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nagaland: regional disparities in healthcare

Government critical to healthcare but underperforming Moa Jamir Dimapur | April 6

The overall status of maternity care and child immunization in Nagaland State is abysmally low, not even reaching half of India’s average on most indicators.

Within Nagaland, meanwhile, there are sharp regional disparities and the provision of healthcare remains highly skewed, calling for reorientation of priorities from all stakeholders.

An analysis of the recently released National Family Health Survey - 4 (NFHS-4; 2015-16) reveals district wise inequalities in health provision is staggering in Nagaland State.

Maternal and child care best in Mokokchung Though much below national average, according to the NFHS -4 data (see table), Mokokchung is the best performing district in maternal care followed by Kohima and Dimapur.

On the other end, Longleng has the lowest percentages in maternal care while the indicators in Zunheboto, Mon, Kiphire and Phek are also appallingly low.

In the case of child immunization and nutritional status, Mokokchung tops the indices, while Kohima and Peren closely follow. Full child immunization, however, is highest in Kohima.

Five districts – Phek, Wokha, Zun-

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heboto, Mon and Longleng — were below the State’s level in full immunization of children.

Maternal care

Mothers who Mothers who Mothers who Mothers had at least consumed iron folic received postnatal who had full 4 antenatal acid for 100 days care from health antenatal care visits or more when they worker within 2 days care (%) (%)* were pregnant (%) of delivery (%) Mokokchung 35.8 4.3 7.5 36.9 Kohima 30.5 6.4 8.6 34.9 Dimapur 26.5 4.5 7.7 35.3 Wokha 25.8 4.8 9.9 25.6 Peren 13.1 4.1 7.5 30.5 Tuensang 4.8 0.3 2.5 20.4 Phek 6.6 0 0.9 11.5 Zunheboto 5.9 0 0 14.2 Mon 3.4 0.3 0.7 4.8 Kiphire 2 0 1.4 13.9 Longleng 1.5 0 0.4 6 Nagaland 15.0 2.4 4.4 22.3

Sharp district wise disparities The data shows huge district wise disparities in child and maternal care.

For instance, if one looks at the percentage of mothers with at least four antenatal care visits (healthcare by professionals during pregnancy for last birth in five years before the survey), while top performing districts like Mokokchung and Kohima have 35.8% and 30.5% respectively, it is as low as 2% and 1.5 % in Kiphire and Longleng respectively, as per the NFHS-4.

In case of full antenatal care (at least four antenatal visits, at least one 51.2 21.0 30.3 24.3 tetanus toxoid (TT) injection and India iron folic acid tablets or syrup taken *At least four antenatal visits, at least one tetanus toxoid (TT) injection and iron folic acid tablets or for 100 or more days), while almost all syrup taken for 100 or more days for last birth in the 5 years before the survey) the districts have low averages, 4 districts shows zero visits, while in two child iMMunizations and VitaMin a suppleMentation Children Children Children others, it was below 1%.

Children Children Children receiving receiving a receiving The percentage for postnatal care age 12-23 who are who are 3 doses of vitamin A measles months fully stunted underweight of mothers from health professionals Hepatitis dose in last vaccine immunized* (height-for- (weight-forwithin 2 days of delivery also ranges B vaccine 6 months (%) ** (%) age) (%) ^ age) (%) ^ from as high as 36.9% in Mokokchung (%) # (%) ** to 4.8% in Mon. Immunization – 5 districts below state’s level; all below national average In case of full immunization (denoted by a BCG, measles, and 3 doses each of polio and DPT for Children aged 12-23 months), all the districts average below India’s 62% while five districts are below the State level of 35.7%.

However, district wise difference ranges from as high as 60.5% in Kohima to as low as 10.8% in Longleng. In case of children receiving three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, the differences were 71.1% and 25.1%.

What disparities?

While the NFHS-4 data shows sharp disparities, how does one explain the outcome? There is no clear explanation, however, an analysis of the district wise health units provided in the Nagaland Economic Survey 2006-17 and ctabulating the same with 2011 census could provide some answers.

In Dimapur and Kohima, for instance as per the Survey, a single government health unit is serving, on Mokokchung 51.9 66.8 58.3 75.8 19.8 5.8 an average, 6210 and 4542 persons Kohima 60.5 71.1 37.1 71.2 24.7 15.2 respectively. In Longleng this figure Peren 49.1 54.7 51.7 51.7 29.8 10.3 Dimapur 33.7 43.7 36.0 47.3 20.9 14.8 came to 4207, followed by Mon at Tuensang 44.9 56.0 23.1 58.8 36.4 21.0 3475, Peren at 3400, Wokha at 3080, Kiphire 36.0 38.9 21.1 50.2 41.1 25.6 and Kiphire at 2551.

Beside geographical distances Phek 34.7 46.4 19.1 47.3 27.8 12.8 Wokha 22.1 38.3 29.9 54.1 18.7 11.6 from the core, if we look at the access Zunheboto 24.7 32.0 20.4 48.2 31.1 13.7 to health care in worst performing Mon 19.9 29.8 13.6 31.1 35.6 24.6 districts like Longleng, Kiphire, and Longleng 10.8 25.1 12.8 37.9 26.1 17.1 Mon, almost 100% of the health care Nagaland 35.7 45.6 27.1 50.4 28.6 16.8 access is through the Government.

NFHS data showed that for almost India 62.0 62.8 60.2 81.1 38.4 35.7 all provision for immunization and oth*(BCG, measles, and 3 doses each of polio and DPT) #(9-59 months) **(12-23 months) ^Below 5 years Table compiled from “National Family Health Survey – 4,” Ministry of Health and Family er health care requirements, the public is dependent on the government. Only Welfare, Government of India, 2017.

Dimapurdistricthadaround28%provision by private providers.

While the per unit density of healthcare for Dimapur and Kohima is relatively high, health provisions in these districts are amply augmented by private entities.

Such augmentations, however, are almost nil in low performing districts thereby leading to possible poor outcome.

Government critical to solve Nagaland’s Health Paradox While Nagaland is below national average in most variables that contribute to infant mortality, the death rates are much lower than the former.

Again, if one compares the average spending on health sector expenditure in Nagaland with other states, the health outcome does not commensurate with the expenditure.

Thus, heath care remains a paradox in Nagaland. For instance, spending a whopping Rs. 395 crore in, Nagaland State is sixth among Indian States on the list of per capita health expenditure (Rs 1707) and fifth on Health Expenditure as a percentage of Gross State Domestic Product (2.23%) in 2013-14 according to latest ‘National Health Profile 2016’ published by Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI).

By all accounts, with such expenses, it is expected that the State would score highly in both qualitative and quantitative delivery of healthcare to its citizens.

However, misplaced priorities as well as acute regional disparities seem to be pulling its health indicators down needing an urgent and critical course correction.

Augmentation of water supply to Kohima ready for commissioning Dimapur DC notifies schools Our Correspondent Kohima | April 6

The augmentation of water supply to Kohima town (Zarü project) under the Urban Ministry is almost ready to be commissioned.

Minister for Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Chotisuh Sazo along with top officials from PHED today made a field visit to the project and took stock of Oi hey, stop, hey, hey stop the work progress. right there I said stop. You The project was taken dropped your Dada daba! up by PHE department since 2012 and on completion is expected to provide an additional supply of 3 million litres per day to the capital. Sazo said the project will be inaugurated by this month by Chief Minister, Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu.

Our Correspondent Against the total reKohima | April 6 quirement of 11 million 909 cases of power theft litres per day for Kohima were detected and penalties imposed to the tune of Rs. 11.3 lakhs during the period 201415. This was stated in the annual administrative report 2016-17 of DIMAPUR, APRIL 6 the Power Department (MExN): The Nagaland tabled in the just con- RMSA Teachers’ Association cluded state assembly (NRMSATA) today served a 7 session by Minister of day ultimatum to the EducaPower, C. Kipili Sang- tion Department (RMSA) for tam. The report stated release of 5 months worth of that the department pending salaries. had initiated the Anti A press note from the Power Theft Mobile NRMSATA stated that deSquad (APTMS) in the spite enough reminders of year 2013-14 and had their grievances at all given proven to be useful in opportunities and platprevention of power form, there has been no theft. Meanwhile, Na- positive response and outgaland villages and come towards the fate of households electrifica- RMSA teachers even after a tion has achieved a lot long patient wait. The assowith implementation ciation said that “it was unof the centrally spon- acceptable when we are ofsored scheme: Deen ten being dragged into the Dayal Upadhya Yojana, pool of pitiable conditions the report claimed. It and to live without salary informed that 81 un- for over 5 months.” electrified villages along “We did all that was huwith 2 Sansad Aadarsh manly to us and therefore, Gram Yojana villages we had good faith that the have been electrified, department must have which will enable elec- heard our grievances being tricity access to 4743 ru- addressed, but only to realral households. ize of beating the dust at the

909 power theft cases detected in 2014-15

For children receiving vitamin A dose in last 6 months, 6 districts are below the State average of 27.1% while it was highest in Mokokchung at 58.3%.

Consequently, with lower nutritional intake, in five districts, children below 5 years who were considered ‘stunted’ - suffering from growth retardation as a result of poor diet or recurrent infections – are above the state level (28.6%) with Kiphire showing the highest incidence at 41.1%.

In case of underweight child below 5 years, four districts - Tuensang, Longleng, Mon and Kiphire have higher rate than the State level of 16.8%.

PHED Minister, Chotisuh Sazo and others during a field visit to the augmentation of water supply to Kohima town (Zarü project) on April 6. (Morung Photo)

town, only 1.5 million litres per day is received at present. Advocating the need to provide sufficient safe drinking water to the public, the Minister was hopeful that the commissioning

of this project would solve the water scarcity problem in the city. He also felt that online payment system in water supply will also improve the revenue collection of the department.

PHED Secretary, Dr Maongwati Aier said the department is also focusing on rainwater harvesting in the state capital.

PHED Chief Engineer, Er Kevisekho Kruse said the project will target areas in the capital where water supply is less.

WSSO (PHED) Director, Er K Ghushito Sumi; PHED Additional Chief Engineer, Er Yhusinlo Tep and several other officers including Mima village leaders were also present.

It may be recalled that PHED was bifurcated from the erstwhile PWD and became a fully fledged Department in 1974. As per the Rules of Executive Business, the PHED is responsible for providing safe and potable drinking water supply, safe disposal of solid and liquid waste and environmental hygiene.

DIMAPUR, APRIL 6 (MExN): The Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur has issued an order informing that in pursuance of the NBSE notification dated March 16, 2017, all schools under Dimapur district have been directed to implement the said notification and see to it that school bags of children do not exceed 10% of the weight of the child. The DC said that in other words, the bags of the school children

should not be disproportionately heavy, detrimental to the body of the child. The order meanwhile observed that many school buses and vehicles do not have protective bars on the windows, making it unsafe for children. It directed all schools to put windows bars in vehicles carrying school children with immediate effect.

Strict action will be taken for non compliance of this order, it cautioned.

Develop better understanding of depression: Gov

DIMAPUR, APRIL 6 (MExN): Nagaland State Governor, PB Acharya today called upon the people of the state to work towards developing a better understanding of depression and its related effects.

In a statement to mark World Health Day, which falls on April 7, the Governor said: “better understanding of depression will help reduce the stigma associated with the illness, and lead to more people seeking help.”

“Depression can be treated. If you think you have depression, seek help.

Talking with people you trust can be a first step towards recovery from depression” he added.

The Governor said that depression is an illness that can happen to people of all ages, from all walks of life, in all countries. It causes mental anguish and affects people’s ability to carry out everyday tasks, with sometimes devastating consequences for relationship with family and friend.

He said that at worst, depression can lead to self inflected injuries and suicide.

However, fortunately depression can be prevented and treated, which usually involves either talking therapy or antidepressant medication or a combination of these.

The theme for the World Health Day 2017 is ‘Depression: Let’s Talk,’ with aims to mobilize action on depression.

NRMSATA serves 7 day ultimatum 400 Cr loan agreement signed for Nagaland Forest Management Project and increased production and soil fertility, and to proDELHI, APRIL for release of 5 months worth salary NEW of fuel wood, fruits and mote agroforestry to bring 6 (MExN): The Japan In-

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end of the day when we are bogged down on this same old issue,” it added.

It meanwhile reminded that during the ULB imbroglio, “when the employees of the state were delayed a month of their salary, the State Government doused the fire with rapidity, producing assuring statements and genuinely expressing their regrets with wholesomeness by introducing immediate corrective measures.”

On the excuse of non release of funds from the central ministry, it questioned if the central ministry is so disorganized in their functioning that it persistently leaves their work pending, inconveniencing the innumerous departments that falls under them. Failing to comply with the ultimatum, it further cautioned, will invite the association to take its own course of action.

ternational Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an agreement with the Government of India to provide an Official Development Assistance (ODA) Loan of approximately Rs 400 crore for the Nagaland Forest Management Project.

A press note from the JICA informed that the ODA loan’s conditions are very concessional, i.e. 0.3% interest rate for project activities and 0.01% for consulting services interest rate and 40 years of repayment period (including 10 years of grace period).

The JICA-assisted Project aims to improve forest ecosystem and support income generation by rehabilitation of Jhum Cultivation (traditional slash and burn practice) area and provision of livelihood support, thereby contributing to sustainable forest and environmental conservation and livelihood

(L-R) Takema Sakamoto, Chief Representative, JICA India with S Selvakumar, Joint Secretary , Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) at the Loan Agreement Signing Ceremony.

improvement in the target villages in the state of Nagaland.

The agreement was signed between Takema Sakamoto, Chief Representative, JICA India Office and S Selvakumar, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Finance.

Speaking on the occasion, Takema Sakamoto

said: “JICA recognizes the significance of livelihood improvement and poverty alleviation in forestry areas, and the Project shall contribute towards ecological rehabilitation of Jhum cultivation areas and poverty alleviation in the state of Nagaland. It is envisaged that by implementing the Project, better nutrient recycling within forestry soil

Non-Timer Forest Products (NTFP) would decrease people’s dependency on Jhum Cultivation and improve their livelihood.”

The project comprises Forestry Interventions and Biodiversity Conservation, Livelihood Improvement and Community Development and Institutional Strengthening, targeting 185 villages in 22 forest ranges in 11 divisions, covering approximately 80,000 ha for forestry intervention.

In Nagaland state, between 2013 and 2015, forest cover decreased by 78 km2 and one of the reasons is Jhum Cultivation, a form of traditional shifting cultivation, in which approximately 60% of the population is engaged and approximately 60% of food demand is met from.

During the project, five models will be applied to the areas of Jhum cultivation to improve tree density

additional income sources to the people who are engaged in Jhum Cultivation and reduce the extent of dependency of the people on Jhum Cultivation.

The Executing Agency for the Project is Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of Nagaland.

The JICA was established as an independent administrative institution under the Government of Japan. It aims to contribute to the promotion of international cooperation, as a sole Japanese governmental agency in charge of ODA implementation. JICA is the world’s largest bilateral donor agency and works as a bridge between Japan and emerging countries, and provides assistance in forms of loan, grant and technical cooperation so that the emerging countries can strengthen their capabilities.

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State Industrial Policy CM -2000 (Revised 2004) Our Correspondent

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Kohima | April 6

he State Industrial Policy 2000 was revised in 2004 in order to provide better facilities to entrepreneurs/industrialists for promotion enterprises both in manufacturing and service sectors.

Some of the main objectives of the policy are, to create condition for rapid industrial development and conducive investment climate, create gainful employment opportunities for local population, develop human resources and bring about improvement on the quality of life by promoting industrial ventures in sectors in which the state has a comparative advantages, develop entrepreneurial and other technical skills of the available human resources, develop industrial infrastructure in selected areas, promote export oriented units with a view to exploit the emerging market opportunities in the neighboring countries and to provide investor friendly environment by removing procedural bottleneck and legal hurdles etc.

This was stated in Annual Administrative Report of 2016-17 of Industries & Commerce Department tabled in the just concluded state assembly session by Parliamentary Secretary for Industries & Commerce Amenba Yaden.

So far the department is receiving claims from only two sectors i.e power subsidy and manpower subsidy. 25 % of the actual wage bill is reimbursed to industrial units with more than 10 employees and where at least 50% are local tribal youth.

Units availing subsidy under this scheme shall take all effective steps to ensure 75% employment of local tribal youth over the period of five years. This facility is made available to units for a period of three years as decided by Directorate Level Industrial Facilitation Committee meeting held on January 9, 2008 from the date of entertainment subject to a maximum ceiling of Rs. 1 lakh annually for those units where the investment in plant and machinery is from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh, Rs. 2.50 lakh annually for those units where the investment in plant and machinery is from Rs. 25 lakh to Rs. 100 lakh and Rs. 5 lakh annually for those units where the investment in plant and machinery is above Rs. 100 lakh. This subsidy will be admissible on reimbursement basis for those employees who complete one year of regular employment in the unit.

The report stated that the total claims to be cleared by the department till date were 1712 units amounting to Rs. 61, 52, 66, 590 under manpower subsidy and 18 claims for power subsidy amounting to Rs. 29, 42, 000 respectively.

No funds has been given for implementation of State Industrial Policy during 2013-14, 2014-15. 2015-16 and 2016-17 respectively, the report stated.

INCENTIVE SCHEMES Power subsidy: Subsidy on power tariff @ 30% & 25% given for connected loads upto IMW & above 1MW respectively for a period of five years from the date of commercial production subject to a maximum ceiling limit of Rs. 2 lakh annually.

Drawal of power line: Cost of drawal of 33/11 KV line to eligible units loaded outside the notified areas shall be reimbursed for one time only subject to ceiling of Rs. 2 lakh (Now as per NEIIPP-2007 anywhere in the state).

Subsidy for feasibility study cost: Subsidy @ 50% of the cost of DPR subject to a ceiling of Rs. 1 lakh is eligible for new units with investment in plant & machinery above Rs. 25 lakh.

Manpower survey: 25% of the actual wage bill for local tribal employees employed by eligible units for three years from the date of entertainment subject to a maximum ceiling of Rs. 1 lakh annually for those units where the investment in plant and machinery is from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh, Rs. 2.50 lakh unit annually for units where the investment in plant & machinery is from Rs. 25 lakh to Rs. 100 lakh and Rs. 5 lakh annually for units where the investment in plant and machinery is above Rs. 100 lakh.

Subsidy for quality control measures: Cost of laboratory equipment for the purpose of quality control and ISI/BIS/ISO 9000 certification is reimbursed subject to a maximum ceiling of Rs. 50,000 in case of small scale and Rs. 1 lakh in case of medium and large units.

