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DIMAPUR, AUGUST 11 (MExN): The Naga Hoho has invited all Nagas, including tribe Hohos and various political parties to participate in the reception for Indo-Naga Political Negotiators who are due to arrive from New Delhi on August 12, 12:30am at Dimapur Airport. The decision to organize a ‘civic reception’ was taken at a meeting between the Naga Hoho, Naga Students’ Federation, Naga Mothers’ Association and the United Naga Council at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur today.

NSCN (IM) clarifies Morung Express news Dimapur | August 11

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Reacting to recent news items published by a National newspaper and subsequently reproduced in Nagaland based media that NSCN (IM) was surrendering and decommissioning their arms, Emissary to the Collective Leadership, VS Atem, has stated that “there is no question of surrendering.” “When India and NSCN as two separate entities are to arrive at a mutually acceptable agreement, there is no question of surrendering,” Atem maintained. Pointing out that the process of solution was underway, Atem stated that in the course of negotiations, “give and take” will occur and maintained that “the question of one coming under the other does not occur.” Both parties were working on how to accommodate each other so that a conclusion “willingly” acceptable to both parties can be arrived at. Also taking exception to the term “Greater Nagaland”, Atem stated, “There is no Greater Nagaland or Smaller Nagaland.” Some news reports have implied that “Nagas are determinedly going for land belonging to other states,” Atem stated, referring to recent news items stating that NSCN (IM) was pushing for a “Greater Nagaland.” He maintained that Nagas were divided by “arbitrary orders” of the British Government and subsequently the Indian Government and further called for returning the land belonging to the Nagas. “The land that belongs to the Nagas must be returned to the Nagas,” Atem maintained.

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several houses were damaged following a massive landslide along national Highway 2 near naga Heritage Village Kisama, about 10 km away from state capital Kohima. While posing threat to commuters, there is apprehension that if the incessant rains continue, the entire Manipur state and some part of southern Angami areas may be cut off completely. The road surface stretching around 100 fts in length has been affected and is slowly sinking. Due to continuous mud sliding, the BRo has kept one JCB for emergency clearance. several houses in the vicinity have been affected by the landslide which has been affecting the area for months. (Morung Photo)

Indigenous people facing loss of ‘food sovereignty’

KOHIMA, AUGUST 11 (DIPR): Professor Harriet Kuhnlein, Professor Emmata at Mc Gill University, Montreal today, while speaking in Kohima, stated that indigenous people across the world are facing loss of food sovereignty and increase in food insecurity due to the erosion of traditional diet for industrial based food. Kuhnlein, who is also the former Director, Centre for Indigenous People’s Nutrition and Environment, Hyderabad said this while speaking on the importance of indigenous people’s food systems on health well-being. The talk was attended by officials of the Nagaland state government and held

at the secretariat conference hall, Kohima. Professor Kuhnlein also pointed to disparities in access to health related facilities leading to poor life expectancy and diseases like diabetes, heart diseases etc among indigenous people. She informed that there are more than 400 million defined indigenous people by the United Nation Permanent Forum Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). She added that the UNPFII has been carrying out study and research of the Indigenous people. Kuhnlein said that the long term traditional, customs, values and knowledge of food are strong. Therefore,

she stressed on the need to encourage and promote the cultural attributes of harvest and use of Indigenous peoples’ food which is an essential part of identity and culture, besides also providing fresh, healthy and tasty food. She further stated that this would contribute to fitness and recreation (hunting and collecting of local food etc) thereby keeping its people in tune with nature. Kuhnlein further called for need to study and document the vast biodiversity resource in Nagaland. APC,Imkonglemba,who chaired the meeting, advocated a holistic approach in propagating and promoting local food and other bio

resources in the State. In this regard, he said that the Nagas need to see beyond and called for convergence and integration of all the line departments to undertake a documentation project. Secretary, Social Welfare, Delli Rose Sakhrie stated that the Department is implementing a pilot project on indigenous food in eight communitised villages under Tuensang district in order to promote local food items. Director, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, Thinganing Longva, Dietician stressed on proper documentation of indigenous food and other bio resources.

sc Jamir on framework Agreement

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 11 (MExN): Odisha Governor and former Nagaland state Chief Minister, Dr SC Jamir today stated that with the signing of the Framework Agreement with the Government of India, the NSCN (IM) has shown “political pragmatism.” While stating that it would be “unfair to make any comment” on the Agreement before its details are disclosed to the public, Jamir in a press note today however postulated that the issues of sovereignty and integration “would no longer feature in any Accord or Agreement.” This, he stated indicates that “at long last political realism finally dawned in the scheme of things of the NSCN (IM),” while terming it as a “progressive development.” He added that the collective leadership of the NSCN (IM) should now come up with “new ideas to match with

the Government of India’s peace initiative.” To support this view, Jamir reminded that the Government of India has steadfastly maintained that “sovereignty for Nagaland is non-negotiable.” Further, he stated that integration requires consensus among the concerned bordering states. He interpreted the Union Home Minister’s statement on the interest of neighboring states by saying that the issue of integration would “neither jeopardize the peace process nor in any way come in the way of settling the Naga issue.” The settlement, he opined, will be “finalized under the parameters of the Indian Constitution.” “It is not only doubtful but also nearly impossible if the interlocutor would go beyond the Constitution of the land while working out any Agreement with any group of the underground. All these political im-

Rampant recruitment in police dept, CSU alleges DIMAPUR, AUGUST 11 (MExN): Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) on Tuesday expressed shock over alleged rampant recruitment of police personnel in favour of a single tribe. CSU, in a press statement, revealed it had recently availed copies of all police recruitments done in the State in April and May, 2015 and discovered that 170 out of 259 post were given in favour of a single tribe, even outside of their concerned district. The union, while maintaining that it is not against recruitment of any particular tribe, however asserted that police battalions are raised with equal proportions based on tribal representation and hence resulting vacancies in the

district should be filled up by the district youth. However, in contrary to the spirit, the union alleged that the recruitment of 69.6% of a particular community in the State is plain blatant disregard of the other tribes by the present home minister. “It becomes very apparent of the concerned minister misusing his assigned portfolio and his influence in the department, which seeps into all the districts of the state,” it stated. In this connection, the union has demanded that the recruitments done should be considered null and void and that fresh recruitment take place. In the event of failing to meet their demands, the union cautioned it would resort to agitation.

peratives are to be considered first while commenting on the Peace Accord,” Jamir said. Jamir further lamented that the people of Nagaland have been left in “complete darkness” as to the exact content of the Agreement. He urged that when the “real content” of the Framework Agreement is being worked out, all stakeholders on board. Jamir further said that for the Act East Policy to turn into a “vibrant reality,” peace in Nagaland holds the key. Now is the time for the Nagas to grab the opportunity with both hands, he stated, while asserting that the younger generation of the Nagas “need to match their counterparts elsewhere in the country.” “Let all the Nagas unite and bury the past; and aim for one final move that settles the Naga issue for once and ever,” he said. Full text on Page 10

TUENSANG, AUGUST 11 (MExN): The Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) is set to begin the first phase of its agitation against the Nagaland state government’s failure to “justify” the “deprivation of 25 percent job reservation for the Eastern Nagas for the past 38 years” and its failure to fulfil certain demands. The first phase of the agitation will last for three days starting August 13. The decision was taken after the ENSF Federal Assembly was held on August 4 at Kiphire Town. A press note from the ENSF Vice President, Z Throngshe Yimchunger and General Secretary, Honang M Jessuhu accused the successive state governments in Nagaland of violating the right guaranteed under the Indian Constitution in delivering basic fundamental rights to Eastern Nagas. Expressing strong resentment, the ENSF said that it is also astonished as to why the Nagaland state government is still in a dormant state even after the federation had consecutively termed Nagaland as a “failed State” in delivering justice to its citizen. The federation also fails to understand as to why the state government is so adamant or reluctant to deliver basic justice demanded by

CMO affirms Naga Hoho, ENPO visit to meet NSCN (K) KOHIMA, AUGUST 11 (MExN): The Nagaland state Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) today clarified that the Nagaland CM, TR Zeliang had been misquoted by a national news agency on the proposed meeting of a 16 member delegation of the Naga Hoho and Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) with the NSCN (K). A press note from the CMO cited a report where the CM was quoted as stating that “a delegation of 16 members from the civil society will meet NSCN (K) and, if required, the other factions too and try to persuade them to join the peace talks. The delegation consists of Naga Hoho, the apex body of all Naga community, and one more group” during a press conference in New Delhi on August 9. The CMO stated that the Nagaland CM had mentioned that both the Naga Hoho and the ENPO would be a part of the delegation. This clarification, it added, is being made in order to “clear all doubts on the quotes wrongly attributed to the Chief Minister.”

• First phase agitation to begin on August 13 • Slams improper implementation of job reservation • Will not entertain any invitation from Nagaland government

the federation, it said. The ENSF added that lack of political will in the state government in attending the needs of the poorer section of the Naga society had distorted Nagaland beyond repair. The ENSF reiterated that if the reservation policy had been implemented efficiently in the past 38 years, equality would have existed in the state today. And if the state government is reluctant to fulfil the demand of the federation, then inequality will “continue to exist for another centuries and the state government itself shall be termed as the mother of all manipulation and deprivation,” it said. The ENSF further asserted that the federation is not demanding for a special privilege but a right guaranteed under the Article 16(4) of the Indian Constitution. The resentment shown by the ENSF is against the failure of the successive governments of Nagaland in implementing

the Fundamental Rights guaranteed in the Indian Constitution to deliver justice to ‘backward tribes’ of the Eastern Nagas, it said. The ENSF also informed that as resolved during the 13th Federal Assembly, it has endorsed and empowered all the six federating units to carry out the proposed agitation in their respective jurisdiction starting on August 13. In this regard, it directed all the Eastern Nagas to “strictly adhere on any directives issued by the respective students union during the period of agitation.” The ENSF further informed that once the agitation is kicked off, the federation would not entertain any invitation from the state government on the issue but “shall process for rendezvous at the highest level.” “Hence, in the event of any untoward incidents, the state government shall be solely held responsible,” it cautioned.

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JP Misra passes away DIMAPUR, AUGUST 11 (MExN): JP Misra, a close friend of late NNC president AZ Phizo, passed away in London on August 7 after a prolonged illness. A Gandhian, Misra, who developed strong concern for the right of Nagas issue had a long association with the Nagas at many levels. He completed his MA from Luknow University in 1952 and moved to London to work in the Postal department under the British government. It was during his stay in London that Misra came to know Phizo and also met many Naga luminaries and all of overground and nationalist leaders over a span of nearly 40 years. At his own expense, Misra accompanied Phizo’s body from London to Nagaland in 1990. He also spoke at the funeral.

Misra in one of his writing in 2004 said he knew Phizo as a person who created ‘Naga National Consciousness.’ Misra made two unrestricted tours of Nagaland in 1997 and 2004 including finally being able to reach the Eastern Nagaland from Pangsha. Misra was so drawn to the Nagas that he, at one time, actually planned on setting up a Naga Information Centre (NIC) at his home town Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. He was also renowned for his ‘fountain of knowledge in the Naga affairs.’ A note from one David Edinburgh on the passing away of Misra said ‘Nagas have lost a good friend and will doubtless be remembered for his unflinching service to humanity.’ His funeral will be held on August 13 in London.

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3 arrested for threatening & assaulting KPA Principal Morung Express news Atoizu | August 11

Three persons have been arrested by Zunheboto Police with regard to the assault on the Principal of the Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA). Zunheboto Police, through its PRO today informed that the three persons were arrested on August 10 from Zunheboto town and Asukhuto town. Police identified the arrested persons as Kheto Aye (32), and two women, namely: Hetoli Chishi (38), and Ilitoli (36). Police said that a case has been registered in this regard and further investigation is on. According to a press note from the Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA), which is the oldest Polytechnic College in Nagaland, four persons – two men and two women – reportedly entered into the principal’s quarter and demanded Rs 1.5 lakh as 5 percent work tax on KPA. The principal was also assaulted at gunpoint and a shot

students of Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) holding banners denouncing the assault on its principal on Tuesday, August 11. (Morung Photo)

fired inside his residence, it added. An FIR was lodged with the Police on August 8. In this connection, a protest was carried out at the KPA where hun-

dreds of students, staff and faculty denounced the incident. The protestors demanded ‘justice and security’ while carrying placards that read: ‘Stop being a threat to our ca-

reer’, ‘we need peaceful functioning of our institute’, ‘we condemn assault on our principal’ etc. More than a dozen students spoke at the protest: they demanded security, safety and dignity. There was one ringing demand amongst the speakers – that NAP personnel be posted at the institute campus and a fencing be built around the campus. The SDO (C) Atoizu, Phuleshe K Yepthomi, who attended the protest, termed the August 7 incident as “unwanted,” and assured that the protester’s demands have been noted. He further stated that the administration would do whatever it can, especially with regard to the positioning of a platoon of the NAP. However, the SDO (C) said the fencing around the institute had to be done through the department concerned. He further urged the people to cooperate towards the development of the institute so that such incidents do not occur in the future.

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Prog on Health insurance for govt officials held Kohima, august 11 (DiPR): Inaugural function of the threeday training programme for health insurance for government officials was held at Conference Hall, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare on August 11. Additional Chief Secretary & Development Commissioner, R. Binchilo Thong, IAS who was the chief guest on the occasion said that many of the financial protection schemes, particularly in Nagaland, are functioning in parallel without cohesion and efficiency in utilizing the available resources. He mentioned that the process of obtaining Medical Reimbursement and approval for Outside State Treatment (OST) is tedious, time consuming and chances of favouritism occur. He also mentioned the problem of actual identification of dependent with respect to eligibility for MR claims saying that a mere Dependency Certificate is sufficient in the existing system. Emphasising on the need to examine the existing scheme he

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said, “There is scope to co brand various existing Health Insurance schemes such as RSBY, BBSK under H&FW, Insurance Schemes for people with disability under Social Welfare etc within the same platform to enhance efficiency and provide a comprehensive services to all sections of the society.” The three-day programme is being organised by the Health & Family Welfare Department in collaboration with World Bank and it will cover Health Finance and Health Insurance scenario at national as well as state level. Various departments are taking part in the workshop in order to collectively develop a suitable system for the State. Dr. N. Devadasan from Institute of Public Health is the main resource person. Principal Director, Dr. Nandira Changkija chaired the programme. Secretary Budget, Finance Department T. Kikheto Sema, IAS delivered the welcome address. Commissioner & Secretary M. Patton, IAS said the vote of thanks.

sponsible in the family and pass down the heritage to the new generation. She says real man have emotions and gave the example of Jesus who laughed, cried, angry, sadness and shame. She quotes “what you possess you have been given, what you have been given you pass on”. Juliet, a priest herself in the church have asked the fathers to play the role of a priest in the family by giving the examples of Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Job,

Excess monsoon rains devastate farmers Lipichem

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Heavy monsoon rain has wreaked havoc on standing crops in Kiphire district. Stalks of paddy, maize and other crops that were nearly ready for harvest were either submerged under water or washed away by the flood. This year’s monsoon brought one of the heaviest rain falls, which carried away fields, bridges, roads structures and people are left between the swelling floods of streams, undergoing untold suffering in many parts of the districts. Cultivators who have been anxiously waiting for monsoon is upset as the unusual heavy rainfall flooded and washed away their wet terrace fields and other plantation crops. “We were eagerly looking forward for the harvest to offer ten tithes and buy new clothes during festive season for the family,” narrates an upset farmer whose field at the catchment of Thsungaki River was completely wash away this monsoon. “I don’t know how to face the situation. I am left with nothing for the year to feed the family,” said Tethsolen, a farmer of Tewathi to The Morung Express. “Even the wooden bridge which connects our village

An affected farmer shows his paddy field destroyed by excess monsoon rain in Kiphire district. The water from Mutrikyu stream, which is still running through his field, has destroyed all the cultivation. Elders sharing boundary near the field said that the watercourse of stream changed direction this year after a span of 30 years. (Morung Photo)

is also carried away adding more to the already existing problem,” Tethsolen. “Living very closely with nature, we observe its changes and accordingly cultivate but this year it is totally a different story,” said Ashelo, chairman of Shilloi Lake management committee. He adds, “The entire Phukhongri region is affected by natural calamity. Even in Jhum fields where maize millet and job tears grows were destroyed by wind. With this, it is be-

coming more difficult to survive.” Some elders of Langzanger, whose fields along the catchment of Yangsethsaki stream were carried away, stated that the destructed occurred to change of course of the water and add, “This kind of situation occurs once in a span of around 30 years. However, their Jhum fields with cultivation of maize, millet and other cereals crops have survived the rainfall. Cautioning on nat-

Unity Village SBA conduct KMC informs workshop for fathers DimaPuR, august 11 (mexn): The Unity Village Sümi Baptist Akukuhou has conducted a one-day workshop for fathers on August 8 with Darlyn Katoho, Director, The Builders and Juliet K. Shikhu, Pastor, Dimapur Sümi Baptist Akukuhou as the resource person for the two sessions. Darlyn spoke on “Father as God intended” and the later spoke on “Father is the priest in the family”. Darlyn, a trained counselor asked the fathers to be re-

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Aaron and Joshua. As a priest, the father must bless his children and therefore must live according the word he speaks. Unity Village SBA Sr. Pastor Rev. S. Luhevi Jimomi in a press release stated that Zuvito Wotsa, Chairman Board of Deacons thanked the resource persons for teaching the fathers valuable lessons and the fathers for participating in the workshop. More than 100 fathers participated in the workshop.

Kohima, august 11 (mexn): All the citizens of Kohima town and beyond has been informed that throwing of wastes and garbages anywhere along the NH-29 stretch is illegal and strictly prohibited. A press note issued by Administrator, Kovi Meyase stated that despite several notices and strictures been issued, some individuals /orgranisations etc continues to dump particularly near the Paramedical bridge. The notice is therefore issued again to remind and inform all to desist from such acts, failing to which defaulters will be penalized as per provision of law.

ural calamities the elders said, “we need to take care of nature otherwise we may face more situation like this and all of us may die of starvation.” With the growing concern of climate change affecting rainfall rates and patterns, resulting in more droughts and increased catastrophic flooding that could affect food production across the world, some NGO working with farming community commented, “We need to be prepared

because we cannot do anything with the nature.” The NGOs made suggestion of cultivating cereal crop like Millet and added, “Our home is a finite planet with limited, fragile resources and we have to be good steward to it.” Women folks of Thazuvi village said, “It is time, we listen to the cry of Earth as much as we listen to the poor.” Every ecological approach need to takes into account the fundamental

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rights of the poor and the underprivileged, however, unplanned development like cutting of big roads, deforestation, stone quarrying, mining for consumerism in the up streams also contribute to the factors for natural calamities where the farmers and the underprivileged are affected the most. Traversing National Highway 202 along Kiphire–Tuensang road and Meluri sub division, one will feel the pain that the farmers who have toiled so hard just a month back to see that the field is properly tilled, watered so that the harvest is enough to support the family is seen leveled like a play ground and dumping site of waste. The water level has risen so much that the farmers in most places could not even identify the boundary of respective fields as the river course has changed making the fields a dumping ground for woods stones and mud from upstream. Some of the fields in the downstream are carried away while some of the fields are being dumped by mud and gravels due to the unplanned developmental activities like road cutting in the upstream and dry lands with this the human environment and the natural environment is deteriorating together.

