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Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others NAMING THE NAMELESS: Experts struggle to identify drowned migrants

Workshop on Naga-India ‘Framework Agreement’

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More glory for Jamaica, but Chinese fans upset

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india ready for Pak talks; Un Naga SAZ without alarmed by Kashmir violence medical assistance

SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, AuGuSt 17 (REutERS): India is ready to send its top diplomat to Pakistan for talks focused on fighting crossborder terrorism, sources at India’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday, after a spike in tension in the disputed northernmost region of Kashmir. Indian Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar was willing to attend talks on the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart, the sources said, stressing that cross-border terrorism was central to the situation in Jammu and Kashmir state. The olive branch comes after 40 days of violent protests in Indian-ruled Kashmir that were sparked by the killing by security forces of a field commander of Pakistan-based Islamic militant group Hizbul Mujahideen who enjoyed wide support. At least 64 people have died and thousands been injured in clashes with security forces that have been denounced by Pakistan. The Indian sources, who declined to be identified, made it clear, however, that India “rejects in their entirety the selfserving allegations regarding the situation in J&K, which is an integral part of India.” Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is the name of India’s only Muslimmajority state that includes the disputed Kashmir region. No comment was immediately available from Pakistan’s foreign ministry. A top U.N. human rights of-

reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

Swissaid and Doctors without Borders refused entry to Naga areas of Myanmar Eleven Myanmar Yangon | August 17

Pakistani rangers (wearing black uniforms) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) officers lower their national flags during a daily parade at the Pakistan-India joint check-post at Wagah border, near Lahore. (REUTERS/Files Photo)

ficial expressed “deep regret” at the failure of both the Indian and Pakistani authorities to grant access to the separate parts of Kashmir that each run to investigate allegations of serious human rights violations. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein said in a statement issued in Geneva it was unfortunate that sincere attempts by the United Nations to independently assess the facts in relation to reports of human rights violations had failed. DEADLY AMBUSH In the latest violence on Wednesday, militants killed three members of the Indian security forces when they am-

achievements.

Naga apex bodies seek release of all Naga political prisoners DIMAPuR , AuGuSt 17 (MExN): The Naga Hoho, Naga Students’ Federation and the Naga Mothers’ Association have reiterated their call for the Government of India to release all Naga political prisoners who were booked under the guise of various draconian laws; and are yet to obtain justice even during the cease fire period. While appreciating the GoI’s move to release Anthony Shimray on bail, it further asked that the GoI release all other Naga political prisoners irrespective of groups/factions without further delay.

dence Day speech on Monday, accusing Pakistan of glorifying terrorism. In a tit-for-tat escalation in the war of words between the nuclear-armed neighbours, Modi said he had received messages of support from leaders in restive regions of Pakistan, in particular the troubled southwestern province of Baluchistan. India accuses Muslim Pakistan of supporting Kashmiri fighters while Pakistan accuses India of meddling in Pakistani trouble spots, in particular of helping separatists fighting the Pakistani state in resource-rich Baluchistan. Both sides deny the accusations.

Help yet to reach several villages Many villages in the disease affected areas of the Naga Self Administered Zone (SAZ) in Myanmar are yet to receive aid as of August 17. Media reports from Myan-

Pursue border issue in right perspective: UntABA

DIMAPuR, AuGuSt 17 (MExN):TheUnitedNagaTribesAssociation of Border Areas (UNTABA) today reiterated its demand for the Nagaland State Government to sincerely pursue the Assam-Nagaland border issue in the right perspective. It asked that the government “fight vigorously for the implementation of the Interim Agreement in letter and spirit by evicting the illegal settlements in all the Reserve Forests along the border areas facilitated by the Assam Government and demand for the implementation of the 16 Points These just came in, ... oh Agreement made between the no, no nothing important... Government of India and the peojust lists of your name and ple of Nagaland during the estab-

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bushed an army convoy and then fired on a police jeep that came to the scene. In a worrying escalation the previous day, Indian security forces fired live rounds at a crowd of stone-throwing protesters in Kashmir’s Baramulla district, killing five and wounding 10. Earlier, police and troops trying to control crowds had resorted to the use of shotguns, whose pellets are meant to incapacitate but not kill. But residents of Kashmir say the shotguns have inflicted severe injuries and even blinded hundreds of people including bystanders. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ratcheted up tensions in his annual Indepen-

The Myanmar government has refused to allow Swissaid and Doctors Without Borders to enter the Naga Self-Administered Zone (SAZ), where communities are plagued by an outbreak of measles, the organisations announced at a press conference at the Orchid Hotel on August 16. Speakers at the conference also described the state of affairs in the areas affected by the infectious disease, rescue measures and the challenges of delivering aid. The Naga SAZ is difficult to access,and itsinhabitantssuffer from shortages of food every year. The zone’s government has been weak in responding to such problems. The area has no systems for transporting emergency relief supplies or distributing information in a synchronised way. Furthermore, there is no organisation to managing emergency situations. Relief supplies cannot be transported in an effective manner.

mar state that the Council of Naga Affairs (CNA) has met with Vice President Henry Van Thio twice—once in Yangon on August 14 and once again in Nay Pyi Taw on August 16. Ke Jung, the information officer of the CAN was quoted as saying: “The vice president confirmed that seven tonnes of food and Ks 50 million have been sent to allow for immediate rescue operations when we met yesterday evening. He said he has to report other details of the process to the President’s Office and the State Counsellor’s Office.” It was further reported that food and rescue funds sent by the government reached Hkamti Township but not to Lahe Township because of bad weather in the area. “We suggested to the vice president that the rescue team should wait in Hkamti until the weather is good and to send the materials onward then. I suggested to him that even if a helicopter cannot go to Lahe, it can deliver the goods to Thakyan, which is close to Lahe,” Ke Jung was quoted as informing the Myanmar Eleven media outlet. Naw Aung Sann, the General Secretary of the CNA was reported to have said at a press conference on August 16 in Yangon that he was not pleased with the authorities’ performance in its emergency response. He said the government has not conducted rescue operations in a way that is commensurate to the magnitude of the emergency. He was quoted as stating: “I

lishment of Nagaland statehood.” The UNTABA further expressed concern at the Nagaland State Home Minister’s reported statements that “all efforts had been made to secure Nagaland border. It termed this as “not only nonsensical but completely contradicting the Border Affairs Department who had been seriously involved in litigation process for the last 3(three) decades as Respondent No. 3 in the Civil Suit No. 2 of 1988 filed by AGP Government of Assam claiming in the Supreme Court that the inter State boundary between Assam and Nagaland is yet to be clearly demarcated.” It said that such statements

“clearly show complete lack of coordination amongst the authorities in the Government revealing complete lack of the sense of responsibility and the lack of political will on the issue and creating more confusion among the masses…” The UNTABA stated that authorities in Assam had deployed 47 Assam Police Posts in all the border areas even inside Nagaland and from Nagaland side there are only 14 Nagaland Police Posts since the Interim Agreement was made between the 2 states in 1972. Moreover, it stated that all the 11 Reserve Forests mentioned in the Interim Agreement of 1972 and reaffirmed in 1979, wherein the ad-

ministrative power was given to the authorities in Assam on the conditions that no settlements shall be allowed, “now stands completely deforested by facilitating illegal settlements to the people of questionable origins from across the state even before these Reserve Forests are de-notified.” It added that starting from Doldoli Reserve Forest near Dimapur to all the Reserve Forests along the border areas to Tiru Reserve Forest and Abhaypur Reserve Forest in Mon districts “have become a big township all along. Such are the hard realities completely overlooked by the successive Governments of Nagaland.”

would like to ask to the government who is responsible for this situation—the authorities of the Naga Self-Administered Zone? The Sagaing Region government? Or the central government? We face such a tragedy today since the government did not do what it should have done in the past. They cited difficulties in communication and transportation as excuses for their lack of an effective response. But who can improve the system? Only the government can offer an effective response.” It was informed that the disease, thought to be a kind of measles, broke out on June 6, when a ninety year old died in Htankawnautkone Village in the Naga Self-Administered Zone. No one in the village knew the cause of his death until five more people in the village died that month. The villagers informed to the governing council of the Naga Self-Administered Zone of the situation on July 9. The disease has killed 42 people, including 13 male and 15 female of children in Lahe Township and eight female and six male of children in Donhee Township. Three children in Htankawlarma Village are facing life-threatening conditions now. The CNA General Secretary said: “If our lives continue to be sacrificed because of bad roads and transportation, what benefit do we have from being citizens of this country? We doubt Myanmar’s commitment to human rights as we witness the events in Naga today.”

Ao Senden asserts opposition to 33% women’s reservation

DIMAPuR, AuGuSt 17 (MExN): The Ao Senden today opposed the recent decision of the Nagaland State Cabinet on 33 % Women reservation in Urban Local Bodies/Town Councils, and stated that the Municipal Act is “totally in contrary to the Indian constitution Article 371 (A).” A press note from the Ao Senden said that reservation as contained in the act is “is totally against the Ao custom wherein there is no male

or female different status.” “It is very disheartening to see our Ao women folks drawn to sink down to 2nd class status by the State government,” the Ao Senden further stated. It therefore made clear that the Ao Senden “had totally opposed since the beginning and will never accept the above stated acts to be implemented in the near future too in our Ao land till the said clause is deleted and our demand is fulfilled.”

Tsupfume recognized for Kiwi cultivation Our Correspondent Kohima | August 17

In recognition of the enormous success of Kiwi cultivation in Tsupfume village under Phek district, the village recently figured in the award list for the best performing village among 11 others on successful implementation of Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) - Batch 1. This award was given away during the state level watershed conference, marking the culmination of IWMP- Batch -1, under the Land Resources Department, Nagaland. Kiwi, the national fruit of China, was introduced to Tsupfume village by Khazi Lea, a progressive farmer of the village. Subsequently, during a PRA exercise for IWMP, the Department of Land Resources spotted the fruit in the backyard farms of Tsupfume and took the initiative of providing training on Kiwi cultivation and management. Also recognizing the favourable climate condition and suitability of the soil for

its cultivation, 12,000 saplings of Kiwi fruit (Hayward Variety) were planted in the village through IWMP. To support the farmers in gaining more technical knowledge for its cultivation, farmers were also sent to Kiwi fruit-grown areas like Himachal Pradesh, and other North Eastern States for exposure as well as to attend the trainings. Through the interven-

tion of IWMP, the entire village comprising of 363 households are engaged in Kiwi cultivation apart from growing other cash crops. Tsupfume village was also christened as the ‘Vegetable Village’ by the Department of Horticulture for its cabbage and potato cultivation. In the year 2014, 30% of 15,000- 16,000 standing Kiwi plants in the whole village started bearing fruit

and generated a net profit of about Rs. 2-3 lakhs. Tsupfume farmers not only produce Kiwi but have also started raising nurseries by transplanting them in their respective farms. Fromahumbleharvestof 50 kgs in the year 2012, Tsupfumewenttoharvestatotalof 2500 kgs in 2014. By 2015, the villagers harvested an overwhelming 5000 kgs indicating an increase of 100%. Chairman of the Tsupfume Watershed Committee IWMP, Ngonyi Lea disclosed that the Kiwi fruit is sold on the way side of NH29, Pfutsero and also in the surrounding villages at the rate of Rs. 90-120 depending on the quality of the fruit. Buyers also come to the field and directly purchase in bulk, and are further transported to Dimapur and Kohima. Additionally, for more marketing, the Phek District Farmers’ Union has signed an MoU with ‘Exotic Delicia Nagaland’ on behalf of Tsupfume village. Currently, Kiwi is cultivated in 15 hectares of community land in Tsupfume village.

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Workshop on Naga-India Charity photo exhibition 'Framework Agreement’ for education of children

Participants of the workshop held under the theme Naga-India Framework Agreement at University of Delhi from August 13-15.

New Delhi, August 17 (MexN): In view of the Framework Agreement signed between the NSCN (IM) and Government of India, the Naga Scholars’ Association (NSA) organized a three-day in-house national workshop under the theme ‘Naga-India Framework Agreement’ from August 13-15 at University of Delhi. A press release from NSA President, Dr. Zu-

chamo Yanthan informed that the workshop had addressed the following challenging areas: Theorizing unique history and situation of the Nagas, concept of shared-sovereignty, articulating the aspirations of the Nagas, challenges towards solution, and the Framework Agreement. The purpose of the workshop, according to the release, was to have a clear understanding on the

mentioned areas so that a research document may be prepared keeping in view of the aspirations of the Naga people from all walks of life. The workshop was attended by scholars from different universities, intellectuals working in different organizations and political-social activists. The Naga Scholars’ Association is a registered organization having membership across India and abroad.

DiMApur, August 17 (MexN): Photography Club of Dimapur in collaboration with The Kids Garden is hosting a charity photo exhibition to celebrate the 177th World Photography Day under the theme “The Kids Garden” on August 19 and 20, 3:00 pm onwards at The Garden, Supermarket here. The proceeds from the sale will go towards supporting the education of the children at The Kids Garden. The Kids Garden, an initiative of Katrin Rudel and Akihito for underprivileged children, aims to not only better the children’s spiritual outlook but impact their socioeconomic state. One of the best long term benefits for the children is a chance of good education, a press release from Photography Club of Dimapur stated.

Members of Photography Club of Dimapur.

Currently, The Kids Garden sponsors the education of about 25 children and every year the number is increasing. The Photography Club of Dimapur is supporting

Officials and farmers at the one day on campus awareness program on scientific pig feeding, management & bio-security of farm animal.

develop organised pig farm they need other exotic pigs with faster growth rate. Prof. RC Gupta, Dean NU-SASRD stressed on the economical feeding of pigs with minimum wastage, a press release informed. Pigs have different requirements at every stage of growth, he said, adding optimum feeding is required for maximum gain. He fur-

Meetings & AppointMents NGPTA emergency meeting The Nagaland Government Primary Teachers’ Association (NGPTA) has convened an emergency meeting on August 19, 10:30 am at ANSTA Guest House, Kohima. All Central Executive Members, Presidents and Secretaries of District Units have been requested to attend the meeting positively. For details, contact: 9402025917.

NAYO presidential council meeting

The Northern Angami Youth Organisation (NAYO), 2016-19 has convened its first Presidential Council Meeting on August 20, 10:00 am at NAPO building in Kezieke, Kohima. All the unit/village youth presidents have been requested to attend the meeting.

ECC freshers-cum-cultural day

ther said that the farmers must get good information to improve backyard pigs for self sustainability. In the technical session, Dr. Santanu Banik, Principal Scientist, ICARNational Research Centre on Pig, Rani Guwahati presented PowerPoint on the “Overview of piggery sector and breeding strategies for optimum pig pro-

duction”. Selection of the breeding males based on the performance of growth rate, proper developments of male genital organs and other genetically recorded data are essential for a good breeding stock selection to maximise production, he stated. Dr. K. Barman, Sr. Scientist, ICAR-National Research Centre on Pig, Rani

the cause and donating all the proceeds of the sales from the exhibition to The Kids Garden. The event is supported by the Department of Art And Culture and Meyisanger.

Guwahati pointed out that incorporating local product like pre-treated tapioca besides balanced diet decreases the feeding cost, and enhances growth. Meanwhile, avoiding visitors and entry of other animals in the farm premises, proper fencing, antiseptic foot dips at the farm entrance, use of protective cloths by the farm atten-

dants, timely de-worming of the pigs and vaccination against classical swine fever were some bio-security measures pointed out. Dr. Girish Patil, Sr. Scientist, ICAR-National Research Centre on Pig, Rani Guwahati presented on hygienic pork production and production of shelf-stable pork products. Since the consumers of North East states of India, particularly Nagaland, prefer pork and pork products, “we should also resort to processed shelfstable ready to eat pork product which is ideal and healthy for human,” he stated, according to the release. Dr. M. Catherine Rutsa, Assistant Professor & In-charge, ICAR-AICRCP, Nagaland Centre spoke on vaccination against classical swine fever in pig. She informed the farmers that swine fever vaccines are available with her and the Dept. of Livestock Production & Management, NU, SASRD and can be utilized according to their needs. The vaccines were provided by the Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Nagaland.

‘Development of scientific temperament’ DiMApur, August 17 (MexN): A seminar cum workshop on “Development of scientific temperament” for the class 10 to 12 students of S.D. Jain Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur was held on August 17 at the school hall. The seminar was jointly sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Government of India and Janjati Shiksha Samiti in association with Vidya Bharati Sanskriti Shiksha Samsthan. In the inaugural session, Sharat Chandra

Singh, Principal, Immanuel College was the chief guest. The keynote address was delivered by Reji Abraham, Principal of S.D. Jain Higher Secondary School. Abraham said that in order to make our country a developed nation, the present generation of young people should possess scientific approach towards life. “Our country’s backwardness can be only removed when all the citizens of this country are enlightened with proper ed-

Eastern Christian College (Arts & Commerce), Padumpukhuri, Dimapur is celebrating its annual freshers-cumcultural day on August 20. Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome will grace the event as chief guest and former vice principal, Prof. Rosaline Jamir, visiting faculty at National Institute of Technology, Chumukedima will be the guest of honour. All the students, faculty, and alumni pereN, August 17 (MexN): ATMA have been requested to take part in the celebration. Peren, Jalukie block inaugurated a Farm School at Jalukie B on August 16 and also Training on RTI Act in Dimapur All the Heads of Departments/Offices under Dima- conducted training cum demonstration on pur district have been informed that two-day training on jalkhund water harvesting. Though the reRTI Act for PIOs, APIOs and NGOs will be conducted on gion receives high rainfall, lack of proper August 23-24 in the conference hall of the Deputy Com- rainwater harvesting structures together missioner’s office, Dimapur. The DC has directed all those with lack of suitable soil and water consernominated for the training to be seated at the training hall vation methods lead to water scarcity during at 9:30 am positively on the stipulated dates without fail. the dry season which impacts the farming community, stated a press release received NPF Farmers Wing Central here. Resource person Akam Zeliang, The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Farmers Wing Central will have its office bearers’ meeting on August 25, 11:00 am at the Central office headquarters. Therefore, all the office bearers have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. No official communication shall be served to individuals pertaining to the meeting, said a press release pheK, August 17 (MexN): Sakraba Stufrom NPF Farmers Wing Central President, Lanukaba Ao. dents’ Union (SSU) organized seminar on The release further informed that office bearers concerned ‘Biodiversity Conservation’ and ‘Health and will have a coordination meeting with Benjongliba Aier, Sanitation’ sponsored by the Department of Minister In-charge of Farmers Wing after the CEC meeting Science & Technology on August 13 at Sakraon August 24 at the Central office headquarters. ba Village Council Hall. Chisayi, Assistant Conservation of KCSU Assembly The 1st Union Assembly of the Kohima Chakhesang Forest, work plan division Kohima was Students Union (KCSU) for the tenure 2016-2017 will the resource person on the biodiversity be held on August 27, 12:00 noon at Capital College of conservation topic. Sharing on the imHigher Education. A press release from KCSU Speaker, portance of biodiversity conservation Vechivo Rhakho has stated that it is compulsory for all in village or grassroots level, he covered the subordinate and village units to send at least two ecological balance, stabilization of climate, aesthetic value and increase of representatives to the assembly. global temperature. The resource per-

Cable operators asked not to transmit unauthorized TV channels DiMApur, August 17 (MexN): Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome has asked all the cable operators under Dimapur district to refrain from transmitting unauthorized TV channels, particularly the ones that aim to incite “communal and terrorist violence.” In a press release, the DC warned that failure to comply with the order will result in legal action under Section 5, Rule 6 (6) of the Cable TV Act. Any individual may report the erring cable operators to the DC office if any such case is seen, the release stated.