Stamp duty exemption: 50% stamp duty and registration fee for securing loans from financial institutions including mortgage of fixed assets are exempted from the Stamp Duly Act for a period of five years.

Stipendiary Support for EDP: Rs.500 p.m. per trainee is provided from 100 youths annually for training period not less than 3 months duration.

inaugurates Senayangba GHSS Science cum Admin new building

Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu accorded civic reception at Ungma

Morung Express News Ungma | April 6

Nagaland Chief Minister, Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu today inaugurated the new Science cum Administrative building at Senayangba Government Hr Secondary School, Ungma here today.

He was accompanied by a host of dignitaries that included a cabinet minister, parliamentary secretaries, Advisors (MLA), government officials and others.

The Chief Minister, while speaking at the inaugural programme of the new science and administrative building at SGHSS, underscored the importance of science education in the state and country. He said that the first science college – Kohima Science College – was established in 1963 thereby becoming the second oldest government college in the state after Fazl Ali College in Mokokchung. Over years, due to popular demand, many of science branches had been established in different institutions catering to the needs of the science students whole over.

In this regard, he urged the students to avail the educational opportunities found at their doorsteps instead of aspiring to get ad-

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Chief Minister Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu along with other dignitaries after inaugurating the new science cum administrative building of Senayangba Govt Hr Sec School, Ungma on April 6. (Morung Photo)

mitted in colleges in towns or cities. He said that studying outside entails a lot of finances and the expenses of a child’s education directly or indirectly affects the economy of the parents. Dr Shürhozelie maintained that ‘our students should be taught to consider the economy of the parents and to take it into consideration’ and choose the educational institution found at their doorsteps.

He said that if colleges like Kohima Science College or in Delhi or other cities can do it, then surely the science institutions in other parts of the state can

also it and achieve excellence. However, he pointed out that the cooperation of the people is very much needed, besides the sincerity of the teaching faculty and the school administration to achieve good results in science also, said Dr Shürhozelie.

Meanwhile, pastor of Ungma Baptist Church Rev Dr Noklen invoked God’s blessings while Advisor to Urban Development Department, S.I Jamir (MLA) delivered a short speech.

It may be noted that Late Senayangba is the father of SI Jamir, Dr SC Jamir (Governor of Odisha) and grand-

father of parliamentary secretary C. Apok Jamir.

Others who spoke at the programme were from the district administration and chairman Ungma village council and president of Ao Students’ Conference (AKM). The DEO, Mokokchung, I Temjennaro delivered the vote of thanks.

The new building was sanctioned by Minister of DoNER under 90 percent central share and 10 percent state share for the year 2013-14. The building was completed at the cost of Rs 569.2 lakhs. It was constructed by Saramati Constructions.

hief Minister, Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu was accorded a warm civic reception by Ungma Village Council at the village Amphitheatre on his maiden visit to Mokokchung after taking over a chief minister of Nagaland.

The chief minister, who expressed happiness to visit Ungma village on his first leg of official tour as chief minister, said that he is ‘yet to visit his own village’. He added that ‘history will surely record that Ungma (village) is my first love’.

While speaking the Naga issue, Dr Shurhozelie maintained that the Naga problem is a political problem that requires a political approach. It is a human problem that requires a human approach’. He expressed satisfaction that the Government of India is taking bold steps to solve the Naga problem, and therefore the Naga people must also carefully examine the problem at home.

He lamented that the Naga political movement began as one body, but today the Naga people have been divided into many groups everywhere. In this regard, he asserted that when the Indian government is trying to solve the problem, all the different faction must also come together to find a lasting solution.

Saying that unity has to start at home, Dr Shurhozelie said that shouting about unity in the crowd will not bring about any unity. Therefore, he challenged that the Naga people must think very seriously and deeply from now on and added that big villages (like Ungma village) should start the movement of unity.

The chief minister urged the people to stop quarreling over petty issues since the Naga problem is much ahead of us, to think for the future generation so that they might not suffer as the older Naga generation.

Meanwhile, short speeches were delivered by Parly Secy Imtikumzuk, Minister Imkong L IMchen, Advisors to Chief Minister Huska Yepthomi and Apong Pongener.

Folk dances were presented by Young Naga Club, Ungma, United Suyim Club Ungma and Kongshir, Longterok Senden Ungma. A special number was also presented by Shilubenla & sisters at the civic reception.

Concerned Chee Forum first session held

Mon, April 6 (MExn): The Concerned Chee Forum (CCF) first session was held at Sheanghah Chingnyu, Mon from March 31 to April 2. The first session was held under the theme ‘initiative for change’ and above 150 young and old people participated in General Meeting, Panel discussions, Sports and theme song competition.

Resource persons for panel discussion were A. Peihwang Wangsa Literacy Secretary KBBB on “Good Governance”, Y. Nockyam Wangnao Com-

munity Development Facilitator, World Vision India, on “Child Rights” and T. Ngampai intellect of Sheanghah on “Impact of Social Media”. P. Pohwang MLA graced the sports event as special guest.

Aluh Ngowang, the Chief Ahng of Sheanghah and all Village Councils, students’ & public Leaders and dignitaries attended the meet.

The CCF Session was a grant achievement for the people of Sheanghah as its mission engulfed social, political, educational,

economical, cultural upliftment. The Forum is to share and exchange one’s knowledge as to become a responsible citizen and together build a healthy society and to preserve & maintain the rich culture and oneness of Sheanghah.

CCF President Y. Nockyam Wangnao and Secretary General CCF P. Bonwang Konyak stated in a press release that the forum was formed with the four Sheanghah villages which is originally known Parliamentary Secretary for Higher and Technical Education Deo Nukhu with DC Kiphire and as ‘Cheenyu’ with the mot- Director Technical Education Er Arjun Singh after laying foundation stone of Govt. Polytechnic Kiphire on April 6. to ‘Toil for Change’.

‘Maintain active account to avail schemes and bank loans’

KohiMA, April 6 (MExn): A one day financial literacy camp was held on March 28 at Jakhama and Viswema Village, organized by the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB), NMDFC, SRCW and PSK supported under FIF, NABARD. Kennei Angu, Agriculture Officer, Vijaya Bank, Kohima speaking on the importance of banking gave a brief introduction about opening account in the banks, and the various benefits of having an account. She encouraged the participants to have an active account in order to avail the various schemes and bank loans. She pointed out where the general public is suffering by availing loans from individuals or societies with a high rate of interest, whereas the same can be availed from bank at a lower rate.

Angela Kemp, Business correspondent, Vijaya Bank, Kohima shared on the roles

Participants during the financial literacy camp organized by the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB), NMDFC, SRCW and PSK supported under FIF, NABARD.

and responsibilities of a business correspondent. She also highlighted how the villagers can take advantages of the BCs and utilize then to the fullest for their convenience.

Asalie Alex Kruse, Project Manager, NSSWB, shared on the significance of Digital Payments. He emphasized on the concept of having a cashless transaction, which is more convenient and more

reliable. He also shared how the world and technology has been changing and how they are affecting our daily lives.

Alex shared on Micro Finance and various schemes.

He also introduced the Joint Liability Group (JLG) which is an initiative of NABARD, focused mainly to provide financial assistance to the farmers through Banks.

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Belho, Women Helpline 181, shared on the Awareness of Women Helpline 181, One Stop Center-Sakhi and Childline 1098. The programmer was chaired by Asalie Alex Kruse. The camp also saw a very interactive session from where the participants were able to cleared most of their doubts. It concluded with vote of thanks proposed by Viko Khate, NSSWB.

IPR officers discusses Cable Digitisation

KohiMA, April 6 (Dipr): A meeting of the officers of the Information & Public Relations Department was held on April 5 at the officer’s conference hall, Kohima under the chairmanship of Director, IPR, Limawati Ao. The meeting had deliberations on the Cable Digitisation where all the district officers were asked to form the District Level Cable Digitisation Committee within one week if any district has not done so far. Regarding the Department’s publicity campaign to be carried out through hoardings and advertisements in all the districts, the DPROs were asked to submit appropriate themes for the campaign within one week.

The meeting also discussed on submission of photographs for the yearly government calendar where the district officers were asked to submit relevant photographs in good quality by the month of September 2017. The officers were also informed about various trainings the Department will be undertaking this year. The meeting also discussed on the first film festival of Nagaland that the Department of IPR will be organizing in collaboration with Dreamz Unlimited in the month of May 2017.

The film festival will be focusing mainly on our local film producers, directors and their works.

Public Address Systems, laptops, computers and computer peripherals were also distributed to the district officers.

Chohzu Village Wangpa Paa (Morung) inaugurated Morung Express News Mon | April 6

Chohzu Village Wangpa Paa (Morung) constructed under BADP 2015-16 was inaugurated by N. Thongwang Konyak, Advisor DUDA, LM&CP and NIDC inaugurated and dedicated by T. Methwang, pastor CBC at Chohzu village on April 6.

Speaking on the inaugural programme as a chief guest, N. Thongwang Konyak called upon the people of Chohzu Village to unite as one morally and politically. Thongwang also added that he has fulfilled his promise and still he is trying his best in bringing changes and development to the community. There-

N. Thongwang Konyak advisor DUDA and village leaders during the inauguration of Chohzu Village Wangpa Paa (Morung) on April 6. (Morung Photo)

fore, he requested the people to extend cooperation while trying to bring changes and development for the betterment of everyone.

Wangshok, chairman,

CVC and Chingnai, head DB Mon also delivered short speeches. The programme was chaired by WP. Manshong, invocation

by Deacon Board, special

presentation by P. Chohnyem and friends and folk song presentation by Choaha Wangkang Paa, Chingtan Netanlan and Wangpa Yukyhalan.

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'Raising highway protection force is to Peace talks with ULFA(I) if Centre comes forward: Chetia militarize the Naga and tribal areas' Newmai News Network Senapati | April 6

The decision of the Biren Singh government to raise Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) battalions along the national highways in 'Naga areas' has attracted a strong reaction from Naga students today. The All Naga Students Association Manipur (ANSAM) termed it as attempts of the Manipur Government to "militarize the Naga and tribal areas and to create avenues for state terrorism".

ANSAM in its 'Presidential Council Meeting' in Senapati, after thorough discussion, "decided that the decision of the Manipur State Government to deploy Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) at various places

along national highways would be objected to in the strongest term".

On April 1, Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh had said the Centre had given a green signal to raise four India Reserve Battalion (IRB) battalions for highway protection force to be deployed on the two vital routes of Manipur to ensure free passage of vehicles.

Following this decision, the ANSAM in its statement said that the meeting "reviewed the position of the Naga people and the tribals on such move by the Government of Manipur to militarize the Naga and tribal areas and to create avenues for state terrorism".

According to ANSAM, in 2009, a total bandh of 48

hours with effect from 5 am of July 20 was called by the United Naga Council (UNC) in all Naga areas to protest against the Government of Manipur decision to deploy Police commandos and IRBs in the hill districts.

Further, according to the ANSAM, under the aegis of the All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM), massive protest rallies were held simultaneously in the 5 hill district headquarters on August 12, 2009 to protest against the state Cabinet decision to extend “state terrorism” to the tribal areas by deploying the infamous Police Commandos and IRBS. "The objections and protests of the tribals on this matter have been consistent and persis-

tent," it added.

"The law and order situation and security concerns in the hills depend on the goodwill and cooperation of the tribal people and not on the deployment of IRBs and Police Commandos who have earned notoriety for their predisposition to killings, violence, abusive behaviors and other criminal acts.

Many of our youth and student protestors have died at their hands," the ANSAM statement added.

The Naga students' body then said that the decision of the UNC to lift the 139 days of economic blockade "was not in deference to use of force or threat thereof". It was the admission of the Government of Manipur that there

was non-adherence to the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed by the Government of Manipur and Naga organizations and also disregard for the assurance given by the Government of India with regard to creation of new districts and that the grievances of the Naga people would be redressed. The deployment of IRBs would be going against the very spirit with which a process of dialogue and consultation has been put in place after the March 19, 2017 tripartite talk, it stated.

In this connection, ANSAM asserted that IRBs and Police commandos must not be deployed in the hills and "the state Cabinet must review its decision in the matter".

MoriGaoN/Guwahati, april 6 (pti): Peace talks with ULFA (Independent), led by Paresh Axom (Baruah), is only possible if the Centre comes forward for a dialogue process, protalk ULFA leader and its general secretary Anup Chetia today said. "Talks with the Paresh Baruah-led faction

of ULFA is possible if the Central government comes forward honestly," Chetia said at the general meeting of the pro-talk ULFA cadre.

The ULFA founder leader declined to comment when asked if he has received any indication from Paresh Baruah for the peace talks. He also expressed concern at

the alleged "apathetic attitude" of the Central Government towards the peace talk process. "Dialogue cannot be a one way traffic and the environment for talks should be created from the governments side,discussion with the ULFA depends upon the goodwill of the Central Government."

3 nabbed for hurting religious sentiments Guwahati, april 6 (iaNS): Police in Assam's Jorhat district have nabbed three persons, including a minor, for their alleged involvement in hurting religious sentiments by openly displaying beef in a market place, an official said on Thursday. The police said the three nabbed in the case

-- all construction workers -- had gone to a vegetable market in Gohain tekela area and while interacting with someone openly displayed the meat. "Local people in the market objected to the open display... and lodged an FIR with the police complaining that it has hurt their religious sentiments," po-

lice said. "Based on the FIR, we have arrested them and produced them in the court on Wednesday," the police official added. The court remanded them to 14-days' judicial custody. While the two adults were sent to Jorhat Jail, the minor was sent to a juvenile home in the town as per the court's order.

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China says Dalai Lama visit has fuelled tensions BeijiNG, april 6 (iaNS): China on Thursday said it has lodged protest with India over the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, and reiterated that by inviting the Tibetan spiritual leader to the "disputed area", New Delhi has "harmed" bilateral ties and fuelled tensions.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying, in her daily briefing, said China's objections to the visit had been raised with "competent officials" in the Indian government. On Wednesday, Indian Ambassador Vijay Gokhale was summoned to lodge a protest.

"By inviting and approving (the) Dalai Lama to (visit) disputed areas between China and India, India has damaged our interests and the India-China relationship and it has fuelled tensions," she said.

Hua's comments come as the Dalai Lama continued meeting people and attending events in Arunachal Pradesh as part of his visit.

She also said that Beijing opposes the Dalai Lama's visit "to relevant areas and opposes attempts by relevant countries" to arrange a platform for him to conduct "anti-China activities".

The spokesperson dis-

missed Chinese media reports linking the Dalai Lama's visit to India's unhappiness over Beijing continuing to hamper New Delhi's membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group and also blocking a UN ban on Jaish-eMohamed terrorist Masood Azhar. "China will not make any assumptions on India's intentions," she said.

Her comments come as the Chinese media on Thursday kept up its tirade against India over the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, which Beijing

considers as disputed and part of Southern Tibet.

Editorials in two English-language newspapers warned India "not to play dirty" with China over Arunachal and not to use the Tibetan spiritual icon as a diplomatic leverage vis-a-vis Beijing.

The Global Times, known to reflect the thinking of the Chinese Communist Party leadership, said that at a time when the Dalai Lama was getting a cold shoulder in many countries, India was bucking the trend and treat-

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3. That, in my Official documents and Academic certificate my name has been enter as I. Chubatoshi.

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The China Daily warned that if India "chooses to play dirty", then Beijing "should not hesitate to answer blows with blows".

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The Parents-Teachers Association of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma appeal to the State Government and the general public to extend help in any form to the college in the wake of the unfortunate event that befell the institution in the early hours of the 4th of April, 2017 at around 1:00 A.M. In the accidental fire, the Physics Department was razed to the ground and the Chemistry Department suffered severe damages..

For financial help, it can be sent to the Principal through the Association’s Bank Account. Account details are given below: Name of the Bank : SBI Lerie Branch, Kohima Bank A/c No : 36740765948 IFS Code : SBIN0008306 For further information please contact either of the undersigned.

(Er. VISHEKHOLIE NAKHRO) President P.T.A., Kohima Science College Contact No. 9436000829

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DOYAPUR VILLAGE COUNCIL

Dimapur -797112; Nagaland A general meeting of the Doyapur Village Council and villager was held on 2nd April 2017 at 10:00 am at Doyapur Village Panchayat Hall, Nagaland, under the chairmanship of Shri. Kumud Sengyung Chairman of Doyapur Village Council.

After thorough deliberation regarding the indiscriminate selling of ancestral land by some innocence people of Doyapur Village in the meeting while deliberating the various violation of the Village Council Act of the Nagaland Jhum Land Acts1970, where there is clearly stated that the transfer of ownership of land belonging to any individual or group must have obtained prior consent and recommendation of Village Council concern.

The Doyapur Village being covered the Jhum land Act-1970. In view of safe guarding the customary rights thereby utilizing the Jhum land for cultivation, the village council have "Standing Resolution" on prohibitions, restriction of transfer of land by Sale, Mortgage, Lease or Gift, whatsoever. Never the less of greedness some often played enticement upon the ignorant village, because of this simplicity and pay little amount of money. Slowly and gradually that amount become more value and ultimately the lands is graft. Therefore, the Village Council and villager people of Doyapur Village meeting have reaffirm the long Standing Resolution. of the Village Council on by Sale, Mortgage, Lease or by Gift whatsoever of provision made in the village council in accordance with the village council Act1978 and the Nagaland Jhum land Act-1970, the transfer of land without prior consent and approval of Village Council duly signed by majority village council members will be declared null and void. In such cases the particular land area shall be liable to "Ceased" by the Village Council as per provision of law.

(Shri. Phezu Langthasa) Head G.B, Doyapur Village

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SHoRt notIce InVItInG tenDeR Tender in sealed cover affixing court fee stamp of Rs. 7.50 (Rupees Seven Fifty Paine) only for Transportationcum-Handling Agents are hereby re-invited from any Government Registered Contractors (NPWD/CPWD), having financially sound and experience in the said work as Transport-cum-Handling Agent of PHH Foodgrains under NFSA for the revenue districts of Dimapur, Kohima, Longleng and Wokha inclusive of all PDC Centres in their districts.

The detail condition pertaining to Tender paper against the above mentioned work will be available in the Office of the Director, Food & Civil Supplies, Nagaland, Dimapur with a payment of Rs. 2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand) only by cash from 8th April to 18th April 2017 during office hours. The last date and time of receipt of Tender papers will be on April 24th 2017 till 11:00 hours and will be opened on the same day at 13:00 hours.

