Festival to an international event and the various new schemes and programmes introduced for local musicians, Khriehu informed that Nagaland is the first state in the country to have introduce Music as an industry. “The idea is to encourage musicians by generating employment, promote music and making it a career option and not just a hobby,” he maintained.

The young legislator congratulated the recipi-

ent Kezekevinuo Usou and lauded Rev.Dr.Neiliezhu Usou Memorial Society for their tireless hard work and commitment towards the up liftment of music and peace in Naga society.

Recipient 2014, Kezekevinuo Lydia Usou from Christian Higher Secondary School Dimapur who secured 100 marks in music in the HSLC 2014, thanked the organisers for acknowledging her success and said that receiving the Award has brought her one step closer to pursue music in future.

The Award which carries a cash prize of Rs.15000 and a citiation was presented to her by the chief guest.

In the programme, Neiketsuu Chadi, niece

of Lt.Rev.Neiliezhu Usou, shared a touching tribute to the Lt. Rev. Other highlights of the programme included special numbers

by Nerhema Baptist Youth Choir, Students of Higher Secondary MHBHSS. Ameu Usou and the choir, Usou's instrumental praise and a special rendition

by Keduokhrietuo Usou added more colours to the impressive ceremony. The programme held at Rev. Dr.Neiliezhu Memorial Hall Kohima was lead by Vesato Theluo with Neikhrieo Usou as the pianist of the day. Pastor, City Church Kohima, Kedo Peseyie invoked God's blessigs while Azha Usou proposed the vote of thanks.

DIMAPUR, JUNE 7 (MExN): Targeting the younger generation to be ambassadors of energy conservation and to help fight climate change and global warming, Nagaland State Designated Agency (NSDA), Electrical Inspectorate Power Department, GoN in collaboration with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, GoI and Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) Saturday kicked off its awareness campaign on energy conservation at different educational institutions.

Greenwood Higher Secondary School and Vision Home Higher Secondary School were the first two educational institutions where students were given a succinct lesson with the help of a power point presentation on today’s world energy resources scenario and everyday tips towards its conservation.

Resource person Nilanjan Bose, Senior Manager, Enfragy Solutions India Pvt Ltd and BEE certified energy manager impressed upon the students that energy can

Resource person Nilanjan Bose, Senior Manager, Enfragy Solutions India Pvt Ltd and BEE certified energy manager addressing students.

be conserved in our everyday lives by limiting energy uses at homes and undertaking effective energy-saving ideas in the process.

Out of the total home energy use, Bose revealed that more than 44% of energy is consumed at home via heating and cooling, 26% in cooking and appliances, 14% in hot water, 9% in refrigerator, and 7% in lighting. However, all that intimidating percentage of energy use at home can be changed by changing how we use it, he stated.

Also highlighting the importance of buying and using only BEE star labeled

appliances, Bose informed that the Energy Star label on a home appliance means it uses less energy. This not only benefits the environment, it also cuts cost for the people who use them.

Using Energy Star compliant home appliances results in significantly reduced energy costs, he maintained.

Refrigerators, waterheaters, tubular fluorescent lamps, room air-conditioners, ceiling fans, induction motors, LPG stoves, and other such products form a major part of power usage in a household. “Always insist for maximum number of stars in products, at

least 3 stars and above,” he said, adding that with Energy Star compliance, these products will naturally be more efficient in their energy usage, bringing down electricity costs.

Other resource person includes Sukanya Bose, Assistant Director, Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) and Aditya Sen, BCC&I. Earlier, delivering the key note address, R Angami, Chief Electrical Inspector, NSDA highlighted the objectives and different activities undertaken by the agency to reduce energy intensity through conservation.

Quiz competition on energy conservation was also conducted where in five winners from each schools were given awarded prizes.

Mention may be made that the Nagaland State Designated Agency (NSDA), Electrical Inspectorate Power Department, GoN has roped in BCC&I on a one year contract to organize campaigns on energy conservation in the state and also spread awareness through electronic media and internet portals.

Rubber Board promotes plantation in state ‘Don’t get intoxicated

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DIMAPUR, JUNE 7 (MExN): The Dimapur regional office of Rubber Board India, in association with Land Resources Department, Dimapur conducted Campaign 2014, an awareness programme on rubber plantation at Hevishe village under Niuland sub-division on June 6 last.

The awareness campaign is conducted annually to sensitize the rubber growers on scientific and sustainable method of tapping and processing of Rubber Board officials conducting awareness programme for rubber growers at Hevishe superior quality of rubber village, June 6

sheet and measures while tapping.

The Rubber Board officials also gave a presentation on time and methods of fertilizer application along with practical demonstration on how to do tapping. Rubber is grown in different pockets in Dimapur, Mokokchung, Peren and Wokha districts of the state. According to sources of Rubber Board, climatic condition of the state is favorable for rubber growing and there is bright prospect for rubber industry.

Convergence activity conducted under ‘Reach Out’ campaign

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PEREN, JUNE 7 (MExN): Under the ‘Reach Out’ initiative, a convergence activity of the District Programme Management Unit (DPMU), NRHM with the District AIDS Prevention Control Unit (DAPCU) carried out a one day awareness campaign cum sanitation drive at Government Primary School, Bana Colony, Peren Town on June 6.

Under the supervision of Dr. Nganshimeren, Chief Medical Officer, Peren, the campaign started with health talks on personal hygiene by district media officer, NRHM and basics of HIV/AIDS by the Program Assistant, DAPCU. Thereafter, the team conducted practical activities on Personal hy-

giene with 27 children-clipping of nails, trimming of hair, proper method of hand washing and free distribution of tooth brush, undergarments, and sweets and so also clothes were distributed. The team also provided IEC materials, posters on benefits of ZINC, personal hygiene, eye screening and leaflets on importance of iodized salt, benefits of zinc and booklets on adolescent reproductive sexual health and HIV/AIDS. This was stated in a press release issued by Pezanguno Celine Secii, District Media Officer CMO Office Peren.

Practical activities being carried out at GPS School, Bana Colony by the DPMU, NRHM and DAPCU on June 6.

by modern gadgets’

Morung Express News Mokokchung | June 7

Parliamentary secretary for Women Development and Border Affairs, N Thomas Lotha, has urged the student community not to get “intoxicated by modern gadgets and applications” at the cost of their academic career.

Addressing the 31st general conference of Kyong Students Union Mokokchung or ‘Mokokchung Kyong Ekhae Ekhung” (MKEE) at Onpangkong Community Hall, Mokokchung town on Saturday, the parliamentary secretary said students should not become slaves to modern gadgets but use the beneficial services of the gadgets to help them in their studies and other assignments.

On the theme of the conference “Turning vision into success,” Thomas reminded that until and unless one’s vision comes from above and is guided by the Almighty, then one cannot achieve success, no matter how much effort or energy is spent. “As students, you must understand that everything

Pinnacle Skills sign MoU with Meghalaya employment dept ShIlloNg, JUNE 7 (MExN): Nagaland based skill development organisation Pinnacle Skills signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Meghalaya’s Employment Department in Shillong on June 6. Pinnacle Skills will be a private partner under PPP model to provide Skill training and guaranteed placement to youths of MeghaMembers of Dimapur Ao Baptist Church Youth Ministry Lungmen Fellowship with the students of GPS, Mao Colony, Burma Camp, Dimapur on the occasion laya. The youths will be trained in Pinnacle Skill’s of World Environment Day. The youths donated dustbins, planted a tree and dis- centre located in Ghaziabad, Delhi NCR. While signing the MoU, Pinnacle Skills tributed leaflets to spread awareness on environment. was represented by their CEO and Secretary Dr. Yan Murry and Vice Chairman Renbemo while Meghalaya’s Employment Department was represented by its Director Bupesh Hajong, MCS and Joint Director Garod Dykes.

It may be mentioned that Pinnacle Skills, the skill development division of the Society for Edu-

Parliamentary secretary N Thomas Lotha. (Morung Photo)

is time bound and there is also no short cut to success.

If you want to achieve success, then you should not live in the past. Yesterday is a closed chapter. Tomorrow is more important than yesterday,” he said.

Thomas said Nagas are a fortunate people as they have experienced the “unconditional love” of God bestowed upon them and that Lothas (Kyongs) have received the abundant blessings of God no less.

He said God has bestowed the land of Lothas (Wokha district) with natural resources, fertile agriculture land and myriad flora and

fauna. “Now it is time to reciprocate God’s blessings by extending our services and goodwill to others,” Thomas added.

Additional SP, Mokokchung, Yanrenthung Lotha, who was the theme speaker, said “Turning vision into success” means turning one’s ideas and dreams to reality. To achieve success or reach one’s goal, Yanrenthung said a person must, in the first place, have a “crystal vision” of what one wants in life. A student must also have proper planning, commitment, self-accountability and courage to reach their goals. He said all successful people have certain attributes in common including having the courage to take tough decisions, doing more than they are asked to do, learning by mistakes and an indomitable spirit not daunted by failures.

Chairman, Kyong Hoho Mokokchung, Myamo Z Yanthan and general secretary, Kyong Students’ Union, Phyobemo Kikon, also delivered greetings to MKEE. Earlier, MKEE president, Nzanthung Kikon, gave the welcome address.

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NU dept of Sociology informs lUMAMI, JUNE 7 (MExN): All alumni of the department of Sociology, Nagaland University are informed that the Department intends to create a data bank of all its past students. Towards this end, they are requested to kindly update the Department of their latest placements and additional qualifications obtained, including UGC-NET/JRF etc., through the given e-mail id- depttofsocio14@gmail.com

Motivation & interface prog on June 10

Dr. Yan Murry with Bupesh Hajong signing the MoU in Shillong on June 6.

cation, Empowerment & Development (SEED) has been offering job oriented training to youths throughout Nagaland since 2011. It currently has 5 centres in Nagaland and 1 centre in Ghaziabad.

KohIMA, JUNE 7 (DIPR): The Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB) & State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW) is organizing a Motivation & interface programme with Mijito V. Chishi IFS Third Secretary (POL) Embassy of India, Seoul, South Korea, for the Nagaland Adolescent Girls (NAGC) at Mezhur Higher Secondary School Auditorium on June 10 from 10:00 a.m. The programme is being organised to motivate the students to excel in their academic pursue and aspire for higher goals in life.

54 graduates from Kohima Bible College

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Ko h I M A , J U N E 7 (MExN): 13 from the Master Piphema Youth Organisation planting tree saplings and observing cleanliness of Divinity Class and 41 from drive on World Environment Day. the Bachelor of Theology Class graduated from Kohima Bible College on May 31.

Addressing the Class of 2014, Rev Ramesh B Mathew, President, Institute of Global Leadership, exhorted the graduates to “Go, Grow and Glow” in order to bear much fruit. In this, he stated that with the “Going – fulfilling the great Graduates of Kohima Bible College pose for photograph on May 31.

Commission”, there will be “Growth – Souls added to the the “Glowing – The result: the Principal, Rev Zotuo special awards. Established Admissions for the new acaKiewhuo while Abeiü Nei- on August 1, 1970, Kohima demic (2014-2015) session is Government Primary School Bhandari town celebrated World Environment Day Body of Christ/ the Kingdom hope, joy, peace.”

The degrees were con- hulie, President, Kohima Bible College is the first theo- going on. The college will reon the theme “one child, one tree” by planting trees around the school com- of God.” With these accomplishments, there will come ferred and awarded by Bible College presented the logical college in Nagaland. open on July 10, 2014. pound, followed by a mid-day meal on June 5.

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Rijiju reviews law and order situation in Assam Guwahati, June 7 (ianS): The central government Saturday agreed to deploy five units of CRPF's elite Cobra battalion to launch counter insurgency operations in Assam, where a senior police officer was killed by militants two days ago.

Besides, the centre agreed to continue the existing deployment of additional central forces in the state for a period of three months.

The decisions were taken Saturday after union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju held a law and order review meeting with Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in state capital Dispur.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from the ministry of home affairs (MHA) and state government.

The review meeting followed after the killing of Superintendent of Police of the Hamren police district Nityananda Goswami and his personal security officer during a gun battle with militnats in Karbi Anglong district Thursday night.

The centre earlier decided to withdrawal 36 out of total 58 companies of additional forces deployed in the Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD) area June 11.

Rijiju accompanied

by MHA's Joint Secretary (in-charge of northeast) Shambhu Singh Saturday rushed to Guwahati on the directive of union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to take stock of the law and order situation in Assam.

"We were of the view that the situation in Assam has improved. But the recent incident forced us to rethink," Rijiju told newsmen after his meeting with Gogoi.

"The centre will give all possible help to the state government but the state forces also have to improve their sense of commitment in handling these kinds of situation," he said.

He also requested all militant groups operating in the region to join the mainstream. "Please do not kill your own countryman as you are doing a great dis-service to the nation by killing your own people," he said.

Assam Chief Secretary Jitesh Khosla assured Rijiju that the state government would deal with the law and order situation firmly by taking up all possible security measures in Karbi Anglong district in the wake of the recent incident.

Khosla, however, requested Rijiju for help and support to strengthen the security apparatus in the state to deal effectively with

4 policemen who deserted SP suspended

Guwahati, June 7 (Pti): Four policemen were on Saturday suspended for allegedly running away from an encounter with Karbi Peoples' Liberation Tiger militants in which a Superintendent of Police and his PSO were killed even as the family of the slain officer demanded a CBI probe.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi suspended the four Personal Security Officers of the slain police official as they had fled from the encounter site leaving behind Hamren SP Nitya Nanda Goswami Goswami and another PSO Ratul Nunisa, official sources said here.

The SP, his additional SP and other

Slain officer's son demands CBI probe

Relatives mourn by the coffin containing the body of Superintendent of Police (SP) of HamSP Nitya Nanda Goswaren police district of Karbi, Anglong Nityananda Goswami, who was killed in a rebel attack, Guwahati, June 7 ry.....my father asked for as they load his body in a vehicle during his guard of honor function at the 4th Assam Police (aGencieS): Karbi An- additional forces but it was mi of Hamren police disBattalion Headquarter in Guwahati, Assam on Saturday, June 7. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) glong SP and his Personal not provided, want to know trict was leading an opera-

subversive forces in the state, including left-wing extremism and fundamentalist elements.

