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Sonia, Manmohan refute allegations by Natwar Singh

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Moeen puts India in a spin as England level series

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Israel vows to destroy Hamas tunnels

AcAUt ‘de-recognized’ declares GPrn/nscn

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Dmp DEO cautions against use of corporal punishment

DiMAPuR, July 31 (MexN): The office of the Dimapur District Education Officer has expressed concern that some schools in Dimapur are still practicing corporal punishment, “which is a serious matter of violation of the RTE Act.” A notice from the Dimapur DEO’s office informed that many cases are being reported that “due to corporal punishment in the school, students are not willing to continue their studies and develop fear.”

Stating that the practice of corporal punishment in schools is a punishable offence and “against human ethics,” the DEO cautioned that henceforth any complaint received against any school, whether government or private “shall be viewed very seriously and the matter will be reported to the higher authority for disciplinary action.”

Two persons kidnapped Newmai News Network Imphal | July 31

The driver and handyman of a cement-loaded truck were kidnapped in Kohima just after midnight on July 25. The kidnapped persons have been identified as Langoljam Radhamohon (30) and Khumanthem Sanjeet (22).

Sources informed that the truck was heading towards Imphal from Guawahti when the abduction took place. According to sources, the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of Rs 60 lakh, which has been communicated to the employer of the two kidnapped persons. It was further informed that the families have not been able to contact the kidnappers for the last three days.

It was further reported that the perpetrators identified themselves as belonging to NSCN (K).

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KOhiMA, July 31 (MexN): Nagaland state Chief Minister, TR Zeliang has extended his greetings and best wishes to the Ao community on the occasion of Tsungremong festival. A press note from the CMO’s office also wished the community “prosperity in all spheres” and expressed hope that the “festival of Blessing would bring unity, peace and harmony among the Nagas.”

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DMc employees call off agitation Morung Express News

the meeting discussed issues pertaining to toll colDimapur | July 31 lection by ‘lessees’ and the The Dimapur Municipal financial constraint of the DMC. One concern highCouncil EmployeesrAssociFo batch 2014 ation (DMCEA) has called lighted was the diversion of off its agitation which was Rs. 1.5 crores from the New scheduled to begin on Au-CT Market Shopping Complex LS CONTA construction fund for the gust 1. The DMCEA FOR DETAIhad L KOHIMA of employthreatened to launch OFFICER’S HIL a98626671disbursement 59 178 / ees’ salary. The fund di‘cease work’ agitation 8974998its Phone No.:if demand for restructuring version was necessitated of the municipal toll col- during the blanket ban imlection system was not ad- posed by the government dressed by the Nagaland on monetary collection, it was stated. The urgency state government.

The General Secretary to recover the amount was of the DMCEA informed impressed upon the offimedia persons on Thurs- cials, he added.

The GS further inday that the decision to go on strike was called off fol- formed that the governlowing a meeting with of- ment representatives have ficials from the Urban De- assured that future allotvelopment department on ment of toll collection will July 30. He disclosed that be made with due consul-

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tation of the DMC. With regard to increase of instalment on toll collection, the representatives, while citing the legalities involved, stated it would not be possible at this juncture.

Trouble in the DMC began in December 2013 over allotment of toll collection contracts to private entities by the Urban Development department. The DMCEA opposed the move citing it has enough manpower to take care of revenue collection while leasing toll collection to ‘third parties’ significantly cut down revenue, ultimately affecting smooth functioning of the DMC. The DMCEA went on strike in the aftermath but it was temporarily suspended after the government inter-

World powers must hold israel accountable - Un rights chief GeNeVA, July 31 (ReuteRS): The United Nations’ senior human rights official said on Thursday she believed Israel was deliberately defying international law in its military offensive in Gaza and that world powers should hold it accountable for possible war crimes. Israel has attacked homes, schools, hospitals, and U.N. premises in apparent violation of the Geneva Conventions, Navi Pillay, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, said.

“Therefore I would say that they appear to be defying... deliberate defiance of obligations that international law imposes on Israel,” Pillay told a news briefing. “This is why again and again I say we cannot allow impunity, we cannot allow this lack of accountability to go on.”

Hamas militants in Gaza have also violated international humanitarian law by firing rockets indiscriminately into Israel, sometimes from denselypopulated areas, Pillay said. She also criticised the United States, Israel’s main ally, for failing to use its influence with the Jewish state to halt the carnage.

“Many of my remarks have been directed to the United States since they are a party with influence over

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Naknyu Lum festival celebrated in Tuensang

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Israel to do much more to stop the killing, to bring the parties to the negotiating table. I’ve called also for an end to the blockade and an end to the occupation.”

Pillay said that she was appalled at Washington consistently voting against resolutions on Israel in the Human Rights Council, General Assembly and Security Council.

“They have not only provided the heavy weaponry which is now being used by Israel in Gaza but they’ve also provided almost $1 billion in providing the ‘Iron Domes’ to protect the Israels from rocket attacks,” she said.

“But no such protection has been provided to Gazans against the shelling.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing international alarm over a rising civilian death toll in Gaza, said on Thursday he would not accept any ceasefire that stopped Israel completing the destruction of militants’ infiltration tunnels.

Gaza officials say at least 1,372 Palestinians, most of them civilians, have been killed and nearly 7,000 wounded. Fifty-six Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza clashes and more than 400 wounded.

Three civilians have been killed by Palestinian shell-

ing in Israel. Israel says it is acting to stop the Hamas rocket attacks.

Pillay said that as Israel prosecuted only four Israeli soldiers for its 2008/09 Operation Caste Lead, including one for alleged theft of a credit card, she did not expect it to investigate properly violations committed during its air strikes and ground assault on Gaza, now in its fourth week. “But international law is clear that where a state is unable or unwilling to carry out investigations and prosecutions, the international (criminal justice) system applies,” she said.

Previous U.N. commissions of inquiry into Israel incursions into Gaza have called for the U.N. Security Council to refer the situation to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to Pillay, a former U.N. war crimes judge.

“Accountability and justice cannot be expected to be achieved through (Israeli) domestic proceedings. This is evident from the lack of adequate investigations

by Israel and no attempt whatsoever made by the international community to implement the recommendations made by the Gaza fact-finding mission report,” Pillay said.

vened. The DMCEA further sought from the government that an inquiry be initiated into the alleged lapses in the allotment of toll collection contracts. The inquiry was conducted in the month of March only after the DMCEA threatened to resume its suspended agitation in February.

The quandary did not end there as later in June, the DMCEA stepped up its demand, stating that no significant action had been initiated three months after the conduct of the inquiry.

The DMCEA had stated on June 24 that it would be compelled to resume its agitation beginning August 1, if the demand pertaining to toll collection was not addressed.

DiMAPuR, July 31 (MexN): The GPRN/ NSCN today declared that the Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland “stands de-recognized” and cautioned that “any further negative campaign against the Naga political movement shall be dealt with appropriately.”

In a press note from the MIP, the GPRN/NSCN stated “instead of assisting in the search for an early acceptable political solution, which would put all tax matters to rest, ACAUT leaders have hurt the sentiment of all Naga patriots.”

It alleged that ACAUT leaders have “become spokespersons for the adversaries” and stated that the “taxation issue can be easily resolved with or without ACAUT.” The GPRN/NSCN further questioned ACAUT leaders “particularly those conniving with Indian agencies and campaigning across Nagaland government offices, schools and colleges, attempting to nullify Naga political aspiration by demonizing Naga political groups, whether they have moral right to venture outside the purview of taxation issue and whether they are prepared to face the consequences should they continue to wrongly and dismissively interpret the 60 years of political struggle as petty indulgences of gun totting elements to stakeholders of Naga political future.”

The GPRN/NSCN stated that it has “time and again sincerely clarified on the syndicate system and multiple taxation on

single item issue put up by ACAUT.” While acknowledging that “at times unauthorized and unofficial activities of some officials often dent the image and prestige of the GPRN/ NSCN,” it however stated that a “majority of the National Workers enrolled have had the same goal and vision as that of the founding revolutionaries.” It further stated that the GPRN/ NSCN “had assured cooperation any day because the issue of taxation is tiny compared to the Indo-Naga political issue.”

However, the GPRN/ NSCN lamented that “ACAUT leaders are not talking about ACAUT anymore,” and that the “parameter of their existence has jumped from anti-Syndicate system and anti-multiple tax on single item to a stubborn anti-Naga political struggle tone.” It alleged that the ACAUT is “targeting future Naga generations to give up Naga history and political right,” which it cautioned is a “threat to the very identity and foundation of the Nagas.”

GPRN/NSCN further alleged that “some of the ACAUT leaders are conniving with Indian intelligence agencies to drive a wedge between Naga public and the National workers.” It pointed to a “larger conspiracy,” which it claimed “aims to extinguish Naga Nationalism from the minds and hearts of Naga boys and girls in schools and colleges.”

It further termed the ACAUT’s rhetoric that “One Tax one Government will unite all political groups under economic

compulsion,” as a “foolish observation…” The GPRN/ NSCN noted that “differences among Naga groups is not economic, it is the differences in political ideology and principle.”

Stating that the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has “created a sense of understanding among the Naga political groups,” it however lamented that ACAUT leader’s “intension is to counter nationalists and national movement, they aim to destroy Naga people’s dream for acceptable political solution through their no tax campaign.” “…One government one tax is easier said than done despite the great desire of the GPRN/NSCN to fulfill it,” it added.

While acknowledging the “burden of taxation on the Naga public,” the GPRN/NSCN stated that it has been “as accommodative as it could.” However, it expressed concern that “ACAUT leaders have burned the bridge instead of building one, with unrestrained attack on the National Movement and NPGs.” The GPRN/NSCN reminded that it is pursuing a political solution acceptable to the people of Nagaland and asserted that “until our identity and future is secured, it will continue to partner the FNR, consult Apex Naga organizations, Tribal Hohos, NGOs, student associations, intellectuals and seek advice from patriotic Nagas.” It further affirmed to “continue to accept traditional tax, contribution from friends, professionals and well wishers.”

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ANCSU demands early Petrol price cut release of scholarship by 1.09, diesel DiMAPuR, July 31 (MexN): the enhancement of percentage of The All Nagaland College Students marks from 60 percent to 75 percent hiked by 50 paise Union (ANCSU) has written to the for eligibility to apply for state merit Nagaland state Chief Minister, demanding release of post matric scholarships on or before August 7.

ANCSU stated that the non release of the said scholarship has put “untold hardships” on the student community and expressed concern that the matter has not been addressed till date. ANCSU cautioned that failure to release the scholarship within the stipulated time would compel the union to agitate “through various democratic means.”

The union further stated that the student community has been “intentionally victimized” due to

scholarship scheme. It lamented that the same was done “without prior information to the students.”

Stating that the marking system of the Nagaland board is “much behind” comparedtootherstates,ANCSUaddedthatraisingtheeligibilitypercentage at once by 15 percent is “tantamount to discouraging the students from availing the facility.” It further felt that raising the percentage and the marking system should be done simultaneously and systematically “so that more students are brought under the policy and the principle behind the policy is realized.”

New Delhi, July 31 (iANS): Petrol price was Thursday lowered

by Rs.1.09 per litre, the second reduction in three-and-half-months, while diesel rates were hiked by 50 paise a litre. The revisions will be effective midnight Thursday, Indian Oil Corp said. “During the past fortnight, petrol prices have shown a downward trend while the INR-USD exchange rate has slightly depreciated,” IOC said in a release. Allowing for local taxes, petrol per litre will cost Rs.72.51 in Delhi, Rs.80.30 in Kolkata, Rs.80.60 in Mumbai and Rs.75.78 in Chennai.

AcAUt condemns ‘extortion attempt’ DiMAPuR, July 31 (MexN): The Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland today condemned an alleged “extortion attempt” on a truck carrying a consignment belonging to the President of the Business Association of Nagaland (BAN).

A press note from ACAUT informed that the “extortionists” followed the truck from New Field gate till the president’s office and “demanded money from the truck driver.”

On seeing the commotion, ACAUT informed that the

BAN President’s wife intervened and questioned the “extortionists.” According to ACAUT, “the extortionists replied that they were only demanding from the truck driver” and left the place “after some heated arguments.”

ACAUT stated that this incident is an example of how “truckers face harassment everyday in the form of extortion demands by NPGs and anti-social elements.” It informed that transport companies in Delhi demand “Goonda tax” to deliver goods in Nagaland and that “unless

such is paid by the consignee, no truckers from the mainland are willing to enter the state given the prevalent unabated taxation climate.” It further stated that as soon as truckers reach Khatkhati area, “consignees have to shell out several thousand rupees to the NPGs in order to bring the consignment inside the state.”

While terming the “Goonda Tax” levied on the business community of Nagaland by transport companies as shameful, ACAUT however stated that “much blame should

be borne by the NPGs for sullying the image of Nagas to the outside world.”

“Despite the self-justified stand of the NPGs, people in mainland India view the ongoing unabated taxation activity in Nagaland simply as some extortion racket carried out by well-organized goondas or common thieves- therefore, the Goonda Tax- and gleefully take this opportunity to extort more from Nagas,” it added. ACAUT lamented that eventually entrepreneurs and the public are the ones who “end up paying for the actions of a few.”

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Naknyu Lum festival celebrated in Tuensang

TuENsaNg, July 31 (Dipr): The Chang community celebrated Naknyulu Festival at CKS Hall Tuensang on July 31, 2014.

The programme was organized by Chang (Khulei Setchang) Chang Tribal Council. Commandant 3rd Bn.NAP Tuensang, M. Rhovisie Nyuwi was the Naknyu Guest. The celebration was attended by tribal representatives and Shopkeepers union of Tuensang Town.

The Naknyu guest, M. Rhovisie Nyuwi in his speech said that with the celebration of the Naknyulum festival, it will be wise for the community and the people of Tuensang to live as per the meaning of the celebration which means from “darkness to light”. He said that such celebration not only refreshes the cultural and traditional means but also brings oneness and unity amongst one another.

It is also necessary to teach and sensitized the coming generation on the values and the practices of the culture, he added and further

said that honesty, truthfulness, integrity should not be just a word but it should be in action. He also said that the celebration of the festivals should not lead to bad influences to the community rather should be in a good spirit.

Parliamentary Secretary for Horticulture, Kejong Chang who also attended the festival shared the origin history of the Naknyu lum. Short speeches were also delivered by President CKS and President Khiamniungan Union Tuensang Town.

Significance of Naknyulum was addressed by the President Confederation ofChangStudents’andKongkin (moputh organ) Display was presented by Chang Sao Thanjam Setshang. The programme was compered by Ebou and Asang.

Significance of Chang Naknyulum Naknyulum is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Chang Naga Tribe. It falls in the month of July (Naklit)

from the roof top with a loud shriek. All the people came out of their house and cut of the tails of the tiger and from that moment on was light filtered into their land.

Commandant 3rd Bn.NAP Tuensang, M. Rhovisie Nyuwi speaking at the Naknyulu Festival at CKS Hall Tuensang on July 31. (DIPR Photo)

basing on the lunar Calendar of the Naga Yore. Now it is officially celebrated from 29th to 31st July every year.

The word Naknyulum has two meaning “Naknyu” meaning mother of Darkness and “lum” meaning Festival”. The period also coincides with the first harvest season of the year.

Hence it is taken as a religious ceremony to celebrate the Triumph of the

good over evil as well as a plexed and confused by this Harvest festival. strange phenomenon. They lost all hopes of ever seeing Origin of the Naknyulum light again. Those people According to Chang those who were on the way mythology and Folklore, from their fields and those in ancient times the world happened to e in the jungle was suddenly enveloped were left stranded, while by the darkness which last- some could return with ed for six consecutive days their help of traditional lanand night. The people were tern made out of bamboos. confined to their homes for In these dark days and night the whole period of dark- all the fire wood of their ness. The people were per- homes got exhausted and

the people were compelled to burn even the skulls of animals that were kept on display. After the six day, a man ventured out of his hearth in search of firewood saw a huge six tailed tiger sitting on the roof of his neighbour’ s house obstructing the light. He quickly went inside his house and took out his bow and arrow and shot at it. The arrow found its mark and the tiger fell off

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Kohima, July 31 (mExN): An orientation programme was conducted for the Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU) under Kohima District on July 30, 2014 by the State Child Protection Society (SCPS) Nagaland. The SJPU is a unit of the police force designated for handling juveniles at district level. The programme aimed at highlighting the key functions of the SJPU and was held in the SP Conference Hall, Kohima.

The Additional Superintendent of Police Kohima, Igwangheing Hemang gave a short speech about the scenario of juveniles in Nagaland. Khehoto Sema, Society Director SCPS in his keynote address welcomed all participants who comprised of members of Kohima SJPU, JJB members of the district, resource persons, and members of the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority and staff of SCPS Nagaland. Manla Konyak was the Chairperson and Course Direc-

Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU) under Kohima District with the resource person after the orientation programme held on July 31.

tor for the programme while Pungoyi Nienu gave the Invocation.

During the first session, resource person Mezivolu T. Theriah, the Principal Magistrate, Kohima gave an introduction on

Child Rights further explaining the implications of Child Rights.

This was followed by an interactive skit by Alemwapang Ao, Panel Member (NSLSA) and Mezivolu T. Theriah. The skit highlighted

the steps that should be taken during a case of juvenile offenders in case of rape of a minor.

Megoneituo Kielienyu, the Legal cum Probation Officer, Kohima highlighted the roles and

responsibilities of the SJPU during the second session. Mayang Lima, Registrar in Guwahati High Court Kohima Bench and Member Secretary (NSLSA) discussed in depth on legal literacy and awareness of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 as well as on the topic of Children in need of Care and Protection.

The third session was conducted by Khehoto Sema, Society Director SCPS on the topic of Monitoring Mechanism for Juvenile Justice System. While emphasizing also on the "4 Rights of a Child" he urged everyone to work for the cause with the best of one’s ability.

Rokokhrielie Seuno, Programme Officer (SCPS) delivered the closing speech. He thanked the participants and in particular he thanked Joseph Hesso, SP Kohima and Shouka Kakheto SDPO, Kohima for their support and help.

Financial literacy New PHC building inaugurated at Alongkima camp held in Tuli

Tuli, July 31 (mExN): Nagaland State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (NSCB) organized ‘Financial Literacy Consultancy & Credit Camp’ at its Tuli branch premises on July 26. The programme was sponsored under FIF managed

by NABARD, Tuli Branch, informed a press release.

VK Disong, Nodal Officer (MFC), NSCB Dimapur shared about the new NSCB facilities and schemes. Meanwhile, resource person Apokla Longkumer spoke on MFC from RBI, facilities and schemes of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and proper norms of SHGs. She en-

couraged the masses to be habituated in deposit and recurring account transactions and develop better coordination between the public and bankers in order to ensure better result for both the parties.

Asenla from Medemtsur SHG gave a short speech, in which she thanked and appreciated the resource person for enlightening on the facilities and schemes of SHGs. Meanwhile, on behalf of Unity SHG, Atula Sor also lauded the resource person and NSCB for their service.

An interactive session was also held with the participants.

moKoKchuNg, July 31 (mExN): The new building of Alongkima PHC under Mokokchung district was inaugurated on July 30, 014 by Dr. Longri, Parliamentary Secretary Labour & Employment , Government of Nagaland.

The new building was constructed under NRHM fund at an estimated cost of Rs.39,28,700/-. At present, the PHC has 20 staffs. Delivering his speech Dr. Longri said that it is the responsibility of the public to initiate and contribute for the better functioning of the PHC and requested the people of Alongkima to use it as one’s own asset but not as a Government asset. He also encouraged the staffs to perform their duty well as they have

Belief It was originally a religious ceremony to mark their deliverance from darkness. As such, it is a celebration to mark the triumph of the good over evil. The people in order to thwart the recurrence of such darkness interceded a deity (Shambule Muhgha) for protection by performing religious rituals and offerings. This ritualistic is ceremony now observed and celebrated as festival to remind them of this great even, during the night festival every Chang house lit huge fires which can be seen from afar. As this season coincides with the millet harvest, it a cause for double celebration.