(SENTIRENLA LONGKUMER) Addl. Director, Food & Civil Supplies, Nagaland: Dimapur

(Dr. VINEETHA PILLAI) General Secretary P.T.A., Kohima Science College Contact No. 9436008333

CBCC/CMS Mission Week is being observed from 3rd-9th April 2017 with the theme, "Witness to all by all means."

The Council conveys its best wishes to all the churches and encourages members of Chakhesang Baptist Churches to actively participate in the Great Commission task through this Mission Week by praying, giving, sending and going. All the assigned Speakers for the 99 churches are requested to prayerfully prepare themselves to minister on the Sunday.

(Shri. Kumud Sengyung) Chairman, Doyapur Village Council

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RBI keeps policy rate on hold, keen to drain system’s excess cash MUMBAI, AprIl 6 (reUters): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its repo rate unchanged at 6.25 percent for a third consecutive policy meeting on Thursday as it continues to guard against any potential flare-up in inflation.

The RBI also announced a 25 basis point rise in the reverse repo rate to 6.00 percent, narrowing the gap between the repo and the reverse repo. That reduces volatility in shortterm money market rates which track the difference between those two rates, as well as encourage banks to park their funds with RBI. The narrowing of the corridor between the two rates is intended to stabilise money markets, and sets up the RBI to start withdrawing some of the big pile of cash that has accumulated in the banking system since last year.

All 60 economists polled by Reuters had predicted the RBI’s monetary policy committee would

to 4.0 per cent on a durable basis and in a calibrated manner,” the RBI said in a statement.

“Accordingly, inflation developments have to be closely and continuously monitored, with food price pressures kept in check so that inflation expectations can be re-anchored.”

the reserve Bank of India (rBI) Governor Urjit Patel attends a news conference after the bi-monthly monetary policy review in Mumba on April 6. (REUTERS Photo)

keep the repo rate at 6.25 percent, where it’s been since October.

The MPC’s vote was 6-0, just like the previous meetings, as the panel continues to exhibit a united front in its objective of keeping inflation at around 4 per-

cent, with elbow room of 2 percentage points at either side.

The RBI, which unexpectedly changed its policy stance to “neutral” from “accommodative” at its last review in February, reasserted its concerns about

inflation. This comes in spite of calls for the RBI to do more to aid an economy growing at less than the 8 percent needed to create full employment.

“The MPC remains committed to bringing headline inflation closer

CONCERN ON FOOD PRICES India’s benchmark 10year bond yield rose 5 basis points to 6.74 percent after the decision, but the rupee strengthened to 64.84 from around 64.94 after the RBI kept rates on hold. The broader NSE share index erased an earlier loss of 0.3 percent.

The consumer inflation rate climbed to 3.65 percent in February from a year earlier, picking up from its lowest levels in at least five years.

The RBI is concerned that food prices could spike should India experience a below-average monsoon

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season this year. It is also monitoring core inflation, which has stubbornly stayed around 5 percent for several months.

As part of tackling inflation, the RBI pledged it would take steps to drain liquidity given cash in the banking system has soared to around 4 trillion rupees ($61.59 billion), doubling from January.

The surge came come after the government last year removed higher-value bank notes from circulation, leading to huge deposits of the banned bills.

In a separate document, the RBI said it would undertake measures such as additional treasury bill sales, outright open market operations bond sales, or a special facility that would allow the RBI to soak up the liquidity without collateral.

The RBI said it is “committed to reverting system liquidity to a position closer to neutrality, consistent with the stance of monetary policy.”

No plans to demonetise Financial year-end rush for cash dries up several ATMs AprIl 6 (DNA): was Rs 13.12 lakh crore as on has a 50 per cent market share Rs 2,000 notes: Government MUMBAI, A severe cash crunch at ATMs March 24, 2017, according to in ATM management services,

New DelhI, AprIl 5 (ptI): There are no plans to demonetise the new Rs 2,000 currency notes, the government said today, scotching “rumours” to this effect.

“We are seizing fake currency.

As far as rumours in the market are concerned, we should not go by such rumours,” Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said in the Rajya Sabha.

He was responding to a question by Congress member Madhusudan Mistry during Question Hour seeking to know if the government will demonetise Rs 2,000 currency notes as there were “strong rumours” in the market.

The Minister said fake currency has mostly been seized from Gujarat and West Bengal. “But it is not correct that fake currencies cannot be identified. It is not true,” he said.

Counterfeit currency that came into the market after demonetisation were made of low quality paper which was easy to make out. But later fake currency

notes with better quality paper started coming in, Rijiju said.

Stating that the government has adopted many new security features in the new currency notes, Rijiju said, “I can assure the House and the country that now no one can copy 100 per cent, as we have indigenous design and extra features.”

The government is more alert and has taken many measures to curb fake currency such and there were provisions for stringent action against those involved in fake currency, including setting up a coordinated committee of all intelligence agencies, providing training and creating awareness among the people, he said.

As per the data placed before the Upper House, Border Security Force has seized 378 new Rs 2,000 currency notes from Assam and West Bengal post demonetisation.

National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized 22,677 new Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 4.53 crore from Gujarat and West Bengal.

is reminding bank customers of the demonetization days of November 2016, when high-value currencies were suddenly withdrawn. The financial year-end is forcing banks to divert most of the cash to the branches rather than to ATMs. A spate of holidays has put a spoke on the ATMs’ refuelling exercise, and, worse, the currency in circulation is less than the pre-demonetization days. The marriage season and increased demand from farmers also aggravated the situation.

As of now, the currency in circulation is less than that in the pre-demonetization days.

Bankers, however, dismiss this as a temporary blip, stating that cash could not be reloaded fast enough. They say it is a temporary glitch and not a cash crunch. But it is a fact that RBI needs to print Rs 4.84 lakh crore new notes to reach the pre-demonetization levels.

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said: “There is a cash shortage due to the year-ending and salary payments. Cash levels are yet to reach the pre-demonetization levels. But the situation will get sorted out in a couple of days.”

The digital transactions have climbed to Rs 1,49,52,560 crore at the end of March 2017, higher than the Rs 92,59,450 crore reported in February. But bankers say that digital transactions are declining and the March figures may be up only due to the financial year ending. From December 2016, when digital transactions accounted for Rs 1,04,05,530 crore, it came down further in January to Rs 97,01,140 crore and further down to Rs 92,59,450 crore in February.

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R Gandhi, former deputy governor in charge of currency management who retired on April 3, told DNA Money: “RBI continues to the print new notes at the same rate and the currency distribution from the central bank is going on smoothly. Maybe the spate of holidays and the year-end rush for cash by companies have led to banks diverting more cash to the branches rather than to ATMs. The ATMs are managed by third parties and at no time can any bank claim that all their ATMs are 100 per cent full. It will be expensive to do that.”

Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, State Bank of India, said: “It is only a temporary blip.”

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MANIlA, AprIl 6 (reUters): Developing Asia is on track to post its slowest annual growth in 16 years this year as it adjusts to China’s rebalancing and possible spillovers from global policy uncertainty, the Asian Development Bank said.

The Manila-based lender kept at 5.7 percent this year’s growth forecast for developing Asia, which groups 45 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. That would be the region’s weakest expansion since it grew 5.0 percent in 2001.

Next year, developing Asia should again grow by 5.7 percent, the ADB said in its 2017 Asia Development Outlook report.

“Developing Asia continues to drive the global economy even as the region adjusts to a more consumptiondriven economy in China and looming global risks,” said Yasuyuki Sawada, the ADB’s chief economist.

Sawada said the region faces “risks from uncertain policy direction in the advanced economies, including the pace of interest rate normalisation in the United States”.

“While short-term risks seem manageable, regional policymakers should remain vigilant to respond to possible spillover through capital outflows and exchange rate movements,” Sawada said.

The Federal Reserve hiked U.S. rates a notch in midMarch, its second tightening in three months. Forecasts from Fed officials suggest a median of two more increases before year-end.

China, which is rebalancing its economy to growth led by consumption rather than exports, is expected to grow 6.5 percent this year, the ADB said. That is better than its December forecast of 6.4 percent, but weaker than the 6.7 percent expansion in 2016. Growth in China is seen slowing further to 6.2 percent in 2018.

The ADB reduced its 2017 growth forecast for India to 7.4 percent from 7.8 percent and it expects growth there to pick up to 7.6 percent in 2018.

With nearly all economies in Southeast Asia showing an upward trend, the region should expand by a faster 4.8 percent this year and pick up to 5.0 percent next year, the ADB said.

Economies in South Asia are projected to expand by 7.0 percent in 2017 and 7.2 percent in 2018.

Strong consumer demand and rising global commodity prices could cause the inflation pace in developing Asia to quicken to 3.0 percent this year and to 3.2 percent in 2018, the ADB said.

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Tuensang PLVs, PLs get Legal Orientation Training TuENsaNg, april 6 (mExN): A one-day training-cum-orientation programme for Panel Lawyers & Para Legal volunteers was held at NAVINN Conference Hall on April 1. The training was organised by Tuensang District Legal Services Authority under the aegis of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority, a press release informed.

Mayang Lima, Session Judge & Chairman of Tuensang DLSA while speaking on the “Do’s & Don’ts”, said that as a citizen of a Democratic country, we stand on three pillars i.e., Legislation, Executive and Judiciary.

Unless the set up works properly it gives rooms for corruption resulting in non-availability and improper implementation of laws and welfare schemes, poor governance etc., he viewed and suggested that helping the common man in securing access to justice would strengthen the judi-

ciary and contribute towards achieving the proper working of all three pillars.

Stating that Para Legal Volunteers are mediators between the common man and legal institution, Mayang advised the PLVs to sit in the 24 Legal Aid Clinic setup within Tuensang District to render services to the legal aid seeker.

Resource persons, Yimtsusangla Chang, Retainer Lawyer, Tuensang DLSA initiated a practical session on Do’s & Don’ts of Panel lawyers and PLVs. Practical on Writing Petition/Complain/FIR was presented by Tongpang L. Jamir, Master Trainer (PL), NSLSA. Tongpang also shared on Consumer Redressal Techniques & Forum.

Role Play on Crimes Against Women/Children, Human Trafficking and role play by a PLV was coordinated by Akumla Longchari, Master Trainer (PL), NSLSA. The role play

involved Short play on Domestic violence which demonstrated procedure to the PLVs to enable them to assist the victim of domestic violence and seeking interim remedy from the competent court to the aggrieved women.

Important terms on Juvenile Justice Act was also introduced by Akumla Longchari, illustrating the definition and to clarify as to who are juvenile, category of juvenile such as Child in need of care and protection and juvenile in conflict with law, where the case is to be referred and where the juvenile are to be kept.

L. Likhase Sangtam, Retainer Lawyer, Kiphire DLSA conducted Interaction on Motor Vehicle Accident Claims/Cases and explained the Role of a PLV in such cases and also apprised the trainee on Prisoner Rights and Legal Services.

Maintenance of Record/PLV Register/Filing

of Success Stories was presented by M. Glory Sema, Panel Lawyer, NSLSA and Group Discussion on NALSA Schemes was chaired by Yimtsusangla Chang.

During the discussion session, it was also clarified that victim compensation can be claimed even after a lapse of few years from the concern authority and in case of individual or freak accident, Claim can be applied to Disaster Management.

Mayang Lima, while wrapping up the discussion, apprised the participants on some of the vital facts and concerns to be noted while serving as PLVs. He asked the participants to remember while giving assistance to the aggrieved women in case of domestic violence case, to seek interim custody, protection and maintenance.

In case of accident, gratuitous passenger travelling in goods vehicle cannot claim compensation unless he or she is the own-

er of the goods or a labour for loading and unloading the goods. In case of accident when a victim is not a government employee, it should be mandatory to obtain income certificate from the Village Council or Area Chairman or execute affidavit to that effect to prove income seeking compensation.

Mayang further pointed out that a passenger while travelling should always insist on ticket that would amount to subsisting agreement till reaching destination. In case of accident, passenger list, ticket list, police report, Medical report, medical certificate are required to be submitted to claim compensation.

If the claimant does not have money to hire lawyer, they can approach front office for availing Legal Aid Counsel free of cost.

PLVs were also encouraged to create awareness to the public not to wait for someone to write the FIR. If

he/she is illiterate they can just reach out to the Police station and one of the officers in Police Station will write and read out the contents to the complainant and will supply one copy.

PLVs were also made clear on type of offence categorized as cognizable and non-cognizable. If any person does not want to approach the Police officer than they can also directly file complaint before the Magistrate.

Rights of a prisoner – both under trial and convicted – should be checked, since there are many rights for them and ensure that those rights are given to them.

It was also clarified during the discussion that exgratia is a welfare scheme by the Government and not a compensation Scheme and therefore MACT claim can be filed before the forum.

A total of 27 participants attended the orientation training program.

CNTC backs Lotha Hoho, Sumi Hoho DDADU informs passengers, auto drivers Dimapur, april 6 (mExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has backed the demand made and the question raised by its two federating units, the Sumi Hoho and the Lotha Hoho on the issue of the up-gradation of the Khelhoshe Polytechnic institute at Atoizu to a degree level engineering college, and on the discrimination of the road funds allocation for Wokha district respectively.

“In spite of the cabinet decision passed on the 17 December 2007 to upgrade the KPA, it is still yet to materialize and become a reality even after a decade,” a statement from the Media Cell CNTC stated.

“When other new institutes and centers of learning are sprouting up and being upgraded around the state, why this first polytechnic institute of the state is being neglected till now when a cabinet decision has already been passed?” it wondered.

On the allocation of the road funds in the state, Wokha district being the fourth largest in area-wise

and sixth in population-wise in the state, the CNTC espoused the question raised by the Lotha Hoho that “allocation of the funds were of highly discriminatory in nature and therefore were questionable”.

Alleging that repair and maintenance funds for roads in Wokha district had been “diverted to other places”, CNTC asserted that its legislators are elected to speak and work for the electorates and so should give the best of their service and ability.

“When smaller districts, sub-divisions and some villages were allotted sufficient funds, how was Wokha district deprived of what it actually deserved?” the council questioned while evincing that the roads at present are in “dismal conditions” and that it has become impossible for people to ply normally.

In this regard, the CNTC appealed to the state government “to maintain fairness and impartiality” while allocating funds in future so that misunderstandings amongst the people do not arise.

Dimapur, april 6 (mExN): The Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union (DDADU) has informed passengers to report to the union office in cases of losing articles in autorickshaws.

DDADU in a press release requested the passengers to

note down the registration number of the auto they are plying in. In case of losing articles owing to the negligence of the passengers, the union maintained that “the drivers are not to be blamed.”

Further stating that it takes serious note of drivers driving

NFGS to organise Flower Show-cum-competition kohima, april 6 (Dipr): The Nagaland Flower Growers Society will be organizing a flower Show-cumCompetition on April 11, 12 and 13 at The Heritage (Old DC Bungalow). The NFGS has been actively involved in floral decorations in almost all the main events of the Government like the Republic day, Independence Day, Hornbill festival etc. In order to show case the varieties of Flowers & foliage grown in Nagaland and to promote the sale of our products, Farmers from other districts will also be participating in the event.

2 NSCN (K) cadres apprehended in Lungwa moN, april 6 (mExN): Troops of the 35 Assam Rifles apprehended two cadres of the NSCN (K) during a search operation in Lungwa village on April 4. A defence press release identified the two as Sergeant Wangchatt and Corporal Nokwang. Two pistols, one Radio Set and assorted ammunition was recovered from the possession of the two cadres, the release added. The apprehended cadres along with recoveries were handed over to Police Station Mon.

Meetings Diphupar ‘B’ Silver Jubilee Thanksgiving The Diphupar ‘B’ Village Council will conduct its Silver Jubilee Thanksgiving Service on April 8, 9:30 am at Sumi Baptist Church, Diphupar ‘B’ Village. A press release from the Council in this regard has requested all the village silver jubilee committee members, community leaders, pastors, women leaders and elders of the village to attend the service.

The Chen Area Union Chumukedima celebrated Aoleang Monyiu festival at Chumukedima at the residence of C. L. John, Minister RD and REPA. The Aoleang Monyiu is an annual festival of the Konyaks celebrated in the first week of April every year. The festival is celebrated to honour and pay tribute to the departed soul. It is also a time of thanksgiving for abundant blessing of the past Parents of 2016-18 batch of Modern Institute of Teacher year and invoking blessings for the coming year. Aoleang festival is also a time to forgive and Education have been informed that there will be a Parentforget misunderstandings and antagonisms of the past and start with the new life.

MITE Parent-Teacher Meet

Teacher Meet on April 8, 10:00 am at the College Auditorium.

MCCI informs members

Dimapur, District Jail Dimapur and Kohima District Jail.

Simultaneously, the Central Jail Dimapur has also started Yoga classes programme for the inmates, which has been well received by the inmates.

Meanwhile, Sharma has thanked Dr Yan Murry, Chief Executive, Pinnacle Skills, Dimapur and Jail authorities for facilitating the inmates towards bringing a change in the society.

The training facilities, he informed were set up with charitable donations from some contractors and Chief Secretary, Pankaj Kumar.

be collected as annual membership fee from each regular and/or temporary Trade Permit holder from this year onward and that there will no longer be any categorization of members in terms of business grades, a press release from the MCCI informed while stating that each member enjoys equal rights and holds equal responsibilities and therefore each member

shall pay uniform membership fee.

Meanwhile, the Chamber has requested interested members willing to contribute towards the MCCI Members Welfare Fund to come forward and make their contributions at the earliest. It may be mentioned that the MCCI Members Welfare Fund is exclusively for MCCI members only.

ASGAA holds seminar for Agar farmers Dimapur, april 6 (mExN): All Sanchi (Agar) Growers Association of Assam (ASGAA) inaugurated ‘Mission Green Village’ in North East India with a view to create awareness among Agarwood (Sanchi) farmers of the region.

As a part of the mission, first awareness cum seminar programme was held on March 29 at Moayimti Village under Mokokchung district. In the whole day programme, team ASGAA appreciated the group of Agar growers and their valuable activities in the area through plantation and assured them assistance in all kinds of work and to fulfill the slogan of ASGAA- ‘Grow Agar Save Agar Trade Agar Eco Friendly Manner’.

The new president of the association,

Dr Raj Kumar Ranjan Singh, Executive president, Jitendra Nath Borah, Eliho Angami, Vice president and Dolly Asangla Gogoi were among those present during the programme.