KVYO on KMC permit issue

Awareness on pig management, bio-security of farm animal KohiMA, August 17 (MexN): An awareness program on “Scientific pig feeding, management & bio-security of farm animal” was held at School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD), Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus recently. It was jointly organized by ICAR-National Research Centre on Pig, Rani Guwahati and All India Coordinated Research Centre on Pig, Nagaland Centre. Anungla, group leader of the piggery Self Help Groups of Medziphema Ward 9 expressed the views and expectations of the piggery farming groups. Acknowledging that timely awareness programs by the SASRD faculty and staffs have supported the backyard pigs in terms of timely health care, deworming, vaccination etc, the SHGs expected expert advice from time to time. It was also pointed out that the pig farmers are rearing the upgraded Tenyi Vo supplied from the pig project of the college, which is suitable for farmers with poor feeding system; however, for some who are trying to

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ucation and right kind of scientific temperament,” he stated. The chief guest, who is a science educator, challenged the students to look within themselves and explore their potentialities, informed a press release received here. A broad and practical based approach can be achieved only through the development of scientific temperament among students, he said. Singh further spoke in details about the drawbacks

of the present day education system and urged the teachers and the students to be the change that they wanted to see. Ajay Sethi, School Secretary and Pankaj Singha, Organizing Secretary, Janjati Shiksha Samiti also spoke on the occasion. The workshop was held in three sessions led by Dr. Dinesh Sharma, Asst. Professor, S.D. Jain College and Pankaj Singha, organizing Secretary, Janjati Shiksha Samiti.

KohiMA, August 17 (MexN): The Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KVYO) has lauded the “timely intervention” of Deputy Commissioner’s office on Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) permit issue. Expressing happiness with the positive outcome of the joint meeting of DC’s office, KMC, KCCI and KVYO as the DC’s office took responsibility to take the matter to the higher authorities, the KVYO requested the DC’s office to address the matter at the earliest in order to avoid public outrage. A press release from KVYO President, Medozhatuo Rutsa and General Secretary, Kezhalelie Keretsü stated that failure to address the issue will compel the KVYO to “turn back to its original stand and boycott the same.”

Interaction on large cardamom cultivation pheK, August 17 (MexN): A special interaction programme on large cardamom cultivation was organized at Sakraba (cardamom village) in Phek by Rural Development department on August 10. It was attended by Razouvolie Dozo, Project Director, DRDA, Phek and Veduzo Sasu, Block Development Officer, RD block Chizami. Addressing the farmers of the village, Razouvolie Dozo told them that if the growth of the cardamom continues at the same pace, cardamom will become the main source of income in the village. Veduzo Sasu, BDO, RD Block Chizami also exhorted the gathering. The programme was chaired by Kuhusheyi, VDB Secretary.

BJP Peren resolves to work together pereN, August 17 (MexN): The BJP, Peren district unit has unanimously resolved to work together under the leadership of the party district president and members in the interest of the party in the district. The resolution was made during the unit’s meeting held on August 16 at the district party office after the meeting with district in-charge, Mghato Achumi, who is also BJP State Vice President.

‘Blood Donee Survivors Forum’ launched DiMApur, August 17 (MexN): The Dimapur Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (DNP+) has launched ‘Blood Donee Survivors Forum’ with a theme ‘Survivors Testimony on Blood Donation.’ A press release from DNP+ President, Moa Temjen Phom informed that the Forum was formed to acknowledge the blood donors and support the blood donation campaign. During the launch programme, Dr. Temsu, MO, Blood Bank Dimapur praised the blood donors quoting Proverbs 13:7 – “Those who have nothing but give shall have great riches.” Vimeno Legisie, President, Blood Donors Association and General Secretary, Naga Women Hoho Dimapur shared her experiences and congratulated the members present for taking a bold step by coming out, the release said. She also thanked Dr. Temsu for his unceasing work in helping those in need of blood and reviving the blood bank. Moa and A Lotha, members of the ‘Blood Donee Survivors Forum’ shared their testimony and thanked the blood donors for saving their lives and many others.

Anti-Dengue Dry Day campaign in Dimapur Town DiMApur, August 17 (MexN): The Vector Borne Disease Committee has decided to hold Anti-Dengue Dry Day campaign on Saturday of every week in Dimapur Town. The campaign has been initiated in view of the household based field study proposed to be conducted by the Urban Vector Borne Diseases Scheme, Dimapur. There is high rate of presence of Aedes Aegypti (vector of dengue) in and around Dimapur, said a press release from Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome. The DC has requested all the residents of Dimapur to observe the Anti-Dengue Dry Day campaign in and around their homes. During the campaign, the citizens are to clean all stagnant water inside and outside their homes like water in coolers, water tanks, flower pots, coconut shells, broken/discarded vessels, tyres etc. Since the particular species of mosquitoes needs around one week to complete its life cycle, the exercise needs to be done at least once a week to protect oneself from dengue, the DC stated.

Farm Schools inaugurated in Jalukie B, Longkhim

Deputy PD, ATMA Peren demonstrated on the methods of making the jalkhund. Meanwhile, Hanggau was appointed as the Farm School Teacher. ATMA Tuensang, Longkhim Block also inaugurated Farm School on Water Harvesting under PMKSY at Yangli mission compound on August 16. Demonstration on water harvesting, water conservation and pond management was also conducted by Moatemsu ATM. Altogether, 31 farmers attended the programme.

Biodiversity conservation, health & sanitation seminar son also enlightened the students on skill development, alternative employment, employable knowledge, quality education and illegal immigrants’ issue. In the second session of the day, Ngapunyi Krocha, District Coordinator, Development Association Nagaland launched the village level health programme. He asserted that rural community health is deteriorating and its needs to improve. The speaker also taught the students about importance of sanitation in health sector. The programme was chaired by Hukhoto D. Vadeo, SSU president, keynote address Children play with indigenous hand push toy during their leisure time at Shamator in was given by Lehu, SYO president. Tuensang district. (Morung Photo/ Chizokho Vero)

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Chakmas observe 'black day' down the Indian national flag raised atop the Chakma king's royal palace in Rangamati, one of the 11 districts in Chittagong division. "According to the the Partition formula, the CHT comprising 97.5 per cent tribal population should have been included in India and this is what the Buddhist tribals had been keen about," Chakma said. He said the scattering of Chakma tribal people to various parts of northeast India was a direct result of the forcible occupation.

"The Chakma tribals and other tribals of CHT have been orphaned by Partition. First the Pakistani government and then the military dictators of Bangladesh reduced us to minority by sponsoring demographic invasion". "The tribals in CHT are now second class citizens. The commission led by British barrister Cyril Radcliffe had not taken into account the demographic realities of CHT and had not even recommended a plebiscite before forcing the tribal people under Pakistan," he said.

Manipur and Assam get new Governors Mukhi was made Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique. Heptulla, 76, had last month resigned as Minority Affairs Minister from Union Cabinet. The resignation had come as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is believed to have set an unwritten writ of '75-year age bar' for ministers. Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan was holding the additional charge as Manipur Governor. 68-year-old Badnore, who hails

from Rajasthan, will be the new Governor of Punjab, the communique said. Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki was holding additional charge of Punjab. Nagaland Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya was holding additional charge as Assam Governor. Professor Jagdish Mukhi, who has been Member of Delhi Legislative Assembly from Janakpuri constituency, has been appointed as Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the communique said.

Bharti Infratel awards Scholarships to 127 differently abled students

We sincerely convey our profound gratitude to the President NPF, Dr. Shürhozelie, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Nagaland, T.R. Zeliang and Parliamentary Secretary (G&M), Dr. Imtiwapang Aier for showing deep concern in making our dream a reality. It is during their able leadership and through their dedicated efforts that the people of YISEMYONG have reached the milestone. We would also like to express our gratitude to the Department of Municipal Affairs, and all the officials involved in upgrading our town (Yisemyong) to a higher level. It is our humble prayer that Almighty God continues to bless you all abundantly. Sd. (CHUBAONEN) Secretary Adhoc Town Committee Yisemyong

Sd. (IMRONGMEREN) Vice Chairman Adhoc Town Committee Yisemyong

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DIRECTORATE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Sd/- (Imlimeren Jamir) Addl. Director Rural Development, Nagaland, Kohima

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Zunheboto

Wokha

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Mokokchung

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Applications are hereby invited from registered SHGs for Display and Sale of Products made by the SHGs at the Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhavan, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi by CAPART in September 2016 to provide opportunities for Self Help Groups (SHGs) to showcase their Rural Handicrafts/ Artisan Products. 4 (four) Stalls have been made available to the State of Nagaland which will be provided to the 4 (four) SHGs free of cost. However, transportation, accommodation will have to be arranged by the SHGs concerned. In this connection, interested SHGs/Entrepreneurs are requested to submit their applications alongwith list of products to the undersigned on or before 31st Aug’2016.

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Govt. High School, Dhansiripar

Kohima

Display and Sale of products made by SHGs at New Delhi.

Tribal 1%

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

Tender Amount Rs in Unit Lakh

Govt. Higher Sec. School, Kohima Govt. High School, SeiKhazou Thinuovicha Memorial School Govt. High School, Sechu(Zubza) Govt. High School, Tseminyu John Govt. High School, Viswema Govt. High School, Kigwema Govt. Higher Sec. School, Jalukie Govt. High School, Heningkunlwa Govt. High School, Peren Govt. High School, Athibung Govt. High School, Mbaulwa Govt. High School, Chare Govt. High School, Noklak Govt. Higher Sec. School, Tuensang Govt. High School, Thangjam Govt. High School, Shamator

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Regd. No. 97 I, Mrs. Heiranteile a resident of Heningkunglwa Village, Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declare that the names Heirangteile and Heirangteile Kulimbe is of same person. I hereby declare that my correct name is Heirangteile and shall be used for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

Name of Location

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AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 169 I, Mrs. Khabuimaliu D/o Tingbana a resident of Jalukie Town, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declare that the names Khanbuimaliu and Azam is of same person. I hereby declare that my correct name is KHANBUIMALIU and shall be used for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

The denizens of YISEMYONG (Under Mokokchung District) would like to take this opportunity to thank the Government of Nagaland for inclusion of YISEMYONG amongst the five newly recognized Urban Stations in the State.

Name of work: Strengthening of 57(Fifty Seven)Nos of Govt.. High School in various District of Nagaland

Name: Benthungo L Yanthan F/Name: Liphamo Yanthan D.O.B: 60.02.1991 Roll No.: 1027415 Year of Examination: 2010

AFFIDAVIT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1. TERMS & CONDITIONS and tender documents can be collected from the undersigned office on payment of Rs.5,000.00 (Rupees five Thousand) only (Non- refundable) in the form of DD in favour of State Mission Director, RMSA during office hours on all working days from 20th to 26th August, 2016. 2. The last date and closing time of Bid submission: 29th August 2016 at 12:00 Noon. 3. Date and Time of opening Bid: 29th August 2016 at 1:00 P.M.

Announcing the scholarship, D S Rawat, MD & CEO, Bharti Infratel Limited, said, “I am hopeful that this program will benefit deserving students in a great way. I wish each one of these students the very best in realizing their ambitions.” Bharti Infratel also supports ‘Bharti Foundation’ in providing free and quality education to underprivileged children in rural India through the ‘Satya Bharti School Program’ and improving the rural sanitation in Punjab under the ‘Satya Bharti Abhiyan’ which develops sanitation facilities in Government schools by building toilets for girls, it said.

I, Benthungo L Yanthan am applying for a duplicate copy of HSSLC Pass Certificate as I have lost it.

Regd. No. 98 I, Mrs. KILUNGDILIU KAURINTA D/o DITHINBO KAURINTA a resident of Samziuram Village, Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declare that the names KILUNGDILIU KAURINTA and KILUNGDILU KAURINTAH is of same person. I hereby declare that my correct name is KILUNGDILIU KAURINTA and shall be used for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

YISEMYONG

The State Mission Director, RMSA, on behalf of Nagaland Education Mission Society (NEMS), invites Bids for the under mentioned works on Percentage (%) basis above/ below as per NPWD Schedule of Rate 2013 from eligible Government Registered Contractor (Class-1) of NPWD/CPWD/MES/Firm/Company/ Association of Individual/Proprietorship.

LOsT NOTICE

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ADHOC TOWN COMMITTEE

RASHTRIYA MADHYAMIK SHIKSHA ABHIYAN

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DImApur, August 17 (mExN): Leading telecom tower infrastructure provider, Bharti Infratel today awarded scholarships to 127 differently abled students from eight Northeastern States. The recognition of selected differently abled students with 'Bharti Infratel Scholarship Program' is a result of Bharti Infratel’s partnership with Shishu Sarothi, a non-profit organization based in Assam which was announced earlier in March this year, a press note informed. The primary objective of the Program is to provide financial support and aid the differently abled students for pursuing professional or technical education in order to get them employment ready and self-reliant, it added. The scholarship program is designed to benefit students across all eight states of the Northeast viz: Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Meghalaya.

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NAGALAND EDUCATION MISSION SOCIETY

Dimapur

NEw DElhI, August 17 (ptI): Former Union Minister Najma Heptulla was today made Governor of Manipur while ex-Rajya Sabha MP V P Singh Badnore goes to Punjab in new gubernatorial appointments announced for four states with all of them being associated with the BJP. Banwarilal Purohit, a three-time former member of Lok Sabha from Nagpur and Managing Editor of Central India's daily 'The Hitavada', will be the Governor of Assam while Delhi-based BJP leader and former MLA Prof Jagdish

ImphAl, August 17 (IANs): Transportation of commodities to Manipur was affected as the national highways were blocked here by aspirants to the post of police constable who protested the delay in declaration of results. Trucks plying on NH-2, NH37 and the Trans Asian highway 102 were intercepted on Wednesday. Goods from the trucks were thrown on the roads by the protesters. The candidates who had passed the written test have been demanding declaration of the results of the viva voce. The tests were conducted in 2013. Protesters told IANS that the blockade shall continue till August 23. If the results are not declared, then they would take some drastic measures.

Phek

India and Bangladesh are observing the black day to protest the forced occupation of their original homeland in CHT in erstwhile East Pakistan by the Pakistani army," Chakma National Council of India (CNCI) secretary Santi Vikash Chakma told reporters. He said on August 17, 1947 when the rest of India had been celebrating independence from the British, darkness had descended on the Chakma homeland in CHT as the Baloch regiment of the Pakistani Army had invaded the area and pulled

Longleng

AgArtAlA, August 17 (IANs): Around 7.5 lakh Chakma tribals observed a 'black day' on Wednesday to protest the occupation of their original homeland in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in Bangladesh. Over 2.50 lakh Chakma tribals reside in Tripura, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. A section of the tribals also live in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi. Over five lakh Chakma tribals have been living in mountainous CHT in southeast Bangladesh. "The Chakma tribals in

Job aspirants hold protest in Manipur

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‘Under Shurhozelie and TR, NPF will win 2018 elections’

WokhA, August 17 (MexN): The NPF party under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Shurhozelie and Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang would emerge victorious in the 2018 elections, NPF Legal Cell Convenor Achumbemo Kikon stated during his visit to Bhandimapur Bengali Samaj commemorated Independence day by distributing groceries and cash to wondangki Or- dari headquarters on August 14. phanage at Fellowship Colony, dimapur. Visiting Bhandari headquarters as part of the first leg tour of the 40 Bhandari A/C, Kikon held a con-

sultative meeting with the NPF workers where urged upon the citizens of Bhandari sub division to support the ongoing peace process, a press release from the NPF 40 A/C informed. “Every Naga must put a concerted in order to bring the ongoing political talk to a logical conclusion,” the release mentioned Kikon as saying. If a political solution does not come within a year and half, the party workers have to gear up to

Tetso College NSS, NCC clean Green Park DiMAPur, August 17 (MexN): The Tetso College NCC and NSS unit, with the view of continuing the mission of Swacch Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission), carried out community service on August 12 at Green Park. Students along with the NSS coordinators and NCC coordinator volunteered to clean up the park by picking dimapur district Citizen’s Forum celebrated Independence day by donating Rs.5000 for the residents of mother Tere- up wrappers and sweeping the sidewalk. Veduvolu Khusoh, NSS coordinator, briefed the stusa house, dimapur on August 15. President Joseph Lemtur and kk Paul were present at the programme. dents about the importance of maintaining a clean environment while also encouraging them to be more aware of their surroundings by not throwing waste and wrappers, which dirty and pollute the environment. Emphasis was laid on the need to educate our society, and bring about a transformation first as individuals and ultimately among the masses.

face the coming assembly election, it added. Earlier, Kikon made a stop-over at Baghty town and briefed the NPF party workers about the activities of the NPF and also urged the party workers to steadfastly stand behind the party president Dr. Shurhozelie and CM T.R. Zeliang. Parliamentary Secretary Geology and Mining, Dr. Imtiwapang, also visited the NPF office at Bhan-

dari Town on August 14 and interacted with party officials. He highlighted the various development activities taken up by the present Government and urged the NPF workers to remain loyal with the party. The NPF, he maintained, will complete its term and is ready to face even the next election. He expressed confidence that if an election is held, NPF will retain power again.

home on August 15 to celebrate Independence day with the inmates of the home as requested by the dimapur district administration. The team was led by President Thungbemo murry, Akum Jamir VP, dr. khekugha muru general Secretary, Chiru Thuzu and dr. Yan murry executive Council member and Office Executive Petekhrienuo. BAN donated 30 bed sheets and stationeries and distributed foods.

NSCN (R) cadres

kohiMA, August 17 (DiPr): The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has informed that the Graded Examination in Spoken English (GESE), EAC cum Administrator along with the Chumukedima a project taken up by the NBSE, Kohima Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

gorkha Public Panchayat, kohima (gPPk) visited Spastic Society’s day care for children with disability on 70th Independence day. The Panchayat donated food items and cash to the children with special needs.

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in collaboration with the Trinity College London, has entered the third year and examination will be held in 14 schools from DiMAPur, August August 16 to 31. The schedule of the exam- 17 (MexN): 9 Assam Rifles apprehended two NSCN ination is as follows. (R) cadres during a search operation conducted at Institution Exam dates Pfutsero Town on August Greenwood Hr Sec School, Dimapur August 16-17, 2016 9. According to an AR press Bethesda Hr Sec School, Dimapur August 18-20, 2016 release, troops of the 9AR, reacting to information St. John Hr Sec Res. School, Dimapur August 20, 2016 regarding extortion/tax Pilgrim School, Dimapur August 22-26, 2016 collection, caught them Little Star Hr Sec School, Dimapur August 26, 2016 moving in Maruti Alto Assembly of God Hr Sec School, Dimapur August 26, 2016 Car Registration No MLSt. Joseph’s Hr Sec School, Chumukedima August 29-31, 2016 08A-5622 with a 12 Bore Mount Hermon Hr Sec School, Kohima August 22-23, 2016 Rifle (Country made), five Model Hr Sec School, Kohima August 23, 2016 live cartridge, printed docFernwood School, Kohima August 26, 2016 uments of NSCN (R) and Dainty Buds, Kohima August 27, 2016 extortion slips. The two Northfield, Khikha August 24, 2016 were identified as Dy KiMezhür Hr Sec School, Kohima August 29-31, 2016 lonser (Finance) Kuzoveiyi Chandmari Hr Sec School, Kohima August 31, 2016 Kezo and Rukuve Pherie.

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On the occasion of Independence day, Indian Red Cross Society, dimapur district Branch donated food and other items to the residents of mother’s hope, dimapur.

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To celebrate Independence day, members of murti Films Pvt. Ltd. dimapur distributed snacks and mineral water to the needy people and Traffic Police on duty in Dimapur.