Besides, the chief secretary sought assistance from the MHA to strengthen the existing police stations and to increase the number of police stations in the state, particularly in BTAD and hill districts like Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao.

Khosla urged the MHA to take up with the department of telecommunications (DoT) for strengthening of mobile network

service in Assam.

"Mobile network is very weak in areas like Karbi Anglong. This hampers operations against extremists in inaccessible and difficult terrains.

"Our humble request to the MHA is that it should pursue the matter with DoT so that mobile towers are installed soon in places like Karbi Anglong. It will be of great help to us," he said.

MHA Joint Secretary Shambhu Singh assured that his ministry would take up the matter with DoT.

BSF trooper, civilian killed in Tripura clash

aGartala, June 7 (ianS): A BSF trooper and a 70-year-old man were killed in a clash between the border guards and villagers along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura. The Tripura government Saturday has ordered a magisterial probe into the clash.

Eleven people were injured in the incident that occurred Friday night at Akhaurah on the outskirts of state capital Agartala. "Some BSF troopers during routine patrolling Friday night got into a quarrel with some youth, sitting along the border fencing," Inspector General of Police Nepal Das told IANS. "Subsequently, a scuffle broke out between the two sides and the BSF opened

fire, killing one person on the spot and injuring 11 others," Das said.

However, it is not clear yet how BSF trooper Sandip Kumar, 28, was killed.

"After getting the inquest report and completion of inquiry, the reason will be known. There were many injury marks on his (Kumar's) body," he said.

He said 70-year-old Ismail Mia, who rushed to the spot from his house upon hearing the noise, was killed in the BSF firing.

"The state government has ordered a magisterial inquiry and directed to submit the report within 15 days," West Tripura District Magistrate and Collector Abhishek Singh told reporters.

Students storm MPSC office iMPhal, June 7 (nnn): Around 60 activists of Joint Students Coordination Committee (JSCC) stormed the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) office in Imphal protesting against the process to hold the Main Examination of the Manipur Civil Service by the MPSC and demanding nullification of the results of the preliminary examination of 2014 alleging various anomalies by MPSC officials during exams.

There were several errors in question papers and the marking pattern of the MPSC Preliminary Exams. Issuing of forms for the Main Examination has begun since May 21.

At around 1 pm today, JSCC stormed the MPSC office at North AOC in Imphal. They pelted stones at the office and attempted to dismantle the gate of the office. The student volunteers then locked the office before they left.

Manipur police guarding the MPSC office were stunned when the large number of JSCC members suddenly rushed into the office campus this afternoon. The police failed to control the charging JSCC members. Additional police was called in. Imphal police station officer-incharge along with his team witnessed the volatile situation. Things came to a halt a few minutes later.

It can be noted here that All Tribal Students' Union, Manipur (ATSUM-Tombing) and Joint Students' Co-ordination Committee (JSCC) had threatened to resort to series of agitation if the ongoing process to conduct the Main Examination to the Manipur Civil Service is not halted immediately.

ATSUM and JSCC had demanded to cancel the Preliminary Examiniation

Results of 2014 and start a fresh examination.

Both JSCC and ATSUM had expressed their resentment on the farcical situation created by the negligence committed

by Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) regarding the 2014 Preliminary examiniation results.

They had also demanded that if the MPSC is not capable of conducting such examination it should be handed over to the UPSC. Earlier, JSCC had apprised the Governor of Manipur while the All Manipur Muslim Girl’s Student Union, United Minority and Student’s Federation of North East Education and social Upliftment Department had asked for the re-evaluation the examiniation papers or else threatened to resort to starn form of agitation.

policemen had split into three groups to launch the operation in Rongthang forest area against the ultras with Goswami heading a team of five policemen. The policemen were suspended with immediate effect and their role was being investigated, the sources said.

Goswami's wife Rekha demanded a CBI inquiry into the death of her husband. "We were told that he, along with his PSO was missing from the previous night and the other policemen refused to go in search of him saying that they would go in the morning. We want justice and a proper investigation into the incident," she told reporters here.

The BSF (Border Security Force) authorities are also conducting a separate investigation into the incident that created tension among the mixed population. The injured people were admitted to the state-run Gobinda Ballav Pant Medical College and Hospital here.

Security forces, including the BSF and Tripura State Rifles, were deployed along the troubled areas and the capital city Satur-

day as tension mounted.

Muslim organisations held protest rallies here Saturday over the incident.

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"The DoT is planning to install 7,000 mobile towers in the north east region alone, mostly along the borders. We will soon take up the matter with the DoT to strengthen the mobile network services in Karbi Anglong as well as Dima Hasao districts," Singh said.

He said the MHA would also pursue vigorously with the 14th Finance Commission for awarding sufficient funds for strengthening of the police apparatus in Assam that includes riverine patrolling.

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Deacon Possessed

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The Bible tells us that in those days “every man did what was right in his own eyes”. (Judges 17:6.) Everybody wants to steer the Church according to his/her own feeling.

Many of them do not know what they believe. This is more apparent among Baptist believers.

They think they are Baptist because they were baptized by immersion in water. Not many years ago, one so called Baptist Pastor of a local church in Nagaland-Assam border came to me seeking some favour because they were constructing their church building. It prompted me to ask him why they were Baptists. He told me “amakhan to pani bhitorot jai baptize kori seto” (we were baptized by immersion in the water”. I told him that there are many other denomination who practice baptism by immersion but that does not make them Baptist. “Amikhan Christian hoa time te enokahe amake koiseto” (while we were being converted to Christianity we were told like that only). At one time while I was having discussion with Dr. F.M.Downs, an authority of Church history of North East India, about restoration of Baptist Church in Nagaland, he told me, “I have not seen or met any real Baptist in Nagaland”. This was indeed a thought provoking statement I had ever heard.

The writer of “Deacon Possessed” has rightly mentioned about the qualification of Deacons according to the Scripture. But who

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have been attracted by an article named “Deacon Possessed” which appeared in the local papers on 18th May,2014. I fully agree with the points raised by the writer. However, the issue appears to be only one side of the Coin. It is true that the members of the Deacon Board are not trained in Seminaries but that is not the point. The Baptist Church in Nagaland is at the cross road.

The deacons may be Government servants or retired officers but the qualification for such a job is very clearly laid down in the Holy Scripture. I know many believers who consider the Bible as a lucky charm to be kept under the pillow to scare away the devil. Yes, many of us read the Bible regularly but the Bible is to be studied and not simply read. Regular attendance of Sunday worship service, generous giving and observance of some taboos imposed by the Church are important, but they do not make somebody qualified for the ministry of the deaconate.

Majority of believers, especially of the Baptist Faith are ignorant of Church polity (government).

They do not know the traditions, practices, faith and the doctrines of the different denominations, including Baptist doctrine. Sometimes, I feel that we are in the age of the Judges of the Old Testament.

India demanded access to Vodafone network New Delhi, JuNe 7 (AgeNcies): India is among 29 nations that sought access to Vodafone’s network to intercept calls, text messages and e-mails last year, the UK-based group said.

The company, in its Law Enforcement Disclosure report, however, did not mention the number of requests made by India as Indian laws don’t allow disclosure of information on interception and communications data.

Vodafone did not say if it complied with the requests made by the Indian government.

“The report encompasses all 29 operating businesses directly controlled by Vodafone in which we have received a lawful demand for assistance from a law enforcement agency or government au-

thority between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2014,” Vodafone said.

The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, obliges telecom service providers to “maintain extreme secrecy” in matters concerning lawful interception.

In addition, the IT Act, 2000, and its associated rules allow the government to prevent publication of aggregate data in relation to lawful interception and other data disclosure demands from the government and law enforcement agencies.

The company said it has not included countries in which it operates where no such demands were received.

“We have focused on the two categories of law enforcement demands which account for the overwhelming majority of all

God. The Church leaders are also the” laos” of God. By nature, the Nagas are accustom to taking superficial meaning of any terminology. One example is, the Nagas consider every Seminary graduate as a theologian.

We have missed the entire meaning of theology. One can know the Bible, even recite the whole Bible by memory but may not know anything about theology. However, you cannot know theology without knowing the Bible. One can know the facts about the Bible but miss the important principle that lie behind the facts.

As I had already mentioned earlier, just to blame the deacons for bull dozing the church government is one sided statement. Each and every one of us is responsible including the Pastors. Every believer should know what he believes.

Salvation is an individual decision but that is only the beginning of the Christian journey in life. It is not a ticket to Heaven. Every baby needs to be nurtured for growth. Believers need proper nurture beginning from the day of conversion in order to attain maturity. After 150 years of Baptist church in Nagaland, majority of us are still babes in our faith. We are still not ready for solid food. We have to find out why. To me, the answer is “Leadership crisis”. Insecurity among the Church leaders has overwhelmed our churches. A herd of lions led by a sheep will be a disaster but a herd of sheep led by a lion will always be victorious.

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businEss such activity: lawful interception and access to communications data,” the company said.

Vodafone said though it respects the right to privacy of every customer but it also has to abide by the laws of various countries which require it to disclose information about its customers to law enforcement agencies or other government authorities.

“If we do not comply with a lawful demand for assistance, governments can remove our licence to operate, preventing us from providing services to our customers,” Vodafone said.

Vodafone said government agencies in a small number of countries in which it operates have direct access to its network, enabling them to listen in to calls.

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appoints the Deacons? Is it not by the church officials? They appoint deacons only those who will blindly support them. The criteria given in the Bible has become irrelevant.

I would rather call the members of the Deacon Board as “Sycophants” and not “Deacon Possessed”. We have already rewritten the qualification of the ministry of the deaconate in secular terms. He must have a Government Vehicle to misuse for religious activities, must be rich enough to contribute generously, must be someone who has silver tongue to manipulate the Biblical truth by secular standards for personal gains. The ministry of the Deacons has become a status symbol. Their duty is simply to direct the stewards to run around on errands for them.

They have become “Benefactors” (St.Lk.22:25,26.) The fellowship of the church has become, gathering of like minded people, a company of Social Club for their own interest. D.T. Niles had called it “mutual admiration Society”. It is time for us to rediscover the gift of “Fellowship” by the grace of God. According to the Scripture, it means Jews and Gentiles, Greek and Barbarian, bondman and freeman, male and female all bound together as a community of God’s “laos”. In our own context, Politicians, Government employees, Church leaders, Farmers and say, the daily wage labourers, all bound together in one common faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We must return to the fellowship of the whole people of

The State of Nagaland is replete with numerous Christian denominations.

In addition, we have other non-Christian religious organizations. However, it is observed that, only NBCC is accorded recognition by the State Government, in its official listings as though it is a Baptist State. The Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) for example is an apex Association of the Catholic community of whole State of Nagaland, affiliated to the ‘All India Catholic Union’ (AICU) and has its respective Tribal Unions such as ‘Angami Catholic Union’ (ACU), ‘Lotha Catholic Union’ (LTU), etc. and correspondingly also with its ‘Nagaland Catholic Women Association’ (NCWA) and ‘Nagaland Catholic Youth Association’ (NCYA); as components.

The religious bias is myopic if not discriminatory. The State today is a Christian State, due to the composite status by enumeration of all the denominations.

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The Cultured Space We Nagas are very proud of our culture and traditions, at the same time most of us are clueless about its meanings and origins. If we were to trace our heritage back, most of our dances and songs would date back to our head hunting days. While head hunting is nothing to be proud of, it is also nothing to be ashamed of. It was the way of the days of old. Those days, all the songs and dances had meaning.

Now-a-days, we try to expose others to our heritage through festivals, expos etc. while we ourselves remain ignorant of much of what is around us. Show me a Naga who knows all the major festivals of all the other tribes, duh? So, it all comes down to merry making and lots of brew- local or otherwise.

While the current attempts at cultural fusion appear fuzzy, it is a start.

Perhaps, over time and given other platforms, we will begin to appreciate each other’s cultures and present a cohesive face to others.

The Reflecting Glass While on this topic, I’d add that our limited culture and tradition equips us with very little in the current environment. Our alliterative songs are monotonous at best. So, now we are inundated with western style of loud music. For the woman, the mekala is cumbersome as office attire; and for the man, well, let’s leave it at that. So, most of us are now sharply attired in western fashion and styles. All thanks to the images reflected on our TV screens.

But the assimilation goes further than that. We Nagas hardly care to look or examine anything as long as we are getting something.

So, as the TV screen and movies spews all kind of fictional lifestyles, we take it as reality; and the younger generation takes pain to mold their life according to these images. We now have two sets of culture; an old one trying to retain its identity, and another newer culture based on pseudovalues garnered from any

media source.

The Specter of Iniquity Someone once said that if you talk too much of the good old days, it is an admission that your people were better off dead than alive. So much for aphorisms, but it must be said that our social, moral values of old are a much better alternative to the twisted events we witness daily.

The concepts of rape, murder, indecency to woman are all new to us. The influx of migrants, barrage of the media, a very materialistic society may have all contributed to these social evils rearing its ugly head.

And we do not have the ability to cope let alone deal with it. Case in point, a person caught attempting to commit rape is at the most banished from the colony.

That is supposed to be harsh justice? In the old days, when banishment from a village meant starvation and social ostracization, what purpose does it serve to banish someone from a colony? It just point to a fallacy in the legal system.

We also have the case of woman taking up prostitution in their pursuit for materialistic gains. Some are also driven to it out of economic compulsions. In this age of modern day appliances, conveniences; everything runs up a bill and it must be paid. A kitchen garden is just not enough to pull through the day. Education and economic upliftment is the only way to tackle this menace and that falls squarely on the laps of governance.

Trend Trending Trended We love the newest trend. Anything on TV must be copied now! So, we have singing competitions, dancing competition, beauty competitions, heck any competition that’s on TV. The opportunity to make some money must surely be a consideration for the organizers, but have they ever accounted for our current infrastructure and audience. Even the voting process is cumbersome and drawn out given that telecommunication companies have minimal pres-

ence in the state. And the audience is limited to the towns, far and in between.

So, a plethora of competitions just becomes a shouting match.

While the effort to uncover talent of musical abilities or of any art must be appreciated, the question is what happens to the talent? We hardly have the facilities to nurture these talents. My guess is, after the dust has settled and the books balanced, they just shout: Next!

