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Land bill delayed amid rising anger NEW DELHI, AprIL 23 (rEUTErS): The issue of farmers suicides and the agrarian crisis on Thursday rocked Parliament a day after a Rajasthan farmer ended his life here, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that these problems are “deep-rooted” and must be addressed collectively for which he is open to suggestions.

Expressing his anguish over the suicide by a farmer from Rajasthan during a rally by AAP here, the Prime Minister said farmers cannot be left to fend for themselves and

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assessment would have to be made about “shortcomings” that occurred before hisgovernment came as well as during his tenure.

Observing that nothing is more important than a farmer’s life or for that matter ahuman life, he said, “The problem (afflicting the farmers) is old, deeprooted and widespread and we have to seek solutions in that context.”

There should be a collective resolve in this regard. We have an open mind to consider any suggestion that is made…We cannot let the farmers die,”

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The Nagaland Foot Hill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) today demanded former Roads & Bridges Minister, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu to withdraw the defamation case filed against contractors A. Neangba Konyak and Yashitsungba Aier. Four Dimapur-based newspapers have also been named as proforma defendants in the libel lawsuit filed by the former Minister in the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kohima.

The NFHRCC in a press conference informed that during its meet-

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Nagaland Cabinet appeals for CF extension between with NSCN (K) KOHIMA, AprIL 23 (MExN): The Nagaland state Cabinet has appealed to the Government of India and the NSCN (K) to “maintain and extend” the ceasefire agreement.

This appeal was made after the state cabinet conducted an emergency meeting on April 23 to discuss the abrogation of the ceasefire by the NSCN (K). The cabinet stated that extending the ceasefire would be in view of the desire of the people of Nagaland for a peaceful solution to the Naga political issue.

tional companies and representatives of the Indian state – do not holistically address the value of lands and territories.

Data gathered by the AIPP revealed that from 2011 to 2013, five cases of land grabbing by the government and two cases of land grabbing by companies were detected in the region. The report specifically pointed to dam construction projects in Manipur and oil exploration in Nagaland as areas of concern in this category.

Construction of dams on indigenous peoples’ territories without the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) violates the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur of Indigenous Peoples, the UN Convention on Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Business and Human Rights. Such projects in the NE, it said, violate the state duty to protect its citizens against human

rights abuses by third parties, including business and the corporate responsibility to respect human beings.

With regard to oil exploration, the AIPP alleged the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) of violating the Naga people’s right to control and manage their natural resources and further censured its agreement with both the Nagaland state government and the Government of India.

With specific reference to the Nagaland sate, the AIPP report listed the proposal to set up Special Development Zones (SDZs) in the state. It expressed concern that that Article 371 (A) of the Indian Constitution has been “diluted solely for the purpose of urbanization and industrialization that will further violate indigenous peoples rights.” It advised that substantive consultations be undertaken with affected communities regarding the Nagaland Special Develop-

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Opposition members created ruckus in the Lok Sabha over the suicide incident, leading to adjournment of proceedings even as the government said it was ready to discuss the matter.

Earlier, Home Minister Rajnath Singh was critical of AAP over yesterday’s incident. Making a statement in Lok Sabha, he said the crowd gathered for AAP rally there “clapped” and “raised slogans” as the farmer, Gajendra Singh, climbed up the tree and ended his life.

Aggressive developmental policies and projects have continued to be a threat to indigenous peoples in the North East region, says a report from the Asian Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) Foundation.

The report titled ‘Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Challenges North East India 2015’ says concessions to extract natural resources in the region are increasingly threatening indigenous communities, their lives and livelihoods, their social cohesion and community, and ultimately their identity.

The report, which was published with financial assistance from the European Union’s European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR), focuses on various challenges faced by indigenous communities in the region, with exploitation of natural resources and its effects being a pertinent concern.

It cites land redistributive reforms, the establishment of Special Development Zones (SDZs), dam constructions and oil exploration as examples under this category.

The AIPP states that “tribal elites” who are at the forefront of negotiating these land deals and contracts, and the multina-

• AIPP report advocates substantive consultations with affected communities on NSDZ • Calls for an end to extractive projects without the Free, Prior and Informed Consent in NE • Dam construction projects in Manipur & oil exploration in Nagaland pointed out as areas of concern

ing on April 22 the committee resolved to reiterate its demand on Nienu to withdraw the case. It maintained that Nienu must uphold the agreement of October 10, 2014 arrived at between the NFHRCC and the former Minister at the official residence of the Dimapur Deputy Commissioner. The NFHRCC stated that an “amicable settlement” was reached in the spirit of “forgive and forget” at the October 10 meeting, which was subsequently reaffirmed on October 29, 2015 at the former Minister’s official residence in Kohima.

Failing to withdraw the lawsuit on or before April 30, 2015, the NFHRCC stated, it will resort to legal recourse

Nagaland shows decline in workdays under MGNREGA NEW DELHI, AprIL 23 (pTI): Nagaland featured prominently on a list depicting states which showed drastic decline in the number of workdays under the rural job flagship scheme MGNREGA. The number of workdays being provided under MGNREGA has registered a decline, informed Minister of State for Rural Development Sudarshan Bhagat, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today.

The decline is all the more noticeable in North Eastern states like Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim.

In Nagaland, the number of work days per household was down to 21 from 45 in 2013-14 and 63 in 2012-13.

In Mizoram, which recorded 88 workdays per household in 2012-13, it came down to 75 in 2013-14 and then to a drastic 22 in last financial year. Wile in Manipur it was

20 in the last financial year down from 25 in 2013-14 and 62 in 2012-13.

The annexure of data of workdays provided to each household under MGNREGA shows a constant decline in last three years in most of the states barring Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Goa, where it has shown a marginal growth in comparison to last year.

“MGNREGA is a demand driven programme and the demand for work itself is influenced by various factors such as rainfall pattern, availability of alternative and remunerative employment opportunities outside MGNREGA and prevailing unskilled wage rates,” the RD Minister said. He assured that the government remains “actively engaged” with state governments in establishing the system that ensures provision of work as per demand.

against the former Minister. “The NFHRCC demands the former Minister to withdraw the case, failing which; the NFHRCC will be compelled to file a cheating case against the former Minister in order to uphold the tenet of justice.”

On the progress of the foothill road project, the NFHRCC informed that it was satisfied with the work completed so far, including the construction of the Doyang Bridge. In this regard, the NFHRCC urged the department in concern to release pending work bills to the contractors involved in the project. It also asked the department to issue the work orders for the remaining

UNC calls for 48 hr bandh from April 27 SENApATI, AprIL 23 (MExN): The United Naga Council (UNC) has called 48 hours of total bandh from the midnight of April 27 to April 29 midnight in all Naga areas of Manipur state. A press note from the UNC informed that the bandh is a part of the council’s agitation to draw the attention of the Government of India to intervene with an alternative arrangement outside the Government of Manipur, pending an IndoNaga political settlement.

Medical services, water supply, electricity, educational institutions and the media fraternity will be exempted from the purview of the bandh. The UNC has called for the people to extend their fullest support and co-operation and also to “stand firmly and unitedly against our oppressors and adversaries till we achieve our non-negotiable political rights.”

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Further, it urged the “Sumi and the Rengma brothers to settle the route alignment (Niuland-Rengmapani sector) at the earliest in consultation with the department in concern so as to avoid any hiccups.”

ment Zones (NSDZ) tabled by the Nagaland state Legislative Assembly.

The report called for a stop to all extractive projects implemented in the NE without the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of the affected indigenous communities, especially concerning extractive industries from Chromite in Ukhrul, Chandel; the ONGC in Nagaland, and the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Project in Manipur.

It urged that FPIC be respected and sought from all affected communities for all extractive industries, dam construction, infrastructure building and developmental activities with potential adverse impacts on indigenous peoples.

All information, related to such developments, it urged should be accessible to affected communities in a timeframe that sufficiently guarantees enough time for the communities to study the information, consult among themselves and seek added information, and to process these among themselves without coercion and incentive. It further sought full implementation of the Forest Rights Act 2006, and ratification of the International Labour Organisation Convention (ILO) no 169, which deals specifically with the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples.

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Commercial poultry farms, poultry markets, backyard poultry, water bodies, piggery farms etc may be responsible in the spread of the influenza. Therefore, strict vigilance, proper biosecurity, good management is very important in a farm, the note DIMApUr, AprIL 23 (DIpr): The Chief advised. It informed that Sero- Secretary to the Government of Nagaland surveillance should be done in Pankaj Kumar has informed through a noticase of any abnormal and sudden fication, dated April 21, that the government has granted Special Leave to the state governmortality in organized farms.

In certain cases the influenza ment employees belong to the Chang Tribe virus may change its form and be- serving in various Departments at Shamator come highly infectious to human and Chessore sub-division, Tuensang disbeings and spread easily from trict. The Special Leave has been granted for person to person. Such a change a period of 30 (thirty) days with effect from the could make the start of a pandem- date of issue of this notification. During the ic outbreak of disease covering period of the Special Leave, the employees large area. will draw salary equal to the pay immediately Avian influenza/ Bird flu has drawn prior to sanction of theUMBRELLA aforesaid leave, CITIZEN been circulating worldwide for along with all allowances as admissible.

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Bird Flu: Restriction imposed on import of poultry into Nagaland KOHIMA, AprIL 23 (MExN): In view of the present report of Avian Influenza/Bird Flu outbreak in Manipur, all the villages of Nagaland adjoining Manipur state, poultry traders, chief veterinary officers, Rapid Response Team (RRT) and public have been requested to be vigilant. The Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry has directed restriction on movements of poultry and stop import of poultry birds and products from Manipur state as a precautionary measure to prevent the ingress of the disease into Nagaland state and to safeguard poultry birds and public health.

A press note issued by Dr. R Thungchamo Ezung, Director, Veterinary & AH, Nagaland informed that the recent outbreaks of Avian Influenza in Chandigarh, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and recently in Manipur has hit the poultry industry causing immense economic loss as well as threat to human health.

Avian influenza is a viral disease and is highly contagious spreading to several species of food producing birds like chicken, duck, turkey, quail, guinea fowl, pet birds, wild water fowl etc. The virus spreads rapidly and

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SEC students singing during the educational trip held on April 23

R5 students praying for the SEC students

SEC students enjoy educational trip

Dimapur, april 23 (mExN): The Sinai Educational Centre (SEC) organised a one-day educational trip to Life Spring Corner, Dimapur on April 23 where a team of 29 students interacted with the students of the ongoing R5 Sinai Ministry Leadership School.

R5 is a month long residential school held with the purpose, “to disciple, train and release leaders for this generation in obedience to the Bible.”

The trip was filled with recreational and creative activities for the SEC students who mostly come from underprivileged families. The trip offered them an opportunity to learn and enhance new experiences by spending time with the learners of R5. Staffs and other volunteers accompanied the students.

Administrator of SEC, Dina Ross Longchari shared about the vision and purpose of the educational centre. “SEC is a re-

sult of the passion that God has put in my heart to do something for the poor children. Since its inception in the year 2009, the Centre has gone through a lot of testing time but now we are able to sustain the session without much problem,” Dina phrased.

She exhorted the R5 students saying, “If you are thinking of doing something for the society, start with little children. Identify families who are in need in your locality and start giving free tu-

itions. Not immediately but surely we will see change happening in our society.”

During the trip, besides teaching news songs and playing games, the R5 students also encircled the underprivileged children in prayer and served them lunch followed by boat ride.

Principal of Greenwood Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, Sedeleü Peseyie also attended the event.

Administrator of SEC, Dina Ross Longchari sharing about the educational centre

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Students and staff of Sinai Educational Centre with the R5 team at Life Spring Corner, Dimapur on April 23.

R5 students teaching songs during the one-day event

Agape College 21st graduation day held

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The graduating students of Agape College with guest and others during its 21st graduation ceremony held on April 22.

Dimapur, april 23 (mExN): Agape College 21st graduation ceremony was held on April 22 at the College campus with Rev. Dr. Khehovi A. Shohe Director, Sumi Baptist Convention as the guest speaker of the event and Er Kevisekho Kruse Chief Engineer, PHED Nagaland graced the occasion as the chief guest.

Rev. Dr. Khehovi A. Shohe challenged the graduating students saying reliable person means

being responsible to the given assignment and being faithful to His call. He also said that reliable leaders are the one who live an exemplary life for God does not require our ability but our availability, basing on the theme ‘Heart of God in search of reliable men.’ Er Kevisekho Kruse said that Nagas are in no short of degree holders but is in short of reliable person.

Dr. V. Kisheto Awomi Principal, in his welcome

address said that Agape College is preparing to start new programme Holistic Child Development (HCD) in new academic session.

Altogether, 40 students graduated in three programmes- three students were certified in Diploma in theology, twenty-three were certified in Bachelor of theology and fourteen in master of Divinity.

Lecturer Abeto Awomi chaired the programme, Richard Mech, Pastor

‘One Student, One Tree’

NBC, Padum pukhuri pronounced an invocation prayer, speech on behalf of graduating students was delivered by Alito M. Div II, choral music was presented by the graduates led by Akhoyi Kezo (Lect) music director. Dr Benia Academic dean and Nungsang Aier Board Chairman initiated conferring of the degrees and presenting of awards to Graduating class. Benediction was pronounced by, W. Khaintsu Tikhir (Lect).

Tokiye Village renamed as Tokizhe ZuNhEboto, april 23 (Dipr): The Governor of Nagaland has changed the name ‘Tokiye’ village to ‘Tokizhe’ village under Zunheboto district with immediate effect. This notification No. GAB-6/7/200 dated 17th March 2015 was issued with the approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India Vide letter NO.11/17/2014-M&G dated 17th March 2015.

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SEC students enjoying boat ride at Life Spring Corner

A Treatment Literacy cum consultation workshop was organized by the Network of Naga People living with HIV/AIDS (NNP+) with Dr. Tokugha Yepthomi, Medical Officer, YRGCARE, Chennai as the resource person on April 23 at LCS building Kohima.

Dr. Tokugha Yepthomi spoke on the topic ‘Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) - An Update’. The HIV scenario in India as per 2013 report

by NACO indicates that India has two to three million people infected with HIV and that there is a growing number of AIDS cases in the country. ART which is the medication used for treating HIV helps in the delay in disease progression, prevent severe OIs, decrease rates of hospitalization, decrease the transmission of HIV and increase survival and quality of life. Yepthomi highlighted on the typical course of HIV infection on an untreated person, ARV targets, baseline investigations, goals of treatment, ART guidelines, initiation of ART treatment.

HIV is yet another chronic manageable disease, stated Dr. Yepthomi in his presentation who further emphasized on the treatment and failure of drug resistance such as immunological failure, clinical failure, virological failure.

Phek join NERPAP Campaign to achieve 100% error free E-Roll

phEk, april 23 (mExN): For cleaning the E-Roll, a meeting was conveyed on April 23 at DPDB Hall, Phek for the ongoing NERPAP Campaign. Murohu Chotso, Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Phek chaired the meeting. He urged upon the political parties to appoint BLAs to work along with the BLOs and election machineries. He also stressed that the main objectives of the campaign was to delete multiple entries, underage electors, bogus voters and to enroll only genuine electors to achieve 100% error-free of E-Roll.

The Observer stressed on BLOs to work with full dedication and sincerity as it is a time-bound pro-

gramme. The members also discuss various means to wash out discrepancies in the existing E-Roll, the importance of Aadhar number collection by BLO for the campaign. The Election Observer seek the cooperation of the Church Leaders as Church was a good platform where one can educate and disseminate the message to the public as majority of the Nagas are Christians.

The Election Observer also reminded the gathering that E-Roll cannot be clean by the Administrative, Election Staff, BLOs, church or Political parties alone but it should be a combined effort. He urged the members to spread about the NERPAP Cam-

paign to achieve its aim as desired by Election Commission of India.

There was an interaction session among the members present with the E-Roll Observer, Mhabemo Yanthan. BLOs, Political Parties, Church Leaders, Educational Institutions and NGOs attended the meeting. During the session, problems faced

by BLOs were discussed such as low percentage of Aadhar coverage, less participation of political Parties and poor internet connectivity in the district.

Olivi Thurr, Assistant Election Officer, Phek in a press release stated that the meeting started with an invocation prayer by Thepuchuyi Khesoh, Pastor Phek Town Baptist Church.

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Special Election Observer visits Peren

pErEN, april 23 (Dipr): Special Election Observer, Neposo Theluo visited Peren on April 23 and had a meeting with regard to NERPAP (National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme) at DC’s conference hall, New Peren Hq. In the meeting, he said that the Election Commission of India has come up with a programme known as NERPAP in order to avoid multiple registration of names in the elec-

toral rolls. He also said that clean election can curb corruption in our society where BLOs, NGOs, Churches and Student bodies have to play an important role at the grass root level. He further added that SVEEP campaign was launched to educate people on their roles in the election process and voluntarily discloser of multiple entries to be awarded certificate of appreciation by the Commission. He urged all the officers of

Peren to give their best efforts so that Peren would have authentic voters in the days to come.

The programme was chaired by AEO Peren, Joybell while welcome speech was delivered by DC Peren, Peter Lichamo.

Vote of thanks was proposed by EAC (S) Diana Patton. The meeting was attended by administrative officers, General Secretary ZBCC, PTYO, BLOs and representatives from political parties.

Principal Fr. George Anthony and students of Don Bosco School, Lakhuti with the Lakhuti Village Chairman and the head GB participates in the plantation drive on the World Earth Day.

Officials of Mon Forest Division and NPCB Dimapur with others during the orientation programme held in Mon. kohima, april 23 C M Y K

m o N, a p r i l 2 3 (mExN): Mon Forest Division in collaboration with the Nagaland Pollution Control Board, Dimapur conducted an orientation programme in the Divisional Forest Office, Mon. The teacher representatives of Eco-Club schools have been asked to ensure

that one tree is planted by every student in Mon District basing on the theme ‘One Student, One Tree’ for the Eco-Club schools under Mon. The Range Officer Mon highlighted the teachers of the objective and various activities of the Eco-Clubs in Mon. The Divisional For-

est Officer Mon encouraged the teachers to play a pivotal role in developing a bond between students and the nature so that when they grow old, they become a protector and a conservationist by itself. Several other issues have been sensitised on environment and other ecological problems.

