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beacons Dmp-Khm four-laning to Honouring the First World Red removed from Raj boost food processing units War’s Naga Labour Corps Bhavan vehicles Our Correspondent Kohima | April 21

Nagaland State Chief Minister, Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu today unveiled the 1st World War Naga Labour Corps Memorial Monolith in Kohima.

April 21 marks the exact date when the first batch of the Naga Labour Corps set sail in 1917 for the 1st Great War theatre in Europe.

“One can hardly imagine the feelings that the Naga Labour Corps must have felt, leaving their homeland for the first time and crossing oceans to distant lands fighting for the then Crown,” the CM stated.

It is estimated that around 2000 Nagas were recruited. According to some sources, the Naga Labour Corps arrived in France in two main groups (688 men on 21 June 1917 and 992 men on 2 July 1917). The corps were formed in the Naga Hills under the command of Deputy Commissioner, Herbert Charles Barnes.

They were initially divided into the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th Naga Labour Companies. To avoid confusion with other Indian

reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

Diginatories after unveiling the monolith erected in Kohima today to honour members of the Naga Labour Corps who served in the First World War.

Labour Corps units serving in Mesopotamia at that time, these companies were renumbered as the 35th, 36th, 37th and 38th (Naga) Labour Companies.

In particular, the Nagaland CM mentioned that the 35th Coy left the Naga Hills as part of the Labour Corps on April 21, 1917 and sailed for France on April 26. Subsequently after the war, the 35th Coy moved to Marseille in April 1918, from where they embarked for India at the end of May arriving in June 1918.

The men of the corps worked in various places around France on salvage work, road repairs among others. Legend has it that the Nagas “fearlessly carried out their designated duties despite facing the horrors of war in the battlefield and were in the forefront, mindless of the possibility of death all around them.”

Unfortunately during the Second World War in 1940, the building holding the lists of men of the Naga Labour Corps units was destroyed by Japanese

bombings. This relative lack of historical records, the CM however stated, “should not deter us from commemorating their pioneering ventures which led to the subsequent state of Nagaland.”

The CM recalled that the Naga Labour Corps’ participation and bravery during their battles in Europe and elsewhere would have ramifications much beyond the intended.

While there is no known Memorial in Nagaland to commemorate the Nagas

Rededicate yourselves to service of the people, CM to civil servants Our Correspondent Kohima | April 21

ample if we want the directorates and the field offices to follow suit, he added. The CM also urged civil servants to stay true in their place of posting.

He then pointed to urgent reforms required including bringing the growth of expenditure on salaries and pensions under control; taking full advantage of the PIMS; making use of the limited resources available now by completing the ongoing projects on priority; focusing on how to avail funds from the Central Schemes; encouraging educated and semi- educated unemployed youth to find employment in the private sector both within and outside the state; and adopting more transparency in the process of awarding contracts.

Chief Secretary, Pankaj Kumar meanwhile stressed on efficiency and effectiveness. “When government officials do things, efficiency counts and when they lead effective-

ness matters. The aim of both modes should be to achieve the desired outcomes. Therefore, it is important to keep track of things and review them from time to time,” he said.

Rev Dr S Chingmak Kejong mentioned that there has been an increase in the salaries of the officials but observed that those who have just ¼ of their salary are providing better work than those whose salaries have tripled. He also noticed that only 10% of the officials actually knew what communitization meant.

Many a times the struggle exists because the people and the officials or within the officials are not on the same page, he said.

He further spoke on the Midday Meal (MDM), and informed that in his district, the women’s group and self help groups (SHGs) have contributed to the scheme by supplying food and fire wood.

(With inputs from DIPR)

Nagaland Chief Minister, Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu today urged members of the civil services to rededicate themselves to the service of the people.

Speaking at the Civil Services Day celebration here, he said the day should provide an opportunity for self introspection and for chalking out future strategies to deal with emerging challenges. He also stressed on the need for integrity and I started early from the mar- devotion to duty. “If one can keep baket, but I got caught in a sic rules as our guiding principles, traffic jam… caused by lack and remind ourselves of it every day of roads! as we start our daily work, we will never go astray and will surely become an exemplary government servant,” the CM said.

He further stated that there is a need for improving punctuality in the Secretariat. We have to lead by exDIMAPUR, APRIL 21 (MExN): The Power Department has informed the public of Dimapur and Peren districts that there will be power shut down between 5:00am to 9:00am on April 22 and 23 (Saturday & Sunday) to under- Morung Express News take up-gradation work at Diphu | April 21 132/66/33kV Sub-station, Nagarjan, Dimapur. This was informed in a press Hundreds of Karbi youth note from the department. on Friday discarded their clothes and marched in the nude down the main town square of Diphu, the district headquarter of Karbi Anglong in protest against the failure of the Karbi Anglong AutonoDIMAPUR, APRIL 21 mous Council (KAAC) to (MExN): The Pfutsero address demands raised by Town Mother’s Association a conglomerate of 24 orga(PTMA) today condemned nizations to safeguard their the incident wherein a con- constitutional rights. struction worker allegedly The 24 organizations, “sexually molested a minor which represent the schedgirl on April 14 at Pfutsero Protestors marched in the nude today in Diphu demanding town.” A press note from ule tribes living in KA dis- that their constitutional rights be safeguarded. trict, had been urging the the PTMA asked law enforcing agencies to take ac- KAAC to frame act and been made, and because release issued by the 24 ortion, and along with several rules for preparing new the obsolete and defective ganizations read.

It went on to state that civil society organizations, voters list and for conduct rules of 1951 are still used held a protest rally on April of election of the council by the KAAC as well as the the scheduled tribes who 20 at Pfutsero town. The as enjoined by paragraph 2 state government the non were earlier covered with PTMA demanded that the (7), based on paragraph 20 tribal emigrants have tak- a protective law are now accused not be given bail, of the Sixth Schedule of the en away political power of “politically naked,” hence the schedule tribe guaran- arising the need for a nabe “given the severest pun- Constitution of India.

“Because act and rules teed by the Constitution ked demonstration. The ishment as per law,” and be “expelled from the society for the conduct of Coun- of India…hence the naked organizations lamented at the earliest.” cil Elections have not yet demonstrations,” a press that due to “disobedience

Power cuts in Dimapur & Peren on April 22 & 23

who fought and the many who died in France, the CM however pointed out that amongst all the tribes who were sent to WW1 duties, the Nagas were the first to realize the need to organize and unite themselves.

“Men who returned from France formed a sociopolitical association called the Naga Club with branches in Kohima and Mokokchung immediately after their return in 1918. This was the association that later in 1929 submitted a representation to the Simon Commission and conveyed to them the right of choice of self-determination of the Nagas when the British left India,” he recalled.

He informed that the state government would eventually build a memorial park around the hilltop. “Forever grateful to the Naga Labour Corps for the foundation they laid for the everlasting friendship and unity of the Nagas,” he said.

Home Minister, Y Patton meanwhile stated that the Naga Labour Corps’ sacrifices inspired the Nagas to come together as a people and make their own choice of self determination.

Karbi youths march naked to demand safeguard of their constitutional rights

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and dilutions of the provisions of the Sixth Schedule, all government funds for development, government job, land, trade and commerce reserved by the Sixth Schedule have been snatched away…”

They demanded that the KAAC reveal as to why it is not exercising its constitutional powers and why it is not deleting the names of illegal migrants, foreigners and non-tribal persons from the council voter’s lists. It also condemned the “attitude of the Karbi Anglong, BJP” for trying to hold council elections without valid act and rules and with defective voters list.

“We do not want delay in holding council elections. This imbroglio has happened because the BJP led autonomous council does not want to save the Karbis and other tribes people by making the act and rules for holding election,” it alleged.

DIMAPUR, APRIL 21 (MExN): Nagaland State Governor, PB Acharya has welcomed the decision of the central government to ban red lights atop VIP vehicles from May 1. A press note from the PRO to the Governor stated that the Nagaland Governor has already removed red beacons from vehicles of the Raj Bhavan. The Governor said that in a democratic country “there is no room for VIP culture and all are equal before the law and should be treated equally.” He stated that in many places, the red beacons have “become a lightning rod for public disgust at official corruption and the VVIP culture.”

“A large number of persons are using red lights on their vehicles for committing crimes in different parts of the country and they do so with impunity because the police officials are mostly scared of checking vehicles with red lights,” he lamented. “I think it is high time, we need to get out of it”, the Governor added, while hoping that others will also take similar action.

Our Correspondent Kohima | April 21

MK Mero, Commissioner and Secretary for Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Nagaland on Friday predicted that by 2020 cold chain facilities across Nagaland will have great prospects with completion of the 4-lane national highway between Dimapur and Kohima.

Inaugurating the Outreach Awareness Programme on Cold Chain under the aegis of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry here today, Mero said poor road connectivity and power supply has resulted in 45% post harvest loss of the state’s horticultural products.

As soon as the new infrastructure comes up, the food processing potential of the state will multiply and result into win-win situation both for farmers and end consumers, he said.

“By 2020, it is expected that the work on 4-land road connectivity will have been completed as also the

power situation improved,” he added.

Additional Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Nagaland, Lhouchalie Viya earlier informed that the Government of Nagaland has forwarded a proposal to the Ministry of Food Processing Industries asking the Centre to come out with mini food park schemes for the state. The proposal urges the centre to create 90% of central subsidy element for Nagaland, whereas it will contribute 10% of the total cost, which should come up to Rs.20 to Rs.25 crores.

Viya further explained that in mini food parks, 4-5 processing units should be made permissible as against 30 such processing units that are necessary in the mega food parks. According to him, the Centre is inclined to support this, as it will suit the requirements of the smaller state and amount to benefiting its farmers, their produce and even the end consumers.

nagaland BJP cautions against fake posts on social media

DIMAPUR, APRIL 21 (MExN): The Nagaland State Unit of the BJP has cautioned against the use of social media to post “morphed photos and videos with out-of-context propaganda text to mislead the public and create social, religious and political disharmony.”

Stating that such posts have been circulating on social media sites and messenger applications, a press note from the BJP today

said that “several inaccurate photos and its out-ofcontext messages were also about burned churches etc, associating them with BJP.” It informed that the party has undertaken “due verification and found that these social media photos were old, outdated and not in the context of the country nor of BJP nor of recent times.” The BJP stated that such falsification, factually incorrect or misleading information, defamation,

identity theft, social political and religious propagandas, banking frauds, fake accounts, etc falls under the category of cyber crime and is liable for legal prosecutions with IPC, PIL or FIR. The BJP Nagaland asked the public not to be duped by such misleading lies and not share or repost them without verifying them to avoid legal and police actions besides preventing social, religious political disharmony.

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Adoption RegulAtion 2017 orientation for Multi-Stakeholders held

Mon Theological College organized its Convocation Programme on April 21 under the theme ‘Towards Abundant Life.’ Rev. T.W. Yamyap, Finance Secretary NBCC was the guest speaker who addressed the 38 Graduands. Mankang Lecturer did the Act of Dedication after which Rev. Chemyuh, Executive Secretary KBBB consecrated the Graduands with Prayer. The Programme closed with a benediction by Peihwang, Literature Secretary KBBB.

DMC Administrator, H. Atokhe Aye inaugurating Aakriti Art located near Popular Bakery, Dimapur on April 21. Speaking at the brief inaugural programme, Atokhe lauded Aakriti Art Creations for giving platform to tribal women to give expressions in the form of arts and create livelihood as well. He expressed the hope that the art shop would live upto the expectations of the people. Suman Sonthalia of Aakriti Art said that it was started in 1996 as a hobby to develop art and craft with the thought of empowering women. She said Aakriti Art was also started as a duty to save the art and craft and to create fusion. Aakriti Art, Dimapur is owned

by Ajay Mundhra and T. K. Dhakal. (Morung Photo)

Kohima, april 21 (mExN): Orientation Programme on Adoption Regulation 2017 for MultiStakeholders was held at Red Cross Kohima on April 21 with representative from the Non-Government Organizations, Civil Bodies, Prospective Adoptive Parents, Child Welfare Committees, Nagaland Legal Service Authority, Child Care Institutions, Nagaland Alliance for Child Rights, Child Line, State Resource Center for Women, District Child Protection Units and State Child Protection Society.

Renchumi Imti, Programme Manager of State Adoption Resource Agency Nagaland (SARA) in her welcome address informed that the Adoption Regulations 2017 has been framed keeping in mind the issues and challenges faced by the stakeholders in the imple-

mentation of the adoption programme.

Highlighting the Adoption Regulation 2017, Imti stressed on transparency, early deinstitutionalization of children, informed choices to the parents, ethical practices and a strictly defined timeline in the adoption process as the main featured of the new regulation. She expressed her gladness over introduction of Relative Adoption in the new regulation and hopes that it will go a long way in encouraging legal adoption in Nagaland as per CARA Regulations.

Saraswathi, Dy. Director CARA gave a highlight of the programme and hoped that similar programme will be carried out in the state so that the new adoption guideline will be made known to all the stakeholders. Saraswathi informed

that there are two categories of children who come for adoption. They are orphaned and abandoned children. It is the CWC who shall declare the child legally free for adoption and the child shall be given for adoption only through SAA to the parents who have registered in CARINGS Website.

She cautioned that giving and taking a child for adoption without proper process will be illegal and can be penalized. She also elaborated on the procedures of adoption as per the new adoption guideline. She also encouraged the Child Care Institutions housing adoptable children to send for adoption. Otherwise the child who can have a family will be languishing in an institution which will have long term adverse affect on that child.

action with the Farmers Producer Organization (FPO) and asks the FPO members to make best use of the Mission organic value chain development (MOVCD) Programme for North Eastern Region in order to promote marketing the organic farm produces to outside the State and beyond in the processed form for premium price.

She had also visited Nagaland Honey Bee Mission (NHBM) and Nagaland Bamboo Mission (NBM) complex and suggested the bee keeping can be incorporated in Organic clusters for production of organic honey by the same beneficiaries.

This was stated in a press release issued by Directorate of Agriculture, Publicity and Information Wing, Kohima.

Organisers with resource persons and participants at the Entrepreneurship Development Workshop at Livingstone Foundation Hr Sec School, Dimapur held on April 21.

Dimapur, april 21 (mExN): Nagaland Startups in collaboration with YouthNet conducted an Entrepreneurship Development Workshop at Livingstone Foundation Hr Sec School, Dimapur on Langpangkong Kaketshir Mungdang Clean Election Campaign Committee (LKMCECC) members on April 21 met the Executive Secretary, ABAM Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger (2nd April 21. from left) on Friday at Impur and shared some ideas and concerns to strengthen the clean The workshop was orelection campaign with better coordination. ganised with the aims to target students and fresh graduates in imparting entrepreneurship skills like marketing, branding, finance and discovering business opportunities.

The session started with a welcome note by Atohoto Zhimo, Chairman of Nagaland Startups and hosted

by Lezo Putsure, Director Rani Kumudini and team having field level discussion with senior officers of Agriculture Department, during her visit to of YouthNet. The resource persons the State during April 17 to 19.

Kohima, april 21 (Dipr): Two day training for middle level officers on climate change was organised

by Administrative Training Institute (ATI) Nagaland for different Departments of Nagaland concluded on April 21 at ATI complex Kohima. Asst. Professor, Ura College of Teachers Education Kohima, Dr. Petevino Chase who was the main resource person spoke on weather, Climate Change, Greenhouse gases, Greenhouse effect, Global warming and its consequences. On the first day, a 20-minutes Video on Climate change has also shown to the participants. She said that climate change is a change of climate in the long term weather patterns which can be extremely hot or cold. Hence, climate change is a matter of public concern and all responsible persons at national and international level, she added.

She said as a result of climate change diseases such as cardio vascular, respiratory disorder, stroke and the spread of viral diseases like malaria and dengue fever affect human beings. Around 20 officers from different Departments attended the two day training.

for the workshop included Imtisunup Longchar, founder, www.ilando.com; Temsusenla Kichu, founder FUSION; and Rozelle Mero, Managing Director of The People Channel.

The resource persons spoke on various important aspects of business, entrepreneurship and employment. The co-founder of ilandlo.com, Imtisunup Longchar presented a talk on marketing strategy, how to sell products and services.

“Let people realise the need of your services or products,” quotes Imtisunup.

Founder of Fusion store, Temsusenla Kichu spoke about challenges that an entrepreneur faces and shared about her entrepreneurial

journey. She encouraged young people to grab and make use of every opportunity. She encouraged them to look for mentors and before starting any business to have an idea as finance will always follow in.

Rozelle Mero, Managing Director of The People Channel, spoke about the opportunities that one can tap in industries like tourism and hospitality.

The People Channel has trained thousands of young people in Nagaland and beyond who are placed in many top companies.

The workshop was attended by more than 100 people including students, entrepreneurs and fresh graduates.

Holy Cross Hr Sec School wins inter-School Quiz Competition Morung Express News Dimapur | April 21

A total of 19 schools from some of the leading schools in the city participated in the Inter-School Competition which was organized as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS).

The Inter-School Competition was organized to provide a platform for young minds to exhibit their intellectual talents and enhance their curiosity traits.

Held at the CHSS CovTo mark the world Earth Day, an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22, the Shem- enant Hall, the schools rock School children participated in the 'Earth Day Parade' by dressing up in their best. were represented by two Activities like Planting saplings, colouring and rhyme recitation added to the fun. Shemrock students each. The compeSchool is located at Diphupar A-Khel Dimapur. tition began with the intro-

govt agencies challenged to create more awareness on climate change

Raitale Zeliang Programme Manager-SCPS in her Vote of thanks thanked the Central Adoption Resource Authority for sponsoring the programme.

She also thanked the two resource persons Saraswathi, Dy. Director CARA and Vibhu Arya Programmer CARINGS for coming all the way from Delhi to share their knowledge and experiences.

James Basnet, a celebrated musician shared his short life testimony on how he was forced to live a life of an orphaned when he was just 15 days old and how he was saved by the Love of God which he could not have from his biological parents. He also presented a song which was nominated for Grammy.

The programme was chaired by Pikato Tuccu, District Child Protection Officer Dimapur.

Central team visits nagaland Students and fresh graduates attend to explore organic farming entrepreneurship development Workshop

Dimapur, april 21 (mExN): Realizing the potential of organic farming in the State, Rani Kumudini, Joint Secretary (INM) along with Mercy Epao, Director DoNER and Er. Sandeep Janghu, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu visited Council Members of Ekhyo Yan pointing out their grievances of erosion and landslides to the organic fields of Tsiesethe Inter Ministerial Central Team who went for spot verification to take stock of the disaster ma, Chunlika, Molvum and hit areas under Dimapur district. Members from State Disaster Management and Dimapur Bade village. district Disaster Management Authority also accompanied the team. (DIPR Photo) She also visited the Agriculture Department Laboratories at Medziphema, namely; Soil Chemist Lab, Bio-control Lab and Biofertolizer Lab. The team also visited Nagaland State Agricultural Marketing Board (NSAMB) complex at AgriExpo Site 4th Mile Dimapur and Weekly market held in Dimapur. She had an inter-

Section gathering attending the 5th Foundation Day cum Annual General Meeting of Mokokchung District Parent’s Association for People with Disabilities (MDPAPWDs) organized

by Care and Support Society, Mokokchung at the Ongpangkong Salang, Arkong Ward, Mokokchung on April 19. During the event, various organizations like Ao Senden, Watsu Mungdang and SDEO, MKG gave encouragement and shared their views and ideas to the members of MDPAPWDs.

Vibhu Arya, Programmer, CARINGS took the technical session and demonstrated on how to navigate through CARINGS portal. CARINGS- Child Adoption Resource Information and Guidance System, is a centralized web based management information system for facilitating expeditiously adoption process. Any Parents who wants to adopt a child can login and get themselves registered online in www. cara.nic.in Society Director, Nyuseitho Nyuthe highlighted on the current practices or customary practices of adoption prevailing in Nagaland which is done without following any legal procedure. But now time has changed and he challenged the stakeholder to go back and spread awareness on legal adoption.

Winners of the Inter-School Competition organized as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS) on April 21.

duction of the quiz master Ajay Poonia and contestants from each school.

The quiz master, a young and avid quizzer

himself, conducted the competition in a very interactive way and the audience was seen to be having the most fun. The questions

brought forth to the teams were very intriguing and challenging. The audience also got the chance to answer the questions when the teams failed to answer.

And they were rewarded with chocolates every time!