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ATmA Changtongya Block, mokokchung organized an exhibition under ‘kisan goshti’ during the 70th Independence day celebration at Tuli Town with participation from different Self help groups. The exhibition stalls were inaugurated by Parliamentary Secretary for Land Resources and Natural Calamities, Excise, BS Nganlang.

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minister for Forest, Environment & wildlife dr. Neikesalie Nicky kire with deputy Commissioner of Phek, murohu Chotso at ATmA-Phek stall.

Phek, August 17 (MexN): ATMA-Phek organised a district level exhibition with the theme “SHG Products and Farmers Produce” on August 15 to showcase and expose the participants to the marketing strategies in regards to packaging and sales. SHGs established under ATMA-Phek along with Farmer Awardees exhibited and sold their produce. Commodities on exhibition were cabbage, potato, local banana and banana chips, dried soyabean, pineapple squash, pickles, homemade cakes, and milk products. Different technical folders were also distributed to the visitors. Chief Guest of the event, Minister for Forest, Environment & Wildlife Dr. Dr. Neikesalie Nicky Kire was briefed by Vethilu Theluo and Dr. Keviu Shuya (Deputy Project Director, ATMA-Phek) about the structural organization and its activities as well as the products on exhibit. The Business Association of Nagas (BAN) visited Prodigal

Graded Examination in Spoken English AR apprehends 2 Town Council staff visited the deaf Biblical ministry, Naharbari Village on Independence day, August 15.

ATMA-Phek exhibits SHG products

7. A financial examination 8. Christmas drink 9. Big ape 10. Balm ingredient 11. Colorful salamander 12. “Gee!” 15. Doglike nocturnal mammal 21. By mouth 23. After-bath powder 25. Window ledge 27. Desiccated 28. Jazz style 29. Born as 31. Injudicious 32. Enumerate 34. 24 hours 36. Jittery 39. Big wine holder 40. Reflected sound 43. Ways of doing things 44. Certain 46. Strikes 47. Dribble 49. Quiet 50. Place of refuge 53. Talked 55. Vipers 56. Anger 57. A ball of yarn 58. Type of sword 60. Sweeping story 61. Desire 64. Eastern Standard Time ANSwER TO CROSSwORd 3685

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24 teachers selected Excavation of riverbeds cause for State Award 2016 of soil erosion: Jacob Zhimomi

Kohima, august 17 (DiPR): 24 teachers have been selected for State Award 2016 to be awarded on Teachers’ Day, September 5, 2016, informed a press release from Additional Director (HoD) of School Education, Wonthungo Tsopoe. Meanwhile, 4 teachers have

been selected to receive financial assistance on account of serious health ground. The State awardees (See list) have been requested to attend the State Level Teachers’ Day function on September 5 at the NBCC Convention Centre, Kohima and receive the awards

in person positively. However, the District Education Officers/Sub-Divisional Education Officers may collect the financial assistance from the Directorate of School Education, Kohima with authorization letter from the concerned teachers between September 7 and 15, 2016.

Teachers selected for State Award 2016 Name of Teacher Designation School District Neizokho-u Vizo G/T Ruzhukhrie GHSS, Kohima Kegwanye Rengma Hindi Teacher GHSS Tseminyu -DoKerihol Stephen Theyo HM Children Christian School -DoL. Tokishe Chishi Head Teacher GPS/GMS Diphupar Dimapur Andrew Ahoto Sema Principal Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School -DoM. Cholise Sangtam G/T GHS Phelungre Kiphire Daitari Barik Asst. Teacher Loyala Hr. Sec. School -DoLalit Kumar Pathak Sr.G/T GHS Phuvkiu -DoY. Anungla AHM GHS Yachem Longleng Jahirul Islam Asst. Teacher Phom Lempong School -DoJ. Rongsen Jamir HM GHS Alongkima Mokokchung Satyem Roy Asst. Teacher Mount Moriah School , Ungma -DoNyamnyei Konyak P/T GPS -B, Changlangshu Mon M. Shahlem Konyak P/T GMS Wakching -DoUsha T.K Asst. Teacher Christ King High School -DoRameshwar Mahto G/T GHS Losami Phek Bisharlang Reynald Pvngrope Principal Tewelhi MedoTvrannus Hr. Sec. School -DoAnil Kumar Thakur Sr.G/T GHSS Peren Peren K.Yukhaba Mongzar Head Teacher G.M.S PhirAhi Tuensang Ram Nagina Yadav G/T G.H.S. Sotokur -DoKhobeno Ovung Teacher I/C GPS, Phiro 'A' Wokha Hapemo Shitirie G/T GHS Wokha Village -DoAli L Chishi G/T GMS, Aizuto Zunheboto Madan Prasad Singh G/T GHS Suruhoto -DoFinancial Assistance to Teachers – 2016 Name & Designation Date of Appointment Establishment V. Ango Phom, P/T 31.03.1984 GPS Yongam, Longleng Y. Tongmeth, P/T 12.04.1982 GPS Chinglong-A, Mon B. Carolyn Imchen, G/T (ad hoc) 01.08.2009 GMS Pongentola, Mokokchung Hoshito, DDEO Zunheboto 21.08.1987 DEO Zunheboto

DimaPuR, august 17 (mExN): Excavation of riverbeds for collecting materials such as sand gravel and boulders for construction purposes is causing a threat to livelihood of the people especially those living near the river, stated N. Jacob Zhimomi, Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation & Flood Control, when he visited the collapsed suspension bridge between Seitheke Basa and Sodzulhou villages on Tuesday. Stating that rampant excavation of the riverbeds has badly affected the natural river systems and as a result of which rivers are rapidly changing its course thereby

causing massive soil erosion, he reiterated that riverbed excavation should be regulated so as to avoid further threat to the people. In this connection, he also directed Deputy Commissioner Dimapur to enforce strict ban on riverbed excavation. He also urged the villages located close to the rivers not to lease out riverbeds for excavation. Interacting with the villagers of Seitheke Basa after inspecting the collapsed bridge, the Parliamentary Secretary expressed concern for the villagers and provided a sum of Rs. 1 lakh as relief fund towards restoration of suspension bridge.

A walk into a fading heritage: photo exhibition Morung Express News Dimapur | August 17

Coinciding with the World Photography Day, a premier photo exhibition, “A walk into a fading heritage” showcasing Donin Yeng Photography is scheduled to be held at The Heritage, Old DC Bungalow, Kohima from August 19 to 21. A travelling photographer, Donin Yeng has trav-

elled around the North East region and neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar documenting the various cultures of the region through photography and videos. Yeng also runs Fading Heritage, a non-profit media production house based in Dimapur. Speaking to The Morung Express, Yeng stated, “The exhibition will unveil the

NPGN/NNC terminate three DimaPuR, august 17 (mExN): The Kilo Affairs of NPGN/NNC (N/A) has terminated one Thomas Kikon, Secretary, Lotha Region, from the National Service for violating the “Azha”. A press release from the MIP informed that the latter had been summoned for explanation call thrice. However, Kikon failed to comply to the notice served “which is a matter of great disregard to the concerned authority”, the MIP stated. In this regard, the NPGN/NNC has informed that all matters of Lotha

Earlier, he had also made a contribution of Rs. 1.50 lakh towards the renovation of the said suspension bridge. As appealed by the villagers, he assured to take up the matter in November-December to erect river embankments along the affected areas. He also disclosed that the concerned department is trying its best to provide relief to adversely affected villages. It may be mentioned that the suspension bridge collapsed on the night of August 12 after the bank, on which the main structure of the bridge stood, was swept away by strong current of the river.

Region shall be directly executed from the center untill further decision is made by the higher authority. In a separate order, the NPGN/NNC (NA) terminated Lt. Col. Kiyekha Swu, Kohima Town Commander, and Lt. Col. Vihokhe Yeptho with immediate effect for “non cooperation and violation of the Azha”. Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya interacting with the senior officials of the State Informing all con- government and security agencies like Assam Rifles and CRPF in his office chamber cerned individual/depart- at Raj Bhavan during the State security review meeting on August 16. (DIPR Photo) ment HOD not to entertain/deal with the three in any matter, the MIP warned that those doing so will be doing it at their own risk. KSU Kohima Ao Union munity not to let “a shameThe Khiamnuingan The Kohima Aor ful inhuman act” of an inStudents’ Union, the apex Telongjem (KAT) or the Ko- dividual come in the way of student body of the Khi- hima Ao Union has strong- the age old strong bond that amnuingan community, ly condemned the alleged have prevailed between the has strongly condemned rape of a minor by Meyi- two communities. the alleged rape of a 15 year kumzuk Jamir in Kohima old Khiamnuingan girl by on August 11. ENPU Meyikumzuk Jamir in KoIn a press statement, the The Eastern Nagaland hima on August 11. Union said the accused was Peoples’ Union has also “The fiendish and mali- neither a permanent resi- vehemently condemned cious act cannot be toler- dent of Kohima nor a mem- the alleged rape. Expressated and such monstrous ber of KAT. “The Union take ing outrage at the abhorrent minded person has no serious note of the rapist act, the union extended place in a civilized society,” who had audacity to drag support to the representathe Union President P Ha- the name of the Ao Com- tion served to the Principal tho and General Secretary munity while committing District & Sessions Judge stated in a press note. a heinous crime against a by the ENWO and KhiamAll NGOs, Civil Societ- minor,” it maintained. niungan Menyiu Hoikam, ies and right thinking citiWhile sharing the pain Kohima and urged the law zens should condemn this caused to the victim and enforcing authorities to take horrific and brutal act, it the family, the KAT ap- stringent action against the added. pealed the law enforcing perpetrator. The union further agencies to award “strinstrongly appealed the gent and befitting punish- Merhulietsa Panchayat, law enforcing agency to ment” to the accused. Youth, Women award befitting punishAssuring that it will The Merhulietsa Panment “without any leni- impose “appropriate pen- chayat, Youth and Women ency” and make the case alty against the rapist,” the organisations have exMembers of the Phek Town Youth Society (PTYS) clear a non-bailable offence in Union appealed to the vic- pressed deep pain to learn a dustbin during the Clean-Green Phek Social Work on delivering justice to the tim, family members and of the alleged rape of a mivictim. the Khiamnuingan Com- nor girl. August 17.

rich cultural heritage lost in time and yet so pristine.” With the main collection of the photo exhibition from Mon district, Yeng envisions to take the rich cultural heritage of the NE to the world. “For people to see and be enriched by bringing people from around the world closer to the North East through the photographs and videos,” he stressed.

KSCJ Freshers’ Social on Aug 19 Kohima, august 17 (mExN): The Kohima Science College (Autonomous) Jotsoma will hold its 55th Fresher’s Social on August 19 at 10am at the college Auditorium. Director Higher Education, I. Alempokba, will grace the occasion as chief guest.

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Naga Army, FGN, was discharged in accordance with the Naga Army Rules and Regulation by Lt. Gen. Tavecho Lala, C-in-C, Naga Army, FGN. The four others are K. James, Razou Peyu;

Extending deepest sympathies and prayers for speedy recovery to the victim and her near and dear ones, the organisations urged upon the authorities to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the perpetrator is convicted and the full force of law is brought to bear upon the guilty. Meanwhile, in view of the accused being referred to as a resident/member of Merhulietsa Colony in the local media, the three organisations in a press release clarified that the said accused is neither a member nor a resident of Merhulietsa Colony, Kohima “but resides at his native village”. According to the three organisations, one Sempi Jamir clarified to the Panchayat that the said accused arrived in Kohima in July last on his request to help him shift to a newly rented building and that the accused was to go back to the village soon.

R. Joshua Dinpatrei, Regional Secretary; K. Kambi, Razou Peyu; and Jenchui, Leacy. A press release from Gaidimchungpou, Midan Peyu, Midan Peyu, Zeliangrong Region informed.

Clause (i) of the Nagaland Homoeopathic Medicine Act, 1996 (Act No.4 of 1997) states that the registered homoeopaths shall receive licenses to practice homeopathy in the State of Nagaland provided the Class B practitioner qualifies the following:a. Those who are presently practicing homoeopathy in Nagaland. b. Those who were residing in Nagaland during the time of their registration by providing the following original documents as proof of their residency in the State. c. Permanent Resi-

dence Certificate issued by the respective district administrative authority of the Government of Nagaland. d. Address proof of their clinic/place of practice by the colony/locality Goanbura or local authority. e. Trade license from the local authority. Further, all the practitioners have been asked to bring a Character Certificate duly signed by a First Class Magistrate (in prescribed format). All the candidates will be put through eligibility/efficiency test before renewal is considered.

Kohima, august 17 (mExN): The Sub Divisional Officer, Electrical Sub Division No.1 Kohima has informed all electrical consumers under Electrical Sub Division No.1 Kohima to clear their electricity bill so as to avoid disconnection and inconvenience. All valued consumers have been requested to cooperate with the department and clear their arrears at the earliest.

Two arrested under NLTP in Peren PEREN, august 17 (mExN): Personnel of Jalukie Police Station on August 7 conducted surprise checking of vehicles and seized 25 (twenty five) cases of assorted IMFL from a Gypsy B/R No.MN-05-0686 and arrested 2 persons. A press release from the Superintendent of Police, Peren, V. John, identified the two as Paisui and Dimos Neme. Accordingly a case has been registered under section 44 NLTP Act and further investigation is in progress, the release added. In a separate incident, Jalukie P.S personnel while on mobile patrol on the night of August 14 intercepted a Gypsy B/R. No.NL-07-4833 near Mhainamtsi and seized 35 (thirty five) cases of assorted IMFL being illegally transported to Jalukie. Accordingly, a case under the NLTP Act has been registered and further investigation is under progress, the SP Peren informed.

State BJP cautions members DimaPuR, august 17 (mExN): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland State today warned its members, irrespective of any level, giving press statements regarding internal party matter or in the form of appeal to the electronic media without the approval of the State President, that he/she “shall be dealt seriously as per the party constitution”. A press release from Eduzu Theluo, General Secretary (Administration), BJP Nagaland, in this regard has directed members or units to approach the competent authority for any grievance.

ABAM vocational training held imPuR, august 17 (mExN): The Vocational Training-cum-Production Centre (VTPC) of the Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM), Impur, was organized from August 8 to 12. Trainees were awarded certificates by ABAM. According to a press release, VTPC, looked after by Ao Baptist Church Association Women Ministry, is a vital project which focuses on holistic development of young girls. It offers vocational trainings in cooking, cutting and tailoring, while also providing value education from the Bible. Since 2009, VTPC has been providing trainings for young girls who have dropped out of schools, the release informed and stated that the trainings have benefitted many girls, by way of finding means to support themselves financially and also learning to live productive life.

Kohima, august 17 (mExN): The Phezhu Community and Taxi Union of Jotsoma Village organized a mass social work on August 15 to repair the T.N Angami Road (Science College Road) between Kohima Town and Jotsoma Village, which is in a dilapidated condition. Hundreds of people from the colony voluntarily took part in filling the potholes and clearing drainages all along the road, according to a press release received here.

Meetings & AppointMents Primary teachers in Dimapur informed All Primary teachers from Dimapur District irrespective of qualification and nature of appointment have been informed that there will be a general meeting on August 20, 10am at Hotel Saramati. In this regard, a press release has requested all to attend positively. For further details, contact 9862817481/9862927267.

HIV/AIDS workshop Kripa Foundation under its Project Sunrise will be conducting a workshop on HIV/AIDS and Harm Reduction with the law enforcement agency of Wokha on August 18, 1pm at the conference hall of SP office, Wokha. The program, jointly organised by Kripa Foundation, FHI 360, District Police, Administration and NSACS, will be graced by the Superintendent of Police, Wokha, T. Chumrenthung Lotha and Hotolu Swu, ADC, Wokha.

Kohima Sumi Hoho The Kohima Sumi Hoho (KSH) has convened an executive meeting on August 18, 5pm at Hotel Ura (near badminton stadium). Informing this in a release, KSH President, Dr. Vinito Chishi has asked all office bearers, chairmen of 17 sectors, all three deacon board chairmen, presidents of Kohima Sumi Officers’ Kuqhakulu, Kohima Sumi Totimi Hoho, and Kohima Sumi Students’ Union to attend the meeting positively.

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H&FW informs on renewal of Class B homoeopaths

Kohima, august 17 (DiPR): The Department of Health & Family Welfare in a public notice has informed that the Nagaland State Government in consonance with Section 24 of the Nagaland Homoeopathic Medicine Act, 1996 (Act IV of 1997) has invited for renewal of Class B Homoeopaths registered in the Board of Homeopathic System of Medicine, Nagaland within three months starting from August 2016. They are to come personally for verification with all required/relevant documents of qualification and practice. Section 10

Electrical consumers asked to clear electricity bill

Citizens repair road

FGN Zeliangrong Region discharge five DBHSS Dimapur Alumni Meet 2016 DimaPuR, august 17 (mExN): The Federal Government of Nagaland has discharged five persons from national service. One of them, Major Namthanjei of 2nd Bn, 1st Brigade,

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Students of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Dimapur perform during the Alumni Meet on August 13.

DimaPuR, august 17 (mExN): The Alumni Meet 2016 of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS), Dimapur was held on August 13. It was attended by 400 past pupils of the school. Fr. Nestor Guria Sdb, the Provincial of Dimapur Province, blessed the newly constructed building as well as the auditorium of the school before the programme commenced. Speaking on behalf of the past pupils, Dr. Apong

Longchar, a paediatrician in Nikos Hospital, emphasized that school becomes dearest to a person after one’s own family. He exhorted his fellow alumni to have the attitude of gratitude towards their Alma Mater, informed a press release from the school’s principal. Some of the highlights of the programme were Ao cultural dance, Lotha modern folk song, Shaolin Kungfu demonstration, choir piece- A Servant in

your House, special performances by Paper Sky and George Wangyat Wangsu etc. Meanwhile, the following persons were elected as office bearers of the alumni association for a tenure of three years: President – L. Imtikumzuk, Vice President – P. Phutoli Zhimomi, General Secretary – Yongkongnuksung, Asst. General Secretary – Ruth, Treasurer – Anand Sethi, Advisor – Dr. Apong Longchar.

The 4th Federal Assembly of Naga Students' Federation (NSF) for the tenure 2015-17 will be held on August 19 at Indoor Stadium, District HQ Chandel, hosted by the Anal Lelruwl Tangpi (ALT). The session shall begin at 10am. All the federating units, sub-ordinate bodies and senior leaders of NSF have been requested to be at the aforesaid venue by the evening of August 18.

CondolenCe BJP Chizami: BJP 17th Chizami A/C has expressed deep pain and sorrow over the demise of late Zhonyi Rhi who passed away on August 13 at his residence in Kohima. In a condolence message, the party stated that late Rhi was a man who always stood uprightly for the uplift of society. “He was a leader

who had immensely rendered his life for the aspiration of the Secheku area in particular and the Chakhesang community in general,” a condolence message from the BJP Chizami stated. “His unpaid involvement towards the society in various capacities for the welfare shall ever be remembered and cherished,” it added.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 226 By Aheli moitra

Who will develop the urbanscape?