Naga youth find job placement in industries

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NIC informs Kohima, august 11 (mexn): The Nagaland Information Commission has informed that it has some copies of RTI Act, 2005 in Braille English version. Any deserving private/public institutions or NGOs may avail the same at free of cost from the Commission during office hours. This was stated in a release issued by Kevinino P. Meru, chief information commissioner.

YWCA youths pledge to ‘Be a green ambassador’

DimaPuR, august 11 (mexn): The Young Women’s Christian Association of Dimapur organized a Go-Green campaign to commemorate the International Youth Day 2015. The campaign was based on the theme “Be a Green Ambassador”. YWCA President, Watila Belho, Secretary Rev Awala, Youth Secretary, Lipokjungla Ozukum, Senior members along with 30 YWCA members and volunteers from the Bank Colony Youth Organization participated in the campaign. It started around 5 am and the youths started to lime wash the trunk of trees stretching from the Nagarjan junction to Walford junction in the Super

Market area. Boards with various quotes on protecting and saving trees were pinned to the trees. Each member then hand printed on the trees in green color as a pledge to be an ambassador to spread the awareness and importance of 'Going Green' and work to build a positive and sustainable future. The organizers and senior members of YWCA also arranged refreshments for all the volunteers present. The YWCA of Dimapur has acknowledged the Development Authority of Nagaland for permitting the area, sponsors Deb Hardware, Shyam Traders and Dimapur Hardware and Electrical Store and the youths of Bank Colony Young Women’s Christian Association of Dimapur volunteers during the social work held Youth Organization. in the Super Market area.

The group of young engineers proceeding to Pune, Maharashtra taking timeout to visit Nicco Park.

DimaPuR, august 11 (mexn): The Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre, Dimapur with support of the government endeavored job-oriented training programme imparting Diploma in Tool & Die Making (3+1 year course) since 2007. This year 29 students of final year were selected and joint in July for oneyear “On-the-Job Training programme” in nine manufacturing companies. The companies include M/s. Tara Tools Checking Fixtures Pvt. Ltd., Pune, M/s. RichCAM Auto Engineering (I) Pvt. Ltd., Pune, M/s. Precitech Industries

Pvt. Ltd., Pune, M/s. Ascent Casting Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune, M/s. Shubham Biz Pvt. Ltd., Pune, M/s. Taurus Technocrates Pvt. Ltd., Pune, M/s. Vishal Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Pune, M/s. Turbo Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Kohima, M/s. Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre, Dimapur. They are offered Rs 8,000/- to Rs 13,000/per month per head along with accommodation depending upon respective Company rules initially. After this apprenticeship training, they are expected to get offer for regular placement in the same companies.

“While there is no dearth of employment scope for the tool & die makers in manufacturing companies in the country with promising scope of career growth and salary packages after their initial years, the mentality of our people to find suitable jobs at home is still very large,” stated a press note. The NTTC, under the Department of Industries & Commerce, government of Nagaland, is confident that this attitudinal reality is only due to circumstances of the society and therefore, can change the other way round after first few batches of graduates.

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LBCYD organises theatre workshop State Horti signs MoU with Concept Management Group

Longpayimsen Baptist Church Youth Department members with Bendang Walling during the theatre workshop held from August 5 to 9.

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LongPayimsen, august 11 (mexn): Longpayimsen Baptist Church Youth Department (LBCYD), Longpayimsen Village organised a theatre workshop from August 5 to 9 with the objective of making the medium an important tool for communicating with the rest of the congregation on God’s message and Christian principles. In a press release, LB-

CYD youth director I Lima Lemtur said the purpose of organizing the workshop was focused on how to make drama, skits and plays the means of communicating with fellow Christians about God and Christian teachings. He also said creativity in worshipping God has become the focus in most of the Churches in recent times and that older folks have been expecting a lot from the younger gener-

ation so that the youth have a meaningful and creative worship. Apart from the main purpose, the workshop would also laied stress on discovering talents so that there was the option for youth to pick up their theatre skills as part of their career. Resource person Bendang Walling (NSD alumni) & Artistic Director of Hill Theatre conducted the workshop.

Kohima, august 11 (DiPR): A MoU was signed for 15 years between the Department of Horticulture, Nagaland and Concept Management Group (CMG) on August 11 at the Directorate of Horticulture, Kohima to help manage the department’s Pack-House and refrigerator van to help promote and market produce from Nagaland. Director, Horticulture, Watienla said that the PackHouse, which is located in Green Park Dimapur, was constructed under Special Plan Assistance by the Government of India under the State Plan. She said that although the department could manage the facility, the Department felt that it would be better to give opportunities to young entrepreneurs of the State to manage it. She stated that the lease between the Department and CMG is friendly to the

Director, Horticulture, Watienla and CMG officials signs MoU to help manage the department’s Pack-House and refrigerator van on August 11. (DIPR Photo)

young entrepreneurs but at the same time the Department had made sure that it would not be at loss. She also said that the Department will act as a bridge between the farmers and the CMG. Joint Director, Horticulture, Pawan Kumar also

mentioned that the PackHouse is completed with full facilities including a 10 metric ton cold storage. He explained that the Department was looking for young entrepreneurs to manage the Pack-House, when CMG approached the department. The pro-

posal was sent to the Government of Nagaland and was approved. Speaking on behalf of CMG, Among thanked the Department for putting its trust in the group to manage the Pack-House. He said that the Group plans to create and strengthen

the linkage between farmers and consumers. He also felt that the partnership with the Department will give the young Group of entrepreneurs more responsibilities to work for the betterment of the society. CMG is a diversified company that provides specialized services and concept based management to various industries. The group is a conglomerate of expert professionals representing different sectors like retail, corporate management, supply chain and logistics, finance, marketing and branding, social enterprise, contract management and property management. The purpose of this partnership is to link small farmers and local produce to high-value urban and export markets - establish new market linkage and strengthen existing market linkage.

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protect state from Naga deal Guwahati, auGust 11 (tNN): The state assembly on Monday adopted a government-sponsored resolution restricting the Centre from 'politically, geographically, economically and culturally' intruding into Assam while trying to bring about peace in Nagaland through its accord with NSCN (IM). An all-party delegation of the assembly will soon leave for New Delhi to convey the resolution. Chief minister Tarun Gogoi said, "There can be no Naga peace agreement at the cost of Assam." Besides asking the Centre to divulge the contents of the agreement it signed with NSCN (IM) in New Delhi on August 3, the three-point resolution said the Centre should ensure that no land within the constitutional boundary of Assam was included in NSCN (IM)'s 'Nagalim' and that Assam's boundaries were not disturbed. The resolution added, "We demand that the Centre ensure that no exercise affecting Assam politically, geographically, economically and culturally be taken up in future." Taking part in the de-

Accord must exclude Nagainhabited areas in Assam: Gogoi Guwahati, auGust 11 (iaNs): The Assam government welcomes the Naga peace accord signed by the central government and the NSCNIM only if its framework excludes areas inhabited by Nagas in Assam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Tuesday. "The government of Assam definitely welcomes the Naga peace accord if the framework for any settlement excludes the extended areas of Naga inhabitation in Assam," Gogoi said in a statement. He said it augured well if the Naga peace accord led to the settlement of all vexed issues thus eventually paving the way for peace, progress and prosperity in Nagaland and the region as a whole. The Centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (IsakMuivah) signed the accord on August 3. Though the details have not been made available, the central government has said it was only a framework agreement and further discussions would be held before the final accord was signed. bate on the resolution, Gogoi said, "In 2001, Atal Bihari Vajpayee wanted to extend ceasefire with NSCN (IM) to the Nagainhabited areas in Assam. The idea was dropped after I opposed it. Our stand is clear. If the accord does not affect us, politically, geographically, economically and culturally, we have no objection. We have had Assam Accord, Mizo Accord, but these were confined to

the boundaries of the respective states." "The Centre should tell us that NSCN (IM)'s demand for Nagalim is not in the framework agreement and we will support it," Gogoi added. Moving the resolution, parliamentary affairs minister Rockybul Hussain said, "The state assembly has observed with great displeasure that the creation of Nagalim by joining several areas of Assam

with Nagaland is the primary demand of NSCN (IM). Therefore, signing a peace deal with NSCN (IM) is an act of great injustice to people of Assam and if the Centre agrees to the demand for Nagalim, it will once again end peace in the northeast." The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodo People's Front (BPF) supported the three-point resolution. Members of All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) were earlier expelled from the house by the speaker for unruly behaviour after their plea for an adjournment motion over alleged malpractices in Assam Public Service Commission was rejected. The BJP contended that the structure of the peace agreement was yet to be framed and it would not be right to adopt such a resolution now. "It is only a framework agreement for the NSCN (IM) to join the mainstream. The state government should not try to politicize the issue. When the final settlement is spelt out, we can take up these issues," the party's leader in the house, Yadav Chandra Deka, said.

Ko K ra j h a r , auGust 11 (tNN): A pregnant woman was allegedly raped by an army jawan at Thaisouguri village in Assam's Kokrajhar district early on Monday. The Army, however, denied the allegation. All Bodo Students' Union (Absu) has demanded action against the accused jawan within 24 hours and warned that it would call a 12-hour bandh in Kokrajhar on August 12 if the district administration fails to act. The rape survivor, eight months pregnant, first narrated the incident to Absu leaders and then lodged an FIR at Kachugaon police station on Monday. A case has been registered at Kachugaon PS. The accused jawan belongs to 10 Bihar Regiment stationed in the Mwinaguri area of Kokrajhar district. The FIR said a group of army personnel, along with police, came to the woman's Thaisouguri residence looking for her husband. As he was not at home, the security personnel went away. But two of the jawans came back and took her

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Arrest army personnel involved in rape, NEFIS demands

Delhi, auGust 11 (mexN): NorthEast Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) has demanded the immediate arrest of army personnel who raped a pregnant woman in Kokrajhar district. Condemning the brutal gang rape of a pregnant woman by army personnel in Assam's Kokrajhar district which took place late Sunday night, NEFIS has demanded the “immediate arrest” of the army personnel involved in the rape. NEFIS, in a press release, maintained that the armed forces with their impunity of “AFSPA” has been exploiting the people of NorthEast including Assam, “which have faced to the nearby Gwjwnpara LP School where she was raped by one of them. Army spokesman Lt Col Suneet Newton said the Army and police carried out a joint operation to arrest an NDFB linkman in the village based on specific intelligence inputs. But when he was not found in the house, the operation was called off at 11 pm on Sunday. He added that no army personnel entered any house and the questioning was done by police. After calling off the op-

various repression in her past.” “Women are the most vulnerable victims of it facing brutal exploitation such as rape,” NEFIS stated. Noting that AFSPA allows Army officers to legal immunity for their actions, NEFIS stated, “There are serious chances of putting even this rape case under the carpet as done earlier. Police cannot take any action against the perpetrators unless the Home Ministry gives permission for the same.” AFSPA, it maintained, clearly stands against common masses as such cases are gross violation of human rights and justice. NEFIS will take up the issue in the coming days in the case of inaction against the rapists, it informed.

eration, he said, due clearance was taken by the Army from the police station concerned. After that no army personnel went to the area. Meanwhile, the medical examination of the victim was done at RN Brahma Civil Hospital, Kokrajhar. President of Absu's Kokrajhar district Premjit Narzary has demanded arrest of the guilty jawan within 24 hours failing which the union has threatened to call a bandh in Kokrajhar. He also demanded a judicial inquiry

into the incident. Secretary of the newly floated United People's Party (UPP), Rabiram Uzir, said security personnel are for the safety and security of citizens and not for raping pregnant woman. He said action should be taken against the guilty jawan. An officer of Kachugaon police station said a case has been registered after the woman's relative lodged a complaint. "We are investigating the case. Police will do the needful after getting the medical report," said a police officer.

Alert sounded in northeastern states ahead of I-Day imphal, auGust 11 (iaNs): A massive security alert has been sounded in four northeastern states after separatist rebels announced a boycott of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, a home ministry official said on Tuesday. "We are aware that they (rebels) will be making attempts to disrupt Independence Day celebrations in Manipur, Nagaland, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Therefore, we have placed security forces on high alert to thwart the rebels," the official said. Four frontline separatist groups in the region have called for a boycott of Independence Day and also a general strike from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 15. Rebel groups in the northeast have for years boycotted national

events and staged violent attacks in the run-up to the celebrations. "We are on full alert and shall see to it that we are able to foil any attempts by rebels to attack," an Assam Rifles official said. The four rebel groups announced their boycott through a joint statement e-mailed to several media houses. The call has been given by the United National Liberation Front of WESEA (UNLFW) -- a front comprising the Myanmar-based National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Kamtapur Liberation Organisation and Coordination Committee (CorCom) [an umbrella organisation of major separatist outfits fighting for an inde-

pendent state for the majority Metei community in Manipur]. Thousands of army, police and paramilitary troopers were on standby in other northeastern states to ensure that militants are not able to indulge in violence ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, particularly in Manipur. "Flushing out operations are on to nab the rebels who are attempting to disrupt Independence Day celebrations. Police across Manipur have been put on high alert and we are determined to thwart any subversive activity by the militants," Manipur's Inspector General of Police Clay Khongsai told IANS. Rebel groups often target vital infrastructure like road and rail bridges, oil installations and security forces.

Court to record Illegal migration: Rajnath to visit Irom Sharmila's Bangladesh border in Assam statement New Delhi, auGust martyrs of the Assam agi- will complete 30 years on New Delhi, auGust 11 (iaNs): A court here on Tuesday set August 12 for recording the statement of Manipuri human rights activist Irom Sharmila as an accused in a suicide attempt case against her during her fast-unto-death here in 2006. The concerned metropolitan magistrate, who has been hearing the case, was not holding court on Tuesday. The court, therefore, deferred the matter for Wednesday. The court on June 6 concluded the recording of statements of prosecution witnesses and scheduled the matter for recording the statement of Irom Sharmila -- popularly known as Iron Lady -- for August 11. Sharmila has been on a fast for about 12 years, demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). The court on March 4, 2013, had framed charges against Sharmila for attempting to commit suicide, and put her on trial after she refused to plead guilty. Sharmila denied that she attempted suicide while on a fast at Jantar Mantar here.

11 (iaNs): Home Minister Rajnath Singh will visit the Bangladesh border in Assam within this month to take stock of the situation arising out of illegal migration into the northeastern state. "Within this month, after August 15 and before August 30, I will visit Assam and tour the Bangladesh border to see the situation there," Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday at a seminar here on "30 years of the Assam accord: Issues, challenges and implementation" organised by the All Assam Students' Union (AASU). An AASU delegation will accompany the home minister on his trip to the border areas. Rajnath Singh said the government would do everything possible for the full implementation of the Assam Accord that was signed on August 15, 1985, between the Centre, the Assam government, AASU and the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad to end a six-year-long movement in protest against illegal migration. Paying tributes to the

tation, Rajnath Singh said: "I know about all your genuine demands and I can assure you that only Indians will stay in India. We should know what steps should be taken to protect the rights of the indigenous people without leaving any loopholes." The home minister said discussions will be held with AASU to find out the shortcomings in the Assam Accord that are stopping its full implementation. He said work on updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam was being done under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court. "Since I became the home minister last year, I have visited Assam as many as seven times. This is the most visits I have made to any state after my home state of Uttar Pradesh," Rajnath Singh said, adding that the government was committed to solving all problems of Assam. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who is also a former AASU president, said that though the accord

Why No Police Cases in Fake Encounter Deaths in Manipur, asks Supreme Court New Delhi, auGust 11 (NDtV): The Supreme Court has asked Manipur and the Narendra Modi government why no police cases have been lodged against the members of security forces who were suspected to have been involved in fake encounter and accidental killings in the state. The top court was hearing a petition by non-profits and the families of those who have been allegedly

killed in fake encounters or accidental firing by the army or police in the state. The petition was filed in 2012. More than 1,500 people are believed to have been killed either in fake encounters or accidentally over the last three decades in Manipur, say activists in the state. Regarding the alleged killing of a 12-year-old boy in Phobakcao near Imphal in 2009 in a joint operation

by the Assam rifles and Manipur police commandos, the Supreme Court observed, "Prima facie this appears to be murder as the boy did not have any links with banned groups". The top court asked both the Centre and the Manipur government if "payment of compensation was the end of the matter". It also asked what steps were being taken to bring those responsible for the killings to book.

August 15, many clauses have still not been implemented. "The main aim of the Assam Accord was to stop illegal migration and safeguard the identity of the indigenous people," Sonowal said. "We will not stay silent and I will work for the full implementation of the accord." Sonowal requested the home minister to take steps so that illegal migration does not take place in areas like Karimganj in the Barak Valley and Dhubri in the Brahmaputra Valley. "I request the home minister to visit the border areas with an AASU delegation so that necessary steps can be taken," he said. Earlier, in his welcome speech, AASU president Dipanka Kumar Nath said it was unfortunate that even after 30 years of the accord, it has not been effectively implemented. Stating that there was no question of Assam taking the burden of illegal foreigners, he said: "We reiterate our firm view that the foreigners problem must be solved amicably on the basis of the Assam Accord."

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Date 11/08/15

I, Shri .Keshito Sema, S/o Natozhe Sema, R/o. Shoxuvi Village, Dimapur: Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:1. That I am the holder of 12 Bore SBBL License No.202 NLT DMR. 2. That I have lost my 12 Bore SBBL (Arms) on 11th July 2015 and an FIR/lost report have been lodge at Diphupar Police Station. 3. That this affidavit is made to declare my lost arms and to procure purchase permit from the concern authority Deponent

Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent

Notary Public, Dimapur:Nagaland

IN THE COURT OF 1ST CLASS MAGISTRATE Jalukie: Nagaland

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 364 I Keyipeudaing s/o Kengim Thou of Mhainamtsi Vill. PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name Keyipeudaing and Keyipeudaing Thou is of same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is Keyipeudaing and shall be used for all official purposes in the future. Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent

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I, Gaipadikliu, D/o Thiuning of New Jalukie Vill. PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name Gaipadikliu and Gaipadikliu Gonmei is of same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is Gaipadikliu and shall be used for all official purposes in the future. Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

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In continuation to this office Advertisement of even number dated 24-03-2015 and this office Notice of even number dated 03-07-2015, the applicants applying for the posts of UBSIs/ABSIs/ASI/THCs/Havildars from the six tribe of Nagaland, viz. Konyak, Phom, Chang, Khiamnungan, Sangtam and Yimchunger, are directed to note the following dated and time and report to the Recruitment Board at NAPTC Complex, Chumukedima, accordingly: 18-08-2015 (0700 hrs onward) (a) All female candidates from all ENPO tribes. (b) Khiamnungan Male Candidates (c) Phom Male Candidates (d) Yimchunger Male Candidates. 19-08-2015 (0700 hrs onward) (a) Chang Male Candidates (b) Konyak Male Candidates (c) Sangtam Male Candidates Sd/- (L. L. DOUNGEL) IPS Director General of Police, Nagaland, Kohima

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Dt.Kohima the 11th August 2015

JEE (MAIN) 2015 NOTIFICATION In continuation of this office notification No. DTE/MHRD/CSAB-NEUT/1/2014-15/ dt. 10-08-15 and as per directive of CSAB-NEUT, a SPOT ROUND is scheduled to be held in the Directorate of Technical Education at 11 am on 12th August to fill up a few vacant undergraduate seats in Engineering courses under State quota. Now therefore all eligible candidates having valid JEE(Main) 2015 result and interested in availing State reserved seats in various Engineering courses (except Civil, Electrical and Architecture) are invited to participate in the SPOT round on 12th August. However, the last date of admission, as per Supreme Court directive, is 14th August 2015. (A.Kathipri), Director

APPRECIATION The Zeme Presbyterian Baudi (ZPB) North East India welcome and appreciate the Peace Accord signed on 3rd August 2015 between Naga leaders and Govt. of India. We hope and pray that permanent peace will return in Naga inhabited areas of Indian sub continent. In this connection a special prayer service has been organized in Zeme Presbyterian Church areas in North East India on 12th August 2015. Sd/- Kaningbe Zeme Chairman ZPB, Hq.New Boro Halflong, Assam

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OBJECTION NOTICE Dated Peren , July 2015

NO. PRN/JUDL-SC-1/2015/335 / Smti. Limgaile of Jalukie town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate in her name to draw L.I.C (Bank) of her late husband Ipeugong Siarau of Pere District. Public are hereby invited to file claims/objections within 30 (thirty) days w.e.f date of publication in local papers. If no objection is received from the public within the stipulated time, the said certificate shall be issued in his / her name. (PETER LICHAMO) Deputy Commissioner, Peren Nagaland.

OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Smti. Runole Kent w/o Late Khenlo Rengma (Service No.0297 ABC, C ‘Coy’) of Tseminyu Village who expired on 15th May 2015 is applying for issuance of Succession Certificate to draw/operate her Late husband Pension/ GPF/ FBF/GIS/Gratuity/Leave Encashment/Bank Account No.30345336173 under section 377 of the Indian Succession Act 1925. Public are hereby asked to file any claims/objection within thirty (30) days from the date of issue of the notice failing which no claims/objection will be entertained after the stipulated time. Sd/(VIKHWENO M.MERATSU) Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tseminyu: Kohima: Nagaland

A Program Of Raising a Commemorative Monolith Symbolizing Naga Aspiration, Is being raised, At A. Kevichüsa's Mission Compound, Kohima on 14 August 2015 at 2 PM; All Nagas Are Invited to participate the Historic gathering.

Organizers: Kethozhapu Sahu. Kevisiezolie Suohu. Razoukhrielie Kevichüsa. Thepfulhouvi Solo. Viyalie Tsürho. In the Name of all Naga Community Units, Kohima.

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Sundar Pichai heads Google in restructured Alphabet

In this May 28, 2015 photo, Sundar Pichai, senior vice president of Android, Chrome and Apps, waves after speaking during the Google I/O 2015 keynote presentation in San Francisco. (AP File Photo)

Washington, august 11 (ians): Chennai born, IIT Kharagpureducated Sundar Pichai became the CEO of the core business of Google as the search giant in a major corporate restructuring formed an umbrella company called Alphabet. With the change entrusting Pichai, 43, with operational management of Google’s search, YouTube and financial-services units, the company’s founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page will run Alphabet-Page as CEO and Brin as president.

Several other companies will operate under Alphabet acting as the parent holding company, including Google, a company focused on health efforts called Life Sciences, and a company focused on longevity called Calico. Pichai who holds an MS from Stanford University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has worked at Google founded in 1998 since it went public in 2004, most recently as the senior vice president of product. He is the second

person of Indian origin to head a major IT company after Hyderabad born Satya Nadella who became CEO of software giant Microsoft in February 2014, succeeding Steve Ballmer. “This new structure will allow us to keep tremendous focus on the extraordinary opportunities we have inside of Google,” said Google chief executive Page in a blog post titled “G is for Google” on Monday. “A key part of this is Sundar Pichai,” he said. “Sundar has been saying the things I would have said (and sometimes better!) for quite some time now, and I’ve been tremendously enjoying our work together.” “He has really stepped up since October of last year, when he took on product and engineering responsibility for our internet businesses,” Page wrote. “Sergey and I have been super excited about his progress and dedication to the company. And it is clear to us and our board that it is time for Sundar to be CEO of Google,” he said. “I feel very fortunate to have someone as talented as he is to run the slightly slimmed down Google and this frees up time for me to continue to scale our aspirations. “I have been spending quite a bit of time with Sundar, helping him and the company in any way I can, and I will of course continue to do that,” Page wrote. “Google itself is also making all sorts of new products, and I know Sundar will always be focused on innovation-continuing to stretch bound-

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aries. “I know he deeply cares that we can continue to make big strides on our core mission to organize the world’s information,” Page wrote. “Recent launches like Google Photos and Google Now using machine learning are amazing progress. Google also has some services that are run with their own identity, like YouTube,” he noted. Google will continue to focus on Internet products. Android, YouTube, search and ads will remain part of Google Inc. Other departments spinning off into their own sub-companies include research focused Life Sciences (Google contact lenses), the Google X lab (driverless cars, Google Glass, drone delivery), and Calico (increasing longevity). Google Ventures and Google Capital will also become independent Alphabet companies. The Alphabet companies will retain their current leadership. Nest will be led by Tony Fadell, Sidewalk Labs by Dan Doctoroff, and Calico by Arthur Levinson. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki will now report to Pichai. Brin will continue to head up Google X in addition to his role as president of Alphabet. Eric Schmidt will become Alphabet’s executive chairman. “We are not intending for this to be a big consumer brand with related products-the whole point is that Alphabet companies should have independence and develop their own brands,” said Page.

India’s rubber output Asia currencies fall, stocks mixed after China devalues yuan ing the way it sets exchange rates fett’s Berkshire Hathaway agreed could plunge to lowest more market-oriented. In recent to buy Precision Castparts, a makmonths, the yuan has strength- er of industrial components, for in nearly two decades sian stock markets wavered ened along with the U.S. dollar as $32 billion. The Standard & Poor’s Joe McDonald

mumBai, august 11 (REutERs): India’s natural rubber production is likely to sink as much as 15% to its lowest in nearly two decades as farmers suspend tapping due to falling prices, rubber and tyre industry officials said. Combined with growing local demand, that could force the world’s second-biggest consumer of the commodity to increase shipments from key exporters such as Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Increased Indian imports would offer some relief to international markets, mired near seven-moth lows due to faltering demand from top consumer China. “Production will fall since some farmers have suspended tapping,” said Rajiv Budhraja, director-general of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA). The world’s fifth-biggest rubber producer churned out 655,000 tonnes in the 2014/15 crop year that ended on March 31. Output this year could drop to its lowest since 1996/97 at 557,000 tonnes, estimated Budhraja. A sharp drop in prices of synthetic rubber, which is largely derived from crude oil, has also depressed natural rubber prices, making tapping less attractive, said a senior official with a leading Indian tyre maker.

and the region’s currencies tumbled Tuesday after China unexpectedly devalued its tightly-controlled yuan in response to weakening trade and growth. KEEPING SCORE: China’s Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.4 percent to 3,912.86 while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 1 percent to 24,755.51. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 lost 0.9 percent to 20,624.96 and Sydney’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.7 percent to 5,470.50. Seoul’s Kospi was little changed at 2,003.35. The Australian dollar sank 1.3 percent to $0.7330. The U.S. dollar also gained against the yen, Indian rupee, South Korean and other Asian currencies. CHINA’S DEVALUATION: Beijing’s devaluation of the yuan allowed it to fall by its biggest oneday margin in a decade. The central bank said the 1.3 percent decline was due to changes aimed at mak-

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Govt to seek Rs 426-crore damages from Nestle India nEW DElhi, august 11 (Pti): Seeking financial penalties among other actions, the Consumer Affairs Ministry will soon file a complaint against the company before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) using a provision for the first time in the nearly three-decade-old Consumer Protection Act. The government will seek Rs 426 crore as damages from the Indian unit of Swiss giant Nestle for allegedly indulging in unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements related to Maggi, its banned noodles product. Seeking financial penalties among other actions, the Consumer Affairs Ministry will soon file a complaint against the company before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) using a provision for the first time in the nearly three-decade-old Consumer Protection Act. “The file on the Maggi issue has been cleared by the Minister. The Department of Consumer Affairs will seek about Rs 426-crore damages from the company,” according to sources. The Department will file a complaint against Nestle for causing damage to Indian consumers by allegedly involving in unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements related to the Maggi noodles product. Describing the alleged lapses related to food safety standards in Maggi noodles as a “serious issue”, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan had earlier said NCDRC will investigate the matter and take appropriate action. Usually, NCDRC comes into the picture following complaints filed by a consumer, but a section of this Act of 1986 also provides for the government to register a complaint. For the first time, the government is taking action under Section 12-1-D of the Consumer Protection Act, under which both the Centre and states have powers to file complaints. This particular section deals in the manner in which a complaint can be made before NCDRC. In June, food safety regulator FSSAI had banned Maggi noodles after it found excess level of lead in samples, terming it as “unsafe and hazardous for human consumption”. Subsequently, a few states decided to ban the noodles. FSSAI had also said Nestle violated labeling regulations on taste enhancer ‘MSG’ and ordered the company to submit a compliance report on its orders.

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Kohima, august 11 (mExn): Financial literacy consultancy and Credit camp was held at Runguzu Nasa Village on August 2 in partnership with State Bank of India Chozuba Branch in order to promote and educate the rural poor farmers about the concept of Banking services and its facilities available. S. Kevi Hibo ABM & I/C FLCC Nodal Centre, Kohima main branch highlighted the role and the services rendered to the rural farmers by the Nagaland State Co-operative Bank Ltd since its inception. He also stressed on the objective of the programme was to reach out to the unreached rural poor farmers through the support of FIF which is Managed by NABARD. The basic and importance of opening no frills/PMJDY accounts, banking account for making and receiving payments, the benefit of small savings for the rural poor household, money transfer facilities, small loans for productive personnel and other purposes, insurance (life and non-life), strategies to cut expenses and increased income, reducing debts, interest calculation of informal money lenders system and the bank were explained to the participants. Hibo also encouraged the villagers to start their own income generating activities specially in marketing of organic vegetables and earn a reasonable livelihood since it is found plenty. In conclusion, Hibo appealed the villagers to avail the facilities available in the banks and utilized the loan for the purposed applied for and recovered the same in the stipulated timeframe by the sanctioning authority. Kapani S. Kolakhe from SBI Chozuba Branch spoke on the method of saving in the bank and financial planning for child education, he also apprised the house the benefit of Lok Adalat and challenged the participants to avail the opportunity. In the interactive session the participants were well briefed about the benefits of PMJJBY, PMSBY, SHG, JLG & KCC. Vekhwunu VEC Chaired the programe, Besuto Rhakho Pastor Baptist Church invoke God’s blessing for the program, Cizopra Nienu VCC delivered welcome address and felicitate NStCB Ltd for organizing Financial literacy Consultancy & Credit Camp in their village Vejoyi Head Deacon purposed vote thanks and benediction by Cipruru vero Deacon.

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The Morung Express

Wednesday 12 August 2015

Rilan village alleges encroachment from Assam Dimapur, august 11 (mExN): The Rilan Village Council and Lotha Core Committee today said they view seriously the “encroachment” by the Kacharis under Assam’s Karbi Anglong district into Rilan village in Dimapur under the protection of Assam Police. In a press statement, the Rilan Village Council chairman Nribemo Ovung and Lotha Core Committee chairman Chonthungo Lotha accused that Assam has been encroaching into Nagaland territory under Rilan village and has even erected signboard under the designated area of Rilan village.

“The Kacharis under Karbi Anglong district of Assam taking advantage of Assam police protection has built unrecognized and illegal village and has named it as Disapur village, Assam Gate, Dhansiri, Karbi Anglong, Assam recently well inside the Rilan Village area,” they alleged. The statement further warned serious consequences if the illegal village is not evicted at the earliest by the governments of Assam and Nagaland. The chairmen also said that various representations have been submitted to the Government of Nagaland on various occasion, however, no action

Signboard of an Assam village allegedly set up under the designated area of Rilan village in Dimapur.

has been initiated from the Nagaland government side. They alleged that whenever any developmental activi-

ties are undertaken in the designated area of Rilan village, Nagaland government on various occasion

has imposed 144 CrPC to suppress the movement. “However, the Nagaland government does not initiate any action when the Kacharis under Assam encroach into the village territory and sets up village within Nagaland territory.” The Rilan Village Council has also written a representation to the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur and Commissioner of Police for immediate action regarding the encroachment, it was stated. “However, no action is initiated so far to contain this illegal act.” Meanwhile, the two bodies warned that if no action is initiated both

from the Karbi Anglong district administration and Dimapur district administration immediately, “serious action would be initiated against the settlers in the area” and the bodies would not be held responsible for it. “This act of defiance and illegal movement from the Kacharis under Assam side of the border will have severe consequences unless the Kacharis themselves leave the village or the governments of both the states stop the encroachment and evict the village which is legally recognized village under the Nagaland state,” they warned.

Phek Jail escapee SDPDB Tseminyu discusses deteriorated road arrested in Kohima tsEmiNyu, august 11 (Dipr): The proposal to widen the NH-02 (KohimaTseminyu) from 40.00 km to 72.00 km to two-lane has been submitted to the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highway by the State department and sanction is being awaited, informed Er. Lanu Jamir during the SDPDB Tseminyu meeting held on August 10. Jamir said this in response to a clarification sought by the Rengma Hoho president Kenyuseng Tep over the deteriorated road condition. The engineer further informed the house that the sanction is delayed due

to technical observations raised by the Ministry. Regarding maintenance of the same road, he said that jungle clearance and filling up of potholes with stone metals have been carried out at locations from 40.00 km to 51.00 km during June/July 2015, but maintenance work could not be done satisfactorily due to shortage of fund. He said that the department has already set priority for repair of potholes in the stretches (NH-02, 40.00 km to 72.00 km) from the month of October 2015. The meeting also discussed arrangements for

Independence Day celebration to be held at Tseminyu HQ on August 15. ADC Tseminyu Vikhweno informed the members that ceremonial function of Independence Day will be held at Tseminyu ADC office compound. The meeting also deliberated on the performance of Government High Schools under Tseminyu sub-division in HSLC exam. In this regard, the ADC stressed on the importance of teaching the children well during pre-primary and pre-high school periods. Therefore, she urged upon the

department of social welfare/CDPO and school education to activate their Anganwadi workers and primary teachers respectively in the sub-division to shoulder their responsibility, “because a child needs proper foundation for education.” SDEO Tseminyu, Watilo Magh, in this regard stated that irregularity of teachers in attendance and teaching was one of the factors leading to poor HSLC results in Government High Schools in the sub-division. The meeting was held at the conference hall of ADC Office, Tseminyu.

Ruyipra Thira (27) who was arrested from ‘D’ Khel, Kohima.

Kohima, august 11 (mExN): In light of the frequent theft/ robbery incidents in ‘D’ Khel, Kohima, the youths of the Khel carried out a surveillance duty and caught one suspect, who turned out to be a serial offender and an escapee of District Jail, Phek. He escaped from the jail in the month of June 2014. Ruyipra Thira (27) was caught by the youths for “loitering around in the Khel during odd hours under the influence of drugs and without any purpose,” according to a press release from SDPO/PRO, Kohima Police. He was produced at North Police Station, Kohima by the youths and an FIR was filed against the

suspect by the vice president of ‘D’ Khel youth organization. Accordingly, a regular case vide North P.S Kohima Case No. 0063/2015 U/S 511 IPC was registered against him. During further investigation, the PRO said, it was ascertained from the counterpart that the suspect was involved in three counts of crimes earlier - Pfutsero P.S Case No. 0018/2003 U/S 302 IPC, Pfutsero P.S Case No. 0010/2013 U/S 307 IPC, and Phek P.S Case No. 0011/2014 U/S 120 (B)/34/224 IPC. Necessary formalities are on in the court to trans- The Maple Tree School Heritage Club during their study tour to Guwahati and Shillong held from July 7 to 12. The fer him back to District Jail, main objectives of the tour were to get an idea of other culture and places, explore heritage sites, and learn more Phek, the release added. about history and heritage.

WYSU celebrates Metümneo festival Training on vector borne Dimapur, august 11 (mExN): Western Yimchungru Students' Union (WYSU) celebrated Metümneo festival on August 8 at old Showuba village council ground. The WYSU officials along with Western Yimchungru Hoho, old Showuba village council, Yimchungru tribal leaders, loyir village council, well-wishers and from all federating units under Dimapur district attended the programme. WYSU Games & Sports secretary R. Mungstu chaired the programme while invocation was offered by old Showuba Baptist Church deacon Throngso, WYSU President Amos delivered welcome address. Western Yimc-

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Yimchungru youths present song during the Metümneo festival celebration on August 8 at old Showuba village.

hungru Executive Chairman Rijang conveyed the significance of Metumneo festival and short speeches were delivered by Western Yimchungru Hoho presi-

dent PKF Tochu followed by old Showuba Village Council Chairman Keorun. Vote of thanks was proposed by WYSU general secretary Dr. Tsukhumong.

Other highlights of the programme were folk songs by Yimchungru Students' Union Chumukedima and Yimchungru Students' Union Dimapur.

ZuNhEboto, august 11 (mExN): Training on vector borne diseases was held on August 6 and 10 at DVBO Office, Zunheboto, which was attended by 22 ANMs. During the training, Dr. G. Hokishe Sema, Chief Medical Officer, Zunheboto and Dr. Alemwabang Aier, DPO (RCH & UIP) spoke about the job responsibilities of ANM/ health workers. Dr. G. Hokishe encouraged the health workers to serve the sick and needy with sincerity and dedication. He also challenged them to be in their place of posting to serve humanity with pride.

D r. A l e mwab a ng stressed on timely submission of reports and keeping updated with new activities. Hekuto, Malaria Inspector and Mudosayi, District Consultant were the main resource persons. Mudosayi trained the participants on Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Malaria, and also gave basic information on vector borne diseases. Hekuto gave an overview of Recording and Reporting and RDT. Practical blood slides demonstration was also done during the training. Lindenba, Lab Tech assisted in the demonstration.

NNC urges to celebrate Naga Independence Day Kohima, august 11 (mExN): The Naga National Council (NNC) has directed all the Regional Councils and the Naga people who stand solidly behind the Naga freedom of sovereignty to celebrate Naga Independence

Day solemnly on August 14. It urged to observe the day with “prayer to our living God for strength and power to achieve our democratic right of sovereignty even if someone compromised the sovereign right of the Nagas.” The NNC fur-

ther appealed to all the Naga National Political Groups and the stakeholders who still uphold the sovereign right of the Nagas to “stand together to celebrate our National right with one voice and stand to defend our freedom.”