Organizing secretary of the association, Bikash Borah stressed on the need to create a healthy plantation and harvesting of agarwood in the region in eco friendly manner to raise the income level of the farmers. “Such types of activities will spread in the region with the help of all farmers in future,” Borah added.

The Chairman and members of the Council participated in the programme.

To solve different problems faced by farmers, a joint Memorandum will be submitted to the concerned authority very soon.

Phek District Bar State BJP observes party’s 37 anniversary ANPSA Phek unit april 6 (mExN): The BJP BJP and encouraged the party workers elects new officials Association formed Dimapur, Nagaland along with its well-wishers cel- to face the challenges. th

phEk, april 6 (mExN): A new Bar Association for Phek District was formed on March 30.

According to a delayed report, the newly formed association had its office inaugurated by Longshithung Ezung, District & Session Judge Phek. Following the inaugural program, the Bar Members selected Vezokho Nyekha to draft the MOA as one man committee to be tabled in the next General body Meeting for approval.

The following office bearers were selected for the tenure 2017 -2019 (3 years) by the Bar Members: President – Pfukrulhi Khupfuh, Vice President – Vezokho Nyekha, General Secretary – Mamang Singson, Asst Gen. Secy – Vethothi Vero, Treasurer cum Finance Secretary – Rukuovolu Vero, Publicity & information Secretary – Shekhotso Rokha, Statistical Secretary – Kenienuo Swuro; Advisory Board –Timikha T. Koza, Veprasa Nyekha.

Further, the members resolved to contribute membership fees of Rs.1000 for legal practitioners of 10 years and above and Rs.200 for less than ten years.

pughoboTo, april 6 (Dipr): The Pughoboto transformer has been damaged and is being transferred to Dimapur on April 6 for repairs/replacement. The concerned department and Administration are in process of installing power as early as possible. Therefore the public have been requested to bear the inconvenience for a few days.

The Jalukie Valley Youth Organization has convened a meeting on April 8, 11:00 am at Town Hall, Jalukie Town to discuss various issues concerning the valley in particular and Peren District in general and for the Silver Jubilee to be celebrated in January 2018. Therefore, all the office bearers and executive members concerned have been informed to attend the said meeting positively with innovative ideas and suggestions.

mokokchuNg, april 6 (mExN): The Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) has informed all its members that the annual membership fee for members within Mokokchung town shall be collected through the MMC during renewal and/or registration of Trade Permits as usual.

A uniform amount of Rs.500 per member shall

Five cooks from Nagaland Police and 3 cooks from Nagaland Home Guards are training the inmates. The jail department would be setting up a food court which would be used to sell the snacks made by inmates in due course of time.

Through a release, DG Prisons, Home Guards and Civil Defence, Rupin Sharma said upon completion of the training programme, the inmates would go back to their respective jails and impart the same to the other inmates.

He said the department is contemplating to open restaurants at Central Jail

Pughoboto transformer damaged

JVYO meeting

Central Jail inmates get culinary, yoga classes

kohima, april 6 (mExN): In furtherance of its ongoing reform, rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives at various jails in Nagaland, the Prison Department has initiated a training programme on ‘food and culinary skills’ at Central Jail, Dimapur.

Currently about 22 prison inmates and 18 jail staff are undergoing the three months training programme where they will be trained in making 25 different kinds of fast foods and snacks. The trainees would be certified after the completion of the training programme.

under the influence of alcohol, the union requested passengers to report such cases to the union office so that strict action can be taken against them.

DDADU also directed auto drivers to posses the union identity card, uniform and driving license “while on duty”.

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ebrated the party’s 37th Anniversary on April 6 at the Party office at Dimapur.

A press release from the State BJP informed that following the hoisting of the party flag, James Vizo, State Executive Member, briefed on the “Foundation History of National BJP with reference to State BJP”. Vizo highlighted the history of the events that led to the formation of the Jana Sangh of Shyam Prasad Mukerji, its merger with the Janata Party to form the Union Government in 1977 and eventually the disintegration and thereafter the formation of BJP on April 6, 1980.

Temjen Imna Along Lkr, State Executive Member, spoke on the topic “Challenges of BJP in contemporary times with reference to State Politics” where he highlighted the growth of the

The Vice President Tsasepi Sangtam, on behalf of the State President who was out of station, spoke in length encouraging and advising the party workers to work together cohesively.

In his message, State President Visasolie Lhoungu asked party workers to continue to work hard and efficiently to cope with any challenges and hurdles and take the party to newer heights. He also called upon the people to support and join BJP today by registering their memberships through the party offices spread throughout the state.

Meanwhile, BJP National General Secretary, Kailash Vijayvargiya, is scheduled to visit Nagaland on April 10 and 11. Further information on his itinerary shall be accordingly furnished at a later date, the release stated.

phEk, april 6 (mExN): The All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA), Phek unit held its general meeting on April 4 at Baptist School, Pfutsero. The members shared their opinions for the betterment of the Association during a discussion hour held after the formal programme, informed a press release. The members also unanimously elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 201718. They are: President – Thekho Rova; Vice Presidents – Sabu Koza, President ANPSA Meluri Division, President ANPSA Pfutsero Division, President ANPSA Chozuba Division; General Secretary – Thepuhu Thira; Assistant General Secretary – Nuvotalu; Treasurer – Luckson; Advisors – Fr Philip, Fr Jose, Fr Patrick, Khruvelhü.

ZRSU Planning Board Meeting The Chairman, Planning Board of Zunheboto Range Student's Union (ZRSU) has convened a meeting on April 8, 12:00 noon at SKK Office, Zunheboto to discuss matters pertaining to its Golden jubilee. All members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

Sumi Hoho executive meeting The last executive meeting of the present term of Sumi Hoho has been convened on April 10, 2:00 pm at Sumi Hoho Ki, Zunheboto. A press release from Sumi Hoho General Secretary, Vihuto Asumi informed that certificates will be given to the executive members and thanksgiving prayer will be conducted. Therefore, all the executive members have been informed to attend the meeting without fail.

NASTEC to host 2nd SAC & PSC meet The Nagaland Science & Technology Council (NASTEC) is hosting the 2nd SAC & PSC meeting of chemical ecology programme linking North East Region and Bangalore researches in Kohima from April 10 to 11. Many experts from various states of India and countries will join the meeting scheduled to be held at Hotel Japfü.

CANSSEA Phek unit general assembly The General Assembly of Confederation of Nagaland State Service Employees’ Association (CANSSEA), Phek district unit will be held on April 11 at 11:00 am at the office of District Culture Officer, Phek to discuss vital issues pertaining to the association. Therefore, all the heads of offices under Phek district have been requested to send two representatives to the meeting without fail.

NICGOA general body meeting A General Body Meeting of the Nagaland Industries and Commerce Gazetted Officers’ Association (NICGOA) has been convened on April 12 (Wednesday), 11:00 am at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Kohima. A press release from the association has informed all members to attend the meeting to deliberate on urgent matters and to submit annual membership fees. Respective General Managers and Functional Managers are informed to bring the membership fees from the officers under their jurisdiction for the year 2015-16, the release added.

JPN general meeting The Jalukie Pumling Nko (JPN) has convened its general meeting at Old Jalukie MTEI KI on April 22, 10:00 am. The meeting was earlier postponed due to the bandh called by Jalukie Students’ Union Nagaland. In this regard, the JPN has asked all the frontal organizations, Committees and subcommittees to attend the said meeting. The frontal organization viz., Hekuina Gutdi, Jalukie Pumling Mipui Organisation, Jalukie Students’ union Nagaland and Jalukie Pumling Youth Organisation are expected to prepare and submit its general session reports compulsorily for final approval of resolutions, the JPN stated in a press release.

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IN FOCUS The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume XII Issue 94

By Witoubou Newmai

Dialogue process for Assam-Nagaland-Manipur

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he relational hiatus that had prevailed for almost two decades vis-à-vis the State Governments of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur seems to have gone for now with the change of guard in Assam and Manipur.

In the past, with the Naga People’s Front (NPF) led Government in Nagaland, a member of the BJP led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), sandwiched between the two erstwhile Congress run governments, the relationship among these three States had regressed in all aspects.

Now that an atmosphere of ‘talking-terms’ has emerged, it is imperative for the Chief Ministers of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur to tap into the situation with the primary objective of ending hostilities both at the level of people-to-people and the government.

Ruckus is often kicked up on myriad issues like ‘Naga integration,’ border disputes, trade, travelers' hostility etc. in these three States. With the change of political scenario, the situation that prevails in the region favours the intervention of dialogue processes at varied levels. The three ‘friendly’ State Governments can facilitate or even go beyond the barriers to lay grounds wherein mechanisms can be evolved. If this can be the approach, all the three neighbouring States stand a huge chance of not only resolving differences but also gaining many things.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s expression of desire to meet Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsü ‘as soon as possible’ is an encouraging note. The Nagaland Chief Minister should acknowledge this gesture with open arms. Any kind of political or vested reading should not come in the way at this juncture. Rather, everyone should understand the sensitivity of the situation, and start investing efforts to nurture the emerging scenario to the advantage of reason and rationality. According to N Biren Singh, a meeting will be held soon involving the three Chief Ministers of the neighbouring States in Guwahati to discuss issues pertaining to the three States.

What the three State Governments of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland should also realize is that apart from dialogues at the government level, facilitating the civil society to engage in soul searching dialogues is imperative for feasible outcomes.

We have seen some public leaders and civil society organizations making attempts to engage in a dialogue process but in want of needed impetus, including resources, things could not go forward. Past cases are testimonies that the urge for a dialogue process was accorded no, or very limited, attention by the successive governments of the three neighbouring States.

Meanwhile, the hostile relations among these three State Governments were often further marred by stray incidents. Even if there was any ‘way forward’ initiative from any quarters, dearth of logistics often became a concern, very much reminiscent of India-Pakistan affairs. Following influence of vested leaders and outfits, and the power they hold over programmes of their respective countries, India and Pakistan often fail to revive their stalled dialogue process.

Given the background of sour dialogue processes in the home front and elsewhere, the three State Governments of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur, as well as the civil society organizations and public leaders, should be all-willing to start with a bit-by-bit approach but with constant adorning of concerns.

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Lin Taylor Thomson Reuters Foundation

Landmine-free world by 2025?

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friday 07•04•2017

ritain's Prince Harry threw his support behind a campaign to rid the world of landmines by 2025 on April 4, two decades after his mother, Princess Diana, walked through a minefield in Angola to highlight the plight of victims.

Even though the production and use of landmines has dropped since a 1997 treaty to prohibit their use, more than 60 million people are at risk of death or injury from landmines globally, the UK Department for International Development (DfID) says.

Hard to detect, difficult to clear and often designed to maim rather than kill, landmines linger in the soil for decades.

The number of people reported killed or injured by landmines rose by 75 percent in 2015 to nearly 6,500, largely due to conflicts in Libya, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen, according to the Landmine Monitor. Most of the casualties were civilians.

Harry, who is third in line to the throne, used a speech to mark International Mine Awareness to urge the international community to help end the use of landmines.

"My mother had been shocked and appalled by the impact that landmines were having on incredibly vulnerable people ... she refused to accept that these destructive weapons should be left where they were," said Harry at an event in Kensington Palace.

The prince, 32, said the world "should celebrate the huge progress which has been made", but added that more needed to be done.

"The sooner we are able to clear all remaining landmines the less chance there is of innocent lives being lost or changed forever," he said.

"Let's make future generations proud and finish what we started."

Priti Patel, minister for international development, said landmines were a "global scourge" as she announced DfiD's plans to triple its support for landmine clearance to 100 million pounds ($124 million) over the next three years.

"It's not just the fatalities and the terrible, immobilising injuries landmines cause – it's the destruction of opportunity and hope, that has scarred so many families... more must be done and more will be done," said Patel, who also spoke at the event.

In the last year of her life, Princess Diana used a high-profile trip to Angola - which along with Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are among the most mined countries in the world - to raise awareness of the threat landmines.

Following in his mother's footsteps, Harry visited minefields in Angola in 2013 and Mozambique in 2010. Mozambique was declared landmine free in 2015.

More than 160 countries have signed the Mine Ban Treaty and 27 countries and one territory have declared themselves free of landmines, including Rwanda and Nicaragua.

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

C O M M E N T A R Y

Kira M. Newman

How to Be Successful & Still Compassionate

A new book argues that helping others can actually help us achieve more Be ruthless As a U.S. Army recruit, that’s how Christopher L. Kukk was taught to get ahead—and it’s a philosophy you’ll hear in boardrooms, on sports teams, and even in school. The theory is that there’s only so much success to go around, and you have to aggressively compete for it.

But according to Kukk’s new book, The Compassionate Achiever: How Helping Others Fuels Success, ruthlessness is overrated. Instead, he outlines a pathway to success and achievement paved with compassion, altruism, and kindness. By following his suggestions, we can learn to cultivate compassion and reap the benefits for our productivity, our mental health, and our organizations.

The benefits of compassion at work Compassion means recognizing that others are suffering and committing to help them, Kukk explains. Many evolutionary theorists now believe that we evolved to be compassionate because it helped our ancestors survive. As the theory goes, groups who were most altruistic and compassionate would be stronger and would keep each other safe.

In the modern-day urban tribe, whose domain is often the office rather than the savanna, compassion still seems to be beneficial. Organizations with a culture of compassion tend to see less burnout, more teamwork, and more satisfied employees and customers, for example.

Being compassionate is also good for our bodies. Compassion releases the hormone oxytocin, Kukk explains, which (through a cascade of other physiological effects) ultimately makes us feel happier and more optimistic— two traits that are linked to success.

Compassionate workers focus on supporting others, which may lower their blood pressure, stress, and depression while boosting their self-esteem. And training in compassion can make us more resilient to stress. When work gets intense, in other words, it’s the compassionate employees who are better able to stay calm and engaged.

“Compassion is the foundation for success,” writes Kukk. “Compassionate achievers challenge the notion that you have to look out for number one in order to be number one.”

Four steps to cultivating compassion How do we respond with compassion when someone comes to us with a problem—a deadline they can’t meet, a colleague they’re fighting with, or something that’s stressing them out?

In the midst of a busy day, we might feel the urge to minimize their problem or offer superficial encouragement. Instead, Kukk suggests a fourstep process where we take the time to connect, empathize, and offer help.

1. Listen to learn. When a coworker is communicating with us, practic-

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ing active listening shows respect and concern. To do this, we don’t aim to defend our point of view or come up with a clever response; instead, the goal is to truly hear what the other person is saying. That requires us to put work aside and cell phones away, and focus all of our attention on them.

After we’ve listened, we can try paraphrasing what they’ve said in order to make sure we heard accurately.

If there’s a lull in conversation, Kukk advises, resist the urge to fill it. Silence can allow us to reflect on what we heard, and it can communicate meaning in and of itself. It also allows the person who’s speaking to gather their thoughts and muster up the courage to express deep feelings.

Research suggests that the more you understand what someone is saying, the more your brain response mirrors theirs. When this happens, communication is smooth; both people feel like they’re on the same wavelength.

2. Understand what options can help. After we’ve listened to a coworker in need, the next step is to synthesize the information we heard. We need to grasp not just the facts but also what they’re thinking and feeling about the problem: Do they seem open and ready to brainstorm solutions? Are they closed off and defensive, convinced that they’re right? Are they feeling overwhelmed and helpless?

Their mindset will determine the most helpful response—whether that’s asking more questions that could eventually lead to a resolution, offering a non-threatening suggestion, or providing encouragement and a morale boost.

For example, say an employee comes to you complaining that he’s getting saddled with tasks that aren’t

his job. The way he talks about this issue can give you a clue as to what kind of response he’s looking for: Is it simply a practical solution, like delegating the tasks to others or setting clear priorities? Some kind of validation, like acknowledging this shouldn’t have happened? Or emotional support, to help him deal with the stress?

“You can’t understand people if you don’t know where they emotionally stand on a problem,” Kukk writes.

3. Connect to resources. Once we have some sense of how to move forward, we can put our coworker in touch with resources that could help, including fellow colleagues, online resources, or useful strategies.

Sometimes, however, we as helpers get stuck. We look at a problem from one point of view—as a manager, perhaps—and can’t wrap our heads around it. Yet the solution is right in front of us, if only we could switch perspectives and bring in expertise from our other roles as parents, athletes, or artists, for example.

In one difficult classroom situation, Kukk writes, he toggled between his perspectives as a professor, father, and former counterintelligence agent.

When he noticed one of his students starting to behave differently (a counterintelligence skill), he gently questioned her about it. He combined his fatherly desire to help with the knowledge that (as a professor) he wasn’t the most competent person to do so, and ended up helping her get counseling.

4. Take action toward a solution.

When we act with compassion, we feel responsible for helping others—and when we feel more responsible, we’re also more persistent.

That persistence allows us to overcome any fear, uncertainty, or doubt

we’re feeling: Is it my place to help?

What if I make things worse? Wouldn’t they be better off asking someone else?

Here, Kukk says, the best attitude to cultivate is one of realistic optimism: to believe you can be helpful, but to clearly understand potential obstacles and how they might be handled.

What form that help takes is highly dependent on the situation, including what kind of help is desired and what capabilities you have. Taking some action is the key, though: It’s the culmination of the first three steps of listening, understanding, and connecting to resources.

One of the trickiest parts of helping, Kukk says, is resisting the urge to fix people’s problems for them, particularly if we’re in a position of authority. Instead, it’s usually better to step back, advise, and let them succeed on their own.

This four-step formula may feel mechanical at first, but the goal is to cultivate a broader habit and mindset of compassion. In turn, our compassionate action could inspire others around us, creating a productivity-boosting culture of cooperation and kindness.

And we can apply the same principles far beyond workplace interactions, as we confront suffering in our loved ones, our communities, and the world.

Given its practical bent, The Compassionate Achiever focuses less on the science of compassion and more on how to apply it. Some content seems to stray far from compassion itself—getting deep into the weeds of how to cultivate related skills, for example, or conflating compassion with simply helping others. But it’s clear that Kukk himself has made compassion a way of life, and that our workplaces would be better off if more people followed his example.

Depressed? Let’s Talk

Inter Press Service

ust three weeks after celebrating the International Day of Happiness, the United Nations now asks you the following questions: do you feel like life is not worth living? Are you living with somebody with depression? Do you know someone who may be considering suicide?

Not that the world body all of a sudden wants to spoil your happiness—it is just that depression affects people of all ages, from all walks of life, in all countries, and as many as over 300 million people worldwide, according to the latest estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO).