(Dipr): Assistant Commissioner, Commissioner Office Nagaland, C. Khanyang Imlong in a press release stated that there are no charges for services provided at Permanent Enrolment Centres (PECs) set up across the State for Biometric enrolment for NPR/Aadhaar.

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Khongjom Day celebrated across Manipur Our Correspondent

nipuri War heroes who had laid down their life to safeguard the independence of Manipur from the hands of British.

The Anglo-Manipuri War broke out between two allies, the British and the Manipuris as a result of strained relationship which developed between the two parties on account of the murder of five British officers – Chief Commissioner of the erstwhile British province, JW Quinton, the Political Agent of Manipur, Grimwood, Colonel Skene, Lieutenant Simpson and Crossins by an unruly mob at the Manipur King's palace, Kangla on March 24 1891.

Delivering a speech on the occasion, Ibobi hailed the valour of Khongjom War heroes of Manipur who suffered in the hands of the mighty and much superior, in modern arms and weaponry, the British Force.

Referring to the territorial integrity of the state, Ibobi assured to deal firmly with any elements which threatened the integrity of Manipur.

Ibobi referred to the

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Moneswar Kathar irrigates his paddy field at Khetri village about 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of Guwahati, Assam on Wednesday, April 22. Indian farmers and the opposition parties are protesting against a government plan to ease rules for obtaining land for industry and development projects. (AP Photo/ Anupam Nath)

ZB condemn desecration of deity, harassment Imphal, aprIl 23 (mExN): The Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland) has vehemently condemned the “uncivilized act” of destruction of gate, urinating and spitting on the sacred deity (Bambu), pelting stones on the houses, and the harassment of minority people in Kinthanlong (Ramji) village, Imphal

West District on April 15.

“The senseless attack… is directly attacking on the nation’s secularism and it deeply hurts the minority religious group of Kinthanlong village in particular and Zeliangrong people in general,” a press release from the ZB (AMN) stated.

ZB(AMN)demandedthe concerned authority to arrest

the miscreants and punish them according to the law of land. It also called for granting adequate compensation for the damaged property belonging to individuals and the village authority. Warning that it will not remain a mere spectator, ZB (AMN) urged the Government of Manipur, and concerned authorities to intervene at the earliest.

Manipur Government today celebrated ‘Khongjom Day’ at the historic Khebaching (Khongjom) in commemoration of the Manipur’s last war of independence or Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and Deputy Chief Minister led in laying floral wreaths at the war memorial. Tarpan was also offered in the Khongjom river as a mark of respect to all the martyrs of the war.

A contingent of Manipur Rifles gave gun salute at the statue of Anglo-Manipuri War hero Major General Paona Brajabashi who had led the war.

A two-minute silence was observed in honour of all the heroes at the event.

Khebaching in Thoubal district is located about 32 km south of Imphal.

The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister were the chief guest and president at the solemn function.

Manipur celebrates Khongjom Day every year to remember all Anglo-Ma-

JKCCET to document NE’s ethnic architecture DImapur, aprIl 23 (mExN): The Jugal Kishore Chowdhury Charitable and Educational Trust (JKCCET, New Delhi and Guwahati) – a trust set up to commemorate the late JK Chowdhury, one of India’s most celebrated architect in urban designs – is embarking upon an ambitious project for the research and audio-visual documentation of Traditional Ethnic Architecture of the North East.

A press release from Professor Ranjit Chowdhury, Executive Trustee of JKCCET informing this stated that the programme will document the rich, unique ethnic architectural traditions of the North East. The current phase of the proposed project, over 18months, will encompass a representational coverage of the eight states of the North East. Eminent

NGT asks Assam to release funds for Kaziranga, Manas NEw DElhI, aprIl 23 (pTI): The National Green Tribunal today pulled up Assam government for its failure to release funds for protection of wildlife in Kaziranga and Manas national parks and directed it to make the amount available in two weeks.

A bench headed by Justice U D Salvi came down heavily on the state for failing to act against encroachments in the national park and ordered it to submit action taken report regarding the extent of encroachments in four weeks. The tribunal was hearing a plea filed by environmentalist and RTI activist Rohit Choudhury opposing expansion of NH37 which passes through Jakhalabandha to Bokakhat through Kaziranga Park.

"We find that despite release of funds, Assam government either delayed its utilisation or did not utilise at all... This is certainly going to effect the implementation of measures which are expected to be taken in the interest of Kaziranga National Park. We direct Assam to make these funds available to the concerned within two weeks, if not released," the bench said.

Advocate Ritwick Dutta, appearing for Choudhary, alleged that despite the tribunal's direction, a number of eateries and dhabas were operating along the highway. The tribunal had earlier ordered a ban on roadside shops and eateries along the animal corridors near Kaziranga among a slew of directions in the wake of increasing wildlife casualties due to vehicular movement on the adjacent highway.

subject matter experts, resource persons and senior academic advisers in all the concerned states have given their consent to be part of this unique endeavour, the press release informed.

The body of research and audio-visual material

thus created is expected to encourage scholars and local youths to continue the work to preserve and understand certain fascinating aspects of indigenous culture. “There is also an expectation that some lost skills and craft will be revived by virtue of this re-

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directorate oF agriculture NOTIFICATION Establishment of Farm Machinery Banks for Custom Hiring Centre for the following areas are lying vacant due to cancellation of the selected beneficiaries for not depositing ‘Beneficiary Share’ i.e. 60% of the total project cost within the stipulated time given.

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Interested Farmers/ Group/ Firms are invited to apply the above mentioned location for establishment of Farm Machinery Banks for Custom Hiring on or before 30th May 2015.

Detail information may be collected from the Deputy Director (Farm Mechanization), Directorate of Agriculture, Kohima during office hour.

Sd/(BENDANGYANGER) Director of Agriculture, Nagaland, Kohima

Sealed Tenders are invited for hiring of vehicles for officers of BSNL, NE-II Circle, Dimapur. For details please visit www.ne2.bsnl.co.in.

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oFFice oF tHe dePuty coMMiSSioner PHeK PUBLIC NOTICE Dated Phek, the 19th March 2015 No. DCP/JDL/SUC-10/96 Smt. Vetsutsolu has applied for issue of succession Certificate under the India Succession Act. 1925 in order to draw/receive Family pension that is in her Late husband Shri. Nukuve Chakhesang Retired Constable, in the office of Commandant 5th NAP Phek, who was expired on 20-02-2015.

1. It is hereby notified that, if anybody has any complaint against the Succession, he/she may lodge complaint to this office within a period of 1 (one) month from the date of this notification.

2. No further complaint shall be entertained after the stipulated period and shall be considered that there is no objection.

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NOTICE This is to inform that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Police, Nagaland,Kohima will conduct physical verification of the Disabled Students, Special Education Teachers (SET), Helpers, Resource rooms & Equipments, Materials procured & disbursed to the School/beneficiary and Financial aids/Stipend received under the CSS scheme "Inclusive Education for Disabled at the Secondary Stage (IEDSS)" implemented by the School Education department, Nagaland during the year 2011-12 & 2012-13 in the following Schools covered under the IEDSS scheme under Mokokchung and Longleng districts from 28th April - 5th May’2015 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Sl. 28/04/15 No 1 GHS Mokokchung Village 2 GHS Dilong Mokokchung 3 GHSS Mayangnokcha Mokokchung.

4 Queen Mary Hr. Sec. School, Mokokchung 5 Teacher Colony School Mokokchung 6 Jubilee Memorial School, Mokokchung 7 EDHSS Mokokchung 8 GHS NI Jamir Yimyu 9 J.D School Yimyu 10 GMS Khensa 11 GMS Majakong Ward Mokokchung 12 NCRS Artang Mokokchung.

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frequent bomb blasts in the state and questioned if any organization had attained its goal by exploding bombs in public places.

He stated that the Tupul-Imphal railway line would be completed by 2020 and added that this will connect Myanmar, Thailand and rest of Southeast Asia. Ibobi informed that among the 34 railway projects, the Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal railway line will be the biggest.

He said this project will immensely benefit all and called on everyone not to cause any disturbance to the ambitious national project.

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LONGLENG DISTRICT Date 04/05/15 Date 05/05/15 Good Shepherd Longleng Christian Hr. Sec School Longleng Yingli College Longleng GHS Bhumnyu GHS Namching

GHS Sakshi GHS Yongphang GHS Pongo GHSS Longleng GHS Yachem

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The Principals/Headmasters of the above mentioned schools are informed to direct the Disabled Students, SET & Helpers to be present in the school without fail.

They are directed to produce the following documents at the time of physical verification: 1. List of the Disabled Students during the year 2011-12 & 2012-13.

2. List of materials procured/received under IEDSS from the DEO/Directorate of School Education/Suppliers, etc. during the year 2011-12 & 2012-13.

3. List of the Special Education Teachers (SET) in their school during the year 2011-12 & 2012-13.

4. List of Helpers in their school during the year 2011-12 & 2012-13.

5. Attendance Register of the Disabled Students, SET & Helpers during the year 20112012 & 2012-13.

6. Cumulative Record of the Disabled student during the year 2011-12 & 2012-13.

Further, the Disabled Students, Special Education Teachers (SET) and helpers are informed to report with the following documents during the verification.

1. 2 (two) Recent Passport size photographs.

2. Medical certificate of disability from Medical Officer in the case of Disabled student only.

3. Appointment Order (original & Xerox copy) in the case of SET & Helpers only.

If no such Disabled Students, Teachers or Helpers exist in the School or no Material/ Financial aids/Stipends were received by the School/Students under IEDSS Scheme, the Principal/Headmaster of that School is requested to give such report in writing to the SIT directly or through the concerned DEO before the physical verification.

The SIT solicits co-operation from all concerned.

Sd/(J.I YADEN) Inspector General of Police & Director Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Nagaland: Kohima

ing of Manipur’s land to neighbouring Myanmar, the CM said the Assam Rifles who are manning the IndoMyanmar border would be asked to intensify patrolling on the border line.

He assured that the Centre would be urged to

take necessary action if the reported encroachment upon Manipur section of the international boundary comes out true.

The day was also commemorated by different organisations across the state.

GOvERNMENT OF NAGALAND

Office Of the Deputy cOmmissiOner Peren Nagaland

OBJECTION NOTICE Dated Peren the 14th April 2015

NO.JUDL-2/05-06(PT-IV)/17: Shri./Smti. Leiteing of Jalukie ‘B’ has applied for issue of succession certificate in his name to draw Bank Account (saving)/Gas connection etc. of his Lt. Daughter Kanche of Jalukie ‘B’, Peren District.

Public are hereby invited to file claims / objections within 30 (thirty) days w.e.f date of publication in local papers. If no objection is received from the public within the stipulated time, the succession certificate shall be issued in his/her name.

(PETER LICHAMO) Deputy Commissioner, Peren: Nagaland.

FERNWOOD SCHOOL, KOHIMA ADMISSION NOTICE

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aking advantage of weak global crude prices, down 42.5 percent since July 2014, the government is spending Rs.4,948 crore ($800 million) to shore up strategic oil reserves in the first phase of such a project, which can be used during emergencies to power India for around a fortnight.

Two giant, rock-cut caverns will soon be pumped full of crude oil in the eastern port of Vishakhapatnam, as part of a set of new underground facilities that will hold India’s emergency oil reserves, reports IndiaSpend.

The new storage facilities were approved in January 2006.

Its features: - Concrete tanks being built at Vishakhapatnam port that with the other underground facility of natural caverns can hold 1.33 metric tonnes of crude, or the equivalent of 129,221 truck-tanker loads.

- Money left over after filling the Vishakhapatnam storage will be used to buy more crude to fill two more facilities -- at Mangalore and Padur, both in Karnataka on India’s western coast.

- A series of pipes will run from the surface and descend into the underground rock caverns. Crude oil will be pumped into the caverns through these pipes.

- Put together, the three facilities, managed by the Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd, can hold 5.33 million metric tonnes of crude oil, or the equivalent of 517,857 trucktanker loads of 12 kilolitre capacity each.

- The strategic reserves would hold enough crude oil to power India for about 13 days, based on the country’s demand, according to data tabled in Rajya Sabha.

India needs these emergency oil reserves since it is a net importer of oil. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas had estimated that in 2014-

2015, the country will import 83 percent (228.41 million metric tonnes) of its oil requirement.

The domestic production has been somewhat stagnant. It was 37.7 million metric tonnes in 2010-11 and stood at 38.8 million metric tonnes in 201415. Over five years, India has imported more than 80 percent of its crude-oil requirement.

The erstwhile Planning Commission, and now renamed Niti Aayog, in its Integrated Energy Policy of 2006, said supply, market and technical risks were major threats to India’s energy security.

It recommended that India “maintain a reserve equivalent to 90 days of oil imports for strategic-cum-buffer stock purposes”.

Thus, the country will require additional crude-oil storage of approximately 13.32 million metric tonnes by 2019-20, according to rough estimates, based on existing storage with oil companies and the new facilities being built by Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd.

Therefore, the Indian government is planning to build four more facilities for strategic crude reserves at Chandikhol in Orissa, Bikaner in Rajasthan, Rajkot in Gujarat and Padur in Karnataka.

These will have a combined storage capacity of 12.5 million metric tonnes of crude oil, as per data with the new company. But India has to catch up.

The global standard for strategic oil reserves, as set by the International Energy Association (IEA) for member-countries, is 90 days of net oil imports.

The US holds 95 million metric tonnes of strategic reserves, the highest by any country in the world. Japan, which like India is dependent on imported oil, has the second highest reserves with 44 million metric tonnes. China, like India, is in the process of shoring up its strategic oil reserves.

As of November 2014, it had acquired 12.4 million metric tonnes. While India now has made a start, there are countries that are well ahead.

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Toyota beats VW & GM for top place in global vehicle sales TOKYO, April 23 (Ap): Toyota Motor Corp. is still at the top in global vehicle sales after the first quarter, selling 2.52 million vehicles around the world, outpacing rivals Volkswagen and General Motors even as weakness in Japan dragged on its growth.

The Japanese automaker has been the world’s top-selling automaker for the past three years. No. 2 Volkswagen Group of Germany reported last week that it sold 2.49 million vehicles for the January-March period.

Volkswagen edged out U.S. automaker General Motors Co., which reported global sales of 2.4 million vehicles earlier this week.

Toyota’s global vehicle sales, according to the number released Thursday, were down 2 percent from a year earlier, as vehicle sales in Japan lagged.

Volkswagen’s sales were up 1.8 percent year-on-year, while GM’s were up 1.9 percent.

The race among the three automakers is intense, playing out worldwide, including relatively new markets such as India and China, although each of them emphasize that the

Journalists look at a model vehicle during a media briefing on Toyota Motor Corp.’s new “architecture” in Toyota, central Japan Thursday, March 26, 2015. After extended introspection at the world’s biggest automaker, Toyota says it has put its massive recalls behind it and is preparing to re-engage its growth engine once again. (AP File Photo)

real competition is about coming out with good products, not beating rivals.

Toyota, which makes the Prius hybrid, Camry sedan and Lexus luxury models, has had its ups and downs, such as a recall fiasco that began in 2009, as well as the 2011 tsunami and quake disaster in northeastern Japan that hobbled its parts-supply chain and factory production.

Toyota President Akio Toyoda, the grandson of the com-

pany’s founder, put ambitions for aggressive growth on hold for some years after the recall scandal, which resulted in millions of vehicles being recalled, mostly in the U.S., for an array of defects. But he recently said Toyota is ready to start growing again, although cautiously and gradually, focusing on shared parts across a variety of models that will allow the automaker to cut costs while honing in on quality control.

Skype to roll out made-for-India app Audi launches variant

An Indian worker dismantles an old car amid heaps of scrap in Bangalore on Thursday, April 23. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have forecast India’s growth to rise up to 7.5 per cent next fiscal, overtaking China as the fastest growing emerging economy in 2015-16. (AP Photo)

Gionee Pioneer P4S smartphone launched in India New Delhi, April 23 (FiNANciAl express): Gionee Pioneer P4S smartphone has been launched in India at a price of Rs 7,799. The Pioneer series is developed with the philosophy of providing flagship features in entry level smartphones. The P4S runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat operating system along with a 1.3GHz quadcore processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 32GB.

The Pioneer P4S comes in a crystal skin semi-transparent shell. It sports a 4.5-inch display. It comes with a 5MP rear camera with LED Flash along with a 2MP front camera. On the connectivity front, the it P4S offers dual SIM card slots with support for 3G along with regular features and is powered by a 1,800 mAh battery. The phone comes with a window flip cover which makes it easy to see the time, date, weather and contacts during a phone call.

New Delhi, April 23 (AgeNcies): Internet-based video and voice call giant Skype is planning to roll out an Indiaspecific version of the company’s application which has been especially designed to work on the country’s low-speed 2G and 3G mobile phone networks, and on mobile phones with limited processor speeds, company spokesperson Filipp Seljanko told The Indian Express on Thursday.

The new Skype application, Seljanko said, was the outcome of research conducted by a Skype team which tested several voice and video-over-internet applications on Indian networks, and found competitors like Viber were providing better service. “India’s 2G and 3G network, as well as the mix of phones in use, pose very specific challenges for us,” Seljanko explained. “The new application will be much lighter than the one now available, and will require far less computation resources and memory”.

Microsoft-owned Skype hopes the application will lead to wider application on lowend Windows-powered Nokia’s Asha and Lumia models, pop-

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ular in India. India, Skype believes, is among its most important future markets. The company has several Indianorigin executives in key positions, notably corporate vicepresident Gurdeep Singh Pall.

The firm’s plans to expand its market in India come amidst an intense debate on net neutrality, with mobile phone companies complaining that voice-over-internet services that ride on their networks are eating into their revenues. “It its true applications like ours eat into operators’ revenues”, said Seljanko.

“However, it isn’t that this is a zero sum game. There were similar problems in the United States and Europe, which we addressed by finding ways for mobile service providers to enhance their revenues by selling data”.

“The fact is that telephony companies are charging tariffs for voice traffic that the technology just does not justify”, Seljanko argued.“Their model has to change. However, this is an opportunity for them, not a crisis”.

“In the future”, Seljanko went on, “more and more of the processing part of computing is going to shift into the cloud.

For example, we’re working on technologies that will allow very complex games to be played on very basic phones. This will mean a huge growth in the demand for data”.