Parliamentary secretary for economics & statistics and municipal affairs R. Tohanba hosted Medümneo festival at Shamator on August 8 last. Speaking on the occasion, he said Medümneo festival is for peace and prosperity in family and society. He urged the public, particularly Shamator village, Leangkonger village Road damaged by incessant rain at Forest Colony, Kohima near GMS. The road is under re- and Wapher village, which are the neighboring villages of Shamator town, to pair by the department concerned and the residents of the colony. (DIPR Photo) cooperate with the government for better development in Shamator town.

Dimapur

MEx FILE Rio pained by former MLA’s death NEw DElhi, august 11 (mExN): Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) Neiphiu Rio has expressed pain at the demise of former Nagaland MLA Bongnao Konyak on August 9 in Mon town. “Late Bongnao was a sincere leader who represented the people with utmost dedication. I found him to be a leader who tirelessly worked for the upliftment of all sections of society especially the downtrodden and the weaker sections,” Rio said in a condolence message. “In his demise, the Konyak community in particular and the Nagas in general have lost a dedicated person whose guidance and advice will be missed.” The MP further prayed that the soul of the deceased rest in peace and that God give solace and strength to his near and dear ones.

NSCN (K) cautions against imposter Kohima, august 11 (mExN): NSCN (K) today said that one imposter identifying himself as Cap. Nagaho Aye of NSCN (K) is engaged in demanding taxes in various offices in and around Kohima. In this connection, Col. Isak Sumi, Finance Administrator, NSCN (K) has asked all concerned not to entertain any such individuals except the authorised official bearing credential letter of the Finance Administrator.

Symphony School of Music’s concert Kohima, august 11 (mExN): The Symphony School of Music, Kohima will be presenting a musical concert on August 16, 4.30 pm at the Regional Centre for Excellence in Music and Performing Arts (RCEMPA), Jotsoma. Around 140 students of the academy will be performing alongside their teachers in different musical recitals and orchestra. The academy's authorities have informed that tickets for the concert will be priced at Rs.200.

KROS College to organize free health camp Kohima, august 11 (mExN): The Health Committee of KROS College, Leirie will be organising one day free general health camp under the theme "Health Wellness" on August 13, 11:00 am at KROS College, as part of its community services. Both young and old can avail free medical services; medicine will be distributed free to the patients, the committee informed in a press release. For any query or details contact: 8794866467/ 8257015966.

HODs/NGOs/awardees asked to collect car pass Kohima, august 11 (Dipr): All Heads of Department/NGOs/Awardees have been informed to collect car passes, invitation cards for Independence Day celebration 2015 from August 13 onwards from the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima during office hours. This was informed by ADC Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi.

Press conference for TGOUN fashion show Kohima, august 11 (mExN): In connection with the forthcoming 4th annual fashion show of the department of fashion technology under The Global Open University, Nagaland scheduled for August 20, a press conference will take place on August 13 at de Oriental Grand, Themezie, near Alder College, High School Road, Kohima on August 13 at 11:00 am.

ATM card, driver’s license found Kohima, august 11 (mExN): One SBI ATM card and a driver’s license belonging to one Vishito Awomi have been found and kept in South Police Station, Kohima. Therefore, Officer In-Charge, South Police Station, Kohima has asked the rightful owner to collect them from the Police Station during office hour.

ANCSU informs Kohima, august 11 (mExN): The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) executive and representatives from different colleges had a consultative meeting with the examination section of the Nagaland University (NU) on August 5, as per the request of some students who failed to secure 20% out of 70 marks in the recently declared degree result. A press release from ANCSU informed that after thorough verification and cross checking of the answer scripts, it was found that “there was no point to rectify the students’ claim.” It further informed that on request of the ANCSU, the NU accepted the proposal to clear the doubts of only the students who have genuine grievances or are not satisfied with the evaluation of answer scripts. However, the same has to be forwarded with an application from the respective college authority and the students have to visit the examination section of NU in person before August 19.

KPC general meeting Kohima, august 11 (mExN): A general body meeting of the Kohima Press Club (KPC) has been convened on August 19, 11:00 am at the club's new office premises in Old KMC Building, Kohima. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting positively as important agendas relating to the welfare of the club will be discussed.

ANPWDFWA requests executive engineers Kohima, august 11 (mExN): In pursuance of the office memorandum no. AR-3/GEN-201/2009 dated Kohima, the 9th July, the All Nagaland PWD Field Workers’ Association (ANPWDFWA) has requested all the executive engineers of NPWD to prepare and submit ‘Initial Pay Fixation Statement’ to the account officers of department concerned before August 20 as “workcharged and casual employees are facing difficulties to maintain their family consisting of school and college going children because of not receiving salary for six months.” Meanwhile, the association requested the executive engineers of PWD (R&B), Housing, National Highway, and Mechanical to submit the photo copy of the appointment letters (attested) and Identity Cards of workcharged and casual employees whose names are in remark column of the District Verification Committee list to the office of the chief engineer, Nagaland before August 20.

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express WEDnEsDAy 2015 volumE X IssuE THursDAy129 AuGusT July 2015 volumE X IssuE 185219 By Dr. Asangba Tzüdir

ACAUT – A Peoples Movement

he other day, the NDTV newsflash caught my attention where NSCN (IM) apparently accused ACAUT of being organised by people with vested interest. This is to suggest that they engage in activities from which they derive private benefits. Such accusations not only discourages the right thinking citizens but also create distrust among the masses. Corruption has reached astounding proportions, and illegal taxation and backdoor appointments have been the frontrunners and ACAUT has stood up entirely for a Naga cause that concerns every Naga. Their selfless service and sacrifice have awakened the consciousness towards the filthy state of affairs that has plagued the growth of our society. The much needed exemplary support from the Dimapur Area Ao Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship (DAABPF) that ACAUT in actively engaging in the fight against corruption has stood for God’s mission reaffirming that, “there is no place for corruption in God’s purpose for man.” A society wanting an honest encounter with truth, such understanding and support only augurs well for a people governed by religiosity - it provides impetus in the emergence of ACAUT as a people’s movement towards a productive transformation of human resources. This is one coming movement where all Nagas can come together for a common cause irrespective of tribes and differences. The NBCC too should follow suit in strengthening the cause for the fight against corruption. If NBCC could spend a day in prayer for the government why not also pray and wholeheartedly support ACAUT that is engaged in God’s mission. What has been found wanting is trust and support which is integral to erase the ‘fear psychosis’ surrounding ACAUT. This is where the pastoral power of the Church can be productively engaged in generating a support base, which will create trust and build support and also open up ways for the people to actively participate towards the sustenance of the movement considering the effect and the impact the Church has on the people. Reflecting on our society, the advent of technology and the blind pursuit of materialism have led to a subsequent retreat of meaning and a sense of (social) responsibility. Ironically, the price of truth and righteousness seems to be much costlier than the price to buy means to an end of living and the scale seems to tilt in favour of the beneficiaries of corruption. If only the masses become more conscious of the society we live in; of justice and rights; of corruption, ethics and morality and be a conscious thinking people about what is good and right; where thinking is not limited to the ‘easily accomplishable’ but one that continually labours and virtuously pursue towards the common goal of combating corruption. What ACAUT is doing is very noble and for a good cause, and it requires the support and active participation of the people especially the Churches as a whole which will definitely act as a catalyst in making the fight against corruption stronger, louder and clearer. This calls for a collective responsibility as well as shedding the attitudinal trend of being mute spectators in one’s own comfort zone. As living humans we cannot afford to stay mute about issues that lie at the core of our everyday life and living. A lot of positives and potentials can be empirically drawn from ACAUT beginning with the ACAUT rally that was held in Dimapur which saw the coming together of enormous human resource potential waiting to be harnessed productively. (Dr. Asangba Tzüdir is an Editor with Heritage Publishing House. He contributes a weekly guest editorial to Morung Express. Feedback and comments can be mailed to asangtz@gmail.com)

lEfT WING |

Lefteris Karagiannopoulos Reuters

Economic crisis proves no tragedy for Greek theatre

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n a stiflingly hot summer night, the ancient Greek amphitheatre of Epidaurus is packed to capacity for a performance of a 2,400-year-old play by Aristophanes -- testimony to Greeks' enduring love of theatre despite years of grinding economic crisis. While cash-strapped Greeks forgo the cinema and other luxuries, theatre ticket sales are booming -- even if theatres struggle to cover their costs and actors often go unpaid. Greeks can often catch echoes, even in ancient drama, of their current tribulations -- and Aristophanes' comedy of political intrigue "Ecclesiazusae", or "The Assembly Women" -in which women take control of Athens and set up a communist-style government -- is no exception. The main female character is dressed as the fiery leftist speaker of Greece's parliament, Zoe Konstantopoulou. "Times are more difficult financially, but I would never abandon the theatre. It's a form of cultural education. One can't replace that," said Maria Tsilibi, a teacher, one of the 20,000 people who flocked to watch "Ecclesiazusae". "It's an important part of our history." The very words "theatre", "tragedy" and "comedy" are Greek, harking back to Athens' golden age in the fifth century B.C. when dramatists such as Aristophanes, Sophocles and Aeschylus used venues like Epidaurus to explore the human condition. "I have reduced my spending on cinema, drinking, parties, but I still haven't cut down on theatre," said student Spyros Giannakakos. "It is part of our national pride; we can achieve 'catharsis' through it and this is what we need today." Catharsis, a key concept of ancient Greek drama, denotes cleansing but it does not come without sacrifice, say both actors and theatre owners, who paint a grimmer picture about what is going on behind the stage. "The theatre's audience is loyal and growing, but that shouldn’t hide the fact that today's plays are made on very low budgets and many actors are unpaid, primarily the young ones," says Nikos Chatzopoulos, general secretary of the Actors' Union. Unemployment among actors has reached a whopping 92 percent, he said, yet drama schools still churn out about 500 actors annually. The number of plays performed in Greece is set to increase to around 1,000 next season, starting in October, from 858 last year, said Maria Kryou, theatre editor of Athinorama, Greece's most popular city guide. "People still visit theatres because the ticket fees are much lower than they used to be. But the plays are not profitable for theatre owners. Only about 15 theatres manage to make ends meet and cover their costs," the Athina Theatre's manager Dimitris Fotopoulos said. Cinemas -- another Greek word -- are having a tougher time. "Our official data shows a definite decline in (sale of) cinema tickets," said Annie Kazerou, spokeswoman for the Greek Film Centre. "From 11.7 million tickets in 2010, they amounted to only 8.9 million last year. This year, even though there was an ambitious start due to some big Hollywood productions, the numbers have dropped," she said, adding that they had taken a hit when the government imposed capital controls this summer amid fears that Greece might have to quit the euro. As a result of a new bailout Greece is negotiating with the European Union and International Monetary Fund, valueadded tax in cinemas will now rise to 23 percent. By contrast, the Greek government will cut VAT on theatre tickets to just 6 percent to help support the domestic arts scene. Giannis Zouganelis, one of Greece's best-known actors and a protagonist in "Ecclesiazusae", has a simple explanation for his compatriots' continued attachment to theatre. "People need to feel human," he told Reuters. "If Athens doesn't put on many plays, who would? The Dutch? They produce tulips, cows. What we produce is theatre."

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George Lakey Waging NonViolence

Between Rationality & Emotion

hen it comes to action, we are pulled by two tendencies that seem compatible but in practice are often in tension. We want our movements to be rational – that is, to strategize well, use resources efficiently, and stay nimble. Yet, on the other hand, we may also want the products of emotion: to experience solidarity, to let empathy connect us with those who haven’t joined us, and to tap the righteous anger that goes with caring about injustice. In my lifetime social movements have increasingly turned to trainers to increase their learning curve and make actions more effective. However, a movement’s wish to draw on the power of both rationality and emotion poses a challenge for trainers, who are influenced by middle-class bias and traditional education. Class and the academy push trainers to privilege rationality and ignore the wellspring of emotion. Fortunately, action reasserts the need for both, and training is learning to respond. The movement story in the United States shows the tension, and begins with the civil rights movement of the 1960s. The civil rights movement didn’t solve this for everyone The civil rights movement made more breakthroughs than today’s activists have yet caught up with, but that movement’s practice is not a complete answer for us today. I was a trainer in the civil rights movement and saw brilliant use of role play and other experiential tools for preparing to take on white segregationists and brutal police. The tools were helpful in bringing emotions like fear and anger to the surface and, by normalizing them, making them easier to manage. The fullest positive use of emotion, however, was in the South where black church culture was strongest. Black preachers were experts in mobilizing what they called soul force for the nonviolent struggle, as we can see in the movie “Selma.” That tradition is not so available for today’s movements, and experiments by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, or SNCC, did not develop an integrated alternative to the preachers’ model. After the civil rights movement faded a few of its members joined others to form in 1971 the Movement for a New Society, or MNS. In the early days we in MNS discovered “Pedagogy of the Oppressed,” a breakthrough book by the best-known initiator of popular education, Brazilian educator Paolo Freire. Popular education takes sides in the class struggle and honors the wisdom of oppressed people, assisting them through dialogue to name their experience, connect the dots and encourage each other to take action. The tools reassure people who have been told they can’t think well, partly through the facilitator asking questions and showing respect, and partly through the experience of thinking out loud and noticing that others in the group are paying attention. Our trainers enthusiastically used Freire’s approach, finding that it did elicit more fully the rationality of a group. When MNS combined popular education with the action training born in the civil rights movement, our trainers became in demand around the United States and elsewhere. MNS helped the nonviolent anti-nuclear power movement win its remarkable victory in the late 1970s. However, a curious phenomenon began popping up in MNS workshops: emotional revolts of participants that most often were expressed at the facilitator team, but also at each other. The workshops’ empowerment tools focused on the rational dimension of the participants. In these mini-revolutions, the group’s emotional life was demanding more attention. A group in Starhawk’s attic yearns for solidarity The 1999 Battle of Seattle over corporate-led globalization led to a series of mass confrontations with power holders in the United States and elsewhere. Nonviolent trainers went from city to city, facilitating workshops at each convergence. After a few years,

ike a lot of teenagers, Aanya Nigam reflexively shares her whereabouts, activities and thoughts on Twitter, Instagram and other social networks without a qualm. But Aanya's care-free attitude dissolved into paranoia a few months ago shortly after her mother bought Amazon's Echo, a digital assistant that can be set up in a home or office to listen for various requests, such as for a song, a sports score, the weather, or even a book to be read aloud. After using the Internet-connected device for two months, Aanya, 16, started to worry that the Echo was eavesdropping on conversations in her Issaquah, Washington, living room. So she unplugged the device and hid it in a place that her mother, Anjana Agarwal, still hasn't been able to find. "I guess there is a difference between deciding to share something and having something captured by something that you don't know when it's listening," Agarwal said of her daughter's misgivings. The Echo, a $180 cylindrical device that began general shipping in July after months of public testing, is the latest advance in voice-recognition technology that's enabling machines to record snippets of conversation that are analyzed and stored by companies promising to make their customers' lives better. Other increasingly popular forms of voice-recognition services include Apple's Siri assistant on mobile devices, Microsoft's Cortana and the "OK Google" feature for speaking to Google's search engine. Spoken commands can also be used to find something to watch on some TVs, and an upcoming Barbie doll will include an Internet-connected microphone to hear what's being said. These innovations will confront

To succeed, movements must overcome the tension between rationality and emotion leading activist Starhawk and I called trainers together to take stock of how we were doing. We met in her attic in San Francisco. Trainers reported multiple successes at working in the midst of chaos, as well as limitations. They also raised strategic questions about the value of mass confrontations that had no concrete or achievable goals. We turned to skill-sharing, which was fun, and comparisons of analytical frameworks. Suddenly the amicable bunch of trainers turned crabby. We found fault with each others’ comments, but especially distrusted the person who happened, by rotation, to be occupying the facilitator’s chair at the time. Participants urged solutions to our unhappiness: “Let’s go into pairs.” “We need a break.” “We should never have left that earlier point of disagreement.” “Maybe a group song would help.” Nothing worked. I was as lost as anyone while a storm raged within the group. The facilitator looked flattened. One of the participants lost it, dramatically. Then a respected group member expressed vulnerability. Suddenly, the sun came out, we hugged whoever was near us, we laughed and paused for tea. Only then did I realize we’d experienced an emotional process that sometimes shows up in groups. We started with our “honeymoon” period when everyone was making nice, then began the raw conflict when people showed more of themselves while peacemakers tried the impossible: to find rational solutions to our pain. Finally, we experienced the breakthrough into community and became, to use organizational development jargon, a “high-performance team.” I remembered that a group generates a storm when its members want to experience acceptance for the deeper layers of themselves, including differences that they have been, up until then, keeping under wraps. In short, they want closeness, because human beings happen to be social animals. The rational model suggests that group members could state differences and negotiate common ground in order to gain the solidarity needed for action. True enough, for low-risk, low-stakes action. However, movements often have high stakes that require members to endure fatigue and high stress, execute detailed teamwork, take big risks and draw deep support from their comrades. Nearly everyone has seen this in movies, including sports and war movies, in which a team or platoon that includes members who could never get along back home have together gained a win. Movements often state goals that require this level of struggle to achieve, and so attract participants who expect to find the support to “go there” — but do not find it. Middle-class control trumps effectiveness in those movements, having only its rationality to offer. In Starhawk’s attic those present would not have asked, in so many words, for that bonding — it would have seemed corny or naïve. Instead, we created it emotionally, by storming. The good news is that facilitators can be trained to recognize the early signs of a storm brewing and techniques for supporting the storm when it comes. The bad news is that facilitators rarely seek that training, or the other techniques for assisting groups to access their unconscious resources. As with traditional education, popular education did not go there.

Trainers invent direct education to support solidarity-based action The group of activists who founded Training for Change in the 1990s developed over time a training practice that could make the most of what happened in Starhawk’s attic, and harnessed other group dynamics that support empowered action. Training for Change trainers knew the tools of the civil rights movement and the popular education used by MNS, so we started there. However, we also turned to the resource of emotion, incorporating insights on group dynamics reflected in, among other places, Starhawk’s book “Dreaming the Dark” and psychologist Arnold Mindell’s book “Sitting in the Fire.” My book “Facilitating Group Learning” summarizes a decade of discoveries about both the rational and emotional life of the group, and shares methods that work best across many cultural boundaries. Significantly, this was the action training approach that attracted the widest range of groups, from religious organizations to anarchists to nonprofits to labor unions. Direct education gets push-back from those who limit learning to the conscious, rational realm, including those who believe that social change happens through wielding abstract academic language like “code-switching” or “intersectionality.” Our experience is that, when groups bring forth real-world conflicts in the training room, participants get the chance to go to a deeper place and experience the behaviors that abstract words were invented to represent. Supporting conflict in the moment even helps some participants to un-hook from the class-formed attachment to words and become more present to what’s really happening. Actions that flow from such a process are more likely to have an impact on the real world of injustice, because those actions come from experience rather than words. But what about ‘triggers?’ Conflict-friendly pedagogy contradicts a current assumption in anti-oppression circles that the goal in, for example, achieving racial justice is protection. That assumption gives the facilitator the job of outlining rules to prevent conflict. In some classrooms professors are asked to give “trigger alerts” when material is coming that might in some way be experienced as oppressive. I believe this trend is anti-liberation. It further empowers power holders, asking authorities (in this case, teachers) to take even more responsibility to monitor and control. It disempowers those who have suffered oppression, by assuming they can’t stand up for themselves when an insult appears. It excuses facilitators from the task of supporting participants to develop the muscles to fight for their own liberation. The vision implicit in the current trend is to produce hot-house plants who can bloom only with shelter, called a “safe place.” That vision leaves me indignant: my gay and working-class self has grown in personal power in the real world where microaggressions abound. In fact, living in the real world helps motivate me to fight for broader change rather than retreat into yet another version of privilege where I will be insulated from the real world. This well-meaning vision is, because of its classist roots, a version of the gated community. Trauma survivors need and deserve support. Checking with the facilitator ahead of time might devise options that empower. Depending on the person’s own degree of healing, a particular workshop may or may not work for them. That may especially be true of train-the-trainer workshops, because new trainers need to unlearn reactivity and stay present with aggression that surfaces in a learning group. The origin of direct education, with its roots in the civil rights movement and its use among oppressed groups that do stand up, insists on a distinction between safety and comfort. In a workshop the facilitator assists members of a group to be both safe and uncomfortable, because discomfort is where the greatest learning and growth are. Needless to say, today’s movements need the steepest learning curve they can generate.