“These new figures are a wake-up call for all countries to re-think their approaches to mental health and to treat it with the urgency that it deserves,” WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said in a news release.

Depression causes mental anguish and impacts on people’s ability to carry out even the simplest everyday tasks, with sometimes devastating consequences for relationships with family and friends and the ability to earn a living. At worst, WHO adds, depression can lead to suicide, now the second leading cause of death among 15- to 29-year-olds.

No wonder then that the World Health Day on 7 April provides everybody –depressed or not– with a special

opportunity to mobilise action around a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.

Understandably then, the theme of 2017 World Health Day campaign is Depression: Let’s Talk.

In spite of these warnings, not all news is bad news. A better understanding of what depression is, and how it can be prevented and treated, will help reduce the stigma associated with the condition, and lead to more people seeking help.

What Is Depression All About?

To start with, the world health body explains what depression is all about: it is an illness characterised by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks.

In addition, people with depression normally have several of the following: a loss of energy; a change in appetite; sleeping more or less; anxiety; reduced concentration; indecisiveness; restlessness; feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness; and thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

But do not panic–depression is something that can happen to anybody, it is not a sign of weakness, and more importantly: it is treatable, with talking therapies or antidepressant

medication or a combination of these.

Fine then. Now that the world leading body specialised in health issues assures once and again that much can be done to prevent and treat depression, you may ask what to do to overcome this bad feeling?

Stop Prejudice, Discrimination, Stigma One of the first steps is to address issues around prejudice and discrimination. “The continuing stigma associated with mental illness was the reason why we decided to name our campaign Depression: let’s talk,” said Dr Shekhar Saxena, Director of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse at WHO. “For someone living with depression, talking to a person they trust is often the first step towards treatment and recovery.”

There is also the need to increase investment–in many countries, there is no, or very little, support available for people with mental health disorders.

Even in high-income countries, nearly 50 per cent of people with depression do not get treatment.

On average, just 3 per cent of government health budgets is invested in mental health, varying from less than 1% in low-income countries to 5 per cent in high-income countries.

On top of this, WHO reminds that

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investment in mental health makes economic sense–every 1 dollar invested in scaling up treatment for depression and anxiety leads to a return of 4 dollars in better health and ability to work.

What to Do to Prevent Depression To begin with, WHO recommends to talk to someone you trust about your feelings. Most people feel better after talking to someone who cares about them.

Should this not be enough, then seek professional help–your local health-care worker or doctor is a good place to start.

Meantime, keep up with activities that you used to enjoy when you were well; stay connected, keep in contact with family and friends; exercise regularly, even if it’s just a short walk, and stick to regular eating and sleeping habits.

As importantly, don’t by shy—just accept that you might have depression and adjust your expectations. You may not be able to accomplish as much as you do usually.

And, of course, void or restrict alcohol intake and refrain from using illicit drugs–they can worsen depression.

As you see, depression can be treated. And it goes without saying that if you think you have depression, all you need is to just seek help.

It goes without saying that the best recommendation would be not to feel depressed! But! Come on, it is not the end of the world!

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Scientific production of Rabbit

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cholesterol and therefore very commercial scale rabbit farming. agaland is one of the highIt is self-contained cage, which useful for heart patients. est meat consuming states in India, where consump- • Fur skin: besides meat rabbit also can be moved from one place to provides fur skin and pelt as by another as and when required. In tion and demand of meat product that can be utilized for a hutch, on an average 5 compartis very high. People of this region preparation of hand gloves, caps, ments are provided in a row. The are generally free from any form of size of each compartment may be purse and jackets for children. taboo regarding the consumption of of 3.5' x 3' x 3.5' with welded wire meat and meat products; farming of broiler rabbit in the NEH Region has Breed Selection for broiler Rabbit: mesh. The floor should be made of Choosing the right breed is very welded wire mesh for easy cleaning. tremendous scope as an alternative important for successful farming of Normally floor should be 2-2.5 feet source of meat. broiler rabbit. There are approxi- above the ground level. The walls Advantages of rearing broiler rabbit mately 89 international recognized of hutch can be made of bamboo Rearing rabbit for meat produc- breeds of rabbit, which are found in or iron frame. The roof may be contion has a number of favourable fea- different sizes, colour and shapes. structed of thatch grass, CGI sheet tures that makes it a highly valuable Two meat breeds of rabbit are avail- or Polypoplin. It is economical to meat animal in North East Hill Re- able in the region and for broiler construct hutches with locally availgion. farming and found to be suitable for able materials. This system is gen• Easy to maintain: having smaller this region; they are New Zealand erally used for small and backyard body size of the broiler rabbits, White (NZW) and Soviet Chinchilla. rabbit farms. they require less space for accomSome basic management practices: Floor system: modation and feeding.

Like other farm animals, sucFloor system is just like deep lit• Fast growth rate: the broiler rabbit can attain body weight of 1.8 to cessful rabbit farming requires cer- ter of poultry; however this system 2.0 kg in 90 days (age at market- tain scientific management practic- is not suitable in this region due to ing), which mainly depends on es for optimum production of rabbit heavy rainfall. The floor space rebreed and type of feeds supplied for meat and overall profitability of quirement for each rabbit is 4 sq. the rabbit farm. Important manage- feet. to them.

• Short generation interval: rabbit ment practices are housing, feeding, Feeding management: is fast multiplier and matures at breeding, health and some other Feeding is very important for the age of 5-7 months. Gestation routine management practices. profitable production of broiler rabperiod is also short (30 days). bit. The feeds of rabbit contain both Housing management: • High reproductive potential: beHousing management plays a concentrate and green fodder. Howing an induced ovulater, rabbit very important role for a successful ever, rabbits reared in the backyard can be bred at any time of the year rabbit production. Main objective system with small unit can be manand even 24 hours after kindling. of proper housing are to protect the aged on kitchen waste and other If properly managed, an adult ferabbit from direct sunlight, wind, vegetable or locally available foragmale rabbit (doe) can produce rain and to provide privacy to the fe- es. The average concentrate feed reabout 4-5 litters with an average male while kindling (giving birth to quirement per adult rabbit per day litter size of 5-6. Thus a rabbit can young ones). Housing for rabbit de- is 600-120 gm, which is to be given produce a total of 20-30 offsprings pends on the location of rabbit farm, in two equal doses in the morning in a year. and evening. The feed requirement • Utilization of non-conventional local climate and size of the enter- for weaners (1.5-2 months of age) feeds: a small unit of rabbit can be prise. Rabbit may be reared in three is 50-60 gm and 80-100 gm per day, successfully raised in the backyard system viz. Cage system, Hutch sys- respectively. The concentrate feed with vegetable or kitchen waste, tem and Floor system. should be nutritionally balanced green fodders and tree leaves. Un- Cage system: and can be prepared from various like pig and poultry, they do not In the cage system, cages are ar- ingredients with different proporcompete for food grains meant for ranged inside the shed in single, two tion to meet the required nutrients. human consumption. or three tier system s. But single tier One of the commonly used compo• Fewer incidences of diseases: system is preferred at small rabbit sitions of the concentrate feed for there are fewer incidences of in- farm. The size of the shed depends weaner and finisher rabbit is given fectious diseases and worm in- upon the numbers of animals to as below. festations in rabbit except few be reared. The general size of the The concentrate feed can be reprotozoal and external parasitic cages is 2.5 x 2 x 2.5 made of weld- duced if good quality leguminous diseases. ed wire net (16-18 gauze) with hole roughages be provided to the ani• Good quality meat: meat of rab- size of 0.75”. The cages are generally mals. The type of feed should not bit is enriched with quality pro- placed on metal stands or cement be changed suddenly, therefore tein, vitamins and very delicious pillar at about 2 to 3 feet above the it is suggested to replace the feed as compared to the meats of other ground level. Below the cages the partially day by day and complete farm animals. It is one of the best floor should have a drainage system changes can be done after 4-5 days. lean meats available in the mar- for easy cleaning of urine and faecal Clean drinkable water should be ket with less fat and calorie value. materials regularly. This system is provided ad-lib throughout day and Rabbit meat is almost free from generally recommended for semi- night. A regular time table of feed-

Weather based integrated agro advisory for the month of April

Poultry: • Vanaraja, a dual purpose bird is suitable for backyard poultry farming due to its high production potential in terms of meat and egg than that of local/desi bird (low produces of meat and egg). It thrives well under low feeding and managemental practices due to its adaptability and local climatic conditions

Fishery: • Prepare the pond • Apply lime and organic manure in case of pond filled with water • Remove aquatic weeds if infested • Small ponds can be made ready for nursery rearing

Weaner (%) 32 25 15 15 10 2.5

Finisher (%) 39 24 15 10 10 1.5

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Mating should be done either in the morning or in the evening. To get better conception rate the female may be mated twice on the same day. If the female does not allow the male, the same procedure can be repeated after 4 days. Sometimes some dose requires assisted mating.

The male to female ratio for efficient breeding should be 1:5. The buck should not be overfed to avoid overweight and decreased libido.

The average pregnancy period is of 30 days. A nest box or dry clean bedding materials like hay/paddy straw should be provided around 25th day of pregnancy to help the doe (female rabbit) in preparing nest for the new born babies. Through proper planning management practices about 4-5 litters (delivery) may be obtained from each female per year.

A doe generally give birth to 5-6 kits in each delivery (litter size).

them in group along with their littermates for a few days after which they may gradually be shifted to the individual cage. Sexing and numbering of the young ones are being done at the time of weaning.

Determination of sex of young rabbit: This is known as ‘sexing’ and is usually carried out at the time of weaning when the sexes are fairly easy to distinguish. The young rabbit is balanced on the forearm with the hand under the rump. The thumb and forefinger of the other hand press down gently on either side of the sex organ. In male the penis will protrude as a rounded tip, while in female the protruding vulva will appear as a slit.

Giving identification number: In order to identify the individual rabbit, it is necessary to mark them after weaning. One of the most Care and management common methods of identification of newly born kits: in rabbit is tattooing, which is done The new born kits are devoid at inner side of the ear. of body hair and are blind. They start developing hair from 4th days and Health care and open their eyes after 10th day. The management practices: mother gives milk to her young ones Good management and hygienonce or twice a day. The young ones ic condition prevents occurrence of should not be disturbed except for diseases. The shed, cages, feeding,

and watering troughs and nearby surrounding should be regularly cleaned. A foot bath should be arranged at the entry gate to prevent spread of diseases. It is also advisable not to allow the outsiders to handle the animals to prevent contamination and injury. Some of the important diseases of rabbit are coccidiosis, ear canker, mites infection, mucoid enteritis, snuffles and aflatoxicosis. Most of these diseases can be prevented through proper management. If any disease occurs in the farm, local veterinarian should be consulted immediately.

Other routine management practices: Apart from the above management practices, the other routine management practices at rabbit farm includes carrying out dayto-day works like cleaning of farm premises and feed equipment, record keeping , pregnancy diagnosis, shifting of pregnant female to kindling box, culling of unproductive rabbit, deworming, isolation and treatment of sick animals etc.

Slaughter of rabbit for meat and fur: Rabbits for meat are generally being slaughtered at the age of 90 days. At this age the rabbit weighs around 1.7 kg. Dressing percentage is around 65%. A mature rabbit, however, will weigh between 2.5 and 4.0 kg and approximately 62% of it will be dressed meat. Rabbit meat is very delicious and rice in quality protein and vitamins. After slaughtering the rabbit the skin so obtained can be processed to use as fur or pelt for making jacket, hand gloves etc. Farmers can easily earn good amount of income through selling of live rabbit, meat and slaughter by products in the market.

Therefore, it is recommended that if scientific management practices of broiler rabbit farming are followed, it can be a highly profitable business to the farmers of this region and livelihood of the resource poor farmers can be improved.

Dr. Lily Ngullie Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) KVK Longleng ICAR-RC for NEH Region Nagaland Centre

ervation for these leafy vegetables. From ancient times, Colocasia leaves are dried and used as curries as well as ingredients in the preparation of different traditional foods by the people of Phom.

It is harvested during season, dried and stored and used throughout the year.

Thungchano S Ezung1and K Lily Rangnamei2 1. Programme Assistant.

KVK Longleng 2. SMS (Horticulture), KVK Longleng

Peach Facts and Picking Tips metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good containers.

Piggery: • Vaccinate all newly born piglets against swine fever at the age of 3 months followed by annual booster dose. Keep floor dry to avoid skin diseases • Deworming of pig at every 6 month interval

Ingredients Maize crush Wheat bran Rice polish Ground nut cake Soya bean meal Mineral mixture and vitamin Common salt

Weaning of kits: The young kits can be separated from their mother (weaning) between 42-45 days of age depending on their growth and capacity to feed in take by them. No sudden change of feed is advisable during weaning period. It is always better to keep

(paste).

• Sun dried, until it attains the required moisture con- • Wrapped Colocasia leaves are then placed in a metaltain. lic plate by spreading ash • Packed in polythene bags. into the metallic plate beUses of dried fore placing the wrapped Colocasia leaves Colocasia leaves.

• Dried Colocasia leaves are • Pressure is then again apcooked along with bamplied to wrapped Colocaboo shoot, dry fish and sia leaves by turning over consumed as curries. time to time.

• It is also used as an ingre- • After keeping for some dient in the preparation of time, the leaves is then different curries like pork, grounded again with the beef, fish etc. addition of dry chili, salt and local spices.

Methods for preparation of • The paste is then made into Shühpom/ Fermented Cobiscuit form, having diamlocasia leaf biscuit eter of about 2 inches and • Fresh Colocasia leaves are dried over the fire overnight. use for the preparation of This can be taken as such Shühpom by keeping for with rice or use as an ingresome period till it turns dient in the preparation of yellow. curries like chutney, pork, • Leaves are pound nicely beefs, fish etc. and make into paste exConclusion cluding the ribs of leaves.

Leafy vegetables are good • Pounded leaves (paste) are sources of ascorbic acid, carthen wrapped in banana leaves leaving small holes otene, Vitamin B-complex, minerals and dietary fiber. in lower part.

• A pressure is applied to Preservation of these vegwrapped Colocasia leaves etables can prevent huge for 3-4 hrs with the help of wastage and increase their dried Colocasia leaves stone or some heavy ob- availability in off season.

• Select fresh Colocasia ject to drain off the juice Dehydration is a simple and leaves from the pounded leaves economical method of pres-

• Srinidhi, a coloured bird of egg laying type, suitable for rural poultry farming • Vaccinate the bird against Ranikhet disease

• Do AI (Artificial Insemination) in sow for breeding purpose

Breeding (Reproduction) management: For profitable rabbit farming, reproduction management plays a very crucial role. Broiler rabbit generally attain maturity at the age of 6-7 months. For successful mating the female rabbit should be taken in the cage of male rabbit. After mating is over, the male rabbit generally falls down on either side of the female with a typical groaning sound.

checking the death kits and removing the soiled bedding. Sometimes doe kills her own kits or does not give milk especially after first kindling, if that particular doe repeats the same rabbits, in next kindling it is advisable to cull her.

Indigenous Food Processed from Colocasia Leaves

Introduction Colocasia (Colocasia esTotal rainfall received in Dimapur district during March month was culenta L.) or taro is one of 127.9 mm, the highest rainfall received the past 19 years which was more the important tuber crops than the normal with the highest amount of 28 mm recorded on 12th which has been grown by March. Total number of rainy day was 9. farmers in rainfed ecosystem and considered as an important food crop after rice. CoCrop Advisories locasia probably originated • Sowing time for Green gram and maize. from the tropical region between India and Indonesia.

• Land preparation for upland rice and sowing should be done.

It has a wide variability and • Pits for fruit plantation should be ready for May – June planting a large number of local cultivars. In Longleng, it is culti(1x1x1) m3 pit size. vated in an area of about 400 • February sown king chilli may be transplanted in the field at 90 ha with the average produccm to 100cm spacing. Provide well decomposed FYM/ Vermi- tion of about 3870 MT. and is grown as mixed crop along compost or other locally available manures.

• For spring summer vegetables, the young seedlings should be with paddy and other crops.

Its edible product is an ecotaken care properly. Look out for damping off and other fungal nomic source of calories, vidiseases. Take proper measures. Avoid heavy irrigation. Regular tamins and minerals, while weeding should be done. protein content is low and is readily digestible. Coloca• Good drainage should be maintained in the field. sia esculenta leaves contain • In nursery, to avoid damping off, other soil borne diseases, root higher levels of protein and are also excellent source of rot and wilt diseases sow the seeds in raised bed. carotene, potassium, calci• Maintain proper sanitation – um, phosphorous, iron, ribo Removal and burning of previous crop debris and infected plant flavin, thiamine, niacin, vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary parts. fibre.  Remove weeds at regular intervals.

Methods for preparation of

Livestock Advisories

ing must be followed for better production. Readymade pellated feed available in the market is advisable for commercial farm.

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When you get home 1. Spread the fruit out on towels or newspapers and separate any mushy or damaged fruit to use immediately.

2. Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash and cut the others and freeze them up!

3. Even under ideal conditions peaches will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase

eaches typically peak during May through June & July in Nagaland. In or- How to tell if der to produce good local peaches, pro- the peaches are ripe! ducers depend on ideal spring and early • Attached to the tree: Peaches are best picked when the fruit separates easily from the twigs. If summer weather conditions. it is hard to pull off the tree, it isn't ripe! PeachPeaches are affected by weather (both rain es will not ripen further once removed from the and cooler temperature) more than most crops. tree (they only "soften") And when they are in season, a large turnout can • Color: Green is definitely unripe, but you can't pick a field clean before noon. use red color as an indicator of how ripe a If you use your own containers, remember that peach is. Different peach varieties have differ-

ing. Pick them when the ground color changes from green to yellow, orange, red (or a combination). The skin of yellow-fleshed varieties ripens to an orange tint, while the skin of whitefleshed varieties changes from greenish- to yellow-white.

• Softness: unless you like your peaches very firm, pick your peaches with just a little "give" when gently pressed. Peaches at this stage are great for eating, freezing, and baking. Peaches won't ripen very much after picking!

• Odor: It should smell sweet and ripe!

Tips on How to Pick Peaches Peach is softer than most fruit, so it is important to pick a peach gently, with little pressure. Using the sides of your fingers rather your fingertips helps to avoid bruising. Grab the peach firmly and pull it straight off the branch. DON'T drop the peach into the basket, but set it in gently!