Other activities As this ceremony coincides with the millet harvest the women folks pounds millet into fine flour and

been selected in thousands.

“Let this be a healing place for the people of Changkikong Range”,he stated.

A brief report of Alongkima PHC was given by Dr. Aonungdok Medical Officer PHC Alongkima. Short speeches were delivered by Dy. CMO Dr. Kibang and

Er.Tiameren Executive Engineer R& B,Mangkolemba where they stressed on the present road condition as the most important and urgent thing to work upon.

A special number was presented by the Youth department Alongkima Baptist Church. Short ex-

hortations were also delivered by the President of the following organizations, Changkikong Senso Mungdang, GB’s & Council Changkikong and Changkikong kaketshir Mungdang. The inaugural programme was chaired

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make millet bread. Sharing of bread, meat and local brew is a common feature of this festival. The men folks keep themselves occupied by playing and competing with each other with a top known a “YAN” in Chang Dialect. Playing of special musical instrument called “kongkin” by the women folks is a main feature of the celebration. On the sixth day a mass social work is organized, that is cleaning of village, wells, clearing of footpaths to the field and other villages. It is also believed not to initiate the folks dances and the folks songs in this celebration.

Due to the advent and the spread of Christianity almost all the rituals and ceremonies are not in practise but the festival being part of our culture is celebrated in all Chang inhabited area and in every home with great solemnity and with great fanfare as it a celebration to mark the victory of good over evil and also the first harvest season of the year.

MEx File CTC informs on sanitation rules Dimapur, July 31 (mExN): With an aim to improve sanitation within Chumukedima Town, the Chumukedima Town Council (CTC) in consultation with Chumukedima Chamber of Commerce & Trade Association has resolved that all business establishments/shops private residences shall not dispose loose garbage (s) in the garbage bins. It is now, made mandatory for all to dispose garbage in tied polythene/garbage/gunny bags etc after sunset or before 6:00 am. Non-compliance of this order may result to cancellation of trade license. This was stated in a press note issued by Ilika Zhimomi, EAC cum Administrator, CTC, Chumukedima.

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DC Kohima notifies on Draft List Kohima, July 31 (Dipr): It is notified for information of General Public of Kohima district that the draft list of Polling Station for 8- Western Angami, 9- Kohima Town, 10- Northern Angami-I, 11- Northern AngamiII, 12-Tseminyu, 14- Southern Angami-I and 15- Southern Angami-II Assembly Constituencies respectively has been published and a copy is made available in the office of the Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Kohima for public inspection. If there be any modification to be made in the draft list of polling station, claim and objections are invited from the General Public/ Political Parties/ any organization to be presented before the Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Kohima on or before 20/08/2014.

No claims will entertained after 20/08/2014. This was stated by the Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Kohima, W. Honje Konyak.

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Dr.Longri along with Dy. CMO ,well wishers and staffs of Alongkima PHC at the newly inaugurated PHC building.

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Dimapur, July 31 (mExN): As per the Directive of the Directorate, School Education, The Special Education Teachers’ Association (SETA) inform all its member to produce their Original Appointment order and performance certificate to the Directorate, Starting from August 8 till 14, 2014 between 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. A press note issued by Vikato I. Chishi, President, Special Education Teacher has stated that the Association further informs that it will not be held responsible, in default of the members failing to abide by the directive in the specified dates, as the Directorate has already notified that, the Special teacher failing to submit the said documents, within the given time will be terminated without further notice. In case of any confusion, members can contact its President, Vikato I. Chishi (9089840269) and General Secretary Akhono (9615336933) or the District Representative.

Dimapur District Hospital informs ZPC celebrates 17th Fresher’s Day with new zeal and dedication Dimapur, July 31 (mExN): As per Govt. order No DHFW-12/ O S T / S M B / M i s c . C o rrp/06-07/9155/Dt.28-112011, recommendation of Ex-Post Facto Approval Cases for outside the State treatment has been banned except in some exceptional cases like for those who fell sick while on official duty to other places and acute life threatening

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cases only. This was stated in a press note issued by Dr.Ditsolo K.mero, Medical Superintend, District Hospital Dimapur.

The note also stated that it has been observed that, a lot of cases (coming back after treatment) are being requested by the patient party to be referred as ex-post facto for medical re-imbursement. It is therefore, requested to all

Nursing Home/medical institution/CIHSR under Dimapur District to kindly advice the patient party to attend medical board every Thursday) at District Hospital, Dimapur before leaving for outside treatment. The note further informed that the medical Board of District Hospital, Dimapur will not entertain any ex-post Facto cases with immediate effect.

Our Correspondent Kiphire | July 31

The 17th Fresher’s Day of the Zisaji Presidency College (ZPC), Kiphire was held at the college auditorium today with host of dignitaries including the founding member’s, well wishers, and the student’s leaders.

Speaking at the occasion, Dr Anungla Aier, Principal ZPC stated that every individual has a right to dream. She also shared that as the Principal of ZPC she has a dream to make the College one of the best institute in Nagaland state.

To make this dream come true, she said that every effort is being made. She also asked the students to think about their dreams and why they enrolled in ZPC. Dr. Aier further stated that teachers must possess the zeal and attitude to ignite the minds of students, even to the last hour of the school time. He also encouraged the teaching fac-

Students’ of Zisaji Presidency College (ZPC), Kiphire during the 17th Fresher’s Day celebrations. (Morung Photo)

ulties to maintain the same spirit of dedication and commitment for the betterment of the college and the student community. This, Dr.Aier stated will make the students feel encouraged, to maintain honesty and integrity in even after they pass out from ZPC. Also, disclosing that the ‘NAAC’ assessment

based at Bangalore, which is mandatory for all the higher institutions in the country Dr.Aier stressed that ZPC will also ultimately require NAAC assessment. “For this, we need performance as well as enrolment and Zisaji is working towards that,” she added. Dr Aier also iterated that ZPC is no different

from any other colleges in the state. “We are getting same fund, same faculties, same library and all resources available but the only difference are other colleges’ parents’ teachers and community comes together. But such attitude is lukewarm in this institute,” she said. She also urged the gathering to give maximum

support to make this institute a model institute in the state.

Calling upon the teaching and students community, Dr Aier said, “Let us prove to the people that the college is worth investing and is worth its name so that resources will follow automatically and let us not be the stumbling block for the college to grow”.

Justin K Sangtam Executive secretary USSC and Alumina who spoke on the occasion congratulated the students’ community who have joined the college and encouraged to give their best formative years to face the fast changing and competitive society. Recollecting his past as a student of ZPC, Justin also said, “It is my teachers and the authorities who has make me feel at home and encourage me to be sincere and dedicated in my studies and express gratitude”. Cultural song, Mr and Miss Fresher’s and dances were also the highlight of the day.

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One-way, one-stop office for NE suggested New Delhi, July 31 (iANS): An IPS officer belonging to the northeast in every city with a sizable population from the region, a one-stop office for redressing complaints and setting up forums and special squads to investigate hate crimes against them are among the 60 recommendations made by the Bezbaruah Committee that recently submitted its report to the government.

The 15-member committee, formed after the murder of Arunachal Pradesh youth Nido Tania in February to suggest remedial measures following a rise in number of crimes against people from the northeastern states across the country, also suggested that the Development of Northeast Region (DONER) minister, Gen. V.K. Singh, a former Indian Army chief, should acquire "detailed knowledge" of the northeast and should visit there every month to get a "proper idea of the happenings".

The minister should be "very sensitive" to the issues related to the northeast, the report, which was submitted to Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju July 11, states.

The report, a copy of which was seen by IANS, recommends that a "Northeast Trade Union" be formed in every city with a sizable population from the region to focus on various issues relating to employees from the northeast, including non-payment of wages, and also assist them in pursuing alternate career options apart from those in the hospitality sector.

"The trade union would also look into cases of harassment of girls from the region in their offices," a committee member told IANS on condition of anonymity, adding that IPS officers from the region could serve as a "calming influence".

The member added that the report also suggested that the central government set up a "one-way one-stop office" in major cities to "help" people from the northeast "with information about the city or getting rented accommodation and the like or even political help from the MPs of their respective states".

Another member, who also did not wish to be named, said a Northeast Forum has also been suggested to draw up a database of information per-

AVBM celebrates 9th Foundation Day NAkAchAri (JorhAt) July 31 (MexN): Assam Valley Baptist Mission (AVBM) celebrated its 9th foundation day with Bijoy Krishna Handique, Former MP and DoNER union minister from Jorhat gracing the occasion and inaugurating a community hall at its Nakachari HQ today.

It may be mentioned that the said community hall was constructed from the MP’s Local Area Development Fund during the period 2010-11 to 2013-14.

The daylong celebration witnessed different Christian activities from its 54 constituent churches.

The program started with a silent prayer in honour of its departed members - Finance committee member Imtiwabong, Vice President Mack Lawson and Pastor of Hemlai Bokulguri Baptist Church Binod Mandal. I. Lolen Imchen, Pastor of Mangmetong Baptist Church, was the speaker in today’s main function. He was accompanied by Youth Director Kilang Aier, Deacons Wati Imchen and Imti all from Mangmetong Church.

With an aim to help in spiritual growth of all neighbouring churches, AVBM has succeeded in employing two evangelists and a missionary and also sponsoring few pastors in part-

nership with Nagaland Missions Movement (NMM), Diphupar Ao Baptist Arogo, Kumlong and Mangmetong Baptist Churches in Mokokchung, Kohima Ao Baptist Church (KABA), Clark Theological College Faculty and Students Union, Aolijen and individual volunteers with the theme, “Go therefore and make disciples of all Nations.”

Exhorting the congregation, Handique expressed his happiness to see the construction of the community hall completed. He assured that the government is there for any further need of the mission.

Rupjyoti Kurmi, MLA of Mariani, who was also present at the celebration, assured to grant financial assistance from his local area development fund for the completion of the remaining works on this community hall as a goodwill gesture.

I. Lolen Imchen, in his speech, cited the example of love and affection taught in the Bible that leads us to Salvation and revealed the true meaning of Mission in Christian ministry. He praised the “Assam Valley Baptist Mission” for initiating this great endeavour with very limited resources and further assured that his church will assist the Mission in every possible way.

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Also suggested are northeast study centres * Recruitment of northeastern youth in the police forc- and student exchange programmes between the cenes of other Indian cities. * Equal number of hostels for both the boys and girls tral and the state varsities and those in the northeast. from the northeast region.

"Since our recommenda* Initially, Delhi's civic bodies to publish calendars tions have been formulated highlighting festivals of the northeastern states. * Body for allocating funds to those from the northeast after much analysis, we have very high expectations from during crisis situations. * Northeast helpline number - 1093 - to be extended the government in terms of its across the country. implementation," the mem* Enabling teachers from the northeast and other ber told IANS, adding that states better understand each other's environment. this will "definitely help bring down cases of crime against taining to people from the According to the commit- the northeastern people." region - and serve as the tee's report, Pune in Mahaface of these people. rastra was the safest for those The 15-member com- from the northeast, while in mittee has also empha- the last six months the nasised on the enactment of tional capital has witnessed A plot of land suitable the much-debated "an- "some of the most brutal for residential/ school/ ti-racial" law to stop hate crime incidents against peorecreational spot. 5 km crimes, not just against ple from northeast". from Kohima. Area- 1 people from the northeast More than 200,000 peoHa (Apprx) but also from other states. ple, of whom around 50 per"We have suggested a cent are females, from the Rate- Rs. 50 p.sq. ft. road map for this. In the al- northeastern states are livternative, we have suggested ing in the capital, as per the Contactin the existing section 153 North East Support Centre  9862336670 (A) of the IPC (that deals and Helpline (NESCH). with hate crimes)," said the Another member said member, adding that fast that to usher in "ideological track courts had been sug- changes" among the people, gested to deal with crimes all central universities should I, Zekope-u, am applying against northeastern people. be directed to start a foundafor duplicate copy of Matric The report has also rec- tion course on the geograadmit card, marksheets and pass certificate as I have ommended CCTV cameras phy and demography of the lost them on September 20, in areas with a concentration northeast region with weight1987 at Kohima. of people from the northeast. age at par with other subjects.

24-hr 'total shut down' in Ukhrul Newmai News Network Ukhrul | July 31

Intensifying its agitation, Tangkhul organisations have announced to have a 24-hour 'total shut down' in Ukhrul starting from midnight of July 31.

Tangkhul Naga Long president Artax Shimray said that the decision for the total shut down in Ukhrul for 24 hours was taken as part of its agitation. Shimray stated that the Tangkhul Naga Long along with frontal organisations in the district will enforce the shut down from

tonight (July 31). Immediate withdrawal of the state security forces that are deployed after the ADC member killing incident, the revocation of Section 144 of the CrPC and the release of the 8 NSCN (IM) cadres arrested by the state police on July 13 from the regional office of Wung Tangkhul Region, Ukhrul, are the demands of the Tangkhul frontal organisations.

Artax expressed that they will fully endorse the UNC's sponsored 10 days ban on the national project constructions in 'Naga areas' of Manipur from August 1.

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he formation of the Naga Club in 1918 mostly by participants of WW I stirred the spirit of Naga Nationalism in the hearts of all the members and for the sustenance of the young movement, members contributed coins paid by the British Empire for their services during the war, others offered agricultural products, domesticated animals or any item that grants the giver the satisfaction of having been contributed to the growth of fresh idea that was fast taking root in the rustic Naga villages. Thus the process of nation building began. The vision was so clear that on Jan. 10, 1929, a memorandum was submitted to British Statutory Commission stating that the Nagas shall decide their own future.

By 1940, the idea of Naga independence had spread to many parts of Naga homeland. The World War II had reached the sleepy villages, war raged on for the freedom of entire democratic world from tyranny and enslavement. Few educated Nagas explained the life of freedom of peoples and nations around the world as Naga Village headmen and elders listened intently. With great pride, NNC was formed in 1946 to pursue the political right of the Nagas. Having declared independence a day ahead of India on 14th August 1947, the Naga people still went on to conduct a nationwide plebiscite on May 16, 1952 with astounding 99.9% desiring freedom!

From 1951 when the Indian Military swept into Nagaland up until the signing of Ceasefire between the GOI and NSCN on 29th April 2001, thousands and thousands of Naga men and women, young and old have suffered and died through sheer brutality of Indian military.

The world must know what the world’s largest democracy did to the Naga people over 60 years and therefore GPRN/ NSCN is taking measures to produce approximate number of deaths caused by Indian military from 1950 to the present, certified by surviving relatives and village authorities through respective regions.

It is acknowledged that at times unauthorized and unofficial activities of some officials often dent the image and prestige of the GPRN/NSCN however, majority of the National Workers enrolled have had the same goal and vision as that of the founding revolutionaries.

GPRN/NSCN has time and again sincerely clarified on syndicate system and multiple taxa-

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by ACAUT. GPRN/NSCN had assured co-operation any day because the issue of taxation is tiny compared to the Indo-Naga political issue. Instead of assisting in the search for an early acceptable political solution, which would put all tax matters to rest, ACAUT leaders have hurt the sentiment of all Naga patriots. They have become spokespersons for the adversaries. Nagas are informed that taxation issue can be easily resolved with or without ACAUT. Who are ACAUT leaders today? Who are their fathers and grandfathers and where were they when thousands of Naga men and women took up arms, fought and died fighting Indian army from 1950 till 2001? Did their fathers and grandfathers shed a drop of blood or a sweat for the Naga nation? Did they not live in Assam, Nepal, Darjeeling or Delhi when war was raging in Nagaland? What is the contribution of the present ACAUT leaders to the Naga political movement? What kind of assistance are they providing to the Forum For Naga Reconciliation (FNR) to strengthen the fragile Naga reconciliation process? In the 60’s and 70’s, There were many traitors and spies known as CIDs during the turbulent years and GPRN/NSCN believes some of the ACAUT leaders are offsprings of such traitors and spies who could be under Indian intelligence payroll like their fathers.

Today the GPRN/NSCN led

by Gen. (Retd) Kholi Konyak and N Kitovi Zhimomi, would ask the ACAUT leaders particularly those conniving with Indian agencies and campaigning across Nagaland government offices, schools and colleges, attempting to nullify Naga political aspiration by demonizing Naga political groups, whether they have moral right to venture outside the purview of taxation issue and whether they are prepared to face the consequences should they continue to wrongly and dismissively interpret the 60 years of political struggle as petty indulgences of gun totting elements to stakeholders of Naga political future.

ACAUT leaders are not talking about ACAUT about anymore. The parameter of their existence has jumped from antiSyndicate system and anti-multiple tax on single item to a stubborn anti-Naga political struggle tone. It is targeting future Naga generations to give up Naga history and political right. This is a threat to the very identity and foundation of the Nagas. GPRN/

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onciliation documents to a mere piece of paper. Should the Naga people pay tax to a group which fire more bullets and kill more Nagas? One national government in this case would have no basis.

2. Mr. S.S Khaplang has signed an agreement with the Myanmar Government in early 2013, and has officially written to FNR and Nagas of Nagaland not to disturb him as he will not interfere in Nagaland. Again one national government will not benefit the Naga people.

3. Thirdly. The robust existence of the NNC/FGN ended with the signing of the Shillong Accord in 1975. It was the final nail in the coffin. Naga political struggle had to start afresh and God Almighty paved the way for Naga people to continue the struggle. To the Indian government, NNC/FGN whether accordists or non-accordists would not make any difference. The peace Camp at Chedema maintained by GOI stands witness. It is unlikely that the NNC/FGN will enter into another ceasefire with GOI even in hundred years let alone political solution. Will one government be possible? Only time will tell.

Under these glaring facts above, the slogan “ONE GOVERNMENT ONE TAX” becomes a mere tool for ACAUT’s leaders to attack national workers.

The GPRN/NSCN has more than 30 daily functioning ministries with equal number of Secretaries and hundreds of officers manning the secretariat.

More than 25 active regions are upholding the Naga national struggle at a regional level. The Naga Army is well equipped and strong enough to defend the Naga people and land as and when called for. GPRN/NSCN do not accept funds from the GOI and so all revenues, contribution or donation is from Naga people and well-wishers alone and with pride and gratitude, utilization is done to strengthen the National movement. ACAUT’s leaders must seriously review and cease their hostile activities as the Naga political movement has entered into a very open yet crucial hour where enemy agents are easily identified.

The burden of taxation on the Naga public is duly acknowledged and GPRN/NSCN has been as accommodative as it could. ACAUT’s leaders have however burned the bridge instead of building one, with unrestrained attack on the National Movement and NPGs. ACAUT’s leaders may have

measured the value of mansions and foreign cars which some senior national workers may own. It must be noted that many GPRN/ NSCN members were rich enough to build mansion and assemble foreign cars even before joining national service. It is not that the rest of the Nagas are today living in hutments and riding rickshaws.

ACAUT’s leaders must also measure the value of a martyr’s sacrifice or a survivor’s blood and tears, away from wife and children for years serving the Naga nation with honor and dedication. Of late some may have joined searching for fast life and defecting many times over but for many it is an inheritance and duty passed on from their grandfathers. In preaching against paying tax to NPGs in schools, colleges and offices, ACAUT’s leaders have failed to measure the pain and sufferings of war widows, poverty stricken orphans whose fathers died protecting Nagaland and whose mothers abandoned them. ACAUT need not teach Nagas on taxation. It’s in their blood and they know how much to contribute.

ACAUT’s plea to minimize taxation is one thing, insulting Naga issue and its defenders openly through taxation matter is another. Their initial grievances have vanished and strong anti-national agenda has seeped in. ACAUT’s leaders have betrayed the trust of the public. Its attempt to whip up anti-national feelings is unforgivable. It has no affinity with FNR or NPGs. The threat is too dangerous to ignore and GPRN/NSCN is prepared to take on such elements.

It hijacked people’s trust and has turned itself into an anti-national organization and therefore ACAUT stands de-recognized and any further negative campaign against the Naga political movement shall be dealt with appropriately. Naga struggle has outlived many treacherous committees like the ACAUT. GPRN/NSCN is in a Ceasefire with the Government of India and it is pursuing a political solution acceptable to the people of Nagaland and until our identity and future is secured, it will continue to partner the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), consult Apex Naga organizations, Tribal Hohos, NGOs, student associations, intellectuals and seek advice from patriotic Nagas. It will continue to accept traditional tax, contribution from friends, professionals and well wishers.