Pass the Cup Nagaland is a dry stone in a bucket of water. Yes, indeed, it is. It’s not a magic trick. We are a dry State inundated with liquor flowing in every corner. It is a peculiar situation and is highly subjective, based on one’s perception.

The church sees the dryness of the situation in that there is not one legal liquor outlet in the state, so all’s well on that front.Thedrunkenhusbands and sons are, well, a social error.Fortheinveteratedrinker, the ‘dry state’ is that brief period in the morning before the first sip.

It is a Mexican standoff. The church sees liquor as the devil driven vehicle on which all social and moral evils hitchhikes, and therefore cannot retract its stance. The members of the government, for all the losses incurred by the state exchequer, are afraid of offending the church and have adopted a, ‘let this cup pass from me’ approach.

Somewhere in the middle, the average Naga guzzles his way through highly adulterated liquor. Since the alcohol content is less, he has to drink more to get the same buzz thereby ingesting more undesirable adulterants, ie chemicals. His health fails and he can no longer contribute positively to society if at all he was contributing; and in most cases, runs up medical bills which become an economic burden to the family and therefore the government.

The standoff therefore benefits neither of the two parties, and in the middle they manage to squash the very people they started to look out for.

Asangba Pongen Kohima

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In the words of one of the resource persons, “What is more important is how you approach...”

As affirmed by the SP of Wokha, Limasunep Jamir, “We need to be very clear on our goal. If you want to be a civil servant, goal-setting early on in life must be your priority.”

Sharing some pointers, Jamir said that paper-wise sticking to basics instead of fiddling with all subjects will go a long way in helping prepare for the exams. Inculcating the habit of reading is paramount, while it should not only be confined to academic books, he said.

Dimapur, June 7 (mexn): The BJP Nagaland The Civil Services is con- and finally, success. The Working Plan Officer, Ko- weak-points are some of unit has expressed sadness sidered to be among, if workshop was organised hima; Zuthunglo Patton the basic characteristics, that the four-member team not, the most prestigious by the Dimapur district (IFS), DFO, Doyang Plan- the resource persons aswho had left for New Delhi of jobs. And becoming a administration in collabo- tation; Dr. Sentitula (IFS), serted, aspirants must inon June 4 to lobby for a high-ranking Civil Servant ration with the Dimapur ACF, Dimapur and; proba- culcate and possess. There cabinet berth for Neiphiu Rio neither included the is what most Nagas aspire. Naga Students' Union for tioners Imnalensa (IPS), is no set formula to success senior NPF party functionOn June 7, young hopefuls aspiring civil servants and Assistant SP, Dimapur; but indulging in debates aries nor coordinated with savoured a bit of what it college students.

Naleem Mustafa Mans- by forming discussion State BJP team to pursue a takes to earn a place in the The resource persons ury (IPS), Assistant SP, Di- groups among friends and berth for the newly elected hallowed echelon of the included UPSC-cleared mapur and Thavaseelan K choosing a subject based MP. While appreciating the Services. officers, who are currently (IAS), Assistant Commis- on personal interest and team led by Chief Minister At the Civil Services Ori- serving in the government sioner, Dimapur. not based on assumption TR Zeliang who had gone entation workshop in Di- machinery in various caGoal-setting early on will be of great help to asto meet Prime Minister Namapur today, serving civil pacities. Asangba Chuba in life with an unwavering pirants, it was stated. ‘Havrendra Modi, the state BJP servants shared their per- Ao (IAS), Commissioner spirit, opening up the mind ing an excellent academic unit also expressed that it sonal experiences while on of Taxes, Dimapur; Lima- to a wide spectrum of infor- record sheet alone is not would have been much the road to ultimately crack sunep Jamir (IPS), Superin- mation, faith in one’s forte enough’ was one pertinent better if they had initiated the exams – the dream, the tendent of Police, Wokha; or having a sound measure point specified, while it was much earlier, that is right efforts, the initial setbacks Samuel Changkija (IFS), of one’s strong-point and reminded that coaching after the results were declared on May 16.

A press statement issued by BJP General Secy and Spokesman K James Vizo also informed that on May 26, while interacting with some Central BJP leaders in Delhi, they expressed their pain and dismay to the State BJP team, for not accommodating the lone BJP MLA P. Paiwang Konyak in the state cabinet after change of guard in the new (DAN-3) government.

“The State BJP party also is Parliamentary secretary for irrigation & flood control and election Y. Vikheho Swu and others during the inauguration of Laza-Phuyeqa village of the view that the distribution of portfolios to repunder Pughoboto Sub Division on Ju ne 7.

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NPF Noksen seeks clarification from Phom Day: Call to maintain peace and unity June 7 party high command on cabinet reshuffle Dimapur, (mexn): Phom Union Students awarded on Phom Day noKsen, June 7 (mexn): Naga People’s Front (NPF), 51 Noksen A/C has sought clarification from the party high command on what grounds CM Chang was dropped from the cabinet berth during the recent reshuffle. In a letter to the president, NPF Central, NPF 51 Noksen A/C general secretary Imlongchaba and president H Changlemba expressed disbelief and shock that its representative CM Chang was dropped from his position without any valid reasons.

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has always been a Congress bastion for decades, the letter read. “However, in 2013, our constituency successfully represented the DAN III Government, on an NPF ticket. We were fortunate to be rewarded in return by having our NPF representative CM Chang inducted into the Council of Ministers as Minister of School Education for which we fell very blessed and thankful.”

The letter asserted that CM Chang has always been a loyal and hardworking NPF party member from the time when the party it-

self was at a nascent stage.

“This is evident in the fact that even after being inducted into the Council of Ministers, at the behest of the NPF party high command, he resigned from the Legislative Assembly and underwent a bye-election in which he was successful,” it added. “Deciding to hold this bye-election only in his constituency saved the NPF party from holding a massive statewide parliamentary bye-election.

Such sacrifice and loyalty are proof enough of how much he is committed to this party.”

The Gloria Patri team on June 7 continued their cleanliness drive from City Tower to Holy Cross junction in Dimapur and placed 12 dustbins around those areas. The team plans to place more such self-modified dustbins with the Gloria Patri logo and the message “If you are not cleaning, don't dirty”, around Dimapur in the following weeks.

Chumukedima observed Phom Day on June 6. The Phoms officially observe Phom Day on every 6th day of June of calendar year as peace day with solemn affirmation and dedication towards peace. On the day, peace deal was reached among the warring inhabitants that resulted in total cessation of head hunting in Phom areas.

Speaking on the significance of Phom Day, the guest of honour, L. Bonghok Phom, Retd DPRO reminisced as how the Phom at the early stage were under the total darkness of head hunting practice without peace. He called upon the gathering to observe the day with thanksgiving to the Almighty God and with responsibility to reaffirm to maintain peace and unity among the Phom in particular and Nagas in general by upholding the legacy of peace handed down by the forefathers.

The programme was led by Nyiami Phom, programme convener. Bendangwati Phom, Church deacon, offered invocation prayer. S. Chingjah Phom, Phom Union Chumukedima president and Anglong Phom, Union vice president also spoke. A. Bongang, pastor, Chumukedima Phom Church said special prayer for Phom Day. Youth department and church choir, CBPF also presented special songs during the programme.

and extending credit linkages to a large number of SHGs and JLGs in the state.

BK Thadani, Special Officer, NStCB informed that Dr. Dutta had dedicated his entire life for the development of cooperative movement in the region and called him Vaikunth Mehta of North East. Dutta’s presence and setting up of Nagaland State Training Centre will immensely benefit the cooperative institutions and the SHGs/JLGs of the state, Thadani added.

The workshop dealt with microfinance, Financial Inclusion inclusive growth role of SHGs, JLGs Farmers Clubs etc. and maintenance of their books and records as well as other matter concerning further progress and development of SHGs/ JLG and cooperatives.

as well the wishers to extend their moral support in the general interest of the State, since no Naga leader has been accommodated in the central ministry for more than 44 years expect for Dr SC Jamir as Deputy Railway Minister.

Meanwhile, the party, as per the directives of the central leaders, has requested all its ranks and files to strengthen their respective units starting from local, mandal, district, state and all frontal morchas /committees. All party workers have been requested to co-ordinate and refrain from going to electronic media with internal party matters, party policies, and programmes without consulting the authority concerned of the party.

MEx FILE Liquor joints raided in Dimapur Dimapur, June 7 (mexn): The State Excise Department in its ongoing effort to check illegal sale and smuggling of liquor in and around Dimapur conducted joint raid in different pockets of Dimapur Town on June 7 and arrested 17 persons. The raid was carried out by personnel of three wings – District Excise Officer Dimapur, Mobile Squad, and Narcotic Cell under the direct supervision of V Mepfuo, Assistant Commissioner of Excise (Enforcement). V Mepfuo in a press release informed that all arrested persons have been booked under NLTP Act ’89. The street value of the seized liquor was estimated to be Rs 49,050/-. In a separate incident on June 2, the Mobile Squad personnel arrested 12 persons and seized 15 cases of IMFL and beer.

KDCC meeting held Kohima, June 7 (mexn): The Kohima District Congress Committee held an executive meeting on June 4 and deliberated on the overall performance of the Indian National Congress in the Parliamentary Elections 2014 in the state and the country as a whole. A press release from KDCC General Secretary (Admn.) Viseyienuo Keretsü, and President Prasielie Pienyu stated that it unanimously resolved to reiterate its unflinching faith and confidence in the leadership of AICC President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi, that in spite of the “sad episode we hope that through their leadership the INC shall regain its rightful place.” Further, resolving to work for protecting minorities and upholding secularism, KDCC cautioned “all right thinking citizen to be alert of the BJP fundamental agendas which may hamper even the secular fabrics of our country and affect the existence of our Christian faith.”

Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Banuo Z Jamir with the recipient of N.I Jamir Academic Excellence Award 2014 on the occasion of Phom Day celebrated at Longleng.

LongLeng, June 7 (mexn): Phom Day was celebrated at Longleng district headquarters on June 6 with Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Banuo Z Jamir as chief guest.

DC Longleng K Libanthung Lotha in a press release said that the main highlights of the programme were presentations of folk songs, folk dances, and presentation of N.I Jamir Academic Excellence Award. The awardees for N.I Jamir Academic Excellence Award 2014 were: M. Konom Phom, d/o P. Metmei Phom of Buranamsang, Moiken B. Manong Phom, d/o of Baukap Phom of Tangha Village for both

securing 44th position in HSLC Exam 2014 and M. Athai Phom, d/o of Molem Phom of Bhumnyu Village for securing 7th Position in HSSLC Exam, 2014.

The DC Tuensang T Mhabemo Yanthan also attended the programme and delivered a short speech.

The chief guest also inaugurated the exhibition cum sale of Agricultural products, handicrafts and handloom products. Later, the chief guest, along with the DC Longleng and Superintendent of Police, Longleng, planted a tree sapling at PAN Junction, Orankong along Chantongya- Longleng road in commemoration of the World Environment Week.

Workshop for SHGs Tribal Community Learning series underway at NEZCC held in Dimapur Dimapur, June 7 (mexn): Nagaland State Training Centre, a joint venture of Nagaland State Co-operative Bank (NStCB) and Manpower Development and Management Institute (MDMI) Shillong organized a two-day workshop in the Bank’s conference hall in Dimapur on June 5 and 6. The workshop was attended by 59 participants from Self Help Groups (SHGs), informed a press release issued by NStCB Managing Director S Atovi Sema.

The workshop was inaugurated by the director of MDMI in the presence of top management of NStCB, senior officers, and representatives of State Cooperative Union.

Dr. JB Dutta, Director, MDMI lauded the NStCB for organizing, nurturing,

resentatives was not done fairly as pre-poll alliance partners were sidelined.”

However, it said, the party is committed to support the DAN -3 full heartedly since the people of the State have given the party absolute mandate.

Further, the release noted that the State president Dr M. Chuba Ao had apprised the office bearers of BJP Nagaland at a meeting held on June 3 in Dimapur, that as a pre-poll alliance of DAN, the party fully supports the candidature of Neiphiu Rio as DAN consensus candidate. Therefore, he has urged upon the central leaders to accommodate Rio who is a tribal and a Christian with a berth in the next expansion of the Modi ministry. He appealed to all ranks and files

NNP+ Nagaland conducts SRHR training Kohima, June 7 (mexn): The Network of Naga People Living with HIV/AIDS (NNP+) conducted a 2 day intensive training on Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) on May 28 and 29 at DUDA Guest House, Kohima supported by Asia Pacific Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (APN+) Bangkok. A press release from Naomi Semy, President, NNP+ Kohima, informed that 26 women living with HIV/AIDS from all over Nagaland attended the training with Ella Mary, Consultant Youth Action for Rural Development (YARD) Kohima as the trainer. On the sidelines of the training, 19 WLHIVs also underwent free Pap-smear test at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima, the president informed. NNP+ acknowledged Dr. Tina, Dr. Imo and Dr. Abi from NHAK, APN+ for their support and also Ella Mary for the successful training.

TTC governing board meeting on June 11 Dimapur, June 7 (mexn): The Sumi Baptist Convention has convened an emergency meeting of Trinity Theological College Governing Board on June 11 at Trinity Theological College Campus, Thahekhu Dimapur at 4:00 pm to discuss very important issues pertaining the college matters. Sumi Baptist Convention. Director, Rev. Khehovi Shohe in a press release has requested all the Governing Board members of the college to attend the emergency meeting without fail.

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NEZCC Director, Lipokmar Tzudir and officials, Editor Tir Yimyim K Temjen Jamir, resource persons, members from Ao Lanur Telongjem and participants seen during the closing programme of Community Learning (Ao) at NEZCC complex on Saturday.

Dimapur, June 7 (mexn): As part of the ongoing series of Tribal Community Learning Programme designed by NEZCC to address the challenges posed by the advent of modernity and the resultant impact created in the society, especially on the younger urban youth, the second group consisting of three resource persons and 25 young students from the Ao community successfully completed their training programme on June 7.

A press release informed that the programme culminated in a simple function where the students performed various forms of art and traditional knowledge they had gathered relating to their community during the ten days’ period and shared their experiences as to how they benefitted from such a programme.

Lipokmar Tzudir, Director, NEZCC in his brief introductory address thanked the Dimapur Ao

Lanur Telongjem for their support and cooperation in making the training programme a success.