C O M M E N T A R Y

Chulani Kodikara

Justice and accountability for war related sexual violence in Sri Lanka

nly two months back, a colony in Dimapur joined the ranks of some other colonies in Nagaland in managing waste. The regular fare of dragging bins full of waste to nearby dumpsites, which are mostly a street corner, every night could be substituted with something more substantial. Now, a waste cart makes a round of the colony once every day, blows a whistle, collects the garbage and dumps it out of sight. But waste cannot be out of mind as services are irregular, like all other good things in Nagaland. A core feature of the urban spaces of Dimapur and Kohima is their garbage. Drains, rivers, streets and hill sides are perennially floating with a larger form of the waste we generate at home. Dry non-biodegradable waste (plastics, cans, batteries, glass etc.) is often left to languish with wet biodegradable organic waste (vegetable leftovers, tea leaves, match sticks etc.). The resultant garbage is often burned in the compound of the household/market that generates the waste due to the lack of proper dumping sites or methods. When the garbage does make it to the local dumpsite, it stays there, with its filth spread far and wide by animals/insects or the ensuing rain. Eventually, choking of large and small drains is consistent alongside groundwater pollution and the eminent spread of disease hangs over the urban Nagascape. Though colonies have tried much, this situation has been largely created due to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Town Councils facing a legal suit that has held up elections to them, and thus the urban progress of Nagaland State for a decade now. Without elections, there is only that much development (raising of awareness, funds or action plans) that can be planned as per needs of the city/town. It has been about 53 years since Statehood, and the municipal bodies have functioned only for one term (5 years) before they came to a standstill facing opposition from Naga apex organizations towards reserving electoral seats for women to contest. Meanwhile, in all these years, city municipal councils have been handled by administrators who have little accountability towards the city, or its people, unless one is strong of conscience. In any case, administrators are meant to execute a political vision—such an urban vision in the State’s case does not exist. There is also the pressing concern of funding, or opportunities like Smart City Mission that Kohima lost out multiple times on, due to the nonexistent urban democracies—who is to oversee the development of this however-smart city, or allot where funding is deserved, and when? Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang's Government has made two important moves this year in view of the impending urban disaster the State faces. In February this year, a solid waste management facility was set up in Kohima—hopefully the facility will be used efficiently to process waste, and more such units set up throughout the State. Then, in August, Zeliang announced that elections to the ULBs and Municipal Councils will be held—if this comes with a reservation, so be it; at least urban planning can get underway. Both of these are insightful and bold moves given that the State is cash strapped (the waste management facility had loan assistance from the Asian Development Bank) and that, expectedly, Naga apex organizations will oppose the move. The urbanscape of any political unit signifies the kind of development the rest of the unit will foresee. This is no different for Nagaland State. Its three major urban hubs— Dimapur, Kohima and Mokokchung—have seen adhoc, directionless and sloppy development over the years. This can change very quickly if the right systems are adopted, and people made a core part of their operations. Besides, the ULBs are fertile ground for bringing accountability to the system, as their zone of influence is limited, making them open to better scrutiny. Hopefully the TR Zeliang government will stand firm on this path and move forward to create a sound urban development mechanism. Additional suggestions may be sent to moitramail@yahoo.com

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Silvio Grocchetti & Charlie Moloney Source: IndiaSpend/IANS

47 mn Indian youth drop out by 10th standard

ndia has 47 million youth of secondary and higher secondary school-going age out of school, according to a report by the Montreal-based UNESCO Institute for Statistics and Global Education Monitoring. The 47 million young men and women dropped out of school by the 10th standard, according to the 2016 report. The enrolment in class 10 is 77 per cent, but enrolment in class 11 is only 52 per cent, according to a report from the New Delhi-based Institute for Policy Research Studies (PRS). Enrolment declined by about half between class 11 and 12 and college, said the report, although university enrolment increased, in general, since 2008-09. The number of boys enrolled in higher education has increased 13 per cent and girls 21 per cent since 2012-13, IndiaSpend reported in July 2016. An overall increase in gross enrolment ratio (GER is student enrolment as a proportion of the corresponding eligible age group in a given year) at almost every level of education in India confirms that the educational system has become more accessible. Upper primary and secondary schools' GERs saw a rise of 13 per cent and 17 per cent, respectively, in 2013-14 compared to 2007-08. Despite this increase, six million children aged 6-13 are estimated to be still out of the school system, according to a 2014 survey by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Most children out of school in Uttar Pradesh; Bihar, Rajasthan next . Uttar Pradesh leads the ranking with 1.6 million out-ofschool children, followed by Bihar and Rajasthan. An 18 per cent increase in the population of young people aged 15-24 between 2001 and 2011 has resulted in a comparable increase in the country's workforce, IndiaSpend reported in June 2014. As many as 18 percent of 15- to 24-year-olds in India are unemployed, 5 per cent more than the international average, estimated by the global youth unemployment rate of 2013. “The newly-launched skill development programme courses require some minimum eligibility to enrol for training. Out of 29 programmes that are part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (Prime Minister's Skill Development Scheme), five require individuals who have passed Grade 12 and four require educational levels higher than Grade 12,” IndiaSpend reported in November 2015.

As the testimonies of survivors of sexual violence in Sri Lanka’s long war enter the public domain and the government designs transitional justice mechanisms, is an end to impunity in sight?

he Sri Lankan government is currently designing transitional justice mechanisms to address human rights abuses connected to the three decade long war which ended in May 2009. But a key question is whether victims of sexual violence and rape committed in the context of the war will come forward and use these mechanisms? The silence around sexual violence has long posed a challenge to determining its nature, scale and magnitude in the context of Sri Lanka’s long war. On the one hand, this is due to the pervasive culture of shame, which deters women from speaking out. Twenty-five years ago, in Broken Palmyrah Rajini Thiranagama noted that the “loss of virginity in a young girl, even if against her will, meant that she could not aspire to marriage in our society and, if already married, there is a good chance that she will be abandoned”. The view of rape victims as “spoilt goods” has always been one of the most significant causes of under-reporting. Survivors and their families are however silenced not only by the shame of rape, but also by fear. Fear of reprisal by perpetrators or of further violence from the very institutions meant to protect them. That too remains unchanged. Writing of the post-war context, Satkunanthan notes that women’s silence on sexual violence “was possibly their way of normalizing life and switching to survival mode in the militarized and repressive post-war phase. They may also maintain silence due to fear of losing control of their stories once they are in the open”. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, a handful of rape complaints were made against the security forces from women who appear to have defied shame and fear in order to do so. There are also a number of other women and girls found murdered and raped, with strong circumstantial evidence implicating members of security forces or para military groups. With the exception of two (see below), none of these cases were properly investigated or perpetrators were indicted or prosecuted. In the few cases where there was an indictment the case was never concluded. In many of these

arely 17 years old and from the Gajapati district in Odisha, India, Susmita has never gone to school. She rears the few animals her family owns, and this is her primary duty besides attending to household chores. “I have to work in the field, and take the cows out to graze to support my family. When I see other girls from the village going to school, I wish I could experience school for at least a day,” she said when interviewed, “Is anyone out there even thinking of improving our lives?” It’s hard not to be moved by Susmita’s earnest and important question. This year, more than 60 million 10 yearold girls worldwide will have started their journey through adolescence. Sadly, millions of them will be forced into adult responsibilities. Puberty brings a whole host of risks to girls’ lives and their bodies, including child marriage and all its consequences. In fact, each day, more than 47,000 girls are married before they turn 18 – a third of them before they turn 15. Thousands of girls are led away from school and the prospects of decent employment every day. They are often forced to lead a life of domestic servitude and isolation from their family and friends. In many cases, they are also often subjected to unintended and unsafe pregnancies. The complications from these early pregnancies are among the leading causes of death for adolescent girls aged 15 to 19. In short, they are forced into this life, robbing them

cases medical evidence was not collected in time; witnesses were harassed and intimidated, and cases were transferred from courts in the North to the South where they simply died. The case of Krishanthy Kumaraswamy (1996) and the more recent case from Visvamadu (2010) remain the only two where members of Sri Lankan security forces personnel have been prosecuted to the end and found guilty of sexual violence and murder. Impunity and lack of accountability for sexual violence has been an entrenched feature of the 30 years of war in Sri Lanka. However, following the end of the war a UN investigation into war crimes in Sri Lanka (OISL) as well as a number of international organisations such as the International Truth and Justice Project, Sri Lanka, Human Rights Watch and Freedom from Torture, have together placed hundreds of survivor testimonies about sexual violence and rape, especially in detention in the public domain. The significance of these reports in making sexual violence visible in the context of the war cannot be overstated. Incidents of sexual violence and rape are documented in graphic and horrific detail in the voices of survivors themselves. Perpetrators are identified as security forces and police personnel ranging from low-level guards to senior officers who are said to have made little or no effort to hide their identity. The places where these incidents took place include secret and known detention centres across the country. Most survivors say that they escaped after their families paid a bribe for their release from custody and all of them are now living outside of Sri Lanka. The OISL investigators were not allowed into the country and had to rely on testimony collected from a distance or from victim survivors living outside of Sri Lanka. International organizations have explicitly acknowledged that it would not have been possible to conduct research of this nature within Sri Lanka given the shame and stigma attached to being raped, the fear of reprisals from perpetrators and lack of witness protection measures. These reports are also a call for justice and accountability. They construct sexual violence as crimes under international law. They seek to establish the widespread and systematic nature of these crimes and argue that they are not isolated incidents committed by a few errant soldiers. Rather it is argued that these crimes are organized acts that by their frequency, location and nature, imply some degree of planning and centralized control going beyond specific individual perpetrators. In fact, they assert that sexual violence and rape in torture has been part of a deliberate government policy to ob-

tain information, intimidate, humiliate, and inflict fear on persons who were with or seen as supporting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Having framed sexual violence as an international crime, all of these reports call for the full array of transitional justice mechanisms including prosecutions. In calling for criminal investigations and prosecutions the reports however insist that it cannot be a purely domestic process. The OISL report for instance, calls for the establishment of a hybrid special court, which includes both international and domestic judges, prosecutors, lawyers and investigators. The case for such a mechanism is made on the grounds of deeply embedded or entrenched impunity and the absence of a credible and competent domestic mechanism to deal with such crimes. International organisations are also now calling for Sri Lankan exiles living abroad and particularly those who have suffered sexual violence to be allowed to participate in transitional justice processes within Sri Lanka, including by giving evidence. The International Truth and Justice Project for Sri Lanka quotes an interviewee to the effect that “they would be willing to participate from abroad provided that their testimony takes place in a confidential environment in which their identities are protected”. They are requesting the Government of Sri Lanka to explore how such a process could be put in place. They cite as best practices the Liberian example of diaspora testifying from abroad through video or audio technology, as well as the use of Rogatory Letters, which can secure such testimony. i.e., formal written requests made by one judicial body to another in a different, independent jurisdiction that a witness who resides in that jurisdiction be examined through the use of interrogatories accompanying the request. At present, the Victim and Witness Protection Act that was passed by parliament in February 2015 makes provision for witnesses living in remote locations within Sri Lanka to provide evidence through audio-video linkages, in the presence of a public officer. Responding to criticisms that this is inadequate, cabinet has approved an amendment to the Act, to allow Sri Lankan’s living abroad to testify provided it is given at a Sri Lanka diplomatic mission. The IJTP report however states that victims of human rights violations living abroad would not agree to having a Sri Lankan government official sitting in the room with them. Furthermore, even if testimony from abroad, gathered in accordance with international standards is made admissible, international involvement in prosecutions is a highly contested and controversial issue within Sri Lanka. The President has stated that no foreign judges will be allowed to be part of Sri Lanka’s transitional justice process. If that is the case, even if victim survivors living outside Sri Lanka are given legal standing, they may not be willing to appear before a purely domestic mechanism. The attention to and systematic collection of evidence of war-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka and the invocation of international criminal law to address such violence has to be recognised as products of our times. These reports affirm the ascendency and hyper-visibility of rape discourses in international law, the focus of an increasing of body of critical feminist scholarship. As Fionnuala ni Aolain points out fact-finding and documentation are part of this international discourse of naming, shaming and advocacy. Yet pursuing justice for sexual violence in local contexts such as Sri Lanka is still fraught with challenges. International normative frameworks and discourses do not automatically transform or challenge local cultures of shame and fear, nor inspire victim survivors to bear witness to crimes of sexual violence committed against them. But can they contribute to transforming Sri Lanka’s legal culture to allow victim survivors living outside the country to become witnesses to crimes committed against them?

The UN Steps up Efforts to End Child Marriage Babatunde osotimehin Inter Press Service

of their right to independence, to work and in turn, drive development. In Odisha, India, where more than one in three girls will be married before 18, it takes serious commitment and investment to ensure that adolescent girls are not condemned to such a life. Globally, there are significant hurdles to overcome, and we must address the systematic exclusion faced by girls from before birth via gender-biased sex selection, through adolescence with lower rates of transition to secondary school, denial of their sexual and reproductive health and rights (the right to access contraception without parental or spousal consent or the right to quality maternal health care or the recognition of marital rape as a crime, etc.), and loopholes between customary and statutory laws that permit child marriage. At UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, we estimate that child marriage is a reality faced by 17.4 million girls each year. But if we speak up and act, there is a possibility for millions of girls to lead a different life, one of their own choosing.

The adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, which includes a target on eliminating child marriage, presents us with an historic opportunity to help girls rewrite their futures. This March, UNFPA and UNICEF launched the Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage, which –working together with many girls themselves – will bring us that much closer to delivering on the world’s commitment to ending this practice. In five years, the programme will support more than 2.5 million adolescent girls at risk of, and affected by child marriage, helping them to express and exercise their choices. It will empower girls in South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Nepal), the Middle East (Yemen), West and Central Africa (Burkina Faso, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Niger), Eastern and Southern Africa (Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda, Zambia) with protective health, social and economic independence, and ensure that they can develop their abilities, so as to realize their full potential.

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It will also contribute to a demographic dividend, which is the economic growth you can achieve by empowering, educating and employing a country’s youth. Recognizing that girls’ households and communities are of the utmost importance, we will work with them to ensure they invest in their daughters. As the United Nations, we continue to partner with national governments to improve health, education, and other systems, and to ensure the law protects and promotes girls’ rights, including their sexual and reproductive health. With the support of UNFPA and countries such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Canada, Susmita’s own government, and local partners, she now has the opportunity to participate in a programme designed to help her and her family delay marriage. Giving her knowledge about her health and rights, the confidence to express herself, a mentor, friends, and the opportunity to enroll in an appropriate school. With this support she can set her life on a different path. We must deliver better for more girls like Susmita, despite the many needs, challenges and crises facing us today, girls’ and women’s rights must remain a priority. We now know about the kinds of investments needed to uphold these rights. Indeed, this is the foundation for a safer, more equitable and just world, not only for girls, but for all. Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin is the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations

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As refugees take the Olympic stage, the wars that sent them running for their lives continue apace Phyllis Bennis and Kareem Faraj

Foreign Policy In Focus

t was after midnight when the small refugee Olympic team strode into the stadium in Rio, the very last before host country Brazil’s huge contingent danced in to the samba-driven opening ceremonies. Ten amazing athletes, originally from four separate countries but sharing their status as unable to return home, marching under the Olympic flag. It was an extraordinary sight — moving and powerful far beyond the cheering for the national teams. Some of them — the young Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini in particular — had become familiar to many, her story told and retold in the run up to the games. It was an amazing story indeed. She and her sister, both top swimmers in their native Syria, had been forced by the brutality of the civil war to flee. Like so many hundreds of thousands before and after them, they managed to find places on an overcrowded rubber dinghy for the last leg from the Turkish coast to safety in Greece. But also like so many before them, they found the boat overcrowded, taking on water, and in danger of sinking altogether. Mardini and her sister, along with the one other person on board who knew how to swim, jumped overboard and swam the three and a half hours alongside the boat, lightening the load just enough that the boat — and its exhausted accompanying swimmers — made it to safety, landing on the rocky coast of Lesbos. The others — five runners from South Sudan and one from Ethiopia, another Syrian swimmer, and two judo competitors from the Democratic Republic of Congo — had powerful and inspiring stories of their own. All of them had faced the loss of home, family separations, and despair. Their athletic prowess, strong enough to bring them to international stature despite all they had lost, and despite the grinding poverty in which many of them grew up, brought them to Rio. It’s all been a moving and powerful exemplar of what the Olympics are supposed to represent, but rarely achieve: the celebration of individual athleticism, beyond national borders. And yet, what does it say about our world of wars today that massive refugee flows — and the conflicts that cause them — have become so normalized that war refugees now constitute the equivalent of a nation?

he Rio Olympics began with the signature fanfare that accompanies the Games every four years. However, unlike every year, the nature and size of the spectacle, the synchronised dancers, over-the-top fireworks and the millions spent brought a new set of disappointments with them. Brazil is one of the BRICS nations, the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa constellation that is supposed to represent the hope of the global south — a discourse of globalism not centred on the West, standing up to the colonial underpinnings of so much of the world order. Yet, if you were holding your breath to see any of this reflected in the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics, you waited in vain. True, the indigenous tribes of the country, disenfranchised, marginalised and fetishised, were included in the ceremony; but they were forced into the same round of antics and acrobatics that could have belonged in any nation with less of an anti-colonial agenda. If anything, the tributes to all things specifically Brazilian melded in with the general rituals of pomp and pageantry. A better Olympics, one that is not exploitative, may simply not be possible. It is not Brazil’s fault and, in a sense, Brazil’s failure underlines the elusiveness of a decolonial discourse that recognises histories of oppression and exclusion, and yet imagines and believes in the possibility of participating in global discourse. Take, for