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NSCN shall place before the Nagas the following truth. Some of the so-called ACAUT leaders are conniving with Indian intelligence agencies to drive a wedge between Naga public and the National workers. A larger conspiracy is at work and the aim is to extinguish Naga Nationalism from the minds and hearts of Naga boys and girls in schools and colleges. ACAUT is reminded that the patriotic blood flow in the veins of Naga children in all educational institutions. These students have heard the heart rending stories of atrocities and inhuman treatments committed against their families by Indian armed forces in the past. Unlike ACAUT’s leaders, they would not part with their history or future.

ACAUT’s short existence and activities is silently being observed.

ACAUT’s leaders says that One Tax one Government will force unite all political groups under economic compulsion.

This is a foolish observation of somebody who has little knowledge of the past and no concern for future Naga generations. The differences among Naga groups is not economic, it is the differences in political ideology and principle. FNR has created a sense of understanding among the Naga political groups knowing this fact yet ACAUT’s leaders intension is to counter nationalists and national movement, they aim to destroy Naga people’s dream for acceptable political solution through their no tax campaign. Even the least intelligent within the ACAUT would know that “ONE GOVERNMENT ONE TAX” is easier said than done despite the great desire of the GPRN/NSCN to fulfill it. Nagas are aware that; 1. The 17 year old peace talks between IM group and GOI is inching towards what is known as the Alternative Political Arrangement for Nagas living in Manipur in which the United Naga Council (UNC) is representing IM group. This shall have nothing to do with Nagas of Nagaland state.

Mr. Th. Muivah has spelled out on 26th Aug. 2011 at Niathu Resort and on 29th Feb. 2012 at the Agri.

Expo ground meeting of Naga political groups and general public that neither Naga integration nor Independence was possible at present. GPRN/NSCN, in the interest of the Nagas, has held on to the Covenant of Reconciliation despite IM group killing unarmed military officers as recent as on 1st July 2014 when Maj. Athong Yimchunger was mercilessly gunned down at Jessami in Manipur, reducing signed Rec-

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hat is corruption? Corruption means injustice, dishonest, disloyal, unlawful acts, unfaithfulness, bribery, favoritism, nepotism, and most dangerously the misuse of power and position etc.

Bandhs, agitation, dharna, protest boycott and serving ultimatum are the counter products of corruption.

As a result, discontentment, dissatisfaction, disunity, groupism, partisan, dissidence, defection and rebellion arises against the government as last resort. Such things never happens in a corruption free government.

A government guided by the democratic principle such as “Government of the people, by the people and for the people” makes every planning based on the benefit of the mass and its implementations are transparent. Such government put the people on the top priority in all the planning’s and proposals and take the people into confidence.

All cannot become legislators, so few are elected with a mandate to serve the people but not to rule over them. The people are in no way inferior beings to legislators. The legislators should not take advantage the simplicity of the mass by their powers and Position for one’s own benefit. Sometimes, the necessity compels the law makers to break the law as saying goes “Necessity knows no law”. This necessity unfortunately gives reason to interpret the law according to law makers own merit. This necessity oriented interpretation of law itself is corruption.

Robert Louis Stevenson in his poem, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde narrated that Dr. Jekyll was a great parliamentarian and an orator. But he had a horrible dark side in his life. When he determined to yield his life to this dark side of life, he would drink poison and become Mr. Hyde killing people and doing lots

of notorious things in the night. Whereas he was a law maker in the day time. This narration depicts the dual nature or double standard of a man. Now our politicians have turned into Mr. Hyde not by drinking poison but by the poison of the love of money. Change of daily lifestyle has made life so expensive. As a result greed for money and materialism has increased tremendously. Politics which is supposed to deal with the affairs of the state has become the private affairs and public life has used mostly for private advantage. Why all the developmental planning and proposals are objectionable and opposes by the people? Are people so selfish or ignorant? No! Nagas by nature are not selfish or ignorant. The simple reason behind every proposal has crafty motives which hindrances the government to carry on the developmental activities. For example, a mandated government inaugurating the oil exploration project recently at Champang under the 144Cr Pc and imposition of NSDZ in the foothills belts are the outright rejection of people’s wish and misuse of power.

Today, we are baffled to see many criminals escape the noose of law although the crimes are committed openly. Hundreds of corruption cases are kept pending in the courts. Justice delayed is justice denied. As a result, corruption increases day by day without check.

In our society, where black marketers, hoarders, industrialist and big corporate companies enjoy support and blessing of politicians.

A wide gap between the rich and the poor have emerged.

It is the common people who suffer its consequences. It is high time that people understand the severity of the problem and strive to help in fighting it out to save our state.

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his article talks about the basic need of our society today. The builders of a strong nation are the teachers. Nagaland has a poverty of committed teachers which is a collective and fundamental shortcoming. Education is like a botanical germination under favorable conditions. We will have a stronger foundation if we can lift the image of the teachers to become responsible with a deeper dedication.

If we want to be different with a new perspective by 2025, it will be, absolutely, teachers in our schools. The issues we are faced with today are question of communication, management, relationship building, discovery of life purpose, practical backed quality education, stability and integrity, and life journey of well beginning and well finishing. How true it is when Confucius said “If you plan for a year, plant rice. If your plan is for a decade, plant trees. If your plan is for a lifetime, educate children.”

The shape of our future lies on the orbit of discovered vocation and prepared professions. We talk about peace and harmony, science and arts, leadership, justice and equality, human capability, socio-economic stability, policy making, efficiency and excellence of governance. All these are the outcomes of teaching from schools. Instability, fluidity, and fluctuation are caused by instable foundation of education. Teaching profession is not a transit point or a time for waiting list. The need is teachers of stability and character. The Bible warns us that children should be raised up in the way they should go (Prov 22:6). It means firm foundation in their tender and receptive age. It is true that ‘Teaching affects eternity because he can never tell where his influence stops’ as remarked by Henry Adams.

Overcoming Shortage of Teachers Good teachers are the result of teachers. Therefore, the need is teachers, specially in maths and science stream.

The breeding ground of what we expect is teaching from schools. The best our present generation can offer to the upcoming generations is teaching. Generally, we all want our children to be taught by the best teachers. But we forget that basic value of quality education once our children are grown up. We think of something else rather than grooming them to become good teachers to raise children of succeeding generation. It is an issue of realized concern.

Shortage of teachers will not continue if we change our attitude towards teachers as builders of nation and teachers realizing their profession as foundational builders. They deserve human respect and cooperation. Nagaland can become the world’s conspicuous point as a land of churches and flourished teachers. The writer of this article expects that the readers would agree with the following perspectives of teachers: Education is the comprehensive remedy of our future. Teaching profession is the highest and noblest job that deserves respect. Our world’s future all depends upon who our school teachers are. One need is to groom our children to teach the succeeding generations. One thing we must talk about everywhere is the importance of teachers. One living cell is that every profession is the product of good teaching. Education is the credit of government, if it can provide maths and science teachers.

Teaching is a timeless profession and is the basis of all other noble jobs. Teachers are the girders of lasting social and national bridges. George Bernard Shaw rightly said “The sole hope of human salvation lies in teaching.” Two things that impact the world are words and actions. And Teaching produces these two powers of impact.

Dr. P. Dozo

LOCAL 34th State Geological iVR council urges cancellation MEx FILE Programming Board meeting One arrested for burglary of govt pattas for village land Friday

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Nagaland coal sector achieved targeted revenue of Rs. 99,03,150/during 2013-14

Dimapur, July 31 (Dipr): Secretary of Department of Geology & Mining, Bendang Longchar on July 31 expressed optimism that despite fund constraint, the department’s activities including mineral exploration is being undertaken in the right direction. He was speaking at the 34th State Geological Programming Board (SGPB) meeting at the Directorate of Geology & Mining, Dimapur.

“The department has slogged for the last three to four decades which has culminated to explore minerals and petroleum products as of today,” he said. He stated that though Nagaland State is small geographically, it is endowed with rich diverse mineral resources and in order to uplift the economy of the state one has to utilize them to own advantage. In this light, he called upon the officers and staff of the department to be sincere and dedicated in

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their assigned tasks. He also sought support of all NGOs and civil societies in their endeavours.

He further stated that many big companies are willing to step in and invest in Nagaland, however, one should be willing to give them the right investment atmosphere. He expressed hope that exploration and production of petroleum may start shortly as the government is sincerely working for it including taking over of the main cement plant Wezihu with signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Earlier, Director of Geology & Mining (DGM) SK Kanye in his introductory address stated that minerals play an important role in the growth of sustainable economy. Therefore, the department is starting to derive optimum benefit from the mineral resources of the State. He stated that under the department, coal mining sector successfully achieved its target of generating Rs. 99,03,150/revenue during the year 2013-14. Significant achievement has also been made towards ground water development in the hill state, he added.

Dimapur, July 31 (mExN): The village council of the Industrial Village Razhupe (IVR), Dimapur has affirmed that it will “not allow any government jamabandi/patta holder to sell” land in the said village, “especially those areas presently occupied by the CRPF (TC) and ARTC (FR) respectively or any other area within IVR.” In a letter to the Dimapur Deputy Commissioner, the IVR village council stated that the “entire area of land within IVR is not acquired by the government or any other agency

till today.” It informed that there is a “government standing ban order for allotment of land within Nagaland, 1992.”

The letter urged the Dimapur DC to “follow the law of the land within Nagaland while dealing with the process for acquisition of land for establishment of CRPF (TC) and ARTC (FR), which area falls within the jurisdiction of IVR Dimapur.”

It further clarified that “claiming the village land by the government as surveyed area or cadastral surveyed area has no

stand as the so called surveyed area was not done with the land owner.” It termed the “claiming of land at IVR as government land” as “wrong, baseless, unwarranted and self styled.” It further asserted that the IVR council would not allow or entertain such “illegal government patta or jamanbandi within its jurisdiction except village patta.”

The letter further informed that the IVR council had allowed the CRPF (TC) and ARTC (FR) to establish their present camp within the vacant areas of

village land since its inceptions and that “both are in the process of acquisition of the said areas of village land for their permanent settlement according to the law of the land.” “After they have settled down over the said area of village vacant land, issuing of government jamanbandi/ patta over the said area of the village does not arise at all…” it added. The letter demanded that the government jamanbani/patta issued by the local administration for the said area of village land be “cancelled without delay.”

CBC East Dmp mourns youth director’s death UNTABA Dimapur, July 31 (mExN): The members of Chakhesang Baptist Church, East Dimapur Naharbari have expressed grief and sadness at the demise of Kekhrie Khamo, Youth Director, CBC, East Dimapur on July 27. A condolence message issued by the pastor of the church stated, “In his demise, the church has lost a young and a very dynamic lead-

er. He was a man of integrity and has a deep commitment to serve God. His amiable nature and humility was loved by people of all ages. He was a favourite of even the very young children; he was a friend to all.” The message further prayed to God to grant solace and peace to the bereaved family and also to his relatives, friends and all the church members.

Meanwhile, the youth department of CBC, East Dimapur has also conveyed gratitude to every individual and well wisher who had shared their moment of grief and sorrow at the sudden demise of Kekhrie Khamo. “We regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally, yet we pray to Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.”

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Dimapur, July 31 (mExN): Dimapur police arrested one person identified as Wochumo Ngullie (22) on July 28 in connection to burglary at a residence of an engineer at Supply Colony here. The police received complaint on July 13. According to a press release, the police arrested the burglar and recovered a few of the stolen goods on his disclosure. The burglar broke into the house when the house owners were attending Sunday church service and decamped with one Sony digital camera, a gold ring, 3 (three) ATM cards and cash amounting to Rs.5000/-, the release said. He had also withdrawn Rs.60,000/- with the ATM cards. The police obtained vital information from the CCTV footage through which investigators zeroed in on the suspect, it stated. The police recovered Rs.35,000/and the stolen gold ring on his disclosure during interrogation. A case was registered at West PS Dimapur and the accused was forwarded to Court for remand.

Free medical camp in Elumyo village Kohima, July 31 (mExN): A one day free medical camp will be held at Elumyo village community hall in Wokha district on August 2. Altogether, five specialized and general doctors Nengneilhing Hansing, MS Optometrist, owner Eyedentity Eye Care, Dr. Zubon, Dr. Likathung, Dr. Cheyale and R. Themmungla, Clinical Psychologist will be conducting the camp. Seminars and consultations will also be conducted simultaneously.

BJYM office bearers informed

Dimapur, July 31 (mExN): All the office bearers of Baharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Nagaland unit Dimapur, July 31 have been informed to attend the meeting on August 2, (mExN): The United Naga 11:00 am at party head office in Super Market Dimapur Tribes Association of Bor- without fail. der Areas (UNTABA)’s executive council members NNC expresses sadness meeting will be held on Au- Dimapur, July 31 (mExN): The NNC has exgust 2, 4:00 pm at the trea- pressed sadness at the demise of “NNC fatherly figure” surer’s residence. Therefore, Kuolhoulie Nagi. A condolence message from NNC inall members have been re- formed that Nagi worked in NNC till 2005 as an active quested to attend the meet- member of Central Executive Council and was one of the first Naga leaders sent abroad for foreign contact ing positively. in 1956 by the Naga government. He and his colleague were caught and jailed in Rangoon (Burma) and later in Indian jail, it stated. “He was a true noble soul for Naga freedom of sovereignty.” It further prayed for his soul to rest in peace.

IFCD bids farewell to Chief Engineer NBWAC draws attention to sanitation Kohima, July 31 (Dipr): The department of Irrigation and Flood Control organized a farewell program in honor of the retiring Chief Engineer, Er. Echongbemo Lotha on July 31 at IFCD conference hall, Kohima.

The retiring Chief Engineer expressed his gratitude to the department and the people of the State for rendering their co-operation and support that made him forge ahead throughout his career for the last 35 years. He also urged the officers and staff of the department to contribute their best in their services as well as to the society.

Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation and Flood Control, Vikheho Swu also congratulated the outgoing Chief Engineer for completion of his successful and il-

lustrious career. He said that completing 35 years, having served in various capacities throughout the districts and reaching the pinnacle in the department is a feat that many dream of, but only few achieve. He lauded the Chief Engineer for his contribution on issues pertaining to the interest of the department at every level, particularly issues related to water resources. Swu acknowledged the retiring engineer’s dedication and effort in implementing and executing the department’s activities in all districts of the State. He stated that his knowledge and technical expertise has been commendable and his approach in various assignments exceptional and further added that his distinctive disci-

pline at the workplace and his contribution has been immense and will always be recognized by the department. The Parliamentary Secretary further hoped that he will continue to find success throughout his future endeavor and wished him happy retired life.

The incoming Chief Engineer Nyilo Kemp who also spoke on behalf of the department said that Er. Echongbemo Lotha was posted in almost all the districts and was well conversant with topography and drainage system of almost the entire State. He asserted that the staff and the department has to emulate his knowledge and great asset in keeping check and balance of the departmental programs and activities.

Assam Rifles apprehend four Dimapur, July 31 (mExN): 31 Assam Rifles apprehended two FGN cadres for “extortion and tax collection” from Tamlu on July 27. The cadres have been identified as Major Nukshi Phom and Imlong Phom, both residents of Longleng district, informed Assam Rifles in a press release. “Extortion slips” and other “incriminating documents” were recovered

from the possession of the cadres, said the release.

The two were handed over to Tuli Police Station.

Meanwhile, on July 28, troops of 11 Assam Rifles apprehended one NSCN (IM) cadre along with another person in Pfutsero while “they were extorting money from truck drivers in Pfutsero Town at gun point.” The cadre has been identified as SS Cpl Jacob

and his accomplice “believed to be” Sehto Lohe.

A 9 mm USA made pistol with magazine, 4 live rounds of 9mm, cash of Rs. 2,510/-, one NSCN (IM) I-Card and one motorcycle alongwith 4 mobile phones were recovered from them, Assam Rifles informed. The two were handed over to Pfutsero Police Station after lodging an FIR.

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Kohima, July 31 (Dipr): North Block Ward Adoption Committee (NBWAC), which is part of DPDB Kohima’s program, conducted an awareness programme on sanitation & solid waste management at Baptist Higher Secondary School (BHSS) on July 31. The participants comprised members from NBWAC, KMC, representatives from various colonies and hundreds of School children.

The chief guest, Administrator, Kohima Municipal Council, Lithrongla released a pamphlet on “Sanitation & Solid Waste Management” prepared

by NBWAC. In her keynote address, she stressed on the urgency to create awareness on sanitation & solid waste management. She said that millions of children die in India every year because of Diarrhoea and the root cause of it is the unhygienic living condition of the people.

“Kohima is also not alien to the problem related to solid waste management. One bolero each from all 19 wards under Kohima town, two cess pool and KMC trucks are engaged to collect garbage from every colony on a daily basis. Thus, a total

of 40-50 metric tonnes of solid waste from the capital are disposed off every day,” she said. She said that children are the future of the society and therefore any substantial positive change in the community begins with them. She also mentioned the cleanliness drive initiated by Nagaland Baptist Church Council, where the cleanest schools in town are to be awarded.

She expressed her hope that the students would help the school in achieving the prize.

KMC donated 10 green and 10 blue waste baskets for biodegradable and non- biodegradable wastes respectively to the school.

Chairman, North Block Panchayat, Thejao Sekhose read out the content of the pamphlet for the students present. It included an appeal to limit the use of nonbiodegradable bags as well as disposable plates, cups and bottles made of plastic.

It discouraged the release of septic tank materials into nullahs but to seek for cess pool trucks and encouraged washing of hands before and after food and also after going to the toilet. It also included an appeal to all public to spread the message on sanitation and circulate/pass the pam-

Organizations condemn threat Dimapur, July 31 (mExN): The “Sumi Kukuputsa” has condemned the threat meted out to its administrator Jonah Achumi by “illegal immigrants” Salekh Akhram alias Salehk Borozoku/ Salehk Trufkit and one Victoria “in a fake account (on Facebook)”.

The Sumi Kukuputsa in a press release alleged that Victoria “may be Salehk or his friend who wrote that she wants to murder Jonah Achumi, following an opinion shared regarding the illegal immigrants in Nagaland.” The SK has appealed to all right thinking citizens to condemn such threat and not be ignorant about “this menace as they reached that point of threatening the Nagas when they still are illegal immigrants.” “If we are not aware of this, time will come when we will have no voice to speak out in our land.” It also urged the authority concerned to “take strong action against Salekh Akhram so such things will not happen by other to Nagas.”

SKK: The Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SKK) has also condemned the threat by Salekh Akhram and such other threats against Jonah Achumi on the issue of illegal immigrants in Nagaland. The SKK stated, “Social media is to do with exchange of our opinion and to one's best use. But, conveying such message is no more 'within' but post a direct threat to the victim and to the Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu at large and a challenge to the Nagas in general.” The SKK has appealed to the authority concerned to take necessary measures to ensure safety of the victim. It also urged the authority to take action against the accused at the earliest, failing which, “the union should not be held responsible for further action in delivering justice,” stated a press release issued by SKK speaker Bito Yeptho and president Holuvi Chophy.

SOTK: Shena Old Tughalomi Kuqhakulu (SOTK) also slammed the “death threat” issued to

Jonah Achumi by Salekh Akhram “when he wrote about some issues to create awareness about the illegal immigrants becoming very powerful in every sphere of our land.” It also condemned the threat by Victoria on Facebook. SOTK in a press statement said that it has view the issue very seriously and will not remain a silent spectator. It has appealed to the authorities/ NGOs concerned to look into the matter seriously.