K.Temjen Jamir, Editor, Tir Yim Yim presented a brief review on the performance by the participants of the training and exhorted them to act as Master Trainers to carry forward the traditional knowledge that they have gained through the training programme for the benefit of the community. He congratulated the Director, NEZCC for his initiative in

focusing on the relevant issue relating to preservation and sustenance of indigenous culture. He also gave away the certificates to the participants.

In this series, the next group of three experts and 25 students from the Chakhesang community will commence their learning programme for the next ten days beginning June 8 in the NEZCC campus.

According to the note, the entry is free for anyone interested.

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he Kewhimia Krotho New Chumoukedi ‘B’ Khel, whole heartedly support and standby the statements issued by P. Beituo Hama, landowner, New Chumoukedi Village on June 5.

The Kewhimia Krotho New Chumoukedi ‘B’ Khel Is also willing to respect and abide by the decision or resolution that is passed by the New Chumoukedi Village Council and none other.

Further, the KKNC ‘B’ Khel would like to state and bring to the public notice that we will not entertain

or be pressurized by any self-styled leader like TL Angami or any others now or in future.

It is sad to say that TL Angami is not the sole founder of ‘B’ Khel nor is the landowner. The KKNC ‘B’ Khel is not aware and sure that TL Angami was never elected as Chairman of ‘B’ Khel for life. I t may also be mentioned here that TL Angami was and is never a permanent resident of ‘B’ Khel.

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

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

Joe Dzüvichü General secretary KKNC ‘B’ Khel Dzieseneituo Belho President KKNC ‘B’ Khel

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any people complain about advertisements as an obnoxious way for companies to invade our everyday lives and cram their products down our throats, but that’s not all that advertisements are good for. The advertisements on this list are excellent examples of effective advertising strategies for social issue campaigns that let their voices be heard.

A well-made advertisement is designed to grab your attention and to remain in your memory long after you’ve left it behind, and that

is exactly what many of these social causes need. Getting people to think and worry about various social and environmental issues (or even simply getting them to be aware of them) is important for raising public supporting and affecting meaningful changes. A few of these ads are, in fact, commercial ads, but it’s still nice that they champion socially or environmentally aware causes/products.

Just like with commercial advertisements, having just the facts is not enough. They are important, but the ad must also appeal to the

Every 60 Seconds a Species Dies Out. Each Minute Counts

Liking Isn’t Helping. Be A Volunteer. Change A Life

Advertising Agency: Scholz & Friends, Berlin, Germany

Advertising Agency: Publicis, Singapore

Smoking Causes Premature Aging

Torture Victims Are People Just Like You And Me

observer’s emotions. Many studies have indicated that emotion can have a powerful effect on memory formation, ensuring that memories with emotion will last longer than those without.

According to “Father of Advertising” David Ogilvy, his contemporary, Howard Gossage, said that “advertising justifies its existence when used in the public interest—it is much too powerful a tool to use solely for commercial purposes.”

We definitely agree, which is why we wanted to share this list of social cause advertisements with you!

Advertising Agency: Advico Y&R, Zurich, Switzerland

You’re Not A Sketch. Say No To Anorexia

See how easy feeding the hungry can be?

Advertising Agency: TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris, Johannesburg, South Africa Advertising Agency: Revolution Brasil

Neglected Children Are Made To Feel Invisible. Stop Child Abuse Now

One Child Is Holding Something That’s Been Banned In America To Protect Them. Guess Which One? Advertising Agency: Euro RSCG Australia

Bangalore Traffic Police: Don’t Talk While Driving

Advertising Agency: Mudra Group, India

UN Women: Auto-Complete Shows Perceptions Of Women

Advertising Agency: Grey, Toronto, Canada

Stop The Violence: Don’t Drink And Drive

Air Pollution Kills 60,000 People A Year

“To dramatize the issue of neglect, we placed mannequins dressed as children behind billposters. When the inevitable happened, we revealed a second message.” (Australian Childhood Foundation, JWT Melbourne)

Child Soldiers: It’s Not Happening Here, But It’s Happening Now

Advertising Agency: Terremoto Propaganda, Curitiba, Brazil

Your Skin Color Shouldn’t Dictate Your Future

Advertising Agency: unknown

Sexual Predators Can Hide In Your Child’s Smartphone

Advertising Agency: Ogilvy & Mather, Dubai, UAE

Advertising Agency: Publicis Conseil, Paris, France

Advertising Agency: Herezie, Paris, France

Creative/Art director Pius Walker, Amnesty International, Switzerland.

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

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ome years passed, I met this Aunt who was a nominal Christian all her life. She knew prayer was good but never tried her hands, head or heart at it. She thought prayer was outdated and no real person buys it any longer. But this situation went overboard and she couldn’t stand the pressure. She was coerced to her knees. After much rationale she settled on to send a knee-mail to God. With the expertise of a friend, an advice-giver she set to sojourn her pilgrimage to an acclaim Prayer Center. The experience at the Prayer Center was bizarre and weird for her. She saw no doubt she didn’t belong to such a place initially. But before long there was an about-face and she started feeling at home with a prayerful life. An intense joy and peace flowed in her whole being.

Jesus became real to her. With faith and prayer she started addressing her issues.

During her glorious grandiose fasting and prayer, a certain prayer warrior of a very reputed prayer group (name withheld) came to pray for her. She had a mixed feeling when he came. She was excited, stirred from her stomach it reached her throat and in chorus, she was intimidated. On arrival, he appreciated her decision to come to a prayer center in spite of her busy schedules and business. It was clear as noonday that my Aunt was well-heeled. This might have intrigued him to come to her. After the apparent revelatory motivation, they had a mysterious prayer. The prayer warrior bayed, barked, bawled and bellowed in prayer. With the deepest sigh after prayer, this man assured her that God heard her prayers. “God will take over the situation,” he remarked. That was the biggest relief. My Aunt was actually waiting and wanting to hear that from a man of God. The prayer warrior had more to say and the excitement in my Aunt tripled.

She can’t wait to hear more of her fortune from this teller. With much rumination he leaned forward, he closed his eyes for a brief moment and his right hand went in to support his chin. The man shook his head rapidly and spoke in some more unknown tongues. It was like he was getting the information right away from an angel whom he invited during prayer. My Aunt knew this was a deep revelation this man has for her; she was all head over heels. After much prayer, finally the man looked right at my Aunt’s eyes and he said to her, “You need to give me 10,000 rupees for my next upcoming trip. The Holy Spirit just told me to tell you to give me the money. It is the will of God.” (Wow woo, holy crap, real time extortion, Holy Demand!)

On hearing that, she reminded her lungs to inhale at least some air, she

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My nous on Nagas and the Bible

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

needed them. She has to do the same to her heart because it already skipped some beats. Her warm excitement was overridden by an icy cold feeling and she felt it went all over her body from her spine. She first thought she misheard what he said but he was serious and she heard him right. To her amazement, the prayer warrior was confident. She went heels-over-head confused. Her earth missed her axis and went hitting all other planets. All she could think of in her pure heart was, “how in the world is that possible?” His demand didn’t make any sense. It was no different from the forced demands from the so called “Nagaland for Christ” freedom fighters. This time it was with prayer and not with guns. The man went away but she couldn’t move an inch, she didn’t think to.

I was in the same prayer center for a few days fast with some of my friends.

One day I went to pray for her as we are related by blood. She told me the story penned above after we prayed. She genuinely asked me about the possibility of such prophecy. With the speed of light, I answered upfront, it was not the Holy Spirit but his greed. I added that he was trying to manipulate a nascent person like her who is new to prayer and prayer center. I encouraged her from the Word of God and instructed her to ignore that person. A few days later, I went back to her and she told me some amusing story.

She didn’t want to discourage and shun this man completely. So when the man returned after some days she gave him 1000 rupees with some excuses. To her surprise, the man on seeing only 1000 rupees was so offended, he didn’t say a word, he didn’t even smile, he didn’t

even gave a word of thanks, he just took the money and went his way. “Shameless brat!” defines him nothing else.

I gain no pleasure in lampooning prayer warriors here. For the record, I am a prayer counselor myself and have been working with prayer warriors and groups in both the church and prayer centers for nearly a decade.

I have problems with prayer warriors who in the name of God and prayer extort money from gullible timid or new believers. Greed for money among many so called prayer warriors and groups are as plain as the nose on the face. They are experts to Bane the Penniless and to Boon the Plentiful. They go around ingratiating the rich with their so pleasant good fortune prophecy. The bigger the amount of money they receive the better the prophecy for the giver. I recently heard from a prayer warrior that certain groups are not visiting people unless that who needs prayer gives them the required amount of money. I find no biblical spirituality or power when the Fake the Quake Prayer Groups doctored and tune their prayers and prophecies to dodge dough and fortune from the insecure Christians. I am grieved to grave when such groups designed their devious group to visit twice, thrice, fourth, fifth, sixth the Rich Officers, Contractors, Businessmen, and Ministers but hardly visit the poor even once.

Worst coming to worst, it is ludicrous to hear of prayer warriors who try to manipulate people with the so called, “Isor Program” (Lord’s Program). Such demagogic revelations are uncalled for. To begin with, may be now I have to fast for 40 days to confess my sins because I said

unpleasant truths about them. I wonder why all officer’s life are short when they pray? Now until that officer gives them money or sponsor them to some good countries to pray, his life will not be prolonged. I wonder why it is often the will of the Holy Spirit to go and pray for the ministers only. Why not the family next door? Yes, the poor alcoholic family next door. I wonder why some families have to do good thing and that good thing always is to do with money to the prayer warrior or else a great destruction is coming their way. It becomes more absurd when they demand precise number of money or else that person will meet and accident.

One more story and will suffice. During election in a certain place in Nagaland, the church prayed with the prayer groups for a Candidate. A prophecy pronounced that the Candidate is holy and God has chosen him to be the leader. I bet that prophet received a good sum for the prophecy. The church especially the deacons started to support that Candidate radically. The campaign and election turned violent and many support the Candidate deeming he is the Lord’s Candidate. They even went violent and coerce people to support the Candidate in the name of that prophecy. When the result was declared, the other Candidate won the election. Guess the other Candidate was holier than the Candidate God has chosen in the prophecy.

What can a sensible biblical Christian say to this? Nothing else but it is pure absolute absurdity.

We need prayer warriors, groups and centers. It is all good. Thanks to them. I believe we are what we are today as Nagas because of their prayers. My only problem is with the fortune tellers. They don’t care for souls but they care for money and pleasure. In the name of God and Prayer they extort money. They are the HOLY EXTORTIONIST. They fortune tell for money. They don’t hear from God but from the amount of money they receive. The ACAUT calls for “One Government, One Tax” and now may be there has to be another team vouching “One Church, One Offering.”

The people should also know that God is not interested in their money but the HOLY EXTORTIONISTS are very much. Giving money to the HOLY EXTORTIONIST wouldn’t save them from danger or prolonged their life. Repentance, Faith and Prayer will bring solution and not money. Money can’t buy the blessings or favor from God. God is interested in the heart and only the heart. Next time a prayer warrior demands money, rebuke him/her if you can if not just shun him/her. Don’t feed his/her greed anymore.

More than 45 churches destroyed as Nigeria’s northeast descends into chaos International Christian Concern

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oko Haram militants murdered at least 83 civilians in three separate villages across northeast Nigeria's predominantly Christian Gwoza area in Borno State. Faulty telecommunications equipment delayed reports of the incident from reaching Borno State's capital of Maidguri until Wednesday, June 4.

Uniformed men in camouflaged, military-grade trucks descended on Attagara, Agapalawa and Aganjara villages Tuesday, indiscriminately firing on and killing at least 83 civilians and wounding an unknown number of others.

According to eye-witness accounts, residents, who mistook the Boko Haram militants for Nigerian military personnel, were forced to flee in all directions as the armed men opened fire,

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s Brazil counts down to the opening of the World Cup on June 12, churches in cities hosting the international soccer tournament are not content to sit on the sidelines and cheer.

They've launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the hundreds of vulnerable children at risk of sexual exploitation during the month-long competition.

With an estimated 600,000 soccer fans expected to arrive in Brazil within a matter of days, the South American nation is under pressure to combat its international reputation as a destination for child sex tourism.

Church leaders fear the heavy flow of tourists during the games could fuel an explosion of sexual trafficking of children and teens at fan fest locations around the World Cup arenas.

Thousands of youngsters will be on school holidays during the event, and the risks of exposure to criminal gangs and predatory individuals is significantly higher.

According to UNICEF, an estimated 250,000 children are sexually abused every year in Brazil and the numbers spike around major sporting events.

Research from Childhood Brazil, a human rights organization designed to protect children, shows sex crimes against children increased by 66 percent during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa

destroyed homes, and burnt churches to the ground.

The attack, fifth in the Gwoza area in less than 10 days, pushed the rising death toll from 175 as of Sunday— when Boko Haram militants attacked a church, killing 9 parishioners, hours before detonating a suicide bomb near a bar, killing 45—to 258.

According to Titus Pona, chairman of the Borno state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, "Most of the villages attacked in Gwoza...area since a week ago are dominated by over 80 percent Christians."

In a timely recognition of this most recent streak of violence, Open Doors USA ranked Nigeria as the most violent country in the world for Christians in its World Watch Top 10 Violence List. The list reads, in part, "Boko Haram continues to attack Christians on a large

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scale by burning down and bombing churches and Christian property, and assaulting and kidnapping Christian women and girls."

Boko Haram, or "Western education is forbidden," is a radical Islamic insurgency designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) by the United States and a recognized al-Qaida affiliate by a United Nations Security Council Committee, bent on establishing a separate Islamic state to be ruled by Shariah law.

The group is responsible for more than 12,000 deaths over the course of its existence, the destruction of hundreds of churches and schools, and even several mosques and Islamic holy sites.

In 2014 alone, Boko Haram has killed more than 1,500 persons, successfully carried out two car bombings in the nation's capital of Abuja, and perpetrated the mass-kidnapping of more than 240

predominantly Christian schoolgirls, some of whom have since been forcefully converted to Islam and sold into domestic and sexual servitude.

"The most recent spate of attacks by Boko Haram once again indicates targeting of Christians and their vulnerability throughout northeast Nigeria.