Refugee Nation That’s no exaggeration. There are 65 million forcibly displaced people desperately seeking safety around the world — the highest number since World War II. That’s about equal to the population of France, Thailand, or the United Kingdom, and greater than Italy, Spain, or South Africa. Together they give what might be called the Refugee Nation the 23rd largest population in the world. Have our world’s wars become so normalized that the Refugee Nation will now be routinely granted institutional representation, maybe even beyond the Olympics? Most of the numbers, let alone the real lives behind them, remain out of the reach of understanding. If we look at just those refugees arriving in Europe alone last year, the highest number, 360,000, were fleeing the civil war in Syria. The next three highest groups were all from countries where U.S.-led wars, bombing campaigns, and occupations had left behind violence, instability, and dispossession. Those three — Afghanistan with 175,000, Iraq with 125,000, and tiny Kosovo, from which 60,000 refugees fled last year — together match the numbers fleeing Syria. Those refugees are direct casualties of the foreign policies of Washington and its allies in Europe: military intervention (whether in the name of “the war on terror” or “humanitarian intervention”), economic exploitation, diplomatic abandonment, and more. And they’re part of an even longer legacy of failure. Some of those 65 million, like the 6.5 million Palestinians, have been refugees for three or four generations. Others are among the millions of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, or Iraqi refugees in Iran, who arrived years ago in response to U.S.-led wars and still cannot go home. Nor is the problem limited to Europe and the Middle East. Sub-Saharan Africa hosts 26 percent of the world’s refugees, but we hear little about them because few make it out of Africa to land on European shores. They’re displaced by wars often fought with U.S. or other Western weapons, or by humanitarian or climate-driven crises ignored by Western powers until public outcry demands that “something” be done — and that “something” is often more military intervention or arms sales. Those same powers fail to take responsibility to find shelter for displaced and vulnerable people, or to invest in the kind of serious diplomatic solutions that the disasters require. The wars continue, and the refugees keep coming. The West’s Blind Spots To be sure, prolonged and violent conflict is nothing new. But as the great Pakistani scholar Eqbal Ahmad explained, speaking on the eve of the first U.S. war against Iraq in 1991, conflicts are often only elevated to “world wars” — with all the urgency for resolution that entails — when they’re fought among the

powerful: Americans and Europeans. The seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries witnessed the genocidal destruction of grand civilizations: the great Mayas, Incas, Aztecs, and the Indian nations of North America; the conquest and subjugation of the rest of humanity. Eventually, even India was colonized; so was China, all of Africa, and ultimately the Middle East. Finally the wars of greed and expansion came home to roost. The colonial have-nots of the West took on the haves. Europeans fought a war among themselves, called it a World War, and gave it a number: One. It was a devastating conflict in which air and chemical warfare were introduced…. Then the West fought another World War and gave it the next number: Two. Just look at the Congo, from which two athletes now compete for the refugee team. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been at war for some two decades. The war morphed into a regional conflict, in which national armies and numerous militias based in the surrounding countries all staked out their interests and launched their own sections of the Congolese war. No one knows for sure, but the best estimates are that about 6 million people have been killed in the war. And the killing hasn’t stopped. Many have called it Africa’s World War. But it never was recognized as such in the West. Instead, just one more conflict among black Africans, of non-Europeans whose wars would never count as a World War Something, because virtually no Westerners are among the dead. A New Global “War” Perhaps now, in the age of the “Global War on Terror,” it’s different. Maybe now it just requires that the victims include at least some Europeans and Americans to qualify for “world” status. Though President Obama rejected the “Global War on Terror” label in favor of the anodyne “overseas contingency operations,” the conflict remains global, and it remains a war. The war stretches from Syria and Libya to Iraq to Afghanistan, and in a drone war stretching from Yemen to the Philippines. It’s a brutal military battle of conventional weapons — including B-52 bombers, the nuclear-capable Vietnam-era behemoths capable of dropping 70,000 pounds of gravity bombs that are now flying over Syria. No one even claims that the bombs we’re dropping over Syria are “smart.” And no one except the grieving families even try to count those they kill. Even as members of Team Refugee win their Olympic heats, the wars that sent them running for their lives and that populated the Refugee Nation continue apace. Streams of refugees trying to cross the Mediterranean or traipsing across African deserts merge until they become one. As do our wars. Phyllis Bennis directs the New Internationalism project at the Institute for Policy Studies

t was said that Andrew sold his car, his apartment and some other items in order to raise some cash in 1999. Along with all this money, he also took the entire cash balance in his bank account and bought 100,000 shares from a company. But two years later, the company went bankrupt and lost more than 75% of the investment money of its share-holders. As a result of this loss, Andrew became extremely distraught, so he went to the roof of a nearby building and jumped off the 30th floor. Now, the question is, is Andrew a risk taker? No, he used to be a risk taker, but now he is dead. Lots of people don’t understand the difference between risk taking and stupidity. Again, in the case of Andrew, he was stupid. If he weren’t, he would have adequately researched the soundness of the company or wouldn’t have put all his “eggs in one basket.” Since he couldn’t have predicted the future, he should have thought of both the best and the worst possible outcomes before he invested all what he had. Then, it would have been easier for him to handle the loss. Is there a safe way to take risks? Is there such a thing as a good risk? The answer is, absolutely yes. But there’s always something at stake when you take chances to achieve anything in life. In many instances, there’s a possibility to lose your money, your time, and even your reputation when it comes to business. But the opposite is true as well: these are also the very same things you stand to gain! Only when you don’t attempt anything will you lose or gain nothing, which is not a good alternative. As such, if you ever want to achieve the life you have always dreamed of, you’ll have to start taking positive, calculated risks. Most people are afraid of financial losses because of mistakes. They keep on saying, “Play it safe. Don’t take a risk.” But this is a mistake. People may be struggling because they have already made mistakes but have not learned from those mistakes. Or they are struggling because they are too afraid to make any mistake at all. In reality, they are avoiding their fear instead of confronting it. They are not doing something they are afraid of doing, which is a bigger mistake. In other words, willingness to take risk is a good thing. Granted, not everyone has the same level of risk tolerance. Some people are extremely risk averse, while some are extremely risk tolerant. Here’s an example. At age 16, H.L. Hunt rejected the security of a clerk’s position in his father’s bank in Illinois, USA. For years he practiced playing poker. Because he had a photographic memory, he could recall the cards that had been played and, therefore, he could anticipate where they could turn up in the next hand. So he would often take lots of risks in gambling. Although his habit may not be praiseworthy, my point is this: he learned how to take calculated risks. Legend has it that Hunt won his first oil well in a poker game. But he always insisted that his empire began with shrewd trading of leases. According to him, he first asked a farmer to name the price for a drilling rights on his land. Then, Hunt hurried to town and offered the rights to an oil driller at a higher price. Once he had both sides of the trade in place, he could buy and sell nearly simultaneously, thereby pocketing a huge profit without risking anything. In 1930, Hunt purchased an area in Rusk County, Texas, which was suspected to have oil underneath. For several decades, others had tried oil drilling in the same general areas without any real success. The geological and legal risks were also daunting. Consequently, no major oil companies showed any interest in developing the project. Nevertheless, Hunt took the risk and bought the “oil field” for a combination of $50,000 in cash, $45,000 in promissory banknotes, and a guarantee of $1.3 million from proceeds of future production, if any. Fortunately, the site proved to be the biggest discovery in the world at that time, tapping a lake of oil 43 miles long and up to 9 miles in width. Hunt’s fortune, without a doubt, was built on the foundation of a high tolerance for risk. Thus, in 1948, Hunt was proclaimed the wealthiest man in America. Nothing in life is really risk-free. Many times you have to trust your instincts. Sometimes your gut may lead you down an unknown path but inside you know that something big is on the other side. If you strongly feel that like, perhaps you should go for it, because you'll never know what all you can accomplish until you do something you've never done. So, be prepared to take monumental risks if you’re launching a new business or expanding your service offerings. Who knows, you'll step into some of your biggest rewards. And, remember: fortune assists the brave.

The Wild Cards instance, the parade of nations. Out of the 206 nations participating in the Rio Olympics, 75 have never won a medal. The meaning of this statistic is that for the vast majority of participants, this parade at the beginning of the Games was the single moment in which their participation and their nation had a fleeting moment of recognition. In Rio this year, this moment was even more fleeting. In a noble effort to thumb their nose at the dominance of English, which can in some rough approximation be equivocated with the omniscience of the colonial worldview, this parade was held in the order prescribed by the Portuguese and not the English alphabet. It was a great idea, one no doubt adding to what the local organisers may have deemed their moment of anti-colonial independence. Its actual consequence, sadly, was rather dismal. Many countries that do not speak Portuguese but may have had some bare familiarity with the English alphabet (admittedly only owing to the colonial excesses of the British) waited in vain and then abandoned altogether their wait for their nation’s moment. Brazil’s use of the Portuguese alphabet may have been successful in thumbing its

Rafia Zakaria Dawn nose at America, but it also ended up excluding several hundreds of millions of others who could make little sense of the means via which the parade of nations was being conducted (not to mention that the Portuguese themselves were colonists, their language an export to Brazil). The case of Brazil and the Rio Olympics, then, represents the larger problem inherent in decolonisation: the efforts of emerging powers to have it both ways. In this case, Brazil wants millions to watch and the millions spent on the opening ceremony are evidence of that. Millions earned, proOlympic Brazilians could argue, means more available to solve the problems of inflation, homelessness, epidemic diseases and all the rest that plague Brazil in its Olympic moment. It is possibly because of just this that the general framework of Olympic largesse was replicated with such a lack of originality, such a seeming concern toward staying close to what has been done before. This, it was probably estimated, would ensure an audience and, with the revenue

from advertising and endorsements, guarantee the avalanche of cash that all Olympic host nations await. Homage to the uniqueness of Brazil, its efforts to recapture a precolonial past, to restore the dignity of its own indigenous people and to present the possibility of a discourse not dominated by imperial erasures, were to be fitted into the details. The middle ground — a more cheerful anti-colonialism that courts capitalist spending while showing off its local colour, reclaims pre-colonial history without bitterness, shakes hands with former oppressors only to spit behind their backs — is rather marshy and inhospitable. In this sense, the tenacious protesters that picketed outside the selfie-ridden enforced cheer of the inside of the stadium are probably correct; there can be no “moderate exploitation of the poor” and no “thoughtful presentation of over-the-top spending”. It is perhaps the very framework of the Games, their crucial reliance on inducing awe in the onlooker, an effect that in turn relies essentially on power fitfully and thoughtlessly paraded, that is flawed. A better Olympics, one that is not exploitative, that truly respects and reifies marginalised narratives, may simply not be possible.

While it may not have been intentional, Pakistan’s minimal participation can be justified on the basis of these noble reasons, a disavowal of the Games as showcasing the rich and powerful and their attendant advantages. Pakistan sent perhaps its smallest Olympic squad ever to Rio, a majority of the members of its delegation participating only as wild-card entries. In reality, the small size of the delegation was a product of inattention to procedures: some athletes could not participate because they did not apply for Brazilian visas far enough in advance. This detail is admittedly the fault and product of the neglect-afflicted ranks of Pakistani sports (other than cricket), so commonplace and unsurprising that they no longer make the news. If Brazil was in search of a real post-colonial gesture, it could have considered loosening its ever-tight visa regime to permit more athletes from poor countries to attend without being subject to the inefficiencies of their nation’s bureaucrats. Unlike white and wealthy others, these left-out athletes would not have worried about the Zika virus or the size of their quarters, relishing instead the very opportunity to compete. Brazil did not choose to follow this path and so the Olympic Games in Rio are a disappointment — a dimmer, more budget-conscious, more mosquito-infested, replication of Olympics past.

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The writer is an attorney teaching constitutional law and political philosophy.

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Congress to launch phase 2 of UP campaign from August 21 New Delhi, August 17 (iANs): The Congress will launch its second phase of campaign for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections from August 21 to October 9 and two convoys of party activists and leaders will conduct the campaign, party officials announced on Wednesday. Speaking to the media, Congress General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is in charge of the party's affairs in Uttar Pradesh, said: "Looking at the area and population of the state, we will cover 64-65 districts during the campaign. Rest of the districts were covered in the first phase." He said: "I am confident after the kind of response we recieved in our first phase of campaign full of love and support, in the next phase when we visit these 65 districts we hope we'll receive similar support." Congress President Sonia Gandhi suffered dehydration and shoulder injury during her recent roadshow in Varanasi during the first phase of the party's campaign in the state. She was admitted for several days and underwent a shoulder surgery in a Delhi hospital and was discharged recently.

Street children to get Aadhaar card, birth certificate CheNNAi, August 17 (iANs): Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said here on Tuesday that street children will be given birth certificate and Aadhaar cards. Speaking at a function organised by Dayaa Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, Gandhi said the Women and Child Development Ministry will start a new initiative for providing birth certificates and Aadhaar cards to street children across the country. She said the initiative will help the street children to obtain an identity for their future use to move ahead in life. Appreciating the NGO's initiative to set up a citizen council for child safety, Gandhi spoke about the measures taken by the central government for safety, protection and care of children. She also held regional consultation with the civil society organisations on the draft 'Trafficking of Persons Bill, 2016' in which 21 NGOs and the Tamil Nadu government participated.

730 million internet users in India by 2020: Report New Delhi, August 17 (iANs): There will be 730 million internet users in India by 2020 and the usage will grow in verticals such as hospitality, e-Commerce and financial technologies, among others, a new report revealed on Wednesday. "Globally, the number of internet users is expected to touch 4,170 million by 2020. The growth of the internet has successfully created a strong ecosystem for new businesses to tap into growing markets and create solutions to address their demands," said the report released by IT industry apex body Nasscom and content delivery network service Akamai Technologies here. India's internet user base is the second largest after China, added the report titled "The Future of Internet in India.""India's internet consumption has already exceeded the US to become No. 2 globally. Internet has become the greatest disruptor of our age by changing the way we work, interact socially and live life in general," said R Chandrashekhar, Nasscom President. The report said that 70 per cent of e-commerce transactions would occur via mobile phones. "Seventy five per cent of new internet users will consume data in local languages and India will remain the fastest growing internet market," it added.

Farmers demand rollback of GM licensing guidelines New Delhi, August 17 (iANs): Seven leading farmer organisations on Wednesday voiced the demand for an immediate rollback of the draft Licensing Guidelines as well as the format for GM technology agreements issued by Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry. The guidelines issued in May are now up for public comments. A consortium of these farmer organisations, under the aegis of Rashtriya Progressive Kisan Association (RPKA), on Wednesday submitted to the ministry a petition signed by over 3,25,000 farmers. The petition alleged that "arbitrary controls" will impact research and development of technologies, which will have a profound impact on Indian agriculture, a RPKA release said here. An RKPA delegation also met senior officials in the ministry and National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog. "If India needs to assure its citizens of sustainable food security and low food inflation, it needs to help farmers by allowing research and development (R&D) of seeds for both cash and food crops, both by public and private technology providers," the release said.The petition said it was voicing the demand of farmers from across the country.

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NGO moves SC to curb 'misuse' of sedition law against students, activists N ew Del hi , Au gust 17 (iANs): The NGO Common Cause on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking to put an end to the "misuse and misapplication" of the sedition law (Section 124A IPC) by the Centre and state governments against students, journalists and intellectuals engaged in social activism. The NGO Common Cause has contended that the arbitrary manner in which the sedition law was being invoked against activists was "to instil fear and to scuttle dissent". The PIL has cited the cases of Binayak Sen, antinuclear activists S.P. Udayakumar, Tamil folk singer S. Kovan, JNU student union president Kanhaiya Kumar, Delhi University Professor S.A.R. Geelani and the recent instance of invoking sedition charges against Amnesty India for organising a debate on Kashmir. The PIL by the NGO says that the sedition law as being applied today was contrary to the parameters laid down by the top court's constitution bench more

Constitution bench to decide if SC is exempted from RTI

Demonstrators shout slogans as they hold placards during a protest demanding the release of Kanhaiya Kumar, a Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student union leader accused of sedition, in New Delhi on March 2, 2016. (REUTERS File Photo)

than 50 years ago (1962) in the Kedar Nath case. The constitution bench in its 1962 judgment had said that the gist of the offence of sedition is "incitement to violence" or the "tendency or the intention to create public disorder". Besides NGO Common Cause, the petition has also been filed by S.P. Udayakumar - an anti-nuclear activ-

ist against whom sedition charges have been made. Referring to the instance of misuse or misapplication of the sedition law, the petitioners have contended that various cases of sedition filed in recent years failed to stand judicial scrutiny. Referring to the National Crime Records Bureau report for 2014, the

petition says that as many as 47 sedition cases were filed that year in nine states. Many of these cases did not involve violence or incitement to violence, which is a pre-requisite for a sedition charge. Pointing to the arbitrary manner in which the law was applied, the petition says that in 2014, 58 persons were arrested in connection

New Delhi, August 17 (iANs): The fivejudge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will decide whether the apex court is exempted from disclosing information on appointment of judges and other matters under the Right to Information Act. A three-judge bench comprising Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Prafulla C. Pant and Justice A.M. Khanwilkar on Wednesday referred the question to the Constitution bench saying: "A substantial question of law is involved... which is required to be heard. "The entire issue is rooted in the order of Delhi High Court and that of the Central Information Commission holding that Supreme Court was covered under the RTI and was obliged to disclose information about the judges appointments and other judicial information."

with these cases, but the government could manage only one conviction. Seeking to curb the misuse of the sedition law, the NGO has sought several directions including that the Director General of Police or the Commissioner of Police should certify that the "seditious act" either led to incitement of violence or had the tendency or inten-

tion to create public disorder, before any FIR is filed or any arrest made against any individual. Similarly, in the case of private complaint, a magistrate should take cognizance that a case of "seditious act" was made out in line with the parameters laid down by the top court's constitution bench in the Kedar Nath case.

DMK members evicted, suspended en masse in TN assembly, Stalin bundled out CheNNAi, August 17 (Pti): DMK members in Tamil Nadu Assembly were today evicted enmasse and its leader M K Stalin physically carried by marshals after pandemonium broke out during their strong protests against remarks by a ruling AIADMK MLA apparently ridiculing the Leader of the Opposition. Later, the government moved a resolution suspending the DMK members for a week which was passed by voice vote. DMK has 89 members in the AIADMK-dominated 234-member assembly. Speaker P Dhanapal or-

dered eviction of the DMK members by assembly marshals after they stood up and insisted on expunging the remarks even after he rejected their demand and asked them to cooperate for the smooth conduct of the House. Trouble erupted during the debate on demands for grants for the Housing and IT departments when AIADMK member S Gunasekaran, without naming Stalin, made some remarks about the 'Namaku Naame' programme undertaken by the DMK Treasurer in the run up to this year's assembly election.

During the 'Namakku Naame' programme, Stalin had extensively toured the state and interacted with people. The remarks about the programme triggered strong objection from the DMK members who wanted the Speaker to expunge them. Dhanapal, however, said the MLA had not made any pointed reference to anyone and therefore there was no need to expunge the remarks. DMK Deputy Leader Durai Murugan said 'Namakku Naame' was an initiative of Stalin and there-

fore the remarks refer only to him and sought their expunction. At one point, Stalin himself rose and said he was proud that 'Namakku Naame' had featured in an assembly debate. He also made some remarks which were later expunged by the Speaker. Following this, the DMK members stood up and opposed the Speaker's action even as Dhanapal asked them to cooperate in the smooth conduct of the House.Since the DMK members did not heed his repeated pleas, he summoned the marshals to evict the agitating MLAs.

No transaction fee on card payments for govt services New Delhi, August 17 (iANs): Convenience fees and service charges on card-based transactions for booking train tickets, settling bills of staterun utilities and paying various taxes will soon be a thing of the past -- a move to plug tax avoidance and promote a less-cash society. "The Task Force on Promotion of Payments Through Cards and Digital Means has flagged issues with respective government departments," the Finance Ministry said in a statement, listing this as a major achievement. The statement said instructions have been issued by the Controller General of Accounts clarifying that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on digital payments pertaining to gov-

ernment transactions would henceforth be borne by respective government departments. "Further, a separate expenditure head has been created for the said purpose." In a memorandum earlier this year, the finance ministry said the objective of less cash society is to make it easier for conducting transactions, reduce the risks of handling cash, reduce costs of managing cash, and reduce tax avoidance and use of counterfeit money. "The goal of the proposed policy is to provide the necessary incentives to use digital financial transactions to replace the use of cash -- either in the government transactions, or in regular commerce over a period of time through policy intervention," it said.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley first mentioned this in his budget speech in February. "One way to curb the flow of black money is to discourage transactions in cash," he said. Taking this further, the Finance Ministry said the proposal intended to cover all the government departments and state-run companies that shall withdraw convenience fee and service charges in digital payments for a host os services. These, it said, will include, payments for essential commodities, utility services, petrol pumps, gas agencies, railway tickets, tax payment, museums, monuments. The move also intended that the government bears MDR costs like other merchants and build necessary infrastructure.

Stalin, who was physically removed, staged a brief sit-in before being finally taken out of the House. The Speaker later said he had to resort to such an action as the DMK members did not heed his pleas for cooperation. Leader of the House and Finance Minister O Panneerselvam then moved a resolution for the suspension of the DMK members for a week, which was passed by a voice vote in the AIADMK- dominated House.After this, the Speaker said today's proceedings of the House have

ended and asked Housing Minister Udumalpet K Radhakrishnan and IT Minister M Manikandan to give their replies to the debate on their departments tomorrow. Earlier, explaining the rationale behind his decision to evict DMK members, Speaker Dhanapal said they had made it a "practice" to stall proceedings "right from day one" of the ongoing session and not allowing him run the House smoothly. Later, speaking to reporters, Stalin said the comments by Gunasekaran were "unwarranted".