ASU: Expressing anger at the “death threat” by Salehk Akhram to Jonah Achumi, Angami Students’ Union (ASU) has stated that “his threat is a direct challenge to the very existence of the Naga society which calls for reawakening us to wake up from the deep slumber of petty divisions and isms while our situational realities are exploited and taken advantage of.” A press statement issued by ASU president Zakie Khate asserted, “This act is only a tiny drop in the sea of many other eventualities that would emerge

MCD tells DMPF to settle ‘death threat’ issue Dimapur, July 31 (mExN): Condemning the alleged threat issued to Jonah Achumi by one Salekh Akhram, son of Abdul Motin, vice president of Dimapur Muslim Public Forum (DMPF), Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) today said that the council has informed DMPF to settle the matter. “Since Salekh Akhram along with his father is presently out of Dimapur, the Council informed the DMPF officials to immediately summon them and settle the matter for the larger interest of the community,” stated a press release issued by MCD working president A Rahman. “The MCD understands the sentimental feeling of Jonah Achumi, his family and his community people after the “death threat” issued by Salekh, which has definitely spoiled the image of the community and has also hurt the sentiments of the local people,” it added. The Council further appealed to the authorities concerned to investigate the matter while assuring to give its full cooperation. which are being mooted by the illegal immigrants especially the illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.” ASU also lauded the concern shared by the Governor of Nagaland, Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya with regard to the dangers of illegal migration from neigh-

boring countries that was published in the local dailies. “The understanding of our Governor about the ground reality is acknowledged with high regard and as such, we look forward that urgent measures would be initiated by the Governor,” ASU added.

phlet at family gatherings, birthdays, anniversaries and other social events.

Principal of BHSS, Keviseto Israel stated that sanitation and maintenance of personal hygiene are important social issues which need to be addressed to the mass, especially to the children as the future belongs to them.

Meanwhile, District Soil Conservation Officer and Team Leader of NBWAC, K. Khekiho Shohe mentioned that the reason behind holding such program in school rather than in Panchayat hall was to spread the good news to all the colonies of Kohima town through the children.

The programme concluded with the distribution of leaflets by the members of NBWAC, colony representatives and guests present to create awareness on sanitation.

Monkeys released in Mt. Puliebadze

Monkeys being released in the forest of Mt. Puliebadze on July 30 by Jotsoma Eco-Tourism Committee.

Kohima, July 31 (mExN): In continuation with the programme of conservation of wild animals/plants, Jotsoma EcoTourism Committee alongwith the village leaders and youth leaders of Jotsoma released some monkeys in the forest of Mt. Puliebadze on July 30, donated by Ro-

kosielie Nakhro.

The committee has informed the public in general to join hands to fulfill the objectives of conservation of flora and fauna. It also conveyed gratitude to the forest department for constructing an incinerator at the Base Camp of Mt. Puliebadze.

Public SPace

Are we Lothas going to be the Naga-Adivasis?

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divasis were the heterogeneous aboriginal population of India. From Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, to Assam. They were the original Land owners until the advent of British -feudalism system, under the Jagidari and the Zamindar system and the imposment of 'Permanent Settlement' by the British Empire during the 18th century.

The Land belonging to the Advasis were encroached by the 'Few Superiors' where the few British-designated landowners became the legal landowner. Adivasis were supposed to be the Mital's, Ambani's, Tata's, Sesa Sterlite.. but even after a century they are just laborers in this huge companies, they dwell and survive toiling all their lives in the Tea gardens, Mines, factories they originally owned.. The economic deprivation, and the need to survive triggered Adivasi migrations throughout India with nothing to claim their own. Looking back at the history of our neighbors, our present scenario has an uncanny resemblance to that of the Adivasis.

It is high time, we really need to introspect the mistakes, our leaders have made.

Are we still indifferent to the fact that, the people whom we have elected to decide for us and for the greater interest of our people have cheated on us time and again? Shall we still act ignorant to the

pressing issues that is threatening the sole existence and legitimacy of our Tribe? Especially to my dear Lotha intellects, we have been lamenting and making a hue and cry against The Doyang hydro-project, The Global open university, The foothill issue, the downsizing of our constituency seat, The pathetic condition and connectivity of roads, Various village development funds etc.. We are economically and politically bypassed by the rest of the Nagas and we shall still refuse to wake up from our selfish slumber?

Do we not have educated, intellectuals visionaries among the Lothas who can call a spade a spade? Why are we allowing ourselves to be used as a bait time and again by the Government?

Why do the government calls on the Lothas only when compromisation is required? Are we a bunch of experimental tribe?

Changpang and Tsorri are not the only Mineral zone of Nagaland, then why do the government choose to experiment its ambiguous, unstrategize, haywire fancies on our Land? Why is the government scared of bringing a reputed, experienced, financially independent company instead of the controversial MOGPL, which sources claims is not even SEBI listed company and not financially stable.

The Government choose to compromise our land and

our future during this transitional period when Nagaland is wrecking under the pressure of being declared the first Financially bankrupt state in India.

God forbid, if serious environmental hazards and technical complications occur, engendering the lives of the people of Lothas, which is more likely to happen if MOGPL carry out the exploitation, who is going to take the responsibilities?

The MOGPL? The Government of Nagaland? The organisation/ individuals who supports the MOGPL? The thought triggering question we must ask is, who is going to be at the receiving end?

We need to seriously tickle our thick brains, think and start to logically analyse the whole picture of where we have been, are, and will be in the near future. Our future will be determined by what we choose to do today, voice out or be oppressed.

My thoughts have no political bearings, I am just a woman from a humble background but that won't deter me to express and speak for my people.

A sword, a spade, and a thought should never be allowed to rust. Every right thinking patriotic Lothas must stand up against this irrational, dangerous whims and fancies of the Government and say NO to MOGPL.

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

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

Thungbeni Ovung.

Research Scholar (PhD), Dept of Geology University of Delhi.

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The Power of Truth

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Footprints

ccording to the definition from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, Footprints (or footmarks) are the impressions or images left behind by a person walking or running. In the context of present Naga society, what kind of footprints are we going to leave behind for our children? We need to seriously ponder over this question as it is fundamental for the kind of future they will inherit. Who doesn’t love children? As parents, all of us love our children and we want the best for them. If this is so, then our priority should be to give them a good future. However in our shortsightedness, we are failing to give importance to this question—of the kind of a society they will inherit from us. Don’t we therefore have the responsibility, if we really love our children, to leave behind for them a legacy of peace, progress and happiness? While a perfect society is rarely found even among the more developed West, yet the present state of Naga affairs with all its ills is not something that we want our children to inherit.

We need to start addressing some of the uniquely Naga problems—the culture of extortion, corruption, factionalism, tribalism etc. Most of these problems are related to the present processes. One of the other challenges that we will have to tackle in the days ahead is how we can think and act as a cohesive entity— shedding our different identities and interests to be united on common goals and a shared future. As a society the need of the hour is to work together and find solutions to the problems that confront us. Solution will be found if we are bold enough to accept the truth. Many times problems remain unresolved because we are afraid to confront the truth or fail to respond to it.

To share a personal experience, on the occasion of this year’s Fathers Day, a beautiful and touching poem called ‘Footprints’ was presented, which was signed, “I love you Daddy”. Below is the extract of the poem that will hopefully touch the hearts of all those who are reading this and speak to their inner conscience. “…Walk a little slower, Daddy, I am just a little child.

I am following in your footsteps and I don’t want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast, sometimes they are hard to see.

So walk a little slower, Daddy, for you are leading me.

Someday when I am all grown up, you are what I want to be, then I will have a little child, who will want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right, and know that I was true; so walk a little slower, Daddy, for I must follow you as someday I want to walk in your shoes…”

Our children look up to us and they will follow in the footprints we leave behind. We need to therefore lead them right.

As elders, parents or leaders, we will be doing a great wrong and disservice to our children if we burden them with all the problems that we have created. Our children deserve a better life than what we have gone through. It may not be all possible but we must try to bring about positive change and reforms wherever required—government, society, church, national politics etc. If we can do this, there is hope to build a new and better future for our children.

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Jason Straziuso Associated Press

South Sudan teams study hunger data

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arket shelves are bare. Children are getting skinnier.

Warnings of mass hunger have been made. The question now being considered is the big one: Is it a famine?

Health experts locked away in a hotel conference room in South Sudan's capital are debating exactly how severe the hunger situation is in the world's newest country, and if the hunger brought on by violence that erupted in December qualifies as a famine. If yes, media coverage will intensify and new donations may pour in. If no, tens of thousands will face severe hunger and the aid money will still be needed. "If it's as bad as famine a declaration can have a significant impact on the level of support that goes toward the crisis," said Chris Hillbruner, the lead food security analyst for FEWSNET, a famine early warning system created by the U.S. government's aid agency USAID. Hillbruner is in Juba, South Sudan's capital, to participate in the analysis. He said even if the field data does not upgrade the situation from humanitarian emergency to famine on an internationally recognized scale, South Sudan's current hunger level "is still the worst food security emergency in the world ... there is still huge need." Access to remote locations is difficult in South Sudan, a country with virtually no paved roads outside Juba. Seasonal rains have muddied dirt airstrips and groups must share travel plans with military and political leaders on the government and rebel sides to ensure safe passage.

Underscoring the situation's seriousness, the global heads of the World Food Program and UNICEF traveled to South Sudan last week. The groups say nearly 1 million children under age 5 need food deliveries to fight acute malnutrition. An estimated 50,000 children are at risk of death. "The world should not wait for a famine to be announced while children here are dying," said UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake. "We all have to do more, and quickly, to keep more children alive."

An estimated 260,000 people died in the region's last famine — in Somalia in 2011. Half the victims perished before the formal famine declaration. Lake and WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin said they fear the world is allowing a repeat of that tragedy by not yet dedicating enough resources in South Sudan. WFP says it urgently needs $143 million to keep aid flowing in August.

Earlier in July there were indications a famine could be declared in August, but it now appears an update won't be issued for another month, said Challiss McDonough, a WFP spokeswoman. Even without the famine label there are "alarming" levels of malnutrition, she said. "Whether or not it is a famine, the point is our job is trying to prevent it from becoming a famine," she said. "And if we have to wait where conditions are so bad that it's a famine, it's too late." The experts in Juba are discussing issues such as whether food markets are open and how many crops families planted amid the violence that displaced more than 1 million people. Hillbruner said experts wonder if there are regions "people aren't reaching, that the information is even worse than what we're seeing."

A similar process is taking place in Somalia, where 50,000 children are also in mortal danger from malnutrition. Field analysts are collecting data on rainfall, livestock numbers, nutrition levels and mortality rates and will meet in August for talks, said Nina Dodd, a nutrition specialist for the Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit of the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization.

The number of hungry people in Somalia appears likely to rise, said Rudi Van Aaken, the acting head of FAO in Somalia. "We will definitely find more people in crisis and emergency, but we won't reach the threshold of famine," said Van Aaken. A famine is defined as two deaths a day per 10,000 people, malnutrition rates of more than 30 percent and a near complete loss of livelihoods and assets.

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C O M M E N T A R Y

Gaetano Azzariti

If politics abandons human rights

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he battle for the future of human rights will not only be fought within nation states, but also globally, where the relationship between the power of governments and the rights of individuals will be developed.

This is no small change. In the past two centuries western cultural and legal traditions have been founded on an unchallenged assumption – that of the validity of the nation state. The original building blocks of the first constitutions (universalism and natural law) had in fact been quickly abandoned, while during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries the quest to effectively safeguard the rights of those who had none became bound up with the consolidation of the modern states.

When a foreign power threatened a nation, that nation’s only defence was its right to self-determination.

But there was no real way of asserting this right at supranational level except when a nation went to war, it was only national sovereignty that guaranteed rights.

Today the world is a different place: after the barbarity of the Holocaust and after Nuremburg it has become clear that the question of human rights cannot be left to the exclusive power of individual nations. Subsequently neo-nomadism, the fall of national borders, and globalisation have clarified that rights do not belong to states but to individuals and entities; they are attached to those who enjoy them and must be upheld in every corner of the globe. In a post-national society the world is the new dimension within which the democracy of rights can develop.

While clearly marked, the road ahead still appears very uneven. Just look at Europe, where the need to safeguard fundamental human rights beyond the state has flowed through its history like a subterranean river – from the end of the Second World War, and even before that, from the federalist Manifesto drafted in 1944 by Colorni, Rossi and Spinelli in the fascist internment camp on the island of Ventotene. Yet this need never succeeded in asserting itself and was consistently blocked by the dominant cultures, united in the belief that the rights of individuals must in any event be sacrificed to the economy, the markets, the unbridled development of sovereign states, and to established interests.

The European Court of Human Rights has been in operation since 1950, with the task of safeguarding the human rights inscribed in the Convention signed by the 47 states which make up the Council of Europe. But the limits of the protection afforded by the Court of Strasburg soon became apparent: states could be sentenced (Italy, for example, holds the record in relation to lack of procedural safeguards) but then no subsequent action was taken. The result – as Antonio Cassese put it – was that ‘ultimately, the more or less strict compliance with a sentence was left up to the good faith, diligence and “legal sensibility” of individual states.’

Throughout its long history the EU has presided over an expansion in the protection of human rights, especially in some of the rulings of the Court of Justice. In 1999 it embarked on its most ambitious project ever – the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Developed from a Convention attended by some of the most enlightened jurists in Europe, the Charter was signed in 2000 in Nice by the EU member countries and, finally, recognised under the Lisbon Treaty as a primary source of EU law.

It contains an extensive list of fundamental rights; it recognises new rights (several of which are not even included in the national constitutions of the post-war era); it is founded on the essential values as they relate to human beings, no longer considered an abstract entity but rather, as we read in the Preamble, placed at the ‘heart’ of the entire Union’s action: ‘the Union … places the individual at the heart of its activities’. Equally explicit is the recognition of the values that substantiate the rights of individuals (freedom, equality, solidarity, citizenship, justice). Finally, and in particular, the Charter attributes to (‘inviolable’) human dignity a centrality that has never before been dealt with at such length (Chapter I of the Charter is entirely devoted to ‘Dignity’). Not even its strictly legal nature can be subject to any further doubt: the Treaty of Lisbon has eliminated every uncertainty on the issue by expressly acknowledging that the Charter has ‘the same legal value as the Treaties’ (Article 6.1 of the TUE). Besides, many of the rulings by European judges, at both community and national level, recall the Charter’s provisions.

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n May of this year, the Morrinhos community in the city of Guarujá was taken by violence. Incensed by online rumours of kidnappings and black magic rituals, locals confronted what they saw as their nemesis. They dealt with her swiftly and brutally. The victim was Fabiane Maria de Jesus, a 33-year-old housewife, heading back to church to recover a misplaced bible. She was tortured for two hours before dying in hospital. “I also have kids. I thought it was true”, claimed Valmir Dias Barbosa, a local resident and participant in the lynching. They were yelling 'beat her, get her, get her!”, he told police authorities.

This is yet another statistic in Brazil’s wave of vigilante justice cases.

While not unheard of in previous years - the period between 1980 and 2006 witnessed a total of 1179 lynchings – ‘mob justice’ has surged this year. Between February and the first week of May alone, there have been 37 lynchings in Brazil, according to the Order of Attorneys of Brazil. In the last three years the number of attempted lynchings have gone from three per week to almost two per day. De Jesus’ death exposes a paradox in the rising power.

How can an ambitious nation such as Brazil – host to two major sporting events, in 2014 and 2016 – aim for global recognition when it also stages such savage displays of violence?

For University of São Paulo researcher Ariadne Natal, the very practice of lynching - so associated with vigilante violence – goes beyond

Demonstrators protest in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 against the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas militants who control Gaza, calling for Canada to defend human rights for Palestinians. (AP Photo)

So why, if we pause to consider the effectiveness of the safeguards and actual respect of the rights of individuals in Europe, can we not claim to have made much progress? After the approval of the Charter, the ‘Europe of rights’ has not gone from strength to strength. On the contrary, realistically we must admit that even in the short term the oscillation in recent rulings of the Court of Justice (I am referring to labour law in particular) leave little room for hope.

Not only the judges but all the EU institutions are increasingly demonstrating their remoteness from the self-same rights they had recognised and inscribed in a text having constitutional value. Lately, too, the laws of the economy have appeared to trump every other kind of law with no regard to rights, social rights especially, by now abandoned and sacrificed on the altar of the economic crisis. How could this have happened, despite the Charter?

The basic reason is that to address the crucial issue of rights in a context that is no longer exclusively based on nation states, it is not enough to list them and subsequently consign them to a few announcements. It is necessary to consider what are the ‘material forces’ that support these rights. It is about seeing what instruments citizens actually have in order to make effective the rights recognised on paper.

It seems to me that up to now Europe has relied exclusively on the strength of its judges and on the instrument of jurisdiction. A short-run strategy, as it turns out. The fundamental error is to have thought that the judicial path for affirming rights in the European, if not global, context was not only necessary but also sufficient. The error lies in not having considered that, left to their own devices, the judges would ultimately be overcome by the material forces and zeitgeist that put the interests of the markets before the rights of individuals. There has accordingly been an overestimation of very value of the Charter of Rights, which cannot be thought of as being per se capable of magically transforming the Europe of traders and finance into a Europe of rights. Putting a Charter in the hands of judges is insufficient to achieve a constitutionalism of the material needs of real people. So what else is missing?

It strikes me that what is missing are the real historical entities that give material strength to rights. Or rather that today’s existing entities are not – some no longer, others not yet – capable of giving a stable political form to their demands by asserting the rights of all.

It is true that here and there in the world it is possible to glimpse collective entities which, in a number of circumstances, have led the struggle for rights.

In some instances their presence was decisive, succeeding in producing both a political mobilisation and valuable institutional action for the safeguarding of individuals’ needs. These were collective practices that helped build an idea of citizenship which has real people and their dignity at its heart. There has been strong resistance on occasion against authoritarian and inhuman powers, against tyrants including the one whose face is hidden and who im-

poses his will through the market.

The examples are many and varied: from the NGOs that are concerned with safeguarding human rights, such as Amnesty International and Emergency, to the social movements that act to affirm specific political strategies or that mobilise in defence of the environment. More generally, there are the popular demonstrations that have identified in new technology, the internet especially, the means for organising political participation and action. With parties in crisis, and with all the traditional forms of social representation in difficulty, the internet has made a new form of organisation possible, one that is less structured, but not for this any less effective. The most important example is certainly the tide of protests that resulted in the Arab Spring, whose participants succeeded even in the biggest challenge of them all: to free themselves from tyrants and to completely overturn the established political orders.

All of these experiences – so profoundly innovative, sometimes revolutionary – do not, however, appear capable of defining a consolidated and stable strategy of rights that is in step with the times. Even when successful, they have often later been betrayed. Just think, in the first place, of the demise of the North African regimes which was not followed by a linear affirmation of rights, but instead by a highly controversial power struggle, with the clear risk of these countries’ returning to square one.

The experiences recalled earlier serve as examples, but they have not succeeded in being generalised, in becoming ‘established’. They all appear condemned to a fragile future. But why is this so?

Because ‘afterwards’ (after the condemnation, the movement, the rebellion, the victory) come the institutions, the established powers, the legal systems, which resume the governance of rights, the definition of their hierarchy, responsibility for the question of whether the prevalent legal system should be that based on the market or on the rights of individuals instead. These are all political decisions that have a strictly constitutional value, for the definition of which large movements or social entities are insufficient. Not even the judges are enough, or even just the Charters themselves. What is required is that rights take on a stable political form.

And this is why dialogue with power, and power politics, is essential, something that today still appears to elude us. Too often we content ourselves with merely being a ‘counterweight’. This is one way of guaranteeing our own individual and collective autonomy, of avoiding the potentially traumatic transition from protests to proposals, from the streets to the institutions, and from spontaneous forms of organisation to those that have always been an expression of a form of representation that is not just social but also explicitly political. Unfortunately, however, we cannot hide from the facts: no future strategy on rights can fail to address the dramatic dilemma of how to look at the demonical face of power without being paralysed or enslaved. At its core, modern constitutionalism had precisely this aspiration of establishing and limiting power in order to safeguard the rights of individuals.

In this era of globalisation to unravel the tangled plot of rights is a complex operation, made more difficult by the fragility of the entities that carry within them demands for democracy that run counter to the absolutism of the market god. But as Stefano Rodotà writes in his recent book, ‘The code of this enterprise has a name, and its name is politics.