Boko," said Cameron Thomas, International Christian Concern's regional manager for Africa. "Haram continues to operate with utter impunity, opposed only by vigilante forces composed of villagers willing to sacrifice their lives in protection of loved ones.

"Decisive action must be taken, beyond mere words, by the international community and the Jonathan administration to bring an end to what is quickly becoming religiously-motivated genocide against Nigeria's Christian population."

Report: Nigeria is No. 1 in violence against Christians

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he World Watch List (WWL) Research team of Open Doors International has released a Top 10 Violence List of countries in which Christians have experienced the most violent incidents for their faith in Jesus Christ.

The World Watch Top 10 Violence List, which is based on persecution incidents between Nov. 1, 2012, and March 31, 2014, is topped by Nigeria. The others, in order, are: Syria, Egypt, Central African Republic (CAR), Mexico, Pakistan, Colombia, India, Kenya and Iraq. In all countries where Christians are persecuted, researchers recorded 3,641 churches and Christian properties destroyed and 13,120 other forms of violence against Christians such as beatings, abductions, rapes, arrests and forced marriages.

Open Doors researchers also released information on the Top 10 Violence List in the category of faith-related killings during the 17-month reporting period. Nigeria was No. 1 with a total of 2,073 Christian martyrs. Nigeria is followed by Syria's 1,479, CAR's 1,115, Pakistan's 228, Egypt's 147, Kenya's 85, Iraq's 84, Myanmar (Burma) and Sudan with 33 each and Venezuela with 26.

Of the overall 5,479 Christians killed for their faith around the world, Nigeria, Syria and CAR make up 85 percent of the total. The estimated average of Christians killed for their faith per month in the reporting period is 322.

Researchers say the total number of martyrs is "a very minimum count and could be significantly higher."

"The alarming increase of violence against Christians in Nigeria over the past months highlights the lack of religious freedom they have and the daily dangers they face from the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram and other violent Islamic organizations," says Open Doors USA President/CEO Dr. David Curry.

"Going to school, attending church or identifying yourself as a Christian is a very brave decision in Nigeria. It is turning into a bloodbath. Christians in the West must stand in the gap with our prayers and support."

Observers might be surprised to find North Korea, the 2014 World Watch List's No. 1 country as the worst persecutor of Christians, absent from the Top 10 Violence List.

"When it comes to counting the numbers of Christians martyred, it is impossible to get an accurate number for North Korea," says Jan Vermeer, Open Doors field worker for North Korea.

"This is not because there are no Christians being killed for their faith. It is a fact that thousands of Christians are starved, abused and tortured in North Korean's extensive prison system. But due to an inability to derive sufficiently accurate figures about the reasons for killing Christians in this most secretive society, North Korea is excluded from the total number of killings."

Sources for the World Watch Top 10 Violence List include external media and Internet searches, as well as Open Doors Field Operations, which directly works among and with persecuted Christians.

"The list shows that violence against Christians for faith-related reasons is spread all over the globe—from India, to African and Middle Eastern countries and to Latin America," says Frans Veerman, director of World Watch Research. "Islamic extremism, tribal antagonism and organized corruption are the main persecution engines fueling violence, with Islamic extremism being the major engine in seven of the top 10 countries."

Veerman adds: "Egypt is very high because of increased harassment and attacks by mobs and Islamist groups. Also, Latin America is well established in the Top 10. Mexico ranks No. 5, but is not ranked on the WWL, and Colombia No. 7. Latin America has always known high levels of corruption and state and insurgent violence. Christians are perpetually caught in the crossfire between tribes, guerrillas who are drug runners, landlords who are violent and soldiers running their own rackets."

The World Watch Top 10 Violence List is a continuation of the 2014 World Watch List (www.worldwatchlist.us) and thematically covers the violence portion of the World Watch List questionnaire. It also includes the World Watch List reporting period (November 2012-October 2013), but has been extended in order to include updated information.

The top 10 countries on the WWL, in addition to top-ranked North Korea, are Somalia, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Pakistan, Iran and Yemen. The WWL was released on Jan. 8.

World Watch Research is the international research department for Open Doors International.

Brazil Churches work to stop sex traffickers from snatching children during World Cup and by 28 percent during the 2006 games in Germany.

A network of Brazilian churches and nonprofit groups has joined forces to form Bola na Rede or "Back of the Net" in English, a nationwide campaign alerting tourists to the dangers facing the country's children.

"Over the last three years, we've been preparing churches in the 12 cities, encouraging them to mobilize their congregations so they actively do something in the days leading up to and during the World Cup," said Ronald Neptune, the national coordinator of Bola na Rede and a missionary with the United World Mission in Sao Paulo, referring to the 12 host cities.

"As Christians, we can't just clap our hands and praise the Lord, we have to work to make a difference to the lives of the young people at risk," he said. "We can be the eyes and ears on the streets and the motivating force that gets people out leafleting and speaking to tourists about how they can be vigilant to help protect our children."

On May 18, over 97,000 Christians took to the streets in Brazil's host cit-

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Evangelical Christians protest against child sex exploitation outside World Cup Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (RNS/Robson Coelho)

ies in a nationwide day of marches.

Outside the World Cup stadium in Itaquerao, Sao Paulo, where the opening match between Brazil and Croatia kicks off on June 12, churchgoers gathered to protest peacefully with banners and posters. They then knelt in prayer for victims of sex abuse on the grass

outside the stadium.

This coming week, evangelical churches will hold a series of daily prayer sessions on child sex abuse.

The Brazilian government is getting into the game, too. Last month, legislation was introduced increasing prison sentences and

making those arrested for child sexual exploitation ineligible for bail. The government has also launched a series of advertising campaigns in English warning tourists that offenders will not escape prosecution.

"We need to keep our children off the streets," Neptune said. "We're supporting about 20 churches in each of the host cities who are planning to stay open with school vacation projects. They will provide Bible-related activities, games, sports and stories to occupy the children."

In Porto Alegre, in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, Joane Morais knows what it's like to be destitute. The 37-year-old mother of eight was sexually abused as a child and thrown out of her home when she fought off her attacker with a knife.

But last December Morais' life changed drastically when women from a local Baptist church knocked on her door saying they were part of Bola na Rede and were working to protect vulnerable children and their families.

"Their involvement in my life made me realize the risks my chil-

dren and others face," she said.

"Now I've started going out to talk to other vulnerable mothers to teach them about God's love and the importance of protecting their children from the various forms of violence in our community, especially sexual exploitation."

According to REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade), a direct service faith-based charity in Seattle, raising awareness around major sporting events like the Super Bowl and the World Cup is essential, but providing a long-term service is crucial to making a profound difference.

"The World Cup in Brazil will provide an international stage to highlight the issue," said Bridget Battistoni, REST's chief operating officer. "But we know from experience that when the coverage ends and the cameras disappear there are still hundreds of people desperately needing help. We want the church and the people engaged in the anti-trafficking movement to be in it for the long haul, not just for the big moments."

It's a sentiment echoed by Neptune, who says Brazilian churches are only now awakening to the extent of the problem after decades of silence.

"The World Cup must be the start to what we do," he said. "We need a cultural shift in our churches so our children are protected for the long term."

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

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The TibeT facTor: Will Modi rewrite the rules?

Sudip Mazumdar IANS

Even before Narendra Modi became the prime minister, he did something that none of the governments before his could do in the past 50 years.

And this historically pathbreaking move has remained largely out of sight of India’s fickle media.

Pooh-poohing the hand-wringing traditions set by a pusillanimous Manmohan Singh government, Modi invited Lobsang Sangay, the democratically elected political leader of Tibetan people in exile, to his swearing-in at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the most prominent emblem of state power. Not only that, he posed for photographs with leaders of South Asia and Sangay got a spot in the frame.

Contrast this with the hypocrisy of earlier governments, whose ministers and top officials privately spoke admiringly of the Dalai Lama but deliberately stayed away from any event graced by him, to not offend Beijing. The Dalai Lama, who is the most revered refugee in the world, has been living in exile as India’s honored guest since his escape from the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959. This falling in line with Beijing’s wishes

simply diminished India in the eyes of the Chinese Communist leadership.

For, the Chinese leadership has shown that it takes seriously only the strong and the assertive.

All that seems set to change now. The move to invite Sangay to the ultimate official function attended both by the heads of state and the government gives us an indication how India under Modi would like to appear in global affairs. Seen in the background of another significant move to appoint Ajit Doval as the National Security Adviser (NSA), a known sympathizer of the persecuted Tibetan people, India wants to be seen as a strong and resolute nation, unhesitant to take radical foreign policy initiatives.

Although Beijing responded with its default response of protesting against Sangay’s presence at the swearing-in by sending a demarche, it did not make a hue and cry about it. On the contrary, after a congratulatory message to Modi, Chinese premier Li Keqiang took the initiative to be the first among world leaders to call Modi on May 29.

The courtesy call became a 25-minute chat when Modi referred to the Seventh century Chinese Buddhist monk-scholar Hiuen

Tsang’s 15-year-long stay and travels in India. Apart from visiting and studying with great Buddhist masters in the famous universities of Nalanda and Vikramshila, Hiuen Tsang also traveled through Vadnagar, Modi’s birthplace in Gujarat.

That the Chinese leadership is eager to know and do business with Modi’s government was evident when Chinese president Xi Jinping decided to send his Foreign Minister Wang Yi to New Delhi this weekend as a precursor to a visit by Xi himself later this year. As chief minister of Gujarat, Modi had visited China thrice in 2006, 2007 and in 2011, when the Chinese leadership bestowed an honor usually reserved for visiting heads of state or government by meeting him in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

That Modi would refer to Hiuen Tsang and his NSA Ajit Doval would harbor sympathy for the Tibetans’ aspiration for genuine autonomy in their homeland is a clear indication that Tibet will loom in the background into the rewriting of the India-China relationship.

And why not? Tibet has traditionally played the role of a buffer between India and China until China annexed it in 1950. The largely Buddhist peace-loving Ti-

betan people have drawn spiritual sustenance from India, where the Buddha attained enlightenment.

The Dalai Lama often refers to Indians as “guru” and Tibetans as faithful “chela” who protected and preserved Buddha’s teachings even as they disappeared in India. Tibet is an ecologically fragile plateau that stores one of the biggest sources of fresh water in its glaciers. Five major rivers including the Brahmaputra, the Mekong and the Yangtse sustain more than 1.5 billion people downstream in South Asia, Vietnam and China.

That Tibet should remain a zone of peace and its people should enjoy basic human and civil rights is a no-brainer. The Manmohan Singh government’s wishy-washy stand on Tibet, the Dalai Lama and Tibetan refugees has thus far not only rendered a great disservice to the Tibetans but has allowed the Chinese leadership to be aggressive on its claim on Arunachal Pradesh bordering Tibet.

The Chinese Communists are nationalists first and nationalism is their mantra for statecraft. In contrast, nationalism is looked down upon in India by a section of the Western-educated Indian ruling elite. No wonder India has remained a bit player in

Lobsang Sangay, prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, right, smiles as he listens to spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at the Tibetan Children’s Village School in Dharmsala, India on, June 5. The prime minister has reaffirmed Tibet's commitment to the "Middle Way" approach, a way of engaging China in dialogue to achieve a meaningful autonomy for Tibetans within the country. The "Middle Way Approach" was proposed by the Dalai Lama and adopted as an official policy by the exiled parliament in 1997. (AP Photo)

global affairs and failed to get the clout it deserves.

Modi and his team will hopefully change that. By excising the bigotry and obscurantism in the nationalist fervor of sundry rabble-rousers and drawing strength from the noble in the vast classical Indian literature and

syncretic traditions, India could build upon a nationalism that would be free from the Western colonial vestiges still ruling many of our minds.

Resolving the Tibet issue is a win-win situation for both India and China.

India will have a friendly

people on its long Himalayan border and the Chinese leadership will gain the moral respectability that it so badly craves.

It is perhaps a coincidence that following Sangay’s presence at the official ceremony, Beijing, after spurning offer of resuming

talks for four years, showed willingness to reopen talks with the Dalai Lama’s representatives, albeit only on the spiritual leader’s future status. India must welcome this and nudge Beijing toward a peaceful resolution of the long-festering Tibet crisis.

Dehradun Fake encounter: CBI ‘Congress campaign did Govt to ‘revive’ UPA’s unfinished development projects opment and the Centre will VIJAYAWADA, JUNe 7 workers here. not click with masses’ (PTI): Union urban devel- “Our primary objec- support all states for their demands death for guilty policemen tive is to fulfil the ambitions development,” he said add-

NeW DeLhI, JUNe 7 (IANS): The Congress debacle in the Lok Sabha polls happened as its campaign did not click with the masses, senior party leader Kamal Nath said Saturday. “One thing is clear, our campaign did not click.

Our message did not reach the people. Particularly, the first-time voters wanted change. Even in politics, there is an ‘expiry date’ and a shelf life. People wanted change, and there was a big wave for change,” Kamal Nath said in a show on India TV news channel. He said that even if Narendra Modi had not been there, the Congress’ tally would have declined. Asked whether Priyanka Gandhi Vadra should join politics, he said it was up to her and her family to decide when she should join politics.

Asked whether party leaders were trying to prevent Priyanka Gandhi from joining politics, he said: “We are not preventing. Priyanka Gandhi ji must decide herself. She would have to decide in which manner she wants to join politics.

Her family will have to decide. No doubt, we can ask her, and we may like her, but I can’t decide on behalf of her and her family.” On the factors behind the recent electoral debacle, Kamal Nath said: “There is no single reason behind such a huge defeat. Every state had its own reason. Our party is going to introspect, as we have to contest more elections.” The Congress leader said he had a long meeting recently with party vice president Rahul Gandhi. “I had a long meeting with Rahul ji. He is eager to carry out introspection, because after all, every political party should act as a guardian of people’s interests. As an opposition, we want to act as a guardian for those whose voices are not heard.”

Kamal Nath hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party for opposing talks with Pakistan when the party was in the opposition, and then inviting Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as soon as it came to power. “The very same BJP which used to demand ‘no talks with Pakistan’ over the beheading of our jawans, invited their prime minister as soon as it came to power. They changed their stance on the first day itself. “They (BJP) had even objected to our prime minister speaking to their prime minister over phone three years ago.