Microsoft’s new HoloLens technology, which Skype is working on integrating, will allow the seamless transformation of holograms—for example, allowing a colleague to see what I am looking at in real time”.

The company said it is also working with governments, including India’s, on mounting concerns over the use of hardto track voice-over-internet traffic for organised crime and terrorism. Skype now has a special group in Luxembourg that liaises with governments to cooperate on investigations.

However, Seljanko added, Skype would not cooperate with governments seeking data to crush legitimate dissent and political opposition. “For example”, he said, “we’ve had situations in Egypt, Syria and Turkey where governments wanted communications companies to report information on anti-government protests. That is not something we will do”.

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New Delhi, April 23 (pTi): German luxury carmaker Audi today launched a new version of its sports car Audi TT in India priced at Rs 60.34 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) as it tries to retain top position in Indian luxury market.

“This is the first of the five launches that we have planned in the next five months.

Despite economic downturn last year we have grown,” Audi India Head Joe King told reporters here.

Audi plans to launch a total of 10 products in India this year as it looks to fend off stiff competition from rival Mercedes-Benz.

The company, which sells various popular brands including A3 sedan and Q5 sports utility vehicle, was overtaken by Mercedes-Benz in the January-March period of 2015.

While Audi posted a growth of 15 per cent in the March quarter at 3,139 units, Mercedes-Benz sold 3,566 units, up 40 per cent from the year-ago period.

Audi posted a record sales in 2014-15 by selling 11,292 units, up 11.51 per cent from 10,126 units sold in 2013-14 and retained its top position in the Indian luxury car market ahead of rival Mercedes-Benz, which also clocked record sales in FY15 at 11,213 units, up 17.5 per cent from 9,548 units sold in the previous year

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welcome eviction drives at Daldali Tuli citizens start vigil UNTABA Calls for further action in other settlements against illegal taxation

Dimapur, april 23 (mExN): Asserting strongly that the disease of “illegal taxation” is perpetuating factionalism, a vigil against illegal taxations has started at Nagaland Check Gate, Amguri from April 20. The vigil was initiated by the All Ward Union, Tuli, and Adhoc Town Council, Tzudikong on behalf of Tuli citizens and the surrounding “harassed villagers.”

According to a press note issued by Media Cell, ACAUT Nagaland, the present exercise is the third phase of vigil initiated since 2014 and will continue indefinitely against any form

of taxation either by factions or by the Police, Veterinary, Forest, Excise, Sales Tax, and Geology & Mining departments at the gate.

Earlier at public meeting with ACAUT Nagaland in 2014, the citizens of Tuli had expressed serious concern regarding the menace of unabated taxation leading to factionalism and fratricidal killings among the NPGs, and adopted the slogan, “One Government One Tax.” They also agreed that unless the NPGs come under one banner there can be no end to the disease of illegal taxation perpetuating factionalism.

“The fact that factional cadres collect unauthorized tax in all the inter-state check gates all over the state, including Tuli, along with the police and department personnel is bewildering,” the press note maintained adding that it is contrast to the “commendable initiative” of Dimapur Police Commissionerate which is taking a zero tolerance approach in dealing with tax collectors and extortionists.

In this context, the extending its full support to the “zero tolerance approach” of the Dimapur Commissionerate in dealing with crimes, the

ACAUT Nagaland asked the Government of Nagaland come out with a “clear stated policy” regarding the same in other district.

If the issue of policing in other districts, which is all but “subservient” to the taxation activities of the factions, is not addressed, it would “demoralize or isolate” the Dimapur Commissionerate, ACAUT Nagaland argued.

The ACAUT further appealed to all the civil society leaders including women, students and the business community to support the vigil in common Naga interest.

Crackdown on illegal Committee visits SAGY liquors continues in DMP villages to approve VDP Dimapur, april 23 (mExN): A total of 9 people were arrested and approximately 140 cases of assorted liquor were seized by Dimapur Police on April 22 in its continued crackdown illegal liquor business in and around Dimapur.

According to a press note from Addl. Dy. Commissioner of Police/PRO, Dimapur, Shouka Kakhe-

to NPS the raids were carried out in various locations in Dimapur and regular cases against the arrested individuals were registered in East, Diphupar, Sub-Urban Police Station.

More stringent action such as cancellation of trade license, sealing of spaces etc are being contemplated in the next course of action, he added.

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Dimapur, april 23 (mExN): A district level committee field trip was organised for the approval of Village Development Plan (VDP) of Seluophe and Ikishe village, on April 20.

The two villages were adopted by Neiphiu Rio (MP Lok Sabha) and Khekiho Zhimomi (MP Rajya Sabha) respectively under Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY).

Under SAGY, each MP has to take responsibility for 3 villages and turn them into a ‘model village’ by 2019 through the convergence of different gov-

ernment schemes and their implementation During the field trip, the MP Rajya Sabha, H Khekiho Zhimomi and DC Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, along with the charge officers of the villages and various line department officials interacted with the villagers. The villagers were urged to take up development activities as per the needs and priorities of villages. The priority list as “per the need” was also submitted by the respective village to prepare VDP.

Dimapur, april 23 (mExN): Welcoming news report that that Karbi Anglong Police and Forest Department of Assam will be conducting eviction drive inside the Daldali Reserve Forest, falling under Nambor and part of Diphu Reserve Forests, the UNTABA has urged the concerned authority begin such initiative in others settlements inside reserve forests.

The United Naga Tribes Association on Border Areas (UNTABA) in a press note issued by its chairman, Hukavi T Yeputhomi and general secretary, Imsumongba Pongen, stated “on record” that the authority in Karbi

WSBAK Pastors’ Seminar Dimapur, april 23 (mExN): With the theme, “Walking with God the Holy Spirit” (Gal 1:16-17), the WSBAK will be conducting a 3 days Pastors Seminar from April 28-30 at WSBAK Mission Centre. The resource people for the aforementioned seminar are Rev. Dr. Kavito Zhimo, Principal, Trinity Theological College (TTC); Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi Executive Secretary, WSBAK; and Rev. Aheto Sema, Mission Promoter, WSBAK. A press note from the WSBAK Executive Secretary, Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi has requested all the Pastors under WSBAK to come and attend the program positively and be blessed. All the Pastors are further requested to reach the Mission Centre by 10:00 am on April 28.

Picto calls on DONER minister

Parliamentary Secretary, Er Picto Shohe with Minister for DONER (independent charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh and others in New Delhi on April 21. (DIPR Photo)

NEw DElhi, april 23 (Dipr): Parliamentary Secretary for Jail and Home Guards & Civil Defense, Er Picto Shohe, met up with Minister for DONER (independent charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh at his South Block office in New Delhi on April 21.

The courteous call was reciprocated positively by the Minister who assured every possible help from his end.

During the meeting, Er. Picto also apprised Singh about the work being taken up by the state government and also requested for more assistance from the Central Government. The Minister assured him to work together for the betterment of the State and particularly 32 A/C Atoizu constituency under Zunheboto district from which he represents.

ditionally and historically as “clearly recorded” in the histories of the people since the time of British period.

“Assam cannot unilaterally facilitate people of questionable origins in these part of Naga lands and create a ‘buffer zone’ with various underground organizations and other antisocial elements against the original inhabitants from both the States,” it argued.

Asserting that the despite a the case being filed in the Supreme Court in 1988 on the border problem, the authorities in Assam have been surreptitiously facilitating hundreds of settlements in all

the Reserve Forests which are yet to be “de-notified.”

It further noted that, these actions are arbitrary and in complete disregard to various interim Agreements made between the two States and highly deserving the contempt of Court as well.

In this context, the UNTABA also urged the authorities in Assam and in particular Diphu administration to understand and accept the “realities” and seriously consider for complete eviction of all the illegal settlements from its side of the border as per the historical, political and constitutional realities.

Nine Sisters ‘Professed’ at Assisi Convent Dimapur, april 23 (mExN): Nine Sisters vowed life of chastity, poverty and obedience when they were inducted into Religious Profession at a celebration held at Assisi Convent, Dimapur on April 23 with Most Rev. Stephen Rotlwanga CSC, Bishop of Aizawl Diocese as the main celebrant. 21 priests from different parishes and Centres of the diocese concelebrated with him.

The newly professed sisters were Rev. Sr. Lukhamliu Agnes UFS, Arhoni Theresa Murry, Chumchano Martha Ezungpvii, Maria Gorethy Vanlalthangi K.C., Povelu Apoline D’Vadeo, Caroline Povithsii, Mercy Tsvitshii, Monica, Narzari and Subenyi Ngulie Agnes.

While Rev. Sr. Lukhamliu Agnes UFS was perpetually professed for life, the others were temporarily professed or renewed the vows.

During the celebration, Rev. Sr. Milly, provincial superior of the Ursuline Franciscan Sisters welcomed the Bishop, Fathers, Sisters, and parents and relatives of the newly professed sis-

ters and the invited guests.

According to a press note from the convent, the Bishop in his homily said, Life is short and everyone is called to live that life commendably. “God calls everyone for the specific purpose and each one responds to that God’s Will…

To answer to the call we need to have virtue and that virtue needed to be strengthened by the knowledge and that knowledge is needed to have endurance, over all we need to have faith and Love,” he stated.

He further stressed that

one not be ashamed to love fervently to the one, whom one serves, as Mother Teresa had loved Jesus and demonstrated that love to the poor and needy.

Urging the newly professed sisters to live a life passionately by Loving God first, the Bishop congratulated them for their courage to be a “counter witness” to the world that glorifies and glamorizes “unbridled materialism and excessive consumerism” through their religious vows of poverty, obedience and chastity.

He also blessed the rings and crosses and they were given to the newly professed sisters by Sr. Milly, Provincial Superior.

Rev. Sr. Ethel UFS and Novice Alphonsa anchored the programme. During the felicitation, Congratulation song was presented by the novices.. Elias, on behalf of the newly professed sisters’ parents and Sr. Agnes UFS on behalf of the newly professed expressed the heartfelt sentiments to the congregation. The program ended with the fellowship meal served to all.

Triennial general session of CMA begins from April 30

Tangkhul Hoho meeting Dimapur, april 23 (mExN): The Tangkhul Hoho Nagaland (THN) has convened its general assembly on April 25, at Tangkhul Baptist Church Dimapur, Kuda village. THN general secretary, PA Ramsing and president, Shai Raleng in a press note requested all members to make it convenient to attend the assembly at 11 am.

Anglong must evict all the settlements around Dilai Gate, 10th Mile, 6th Mile, Nahorijan areas including ‘Sunday Bazar’, Disapur, Hosilik, Doraibari, Jarunala, Dikrongsa, Tin Bangla, Nowgaon, Notun Bosti, Khukri Bosti, Kachunala and any other settlements unilaterally facilitated by various “vested interested authorities” from Assam well inside the Reserve Forests “These areas are yet to be still yet to be “de-notified,” UNTABA added.

Further, it maintained that the authorities in Assam must clearly “understood” that all these areas belongs to Nagaland tra-

Dimapur, april 23 (mExN): The Chakhesang Mothers’ Association (CMA) will hold its triennial general session from April 30 – May 1 at Phek Twon Hall.

Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA 19th A/C Phek and Deputy Commissioner Phek, Murohu Chotso will grace as chief guest and guest of honour during the session.

According to a press note received here, on April 30, the triennial general session will start with an introductory session followed by business hour while the formal inaugural session Malaria awareness with students conducted at Vihokho Village, Dimapur to mark World Malaria Day, will be held on May 1, at 10 am with which falls on April 25. Development Association of Nagaland under the Intensified Malaria Control MLA Azo as the chief guest.

The programme will also inProgram is conducting various activists under the theme ‘Invest in future, defeat malaria.

ENPO, ENPUD condemns moN, april 23 (mExN): The Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) along with Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Union Dimapur (ENPUD) has vehemently condemned the ‘gruesome killing’ of Late Aorpan Das Das on April 20 at Mon – Namtola road under Mon district, Nagaland.

In a joint press condemnation received here, the ENPO and ENPUD has stated that “such barbaric and inhuman act” is an attempt to create misunderstanding and disunity of peaceful relationship that is existing for many years between the Nagas and Assamese brethren.

While conveying their

deep condolences to the bereaved family members, the ENPO and ENPUD urged the law enforcing agency to book the culprit(s) involved at the earliest, and award befitting punishment as per the law.

The ENPO and ENPUD further appealed all concerned to remain calm and maintain peaceful co-existence and to co-operate with the law enforcing authorities in order to bring justice to the family of the victim at the earliest.

The press note was appended by President, ENPO, S Khoiwang Konyak; Gen. Secy., ENPO, Manlang Phom; and President, ENPUD, Neangba.

Adolescent club activity at Tuensang TuENsaNg, april 23 (mExN): Along with the ongoing Japanese encephalitis campaign, the District Health Society Tuensang held the second phase of Adolescent club activity of the district at Govt. High School Chaba on April 20.

The resource persons were Dr. Mongko Chollen (MHT), Dr. Lichamo (SHP) and Hosea Coordinator (RBSK).

According to press note from the Chief Medical Officer, Tuensang, Dr. T Pangjung Sangtam, the resource persons spoke on the effect of early marriage, personal cleanliness and the facilities available in the district. They also insisted and encouraged the adolescents to make use of the facilities provided by the government in the district.

cludes greetings from president, Chakhesang Peoples Organization (CPO), Sovenyi and the presidential address by CMA president, Zaposhelu Venuh.

During the valedictory session, the declaration and installation of the new office bearers will be conducted by Vechulo-u Kanuo, convener, nomination committee while the act of blessing the new team will be done by Thupuchiyi Khesoh, pastor Phek Town Baptist Church.

Other programme sequel will include a farewell note from the outgoing president and response note by the incoming president and speech by the guest of honour.

Now is the time to fight for your own rights:Mayang Lima 20th Watsu Conference underway at Mokokchung

Mokokchung Village Watsu Unit presenting a cultural song at the 20th Watsu conference at Town hall Mokokchung.

Morung Express News He was delivering the and how women should be empowerment of women Mokokchung | April 23

“Women’s honour and dignity need to be preserved and protected under all circumstances. They have a right to lead an honourable and peaceful life. Liberty, freedom and independence of thought and choice are their rights,” Mayang Lima, NJS, Member Nagaland State Legal Services Authority, stated here today.

keynote address on the first day of the 20th Watsu Conference held at Town Hall, Mokokchung on Thursday. Mayang Lima spoke on “Women and Law” and stressed on the rights and equality of women as prescribed in the constitution and law. He also highlighted the different projects and schemes sponsored by the government for the empowerment of women

aware of it.

Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung who also spoke on the occasion said that society will go forward only if there is equal participation among men and women. Women should fight for their own rights, he added. He also appreciated the Watsu Mungdang for working not only for the upliftment, development and

but also for working for ‘Justice’ to the Ao Women.

The Watsu Mungdang is the apex Women body of the Ao Nagas. The Watsu conference is held in every two years where Watsu unit from all over the state participates. Women from 119 Watsu units of the state gathered here today to attend the 20th Watsu conference. The conference will conclude on April 24.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express FrIDAy 24 APrIl 2015 volumE X IssuE 110

Guest editorial Dr. sao Tunyi

ViP Culture

W

hen you go to weddings, you hear the announcement, ‘to my extreme right is the vegetarian table. The other tables have the same items and you can go to any of them’. This is a positive move towards equality that we have been practicing during wedding feasts. Officers’ mess or VIP tables were very common in the past. Those were the places where special treatments were given to the VIPs. The tables looked more beautiful, the food items were more special, and there were shorter queues. But thankfully in many programs, we are doing away with that VIP culture. Those who hold feasts are realizing that there should not be preferential treatment in serving food, and all guests should enjoy the same food together. I think the shift is shaped by Christian teaching of equality and the change in culture is brought through practice in church circles. But there is still a long way to go when it comes to the sitting arrangements in churches.

Fashionably late comers still get the front rows.

VIP culture is very much visible in the roadside behavior of motorists. On a big wide road where there is ample space for overtaking, the escort police stretch out their hands to slow you down so the VIP can pass. Such an instance is not about the VIP being in a hurry for an important meeting (because you are not slowing him down), but it is a sign that you are not as important, and the one passing through has greater authority over the road than you. I once attended a meeting where an MLA said that the bus and taxi drivers in Kohima must be taught driving etiquette. But going by the frequency of driving through a traffic jam and other traffic violations, the VIPs and their drivers might require such trainings more than the other drivers.

Several years back, I went for VIP duty to Dimapur. The VVIP was to come to Kohima from Dimapur and I had to be on stand-by for any medical emergency. I thought that I simply had to go and escort him back and it wouldn’t take much time. When I reached Dimapur, he had not eaten breakfast yet. After an hour or so, he had breakfast. Then we were told that to go to Kohima early or late will depend on whether India bats first or not. I don’t remember if it was the toss or the weather, India didn’t bat first and the VVIP decided to go. He took lunch (it took a long time) and it was already late afternoon we set out. The cars were flying and we reached Kohima in about an hour. There were whistles and cars moving in both directions stood like dead meat to make way. It might appear that the VVIP was in such a hurry on a very important official assignment. But it was a day when he took a full day to have breakfast, decide his journey based on a cricket match, take lunch, and head back to base. He wasted the time of a train of escorts (there were lots of us), and others (policemen guarding the highway, fellow travelers, etc) all for his comfort.

Having a connection works. A chit from the top works in your application for a job. Having someone on the inside helps in getting things done. Having a prefix before your name (e.g. Dr.) or a designation after (e.g. president, managing director) helps. It is tempting to flash it so people will take notice and ease your passage. So long as we resign to this culture - that our society is run this way and this is the way things are - the desire for status, power, and connection is perpetuated and VIP culture is promoted.

lEfT wiNg |

Mazie Nakhro, Ph.D

Choosing Your Bedfellows in Politics What does God say? Read Psalm 101 “Politics makes strange bedfellows,” they say, because a politician must work with people from various political factions, whether he or she admires them or not. But for David, the head of state, he would steer clear of all shady alliances. He wanted a clean administration, from the top down. His governing policy was straight and simple: “I will find trustworthy people to serve as my advisors, and only an honest person will serve as an official. No one who cheats or lies will have a position in my royal court. Each morning I will silence any lawbreaker I find in the countryside or in the city of the LORD” (Ps. 101:6-8).