Rights are enfeebled when they become prey to uncontrolled powers, which take them over, void them of meaning and, even as they claim to respect them, in reality desire to relegate them to a melancholy past. Rights, therefore, are enfeebled because they are abandoned by politics. In this way politics loses its own soul, because in difficult times such as these, its salvation also lies in its adoption of a convincing politics of rights, of all the rights.’

Just what the potential political strategies for affirming the fundamental rights of individuals in the era of globalisation might be, I couldn’t say. Furthermore, it is certainly not up to the jurists to suggest them. The only thing that a jurist can assert is that there is need for a broad culture of rights, but also of organised forces for their protection. There is need of a strong rights narrative, but also of a specific constitutional policy, which today appears entirely absent.

Brazil’s vigilante violence Pedro leal the mere punishment. The intention is to stretch violence to an extreme position such that it demonstrates severe discontent with the state. “So it is not enough to kill. You must expose the body,” she observes.

world's third largest prison population of around 715,000. According to Cynthia Pinto da Luz, who heads up the Human Rights Commission of the Joinville Bar Association, the law enforcement mechanisms in Brazil do not serve the population: “We see a public safety policy, in all levels of the Federation, based solely in repression and acquisition of patrol vehicles and weaponry, neglecting the real causes of violence”. In 2012 the UN Human Rights Council recommended that Brazil disband its military police, raising concerns over “extra-judicial executions” and police “death squads”.

Da Luz links this behaviour back to the repressive mentality of the military regime that ruled Brazil from 1964 to 1985 – a period in which torture and executions became commonplace: “The same mechanisms that oppressed us in the past are seen as a reference for some of those who make ‘justice with their own hands’ as a means to solve their problems.”

Police pacification The rash of vigilante violence has been related to a sentiment of failing justice. And the logical corollary to this is a solution via ‘stronger’ law: the reduction of penal maturity, application of the death penalty and endorsement of police force. The rhetoric of right-wing congressman Jair Messias Bolsonaro falls into this camp. In statements to the Brasil Post, Bolsonaro has gone as far as describing the favelas – concentrated spaces of violence – as sites immune from criminality, “because there you get the death penalty.”

Strengthening the arm of the police seems contradictory when, in the city of São Paulo alone, the authorities kill an average of three suspects each day.

‘Pacification’ operations in the favelas are marked by violent repression, Naturalizing a discourse of banditry abuse of authority and legal anomaThe naturalization of Brazil’s brand lies such as collective search warrants. of vigilante violence is rooted in the Meanwhile the country maintains the particular stigmas that abound in the

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discourse of crime, much as Victor Hugo’s tragic protagonist Jean Valjean in Les Miserábles is persecuted as a dangerous criminal for stealing a loaf of bread. Racial and social prejudice freely mingle, and both are all that are needed for ‘proof’ of ‘banditry’.

The ‘bandit’ label swiftly transforms the small-time thief into the serial criminal. Earlier this year, a vigilante group seized a 15-year-old boy, suspected of theft, stripped him naked and tied him to a lamppost in Rio de Janeiro. Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão news anchor Rachel Scheherazade characterised their actions as a form of legitimate self-defence.

Brazilian news outlets are far from innocent in the rise of vigilantism. They inculcate a simplistic and binary mode of categorising crime as inborn which veils the ways in which low-income communities are neglected. With little in terms of healthcare, public education, sanitation services and even basic infrastructure, the sole presense of the state in many a favela, occupation area or poor neighbourhood often resides in police brutality. This is fertile ground for parallel states and vigilante militias.

Brazil remains torn on how to deal with lynchings just as it is torn on how to deal with crime in general. Either it strengthens the same crime-fighting policies that led to this current state – policies that do little to fight the causes of violence – in order to beat crime into submission, or it needs to undergo severe changes in policy and culture to curtail the escalation of violence.

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7 The Church and Prohibition The Role Reversed Friday

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

1 August 2014

NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

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Fr. George Rino

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Catholic Cathedral, Kohima

he Silver Jubilee Year of Nagaland as “Dry State” has arrived. It was in 1989 that the Government of Nagaland declared Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act. Many people have criticized the pharisaic attitude with regarding to the implementation of this Act and expressed mildly in favour of lifting the Prohibition Act. Allow me to share my personal view too (not the view of the Catholic Church) on this prohibition.

It is very sad to see that the sickness of alcoholism is consuming many from the men folk and making their families fatherless homes. But no one can deny that the Act has not managed to stop our people from getting what they want. It is high time for our representatives to come out boldly with a new strategy to tackle it or else lift it. Following the words of Chad Coldy who says, “When it doesn't work, then they need some more drastic changes”, I am writing this in favour of lifting the Prohibition Act. Many people have expressed that if the prohibition is lifted the government can generate some income. Yes, Money is not everything but how long the money of our state be drained out to our neighboring states, and all the times our state government is lamenting day in and day out for lack of funds. There is no money to pay the salaries of the government servants, no money to complete the government projects, not enough money to repair the so called “stream-like roads”, etc. Are we, the church leaders, also not responsible to help the government in raising some revenue to help ourselves and not suck all the resources from the government? Is it forbidden to generate money from our own land?

To me, putting the string by the church Personals in preventing the government from revoking the action is unreasonable and high handedness. This is a deeply rooted pride in us. We, the church leaders need to accept our failures. Which Reverend or Pastor or Church Leader can deny that the drinks of all types are sold under our nose and reach our door steps easily? What have we done personally to stop them? Did you and I go and meet them in their shops and homes to speak for the need to stop the business, though they contribute to our treasury with tithe?

Have we psycho-educated them, not in the church but in their homes and personally or in groups?

The ban is adding oil to the fire, encouraging the flow of spurious liquid in our state. When our people (alcoholics) are made to consume the spurious drinks making them father less families, are we not be guilty of or don’t we have the Moral Responsibility for killing them. It is because the spurious drinks are more dangerous and harmful than the genuine one.

Another under current at work actively for total prohibition is, those who run this business have seen their trade flourishing. They have vehemently supported and brain washed those who stand for total prohibition to make their business more lucrative.

I see the police men working very hard in catching the drinks and publishing the fruits of their hard labour in the local dailies are just a social adjustment. When I see police men roaming around the Liquor shops, I wonder whether they are there to guard the people

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o, what is Infinity?

As a kid, infinity was introduced when God was described as, ‘was always there and will be’.

Later, Star Trek would announce from a grainy B&W TV, ‘To infinity and beyond’, and the Enterprise would zip off to starry space into a blip. That didn’t help much.

To understand anything, we must first define it. The online Merriam-Webster explains infinity as ‘the quality of being infinite’, and infinite as ‘immeasurable’.

Therefore, Infinity is a quality that a quantity has, which makes it immeasurable.

Definitions like that, makes the head hurt.

The mind has difficulty coming in terms with infinity, because logically it is difficult to comprehend something that does not have a beginning and conversely, not have an end. It might be nice to have that in our meat supply; unfortunately infinity does not seem to work for delectable physical quantities.

At this juncture, perhaps we should look into illustrations put forward to bring out an understanding of this concept.

THE HILBERT HOTEL The hotel paradox was presented by David Hilbert, hence the name. Consider a hypothetical hotel with an unlimited number of rooms, all of which are occupied.

Now a new guest arrives. Because the hotel has infinitely many rooms, we can move the guest occupying room 1 to room 2, the guest occupying room 2 to room 3 and so on, and fit the newcomer into room 1. By repeating this procedure, it is possible to make room for any finite number of new guests.

Now your devious mind cooks up a supposedly good spanner to throw into the works, and says, ’OK, what about an infinite number of new guests?’ In that case, just move the guest occupying room 1 to room 2, the guest occupying room 2 to room 4, and, in general, the guest occupying any room to a room twice the room number, suddenly all the odd-numbered rooms will be free for the new guests. Viola! (If that did not seem to make sense, slowly, ever so slowly, do the math).

The most likeable thing about the Hilbert hotel is infinity is brought much closer than the usual. Everybody is just pushed one/some rooms further along. And of course, it goes on and on and on. But that brings us a little closer to understanding infinity as something with no finite end.

NOW THINGS STARTS GETTING A BIT COMPLICATED Mathematicians are a restless lot.

So, after getting a generally palatable definition of infinity, they set out on their next quest: Are some infinity larg-

My personal views on Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act Dili Solomon

uring the early phase of the introduction of NLTP Act, I was actively involved in creating awareness on drug addiction by rehabilitating the addicts, counselling, educating parents etc. I think one of the main reasons for adopting this NLTP Act by the government at that period of time was also to control drug addiction because it became a fashion during that period of time. However, many of our colleagues working in the same field had a mix feeling about the Act. After five to six years of implementing the Act, casual and regular drinkers eventually resorted to drug addiction (heroin and pharmaceutical drugs) as recorded in the individual case histories of addiction. Then again on close observation, we found out that those drug users started consuming alcohol as an alternative since they found it difficult to maintain the high cost of heroin addiction. Parents also preferred their children to drink alcohol rather than taking heroin or other drugs.

However as both drugs and alcohol were prohibited in the state, there were chaos/restlessness in the minds of the users. As the years went by, we found that many drug users reported cirrhosis because of drinking cheap and spurious alcohol and that too, compelled to drink in hurry and in hiding places.

Keenly observing NLTP Act since 1989 till date, to some extend indeed, it has created awareness about the bad effects of drinking alcohol particularly in rural areas but to my knowledge, people who do not drink alcohol because it is not available does not mean that they will never take up the habit of drinking alcohol in future. It is in the human blood that somebody never like to drink alcohol and there are some people who cannot drink even though they

want to socialise with people through drinking. But this group of people are very few in the society. The general population if given a chance would definitely like to drink because it is socially acceptable. Excepting some Muslim Countries, people across the world in general drink alcohol. Our forefathers and even now in our villages, elderly people drink rice beer. These decent elderly people drink it as part of the food and therefore it gives them good health and long life. They know that getting drunk is a shame and they avoid doing that even during festivals. This is our true culture and I am sure this culture is socially conditioned through generations and social system.

But today, as the society is getting mixed up with so many cultures and developments, our lifestyles and values etc are being constantly put to challenge. Today, we find so many people drinking alcohol not for health or to relax but to get drunk or till they are dead drunk. The NLTP Act is now about 25 years old but the availability of alcohol and consumers continue with the drama of blaming each other for its failure.

To my understanding, drinking alcohol is an individual’s choice and developing a habit to drink for health, relaxation or social drinking requires social conditioning, exposure, social and individual dynamism etc. As counsellors in the early 1990s, we never tell the drug users to stop taking drugs. Our part was to help the drug users understand himself / herself very clearly as to how the drug is doing to them physically, mentally and psychologically and to take a corrective decision about their lives by themselves.

We never imposed our will or enforced others will on them. The final decision had to be taken by them since it was their lives and not ours. Therefore, imposing the people not to drink alcohol with NLTP Act will not stop people from drinking alcohol.

from quarrelling after the drink or to protect the shops.

The raided shops by the arm forces are freely selling the liquor bottles on the next day. It is well known from the Google all over the world that Nagaland is the “wettest dry state”. Why are we covering our heads as if we do not see anything and think that everything is Ok? What great things are we doing!

Drinks are easily available, at a very high price; even in the farthest end part our state crossing many inter district police check gates. How can this happen? Are these not mockery of ourselves?

I have not seen as many drunkards as in our beloved state where there is no is liquor prohibition and liquor shops are in abundance. There, people do not gulp because they do not worry as it is available at any time.

They have learnt to drink.

God forbids, but in case if a group of people drink the poisonous drinks and die, who will be responsible? If the government gives the license, it will check the poisonous drinks as well as be responsible for any mishap.

These liquor shops are set up and guarded by very

ordinary people but owned by the others: National Workers, Politicians, powerful personalities, etc.

They are the ones strongly standing as the backbone for the prohibition Act because they see their business is flourishing. Are they too worried that giant source of money will be divided?

The Politicians seem to be very timid in front of the mighty Church become it is their vote bank. We cannot expect a real development and bring change if any person or organization serves like puppet in another person’s hand. There a golden rule that the politics should not mixed with religion.

I foresee that once this ban is lifted, there will be unrest for sometimes and people cannot walk around at night our sole commercial market Dimapur for a year or two but very long. But I also hope that this is the only way our people will learn to abstain from drink and be responsible. We need to lift the ban at the earliest but conduct awareness program to empower from within. We may need to get the experts to help those who are suffering from this sickness. God bless us all.

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Infinity And That Time asangba Pongen Kohima

er than other infinities?

First, some simple mathematical description: Natural numbers: These are counting numbers like 1,2,3,4…etc. and includes both even and odd numbers.

Integers: They include Natural numbers, zero and negative number like -1,2,-3,-4… etc.

Consider the following examples: 1. Is an infinite set of Natural numbers twice as large as an infinite set of Even numbers?

2. Is an infinite set of Integers twice as large as an infinite set of Natural numbers?

Intuitively, you might say yes to both since Natural numbers include both Even and Odd numbers and Integers include both positive and negative numbers. But in both cases, when we consider that all the series are infinite, there is no way to conclusively state the same. After all, how can we say one is larger than the other when both are endless series?

And so, some people say that the first infinity is twice as dense as the second infinity, while concurring that both are infinite series and therefore equivalent.

At this point, we get a sneaky suspicion that these people borrowed the ‘dense’ description from distracted astrophysicists. ‘Dense’ being a pet word for astrophysicists while trying to describe galaxies or space.

AND IT GETS MORE COMPLEX Remember geometry? Don’t worry, we’ll try to stick to basics here for understanding another facet of infinity i.e. non-linearity. Linear, of course, means in a straight line. Like the numbers we have been using so far. They increase or decrease linearly.

Now, a line (a geometric construct) can be imagined as many points placed next to each other straight along an axis, let’s say X-axis; and a plane (another geometric construct) as many points spread across two axis, X and Y. The Y-axis is usually perpendicular to the X-axis. Currently, we have no good reason to disturb the perpendicularity.

And here’s the kicker: For every point on an infinite plane there exist a unique point on an infinite line. In simple terms, it means a plane can be plotted into a line and vice versa. The essence here is both the plane and the line are infinite. Neat, but instinctively or intuitively paradoxical.

Here is why instinct is not a good backup plan while staring down a maths or physics conundrum. Our instincts were basically honed for hunting and mostly for running away from lions, therefore shaking a spear at an equation or running round it in circles does not work.

Well, since they had a good thing going, the mathematicians stuck another axis perpendicular to the previous two axis and called it the Z-axis, thereby ruining a perfectly good 2-D plane into a 3-D

space. And gleefully, they postulated that every point in that 3-D space has a unique point in the previous 2-D plane. We’ll stop there, but suffice to know that they had more axes from where that came from.

At this point, we all might have a slightly better understanding of infinity.

In its most simplistic definition: Infinity does not have a discrete beginning nor does it have a discrete end.

Infinities can have different scales but are inexorably equivalent.

Infinites can take different forms across different dimensions without contravening equivalency.

SO WHAT ABOUT TIME? Time can be defined as a quantity which measures the duration between events and therefore gives us the ability to order events sequentially. The various ways of doing the same is not relevant at this point.

First, many theories abound regarding time. Some believe that the past, present, and future all co-exist. Others think only the present and past exist, the past expanding as the present forges on.

While some contend that only the present exist. All these different proponents have some very astute and convincing theories to back up their claims.

The one problem with scientific theory is that it need not be proved. It can only be disproved or shown up to be based on non-viable or un-credible premises. It is very much like the weather man predicting rain, maybe not to the same degree, but you get the idea.

OK, is time infinite? Any question concerning time brings up the question of the universe, more specifically, the point when the universe started to exist as we know it. Without entering into a religion vs. science debate, let’s just dwell on the most widely accepted scientific theory of the Big Bang.

So, did time exist prior to the 3.7 billion years before the big bang? The scientific community has divergent views on this issue and no one theory has been able to bridge this non-conformity. Some believe that time always existed even before the big bang, and that the event only marked the point where measurable time began, and therefore infinite time.

Others contend that a concept of time couldn’t have existed before the event; therefore time only began after the big bang, essentially rendering it finite.

It is important to note that both theories accept the event to have occurred at a finite point of time. It is to the when on the timeline they disagree on. So, time can be infinite or finite depending on which theory you subscribe to.

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dutiful father preserves the inherited properties for his posterity. With his best, he acquires moveable and immovable properties for his generation to enjoy. Of course, nothing better than a possession which is just in the sight of God. Like a thoughtful father, the leaders of Naga Peoples’ Convention (NPC) were guided by God and submitted a 16-Points resolution to Government of India(GOI) in 1960 although there was no unanimity on the resolution. At that time, the decision was considered to be a blunder according 'Like a thoughtful to NNC and the pubfather, the leaders lic leaders who were with NNC. And yet, of Naga Peoples’ the GOI went ahead Convention by granting Statehood to Nagas with (NPC) were ‘Nagaland’ as its noguided by God menclature and not as Naga Pradesh. and submitted Out of 29 States of the a 16-Points Union, Nagaland is one of the two States resolution to placed in special catGovernment of egory because of the Art 371(A) which India(GOI) in contains almost sov1960 although ereign clauses for the interest of minority there was no tribal people. Nagaunanimity on the land has been in its 52nd year jointly enresolution.' joying the sovereignty of India, and those who condemned the pioneers who brought Nagaland Statehood have not brought better arrangement till date. This is a great challenge to those who disagreed with the Statehood as they condemned it and yet they too continue to enjoy the fruit of it. Had we refused to accept the offer of Statehood at that time, even by now we would have been in a District in Assam.

Till a better alternative arrangement is brought, Statehood with Art 371(A) remains to be the prized possession of the Nagas of Nagaland. It is therefore the bounden duty of the leaders who rule Nagaland to see that its protective laws such as the Art 371(A), the Nagaland Land and Revenue Regulation Act 1978 and ILP(BEFR). Look at Meghalaya and Manipur whose citizens are now seeking for promulgation of ILP in their respective States. Why? For fear of having another Tripura or Jarkhand where the indigenous land owners are now the tenants and the employees of invaders.

Meanwhile, it is perturbing to observe that DAN Govt. led by NPF is contemplating to literally abrogate the mentioned laws in the name of most modern developments. It is a bitter pill to swallow, but the fact is that these laws will not be used in NSDZ as per the Concept Note.

On the basis of the Concept Note, Assembly resolution on implementation of NSDZ was adopted on 24.3.2014 by 60 Members unanimously. Subsequently, when antiNSDZ noises are heard from few quarters, few elected Members privately try to opt for self defence. Yet, there is no escape route for anyone as all were present while voting on the resolution took place, and staging a walkout by any Member in disagreement was not recorded by Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Also, the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2012 empowers a non-member to be the nodal authority with financial benefits for liaison tasks. Thus, the land owners and the indigenous inhabitants would become the secondary citizen in their own land in respect of oil exploration and its benefits.

Whereas, be it any political party’s Govt., when the issue of infringement on constitutional rights comes, how ignorant and purchase-able the indigenous land owners may be, the State Govt., as the stable and robust guardian, should have been wise enough to keep the laws protected. Instead, the State Govt. is taking advantage knowing the gullibility of the public and fragility of certain tribal Hohos in respect of getting their approval for oil exploration or sale of land for NSDZ. The thoughtless, disoriented and selfish father lives a frivolous life at the expense of his offspring and leaves nothing behind for his children to enjoy. Imagine, how the present State Govt. is playing what fatherly role. The role is definitely reversed.

Where Does The Hope Of The Nagas Lie? Rev. L. Suohie Mhasi

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e the Nagas have to examine ourselves what and where we are, whither we go because it may be the right time now. We are arrogant and proud of what we are. Recently some ones said, “We are proud that we belong to such a community.” We do praise God but we cannot be proud. Nagas are proud of being Nagas. We have not to get discouraged or disheartened but we need to realize our weaknesses and shortcomings and be resolved to go forward with big heart and boldness trusting in the Almighty God only.

What we are have been projected to outside world in different aspects:1. Technological projects such as Sugar Mill and Paper Mills had miserably failed and closed down.

2. Our independence movement which made our people proud had broken into pieces and each of the broken pieces has formed a “Sovereign Government” which is inimical to one another but the leaders of each group are proud of being leaders of a sovereign Government.