Will the Internet listen to your private conversations? Michael Liedtke

AP Technology Writer people with a choice pitting convenience against privacy as they decide whether to open another digital peephole into their lives for a growing number of devices equipped with Internetconnected microphones and cameras. The phenomenon, dubbed the "Internet of Things," promises to usher in an era of automated homes outfitted with locks, lights, thermostats, entertainment systems and servants such as the Echo that respond to spoken words. It's also raising the specter of Internet-connected microphones being secretly used as a wiretap, either by a company providing a digital service, government officials with court orders or intruders that seize control of the equipment. "We are on the trajectory of a future filled with voice-assisted apps and voice-assisted devices," Forrester Research analyst Fatemeh Khatibloo says. "This is going to require finding the fine balance between creating a really great user experience and something that's creepy." Fears about Internet surveillance have heightened during the past two years as former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden released documents revealing that the

U.S. government's terrorist-fighting programs have included mining personal information collected by a variety of technology companies. The Electronic Privacy Information Center, a watchdog group, wants the Federal Trade Commission to set security standards and strict limitations on the storage and use of personal information collected through Internetconnected microphones and cameras. "We think it's misleading to only present the potential conveniences of this technology without also presenting the huge number of possible drawbacks," said Julia Horwitz, director of the center's privacy project. The FTC believes companies selling Internet-connected devices and apps should collect as little personal data as possible and quickly delete it once the information has served its purpose, said Kristen Anderson, an attorney with the commission's division of privacy and identity protection. Amazon.com says Echo users don't need to worry about the device eavesdropping on them. As a safeguard, according to Amazon, the device's microphone is programmed to come on only after it's activated with the press

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of a button or the use of a certain word, such as Alexa, the name of the software that powers the Echo. A blue light on the Echo also comes on when it's recording and remains illuminated when it's listening. Users can also select a sound to alert them when the Echo is recording. Amazon also allows users to review the recordings made by the Echo and delete any or all of them, although the Seattle company warns the device might not work as well without access to the audio history. The Echo so far is getting mostly glowing reviews. It has received a fivestar or four-star rating from about 90 percent of the roughly 23,000 reviews posted on Amazon.com. Despite what Amazon says, Steven Combs has noticed the Echo's blue light illuminate at times when it hasn't been asked during the six months he has been using a test version of the device in his Columbus, Indiana, home. But he says he has never worried about being spied upon. "Somebody would have to have a real interest in me, and I don't think I am that interesting for someone to come after my data," said Combs, the president of a community college. Michael Edelman, 61, started to wonder about the Echo's snooping potential within the first few weeks after he set up the device in his home in Huntington Woods, Michigan. He frets about the possibility of government agencies using the Echo or similar devices as a surveillance tool, though that concern hasn't been enough to cause him to turn off the device's microphone. "After you have lived long enough, you realize people will be willing to bring spying technology into their own house if they think it will do something great for them," Edelman said.

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Black Ops for Peace Like it or not, diplomacy is all about backroom deals

With 14th August celebrated as Naga Independence day, all Naga eyes and ears will probably be on NSCN (IM) General Secretary ThuingalengMuivah for further information on the details of the recently signed peace accord. Some have welcomed it, while some see it as a conspiracy. There are a lot of questions and also a lot of hope on the Peace Accord signed between the India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah). We take a closer look at what has transpired till date.

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ransparency advocates love to quote Louis Brandeis to the effect that “sunshine is the best disinfectant.” Who could dispute the beneficial impact on politics of throwing open the doors and flinging open the windows? But sunlight can have other effects as well. If too intense, sunlight can wilt. It can scorch. It can even kill. Transparency has been a trending topic for several decades. The Sunlight Foundation, established in 2006, focuses on transparency in Congress and at various levels of governance, lobbying, and campaign finance. Transparency International, founded in 1993, evaluates the level of corruption and bureaucratic opacity in countries around the world. These and other organizations are committed not only to opening up the political realm but also empowering citizens to become watchdogs. In effect, transparency advocates want to turn the surveillance state upside down, so that we the people are monitoring our elected — and unelected — representatives. “Storm the Bastille!” was the slogan of the French revolution. “Storm the Panopticon!” is the slogan of the transparency revolution. But in recent years, a backlash against transparency has been taking shape. In a 2009 article in The New Republic, the legal scholar Lawrence Lessig argued that complete openness could have unintended consequences, for it could radically constrain privacy and reveal information that would be ripe for misunderstanding. Bulgarian thinker Ivan Krastev has pointed out that more information doesn’t necessarily lead to more informed civic choices (American voters, for instance, returned George W. Bush to office even after the lies of the Iraq War came out in the press). After the first Wikileaks documents appeared in public in 2006 — and even more so after the cyberorganization turned on its information fire hose in 2010 — the U.S. government, the diplomatic class, and mainstream punditry complained that the whole world could now sift through at all the state’s laundry, dirty or otherwise. In his 2013 novel The Circle, Dave Eggers imagined a world in which we all live in glass houses, not because the NSA has acquired universal monitoring power but because we citizens are surveilling ourselves via social media and wearable cameras. This is what I’ve called participatory totalitarianism. We all want to expose the nefarious activities of our politicians, government institutions, and constabulary forces. GoPro cameras on police officers, annual audits of government agencies, and campaign contribution information all help us rein in the lawless. Transparency, however, can also go too far. I’m not going to write here in favor of corruption. But the opposite of transparency, when it comes to foreign policy, is often something else: discretion. That Other Part of Valor In one of the great ironies of my work on North Korea, when I was actually visiting the country between 1998 and 2001, I couldn’t write about what I saw or the discussions I had there. Only when I was no longer engaged in citizen diplomacy — and only when I no longer had direct access to “facts on the ground” — could I write to my heart’s content. Discretion is an important — perhaps the most important — tool in the diplomat’s toolbox. Diplomacy requires trust, on both sides, and the best way of ensuring trust is by not blabbing. Your interlocutors are often telling you things in confidence. Or perhaps they’re feeding you information as a test, to see if that particular morsel ends up in the next day’s newspaper. If it does, you’re obviously untrustworthy. Transparency, in other words, is antithetical to diplomacy. Like it or not, diplomacy is all about backroom deals. Take the recent nuclear agreement with Iran. They were the result of many meetings in public places (Kazakhstan, Geneva, Vienna) covered by the world media. If journalists had been sitting in on the negotiations — and listening to all the starts and stops, the diplomatic dead-ends, the shouting and the reconciliations — they would have adversely affected the course on the negotiations. If a theater reviewer re-

hen the world was mourning the demise of the Missile Man of India, I was dealing with a personal loss at the death of a brother. It was the month of May and my mother’s birthday. To celebrate the occasion, we landed up at a local restaurant, and there I met him the last. Little did we know that that would be our last conversation! He was the kid brother of my childhood friend. And my friend, a surgeon by profession, narratedto me how he had failed to save his life on the operating table;a few hours after his brother had met with an accident in Beltola area. The whole thing was too surreal for me. A doctor, who, by profession, plays the game of death withGod, and most often comes out victorious, failed that day. I’ve crossed 40 and in the last one decade have lost many friends, mostly due to accidents or illness. But to let go of someone from the younger generation, this was the first. Several years ago, on a chilly winter evening at a hill station,my father and Iwere discussing “death”, much to the dismay of my mother and my wife. Maybe it was the Scottishfu-

From Ceasefire to the Peace Accord nivibo y. sumi, assistant Professor Tetso College dimapur, nagaland

ported on all the mistakes of a production during its first week of rehearsals, the play would open to an empty house, if it even made it to opening night. But the Iran deal also required secret assignations where much of the real work of trust building took place. In late February 2013, immediately after multilateral negotiations in Almaty, Kazakhstan, two American negotiators secretly flew to Oman to meet with their Iranian counterparts. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns and Jake Sullivan, Vice President Joe Biden’s national security advisor, met with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Asghar Khaji at the invitation of the Omani sultan. The very willingness of both sides to keep the proceedings secret represented a base-level investment in serious negotiations. Here’s how al-Monitor described it: In Oman in March, both Khaji’s and Burns’ teams, as well as their Omani hosts, went to some lengths to keep the unusual meeting off the radar. Burns, the second highest diplomat in the United States, did not appear on the State Department public schedules at all the first four days in March, without explanation. Similarly, Iran’s Foreign Ministry and media published nothing about Khaji’s trip to Muscat, although his March 7 trip to Switzerland, a few days after the secret talks with the Americans, was announced by his Swiss Foreign Ministry hosts and received press coverage. It wasn’t just secret meetings. The United States also arranged, under the radar, to return a precious 7th-century silver chalice that U.S. customs officials had seized from a smuggler who spirited it out of an Iranian cave shortly after the 1979 revolution. In summer 2013, when American officials were looking for some way to send a signal of respect to the newly elected government of Hassan Rouhani, an Iran expert in the Obama administration recommended the return of an object of great value. In September of that year, when the United States and Iran were both participating in the UN General Assembly in New York, the handover was arranged. A U.S. diplomat describes the scene: When the American slid the bag containing the chalice across the conference table, the Iranian diplomat looked inside and his eyes grew wide. “He gave this lovely speech, telling me how much this meant to the Iranian people, and to him personally,” the U.S. diplomat said. “It was an important moment. I know I’ll never forget it.” If a state is doing nothing but waging war, then transparency is an important tool for exposing lies (“Saddam has WMD!”) and revealing nefarious

activities (“Israel has WMD!”). But states also on occasion resolve problems, and when they do, it sometimes requires what might be called “black ops for peace.” It’s not just states, of course. The same can be said for peace activists, like Code Pink, whose actions require a measure of secrecy in order to produce the element of surprise (“Henry Kissinger, you are served!”). From mushrooms to movie-watching to multilateral efforts to end wars, some things benefit from taking place in the dark. A Tool of the Strong? We think of transparency as a weapon wielded by the powerless against the powerful. But in the realm of international relations, the reverse is often true. Political scientist James Marquadt has argued, in his Transparency and American Primacy in World Politics, that the United States in particular has used the value of transparency to strengthen its global hegemony. After World War I, Woodrow Wilson placed transparency at the top of his 14 Points as a way for the United States to remake global politics with America as primus inter pares. Later, under Eisenhower, the United States used transparency to suss out the military capabilities of its adversaries. It’s no surprise, then, that opacity is often a weapon of the weak. Does North Korea have a robust nuclear weapons arsenal? Who knows! They could have ten bombs ready for use. Or they could have nothing at all, since their nuclear tests were inconclusive, and the North Koreans are excellent bluffers. As long as the U.S. government is kept guessing, it will assume the worst-case scenario and refrain from pushing North Korea too far for fear of the consequences. Iran’s game of nuclear peak-a-boo was similarly effective in drawing the United States into negotiations. This asymmetry of information can help those who are disadvantaged in the global asymmetry of power. In a world in which all countries enjoy free and unfettered media, transparency might represent an important constraint on waging war (as media politics specialist Douglas Van Belle argues). Politicians, after all, are worried about how a free media, in covering conflicts, can sway the electorate. But we don’t live in such a world. We live in a world in which power is unevenly distributed and the press operates in very different environments. So, yes, especially when we’re emerging from a dark winter of government secrecy, we’re all instinctively sun worshippers. But when it comes to concluding peace treaties or dealing with the global power imbalance, sometimes we have to go where the sun don’t shine.

Where there is a will... eltalking. We all know where we’ll end up. But wepray to God that the chronology is maintained. The grief will be so much more if a father has to bid farewell to a son, or an elder brother to a younger one. But even after our death we live on. Our vital organs live for a few hours, and the body exist till the last rites are performed. Also, our memories live on with friends and family. Idonated my organs long back. I now recheck and find my donor’s card in my wallet. Icheck if all my financial papers are in order, if thenominee names are correct. I check if the joint account with my wife needs just one signatureto honour the cheque. But I realise that one big, in fact; the biggest task is left undone. I have not written my will! I’ve written about the importance of a will and how to go about it. So this time, I’ll skip the “how to”, and stick to “what not to do”. As you write your legal documents to be executedin your absence, you don’t want your loved ones fighting over it. So here goes:

avoided. And don’t forget to include this schedule / list as a part of the will. Residuary clause Inclusion of a residuary clause will help in determining things which you might have missed to include in the list. Something like a big screen TV or an artwork by a famous artiest, etc. Excluding a relative If, for any reason,you wish to exclude one or more relatives, then state the reason for doing so. This will prevent future disputes.

Keep only one copy To escape any dispute, keep a single copy. If you have written any previous will, then destroy the previously written will after writing the latest one. If, Clarity for some reason, you can’t destroy the Any uncertainty or ambiguity in the previously written will, then supersedlanguage should be avoided. It should ing the earlier will is a good idea. be written in a clear and lucid manner. Cementing the will List of Properties Do register the will;it will protect it You should make a list of your prop- from being tempered with, lost or deerties and include all you own -both stroyed. Many people are also stressinmovable andimmovable property on the gon video-graphing a will, which I find list. Omission of any property has the po- is innovating, if not dramatic. tential for dispute, and therefore, must be Follow writer on Twitter @d_jakharia

he peace accord signed between the Indian government and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) on August 3, stunned most of the Nagas as it came earlier than anticipated. Government’s interlocutor for Naga peace talks R N Ravi and NSCN (I-M) said the ill health of outfit’s president IsakChishi Swu hastened the process. Isak is receiving treatment in a hospital in Delhi for kidney failure and apparently signed the agreement while on a wheelchair. It was also reported that NSCN (IM) General Secretary ThuingalengMuivah, who signed the framework agreement with the Centre, made a special gesture to his longstanding friend Isak whose ambition is to bring honourable peace to the Nagas. However, the ambiguous nature of this agreement as a “preamble” between the government and NSCN(I-M) to press for a final solution has made many Nagas apprehensive. They are of the view that by signing this agreement, the NSCN (I-M) has placed the trust and confidence of the Nagas in the hands of the Central government while the Naga people, civil societies and the Legislative Assembly is left wandering in the dark on its contents. The people are hoping that the NSCN (I-M) will not betray the Naga people on their promise of a “honourable” and “acceptable” solution. The government indicated its intent to be more accommodative towards the demands of the NSCN (I-M). This is evident from Prime Minister NarendraModi’s speech during the signing of the accord. Modi said only when the two sides “seek to understand the concerns and try to address aspirations,” a lasting solution in Nagaland can be achieved. Regrettably, even Nagaland Chief Minister T R Zeliang and the lone LokSabha MP from the state Neiphiu Rio did not know the contents of the “framework agreement”. Luckily for Modi, the duo heartily welcomed the peace accord. This brings us to the question of inclusiveness and the will of the Nagas and whether the “final solution” will be applicable for all Nagas across the board. However, this hurriedly signed accord has slightly fragmented the “Nagas of Nagaland” and the “Nagas of Manipur”. Through the accord Modi may have sent a strong signal to China, but this could also have fallouts with the other Northeastern states. Far from the positivity that is reported and speculated in the Indian media, the prospect of integrating Naga-inhabited areas – the idea of merging parts of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam – with the present state of Nagaland is enough to create tensions resulting in law and order problem. Since the NSCN (I-M) has a strong influence in many Northeastern states, the signing of the peace accord could substantially lower the menace of insurgency in the region. To make use of this peace accord to their advantage, the Centre might attempt to isolate another NSCN faction, NSCN (Khaplang). This will further divide an already divided Naga house – the Eastern Naga, Nagas of Manipur and Nagas of Nagaland. In the light of this problem, the objective of “honourable” and “acceptable” Naga solution is not achievable. Not long after the government and NSCN (I-M) signed the accord, different Naga political groups expressed their views and their stance. Integration and sovereignty The question of integration and sovereignty still looms large in the minds of the Nagas and they are still uneasy about the contents of the agreement being kept in the dark. Union Minister of State for Home KirenRijiju, MP from Arunachal Pradesh, said “Nothing that will hurt the interest of neighbouring states is included in the accord. The Centre will not bypass the sentiments of neighbouring states of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh”. However, it is now somehow acknowledged that the NSCN (I-M) has accepted that while the integration of contiguous Naga areas would remain on the negotiating table, the time for actual integration may not be opportune at present. The drawback of this peace accord is the lack of transparency with regard to the framework of the deal. This indeed is going to be critically analysed and debated by the real stakeholders, the general Naga populace and of course, by the other political factions, and it may not go all too well with all of them since this accord will certainly not include Nagas of Arunachal and Nagas under Burmese occupation. The question is: “What will be the alternative so that our Naga family will remain united?,” because many Nagas are of the view that “nothing short of integration and sovereignty is a betrayal to the Nagas”. Modi admitted that the reason why vexed Naga political issue has existed for too long is because of a lack of understanding. Though a solution still appears far away, a good understanding of Naga history will ultimately narrow down to the question of accommodation and inclusion of the issues. The accord has certainly raised eyebrows and it has taught the Nagas that a meaningful outcome can be achieved only through a dialogue based on what is achievable and acceptable to every Naga. “degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. The views expressed here do not reflect the opinion of the institution. Tetso College is a naaC accredited UGC recognised Commerce and arts College. For feedback or comments please email: admin@tetsocollege.org”.

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Parliament logjam persists, GST Bill stalled in RS

New Delhi, August 11 (iANs): With only two days remaining, the monsoon session of parliament seemed headed for a complete washout as the logjam persisted on Tuesday even though the government managed to introduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill in the Rajya Sabha amid loud protests. The bill was introduced in the upper house after a report by a select committee of the Rajya Sabha. As Congress members created ruckus and trooped near the chairman's podium, a visibly angry Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the protests were aimed at stalling the economic growth of the country. The introduction of the bill was opposed by Congress leader Anand Sharma, who said the business advisory committee has not allotted time for debating the bill. Soon after the bill was moved, the Congress began its protest, demanding the resignation of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The house was adjourned for the day by Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien soon after.