Today, the same leaders are inviting them to dinner, and hugging them, and exchanging shawls.” Kamal Nath also raised the issue of Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani’s educational qualifications. Irani is at the centre of a controversy that she had misrepresented facts about her educational qualifications in her election affidavits.

opment minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday said the NDA is committed to revive all the development projects, which were left unfinished by the previous UPA government.

“The government will revive all the development projects to the tune of Rs 5 lakh crore which were left incomplete by the UPA government. In addition, the government has also to revise the national highways expansion (project) and the Prime Minister’s Grameen Sadak Yojana,” he said addressing BJP

and aspirations of the people who gave us full majority,” he said. Naidu, who is on his maiden visit to the city after taking over as the Union Minister said, NDA is committed to bring back the black money stashed in foreign banks. Speaking on the successor states after Andhra Pradesh’s bifurcation, he said both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are equal in the eyes of the Union.

“There would not be any discrimination. There is a need for overall devel-

ing the NDA is prepared to fulfil all the promises made

by UPA at the time of passing the Telangana Bill. He said some political parties were unnecessarily creating problems for political gains on Polavaram issue.

The minister said that the Centre has promulgated an ordinance merging some villages and mandals of Telangana with Seemandhra in a bid to deal with resettlement and rehabilitation those displaced by the Polavaram project.

Students question HRD minister over 8 new IITs

PILIBhIT, JUNe 7 (TNN): Union human resources development minister Smriti Irani’s decision to set up eight new IITs has sparked an interesting debate. Students from the older IITs have begun an online petition seeking review of the move, and 6,000 signatures were gathered in less than a week.

The petition, submitted to the minister online

by IIT Kharagpur student Digvijay Patil, sought that the infrastructure of existing IITs — there are now 16 of them — be strengthened and upgraded first, before new institutes are

started. The petition received overwhelming support from the student community, and messages have been pouring in endlessly on social websites like Facebook and messaging network WhatsApp. IIT students are making all out efforts to project nationwide unanimity in this matter. Among the issues raised by the students are acute shortage of competent teaching staff, and inadequate facilities.

Available reports indicate that existing IITs in India have 6,591 sanctioned posts. Only 4,079 have

been filled, a mere 62% of total requirement. Among these faculty positions are also teachers on visiting, adjunct and contractual arrangements.

What is more, the eight IITs set up in 2009 have not yet shifted to permanent campuses. Students fear that if eight new institutes are set up in such a situation, they will be no better than the eight struggling IITs set up in 2009. Such a state of affairs would result in the dilution of the IIT brand, said Manu Agarwal, a student of IT at the Banaras Hindu University-IIT.

Indians riot as heat wave prompts power cuts

An Indian cycle rickshaw puller drinks water on a hot day in Allahabad, India on June 7.

Thousands of people enraged by power cuts during an extreme heat wave have been rioting across northern India, setting electricity substations on fire and taking power company officials hostage, officials said Saturday. (AP Photo)

LUCKNOW, JUNe 7(AP): Thousands of people enraged by power cuts during an extreme heat wave rioted across northern India, setting electricity substations on fire and taking power company officials hostage, officials said Saturday.

The impoverished state

of Uttar Pradesh has never had enough power for its 200 million people — about the population of Brazil — and many receive only a few hours a day under normal conditions, while 63 percent of homes have no access to electricity at all.

But recent temperatures that soared to 47 de-

grees Celsius (117 Fahrenheit) have caused power demand to spike at 11,000 megawatts — far higher than the state’s 8,000 MW capacity — triggering blackouts that shut down fans, city water pumps and air conditioners.

Thousands of people stormed an electricity

substation Friday near the state capital of Lucknow, ransacking offices and taking several workers hostage for 18 hours until police intervened Saturday morning, state utility official Narendra Nath Mullick said.

Elsewhere, an angry crowd set fire to an electricity substation in Gonda, 180 kilometers (112 miles) southeast of Lucknow. It took three hours for firefighters to put out the flames on Friday. Another substation was set on fire in Gorakhpur, 320 kilometers (200 miles) southeast of Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akilesh Yadav said officials were trying to purchase power from other states, though they were also facing shortages amid the extreme heat. Power was largely restored to most areas by Saturday afternoon, leading dozens of people who were still protesting outside Lucknow’s Indira Nagar substation to go home.

Residents had been particularly angry about

the power cuts after receiving reliable supplies through the Indian elections, which ended May 16. Since then, only some regions have been guaranteed unbroken power supplies, while others have received little to none.

The High Court in the city of Allahabad is now hearing a petition alleging discrimination in power distribution, and has asked the government to explain why some regions allegedly were receiving preferential treatment. Those regions include the city of Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of new Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as constituencies held by Yadav and other top officials in Uttar Pradesh’s ruling party.

Meteorological officials said temperatures would likely remain high through at least Tuesday in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi and other areas of northern India. “People are advised not to venture out of their homes,” said Lucknowbased weather official J.P. Gupta.

NeW DeLhI, JUNe 7 (IANS): The CBI Saturday asked a court here to award the death penalty to seven Uttarakhand policemen convicted of killing a 22-year-old MBA student in a fake gun battle in Dehradun. The court fixed June 9 for pronouncing the sentence. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) counsel and Senior Public Prosecutor Brajesh Kumar Shukla asked Special Judge J.P.S. Malik to award death penalty to seven policemen saying they behaved in a “predatory manner”, which falls under the act of “rarest of rare”.

On Friday, the court convicted 18 policemen, who were involved in the Ranbir Singh “encounter” case that rocked the hill state in 2009. The convicted policemen are then inspector Santosh Jaiswal, sub-inspectors Gopal Dutt Bhatt, Rajesh Bisht, Neer-

aj Kumar, Nitin Chauhan and Chandra Mohan, constables Ajeet Singh, Satbir Singh, Sunil Saini, Chander Pal, Saurabh Nautiyal, Nagendra Nath, Vikas Chandra Baluni, Sanjay Rawat, Mohan Singh Rana, Inder Bhan Singh and Manoj Kumar besides Jaspal Singh Gossain.

Of 18 policemen, seven accused, including Jaiswal, Bhatt, Bisht, Neeraj Kumar, Chauhan, Chandra Mohan and Ajeet Singh were convicted on charges of murder, while the other ten policemen were convicted for conspiring to murder and one policeman was convicted for framing incorrect record. Jaspal Singh Gossain, the head operator at city control room, was convicted under section 218 IPC (public servant framing incorrect record).

“They (police) were the protectors of law but they behaved in a predatory

manner. They should have given protection to the victim, but they killed him in a fake encounter,” the prosecutor said.

He added harsh punishment to the guilty policemen will send a strong message in the society and “no public person in future can even think of doing such crimes”. Shukla said: “The circumstances under which the victim was killed deserves nothing less than the death penalty.”

The policemen were arrested after the evidence surfaced that Ranbir Singh, a resident of Ghaziabad, was allegedly gunned down in cold blood by police after being caught at Mohini road where he and his companions were allegedly trying to commit crime July 3, 2009.

The case was transferred from Dehradun to Delhi by the Supreme Court on the plea of Ranbir’s father Ravindra Singh.

Another woman gang-raped in UP 6 policemen suspended after protests MUZAFFARNAGAR, JUNe 7 (PTI): A woman was allegedly gang-raped by five persons at Dulhera village in the district, sparking protests in the area. Angry villagers laid siege to the local police station to protest the May 4 incident following which a circle officer was shunted out and six personnel, including an SHO, have been suspended for alleged negligence.

The incident took place when the victim was on her way to Dulhera from Shahpur village. She was allegedly abducted by five persons who took her to a nearby

graveyard and gang-raped her. The woman was found at the site and taken to a hospital, police said.

Senior superintendent of police H N Singh on Saturday said that the circle officer of Budhana, Shelender Lal, has been taken off active duty while SHO Hindvir Dingh, in charge of police outpost T R Rivala, head-constable Ajab Singh and constables Sarves Kumar, Jitender Kumar and Rajender have been suspended for negligence. A case has been registered against the five unidentified accused.

Meanwhile, body of a 15-year-old girl, who was missing for three days, was found in a well on Saturday in Kurthal village. The victim had gone to give lunch to her father in the fields but did not return home.

Police are investigating the case and it is suspected that the girl was raped and murdered. The state government has come under flak for such incidents of crime against women especially after two teenage cousins were gangraped and murdered in Badaun district.

Their bodies were found hanging from a tree.

Kudankulam n-power plant unit generates 1,000 MW

CheNNAI, JUNe 7 (IANS): The first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) generated its rated capacity of 1,000 MW Saturday afternoon, said a senior official. “The unit touched 1,000 MW at 1320 hours today (Saturday). There was no tension as we have been operating the unit at 950 MW in the morning,” R.S.Sundar, KNPP site director, told IANS over phone.

He said the unit will be operated at 1,000 MW for a couple of days following which further tests - technically called dynamic tests

- would be conducted and the reports would be submitted to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).

The KNPP unit is the country’s first 1,000 MW power unit. The unit has to get permission from the Southern Grid to carry out the dynamic tests as the power levels would be reduced during the testing period, Sundar said. He said the AERB gave its sanction to go up to the reactor’s maximum capacity May 20.

India’s atomic power plant operator Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) is setting up two

Russian made 1,000 MW atomic power plants at an outlay of over Rs.17,000 crore. The first unit has started operations and has been connected to the grid after the apex court gave its nod for the plant last year subject to fulfilment of 15 conditions by various agencies like NPCIL, AERB, ministry of environment and forests (MOEF), Tamil Nadu government and others.

According to Sundar, preparations are on for carrying out the hydro-test, which is a crucial test before fuelling the reactor, at the second unit next week.

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Thai junTa aims To reTurn happiness

BANGKOK, JuNe 7 (AP): Cheer up, Thailand.

That’s an order. The military junta that seized power here last month has no plans to restore civilian rule any time soon. But it has launched an official campaign to bring back something else it says this divided nation desperately needs — happiness.

The project has involved free concerts, free food, alluring female dancers in suggestive camouflage miniskirts, even the chance to pet horses trucked into downtown Bangkok with makeshift stables and bales of hay.

The fair-like events are supposed to pave the way for reconciliation after a decade of political upheaval and coups.

But critics point out the feel-good project is being carried out alongside an entirely different junta-led campaign — an effort to stifle all opposition to the army’s May 22 putsch, which deposed a government elected by a majority of Thai voters three years ago.

“The very first ques-

tion you have to ask is, who’s happiness are they talking about?” said Pavin Chachavalpongpun, a Thai professor of Southeast Asian studies at Kyoto University who has refused to respond to a junta summons ordering him to return home and report to the army. “I’m sure this is not happiness for Thais who want a civilian government, whose rights were taken away by the coup,” he said.

“It’s surreal. And it’s ridiculous to believe this will create an environment conducive to reconciliation. That can’t happen when the military is harassing, hunting and detaining its enemies.”

Last month’s coup, the twelfth in Thailand since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932, ousted a civilian government accused of abuse of power and corruption that had increasingly been corned by protesters, the courts, and finally the army. The junta says it had to restore order after half a year of political turmoil left dozens dead and the government paralyzed. And it insists it will be a neutral ar-

‘Nigerian schoolgirls face rape danger’

Vendors sell local newspapers with headlines stating "I saw my classmate in the Video" referring to the kidnapped school girls of a government secondary school Chibok, in a video released on Monday by Boko haram in Abuja, Nigeria on May 14. (AP Photo)

NeW YORK, JuNe 7 (AP): The more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls who remain captives of Boko Haram militants “definitely” face the danger of being raped, the U.N. special representative on sexual violence in conflict said Friday. “My worry is those girls don’t come back half of them pregnant,” said Zainab Hawa Bangura told a luncheon at the British Residence in New York.

She was meeting with editors, including Tina Brown, and the British ambassador to the U.S. in preparation for an unprecedented global summit next week in London on sexual violence in conflict.

Angelina Jolie and British Foreign Secretary William Hague will co-chair. The abduction of more than 300 schoolgirls by Boko Haram militants in April shocked the world and caused outrage among Nigerians.

More than 200 girls remain captive.

Bangura said the international community needs to prepare the girls’ families for their return and put psychological and other supports in place for the girls.

And she told her audience that more than 2,000 girls in Nigeria already had been abducted before this case brought the situation to the world’s attention.

The fate of the schoolgirls is expected to be an intense discussion at next week’s summit. Some aid and advocacy groups wonder how any pregnancies from rape in such a highprofile case will affect the wider debate over access to abortion services.

U.S. foreign aid is prohibited by Congress from subsidizing abortions as a method of family planning, but advocacy groups have lobbied the Obama administration to issue an executive order saying aid could be used to provide abortions for women raped in conflict.

“It is imperative that during next week’s summit, (Secretary of State John) Kerry and others address post-rape care as part of the larger conversation

around sexual violence in conflict,” Serra Sippel, President of the Washingtonbased Center for Health and Gender Equity, said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press.

Bangura, the daughter of a Muslim cleric, was almost married off at the age of 12 in Sierra Leone but became a forceful advocate for women during the deadly conflict there.

She said more than 60,000 females were raped during the violence. She said the youngest victim she advocated for was 3 years old.

On Friday, Bangura wove stories of her own background with startling details about her work persuading leaders, often male leaders, to see sexual violence as a serious issue. She said she won Congo President Joseph Kabila’s attention to the issue of sexual violence by members of his military by asking him how he would feel if his twin sister were raped. But she said that in Somalia, a leading judge there scoffed, “In Somalia, we don’t have rape.”

A report released this year by her office said there is unprecedented political momentum globally to end conflict-related sexual violence, but more effort is needed at the national level. Bangura said Friday her office is now looking at 12 priority countries, including Syria, Colombia, Bosnia and Congo. She has said perpetrators almost never face justice. The issue of sexual violence goes beyond women, she added.

“Today, almost 10 countries we’re looking at have evidence of sexual violence against boys,” she said. “In Syria, it’s terrible.”

Bangura also spoke of the need to fight the stigma of rape, especially in cultures where women might be blamed. In some cases, she said, women give up children born of rape because of the discrimination that follows. She urged a higher status for women overall. “If you don’t respect your women in times of peace, you can’t protect them in times of war,” she said.