Situation in Kashmir sliding into total chaos: Chidambaram New Delhi, August 17 (iANs): Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is "sliding into total chaos" and that a solution to the crisis cannot be found by the state's PDP-BJP ruling alliance. In a statement, Chidambaram said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should join hands with the opposition Congress and National Conference to resolve the crisis in the state, where curfew was clamped on Wednesday for the 40th consecutive day in the troubled Valley. Chidambaram blamed the ruling PDP-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) combine for the situation in the state, where 65 people have died in clashes with security forces so far. "I am afraid the way out of the crisis

cannot be found by the present government. The Congress, National Conference and, if willing, the PDP must come together to find a solution: firstly, an immediate solution to stop the violence and, then, a path forward that will bring hope, peace and prosperity to the people of Jammu and Kashmir," Chidambaram said. "The PDP-BJP government is squarely responsible for the sharp deterioration in the last six weeks," he said in a statement. "The statements of the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Defence Minister have exacerbated the crisis. Moderation in words and actions alone can retrieve the situation. The loss of lives -- of protesting youth, other civilians and security forces -- has devastated all of us. This must stop," he added.

India's education crisis of its own making Amit Dasgupta IANS

A recent report tabled in parliament that over 100,000 schools in India have just one teacher is an alarming wake-up call for the government and all stakeholders. However, it also offers a genuine opportunity to transform India's archaic education landscape now that a new policy is under discussion. Four significant challenges confront the education system: a rapidly globalising environment driven largely by the internet revolution; a serious supply-demand constraint in terms of larger numbers of potential students and a sharp decline in the availability of teachers; the emergence of changing technologies; and an evolving marketplace that is constantly

placing new demands. The government is tasked not only with the right to education of its citizens but, more importantly, the right to quality education. To navigate this terrain requires a dramatic shift in mindsets and the introduction of substantive policy interventions that are innovative, disruptive and immediate. For around a decade, Indians have celebrated the fact that we are a young nation. As per current statistics, around 600 million Indians are under 25. At a time when countries like China, Japan, Australia, Germany and many others are facing the uncertainty that accompanies a rapidly-aging population, India seemed to hold the key as the growth driver through its increasing reservoir of youth. We call this the demographic dividend.

But age alone cannot be the sole criteria for India to emerge as the global talent pool. Indeed, unless the population is employable, the demographic dividend can rapidly degenerate into a demographic liability. This requires that the quality of education is as important as the availability of education opportunities. India's education system is facing a real crisis, which is entirely of our own making. Furthermore, the crisis is so severe that only transformational overhauling would address the fundamental structural and systemic constraints it faces. In the prevailing situation in India, education delivery is essentially mechanical where an overworked and over-stretched system delivers an antiquated product to a customer who is denied the right of choice. This needs

to be replaced by one that is dynamic and constantly evolving and, furthermore, specifically created to cater to the needs and requirements of the customer. It is only when the "why" of education policy is understood that the "how" (or strategy) would follow. Such a fundamental shift requires clarity on what education is meant to achieve. The student needs to become the starting point because at the end of the schooling period, she/he would do a job that is yet to be created. This would redefine the role of education because never before in human history have new technologies, changing market needs, rapid globalisation and consumer aspirations continuously and dramatically impacted the external landscape -- in both our social and work sphere.

To create the right environment for change, the significant supply constraint and the huge pressure it imposes on infrastructure need to be addressed. This is a three-fold constraint. First, even if India were to succeed in its target of 30 per cent gross enrolment rate by 2020 in the tertiary sector, 100 million qualified students would still not have places at university and, thereby, would be forced to join programmes that they would not have otherwise opted for. The second supply constraint is the acute paucity of qualified teachers. Furthermore, the problem is not restricted to higher education but begins from the primary and secondary schooling stage. This combination creates the dramatic crisis where the infrastructure itself collapses. Improving the func-

tioning of our educational institutions requires that the approach towards education and consequently, its management is comprehensively recast. Without embedding efficiencies in its functioning, there would be no incentive to improve, as is currently the case. How many of our teachers, for instance, go through regular training programmes that enable them to keep up-to-date with the latest literature or teaching techniques? Choice and competition lie at the heart of improved performance. By preventing outside players and platforms from entering the arena, the situation is perpetuated domestically and vested interests create their own dynamics. A rapid increase in the footprint of the delivery platforms by opening up to new partners -- especially world-class inter-

national providers and the embrace of technology, through online and MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) platforms, including virtual learning -- would dramatically transform the education landscape and immediately impact the supply constraint. None of this would be particularly appealing to the existing players. By 2020, it is also estimated that India would require 1,000 new universities to cater to the galloping demand. China faced a similar situation. Anticipating the significant challenge, the government opted for a massive programme to fund overseas education for its nationals and thereby, short-circuited the creation of new educational institutions. This has proved to be a far more efficient response financially

and administratively than the expected process of constructing new universities. In addition, the experience of studying abroad enabled the Chinese to think globally. This has proved to be a game changer. It is this kind of thinking outside the box that will address the crisis that confronts India in the education sector. This is not an either-or-situation -- nothing ever is -- but one where every available resource is channelled into combatting the crisis that has the potential of adversely impacting India's aspirational surge. It also requires acknowledging the urgency that confronts us. (Amit Dasgupta, a former diplomat, is the India country director for the University of New South Wales. The views expressed are personal)

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Naming The Nameless: Experts struggle to identify drowned migrants ROME/AtHENS, AUgUSt 17 (REUtERS): Mose tapped the screen of his mobile phone to zoom in on a photograph of his wife, Yordanos, pointing to a mole under her eyebrow. “She has a recognisable mark here,” the 26-year-old Eritrean said in a park in Rome; after fleeing compulsory military service back home, Mose now lives in an Italian reception centre for migrants. He has not seen Yordanos since May 26 when they left Libya, packed by people smugglers on to two separate boats bound for Italy. He was rescued, but her boat sank in the Mediterranean. Helping people like Mose find out their loved ones’ fate is becoming ever more pressing as Europe’s migrant crisis drags on in its third year and the death toll rises. Teams of forensic scientists in Italy and Greece are painstakingly trying to identify the victims of drowning found at sea, washed up on shores or recovered from wrecks. However, there is no common practice to collect information about these deaths between states or even sometimes within the same country, and a plan by the Dutch-based International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) to start tracing lost migrants is still awaiting funding. Kathryne Bomberger, director general of the ICMP, said the problem was too big to be left

A child stands outside a tent outside the disused Hellenikon airport, where stranded refugees and migrants are temporarily accommodated in Athens, Greece, August 10, 2016. REUTERS

solely to front-line countries such as Italy and Greece. “This is a complex, international problem,” she said, as the task of identification and notification involves tracking down relatives who may be in their home countries, in refugee camps, or building new lives in the likes of Germany or Sweden. “We are ready to go, we have the necessary database systems, we have an agreement with Italy, we have done our homework. We just need the fi-

nancial support.” The ICMP and International Organization for Migration (IOM) are calling for a strategy to process the data, and a system for repatriating migrants’ remains. REPL ACING NUMBERS WITH NAMES Mose, who withheld his surname for fear of reprisals from Eritrean authorities, clings to the hope that Yordanos was rescued and that she could be recognised from the photograph.

If she did not survive, and her body was recovered, her remains are likely to have been buried in one of hundreds of numbered graves in Sicily or the southwestern Calabria region for migrants who have drowned. Both in Italy and Greece, which migrants have also tried to reach on a shorter but still dangerous sea crossing from Turkey, the forensic experts are trying to replace the numbers with names. Sometimes they succeed,

despite the practical and financial problems, as in the case of a baby boy found floating near the Greek island of Samos in January. The child, no more than six months old, had been lost in a shipwreck on Oct. 29, 2015 when 19 migrants drowned. For over two months, his body drifted more than 150 km (95 miles) north until it was recovered from the water. In the end, police identified the little boy from a DNA sample given by his Syrian father, who was among 139 people rescued when the boat sank in the Aegean off the island of Kalymnos. “It is the least we can do for these people, under very difficult circumstances,” said Penelope Miniati, director of the Greek police’s Forensic Sciences Division. For some, the tragedies recall Greece’s own history of migration, including in the 1950s and ‘60s when many escaped poverty for a new life in countries such as the United States, Canada and Australia, breaking up families who sometimes lost contact with each other. “We are Greeks, we also migrated and some people were lost in the journey ... and each time people wondered what had happened to them,” said Miniati.

deaths worldwide in 2016 so far happened in the Mediterranean, according to the IOM. Most died between Libya and Italy. Hundreds also drowned on the Turkey-Greece route, although arrivals have fallen sharply since a deal between the European Union and Ankara on curbing the flow in March. Many shipwreck victims are never recovered, but about 1,500 have been brought to Italy since 2013. So far, just over 200 have been identified. In a “policy vacuum” the action in Italy and Greece has been driven by “improvisation”, the IOM said in June in a joint report with City University London and the University of York. The report praised a deal that Italy’s special commissioner for missing persons struck with a university laboratory, which provides free forensic work, and the interior ministry, to adopt a protocol to identify victims and inform relatives. The commissioner records details of corpses and sends notices through embassies and humanitarian organisations asking survivors for photographs of the missing, and personal effects such as toothbrushes that could harbour DNA. In Athens, Miniati’s division has a database with information on 647 people who need “IMPROVISATION” identifying, about 80 percent of More than three quarters of them the nameless dead of the the 4,027 migrant and refugee migrant crisis.

People who drown and stay trapped underwater for months are often unrecognisable, so accounts of scars, tattoos and dental cavities help. Some people come to Italy to look for missing relatives in the commissioner’s files and some take DNA tests. VALUES THAT COUNT Deputy Italian Commissioner Agata Iadicicco said a shared international database would make it easier to reach migrants’ home countries and diasporas across Europe. “We need money to standardise this model and to involve all the migrant communities that mainly live in northern Europe,” she said. With no sign of a let-up in the perilous voyages from North Africa, Italy feels that fellow EU countries should pull their weight more in handling the crisis. The issue of graves for the victims has become caught up in the ill-feeling. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said he sent the navy to raise a ship that sank last year and bury the more than 450 people found in the wreck to “tell Europe which values really count”. For Mose, whose young son is still in Eritrea, even being sure Yordanos had died would be some comfort. “If I find her body, I can find some serenity,” he said. “If my son asks whether his mother is, at least I can say where she is buried.”

Indonesian crewman swims to freedom from militants President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

MANILA, AUgUSt 17 (REUtERS): An Indonesian tugboat crewman escaped from his Islamist militant captors in the Philippines on Thursday by swimming out to sea after the militants threatened to cut his head off, a Philippine army spokesman said. Members of the Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf group captured the Indonesian, Mohammad Safyan, 28, and six other Indonesian seamen from their boat as it was passing through waters off southern Philippine is-

lands on June 23. Residents of Jolo island spotted Safyan floating off the shore after he escaped under cover of darkness, an army spokesman, Major Filemon Tan, told reporters. “We were told he managed to escape by running and swimming to the sea,” Tan said, adding that Safyan had said the militants were about to execute him when he escaped. “We have no information on the other captives but troops in the area were ordered to use all means to

locate and rescue the hostages.” Abu Sayyaf rebels operating in Muslim areas of the largely Christian Philippines have developed a reputation as ruthless kidnappers. They have increasingly been turning their attention to vessels passing through busy shipping lanes in the Sulu Sea as security along coasts has been tightened. In recent week, the rebels, who have vowed allegiance to Islamic State, beheaded two Canadians

they kidnapped from a beach resort after a ransom deadline passed. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte last week ordered the army to destroy the militants saying if not, the Philippines risked being “contaminated” by Islamic State. Indonesian authorities have said piracy in the area, a major sea lane for the world’s top thermal coal exporter, could reach levels previously seen in Somalia. Analysts say $40 billion worth of cargo passes

through the waters a year, including supertankers from the Indian Ocean that cannot use the crowded Malacca Strait. The rise of hijackings at sea has prompted Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia to try to coordinate maritime patrols. Tan said the Abu Sayyaf were holding 15 foreign hostages, including a Norwegian, a Dutch, five Malaysians and eight Indonesians. Eight Filipinos were also held in the group’s jungle stronghold.

UN to investigate peacekeepers’ response to S.Sudan hotel attack UNItED NAtIONS, AUgUSt 17 (REUtERS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched an investigation on Tuesday into accusations peacekeepers in South Sudan failed to respond properly to an attack on a Juba hotel by uniformed men who killed a journalist and raped several civilians. Ban was “alarmed” by the initial findings of a U.N. fact-finding mission into the attack on the Hotel Terrain on July 11 during an outbreak of fighting between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and those backing former Vice President Riek Machar. The secretary-general was “concerned about allegations that UNMISS (the U.N. peacekeeping mission in South Sudan) did not

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures during his first State of the Nation Address at the Philippine Conrespond appropriately to prevent ernment officials, who sent a re- Monday it had uncovered evi- gress in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines on July this and other grave cases of sexual sponse force to the site to stop the dence of the cold-blooded execu- 25, 2016. (REUTERS File Photo)

violence committed in Juba,” Ban’s spokesman said. Ban has launched an independent special investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incidents and evaluate the overall response by the U.N. peacekeeping mission, the spokesman said in a statement. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, said on Monday: “We are deeply concerned that United Nations peacekeepers were apparently either incapable of or unwilling to respond to calls for help.” The “U.S. embassy in South Sudan responded to distress calls from the compound and urgently contacted South Sudanese gov-

attack,” she said in a statement. Hundreds of people were killed and the United Nations said government soldiers and security forces executed civilians and gang-raped women and girls during and after last month’s fighting. South Sudan rejected the accusations. “The Secretary-General reiterates his outrage over the acts of violence committed by the SPLA (South Sudanese army) and opposition forces in Juba from 8 to 11 July,” said the U.N. spokesman. Ban urged the government to investigate all human rights violations and prosecute those responsible, he said.. Human Rights Watch said on

tion of civilians by security forces during the fighting. It also found evidence of soldiers raping civilians. The U.N. Security Council authorized on Friday the deployment of a 4,000-strong protection force to ensure peace in Juba as part of the U.N. mission and threatened an arms embargo if the government did not cooperate. U.N. peacekeepers have been in the oil-producing country since it gained independence from Sudan in 2011. South Sudan descended into civil war after Kiir dismissed Machar as his deputy. They signed a peace deal in August 2015, but implementation was slow and sporadic fighting continued.

MANILA, AUgUSt 17 (REUtERS): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday his government is willing to face any inquiry into the deaths of hundreds of suspected drug dealers and users as human rights groups express alarm over extrajudicial killings. Nearly 600 suspected drug peddlers and users have been killed in police operations since Duterte took power six weeks ago, police say, but rights groups put the number at more than 1,000. “We are willing to sub-

mit ourselves for an investigation before anybody,” Duterte said in a speech at the national police office, adding some of the killings were carried out by drug gangs. “But do not attribute acts of other criminals upon my government. The fight against drugs will continue unrelenting until we have destroyed the apparatus operating in the entire country.” There have been cases when police officers have killed suspected drug dealers in handcuffs, in police custody or inside

prison cells, civil rights lawyers have said. Police have said they will not condone wrongdoing but that some may have been killed by rogue officers. In another public event, Duterte attacked Senator Leila de Lima, who will open a public inquiry next week into drug-related killings, saying she was only playing politics and linked her driver to the drugs trade. “It’s character assassination,” an emotional de Lima told reporters at the Senate. “It’s so foul. I did not expect the president to do that.” Duterte won the presidency in May on a single platform of suppressing crime and drugs, declaring war on narcotics on his first day in office. He has identified 160 officials, police and judges in a name-andshame campaign to stop the drug trade. “I myself, who ordered the campaign against drugs, take full and sole responsibility for it,” Duterte said, cautioning police against using excessive force in making arrests. “Do not kill if you’re not in danger of losing your life.”

North Korea deputy ambassador in UK defects to South

North Korea’s embassy to the United Kingdom is seen located in a house in a residential district in west London. (REUTERS File Photo)

SEOUL, AUgUSt 17 (REUtERS): North Korea’s deputy ambassador in London has defected with his family to South Korea, making him the highestranking Pyongyang diplomat ever to flee the isolated regime for the democratic South, South Korea said on Wednesday. The Unification Ministry in Seoul declined to say when or how Thae and his family arrived, or how many relatives accompanied him. Thae defected due to dis-

content with the regime of Kim Jong Un in North Korea and for the future of his child, ministry spokesman Jeong Joon-hee told a news conference. It was not clear in Korean whether Jeong was referring to more than one child. “We know that Deputy Ambassador Thae is saying that his distaste for the Kim Jong Un regime and yearning for the Republic of Korea’s free democratic system and the future of his child are motives for the de-

fection,” Jeong said, referring to South Korea, adding that Thae and his family were under government protection. Impoverished North Korea and prosperous South Korea are technically still at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty. The announcement came a day after media report that a high-profile North Korean diplomat, later identified by the BBC as Thae, had defected. Quoting an unnamed source, South Korea’s JoongAng Ilbo newspaper had said the diplomat embarked on a defection journey “following a scrupulous plan” and was in the process of “landing in a third country as an asylum seeker”. An official at the North Korean embassy in London would not confirm the defection on Tuesday, describing reports of the event as “quite sudden”. “If it is appropriate to give a response, then you might hear about our response,” the official told Reuters. Further calls to the embassy went unanswered. Calls to

Thae’s mobile phone were redirected to a voicemail inbox. The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office did not have an immediate comment after South Korea’s announcement. Thae’s defection follows a string of recent such flights by North Koreans, including 12 waitresses at a North Korean restaurant in China who defected to South Korea earlier this year. Those waitresses have finished a prolonged period of investigation and have entered into normal society, an official at South Korea’s Unification Ministry said on Wednesday. The number of defections by North Koreans to the South this year through July totalled 814, an annual increase of 15 percent, a ministry official told Reuters. Several diplomats from North Korea have defected to the South over the last two years, including one from Thailand, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing a source familiar with North Korean

affairs. Overall, the number of defectors, mostly from the area near North Korea’s border with China, has declined since leader Kim Jong Un, a thirdgeneration dictator, took power following his father’s death in late 2011. “The bigger picture is that while there have been fewer total defections per year under Kim Jong Un, there have been a higher number of strategically significant and political defections,” said Sokeel Park of LiNK, an NGO which works with North Korean defectors. North Korea has become increasingly isolated after conducting its fourth nuclear test in January and numerous ballistic missile launches this year, which resulted in tightened UN Security Council sanctions. IMPASSIONED SPEECHES Among his many responsibilities, Thae was well-known to the British press, acting as the embassy’s main point of contact for British correspondents travelling to Pyongyang.

Thae lived at or near the North Korean embassy, which is in the leafy west London suburb of Gunnersbury. He spoke regularly at far-left events in London, including meetings of a British communist party where he would make impassioned speeches in defence of North Korea, according to videos of the events. Thae’s son, Thae Kum Hyok, who was known as “Kum Thae”, was a pupil at Acton High School, a short walk from the embassy. The school term ended on July 22, according its website, around the same time Thae is believed to have defected. The son, 19, has a place at Imperial College, London, to study maths and computer science, according to one of his school friends cited by the Guardian newspaper. Debonair and well-spoken, Thae Yong Ho has over ten years experience working on UK and EU-related issues as a diplomat. He is cited in European Parliament archives as a Londonbased diplomat joining a North Korean delegation to Brussels.

His measured style was a contrast to the bombastic rhetoric often used by Pyongyang’s propagandists, although at some events he sang revolutionary Red Army Choir songs in Korean. In regular contact with the media, Thae also spoke publicly about media coverage of the isolated country, including the press appetite for sensationalist stories about North Korea. “I don’t blame reporters,” Thae said during a speech at a left-wing London bookshop in late 2014. “If they broadcast (North Korea) as it is, the editors of these TV stations and newspapers will (change it). “The more horrifying, the more shocking stories they create, the more they will be viewed by the British public”. According to an online search of his name, Thae’s son was an avid gamer, and had accumulated 368 hours regularly playing CounterStrike over the last year, under the name “North Korea is Best Korea”. The account was last active on July 13.