Jessica Dohtdong

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Parl clears decks for GST rollout from July 1

new delhI, AprIl 6 (pTI): Parliament today cleared the decks for the rollout of the historic Goods and Services Tax (GST) from July 1 as it approved four supporting legislations to usher in the one-nationone-tax regime.

The Central GST Bill, 2017; The Integrated GST Bill, 2017; The GST (Compensation to States) Bill, 2017; and The Union Territory GST Bill, 2017 were returned by the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote as all parties were on board. A number of amendments moved by some opposition parties were negated in the House where the ruling NDA is in a minority.

Sigificantly, Congress member Jairam Ramesh did not press an amendment he had proposed, saying he had been advised by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh against it for the sake of consensus.

The Lok Sabha had passed these bills on March 29. State Assemblies will now have to pass the States GST Bill after which the new indirect tax regime can be rolled out from the

targeted date of July 1.

Replying to the 8-hourlong debate, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also gave credit to the previous UPA government for the GST. "I have no hesitation in conceding that it is not a bill for which one government, one person or any individual should take a credit. It is a collective property in which states, political parties, central government, successive governments have all contributed to it.

"I have no difficulty in sharing the credit for this with everyone, particularly state governments because we are now creating a situation which was originally not anticipated in the Constitution," said Jaitley, who went to the opposition benches to thank them, particularly Manmohan Singh, for the cooperation.

The GST, the biggest taxation reform since Independence, will subsume central excise, service tax, VAT and other local levies to create an uniform market. The GST is expected to improve tax revenue collections and boost the growth.

Responding to concerns

Didn't press for amendments to GST bills on Manmohan's advice: Ramesh

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expressed by the members, Jaitley insisted that the GST will not lead to inflation.

The powerful GST Council, comprising Centre and states, has recommended a four-tier tax structure -5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent.

There will be cap rate of 40 per cent, Jaitley said.

The GST rates are to be discussed by the GST Council on May 18-19.

Jaitley said once the new regime is implemented, the harassment of busi-

nesses by different authorities will end and India will be have one rate for one commodity throughout the country. On top of the highest slab, a cess will be imposed on luxury and demerit goods to compensate

the states for revenue loss in the first five years of GST implementation.

Jaitley said the successive governments have contributed towards the GST and no one person can take credit for it.

new delhI, AprIl 6 (IAns): Congress member Jairam Ramesh on Thursday did not press his amendments relating to Goods and Services Tax bills in Rajya Sabha, saying that he was following advice of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.1 Congress member T. Subbirami Reddy had also given notices for amendments on the bills but he was not present in the house. Ramesh, while deciding not to press his amendments, said he was following advice of the former Prime Minister to maintain consensus.

As he sought to repeat his remarks on each amendment, Deputy Chairman P. J. Kurien said smilingly that his point had been taken and his explanation applied to all his amendments. Ramesh said he was trying to highlight "the difference between former Prime Minister who is a statesman and present Prime Minister who is a politician". The amendments moved by Trinamool Congress MP Derek O' Brien and Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Tapan Sen were negatived after division.

The upper house later passed four bills related to the implementation of Goods and Services Tax and returned them to the Lok Sabha, which had passed them last month.

"This Bill, I have no hesitation in conceding, is a collective property," he said. With implementation of the GST, revenue of the Centre, the states and the industry and trade must benefit, he added.

Jaitley said the GST Council, comprising Finance Ministers of Union and states, had agreed to take a decision on bringing real estate within the ambit of the new tax regime within a year of its rollout. .

India will become permanent member of UN Security Council: Sushma Corruption in business:

new delhI, AprIl 6 (pTI): Expressing confidence that India would become a permanent member of the UN Security Council, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said the country expected that the new members would have the same rights, including the veto power, as the existing permanent members.

During the Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, Swaraj said India has all the credentials to become

a permanent member of the Security Council and four permanent members, US, UK, France and Russia have extended support.

The fifth member, China, has also “not publicly opposed it”, the External Affairs minister said.

“I am confident that if not this time, then next time, India would become a permanent member of the Security Council,” she said.

To a question whether India would also get the ‘veto’ power,

Swaraj said the country wants the same esponsibilities, prerogatives as well as obligations as the current permanent members.

“We don’t want any discrimination between old and new members. We don’t want two classes – that there is a first class and a second class of permanent members. This should make it clear that India wants the same responsibilities, prerogatives and obligations as the current perma-

nent members,” she said.

She said India has been making diplomatic efforts to ensure not only expansion but also reform in the Security Council. She said India wanted expansion of its permanent as well as non-permanent membership of the council.

In her reply tabled in the House, Swaraj said on the issue of extending veto powers to new permanent members in their submission during the inter-governmental nego-

tiation process of the 69th General Assembly, USA and UK opposed extension of veto to new members.

France supported the extension while Russia and China did not make any submission on the issue, she said. She said discussions were currently on in the UN General Assembly through inter-governmental negotiation and India and other pro-reform groupings have been calling commencement of text based negotiations.

Woman journalist injured in Lynching case echoes in Parl; Rajnath promises justice attack; over 100 detained

new delhI, AprIl 6 (IAns): A day after a woman journalist was critically injured in an attack here, the Delhi Police on Thursday said more than a hundred persons were detained and multiple teams formed to crack the case.

Aparna Kalra, 45, suffered skull fractures in the attack when she went for an evening walk on Wednesday in a park near her Ashok Vihar residence in north-west Delhi. A case of attempt to murder has been registered.

"She informed doctors during treatment that she was hit with a heavy object from behind. We are wait-

ing to record her statement as her condition is still critical," Joint Commissioner of Police (Northern Range) Rajesh Khurana told IANS. The police said robbery was not a motive since her valuables were not missing.

"It could be personal matter. The woman has been writing on travel issues for some magazines and news portals. Over a hundred persons have been rounded up," Khurana said.

He said her call details records and closed-circuit television footage from nearby spots were being examined for clues to the atatck.

new delhI, AprIl 6 (IAns): The opposition in both houses of Parliament on Thursday raised the issue of lynching of a Muslim man in Rajasthan's Alwar district by cow vigilantes, with a Congress leader blaming an "organised gang" and the government promising justice.

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge raised the matter in the Lok Sabha, while his party colleague Madhusudan Mistry raised it in the Rajya Sabha.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh assured Lok Sabha members that the Centre will ensure justice in the case while Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told the Rajya Sabha that a "message should not go out that the house is supporting cow slaughter".

Mistry said the self-styled 'gau rakshaks' were harassing and killing people in the name of cow protection. "The cow vigilante gang acted as if they have some extraconstitutional

Reliance Jio to withdraw Summer Surprise offer after Trai order

new delhI, AprIl 6 (IAns): Advised by the telecom regulator, Reliance Jio on Thursday said it will withdraw the three months complimentary benefits of Jio Summer Surprise, "as soon as operationally feasible, over the next few days".

"Today, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has advised Jio to withdraw the three months' complimentary benefits of Jio Summer Surprise," the company statement said. "Jio accepts this decision. Jio is in the process of fully complying with the regulator's advice, and will be withdrawing the three months complimentary benefits of Jio Summer Surprise as soon as operationally feasible, over the next few days," the statement added.

However, the company said: "All customers who have subscribed to Jio Summer Surprise offer prior to its discontinuation will remain eligible for the offer."

On March 31, Jio announced its Jio Summer Surprise offer. Under this offer all Jio Prime members making their first recharge payment of Rs 303 (or higher) plans got three months' complimentary services in addition to the benefits of their purchased plan.

The company on March 31 in a statement said: "Ev-

powers. They checked trucks to see if there were cows or calves -- and if the owner was Hindu, they let them go," he said.

"It is being done by an organised gang. Such gangs are present in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat; and now, they are in Uttar Pradesh. It is a complete breakdown of constitutional machinery in the state," Mistry said as he was supported by other opposition leaders.

Naqvi, however, said the incident did not occur as the Congress MP said. "This is a sensitive issue. A message should not go (out) that this (upper) house is supporting cow slaughter. The incident did not occur as the member is narrating," Naqvi said.

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad said: "I haven't come across such an insensitive government." Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien asked the government to submit a report to the house, so that the issue could be addressed.

In the Lok Sabha, however, the government did not deny the incident. The Home Minister rather assured of justice.

Kharge, who raised the issue, said: "It's not good to take law into (one's own) hands. It's a serious matter. This is the fifth incident in a row.

Earlier, such cases were reported in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana also."

"This is not a stray incident... three such incidents have happened in Uttar Pradesh, two in Gujarat and two in Haryana," Kharge said.

The Home Minister said: "The state (Rajasthan) government has taken cognisance of the matter. An FIR has been registered and some arrests made. the Centre will try that justice prevails," Singh said.

Pehlu Khan, a Muslim man in his 50s, was brutally beaten up by cow vigilantes in Rajasthan's Alwar district on Saturday while transporting cows. Khan succumbed to his injuries on Monday night in a hospital.

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new delhI, AprIl 6 (pTI): India ranks ninth among 41 countries in bribery and corrupt practices in businesses, according to the findings of a recent survey. Nearly 78 per cent respondents queried in the country said that bribery and corrupt practices happen widely in businesses here, as per the EY Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) Fraud Survey 2017. India ranks behind Ukraine, Cyprus, Greece, Slovenia, Croatia, Kenya, South Africa and Hungary, in the perception survey.

The ranking has improved marginally from the survey findings in 2015 when India was at the sixth position, owing to better regulatory scrutiny and emphasis on transparency and governance. "The perception of fraud and corruption in corporate India has seen a marginal but positive shift, led by amplified regulatory scrutiny and emphasis on transparency and governance," EY India's Partner and National Leader, Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services, Arpinder Singh said.

"However, unethical behaviour at the workplace among Gen Y (generally referred to people born in the 1980s-90s) has become a serious cause of concern," he said. He further pointed out that while improved enforcement action has restored confidence in businesses, organisations should encourage millennials to "strengthen their moral compass, communicate the importance of upholding ethical standards and develop programmes to motivate future leaders make right choices in life."

The report said that uncertainties in the business environment, augmenting pressure to meet financial targets and aspirations to achieve unprecedented career growth are driving employees to justify unethical workplace behaviour. Nearly 41 per cent of Indian respondents would be prepared to act unethically to enhance their own career, the findings revealed.

Further, over 13 per cent are prepared to provide false information to improve their career or pay, while 58 per cent stated that loyalty towards company prevents employees from reporting fraud, bribery or corruption.

Globally, 1 in 5 respondents said they would be prepared to act unethically for their careers.

Best way for India's sex trafficking victims to get justice? Study law

"The brothel madam and my trafficker have remained free all these years that I have spent at a shelter home. I want traffickers to fear law, and me" A Reliance employee demonstrates Jio LYF phone at their headquarters on the outskirts of Mumbai.(REUTERS)

ery Jio Prime member, when they make their first paid recharge prior to April 15 using Jio's Rs 303 plan (or any higher value plan), will get services for the initial three months on a complimentary basis. The paid tariff plan will be applied only in July, after the expiry of the complimentary service."

Looking at the unprecedented rush of subscription, the company had also extended the deadline to buy Jio's Rs 303 (and other) plans till April 15.

Reliance Jio had announced that in "just one month, over 72 million Jio customers have signed up for Jio Prime, making it one of the most successful customer privilege programmes anywhere in the world." With 72 mil-

lion subscribers enrolling for prime membership till March 31, Reliance Jio will remain disruptive given its aspirations, investment banking firm Jefferies said in its recent report.

The newcomer in the industry has over 100 million customers.

The newcomer, Reliance Jio, had launched a free voice and data plan in September 2016 and had extended it till March 31, 2017.

Reliance Jio had launched the Welcome Offer on September 5, 2016, which was valid for 90 days with extended benefit till December 31, 2016. The Happy New Year offer was launched on December 4, 2016, which was valid till March 3 with extended benefit till March 31, 2017.

MUMBAI, AprIl 6 (ThoMson reUTers FoUndATIon): Ishika never thought that being sold by her parents to a brothel in Kolkata at the age of six would inspire her to pursue a career in one of the most prestigious professions - law.

But after being rescued from sexual slavery, Ishika, now 24, has spent more than a decade trying to get justice against her traffickers.

Despite the drawn-out case, she has not given up hope of seeing her abusers behind bars.

"I will become a lawyer and take up cases of trafficking victims and fight them effectively," said Ishika, one of nearly 20 sex trafficking survivors who will study law under a programme launched by an antitrafficking charity on Thursday.

"I was rescued 13 years ago but my case is still going on," Ishika, who asked to be identified only by her first name, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

Sex trafficking victims who are now preparing to study law as part of the School for Justice programme of the Free A Girl Movement charity enjoy a day in the sun at Girgaum Chowpatty in Mumbai, on April 4. (REUTERS

"I often feel I am the accused and not the victim. I do not want other trafficking victims to go through this."

Of an estimated 20 million commercial sex workers in India, 16 million women and girls are victims of sex trafficking, according to campaigners. But fewer than two in five trafficking cases ends in a conviction.

The U.S. State Department said in its 2016 Trafficking in Persons report that investigations, prosecutions and convictions for human trafficking were low in India even though the government has stepped up its law enforcement efforts.

Free A Girl Movement said under its "School for Justice" programme, young women who had been trafficked for sex as children

would be guided through the college admission process and their education and other expenses provided for.

"It is a long-term programme to empower sex trafficking survivors and help them become public prosecutors in the future so that they take up cases of child trafficking and child prostitution," said the charity's spokesman Francis Gracias.

Campaigners say prosecutors representing rescued victims are often unable to connect with their plight or help them to sufficiently express themselves in court which weakens the case and often results in acquittals.

"Rescued girls do not understand the legalities of the case such as what sections of the law were applied and why," said Tapoti Bhowmick of charity Sanlaap, which helps rescued girls like Ishika complete their school education.

"They (rescued girls) can represent cases of trafficking better in court as they have themselves suffered the pain and trauma it causes," Bhowmick said.

Ishika has already started studying English, mathematics and other subjects in preparation for the entrance exam to a law college, which she hopes will one day help her win her case.

"The brothel madam and my trafficker have remained free all these years that I have spent at a shelter home. I want traffickers to fear law, and me," she said.

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Syria autopsies show chemical weapons used in attack BEirUT, ApriL 6 (Ap): Turkey’s justice minister said on Thursday that results from autopsies conducted on three Syrians brought to Turkey after this week’s assault in Syria’s Idlib province that killed 86 people show the victims were subjected to a chemical weapons attack.

The statement came as international outrage is growing over the harrowing attack on the town of Khan Sheikhoun in northern Syria. In France, the country’s foreign minister called for President Bashar Assad’s government to be prosecuted over its alleged use of chemical weapons.

The Syrian government has denied it carried out any chemical attack on the town in Idlib.

Foreign Minister Walid Moallem reiterated that stance on Thursday, telling reporters in Damascus that his government never used and will not use chemical weapons in Syria.

“The Syrian Arab Army has never used chemical weapons and will not use chemical weapons against Syrians and even against terrorists,” Moallem told the news conference.

In Turkey, state-run Anadolu and the private DHA news agencies quoted Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag as saying that “it was determined after the autopsy that a chemical weapon was used.”

Turkish officials say that close to 60 victims of the attack were brought to Turkey for treatment and three of them died.

Tuesday’s attack happened just 100 kilometers (60 miles)

Syrian govt sets terms for any inquiry into gas attack

Civil defense members inspect the damage at a site hit by airstrikes on Tuesday, in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in rebel-held Idlib, Syria on April 5. (REUTERS Photo)

from the Turkish border, and the Turkish government — a close ally of Syrian rebels — set up a decontamination center at a border crossing in the province of Hatay, where the victims were initially treated before being moved to hospitals.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said the toxic agents were released when a Syrian airstrike hit a rebel chemical weapons arsenal and munitions factory on the town’s eastern outskirts.

At the Damascus presser, Moallem also echoed that statement, saying the Syrian army bombed a warehouse belonging to al-Qaida’s branch in Syria which contained chemical weapons.

The area of the town is difficult to access and as more time passes in the aftermath of the attack, it will be increasingly difficult to determine exactly what happened.

Turkish media have reported that World Health Organization experts took part in the autopsies of Syrian victims conducted in a hospital in the Turkish city of Adana late Wednesday.

In France, Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault urged for a resumption of Syrian peace talks and said he wants Assad’s government prosecuted over its alleged use of chemical weapons.

He told CNews television on Thursday that a new U.N. reso-

lution and Syrian peace negotiations should be a top priority — not rushing into new military interventions. Ayrault said that “France is still seeking to talk with its partners on the Security Council ... Russia in particular.”

“These crimes must not remain unpunished. ... One day, international justice will rule on Assad,” Ayrault said.

Russia argued at a U.N. Security Council meeting on Wednesday against holding Assad’s government responsible for the Idlib attack. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, warned that the Trump administration would take action if the Security Council did not.

BEirUT, ApriL 6 (rEUTErS): The Syrian government set conditions on Thursday for any international inquiry into a suspected chemical attack that killed scores of people, saying it must not be “politicised” and should set out from Damascus and not Turkey.

Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said Syria’s past experience with international inquiries had not been encouraging. The government would only decide on the idea once its concerns were addressed, he said.

Moualem also reiterated the government’s strong denial that it was behind the attack on Tuesday in Khan Sheikhoun in the northwestern

province of Idlib, an area mostly controlled by rebel groups at the border with Turkey.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said President Bashar al-Assad’s government had gone “beyond a red line” and said his attitude towards Syria and Assad had changed. But he gave no indication of how he would respond.

Moualem did not directly respond to questions about Trump’s comments. But he said he recognised “the gravity” of recent U.S. statements, and cited speculation U.S. comments may have been a means of exercising diplomatic pressure at the United Nations.

Moualem, speaking at a news conference in Damascus, said the Syrian govern-

ment’s Russian allies had put forward ideas for the formation of a “non-politicised commission of inquiry”.

“It must not be politicised, it must leave from Damascus and not Turkey. We have numerous questions about this subject. When we are certain these questions are addressed with convincing answers, we will give you our response,” he said.

Western states have accused the Syrian government of carrying out the chemical attack on Tuesday that killed at least 70 people including at least 20 children. Russia has said the deaths were caused by a gas leak from a depot where rebel groups were storing chemical weapons, after a Syrian air strike.

U.S. President Donald Trump and other world leaders said the Syrian government was to blame, but Moscow, a key ally of Assad, said the assault was caused by a Syrian airstrike that hit a rebel stockpile of chemical arms.

Early U.S. assessments showed the use of chlorine gas and traces of the nerve agent sarin in the attack Tuesday that terrorized Khan Sheikhoun, according to two U.S. officials who weren’t authorized to speak publicly on the matter and demanded anonymity.