The final round was battled by six teams from Maple Tree School, Pranab Vidyapith, Kendra Vidyalaya, Christian Higher Secondary School, Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, and Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School .It had different sections which the teams could choose and play for, like: Infinite Bounce (C), Anagrams, Infinite Bounce (A), Take Your Pick,

Who Dares Win. Holy Cross Higher Secondary School emerged as the champion scoring 45 points, while Kendra Vidyaliya was the runners-up with 44 points, and Maple Tree School took the second runners-up position with 20 points.

Chief Guest Ajit Kumar Ranjan (IAS), Assistant Commissioner, Dimapur, presented a brief speech where he encouraged he students to expand their horizon and possess the curiosity to know more. He also represented the audience members and actively participated in the quiz competition, answering several questions correctly.

UNTABA reiterates and resolves on border areas

Dimapur, april 21 (mExN): United Naga Tribes Association on Border Areas (UNTABA) had a public meeting at Tzudikong on April 20, which was hosted by Tuli Area Joint Council Forum (TAJCF).

The meeting resolved that the “interstate boundary between Assam and Nagaland should be settled at the time of Political Settlement.” It resolved that interim agreement of 1972 and 1979 and all other related agreements or MoUs should be reviewed immediately keeping in mind the

historical and traditional boundaries of the Naga peoples.

UNTABA in a press release issued by its Chairman Hukavi T. Yeputhomi and Joint Secretary Ruchuyhun Keppen also stated that the house resolved to “remove or revoke Disputed Area Belt (DAB) considering the historical facts and the rights of the Naga people.”

“Nagaland Government should consider for deployment of Nagaland Armed Police at the border areas,” UNTABA appealed while adding that “polling station

should be open in all Naga Villages in the border areas as per the franchise rights of the electorate.”

Parliamentary Secretary, Irrigation and Flood Control, N. Jacob Zhimomi attended and addressed the meeting on the behalf of Government of Nagaland and explained the stand point and seriousness on the issue.

Among others who attended and address the meeting includes Ex Minister K. Tiameren Aier, L. Temjen Jamir, Ex MLA, Shami Angh Ex MLA, President Kughalu Aye, Border

Parliamentary Secretary, N. Jacob Zhimomi addressing the public meeting held at Tzudikong on April 20.

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Filmmakers in Manipur urged to Seven held for Imphal gang-rape make socially relevant cinemas

Manipur G ovt promises 'stringent actions' Newmai News Network Imphal | April 21

The Manipur Government has promised 'stringent action' against those people involved in the rape of two girls last week in Imphal.

Seven youths have been reportedly arrested by the police in connection with the incident. Full interrogations are said to

be underway.

The incident took place on April 14 when four students, two boys and two girls, were travelling on motorcycles around Imphal East to witness a cultural event.

They were waylaid by some miscreants who took the girls to a secluded place to commit the crime. The two boys were also reportedly thrashed by the perpetrators when they tried to protect the girls.

On the advice of the Minister for Social Welfare and Cooperation, Nemcha

Kipgen , a team of Manipur State Commission for Women led by its Chairperson Dr. K Sobita Devi and members and the Chairperson, Manipur State Social Welfare Board have jointly examined the case and have also counseled and given 'moral support' to the victims and their families.

Necessary medical examinations of the victims had been conducted and the victims were handed over to their respective parents after their consent, a press note from the

DIPR said.

Meanwhile, Minister for Social Welfare and Cooperation, Nemcha Kipgen has strongly condemned the incident and said, “Stringent action will be taken up against those culprits involved in such grievous and inhuman act so as to avoid incident like this in future.”

The Minister has also given assurance for extending maximum assistance in getting justice done to the victims.

Kipgen lauded also the

timely and efficient work carried out by the Manipur police.

It can be noted here that after the incident, Child Welfare Committee, Imphal East district and Child Protection Officer and Women Police Station, Imphal East have jointly worked out to find the whereabouts of the culprits.

As per the report by the team, the culprits are now under the Porompat police custody against the FIR No. 15(4)2017WPS-IE u/s 376D/120-B/363/34IPC and 6 POCSO Act 2012.

Arunachal students' body flays China's move Itanagar , aprIl 21 (IanS):The powerful All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) on Friday described Beijing's move to rename six places in the state as an "uncalled for" and unwarranted act.

It also termed Beijing's move to rename six places in Arunachal in the backdrop of Dalai Lama's recent visit to the state as intriguing and unnecessarily interfering into the internal affair of a sovereign nation.

"History is the living witness that Arunachal was never a part of China at any given point of time," AAPSU President, Hawa Bagang said.

"Such parochial approach and idea won't have any takers in the state of Arunachal Pradesh who are one of the most patriotic people in the country," he said.

The Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs announced on April 14 on its website that it had standardised in Chinese characters, Tibetan and Roman alphabet names of six places in Arunachal

Pradesh, which China calls "South Tibet".

The six names are Wo'gyainling, Mila Ri, Qoidengarbo Ri, Mainquka, Bumo La and Namkapub Ri. The state-run Global Times, which reported the ministry's move on Tuesday, did not say which six places in Arunachal Pradesh were being referred to.

China had strongly protested the visit of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, to Arunachal Pradesh, especially Tawang earlier this month.

Describing the development "uncalled for" and "unwarranted" act on part of the China government, Bagang said: "It is a deliberate plan to create confusion and commotion for their long term sinister design in the international community."

On Thursday, India had dismissed China's act of giving its own names to six places in Arunachal Pradesh, saying "it doesn't make illegally held territory legal".

India will pay if it plays Dalai card: Chinese daily

BeIjIng, aprIl 21 (IanS): India will pay "dearly" if it continues to play the Dalai Lama card against China, a Chinese commentator warned on Friday.

"Playing the Dalai Lama card is never a wise choice for New Delhi," a commentary in the state-run Global Times said. "If India wants to continue this petty game, it will only end up paying dearly for it."

The commentary, by Ai Jun, referred to China's decision to give Chinese names to six places in Arunachal Pradesh which Beijing considers Southern Tibet.

"China has been making efforts to solve the territorial disputes with India, but over the past decades, India has not only increased migration to the disputed area and boosted its military construction there," the writer said.

"Putting the Dalai Lama into its toolbox against China is another trick played by New Delhi lately.

Tripura, Mizoram liquor shops relocate to follow SC order

agartala/aIzawl, aprIl 21 (IanS): The Tripura and Mizoram governments have implemented the Supreme Court order in toto to ban liquor shops and outlets along the National Highways, officials said on Friday.

According to officials of the two states, after the Supreme Court's December 15 order, the Tripura and Mizoram governments asked all the District Magistrates and Collectors to relocate the liquor shops and outlets 500 metres away from National Highways.

"Of the 131 liquor shops in Tripura, 82 fall along the National Highways and Highways. Of the 82 liquor shops and outlets most have shifted to new places beyond 500 metres of the National Highways and highways," said an official of the Taxes and Excise Department of Tripura.

He said some of the liquor shops and outlets are yet to set up shops in new locations due to objection by the public and other legal and technical reasons.

The official said that to relocate liquor shops and outlets away from the National Highways and High-

ways, the Tripura government has amended the Tripura Excise Rules, 1990, under the Tripura Excise Act, 1987.

"We had told the owners of liquor shops and outlets that licence of liquor shops along National Highways would not be renewed after March 31," the official added.

The Tripura government earned Rs 162 crore revenue in 2016-17 from the liquor business - Rs 19 crore more than the previous fiscal.

The official said the Tripura government has also barred setting up of liquor shops near educational institutions, religious places, hospitals, political party offices, industries and factories.

As per the apex court directive, liquor shops, outlets and bars should move beyond 500 metres of National Highways. The court in its December 15 order had also stipulated a deadline to the states asking them to relocate the liquor joints by March 31, 2017.

In Mizoram, at least 12 liquor shops were closed down in the mountainous state following the Su-

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preme Court order.

According to Excise and Narcotics superintendent of Aizawl district, Z. Lalhmangaiha 12 out of 34 liquor shops in Aizawl town were shut down by the department as they were within 500 metres from the Highways.

"Besides closing the shops, the vending licenses of the shop owners were suspended for some time.

These would be renewed if they relocate their liquor shops 500 metres away from highways," he said.

Mizoram's Excise and Narcotics Minister R. Lalzirliana had announced that the state government would implement the Supreme Court order to ban liquor shops along National Highways.

After 18 years of imposing stringent prohibition, the Mizoram government lifted the liquor ban in the state in March 2015, allowing opening of liquor shops in the Christian-dominated tribal majority state under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition and Control Act, 2014. affIDaVIT

Regd. No. 96 I Smti. Dinmahalaliu D/o.

Shri. Akengbo of Samziuram, PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist.

Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name Dinmahalaliu and Dinmehala Pamay refers to one and the same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is DINMAHALALIU and shall be used for all official purpose in the future.

Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

New Delhi would be too ingenuous to believe that the region belongs to India simply because the Dalai Lama says so.

"India seems to have become trapped in its stubbornness to measure its strength with China.

"But territorial disputes cannot be settled by comparing which side is stronger or which country has more leverage. Otherwise, there is no need for Beijing to sit down with New Delhi at the negotiating table."

The daily added: "It is time for India to do some serious thinking over why China announced the standardized names in South Tibet at this time."

China has reacted strongly against the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh and Indian government leaders' decision to host the Tibetan spiritual leader.

The Dalai Lama has lived in India since fleeing his homeland in 1959.

aIzawl, aprIl 21 (ptI): Agitating students in Mizoram-Myanmar Champhai border vandalised the government Circuit House today evening, SDO (Sadar) Pachhunga said. The students smashed window panes and damaged furniture, Pachhunga said. Pachhunga told PTI over phone that police dispersed the mob without resorting to serious violence. Champhai district headquarters of the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) or Mizo Students Federation demanded posting of more doctors in the district hospital and had been observing a bandh since Tuesday last. Reinforcement was dispatched to Champhai today.

day said funds released so far for the development of tribal areas in Manipur will be probed.

Talking to reporters here, the minister said: “In my next visit, it will be examined whether the field position justifies the fund allocation.”

The Centre had already sanctioned Rs 22 crore for the development of tribal areas. Another Rs 150 crore had been sanctioned for the construction of tribal women’s markets in the hill districts.

“The Centre has been giving sufficient fund for the development of the tribal areas in Manipur.

We are also thankful that soon after the formation

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Regd. No. 131/2017 Dated: 21/04/2017 I, Shri. Ahao Jajo S/o. Shri. Khayao Jajo, permanent R/o.

Ningthi Vill. Dist. Ukhrul, Manipur and presently residing at 7th NAP Battalion, Bhandari, Nagaland do hereby affirm and declare as follows:1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit.

2. That the name Ahao Chakhesang (Former Name) and Ahao Jajo refers to one and the same person.

3. I hereby declared that my correct name is Ahao Jajo and shall be used for all official purpose in the future.

Deponent Solemnly sworn and affirm before me on this 21st Day of April 2017 Notary Public, Govt. of Nagaland

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Filmmaking in Manipur is fast flourishing since the past few decades. Noted Manipuri filmmaker Aribam Shyam Sharma said the 'Manipuri cinema' will continue to grow in the years to come.

Meanwhile, the State Government of Manipur has also urged the filmmakers in Manipur to make more films on issues related to socio-economic problems of the State.

These views were reflected during the ‘Cata Cine Awards 2017 & Felicitation’ function held at the Auditorium of Manipur State Film Development Society at Konung Mamang in Imphal today.

During the glittering event, SN Chand Lifetime Achievement Award for Extraordinary Contribution to Manipuri Cinema was given to producer/director Thoudam Dorendro; Basantakumar Wangkhem Lifetime Achievement Award

for Artistic Excellence was given to Chongtham Kamala Devi; and L Daojee Sharma Lifetime Achievement Award for Technical Excellence to Laimayum Surjakanta Sharma.

Noted filmmakers and personalities including Haobam Paban, O. Doren, Dr. Meena Longjam, Bobo Khuraijam, Renuka Soraisam and Wanglen Khundongbam were also felicitated during the event.

Deputy Chief Minister, Yumnam Joykumar Singh while gracing the programme appealed the filmmakers in the State to reflect socio-economic and other impressive issues in Manipuri Cinema.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said that issues relating to socio-economic problems in the state should be reflected in Manipuri Cinema so that people will know of the reality and ways to address the problems can be made. He said, besides making en-

tertainment films based on commercial end, 'impressive films' that can influence the people can also be produced. "It will give a strong message to our society," he added.

Describing the role of films in bringing a change and influence to society, the Deputy Chief Minister said, films based on present day scenario will let the people know what exactly is happening in the society. "It will help us to think again and the means to solve the problems can be sorted out," he added.

He then announced to institute an award named ‘Karam Manmohan Singh Memorial Life-time Achievement Award in Maniupuri Cinema’ from this year.

Commissioner, Art & Culture, H. Deleep Singh, Secretary, Manipur State Film Development Society Dr. R.K. Sushila and President, Cine Artistes & Technicians’ Association L. Banka Sharma were also present at the function.

Students Tribal developmental fund to be probed: Minister vandalise 28 seats, is still nursing Imphal, aprIl 21 of the new government in reposed in us.”

In the March elec- its wounds saying that it (IanS): Minister of Tribal Manipur, the economic Circuit House Affairs Jual Oram on Fri- blockade was lifted,” he tions, the BJP — which should have been given a

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said.

On Thursday, Oram visited Tengoupal, a border district. Speaking to the tribal villagers, he said, “The BJP got just 2 per cent of the votes in the past. However, it was increased to 36.3 per cent in the March elections and we are thankful to the people for the trust

chance to form the government.

Oram said that in the three years of the BJP government at the Centre, nearly 12,000 villages have been provided with electricity, adding that there is a slew of developmental projects for the poor and underprivileged sections of people.

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had opened its account in 2015 after a gap of 15 years by winning two seats in the by-elections — got 21 seats in the 60-member House. It formed a coalition government on March 15 by joining hands with likeminded parties.

However, the Congress, which had bagged

I,Shri. Lhunjalen Singson S/o, Thatpad Singson of Saijang Village permanent R/o.

Peren District. 1. That my name is LHUNJALEN SINGSON as entered in all my document and not LHUNJALEN which is affected in my Bank account. 2.

That the name LHUNJALEN and LHUNJALEN SINGSON refers to one and the same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is LHUNJALEN SINGSON and shall be used for all official purpose in the future.

Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

Regd. No.: 364/17 Dated: 21.04.2017 I, Shri. Inoka Jimo aged about 35 yrs, S/o. Lt. N. Yekuto Jimo, permanent R/o. Nihokhu Village, Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and Christian by religion and residing at the aforementioned address. 2. That we are four (4) brothers and Shri. Viketo Jimo is my younger brother and third child among all the children. 3. That my younger brother Shri. Viketo Jimo is gone out of control and I have tried my level best to rectify him, but no rectification. 4. That I voluntarily in my good sense have ostracized my younger brother Shri. Viketo Jimo from my family with effect from this declaration. 5. That any transactions by any person with Shri. Viketo Jimo will be done at his own risk and neither I nor any of my family members will be responsible for the transactions. 6.

That I further declare that the statements made in para 1-6 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing materials are concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this the 21st April, 2017 Notary Public, Dimapur: Nagaland

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Dated Kohima the 21st April` 2017 No.ED/EXAM/PT/2016-17:: Applications in the prescribed format are invited from indigenous inhabitants of Peren District for filling up of the following post of Primary Teachers in the pay band of Rs.5200-20,200/- and grade pay of Rs.2400/- in the Elementary Schools under the Department of School Education as indicated below: Sl. No Name of the School Category of Post No. of Post 1 GPS Lower Sinjol Primary Teacher One (1) 2 GPS Upper Sinjol Primary Teacher One (1) 3 GPS Peilhang B Primary Teacher One (1) 4 GPS Beisumpuiram Primary Teacher One (1) 5 GPS New Chamcha Primary Teacher One (1) 6 GPS Jalukie Lower Primary Teacher One (1) 7 GPS Tepun Primary Teacher One (1) 8 GPS Nsenloa Primary Teacher One (1) 9 GPS Nkio Old Primary Teacher One (1) The above post are under SSA Post Creation (CSS).

1. The minimum requisite educational qualifications for Primary Teachers will be 10+2/P.U passed with 45% marks and above from any recognized Board/University.

2. Candidates having Professional qualification of Pre-Service Teacher Education (PSTE) /Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) can apply for the Post.

3. The minimum age of the candidate shall not be less than 21 years and should not be more than 30 years of age as on 30.04.2017. The upper age limit is relax able by 5 (five) years for a candidate belonging to ST/SC who are Government employees.

4. The following document duly attested by a competent officer should be submitted along with the application form: a) HSLC/HSSLC/PU/Degree Admit Card, Mark sheet, Academic and Professional Certificates. b) Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate/BT Certificate. c) Schedule Tribe Certificate. d) Employment Exchange Card. e) 4(four) copies of recent passport size photographs.

5. Application with incomplete document shall be summarily rejected and calling letter shall not be issued.

6. Application form will be issued from the Directorate of School Education, Kohima on payment of Rs.100/- on any working day from 01st May 2017 to 10th May 2017.

7. Examination fees of Rs.200/- shall also be realized while receiving the application forms.

8. Candidates who are not committed to teach should not apply.

9. These posts are co-terminus with SSA Scheme.

Sd/- WONTHUNGO TSOPOE Additional Director (HoD)

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Google rolls out ‘Smart display Wi-Fi data vouchers to be made campaigns’ to all advertisers available from local street vendors New Delhi, April 21 (iNDiA ToDAy): Most internet enthusiasts these days are heavily dependent on Wi-Fi, as compared to mobile data. So, just in case you fall under the similar category, and is an avid WiFi user, here’s a good news for you. Wi-Fi data vouchers are coming soon. Yes, you will soon be able to buy Wi-Fi data vouchers, similar to that of the mobile recharge cards from nearby ‘kirana’ stores or local street vendors.

This initiative comes in after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommended operator on lowering of import duty on Wi-Fi equipment with the introduction of ‘public data of-

fices’ (PDO) and aggregators providing public Wi-Fi services under Rs 50,000.

With this move, internet users will surely spare the horror of spending a lump sum amount on Wi-Fi bills or recharges.

Several media reports suggest that all the internet users will be soon able to purchase Wi-Fi powered data packs kirana stores or local street vendors at a minimal denomination starting at Rs 10. That sounds really cheap, right?

Well, that’s exactly what TRAI is geared up to do for you. This will basically enable users to have access to a good internet connection at a very ‘cheap’ price.

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-

DoT) has developed a service where the street vendors will be provided with a license-free ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) band says a media report. Adding up to the initiative, C-DoT’s Executive Director, Vipin Tyagi says, “The Wi-Fi data voucher will kick start from Meerut, and later eventually spread across the country.” Tyagi further also says that they are also working on providing Wi-Fi equipment to the respective Kirana stores, through which, internet users nearby the store will be able to get access to the Wi-Fi. Tyagi further reveals that the equipment will not only be just limited to the ‘thela’ but will also be

put up to other grocery and similar such small shops as well. With this, anyone with a supportive device will be able to get browsing access to internet, however, to do so, the users will have to buy the Wi-Fi data vouchers, worth Rs 10.

Further speaking to the Economic Times, “The concept of Digital India is not prevalent in every nook and corner. However, with PDO, enable even the lawallah to sell Wi-Fi-based broadband services anywhere for as low as Rs 10 or even less.”

To seamlessly initiate this move, C-DoT will transfer the PDO technology to 20 manufacturing partners, which includes - Bharat Heavy Electricals Himachal Futuristic Communica-

tions for commercial production of the devices.

“Along with an organised billing system, the electronically powered device will offer a Wi-Fi access point with e-KYC (know your customer), OTP (onetime password) authentication and voucher packs,” reports Business Standard.

Not only that, the small retailers will also be able to use free-to-use frequency available in 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) and 5.8 GHz bandwidth. With this, the users will be able to easily access radio spectrum without any restriction or interference from any of the telecom operators or regulatory bodies.

Several media reports show that the regulators have estimated that the

cost per megabyte in Wi-Fi network could be less than Rs 2 paise, which is much lower to that of the what consumers on average pay for normal Wi-Fi connections, which is approx around 23 paise.

Commenting on the introduction of Wi-Fi data vouchers, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India told PTI that measures like this will not only increase the number of public hotspots, but make internet services more affordable in the country. Adding on, this move if initiated diligently will also encourage villagelevel entrepreneurship and provide strong employment opportunities, especially in rural areas, shows another report.