The American Experiment As the commander of the Union armies during the Civil War with the Southern States, Ulysses S. Grant became a national hero and went to become the 18th U.S. President (1869-77). After the war, he said, “The war is over--the rebels are our countrymen again.”

Grant was personally honest with money matters; however, he was extremely careless with his associates. President Grant's Attorney General George H. Williams stated that Grant's "trusting heart was the weakness of his character."

Many of Grant's associates were able to capture his confidence through flattery and brought their intrigues openly to his attention. One of these men, Orville Babcock, gained indirect control of whole departments of the government.

Grant unwisely accepted gifts from wealthy donors that cast doubts on his reputability. Nepotism was prevalent, with over 40 family members or relatives benefiting from government appointments and employment.

Grant's many scandals included protecting or pardoning those who were accused and convicted of the crimes.

When the Whiskey Ring scandal broke out in 1875, Grant said, "Let no guilty man escape, if it can be avoided. No personal considerations should stand in the way of performing a duty." However, when it was found out that his friend Orville Babcock was indicted, Grant testified on behalf of the defendant. When Secretary of War William Belknap was found to be involved in a trading post extortion scam, Grant promptly accepted his resignation without allowing the court to prosecute him. In other words, Grant used his presidential power to protect close friends, particularly his military associates, even when they were obviously guilty of crimes.

Okay, so now what?

King Solomon says, “A man who strays from the path of understanding comes to rest in the company of the dead” (Prov. 21:16). That is, if you don’t apply understanding, you will end up in bad company and pay a heavy price for it. So, choose your friends wisely.

Taken from the book “Breakfast with the King: The 100-Day Devotional” by Mazie Nakhro

THE EDIT PAGE

C O M M E N T A R Y

Shirley s. Wang The Wall Street Journal

The puzzling rise in nearsighted children To battle an explosion of myopia, eye researchers try more outdoor time, medication, even a giant, translucent cube

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hildren in this small southern Chinese city sit and recite their vocabulary words in an experimental cube of a classroom built with translucent walls and ceilings. Sunlight lights up the room from all directions.

The goal of this unusual learning space: to test whether natural, bright light can help prevent nearsightedness, a problem for growing numbers of children, especially in Asia.

With nearsightedness, the eye grows longer, so light doesn’t focus the retina as it should, making more distant objects appear blurry.

In the U.S., the rate of nearsightedness in people 12 to 54 years old increased by nearly two-thirds between studies nearly three decades apart ending in 2004, to an estimated 41.6%, according to a National Eye Institute study.

In several Asian countries, myopia rates in young people are far higher. A full 80% of 4,798 Beijing teenagers tested as nearsighted in a study published in the journal PLOS One in March. Similar numbers plague teens in Singapore and Taiwan. In one 2012 survey in Seoul, nearly all of the 24,000 teenage males surveyed were nearsighted.

Wei Wang, a professor of public health at Edith Cowan University near Perth, Australia, and one of the authors on the recent Beijing study, says genes combine with one’s behavior and environment to cause myopia. However, the fast increase must be due to environmental influences, since genes don’t change that quickly, he says.

The World Health Organization helped convened a group of international experts early this year that will review evidence and data on prevention and control of severe myopia. It will release recommendations as soon as this summer, says Silvio Mariotti, senior medical officer and an ophthalmologist at the WHO’s Prevention of Blindness program.

The greatest health concern is the increase in severe myopia, which increases the risk of serious eye problems like retinal detachment, glaucoma and macular degeneration, experts say.

Treatment is a major problem, too. Though glasses can correct vision in most myopic children, many aren’t getting them. Sometimes this is because parents don’t know their children need glasses or don’t understand how important they are for education.

Other times, cultural beliefs lead parents to discourage their children from wearing them, according to Nathan Congdon, professor at Queen’s University Belfast and senior adviser to Orbis International, a nonprofit focused on preventing blindness. Many parents believe glasses weaken the eyes—they don’t.

Across Asia, doctors, parents and public-health officials are trying to prevent nearsightedness or keep it from worsening. Some methods are widely used but show little or no evidence of influencing nearsightedness. Those include acupressure-type eye massage based on traditional Chinese principles performed daily by many schoolchildren in China.

Other prevention efforts hold more promise. One main strategy being tested is to spend more time outdoors.

The other involves a common drug named atropine.

Why myopia rates have soared isn’t entirely clear, but one factor that keeps cropping up in research is how much time children spend outdoors. The longer they’re outside, the less likely they are to become nearsighted, according to more than a dozen studies

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hat epigram from E.O. Wilson captures the dilemma of our era.

Yet the solution of some folks is to disdain wisdom.

“Is it a vital interest of the state to have more anthropologists?” Rick Scott, the Florida governor, once asked.

A leader of a prominent Internet company once told me that the firm regards admission to Harvard as a useful heuristic of talent, but a college education itself as useless.

Parents and students themselves are acting on these principles, retreating from the humanities. Among college graduates in 1971, there were about two business majors for each English major.

Now there are seven times as many. (I was a political science major; if I were doing it over, I’d be an economics major with a foot in the humanities.)

I’ve been thinking about this after reading Fareed Zakaria’s smart new book, “In Defense of a Liberal Education.” Like Zakaria, I think that the liberal arts teach critical thinking (not to mention nifty words like “heuristic”).

So, to answer the skeptics, here are my three reasons the humanities enrich our souls and sometimes even our pocketbooks as well.

First, liberal arts equip students with communications and interpersonal skills that are valuable and genuinely rewarded in the labor force, especially when accompanied by technical abilities.

“A broad liberal arts education is a key pathway to success in the 21stcentury economy,” says Lawrence Katz, a labor economist at Harvard.

Katz says that the economic return to pure technical skills has flattened, and the highest return now goes to those who combine soft skills — excellence

Students in the classroom do eye exercises to help combat myopia

in various countries world-wide.

One preliminary study of 2,000 children under review for publication showed a 23% reduction in myopia in the group of Chinese children who spent an additional 40 minutes more outside each day, according to Ian Morgan, one of the researchers involved in the study and a retired professor at Australian National University in Canberra. (He still conducts research with Sun Yat-sen University in the Chinese city of Guangzhou.)

Outside the context of the study, it can be a challenge to get children to spend more time outdoors because of the heavy school workload and cultural beliefs about napping after lunch and tanning, Dr. Morgan says. Not all studies looking at outdoor time have shown a difference in myopia rates. Some eye experts say that other factors, like extensive time spent doing what’s called near work, like homework and reading, also likely contribute to the growth in nearsightedness.

Dr. Morgan’s theory, which is supported by some animal research, is that light in the eye hits a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which releases chemicals that prevent the growth of the eye that can lead to myopia.

Dr. Morgan, Dr. Congdon and a team from Sun Yat-sen are now testing, as reported recently in the science magazine Nature, a so-called bright-light classroom made of translucent plastic walls in Yangjiang to see if the children can focus and sit comfortably in the classroom. So far it appears the answer is yes.

Sui Weixuan, 12, says the room at Yanxi Experimental Primary School, which seats about 50 students, is hotter than their traditional classroom. But she likes it better because it has better light. Many classmates echoed those sentiments.

Weixuan believes her eyesight deteriorated because she was watching TV and using the computer too much. “My parents told me, but I couldn’t control it,” says the petite girl with a wide smile and oval, black frames. Since she got glasses, she’s afraid of going blind one day and has curbed her TV-watching to one hour a week from three to four hours.

The research team hopes to start rotating children into the classroom for several hours each day starting this fall, Dr. Morgan says.

Eye doctors in parts of Asia already commonly recommend that children get outside more. But it can be surprisingly hard to get families to cooperate, some say.

Jason Yam, an ophthalmologist and professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, says it’s the first piece of advice he gives parents who bring in their nearsighted children. “The parents say yes, but they don’t do it,” he says.

Usually they come back and say their children didn’t have time to go outside because of homework.

However, when he brings up another prevention strategy—using daily atropine eye drops—parents are very committed, Dr. Yam says.

Atropine, a drug used for decades to dilate the pupils, appears to slow the progression of myopia once it has started, according to several randomized, controlled trials. But used daily at the typical concentration of 1%, there are side effects, most notably sensitivity to light, as well as difficulty focusing on up-close images.

In recent years, studies in Singapore and Taiwan found that a lower dose of atropine reduces myopia progression by 50% to 60% in children without those side effects, says Donald Tan, professor of ophthalmology at the Singapore National Eye Centre. He has spearheaded many of the studies. Large-scale trials on low-dose atropine are expected to start soon in Japan and in Europe, he says.

Researchers are unsure how long children should use the eye drops for maximum effect. So far, the longest study has followed children for five years. In Singapore, children typically receive drops for three to six months at the first sign they’re becoming nearsighted.

If their myopia continues to progress, they typically continue the drops for up to a year, Dr. Tan says.

Other doctors say that because the side effects are minimal, children should continue using lowdose atropine drops until major eye growth is over, usually around the time of puberty. Dr. Tan says that exposure to the drops should be limited, as with any medication, to as short a period as possible.

Spending time outdoors is a low-risk solution, so the strategy can be applied broadly to children, says Karla Zadnik, dean of the Ohio State University College of Optometry. “Because more light is almost like fluoride in the water, it’s being applied to children without regard for their individual risk of myopia,” Dr. Zadnik, who has been studying myopia for 25 years, wrote in an email.

But more invasive or expensive treatments mean that children should first be assessed for their risk for developing nearsightedness before trying them, she says.

starving for Wisdom Nicholas Kristof NYT

“We are drowning in information, while starving for wisdom.” at communicating and working with people — with technical skills.

“So I think a humanities major who also did a lot of computer science, economics, psychology, or other sciences can be quite valuable and have great career flexibility,” Katz said. “But you need both, in my view, to maximize your potential. And an economics major or computer science major or biology or engineering or physics major who takes serious courses in the humanities and history also will be a much more valuable scientist, financial professional, economist, or entrepreneur.”

My second reason: We need people conversant with the humanities to help reach wise public policy decisions, even about the sciences. Technology companies must constantly weigh ethical decisions: Where should Facebook set its privacy defaults, and should it tolerate glimpses of nudity? Should Twitter close accounts that seem sympathetic to terrorists? How should Google handle sex and violence, or de-

famatory articles?

In the policy realm, one of the most important decisions we humans will have to make is whether to allow germline gene modification. This might eliminate certain diseases, ease suffering, make our offspring smarter and more beautiful. But it would also change our species. It would enable the wealthy to concoct superchildren.

It’s exhilarating and terrifying.

To weigh these issues, regulators should be informed by first-rate science, but also by first-rate humanism.

After all, Homer addressed similar issues three millenniums ago.

In “The Odyssey,” the beautiful nymph Calypso offers immortality to Odysseus if he will stay on her island. After a fling with her, Odysseus ultimately rejects the offer because he misses his wife, Penelope. He turns down godlike immortality to embrace suffering and death that are essential to the human condition.

Likewise, when the President’s

wRiTE-wiNg

Council on Bioethics issued its report in 2002, “Human Cloning and Human Dignity,” it cited scientific journals but also Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea.” Even science depends upon the humanities to shape judgments about ethics, limits and values.

Third, wherever our careers lie, much of our happiness depends upon our interactions with those around us, and there’s some evidence that literature nurtures a richer emotional intelligence.

Science magazine published five studies indicating that research subjects who read literary fiction did better at assessing the feelings of a person in a photo than those who read nonfiction or popular fiction. Literature seems to offer lessons in human nature that help us decode the world around us and be better friends.

Literature also builds bridges of understanding. Toni Morrison has helped all America understand African-American life. Jhumpa Lahiri illuminated immigrant contradictions.

Khaled Hosseini opened windows on Afghanistan.

In short, it makes eminent sense to study coding and statistics today, but also history and literature.

John Adams had it right when he wrote to his wife, Abigail, in 1780: “I must study Politicks and War that my sons may have liberty to study Mathematicks and Philosophy. My sons ought to study Mathematicks and Philosophy, Geography, natural History and Naval Architecture, navigation, Commerce and Agriculture, in order to give their Children a right to study Painting, Poetry, Musick, Architecture, Statuary, Tapestry and Porcelaine.”

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

24 April 2015

PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

Human rights – taking How we can make sides for Net Neutrality education for all a reality Josh Levy

Students study in a classroom of a government-run school at a slum area on the outskirts of Jammu April 3, 2010. India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh promised to launch a guarantee of free elementary education, in a fresh sign the government was focusing on big-ticket programmes to consolidate its rural and poor voters. (Reuters Photo) Kailash Satyarthi

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2014 Nobel peace prize Winner

few days ago I attended the international launch of the Global Monitoring Report on Education for All goals. This is the annual report card of the governments and international community on their performance in delivering education. This time around the report spells out the achievements and challenges faced during the period 2000-2015.

I had mixed feelings while addressing the gathering.

We can be happy that half of all countries have achieved the goal of Universal Primary Enrollment. One-third of the countries have achieved the education targets. More money is being spent on education and the number of out-of-school children has been reduced by a half.

I recall those days and even nights back in the year 2000 in Senegal when we drafted and finalised the Education for All Goals. I was a part of this exhaustive process that involved thorough discussions and deliberations with government representatives and other stakeholders. These goals were not mere dreams. All of them were quite achievable.

Yet, today education is undeniably under attack. The families of students who were brutally assassinated in Kenya are still in shock. It has been over a year since the 200 Chibok schoolgirls were abducted in Nigeria. The massacre at Peshawar was devastating. I was shattered when a mother in Peshawar told me that "I had sent my son in uniform but received his dead body in a coffin". The very fact that the school bag and water bottle were still on the body of this child proves that one can kill the innocent, but one can never kill education.

Even if a single child is denied education, I cannot celebrate. One child who is not in school is one too many.

I refuse to accept that the world is so poor that it cannot bring all its children to school.

Education is under threat because donor governments have failed our children time and again. Isn't it a pity that in today's knowledge-driven world less than 4% of global aid goes for education? I was one of the founding members of the high level group on education in UNESCO in 2001. I underlined again and again that until we address the issues of hardest-to-reach children, we cannot achieve the rest of the millennium development and education for all goals. Millions of children are trapped in slavery and bonded labour. Millions of children are sold

and bought like animals. Girls are all the more vulnerable to gender-based violence. They are invisible slaves working as child domestic labourers.

Recently I was travelling in remote areas of the Ivory Coast. I met a child who was born in 2000, the same year when the International Community had pledged completion of Universal Primary Education by 2015. In fact he was born in exactly the same year and month. He had been working at a cocoa bean (the main ingredient of chocolate) farm. He was a bonded child labourer. It was difficult to communicate because of the language barrier. With the help of my colleagues, I asked the boy, "Do you like chocolates?" To my absolute surprise, he said, "What is chocolate? I've never tasted it." I said, "You produce the main ingredient of chocolate and you have never had a chocolate?" With the help of my colleague I told the boy "We will help you go to school". The child asked, "What is a school?" I said, "It is where you get an education." The boy replied, "It is too late for me to go to school." A 13- to 14-year-old child feels that it is too late to go to school. What a travesty!

I was in Latin America where a local organisation had rescued a group of girls from the street. I started talking to one of them. She was also born in the year 2000. I said, "You are free now. You can go to school. " She replied, "It is too late for me; I am no longer a child." The girl had been sexually abused. She had lost her sense of childhood.

We are indeed late. You and I are late. But millions of such children who are trapped in these situations, denied education - a fundamental right -- cannot afford to wait. Here I am not talking about the Constitutions or laws, I am talking about the denial of the rights God has given to us, and that is the right to learn. This is a fundamental right given by nature.

Can we really call ourselves civilised when 168 million children are child labourers out of which 85 million are engaged in seriously hazardous work?

Another threat that looms large is the ever growing intolerance among young people. The rate at which this intolerance is converting into violence is shocking. Trust you me, the day is not too far when this situation becomes irreparable and the world will be at the point of no return.

All these challenges can only be addressed by education. Education should be such that is able to respond to global crises and inculcate the objectives of life, future security, mutual respect, value of global citizenship, human values and morals and most importantly

the virtue of peace. The journey of education should logically lead to employability, entrepreneurship, empowerment, equity and ethics.

Education is the key to human rights and development. When one door of a classroom opens for a child, a million doors of opportunities open up. There is no other tool as powerful as education to break the shackles of mental and social slavery. Education is the prerequisite for social and economic justice, sustainable societies and effective democracy. There is no source of light as bright as education. One cannot imagine any beauty in society without education.

An additional US$22 billion a year is required for basic education, which is even less than a week of global military expenditure. Are we asking for the moon?

Without re-inventing the wheel every time, we can learn enough from the successes already achieved in promoting education. From my experience as an activist for over 35 years now I would like to share with you the 10 success mantras that have stood the test of time in countries giving a big boost to education. Education has prospered: (1) Wherever governments have demonstrated political will and honesty towards children through sufficient budgetary allocations, and where donors have pledged long-term predictable financing for education.

(2) In countries that have made and enacted laws for Right to Free and Compulsory Education and where there has been inter-departmental coordination and convergence of policies and programmes.

(3) In countries that have abolished school fees and associated expenses like syllabus books, uniform, transportation etc.

(4) Where an adequate number of qualified teachers were employed.

(5) Wherever education has been incentivised especially for the marginalised children (like the mid- day meal scheme in India or conditional cash transfer schemes like Bolsa Escola in Brazil).

(6) Wherever the environment has been conducive to learning. This includes a child-friendly curriculum and the teaching medium being in the local language.

It also includes special attention paid to infrastructure like better schools or a separate toilet for girls. Wherever safety and security have been given due attention.

(7) Wherever the hardest to reach category of children have been addressed and systematically and effectively linked with education sector planning. Here I am talking about child labour, children trafficked for forced labour, child slaves, child prostitutes, children of migrant parents, children with special needs, child marriages, children in armed conflict and fragile states, children living in remote areas, children from the minorities etc.

(8) Wherever social protection floor practices and decent working conditions have been ascertained for adults.

(9) Where ever civil society has been proactive and vigilant.

(10) Wherever the communities are sensitised, engaged and empowered, enrollment and retention rates have significantly climbed up.

So, what's stopping us from replicating these tried and tested principles in every part of the world for the sake of our children? After all, what is more important than investing in our children?