3. The general public too are divided and made blind by hatred. Whatever tribe I belong to and whatever political organization I belong or used to belong to, justice should be sought or done and if justice is to be done, there is no question of disunity or division among the general public and if the general public are one, solution to factionalism is not difficult or settlement of the national political problem may be brought about sooner.

Do we really know God? Do we really believe in Him? Do we really fear Him? Do we really obey Him? It is the way of all good things, Wisdom, riches, honour, victory, salvation, peace and joy all are there and there only.

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

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‘Looking forward to terrific Obama-Modi meeting’

New Delhi, July 31 (iANS): US Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday the US is “excited” about what Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to do for the people of India and they are all looking forward to a “terrific” meeting between Modi and US President Barack Obama in Washington in September.

In an interview to NDTV ahead of meeting External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for the 5th India-US Strategic Dialogue, Kerry said that the “attitude and tone of the new government is most exciting. There is so much opportunity and optimism as far as relations between the two countries are concerned”, according to the NDTV website.

Kerry arrived here Wednesday on a three-day visit to strike up the US’ first high-level engagement with the Narendra Modi government. On the issue of visa for Modi, who was denied one by the US in 2005 in the aftermath of the Gujarat riots, Kerry said that Modi was “denied a visa by a different government. We will welcome him”.

“We will welcome Prime Minister Modi, he will definitely get a visa.” He said the US supports India “getting a place in the Nuclear Supply Group. We are also supporting a permanent place for India on the UN Security Council”.

Earlier, Kerry Aalso met Finance and Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and held talks with him. He met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in

the morning. He also visited the Indian Institute of Technology in south Delhi where he visited two laboratories and interacted with the students. He was full of praise for the research projects there.

The US delegation comprises Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker as well as State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki. Kerry will meet Prime Minister Modi on Friday. The India-US Strategic Dialogue between Kerry and Sushma Swaraj and their delegations is underway.

According to a background briefing by a senior US State Department official ahead of Kerry’s visit, the India-US Strategic Dialogue is to “focus on some of the big priorities that Prime Minister Modi and the Modi government have put forward on economic revitalization, on energy security, on homeland security, as well as the robust cooperation between our two countries in science and technology, in space, in skills and education, and in health”.

“We see a new government coming in that has an ambitious agenda, what we can do to help that government realize its agenda, because we see India’s economic rise as something that is deeply in the US interest.

And we believe that American companies have a role to play in that rise, and so part of the discussion over the next two days is really going to be focusing in on what are the shared priorities and shared goals that we want to focus on,” the official said.

Kerry visits IIT, walks out ‘impressed’ with students

Snooping by US unacceptable: Sushma Swaraj tells Kerry New Delhi, July 31 (iANS): indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Thursday said she raised the issue of US agencies allegedly snooping the BJP with visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry and conveyed to him the public anger in India about it.

“This act on part of the US is completely unacceptable to us since we are friendly nations,” Sushma Swaraj told the media here in a joint interaction with Kerry. Kerry however said he can’t discuss the issue with the media as it is a practice in the US that intelligence matters are not discussed publicly.

“We don’t discuss intelligence matter publicly.

But we value sharing of information regularly on counter terrorism with India. US President Barack Obama clearly articulated that we fully respect and understand feelings expressed by Indian nationals,” he said.

Reports had emerged in the media recently that US agencies were spying on the Bharatiya Janata Party, which now heads the Indian government.

Kerry calls for ‘constructive chapter’ in climate change U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, left, speaks with graduate students about their work at the Indian Institute of Technology in in New Delhi, India, Thursday, July 31, 2014. Kerry’s visit to India is his first following the resounding election win of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May. (AP Photo

New Delhi, July 31 (PTi): “Very exciting” and “excellent” were the words used by US secretary of state John Kerry as he visited two laboratories at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology here on Thursday and interacted with the students. Kerry, who is here for the 5th Indo-US Strategic Dialogue, took time out of his schedule and visited the Applied Microbiology Laboratory and Bio-process lab.

Professor R K Shevgaonkar, Director of the IIT, Delhi said that the

American embassy had specifically mentioned the laboratories that Kerry wanted to visit. Dressed in a blue suit, Kerry interacted with the students there and asked a number of questions about the processes involved, the education fees, patent system and also if they would get a job in India or would they have to go out.

Kerry was very pleased to see a research project on bio-degradable plastic. As a student explained the project to him, Kerry said, “Very ex-

citing. It would be a huge contribution to the world. Very exciting. Fantastic”. Kunal Gupta, who is part of the project, said he was proud that Kerry visited his institute.

“I am very proud to be part of a institute which is recognised in the US as well. They (US) have done a lot of research which is much ahead of us and Kerry’s visit to the institute makes us feel very good,” said Gupta.

Kerry also visited the lab which was using algae to clean water and to produce biomass.

New Delhi, July 31 (iANS): US Secretary of State John Kerry Thursday said his country was looking forward to a “new and constructive” chapter with India in the area of climate change.

“Climate change is here with us now, extreme weather and scarce resources endanger human health and prosperity,” Kerry said during a media interaction here with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already stated the urgency of this issue. “Modi has called for a saffron revolution. He calls it saffron because the colour stands for energy and he is right. He has focused on solar energy to meet India’s growing energy demand. We look forward to a new and constructive chapter in India-US climate change partnership,” Kerry said.

Sonia, Manmohan refute Ban e-rickshaws, high court orders Delhi government allegations by Natwar Singh New Delhi, July 31 (iANS): Congress president Sonia Gandhi Thursday refuted former union minister Natwar Singh’s allegation that she had access to government files, while also voicing her wish to write a book herself for “everyone to know the truth”.

She was backed by former prime minister Manmohan Singh who said “private conversations should not be misused for capital gains”.

“I will write my own book and then everyone will know the truth,” Gandhi told news channel NDTV. “The only way the truth will come out is if I write. I am serious about this,” she said.

Natwar Singh, a former minister in the UPA-I government and thought close to the Gandhi family, alleged in an interview that Gandhi’s decision not to take up the post of prime minister in 2004 was not because of an “inner voice” as she had famously said.

It was because of opposition from her son Rahul Gandhi, who was re-

portedly worried that she would be assassinated like his father Rajiv Gandhi and grandmother Indira Gandhi, both former prime ministers.

He also claimed that Sonia Gandhi had access to government files and these were taken to her by

things...Let them continue to do this it will not affect me...They can continue to do this if they so please,” she said.

Natwar Singh, 83, had to resign from the Congressled coalition government in 2005 after allegations of corruption. His autobiography “One life is not enough” is due to release on Aug 1.

C o n g r e s s spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi said Natwar Singh was sensationalising “information shared to him on sensitive issues in keeping with his ministerial rank” for commericial ends.

“We clearly refute every allegation levelled by Natwar Singh in an interview ahead of his book’s release.

This sensationalisation was necessary to ensure commercial success of his book,” Singhvi told media persons.

He said it may be noted that Natwar Singh had had an unceremonious exit from the Congress and his son is a Bharatiya Janata Party legislator in Rajasthan.

I will write my own book and then everyone will know the truth: Sonia Gandhi bureaucrat Pulok Chatterji, then in the Prime Minister’s Office The charges were denied by Manmohan Singh who said no files were sent from the Prime Minister’s Office to Sonia Gandhi’s office.

“Private conversations should not be misused for capital gains,” he said.

Sonia Gandhi added that she is “used to such attacks”.

“I can’t be hurt... I have seen my mother in law riddled by bullets, my husband dead...I am far from getting hurt with these

‘Don’t treat children as adults’

New Delhi, July 31 (iANS): The Indian government must reject proposed amendments to juvenile justice laws that will allow children to be treated as adults in serious crimes, Amnesty International said Thursday.

“Children can and do sometimes commit crimes as violent as those committed by adults. And the pain and anger of a victim or their family may well be the same regardless of whether a crime was committed by a child or an adult,” said Shashikumar Velath of Amnesty International India.

“But children’s culpability, even when they commit ‘adult’ crimes, is different because of their immaturity,” he said.

“Their punishment should acknowledge this difference, reflect children’s special capacity for reform and rehabilitation, and be grounded in an understanding of adolescent psychology.”

On June 18, the ministry of women and child development stated that the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, would be repealed and re-enacted. A bill is likely to be introduced in parliament soon to replace the act.

Under the bill, in cases where children aged between 16 and 18 are accused of serious crimes including mur-

der, rape and acid attacks, authorities will conduct an assessment of factors including the “premeditated nature” of the offence and “the child’s ability to understand the consequences of the offence”.

Based on the assessment, children can be prosecuted in an ordinary criminal court and punished as adults if convicted. They cannot be sentenced to death or life imprisonment without the possibility of release.

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi has said that the amendments were intended to deter violence against women because “50 percent of all sexual crimes are committed by 16-year-olds who know the Juvenile Justice Act”.

Amnesty, however, quoted official data as saying that children were allegedly involved in 5.6 percent of all registered rape cases in 2013 and in 1.2 percent of all registered criminal cases. “The Juvenile Justice Act was introduced in 2000 in part to comply with India’s obligations under the CRC. Any amendment that lowers the age at which juvenile justice rules apply would set India back several years in its treatment of child offenders,” said Shashikumar Velath.

New Delhi, July 31 (iANS): The Delhi High Court Thursday ordered an immediate ban on plying of e-rickshaws in the capital, saying their unregulated operation is “hazardous to other traffic on the road as well as to citizens”.

A division bench of Justice B.D. Ahmed and Justice Siddharth Mridul asked the Delhi government to ban the battery-operated motor vehicles till its further order.

“You (Delhi government) stop them in the meantime. Why allow somebody to continuously take the law in their own hands? These e-rickshaws don’t have insurance, registration. Even the drivers don’t have driving licenses. There is no bar on the number of passengers

they can carry,” said the bench.

The Delhi government told the court that the ministry of road and transport was working to amend the Motor Vehicle Act to regularize the e-rickshaws by bringing them under its ambit.

“As far as the present situation is concerned, the plying of e-rickshaws is illegal. Delhi government to ban plying of e-rickshaws without fail,” the court said in its order.

“Unregulated plying of vehicles on roads of Delhi prima facie is hazardous to other traffic on the road as well as to citizens.”

The court also took judicial notice of an incident reported Wednesday, in which a two-and-half-yearold child was killed when he slipped

out of his mother’s grasp and fell into vessel of boiling sugar syrup after his mother was hit by an e-rickshaw.

In their affidavit, Delhi Traffic Police also informed the court that the uncontrolled plying of e-rickshaws has led to more than 26 accidents, in which two passengers have lost their lives.

They said unregulated operation of the battery-operated vehicles tends to cause traffic problems and these are causing nuisance on the roads.

It said that till June, 137 cases were registered against e-rickshaw drivers for rash and negligent driving. The traffic police submitted that passengers of e-rickshaws are not insured for injury or death as these ve-

hicles do not have insurance cover.

It was also said that as the operation of e-rickshaws is not regulated under the Motor Vehicles Act (MVA), police are unable to prosecute the drivers.

The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking a ban on e-rickshaws, contending they have no registration numbers and the vehicles were putting passengers at risk since they cannot claim insurance in case of an accident.

The PIL said e-rickshaws operated with four batteries and were designed to ferry four people, including the driver. However, the drivers, at times, carried up to eight passengers, endangering their lives, it added.

Maharashtra landslide toll 31, Rajnath assures all possible help

PuNe, July 31 (iANS): The death toll in Maharashtra’s Malin village, which was almost entirely wiped out by a landslide, rose to 31 Thursday. Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited the disasterstruck area and assured full central assistance to the state to deal with the tragedy.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also assured all possible help to the state in dealing with this enormous natural calamity,” Rajnath Singh told media persons after visiting the site and meeting the survivors undergoing treat-

ment in nearby hospitals.

He announced a financial assistance of Rs.2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund to the relatives of each of the victims in Wednesday’s tragedy.

Accompanied by Vinod Tawde, Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra legislative council, and other officials, Rajnath Singh went around the remnants of Malin village which was entirely buried when a portion of a hillock crashed on it Wednesday morning, catching its over 160 inhabitants unawares.

Rajnath Singh urged the need to strike a balance between environment and development to prevent similar disasters in future.

Asked whether deforestation and soil erosion could have caused the tragedy, the minister said: “Ecofriendly development is necessary which must ensure that natural balance is not tilted in the process.”

To address environmental concerns related to development, he said that provisions for securing environmental and forest department clearances

from both state and central governments already exist. However, he cautioned that it would be too early to discuss the causes behind the landslide until a proper inquiry is conducted by the Geological Survey of India.

The minister patted the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other agencies engaged in rescue work braving natural forces like intermittent heavy rain, loose earth and muck, debris and pieces of domestic items which were being extricated from the village, believed to be buried at

least 10 feet. On the second day Thursday, the death toll rose to 31 (till 6 p.m.). Twenty-two people were rescued alive from the debris.

Among those dug out alive Thursday were a 3-month-old toddler Rudra and his mother, who were re-united with Rudra’s grandmother, who was rescued Wednesday.

Several excavators, dumpers, trucks and other machinery continued working overnight, as rescuers gave out with cries of happiness each time a person was noticed amidst the debris.

Gen. Suhag takes over as new Indian Army chief

New Delhi, July 31 (iANS): General Dalbir Singh Suhag Thursday took over as the new chief of the 1.3 million strong Indian Army. He succeeds General Bikram Singh, who retired Thursday.

General Suhag assumed charge after his predecessor handed over to him the Chief of Army Staff baton in his South Block office here.

The decision to appoint Gen. Suhag, who was the army vice chief, as the next chief was taken by the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government during the April-May general elections, and days before it demitted office.

The BJP, at that time, objected to the decision. However, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, soon after assuming charge, made it clear that there “shall be no controversy” over Gen. Suhag’s appointment.

Gen. Suhag’s tenure as

the 26th chief of army staff will be for 30 months. He comes from a family of soldiers from a village in Jhajjar, Haryana. For residents of Bisaan village, located about 85 km from New Delhi, it was a day they had been waiting for. Celebrations began with distribution of ladoos and bursting of crackers as a simple village boy Thursday went on to be Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Even as his proud parents, Ramphal Singh and Ishri Devi, both aged above 80 years, were in New Delhi to be part of their son’s elevation, the villagers expressed happiness in their own way. “We are distributing ladoos and bursting crackers. One amongst us has gone on to head the Indian Army. It is a great achievement for him and a proud moment for all of us,” said Rajvir, a relative of the new Indian Army chief.

Father Ramphal Singh who retired as a subedar,

had dreamt that his son would become an army officer. An alumnus of Sainik School Chittorgarh, Gen. Suhag joined the National Defence Academy in 1970.

The 59-year-old officer served as a company commander during Op Pawan in Sri Lanka, commanded the 53 Infantry Brigade that was involved in counter-insurgency operations in the Kashmir Valley, and commanded the 8 Mountain Division in Jammu and Kashmir.

He is the second officer from the Gorkha Rifles to become the army chief after the late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. In 2012, he was put under a Discipline and Vigilance ban by then outgoing army chief Gen. V.K. Singh for a failed intelligence operation at Jorhat in Assam. The ban was revoked

by General Bikram Singh, when he took over as the army chief, paving the way for Gen. Suhag’s elevation

General Dalbir Singh Suhag. (File Photo)

as the Eastern Army Commander in June 2012.

Outgoing army chief Gen. Bikram Singh, who relinquished the command of Indian Army and hung up his uniform after a career spanning 42 years, extended his gratitude to all ranks of the Indian Army. He also paid rich tributes to brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of

duty as also those who suffered grave injuries while upholding India’s honour and security.

Gen. Bikram Singh described the Indian Army as “a robust organisation, very very accountable, very responsive, very potent and a very relevant instrument of national power with the capability to take up any challenges”.

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Israel vows to destroy Hamas tunnels JERUSALEM, JULy 31 (AP): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel will destroy the Hamas tunnel network in the Gaza Strip “with or without a ceasefire,” as the military called up another 16,000 reservists to pursue its campaign in the densely-populated territory.

Netanyahu’s vow came as international efforts to end the 23-day-old conflict seemed to sputter despite concern over the mounting death toll, with more than 1,300 Palestinians, mostly civilians, and more than 50 Israelis, almost all of them soldiers, killed since July 8.

“We have neutralized dozens of terror tunnels and we are committed to complete this mission, with or without a cease-fire,” Netanyahu said. “Therefore I will not agree to any offer that does not allow the military to complete this important mission for the security of the people of Israel.”

An initial Israeli aerial campaign against Hamas was widened into a ground offensive on July 17. Since then the campaign has concentrated on destroying more than 30 crossborder tunnels that militants have constructed to carry out attacks on Israeli territory.

Israel says that most of the 32 tunnels it has uncovered have now been demolished and that getting rid of the remainder will

An Israeli army officer gives journalists a tour on Friday, July 25, 2014, of a tunnel allegedly used by Palestinian militants for cross-border attacks, at the Israel-Gaza Border. A network of tunnels Palestinian militants have dug from Gaza to Israel, dubbed “lower Gaza” by the Israeli military, is taking center stage in the latest war between Hamas and Israel. (AP Photo)

take no more than a few days.

The new reserve callup follows another day of heavy fighting, in which tank shells struck a U.N. school where Palestinians were sheltering and an airstrike tore through a crowded Gaza shopping area. At least 116 Palestinians and three Israeli soldiers were killed Wednesday.

Speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not permitted to dis-

hundreds of rockets at Israel -- some reaching major cities -- and carried out attacks through tunnels beneath the heavily guarded frontier.

Israel has called up a total of 86,000 reserves during the Gaza war, which it launched to try to end rocket fire from Hamas and other armed groups.

Israeli attacks in the strip continued Thursday, with witnesses saying that munitions struck the Omar Ibn al-Khatab mosque

next to a U.N. school in the northern town of Beit Lahiya. Israeli fire near another U.N. school in Gaza killed more than a dozen people the day before, drawing international condemnation.

The strike in Beit Lahiya early Thursday damaged water tanks on the roof of a building near the mosque, sending shrapnel flying into the adjacent school compound, where dozens of Palestinians displaced by the fighting had taken shelter.

Ebola outbreak not a global threat: Report

Bees select best flowers even before landing LONdON, JULy 31 (IANS): For rearing their young, bees need to be able to select flowers providing the most nutritious pollen and they know it even before landing on the flower simply by looking at the colour of the petals, says a study.

As bees do not ingest pollen unlike nectar while foraging on flowers, it has been unclear whether they are able to form associative relationships between what a flower looks like and the quality of its pollen. The study used bumblebee foragers housed under controlled conditions to test whether they do learn about flowers during pollen collection.

Bumblebees can individually assess pollen samples and discriminate between them during collection, quickly forming preferences for a particular type of pollen, the findings showed.

“Here we have shown that they are able to detect differences in pollen, even before landing, which means they may be able to tell, just from the colour of the petals, which flowers are worth visiting,” said Elizabeth Nicholls from University of Sussex in Britain.

The experiments involved manipulating the quality of pollen offered to the bees by diluting the samples. The researchers examined what they preferred to collect, if they could differentiate quality before landing by only letting the bees smell and see the pollen rather than probing it.

They then presented the bees with four different coloured discs containing stronger and less diluted pollen to record preferences and change of preferences over time. The study appeared in the Journal of Experimental Biology.

cuss the matter with the press, an Israeli defense official said the purpose of the latest call-up was to provide relief for troops currently on the Gaza firing line. However, Israeli officials have also said they do not rule out broadening operations in the coming days.

Fifty-six Israeli soldiers and three civilians on the Israeli side have been killed since the offensive began, as Palestinians have fired

LONdON, JULy 31 (IANS): The deadly Ebola virus does not pose a global threat, a latest report has claimed, adding that as long as the virus continues to infect people in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, there is small risk of more long-distance export of the disease.

“There is no reason to assume that an exported case - be it to Lagos in Nigeria, a city of 17 million people, or any other place - will spark new outbreaks, because Ebola is not highly contagious,” said the Nature report by author Declan Butler.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that there is a high risk of spread to countries bordering those with existing outbreaks, a moderate risk to countries further afield in the subregion, but that there is little chance of spread overseas.