New Delhi, April 21 (iANS): Google on Friday rolled out “Smart display campaigns” to all advertisers, a move that will help them reach more customers easily on the Google Display Network (GDN). Smart display campaigns use the power of Google’s machine learning to automatically connect businesses to prospective customers who may be interested in products, using insights from millions of apps and sites.

“It will help create beautiful image, native and text ads that fit anywhere across the GDN and set the right bids to meet performance goals,” Google said in statement. From popular news websites to latest gaming apps, there are now over three million apps and websites on the GDN. According to the company, advertisers like hotel search platform trivago who use “Smart display campaigns” are seeing tremendous increase in conversions compared to other display campaigns. “With ‘Smart display campaigns,’ trivago drove 36 per cent more conversions at the same CPA, compared to its other similar display campaigns,” the company said.

Digital currency adoption to boost smartphones sales in India

HTC to unveil ‘squeezable’ smartphone on May 16

New Delhi, April 21 ger higher demands for Anshul Gupta, Research in the market.

Director, Gartner.

Gione e, Huaw ei, (iANS): As the market be- smartphones.

This opens the opporEver rising competition Oppo, Xiaomi and Lenocomes more competitive amid aggressive 4G rollout tunity for service provid- from Chinese manufactur- vo, etc. have committed and more people adopt- ers to launch mobile wallet ers has not only troubled big investments to exploit ing digital payment meth- solution or even vendors top local brands such as the growth opportunity, ods, smartphones in India to launch their exclusive Micromax, Intex, Lava and the report added.

“With an exclusive fowill represent 62 per cent mobile payment solutions Karbonn mobile but also of all mobile phones sales like Android Pay or Apple resulted in a decrease in cus on the market from in 2018, market research Pay to build an ecosystem, smartphone market share the device manufacturfor global leader Samsung ers, we expect more cusfirm Gartner predicted on Gartner said.

“India represents the in India. tomised smartphones Friday.

One charge can keep this Leading global ven- to come to market and The rise of digital cur- largest opportunity berency is bringing a new cause it is the second- dors Samsung and Ap- remain key to win in this feature phone running for 50 days use case for smartphones, largest mobile phone ple have made exclusive highly competitive marNew Delhi, April 21 (iANS): Jivi Mobiles on Friday which, in turn, is set to trig- market after China,” said plans to grow their shares ket,” Gupta said. launchedanewfeaturephone“SumoT3000”withapowerful 3600mAhbatterythatclaimstokeepthephonechargedupto 50 days. “The device ‘Sumo T3000’ has a potent battery which willhelpthepeoplekeepthemgoingwhentheyworktirelessly with all their might,” said Pankaj Anand, CEO, Jivi Mobiles, in a statement. Priced at Rs 1,490, the device comes with 2.8- New Delhi, April 21 (pTi): In an interview to CNBC, the Chi- years, said, “There is lot of policy uninch screen size. It also features camera with flash, auto call Former RBI governor Raghuram Ra- cago Booth School professor and certainty right now because of the record, mobile tracker, torch light, GPRS and many more. jan warned of “policy uncertainty” the outspoken economist also said work the (US) administration is going for the world economy due to there the “good news is some of the fears to do and how much it can achieve.

“But also there is geo-political being a “bunch of new leaders” who about the (Trump) administration Apple, Nike to unveil limited need to prove they are strong, even as that it would move immediately to risk. We have a bunch of strong leadedition Apple Watch 2 he exuded confidence about all large a more protectionist stance haven’t ers around the world who are already well entrenched in their strength. played out”.

SAN FrANciSco, April 21 (iANS): Apple and Nike economies doing well.

“We have a bunch of new leaders “There have been noises but of Without specifically mentionare working to expand their smartwatch series partnerwho need to prove themselves that course the strong action that some ing India, Rajan said, “This is the first ship for the Apple Watch 2 with a new limited edition they are strong. And in that kind of people feared against Mexico, time in a long while we have seen all NikeLab offering. NikeLab will feature a simple face to focus on fitness and will go on sale April 27, but will only be the big engines firing at the same time against China hasn’t really materi- environment, who has room to back available through Nike’s website and at an Apple pop up including the large emerging mar- alised. That’s the good news,” he said off if in fact there is a confrontation. shop in Tokyo,” US-based new service thestreet.com re- kets ... We have seen trade picking up. while referring to the Donald Trump We have many areas of confrontation.” Rajan further said as the US “We are seeing early signs of in- administration in the US. ported on Friday. Last year, Apple released Apple Watch Talking about the possible risks monetary policy normalises, “we will Nike+ that features built-in GPS to track users’ pace, dis- vestment intentions. Of course, there tance and route -- even if they don’t have iPhone with are always clouds. There are clouds before the world economy, Rajan see more stress” on heavily indebted them. Apple Watch Nike+ is water resistant (50 metres). this time also,” he said. who served as RBI governor for three entities.

New york, April 21 (iANS): Taiwanese consumer electronics company HTC has announced that its next flagship squeezable smartphone called ‘HTC U’ will be officially unveiled on May 16. “The device is rumoured fo sport ‘Edge Sense’ technology that lets users control many features with gestures that users will perform on the device’s metal frame,” GSMArena.com reported on Friday. ‘HTC U’ is expected to come with 5.5-inch 2560 x 1440 display, a Snapdragon 835 processor, 12MP rear and 16MP front-facing cameras and Android Nougat 7.1.

Raghuram Rajan warns of ‘policy uncertainty’ for world economy

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Saturday 22•04•2017

NAGALAND

ACAUT holds ‘Clean Election’ rallies in Phek More support NRMSATA stir phEK , april 21 (mExN): ACAUT Nagaland held two public rallies on “Clean Election” at Pfutsero Town and Phek Town and an interactive session at Chizami Town.

According to a press release from the Media Cell ACAUT Nagaland, the rally at Pfutsero town was held on April 17 and was followed by an interactive meeting with Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) and Chakhesang Clean Election Movement.

Later on, another interactive session was held at Chizami Village which was attended by village leaders, elders, GBs, youths, women and general public.

The Public rally at Pfutsero was organized by the CBCC along with the ACAUT Pfutsero unit and chaired by Wezote Kreo, Convenor, ACAUT Pfutsero Unit. Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Dr. N. Chiero, Senior Pastor (PTBC) while Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo, Executive Secretary, CBCC gave an

exhortation. Speech was delivered by Dr. Kuzhopoyo Tunyi, Convenor, Chakesang Clean Election Movement, and Zunie Veyie Pastor, RBC, said the closing prayer.

The second Public rally on clean election was held on April 18 at Phek Town, organized by Phek Town Youth Society, Phek Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Phek Town Students Union, and ACAUT unit Phek. The rally was chaired by Neizote Venuh,

Convenor ACAUT Unit Phek and Vice president PTYS. The President, Phek Town Youth Society, in his welcome speech thanked the ACAUT team for coming to Phek and claimed that there was no Naga “as truthful as” Khekiye K. Sema.

ACAUT Chairman Joel Naga in his speech at the public rallies stated that though the clean election initiative was started in the year 2012 by NBCC, the

electoral malpractice in the 2013 election was the worst and the money spent was the highest citing YouthNet’s survey that more than 900 crore was spent in 2013 elections.

Therefore, he asserted that ACAUT as a responsible stakeholders decided to join hands with the Church in tackling this menace.

Stating that “Nagas cannot go on complaining forever” about the affairs of the state nor the NBCC carry its clean election

campaign forever "like the Naga freedom movement", Joel called on the youths to make an impact in the 2018 elections.

Unless there’s a change in 2018 by having clean elections and election of good and godly leaders, the frustration of youths is going to reach its zenith with fearful consequences, he cautioned while adding that the 2018 elections will turn out to be the worst “if Nagas do not reform”.

Convenor, Public Mobilization ACAUT, Tia Longchar, in his speech pointed to backdoor appointment as a factor in creating “feelings of tribalism” as successive Ministers keep appointing their own tribesmen at the cost of merit.

Khekiye K. Sema, IAS Retd., (Consultative body member ACAUT) in his speech questioned the logic of sending children to schools and universities opining that, under the present circumstances “our children have no future” if we continue to sell

our votes.

He maintained that the public has no right to demand good roads, hospitals, good schools, etc. after selling votes.

At the interactive meeting at Chizami Village, various questions were posed to ACAUT members from the issue of corruption in the government to the slogan of “One Government One Tax” and whether ACAUT would be contesting in the coming general election 2018 to which ACAUT members categorically responded that it was a watch-dog, a people’s movement formed to check rampant corruption and multiple taxations and that it has no intention of transforming itself into a political party.

In all the gatherings, leaders and elders of all the surrounding villages attended the rally. Taking a cue from the CBCC, the ACAUT too has decided to use the word ‘movement’ for its clean election programme, the Media Cell informed.

GHSS Tuensang gets 3.77 lakh beneficiaries under ICDS in Nagaland Anganwadi beneficiaries in children. Quick rehabilitation cent girls from 11 to 18 years of new science block the 0-6 age group was 3,21,280 of undernourished children age is being implemented in the Our Correspondent

TuENsaNg, april 21 (Dipr): The new science block building at Tuensang Higher Secondary School was inaugurated on April 21 at School Auditorium by Parliamentary Secretary for Horticulture, DBs & GBs Affairs, Kejong Chang.

Speaking on the occasion as the chief Guest, he exhorted the students to avail the right education in our own kitchen instead of going to study at far places. He asked the teachers to take more responsibility in educating the students as it is impossible for a student to excel without teachers being responsible. On the other hand, he also encouraged the students to give cooperation to their teachers and urged them to compete with other higher secondary schools.

Short speeches were delivered by Deputy Commissioner Tuensang, AlemJongshi and DDEO Tuensang SashiAo. Pastor TTBC Tuensang Rev. H. Sangkap Chang dedicated the new building.

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The Integrated Child Development Services Scheme (ICDS) covers 3.77 lakh beneficiaries in Nagaland, according to the Nagaland Economic Survey 2016-17.

Under the ICDS, supplementary nutrition, pre-school non formal education, nutrition and health education, immunization, health check up and referral services are provided.

The beneficiaries under the schemes are children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

There are 60 ICDS projects and nine district ICDS cells operating in the state through 3455 Anganwadi Centres covering the 3.77 lakh beneficiaries. As per the report, the number of

while pregnant and lactating and prevention of further malnourishment by changing bemothers numbered 55, 046. haviors in child care, feeding and health care are the primaSupplementary ry goals of the programme.

Nutrition Programme Under this program, various supplementary nutrition items 25,568 adolescent such as micronutrient fortified girls covered under KSY Kishore Shakti Yojana is a Kichiri, Kheer and weaning food were distributed to the 3.77 lakh holistic initiative for developbeneficiaries consisting of chil- ment and empowerment of dren, pregnant women and lac- non-school going and school tating mothers through the 3444 drop-out adolescent girls between the age group of 11 to 18 Anganwadi centres. years. Till date 25,568 adolescent girls have been covered in Sneha Shivir programme Sneha Shivir is a new in- the non SABLA eight districts. tervention programme introduced in 2015, for 200 high 18,755 beneficiaries burden districts in the coun- under RGSEAG The Rajiv Gandhi Scheme try. In Nagaland, Phek district has been selected due to high for Empowerment of Adolesincidence of malnourished cent Girls (RGSEAG) for adoles-

state on an experimental basis in 19 ICDS projects under Kohima, Mon and Tuensang districts. As of date, this scheme has covered 18,755 beneficiaries.

1,938 mothers benefited under IGMSY During the last five years, the Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Jojana IGMSY) has benefited 1,938 mothers in the state.

This programme for pregnant women and lactating mothers is currently implemented as a pilot project in Kohima district.

Financial assistance is provided to pregnant women and lactating mothers as maternity benefit- Rs. 3000 for pre-delivery and another Rs. 3000 after delivery, according to Nagaland Economic Survey 2016-17.

ATMA Ongpangkong North conduct program on ‘Sustainable Pig Farming’

The 3 (NH) Bn Assam Rifles distributed kiln for baking pottery products to Tabitha Enabling Society, Sepfuzou Colony, Kohima on April 20. Tabitha Enabling Society, a non-profit charitable institution, is dedicated towards the uplift of special children.

With an aim to provide holistic education to the special children, the institute provides specialized curriculum and occupational therapy to each children.

moKoKchuNg, april 21 (mExN): The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Ongpangkong North block organized a field day programme on ‘Sustainable Pig Farming’ on April 12 for 19 small scale piggery farmers from six villages under Ongpangkong North block, Mokokchung who showed interest in rearing piggery using dry feeding method.

The field visit was made to a "very progressive piggery farm" owned by Tatongchuchang Pongen at Satier, Aliba Village under Ongpangkong South Block.

During the programme, Pongen served as the farmer teacher sharing his experience on use of successful improved innovative technologies for managing his piggery unit to fellow farmers which included dry feeding method, maintenance of optimum feed ratio, indigenous technology for odour control in the unit, breeding approaches etc. The participants

NVBDCP State Review Meeting held Kohima, april 21 (mExN): The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) State Review Meeting was held on April 19 at the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Kohima. District Vector Borne Officers, District Consultants, Entomologists, Epidemiologists’ and IDSP officials attended the meeting along with the state officials to review the programme implementation in the district.

Dr. Meguosilie Kire, Director (Family Welfare) welcoming the gathering informed that there has been a paradigm shift in the State malaria scenario and that it was not about control and prevention of malaria anymore but about

elimination of malaria by 2030. “Though it seems ambitious, it is possible with the commitment and hard work of the staff,” he added. He also urged the gathering to be in their places of posting and in all activities, to put their mind and soul to achieve elimination.

Atu Longkumer, Senior Entomologists presented a presentation on vector control, mosquito behaviour and vector scenario in the state. All the participating districts also presented presentations on NVBDCP activities and malaria scenario in their respective districts. Observations were made on the district presentation and feedbacks given to improve their performance.

also visited the piggery unit of fifty growers, eight cows and one boar.

Aosungkum, BTT member, Ongpangkong North Block and Takum Imsong, SVFA from Veterinary department highlighted on the ‘Identification and Management of Common Disease Problems’ faced in swine production.

The technical knowledge on scientific piggery management in the form of print media and de-worming medicines were distributed to the farmers.

Demonstration on the use of bio-fertilizers in tomato cultivation was also conducted by ATMA, Ongpangkong North Block at Settsu Village on April 18.

Method of application, its importance for plant growth and development was taught to the farmers by Dr. Lanunochetla, SMS, District Agriculture Office, Mokokchung and BTT Convener, ATMA, Ongpangkong North Block.

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bution of IRCS was immense not only in times of war but also during natural calamities and disasters.

He also thanked the Commandant, 111BSF Bn, and his subordinate officials, CMO (SG), Dr. L.L Mandal and his team for the sacrifices in carrying out the humanitarian task by carrying out such camp in remote areas like in Satami village.

Altogether, 11 Booths with 9 specialized doctors conducted free medical checkup. Meanwhile, IRCS has also thanked

the Parliamentary Secretary, Soil and Water Conservation, Pukhayi Assumi, CMO, Zunheboto, Medical Superintendent, District Hospital, Pharmacy owners at Zunheboto for their contribution towards the medical camp.

The programme was also attended by ADC, Zunheboto, Nungsangmenla Imchen, 2I/C, Nitin Gupta, Dy. Commandant, Huska Sema and a host of dignitaries. Altogether more than 220 patients were treated and were given free medicines during the said medical camp.

YASU extends support The Yongnyah Area Students’ Union, Longleng has requested the Education Department (RMSA) and the State Government to look into the matter of RMSA-2016 teachers at the earliest “as the teachers are demanding for what is rightfully theirs”.

“Despite the NRMSATA-2016 submission of separate representation to the Government for the timely release of all the pending salaries, the Government turned a deaf ear to the representation,” a statement from YASU stated while expressing solidarity to the NRMSATA over their “genuine” demands.

“In spite of all the hardships the teachers face, they are sincerely performing their duties and it is a pathetic scene to see that they have to every time undergo through representations, ultimatums, agitations, etc to receive their hard toiled salaries,” the union stated.

Arguing that the indifferent attitude of the Government towards the teachers is placing the lives and careers of thousands of innocent students at great risks, the YASU urged the department to consider the matter with utmost importance and at the earliest for the welfare of all.

MEx FILE Naga Council mourns Dimapur, april 21 (mExN): The Naga Council Dimapur has mourned the demise of late Merenzungla, mother of NCD President T. Bangerloba. “Her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts,” the NCD stated in a message. Expressing profound sorrow, the Council extended deepest sympathy and condolences to its president and to the family of Temlendangba. “May the Almighty God give you the peace that you seek and may our prayers ease the pain during this dark hour,” the message read. NCD further prayed for the departed soul to rest eternally in God’s kingdom.

Singsit takes charge as ADGP Kohima, april 21 (Dipr): In pursuance to the Government of Nagaland Notification No.POL/ESTT3/11/2016 dated9/3/2017, L. Singsit, IPS has taken over the charge of Addl. Director General of Police (Adm) Nagaland, Kohima with effect from 04.03.2017.

Henceforth, all correspondences relating to Secret/ Confidential and Demi-Official matters requiring personal attention may be addressed to him by name.

Elumyo Village bans hunting, fishing WoKha, april 21 (mExN): The Elumyo Village Council has imposed a ban/restriction on hunting and fishing in the village jurisdiction. A press release stating this informed that the ban on hunting will be effective from April to September 30. “Anybody violating the resolution will be imposed a fine of Rs. 5000 and their items will be seized,” the Council warned. The Village Council also imposed restrictions on the use of chemicals like bleaching and lime at rivulets and streams. Violators will be fined as per the Village Council resolution number 2 and 7, the release stated.

FPS, village councils of Kohima informed Kohima, april 21 (mExN): The Inspector, Food & Civil Supplies has informed all the FPS and village councils of Kohima Centre that the PHH and AAY food-grains will be released from April 24 onwards between 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. A press release in this regard directed the concerned FPS/Village Councils to take note of the scheduled dates and collect their respective quota accordingly: Kohima Town FPS on April 24 and 25, Kohima Sadar and Secu Circle villages on April 26, Jakha Circle villages on April 27, Kezocha circle villages and Merema, Tsiese Basa & Bawe, Thizama and Rusoma on April 28.

AR claims arrest of 2 NSCN (K) OGWs TuENsaNg, april 21 (mExN): The Assam Rifles today claimed that it arrested two over-ground workers (OGW) of the NSCN (K). According to a delayed report, the 40 AR claimed that it arrested the two from Tuensang on April 16 along with two .22 mm pistols with magazine and Rs. 30,320 in cash. The AR release identified the two as Toshi Kamzuk (28 years) and Samaho Sumi (23). The apprehended cadres along with recovered items were handed over to Tuensang Police Station on the same day, the release added.

Free medical camp at Satami Village held ZuNhEboTo, april 21 (Dipr): The 111th BSF Battalion, Satakha in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Zunheboto unit conducted a free medical camp on April 21 at Satami Village under Aghunato Subdivision.

Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, Vice Patron and founding member IRCS, and Advisor to Chief Minister, Huskha Yepthomi spoke on International Red Cross Society.

While lauding the contribution of IRCS throughout the world, the chief guest said the contri-

Dimapur, april 21 (mExN): The ongoing stir by the Nagaland RMSA Teachers Association (NRMSATA) gained additional support on Friday with more School Management & Development Committees (SMDC), schools and others urging the concerned authority to look into the matter.

The NRMSATA teachers are boycotting classes over non-payment of salaries for the past five months.

Pointing out that classes have been “badly affected” because of the agitation by RMSA teachers, the School Management Committees and schools in separate statements appealed the education department to look into the matter and release the pending salaries without any further delay. The SMCs and schools include: SMC, Govt.

Primary School Sarbura, Kashiram; Govt High School (GHS) Sovima; SMDC GHS Maova, Medziphema; and SMC GHS Nito, Niuland.

Meanwhile, the NRMSATA President met the School Education Minister on Friday during which the latter appealed for the agitation to be called off. However, with no assurance forthcoming from the Minister, the NRMSATA President informed that the agitation will continue till its demands are met.

DC Phek informs HoDs

bhubaNEsWar, april 21 (mExN): Odisha Governor Dr. SC Jamir hosted a state dinner in honour of President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari in Raj Bhavan on Thursday, April 20.

The Governor and his wife Alemla Jamir received the President Bhandari on her arrival at Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar and accorded her a warm welcome. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also received the visiting President on the

occasion, a press release informed.

This is Bhandari's first foreign tour after assuming office in October 2015. She is on a two day visit to Odisha which is part of her five day visit to India.