It is very much possible to achieve Education for All goals only if we are globally organised and have honesty of purpose. If we have the political will and pledge adequate funding and financing. If we are able to build innovative partnerships to create new ways to get money for education. If we are able create a multilateral ambience and engage all stakeholders of the society. If we can do all of the above, we can surely achieve the goal, and that too within our lifetime.

We have to put our acts together to ensure that no child is bereft of education. Denial of education is violence against children. The future of humanity is at stake over here. We have to take a firm resolve that our generation will be the last generation to see illiteracy. Let us together make way for that golden period when our children would read in their history textbooks: "There once existed an evil called illiteracy..."

railways and the issue of ilp in Nagaland A Subject Matters recent news report in one of the Assamese daily stated that the works of the proposed Dimapur-Kohima (Zubza) railway line, which has been delayed for many years, is finally expected to pick up once the surveys being carried out gets over. This surveyis expected to be finished by May, and the works started latest by August.

The news item also noted that an agreement on the land compensation issue has been finally settled.

Things at the moment appear to be moving slowly, yet, once the actual works start, there should be no looking back. The change that the railways will bring to the dreamy town of Kohima and beyond will be momentous.

No proper public debate on the proposed project has taken place and the same appears to be the need of the hour.

So, here is a simple question to start with: Is extension of railways to Kohima desirable and beneficial?At first glance, one would wonder how such a silly question could be raised; the answer would be an emphatic “Yes.” Why, the fare of a passenger moving to and fro between Kohima and Dimapur would be reduced from the present Rs. 220 (from a local taxi) to anywhere between Rs. 50 – Rs. 100 by train, and the inconvenience of traffic jams, bumpy roads, and manoeuvring of the curves and bends of the road will all be gone. Train travel should also be safer; and once goods are transported through this mode, if taxations by unwanted elements are controlled, prices of goods not only in Kohima but throughout Nagaland will fall as the cost of transportation of goods by trains will be lower than those transported by trucks or other vehicles. This will all lead to increase in savingsleading to more investments in areas that the state needs. It should also increase consumption in other areas so that the misplaced fear of unemployment will be tackled. This should apply to drivers plying passengers to and fro. Creation of employment should also work the other way round i.e. the people from the state could also produce more and transport the same to other parts of the country. The state’s potential in agro-based indus-

Chothazo Nienu tries, much talked about, will be realised finally.

With so much increase in welfare, why would people have issues about rail services being provided in the region?

The fears can be divided into two – economic and social. Economically, the fear is that it will lead to loss of employment – of the hundreds of taxi drivers. The fear has been debunked above. In fact, it will create more employment not only by way of people transporting goods but also people producing goods themselves to find better markets. The lack of proper markets at the moment is a big drag on the state’s economy.

Socially,there is thefear that it will lead to an influx of people from mainland India, slowly making the indigenous Nagas a minority within Nagaland. The Inner Line Permit (ILP) which is in place at the moment has been found wanting – not in its provisions but in its implementation.

The other issue is that of the illegal Bangladeshi immigrants (IBIs) which has been in the limelight for quite awhile. The fear being that the introduction of railways will serve as a gateway for the IBIs to fill parts of the land not yet filled.

Increase in crime rates due to the above two reasons is also to be considered. Train journeys give easier mobility for criminals to exploit.

The fears are not unfounded. The issue of ILP was the reason why Arunachalees had protested the introduction of railways in their state. In April 2014, railways were introduced for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh. Passengers who had a railway ticket were allowed access to the state without any verification of ILP. This led to an alarming increase of non-locals in the state. Though the state’s administration had promised to check the entry of non-locals, it failed to deliver as promised.Huge protests by students’ union bodies like the All Nishi Students Union (ANSU) and the All Papumpare District Students’ Union (APPDSU), and other civil society organizations led to the suspension of railway services for sometimes before resuming them again. Demands of these organizations include: 1. The framing of a proper mechanism to execute the ILP provisions before the resumption of rail services.

2. White paper assurance from Northeast Frontier (NF) Railway authority to ensure that the C and D grade job are reserved for local people in particular and people of Arunachal Pradesh as a whole.

The result of all these has been the decision by the state government to set up ILP counters at the railway stations, besides the whole issuecreating more awareness to the people.

Extending railway services to the state capital will be a momentous occasion to celebrate with all the benefits that it will bring. However, proper mechanisms have to be set in place to keep undesirable outcomes away. Also a demand for a certain percentage of lower-grade jobs reserved for indigenous Nagas will not be far-fetched. Both demands will have to be fight for. These issues, however, do not seem to be in the mind of the people at the moment. May be, it will happen in its own good time.

Mr. Chothazo Nienu, is a Phd Scholar at the University of Hyderabad.

His areas of interest are Law and Economics, Economics of Education and Political Economy of Development. His current dissertation is on “A Social Capital Approach to Communitisation of Elementary Education in Nagaland”. Email- chothanienu@gmail.com

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Open Democracy

et neutrality’ means non-discriminatory access to an open internet, and new US rules – pushed by activists – block companies from undermining this.

On February 26, 2015, after millions of people rallied in favor of it, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) passed a set of rules that protect internet users' right to speak freely and to access information online without interruption or discrimination — a concept called Net Neutrality. These rules ensure that the “common carriage” obligations that have been applied to telephone providers for decades, once again will apply to broadband providers. In practical terms, the FCC rules guarantee the rights to speak freely and access information online, uninterrupted and without discrimination.

“This is a real victory for freedom of expression and access to information in the United States,” said David Kaye, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression. However, the internet is global and the battle is far from over. The vast majority of internet users live outside the US, in countries where broadband providers are free to slow down, block, or otherwise interfere with content. The FCC’s decision sends a message to governments around the globe that they, too, must protect the right to seek and impart information. It’s also a message to global digital rights advocates: if the US can pass such protections, so can other countries.

For centuries, the concept of “common carriage” — the idea that transportation and communication networks must be open to all, without discrimination — has guided trade routes, railway lines, postal services, and telecommunications. Think of the postal service: we pay to send a package, and no matter who we are or whom we are sending it to, we trust that our package will arrive without being intentionally slowed down or otherwise disrupted.

Or think of phone networks: when we tap “Call,” we are connected to the person on the other end, without being charged a fee based on who we are or whom we are calling. Thanks to common carriage obligations put into place in the early 20th century, phone companies could charge extra for things like long distance calling and call waiting. They could not, however, give priority to companies who might pay more for speedier or priority connections, nor refuse people access to the service.

Early internet connections were given the same protections. But starting in 2002, company lobbyists convinced weak regulators to begin to revoke common carriage obligations for broadband providers. In subsequent years, the FCC, the agency charged with overseeing US telecoms, refused to consider Net Neutrality rules that it deemed too politically difficult to implement.

Last year, the then new FCC Commissioner, Tom Wheeler, had the chance to reverse the agency’s timid approach to internet policy. Instead, he proposed rules that would have been too weak — and too legally unsteady — to rein in companies like AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon. Most assumed the private sector companies had won Wheeler to their position. They were determined to create an unequal (although, for them, more profitable) internet, with digital fast lanes and slow lanes.

Fortunately, millions of US internet users fought back, telling Chairman Wheeler to scrap his proposed rules and go back to the drawing board. He did, and returned with a plan to classify broadband providers as common carriers under Title II of the US Communications Act. The move is an acknowledgement that an open, non-discriminatory public network is vital for ensuring our rights to access information and to free expression.

The human rights connection seems obvious, yet in the halls of power around the world it is still politically contentious.

Chairman Wheeler is something of ahistorian of communication networks, and he likes to draw explicit connections between open networks and free expression. He recently said, in response to critics of the new FCC rules, that the rules are “… no more regulating the internet than the First Amendment regulates free speech in our country.”

Global Net Neutrality advocates and regional policymakers can, and should, make similar connections. The time is now: the European Union is currently weighing Net Neutrality rules via its Telecoms Single Market regulation, and in India a fight is brewing over a regulator's proposal that would fail to create Net Neutrality protections for users, and yet subject internet companies to constrictive regulation. Meanwhile, nearly 70 organizations from around the world have come together to create www. thisisnetneutrality.org, a global coalition dedicated to advancing Net Neutrality protections in every region. Such a platform is crucial as advocates from different hemispheres attempt to work together to protect basic rights around the globe.

Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.” In the internet age, that last clause — “to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media” — cannot be upheld without a guarantee that vital networks remain open and nondiscriminatory. And that means Net Neutrality, everywhere.

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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Police accuses AAP leaders of having instigated suicide

new Delhi, april 23 (pTi): The Delhi Police has accused the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders of having instigated Rajasthan farmer Gajender Singh into committing suicide and putting all sorts of obstacles in their efforts to rescue him.

It has also dismissed the magisterial probe ordered by the Delhi Government saying that it has no jurisdiction in the matter.

Under attack from AAP that the police did nothing to rescue the 41-year-old farmer during its rally at Jantar Mantar yesterday, the police said in its FIR that neither the workers nor the leader cooperated with it.

“This is totally an incident where AAP workers and leaders instigated the man to commit suicide and they also did not pay heed to requests made by police,” says the FIR. The FIR was registered under Section 306 (Abetement of suicide), 186 (Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions) and 34 (common intention) of IPC in Parliament Street Police Station.

The two-page FIR, filed on the complaint of S S Yadav, an inspector who was

Indian farmer Ram Bahadur Patel reacts to camera as he irrigates his field on the outskirts of Allahabad on Thursday, April 23. Almost three quarters of Indians still live in villages, and farm income is crucial to the country's economy. Unseasonal rain and hailstorms in March destroyed large areas of farmland in northern and western India, leading dozens of debt-ridden farmers to kill themselves. (AP Photo)

on duty at the rally venue, read “Around 12:50 PM, when AAP leaders were delivering speeches, he saw some people looking upward toward a tree and clapping where a man was waving a broom. I informed the control room on wireless and asked AAP workers and others not to instigate him and help us

to bring him down.”

But neither the AAP leaders on stage nor the workers on the ground cooperated, the FIR alleged.

Yadav further said that he called up senior officials and again requested AAP workers to help rescue Singh and also to make way for the rescue vehicle.

They continued to say that

police was against AAP and was not allowing the party to go ahead with the rally.

“I saw that the man had tied a gamcha (towel) around his neck, the other end of which was tied to a branch of the tree. We called the Fire Brigade and requested them to reach the spot with a tall ladder.

“Meanwhile, the AAP

workers continued to incite him by clapping which finally led him to hang himself from the tree,” Yadav is quoted as saying in the FIR. The FIR further said that some part of his body was still entangled in the branches.

“Some people were trying to climb the tree but we told them that the Fire Bri-

gade has been called and the man will be rescued using their ladder. But they did not pay heed to our requests and climbed the tree. During their effort, the man fell flat on the ground,” it said.

Police claimed that when they tried to take him to RML hospital in a police vehicle, AAP workers blocked their way saying that he is a party worker and will be taken to hospital in their vehicle instead of giving clear passage to police jeep.

“We then pushed them and rushed him to RML hospital where doctors declared him brought dead,” it added.

Earlier in his statement in the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Rajnath Singh had seconded this version of the police suggesting that it took prompt steps to tackle the situation by calling the control room and ordering help from the fire brigade to bring him down from the tree.

The AAP, however, accused the minister of “lying”. “The Home Minister is lying and giving misleading statements. It is the Union government’s ploy to target AAP using the Delhi Police,” party spokesperson

Sanjay Singh said.

“You (media) must have seen that we were requesting the police to rescue him. Please show the truth as to whether we have incited anyone. At least tell the truth in the floor of the house,” said another AAP leader Kumar Vishwas.

Meanwhile, the police wrote to the District Magistrate, New Delhi district, who has been asked to conduct a magisterial inquiry by the Delhi Government saying it has no jurisdiction in the matter.

Referring to a letter written by the DM to it, the Delhi Police replied that the incident of suicide is a subject matter of an FIR filed under various sections of IPC including abetement of suicide.

Following claims from the family of Gajender Singh that the purported suicide note recovered from him was not in his hand writing, the police has sent the paper for forensic examination.

Earlier in the day, the police submitted a detailed report to Singh in connection with the suicide.

“We have submitted a report to Home Ministry about yesterday’s un-

fortunate incident,” Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi told reporters after he along with Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung met Singh this morning.

The investigation in the case has handed over to the Crime Branch whose team has been sent to Nangal Jhamarwada village in Dausa, Rajasthan to do a background check about Singh and gather information about the circumstances which brought him to Delhi.

Investigators are also checking his mobile phone call records to identify the people with whom he was in touch with after coming to Delhi. They also visited the site of the incident and will be speaking to the people who had tried to save him.

“He was using a Rajasthan number and we have requested the service provider for his call record details. We are also awaiting the postmortem report to determine whether he died of hanging or because of the 20-25 feet fall. “We would also check the videos of the incident to piece together the sequence of events,” said a senior police official associated with the probe.

Act East Policy gets fillip with Indian mission to ASEAN 'Ghar Wapsi, a natural retaliation JakarTa, april 23 (ianS): India took a major step to cement its close association with the ASEAN and give a fillip to its Act East policy by inaugurating an independent Indian mission to the Southeast Asian bloc here on Thursday.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, addressing the inauguration event here, said the setting up of the mission with a separate ambassador to Asean "reflects our government's sincere commitment to intensify our engagement with this important regional grouping".

"ASEAN lies at the core of India's Act East Policy and at the centre of our dream of an Asian century. We cherish the deep and abiding historical and civilisational links that anchor our relationship," she said.

The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which has a combined

gross domestic product (GDP) of more than $2.4 trillion, is estimated to grow at 5 percent over the next decade. The bloc has a population of 600 million, largely youthful. Sushma Swaraj said India through its 'Act East Policy' was focusing on reorienting the partnership to make it more pragmatic, action driven and result oriented.

"We are committed to intensifying our cooperation in security, trade, investment, connectivity, capacity-building and strengthening people-to-people linkages," she said.

She said India was ready to play a more pro-active role in the politico-security sphere.

"I must convey our strong resolve to match the expectations of our friends in the region for India to play a more proactive role.

We would also be happy to work with ASEAN member states and other participating countries of

the East Asia Summit process to bolster cooperation in collectively addressing the various traditional and non-traditional security challenges in order to ensure peace and stability in Southeast Asia and the greater Asia-Pacific region."

Many of the ASEAN countries have been urging India to play a more proactive role in the security architecture of the region, especially with regard to South China Sea. Sushma Swaraj said India has ratified the ASEAN-India Tradein-Services and Investment Agreements, which was inked last year.

While some of the ASEAN nations have ratified it, some are yet to do so.

She urged the remaining nations to "complete their respective domestic internal processes at the earliest, paving the way for the entry into force of both agree-

Missionary schools, hospitals closed in UP to protest attacks lucknow, april 23 (ianS): Missionary schools and hospitals attached to them here and in ten districts were closed on Thursday to protest the repeated attacks on the Christian community and the recent vandalism at a church in Agra. Missionary office bearers said that despite an assurance by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attacks have not stopped across the country leaving the community vulnerable.

The Christian community also held a silent meeting earlier in the day and warned of intensifying the stir if adequate security was not provided to them and Christian properties.

Bishop Gerald Mathews of the Catholic Diocese said that the attacks were ominous and it has been seen that beyond assurances not much follow up action is

Three detained over Agra church vandalism agra, april 23 (ianS): Three people have been detained for questioning over the vandalisation of a church here, police said on Thursday. The St. Mary's Church in the Agra Cantonment area was vandalised by unidentified miscreants, some statues were damaged and the main gate disfigured on the night of April 15-16.

Senior Superintendent of Police Rajesh Modak said three people -- identified as Nasir, Zafar and Zaffruddin, all aged between 30-35 years -- were taken into custody as they were found to be near the church when the incident took place.

Police said if no substantial evidence was found against them, they would be released after an investigation. taken after such incidents.

This protest was a wake up call for the government, he added. Schools and hospitals and clinics in Hardoi, Unnao, Bahraich, Lakhimpur, Gonda, Barabanki, Sitapur, Shrawasti and Balrampur also downed shut-

ters in protest.

Assembly of Believers Church Bishop Augustus Anthony said that if the situation on the ground did not improve they would launch protests across the state and later at the national level.

ments later this year. This will enable us to harness the huge potential for mutual investment as well as realise accelerated trade growth", she said.

The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods agreement inked in 2009 created one of world's largest free trade areas (FTA) - a market of around 1.8 billion people with a combined GDP of $3.8 trillion.

The agreement, which came into force on January 1, 2010 helped boost bilateral trade, from $44 billion in 2009-10 to over $74 billion in 2013-14.

Sushma Swaraj said India was keen to engage in constructive discussions on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which involves ASEAN and its six dialogue partners, to ensure its early fruition with a balanced outcome in goods and services.

She said India was also striving to transform the connectivity

corridors into corridors of economic cooperation.

She said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced at the 12th ASEAN-India Summit the establishing of a Special Facility to facilitate project financing and quick implementation of connectivity projects.

She said India was also looking to expand air connectivity, particularly between northeast India and Southeast Asia, to support the growing people-to-people linkages.

Sushma Swaraj said Indian officials were working on drafting the next five-year Action Plan for 2016-21 for furthering ASEANIndia Cooperation.

"I am confident that in the coming days, our mission to ASEAN will bring more focus, objectivity, synergy and speed to our engagement with ASEAN and the ASEAN-centric processes," she said.

ThiruvananThapuram, april 23, (pTi): BJP's all India general secretary Muralidhar Rao today asserted that the party-led NDA government had nothing to do with Ghar Wapsi programmes being organised by sangh parivar outfits and it was a natural retaliation for organised conversions in the country.

Ghar Wapsi was not a new thing that happened after BJP came to power, Rao said during an interaction with a group of persons from different walks of life here. "It (reconversion) is there for many years. When organised conversions takes place, in a society that is alive, there will be retaliation of reconversion," Rao said.

On the controversy connected with it, he said, "Many vested interests in the country and outside are trying to make an issue out of a non-issue." "Ghar Wapsi is a law and order issue and it is for state governments to take steps in this regard," he said.

Rao made it clear that the BJP government had a clear mandate and action programme, and its focus was to strengthen nation's economy and speed up development process. There was an attempt to create an impression that BJP was against Muslims and minorities. "However, things are changing and they have realised that BJP is a party that they could depend on," he said.