To date, the outbreak of the Ebola epidemic has been reported in three countries - Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, with a total of 1,200 cases and 672 deaths. This is the largest recorded Ebola outbreak in terms of cases, deaths and geographical coverage, according to WHO. The strain of Ebola in the current outbreak appears to kill 56 percent of the people it infects.

To become infected in the first place, a person’s mucous membranes, or an area of broken skin, must come into contact with the bodily fluids of an

infected person such as blood, urine, saliva, semen or stools, or contaminated materials such as soiled clothing or bed linen.

According to the report, “a pandemic flu virus can spread around the world in days or weeks and may be unstoppable whereas Ebola only causes sporadic localised outbreaks that can usually be stamped out”. So why is the outbreak continuing in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia?

“Ebola is out of control in these countries because the sheer size of the outbreak is stretching response teams, and also because of local socio-cultural factors like a lack of trust and cooperation among the affected populations,” Butler added.

According to WHO, not all people who are infected are getting or seeking care, and so are passing the virus on to family and other close contacts.

“Another major driver of new infections is that families are often continuing to perform traditional burial rites that involve mourners having direct contact with the bodies of the dead and unfortunately all too often Ebola,” the report maintained.

According to Butler, “Outreach, in particular involving local community leaders, will be vital to persuade people to trust health workers and to follow public-health advice”.

“The shrapnel from the strike on the mosque hit people who were in the street and at the entrance of the school,” said Sami Salebi, an area resident.

Gaza health official Ashraf al-Kidra said at least 15 people were wounded, with three of them in critical condition.

Kifah Rafati, 40, was being treated for shrapnel injuries at the nearby Kamal Adwan Hospital. She said she and her six children had been sleeping in a classroom facing the mosque when the explosion went off. “There is no safety anywhere,” she said.

On Wednesday Israeli tank shells struck a U.N. school in the Jebaliya refugee camp where some 3,300 Gazans had crammed in to seek refuge from the fighting, killing at least 17 people. The military said it was responding to mortar fire coming from the area of the school.

But Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called the deadly school shelling “outrageous” and “unjustifiable,” and demanded an immediate humanitarian cease-fire.

“Nothing is more shameful than attacking sleeping children,” the U.N. chief said.

The White House also criticized the shelling of the U.N. school in Jebaliya.

“We are extremely concerned that thousands of internally displaced Palestinians who have been

called on by the Israeli military to evacuate their homes are not safe in U.N. designated shelters in Gaza,” said Bernadette Meehan, a spokeswoman for the White House’s National Security Council.

Later on Wednesday, an Israeli airstrike hit a crowded shopping area in the Shijaiyah district in Gaza City, killing at least 16 people, including Palestinian video journalist Rami Rayan, who was wearing a press vest at the time, and wounding more than 200 people, al-Kidra said.

Thursday marked a third day of particularly heavy Israeli air and artillery attacks, at a time when Egyptian cease-fire efforts appeared to have stalled. Israeli media said late Wednesday that Israel’s Security Cabinet decided to press forward with the operation.

Egyptian officials, meanwhile, met with an Israeli envoy about Israel’s conditions for a ceasefire, including disarming Hamas, according to a high-ranking Egyptian security official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not allowed to discuss the delicate diplomatic efforts.

Hamas has said it will only halt fire once it receives guarantees that a Gaza border blockade by Israel and Egypt -- tightened after the Islamic militant group seized power in Gaza in 2007 -- will be lifted.

Israel says it wants to

decimate Hamas’ rocketlaunching capability, diminish its weapons arsenal and demolish the tunnels.

It has launched more than 4,000 strikes against Hamas-linked targets, including rocket launchers and mosques where it says weapons were being stored.

Israeli strikes have also hit dozens of homes. Mahmoud Abu Rahma of the Palestinian human rights group Al Mezan said nearly half of the Palestinians killed so far died in their homes.

Israeli officials have said Hamas uses Gaza’s civilians as human shields by firing rockets from crowded neighborhoods. Palestinian militants have fired more than 2,600 rockets at Israel over the past three weeks.

However, Pierre Kraehenbuehl, chief of the U.N. aid agency for Palestinian refugees, said Israel must try harder to ensure that civilians are not hurt, especially in Gaza, where 1.7 million people are squeezed into a small coastal territory.

His agency has opened 80 of its schools to more than 200,000 Palestinians fleeing the violence.

“What maybe the world forgets ... is that the people of Gaza have nowhere to go,” he said. “So when the fighting starts and they move, it is not as if they can cross a border to somewhere.”

32 nations back Yom Kippur as UN holiday UNITEd NATIONS, JULy 31 (AP): Thirty-two countries have written to a U.N. General Assembly committee asking the United Nations to recognize Judaism’s holiest day, Yom Kippur, as an official holiday.

The letter to the assembly’s Committee on Conferences, circulated on Wednesday, says the U.N. “recognizes the major festivals of many of the world’s main religions, yet Judaism is not represented.”

“We believe that the United Nations calendar should reflect the organization’s founding principles of coexistence, justice and mutual respect,” the 32 countries said. “We urge the United Nations to correct this inequity and recognize the holiest day of the Jewish faith.”

Israel launched a campaign in May to make Yom Kippur a U.N. holiday.

U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said in May that a report from the Committee on Conferences would go to the assembly’s budget committee and then to the General Assembly’s 193 member states for a final decision. Israel has had an often difficult relationship with the United Nations and is attacked regularly over its dealings with the Palestin-

ians and the failure to reach a peace deal that would create an independent Palestinian state.

The letter to the committee was dated June 30, before the current Israeli-Hamas war began. But it was circulated on a particularly tense day between Israel and the U.N. SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon condemned an attack on a U.N. school in Gaza that killed at least 16 people early Wednesday as “outrageous,” adding that “nothing is more shameful than attacking sleeping children.” He said “all available evidence points to Israeli artillery as the cause.”

Ban, the U.S., and many other nations are demanding an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The 32 ambassadors who signed the letters were from the U.S., Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Dominica, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Micronesia, Monaco, Nauru, Nigeria, Palau, Panama, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Seychelles, South Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Uruguay and Vanuatu.

There are currently 10 official U.N. holidays including the Christian holidays Christmas and Good Friday and the Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The six others are major U.S. holidays — New Year’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving.

The letter said that on Yom Kippur, “The Day of Atonement,” the Jewish people “reflect on the events of the past year and pray that all peoples will enjoy a year of good health, peace and prosperity.”

Jews believe that on Yom Kippur “every person’s deeds are weighed on the heavenly scales of justice and the blessings of the coming year are determined by the good deeds performed in the service of others,” the letter said.

“In the days leading up to Yom Kippur, Jews throughout the world seek forgiveness and reconciliation.”

The 32 ambassadors said “the messages of Yom Kippur are universal and as such, we the representatives of the delegations listed below are writing to request that Yom Kippur be included as an official holiday of the United Nations as from 2015.”

‘No American is proud’ of CIA tactics

WASHINGTON, JULy 31 (AP): The State Department has endorsed the broad conclusions of a harshly critical Senate report on the CIA’s interrogation and detention practices after the 9/11 attacks that accuses the agency of brutally treating terror suspects and misleading Congress, according to a White House document.

“This report tells a story of which no American is proud,” says the four-page document, which contains the State Department’s preliminary proposed talking points in response to the classified Senate report, a summary of which is expected to be released in the coming weeks.

“But it is also part of another story of which we can be proud,” adds the document, which was circulating this week among White House officials and which the White House accidentally emailed to an Associated Press reporter.

“America’s democratic system worked just as it was designed to work in bringing an end to actions incon-

sistent with our democratic values.”

It’s not clear who wrote the document or how influential it will be in tailoring the Obama administration’s ultimate response to an investigation that has been the subject of bitter disputes. It is common practice for the White House to solicit talking points from key agencies involved in responding to a major news event, which the release of the Senate report will be.

The Senate report concludes that CIA’s techniques on al-Qaida detainees captured after the 2001 attacks were far more brutal than previously understood. The tactics failed to produce life-saving intelligence, the report asserts, and the CIA misled Congress and the Justice Department about the interrogation program.

Current and former CIA officials hotly dispute those findings, as do some Senate Republicans. The fight over the report has poisoned the relationship between the CIA and Democrats

on the Senate Intelligence Committee, and left the White House in a delicate position. President Barack Obama has branded some CIA techniques torture and ordered them stopped, but he also relies heavily on the spy agency, which still employs hundreds of people who were involved in some way in the interrogation program.

The report does not draw the legal conclusion that the CIA’s actions constituted torture, though it makes clear that in some cases they amounted to torture by a common definition, two people who have read the report said.

They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the still-classified document publicly by name.

The Senate report, the State Department proposes to say, “leaves no doubt that the methods used to extract information from some terrorist suspects caused profound pain, suffering and humiliation. It also leaves no doubt that the harm caused by the

use of these techniques outweighed any potential benefit.” Those methods included slapping, humiliation, exposure to cold, sleep deprivation and the near-drowning technique known as water boarding.

The White House document is significant because it also reveals some of the State Department’s concerns about how CIA’s tactics will be portrayed around the world. The document lists a series of questions that appear to be designed to gauge what reporters, members of Congress and others might ask about the Obama administration’s response to the Senate report. The document focuses in particular on the State Department’s role.

“Doesn’t the report make clear that at least some who authorized or participated in the RDI program committed crimes?” the document asks, referring to the program’s formal internal name, the Rendition, Detention and Interrogation program.

“Will the Justice Depart-

ment revisit its decision not to prosecute anyone?”

And: “Until now the (U.S. government) has avoided conceding that the techniques used in the RDI program constituted torture. Now that the report is released is the White House prepared to concede that people were tortured?”

The document also says, “Isn’t it clear that the CIA engaged in torture as defined in the Torture Convention?” The document also sheds new light on what the Senate report says about the State Department’s role in the CIA interrogation program. It concludes that the agency initially kept the secretary of state and some U.S. ambassadors in the dark about harsh techniques and secret prisons, according to the document.

The report also says some ambassadors who were informed about interrogations of al-Qaida detainees at so-called black sites in their countries were instructed not to tell their superiors at the State Department, the

A workman quickly slides a dustmop over the floor at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Va., near Washington, in this March 3, 2005 file photo.

(AP File Photo)

document says.

A congressional official who has read the Senate report confirmed that it makes the findings outlined in the document. A former senior CIA official said the secretary of state at the time, Colin Powell, eventually was informed about the program and sat in meetings in which harsh interrogation techniques were discussed. But Powell may not have been read

in when the techniques were first used in 2002, the official said. Powell canot comment on a document he hasn’t seen, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.

The former CIA official said it would be standard practice for ambassadors informed about a covert operation to be instructed not to share it with others who did not have a “need to know,” as determined by the National Security

Council. Ambassadors in countries in which the CIA set up black sites to interrogate prisoners were usually told about it, said the official, who, like others interviewed for this story, would not be quoted by name because some of the information remained classified.

It’s not clear exactly which U.S. officials knew about the practices at the time they began.

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Liverpool's Lucas Leiva (21) scores a goal on a penalty kick as Manchester City's Joe Hart (1) watches the ball during a Guinness International Champions Cup soccer tournament match Wednesday, July 30 in New York. Liverpool won the game 3-1 in a penalty kick shootout. (AP Photo)

NeW YORK, JULY 31 (AFP): Liverpool rallied twice against Manchester City and triumphed 3-2 in a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday after their preseason friendly at baseball's Yankee Stadium ended 2-2 after regular time.

Stevan Jovetic scored twice for Manchester City, but Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling answered for Liverpool in the clash between last season's top two teams in the English Premier League.

Brendan Rodgers' Liv-

erpool dominated in the shootout, with two saves from Simon Mignolet.

Montenegro's Jovetic opened the scoring in the 53rd minute after a defensive miscue from Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard.

Jesus Navas had fired a cross from the right and Gerrard was unable to block it. The ball trickled through his legs and Jovetic pounced to fire it home. Henderson equalized six minutes later with a fine finish after solid work from Sterling and Daniel Sturridge.

But Jovetic restored the Premier League champions' lead in the 67th. It was the second match in a row that Jovetic scored two for the Premier League champions. He netted a brace in Sunday's 5-1 friendly triumph over Italy's AC Milan in Pittsburgh.

England international Sterling knotted the score at 2-2 in the 85th with a well-taken strike -- and had a goal disallowed in injury time for offside. After a lively performance throughout, Manchester City were

lackluster in the shoot-out, with Aleksandar Kolarov, Yaya Toure and Navas all failing to convert from the spot.

The match drew a crowd of 49,653 to Yankee Stadium. Manchester City are the majority owners, along with storied Major League Baseball franchise the Yankees, of Major League Soccer expansion club New York City Football Club, which is slated to begin play in 2015 at the baseball ground in the Bronx.

On the night, however,

Liverpool fans outnumbered City supporters at the match which was part of the International Champions Cup -- a friendly tournament featuring eight European clubs all preparing for the start of their domestic campaigns.

Manchester City had the better of possession in the scoreless first half, but Liverpool had arguably the best chance to score when Rickie Lambert's header from point-blank range was denied by City keeper Willy Caballero.

LONDON, JULY 31 (ReUteRs): Jose Mourinho says striker Romelu Lukaku is a "good kid" but was not motivated enough to fight for a starting spot at Chelsea. The Belgian international moved to Everton for a reported 28 million pounds ($47.25 million) on Wednesday, having scored 16 goals in 33 appearances while on loan, his second spell away from Chelsea, at Goodison Park last season.

He joined Chelsea from Anderlecht for 18 million pounds in 2011 but failed to make an impact at Stamford Bridge and spent the 2012-13 season on loan at West Bromwich Albion.

The arrival of Spain striker Diego Costa and return of Ivorian Didier Drogba pushed the 21-year-old further down the pecking order at Chelsea, with manager Mourinho saying the Belgian lacked motivation to compete for a starting spot. "Romelu was always very clear with us with his mentality and his approach was not highly motivated to come to a competitive situation with Chelsea," Mourinho said in comments reported by British media.

"He wanted to play for Chelsea but he clearly wanted to be first-choice striker but for a club of our dimension, it is very difficult to promise to a player.

"That reduced, immediately, his desire to come to us. "After that, Everton came with an important

offer and as I always say, because it's the reality of our club and we want to be inside the Financial Fair Play rules, it's always in the thoughts of the board.

"The important thing is that he's happy and things work well for him, he's a good kid and has his way of thinking and organising his career."

NO REGRETS Lukaku, who scored once for Belgium as they reached the World Cup quarter-finals, said he had no regrets over his time at Chelsea and was looking forward to working with Everton boss Roberto Martinez once more. "In football you don't have regrets," he said. "Sometimes choices are made. Mr Martinez will be one of the top managers in the world and

Rafa Nadal withdraws from 38th Inter-District & Open Badminton Tourney Toronto, Cincinnati with injury MOKOKcHUNG, JULY 31 (DIPR): Hectic preparations are on to host the Yonex-Sunrise 38th Nagaland Inter District & State Open Badminton championship 2014 at Multi Sports Hall, Immkongmeren Sports complex Mokokchung from August 5 to 8.

Host Mokokchung District Badminton Association (MDBA) is working round the clock to provide accommodation to more than 300 (three Hundred) participants from all

the districts, Nagaland police team and officials from Nagaland State Badminton Association (NABA).

According to MDBA, renovation had done at both Multi Sports Hall and Indoor Badminton Stadium to hold the tournament. MDBA sources said exercise is nearing completion to conduct the intense competition in various categories.

Chief Minister T. R. Zeliang will inaugurate the event on

August 5 at 11 a.m. The grand inaugural function will be attended by Minister for National Highways, Mechanical & Soil and Water Conservation as the Guest of Honour and host of dignitaries. Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Murohu Chotso who is also the MDBA President will deliver welcome address while Parliamentary Secretary, Irrigation & Flood Control and Election, Y. Vikheho Swu will deliver NSBA Presidential address.

Jaques Kallis is one of greatest all-rounders in cricket history: ICC tORONtO, JULY 31 (ReUteRs): Rafa Nadal will miss two U.S. Open tune-up events due to a wrist injury that has put his status in doubt for a title defence at the year's final grand slam. Nadal, who suffered the injury during practice, will have to wear a cast on his right wrist for two-to-three weeks, forcing him to withdraw from next week's Rogers Cup in Toronto and the following week's Cincinnati Open.

"Depending on the evolution of the injury that will be carefully followed by the doctors, including MRI tests, it will be decided then the return to competition, initially scheduled for the US Open," Nadal's publicist said in a statement.

The world number two, who won the Canadian and Cincinnati titles last year, felt pain during practice in Mallorca and tests later revealed the injury, according to his publicist.

The injury will delay Nadal's start to the North American hardcourt season and his preparations for the Aug. 25-Sept. 8 U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows. "I'm extremely disappointed that I am unable to defend my Rogers Cup title this year," the 14-time grand slam winner said in a statement released by the tournament organisers.

"Unfortunately I injured myself yesterday during practice and after checking with my doctors I will have to stay out of competition for at least 2-3 weeks." A three-time winner on the Canadian hardcourts, the event has traditionally marked the start of the Spaniard's buildup

Nishikori, Roanic, Berdych win in Washington

WAsHINGtON, JULY 31 (AP): Japan's Kei Nishikori won his opening match on the pre-U.S. Open hard-court circuit, beating Sam Querrey of the United States 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 Wednesday in the second round of the Citi Open.

Fourth-seeded Nishikori, who received a firstround bye, was playing for the first time since losing in the fourth round at Wimbledon. "I had some rough points ... and I knew that was coming," said Nishikori, whose next opponent is Lukas Lacko of Slovakia.

Nishikori is currently ranked 11th. Earlier this year, he became the first Japanese man to crack the top 10, rising as high as No. 9.

Top-seeded Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic beat qualifier Robby Ginepri 6-1, 6-4 and No. 20-seeded Milos Raonic of Canada, a Wimbledon semifinalist, was tested by 60th-ranked Jack Sock but took the last six points of the first set, and the last five points of the second to win 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3). Three seeded men lost when fifth-seeded, two-time runner-up John Isner was beaten 6-7 (5), 6-3,

7-6 (6) by fellow American Steve Johnson, Victor Estrella Burgos of the Dominican Republic beat No. 8 Feliciano Lopez of Spain 7-6 (5), 6-4, and Donald Young of the United States eliminated No. 17 Julien Benneteau of France 6-4, 6-3. Isner, ranked No. 12, hit 29 aces but failed to earn a single break point in his loss to the 68th-ranked Johnson before complaining about playing on a secondary court instead of in the main stadium.

"I didn't like playing out there," Isner said of being placed on Grandstand 1, instead of the nearby larger arena, where he contested the finals in 2007 and last year. "I just didn't think I deserved to play on that court," he added. "Simple as that." In a statement relayed via a spokesperson, tournament director Jeff Newman said: "Many factors are at play in scheduling decisions, including domestic and international television, and many more.

As a player who has played so well here in the past, we can appreciate it's a tough loss (for Isner), but credit to Steve Johnson for the win."

to Flushing Meadows and marks only the second time since he made his Rogers Cup in 2004 that he has missed the stop.

"We know Rafa is a fan favourite and our fans will be upset by his absence,” said Karl Hale, Rogers Cup tournament director. "But we also know that if Rafa could play he would as he has a great respect for our event and his Canadian

fans." Even with Nadal's withdrawal the Rogers Cup has attracted a top field that includes world number one Novak Djokovic, 17-times grand slam champion Roger Federer and Canadian hopeful Milos Raonic. With Nadal's withdrawal, two-times grand slam champion Andy Murray moves into the number eight seed, giving him a first-round bye.

DUbAI, JULY 31 (AFP): In a rich tribute to Jaques Kallis, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson today said the legendary South African all-rounder will be remembered for his consistency with both bat and ball in all formats of the game. Kallis yesterday announced his retirement, prompted by a poor run in the series against Sri Lanka, where he could manage only five runs in three ODI innings.

"Jacques Kallis will go down as one of the greatest all-round cricketers in the history of the game.