Bhandari is accompanied by her daughter and a 33-member delegation including Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat, Peace and Re-construction Minister Sita Devi Yadav, five women lawmakers and other senior officials.

phEK, april 21 (mExN): In view of the visit of Governors of Nagaland and Tripura, PB Acharya and Tathagata Roy, to Ruzazho village on April 25, the Deputy Commissioner in a press release has directed all Heads of Offices of Phek district to be present at Ruzazho village latest by 10:30 am without fail.

Aadhaar enrollment in Mokokchung withheld moKoKchuNg, april 21 (Dipr): Enrollment of Aadhaar for indigenous inhabitants of Mokokchung district which was scheduled to start from April 17 has been withheld till further order. SDO (C) Mokokchung in a press release said the enrollment was put on hold due to some technical related problem.

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Innovation the name of the The Arctic Ocean is clogging game for food, drink stylists with billions of plastic bits Vishnu Makhijani

Pollution is now as dense in the northernmost ocean as it is in the Atlantic and Pacific Robinson Meyer

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he Arctic Ocean is small, shallow, and—most importantly—shrouded. Unlike the other large oceans of the world, it is closely hemmed in by Asia, Europe, and North America, with very few watery entrances in and out.

Some oceanographers call it the “Arctic Mediterranean Sea,” a nod both to its between-the-terra-ness and its similarity to that smaller ocean.

Often, that remoteness has played to its ecological advantage.

Very few ships pass through the area (with all their attendant pollution and environmental disruption), at least compared to nearby waterways like the Bering Sea. It also helps that much of the Arctic freezes over every winter.

But a paper released this week in Science Advances argues that its location is now harming it. The first survey of the region has found that roughly 300 billion pieces of floating plastic, most of them tiny but visible to the unaided eye, have clogged the planet’s northernmost sea. The plastic, having been carried to the pole over decades, now has very few ways out.

In other words, the Arctic Ocean has become the Northern Hemisphere’s “dead end” for floating plastic.

“Our data demonstrate that the marine plastic pollution has reached a global scale after only a few decades using plastic materials,” said Andrés

Cózar Cabañas, a biologist at the University of Cádiz. It is, he said, “a clear evidence of the human capacity to change our planet. This plastic accumulation is likely to grow further.”

The survey was carried out while the research vessel Tara circumnavigated the pole in late 2013. The same Tara cruise also surveilled local plankton populations and observed the aurora.

It found a couple key differences in how plastic pollution works in the Arctic. To the south, in the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, plastic tends to accumulate in enormous subtropical “trash patches.” While these are not the dense and churning gyres of garbage that many people imagine, they can be accurately described as parts of the ocean with

a lot of garbage in them. In a way, they’re like the asteroid belt, an otherwise void place in the worldocean where plastic is much more likely to accumulate.

The Arctic does not so much have trash patches inside it; it is giant trash patch. The Arctic Ocean has about the same median density of plastic as the Atlantic and Pacific do. But unlike in the southern oceans, where plastic has unevenly congregated in certain areas, it has spread itself throughout the entirety of the Arctic.

Sometimes, though, it is quite dense: In the seas north of Iceland and western Russia, there are hundreds of thousands of pieces of plastic per square kilometer.

Martha Buckley, an oceanogra-

pher at George Mason University, agrees with the authors that plastic is not coming from the Arctic itself. This is “intuitive,” she writes: Few people live around that ocean’s coast, there is little ship traffic there, and most of the plastic is tiny enough that it seems to have spent several years in the ocean. (The paper’s authors estimate that it takes one to three years for plastic from the North Atlantic to make it to the Arctic.)

“It is pretty clear that this plastic has been transported by ocean currents. How the plastics are entering the Arctic is not as clear,” she told me in an email. The paper, for instance, doesn’t discuss transport through the ocean’s vertical currents. Over the last few years, research has suggested that gyres in the subtropics and subpolar regions are linked by deeper currents.

Ocean currents matter because they’ll help researchers learn if the plastic is trapped in the Arctic permanently or whether it will eventually work its way out. Other scientists are still trying to come up with solutions to the world’s long-term plastic problem. In the meantime, says Cabañas, the only way to fix the problem is to mitigate its scale.

Countries and coastal communities should work harder to keep plastic from winding up in the ocean.

“We should properly manage the plastic waste at its source,” he told me. “Once the plastic enters the ocean, its destination and impacts are uncontrollable.”

Wailers continue Bob Marley’s undying legacy through song lent artist during his time and created hits that are still played to this day. Throughout the tour, I imagined the backlash Marley received during his tours and even back home. I also thought of the team that supported him every step of the way.

But what about the people in the background that kept his spirit alive during the bad times? A group rather close to home, The Wailers, were once in a quintet that formed in Marley’s native land of Trenchtown but changed into a trio then a band.

Co-founded by Aston Barrett aka Familyman and Carlton Barett aka Carly, the Wailers helped create a sound that would make a mark on reggae music.

Sadly, after Marley’s death, the Wailers disbanded but after some time, the Wailers United project would reignite reggae around the world. After being overshadowed by popular culture for much too long, the Wailers United project is a leap pad of inspiration for aspiring reggae artists young and old to continue to legacy that grew from Jam-Rock but reached places it could never imagine.

Marveling at the newspaper articles plastered on the walls, I imagined how Marley felt when he passed away and the vibes that the Wailers would continue to channel into the world. Currently on tour, the Wailers will be in Tallahassee on Wednesday, April 5 at the Side Bar.

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hile in Jamaica, I visited the Bob Marley Museum and could not help but be in awe of the legacy he created in such a short time. Born in Trenchtown, Jamaica, Bob Marley created a sound that would ring around the world. With a genuine passion for music and showing peace, love and happiness, he performed on stages all over the world and spread the knowledge of Jah everywhere he went.

While walking through the museum, all of his awards for his impact on the world were adjacent to his music related awards. Even post mortem, Marley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, received the Lifetime Achievement Award (NARAS), earned a Diamond Certificate for his album “Legend” and has a myriad of other achievements.

Stepping on the glossed wooden floor, I could hear the echo in each step and the sound that Marley aimed to create in his studio. While heading upstairs, I noticed his favorite outfits seemed to be hooked onto the wall for different occasions: ripped jeans for soccer and a jean jacket (or so it looked like) for his concerts. Marley was an excel-

The Beard war intensifies, as official punished for not smoking Nury Vittachi

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n atheist friend got in my car the other day and I snapped him into prayer mode with a single line: "Put on your seat belt, I want to try something." Heh heh heh.

Religion is on my mind after seeing a news report from China.

Recently, communist party officials were shocked to hear that one of their members had failed to be sufficiently disrespectful during a meeting with a group of religious citizens.

Local party secretary Jelil Matniyaz did not smoke a single cigarette at a meeting with Uyghurs in Xinjiang province, despite knowing that clean-living spiritual groups disliked such practices, the Global Times reported.

"A dutiful party member would choose to smoke in front of religious believers in order to demonstrate his or her commitment to secularism," an official said. Insulting clean-living faith groups is mandatory. He and other disapproving colleagues stripped Jelil of his duties and demoted him, Agence France Presse reported.

Your columnist was forwarded this report by an old China hand who follows Beijing's war on spirituality. His report reminded me of the time Chinese communist party officials got rid of a divinely chosen leader from Tibet and replaced him with their own divinely chosen leader. People on both sides asked how a strictly atheist group could have such advanced knowledge of divine choices. Flustered officials, having no answer, made it illegal to ask the question.

In 2011, party bosses were alarmed to notice that members

became less materialistic and more spiritual as they aged. They issued a regulation extending severe restrictions on what party members can believe in the period between retirement and death. "There are clear rules that retired cadres and party members cannot believe in religion," an official told the BBC. In 2014, party members in Xinjiang started offering cash handouts to citizens who reported that their neighbours were growing beards.

The logic was that beard equals spiritual person equals dangerous weirdo. This is surely wrong. I'm sure it is scientifically possible to be a bearded man and not be a dangerous weirdo, and it is pure coincidence that that two-word phrase is a perfect description of pretty much all my friends who have large amounts of facial hair.

The no-beards rule was copied

by China's neighbour, Tajikistan, where police in 2015 boasted of having shaved 13,000 men, many of whom they had just snatched off the street for that purpose.

The curious thing is that big beards are the height of hipster fashion in the West, so it's likely that baffled American tourists are being snatched for committing facial hair crimes against society. This may actually be an appropriate response.

The most recent twist in this story is intriguing. The Chinese government has become alarmed at the lack of morality in society and leader Xi Jinping has launched a campaign to revive traditional beliefs and values. "These are the same traditional values that the party spent 60 years trying to destroy," the Economist magazine noted.

Life is weird. There's really nothing quite like it.

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ike bitters enhance cocktails, spices tickle the palette and a variety of additions raise desserts to an altogether new level, it is innovation and creativity that make for an overall finedining experience, stakeholders in the space say.

To this end, if the idea of the UN World Innovation and Creativity Week (WICW, April 15-21) is to remind and encourage people to use their creativity towards making the world a better place and make their place in the world better too -- can the food and beverage industry be far behind?

But first, let's talk drink. How about a Monkey Thandai, with the base being Monkey Shoulder, a free-spirited, fun-loving three-malt blend with an easygoing smooth, rich and mellow vanilla deliciousness?

It has, in fact, become quite faddish for the Indian summer drinker!

As for the main course, changes in the culinary landscape are widening the scope for chefs today in terms of what can be offered, says Arun Sundararaj, Executive Chef, The Taj Mahal Hotel in Delhi.

"Innovation in cuisine has no limitations, much like an artist who works on his imagination with no restrictions. For example, two of our star dishes at Varq, the signature Indian restaurant, are 'Different Strokes' -- a trio of crisp 'jalebi' with saffron, passion fruit reduction, fennel and black pepper crust; and 'Sweet Tooth of the Maharaja -- layers of garlic 'kheer' and broken wheat porridge.

"Also, one of the other treasured culinary delicacies at the hotel is the 'Khichdi rafat', an innovative twist to the humble Indian comfort food.

The unique recipe uses rice cooked with tender pieces of chicken, duck and lamb and is flavored with aromatic spices and almonds," Sundararaj told IANS. "In the recent past, we have curated a series of specially-designed menus, to offer exquisite dining experiences to patrons. Each of the dishes across the hotel's dining destinations is a craft in itself and combines the best ingredients from across the world to create memorable experiences," he added.

Working on festive menus is another occasion to present exquisite offerings.

"Over the years," Sundararaj said, "our team has created an array of contemporary dishes, each of which derives its base from traditional Indian desserts. During Ramadan, we created a unique take on the festive 'Qubani ka meetha' by presenting it in the form of a mille feuille. We've reimagined the traditional delicacy and used puff pastries to give it a classic French twist."

Chef Vineet Bhatia at Ziya (The Oberoi, Mumbai) has always followed a signature approach and, as a consequence, redefined the way Indian food is eaten.

For instance, Bhatia had, way back in 1993, invented the ‘chocomosa', which redefined the 'samosas' and took it out from a very savoury genre into a sweet genre.

Until that point, 'samosas' could be stuffed with anything and more often than not, this would be minced meat or chicken or prawn.

"We take Indian ingredients that one normally see in everyday home cooking and treat them very differently in Ziya... so, for example, it could be a ‘gulab jamun', but in Ziya it takes the form of a ‘Gulab Jamun cheese cake'," Bhatia told IANS. "Hence, I would say that there is not one signature dish in Ziya -- it's a whole approach of having a multiflavour experience.

"Another example is the 'dahibhalla' as an ice cream. It lasted for a long time on the menu and was so popular that we found it very difficult to take it out of the menu," Bhatia added.

It's homespun ingredients with progressive Eurasian flavours for Executive Sous Chef Abhishek Gupta at Gurugram's The Leela Ambience.

The ambience of the Epic - Global restaurant adds to his delectable menu, enticing the five senses with soothing music, soulful aromas and nicely decorated table spreads with a touch of luxury.

With intriguing dishes like pureed pumpkin with marigold flowers, potato starch petals, sambucainfused sous vide beans, cherries and gooseberry cooked with mild butter sauce, farm leaves grilled with smoked butter and more, "a prism of culture, time, and place is created which builds a deeper appreciation of how regional characteristics have shaped global food", Gupta told IANS. Molecular food is the name of the game for Mahesh Kumar Sharma, Executive Chef at Dwarka's Radisson Blu Hotel.

"I have done some Indian twists like 'mishti doi' -- sweet curd molecular; mango sphere from mango pulp and 'papdi chaat' molecular.

I made juices and yoghurt spheres that were my prime molecular innovation in the food industry. I have included these in a la carte orders and they are gaining popularity amongst guests," Sharma told IANS. "I have changed a lot in buffet presentation post my joining. I have introduced new cold meats, terrines and different kinds of salads in my coffee shop buffet. I have done a lot of work on shooter and mixed-flavored juices.

"Since I belong to pink city Jaipur, I have introduced Rajasthan's authentic cuisine in my banquet menu in Delhi," he added.

Enough food for thought?

A Book for Every Child

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ast year, the Bookaroo Festival of Children's Literature was looking at the prospect of a year without sponsors. "Running it is a costly affair. And then demonetization hit us," recalls M. Venkatesh, who along with Swati Roy and Jo Williams is one of the co-founders of India's only large-scale children's fest.

When the principal sponsor, a major newspaper, pulled out after years of association, they were determined to go ahead regardless. Bookaroo opened up to crowdfunding with donations starting at Rs 500 and, as the word spread, smaller sponsorships trickled in. With publishers and readers pulling together, Bookaroo was back! In fact, it was the first children's festival to win the International Excellence Award at the London Book Fair, 2017.

As I sit with Swati, Venkatesh, and Jo (on Skype, from the UK) one spring evening in Delhi, I'm struck by their unique brand of humour, optimism and zeal. Swati and Venkatesh were colleagues whose love for reading, especially children's literature, led them to set up Eureka, a beloved children's bookstore in south Delhi. In 2007, Jo joined them in their mission. "I had just moved to India, and read about their bookstore.

Having organized the Red House Children's Book Award back home, I was drawn to it," she recalls.

After organizing readings and workshops in the bookstore, they realized the need for a larger children's book event. "The festival was a logical extension of all the smaller related activities we had been doing till then. We had been discussing the idea of scaling up to reach out to more children and, while considering formats, the ambience that Hay [Festival in the UK] offered appealed to us. There were worries about us being first-timers, if there was an audience for this, not to mention sponsorship," says Swati. Fed up with the naysayers, Venkatesh announced the festival at a gathering of children's book publishers in 2008. "That stunned everybody," she remembers.

It was already August.

Serendipity is a cornerstone of the Bookaroo story-like how they found their first venue. Jo lived in Chhatarpur then and stumbled upon Sanskriti Foundation in her neighbourhood. The first edition of the event was held in 2008 with 37 authors

and there were 3,000 walk-ins! Year-on-year, the festival grew until they needed to shift to the larger Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts to accommodate the 5,000 plus visitors every day.

The Bookaroo founders always wanted their festival to be a family event, with no bussing in of children with schoolteachers in tow. "Once families see other families enjoying and reading together, exploring new kinds of children's literature, experiencing the storytelling, puppetry, craft, painting, mathematics and creative writing workshops, and then buying the books, the chances of those books becoming a part of children's lives is higher," says Swati.

This is central to the mission of Bookaroo: "We believe that there's a book for every child, and it is our goal to help them discover it by offering a programme which showcases a mix of fiction, nonfiction, art, mythology, science, environment and wildlife. We consciously invite both established and debut writers, illustrators and storytellers, in English and other languages," Jo adds.

The festival is now an annual fixture in the capital's cultural calendar, with speakers like activist Harsh Mander and Stephen Hawking's daughter Lucy, a children's novelist. Indeed, some of the first Eureka book buyers are now volunteers, authors and journalists intimately involved with the festival. "We have seen these children grow up.

They would bring their friends [to the bookstore] and tell them, 'This is where I heard my first story'.

The 'Little Princes' of then are now strapping teen-

agers and young adults," Swati says with a smile.

As the festival grew, it migrated to other cities. Again, chance was a factor. Jo ran into the administrators of Delhi Public School, Srinagar, at a children's workshop. They asked her if Bookaroo was willing to organize a similar event in Srinagar. She agreed immediately, and in 2011, they landed in Kashmir. "This was the first time we were moving out of Delhi. And our initial nervousness notwithstanding, the teachers and students enthusiastically helped set it up, painting and decorating the venue despite it being a 'first' for them. Children just loved the idea," says Swati. Local artists, storytellers and folk singers were also part of it. After three successful years, Bookaroo could not go back after 2014. The reasons ranged from elections being held to the unprecedented rains that badly damaged infrastructure.

"But we've been asked to come back this year and we definitely will," says Venkatesh.

The festival travels to Kolkata, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Panaji, Srinagar and Kuching, Malaysia. "Our regional contacts are crucial to getting permissions, securing locations and introducing us to local sponsors," says Venkatesh, who shoulders the financial responsibilities.

Children everywhere form a strong attachment to the festival. Swati recalls a mother requesting her to convince her daughter that the Jaipur Bookaroo was over. The girl had refused to leave, insisting on checking out each session and stall, with her exhausted parents in tow.

Bookaroo, together with authors and children, has charted the evolution of children's book publishing in India. This was where 'dastan bachpan ki', the dastangoi-style of storytelling for children, debuted. Now, more books are written on contemporary topics and publishers have embraced the genres of young adult and contemporary retelling of mythology through picture books. Bookaroo also runs an outreach programme in schools in under-served, under-privileged and specialneeds communities, with authors and illustrators.

Energized by their win in London, and powered by the hard work of volunteers and supportive publishers and literary institutions, the Bookaroo team is putting together the 10th edition of the Delhi festival. As Swati puts it, "This recognition will spur us on to continue making stories come alive for children of all ages."

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Meeting hatred with love

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THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN AN ORGANISATION

By Lipokmarla Imchen, Assistant Professor (Department of Management-BBA)

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he Easter Sunday sermon centered around the terror attacks in Stockholm and the two Coptic churches bombed in the Egyptian cities of Alexandria and Tanta. Sadly, terror attacks are no longer new in Europe. Nevertheless, it is wrenching every time it happens. The city of Stockholm was the latest European city to suffer a terrorist attack as a 39-year-old construction worker from Uzbekistan hijacked a delivery truck and rammed it into pedestrians on Queen street. Four people died and more than 15 were injured, some seriously. The city swung into action tightening border controls and upping vigilance levels. The suggestion that vehicles be banned from coming into the city centre was raised citing the vehicle terror attacks in London, Nice, Berlin, Jerusalem and now Stockholm.

People started gathering and leaving floral tributes along Queen street and outside Ahlens department store which had been rammed by the truck. Burning candles or leaving a floral tribute, people triedto show sympathy for the bereaved and the dead.

The moral response of the city was unexpected and admirable. It resolved to meet hatred with the power of love, and not be overcome by fear and evil.

The hashtag #openstockholm was coined after the dreadful attack in downtown Stockholm. People opened their homes and invited people inside or offered them a ride because many could not get home as the underground and all public transport was shut down. So #openstockholm was a response with love to the attack.

People showed care for each other, and they showed it on social media. Some groceries even twittered free food to citizens unable to get home.

The Sunday before that was Palm Sunday when the two Coptic churches in Alexandria and Tanta suffered bomb blasts where many worshippers were killed and injured. At least 47 were killed and 100 injured in the blasts that ripped the churches from the interior. In one church, the Islamist suicide bomber had aimed for the most crowded part of the day during the church’s life and he blew himself up during the Palm Sunday worship. In the other church, the suicide bomber exploded himself at the gate to the church.

In Egypt, the Copts are a minority even though they number over 5 million.

They make up between 6 to 18 percent of the Egyptian population. The Coptic

Christians trace their origins back to the apostle St Mark, whose travels led him to Alexandria. After he healed a shoemaker Anianus, the man converted along with his whole family to Christianity. Anianus later became the first bishop of the Coptic church in Alexandria which has come to be known as St Mark’s church. The present site of St Mark’s Cathedral where the bomb blast occurred on Palm Sunday is said to be the site of the house of Anianus. In 68 AD, St Mark was martyred in Alexandria. The Christians built a church at Bacaulis, a section in Alexandra, which was the site of his martyrdom. The church at Bacaulis was known as the oldest church in the city. Christianity spread across Egypt after the first church was set up, but it also faced much persecution starting from the Roman rulers. Even as late as 311 AD Pope Peter was martyred at the same spot where the martyrdom of St Mark took place.