"Congress party's era in the country is over and BJP has charted out a 'South Agenda' to extend its support base particularly in Kerala," he said. To a question, he said the situation in Kerala was conducive for BJP to secure electoral victory. "We will overcome the hurdles and win in Kerala, where the party has failed to make an electoral quiry into the killings, to be conducted breakthrough in Assembly and Lok Sabha polls. by a judicial magistrate first class. It had also asked the authorities to submit the names of all forest officials and police officials who were on duty and were part of the Special Task Force, and ensure that all the weapons allegedly used by the STF and the deceased people were placed in safe custody.

Andhra Pradesh Police submitted reports on the incident and the subsequent action taken by the force. Police, in their report, explained the circumstances which led to the incident.

They claimed that the woodcutters hailing from Tamil Nadu were working for smugglers of red sanders and they attacked policemen, forcing them to open fire in self defence. The NHRC also took up the matter relating to the killing of five undertrial prisoners by police in Telangana on April 7. It heard the submissions of both the rights groups and the state government.

The NHRC conducted a hearing on the two incidents following allegations by the families of the victims and human rights groups that police murdered them in cold blood. Telangana Police submitted a report about the April 7 incident near Aler in Nalgonda district.

NHRC team to probe Andhra killings hYDerabaD, april 23 (ianS): The National Human Rights Commission on Thursday decided to send its team for an on-the-spot investigation into the killings of 20 woodcutters by police in Andhra Pradesh.

The NHRC took the decision after hearing submissions by the civil society and the state government during a hearing on the second day of its camp sitting here. Police gunned down 20 woodcutters in Seshachalam forests in Chittoor district on April 7, alleging they were smuggling rare red sanders wood and attacked the police squad.

The NHRC headed by chairman K.G. Balakrishnan directed that mobile numbers of all the officials involved in the police action and medico-legal reports of the police personnel injured in the action should be submitted. This was in addition to the orders already passed by the commission on April 13.

It had directed police to provide security to two people and their family members who had made a complaint in connection with the incident. The full commission took strong exception to the delay in conducting a judicial inquiry.

The NHRC had already directed the government to order a magisterial in-

Aamir Khan crusades against Indian social evils at NY summit new York, april 23 (ianS): Superstar Aamir Khan discussed India's social evils like female foeticide, gender inequality and honour killing at the Women in the World Summit here, saying change can be brought by reaching out to people with love and affection.

He also cited the need to leave behind the common perception of “real men don't cry”, and finding a new definition of masculinity.

The actor spoke about his crusade for women’s rights and justice at the opening night of the sixth annual Women in the

World Summit here on Wednesday during a conversation with Iraqi-American humanitarian Zainab Salbi, reports nytimes.com.

The 50-year-old actor, who has earned Bollywood's 'Mr. Perfectionist' tag due to his films like "Lagaan", "Rang De Basanti", "Fanaa", "Ghajini", "3 Idiots" and “PK”, took up the role of social crusader with his TV show “Satyamev Jayate".

With the show, the actor shifted the public’s attention to meaningful conversations to help induce social change in India.

“Every day you read about injustice, poverty,

and you really want to do something, and I realised I should do what I know best, which is storytelling, to enrich discussion on the issues we face as a society,” he said.

Talking about female foeticide, a topic picked by the show, he said: “It’s a huge problem in India and connects with people on a gut level,” adding that analysis prove that “people are reacting to it”.

When it comes to issues like dowry, the actor explained that themes of such a sensitive nature need to be communicated with love.

“In India 90 to 95 per

cent of people have either given or taken dowries, and when you are conveying to a majority that what they are doing is not right, it has to be done with love. Only through that you can effect change,” he said.

Aamir tackled other highly sensitive issues, including honour killings and caste as well.

“People are very touchy and emotional about certain complicated issues,” the actor said, referring to the topic of Dalits in India.

Masculinity also made an engrossing topic at the session.

“Unless we redefine what it is to be a man,

for organised conversion'

things aren’t going to change. Is a real man a protector or someone who goes and beats people up? You cannot raise a boy telling him not to cry.

You are in effect distancing him from emotion and then you are surprised when he grows up and beats his wife.

“In India, the conventional wisdom is that 'real men don’t cry and real men, don’t hold their wives hands',” said Aamir, who also pointed out an irony as he is seen shedding tears in most episodes of his TV show.

He mentions that he “cries all the time, not only

on all show’s episodes, but also when he is researching for it".

Aamir also talked about the ban on the film “India’s Daughter”, a film about the Delhi gang rape case of 2012, which led to a big controversy.

He said that he hadn’t personally seen the film, but thought it was unfortunate that it had been banned.

“The balance of power in India needs to change.

Unless conviction becomes swift, certain things are not going to change and as a society we have to shun the rapist and hold the survivor close,” he said.

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In Libya’s anarchy, migrant smuggling a booming trade CAIRO, APRIL 23 (AP): Libya’s chaos has turned it into a lucrative magnet attracting migrants desperate to make the dangerous sea voyage to Europe. With no central authority to stop it, business is booming, with smugglers charging ever more as demand goes up, then using the profits to buy larger boats and heavier weapons to ensure no one dare touch them.

It’s a vicious cycle that only translates into more tragedies at sea.

With each rickety boat that sets off from Libya’s coast, traffickers rake in hundreds of thousands of dollars. So assured are they of their impunity that they operate openly. Many even use Facebook to advertise their services to migrants desperate to flee war, repression and poverty in the Middle East and Africa.

And they are armed to the teeth, often working with powerful militias in Libya that control territory and hold political power.

One coast guard officer in Sabratha, a Libyan coastal city that is a main launch point for smugglers’ boats headed to Europe, said his small force can do little to stop them. Recently, he heard about a vessel about to leave but refused to send his men to halt it.

“This would be suicidal,” he told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation from the powerful traffickers.

“When you see smugglers with anti-aircraft guns mounted on pickup trucks

In this photo made available Thursday, April 23, 2015, an Italian Financial Police rescue unit approaches an inflatable dinghy crowded with migrants off the Libyan coast, in the Mediterranean Sea, Wednesday, April 22, 2015. European Union leaders gathering for an extraordinary summit are facing calls from all sides to take emergency action to save lives in the Mediterranean, where hundreds of migrants are missing and feared drowned in recent days. (AP Photo)

on the beach, and you have an automatic rifle, what are you going to do?”

If any one factor explains the dramatic jump in illegal crossings into Europe, it’s Libya’sturmoil since the 2011 civil war that ousted longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi. As the boat traffic increases, so do the horrific disasters.

Over the weekend, a ship packed with migrants capsized off Libya, leaving at least 800 dead, the deadliest shipwreck ever in the Mediterranean. At least 1,300 people have died in the past three weeks alone, putting 2015 on track to be the deadliest year ever.

During his rule, Gadhafi

struck deals with Europe to police the traffic, helping to keep the numbers down. In 2010, some 4,500 migrants made the perilous crossing from North Africa to Italy, the vast majority departing from Libya, according to the EU border agency Frontex.

In 2014, that number spiraled to more than 170,000.

By comparison, just under 51,000 took the secondmost-popular smuggler route into Europe in 2014 — from Turkey into Greece and the Balkans. That was about the same as in 2008.

European authorities have been scrambling to find ways to deal with the crisis. One proposal is to

fund camps in countries bordering Libya to house migrants before they reach its coast. Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti said Wednesday there are contingency plans for military intervention against smugglers in Libya and that Italy is willing to lead an operation if it gets U.N. backing.

In the past year, Libya’s crumbling into anarchy has only accelerated. The country was plagued by multiple armed militias since Gadhafi’s ouster and death, but since 2014 what little political structure Libya had has collapsed. There are two rival governments, neither with any real au-

thority, and each fighting the other on the ground.

Local militias hold sway around the country, some of them with hard-line Islamist ideologies.

The Islamic State group has emerged as a strong and brutal force, with control of at least two cities along the central and eastern parts of the Mediterranean coast and a presence in many others. Over the weekend, it issued a video showing the mass beheading of dozens of African migrants, mostly Ethiopian and Eritrean Christians who were abducted as they tried to make it to the coast.

In the chaos, smuggling has “become an organized

Sugar and carbs Will the UN get to elect first actually making you fat woman Secretary-General?

LONdON, APRIL 23 (IANS): Our calorie-laden diets are generating more ill health than physical inactivity, alcohol and smoking combined, reveals significant research. The results bust the myth that anyone - and that includes athletes - can outrun a bad diet. “The evidence now suggests that up to 40 percent of those within a normal weight (BMI) range will none the less harbour harmful metabolic abnormalities typically associated with obesity,” warned experts in an editorial that appeared in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Few people realise this and many wrongly believe that obesity is entirely due to lack of exercise - a perception that is firmly rooted in corporate marketing. The prevalence of diabetes increases 11-fold for every 150 additional sugar calories consumed daily, compared with the equivalent amount of calories consumed as fat. The evidence now suggests that carbs are no better.

Recent research indicates that cutting down on dietary carbohydrate is the single most effective approach for reducing all of the features of the metabolic syndrome and should be the primary strategy for treating diabetes, with benefits occurring even in the absence of weight loss.

Furthermore, research suggests that rather than carbohydrate loading ahead of intense exercise, athletes would be better off adopting a high fat low-carb diet. The food environment needs to be changed so that people automatically make healthy choices, suggest the authors.

This “will have far greater impact on population health than counselling or education. Healthy choice must become the easy choice”, they wrote. They describe the public relations tactics of the food industry as “chillingly similar to those of Big Tobacco”, which deployed denial, doubt, confusion and “bent scientists” to convince the public that smoking was not linked to lung cancer.

NEW YORK, APRIL 23 (THOmSON REuTERS FOuNdATION): Since its founding 70 years ago, the United Nations has been led by men, a tradition that some women’s rights advocates are determined to break when the global body elects a new secretary-general next year.

Equality Now, an international organisation that campaigns for the rights of women and girls, launched an online campaign across social media on Wednesday to promote female candidates to lead the U.N. after current Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon steps down at the end of 2016.

The campaign aims primarily at U.N. ambassadors from China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States, the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, who traditionally select a single candidate for ratification by a majority vote of the 193 member states.

“The selection process for the next UN Secretary-General is a great opportunity to bring us a step closer to gender equality globally,” Antonia Kirkland, legal advisor at Equality Now, said in a statement. “We are hopeful that there is more momentum now to make this a realistic possibility.”

She also raised questions about the secretive process by which permanent members of the Security Council decide on a candidate, an issue of growing concern to a number of member states and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

“It is also vital we ensure that a trans-

parent and fair nominations process and procedure exists, so that women can be seriously considered and are given an equal opportunity,” said Kirkland.

The U.N. Charter offers virtually no guidance on how a secretary-general should be selected, including no actual description of the job or list of qualifications for candidates.

The post tends to rotate among regions and in that system Eastern Europe would be the next to provide a secretary-general.

Countries may nominate candidates, but the Security Council makes the final decision behind closed doors without publishing any list of the contenders during the process or engaging in any discussion with member states.

A coalition of NGOs, including Equality Now, is asking for a more open and inclusive selection process through an online campaign called “1 for 7 billion: Find the best UN leader.”

The group is planning a social media “storm” on social media platforms Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr on April 27, when the U.N. General Assembly is scheduled to debate the rules governing the selection process for the next secretary-general.

The Equality Now campaign doesn’t endorse any candidates but simply provides a long list of prominent women diplomats and heads of state to illustrate the size and quality of the pool of possible female candidates.

For Clinton campaign, all in the family - not so much Bill WASHINGTON, APRIL 23 (AP): Hillary Rodham Clinton’s granddaughter, Charlotte, is a symbol of the future. Clinton’s late parents offer lessons about hard work and resiliency.

Her own daughter, Chelsea, gives voters a window into her mother’s life long before she was one of the world’s most famous women.

The Clintons’ political history will play a big part in her 2016 presidential campaign, but the early emphasis has been elsewhere. The most famous man in her life, former President Bill Clinton, only comes up in passing.

In New Hampshire, where her husband remains popular, Hillary Clinton smiled when a community college instructor recalled the bullish economy during her husband’s two terms.

“I remember!” she said.

Bill Clinton has avoided discussing the campaign so far, saying at Georgetown University on Tuesday, “For obvious reasons,

I don’t intend to talk much about electoral politics,” though he was a vigorous and at times problematic presence in his wife’s 2008 campaign, which ended when she lost the Democratic nomination to Barack Obama.

This time, Hillary Clinton faces little opposition so far for the nomination.

She would face the winner of a crowded contest for the Republican nomination, where no overwhelming front-runner has so far emerged.

Aides say Bill Clinton will stay behind the scenes initially and that Hillary Clinton’s focus on her parents and grandchild allow her to fill in other aspects of her biography. Invoking Bill Clinton, who has high approval ratings, can bring up positives from his administration, such as a strong economy, but at the risk of revisiting the Monica Lewinsky scandal and subsequent impeachment drama.

In campaign kickoff events in the early voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire, Clinton shared stories with voters about the lesser-known members of her family: her father’s work running a small textile business in Chicago, her mother’s hardscrabble upbringing and what the future may hold for baby Charlotte’s generation. Taken together, the biographical sketches animate her pitch to middle-class families.

“When I think about my dad, it was a lot easier in those days to have an idea, to get what you needed and to go to work,” Clinton said at a New Hampshire furniture factory this week, describing obstacles for small businesses. In Iowa, she remembered her father, Hugh Rodham Sr., as a “waste-not-want-not kind of guy” whose fabric drapery business provided for her family.

Hillary Clinton has held small gatherings as part of a

soft campaign launch aiming to re-introduce her to voters. For the woman everyone knows, the idea is to show a side of Clinton often obscured during her first presidential bid, when she ran on a mantle of experience and Margaret Thatcher-style tough leadership.

The approach pushes back against months of scrutiny over Clinton’s sixfigure speaking fees, use of private jets and foreign donations to her family’s foundation, a theme Republicans intend to promote.

“She can talk all she wants, but New Hampshire voters know the truth is that she’s an elitist politician,” said Jennifer Horn, chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party.

Foremost on the family tree is Clinton’s mother, Dorothy Rodham, who died in 2011. Clinton tells audiences her mother was abandoned as a girl and forced to live with strict grandparents, who forbade

her from activities like eating at the kitchen table or playing in the yard. Her mother taught her about never quitting and kindness, Clinton says, an influence that led her to become an advocate for women and children.

Charlotte, born in September, is a frequent topic.

“I have this new granddaughter and I want her to have every opportunity, but I want every child in our country to have every opportunity,” Clinton said.

The family talk can also lead to unforced errors. In Iowa, Clinton said “all my grandparents” came to the United States as immigrants. BuzzFeed, an online news outlet, noted census records that showed only one of her grandparents immigrated to the U.S.; the other three were born here.

Clinton’s campaign said her grandparents had always spoken of the “immigrant experience” and she had always thought of them as immigrants.

crime, with cross border mafias in possession of weapons, information and technology,” said the head of an independent agency that studies human trafficking and tries to help migrants in Sabratha.

Extensive cross-border smuggling networks organize different legs of the journey: First from the migrants’ home country to the Libyan border, then from the border to a jumpingoff point on the coast, then onto boats for the Mediterranean crossing.

“We call the Mediterranean Sea ‘the graveyard,’” said the agency director, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation from smugglers.

Along the way, traffickers strike deals with local militias to turn a blind eye to their movements. For example, smugglers bringing Africans across Libya’s southern border pay off the ethnic Tabu militia nominally tasked by the Libyan government to patrol the border, he said.

Smugglers have also

raised prices, he said. Some have bought larger fishing trawlers that are ostensibly somewhat safer and can carry hundreds more migrants — and they charge up to 3,000 euros ($3,200) per person. They use the funds to buy weapons and technology — including satellite phones, GPS systems and 4-wheel-drive vehicles to move across the desert.

Migrants pay for each leg of the journey. It costs around $1,000 to get to Libya from Senegal and around $2,500 from Ethiopia, according to migration experts in those countries.

But prices can vary. Italian prosecutor Maurizio Scalia, who investigates human trafficking, said the price from Ethiopia can reach as high as $5,000.

The cost for the trip across the Mediterranean depends on the type of boat and, on better vessels, which part of it the migrant is crammed into — the top deck or down below, according to several smugglers who spoke to the AP. They were reached through

the Facebook pages where they advertise and gave only their first names for fear of prosecution by authorities in Tripoli.

A place on an inflatable boat — a more treacherous journey — can run $500, while relatively sturdier wooden or steel boats run from $1,000 to $2,000s, said one smuggler, Luqman, in the city of Zwara, another main launching point.

Mohammed, another smuggler in Zwara, said he runs boats to Italy — 15-meter (45-foot) wooden boats with a capacity of 200 people, or 18-meter ones with a capacity of 280. He insisted none of his boats have sunk, saying the danger was when smugglers overload their vessels, as they often do, sometimes to well over double capacity.

Each leg of the trip must be paid in advance. Migrants often scrounge together the money in their home country for the first leg, then stay for weeks in Libya working informal jobs to earn the money for the boat trip.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE & STATE NODAL OFFICE (ATMA) NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NO.AGR/EXT.REF/MP-1/2014-15/

Dated Kohima the 23rd April 2015

RESULT OF THE WALK-IN-INTERVIEW OF ATMA HELD ON 21ST & 22ND APRIL 2015.

The following candidates are hereby selected on merit basis Vide Walk-inInterview of ATMA conducted on 21st & 22nd April 2015 in the Directorate of Agriculture as indicated below.

MERIT LIST OF DEPUTY PROJECT DIRECTOR SL. ROLL. NO 1 514 2 98

WAITING LIST DEPUTY PROJECT DIRECTOR SL. ROLL. NO 1 515 2 545

MERIT LIST OF BLOCK TECHNOLOGY MANAGER SL. ROLL. NO 1 525 2 332 3 528 4 278 5 435 6 150

WAITING LIST BLOCK TECHNOLOGY MANAGER SL. ROLL. NO 1 175 2 119 3 267 4 452 5 577 6 431 7 187 8 418 9 64 10 233 11 78

MERIT LIST OF AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY MANAGER SL. ROLL. NO 1 500 2 149 3 93 4 605 5 392 6 241 7 135 8 131 9 373 10 275 11 158 12 393 13 39 14 20 15 268 16 237 17 506 18 387 19 133 20 390 21 403 22 44 23 320 24 42 25 437 26 317 27 466 28 402 29 269 30 280 31 188 32 410 33 236 34 618 35 479 36 45 37 178 38 409 39 550 40 565

WAITING LIST AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY MANAGER SL. ROLL. NO 1 294 2 419 3 342 4 134 5 219 6 319 7 132 8 240 9 156 10 106 11 61 12 293 13 94 14 627 15 487 16 125 17 404 18 292 19 601 20 296

MERIT LIST OF ACCOUNTANTCUM-CLERK SL. ROLL. NO 1.