The effects of the attack overwhelmed hospitals around the town, leading paramedics to send patients to medical fa-

cilities across rebel-held areas in northern Syria, as well as to Turkey. The Turkish Health Ministry said three victims died receiving treatment inside its borders. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group put the toll so far at 86 killed.

Victims of the attack showed signs of nerve gas exposure, the World Health Organization and Doctors Without Borders said, including suffocation, foaming at the mouth, convulsions, constricted pupils and involuntary defecation. Paramedics were using fire hoses to wash the chemicals from the bodies of victims.

Medical teams also report-

ed smelling bleach on survivors of the attack, suggesting chlorine gas was also used, Doctors Without Borders said.

The magnitude of the attack was reflected in the images of the dead — children piled in heaps for burial, a father carrying his lifeless young twins.

The visuals from the scene were reminiscent of a 2013 nerve gas attack on the suburbs of Damascus that left hundreds dead and prompted an agreement brokered by the U.S. and Russia to disarm Assad’s chemical stockpile. Western nations blamed government forces for that attack, where effects were concentrated on oppositionheld areas.

‘Muslim births to overtake Thai king signs constitution, paving way for election Myanmar leader says no ethnic Christian births in 2 decades’ BAngKOK, ApriL 6 (rE- in place after the 2014 coup. out in the constitution, it Thais approved the out- could be late 2018 before a cleansing of Rohingya Muslims UTErS): Thailand’s King

WAShingTOn, ApriL 6 (iAnS): The number of babies born to Muslim women worldwide will exceed the number of Christian births within the next 20 years, a new study said.

The report, by non-profit Pew Research Center, also predicts that Islam -- already the world’s fastest-growing religion -- could become the largest faith by the end of the century, Dailymail online reported.

Although Christians accounted for 33 per cent of global births in recent years -- slightly more than Muslim births -- they also accounted for 37 per cent of worldwide deaths, nearly twice the share of deaths from other religions.

Between 2015 and 2060, the global Muslim population is expected to grow by 70 per cent, while Christianity is projected to grow by 34 per cent -- at which point, the two religions will have similar numbers.

Researchers say migration is among factors helping to increase the Muslim population in some regions, including North America and Europe.

While Christianity remained the largest religious group globally in 2015 - comprising almost a third (31 per cent) of the world’s 7.3 billion people - its number is in decline in Europe.

‘Christianity is literally dying in Europe,’ Conrad Hackett, the lead researcher on the study, told the Wall Street Journal.

Maha Vajiralongkorn signed a new constitution at a glittering palace ceremony on Thursday, an essential step towards holding an election that the military government has promised to restore democracy after a 2014 coup.

The constitution is Thailand’s 20th since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932 and critics say it will still give the generals a powerful say over Thai politics for years, if not decades. The latest changes, made public for the first time when the constitution was published in the Royal Gazette to become law, also underlined the king’s power in the event of a crisis, analysts said.

“May the Thai people be united in following and protecting the constitution to maintain democracy and their sovereignty,” an officer with the Royal Scribes Bureau said at the ceremony, on behalf of the king. The longawaited constitution replaces an interim document put

line of the new constitution in a referendum last August but the palace requested changes in January after King Vajiralongkorn took over from his revered late father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who had ruled for more than seven decades.

One change allows the king to travel abroad without appointing a regent. The king has spent much of the past few years in Germany, where he has a son in school. Another change was the removal of a clause giving power to the constitutional court and other institutions in the event of an unforeseen crisis. Removing it underlined the king’s role.

“In practice, the king will have more say, more power,” Kan Yuenyong, executive director of think-tank Siam Intelligence Unit, told Reuters.

There are still many steps before a general election can be held, or even until a ban is lifted on party politics. According to the timeline set

ballot and unforeseen delays are still possible.

The army initially promised an election in 2015, after seizing power, in the name of ending political turmoil, from a government run by Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of Thaksin Shinawatra, a populist leader ousted in 2006.

Thailand’s main political division remains between a Bangkok-based strongly royalist and pro-army elite and poorer supporters of the Shinawatra’s movement, particularly from the rural north and northeast.

One of the most controversial provisions of the new constitution is for the outgoing military government to appoint a senate that will have a say in appointing the prime minister. The junta has argued the measure is necessary to prevent coups in a transition period after the election. Thailand has had 12 successful coups in the past 85 years.

Little progress reining in North Korea, US commander says before Trump-Xi summit TOKYO/SEOUL, ApriL 6 (rEUTErS): Diplomatic and economic measures taken to rein in North Korea’s missile programme have not had the desired effect, a senior U.S. military commander said on Thursday after the North’s latest test triggered a flurry of calls among world leaders.

U.S President Donald Trump led calls with leaders and senior officials from Japan and South Korea on Thursday to discuss the latest provocation from Pyongyang, hours before Trump begins a muchanticipated summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

“Up to this point I think it is fair to say ... that economic and diplomatic efforts have not supported the progress people have been anticipating and looking forward to,” U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Scott Swift said in Tokyo, where he was meeting Japanese Self Defence Force commanders and foreign ministry officials.

North Korea’s nuclear and missile programmes will be high on the agenda when Trump and Xi meet at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida later on

Thursday, with anger in Beijing simmering over the deployment of an advanced U.S. anti-missile system in South Korea.

Analysts have said Wednesday’s launch of a ballistic missile from North Korea’s east coast probably took place with the TrumpXi summit in mind as the reclusive state presses ahead in defiance of United Nations resolutions and sanctions.

In a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday, Trump again said that all options were on the table when it came to North Korea’s continued missile tests.

Swift said a military response remained among those options.

“That decision would be up to the president,” he told reporters. “The military was always an option.”

Tensions on the Korean peninsula and the TrumpXi summit began to worry markets on Thursday, with the dollar and Wall Street shares slipping.

“The market is only starting to factor in recent developments regarding North Korea, and it now wants to figure out the geo-

political implications of the U.S.-China summit,” said Shusuke Yamada, a senior strategist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Tokyo.

“DANGEROUS PROVOCATION” Abe said the two leaders had agreed that North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch was “a dangerous provocation and a serious threat”.

He told reporters at his Tokyo residence he was watching to see how China would respond to Pyongyang after Xi meets Trump.

The White House said in a statement after the Abe call Trump “made clear that the United States would continue to strengthen its ability to deter and defend itself and its allies with the full range of its military capabilities”.

Trump has repeatedly said he wants China to do more to exert its economic influence over its unpredictable ally in Pyongyang to restrain its nuclear and missile programmes, but China denies it has any overriding influence on North Korea.

On Sunday, Trump held out the possibility of using trade as a lever to se-

cure Chinese cooperation, while suggesting Washington might deal with Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programmes on its own if need be.

Any launch of objects using ballistic missile technology is a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. The North has defied the ban, saying it infringes on its sovereign rights to self-defence and the pursuit of space exploration.

In another call on Thursday, Trump’s national security adviser H.R. McMaster told his South Korean counterpart that Washington remained committed to the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea.

South Korea and the United States say the sole purpose of the THAAD system is to defend against missile launches from North Korea but China says the system’s powerful radar could penetrate into its territory.

The United States began deploying the first elements of the THAAD system in South Korea last month, despite angry op-

position from China.

South Korean officials said McMaster discussed the North’s latest missile launch and the Trump-Xi summit in a call with his counterpart in Seoul, Kim Kwan-jin.

“Both sides agreed to pursue ... plans in order to substantially strengthen the international community’s sanctions and pressure on North Korea,” South Korea’s presidential Blue House said in a statement. “ ... both agreed to push forward the deployment of THAAD by U.S. forces in Korea,” it said.

U.S. officials said the missile launched on Wednesday appeared to be a liquid-fuelled, extendedrange Scud missile that only travelled a fraction of its range before spinning out of control.

They said it flew about 60 km (40 miles) from its launch site near Sinpo, a port city on the North’s east coast where a submarine base is located.

As well as a growing list of ballistic missile launches, North Korea has also conducted two nuclear weapons tests since January 2016.

LOnDOn, ApriL 6 (rEUTErS): Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi said ethnic cleansing was too strong a term to describe what was happening in the Muslim-majority Rakhine region, the BBC reported on Wednesday.

“I don’t think there is ethnic cleaning going on,” Suu Kyi told the BBC in an interview when asked if she would be remembered as the Nobel Peace Prize winner who ignored ethnic cleansing in her own country.

“I think ethnic cleansing is too strong an expression to use for what is happening,” said Suu Kyi who is facing international criticism for her government’s handling of a crisis in the Muslim-majority Rakhine region.

Attacks on Myanmar border guard posts in October last year by a previously unknown insurgent group ignited the biggest crisis of Suu Kyi’s year in power, with more than 75,000 Rohingya fleeing to Ban-

gladesh in the ensuing army crackdown.

A United Nations report issued earlier this year said Myanmar’s security forces had committed mass killings and gang rapes against Rohingya during their campaign against the insurgents, which may amount to crimes against humanity.

The military has denied the accusations, saying it was engaged in a legitimate counterinsurgency operation.

“What we are trying to go for is reconciliation not condemnation,” Suu Kyi told the BBC. “It is Muslims killing Muslims as well.”

When asked by the BBC whether perceptions of her as an amalgam of Indian independence hero Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa of Calcutta were incorrect as she was more similar to former British leader Margaret Thatcher, she said: “Well no. I am just a politician. I am not quite like Margaret Thatcher, no. But on the other hand, I am no Mother Teresa either.”

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND STATE RURAL LIVELIHOODS MISSION NAGALAND: KOHIMA

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Dated Kohima, the 6th April 2017

Sl.No Roll No Name (Farm Livelihoods) 1 41 Lemjan B Phom 2 33 Takalemba Jamir 3 56 Dr. Yanben M Kikon 4 57 Dr. N Morothung Ezung 5 52 M.L Daniel 6 59 Dr. Bongton Phom 7 11 Simon Sangsa Phom 8 4 Meciesunu Sakhrie 9 3 T. Rozila Sangtam 10 50 Purlemla Jamir 11 35 Jerry Z Patton 12 58 Dr. Pangdun Konyak 13 46 Atenjen Lemtur 14 22 Khesi Yhokha 15 36 Viewo-O Koza 16 19 Dr. Khumjungse 17 27 Zhoponu Chuzho Waiting List 1 13 Chanbemo Lotha 2 39 P. Shampa 3 16 Puchono Kweho 4 42 Pangchong Konyak 5 8 Imkongakum Imchen 6 12 Sarinangnen 7 1 A. Namei 8 10 Shangpong Konyak M 9 45 Kewepfhu Khape Sl.No Roll No Name (Non-Farm Livelihoods) 1 48 Thungjanbemo Lotha Waiting List 1 5 Mhachio Mozhui 2 24 Imlionen Longkumar The following Candidates have been selected for the Post of Functional Specialist- Livelihoods (Farm/Non-Farm) under Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission.

The selected candidates are directed to personally submit their Acceptance Letter to the Mission Director, SRLM, within 15 days from the date of result publication. Non submission of Acceptance Letter within the stipulated period will nullify the selection and the same will be offered to the waiting list candidates.

Appointment Order indicating the place of posting will be issued to the individuals concerned at the time of receiving the acceptance letter.

Sd/- (ATHEL O. LOTHA) Addl. Secretary, RD & Mission Director, SRLM Nagaland: Kohima

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Hyderabad beat bangalore in ipl opener Real stay top with Leganes win, Barca thump Sevilla Hyderabad, april 6 (iaNS): Defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad rode on a solid top order contribution and some disciplined bowling to defeat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 35 runs in the opening match of the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Wednesday.

Asked to bat first by the visitors, Hyderabad posted a commanding 207/4 in their allotted 20 overs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

In reply, RCB were bowled out for 172 runs in 19.4 overs.

RCB started their chase in explosive fashion as Chris Gayle and Mandeep Singh scored around 10 runs an over in the first five overs.

The visitors suffered their first blow when a Rashid Khan delivery found an inside edge off Mandeep's bat before hitting the stumps.

They suffered a bigger blow in the next over when Gayle slightly mistimed a shot off Deepak Hooda only to offer a skier to David Warner at long-off.

Kedar Jadhav and Travis Head gave RCB a glimmer of hope with a 56-run stand off 31 balls but Ben Cutting produced an excellent bit of fielding to run out Jadhav and put an end to what was shaping to be a promising partnership.

It was all downhill from

Yuvraj Singh in action during the inaugural IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on April 5.

there for RCB as they lost wickets at regular intervals.

By the time Ashish Nehra removed Shane Watson and Sreenath Aravind off consecutive deliveries in the 18th over with RCB still needing 52 runs, the match was almost as good as over.

Nehra, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan clinched two wickets each while Deepak Hooda and Bipul Sharma got one each.

Earlier, Hyderabad rode on a solid top order contribution to post a commanding total.

Opener Shikhar Dhawan (40) and one-down Moises Henriques (52) made up for the early loss of skipper David Warner (14) with a 74-run secondwicket stand.

Veteran Punjab batsman Yuvraj Singh (62), then joined the run feast and together with Australian all-rounder Henriques, brought up another 58-run stand for the third wicket to take the hosts past the 150run mark by the 15th over.

Rajasthan left-arm pacer Aniket Choudhary could not have asked for a better IPL debut when he induced Warner with some swing to be comfortably caught by Mandeep Singh at backward point. The southpaw's eight-ball knock was laced with two fours and a six.

Thereafter, it was Dhawan and Henriques all the way, taking SRH past 50 in just five overs, as the visitors found it tough to handle the left-right combination.

Yuvraj, who was dropped on 26 off Choudhary, took full advantage of the life, rushing to his fastest IPL half century in just 23 balls.

The 35-year-old's 27ball knock, comprising seven boundaries and three massive sixes, provided the much-needed impetus to the defending champions who left from where they left off in the last edition.

He, however, fell to England quick Tymal Mills after failing to connect a fast good length delivery in the penultimate over of the innings.

Deepak Hooda and Ben Cutting, then provided the finishing touch with some lusty blows to take the home side past the 200-run mark.

barCelONa, april 6 (reuterS): Real Madrid beat Leganes 4-2 on Wednesday despite resting key players including Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale as goals from Alvaro Morata and James Rodriguez helped them stay top of La Liga after Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 win over Sevilla.

Rodriguez set them on the way to victory with an early goal before Morata scored twice in five minutes to put Real 3-0 up.

But Leganes scored twice in quick succession through Gabriel Appelt Pires and Luciano to cut the deficit to 3-2 at halftime.

An own goal by Leganes defender Martin Mantovani just after the break stretched Real's lead and they kept the hosts at arm's length for the remainder of game.

The win saw Real recapture top spot from Barcelona, who had provisionally led the standings after beating Sevilla with two goals from Lionel Messi after the opener from Luis Suarez.

"It was a bit of a strange game," said Real coach Zinedine Zidane.

"We started very well and scored three goals and then we got ourselves into trouble by conceding those two goals. In the end we controlled the second half better by getting the extra goal and we got the three points."

The Frenchman cursed his side for switching off in the first half and briefly allowing Leganes back into the game.

"We can't afford to keep doing it, conceding twice (in four minutes) is a big deal. That's why we always need to be looking to improve. It's the great thing about football, you never know what's going to happen."

Real's exciting youngster Marco Asensio created the first goal, robbing a Leganes player around the halfway line to embark on a bursting

Barcelona Luis Suarez acrobatically opens the scoring. (Reuters)

run past three more players before then teed up the Argentine to knock in squaring the ball for James to tap in the second three minutes later. from close range.

Messi produced an instinctive volley for Barca's third goal in the MORATA DOUBLE 33rd, piling more pain on a Sevilla Morata got the first of his two side who had serious title ambitions goals three minutes later by arriving just over a month ago but have fallen at the far post to glance the ball in as apart and failed to win in their last six Leganes failed to clear a corner and games in all competitions. then ran onto a pass from Mateo KoThe Argentine had also rattled the vacic to produce a sweeping finish bar from outside the box early in the high into the net in the 23rd. game and his brace took his tally to The visitors killed the game in the 29 goals in 30 games against Sevilla 48th, having let their guard down in in all competitions. Messi also leads conceding twice, when Leganes' Man- the Liga scoring charts with 27 goals tovani swatted the ball into his own net ahead of Suarez on 24. while trying to defend a free-kick.

"It was the first-half performance Real top the table with 71 points, we had dreamed of," said Barca coach two clear of Barca, and have a game in Luis Enrique. hand on their arch-rivals as they bid for "We took the game to them as much a first title since 2012. Sevilla, who had as possible, we had more of the ball, Vitolo sent off for a second booking in we scored three goals and had a lot of the 91st minute, are fourth on 58 points. chances, which says a lot when you Barca striker Suarez crashed home consider the quality of our opponents. an emphatic overhead kick in the 25th Things changed in the second half but minute after a surging run by Messi everything was under control."

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family is a set up of parents and children; however, if any family members totally went against the wishes of its parents, the said family will surely ruin. And accordingly, everybody and every organization including the Government know that I for one T.L Angami is the only founder and first president and Sr. Advisor of GBFN and by the grace of Almighty God I am still alive and working accordingly to the law of the land. However, the present NGBF leaders have time

and again went against its founder and first president through publishing an article and even went to the extent to disown its founder president GBFN as well as the most senior advisor.

The present NGBF office bearers should knows that there is a NGBF in Nagaland and for which there is an advisor from the Government as for GBs and DBs. However, the GBFN is founded by T.L Angami and I am still alive looking after the welfare and betterment of the federation in every important issues. Further to make it clear that I am not the advisor of GBs and DBs where as the functionaries

of GBs and DBs are quite different. GBs are the real leaders at grassroots level and the custodian of Naga customary law. The GBFN of Nagaland is not salaried persons so we do not require any advisor from the government.

In this regard, whatever I take care about the NGBF or GBFN is final and sufficient. And as such, any family members from GBFN who always went against the founder and Sr. advisor or its parents is illegal. And if it goes on like this, no government will respect the existence of the GBFN and ultimately such action will destroy the whole family.

IT IS TIME: STOP BLAMING OTHERS

Robert A. Silverstein

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year ago today I had my first article published in a Nagaland newspaper.

I have been following events in Nagaland closely for over two years and have visited there five times since May 2015.

Since that first article I have had perhaps another 15 to 20 published. In my five visits and many e-mail exchanges with Nagas, I've learned to care about the Naga people generally and have been fortunate enough to make some friends among you.