The church in Alexandria is the spiritual centre in Egypt. It has seen several periods of persecution. The Arab invasion in 611 AD destroyed the church in Bacaulis but it was rebuilt. The church was important because the relics of St Mark were preserved there. However, the relics had to be smuggled to safe hiding places during life under the Muslim Caliphs and Governors, and even the Crusaders. More than once the church was destroyed and built again.

Once more the Coptic church is facing persecution. Its members have been quoted as saying, “We will not meet fear with fear.” The press describes them as resigned but resolute. But there are many of them sending out the message that they will not react in fear and hate as their enemies want them to. It is as though the spirit of martyrdom that St Mark, Pope Peter and countless others have set up as a sign of Christian faith, has found its home deep in the veins of the Coptic churches. The resoluteness comes from that. Local security is weak and half-hearted in their protection of the Copts. It is clear that the Copts have only their faith in God to lean on.

The words of the Archbishop of Pakistan can be applied to the Copts. Archbishop Sebastian Shaw was earlier quoted as saying that the Christian martyrs of Pakistan illustrate ‘what the purpose of being really is.’ Persecuted Christian minorities are trying to live out their faith and their love in times such as these. That was the powerful Easter lesson this year; that Christianity is not so much a religion as a choice to live out love in the face of hatred and destruction.

What exactly is Management about? Is it necessary only for large corporate companies? Is it required only for private enterprises or for businesses only? These are some thoughts that may cross the minds of many. However, we opine that these are only a part of the wide area of management.

In this series of short papers, C-Edge College with the initiative of Management Department will draw out and illustrate the necessity and applications of management skills.

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f you were given the choice between two different pilots—one was trained, the other not—which one would you choose?

But what if there was no “up-front” cost for the untrained pilot? You still wouldn’t do it? Yet many business owners do not recognize the importance of employee training.

Most business managers wouldn’t hire unqualified employees. But so many of them do employ underqualified workers. Sometimes employees become underqualified due to changing technology or the development of new methods. Don’t get me wrong; training does come at a cost. The two biggest resources used for job training are time and money.

Some of the excuses not to train are: “We are too busy to learn something new right now.”

“We just don’t have the money to pay for training.

Training presents a prime opportunity to expand the knowledge base of all employees, but many employers find the development opportunities expensive. Employees also miss out on work time while attending training sessions, which may delay the completion of projects. Despite the potential drawbacks, training and development provides both the company as a whole and the individual employees with benefits that make the cost and

time a worthwhile investment.

Addressing Weaknesses Most employees have some weaknesses in their workplace skills. A training program allows you to strengthen those skills that each employee needs to improve. A development program brings all employees to a higher level so they all have similar skills and knowledge.

This helps reduce any weak links within the company who rely heavily on others to complete basic work tasks. Providing the necessary training creates an overall knowledgeable staff with employees who can take over for one another as needed, work on teams or work independently without constant help and supervision from others.

Improved Employee Performance An employee who receives the necessary training is better able to perform her job. She becomes more aware of safety practices and proper procedures for basic tasks. The training may also build the employee's confidence because she has a stronger understanding of the industry and the responsibilities of her job.

This confidence may push her to perform even better and think of new ideas that help her excel. Continuous training also keeps your employees on the cutting edge of industry developments. Employees who are competent and

on top of changing industry standards help your company hold a position as a leader and strong competitor within the industry.

Consistency A structured training and development program ensures that employees have a consistent experience and background knowledge. The consistency is particularly relevant for the company's basic policies and procedures. All employees need to be aware of the expectations and procedures within the company. This includes safety, discrimination and administrative tasks. Putting all employees through regular training in these areas ensures that all staff members at least have exposure to the information.

Employee Satisfaction Employees with access to training and development programs have the advantage over employees in other companies who are left to seek out training opportunities on their own. The investment in training that a company makes shows the employees they are valued. The training creates a supportive workplace. Employees may gain access to training they wouldn't have otherwise known about or sought out themselves. Employees who feel appreciated and challenged through training opportunities may feel more satisfaction toward their jobs

Cactus again popular with busy gardeners Tom MacCubbin

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f you are like most busy people, you are running out of time for plants. And you are not too proud to admit the last plant you purchased shriveled due to a lack of water and others are yellowing in a dark corner. Perhaps you are beginning to wonder, “Is there a plant for me?” Well, have you ever thought of cactus? It’s not a joke — these sticky desert dwellers are tough and durable.

They blend in well with a busy lifestyle in homes, apartments and offices. All you have to do is provide a sunny location or at least a very bright area.

There is a lot to like about cactus including the old-man cactus with a gray hairy look, the bishop’s cap shaped like a hat, big round barrel cactus, grafted varieties of different colors, pink flowered pincushion and much more. You can keep cactus in individual pots or mix several together in a large container to create an attractive desert scene.

Just follow these carefree tips to keep the cactus growing: • Water when the surface soil dries to the touch; usually every week or two.

• Keep in a warm room above 55 degrees.

• Feed with a house plant fertilizer every 3 to 4 months • Repot only when plants fill the container.

• Grow in a very sandy cactus mix available at garden centers.

• Periodically check for mites and scale; apply a soap spray if needed.

If you haven’t noticed cactus are in style right now. Why? Well, it is due to their easy care. Bring one or two home, and you are sure to be a success with this durable plant.

Iowa Youth Writing Project helps youth find 'their voice' Whatever Happened To Unleavened Shirts?

Ariana Techau, an eighth grader at South East Junior High, shares ideas as students participate in a world-building exercise in the sci-fi and fantasy writing session during the Iowa Youth Writing Project Junior High Writing Conference at the Iowa Memorial Union on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (The Gazette) Katie Mills Giorgio

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allory Hellman feels very lucky to have pretty much found her dream job before hitting her 30th birthday.

Hellman, a graduate of the University of Iowa Writer’s Workshop, serves as the director of the Iowa Youth Writing Project (IYWP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and educating K-12 youth through creative writing.

First started in 2010 by several Writer’s Workshop graduates who saw a need for writing-related programming specifically for K-12 students in and around Iowa City, the program has expanded over the years to provide programming for students across Iowa.

In 2012, a new funding stream allowed for a partnership with the Frank N. Magid Center for Undergraduate Writing at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa.

“Our bread and butter is a one-hour weekly writing workshop that we host at 18 different sites around the community, such as schools, youth shelters, com-

munity centers and residential treatment programs,” Hellman said. “These weekly engagements allow us to build a sustained relationship with students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

“And we work with all income levels and backgrounds, with special emphasis on marginalized youth, those voices most in need of amplification. We create a place where they can cultivate their confidence and discover their written and spoken voice.”

Within the program, she noted, “students regularly talk about what is impacting the community and translate that into writing projects.”

Hellman, who is finishing up her second year as director, first started volunteering with IYWP back in 2012 while she was enrolled in the Writer’s Workshop.

“During orientation, we heard from the then-director, and it seemed like it aligned with my interests,” she said, noting that she was interested in volunteer work while working on her own writing. “So I started volunteering at one site weekly, then at two sites, then at three sites by the time I graduated from the workshop. Being involved with IYWP

ignited something in me that no other work had before.”

Her volunteering led to Hellman being offered a fellowship to continue her work with the organization after she graduated from the Writer’s Workshop. Then, as her fellowship was wrapping up and Hellman “was desperately searching for a way to stay involved with the organization,” the director position became available and Hellman took over leadership.

She spends a fair amount of her time at the sites where IYWP runs weekly writing programs to observe how volunteers are facilitating workshops. Hellman also attends all the weekend IYWP workshops and master classes.

Just this week, for example, Hellman worked with her team to host the Junior High Writing Conference, in which 160 local middle-school students spent the day immersed in 16 genre-specific workshops.

“These are workshops they don’t typically get at school so it’s very exciting,” she said.

The IYWP also offers a number of special events throughout the year — it hosted 31 in 2016, to be exact — such as master classes and craft workshops with visiting authors such as Lois Lowry, Roxanne Gay and Bill Bryson. Plus, Hellman said, they are planning 10 genre-specific camps — which will be posted on the website soon — this summer. Hellman said one of the best things about all their programming is that it is offered at little to no cost to participants.

Currently the only full-time staff member, Hellman works with three parttime staff members and a core of 120 volunteers, including 16 undergraduate interns. They help with everything from grant applications and running programs to handling social media and events, she said.

Hellman said she likes everything about her job. “But when I hear students read work they’ve written with us it’s especially rewarding. We do a reading at Prairie Lights each year and it is standing room only, all to hear a nine-year-old read a poem about a goose. These students are learning to find power in their voice and that we can make a space for that is special.”

Phoebe Maltz Bovy

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The Sisterhood

n Racked, Rebecca Jennings takes on the trend of the moment: deconstructed button-down shirts. Shirts so voluminous that they almost certainly qualify as chametz: [A]bout six months ago… something very odd began happening to shirts. Brands you can’t afford — brands with names you probably don’t even know — started doing things to shirts that didn’t really need all that much improvement in the first place.

Things like slashing out the middle part of the arm for no apparent reason. Or turning these on-the-shoulder shirts into off-the-shoulder shirts by pairing up the buttons wrong. Or adding so many ruffles that it stops being a shirt altogether and just becomes the bottom half of a flamenco dancer’s dress that’s made out of Brooks Brothers fabric and costs $650.

It’s hard for me to explain why I found Jennings’s essay (and its copious, sometimes humorous, visual examples) so captivating. Maybe it’s because I’d seen the word “shirting” in a store window and realized that while the word was new to me, the concept was not: Ever since

the off-the-shoulder trend of last summer, oldschool (that is, torso-covering, ruffle-free, bracompatible) shirts have been harder to come by. But I think it’s more about what the piece winds up hinting at about fashion trends as a phenomenon, as versus just this moment’s puffy-blouse craze.

While I confess I think some of the new shirts themselves are lovely, I cringe whenever a trend crosses the threshold from a option for those who seek it out, to the default clothing available.

What if you want (or, for practical purposes, need) a button-down shirt that could plausibly be worn under a sweater? (Or jeans without preripped knee?) Certain trends make me wonder whether the point is the inaccessibility that comes with impracticality. And yet they might, like so many trends, simply make their way into ordinary wardrobes for years to come. I mean, when I saw that the romper had arrived as clothing for adults, I had my doubts. And yet today, on the first warm-enough one of the season, here I am, wearing one.

Phoebe Maltz Bovy edits the Sisterhood, and can be reached at bovy@forward.com. She is the author of “The Perils Of ‘Privilege’”, from St. Martin’s Press.

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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Navy successfully test-fires land-attack BrahMos missile

New Delhi, April 21 (iANS): The Indian Navy on Friday successfully test-fired a BrahMos land-attack supersonic cruise missile from a naval ship, putting India into an exclusive global club.

So far, the Navy had fired only antiship version of the BrahMos. "The Navy successfully undertook the firing of BrahMos land-attack missile from naval ship Teg, a guided missile frigate, on a target on land today (Friday)," a naval statement said.

The variant of the long-range BrahMos was fired in the Bay of Bengal, off the eastern coast of India, sources said.

The successful maiden firing of BrahMos land-attack missile significantly enhances the naval prowess.

"The land-attack variant provides Indian warships the capability to neutralise with precision the selected targets situated deep inland, far from the coast, from stand-off ranges at sea," the Navy said. BrahMos missile has

been jointly developed by India and Russia, and its anti-ship variant has already been inducted into the Indian Navy. Majority of frontline naval ships of Kolkata, Ranvir and Teg classes are capable of firing this missile.

The land-attack version of BrahMos has been operationalised in the Indian Army since 2007.

The BrahMos missile, with a range of 290 km and a Mach 2.8 speed, is capable of launch from land, sea and sub-sea pads against targets on both land and sea. BrahMos is considered the only supersonic cruise missile in the world. The missile was first inducted in the India Navy in 2005.

On March 11, India successfully test-fired the BrahMos with an extended range of 450 km, with officials calling it a "textbook launch".

The Defence Research and Development Organisation is developing a second version of the missile with a range of 800 km. Its air version too is under development.

20 killed Stop anti-Kashmiri violence: Rajnath Singh to CMs Andhra: as truck rams

New Delhi, April 21 (iANS): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asked all Chief Ministers to act against those who harass Kashmiris living in their states, amid at least two recent incidents of harassment of youth from the troubled valley in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Rajnath Singh condemned the attack on Kashmiris in Rajasthan's Mewar University where a group of Kashmiris were on Wednesday allegedly called "terrorists", "stone-pelters" and beaten up by locals who were angry over repeated incidents of stone-

throwing at security forcs in the valley.

The Rajasthan violence was followed by giant hoardings installed in Meerut that asked "stone-pelting Kashmiris" to leave Uttar Pradesh or face consequences. The warning signs were attributed to the Uttar Pradesh Nav Nirman Sena -- a little known outfit that has also threatened to lauch a massive drive from April 30 against Kashmiris living in Uttar Pradesh.

The group has admitted to have put up the banners that read: "Bhartiya sena par pathar maarne wale Kashmiryon ka bahishkar." (Boycott Kash-

miris who pelt stones at the Indian Army). "Kashmiriyo, Uttar Pradesh chhodo warna..." (Kashmiris, leave Uttar Pradesh or else...).

The hoardings also carried the name of the outfit's chief Amit Jani, who shared a picture of the banner on his Facebook account.

Jani told CNN News18 on Thursday that the drive was aimed only at "radical elements" in Kashmir. Police in Uttar Pradesh have slapped a case against Jani. Dubbing the incidents as "unfortunate" the Home Minister said he had come to know that Kashmiris

were subjected to "misbehaviour" in some places.

"I appeal to all the Chief Ministers to ensure security of Kashmiris in their states. They are equal citizens of India and part of our family. No Kashmiri should be harassed. If such incidents happen, action should be taken.

"The contributions of the people of Kashmir in the nation building are immense," the Home Minister told reporters here.

He said he had asked the home ministry officials to circulate an advisory in this regard.

SC to decide validity of law linking Aadhaar with Pan card Have extra political will: says Modi, asks civil servants to change working style

New Delhi, April 21 (iANS): The Supreme Court on Friday decided to examine the constitutional validity of Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act that mandates linking of Aadhaar number with the Pan card.

A bench of Justice A.K. Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan said that they would hear the matter on Wednesday even as Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi stoutly defended the government decision to link Pan (Permanent Account Number) card with Aadhaar number.

Section 139AA, inserted by the Finance Act, 2017, mandates Aadhaar number for getting a Pan

card, for continued validity of existing Pan card and also for filing Income Tax returns.

Opposing the petitions

by CPI leader Binoy Visman, former army officer S.G. Vombakkere and Safai Karamchari Andolan founder and convenor Bezwada Wildon, Rohatgi told the court that making Aadhaar mandatory for filing Income Tax returns was a legislative mandate. He also referred to the government decision making Aadhaar number compulsory for obtaining SIM cards.

The court was told that Aadhaar number has been linked with Pan card as there were instances of

people holding multiple or fake permanent account numbers.

Noting that there was widespread misuse of such Pan cards, the AG cited instances of same person holding more than one PAN card - one with full name and other with initials. At this, the court asked Rohatgi if forcibly asking people to get Aadhaar card and linking it with the Pan a remedy to curb fake Pan cards.

Senior counsel Shyam Divan, appearing for Vombatkere and Wilson, said that it was extremely difficult to follow the rule as many people did not have an Aadhaar card. There was

also constant mismatch of individual details in the two cards.

Meanwhile, senior counsel Arvind Datar, appearing for the Communist Party of India leader, told the court that the consequence of the linkage was those the Pan card of those who didn't have an Aadhaar number becomes invalid.

Visman, in his petition challenging Section 139AA, contended that though he holds a Pan card but has not applied for the Aadhaar card as same was not mandatory as per the orders of the top court as well as the provisions of the Aadhaar Act.

NBW against Subrata Roy cancelled after he appears in court

MuMbAi, April 21 (pTi): A SEBI court today cancelled its non-bailable arrest warrants against Sahara chief Subrata Roy and three of his group firms' directors after they appeared before it in a case filed by the SEBI against them.

The special SEBI court cancelled the NBWs against them after they furnished fresh bail bonds of Rs two lakh each and gave undertakings to the court that they would attend its trial proceeding against them regularly.

The court further decided to frame charges in the SEBI case against Roy and his three group firms' directors - Ravishankar Dubey, Ashok Roy Choudhary and Vandana Bhargava on May 18. The Securities and Exchange Board of India had

filed a case against Sahara India Real Estate Corporation, Sahara Housing Investment, their promoter Subrata Roy and the three directors in 2012, alleging that these companies had collected a huge amount of money from investors without listing the securities on the stock exchanges.

As Roy and others had not appear before the court earlier, non-bailable warrants were issued against them on March 31 this year. The accused had challenged the issuance of NBWs against them in the Bombay High Court which asked them to approach the trial court before May 3 for relief.

According to the SEBI, the Sahara Group companies issued `Optional Fully Convertible Debentures' for public in 2009 under the garb of

private placement. This violated the SEBI Act because companies have to list such securities on the stock exchanges which they did not do.

Although the complaint did not specify the amount collected from investors, it is estimated that it worked out to around Rs 24,000 crore, said SEBI lawyer Omprakash Jha who appeared along with advocate Purnima Advani today.

The maximum punishment for the offence is ten years' jail term and fine of Rs 25 crore, Jha said. The Supreme Court had recently asked Roy, who has been released on parole, to appear before it on April 28 and had also ordered the Bombay High Court's official liquidator to auction Sahara property Amby Valley.

New Delhi, April 21 (iANS): Asserting that he had "extra" political will to carry out reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that with changing dynamics the government too needs to change its role from being a regulator to an enabler.

Addressing bureaucrats on Civil Services Day here, Modi lamented that the "colonial legacy of hierarchy" continues to be an issue and warned bureaucrats that use of social media should not compromise anonymity of the civil services.

"The push for reforms comes from political leadership but the perform angle is determined by civil servants, while transformation is enabled by people's participation," he said.

Talking about political will, Modi said: "I do not lack it... may be I have a bit extra." Pointing to changing dynamics and availability of alternatives to the masses, Modi said it was imperative to change the government's way of thinking and functioning.

"Moving away from the time when government was everything, we are now in an era of competition," he said adding that people have been criticising public services and tend to be

more satisfied by private services.

"Because there are now alternatives available, the government's responsibilities have grown. It's not the work load, it is the challenge that has risen.

"The sooner we change our working style, change our way of thinking, the better. The sooner we come out of our role of a regulator and develop as an enabling entity, the better," he said.

"While the absence of government in a sphere of activity should be perceptible, its presence... should not become a burden," said Modi, asking civil servants to focus on improving quality, and making excellence a habit.

While observing that the world was moving towards mobile governance from e-governance, Modi said many civil servants were too busy with social media and mobiles.

"I am a person who realises the power of social media. If I as a government official use social media to disseminate information about the next date of a vaccination programme, it is very useful.

"But if I post my pictures on Facebook showing my participation in the programme, then I become a question mark for ano-

nymity of bureaucrats.

"Today I see district level officers - they are so busy, busy, busy... most of their time goes in this…," he remarked. "In fact, in my meetings I have banned the entry of mobiles, otherwise anyone would take out (their mobile) and start," he said with a chuckle.

"The world has started moving towards mobile governance from e-governance. We too cannot stay away from that. But we need to realise that the power that is available should be used for public welfare, should used for public good and not something that comprises anonymity," he said.

The Prime Minister said that civil servants must ensure that every decision is taken keeping the national interest in mind and focus should on improving quality and making excellence a habit. Modi said that competition can play a big role in bringing a qualitative change and asserted that all government policies and their implementation have to be "outcome centric".

Recalling that the year 2022 would mark 75 years of Independence, he urged civil servants to play the role of catalytic agents in fulfilling the dreams of the freedom fighters.

Pick banana, melon, cold milk to fight acidity Drug regulator finds D Cold Total, Combiflam, Oflox 100 to be substandard

New Delhi, April 21 (iANS): Avoid chances of acidity during the hot days by indulging in bananas, melons and coconut water, say experts.

Mehar Rajput, nutritionist and dietitian, FITPASS - app for fitness enthusiasts, and Prerna Arora, dietician and nutritionist, Konsult App, which connects doctors and patients, shares a list: • Bananas: It is the best antidote for acid reflux and is great for snacking purposes. Potassium in bananas produces mucous in the lining of the stomach, thus lowering the pH levels in the body. Also, bananas are high on fibre and a great source of roughage. Eating over-ripe bananas during summer is the best way to keep acidity at bay.