Cong blames Prime Minister

India's opposition Congress party's youth wing activists shout slogans demanding the resignation of three key ruling party leaders accused of abusing their authority and financial irregularities during a protest near the Indian Parliament in New Delhi on Tuesday, August 11. Opposition lawmakers have blocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to simplify India's taxation laws, a key part of his plans to boost Asia's third-biggest economy. (AP Photo)

Jaitley hits out at Sonia, Rahul Jaitley told media persons outside parliament that the Congress party's "two leaders" were unable to accept anyone from outside the 'Gandhi family' running the nation. "Maybe, the two leaders of the Congress are unable to accept the fact that

someone outside the Gandhi family can also run the country," he said, without naming anyone. Jaitley said the government will use every alternative mechanism to get the GST bill passed, adding that when the bill was sent to a select committee in the budget session, there was an understanding that it will be passed in

the monsoon session. LS disrupted, murder of democracy say speaker The Lok Sabha, meanwhile, saw protests and sloganeering from the Congress over its demand for the resignation of the three BJP leaders. Heated words were also exchanged over how

the IPL issue would be debated. While the government had listed for a discussion under rule 193 which does not entail voting, the Congress wanted it to be debated as an adjournment motion. When the BJP's Arjun Ram Meghwal sought to begin the discussion on the "Matters arising out of In-

New Delhi, August 11 (Pti): Hitting back, Congress today alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "insincerity" and "obduracy" were responsible for Parliament logjam and demanded that BJP apologise for "damaging" India's growth story by opposing progressive legislations during UPA rule. The opposition party was reacting after Modi accused Congress of "misusing" Parliament to stop the country's growth as several important bill remained pending due to disruption of proceeding in the two Houses. "It is BJP and Prime Minister Modi who are responsible for the logjam in Parliament," Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma said and alleged that Opposition has not been engaged in any meaningful dialogue to end the impasse. "PM speaks on everything but he has not engaged opposition in meaningful dialogue to break logjam. PM is neither sincere nor serious regarding the Parliament functioning. "It is his (PM) obduracy that is responsible for logjam. We want Parliament to function. We have appealed to the government that you cannot rewrite the rule book," he said outside Parliament. Taking on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Sharma said, "Jaitley is blaming opposition. It is unfair. Opposition has raised certain acts of omission and commission." dian Premier League controversy and other related issues" under rule 193, members belonging to the Congress and some other parties strongly protested. A member from the opposition benches tore up a paper near the speaker's podium and BJP members sought to block Congress members from coming near the treasury benches

Girl dies after immolating Aadhaar card not mandatory: SC issue of privacy to a Constitution Bench, asks Centre herself over sexual harassment Refers to widely publicise that Aadhaar card is not mandatory

ChANDigArh, August 11 (iANs): A 16-year-old Dalit girl from Punjab's Sangrur district, who had set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by youth from upper castes, died here on Tuesday. The girl set herself ablaze on Saturday in Kala Banjara village in Sangrur district, 135 km from here, after she was allegedly constantly harassed by four youth from the Jat community. She received 70 percent burns and was brought to the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here for treatment. To add to the agony of the girl's family, Punjab Police officials had allegedly refused to even register a

case on Saturday. Family members alleged that police officials told them that they were busy with VIP duty since Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal was to visit the district on Sunday. The case was finally registered on Monday after a judicial magistrate recorded the girl's statement at the PGIMER. Police officials defended the delay in registering the case, saying that it was done only after the magistrate recorded her statement. The girl named the youth, including three from her village, in her suicide note. She said they tormented her for over 20 days by stalking her and making lewd remarks and gestures. She said they used to follow

her every day to her school in Lehragaga town, 10 km from her village. One of the boys even slapped her recently when she objected to their indecent remarks. The girl alleged that the youth wanted her to accept a mobile phone from them so that they could call her. Police said the youth were absconding and raids were being conducted to nab them. The girl said she wanted to become a doctor but had to end her dream and her life due to the harassment. Police have booked the youth for abetment to suicide of a minor, making obscene gestures and comments on a woman, outraging the modesty of a woman under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

New Delhi, August 11 (iANs): The Supreme Court on Tuesday said an Aadhaar card was not mandatory for availing government social welfare schemes. The court said this while referring to the constitution bench a challenge to the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar scheme on the grounds that it violates the right to privacy. An apex court bench headed by Justice J. Chelameswar said that it can be used as an alternative for the distribution of articles such as foodgrains as well as kerosene and LPG under the public distribution system. But under no circumstance can the authorities insist on possession of the Aadhaar card even for the distribution of articles under the public distribution system. Pronouncing the order, the court said the government will give wide publicity to this via electronic and print media and radio. The court also recorded the statement by Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi that no personal information collected at the

with their placards. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan called it "a murder of democracy". The speaker also asked Lok Sabha TV to show the protests so that people can see the scenes for themselves. Soon after the house met in the morning, members of the Congress, Samajwadi Party and the Rashtriya Janata Dal came near

the speaker's podium, carrying placards regarding their demands and started shouting slogans. Mahajan repeatedly asked members to take their seats. "This is not the way. This is murder of democracy. This is not democracy. Please show it (on LS TV) so that the entire country sees 40-50 members are disrupting proceedings," she said. But the Congress and some other opposition parties continued their protest. Congress president Sonia Gandhi and party vice president Rahul Gandhi were present in the house during the party's protests. As the Congress members kept raising slogans and showing placards, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu urged the speaker to take action. The Congress and other parties are demanding the resignation of Sushma Swaraj and Raje over the Lalit Modi issue and of Chouhan over the Vyapam scam. At one point, BJP members started raising slogans against the Congress leadership. However, they were asked to desist by Naidu. The speaker had last week suspended 25 Congress member for not observing rules.

Forest cover declines in twelve states & UTs, including Nagaland

New Delhi, August 11 (Pti): The forest cover of 12 states and Union Territories has declined by over 1200 sq kms due to a variety of reasons including encroachment and mining, Lok Sabha was informed today. Replying to a question, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said as per India State of Forest Report 2013, the total forest cover in the country is 697,898 sq km, which is 21.23 per cent of the total geographical area of the country. "There is a net increase of 5871 sq km in the forest cover of the country as compared with India State of Forest Report 2011," he said. Nagaland, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Maharashtra and Andaman and Nicobar Islands have reported decline in forest cover due to encroachment, open cast minIn this file photo, an operator helps an elderly ing, drying up of mangroves after tsumani and shifting woman scan her fingerprints as she enrolls cultivation practice for Aadhaar in Kolkata. (AP FIle Photo)

time of issuing the Aadhaar card will be shared with any person or the authorities. The court said the hearing by the constitution bench on the challenge to the Aadhaar card will be held as early as possible. Earlier, the bench headed by Justice J. Chelameswar took note of the "apparent unresolved issues" while referring the matter to the constitution bench.

Maggi exceeds lead content: Govt

New Delhi, August 11 (Pti): Nestle India was asked to recall Maggi noodles as its samples were found to be containing more than permissible limits of lead and were also violating the labelling requirement, the government on Tuesday said. “Samples of Nestle’s Maggi noodles were found to be containing more than the permissible limit of 2.5 ppm of lead and also violating the labelling requirements about presence of monosodium glutamate (MSG). “Based on the test results reported from different States, confirming presence of lead beyond permissible limit, an order dated June 5, 2015, was issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) directing Nestle India to recall its Maggi Noodles,” Health Minister their protest. The protestors were J.P. Nadda said in the Rajya Sabha. The FSSAI had advised not beaten up." the Commissioners of Food Safety of all the States and Singh said Yadav and 85 oth- UTs to draw and test the samples of Noodles and allied er protesters will be kept in cus- products of other brands as well, Nadda said. tody till Tuesday evening as they threatened to march up to the prime minister's house. But Yadav insisted that he was manhandled by police. "I have been dragged, hit and pushed into a police van. Still don't know New Delhi, August 11 (Pti): The Information and my crime," he tweeted. Broadcasting Ministry today said that security clearance Yadav's aide Maurya said is a prerequisite for grant of permission to TV channels they were holding "a protest and that action is taken towards cancellation of permisoutside the police station since sion in cases where it is denied or withdrawn. The I&B 2 a.m. after Yogendra Yadav was ministry stated this at a time when the Ministry of Home arrested". Affairs (MHA) has refused to give security clearance to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind the channels of Sun TV Network. Kejriwal also took to Twitter and In a written reply to a member's question, Minister of condemned the police action. State for Information and Broadcasting, Rajyavardhan "I strongly condemn the Rathore, also said that no private TV channel has been treatment meted out to Yogendraji by Delhi Police. They were permitted to operate without first obtaining the security protesting peacefully. It is their clearance. "In cases where security clearance is denied/withfundamental right," he said. drawn, action is taken towards cancellation of permission under the guidelines," Rathore said.

Teesta gets anticipatory Yogendra Yadav arrested and allegedly bail in FCRA violation case manhandled, Kejriwal flays police’s action mumbAi, August 11 (Pti): In a relief to Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand, the Bombay High Court today granted anticipatory bail to the activist couple in a Foreign Contribution Regulations Act violation case, saying it is unable to find any threat to national security or public interest if they remain free. The court while granting bail to the duo also held that it does not find any possibility of the accused persons fleeing from justice and that their custodial interrogation was not required. Justice Mridula Bhatkar, however, observed that prima facie Teesta and her husband have violated the provisions of FCRA) and directed them to cooperate with the investigations and not instigate anyone to protest against CBI and not indulge in any criminal activity. Justice Bhatkar was hearing the anticipa-

tory bail applications filed by Teesta and Javed in connection with a case registered by CBI alleging that her company received Rs 1.8 crore from abroad without mandatory approval from Centre. "Prima facie this court holds that there has been violation under the FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act). But where is the threat to national security and public interest? You (CBI) have to show the court this," Justice Bhatkar said. "After hearing the CBI's submissions and perusing the documents, this court is of the prima facie view that there may be misuse of the funds. However, I am unable to find out any threat to the security, sovereignty and integrity of the nation or public interest," the court said. While granting the duo anticipatory bail, the court said if they are arrested then they shall be released immediately after furnishing surety of Rs 20,000.

New Delhi, August 11 (iANs): Yogendra Yadav, former AAP leader and founder-member of farmer rights group Swaraj Abhiyan, was arrested on Tuesday. He said he was "dragged and hit", a charge which the police denied. Yadav and many fellow activists of the group were arrested around 1 a.m. from Jantar Mantar, where they held a protest, demanding adequate compensation for farmers affected by the land bill as well as those hit by crop loss. Yadav's aide Anil Kumar Maurya told IANS that they had taken prior permission from the Delhi police commissioner to hold the protest till Monday and were told the permission may be extended. However, police said Yadav was permitted to hold the pro-

test on Sunday and Monday only and Yadav continued his protest early Tuesday without permission. Deputy Commissioner Police Vijay Singh told IANS that when police asked Yadav to end his protest, he wrote another letter to police asking for permission to continue his protest till Friday, the eve of Independence Day on August 15. "Considering the Independence Day and the terror threats, we did not allow him to continue the protest. But he challenged the police and continued his protest. Later, he was arrested and kept in parliament street police station," Singh said. Singh said that allegations made by Yogendra Yadav were false. "There was no manhandling. Our police officers only tried to persuade them to end

Security clearance must for private TV channels

Ageing Indian population needs better health care by 2100: UN wAshiNgtoN, August 11 (iANs): While there will be no end to the world population growth in this century, developing countries with young populations but lower fertility like India face the prospect of a substantial population ageing before the end of the century, a UN report has said. “India, along with China and Brazil, need to invest some of the benefits of their demographic dividend in the coming decades toward provisions for the older population of the future such as social security, pensions and

health care,” said John R Wilmoth, director of the United Nations' (UN) Population Division that released the report on Tuesday. The world's population will increase from 7.3 billion people to 9.7 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion at the century's end, the findings showed. Asia, with a current population of 4.4 billion, is likely to remain the most populous continent, with its population expected to peak around the middle of the century at 5.3 billion and then to decline to around 4.9 billion people by the

end of the century. "The probability that world population growth will end within this century to be 23 percent,” Wilmoth added while addressing a session focused on demographic forecasting at the “2015 Joint Statistical Meetings” (JSM 2015) in Seattle. The world population growth will not stop in this century unless there are unprecedented fertility declines in those parts of sub-Saharan Africa that are still experiencing rapid population growth. According to models of de-

mographic change derived from historical experience, it is estimated the global population will be between 9.5 and 13.3 billion people in 2100. The primary driver of global population growth is a projected increase in the population of Africa. The continent's current population of 1.2 billion people is expected to rise to between 3.4 billion and 5.6 billion people by the end of this century. "The continent's population growth is due to persistent high levels of fertility and the recent slowdown in the rate of fertility

decline,” Wilmoth noted. The total fertility rate (TFR) has been declining in Africa over the past decade, but has been doing so at roughly one-quarter of the rate at which it declined in Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean in the 1970s. The results have important policy implications for governments across the globe. "Rapid population growth in high-fertility countries can exacerbate a range of existing problems - environmental, health, economic, governmental and social,” said Wilmoth.

2 mn activists line up in Kerala thiruvANANthAPurAm, August 11 (iANs): Some two million CPI-M activists lined up 1,000 km across Kerala's 14 districts on Tuesday evening to denounce the "anti-people policies" of the state and central governments. The activists lined up on one side of the street at 4 p.m., at some places braving the rains. After a pledge was read out, they formed a human chain before the protest was called off at 5 p.m. In front of the Kerala governor's residence, Communist Party of India-Marxist general secretary Sitaram Yechury lashed out at the Narendra Modi government. "In just a year it has has become clear that all his promises were hollow. The RSS agenda of turning India into a Hindu Raj is being carried out," the Marxist leader said."T oday, corruption has surfaced under some central ministries in Delhi," he said.The CPI-M leader complimented the party's Kerala unit for organising the novel protest.

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Japan restarts nuke reactor after 2011 meltdown

TOKYO, AugusT 11 (AP): A power plant operator in southern Japan restarted a nuclear reactor on Tuesday, the first to begin operating under new safety requirements following the Fukushima disaster. Kyushu Electric Power Co. said Tuesday it had restarted the No. 1 reactor at its Sendai nuclear plant as planned. The restart marks Japan’s return to nuclear energy four-and-half-years after the 2011 meltdowns at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan following an earthquake and tsunami. The national broadcaster NHK showed plant workers in the control room as they turned the reactor back on. Tomomitsu Sakata, a spokesman for Kyushu Electric Power, said the reactor was put back online without any problems. The Fukushima disaster displaced more than 100,000 people due to radioactive contamination and spurred a national debate over this resourcescarce country’s reliance on nuclear power. A majority of Japanese oppose the return to nuclear energy. Dozens of protesters, including ex-Prime Minister Naoto

Kan, who was in office at the time of the disaster and has become an outspoken critic of nuclear power, were gathered outside the plant as police stood guard. “Accidents are unpredictable, that’s why they happen. And certainly not all the necessary precautions for such accidents have been taken here,” Kan shouted to the crowd of about 300 people. The Nuclear Regulation Authority affirmed the safety of the Sendai reactor and another one at the plant last September under stricter safety rules imposed after the 2011 accident, the worst since the 1986 Chernobyl explosion. The Sendai No. 1 reactor is scheduled to start generating power Friday and reach full capacity next month. The second Sendai reactor is due to restart in October. Yoichi Miyazawa, Japan’s industry minister, said Tuesday that the government would “put safety first” in resuming use of nuclear power. All of Japan’s 43 workable reactors were idled for the past two years pending safety checks. To offset the shortfall in power output, the country ramped up imports of oil and gas

and fired up more thermal power plants, slowing progress toward reducing its emissions of greenhouse gases. Miyazawa said nuclear power is “indispensable” for Japan. “It would be impossible to achieve all these three things simultaneously — keep nuclear plants offline, while also trying to curb carbon dioxide and maintain the same electricity cost. I hope to gain the public’s understanding of the situation,” Miyazawa said. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has sought to have the reactors restarted as soon as possible to help reduce costly reliance on imported oil and gas and alleviate the financial burden on utilities of maintaining the idled plants. “There are very strong vested interests to reopen nuclear reactors. Accepting them as permanently closed would have financial implications that would be hard to manage,” said Tomas Kaberger, chairman of the Japan Renewable Energy Foundation. Utilities are seeking approvals to restart 23 reactors, including the other Sendai reactor. The government has set a goal to have nuclear power meet more than 20

percent of Japan’s energy needs by 2030, despite the lingering troubles at the Fukushima plant, which is plagued by massive flows of contaminated water leaking from its reactors. Removal of the melted fuel at the plant — the most challenging part of the 30-to-40-year process of shutting it down permanently — will begin only in 2022. Still, the government favors restarting other plants judged to meet the new safety criteria, for both economic and political reasons. Japan invested heavily in its nuclear power program and many communities rely on tax revenues and jobs associated with the plants. Japan also faces pressure to use its stockpile of more than 40 tons of weapons-grade plutonium, enough to make 40 to 50 nuclear weapons. The plutonium, as fuel called MOX, will be burned in reactors since the country’s nuclear fuel recycling program at Rokkasho in northern Japan has been stalled by technical problems. To burn enough plutonium, Japan needs to restart as many as 18 reactors. Nuclear experts say this could pose a challenge.

This aerial photo shows reactors of No. 1, right, and No. 2, left, at the Sendai Nuclear Power Station in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima prefecture, southern Japan, onTuesday, August 11. Kyushu Electric Power Co. said Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, it had restarted the No. 1 reactor at its Sendai nuclear plant as planned. The restart marks Japan’s return to nuclear energy four-and-half-years after the 2011 meltdowns at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan following an earthquake and tsunami. (AP Photo)

Challenges remain at destroyed nuke plant The Associated Press

age now appears to be minimal, but the the most challenging part of the 30- to immediate coastal waters are largely 40-year cleanup — will not begin unAs Japan resumed generating nuclear closed to commercial fishing. til 2022. Experts have yet to pinpoint power Tuesday, restarting 1 reactor in the exact location of the melted fuel the south, the destroyed Fukushima EVACUATIONS: Radioactive material and study it, and need to develop roDai-ichi plant in the northeast re- spewed out by the initial explosions bots capable of working safely under mains a highly radioactive site, more and meltdowns contaminated nearby extremely radioactive conditions. than four years after an earthquake towns and farms and driven more than and tsunami triggered meltdowns in 100,000 people to leave their homes. IMPLICATIONS FOR JAPAN’S NUthree of its six reactors. Some areas have been cleaned up, but CLEAR INDUSTRY: The governdecontamination work often needs to ment has set a goal to have nuclear A look at the status of the plant: be repeated, and some remain off-lim- power share more than 20 percent its. Some people have returned to areas of resource-poor Japan’s power genRADIATION LEAKS: Water is still be- deemed safe, many of them senior citi- eration by 2030. However, additional ing pumped into the reactors to prevent zens, while families with children have costs to retrofit and modernize plants further meltdowns, and huge amounts tended to stay away. The government to meet post-Fukushima safety reof it, now radioactive, have leaked out of plans to send evacuees back to all but quirements, as well as huge decomthe damaged containment chambers the most uninhabitable areas by March missioning costs, could make nuclear and into other parts of the buildings. 2017, and to cut financial support for power less appealing to utility comSome has leaked outside, so a sea wall those who won’t return. panies. Most experts doubt Japan will and an underground barrier have been build any new nuclear plants, and as built to try to block the contaminated DECOMMISSIONING: Removal of aging reactors are taken offline, the water from reaching the sea. Any leak- melted fuel from the three reactors — industry may be phased out.