548

WAITING LIST ACCOUNTANTCUM-CLERK SL. ROLL. NO 1.

12 2.

195

MERIT LIST OF COMPUTER OPERATOR SL. ROLL. NO 1.

600

WAITING LIST COMPUTER OPERATOR SL. ROLL. NO 1.

60 2.

120

NOTE:

The selected Roll Nos. (Candidates) are hereby informed to submit the acceptance letter to the Director of Agriculture & State Nodal Officer (ATMA) on or before 5th May 2015, failling which it will be treated as nonacceptance.

(BENGANDYANGER) Director of Agriculture & SNO ATMA

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Klitschko still king of the heavyweight ring

NEW YORK, ApRil 23 (Ap): Wladimir Klitschko looks around the boxing landscape and sees young heavyweights, lots of young heavyweights. At his age, 39, that's hardly unnatural.

What is unusual is that none of those youngsters — or any other opponent — has presented much of a challenge for his championship belts.

Klitschko has been on top for nearly a decade since taking the WBO crown from unbeaten Samuel Peter in 2005. He added the other alphabet titles during a string of wins that now has reached 19.

Yes, many of them came against unimpressive opposition, but that's hardly Klitschko's fault. If the rest of the heavyweight field is, well, lightweight, he just goes about his business of compiling victories.

He has 63 of those, 53 by knockout, heading into Saturday night's defense against undefeated American Bryant Jennings (HBO, 10 p.m. ET). That will be his

27th title fight, matching a heavyweight record set by Joe Louis.

"How long I've been champion, how many title defenses I've made, I still don't want to compare myself with any of the great heavyweights," Klitschko said. "I'm still looking up to those guys, they are still icons to me."

Klitschko chuckled at the thought of being placed on the boxing Olympus with the likes of Louis, Marciano and Ali. "I'm getting a little allergy," he said with a smile about the record within his reach. "I never track it or count it, but I hear of it, people tell me of it. As an insider, I know inside the ring what to do. But I don't want to compare myself with any great heavyweights.

It doesn't matter who is in front of me in the ring, I'm going to destroy him. But comparing me is kind of fantasy to me to say I am better than other fighters."

In the last decade, Klitschko has been good

Boxer Wladimir Klitschko gathers up all his title belts to pose for a picture during a news conference in New York, Tuesday, April 21. Klitschko is scheduled to defend his heavyweight titles against Bryant Jennings on April 25, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo)

enough to add the WBA, being the latest at 30 — eaIBF and IBO belts to his ger to end Klitschko's reign. collection. There have been Again, he laughs when plenty of fighters many asked about them. years his junior — Jennings "I'm kind of reflecting

on these guys and I see myself like 20 or even 10 years ago," said Klitschko, the 1996 Olympic champ. "I have been 25 years in box-

ing and I see the change of the generations slowly coming out. You know, just about all of the current top 20 (heavyweights) have

Juve rounds out mouthwatering final four in CL

Monaco's Layvin Kurzawa is in the air above /Juventus' Stephan Lichtsteiner during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Monaco and Juventus at Louis II stadium in Monaco, Wednesday, April 22. (AP Photo)

MONACO, ApRil 23 (Ap): Juventus and Italian football are back among the elite of the elite in Europe. The so-called 'Old Lady' of Turin, looking not old at all, ground out a

0-0 draw with Monaco on Wednesday to secure a 1-0 win on aggregate and become the first Italian team since Inter won the competition in 2010 to qualify for the Champions League

semifinals.

With Real Madrid beating Atletico 1-0 in Wednesday's other quarterfinal, the semifinals now offer the mouthwatering prospect of four top teams that have all

Sania, Martina's winning run end STuTTgART, ApRil 23 (pTi): Playing her first match as world number one, India's Sania Mirza crashed out of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix event with partner Martina Hingis, who was not at her best due to a back injury. The top seeded Indo-Swiss pair lost 3-6 3-6 to Croatia's Petra Martic and Stephanie Vogt from Liechtenstein in the first round of the USD 731,000 event. It was first defeat for Sania and Martina since joining forces. In an incredible run of 14 straight wins, they won three back-to-back-to-back titles in Indian Wells, Miami and Charleston. Sania and Martina lost three straight games from 3-all to drop the first set. They made progress in the second set, going up 2-0 with an early break but the first-time pairing of Martic and Vogt fought back, made it 2-all, and easily clinched the set and the match.

CSK trigger new controversy: Owners value team at just Rs 5 lakh!

NEW DElHi, ApRil 23 (AgENCiES): In a fresh controversy, the Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings have now declared their team’s value at Rs 5 lakh, according to reports. The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led franchise was transferred to a subsidiary called Chennai Super Kings Limited in February for just Rs 5 lakh. Chennai Super Kings Ltd, a subsidiary was formed by N Srinivasan's India Cements after the Supreme Court cited a conflict of interest for the ex-BCCI chief between running it and owning the IPL team through India Cements.

According to a report published in a leading English daily, at a meeting that took place on Monday, the new IPL governing council that included Jyotiraditya Scindia as a special invitee, raised concerns at the amount of money the team was valued at. Scindia was in fact the first to raise the issue saying that it was not possible for CSK to be valued at Rs 5 lakh when India Cements was paying Rs 40 crore annual franchise fee to BCCI. As per regulations, the BCCI receives a 5 per cent cut of the value quoted by the owners of the franchise — which would translate into a paltry sum of Rs 25,000 in this case.

won European football's premier club competition multiple times. Barcelona and Bayern Munich round out the last four.

Juventus, a two-time champion, won't be the strongest team in Friday's semifinal draw. But the dogged, metronomic and assured defending Juventus deployed to blunt Monaco's youthful attack showed it will be a challenge to break down. Arturo Vidal, whose first-leg penalty goal proved decisive in this quarterfinal, and the hoped-for return from a thigh injury of Paul Pogba give Juventus plenty of attacking intent from midfield. Striker Carlos Tevez, a 2008 Champions League winner with Manchester United, also is a constant headache for opposing defenders, even when sick as he was against Monaco.

Stopped in the quarterfinals in 2013, 2006 and 2005, Juventus will play in the semis for the first time since 2003, when it was a losing finalist on penalties to AC Milan.

"It's a very big year for Juventus and we have to savor it," said coach Massimiliano Allegri. "We are laying the foundations to become a very strong club." Juventus is also running away with its fourth consecutive Serie A title and can complete a domestic double in the Italian Cup final against Lazio on June 7. Its advance to the Champions League semis

is also a much-needed fillip for Italian club football, which has slipped behind Germany in European rankings and struggled to keep up with Europe's highest-earning teams.

Against Monaco's speed and youth, the experience of Juventus' veterans quickly told. With 198 Champions League appearances between them, midfielder Andrea Pirlo and left-back Patrice Evra had 30 matches more at this level than the entire Monaco starting 11.

Pirlo, a Champions League winner with the Milan team that beat Juventus in 2003, came closest to breaking the stalemate in Monaco's Louis II stadium with an artful free-kick late in the second half that shaved paint off Danijel Subasic's posts. For Monaco, Geoffrey Kondogbia threatened from midfield.

The crowd howled for a first-half penalty when Vidal and defender Giorgio Chiellini sandwiched the tall, powerful 22-year-old as he charged with ball at feet into the Juventus box, bringing him down. Referee William Collum waved play on.

Should the much soughtafter Pogba leave Juventus for another club, Kondogbia will have left a good impression as a possible replacement for his France teammate on the strength of his performance here.

Despite needing a goal to erase Juventus' slender

first-leg advantage, Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim left the experience of former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov on the bench until halftime, when he reshuffled his deck, taking off deep-lying midfielder Jeremy Toulalan, suffering lingering effects of a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the first leg.

With Berbatov, the effect was immediate. Monaco created more work for Juventus in a second half of sustained and more intense pressure. But last season's French league runner-up has struggled to score at home this season. Not for the first time, Monaco fans were left ruing the club's loan of goalscorer Radamel Falcao to Manchester United. With 12 attempts on goal, but only one on target, Monaco never really sweated Juventus' evergreen 37-year-old 'keeper Gianluigi Buffon in his 85th Champions League appearance. Laid low by tonsillitis earlier in the week, first-leg scorer Vidal didn't last the match, substituted after 77 minutes. Allegri said other players also got sick, including forwards Tevez and Alvaro Morata, who vomited on the bench after Fernando Llorente replaced him midway through the second half. "We had to be courageous and tenacious," said Allegri. And from here, the Old Lady's road will only get steeper.

been in my training camps.

They are very young and ambitious and strong and they definitely bring a lot of excitement into the ring."

But do they bring any sort of challenge to Klitschko into the ring? In Jennings' case, the world will find out Saturday at Madison Square Garden, where Klitschko has not appeared in seven years. Should he handle Jennings, there's a growing call for him to take on undefeated Deontay Wilder, who owns the only belt not in Klitschko's collection, from the WBC. Wilder is one of those former sparring partners for Klitschko.

Jennings believes the time has come to bring down Klitschko's kingdom.

He isn't concerned about his inexperience (19 wins, 10 by knockout) or being on such a big stage for the first time.

"Look at my whole career, and you can take an experienced fighter and compare him to me," Jennings said. "I think I'm better than

the majority of experienced fighters. Some experienced fighters don't have half as much talent as me.

"Youth always is an edge, that's something you can't deny."

Yet Klitschko has denied those opponents in the ring, several of them — Peter, Calvin Brock, Sultan Ibragimov, Ruslan Chagaev, Mariusz Wach, Francesco Pianeta, Alexander Povetkin, Kubrat Pulev — unbeaten at the time.

Klitschko said he likes Jennings' backstory of working as a maintenance man and also the fact Jennings comes from Philadelphia, home of so many great boxers, including Joe Frazier and Bernard Hopkins. He likes something else even more: winning.

"As long as I have motivation and health, I will do this," he said. "That is still there. The excitement of walking into the gym. What could be cooler, or better, than to be the best man on the planet and beating up people for a living?"

saina, sindhu advance

Kashyap out of Asia C'ship

WuHAN, ApRil 23 (iANS): World's topranked women's shuttler Saina Nehwal and compatriot P.V. Sindhu won their respective matches but male star Parupalli Kashyap was beaten in the $200,000 Badminton Asia Championships here on Thursday.

Saina defeated Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-14, 10-21, 21-10 in a see-saw encounter lasting an hour and seven minutes. She got a bye and a walkover in the first two rounds of the competition. The Indian will next take on fifth seed Tzu Ying Tai of Chinese Taipei on Friday. Eighth seed Sindhu beat Macau's Teng Iok U 21-8, 21-9 in her

Round of 16 match in barely 20 minutes. She will next face top seed Li Xuerui in the quarters. But Kashyap went down fighting against Chinese seventh seed Zhengming Wang 23-21, 17-21, 8-21 in a match that lasted 67 minutes.

Also making their exit were Arun Vishnu and Aparna Balan, in the mixed doubles event, who lost 1321, 5-21 to China's Kai Lu and Yaqiong Huang in 29 minutes in a Round of 32 match.

The men's doubles pair of Manu Attri and Sumeeth Reddy also were bested by China's Xiaolong Liu and Zihan Qiu in 34 minutes with the score reading 1021, 13-21.

Vikheho urges Naga sports persons to give their best

KOHiMA, ApRil 23 in the sport reach national (NEpS): Parliamentary and even international levSecretary for Irrigation and els. “We will try our best Flood Control, Y Vikheho to conduct such another Swu said that Naga youths ‘Badminton Umpires Clinhave the potential to become ic’ program very soon in Nagaland,” he stated while the best sportspersons.

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"The danger is people start believing the job is done," Leicester manager Nigel Pearson said. "It is far from it." Three points separate the bottom five teams with a month remaining in the season.

TOURE'S FUTURE It was in Manchester City's win he Nagas having many different dialects over Aston Villa around this time cannot communicate with one another last year that Yaya Toure scored a without a medium of another language and solo goal with a surging run from the Nagamese is the only language which inside his own half, summing up is used as means of conversation in markets and in everything about the midfielder: any social gathering . In metropolitan towns where Power, strength, technique. people of different tribes live together , there is need That capped a brilliant season on to have Nagamese speaking congregation . Though it a personal level for Toure, who scored has no grammar and its vocabulary cannot be used 20 goals and was the driving force be- systematically , Nagamese is needed to be used in hind City run to the title. Heading into preaching , prayer and conversation . So need arises the teams' latest meeting on Saturday, to have Bible and song book in Nagamese , but there Toure is struggling to reach the same was nobody to take initiative . levels, with his contribution and A Theologian (M . Lit.) Dr. Sam Kumar Upadhaya work rate in midfield being criticized by name : a Bengalee was the man sent by God to by some pundits. Tellingly, Toure's agent, Dimitri Seluk, has popped up be used for this purpose . His ministry was spontawith comments in the media about neous . He has not been entrusted , commissioned the player's future and said he has re- and supported by any organization to undertake the ceived offers for Toure from two clubs. translation . It was really an odd task to do but he "I want someone to say that they want alone carried out the work till the dream was transYaya to stay at Manchester City," Se- lated into reality . Now the whole Bible in Nagamses luk said. City is fourth, a point behind is made available to us . We really owe great indebtMan United and seven clear of fifth- edness to him . May God bless him more abundantly.

Rev. L . Suohie Mhasi place Liverpool. Villa is four points clear of the relegation zone after an Readers may please note that the contents of the upturn in results under new manager articles, letters and opinions published do not reflect Tim Sherwood, and reached the FA the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

Cup final last weekend.

Arsenal looks to delay chelsea's title coronation

MANCHESTER, ApRil 23 (Ap): With Chelsea holding a 10-point lead in the Premier League with six games left, it's surely no longer a question of whether the team will win the title. To many, it's about when it will happen.

Beat Arsenal on Sunday in a match between the league's top two teams and Chelsea can clinch the championship at Leicester on Wednesday, with four games and 3½ weeks of the campaign spare.

Lose — and that hasn't happened to a Jose Mourinho-managed Chelsea team in 12 meetings with Arsenal — and it's likely the coronation will merely be delayed until one of the two upcoming home games, against Crystal Palace on May 3 and Liverpool on May 10. "I feel we are almost there," Mourinho said, "but there are no 'almosts' in football."

All the same, the engraver is probably sharpening his blade and preparing to chisel "Chelsea" on the trophy for the first time since 2010. After blowing away its rivals with attractive, attacking football for much of the first half of the season, Mourinho's side has been far from its best in recent weeks but is still churning out the victories. Saturday's 1-0 win over Manchester United, which effectively ended its slim hopes of reeling in Chelsea, was a case in point.

Chelsea had just 29.7 percent possession against United, a miserly amount considering the talent in

Mourinho's team and the fact the match was being played at Stamford Bridge. But United walked straight into Chelsea's trap and was hit on the counter-attack through Eden Hazard's goal. Expect Chelsea to cede possession to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, too. It won't bother Mourinho one bit.

A win for Arsenal wouldn't just stall the Blues' procession to the title, it would also be a relief for Wenger to finally get one over his counterpart at the 13th attempt.

Wenger was labeled a "specialist in failure" by Mourinho last season, and it wasn't the first time the pair have clashed. Wenger even pushed Mourinho in the chest in a touchline confrontation during the teams' meeting at Stamford Bridge in October. Unsurprisingly, they didn't shake each other's hand after the final whistle.

LEICESTER'S LIFELINE At the end of March, Leicester was on an eight-match winless streak and an apparent certainty to go down. Fast forward a month and the Midlands club is the form team among the relegation contenders and on the verge of escaping the bottom three. Consecutive wins over West Ham, West Bromwich Albion and Swansea have seen Leicester climb off the bottom of the standings and go tied on points with 17th-place Hull. The first of its remaining six matches is against last-place Burnley on Sat-

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Teacher Traini n g Wo rk s h o p f o r Classical Guitar got underway at the Hope Center for Excellence, Dimapur on Thursday.

The workshop is being conducted

by Paul Cesarczyk, a Polish-born American guitarist and guitar teacher.

Sponsored by the Indian Guitar Federation (IGF) and cosponsored by North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), the workshop is being hosted by the Nagaland Classical Guitar Society. About 25 participants have joined the workshop and they include guitarists and guitar teachers from across Nagaland, Northeast and Kolkata.

Speaking during the inaugural of the workshop, Avik Saha, President, IGF, stated that “music just brings people together” and expressed hope that Nagaland would hold onto music. “Any society which has more musicians than lawyers

will succeed” Saha quipped.

Saha informed that the IGF would continue to hold such workshops so that teachers of music can receive training regularly.

The Teacher Training Workshop is based on the graduate pedagogy course Cesarczyk teaches at Mahidol University, College of Music in Bangkok, Thailand, where he serves as the Guitar Department Chair.

Even though the workshop is primarily aimed at guitarists, Cesarczyk informs that the course can be appreciated by non-guitarist. The theories he will be teaching is applicable to any type of musician, he says.

Cesarczyk informs that the workshop will comprise of a series of lectures combined with teaching demonstrations, master classes as well as group lessons – where they will combine to form an ensemble.

“I hope to be able to give participants a background on guitar technique, philosophy, interpretation of music and performance,” Cesarczyk says.

For Cesarczyk, Classical Music can help develop skills for life. “The skills that you get in classical music is not only for performance but it also helps develops other

skills. For e.g. music develops focus, music helps develop personality,” he says.

“In general, music helps society and culture,” he adds.

As a teacher, Cesarczyk keeps himself motivated by seeing the potentials of students. “I am motivated to bring that potential out,” he says. As a performer, however, he motivates himself to musically express “a thought or a feeling” to the best of his ability.