• Melons: Melons such as cantaloupe, musk melon and watermelon are high on anti-oxidants and fibre, and help avoid acid reflux and other stomach ailments by maintaining the mucous membrane. The cooling properties and high water content in these fruits help hydrate the body and reduce pH levels. Other fruits such as apple and papaya are also great sources of fibre and aid in preventing acidity.

• Coconut water: This refreshing natural drink has cleansing properties that help flush out toxins from your body. Coconut water is also rich in fibre content and helps with regular bowel movements.

• Cold milk: Milk is another excellent way to combat acidity. Milk absorbs acid for-

flux or burning sensation in the gastric system. Anytime you feel an acid formation in the stomach or heartburn coming on, have a glass of plain cold milk without any additives or sugar.

• Buttermilk and curd: Besides milk, other milk products (except cheese) like curd and buttermilk also provide relief from acidity. These products cool the stomach and the natural bacteria in them do not allow acid formation. They help in keeping the overall digestive system healthy.

Having curd and buttermilk regularly after meals is a great way to avoid chances of acidity in the long run too.

• Say no to food carts: Though these should be avoided all year round, they are definitely a strict no-no during summer season. Rise in temperature goes hand-inhand with water scarcity, which in turn means compromise on washing properly in the kitchen. And that can have a bad effect on your system when you eat food that is not washed properly before cooking or cooked by hands that have been not thoroughly cleaned. Gastroenteritis, amoebic dysentery and diarrhoea are common during this time of the year.

• Swap juice for whole fruit instead: In summer, you often spot house flies especially in markets near food vendors.

They are major germ carriers and thus, people should be careful when having juice outside. Instead of cutting fruits or blending them into juice you should rather try to eat whole fruits to keep in-

New Delhi, April 21 (ie): The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has found popular painkiller Combiflam and cold medicine D Cold Total, manufactured and sold by Sanofi India and Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare India, respectively, to be substandard in its tests done last month.

Moreover, Cipla’s Oflox-100 DT tablets and Theo Asthalin tablets, as well as Cadila’s Cadilose solution have also been found to be substandard. In total, the CDSCO has issued a drug alert for 60 medicines, including five aforementioned drugs, as they failed different quality tests in March 2017.

Combiflam batch number A151195, manufactured in October, 2015, failed the disintegration test of CDSCO. In last year, the CDSCO had found Combiflam to be substandard three times — in February, April and June — for failing the same disintegration test.

Sanofi India spokesperson told The Indian Express: “Certain batches of Combiflam manufactured in 2015 were deemed substandard because the tablets showed a delay in the disintegration time. Essentially, there

eters that are routinely assessed, one of which is to check the breakdown of a tablet in the human body. The batch identified by the CDSCO in March 2017 was also manufactured in 2015.

Once we receive the official notice, we will ascertain the finding and take appropriate action.”

When Combiflam was found to be substandard three times last year, Sanofi India had recalled the affected batches. According to QuintilesIMS, a technology-driven healthcare service provider, the annual sales of Combiflam is of Rs 169.2 crore.

“In the case of these specific 2015 batches of Combiflam, although the disintegration time was delayed, doctors and patients can be assured that there is no impact on the safety and efficacy of the product. Since the matter first arose last year, we have analysed the problem and taken appropriate remedial steps to ensure that the tablets disintegrate within the specified timelines. Combiflam has been in the Indian market for over twenty-five years and continues to be a safe and efficacious analgesic used for relieving pain,” Sanofi India spokesperson added.

Cipla’s Theo Asthalin has annual sales of Rs 17.3 crore in India, ac-

cording to QuintilesIMS. It has 91.53 per cent market share in its molecule category — Salbutamol Sulfate + Theophylline. Theo Asthalin failed the disintegration test last month. Cipla’s Oflox has annual sales of Rs 20.7 crore. Oflox failed the “assay” test of CDSCO last month.

In assay test, the analyst checks if the ingredients in the molecule are in proper amount and of good quality. The D Cold Total tablets of batch AD762 were found to be substandard by the last month as it failed the disintegration test. Cipla and Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare India did not respond to specific queries sent by The Indian Express.

According to Quintiles IMS, Cadila Pharmaceuticals’ Cadilose has annual sales of Rs 5.8 crore. Cadilose, which is the brand of molecule category Lactulose, failed the “assay” test of the central drug regulator. In response to specific queries of The Indian Express, the company stated: “ Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd has not received any communication on this development, hence it is not possible for us to comment on the same.” In India, 60 other pharmaceutical companies are selling Lactulose under different brand names.

into shops in Chittoor district

VijAywADA, April 21 (iANS): At least 20 people were killed and more than 20 injured when a truck rammed into shops in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district on Friday, police said. The speeding truck hit an electric pole before ramming into roadside shops on Puthalapattu-Naidupeta Road in Yerpadu, about 30 km from the temple town of Tirupati. Police said the accident occurred near Yerpadu police station when a group of persons who had come to the police station were standing near the shops. Tirupati Urban Superintendent of Police Vijayalaxmi said most of the casualties were because of electrocution. The injured were shifted to different hospitals in Tirupati and Srikalahasti. She said two police officers were among those injured. Earlier in the month, at least 26 pilgrims were injured when the van in which they were travelling overturned in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.

Service charge in hotels not mandatory New Delhi, April 21 (pTi): Service charge on hotel and restaurant bills is “totally voluntary” --and not mandatory, food and consumer affairs minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Friday after the government approved the relevant guidelines.

Hotels and restaurants will not decide on service charge to be levied, but it will be at a customer’s discretion, the minister said, adding these guidelines will be sent to states for necessary action.

“The government has approved guidelines on service charge. As per the guidelines, service charge is totally voluntary and not mandatory now,” Paswan said in a tweet.

“Hotels/restaurants should not decide how much service charge is to be paid by the customer and it should be left to the discretion of customer,” he added. As per the guidelines, the column of service charge in a bill will be left blank to customers to fill up before making the final payment. “If there is mandatory levy of service charge, customers can file a complaint in the Consumer Court,” a senior consumer affairs ministry official told PTI. Hefty fines and stringent action against violation cannot be taken at present as the current Consumer Protection Law does not empower the ministry to do so, the official said. However, the new Consumer Protection Bill under which an authority will be set up will have powers to take action, the official added. Last week, Paswan had said that the ministry has prepared an advisory on the service charge issue and the same was sent to the PMO for

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France mobilised for election security after Paris attack PARIS, APRIl 21 (ReuteRS): France said its security forces were fully mobilised for a presidential election at the weekend after the killing of a policeman by an Islamist militant threw a dark shadow over the last day of an unpredictable campaign.

With the first round of voting in the two-stage election due to take place on Sunday, centrist Emmanuel Macron still held on to his position as frontrunner in the closely contested race.

An Elabe survey of voter intentions, carried out before the Thursday night shooting on the Champs Elysees shopping avenue in central Paris, showed Macron with 24 percent of the first-round vote and far right leader Marine Le Pen falling back slightly to 21.5 percent.

Two other candidates - former conservative prime minister Francois Fillon and the far left’s Jean-Luc Melenchon - were snapping at their heels with 20 and 19.5 percent respectively.

Campaigning and the publication of voter surveys are banned from midnight on Friday until polling stations close.

Sunday’s round of voting will be followed by a second-round runoff on May 7 between the top two candidates.

The Champs Elysees attack was claimed by militant group Islamic State. One attacker was killed and officials said they were looking for a potential second suspect.

Emerging from an emergency meeting of security officials, Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve announced a full

IS claims Paris shooting, 1 policeman killed

People raise their arms to show their hands as they walk towards police on a side road near the Champs Elysees Avenue after shooting incident in Paris on April 20. (REUTERS Photo)

mobilisation of security forces, including elite units, to back up 50,000 police already earmarked to ensure citizens’ safety during the election.

“The government is fully mobilised. Nothing must be allowed to impede the fundamental democratic process of our country,” Cazeneuve told reporters. “It falls to us not to give in to fear and intimidation and manipulation which would play into the hands of the enemy.”

The shooting abruptly pushed national security up the agenda, potentially making the outcome of Sunday’s first round vote even more difficult to call. With their hardline view on security and immigration,

the positions of Le Pen and Fillon may resonate more strongly for some voters.

But attacks that have taken place soon before elections, including the November 2015 attacks in Paris ahead of regional elections and the shooting in a Jewish school before the 2012 presidentials, have not appeared to change the course of those ballots.

An assault on a soldier in February at the Paris Louvre museum by a man wielding a machete also had no obvious impact on this year’s opinion polls, which have consistently said that voters see unemployment and trustworthiness of politicians as bigger issues.

CROWDED CONTEST Le Pen, who leads the National Front, has made immigration and security a core part of her campaign.

She wants to tighten French borders controls and build more jails, and says authorities are not doing enough to protect citizens from militant attacks, which have killed more than 230 people in France since January 2015.

“Today fundamentalist Islam is waging war and ... the measures are not being taken to limit the risks,” she said on RFI radio.

Macron, who from 2014 to 2016 was economy minister in the Socialist government that

PARIS, APRIl 21 (ReuteRS): A French policeman was shot dead and two others were wounded in central Paris on Thursday night in an attack carried out days before presidential elections and quickly claimed by the Islamic State militant group.

President Francois Hollande said he was convinced the “cowardly killing” on the Champs Elysees boulevard, in which the assailant was himself shot dead by police, was an act of terrorism.

The wide avenue that leads away from the Arc de Triomphe had been crowded with Parisians and tourists enjoying a spring evening, but police quickly cleared the area, which remained empty well into the night of all but heavily armed security forces and police vehicles.

Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins said the man had been identified, but investigators were still assessing if he had accomplices.

A police arrest warrant issued earlier on Thursday, which was seen by Reuters after the Le Pen has criticised repeatedly for its security record, said the solutions were not as simple as she suggested.

“I’ve heard Madame Le Pen saying again recently that with her in charge, certain attacks would have been avoided,” he said on RTL Radio. “There’s no such thing as zero risk. Anyone who pretends (otherwise) is both irresponsible and deceitful.”

In the Elabe poll, which was conducted on Wednesday and Thursday, both Fillon and Melenchon were seen narrowing Macron and Le Pen’s lead over them.

Should Macron and Le Pen do make it to the second round, the former economy

attack, warned of a dangerous individual who had come into France by train from Belgium on Thursday. It was unclear if that man was the attacker or linked to the shooting.

Officers searched the home of the dead attacker in a town east of Paris, a police source said.

“The sense of duty of our policemen tonight averted a massacre ... they prevented a bloodbath on the Champs Elysees,” Interior Minister Matthias Fekl told reporters.

“A little after 9 PM a vehicle stopped alongside a police car which was parked. Immediately a man got out and fired on the police vehicle, mortally wounding a police officer,” Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said.

France has lived under a state of emergency since 2015 and has suffered a spate of Islamist militant attacks mostly perpetrated by young men who grew up in France and Belgium and that have killed more than 230 people in the past two years.

minister was projected to win the runoff - and thus the presidency - with 65 percent against 35 percent for Le Pen, the survey for BFM TV and L’Express magazine showed.

For the first round, Macron’s projected 24 percent of the vote represented a steady score from the last time the poll was conducted three days earlier. Le Pen’s 21.5 percent was a fall of 1.5 percentage points.

Fillon, who has slowly clawed back some ground lost after being hit by a fake jobs scandal, saw his score in the first round rise half a percentage point to 20 percent.

Melenchon, who would hike taxes on the rich and

spend 100 billion euros ($107 billion) of borrowed money on vast housebuilding and renewable energy projects, gained 1.5 points to 19.5 percent as he built further on momentum he has seen after strong performances in television debates.

If Melenchon makes it to the runoff, he is projected to beat both Le Pen and Fillon by comfortable margins although he is seen losing to Macron 41 percent to 59 percent.

The number of people surveyed who expected to definitely turn out for the first round rose to 71 percent, the highest so far during the campaign although that is nonetheless low by historical standards.

South Korea on heightened Pakistan Supreme Court rejects call to disqualify Prime Minister that Sharif’s daughter and two “There is no clean chit for the ISlAMABAD, April 21 (Re- legations around three of Shar- Nawaz, are celebrating. alert as isolated North uters): Sharif’s daughter and his sons owned offshore holding prime minister, but for the time Pakistan’s Supreme if’s four children using offshore on Thursday ruled there companies to buy properties in presumptive political heir, companies registered in the being he has been saved from readies for army celebration Court Maryam Nawaz Sharif, posted British Virgin Islands and used being disqualified.” was insufficient evidence to or- London.

SeOul/BeIJING, APRIl 21 (ReuteRS): South Korea said on Friday it was on heightened alert ahead of another important anniversary in North Korea, with a large concentration of military hardware amassed on both sides of the border amid concerns about a new nuclear test by Pyongyang. U.S. officials said there was a higher-than-usual level of activity by Chinese bombers, signalling a possible heightened state of readiness by Beijing, reclusive North Korea’s sole major ally, although the officials played down concern and left open a range of possible reasons.

U.S. and South Korean officials have been saying for weeks that the North could soon stage another nuclear test in violation of United Nations sanctions, something both the United States and China have warned against. North Korea marks the 85th anniversary of the foundation of its Korean People’s Army on Tuesday, an important anniversary that comes at the end of major winter military drills, South Korea’s Unification Ministry spokesman Lee Duk-haeng said.

Top envoys from the United States, South Korea and Japan on North Korea are due to meet on Tuesday, South Korea’s foreign ministry said, to “discuss plans to rein in North Korea’s additional high-strength provocations, to maximize pressure on the North, and to ensure China’s constructive role in resolving the North Korea nuclear issue”. South Korea and the United States have also been conducting annual joint military exercises, which the North routinely criticises as a prelude to invasion.

“It is a situation where a lot of exercise equipment is amassed in North Korea and also a lot of strategic assets are situated on the Korean peninsula because of the South Korea-U.S. military drills,” Lee told a briefing. “We are closely watching the situation and will not be letting our guards down,” Lee said.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Chinese efforts to rein in “the menace of North Korea”, after North Korean state media warned the United States of a “super-mighty preemptive strike”. Trump told a news conference “some very unusual moves have been made over the last two or three hours”, and that he was confident Chinese President Xi Jinping would “try very hard” to pressure North Korea over its nuclear and missile programmes. Trump gave no indication of what the moves might be. None of the U.S. officials who told Reuters about the heightened level of activity by Chinese bombers suggested alarm or signalled that they knew the precise reason for such activity.

‘RED LINE’ An official Chinese newspaper said on Friday there was optimism about persuading the North to end its pursuit of a nuclear programme without the use of force, “now that even the once tough-talking Donald Trump is onboard for a peaceful solution”. “Beijing has demonstrated due enthusiasm for Washington’s newfound interest in a diplomatic solution and willingness to work more closely with it,” the state-run China Daily said in an editorial.

Tensions have risen sharply in recent months after North Korea conducted two nuclear weapons tests last year and carried out a steady stream of ballistic missile tests. Trump has vowed to prevent North Korea from being able to hit the United States with a nuclear missile. North Korea has said it would test missiles when it sees fit and a South Korean analyst said he believed they would do so. “Without crossing the red line such as a nuclear test or a test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, until the April 25 anniversary of the Korean People’s Army, North Korea is expected to continue to launch mid-range missiles,” said Cheong Seong-chang, a senior research fellow at Sejong Institute outside Seoul.

The joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises are due to finish at the end of April. A U.S. aircraft carrier strike group, led by the USS Carl Vinson, is heading towards the Korean Peninsula, Trump’s administration has said. North Korea test-fired what the United States believed was a mid-range missile on Sunday.

It blew up almost immediately. The failed launch came a day after the 105th anniversary of the birth of North Korea’s founding father, Kim Il Sung, the current leader’s grandfather.

There is concern the North will use the next big day on its calendar, April 25, to show off its strength. “Although North Korea attempted a missile launch but failed on April 16, considering the April 25 anniversary of the Korean People’s Army, there are concerns that it can make another provocation again at any time,” South Korea’s acting president Hwang Kyo-ahn told top officials on Thursday, as he called on the military to maintain readiness.

der Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s removal from office over corruption allegations levelled by the opposition, but it ordered further investigations.

A verdict to dismiss Sharif would have left his party in power but would have brought turmoil at a time when Pakistan is experiencing modest growth and improved security, and the civilian government and powerful military have appeared to come to uneasy terms.

Two of five judges on the court bench recommended Sharif should step down, saying he was dishonest “to the nation as well as to the parliament”, but they were out voted.

Presenting its 549-page judgment amid tight security in the capital Islamabad, the court ordered a joint investigation team be formed to look into al-

The team has two months to complete its inquiry, after which a special bench will decide what action to take, the court said in a ruling that opens with the epigraph from Mario Puzo’s novel “The Godfather”: “Behind every great fortune there is a crime”.

The prime minister and his children deny any wrongdoing.

Pakistan’s stock market jumped after the court’s decision with the benchmark index closing up 2.39 percent. Sharif is seen as pro-business.

Analysts and opposition politicians said the ruling was a blow to Sharif’s credibility and the inquiry’s findings could yet weaken the prime minister as he heads into a general election, due by May 2018.

But for now, Sharif and his ruling Pakistan Muslim League-

a photo on Twitter of the family welcoming the court’s decision.

“We are ready for all kinds of investigation,” Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told reporters outside the court.

The Supreme Court agreed last year to investigate the Sharif family’s offshore wealth after opposition leader Imran Khan threatened protests after the leaking of the “Panama Papers”.

“The prime minister should immediately resign at least for the 60 days until JIT completes its work,” Khan told reporters, referring to the joint investigation team. “What moral grounds does he have to continue in office?”

them to buy properties in London.

The opposition accuses Sharif of failing to explain the source of offshore money and of lying to parliament.

Sharif, one of Pakistan’s richest men, told parliament last year that his family wealth was acquired legally in the decades before he entered politics.

The president of the Supreme Court Bar Association said the ruling showed that none of the judges had accepted the truthfulness of Sharif’s speech to parliament. “That is very damaging to the prime minister,” Rasheed Razvi said.

Farogh Naseem, a Supreme Court lawyer and sitting senator, ‘CLOSE CALL’ said Sharif could breathe easy, Documents leaked from the for now.

Panama-based Mossack Fon“It was a close call for the seca law firm appeared to show prime minister,” he told Reuters.

Naseem said with three of the institutions involved in the joint investigation under Sharif’s control, a decision against him was unlikely.

Khan’s party has indicated that it would not launch new street protests if it was disappointed by the judgement.

Pakistani politicians of all stripes have over the years been accused of corruption, which remains endemic.

Saadia Toor, associate professor at City University New York, said the scourge of corruption extended far beyond Sharif and offshore wealth.

“Definitely there should be accountability regardless of who is in power but it’s important to have governments that sit out their terms because there is so much instability,” Toor said.

Indigenous group takes Brazil to court in landmark case SAO PAulO, APRIl 21 (thOMSON ReuteRS FOuNDAtION): An international human rights commission has accused Brazil of failing to obey its own constitution and ringfence ancient tribal territories in a landmark court case that pits the state against indigenous people.

Brazil could be forced to pay damages if it loses the trial in the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which is hearing evidence from both sides in Guatemala.

“This case could strengthen the fight of indigenous people, who continue to have their rights threatened in Brazil,” said Raphaela Lopes, a lawyer at Global Justice, a non-governmental organisation that is supporting the case.The case seeks to end a vicious dispute over land which the indigenous Xucuru people say has dragged on for 27 years, cost it lives and threatens to erode an ancient way of life.

“Our case is emblematic of indigenous people across Brazil,” Marcos Xucuru, leader of the indigenous group, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation by telephone. “More than 20 years after the constitution, demarcating land is still in chaos, during which time violence against indigenous people continues to increase,” said Xucuru.

Brazil has been a pioneer in setting aside - or demarcating - parcels of land for its indigenous people, a process meant to safeguard their culture, ward off unwelcome incomers and enshrine legal rights over ancient turf.

But activists fear the government is now backsliding on its much-praised commitment to indigenous people, who number about 900,000, as it is rattled by economic and political uncertainty.

UNWELCOME FIRST At stake is access to the traditional homeland of the Xucuru and with it the preservation of their customs and economy. Lawyers say Brazil is delaying set-

ting aside the land.

Whoever wins, the case sets a precedent. Giorgina Vargas, a lawyer at the court, said this is the first time the Brazilian state stands accused of indigenous rights violations at an international court.