Mothers of IVF babies Fights among migrants break out on Greek island World population set to KOs, AugusT 11 (AP): Fights at increased risk of cross 11 bn in 2100: UN broke out among migrants Tuesday the Greek island of Kos, where WAshiNgTON, AugusT 11 (iANs): There will be digestive disease: Study onoverwhelmed authorities are strugno end to world population growth in this century, says LONdON, AugusT 11 (iANs): Women who give birth to babies using in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) are at increased risk of a chronic digestive disease, says a new study. The researchers from Turkey compared two groups of women who had given birth to their first child at least one year earlier and found that those who had had IVF were three-times more likely to be diagnosed with gastrooesophageal reflux disease (GORD), than those who had conceived naturally. GORD is a common condition in which acid from the stomach travels up into the oesophagus and causes heartburn, regurgitation and pain when swallowing. The most common cause of GORD is a weakening of the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS) (the ring of muscle at the end of the oesophagus), allowing the stomach acid to leak up into the oesophagus and damage the lining. For the study the researchers compared 156 first time mothers who conceived using IVF with an age-matched control group of women who had conceived naturally. The prevalence of GORD at the time of data collection was found to be 13.5 percent in the group of women who had received IVF compared with just 4.5 percent in the group of women who had conceived naturally. The reasons why women who have IVF might be more prone to developing GORD are not clear. However, the study authors proposed a number of possibilities, including medications taken during IVF, psychological causes associated with fertility issues (such as stress, depression and anxiety), and the possibility that women who undergo IVF may spend long periods of time lying down for fear of miscarriage. “These are very interesting findings,” said Oliver Pech, head of gastroenterology and Interventional Endoscopy at the St. John of God Hospital in Regensburg in Germany and Associate Editor of the UEG Journal where the study was published.

gling to contain increasing numbers of people arriving clandestinely on rubber dinghies from the nearby Turkish shore. Hundreds of protesting migrants demanding quick registration began blocking the main coastal road in the island’s main town, staging a sit-in. “We want papers, we want to eat!” they chanted. Hundreds of people arrive on Greece’s eastern Aegean islands daily, many after fleeing conflict in Syria and Afghanistan. Authorities, locals and charity groups are struggling to provide registration, food and shelter to the new arrivals, many of whom are children. Many of those on Kos, a popular tourist destination, had been camping in the main town’s parks and squares. An attempt to have them relocated to a stadium for registration degenerated, with fights breaking out among some of the roughly 1,500 people gathered in a long, crowded queue in the stadium. Police, who had a force of just a handful of officers to maintain control and carry out the registration, tried to impose order on the crowd by spraying the jostling migrants with fire extinguishers and using batons. Hundreds fled in panic.

Migrants arrive at the coast on a dinghy after crossing from Turkey, at the southeastern island of Kos, Greece, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. Fights broke out among migrants on the Greek island of Kos Tuesday, where overwhelmed authorities are struggling to contain increasing numbers of people arriving clandestinely on rubber dinghies from the nearby Turkish shore. (AP Photo

Similar protests and tension have occurred on several of the islands bearing the brunt of the migrant influx in recent weeks, including Lesbos, where the majority of new arrivals land. Greece’s coast guard said it had rescued 329 migrants in seven separate search and rescue incidents off the coast of Lesbos and Kos in the 24 hours from Monday morning. Those figures do not include the hundreds more who reach shore themselves in their inflatable dinghies from Turkey, making their own way to the islands’ main towns for registration.

Greece has been overwhelmed by the number of migrants arriving, with at least 124,000 people reaching the eastern islands in the first seven months of this year alone. The figure represents a staggering 750 percent increase over the same period last year, according to figures from the United Nations’ refugee agency, the UNHCR. In all, Greek police said Monday that 156,726 migrants had been arrested for entering or remaining in the country illegally from January through July 2015, compared to 32,070 for the same months in 2014.

Protests return to Ferguson streets, state of emergency declared FERgusON, AugusT 11 (REuTERs): Riot police clashed early on Tuesday with protesters in the streets of Ferguson, Missouri marking the anniversary of the police shooting of an unarmed black teen whose death sparked a national outcry over strained race relations. About 200 demonstrators, some waving flags, beating drums, and shouting anti-police slogans, marched along a street that was a flashpoint of riots that erupted last year after white police officer Darren Wilson killed 18-year-old Michael Brown. Police carrying shields rushed into a crowd of protesters around midnight, prompting many to scream and run away. Twentythree people were arrested, some for throwing frozen water bottles and rocks at officers, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. Authorities declared a state of emergency on Monday for the St. Louis suburb and surrounding areas after police officers shot and critically wounded a man in an exchange of gunfire Sunday night, marring what had been a day of peaceful demonstrations to commemorate the anniversary. Ferguson resident Roberta Lynch, 51, one of the demonstrators on Monday evening, said relations between police and the

spawned sympathy rallies across the country. Brown’s death also prompted greater scrutiny of racial bias within the U.S. criminal justice system, giving rise to the “Black Lives Matter” movement that gained momentum from similar incidents in cities such as New York,Baltimore, Los Angeles, Cincinnati and, most recently, Arlington, Texas.

In this Monday, August 10, 2015, photo, people participate in a Black Lives Matter protest, stopping the Green Line light rail transit and automobile traffic, in St. Paul, Minn., in memory of Michael Brown, who was fatally shot by a white police officer in Ferguson, Mo., one year ago Sunday. (AP Photo)

community had improved little over the past year. “They are doing the same old stuff, taking our rights,” Lynch said. “They need to give us our space.” Monday’s demonstrations capped a day of civil disobedience called by activists to protest against the shooting of Brown and other unarmed black men by police across the United States. Clergy and civil rights groups led a series of protests, staging a demonstration at a courthouse in St. Louis where 60 people were

arrested, including Princeton University professor and activist Cornel West, according to a protest organizer. Police arrested several dozen other protesters who blocked rush-hour traffic on Interstate 70 a few miles fromFerguson hours later, according to a Reuters witness. The death of Brown and a grand jury’s decision to spare the white officer from criminal charges provoked a wave of demonstrations that boiled over into rioting and arson at times and

‘MARRED BY VIOLENCE’ In Ferguson, tensions rose after darkness fell on Monday, with some demonstrators throwing objects at officers who pushed back with shields. Others protesters called for calm on the streets. There were no shots fired, looting or property damage and no injuries were reported by police or civilians, the St. Louis County Police Department said. St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar told reporters police would give protesters leeway to march but said the authorities also had to maintain public safety. The violence, according to Belmar, erupted Sunday when two groups of agitators apparently began shooting at each other. At one point, a gunman darted across a parking lot and was confronted by four officers who pulled up in an unmarked vehicle. The officers wounded the

suspect critically in an exchange of gunfire, according to police. Prosecutors charged the man, Tyrone Harris with four counts of assault on law enforcement, five counts of armed criminal action, and one count of shooting at a vehicle. His bond was set at $250,000. Harris’s father said his son, who was hospitalised, did not have a gun. “He was running for his ... life because someone was shooting at him,” Tyrone Harris, Sr., said in a telephone interview from his St. Louis-area home. The younger Harris was out on bond awaiting trial on charges from November of stealing a motor vehicle, theft of a firearm and resisting arrest. Activist groups said the plainclothes officers who shot Harris should never have been deployed to the scene. Michael Brown’s father, Michael Brown Sr., said on Facebook that the peaceful weekend protests were “meaningful, inspiring and successful ... With your support, we properly honored your friend and my son’s memory.” Protester Rayna Martin, 17, who lives in the neighborhood where Brown was shot, said the violence within her community has been made worse by the actions of police. “They kill us, they get away with it. It’s crazy,” she said.

the UN, adding that the world’s population will increase from 7.3 billion people to 9.7 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion at the century’s end. Asia, with a current population of 4.4 billion, is likely to remain the most populous continent, with its population expected to peak around the middle of the century at 5.3 billion and then to decline to around 4.9 billion people by the end of the century. Developing countries with young populations but lower fertility like India face the prospect of substantial population ageing before the end of the century. “India, along with China and Brazil, need to invest some of the benefits of their demographic dividend in the coming decades toward provisions for the older population of the future such as social security, pensions and health care,” said John R. Wilmoth, director of the United Nations’ (UN) Population Division. “The probability that world population growth will end within this century to be 23 percent,” he added while addressing a session focused on demographic forecasting at the “2015 Joint Statistical Meetings” (JSM 2015) in Seattle on August 10. The world population growth will not stop in this century unless there are unprecedented fertility declines in those parts of sub-Saharan Africa that are still experiencing rapid population growth. According to models of demographic change derived from historical experience, it is estimated the global population will be between 9.5 and 13.3 billion people in 2100. The primary driver of global population growth is a projected increase in the population of Africa. The continent’s current population of 1.2 billion people is expected to rise to between 3.4 billion and 5.6 billion people by the end of this century. “The continent’s population growth is due to persistent high levels of fertility and the recent slowdown in the rate of fertility decline,” Wilmoth noted. The total fertility rate (TFR) has been declining in Africa over the past decade, but has been doing so at roughly one-quarter of the rate at which it declined in Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean in the 1970s. The results have important policy implications for governments across the globe. “Rapid population growth in high-fertility countries can exacerbate a range of existing problems - environmental, health, economic, governmental and social,” said Wilmoth.

‘Universe is slowly dying but no need to panic yet’ sYdNEY, AugusT 11 (iANs): After analysing the data from nearly two lakh galaxies, an international team of astronomers has come to the conclusion that the universe is slowly dying and has remained only half what it was two billion years ago. But there is no need to panic as there is still about 100 billion years to go, said the researchers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) in western Australia. “We used as many space and ground-based telescopes we could get our hands on, to measure the energy output of over 200,000 galaxies across as broad a wavelength range as possible,” explained ICRAR professor Simon Driver. The survey data, released to astronomers around the world, includes 200,000 galaxies each measured at 21 wavelengths from the ultraviolet to the far infrared and will help scientists better understand how different types of galaxies form. The study set out to map and model all of the energy generated within a set volume of space. All energy in the Universe was created in the Big Bang with some portion locked up as mass. Stars shine by converting this mass into energy as described by Einstein’s famous equation E=MC2. “While most of the energy sloshing around was created in the aftermath of the Big Bang, additional energy is constantly being released by stars as they fuse elements like hydrogen and helium together,” Driver informed. This newly released energy is either absorbed by dust as it travels through the host galaxy, or escapes into intergalactic space and travels until it hits something such as another star, planet, or very occasionally a telescope mirror.

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3rd Kohima district phelps back on top as focus turns to rio volleyball tournament 2015 Paul Newberry

AP National Writer

Michael Phelps already has far more medals than any Olympic athlete. There is no longer any reason to doubt he'll have another massive haul in Rio. Not after an astounding weekend in sweltering San Antonio, where Phelps turned in a performance at the U.S. national championships that re-established his place as the world's dominant swimmer. He churned through the water, his body as ripped and fit as ever, producing times that haven't been seen since the days of the high-tech bodysuits. When rival swimmer Chad le Clos trash-talked from afar, it only made Phelps go faster. "I did what I came here to do," he said Monday. Phelps was barred from the world championships after his second

drunken-driving arrest, so he turned the national championships into his biggest meet of the year. Never mind that this was essentially a juniorvarsity event, largely made up of promising youngsters, a few late bloomers and a smattering of big-name swimmers who failed to qualify for worlds. Hardly the sort of competition that Phelps is used to facing, but he wasn't concerned about the guy in the next lane. His attention was focused on Kazan, Russia — specifically, the winning times at worlds in the 100-meter butterfly, the 200 fly, and the 200 individual medley. Phelps was determined to beat them all, to prove to everyone he was the real champion. Mission accomplished. Phelps' times in the fly harkened back to 2009, when rubberized suits made

a mockery of the clock. His performance in the 200 IM was faster than anyone has gone since he won gold at the 2012 Olympics. "I prepared myself for the best and the worst," he said. "I thought that was something that really made an impact on me being so relaxed. I was ready for anything. That's something I got back to, something I haven't done in a while." After winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, knocking off Mark Spitz's iconic Olympic record, Phelps had largely accomplished what he wanted to do in the sport by age 23. His training fell off. There was that notorious tabloid picture of him inhaling from a marijuana pipe. And when he failed to even win a medal in his first event at London, it looked as though his time had passed. Being Michael Phelps,

Michael Phelps acknowledges the crowd as he celebrates his win in the finals of the men's 200-meter individual medley at the the U.S. swimming nationals on August 9, in San Antonio. (AP Photo)

he bounced back to capture four golds and two silvers at the 2012 Games, making him the most decorated athlete in Olympic history. He retired after his last event in London, with

18 golds, 22 medals overall, and supposedly no desire to keep swimming into his 30s. Well, here he is, about six weeks removed from his 30th birthday, on top of the game again. His retirement

barely lasted a year. His comeback has hardly been smooth, though. When he was arrested again for DUI last September, Phelps decided to take a long, hard look at himself.

Kohima, august 11 (mExN): The Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA) during its recent meeting has decided to observe the foundation day on September 12. The venue and time will be intimate later on. It also decided to carry out a new membership drive and those willing to join KDVA are welcome for the same The meeting also decided to organize the 3rd Kohima District Volleyball tournament, 2015, to be played under the theme “Transcending Through Sports” by the 4th week of October, 2015 at Kohima Local Ground. Teams such as village(s)/block/ward/colonies within Kohima district are encouraged to participate in the tournament. The details of the tournament will be soon made available in media soon in the first week of October. For the conduct of the tournament, Er. Dzuvichuto and Notsol Neikha were selected the Convenor and Secretary respectively of the Organizing committee for KDVA tournament. Two committees such as Finance Committee (Kevi Vizo as convenor and Thepfuhulie Belho as Secretary), Publicity Committee (Xavier Rutsa as Convenor and Chizokho Vero as secretary) were also formed. It also decided to hold a Referee clinic from August 24 to 29 in Kohima. The next KDVA general meeting will be held on August 26 at 4.00 PM at KDCC office, Congress Bhavan, Kohima. All the office bearers, executive committee members, KDVA members and well wishers of KDVA have been requested to attend the said meeting positively.

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veryone will hesitate in trying to do something that will put our lives and normal way of life in danger. We look around and see only the value in limitations in life-what we cannot do, never could do, one scared to do. In our relationships, in our use of gifts and skills God has given us, and in our whole approach to life, sometimes we end up saying 'no' to an invitation to something greater because we are afraid we will lose what little we have. In an evil age, a ripe field and a fear disease always invite us to answer "yes" - but to something that may change us or may fall us at the lack of faith in the face of the tremendous calling. We have come across on many stories of politicians and great men who had vanished and nobody remember them today. Should we ignore the calling of God for an adventure of salvation? Christians come from different family background and culture, have the different problems in the natural, psychological and spiritual areas. We have seen many once - great men, ministers of God - powerful mightily used preachers - who refused to declare war on their sins. They lost everything, their families, their ministries and their self-respect, di-

vorced and left alone the unloved children. We have mistresses, playboys, frustrated politicians and fallen evangelists who enjoy cocktail parties in the night clubs-the unmatured and second hand politicians boasts of winning every election they contest. These people are admired as boys, they hobbling around with a cane as they were robbed of joy, peace, rest and God's favour. Their Jericho should come down. Their revival was not a genuine change in the hearts of the people. It was a shallow revival and the preacher's pride, full of good works and appearance but not accompanied by true repentance. Our hearts rest on the verse "who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age according to the will of our God and Father" (Gal 1:4) Many leaders and the believers do not know that their Jordan is simply a decision for them to take victory over the devil - a decision to surrender to God. We cannot possibly combat hell's forces with any amount of human strength. Right now, hosts of heavenly beings are riding through the rears on our behalf. You must declare to the Lord that you want to be delivered from the power of sin, materialism and wicked generation. Keduovilie Linyu, Kohima

A statement on The Historic peace Accord of August 3, 2015

or more than last twenty years, the common chorus of the people of Nagaland had been and still continues to be (a) no more blood bath (b) giving peace a chance and (c) honourable political settlement acceptable to all concerned. As peace eluded the Nagas for so many years – practically for more than seven decades since India’s Independence in 1947; any move towards lasting peace is perceived with optimism. Viewed against this backdrop, the present Peace Accord of 3rd August between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) has stirred the political consciousness of the people of Nagaland. That the NSCN (IM) came down from its avowed position of holding talks in a third country is an indication of it making certain concessions; and showing, at the same time, political pragmatism. We must admit that the ice has been broken. Views and opinions have been flying thick and fast, both individually and collectively, since the Peace Accord was signed on August 3, 2015. It is indeed a good sign that people are coming out openly without any reservation; commenting, analyzing and weighing different dimensions of this Accord. However, the crux of the matter is that it is like talking about the fish without actually seeing the river. Those coming out in the open only do so knowing only the preamble of the Accord, because the real contents of it still continues to be under the sleeves. Without the full text, it is difficult or may be, unfair to make any comment one way or the other. We would venture to bring home to the readers, the political realities of any Accord whatsoever; be it an Agreement towards political settlement or a Peace Accord. We may remind ourselves that relentless struggle by the Naga people had resulted in three Conventions. When the 16-Point Agreement was signed with the Government of India, all tribes had given their consent to it. The Nagas got a separate state for them; Nagaland in 1963, as the 16th State in the Indian Union. Article 371-A is a unique feature of the Constitution of India that recognizes Nagaland. Hence, the reality is simple: the Nagas and Nagaland function under the purview of the Constitution of India. Since the granting of statehood to the Nagas, the Government of India have been steadfastly maintaining that “Sovereignty for Nagaland is non-negotiable.” Now, out of the two issues of sovereignty and integration of Naga areas, if one is non-negotiable, the other has been a complex one because “Integration” always required consensus among the concerned bordering states. Then with the statement of the Minister of State (Home) that the interests of the neighbouring states would not be hampered, only one thing is indicated. That is, the contentious issue of integration would neither jeopardize the peace

process nor in any way come in the way of settling the Naga issue! Therefore, we can safely assume that these two issues, namely “Sovereignty and integration”, which have been thorns in the flesh for decades and which gave birth to fierce violent underground activities would no longer feature in any Accord or Agreement. In short, now the settlement will be finalized under the parameters of the Indian Constitution. It is not only doubtful but also nearly impossible if the interlocutor would go beyond the Constitution of the land while working out any Agreement with any group of the underground. All these political imperatives are to be considered first while commenting on the Peace Accord of 3rd August, 2015. The other stark reality is that the people of Nagaland for whom the Peace Accord has been worked out are in complete darkness as to the exact content of the Accord. It is a bitter reality that one full generation of the Nagas has sacrificed everything to see a day when the next generation would live in peace. So when the real content of the Peace Accord will be worked out, it should take all stakeholders on board namely the people of Nagaland, all major factions of the underground and of course, the state Government. By and large, the present Peace Accord’s major achievement is the exclusion of the two contentious issues: sovereignty and integration. This indicates that at long last political realism finally dawned in the scheme of things of the NSCN (IM); the collective leadership of NSCN (IM) should now come up with new ideas to match with the Government of India’s peace initiative. This is a progressive development and exhibits political pragmatism on the part of NSCN (IM). Now is the time to move forward. When other states in the Indian Union have been marching ahead, there is no reason why Nagaland and her people will continue to suffer. A bold and forward looking Government of India is pushing for peace in the region, so that its Act East Policy will metamorphose into a vibrant reality. For that to happen, peace in Nagaland holds the key. The sooner it is understood by the Nagas in general and the underground in particular, the better it is for the state and the nation. A genuinely bold beginning has been made. Now is the time to move ahead. Now is the time for the Nagas to grab the opportunity with both hands. The younger generation of the Nagas needs to match their counterparts elsewhere in the country. Let all the Nagas unite and bury the past; and aim for one final move that settles the Naga issue for once and ever. But then, the people should know what solution/ settlement awaits them in the contents of the Peace Accord of August 3, 2015. S.C. Jamir