In this June 4, photo, Thai soldiers smile during an event called "Return Happiness to the People" at Bangkok's Victory Monument, Thailand. The military junta that seized power here last month has no plans to return power to the people any time soon. But it has launched an official campaign to bring back something else this divided nation desperately needs - happiness. (AP Photo)

WAshINGtON, JuNe 7 (IANs): In what could alter the entire treatment process for glaucoma - one of the world’s leading causes of irreversible blindness scientists have discovered that the brain, not the eye, controls the cellular process that leads to glaucoma.

The study has found that in humans the brain plays a

biter. But since taking power, the army appears to be carrying on the fight of the anti-government protesters by mapping out a similar agenda to redraft the constitution and institute political reforms before elections, and going after politicians from the grassroots Red Shirts movement who had vowed to take action if there was a coup.

Although the junta has censored partisan media on both sides, it has begun prosecuting opponents and summoned hundreds of politicians — mostly those who supported the former government or were perceived as critical. The moves have forced some of the nation’s most prominent activists and scholars to flee or go into hiding. Deputy army spokesman Col. Weerachon Sukondhapatipak said the clampdown was necessary because “if you let people talk at the moment, they will talk with emotion, they will be very critical.”

The aim of the project, dubbed “Return Happiness to the People” by the military, is to get people

Poor brain function behind glaucoma?

part in pruning optic nerve axon cells that can lead to vision loss. To reach this conclusion, ophthalmologists performed a data and symmetry analysis of 47 patients with moderate to severe glaucoma in both eyes.

In glaucoma, the loss of vision in each eye appears to be haphazard. They discovered that as previously

disabled optic nerve axons recover, the remaining areas of permanent visual loss in one eye coincide with the areas that can still see in the other eye. The team found that the visual field of the two eyes fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, resulting in much better vision with both eyes open than could possibly arise by chance.

“As age and other insults to ocular health take their toll on each eye, discrete bundles of the small axons within the larger optic nerve are sacrificed so the rest of the axons can continue to carry sight information to the brain,” explained William Eric Sponsel from the University of Texas at San Antonio, department of bio-

medical engineering.

According to researchers, the cellular process used for pruning small optic nerve axons in glaucoma is “remarkably similar to the apoptotic mechanism that operates in the brains of people afflicted with “Alzheimer’s disease”. “The entire phenomenon appears to be under the meticulous

“to relax,” he said. “We’re trying to create an atmosphere to gain trust and build confidence. That is the plan.” And the junta is serious about it.

Thailand has been deeply split for nearly a decade. On one hand is an elite, royalist establishment based in Bangkok and the south that can no longer win elections and says the democratic process had been subverted by “the tyranny of the majority.” On the other side is a poorer majority centered in the north and northeast that has watched the governments it has voted into office ousted again and again — by coups and controversial court verdicts.

Prayuth, the military ruler, said the divide forced him to take power last month.

“We were unhappy, so I had to ask myself, ‘Can we let this continue?’” “We tried everything to resolve the problems through peaceful means. Nothing was successful,” he said. “What we are doing today is to try and bring everything back to normal. We intend to return happiness to everyone.”

control of the brain,” Sponsel added. The results may help develop new treatments as well as contribute to the development of future therapies for preserving brain function in other age-related disorders like Alzheimer’s. The research appeared in the journal Translational Vision Science & Technology (TVST).

nun wins ‘The Voice’ Poroshenko sworn in Singing Singing nun wins Italian ‘The Voice’ after becoming as Ukraine’s president internet sensation with more than 30 MILLION views KIeV, JuNe 7 (AP): Petro Poroshenko took the oath of office as Ukraine’s president Saturday, calling on armed groups to lay down their weapons as he assumed leadership of a country mired in a violent uprising and economic troubles.

In his inaugural address to the Verkhovna Rada, the country’s parliament, Poroshenko promised amnesty “for those who do not have blood on their hands.”

That appeared to apply both to separatist, pro-Russia insurgents in the country’s east and to nationalist groups that oppose them.

Poroshenko also prom-

ised dialogue with citizens in the eastern regions, but excluded the insurgents.

“Talking to gangsters and killers is not our avenue,” he said, according to a translator. He also called for early regional elections in the east. He assumed power a day after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin at D-Day commemoration ceremonies in France.

Despite the outreach to Putin, Poroshenko said he will not accept Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

“Crimea is, was and will be Ukrainian. There will be no trade-off,” Poroshenko said. Russia annexed the territory in March after its

troops took control of the Black Sea peninsula and Crimea held a secession referendum that Kiev and Western countries regard as illegitimate.

Poroshenko, who became a billionaire as a candy tycoon, was elected on May 25, three months after the pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych fled the country in the wake of months of street protests.

Putin has denied allegations by Kiev and the West that Russia has fomented the rebellion in the east, and he insisted Friday that Poroshenko needs to speak directly to representatives from the east.

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since Julie Andrews burst into song as Maria has there been such a flurry in the abbey. A singing nun wearing full habit has won the final of the Italian version of The Voice. Sister Cristina, who has become a global internet sensation with performances of Like a Prayer and Believer, took 60 per cent of the vote, then closed the show by leading the audience and bemused judges in the Lord’s Prayer.

The pretty brunette’s enthusiastic performances in full habit and sensible shoes had made her the firm favourite to win after breaking all You Tube records following her first appearance with 31 million hits in just a week. Following her triumph, Sister Cristina punched the air and thanked God for her victory over a long haired rocker who had performed ‘Stairway to Heaven’. She said: ‘I want Jesus to come in here!’ ‘My presence here is not up to me, it’s thanks to the man upstairs!’

The remarkable nun has won a record contract with Universal Records but has yet to decide if she will take up a full-time pop career.

She said: ‘I will go back to my priorities – prayer, waking up early in the morning,

Sister Cristina has become a global sensation and won the Italian version of the voice with 60 per cent of the vote.

school service. That’s fundamental for me to be able to begin something new later on.’ Cristina, who is from Sicily but lives in a convent near Milan stunned judges when she appeared on the show saying she was inspired to go on the show by Pope Francis, who has instructed nuns and priests to ‘come out’ of their churches and convents and spread the word of God ‘to the periphery’ of society.

Since then the 25 year old Ursaline nun has appeared on stage singing pop classics such as Cindy Lauper’s ‘Girls Just Wanna have Fun’, ‘Time of My Life’ from the film Dirty Dancing, and even sang along-

side Kylie Minogue during a performance of ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head.’

Her performance of Alicia Keys’s ‘No One’ won the admiration of the US singer who said that she described the talented Italian as ‘pure energy’.

She has also received praise from Whoopi Goldberg who starred in the film ‘Sister Act’ as a pop singer pretending to be a nun. But critics have panned her as a novelty act rather than a serious singer. Emma Marrone, who represented Italy in this year’s Eurovision song contest, moaned that the hype surrounding the nun was ‘an insult to show business’.

Griffith files for divorce from Banderas

Melanie Griffith has ended her 18-year marriage Antonio Banderas after citing irreconcilable differences in divorce papers.

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elanie Griffith has reportedly filed for divorce from Antonio Banderas after 18 years of marriage. The 56-year-old actress has allegedly cited irreconcilable differences as the reason behind their split in the legal documents filed by her attorney Laura Wasser. The ‘Working Girl’ star is reportedly asking for child support and sole physical and joint legal custody of their 17-year-old daughter Stella, as well as spousal support, according to gossip website TMZ.com. It is believed the split is amicable, but their divorce could turn complicated when it comes to dividing up property as they own a number of A model presents a creation during Trash Fashion Show in Macedonia's capital Skopje, on June 5,. Teams from 45 high schools from Macedonia presented Thursday homes in the US and Spain.

The Hollywood coutheir creations made of redesigned materials from waste as plastic bags, newspapers, ple first got together afcardboard, plastic bottles, wires, cans, used paper, etc. (AP Photo)

ter meeting on the set of the 1995 film ‘Two Much’, which led to Antonio’s divorce from Ana Leza. The pair got married in a low key ceremony in London, England, in 1996, just one month after Antonio, 53, and Ana’s divorce was finalised. Rumours began to

swirl earlier this year that the duo’s relationship had hit the rocks, but they both denied there were any issues. Meanwhile, this will be Melanie’s fourth divorce following her failed relationships with Don Johnson, whom she married twice, and Steve Bauer.

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Only the title matters for success-starved Germany World Environment Day observed

Germany's Lukas Podoslki, right, scores his side's second goal against Armenia's Robert Arzumanyan during a soccer friendly match between Germany and Armenia in the Coface Arena in Mainz, Germany, Friday, June 6. (AP Photo)

berLin, June 7 (reuterS): After coming agonisingly close to victory at the big tournaments in recent years, Germany are now under pressure to finally deliver at the World Cup and end a frustrating 18-year title drought.

While holders Spain and hosts Brazil start as the pre-tournament favourites, Germany can never be discounted in a major competition and are driven by an ambition to be the first non-South American team to lift the trophy on the continent. Drawn with Ghana, who they beat in the group stage four years ago, the United States, led by former Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann, and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, the Germans are expected to advance from Group G with few problems.

As success-starved German fans pile pressure on the team, coach Joachim Loew backed up his claim that only players at the peak of their game would make the trip across the Atlantic when he finalised his 23man squad at the start of the month. "I expect everyone to lead a fully professional life. We have a big target," he said previously. "I need adaptable players. I need players who are physically fit and can handle the conditions in Brazil. Heat, long travel times, time difference and different kickoff times."

Loew has created one of the most exciting teams to

watch since taking over in 2006 with fast-paced passing and an attacking game capable of shattering any defence in a split second.

He has led the side to two semi-finals and one final in his three tournaments in charge but will be desperate to make it fourthtime lucky in Brazil.

Talented Midfield The side's strength is built upon a world class midfield, with Mesut Ozil, Thomas Mueller, Marco Reus, Mario Goetze, Andre Schuerrle and Toni Kroos among the massed ranks of a power-packed and supremely talented unit. With captain Philipp Lahm looking for a permanent switch to a holding midfield role alongside Bastian Schweinsteiger, who is gradually hitting top form after a long injury break, there is even more experience there. However, there are doubts over the fitness of fellow holding midfielder Sami Khedira, who suffered a ligament tear and battled back to recover just in time for the tournament.

The absence of injured playmaker Ilkay Guendogan, nursing a back injury since August, is another blow for Loew, who also has injury concerns regarding his only striker Miroslav Klose. Klose, equal on 68 goals for his country alongside Gerd Mueller and set to pass that record soon, has only recently returned from injury but Loew opted

to stick with just him, dropping Kevin Volland from his final World Cup squad.

Loew has now got to solve that puzzle and has opted at times to play Goetze in a lone striker role, emulating Spain, who often do not deploy an out-and-out forward but rather an offensive midfielder in that position, although the move has had limited success.

Loew's biggest concern, however, is the backline which has lost its stability.

Mats Hummels, a long way from top form after missing several months through injury, and Per Mertesacker have yet to impress as a central partnership. With left-back Marcel Schmelzer ruled out through injury and Lahm leaving his right-back position, the Germany defence could prove their Achilles heel. If the 1-0 win over Chile in a March friendly highlighted the challenges Germany could face against strong South American teams, a 2-2 draw against a feisty Cameroon on June 1 confirmed that no match would be easy.

The Chileans outran the Germans at home and were unlucky not to leave with a win. Their opponents left the field to jeers and whistles from their own demanding fans. "Those who still carry problems or are not professional enough will have to accept the consequences," Loew warned after the game as he secretly eyes the title.

NTF champs at 25th Zonal C'ship

Dimapur, June 7 (mexn): Menuodilhou Maurice Usou has won laurels competing in the 25th North & East International Taekwon-Do Championship held on May24 and 25 in Uttarakhand. Representing Nagaland, Usou won two Gold medals and a Silver medal in the categories viz., Individual Sparring, Group Sparring & Individual Pattern. The event was organised by the Uttarakhand Taekwon-Do Federation. A

press release from Amit Das, 1st Dan Black Belt, Spokesperson, Nagaland TaekwonDo Federation, stated.

"This is his second consecutive championship after the successful participation at the 7th ASIAN TAEKWON-DO C'SHIP's, from Kathmandu Nepal where he won Gold Medal in Individual Sparring," the NTF Spokesperson informed and added that Usou has bought many laurels to the State of Nagaland as well

as to Nagaland TaekwonDo Federation competing at state, national, zonal & International levels. The spokesperson attributed Usou’s success to his tough practice schedules and spirit of true sportsmanship.

NTF further congratulated Usou for his achievement wished him more success in the future. NTF Chief Instructor & Technical Director, Israel G. Xuivi also congratulated Usou for bringing laurels to the state.

Brazil beats Serbia in final World Cup warm-up

Sao pauLo, June 7 (ap): Striker Fred scored early in the second half to help Brazil defeat Serbia 1-0 in its final warm-up before the World Cup on Friday. Brazil was struggling and fans were jeering the team when Fred found the net from inside the area in the 58th minute at a nearly packed Morumbi Stadium.

He chested down a cross by Thiago Silva and hit a right footed shot as he fell in between two Serbian defenders. Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari used the same team that is expected to play in the opener against Croatia on Thursday.

"It was a good match, a good test," Scolari said.

"There were some difficulties here and there, but the team is improving and is on the right track for the opener." Nearly 70,000 people attended the game at the Morumbi for the final warm-up, more than

the 61,000 expected for the opening match, which will also be played in Sao Paulo.

Brazil will start the World Cup having won 15 of its last 16 matches, but it gave a disappointing performance before its first match. The Brazilian squad had difficulties creating significant scoring chances and faced some dangerous Serbian counter attacks, prompting loud jeers by the crowd several times during the match. Brazil had also struggled in the warm-up against Panama on Tuesday until Neymar broke the deadlock by scoring from a free kick in the 25th minute.

"It's normal, it happens when the team is not playing well," Scolari said. "But the players know this, they know that when things are not going right some of the fans will not be happy. But we have to thank them, they were patient most of the time and they helped

us get the victory. We hope that will be the case again in the match next week." The fans at the Morumbi were chanting the name of striker Luis Fabiano, Brazil's starter in the 2010 World Cup, just before Fred broke through the Serbian defense to get the winner.