In an interview with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, she was unable to estimate what damages the government might face if it lost, saying only the Xucuru had 12 demands in case of victory.

The Xucuru come from Brazil’s northeastern state of Pernambuco and say they have been waiting 27 years for their land to be fully demarcated.

In the interim, several members of the community have been murdered defending the territory, according to prominent human right groups Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.

These include former Xucuru leader Francisco de Assis Araujo.

Indigenous advocacy groups hope that if the case is successful, it could put pressure on the government to conclude a growing backlog of applications for demarcation.

The case came to court after the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) ruled in favour of the Xucuru a year ago and recommended their case be heard.

It said Brazil “must ensure that indigenous members can continue to live peacefully their traditional way of life, according to their cultural identity, social structure, economic system, customs, beliefs and traditions.” The hearings are being held in Guatemala, behind closed doors, and the case is expected to last 90 days. Both sides face an April 24 deadline for any new submissions.

Brazilian Indians from Xucuru ethnic group attend the Terra Livre Camp (Free Land Camp) during a National Indigenous Mobilization at the Esplanade of Ministries in Brasilia. (REUTERS File Photo)

move that campaign groups fear will weaken the rights of communities, already facing mounting pressure from illegal logging and big agriculture projects.

According to Brazil’ constitution, indigenous people have exclusive rights to their traditional lands. In practice, however, this is often violated.

Formal demarcation processes have been launched for 339 areas, according to the Social and Environmental Institute, a charity that monitors rights violations. Demarcation would offer tenure, as well as legal defence against encroaching groups.

Experts say farm interests are wielding greater pressure on the government amid recession and political frailty.

United Nations officials say Brazil is back-sliding on indigenous rights. The government says it is trying to boost growth by expanding its agricultural secBACKSLIDING Brazil announced changes to its de- tor. The government did not respond to marcation procedures in January in a requests for comment.

DEATH THREATS Around 11,000 Xucuru live on the contested 27,500 hectare swathe of land.

Conflict began in 1989 when the Xucuru mobilised against subsistence farmers who had moved in hoping for tenure.

A series of competing claims has further complicated the case.

“The state was slow in the process of demarcation and the farmers responded with violence,” said Adelar Cupsinski, legal adviser to Brazil’s Indigenous Missionary Council (CIMI), a Catholic activist organisation.

In the first court session in Guatemala last month, the Xucuru said demarcation must be completed in twelve months.

The group also requested that Brazil publicly acknowledge the violations in national media, set up a community development fund and guarantee protection for its leader from death threats.

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Prosecutors say Dortmund bus attack suspect acted out of greed

BerLin, ApriL 21 (Ap): A 28-year-old German-Russian citizen took out a five-figure loan to bet that Borussia Dortmund shares would drop, then bombed the soccer team's bus in an attack he tried to disguise as Islamic terrorism in a scheme to net millions, German officials said Friday.

The suspect, identified only as Sergej W. in line with German privacy laws, was arrested by a police tactical team early Friday near the southwestern city of Tuebingen, federal prosecutors said.

"We are working on the assumption that the suspect is responsible for the attack against the team bus of Borussia Dortmund," prosecutors' spokeswoman Frauke Koehler told a news conference Friday.

She said the man came to the attention of investigators because he had made "suspicious options purchases" for shares in Borussia Dortmund, the only top-league German club listed on the stock exchange, on the same day as the April 11 attack.

W. had taken out a loan of "several tens of thousands of euros" days before the attack and bought a large number of so-called put options, betting on a drop in Dortmund's share price, she said.

"A significant share price drop could have been expected if a player had been seriously injured or even killed as a result of the attack," according to prosecutors, though Koehler said the precise profit W. might have expected was still being calculated.

Ralf Jaeger, the top security official in North Rhine-Westphalia state, said the suspect had hoped to earn millions.

"The man appears to have wanted to commit murder out of greed," Jaeger said.

Investigators found notes at the scene claiming responsibility on behalf of Islamic extremists, which Germany's top security official, Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere, said was a "particularly perfidious way to toy with people's fears."

He said the suspect had been under close surveillance for about a week and that the evidence against him was significant.

"The fact that someone wanted to enrich himself by killing people to influence the stock market is particularly reprehensible," he said.

The suspect faces charges of attempted murder, causing an explosion and serious bodily harm, and will appear before a judge later Friday to determine if there is enough evidence against him to keep him in custody, Koehler said.

She said investigators believe W. acted alone — there are "no indications of possible helpers" — but would continue to probe the possibility he had accomplices.

Dortmund defender Marc Bartra and a police officer were injured in the triple blasts as the bus was heading to the team's stadium for a Champions League game. Bartra had to have surgery on his wrist and arm and is out of action for several weeks.

The team's shares did slide slightly after the attack, but quickly recovered.

Dortmund's first-leg match against Monaco was postponed and the team lost 3-2 to Monaco the next day. Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel criticized UEFA and top soccer officials for forcing the team to play such a top-level match so quickly after an attack on their team.

Prosecutors said they traced the computer used

to purchase the put options to the luxury hotel in Dortmund where the team had been staying. They said W. had also booked a room there and placed three explosives, packed with shrapnel, along the route the bus would take to reach the stadium for their match against Monaco.

"The explosive devices were detonated at the optimum time," prosecutors said, noting that the team bus was equipped only with security glass and not reinforced glass. The bomb shattered several windows on the bus, wounding Bartra. A police officer accompanying the bus also suffered trauma.

The club thanked authorities in a statement. "The fact that no further people were injured or killed was, as we now know, purely a matter of luck," it said on Facebook.

Dortmund captain Marcel Schmelzer said the team needed to learn all it could about the attack.

"This information is important to everyone who sat in the bus because it would make it significantly easier to process (what happened)," he was quoted as saying.

After the three identical notes claiming responsibility for the attack were found at the scene, investigators initially considered the possibility that it might have been the work of Islamic extremists.

The notes demanded that Germany withdraw reconnaissance jets assisting the fight against Islamic State group and close the U.S. Ramstein Air Base in Germany. But experts said the letter's mix of correct, complicated German and obvious mistakes suggested it was a red herring — as were two subsequent claims pointing to left-wing and right-wing extremists.

NbA: cavaliers stunning rally puts pacers on brink

Los AngeLes, ApriL 21 (AFp): LeBron James led a second half assault as the Cleveland Cavaliers set a playoff record by storming back from a 25-point halftime deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 119-114 on Thursday.

James tallied 41 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for the Cavaliers, who seized a 3-0 lead in the best of seven Eastern Conference first-round series.

The Cavaliers were down by 25 points at halftime and as much as 26 at one point in the contest.

They are the first playoff team in history to erase a 25-point halftime deficit and win.

James passed Kobe Bryant for number three on the league's career playoff scoring list and tied another NBA record by winning his 20th consecutive first-round game.

James delivered 28 secondhalf points as he took over the contest in the fourth quarter in front of a crowd of 18,100 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse arena.

"They came out and jumped on us in the first half, but when we came into the locker room at halftime, I told the guys, 'Let's just get a couple of stops and see what happens,'" James said.

"Then we took the ball right at them and got back in the game. We got some great play from our guys off the bench."

The 26-point comeback ties for the third largest in league playoff history and is the largest since 2012, when the Los Angeles Clippers came back from a 27-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Cavaliers scored 70 points to just 40 for the Pacers in the second half. Kevin Love, J.R. Smith, Kyrie Irving and Channing Frye each scored 13 points

just allowed them to step into wide-open three-pointers.

"We played a great first half, but then they really got aggressive in the second half. We have to do a better job communicating."

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James keeps the ball from Indiana Pacers' Paul George during the first half in Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo)

for Cleveland while Kyle Korver added 12.

Pacers forward Paul George scored 36 points, including 21 alone in the second quarter.

But George couldn't keep pace with James and Cavaliers over the last two quarters.

Jeff Teague added 15 for Indiana, and Lance Stephenson scored 13 for the Pacers. George also finished with 15 rebounds and nine assists.

Indiana led by 10 after one quarter. They built a 50-36 lead with just under six minutes left in the second quarter and went on to lead 74-49 at the half.

The 74 first-half points are

the Pacers's most this season, surpassing the 68 they scored in the first half on April 8 at Orlando.

Indiana shot 56.8 percent in the first half and the Pacers's non-starters outscored the Cavaliers's reserves 28-8.

This is only the second time in Pacers' franchise history that Indiana has trailed a playoff series 3-0 and George said it is in part because of poor communication.

"We came out in the second half with a 25-point lead and had a chance to put our foot on their throat," said George. "Instead, we came out relaxed and

- Grizzlies overpower Spurs In Memphis, guard Mike Conley scored 24 points and added eight assists as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-94 to get back into their series.

The Spurs lead 2-1. Their loss snapped a streak of 10 consecutive playoff wins over the Grizzlies.

Conley got most of his help from forward Zach Randolph (21 points, eight rebounds) and center Marc Gasol (21 points, six rebounds and three assists).

Leading by four at halftime, the Grizzlies outscored the Spurs 31-17 in the third quarter and were up 81-63 entering the fourth.

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich pulled his starters early in the fourth quarter, and most did not return as Memphis stretched its lead to as much as 22 points.

Elsewhere, Khris Middleton scored 20 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 19, and Milwaukee's defense did the rest as the Bucks eased past the Toronto Raptors 104-77.

The Bucks grabbed a 2-1 lead in the first-round Eastern Conference series.

DeRozan missed all eight of his shots from the floor and finished with eight points, while the Raptors shot just 33 percent from the floor and went sixfor-22 from three-point range.

Kyle Lowry and Delon Wright led Toronto with 13 points apiece.

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agas as an indigenous and an ethnic group of race is very insignificant in this vast world of humanity. Like it or not Nagas are badly divided into many compartmental administrative set ups between the two main countries MYMMAR and BIG INDIA, the largest democratic country in the world. In the union territory of vast India, Nagas are again badly divided and partially siphoned it land state and the population to neighboring states other than Nagaland State such as Manipur Nagas, Assam Nagas and Arunachal Naga. The communication gape and other life affinities are cut off from long before but still the common interest as a small race never dies down. Year by year with the advancement of human civilization and tracing back its originality Nagas irrespective of various locations, we all feel for each other and the mind set of Nagas inclusiveness is grown from strength to strength, year by year. This is one of the wonder Nagas past leader saw the seed in the mind of all Nagas. When think of this tiny race, very insignificant Nagas in the eye of the world population having multiple races in the Global population, Nagas are one of the rarest races still preserving our identity as Nagas. Some said this as God’s plan as others takes it as divide and rule policy applied by the Great Britain during their colonial rule in India. Still than the Nagas fighting for our right of inseparable Nagas race is too great that the younger generation irrespective of different tribes, different dialectical group and other man made division and categories group. For the convenience of their own respective administrative and control of this race the fabric of Nagas oneness and togetherness is still very much alive and stick to it in spite of surmountable obstruction and human made blockage. This is one of the wonder ever practice among the Nagas across the length and breadth of various countries and segments of the society. The same feeling prevailed where the Nagas live in for persuasion of their own livelihood or profession. Is it this God’s Plan or man-made disaster to the Nagas as a punishment? This question of cursing and blessing can be virtually answered in due course of time by the

individual belief and faith. The vision person for the greater Nagas society will have positive mind set to face the consequence for a batter, greater and broader society, because of his/ her belief/faith and carry the day to day burden easily without any complaint. Those who have such mind set are the happiest person in the society because they face the reality of life and take each and every problem for a batter society of unity to all fellow Nagas is the need of the hour.

Embracing each other and reaching out our hand to one another in our own Naga style of God’s gifted harmony and peaceful existence is the answer of Naga Society.

The various school of thoughts challenging each other and the Government is also can not last long unless we come together and touch one another in the true spirit of oneness and together. The struggle for supremacy will exist in the society. But we must have mercy on the down trodden people and unprivileged section of people in the far remote rural areas. Reach out our plans to include such deprived fellow friends around us. That is the real meaning of co-existed life in the world. Let us not take undue advantage of such innocent and ignorant citizen of fellow Nagas. The power monger leaders and the intellectual person who are in the chairs of privilege must think twice before the ending of our prime stage of life.

Human being are a social animals and prompted to live in group, but mankind is selfish in nature and the urge for a bigger group to dominate other group as their subjects is also a nature phenomena of mankind. The line between the social being and selfish in nature is becoming wider and wider just because of the advancement of the society in 21st century. The same human tendency whether like it or not is the most pertinent question in the fast developing Naga society. The dominant factor issue in the present Naga society is spear heading under the gist of tribalism, elite mentality and the downtrodden section of society fighting for our legal rights and equality. The equality in the sense of sex and background is something which cannot compromise unless the intervention of our almighty God. Such situation of societal restlessness of the Naga society is too great that we all want to change our stand point at one struck as a magic.

The Naga don’t want to have passion and wait for the right time to hit the point at the appropriate time frame.

The ability and capacity has no limit to strike at any time without knowing the side effect. Because as a individual we all want to make use of prime stage of time to hit the issue with our utmost strength and get the best result when the situation is favored on one side. By doing so at time we regard the person who opposed our stand point as the worst enemies and slashed the dirty mud to them to the extent of condemnation and elimination. This is the worst battle fighting among the Naga society.

Even at the worst event of playing social game from survival of Naga society, there is one common unabated interest of Nagas as a whole.

The fabrics of bigger unity of Naga society is still very much alive when watch all the turmoil of Naga society.

All Naga agreed to spell out AMEN when the question Naga inclusive topic is throne to all section of Naga population. The drive of Naga society into one unique entity is the topic which is inseparable and unalienable as much as sovereignty as defined by Aristotle the great philosopher of nineteenth century.

The history of Naga tells us that Nagas were straight forward, generous, hospitability and even had genuine concern for the enemy too even during the head hunting period. The republic village happen to send its diplomat to the enemy’s villager for passing the be-headed head of that village with true spirit of trust and reliability on each other village. It was a curse to marry his/her own villagers in the past Naga society, Inter-marriage practice were the past culture of Naga society and this practice knitted the whole neighboring village dependant on each other in marriage life and built the blood relationship between village and village society. Therefore there were no real enemy or friends in the Naga society, but purely depended upon the husband and Wife for paving a relationship between two villages of blood relationship villages.

For this reason these was no caste or class barrier in Naga society. Till now when traced back the blood relationship of both side of father and mother, the Nagas were still very near and dear to each other. This is also one of the reasons why Nagas are still believed in bigger unity of all ethnic Nagas.

The village messengers in the case of Chakhesang Naga Community were very peculiar in time of head hunting period. Sending out a messenger to far flunk village to village was assigned to spread the good will mission spreading the peace full co-existence and to concern for each others in all thick and thin situations. The messenger of the village/ community when sent out for a mission, the village priest (Mewo) took all responsibility for his safety and performed all rituals besides observance of “Total Fast” till the messenger returned from his trip; which prolong for more than a month together tell that period the priest (Mewo) was allowed to take only the drinking pure water. When the priest (Mewo) after prolonged fast for days together could not able to sustain life. To that extent the village leaders surrounded him and encouraged the priest to be strong enough to meet the messenger alive. When the priest (Mewo) was physically weak to drink unadulterated pure water, the village elders sometime cheated him that the messenger was coming at the village gate and let the priest bear the pain by giving another hope of survival for the village and swallowed the water. That was the real Naga culture of living together for each other in time of crucial period of life and death. Sacrificing One individual’s life for the betterment of the village (community) in spreading the message of good will and Co-existence of all Naga villages was the most- hard earned legacy of the Naga society. The village or Community messenger’s mission was to spread, the timely life existence with the change of seasons and time.

There is time for war of head hunting, time for cultivation and time for festivities and merry making of the village youths. The messenger advocated such time to all neighboring villages and treaties were made. In case of breaking the treaty a curse was pronounced to each and every village to be black and dry as the firewood charcoal, thin and lean as dry frog etc. This was how the Naga society was controlled and administered under the same and equal law of the land. Therefore the unity fabrics of Naga society was well knitted together under the same umbrella.

In return of the messenger’s good gesture and concerned for humanity the villagers of the visited villages gave a gift of their most valuable

items which were the lightest for the messenger to carry to his home village. It could be ornaments, agriculture seeds or anything that village graded as the highest value. After a collection of all villages gift the visited villagers assisted the messenger in carrying the gifts to his village.

The messenger village received the gifts as a reward of the whole village and it was a common property of the whole village. Only after receiving the big junk of gifts the messenger village celebrated and distributed to the needy villagers who were needed the most.

Killing the messengers by mistake or with bad intention in the worst curse and the result was famine and bad epidemic disease to wipe out the whole village population. So the Naga society was afraid of killing the messengers. The dress of identity of the messenger was well known to all village warriors. So the messengers were mostly honoured and received with great respects and paid allegiance to such messengers.

Tracing the legacy of Naga society, uniting the same feather ethnic groups of Naga Society far and near mankind by the village messenger on his bare footed journey as the sole uniting factor of Naga Society.

Unlike other ethnic group of mankind Naga even after the era of Christianity the practice ;of searching each other blood related group is very much importance when festivals and great functions which are observe in the village or town level. Tracing the blood affinity group in tribal level down to village and individual levels paid utmost importance in Naga Society when even Christianity feast, wedding ceremonies and inter village treaties etc. the blooded relative dwelling in far and near ones never missed to invite each other.

During head hunting turmoil period of village who ever contributed for village defence and village settlement were vividly remembered by one and all. The annexation and controlled of the small villages by the bigger and stronger village by way of levying various taxes was not there. Those who were weak and small in the Naga Society were protected by the strong and bigger village without any hesitation for equal co-existence. Therefore this unique oneness and togetherness still prevailing in the Naga Society and it will never fade away till the existence of humanity.

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tates are opposing the imposition of Hindi in Schools. Sanskrit and Hindi have become compulsory subjects in schools. Hindi is imposed in Parliament. Ministers can make statements only in Hindi. Nagaland State has remained silent. Nagaland Government also has remained silent on persecution and anti-Christian actions elsewhere in the nation.

We have not heard of any special plan or non-plan assistance from the BJP Govt. As for CSSs it depends on matching grant. NEC and NLCPR are decided by the State priority list and rational allocations are made to all 8 sister states.

For a cup of tea or for a position of chair or money, Nagaland cannot bury our inherent unique culture and hard earned history, identity and religious freedoms. NPF expects huge funds from the BJP Govt. at the centre but till date, the state has received only the 14th FC award.

It is the duty of every right thinking person and likeminded voter to fight the battle together. It is only your vote that matters to save Nagaland. Your anger or my anger over imposition of Hindutva bears no meaning. Even if the whole of India accepts Hindutva, Nagaland cannot accept. I have neither any objection or question to any other fellow citizen for practicing a different faith nor do I expect them to question such means of my people.

I know the hearts of Nagaland people do not accept the principles and dreams of the RSS and BJP, but are with them expecting money and development. What is more important is a future, identity, freedom and liberty. What if you have everything but lose your identity and freedom of faith?

Nagaland should reject BJP. NPF should seriously reconsider their alliance with BJP if there is any truth in regional identity.

Do not regret after having voted.

There is a story of a lady voter. After having voted, she met a candidate. When he asked her whom she voted for, she was honest and said that she voted for the other candidate but her whole heart is with him. Your heart is with Jesus. Let your vote also be with Jesus. The religious divide is hurting Christians more than any other religion. Rajeshwar Singh, leader of RSS backed Hindu outfit DJM, has declared that Christians will be eliminated from India by 2021. We cannot be carried away by such rogue and silly hearted statements but we must also let him know that secular forces are not allowing it to happen.

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

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Towards a Fitter Nagaland!

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ick and punch your way to fitness! Just a day before the PAWF Fitness Festival 2017 is scheduled to take off we met fitness gurus Talien Pongentsur and CRT (Talitemjen) to find out more about the event.

The Fitness Festival is geared to show people how to get fit, fast, and strong. It also promises to help in stress relief and lots of fun guaranteed.

Talien is a certified Zumba instructor and a ZIN Member worldwide, while CRT Talitemjen is a Les Mills Body Combat instructor, Certified Choreographer and Chief instructor of Japan Karate Association (Nagaland).

One of the few people to organize fitness awareness programmes in Nagaland, the duo shared that two years back they realized that there were no fitness and health related activities happening in town. So they used events like World Health Day to spread the awareness! And this is how Performing Arts with Fitness or PAWF Nagaland Club was formed which is popular for its fitness programmes like Zumba and Les Mills Body Combat.

PAWF members are very young kids to many energetic moms and dads.