Cesarczyk has performed widely across the US, Europe and Asia and has been teaching guitar for about 20 years now. His dedication in teaching has produced numerous prizewinners in national and international competitions.

Cesarczyk is a recipient of several prestigious awards including the Andres Segovia Award, the Aaron Copland prize from American Society of Com-

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posers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the Artists International Award, a Kosciusko Foundation Prize and an Artistic Excellence Award from the New York State Senate.

The 6-day workshop will conclude with a short classical guitar recital at the Bundrock Memorial Chapel at Patkai Christian College on April 28 at 5:30 PM. (Morung Express News)

Mila Kunis laughs off chicken theft allegation Shawn Mendes debuts

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ila Kunis has laughed off claims she stole a childhood friend's chicken. The 'Black Swan' actress has been accused of causing Kristina Karo's beloved pet Doggie when they were kids in the Ukraine, and while she joked she was ''devastated'' at the allegations, she and husband Ashton Kutcher insist they can't possibly be true.

In a video posted on new app Meerkat, Ashton said: ''Let's just get this clear. You stole a chicken from a one-month-old child who spoke to you in an entire conversation? It's just shocking to me. ''It's shocking to me that news organisations, real journalists out there that have factchecked this story didn't pick up on the fact that this girl was one month old and having a conversation with you from Ukraine. ''Speaking in English in one month? This is the smartest girl I've ever heard of.''

Later in the video clip, Mila added: ''I was devastated. I was weeping. I was dumbfounded. ''I was like,

which chicken did I steal? I was obviously in the village when I stole these chickens so I apologised to this woman who may or may not have been a month old.''

And the couple - who have six-month-old daughter Wyatt together - went on to suggest the story had been fabricated to provide Kristina with publicity ahead of the release of a music video. Ashton said: ''So this girl has a music video coming out at the same time she's suing you for $5,000 for the stolen chicken when she was one month old and you were seven?''

And Mila - who has not been served with legal documents about the

case - joked: ''I would like to launch a counter $5,000 lawsuit for making me watch that music video. My body hurts. My eyes hurt.

They're burning. ''I feel like I will be a chicken fighter for a very long time. I would never steal somebody else's chicken.'' The 37-year-old actor concluded the video with a passionate defense of the 31-year-old actress.

He said: ''I believe this woman. I know her very well. I believe she's an ethical person that wouldn't steal

‘Handwritten’ at the top of the U.S. Album Chart

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eenage Internet Sensation Shawn Mendes has shot to the top of the U.S. Albums Chart thanks to 119,000 first-week sales of his debut release Handwritten. The 16 year old becomes the youngest artist to hit number one on the Billboard 200 since Justin Bieber in 2010 - the Baby singer was six months younger than Mendes is now when he hit the top with My World 2.0.

Though Mendes doesn’t currently have a single out at the moment – meaning that Hand-

written has reached Number 1 without any significant radio play – he has built on three previous Top 20 hits in the US, including the former Number 1 single ‘Life of the Party’.

Shawn Mendes therefore dislodges the Furious 7 soundtrack from the top spot, which falls to Number 2 with 79,000 copies sold. Country music stalwart Reba McEntire scores a new entry at Number 3, selling 62,000 copies of her new album Love Somebody, her first record in nearly five years.

Sandra Bullock named People Magazine’s

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andra Bullock is People magazine’s “Most Beautiful” – even though she doesn’t agree. The designation was announced Wednesday, making the beloved Oscar-winning actress the oldest ever to receive the annual title. Bullock, 50, said she laughed when she heard the news. "No, really. I just said, 'That's ridiculous,'" she recalled for the cover story. "I've told no one."

The humble Hollywood heavyweight, who is also the highest paid actress in the biz, said she’s never considered herself a “great beauty.”

“I’ve never been the bombshell that

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obert Downey Jr. abruptly ended and walked out of an interview on Wednesday after a line of personal questioning. The 50 year old actor was speaking to Channel 4’s Krishnan Guru-Murthy about his new film Avengers: The Age of Ultron when he shut the whole thing down, saying “It’s getting a little Diane

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chicken. You heard it right from the chicken's mouth.''

It was claimed yesterday (22.04.15) Kristina had filed legal papers in which she stated the loss of Doggie caused her to become an ''emotional wreck'' who needed therapy and, when she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a singing career, the close proximity to the 'Jupiter Ascending' star brought back the bad memories of losing her chicken and she needed further treatment. Kristina - who claims Mila's conduct has prevented her from pursuing the American dream - is seeking $5,000 to cover her therapy costs and as compensation for her emotional distress.

Sawyer in here,” referencing the famous news anchor. The interview seemed to be going very well, with Guru-Murthy asking questions the character of ‘Iron Man’, the qualities that Downey has brought to the role, and whether he was a fan of comic book heroes and superheroes as a youngster.

But about halfway

through the clip, GuruMurthy asked Downey about a quotation he gave to the New York Times a number of years ago about his incarceration, his past addictions with drugs and alcohol, his political views and about his family. Downey was initially happy to answer the questions, but when they kept coming he got a little edgy

was coveted. In an odd way, that made growing older a lot easier in this business,” she told People. “I don’t feel beautiful in anything I’ve acted in. I don’t watch myself, but I’ve gotten better about looking at the work. I don’t mind aging on film, I just don’t feel beautiful,” she said.

In her view, real beauty “is quiet,” the "Gravity" star said. “Especially in this town [Hollywood], it’s just so hard not to say, ‘Oh, I need to look like that,’” she admitted. It's more important to “be a good person, be a good mom, do a good job with the lunch, let someone cut in front of you who looks like they’re in

a bigger hurry,” she said. "The people I find most beautiful are the ones who aren’t trying,” she said.

Bullock has joined an elite list of A-listers who’ve been named People’s “Most Beautiful,” one that includes Beyonce, Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie and last year’s winner Lupita Nyong’o. Before Bullock, the oldest female star to snag the title was three-time winner Julia Roberts, who was 42 when she last received the designation. Other women featured in the new issue include Taraji P. Henson, Padma Lakshmi, Gabrielle Union, Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Amy Schumer.

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Simon Cowell has 'fired Mel B from The X Factor’

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t was confirmed last month that Dermot O'Leary had quit his role as host. And now another fan favourite looks set to bite the dust, with a new report claiming Mel B has been sensationally axed from the show after just one series as a judge, despite impressing – saying “are we promoting viewers with her down-toa movie?” after the second earth personality and honest question. At the third, he critiques. Show boss Simon said sharply: “I’m starting to jump a little bit – so you’d better get to your next question.”

The final question from Guru-Murthy was: “The reason I'm asking you about the past is that you've talked in other interviews about your relationship with your father and the role of all of that in the dark periods you've been to, taking drugs and drinking and all of that. I'm wondering if you're free of all of that or if that's something you...”

Downey then interrupted him with “I’m sorry, what are we doing?” before getting up and removing his microphone. A representative for Downey had no comment about the incident.

Cowell has allegedly decided not to renew the Spice Girls singer's contract as part of his master plan to revamp the long-running ITV talent competition.

A source told The Sun newspaper: 'Bosses are evolving The X Factor and it has been decided Mel won't return.' 'Simon and the producers are now looking for a replacement for Mel', a sec-

ond insider added. 'If they fail to find a suitable candidate there is a small chance she could be back.' Following lovable host Dermot's shock departure, it was recently confirmed former Xtra Factor double act Caroline Flack and Olly Murs would be filling his shoes.

MailOnline has contacted an X Factor spokesperson for comment.

Sheryl Crow fronts Denim recycling drive

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ountry Star Sheryl Crow is calling for U.s. Citizens to donate their unwanted Jeans so they can be recycled into Housing Insulation. The All I Wanna Do hitmaker is fronting the Blue Jeans Go Green initiative to help bosses at Cotton Incorporated reach the collection goal of 10,000 pieces of denim.

The jeans will be recycled into insulation to be installed in homes in New

Orleans, Louisiana, an area still being rebuilt following 2005 hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Crow says, "I hope to influence as many people as possible to recycle their denim through the Blue Jeans Go Green program... It's a really simple way to help the environment, help communities in need and complete an environmental cycle that begins on the farm and ends with us. To think that my old jeans could help insulate a house is just an incredible idea, I'm excited to work with Cotton Incorporated on this initiative." The homes using the recycled denim are set to be constructed as a New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity project in May (15).

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I'm better than Muhammad Ali: Mayweather Tim Dahlberg

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loyd Mayweather Jr. refused Wednesday to back off earlier comments declaring himself a better fighter than Muhammad Ali. Mayweather said he respects Ali's great career and the things he did outside the ring. But he said he believes he has done as much in boxing as the legendary former heavyweight champion ever did, without the losses that Ali suffered in his career.

"He called himself The Greatest and I call myself TBE (The Best Ever)," Mayweather said. "I'm pretty sure I'll get criticized for what I said, but I could care less. I could care less about the backlash."

Mayweather had earlier said that he was better than both Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson, pointing to his 47-0 record as proof. He also said he would never have lost to a fighter like Leon Spinks, who beat an aging Ali in 1978 after having just seven pro fights.

"I just look at Ali's career when he fought Leon Spinks and lost to a fighter with seven fights," Mayweather said. "There were some other fights he lost and he's still known as The Greatest because that's

what he put out there. It is what it is."

A little more than a week before his megafight with Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather seemed relaxed on a conference call where he talked about his career and the man he will face in the ring May 2. He refused to say anything bad about Pacquiao, and said he was treating the richest fight ever as just another fight. "I know it's the biggest fight in boxing history but I can't approach it like that," Mayweather said.

"I'm never going to put any unnecessary pressure on myself. I like to approach the fight like he's a fighter who's extremely talented.

But my thing is to just be Floyd Mayweather."

That has worked for Mayweather his entire career, though most boxing historians would disagree with his own view of his place in boxing's historical hierarchy. That includes the current heavyweight champion, Wladimir Klitschko, who told a group of reporters in New York on Tuesday that maybe Mayweather shouldn't be so boastful.

"I think probably, I heard this comment from Mayweather that he's better than Ali or greater than Ali," Klitschko said. "I think people call the king the king, not the king (who says) 'I'm the king.' So peo-

Dispute over MayweatherPacquiao fight tickets resolved

In this photo taken Thursday, April 14, 2015, Floyd Mayweather Sr., right, watches his son boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, work out in Las Vegas. He taught his son to throw punches before he could walk, and he'll be in his corner for the biggest fight of his life against Manny Pacquiao on May 2. The relationship between Mayweather Sr. and his son, though, hasn't always been good. (AP Photo)

ple make others somebody that he is or that he's not. So that's people's opinions."

While Mayweather's place in history may be in debate, there's no debate that he will make the biggest purse ever against Pacquiao. Depending on payper-view sales — which reportedly have been strong for a fight still 10

days away — he could earn as much as $180 million for the welterweight title bout.

That prompted a question Wednesday about whether the free-spending Mayweather — who owns a fleet of expensive cars, a private jet and several mansions — worries about losing all his money after he retires. "I'm blessed, I made

some good investments," Mayweather said. "If I wanted to retire today I could."

Mayweather credited what he called a brilliant game plan for reaching his goal of becoming the first fighters to ever make a nine figure paycheck in one night. But he said he has changed in recent years, toning down his act

and putting aside the Pretty Boy and Money May personas he used to help him sell previous pay-per-view fights. This fight needs no selling, and Mayweather has been subdued at every public appearance.

"It took a game plan for me going out there to win and me speaking out with a very loud voice and hav-

Los AngeLes, ApriL 23 (AFp): Tickets for the richest fight in boxing history, between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, can finally go on sale this week after the two sides reached a deal. Promoter Bob Arum told American sports broadcaster ESPN that a bitter dispute between Pacquiao's camp, Mayweather Promotions and the MGM Grand Hotel venue had finally been settled.

"I want to apologize for this dragging out for the length of time it has," Arum told ESPN. "At least we were able to sort it out." The dispute had been preventing the release of tickets for inside the Grand Garden arena and to watch the fight on closed-circuit television. Last month, Leonard Ellerbe, chief executive of Mayweather Promotions, said tickets would be priced between $1,500 and $7,500. Very few tickets are expected to be available to the public with the majority of seats in the Grand Garden arena being reserved for organizers, sponsors and friends and family of the two camps. Tickets are supposed to go to Pacquiao and Mayweather's camps, HBO, MGM Grand and Showtime. The ticket fiasco is just that latest issue of contention in the build up to the fight which is expected to generate a record $400 million in revenue. The sides also argued over drug testing, who would come out last to the ring for the fight, who would sponsor the fight and how much to charge for the pay-per-view which is expected to be offered for around $100. ing a lot of personality," he said. "But as you get older you mature. You've done trash talking for 17 or 18 years, look at me, what I've done. I don't have to do all of that. I did all that loud talking and everything to get to this point."

That includes speaking badly about Freddie Roach, who has tried to cast May-

weather as the bad guy in this fight promotion.

"He's making it basically a god against devil kind of thing, but he doesn't have to get in there and fight," Mayweather said. "He's entitled to say what he wants to say, but the fighters aren't speaking like that and it comes down to the two fighters."

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Los AngeLes, ApriL 23 (Ap): Defending NBA champion San Antonio pulled off a critical 111-107 overtime win at the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday to square their Western Conference first-round playoff series at 1-1.

The Spurs trailed with eight seconds left in regulation before pulling a off a vital road victory that significantly boosted their chances of defending the title.

In the day's other games, Atlanta survived a stern challenge from Brooklyn to take a 2-0 series lead, and Memphis also went up 2-0 — the first time ever the franchise has done so — by defeating Portland.

San Antonio blew 10-point leads in the third and fourth quarters, and only got into overtime on a pair of free throws by Patty Mills with 8 seconds left.

Veteran Tim Duncan, who finished with 28 points, scored

four straight points in the extra session while playing with five fouls.

His jump shot snapped a 101-all tie, Mills followed with a fast-break layup off a long pass from Kawhi Leonard, and Leonard (23 points) scored on a layup for a 107-101 lead with 56 seconds left.

Mills had to play a key role after starting point guard Tony Parker departed early with an injury, and the Australian responded with 18 points. Boris Diaw had 12.

The series, the only one of the eight in the first round that is tied after two games, moves to San Antonio for Game 3 on Friday.

Los Angeles' Blake Griffin had his first career playoff triple-double of 29 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, but his costly turnover late in regulation hurt the Clippers. DeAndre Jordan had 20 points and

15 rebounds for the hosts.

Atlanta had a tougher time than expected at home against Brooklyn, and scraped a 9691 win. Squandering an early 12-point lead, the Hawks fell behind before halftime and spent the rest of the game struggling to put away the No. 8 seed.

It went down to the wire.

Brooklyn's Deron Williams missed an open 15-foot jumper that would've tied it with about 10 seconds to go. Kyle Korver rebounded, was fouled and made two free throws to clinch Atlanta's win.

Paul Millsap top scored with 19 points for the Hawks, who will be on the road for the next two games, starting with Game 3 on Saturday.

Millsap, who missed five games near the end of the season with a sprained right shoulder, ditched a pad that he felt restricted his shooting motion. He

responded by hitting 7 of 11 shots.

Memphis moved into uncharted territory with a 2-0 playoff series lead by defeating Portland 97-82.

Mike Conley and Courtney Lee each scored 18 points for the Grizzlies, who have taken full advantage of starting the playoffs with home-court advantage for only the second time in their history. They had only won their playoff opener once before, and that was on the road in San Antonio in 2011.

Marc Gasol had 15 points for Memphis while Zach Randolph and Beno Udrih added 10 apiece.

LaMarcus Aldridge led Portland with 24 points and 14 rebounds, and he also had four blocks with two steals. Damian Lillard added 18 points but the Trail Blazers lost their first two playoff games for the first time since 2011, when they fell in six Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes, left, fouls San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili during the games to Dallas. first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Los Angeles on April 22. (AP Photo)

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Real Madrid edges past Atletico

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Real Madrid's Chicharito, left, scores the game's only goal past Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak during the second leg quarterfinal Champions League soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, April 22. (AP Photo)

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MADriD, ApriL 23 (Ap): A late goal by Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez gave Real Madrid a tense 1-0 win over 10-man Atletico Madrid and a place in the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday.

After the first leg of their quarterfinal had finished 0-0 last week, Hernandez missed three good chances to break the deadlock for the cup holders before finding the net in the 88th minute from close range following a pass by Cristia-

no Ronaldo.

By then, Atletico was down to 10 men after midfielder Arda Turan was sent off for a second yellow card following a rash challenge on Madrid's Sergio Ramos in the 76th minute.

The win took pressure off Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who had been criticized for his side's failure to beat Atletico in all seven of their previous meetings since last season's Champions League final in Portugal. "I had wanted a match

like this, searching out for offensive solutions without the need for haste, avoiding problems on the counterattack or from set pieces," Ancelotti said. "In this sense, the team worked well, it controlled the match."

The coach praised Hernandez's performances, saying the Mexico forward had played with great commitment. "He was up for it because I think he's suffered a lot this season as he's played very little, and in the end his goal has been

very important for us."

It was a particularly welcome strike for Hernandez, who highlighted the work done by Ronaldo. "Every goal I score is huge for me. It was a great pass from Cristiano," said the striker, who dedicated the goal to his teammates "and all those who believed in me."

Madrid began at the Santiago Bernabeu with four changes to its side from last week's first leg. Ancelotti was missing suspended Marcelo in defense, while

midfielder Luka Modric and forwards Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema were injured. Atletico was without the suspended Mario Suarez in midfield as the teams met for the eighth time this season.

In a rarely-seen tactical strategy, Ancelotti moved Ramos up to midfield, while Hernandez was given Benzema's role as sole striker.

Madrid made a bright start and Ronaldo missed a good chance in the 13th minute when he shot just wide of the near post. Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak made an excellent save to deny Ronaldo just before the break.

However, Hernandez made no mistake in the 88th when he steered home Ronaldo's pass after a run by the Portugal forward from the right side of the area.

It was a disappointing end, though, for Atletico coach Diego Simeone — who pointed to the red card as the turning point. "All I can say is that until that moment (Turan's sendingoff) we had conducted the game very well," said Simeone, who added that Atletico fans could be proud of the team. "Our club comes out of this strengthened, it is once again among Europe's eight best."

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