As an American, it takes a certain temerity to write what I intend to write below, since my own nation is so troubled at the moment: millions of children going to bed hungry, a criminal justice system immersed in racism, politicians at the state level (I live in New York State) corrupt and in prison, a health system catering to the affluent and neglecting the middle class and poor, and much more.

And yet, it would be disingenuous to say that my nation's and state's problems were similar to those in Nagaland (or in India generally). The problems in Nagaland are much much worse, and I therefore feel that I should give my opinion as to what I see as an outsider, a caring outsider, in the hope that it will be of some use to the Naga people. I have chosen to do so because of an article that I just read.

An article in The Morung Express dated April 3, 2017, and in the Eastern Mirror and Nagaland Post dated April 4, 2017, written by Thepfulhouvi Solo, titled, “How can mindset of Nagaland be changed?” views the corruption of Nagaland society in a certain way that is, to me, substantially incorrect.

The author says that the governor of Nagaland has told a number of past chief ministers of Nagaland that “the

mindset in Nagaland should be changed.” He also says that, “Reverends and Pastors teach umpteenth number of times in the Pulpit that Christians must change into 'New Creature'.”

He continues, “It is VIPs, Teachers, Thinkers, Writers, the Church and Leaders of the People as 'Role Models' of the Society that have the greatest chance to impact the change the Mindset of the People.”

He suggests that if the new chief minister had announced that he would not run for reelection, it would have served as a great example to the Naga people: “...'the announcement would have electrified the mentality of the whole of Nagaland for a New Journey and the CM would have got unprecedented Moral Authority to rein in the selfish Politicians'.”

He concludes, in his last few paragraphs, by stating, “Nagaland seems blinded with our own stubborn and national self-righteous political arrogance.” He condemns the 'Political Leaders” as treating the government as their own organization to make money and accrue power, for themselves and their family and friends.

Finally, he states, “...it is only strong Public Demonstration in the Street that changes the Government.

“Public Demonstration recently changed the Government of Nagaland but it was

by Violence and threat of Mass Violence where even the loud mouth in the Church... gave its Blessings to the undemocratic Violent Force to bring down a democratically elected Government!”

He finally ends, by saying, “This is Nagaland today! It is the leaders who should change Nagaland's mindset.”

So in this relatively brief article, the author goes full circle, first claiming that the leaders should be showing the people the way, then indicating that

the leaders have failed the people and it is up to the people, through public demonstration in the streets to force change on the government, then points out that that was done recently, but it was done violently and undemocratically, bringing down a democratically elected government, and concludes where he started, by telling us that it is up to the leaders (earlier in his article accused of corruption) to change Nagaland.

I agree with his statements about the recent bandh which, violent and illegal, forced the CM to resign, as a disgrace and sign of a complete breakdown of law and the rule of law in Nagaland, and certainly feel that the end does not justify the means. Nagaland, in reality, is in chaos.

But I do not agree with the author that Nagas should look to the leaders to save the day and reform themselves and the corrupt system that permeates Naga society. People in power, and thus with power, rarely voluntarily give it up. That's not a rule of Naga society; that's a rule of all humanity going back to the beginnings of recorded history.

I want to quote two “people”: first, a famous New York Times editorialist from the 1960s and 1970s, James Reston, the “philosopher” of the Times OP-ED page, said more than once over his years with the paper, that “the people get the politicians they deserve.”

(America deserves Trump!!)

The second “person” I want to quote is a cartoon character, and the quote is famous in America. The character is Pogo, and the quote is from April 22, 1970: “We have met the enemy and he is us.”

It is long past time that the Nagas stopped looking to be saved from themselves by Christianity, by intellectuals, by teachers, by other VIPs, by anybody else “out there.” Stop

passing the buck!

All these corrupt politicians, bureaucrats, contractors, police, et al., were all once children, Nagas brought up in Naga society. There is no “corruption” gene. Yes, there is a sense of “stubborn and national selfrighteous political arrogance,” something that I've pointed out in many of my articles, arguing against the nationalist movement and Nagalim. The attitude of the activists and many of their followers borders on the delusional, with fantastic ideas about the prowess of the Naga worriors, the entitlement of the Naga people, owed to them by history, by the UN, by their sacrifices, by the government of India, by God. It's all a delusion, fed by victimhood and self-righteousness.

But, on the other hand, the Naga people are no worse, if no better, than most human beings on this planet. They should stop looking for others to change their lives. They can change it themselves, and it does not take a violent revolution. All it takes is hard work, perseverance, and courage.

Found a new political party (one has been contributing articles recently to the Naga papers), contribute funds for a candidate, get honest people in office, and start changing the system. As Naga voters, stop accepting bribes for your vote. If you don't, you deserve the government you get!

Violence and lawlessness is not just wrong; it'll just put more of the same power-loving people in power. YOU change things by acting within the existing system. Stop complaining; stop writing articles about corruption; stop blaming the leaders; just start doing something that will obviously begin to change the system, keeping in mind that there will always be some who will turn out corrupt. Stop looking for perfection, and start working.

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he ACAUT Nagaland is extremely grateful to the SKK (Sumi Students’ Union) for organizing and initiating the clean election Rally at Zunheboto on 12/4/17, as part of their Clean Election campaign. The decision to initiate clean election campaign by the student community is much appreciated since it conveys a sense

of deep responsibility for the society. The ACAUT looks forward to addressing the public of Zunheboto at the rally. The Sumi HOHO as the apex body of the Sumis is appreciated for lending support and guiding the SKK, the younger generation, in their effort to bring about a transparent and accountable society. The leaders and people of Zunheboto having the concern and the realization that the root cause of all the corruption is the corrupt electoral process and

mal practices that take place during election have decided to hold this historic and very crucial rally.

The rest of other Districts, particularly the youth and student bodies are also requested to emulate this fine example and initiative so that the Naga voice will reverberate in unison across our land and bring about the much needed change that the Nagas are craving and the values and principles of Christ are restored. May the healing process for Nagas start.

Rejoinder to Thepfuhouvi Solo’s “Can people of outside decide for the state of Nagaland?”

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Dr. Somingam Mawon

must tell this gentleman that today’s Tangkhul ‘social institution’ (read as traditional institution) is no longer an institution of the yesteryears: they have in a big way moved away from the past keeping in pace with time and space. What this retired Indian civil servant had in mind on the said institution is the picture of the pre-Christian Tangkhul society which in fact is a thing of the past. In practice, decision making for the community in this society no longer rests with the Chief or village council: instead, democratic means such as elections, consultations and discussions are widely practiced in almost all the Tangkhul villages. One of the prevailing trends vis-à-vis village administrations is the elections of village chairmen and village council members, and thus village Chief becomes a mere titular head. Further, some Tangkhul villages have a woman representation in the village council which, as of now, is nowhere found in other Naga communities. Correct me, if I am wrong! These are all indications of valuing democratic values and principles. In short, in an attempt to vomit out one’s frustration and intolerance let us not bring in traditional institution that would amount to misrepresent any community.

I have mentioned in one of my earlier pieces that one of the prevailing trends in our society is the ‘teaching’ on patriotism and nationalism after the retirements from the Indian government service sectors. By the way, this statement is not a mere criticism but rather a hard fact of the Naga society. Naga political history has shown that no political group, be it Naga National Council or NSCN, is free from the criticism of tribalistic functioning and governance within the organisation or the organisation is tribally profiled in their set-up. There is no Naga political group that is ‘proportionately’ represented by all

Naga communities in the organisation. Instead, it is always one or two tribes that dominated the entire governance of the organisation. Further, since the days of A.Z. Phizo, in all Naga political groups there were and are always some leaders who ‘dictated’ the groups in their organizational affairs.

Like the cadres of the NNC (both living in and outside of the peace camps’ comfort zone) are primarily Angamis and Chakhesangs, one cannot deny the fact that many cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim headed by Isak and Muivah are Tangkhuls and Sumis. Proportionate representations of all (an idealistic view) Naga tribes within the organisation is an important one, but what is more important and relevant is their ‘political capacity’ that could bring a logical conclusion to the Naga political movement. In other words, what the organisation could do for the whole Nagas is something to be measured. At times, like other organisations, Muivah and his close associated might have ‘dictated’ the terms and conditions in the governance of their organisation: but to compare Muivah with Kim Jong Un is not a rationale comparison, but rather an immature statement. Seriously, Kim Jong Un? Indeed, if we go by the yardstick of artificial territories drawn by the colonial British and the Government of India, Muivah neither belongs to nor represents Nagaland state. In principle, Muivah and the organisation he represents is not fighting for the cause of the Naga people living in Nagaland state, but for the cause of all Naga people. The point is that if we cannot move out from this cocoon of ‘we’ and ‘they’ feelings among the Nagas of Nagaland, Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, or Myanmar for that matter, there is no point of talking big on Naga nationalism.

By the way, this was exactly what Nehru had designed and would have wanted the Nagas to fight among themselves on the line of these artificially drawn territories.

All politically conscious Nagas know the ‘special constitutional provision’ given for Nagaland state. One would suppose that the most probable solution that is to bring shall have more ‘autonomy’ than the Article 371A of the Indian Constitution. Now the question is, will those Nagas who are contented with the said article as the solution to the Naga issue be ready to reject any solution that will recognise more ‘autonomy’ than this ‘special constitutional provision’?

I don’t think so!

Many are confused about the term framework agreement, and thus equated it with the term accord. Put quite simply, if we do not know the meanings and differences of the said terms, who are we to talk about mechanisms of conflict resolution and management? In my understanding, the representatives of the conflicting parties at the negotiating table will definitely table the content for public deliberation once an accord is inked: and the interests of the Naga people must find its place in the accord in order to bring solution to the long drawn political conflict. In principle, if the accord that is to be brought is against the ‘core interests’ of the Naga people, then, either the other political groups initiate the talks or the Naga people resort to different mechanism in order to resolve their conflict. Until then, the Naga people need to be patience and the parties to political negotiations deserve such public support and a chance to deliberate on what they can deliver. For the Nagas, now is not a time to seed hatred or to ‘keep’ the probable political concepts in the ‘Museum’ (in the word of Thepfuhouvi Solo), but time has come to ‘pressurize’ the conflicting parties at talks to resolve the conflict and then present the outcome to the people. In a sentence, what the Nagas need today is not about who is right or wrong, it is about what is right for the future of the Naga people. * The writer is currently a Firebird Foundation Fellow.

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

Friday 07•04•2017

EntErtainmEnt

'Baahubali: The Beginning' set to Beyonce's re-release in over 1000 screens Instagram T

posts 'are worth $1m'

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he chart-topping star has been named the most influential celebrity on the photosharing website by D'Marie Analytics, with the firm estimating the $1 million figure based on a range of factors, including number of followers, post reach and engagement.

Frank Spadafora, chief executive of D'Marie, said Beyonce's ''limited'' use of social media had boosted her earning power. He told Moneyish: ''Her limited release of exclusive, curated content ... causes such frenzy from her audience. These days, less really is more.''

Beyonce's popularity was evidenced earlier this year when she took to Instagram to announce she is expecting twins. The post attracted 6,335,571 'likes' within eight hours and subsequently broke the record for the most-liked image on the website.

Beyonce's snap of her cradling her baby bump overtook the previous record of Selena Gomez, who achieved 6.6 million 'likes' from her 116 million followers in response to a picture of her sipping from a Coca-Cola bottle.

Selena has been named as the second-most influential celebrity on social media, with a post from the 24-year-old star estimated to be worth $775,000 each across Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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he Hindi version of "Baahubali: The Beginning" is set for re-release in over 1000 screens on Friday, exactly two weeks before the release of the second part in the franchise on April 28.

The Hindi version is being re-

leased by filmmaker Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.

Karan tweeted on Thursday: "Over a 1000 screens! Widest rerelease of an Indian film! 'Baahubali'...experience the magic before the epic releases on April 28."

Produced by Arka entertain-

ment, directed by S.S Rajamouli, the movie stars Prabhas in the title role in addition to Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles.

Source: IANS

Salman Khan OUTSELLS Shah Rukh Khan!

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hen it comes to Salman and Shah Rukh Khan, sky’s the limit for rights to the film. In fact, the music rights of Salman’s Tubelight and SRK’s (reportedly titled) Raula have already been sold at astronomical amounts. This, despite neither film even having a trailer out yet.

Buzz is, Sony Music India has bought Tubelight’s music rights (at Rs 20 crore) and Raula (at Rs 15 crore).

These figures become even more significant if you consider that Salman’s film has three songs and SRK’s has six the soundtrack would is starkly evident from the against the more commerand that had the former have fetched Rs 40 crore. fact that Tubelight’s songs cial score of Raula.

Source: Contactmusic added three more songs, Salman’s greater star pull are more situational as Source: DNA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YIN-YIN With Love From All Of Us

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Friday 07•04•2017

SPORTS

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Chelsea win but Tottenham keep the title race alive LONDON, ApriL 6 (reuters): Chelsea ticked off three more points in their Premier League title quest with a 2-1 victory over Manchester City on Wednesday but Tottenham Hotspur's Houdini-like 3-1 win at Swansea means the race is far from over.

With Chelsea leading fourth-placed City at an edgy Stamford Bridge courtesy of Eden Hazard's first-half brace and Tottenham, who kicked off 15 minutes earlier, trailing 1-0 at Swansea, a decisive swing in Chelsea's favours loomed.

However, Dele Alli's 88thminute equalizer for Tottenham followed by stoppage-time strikes from Son Heung-min and Christian Eriksen means Chelsea's lead remains seven points with eight games of the season remaining.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte described his side's gritty victory as a "big win" but said

90 points may be needed before they can start celebrating.

"The Tottenham result is important but the most important was our result," Conte, whose side rebounded from Saturday's first home defeat since September against Crystal Palace, told reporters after becoming the first manager to do a league double over City boss Pep Guardiola.

"The best thing for us to think is that Tottenham could win eight games so to win the title we need 18 points."

Joshua King's late leveller for Bournemouth in a 2-2 draw at Anfield all but knocked Liverpool out of the title equation as they are 12 points adrift of Chelsea having played a game more.

Goals by Philippe Coutinho and Divock Origi either side of halftime had put Liverpool ahead after Benik Afobe struck early for the visitors but once again Juergen Klopp's side

Eden Hazard and Fernandinho in action. (REX Features)

dropped points against the supposed also-rans.

With City, without a win in four games, a further two points back in fourth, Guardiola's chief

Veteran football tournament from today KOhimA, ApriL 6 (mexN): The 8th edition of Nagaland Veteran Football Tournament will start from April 7 at Phek Town under the aegis of Nagaland Veteran Football Association (NVFA) and Phek District Veteran Football Association (PDV-

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concern will be ensuring they keep above Arsenal and Manchester United in the scrap for qualification for next season's Champions League.

RASH TACKLE Sergio Aguero's equalizer on Wednesday, his 15th league goal of the season, looked to have given City the launchpad

to increase Chelsea's jitters but Fernandinho's rash tackle on Pedro for a penalty which Hazard scored on the rebound meant Guardiola was outsmarted by Conte for the second time.

"We come here to Stamford Bridge and play the way we have, with huge personality. I'm a lucky guy to manage these guys," Guardiola, an animated figure throughout the match, said.

With United only drawing with Everton on Tuesday, Arsenal moved up to fifth, four points behind City with a game in hand, after a 3-0 home victory over struggling West Ham United -- a first win in four for Arsene Wenger's side.

It was not just an important night at the top.

Hull City's third win in four games -- a 4-2 triumph over Middlesbrough with five goals coming before the break -saw Marco Silva's team climb

Warriors, T. Khel, D. Khel win in Northern Angami T20 Bash

FA) as host. Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, Deputy Chairman State Planning Board, Nagaland will grace the inaugural function on April 7 at 10:00 am. Lightning of tournament torch KOhimA, ApriL 6 (mexN): North will be done by Nuchita Soho and Block Warriors, T. Khel Knights, D. Khel United today registered wins in Yeveyi Sapu. their respective matches at the ongoing 4th edition of 10-Northern Angami -1 T20 Bash 2017.

North Block Warriors defeated Upper L. Khel Riders by 29 runs.

Renjen of North Block Warriors was declared as the man of the match.

In another match, T. Khel Knights overpowered Middle Bayavii Lions by 1 wicket. Ruokuobeituo of T. Khel Knights was declared as the man of the match.

In the last match of the day, D. Khel United defeated Upper Bayavii Sixers by 2 wickets. Pete of D.Khel Tahmeed Rahman of Team Nagaland af- United declared as man of the match ter taking 5 wickets against Bihar with April 7 matches officials of Cricket Association of Bihar Rokabozou/Sepfuzou Challengat Moinul Hoque Stadium, Patna. ers vs Peraciezie Royals @ 7:00 am Mission Dukes vs P.Khel Eagles Tahmeed Rahman 5/43] Team Nagaland: 159 all out in 37.3 @ 10:00 am Kenouzou Wolves vs High School overs [Imliwati – 65, Nagaho ChiDaredevils @ 1:00 pm shi-22; Abishek-3wkts]

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Vikheho Swu

(Cabinet Minister, Government of Nagaland)

Khesheli Chishi

(OSD & Principal Secretary, Department of Justice & Law, Government of Nagaland)

Nagaland in MP Verma Trophy semis DimApur, ApriL 6 (mexN): Team Nagaland today entered the semifinals of the 6th M.P. Verma Inter-State Invitation Cup at Patna.

Nagaland lost to Bihar by 26 runs but topped the group table by having a better net run rate in the league matches. Earlier Nagaland spinner Tahmeed Rahman took 5 wickets for 43 runs to restrict Bihar to modest total of 185 in 40 overs. Imliwati Lemtur scored 65 runs but Nagaland fell short by 26 runs. The semifinal match will be played on April 11 at Patna with the topper of another group.

Score: Bihar (CAB) 185 for 9 in 40 overs [Abishek – 51 runs, Rajib Khan – 22;

above Swansea and out of the bottom three.

Lazar Markovic, Oumar Niasse, Abel Hernandez and Harry Maguire were all on target to leave Boro looking favourites along with Sunderland to drop into the Championship next season.

Sunderland are 10 points adrift of the safety zone while Boro, without a win since December, are seven behind Hull.

Swansea, who led through Wayne Routledge's early goal at the Liberty Stadium and seemed poised for a priceless victory, slipped back into the bottom three, two points below Hull.

Palace fell back to earth with a bump after their weekend heroics at Stamford Bridge, losing 3-1 at Southampton while West Ham's fifth defeat on the spin keeps Slaven Bilic's side too close to the relegation zone for comfort.

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