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s this in good faith implementation or a draconian law? Natives calls it a law of incompetence; a law, which motives derives from a staunch dictator’s statesmanship, otherwise a powerful law employed by the union government to restrain internal aggression. Parliament imposed such powerful law having seldom realized the demon within. Here I employ the word demon because the irony of ASFPA is too uncondescending complicated for a layman to comprehend and too authoritarian as described by the learned. Whereby, my intelligence defines the act as an argument of vanity which is an obsolete fashion of restoring peace and order. This act clever the military a substantial authority to shoot any man whom the army man circumscribes suspect. The man in uniform, on the line of duty, kaput a house and should find a woman in limited clothes, his morale is then shaken by defaming that innocent woman who has nothing to do in such times of aggression. I define this act as – a wholesome yes to what the natives had accounted; incompetence and brutish. Military officers were deployed in every nook and corner of Jammu & Kashmir and Manipur commanding thousands of foot soldiers. When I see the officers, I see them disciplined and enlighten but when I see the menace they have plagued, I say those officers have not done their homework well. Those personnel are out of control exploiting the liberty of a man too brutal. ASFPA is an absolute betrayal. It is from the birth of this act, which was voiced rebuff by the people for they knew evil would befall upon their land. The inadvertent efforts to annihilate the insurgents and on the other hand the urging ambition of the security personnel’s to house search without warrants is nothing better than devils spawns. How many Paratroopers were slain by the moist in the red corridor? And for how many decades? However, no ruling government imposed ASFPA in the red corridor. Than why in Manipur? Should the government considered the inhabitants of Manipur as second grade citizen there could be no filament to hold the magnanimous diversities of this proud nation under one umbrella. Just for once let us call upon Jimmy Kimmel, lie detective, to probe against the imposter to whether or not AFSPA is defensible. We’ll see who’swho are subpar. Democracy is a form of government where the elected representatives are directly proportionate to the voice of the people. Indian democracy is no doubt base on vote bank and no wonder why the northeastern region of the country is still landlocked. I could present a sesquipedalian explanation about around if needed so. Amendment of ASFPA - the cry of the hour: Noting what is deemed as the rancorous facades of AFSPA which had not only jeopardies the natives’ lives but inasmuch has it constituted in a flagrant violation of human rights. It is time to best withdraw the long dwelled draconian law from the region ASAP. Should the imposition of ASFPA be direly in need, it is best amended partly for it no longer serves greater purpose while the country is beaming with high tech industrialization. To ensure the lives of innocence there should be custody within the military family. To ensure proper trial the military should recognize habeas corpus its true spirit. No Indian is a rebel unless proven under the watchful eye of jurisprudence. Placing the rebels as bait the Union of India had allegedly declare war against the natives and remains responsible to genocide. I rather not loss in conundrum neither being rhetoric here nor obliviously miscalculating that reckon intensity of possible suffix crime if AFSPA is not amended at all. AFSPA act 1958 is a parliament act in which the security forces were granted with formidable power to restrain internal aggression in certain region which is defined as ‘disturb area’. In order to

suppress the rigid growth of Naga rebels, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India on 25 May 1958 promulgated the ordinance in the parliament and subsequently imposed the Act AFSPA-Assam and Manipur on Sept 11, 1958. Under this Act, the security forces are levied with certain power to arrest anyone and to search properties without warrant. The union government declared Manipur as disturbed area rewarding ASFPA in 1980 granting the security forces undisputable prowess to counter insurgencies. As a result, many lives in Manipur were derogated including several rape cases onus to security personnel’s. They have just boldly disrespect the spirit of special power. We cannot risk another innocent life. Such peripheral incongruity should rather very well be meeting with strong rebuttal by actors of the law. During the early post Independent India, to suppress the rising insurgencies in Nagaland, India first PM. Nehru, move an ordinance in the Parliament to impose AFSPA in Nagaland sometime in 1951. Many Members remained confuse and few stood opposed against the Ordinance. “We want a free India. But we do not want a free India with barbed wires and concentration camps, where havaldars can shoot at sight any man, said Surendra Mohanty, Member of Parliament, Orissa (now Odisha). ASFPA was first instrumental during the early 1940s to suppress the QuitIndiaMovement. Several congress leaders including Gandhi and Nehru were imprisoned and thousands of lives were claimed despite extreme casualties. AFSPA is no better than a freedom to make mistake. The wikileak 2010 reveals the improprieties of Indian armed forces deployed in the j&k and the northeast India especially Manipur. The AFSPA act J&K 1990 is onus to flagrant violation of human rights such as sexual abuse, electrocution, and severe physical assaults as reported by the international committee of Red Cross to the US consulates in Delhi. Governor SS. Shidhu during that time admitted to Henry Jardine, the American consul general in Kolkata that the Para military force Assam rifle is entirely responsible to violation of human rights in Manipur. Magnate politician like P. Chidambaram and social activist like Dr. Sandeep Pandey, Madhu Kishwar, Faisal khan and most importantly the iron lady of India, Irom Sharmila, advocate for the revocation of AFSPA act, terming it ‘not the right technique’ to rapport for peaceful solution but an invitation of a warlike situation measure to tame the aggression in the terrains of Manipur. Four reasons why AFSPA should be dismantled: 1. Breach of human rights: According to the report released by The Amnesty International on 1 July 2015,military apprentice defined the allegation against military personnel’s under flagrant violation of human rights as ‘false and baseless accusation’. The report also reveals that the union government in many cases has allegedly annulled the prosecution of both the army and paramilitary personal under section 7 of the AFSPA Act onus to human rights violation. “By not addressing human rights violations committed by security force personnel in the name of national security, India has not only failed to uphold its international obligations, but has also failed its own Constitution. Till now, not a single member of the security forces deployed in the state has been tried for human rights violations in a civilian court. This lack of accountability has in turn facilitated other serious abuses,” said Minar Pimple, Senior Director of Global Operations at Amnesty International. Unconstitutional: The exhibition of AFSPA in the terrains of Manipur and J&K hasfailed to recognize the fundamental rights of the citizens envisaged under the part 3 of the

Indian constitution. The Indian judiciary as enshrined under the art 32, habeas corpus, a Greek word meaning, to have the right to body, every individual under no discrimination is entitle to proper trial, if arrested under any circumstances, at the nearest court. However, an act like AFSPA failed to recognize the writs granted to every citizens of India, habeas corpus, which is deemed very unconstitutional. The legal supervision as directed by the high court in Nungshi Tombi Devi Vs. Rishang Keishing, 1982, and The Civil Liberties and Human Rights Organisations (CLAHRO) V. P.K. Kukrety, are to be made known to the administrative body of the region be it commissioned officers or noncommissioned officers, warrant officers or havildars that: (a) Any person arrested by the armed forces or other armed forces of the Union shall be handed over to the nearest police station with least possible delay and be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours from the time of arrest. (b) A person who either had committed a cognizable or against whom reasonable suspicion exist such persons alone are to be arrested, innocent persons are not to be arrested and later to give a clean chit to them as is being 'white'. Under the sagacious decision made clear by the high court, the central government and the government of Assam are directed for the issuance of the above ruling to commissioned officers or noncommissioned officers, warrant officers or havildars. 2. Effecting peaceful area: Not every area is disturbing area but imposition of martial law in the peaceful area is an utter mishmash. Operation within peaceful area is itself a transgression. Such powerful act was not improvised to impose in peaceful area. Every individual is entitled to live in accord with peaceful collaboration with the surroundings. However, existence of martial law in such area has cause undesirable atmosphere harming the very fundamentals rights of the natives as enshrined under part 3 of the Indian constitution. Under the Naga People’s Movement of Human Rights v. Union of India, 22/11/1997, the Supreme Court comforted the do’s and don’ts during the operation under the Act and strictly forbid the misuse of its power. It widely covers a good amount of assurance to not harass the innocent natives with no ground under proper vigilant. It also ensures that women folks shouldn’t be arrested or searched under any circumstances by male military personnel. Should any person be arrested, he/she must be immediately shoveled to police within 24 hours. 3. ASFPA serve minuscule purpose: While the union government discern the ardent act (ASFPA) which improvise the military with unlimited exercise of arbitrary prowess had only beseech inhumane exhortation. Even the foot soldiers who can barely embark to elite alphabets have become tyrant lords. The assiduous piqued of this Act is often sung by incessant disappearances of the natives. ASFPA in Manipur is as old as primitive. Yet nothing remarkable has borne out of it ever since. On the other hand, the secluded outfits dogged to prevail notwithstanding the stringent obliteration from the titanic martial institutes. It is very well known tact that no solution can be ushered by picking up arms and by sculpturing deterrent Act even in the likenesses of ASFPA. It has only ushered the innocent natives to perdition. Having been born there I’ve learnt how Indian the natives are down by the root. Doesanyone know how it feels when flawless Hindi songs keep coming from the radio? Yes it does. Even the manual workers recessed from manual work when the radio continues to sing, “Mera dil bhi kitna pagal hain, yeh pyar tumse karta hun.” Ningreikhan Wungkhai New delhi

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PWOK organizes sports meet Man City beats West Brom in Premier League

KOHIMA, AUGUST 11 (MExN): With the aim to encourage sports and promote unity among the women folk, Poumai Women Organization Kohima (PWOK) organized annual get-together cum sports meet held at D. Khel Ground Seikhazou,Kohima

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on August 8. Tungam village bagged the first prize in football and walked home with Rs. 5000, the second prize in football was bagged by PWOK executives and got Rs. 3000 and Saranamai village bagged the third prize and received Rs. 2000.

In volleyball, PWOK executives, Baptist women and Koide village bagged 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize and received Rs. 3000, Rs. 2000 and Rs. 1000 respectively. In tug of war Chaonamai village, Zhobumai village and Tungjoy village got 1st , 2nd and 3rd prizes respec-

tively. In the individual game, the prize winner includes Lucy, Seiveinai and Valleyrose bagged the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize respectively in balloon game. In sack race game, Lishiru, Lucy and Valleyrose bagged 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes respec-

tively. Earlier, Poumai Public Union Kohima (PPUK) general secretary P.H. Shesou in his address in the inaugural session encouraged the women folk to play a great role even among men folk who cannot come together. He reminded the gathering that when they go well in their activities it always contribute positive achievements in the society. While appreciating the women folk contribution in the Naga society, he also challenged the women society to stand for the unity and guide the men folk in the right way with God’s wisdom. President PPUK CD John gave away the prizes to the winners and while vote of thanks was proposed by President PWOK S.P. Rocinah. Around 500 women folk participated the sports meet.

Sindhu, Srikanth win in World Championships

JAKARTA, AUGUST 11 (PTI): Two-time bronze medallist, P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth started their campaign at the World Badminton Champion with contrasting victories in the women's and men's singles competition respectively here today. The 11th seed, Sindhu, who clinched the bronze medal in 2013 and 2014 editions, had to dig deep into her reservoir of talent to outwit Denmark's Line Kjaersfeldt 11-21 21-17 21-16 in a 50-minute match. The World No. 13 Indian had spent most of the time this season nursing an injury and had been struggling for form. Sindhu, who got a bye in the first round, will next take on Olympic champion and former World No.1 LI Xuerui of China in the prequarterfinals. World No. 3, Srikanth, however, didn't need to break any sweat as he brushed aside Australia's Michael Fariman 21-10 21-13 in a 24-minute lop-sided match. The India Open winner will face Chinese Taipei's Hsu Jen Hao next in the second round. In the women's singles match,

Sindhu was caught offguard by Line, ranked 35th in the world, as she didn't give the Indian any chance in the first game and held on to an early 6-1 lead to earn the bragging rights. The Indian got her bearings in the second game as she opened up a 5-2 lead but Line clawed back at 7-7. Sindhu, however, once again drifted away and managed to held on to her lead even though Line kept breathing down her neck. In the decider, Line zoomed to a 4-1 lead but Sindhu turned the table with four straight points. The duo then fought tooth and nail before Saina jumped from 8-9 to lead 13-9. The Dane came as close as 14-15 but Sindhu ensured there was no more hiccups. In men's singles, Srikanth had no problems as he quickly broke off at 4-4 and 6-6 in the first and second game respectively and held on to his fort to eventually come up trumps.

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Manchester City’s Vincent Kompany scores during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester City at the Hawthorns, West Bromwich, England, Monday, August 10. (AP Photo)

PV Sindhu of India competes against Line Kjaersfeldt of Denmark in the 2015 Total BWF World Championship at Istora Senayan on August 11, 2015 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Getty Images)

Struggles and Surprises as Premier League gets moving Trevor Huggins

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It is, of course, much too early to try to read something into the first round of matches in a Premier League season that has another 37 games and more than eight months to run. But it's just too tempting. Especially as some of the surprises in an entertaining start will clearly have an impact on the coming weekend's action — at least for Chelsea and Arsenal. The Blues now face one of their toughest games of the season - at Manchester City - without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, following the Belgian's rash decision to clatter into Bafetimbi Gomis during its 2-2 home draw with Swansea. New signing Asmir Begovic, whose first touch was to pick the ball out of the Chelsea net after Gomis had converted the resulting penalty, should make his full debut for the champions at Etihad Stadium. And it promises to be a tight game. Though Chelsea lacked the rhythm that will come as the season progresses, Jose Mourinho's side still showed plenty of power and attacking intent against Swansea — particularly whenever Willian or Eden Hazard were on the ball. With a nervous Manchester United needing an own goal by Kyle Walker to beat Tottenham, Manchester City was by far the most convincing of English football's Big Four with its 3-0 win at West Bromwich Albion. When players like Yaya Toure, who scored twice at the Hawthorns, and David Silva are on the kind of form they showed Monday night,

Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho, lower centre left, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Stoke and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke, England, Sunday August 9. (AP Photo)

the 2012 and 2014 champions are an astonishingly good side. Add the 49 million pounds ($76 million) paid to Liverpool for Raheem Sterling and the goalscoring talent of Sergio Aguero, and it's not difficult to see the potential for a third league trophy in five seasons. Or of an early title claim when Chelsea coming visiting on Sunday. Given Courtois' automatic suspension, Chelsea fans will have left Stamford Bridge on Saturday with even longer faces and even bigger regrets after Petr Cech was allowed to move to Arsenal. About 24 hours later, those opinions may have been revised with the 33-year-old's calamitous

league debut for his new club. For a man who makes very few mistakes in a season, two blunders after less than an hour is certainly a worrying start, and was enough to consign Arsene Wenger's side to an embarrassing 2-0 home defeat to West Ham. While trying to explain what he acknowledged were two very cheap goals, Wenger pointed to West Ham being further advanced in its preparation for the season. After all, Slaven Bilic's side had already played three rounds of Europa League football. Wenger was factually correct. But whether taking on the likes of Birkirkara from the Maltese Premier League and Astra Giur-

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giu of Romania counts as preparation for facing one of the best sides in Europe is a moot point. More important is the fact that Sunday's defeat already puts Arsenal under an unwelcome degree of pressure ahead of this weekend's game against Crystal Palace. Arsenal had a good domestic season in 2014-15, finishing third in the league and winning a second consecutive FA Cup. The major disappointment came from a poor start - with just two wins from the opening eight league games - that effectively dashed any realistic hopes of winning the title. So Sunday turned into precisely the kind of night-

mare that Arsenal had been determined to avoid. And the extent to which it is already playing mind games can be gauged from the comments made afterward by defender Per Mertesacker. Looked at dispassionately, losing the first of 38 games means nothing. Yet Mertesacker went so far as to describe Sunday's upset as "a massive loss", adding that "to start with a game like that is not good, but to bounce back is even more important now." It's a far cry from the relative optimism that Louis van Gaal's new-look United should be taking to Aston Villa in the first of the season's Friday night fixtures. With four new signings in the starting lineup and a fifth - Bastian Schweinsteiger - coming on in the second half, United should have looked pretty disjointed in the middle and vulnerable at the back against Tottenham. Neither was the case. It may not have been a slick performance, and there was more sideways passing than is usually welcomed by the Old Trafford faithful, but United looked a very sharp unit at times. Right back Matteo Darmian and defensive midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin both made promising debuts, although it's open to question whether Wayne Rooney is best used as a target man, rather than as a marauding No. 10. Signing another striker, and resolving the future of goalkeeper and Real Madrid target David De Gea, would certainly do United no harm in the days ahead. And Aston Villa probably won't either, for that matter.

WEST BROMWICH, AUGUST 11 (AP): Yaya Toure scored twice in the first half Monday as Manchester City began its Premier League campaign with an impressive 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion. Toure scored with two shots from just outside the area in the ninth and 24th minutes as the visitors dominated the match from the start. Captain Vincent Kompany headed in the third in the 59th in a fluid team performance that signaled that Manuel Pellegrini's side will again be serious contenders for the league title after relinquishing the crown to Chelsea last season. New signing Raheem Sterling also looked lively for City but fluffed his best chance to score with a weak effort when through on goal in the 41st minute. The margin of victory puts City atop the standings after the opening weekend. And with Chelsea held to a

draw, Arsenal losing and Manchester United and Liverpool both earning unconvincing 1-0 wins, this was by far the best performance of the first round. Even more worrying for their rivals is that City did it largely without star striker Sergio Aguero, who only came on as a substitute for the last 25 minutes. He's likely to be back in the starting lineup for a tougher test next weekend, when City hosts Chelsea in an eagerly anticipated matchup. Toure and Kompany were among City's most heavily criticized players last season when they failed to reach the high standards of the previous title-winning campaign. But both signaled they're back to their best this time around. Toure's first goal came with a bit of luck as his low shot was deflected by Craig Dawson and trickled slowly over the line past a stationary Boaz Myhill in goal.

The second was superb, though, as Wilfried Bony laid the ball off just outside the box and Toure curled an unstoppable effort into the top corner. Sterling, who caused the West Brom defense plenty of problems with his speed and movement, was then sent clear on goal in the 41st but could only sidefoot a tame effort too close to Myhill. Kompany's third was also a bit lucky as he met a corner by the near post and the ball hit his shoulder before looping over Myhill. The Belgium defender celebrated by jumping up and down in front of the traveling City fans, showing just how badly he wants redemption after last season. "We came here today knowing we had a point to prove," Kompany said. "Me more than anyone else probably. ... I just want to get back to my best level." Judging by this performance, Kompany and City are almost there.

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