Workouts with PAWF are always fun with lots of upbeat music and motivational prep talks because as the fitness gurus say, “Fitness is challenging, but not just physically but mentally also. We see a lot of people who join us but give up far too easily.” They also opine that for some people, get-

ting into fitness may be a trend but that they sincerely hope that five years down the line, the fitness industry will grow in Nagaland and people will lead more healthy and fit lifestyles.

The fitness gurus also feel that the fitness industry has a lot of scope in Nagaland. “Even the uneducated youths can learn and train and build a career for themselves. Fitness

does not require one to be a graduate. However, it is highly advisable that your train under somebody who is certified and has experience.”

CRT Talitemjen also informed that LesMills Body Combat is one of the first in the Northeast. He explained that it is a high energy with fantastic music martial arts inspired workout that is totally non-

contact. It is also supposed to be best mixed martial arts cardio workout in the world. He assures that one does not need any martial arts experience because the moves are uncomplicated and can be learned by everyone.

The Fitness Festival will happen at Tetso Arena, Sovima on April 22 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Pass to this event is Rs 100 per head.

Alec Baldwin ask wife to marry him a second time

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hey tied the knot in July 2012.

And Hollywood heavyweight Alec Baldwin, 59, reaffirmed his love for wife Hilaria, 33, as he asked her to marry him a second time in New York City on Thursday.

Ever the romantic, Alec popped the question at the same cathedral he wed his beloved wife, the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral.

In a gushing series of photos Hilaria uploaded to her Instagram page, the legendary actor got down on one knee and kissed his wife while she clutched their daughter, three-year-old Carmen. Carmen looked adorable in a yellow dress inspired by the Disney princess Belle and buckled shoes, while fitness

Always chic: She loves to glam up for a red carpet. But Sofia Vergara also has an impeccable sense of style when it comes to more casual outings. Not only that but she always gets the smart/casual balance spot on. This outfit is the perfect case-in-point... The actress teamed casual cropped ripped jeans by AG with chic peep-toe platform boots, before finishing off with a cut-out sweater by LNA. The slit detail puts a fresh twist on the otherwise classic design and it's the perfect everyday staple with a fashion-forward flourish. (Photo Mailonline)

expert Hilaria looked elegant in an asymmetrical hem black skirt and tan stiletto heels.

Alec also dressed to impress for the occasion, and sported a smart navy suit with some funky black shoes with silver studs.

Hilaria captioned the endearing post: 'Alec asked me to marry him again today...with Carmen [lovestruck emoji, engagement ring emoji] ...in the church we got married in. I said...yes [heart emoji].'

The pair looked more loved up than ever as they tenderly kissed, with the stunning backdrop of the interior of the church adding to the romance of the photos.

Source: Mailonline

AR RAhmAn to VictoRiA BeckhAm posts gushing perform at IIFA 2017 tribute to husband David Beckham

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ouble Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman on Thursday revealed that he will perform at the 18th "It's special IIFA New York for me. Celebrating 25 years.

Come join me at IIFA Festival," Rahman tweeted.

This year marks Rahman's 25th anniversary in filmdom. In 1992, Rahman made his musical debut with Mani Ratnam's 'Roja'. edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend, to be hosted in New York this July. This is the first time that the event will be held in New York

"described as the city that never sleeps". But the IIFA magic was first brought to Tampa Bay in the US in 2014, when stars like John Travolta and Kevin Spacey were in attendance. The event will be held on July 14-15 at the iconic MetLife Stadium known for hosting National Football League games, major concerts and other entertainment events.

Apart from a plethora of Bollywood stars, southern film stars like Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Kamal Haasan, Allu Arjun and Jr. NTR are likely to attend too.

Source: The Times of India

Princess Kate speaks out on loneliness of motherhood

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rincess Kate revealed today that she, like other parents, has struggled with loneliness during motherhood.

The heartfelt confession was made

by Kate, the mother of 3-year-old Prince George and nearly 2-year-old Princess Charlotte, at the opening of a London school that incorporates mental health into its curriculum.

"It is lonely at times and you do feel quite isolated but actually so many other mothers are going through exactly what you are going through," Kate, 35, told two young mothers who started an app as a meeting place for young moms navigating parenthood. “It is being brave enough, like you obviously were, to reach out to those around you."

Kate, who attended the school opening with Prince William and

Prince Harry, encouraged students and parents to use the support network around them because many parents are facing the same, often overwhelming issues. She also told parents that mental health awareness should begin at an early age.

"Start these conversations from a much earlier age but through play, even if their language hasn’t yet developed," Kate said.

William, Kate and Harry spent the morning discussing mental health at the Global Academy school in Hayes, near London, which also focuses on teaching students skills in the media industry. The royal trio has spent the last week in a high-profile, coordinated campaign encouraging people to open up about mental health.

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ictoria Beckham has thanked husband David Beckham and her parents for allowing her to ''follow [her] dreams''. The 43-yearold fashion designer was honoured with an OBE by Prince William at Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday (19.04.17) and has since taken to Instagram to share a gushing post about her family's support.

Alongside a picture of her mother, her retired soccer star spouse, herself and her father, she wrote on the photo-sharing app: ''I love u @ davidbeckham and my wonderful parents,'' she wrote on Instagram on Thursday. ''Thank you for always supporting and encouraging me

to follow my dreams. #OBE #BuckinghamPalace X VB. (sic)'' Shortly after, the brunette beauty's 18-yearold son Brooklyn Beckham sent his mother a well done message.

Sharing the picture of Prince William placing her brooch on Victoria, he wrote: ''AMAZING. Congrats mum. You deserve it. (sic)'' The Spice Girl - who also has Cruz, 12, and Harper, five, with David - said on the day she felt ''honoured and humbled'' to receive the special title. She said: ''It was an absolute pleasure to be at Buckingham Palace today. I'm proud to be British, honoured and humbled to receive my OBE from the Duke of Cambridge. ''If you dream

big and work hard you can accomplish great things. I'm so happy to share this very special occasion with my parents and husband. Without their love and support, none of this would be possible.'' Victoria was supported at the event by David - who received his own OBE in 2003 - whilst their son Romeo, 14, also took to Instagram to congratulate his mother on the honour. Captioning a photo of Victoria receiving her award, he wrote: ''I want to say how proud I am of my mum today as she received her OBE... She works so hard and really deserves this honour.. We love you mum x @victoriabeckham (sic)'' Source: Contactmusic

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Rashford fires United into Europa semis United to face Celta in last four

Marcus Rashford scores the second goal. (Reuters)

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MANCHESTER, ApRil 21 (REuTERS): Manchester United needed an extratime winner from Marcus Rashford to defeat Anderlecht 2-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday and move into the last four of the Europa League with a 3-2 aggregate victory.

While the result keeps open a possible path to next season's Champions League for Jose Mourinho's side, it came at a high price with defender Marcos Rojo and forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic both suffering possibly serious knee injuries.

United took the lead in the 10th minute through Henrikh Mkhitaryan, but Sofiane Hanni brought the Belgian side back level in the 32nd.

After Ibrahimovic wasted two great chances in the final stages of normal time, the contest went into extra time and Rashford settled the tie with a fine finish early in the second period.

- Feeling is not good – Mourinho fears the injuries suffered by Ibrahimovic and Rojo are serious and could result in lengthy absences from the team.

"I want to wait," Mourinho said when asked about the injury status of the duo.

"But my feeling is not good for both. I want to wait and to be optimistic but I am not," Mourinho told reporters.

Ibrahimovic is United's top scorer this season, with 17 goals in the Premier League, while Rojo has established himself at the heart of United's defence.

Mourinho is currently without two other central defenders, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones, and he urged them to make a special effort to return quickly from injury.

“We have Daley Blind who has experience in the position and I think it is time for Jones and Smalling to be brave and to risk because for the team you have to do everything, that is the way I think.

"You cannot do miracles, so miracles I don’t expect but you have to do everything to accelerate the process... with a special spirit you can (come back) sooner than expected. So instead of coming mid-May you can come beginning May -- this kind of acceleration of the process," he said.

NYON, ApRil 21 (REuTERS): Manchester United's quest for a first Europa League title will continue with a semi-final clash against Celta Vigo after the draw was made on Friday.

Ajax Amsterdam will take on Olympique Lyonnais in the other semi-final, with Ajax and Celta playing the first legs at home on May 4.

The return fixtures will be played on May 11 and the final in Stockholm on May 24. United and Celta have never met. Lyon and Ajax have faced off four times in the Champions League group stage, with the Dutch side winning twice and the clubs drawing twice.

Mourinho also had words of praise for left back Luke Shaw, who he has publicly criticised in the past.

"Luke Shaw today did something for me new that means a lot for me. After 90 minutes, before I knew that I have to change Zlatan, I had Ashley Young ready to come on and (Luke) told me, 'I am going to play this 30 minutes with cramps. No problem if you need to make a change in another position do it because I am ready for it.'

"These are the kind of things that make me trust players," he said.

Former England defender Ehiogu dies after cardiac arrest lONDON, ApRil 21 (REuTERS): Former England and Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu has died in hospital aged 44 following a cardiac arrest, Tottenham Hotspur said on Friday.

Ehiogu, who worked as Tottenham's under-23 coach, had collapsed at the North London club's training ground on Thursday.

He passed away in the early hours of Friday, the Premier League title contenders said in a statement.

"Words cannot express the shock and sadness that we all feel at the Club," said Tottenham's head of coaching and development John McDermott. "Ugo's immense presence will be irreplaceable."

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Ugo Ehiogu

as a trainee at West Bromwich Albion but spent most of his career at Aston Villa, was capped four times by England.

He would doubtless have won more caps but for injury and competition from younger defenders like Rio Ferdinand and

John Terry.

As well as playing more than 200 times in nine years for Villa, Londonborn Ehiogu played 126 games for Middlesbrough after becoming their thenrecord signing for eight million pounds ($10.24 million) in 2000.

He won the League Cup with both Villa and Middlesbrough.

Also playing for Rangers in the Scottish Premier League, Ehiogu scored a winner against Celtic in the 2007 Old Firm derby with a spectacular overhead kick that was later voted the club's goal of the season by fans.

He ended his professional career at Sheffield United in 2009 and joined Tottenham's coaching staff in 2014 after a spell with the England under-20 side.

Championship side Villa said they would be holding a minute's applause before their home derby with Birmingham City on Sunday with both sets of players wearing

black armbands as a mark of respect.

Tributes poured in from across the soccer community expressing shock and sadness.

"Everyone at the FA is devastated to hear the news that Ugo Ehiogu has sadly passed away," the Football Association said in a statement.

"This is an absolute shock, to think this could happen to a man of his fitness and age. It is devastating, crazy," former Villa team mate Lee Hendrie told Sky Sports television.

"He was such a character, bubbly and would help anyone. He was a great guy to have around and never had problems with anyone.

He was a gentle giant."

Madrid derby in Champions League semi-final Frolic Cup: United, Starlit, NYON, ApRil 21 (REuTERS): Eleven-times champions Real Madrid will take on neighbours Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semifinal after the draw pitted last year's finalists against each other. The other semifinal will feature Monaco v Juventus. Monaco and Real will play the first leg at home, on May 2 and 3 re-

spectively, with the return fixtures being played on May 9-10.

Real Madrid beat Atletico in the final in 2014 and again in 2016 but playing the second leg away could favour their bitter rivals.

The second semi-final pitches a freescoring Monaco side, who have scored 24 goals since reaching the group phase, against the

steely Juventus defence, the Italian side having conceded only two goals in the campaign.

"Monaco ! Strong team with many talented players and an impressive run this season. We have to be careful, but the goal is clear," Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira said on Twitter.

The final will be played in Cardiff on June 3.

Aizawl host Bagan in I-League decider

AiZAWl, ApRil 21 (AGENCiES): What can be the most prized possession in Aizawl at the moment?

A day prior to the Hero I-League decider between Aizawl FC and Mohun Bagan, a ticket of the match slated to be played on April 22, 2017 (Saturday) will make your family and friends jealous. Come Saturday, all roads will lead to the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium to cheer their heart out for the ‘People’s Club,’ as ‘Aizawl FC’ is fondly called.

“All tickets have been sold out almost 5 days back. We’re forced to create some space behind the fence to accommodate some thousand fans more, such is the high demand for tickets,” Robert Royte, Owner & Chairman, Aizawl FC informed.

“Not only that, even a colossal number of away fans are coming to cut our home fans out, let’s enjoy the fan-battle during the

match. Obviously, it’ll be a worthwhile one,” Royte stated.

The buzz is that almost 500 Mariners are coming to cheer for the green and maroons, which can land them their second Hero ILeague title in three years.

“Mizoram has been the epicentre of Indian Football for quite a good time now. We won the Santosh Trophy and our supply line is something which everyone admires. There is a good chunk of Mizo players in the National Team as well. It clearly depicts that Mizoram Football is on the right track,” Lalnghinglova Hmar, General Secretary, Mizoram Football Association mentioned.

Meanwhile, the hoteliers are churning out a good fortune too amidst the mini-festival in Aizawl.

All the hotels at Bara Bazar, Zarkawt Main Road and other areas are filled up to the brim, thanks to the Hero I-League mega-

match.

Zsaiguini Palut, who runs a hotel in Aizawl, chips in: “It’s Football tourism in Aizawl. Football means a lot to us. All thanks to this match, our business has soared up too. Aizawl FC provides us with some real business opportunity as well as a team which is our very own. It’s something which we have always craved for, our own team on the National stage.”

Hmar, who is also an AIFF Executive Committee member added: “Aizawl FC’s redemption is not at all a stray incident. They came up thick and fast to earn everyone’s respect.

Winning the Second Division League, upsetting some Indian football giants and fair results in the age-group leagues clearly underline their efficacy in Indian Football. They reciprocated really well on how All India Football Federation had put the entrust on them.”

Tribal and Leinghai progress

MEDZipHEMA, ApRil 21 (MExN): United FC, Starlit FC, Tribal FC and Leinghai FC progressed to the quarterfinals of the Frolic Cup played amid intermittent drizzle at the Local Ground, Medziphema on Friday.

A spirited United FC, Medziphema thumped Genesis FC, Medziphema Village 4-1 while Starlit FC, Moava, eased past Young Challengers FC, Medziphema 2-0.

In the other games, Scampers United FC went down fighting 1-2 to Tribal FC, Dimapur.

Leinghai FC and Kickers FC, Chumukedima

played out a closely contested match but it was the former which emerged victorious winning by a solitary goal.

APRIL 22 MAtcHEs: MVYO vs Blue Boys @ 7:00 am Tsiepama YO vs FC Simlai @ 8:30 am Milcom FC vs Winfield @ 2:00 pm Recreer FC vs Young Generation FC @ 3:30 pm

8th Summer Cup from May 7 BAlijAN, ApRil 21 (MExN): The 8th Summer Cup Cricket Tournament (SCCT) 2017 will kick start on May 7, Sunday, at Balijan (A), Balijan ground, Near Forest Check Gate, Karbi Anglong.

A press release from the organizing committee – the Balijan Youth Club – announcing this stated that the main objective to organise the tournament is to foster better understanding with the neighboring villages and to promote goodwill relations between states while also promoting the talents of

10-men Ajax stun Schalke, Lyon win marathon shootout ZuRiCH, ApRil 21 (REuTERS): Ajax Amsterdam, trailing 3-0 and down to 10 men, scored two late goals to overcome Schalke 04 in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday while Olympique Lyonnais won a 16kick penalty shootout against Besiktas.

Manchester United needed an extra-time goal from Marcus Rashford to beat Anderlecht 2-1 and go through 3-2 on aggregate while a 1-1 draw away to Racing Genk was enough to give Celta a 4-3 aggregate win.

Four-times European champions Ajax, leading 2-0 from the first leg, appeared to be on the way out as Schalke wiped out the deficit in just under an hour and then scored again early in extra-time.

Yet, despite having Joel Veltman sent off in the 80th minute, Ajax replied with a scrambled goal from Nick Viergever and a clinical effort from Amin Younes in the last 10 minutes of extra-time to bring it back to 3-2 and win 4-3 on aggregate.

Schalke's defeat, following Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund's elimination from the Champions League this week, meant that there were no German semi-finalists in either of the European competitions for the first time since 2004/05.

The Royal Blues dominated the match and looked well capable of ousting their Dutch opponents, who fielded two 17-year-olds in a side with an average age of under 23.

Leon Goretzka and Guido Burgstaller scored twice in a four-minute spell early in the second half for Schalke and it got worse for Ajax when defender Veltman was sent off after picking up two yellow cards in quick

succession.

When Daniel Caligiuri headed Schalke's third in the first period of extra-time, there seemed no way back for the visitors.

Yet Ajax never abandoned their slick passing game and grabbed an away goal when Viergever controlled a cross from Kenny Tete and managed to fire into the roof of the net with nine minutes left.

Schalke lost their composure, were left wide open and Younes took advantage when he cut inside to score another for Ajax.

"It’s hard to explain what happened at the end. I’m speechless really," said Caligiuri.

Brazilian Anderson Talisca scored both goals for Besiktas as they beat Lyon 2-1 to level their tie at 3-3.

Alexandre Lacazette replied with a superbly-taken goal for the French side, collecting a pass and lifting it over goalkeeper Fabri for his 31st of the season in all competitions.

The first six penalties in the shootout were all converted before Dusko Tosic saw Besiktas' seventh attempt saved by Anthony Lopes, only for Christophe Jalle to send Lyon's next effort over the bar.

Lopes then saved another, this time from Matej Mitrovic, but there was no second let off for Besiktas as Maxime Gonalons converted Lyon's eighth kick.

Pione Sisto scored a spectacular goal to put Celta ahead against Genk as he won the ball in midfield, burst forward and unleashed an unstoppable effort into the roof of the net.

Leandro Trossard replied four minutes later for the Belgian hosts but they were unable to find a winner.

RMSA Nagaland, NTA to work for safety of women in Nagaland

Our Correspondent Kohima | April 21

The Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA) in collaboration with RMSA (Nagaland) has taken the challenge to work for the security of the school going girls in the state.

Towards this, a three day long seminar & refreshers course for Taekwondo coaches under the aegis of RMSA Nagaland and NTA was conducted from April 19 to 21 here at Indira Gandhi Stadium Kohima.

This course is designed for self defence techniques

for the session 2016-17 for women in the state.

It will be implemented in 240 secondary schools across the state, said Ayie Yhome, deputy project director RMSA Nagaland.

The 52 coaches who completed this refreshers course will now train all girls students studying in class 9 & 10 in 240 schools across the state.

Crimes against women continue to show a rise in the country and the state of Nagaland in particular.

“This horror events in our today's society break down the security of our women.

The intellectuals in our so-

ciety are now putting full effort to minus crime against women. Of all the works it is indeed necessary to give an effective technical training to our women for safety,” the manual of this concept stated.

A ‘Self defense techniques for women’ RMSA Nagaland Revised Edition book has been prepared technically to impart quality combat techniques to school going girls for their safety.

NTA president Pele Khezhie was also present at the valedictory function and asked the coaches to translate the desired goal into a reality.

MPL: Powercomm ease past Amur Falcon KOHiMA, ApRil 21 (MExN): Powercomm FC today registered a comfortable 3-0 win over Amur Falcon FC in the ongoing Morning Premier League being played at the Local Ground Kohima on Thursday.

After 40 minutes of goalless play, Powercomm’s Michael opened the account for his team by sneaking a goal past Falcon’s custodian in the 42

minute.

Powercomm scored two more in the second half – Gum and Senpenlo scoring in the 51 and 73 minutes respectively to give the team a comfortable victory.

Abuno of Amur Falcon FC received a yellow card for unsporting play.

Meanwhile, at the end of week 7 and 35 matches, All Blacks top the league

table with 19 points after posting 6 wins and 1 draw from their 7 matches while Merhulietsa FC are second with 15 points (5 wins and 2 losses).

Close on their heels are Morung United and Medical XI with 13 points each – Morung however have a better goal difference.

The eight game week will resume at the Local Ground Kohima on April 24.

upcoming budding youth.

In this connection, the youth club has urged interested team(s) willing to participate to avail the forms from: System Solution, Near South Indian Bank, Dimapur; Ranglal Grocery Shop, Balijan (A), Karbi Anglong; Shah Stationery Store, Near Universal Bakery, Khermahal, Dimapur; Kiran Sports, Nyamo Lotha Road, Dimapur; United Sports, Dimapur. The last date for form submission is May 4.

For further queries, one can contact: 9402238805 or 8787600440.

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