Since making his international debut at the age of 20, he has been a mainstay of

the South African line-up in all tal of 519 internationals in which forms of the game," Richardson, he scored 25,534 runs with 62 said in a statement. During his il- centuries and took 577 wickets, besides 338 catches. "To maintain such a high level of form and fitness in international cricket, is an incredible feat and should be an inspiration for younger generation of cricketers aspiring to be bracketed in the league of legends of the sport. "Jacques played the game in a highly competitive manner and he can look back on his career with great pride.

We wish Jacques and his family well with the next lustrious career, spanning nearly exciting phase of their lives," the two decades, Kallis played a to- statement added.

to play under him now, and for such wonderful fans, is an honour. We have a lot of young players who want to be part of one of the best teams in England.

"I am very happy with the choices I've made.

Sometimes things like this happen in football."

Lukaku's goals helped fire Everton to their highest points tally (72) in the Premier League last term and a fifth place finish, and Martinez said he had the potential to be the best number nine in the game.

"Over the next few years you will see Rom develop into a special talent but he needs to keep working and developing and keep his standards," the Spaniard said. "I'm excited to see how far Rom can take us and we can take Rom."

2nd Altrura open football tournament

cHUMUKeDIMA, JULY 31 (MexN): In the continuing 2nd Altrura open football tournament at Chumukedima Local Ground, Dimapur, so far 22 teams have been eliminated from the tournament.

An exhibition match was played today between the organizers Altrura Society and Kohima District Referee Association (KDRA) but was stopped due to heavy rain after the scores were tied at 5-5.

The weeklong football tournament which was kicked off on July 26 will conclude on August 4. The tournament, with the theme ‘All for one’, will conclude with a grand raffle draw for football lovers. The organisers have informed that the first prize for the raffle draw is a Pulsar (135cc), while the second prize is a Yamaha Ray scooty. The third prize is a 15.6 inch laptop and there will also be ten consolation prizes of one mobile phone each.

The fastest goal was scored by Akie of Rural Legend Medziphema in 1minute.

Tie-breakers have decided the outcomes of two matches and a total of 76 goals have been scored in the tournament with a percentage of 3.45 goals per match till July 31.

Results for Thursday's matches: Black Hornets 0 - 5 Hq. IGAR North Falcon FC 4 - 1 Aoyimkum FC Lotha Students' Union 1 - 2 Chumukedima VYS Acolytes 4 - 0 Teens Bergen Today's matches: 7:30am-1st Quarter- Emporia vs Nallong FC Jalukie 9:00am -2nd Quarter- Rural legend Medziphema vs Molvong FC 2.30pm -3rd Quarter- Hq.IGAR North vs Falcon FC 4.00 pm -4th Quarter- Chumukedima VYS vs Acolytes

Serena on song in return at Stanford

stANFORD, JULY 31 (AFP): Serena Williams put a worrying Wimbledon behind her on Wednesday, launching her build-up to the US Open with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Karolina Pliskova at Stanford.

The American world number one, playing for the first time since her third-round singles exit at Wimbledon was followed by a dramatic doubles retirement, showed no sign of illness or rust as she rolled to victory over the 45th-ranked Czech in 64 minutes. After enjoying a first-round bye, the top seed punched her ticket to the quarterfinals of the WTA hardcourt tournament, where she'll face the winner of Thursday's second-round match between former world number one Ana Ivanovic and Canadian qualifier Carol Zhao.

Second-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska was less successful in her first

Serena Williams returns the ball during the second set of her match against Karolina Pliskova in the Bank of the West Classic Tennis Tournament on July 30, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo)

outing since a disappointing Wimbledon.

Unseeded Varvara Lepchenko toppled the world number five 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 for her first win over the Polish star in six career meetings.

Radwanska, in her first match since a fourth-round Wimbledon exit, squan-

dered a 3-1 lead in the opening set.

She broke Lepchenko three times to take the second set, but was on the defensive after an early break in the third. Radwanska broke back to knot the set at 3-3, but Lepchenko, ranked 59th in the world,

broke again for a 5-4 lead and seized her chance for a first career victory over a top-five player, holding serve in the final game to seal the triumph after two hours and 35 minutes.

With the US Open due to start on August 25, it was another disappointing out-

ing for Radwanska. She has yet to lift a trophy in 2014, and hasn't reached a final since a runner-up finish to Italian Flavia Pennetta at Indian Wells in March.

Lepchenko next faces US qualifier Sachia Vickery, a 6-7 (4/7), 6-2, 6-1 winner over Puerto Rico's Monica Puig. Williams has captured titles at Brisbane, Miami and Rome in 2014, but she has failed to add to her tally of 17 Grand Slam singles titles, and the US Open offers her last chance this year to do so.

After falling in the third round of singles play at Wimbledon, Williams looked wobbly in a secondround doubles match from which she and her sister Venus eventually retired.

Since then Serena had withdrawn from a tournament in Bastad, but she said this week her time off had helped her recover from a virus and she showed no illeffects on Wednesday.

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enters Chinese top 10 chart B

ollywood super hit `Dhoom 3`, which reportedly opened on 2,000 screens in 400 Chinese cities, has entered the Chinese top ten chart.

After storming the Turkish box office and becoming the only Indian film to get to the Turkish Top 10,

`Dhoom3`, Yash Raj Films (YRF) offering, has now entered the Chinese Top 10 Charts at number 9, said a statement from the film`s production house.

Released 25th July, `Dhoom3`, which became the first Indian film to get widest release ever

in China, came in with an impressive $1.35 million for the three-day weekend, beating the local Chinese romance `No Zuo No Die`.

With weekend admissions at 267,000, `Dhoom3` takes a flying start and is on target to become the biggest Indian film in China.

The worst song ever recorded? Indian singer’s hilarious ‘It’s My I Life’ track becomes

f T-Pain was from Hyderabad, he might sound a little like Vennu Mallesh. The Indian singer has become an Internet sensation in the West after users discovered one of his videos and spread it across social networks.

The general consensus is that it is awful. So awful, in fact, that it's amazing. But having racked up in excess of 4.2million views, Mr Mallesh is probably laughing along with his critics and all the way to the bank.

The song, It's My Life (What Ever I Wanna Do), is a fairly catchy piece of Auto-Tune pop, in the style of early Lil Wayne, which Mr Mallesh, 29, describes as 'a non-fictional, psychological and philosophical song written by me’.

In the song's description on YouTube, he goes on: 'My Life inspired me to write the lyrics, lyrics inspired me to compose tune, lyrics and tune inspired me to Sing. That's what the actual happened to the "Born of the Song". 'The words I

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penned for the lyrics of the Song are genuinely written from the bottom of My Heart which describes about "My Attitude".'

The heartfelt slice of pop has been panned by critics, both professional and amateur. Reporting on its going viral, a writer for India TV News described it as both 'torturous' and 'unmelodious'. 'Be assured the video is not being popular-

ized due to his singing but instead for his audacity to sing,' the reporter sniped.

YouTube commenters have not been any more charitable towards Mr Mallesh's efforts. 'He is one s*** singer,' remarked one user on the video sharing site. Another wrote: 'You sir have the most retarded songs/voice I've ever heard.'

Indeed, it does appear

Model Kate Upton Willing To Give Up Showbiz for Life on a Farm

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aye Upton has established herself as one of the world's most sought after models, mainly due to her desirable curves and rather large chest, but she can also flawlessly show off her glamorous side when attending red carpet and highprofile events.

However, even

from the undoubtedly heartfelt lyrics that English is not Mr Mallesh's m o t h e r tongue. 'People think I am somewhat mental / They don't know I am very sentimental,' he sings. 'Friend of mine says I am a waste fellow / He don't know the taste of this fellow.'

But Mr Mallesh has taken a philosphical attitude towards the haters - or 'hell wishers' as he dubs them. A post on his Twitter account about all the attention It's My Life has attracted reads: 'My Hell Wishers helped to make this...

'My Well Wishers helped to make it as Hit...

'My Fans helped to make it a Super Hit... 'Now everyone helped in making it as a Sensation...'

Indeed, with YouTube reportedly paying video contributors as between $2.50 and $5 per thousand views, that means

though Upton looks as comfortable as can be when put in front of a camera, the showbiz lifestyle is a far cry from her humble upbringing working on a farm, and astonishingly she would be willing to give up all her fame to make a return to

to play actor Anna May Wong in upcoming biopic

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hinese actress Fan Bingbing is reportedly in talks to portray movie star Anna May Wong in an upcoming biopic. Fundamental Films are developing a film called 'Dragon Lady' and 'The X-Men Days of Future Past' actress has emerged as their top choice to play the lead role, reported Contactmusic.

The film will centre around Wong's life as the first Chinese-American movie star, recalling her poverty-stricken upbringing in downtown Los Angeles and her rise to fame in Hollywood. She also starred in such films as 'Daughter of the Dragon', 'Daughter of Shanghai', and 'Shanghai Express' with Marlene Dietrich, and she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.

Her breakout role came in 1924 when she played a Mongol slave opposite Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad', but she was constantly offered roles to play negative stereotypes of Chinese females.

that Mr Mallesh may have made at least $10,000 from It's My Life.

And that can go a long way in Hyderabad.

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he hip-hop star will be making a cameo appearance in the seventh instalment of the car racing film franchise. One of hiphop's most popular female artists, Iggy Azalea, is reportedly going to make her big-screen debut in a cameo appearance in the forthcoming 'Fast & Furious 7' film, Vin Diesel recently revealed.

The 47 year-old actor let slip about Azalea's role in the movie during an interview with French radio channel Skyrock FM while doing press for 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' Iggy Azalea, I just worked with her two weeks ago, he said when asked if he would rather dance to 'Fancy,' 'Wiggle' or 'Problem.' I guess you'll be the first person that knows this we casted her in 'Fast & Furious 7,' he added. So I guess I'm going to be loyal to Iggy.

The seventh film in the car racing franchise is scheduled to be released on April 3rd 2015, and will also feature the returning Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Elsa Pataky, Lucas Black and the late Paul Walker.

Iggy Azalea to Make Film Debut in 'Fast & Furious 7,' Vin Diesel Reveals

Drew Barrymore Releases Statement Following Death of Her Half-Sister

her farming roots. ollowing the trag- rymore has released a her and her loved ones as is between San Diego This surprising revelaedy of the death of statement offering condo- much peace as possible and Chula Vista. Another tion came when the Sports her half-sister Jes- lences. It said although I and I'm so incredibly sor- neighbour, Oscar SandoIllustrated model displayed her famous figure sica, actress Drew Bar- only met her briefly, I wish ry for their loss.” Drew’s val, told police that he statement suggests that had spotted the car in the on the front cover of Elle the half-sisters were es- same place at midnight U.K.'s August issue, which tranged, but it expresses on Monday, but had asalso showed off the blonde sorrow nonetheless. sumed that its occupant bombshell's incredibly Jessica’s immediate was waiting for sometoned legs, while sporting a family has yet to release body. It’s also apparent seductive pose in some, and any public statement that Jessica had visited an affection smile in others. surrounding the death, her mother on Monday "It made me very goalbut tributes and condo- morning. oriented and focused. I'm lences have been offered While a cause of death not opposed to a hard to them via her brother is unknown, the initial day's work for a good outcome," she said to the mag.

John’s Facebook page. story by New York Dai"Living on a farm, beauty Jessica’s body was ly News indicated that doesn't get you anywhere. discovered in her car a number of white pills Because I was pretty didn't on Tuesday morning by were discovered scatmean I could convince my neighbour Marta Lopez tered around the car sister to do my chores. It in National City, which along with a drink. An was kind of inconvenient to be pretty, growing up."

Despite all her success, which includes a starring alongside Cameron Diaz in the comedy flick 'The Other Woman,' Upton doesn't think that money is a necessity. "I feel like I'm rich because I love my family and friends.

I love my horse and lvis Presley's actress granddaughter Riley Keough has appealed to fans to domy dog. I would be nate to her fundraising campaign to help her build a school in poverty-stricken fine leaving all of Nepal. The Magic Mike star has teamed up with officials at youth empowerment this behind and organisation buildOn to provide kids in one community in the South Asian country acliving on a farm cess to education. somewhere," However, she needs the support of generous fans to help her reach her goal of she added. $30,000 (£17,647), with just $5,975 (£3,515) raised as Wenn went to press. On her page Although at act.buildon.org, Keough writes, Help me build a primary school in Nepal through it may be hard buildOn by making a donation. The process is fast, easy, and secure. I truly appreciate to believe, even any support you can provide. It will benefit a great cause and help spread literacy...!

Upton is critical Thanks so much for your generosity! of some areas on her Keough's actress pal Jaime King has given her backing body. "Everybody at some to the charity campaign by sharing a link to the fundraispoint in their life doesn't er on her Twitter.com page and writing, Please help like themselves. It's not my dear (friend) Riley Keough raise 30k to build a like I look in the mirror school in Nepal with BuildOn. The 25 year old is and think, 'I'm killing it. the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and her exMy eyes are killing it,'" she husband Danny Keough. explained. "No, a lot of times I'm puffy and bloated. I like myself in general, but there are days when you just don't." The September issue of Elle hits newsstands on August 1st.

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autopsy to discover the official cause of death is yet to occur.

It’s very sad news for Drew at a time when she was so recently celebrating the birth of her second daughter Frankie. This year she has also starred in the comedy film Blended, her first movie role in two years and which saw her star alongside Adam Sandler for a third time.

Jessica Barrymore was the third child of Hollywood legend John Barrymore and his fourth wife Nina Wayne. Our thoughts are with Jessica’s loved ones at this time.

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Geetika Jakhar, at rear in blue, of India wrestles with Sarah Connolly of Wales during their women's freestyle 63 kg wrestling bout at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014, in Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday, July, 31. (AP Photo)

Li withdraws from US Yogeshwar, Babita win wrestling gold for India CWG 2014 Medal Tally Open with knee injury

FILE - In this June 27, 2014 file photo, Li Na of China plays a return to Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic during their women's singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London. Li is pulling out of the U.S. Open because of a knee injury. Li says on July 31, in a posting on Facebook that she has "been struggling" with her knee since March "and it is just not where I need it to be in order to play at the highest level."(AP Photo)

MONTReAl, JUly 31 (AgeNcIeS): World number two ranked Li Na, a top contender for the Rogers Cup in Montreal has announced that she will not compete for the crown this year. The 32-year-old has also pulled out of the Cincinnati Tournament as well as the U.S. Open due to knee issues that have been bothering her since April.

Li has alerted Tennis Canada that her medical team has advised her to rest until it heals. She hopes to return in the fall for tournaments in Wuhan and Peking. Li Na has appeared in the last four Rogers Cup tournaments and reached the finals in 2012, losing to the Czech Petra Kvitova.

World number three Simona Halep has also said that she will not attend. As a result, world seventh-ranked Eugenie Bouchard of Montreal becomes the fifth seed in the tournament, which kicks off Friday.

Rank 1 2 3 4 6

Country England Australia Canada Scotland India

Gold 38 35 22 13 12

Silver 36 32 7 12 19

Bronze 33 40 22 14 13

Total 107 107 51 39 44

Kylie Minogue set to perform at CWG 2014's closing ceremony

glASgOw, JUly 31 (IANS): Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt won the fifth wrestling gold medal for India beating Jevon Balfour of Canada in the final of the men's freestyle 65kg category in the 2014 Commonwealth Games at the SECC Hall here Thursday.

Yogeshwar was declared the winner on grounds of technical superiority after he took a 10-0 lead within 1.53 minutes of the first period. It was also the second gold medal of the day after Babita Kumari's triumph in the women's freestyle 55kg category.

Babita Kumari put on a stunning show to win the gold medal beating Canada's Brittanee Laverdure in the final of the women's 55kg freestyle category in the 2014 Commonwealth Games at the SECC Hall here Thursday.

The 24-year-old Babita, who had bagged the silver in the 2010 Commonwealth Games, won 9-2 against the 32-year-old Brittanee, who ended up injuring her finger during the bout. Babita dominated most of the proceedings and it was only in the last 15 seconds that Brittanne managed to open her scoring but by then it was all over.

lONdON, JUly 31 (ANI): Kylie Minogue will perform at the closing ceremony of Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 alongside Lulu, Deacon Blue and Dougie MacLean, it has been revealed.

Kylie Minogue`s performance will symbolise the Games` transfer to Australia`s Gold Coast in 2018, the BBC reported.

Glasgow 2014 chief executive David Grevemberg said that they were thrilled to reveal the glittering line-up of Scottish and international talent joining us in Hampden Park for the closing ceremony . David Zolkwer, head of ceremonies and artistic director, said that it was been an absolutely amazing time but now they had reached the bitter-sweet moment when they brace themselves for the inevitable goodbyes and the farewells.

Moeen puts India in a spin as England level series

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SOUTHAMPTON, JUly 31 (ReUTeRS): Spinner Moeen Ali claimed six wickets to inspire England to a crushing 266-run win over India on Thursday that levelled the series at 1-1 with two matches to play.

Spinner Moeen took six for 67, the first five-wicket haul of his test career, and India crumbled to 178 all out in their second innings on the final morning of the match. England took the six wickets they needed to secure a first test win since they beat Australia at Durham last August, ending a run of 10 matches without victory. Moeen dismissed Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami in the space of 12 balls, before he aptly took the final scalp of Pankaj Singh.

Earlier in the morning, James Anderson, who on Friday faces a hearing into his part in an altercation with Jadeja at Trent Bridge, had got England off to the perfect start by dismissing Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

India batsman Ajinkya Rahane played with composure to reach his second half-century of the match, but his unbeaten 52 was in vain as England maintained the dominance they had shown over the first four days.

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We'll have to rethink our four-bowler strategy: Dhoni

England's Moeen Ali celebrates bowling out India's Mohammed Shami, during the fifth and final day of the third cricket test match of the series between England and India at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton, England on July 31. (AP Photo)

derson drew Sharma into a faint edge through to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler before dismissing Dhoni in similar fashion with a ball that nipped away from the right-hander.

England captain Alastair Cook made a crucial bowling change, by introducing Moeen who bowled Jadeja with a fulllength delivery before in-

ducing Kumar, who has three half-centuries in the series, to edge on to his pad and the ball looped up to Anderson at gully.

Moeen continued to bamboozle the Indian batsmen and he bowled Shami and Singh to wrap up a deserved victory for the hosts.

The fourth test begins at Old Trafford, Manchester on Aug. 7.

lONdON, JUly 31 (PTI): India skipper Mahendra SinghDhoni today blamed his batsmen for the "soft dismissals" which saw them suffer an embarrassing 266-run defeat in the third cricket Test and said they would need to discuss their four-bowler strategy ahead of the fourth rubber.

Asked about the decision to go with four bowlers in the third Test, Dhoni said: "The reason for using four bowlers is the we never used the fifth. We just used him for 10 and 8 overs. With Shikhar and Vijay and Rohit around we thought we could do it.

"But it's the bowling we need to improve and hit the top of off stump. We will have to think about the four-bowler strategy. We can say the extra batsman didn't score, but then again the extra bowler didn't pick up wickets. So we have to discuss a lot and decide on the basis of the pitch."

Part-time off-spinner Moeen Ali's six-wicket haul saw India bundle out for 178 in the second innings to earn a huge win for England and draw level in the five-test series and Dhoni said his batsmen should have been more positive.

"I don't think we played good cricket. We played the fast bowlers well. Moeen (Ali) bowled well, but we also allowed him to bowl well," said Dhoni after India lost the third Test by a huge 266 runs here today.

"He bowled good lines and one ball will turn, there is some wear on the wicket and we should have been more positive."

"There were quite a few soft dismissals during the phase where Jinx (Ajinkya Rahane) got out and a couple of other wickets that fell. The last session yesterday, we lost too many wickets. We could have looked at the Test today a different way without that," he added.

Asked about debutant fast bowler Pankaj Singh, Dhoni said: "Pankaj bowled really well, tall guy bowled good lengths.

In this pitch, he bowled the right length. He could have got three wickets but it just didn't go his way.

Shami and Bhuvi bowled well too. "When it comes to talent, we are good. In the mental approach, we have to play out shots and back ourselves because cricket is about runs and wickets," Dhoni added.

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