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WEALTH CREATION: NEED OF THE DAY

hat do you understand by wealth? A dictionary will tell us that wealth is a store of money, valuable possessions, property or other riches; anything that has value and utility or is capable of being exchanged. Things of utility and value are not just cash and property but they include spiritual wealth, moral virtues and values; as one might speak of mineral concentration as the wealth of soil, he is truly wealthy who possesses endowments of strong positive values, supportive family and friendship; emotional security, happiness and influence of leadership. Most people have it all wrong about wealth. Wealth is not the same as income. If you make a good income each year and spend it all, you are not getting wealthier. You are just living high with empty pockets. Wealth is what you accumulate, whether big or small, and not what you spend. How do you become wealthy? It is seldom luck or inheritance or advanced degrees or even intelligence that enables people amass fortunes. Wealth creation is more often the result of a lifestyle of frugality, delay gratification, hard work, perseverance, proper planning, commitment, integrity, and most of all self discipline. How come I am not wealthy? I believe many Nagas often ask themselves this question. Often, we are hard working, well educated, talented, or even well paid people, but want of commitment or sense of saving or the tendency to instant gratification, lack of proper training or information is some of the reasons that hamper the accumulation of wealth. Why are so few affluent in our society today? According to Thomas J. Stanley Ph D, the author of “The Millionaire Next Door”, there has been more personal wealth in America than many other countries. Yet most Americans are not wealthy. Nearly one-half of their wealth is owned by 3.5% of their households. Nagaland too may have the same situation and problem. He further says that most of these millionaires are composed of people who earn moderate or low incomes. 80% of America’s millionaires are first generation rich. They live below their means they allocate their time, energy and money efficiently in ways practicable, attainable and conduc-

tive to building wealth. They believe that financial independence is more important than displaying high social status. Normally their parents do not provide economic outpatient care of spoon-feeding. As such they become economically self-sufficient. They are trained or able in targeting market opportunities. They choose the right occupation. Most important of all, they identify their capabilities and limitations while they are still in standard VIII to X in school. Honest creation of wealth is a standard of measuring human development, a concept for widening the options of persons, giving them greater opportunities for education, healthcare, self employment, leisure time, exposure tips, modern amenities, environment quality, social justice, economic growth and financial freedom with careful planning and execution through dedication, work culture, industrialization and definitely with commitment and integrity. We the Nagas are struggling at the economic crossover from the old methods of cultivation and trade, to modern technology, modern lifestyle, services and globalization; the sign posts of the cross roads have fallen and are invisible. Our youth of today are confused and helpless. This globalization of free trade without reservation will take us to heights beyond one can conceive provided we have the capabilities and needed qualifications, but casual-character persons will surely be overwhelmed and stamped sooner or later in this fast changing world. We are living today in tomorrow’s world with yesterday’s ideas and this is the root cause of all our problems, be it of economy, politics and spirituality. It is our attitudes and not our talents or resources that bear on our now and tomorrow’s confident future. Today’s Naga society seems to be under famine of truth, trust, justice, moral values and spirituality. Landrum Bolling says, “There are no hopeless situations but only hopeless men”. Hopeless people are our problems today. That “a nation’s vision and thinking is in ruins before her economy, cities and towns are in ruins”, is the preliminary fact one must realize before one considers the question of wealth creation. People without vision perish. It is easy to envision or plan a sustainable economy and a new world on paper but the new society having capacity to create sustainable wealth has to be built with new people who can trust and commit to each other. This

confidence can be built in a people of strict integrity, honesty and commitment who are not swept off by corruption, dishonesty, immorality, irresponsibility, etc. Wealth creation is a means of survival of a people and its solidarity without which a home or a nation cannot stand. Shaping and developing the “human element” is most important because change permeates out through the individual, from the individual to the family and then the society, and the Govt is changed. The most important factor to create a people’s wealth is the “human element” which has to be kept moving in the right direction at all costs. Economic power and independence are more important in many ways than our political status. British Prime Minister Churchill, at the peak of his political power and popularity said in a public speech at Zurich, Switzerland in 1946 that having defeated Hitler and Germany, it was dire necessity that Western Europe recovers her economy; else Western Europe might gradually become part of the Soviet Union and attack USA, Canada, etc. “And to reconstruct the economy, France and Germany must be reconciled” he said. Reconciliation with God and our fellow brothers is the need of the hour to create sustainable wealth and economy in Nagaland. The very “human element” and reconciliation Churchill stressed on, at his time, is necessary today. The machinery first must be prepared so that trust, accountability and peaceful co-existence is established to benefit from the unlimited opportunities and challenges that modernity and globalization offers us and deal effectively with the dangers therewith. A cultured people will turn a crisis into opportunity but an opportunity unwisely and selfishly handled can turn into a crisis. Creation of wealth is the fruit of its progressive “human element”; with proper and organized planning, the individual must learn to delay gratification and exert maximum efficiency. Let us envision a Nagaland where each Naga possesses a strong sense of responsibility, strength of character, common sense and integrity and is fired by a burning desire to win. We need to be disciplined and take care to choose a profession that suits us, know our strengths and weaknesses and take the pride in the work we choose and be willing to go the extra mile so that we can definitely break the chains of slavery for being parasites to New Delhi.

To such, wealth and success belongs. Yet it is a more important and a harder task to maintain what one has built and to manage it with prudence, generosity and a principle of giving back to one’s society with patriotism. Such a community of conscientious individuals will answer the problem of over concentration of wealth in the hands of a few, which is the very disease afflicting our otherwise sufficient sustainable economy. A business consultant in the US advises; work as hard as, sleep as less as, be as frugal as those successful people and build up a sustainable economy. But if you only keep complaining about the high costs of living, education, assets, etc. the world is not going to listen. One who chooses to slumber today will inevitably suffer its dangerous consequences. Korea well demonstrates the fact that anyone can become a success. The poorest nation of the world by 1953, the Koreans have evolved into a unique civilization based on the “Han Philosophy” which gives the man of high position a simple lesson: river (Han) water is clear or murky corresponding to the upper level. Likewise, when the head of state governs with love and integrity, the subjects will respond with obedience and respect. Thus, the head of state, teachers, officers and fathers become role models in their respective areas of morality and ethics. Commitment to the simple adage of “We can do it if we do” has brought South Korea into the 4th largest economy in Asia, 11th largest economy in the world today, and the 7th largest exporter and 7th largest importer in the world in 2014. We Naga also “can do it if we do”. For this we must apply the principle of the three D’s: (1) To preserve, be it “Difficult”; (2) Be “Dirty” with toil and sweat in the workplace; (3) To be carefully prepared to deal with “Dangerous” tools, machinery and situations. Dear denizens, God wants you to prosper. It is so important to God that you have a proper perspective in your spirit about finances that He referred to money and possessions more than 2,300 times in the bible. Jesus himself talks about the right and wrong use of money and possessions more than 300 times in the New Testament. He talks of wealth more than salvation. Money is important to God. Enter a new dimension of worship through your giving, breaking through the barrier of your financial problem. Your will to give is

the key to financial blessing. Be prepared for a coming financial earthquake of blessings, set your financial relationship with God, get the mystery of wealth revealed, experience the power of the principles of giving, read and commit yourselves and test God’s law of the harvest of financial and spiritual wealth; rejoice and celebrate God’s abundance as you give your tithes of money and your tithes of time. But note that repentance and cleaning must come before restoration of all these mentioned above. Sin and God do not go together, otherwise He is there to walk with you through thick and thin. The incredible power of honest tithing from honest income leads to releasing of financial anointing. Do you want it? If so break the chains binding and obstructing your finances and count God’s abundant blessings, do not misuse your years of jubilee or your financial jubilee, but pray for and receive God’s increased blessings in the end times. Observe biblical financial terms and scriptural references on finances carefully with a whole heart and a willing mind. In conclusion, lets’ look at Jacob, son of Isaac, who left his father’s home for Laban of Pandanaram. He crossed the river Jordan empty handed, but he made a covenant with God that he would pay God one-tenth of what he received from God if God would protect him and provide him with food and clothing (Gen 28). Jacob was absolutely faithful to his commitment and the tithe became a strong bridge between him and God. You know that during those days there was no credit, market, electricity or transport facilities available. But within 20 years, he became one of the richest men of his time. It all started with honest tithe. In terms of business, this tithe can be called ‘cycling capital’ or ‘running capital’ without which you just cannot run any business. So if you want to do business with God, commit your honest tithe even if you are empty-pocketed as Jacob once was. The God who brought up Jacob is the same God we serve and worship today. If you can keep your promise, He will never and can never fail on His part. If you want money and possession you must invest them and if you long for a peaceful long life you must invest your tithe of time. As simple as the fact that if you want rice, you cultivate rice, if potatoes then potatoes. Kuolachalie Seyie, Hidden Forests, Rülizou, IG Stadium, Kohima

PREvENTION OF CHILD AbusE

ew weeks back I had the privilege of attending three days Sensitization Programme on Child Abuse organized by the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development Regional Centre at Guwahati for the Principals & Vice Principals of Govt. Schools of Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland. Even though I was forced to cut short my summer vacation and attend the programme, I have no regrets for sacrificing my holidays because the programme was well designed and was effectively executed to derive maximum benefit within the limited time. I have been in the teaching field for nearly 25 years and have developed a feeling that I am discharging my duties sincerely towards the cause of children. But the facts and figures we got exposed at the program made me feel guilty for being ignorant about an important issue concerning children over these many years. I am afraid that many teachers, school administrators and officials dealing with children may be in the same state of mind as I am. As practically it will not be possible for the Govt. to depute all the Principals and Teachers in the state to such training programmes, I wish to share the knowledge gained from the Sensitization programme with the readers in the coming days. I hope it may help to increase awareness among the public and would ultimately help the helpless children. Kindly remember that I am not an expert in this subject matter and my main intention is to arouse curiosity among the readers for further exploration of knowledge.

Child abuse starts from home: Child abuse in India is often a hidden phenomenon especially when it happens in the home or by family members. Numbers of cases of child abuse in the home are hard to ascertain because most of these crimes go unreported. Focus with regards to abuse has generally been in the more public domain such as child labour, prostitution, marriage, etc. Intra-family abuse or abuse that takes place in institutions such as schools or government homes has received minimal attention. Societal abuses that are a result of poverty such as malnutrition, lack of education, poor health, neglect, etc are recognised in various forms by the Indian legal

system. But India does not have a law that protects children against abuse in the home. In 2007, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) released a study report on child abuse. The report discusses incidence of child abuse nationwide. The study of the MWCD found a wide spread incidence of child abuse. Children between the ages of 5-12 are at the highest risk for abuse and exploitation. The study found that 69% of children reported to have been physically abused. Out of these 54.68% were boys. 52.91% of boys and 47.09 % of girls reported having been abused in their family environment. Of the children who were abused in family situations 88.6% were abused by their parents. Every two out of three school children reported facing corporal punishment. In juvenile justice institutions 70.21 % of children in conflict with law and 52.86% of children in need of care and protection reported having been physically abused. With regard to child labour 50.2% of children work all seven days of the week. 81.16% of the girl child labourers work in domestic households, while 84% of the boy child labourers worked in tea stalls or kiosks. 65.99 % of boys and 67.92% of girls living on the street reported being physically abused by their family members and other people. The study also examined emotional abuse and girl child neglect. It examined two forms of emotional abuse: humiliation and comparison. Half the children reported facing emotional abuse with 83% of that abuse begin conducted by parents. Girl child neglect was assessed girls comparing themselves to their brothers on factors like attention, food, recreation time, household work, taking care of siblings, etc. 70.57% of girls reported having been neglected by family members. 48.4% of girls wished they were boys. 27.33% of girls reported getting less food then their brothers. Of the young adults (ages 18-24) interviewed, almost half of them reported having been physically or sexually abused as children. Impact Of Child Abuse Including Corporal Punishment Recently I met few of my former students after a long gap of 21 years whom I taught in class 8 when I worked in a private school. Now they are proprietors of big business establishments at Delhi and respon-

sible parents of lovely school going children. We had rekindled memories of their high school days nearly for two hours over dinner at a restaurant and I practically realized the extent to which acts of mental harassment committed by few teachers affect children throughout their life. They narrated how a particular teacher branded them unfit to study Advanced Mathematics at class 9 merely for the reason that they were not taking private tuition from him and how the school authorities blindly believed the words of the teacher without any concern for the feelings of the students. I really felt sad from the depth of my heart when they said, “Sir, the feeling of shame we underwent when we were kicked out from the Mathematics class still haunt us time to time. Even though we try to forget it, the mathematics books of our children provoke the pain of insults we underwent in front of our friends and make us depressed even today.” I could sense the feelings of anger, agony and depression in their words and facial expressions even after a span of 20 years of occurrence of the incident. While we were parting ways they requested me to ensure that such things never happen to any student under my care. Now, I would like to enlighten the readers about different types of child abuses existing in our schools and homes and also about the ways and means of protecting children from the ill effects of these cruel acts. It is now globally recognized that punishment in any form or kind in school comes in the way of the development of the full potential of children. But in our society punishing children is regarded as normal and acceptable in all settings-whether in the family or in institutions. It is often considered necessary in order that children grow up to be competent and responsible individuals. It is widely used by teachers and parents regardless of its evident lack of effectiveness and potentially harmful side-effects. Its very ineffectiveness tends to result in an escalation spiral which then leads to both a culture of rationalization by those in authority and passive acceptance of the situation as evidence of ‘caring’ by children. So pervasive is the justification of corporal punishment that a child may not think her / his rights have been infringed upon. Even if the punishment hurts, the child does not feel the importance of reporting

the incident. There are layers of beliefs and practices that cloak corporal punishment under guise of love, care and protection, when it is actually an abuse of authority that harms the child. This notion needs to be reviewed in the light of the widespread violence that exists in all institutions occupied by children. Now let us see the meaning and different types of child abuses existing in homes and institutions. Any Act that may cause harm to a child's health, survival, dignity and development is termed as Child Abuse. It has many forms: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect, and Exploitation. Physical Abuse: Deliberately hurting a child causing injuries is called Physical Abuse. Children who are physically abused suffer violence such as being hit, kicked, burned, and slapped or having objects thrown at them. Emotional Abuse: Emotional abuse is the emotional maltreatment or emotional neglect of a child. It’s sometimes called psychological abuse and can seriously damage a child’s emotional health and development.

Sexual Abuse: Sexual abuse is engaging a child in any sexual activity that may be touching or non-touching. Abuse may be conducted by an adult or another child who is developmentally superior to the victim. Neglect: Neglect or negligent treatment is purposeful omission of some or all developmental needs of the child by a caregiver with the intention of harming the child. This includes the failure of protecting the child from a harmful situation or environment when feasible. Exploitation: Exploitation can be commercial or otherwise, where by the child is used for some form of labour, or other activity that is beneficial for others. Example: child labour or child prostitution. Corporal Punishment: Currently there is no statutory definition of corporal punishment of children in Indian law. Definition of corporal punishment can at best only be indicative. Any punishment imposed on children with the intention of causing physical hurt or discomfort may be called as corporal punishment. In keeping with the provisions of RTE Act, 2009, corporal punish-

ment could be classified as physical punishment, mental harassment and discrimination. Physical punishment: Any action that causes pain, hurt/injury and discomfort to a child, however light comes under physical punishment. Acts of making children assume uncomfortable position (Standing on bench, kneeling etc), detention in the class room, library etc also fall under the definition of physical punishment.

Mental harassment: Any nonphysical treatment that is detrimental to the academic and psychological well-being of a child is called mental harassment. Few examples of these acts are humiliating or constantly criticizing a child, threatening, shouting at a child or calling them names, making the child the subject of jokes, or using sarcasm to hurt a child, pushing a child too hard or not recognizing their limitations, persistently ignoring them, never saying anything kind, never expressing positive feelings or congratulating a child on successes, never showing any emotions in interactions with a child etc.

tive behavior, increased disruptive behavior in the class room, vandalism, poor school achievement, poor attention span, increased drop-out rate, school avoidance and school phobia, low self esteem, anxiety, somatic complaints, depression, suicide and retaliation against teachers that emotionally scar the children for life. 3. Children subjected to punishment prefer aggressive conflict resolution strategies with peers and siblings and they do not consider it a violation of their rights. 4. There is an association between corporal punishment meted out to children and maladaptive behavior patterns in later life, such as aggression and delinquency. 5. The effects of various forms mental harassment or psychological maltreatment have shown that: (a) Combination of verbal abuse and emotional neglect tend to produce the most powerfully negative outcomes (b) psychological maltreatment is a better predictor of detrimental developmental outcomes for young children than the severity of physical injury experienced by them(c) it is the indicator most related to behavior problems for children and adolescents and (d) psychological abuse is a stronger predictor of both depression and low self – esteem than physical abuse. 6. A chronic pattern of psychological maltreatment destroys a child’s self and personal safety. 7. Subtle and overt forms of discrimination are also known to have a negative effect on the emotional and intellectual health of children.

Discrimination: It is understood as prejudiced views and behavior towards any child because of her / his caste/gender, occupation or religion and non-payment of fees or for being a student admitted under the 25 % reservation to disadvantaged groups or weaker sections of the society under the RTE Act, 2009. Few examples of these acts are assigning different duties and seating in schools based on caste, community In recognition of the harmful conor gender, commenting on academic ability based on caste or community sequences of corporal punishment prejudices, deliberate / wanton ne- on the child, The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child glect etc. stated that, “There is no ambiguity: ‘all Long –term consequences of cor- forms of physical or mental violence’ does not leave room for any level of poral punishment: 1. When adults use corporal punish- legalized violence against children. ment it teaches their children that Corporal punishment and other cruhitting is an acceptable means of el or degrading forms of punishment dealing with conflict. The more are forms of violence and States must children are hit, the more is the an- take all legislative, administrative, ger they resort as adults and con- social and educational measure to sequently the more they hit their eliminate them.” In the next issue we shall discuss own children when they become parents and more likely they are to about the Constitutional and Legal provisions made available in our approve of hitting. 2. Corporal punishment leads to ad- country to protect children from corverse physical, psychological and poral punishment. Nellayappan B educational outcomes- including Principal, GHSS, Bhandari increased aggressive and destruc-

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Thursday 18•08•2016

Sachin Tendulkar's fashion brand goes online on Myntra

ricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday launched his menswear brand True Blue on leading e-tailer Flipkart's fashion and lifestyle products' subsidiary Myntra. He is excited about the virtual step of the brand. "True Blue embodies my identity and corresponds to the way I look at fashion. I believe in fashion that endows personal comfort, reflecting an individual's style and not just a form of demonstration," Tendulkar said in a statement. "It is exciting to note that True Blue will be available online on Myntra to the many customers across the country and continues its pursuit of emerging as an iconic brand from India," he said. Launched in May this year, True Blue aims to reinterpret traditional Indian motifs and apparel with a modern twist. From light summer suits to shirts, Tshirts, chinos, waistcoats and other basics, the range is minimal making it easy to wear every day. Tendulkar launched True Blue in association with Arvind Fashion Brands. He has an equity stake in True Blue and has helped the designers at True Blue design new collections. Myntra has now associated with Arvind Fashion Brands for the brand to be retailed online. Puneet Jain, Chief Operating Officer of Arvind Fashion Brands, said: "We are thrilled to partner with Myntra and leverage the superior reach and access that the platform offers brands. Sachin is excited to have another opportunity to engage and interact with men across the globe by dressing them in superior fashion." Prasad Kompalli, Head eCommerce Platform, Myntra, shared that he is proud to partner with the "venture and help establish Sachin as a fashion icon".