Striker Hulk had a goal disallowed because of offside in the 75th. Brazilians complained early on after a few rugged fouls by the Serbs, including one on Neymar just seconds into the match. The Barcelona striker, who scored a goal and set up two others against Panama, had a lackluster performance on Friday and was substituted near the end of the match.

"It was tough to create play, there wasn't a lot of space," Neymar said. "But we have to get used to that, we have to find ways to deal with that. I think for the opener we will be OK."

Peren With the theme “Small island and climate change” and official slogan “Raise your voice, not the sea level”, Jalukie Town and Tening Town celebrated World Environment Day on June 5. Plantation drive was the main event. The programme was jointly organized by Peren Forest Division and NERLP (North East Rural Livelihood Project), Ministry of DoNER, Govt of India.

In Tening, Peren Range, Mbaulwa Range, Tening Range, Ntu Range and Nsong Beat attended the programme and in Jalukie

by Ngwalwa Range, Jalukie Range, Athibung Beat, Khelma Beat and Rubber Unit Jalukie.

Dr. N. Senthil Kumar, Divisional Forest Officer, Peren Division graced the occasion in Tening as chief guest. The event was marked by organizing speech competition by students on “Importance of Forest & Wildlife conservation for clean environment” where Zeliangrong Heraka High school Tening was adjudged the winner and Govt. High school Tening the runner-up. The SDO (civil) Tening Thsuvisie Phoji, also emphasized to conserve forests to have clean water and environment in the area.

In Jalukie, the programme was graced by Alemyapang, EAC Athibung as guest of honour, He stressed on the important of protecting and safeguarding our “Mother Earth”. Mongzeung Mpom, Pastor, Jalukie Town Local Baptist Church called upon the

public to understand their responsibilities to take care of the planted seedlings and not to indulge in any action that will bring destruction to existing plants in town which will have greater impact on the local environment.

Assam Rifles HQ 6 Sect AR in coordination with environment conscious public, GBs/Village Council members, NGO Pro-Rural, school children and NCC cadets of Dimapur organised a tree plantation drive on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5. The event was inaugurated by Commander, 6 Sector Assam Rifles by planting a sapling in the presence of GBs and Secretaries of Kashiram, Lingrijan and Kachari Gaon. NCC cadets from Government College Dimapur and students from Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, members of Pro-rural (NGO) also planted saplings. The plantation drive is a step to spread awareness and contribute towards a better environment, stated a press release issued by Assam Rifles.

Tizit Village Students Union Tizit Village Students Union observed World Environment Day on June 5 at its local ground in collaboration with ‘H’ Coy, 164 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H) NAGA. B Aman Konyak, President, TVSU, Maj K Kaping, OC, ‘H’ Coy, 164 Inf Bn (TA) (H&H) NAGA and Noksen Konyak, former TVSU President delivered speech.

During the occasion Pohwang Konyak, Village Angh along with the village elders, GBs, Village Council Members, KNSK Members and the villagers participated.

Students and teachers from all the eight schools in the village also actively participated. After the conclusion of the short programme a massive plantation drive was conducted and approximately 4000 saplings were planted.

TVSU Vice President Neiwang Konyak in a press release has acknowledged the Forest Department, Namsa and Green Ply, Tizit provided the saplings.

Pilgrim School Dimapur The students of Pilgrim School, Kuda-B, Dimapur Eco-Club members observed World Environment Day on June 5. There were series of fun filled programme based on the awareness of the surroundings with the help of skits, songs and a poem.

The Headmistress planted a tree sapling. After the programme, a group of students comprising class 10 Eco-Club members along with the teacher in-charge Birender Shah and Sajal Baruah visited the G.B. of Kuda-B village. His wife was presented with five saplings and the members shared their thoughts and created awareness on the conservation of Environment and also requested to convey to the shopkeepers near by the school not to sale any tobacco products. The groups also visited a number of shops, a college and

Power Grid Department. They were given tree saplings. Particularly the students sensitized the shop keeper not to sale any tobacco products in their shop.

The students of sub junior and junior categories participated in the Drawing and Paragraph Writing Competition, and the best three of each group were awarded prizes.

Unity Christian Higher Secondary School Unity Christian Higher Secondary School Diphupar, Dimapur celebrated World Environment Day on June 5 in the school premises with the theme ‘Greening the Blue.’ T. Wilson, PGT (Biology) elucidated on the objectives of World Environment Day followed by planting of trees and placing of handmade waste bins by the student leaders inside the school premises.

Students also participated in the cleaning of the surroundings of the school and their respective classrooms.

Various competitions flowerpot show, collage making on deforestation and afforestation, essay writing on ‘clean environment’ painting and slogan competition were held.

Science Students exhibited science projects on clean environment, use of biogas, water harvesting and multi-purpose projects and how to protect environment.

The observation of World Environment Day and the active participation has sown the seed to protect our environment, a press release added.

Bamboo craft training for specially abled people held

Dimapur, June 7 (mexn): Transformation Resource Centre, Dimapur and Blessing Foundation for Special People organized a “Bamboo craft training for specially abled people” at the Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, Dimapur. The training was sponsored by the District Urban Development Agency under Skill Training, SJSRY, which was held from May 20 to June 5. A press release issued by Dr. Tolto Metha, Team Member, Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency, informed that the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency provided the

resource persons and other technical assistance for the same.

Altogether, 15 specially abled persons were trained to make 20 different bamboo products including flower vases and stands, trays, soap cases, toys, stationery items, picture frames, jewellery boxes and other decorative items, Dr. Metha informed.

Stating that a valedictory function was held on May 5 at the Conference Hall, NBRC, Dr. Metha added that it was attended by the trainees, trainers, resource persons and officers from District Urban

Development Department, Dimapur, and Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency. The welcome address was delivered by Bendangtila, Director, Transformation Resource Centre. The trainees along with their trainer Khrolo N. Chakhesang also shared their wonderful experience at the training and encouraged the government to further help them through such programmes.

Petevilie Khatsü, Asst. Urban Development Officer and Member Secretary of District Urban Development Agency, Dimapur in his keynote address stressed on the

sRsU organises inter-high school literary competition

Zunheboto, June 7 (mexn): Satakha Range Students’ Union organised a one-day event of career Guidance & Counselling Cum Inter High School Literary Competition on June 3 at 111Bn BSF auditorium for all schools in and around Satakha Range.

A press release from Khetoi Jimo, SRSU General Secretary, Ninoto Awomi, President SRSU, informed that the programme started with an invocation from Rev. Hukugha Jimo. President, All Sumi Students’ Union attended the first session as special guest along with his colleagues. He exhorted the students to compete with the rest of the world because God has created us all equally with the same brain and breath.

Geli Jimo enthralled the congregation with fine music. Ikali Chophy, Counsellor, District Hospital, Zunheboto, and member All Nagaland Counsellor Association, was the main speaker of the event. She spoke about avenues for the young students to avail different opportunities through hard work and consistency and also highlight-

ed on competitive examinations. She further stressed about different vocational jobs through proper channel and training.

The second session was a literary competition session among different schools in the fields of many literary activities that included quiz, extempore speech, SRSU anthem singing competition, drawing and paintings and essay writing competition.

The session was attended by rank and file of the 111 Bn BSF. Six high schools participated in the Literary Competition where overall champion was bagged by Highland High School. Best discipline award was bagged by Xuivi High School. The second session ended with prize distribution.

SRSU has conveyed gratitude to State Council of Educational Research and Training Department (SCERT) for providing resource person. It further informed that the sponsors of the event were Kiyelu Jimo, Kilonser GPRN/NSCN and former General Secretary SRSU, and Victo Jimo, Senior Executive Director, MARCOFED, Nagaland and former President SRSU.

Neiba Kronu assures support for development activities Kohima, June 7 (mexn): Neiba Kronu, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning & Co-ordination, Evaluation and Monitoring after taking over charge interacted with senior officers of the department on June 3.

Addl. CS & Development Commissioner, HK Khulu, welcomed the Parliamentary Secretary on behalf of the department.

A PowerPoint presentation was made to brief the Parliamentary Secretary on the State Planning process.

Neiba Kronu also addressed the officers and pointed out that the officers should be realistic in taking up the works especially while dealing with State issues on Plan matters.

He further stressed on inculcating innovative ideas and to have bigger plans in

terms of having iconic projects like International Airport, Roads and Telecommunication etc. in order to bring faster growth in the State economy. He further assured that he will extend his full support for development activities and mentioned that there is a political will to bring changes in the interest and welfare of the State for better future of the Nagas.

importance of uplifting and developing various skills though collaboration of different agencies. Vote of thanks was proposed by Imsuinla, member of the Blessing Foundation for Special People, who is also the Coordinator for SSA, District Inclusive Education for Disabled (IED), the press note stated.

Further, the press note stated that this special training was a first of its kind and was hopeful that more of such trainings will be held even in the days to come through the patronage of various government agencies.

District level open essay competition held Senapati, June 7 (mexn): In a bid to create awareness about environment among the public and draw collective views from various sections of people to make a social movement, Poumai Naga Tsiidou Me (PNTM) organised District Level Open Essay Competition in collaboration with district administration, Senapati today at Daikho Va School. The competition was sponsored by Forest Department, Senapati.

In the A (Class I to XII) category, there were 52 entries from various schools and they wrote on the topic ‘Role and Responsibilities to protect environment’ in 1000 words. Whereas, in the category B (Class12 above), 30 participants were made to write on ‘Impact of tribal activities on climate change’ not exceeding 2000 words.

Results will be declared on June 5, 2014 and top three essays will be published in the local newspaper.

Prizes for 1st Category: 1st prize - Rs. 8000/-, 2nd Prize - Rs. 4000/-, 3rd Prize - 2000/-, & five consolation prizes - Rs.500/Prizes for 2nd category: 1st Prize - Rs. 15,000/-, 2nd Prize - Rs.8000/-, 3rd Prize - Rs.4000/-, & three consolation prizes - Rs.1000/- each.

DBC and The Challengers team climb Mt. Saramati Dimapur, June 7 (mexn): Seven members from the Discipleship Bible College and The Challengers led

by Assistant Professor Kilang Longkumer climbed up Mt. Saramati on May 30 to “explore God’s beautiful creation and enjoy the beautiful nature.”

DBC Assistant Professor Kilang Longkumer in a press release stated that like in other countries, there are many beautiful God’s given places even in Nagaland. “However, it is sad that many young people think that those places in foreign countries and lands are more beautiful than Nagaland.” Nagaland in itself is one of the most beautiful places on earth, which needs to be explored and appreciated so that the love for its own homeland-Nagaland will develop and consequently love for its own people, the release stated. Therefore, with the hope of creating such loving attitude toward one’s homeland, its people and to care for them, this trip was initiated, said the note.

Dr TM Lotha interacts with tourism officials

Kohima, June 7 (nepS): Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism Dr TM Lotha said they had ample scope for promotion and development of tourism in the State if proper infrastructure was provided.

Interacting with the Commissioner and Secretary, Director and other senior officers of the Tourism Department at the office chamber of Tourism Commissioner and Secretary at Secretariat on Wednesday, the Parliamentary Secretary shared his ideas as to how tourism should thrive in the State and explore more areas which could be po-

Stresses on upgrading tourism infrastructures

tential for tourism.

He, however, stated that the State had fewer tourism infrastructures and stressed the importance of upgrading the existing tourism infrastructures and also creating more infrastructures for other areas which have potential for tourism. He also urged the department to give top priorities on advertisements to attract more tourists to the State.

Dr. Lotha also explained the urgency to shift the present directorate office of tourism from the town area to the secretariat site saying that offices of all the directorates were located near the secretariat except the tourism one. “Having directorate office at town area far away from the secretariat is not only hindering in the working process but more problematic due to the nature of

traffic jams in Kohima town,” the Parliamentary Secretary said asking the officials to start working to have their own office directorate near secretariat.

Welcoming Dr. Lotha, Commissioner and Secretary, Tourism, Himato Zhimomi, expressed confidence that they would be able to work effectively with him and further assured full cooperation to him.

Director of Tourism, P. Angami also spoke on the occasion.

Other high ranking officials from the tourism department also attended the interaction with the parliamentary secretary.

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Russia's Maria Sharapova holds the trophy after winning the final of the French Open tennis tournament against Romania's Simona Halep at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris on June 7. Sharapova won in three sets 6-4, 6-7, 6-4.

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Maria Sharapova wins French Open PARIS, June 7 (AP): Maria Sharapova won her second French Open title in three years, overcoming some shaky serving Saturday to beat fourth-seeded Simona Halep 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 in the final.

Sharapova has struggled with her serve this week and had 12 doublefaults in the final on Court Philippe Chatrier. But she was able to hold off Halep, and hold her serve in the final game, with steady groundstrokes that kept the Romanian on the run.

Sharapova also won the title at Roland Garros in 2012, completing a career Grand Slam. She lost in last year's final to Serena Williams. Halep, who was ranked only 57th heading into last year's French Open, was playing in her first major final.

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was able to hold serve consistently, with 16 combined breaks of serve in the match. In the 10 games of the final set, there were five breaks. And at one point, the pair went on a run of six straight breaks of serve, starting with the final four games of the second set and ending after the first two of the third. Sharapova often looked to be in control, even in the tiebreaker. She led 5-3, two points from victory, but then lost the next four points to even the score at one set apiece.

Sharapova's game on clay has improved immensely over recent seasons, but her serve is still giving her problems. She lost the first set in each of three previous matches at Roland Garros, with nine doublefaults in the semifinal win over Eugenie Bouchard. She had eight doubles

in the quarterfinals.

Part of the reason for her inconsistency comes from having surgery on her right shoulder in 2008. Before that, the 27-year-old Russian had won Wimbledon in 2004, the U.S. Open in 2006 and the Australian Open in 2008.

Since then, she has won the French Open twice.

But while Sharapova has been a star on the tour for a decade now, the 22-year-old Halep has only recently risen up the rankings and will move to No. 3 on Monday. Halep was trying to become only the second Romanian woman to win a Grand Slam title. Viriginia Ruzici, now Halep's manager, won the French Open in 1978.

The men's final is on Sunday. Rafael Nadal will go for his ninth French Open title against Novak Djokovic.

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