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he 30-year-old has teamed up with Global Brands Group for her first foray into the fashion world as she believes that it will enable her to bring affordable fashionable footwear to a wide audience across the globe, reports femalefirst.co.uk. "It's been a creative goal of mine to be a real

contributor in the affordable fashion space. Launching a footwear collection felt like a natural first step for me," Perry said. "After years of investigating and researching partnerships to find the right fit for the debut of my line, I found that Global Brands most resonated with my artistic ideas. "They understand my vision, my eye for detail, and have the international reach and resources to bring my canvas of ideas to life," the "Rise" hitmaker added. Perry also took to her Twitter account to announce the news that her shoe collection would hit the market next year. "Get ready for my (icon of footwear coming to stores Spring 2017!," she posted. Source: IANS

Kendall Hillstar Jenner has NOW SHOWING Trypophobic rustam

he model revealed on her blog she has an irrational fear of tiny holes. 'Anyone who knows me knows that I have really bad Trypophobic,' the 20-year-old posted on Monday. 'Trypophobics are afraid of tiny little holes that are in weird patterns. She claimed the things that could 'set me off' include pancakes, honeycomb or 'the worst' lotus heads. 'It sounds ridiculous but so many people actually have it! I can't even look at little holes it gives me the worst anxiety,' she wrote. 'Who knows what's in there???' Despite being a relatively new observed phenomenon - the term Trypophobic appears to have been coined as recently as 2005 there are several websites and forums dedicated to it. Oddly, Kendall's second last post entitled 'My biggest beauty regret' was about leaving tiny holes in her face.

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard settle divorce case for 7 Million

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ohnny Depp and Amber Heard have reached an out-ofcourt settlement to end their 18-month marriage, they said Tuesday, after the actress withdrew allegations that her husband physically abused her. Ms Heard filed papers to withdraw her claims of abuse, dropping an application to extend a restraining order against the Oscar-nominated actor, Los Angeles Superior Court said in a statement. "Our relationship was

intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love," Mr Depp and Ms Heard said in a statement. "Neither party has made false accusations for financial gains. There was never an intent of physical or emotional harm. Amber wishes the best for Johnny in the future," the statement said. The statement said Ms Heard would be donating financial proceeds from the divorce to a charity. The two have agreed that Mr Depp will pay Amber $7 million,

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Henry Cavill teases ‘Black Superman Costume’

hen fans saw Clark Kent die at the end of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice it was apparent that the Man of Steel was not nearly as dead as Doomsday wanted him to be. We were given a small teaser at the very end of the movie that showed there was still life inside of his grave. With Justice League coming out in 2017 and Superman apparently “dead”, fans were Source: NDTV left to wonder just how director Zack

Snyder was going to continue moving his story forward. Rumors circulated that Henry Cavill would be sporting a black outfit instead of his classic Big Blue Boy Scout garb. During the Death and Return of Superman multi-issue comic story-arc, the Man of Steel returns after Doomsday killed him. He isn’t the same though, he is a depowered Superman that wears a black suit. It looks as if Henry Cavill has teased that they will be going to same route

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in the Justice League movie. Cavill posted the first image to Instagram of what appears to be the black suit he might be wearing in Justice League. The design is very Kryptonian. Nothing has been confirmed in regards to an official announcement that his suit will be black in Justice League, but this tease from Cavill is certainly tantalizing.

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6th Inter-School Beat Contest in Mokokchung

Kesha drops sexual assault lawsuit against Dr Luke

inger Kesha has dropped her abuse allegations against producer Dr Luke in New York case, weeks after dropping the California lawsuit. The 29-year-old "TiK ToK" hitmaker told a judge in New York on August 12 that she would no longer rely on the abuse claims to get herself out of her contract with Luke's Kemosabe Record, reported Billboard. The singer earlier this month dismissed her California lawsuit against the producer, whom she's been

according to entertainment news website TMZ. The announcement comes a day before the pair were due in court to discuss extending Mr Depp's restraining order. It brings to an end an acrimonious and bitter three months of accusations and counterclaims. Ms Heard dismissed the case with prejudice, according to TMZ, which means she cannot refile it. The 30-year-old initially filed for divorce from Mr Depp, 53, in May and subsequently obtained a restraining order that requires the Pirates of the Caribbean star to stay away from her. The former couple met on the set of the 2011 film The Rum Diary, when the actor was still in a relationship with French actress Vanessa Paradis, mother of his son Jack and daughter Lily-Rose. They married in February last year.

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accusing of raping and sexually abusing her. Kesha has been trying to get out of her contract with Luke's Kemosabe Record, which is owned by Sony, since 2014. After announcing that Kesha had dropped the case in California a few weeks ago, her lawyer said that she made the decision because she wanted to focus on getting her career back on track. She's also said to have sent Kemosabe dozens of new songs for her next album. Source: PTI

he 6th Inter-School Beat Contest organized by the Students Welfare Society Alumni of Hill View Higher Secondary School Mokokchung will be held on August 19 at Town Hall, Mokokchung. The 6th edition of the contest promises to be bigger and better with hosts of school in and around Mokokchung already confirming their participation. An annual event, the contest is the brainchild of Toshi Lemtrur, an alumnus of Hill View Hr Sec School and a musician whose specialty is in drums. He has been trained under Parikrama School of Music, Delhi. Students Welfare Society Alumni of Hill View Hr Sec School was formed in

the year 2011 with a vision to encourage the young school students by providing a platform to showcase their talents and also to promote music in the society, informed a release from the organisers. Over the course of the six years, many young talents who had participated

in the contest went on to become top musicians in the state. For instance, the Tune Up Channel, winner of Best Band from Nagaland at the Hornbill International Rock Contest 2015. The organisers have invited all the music lovers of Mokokchung to witness the contest on August 19.

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SPORTS

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More glory for Jamaica, but Chinese fans upset

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Rio de JaneiRo, august 17 (aFP): Jamaica unleashed a new sprint sensation as Omar McLeod took the Rio Olympics 110m hurdles while Chinese sports fans lamented the team's perceived lack of gold medal success in Rio. Frustration bubbled over in China where sports fans branded their athletes Olympic failures while Britain cemented its position in second place ahead of China in the medals table with more gold medals in cycling. Meanwhile sports officials slammed the Rio Games crowd for abusing French pole vault star Renaud Lavillenie, leaving him in tears following his medal ceremony. As Usain Bolt prepares to take to the track again Wednesday in the 200m semi-finals compatriot McLeod, 22, led the hurdle race from start to finish and won in 13.05sec. He said inspiration had come from Bolt and ShellyAnn Fraser-Pryce, who took bronze in the 100m. "You see them, they go out and have fun and represent themselves and their country and they win, and you just want to go out and do the same thing," McLeod said. -- French pole vaulter jeered -As well as Bolt's reappearance, Wednesday action will also see the return of Darya Klishina, the sole Russian athlete represented in track and field following a ban imposed on their athletes over state-sponsored doping charges. Klishina will compete in the long jump final, one of 16 gold medals on offer on the day. Earlier Tuesday the Rio Olympics atmosphere soured when the crowd in the sparsely populated stadium jeered France's Lavil-

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Omar McLeod of Jamaica crosses the finish line to win the gold, ahead of bronze medallist Dimitri Bascou of France in men's 110m hurdles. (REUTERS)

lenie for the second day. Boos rang out as Lavillenie was presented with his silver medal. The gold was won by Brazil's Thiago Braz da Silva in a major upset. The crowd had also jeered Lavillenie when he jumped in Monday's competition. Tears streamed down Lavillenie's face as he stood for the Brazilian anthem. Afterwards, athletics legends Sebastian Coe and Sergey Bubka and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach consoled the 27-year-old Frenchman. Bach said on Twitter that it was "shocking behaviour for the crowd to boo Renaud Lavillenie on the medal podium." Elsewhere in track and field, Kenya's Faith Kipyegon beat world record holder Genzebe Dibaba of Ethiopia to 1500m gold, and American triple jumper Christian Taylor and

Open Volleyball Competition held

dimaPuR, august 17 (mexn): Koza Brothers of Sodzulhou village beat Sovima to emerge as champions of the one day Open Volleyball Competition held at R. Sopu Colony (Ashok Chakra Colony), 4th Mile, Dimapur in commemoration of India’s 70th Independence Day. The champions were awarded Rs 30,000 while the runners-up received Rs 20,000. In the women’s category, R. Sopu Colony defeated Diphupar Women’s team and walked away with Rs 15,000.

AR team emerge 2nd in All India Karate Championship

dimaPuR, august 17 (mexn): The Assam Rifles’ Karate Team bagged two Gold and three Bronze medals to emerge second overall in the recently concluded All India Independence Karate Championship held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi from August 12-14. The prestigious Inter Police Championship was keenly contested by 36 teams - 7 from the Central Armed Police Forces including CRPF, ITBP and BSF; and 29 from the various State Police Forces. Gold medals were won by Rifleman S. Priyananda (55-60 kg) and Rifleman L Lemba (60-67 kg) while Rifleman Amir Khan (Kate category), Rifleman Ajesh (84 kg plus) and Rifleman Parsuram (75-84 kg) won Bronze.

Volleyball tournament in Mkg

mokokChung, august 17 (diPR): The 11th Imchaba Master Memorial Nagaland Open Volleyball Trophy is scheduled to be held tentatively from September 20 to 23. This year, a total of Rs.1,70,000 will be awarded to the winners: 1st prize - Rs. 70,000, 2nd prize - Rs. 50,000, 3rd prize Rs. 25,000, 4th prize - 15,000, besides individual cash prizes and certificates. The organizer (MDVA) will compensate minimum travelling allowance (bus fare) to teams coming from outside Mokokchung district and in addition, a grant of Rs. 5000 each will be given to all the participating teams, except for the final four teams. Teams/Clubs have been informed that entry forms will be available at Lim Counter Mokokchung, Kohima and Dimapur. Last date for submission of entry form is September 16, 2016.

Croat discus thrower Sandra Perkovic both retained their Olympic crowns. -- Upsets for China -In China, the knives are out for the nation's sports administrators following some upsets in Rio. The Asian giant languished behind Britain -once dismissed as an "old declining Empire" -- in third place on the Olympic medal table. China topped the medals table in 2008 with 51 golds and came second with 38 in London four years ago. With only 15 so far in Rio, online posts displayed fury at China's failure to keep up with Britain, which has a fraction of its population. "Screw you (China), not only have you fallen behind in gold, but you're actually soon about to lose the medal count to an EUquitting kingdom,' wrote one sports fan. Meanwhile questions

were raised about Britain's dominance in cycling. Britain remain in second place in the medals table with 19 golds, behind the United States on 28, and their cyclists have accounted for six of the Rio titles. Jason Kenny won the men's keirin and Laura Trott the team pursuit Tuesday. Rivals such as Germany's Kristini Vogel, who beat Briton Becky James into second place in the women's sprint, wondered why British riders do relatively badly at annual world championships and then clean up at the Olympics every four years. "Of course I'm not saying that they took drugs or had an engine in the bikes," said the 25-year-old. Britain has won 20 of the 30 golds disputed going back to Beijing 2008. However British coach Iain Dyer insisted it was a fallacy to suggest his team

is not successful at the worlds. They topped the medals table at the worlds in 2013 and 2016, finished fourth in 2014 and only 2015 was a real blip -- a 10th place finish without a single gold medal. Meanwhile in football, Brazilian women's soccer heroine Marta, five-time world player of the year, exited in tears when Brazil were edged 4-3 on penalties by Sweden at Rio's Maracana Stadium. Sweden, who also beat defending champions the United States in the quarter-finals, now play Germany, victors over Canada, in Friday's final. Brazil's men, led by Neymar, take on Honduras in their semi-final Wednesday. Germany are again involved, playing Nigeria. In gymnastics, Simone Biles finished with four golds and a bronze. The American took the floor event in Tuesday's finale.

razilian police on Wednesday arrested top International Olympic Committee member Patrick Hickey over illegal sales of Rio Olympics tickets. Police said in a statement that Hickey, the 71-year-old head of the European Olympic Committees as well as the Irish national committee, was detained at a luxury Rio hotel. According to Brazilian media, Hickey tried to escape during the operation. The reports said he fell ill during his arrest and was taken to hospital. City police acted to "carry out an arrest warrant and search warrant against Patrick Joseph Hickey, from Ireland, a member of the International Olympic Committee," police said in a statement. "He was arrested," a spokesman confirmed. Hickey has been a member of the IOC executive board since 2012. An IOC spokeswoman said: "We are still in the process of establishing the facts" and made no further comment.

Europe's International Olympic Committee chief Patrick Joseph Hickey was arrested in Rio de Janeiro over an alleged international Olympic ticket sales scam, police said. (AFP Photo)

The Olympic Committee of Ireland would only say that it was "seeking total clarity on the situation before we comment further." Hickey's arrest follows earlier operations by police against what they say is an international ticket scalping ring. The head of the sports hospitality company THG Sports -- which was licensed to resell London 2012 and Sochi 2014 Olympic tickets -- was arrested on charges of illegal sales. Hickey's son Stephen used to work at THG. Hickey senior denied

any connection to THG in an interview last week with Irish broadcaster RTE. Kevin James Mallon, a director of THG Sports, was arrested in Rio on August 5 in possession of almost 1,000 premier tickets for Games events. Rio police said they had confiscated about 1,000 tickets that were being sold far above face value, mostly for popular events like the opening ceremony. Some appeared to be marked with the name of the Olympic Committee of Ireland. (AFP)

Lin Dan scrapes past Srikanth to set up Lee clash

hinese badminton superstar Lin Dan survived a major scare to set up a mouth-watering semi-final clash with Malaysian arch-rival Lee Chong Wei at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday. Two-time Olympic champion Lin required three games and one hour eight minutes to defeat ninth-seed Srikanth Kidambi of India after top-ranked Lee cantered to a routine victory against Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen. Bidding for a third consecutive Olympic gold, "Super Dan", currently ranked third in the world but regarded by some as badminton's greatest-ever player, won the first game easily, triumphing 21-6, but succumbed in the second, losing 21-11, before scraping the third game 21-18. Competing in his fourth and probably final Olympics in Rio, the 32-year-old

shuttle star Lin is going for a third singles gold after triumphing at his home Beijing Games in 2008 and again in London four years ago. Malaysia's Lee had earlier turned his attentions towards Lin after hailing a routine victory to set up the semi-final clash with his arch nemesis. Top-ranked Lee, who has never won a world or Olympic title, lost the last two Games finals to his Chinese rival and the Malaysian is desperate for that elusive gold. Lee took just 42 minutes to complete a routine 21-9, 21-15 victory over sixthranked Chou. The victor is likely to face China's world number two Chen Long, who is playing in the other half of the draw. (AFP)

Herath wrecks Australia, Sri Lanka sweep series

Colombo, august 17 (ReuteRs): Sri Lanka completed a rare 3-0 sweep over Australia after left-arm spinner Rangana Herath spun the hosts to a comprehensive 163-run victory in the final test in Colombo on Wednesday. Chasing 324 in a bid to salvage some pride, Australia surrendered to Herath's guile and folded for 160 before tea to lose their number one ranking to India and slip to third place behind Pakistan. Herath (7-64) claimed a 13-wicket match haul to bag the man-of-the-match award while his 28 wickets from three tests also made him the obvious choice for the man-of-the-series award. "What a fantastic moment," home captain Angelo Mathews said after lifting the Warne-Muralitharan trophy. "Credit to Herath, for doing his thing. You just can't keep him away from the game. "He had a groin strain, he couldn't run, he couldn't jump. He was fantastic with one leg. One leg was enough for him to have a

Australia lose Test crown to India

Sri Lanka's cricketers pose for photographers after victory in the third and final Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia at The Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on August 17, 2016. (Getty Images)

bowl on this type of wicket." Sri Lanka batted for 4.3 overs in the morning to add 35 runs to their overnight score of 312 for eight before declaring. IMPROBABLE TARGET Set an improbable victory target on a final day track, Australia needed a good start and the tourists got that from David Warner and Shaun Marsh who raised 77 runs, the highest opening partnership in the low-scoring series. Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera dismissed Marsh

for 23 when the batsman defended a delivery and Kusal Mendis thrust out his hands at forward short leg to parry the ball and twisted his body backwards to complete a stunning catch. Warner brought up his first fifty of the series after lunch before the wheels came off Australia's challenge with Herath striking a double blow in his 10th over. The wily left-arm spinner bowled rival skipper Steve Smith (8) for the fifth time in six innings with the

first delivery of the over and trapped Adam Voges legbefore with the last. Perera cut short Warner's fluent innings at 68, bowling the southpaw around his legs in a dismissal that was a microcosm of the series in which the Sri Lankan spinners tormented the touring batsmen on tracks that suited them. After Moises Henriques ran himself out, Herath mowed down the Australian lower order to complete the whitewash.

"It's been a tough series," Smith said after Australia exposed their spin frailties and slumped to their ninth consecutive test defeat in Asia. "We've been outplayed in all three matches in this series. I think Sri Lanka have played some great cricket over this series. Disappointing but a big learning curve for the guys as well." The teams will now compete in a five-match one-day series beginning in Colombo on Sunday.

ustralia third loss in a row against Sri Lanka allowed India to regain the number one slot in the world Test rankings. India, who have just won an away series against the West Indies, are now top of the rankings while Pakistan have also leapfrogged Australia into second place. It was also the first time that the hosts had ever recorded a clean sweep of a major cricketing nation since they gained Test status in 1981. "It's a hard one to grasp really, it's been a very tough series again, that is the our third straight whitewash loss in the subcontinent," a disappointed Australian skipper Steve Smith told reporters. "Can't fault the prep, got here early, worked as hard as we can. Think Sri Lanka have played some great cricket, (it's) disappointing but a great learning curve." (AFP)

Aguero hat-trick fires City to Steaua rout in Champions League

PaRis, august 17 (aFP): Sergio Aguero brushed off two missed penalties to score a hat-trick as Manchester City outclassed Steaua Bucharest 5-0 on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie in Romania. The result means that new City coach Pep Guardiola can breathe a huge sigh of relief as the Abu Dhabi-backed club have one foot in the lucrative group stage. David Silva fired City into a 13th-minute lead either side of two failed spot-kicks from Aguero, before the Argentine atoned with the visitors' second goal just prior to halftime. New signing Nolito then scored his first City goal early in the second half with Aguero netting twice more as Guardiola's side seized complete control ahead of the return leg in Manchester in eight days' time. "We are almost in the Champions League. That was our target," Guardiola told BT Sport. "It was a great performance,

great attitudes. The result is amazing; I am so satisfied with the way we played - a big compliment to these fantastic players." Elsewhere, Borussia Moenchengladbach won 3-1 away to Young Boys of Switzerland, while four-time European champions Ajax were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Russian outfit Rostov. Dinamo Zagreb drew 1-1 with Salzburg while FC Copenhagen secured a narrow 1-0 victory over APOEL Nicosia in Denmark. On Wednesday, Scottish champions Celtic host Hapoel Beer-Sheva of Israel in Glasgow, while twice former winners Porto are at home to Roma and Monaco visit Villarreal. Dundalk continue their improbable bid to become the first League of Ireland club to reach the Champions League group stage when they take on Legia War- Sergio Aguero scores Manchester City’s fifth goal to comsaw in Dublin. plete his hat trick. (REUTERS) Published, Printed and Edited by Dr. Aküm Longchari from House No. 4, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur at Themba Printers and Morung Publications , Padum Pukhuri Village, Dimapur, Nagaland. RNI No : NAGENG /2005/15430. House No.4, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur 797112, Nagaland. Phone: Dimapur -(03862) 248854, Fax: (03862) 235194, Kohima - (0370) 2291952

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