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It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps justice alive — Earl Warren
Karen honor British officer for WWII bravery [ PAGE 9]
Commemorative Monolith Chandimal heroics helps Sri Lanka set raised symbolizing India 176 for win Naga Aspiration [ PAGE 2]
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Naga Sovereign Rights Affirmed
‘No solution without ‘Nagas must FGN affirm to protect Naga sovereignty sovereignty & integration’ stand united’ our Correspondent Chedema | August 14
Morung Express news Dimapur | August 14
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Putting to rest all speculations whether the NSCN (IM) has compromised on “sovereignty” and “integration” of Naga inhabited areas, NSCN (IM) General Secretary Th. Muivah today said there can be “no solution whatsoever” without fulfilling the two core issues. “Do you want to drive away the Nagas further? Mind that without integration there will be no solution whatsoever…don’t doubt, we are standing for integration at any cost,” the NSCN (IM) leader stated in his address as chief guest at the 69th Naga Independence Day celebration held here at the NSCN (IM) council headquarters Hebron, in the outskirts of Dimapur. Muivah termed reports that the NSCN (IM) had given up on sovereignty and integration as propaganda by vested interests who are trying to manipulate the situation. “God knows how many times we have been talking about this (sovereignty and integration). Keeping the Nagas divided, can there be a solution? If this is not respected, then there can be no solution,” he said. Muivah said the NSCN had made it clear to Government of India that if a solution is to be arrived at, then the latter has to honour the wishes of the Naga people and that GoI should not always try to please others (states or communities) at the expense of the Nagas. He said even the Indian leaders have understood the position of the NSCN (IM) on integration and assured to “work out on that” despite practical difficulties. On sovereignty, Mui-
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vah said “If GoI respects the rights of the Nagas, Nagas can come closer to India, otherwise there can be no meeting point. Therefore, sovereignty of Nagas has to be worked out.” He said the August 3 Framework Agreement mentions “respecting people’s wishes for sharing of sovereign powers as defined in the competencies.” “We want to understand our neighbours, we want to respect their rights. They also should understand our rights. We can be good neighbours forever,” the NSCN (IM) leader added. Muivah said with the Naga issue reaching the crucial political stage and with change of mind in the Indian leadership, it is time for Nagas to come together and work collectively in the interest of the Naga nation. If Nagas irrespective of groups, factions or tribes forgive each other and forget past bitterness, then God will surely not fail the Naga people, he added.
message read out by Kilo Kilonser RH Raising, assured the Naga people that the August 3 Agreement, which is to be finalized in its entirety, would lead to a permanent political settlement and “enduring peaceful co-existence” between the “two entities” (India and Naga people). “Today, we have laid the foundation for the best possible solution to our issue. We have not surrendered our rights to anyone. We believe our future is secured in our own hand. The dissenting voices are all anticipated but we cannot afford to miss the good opportunity because it will be very costly for us,” the Chairman said. Swu affirmed the NSCN (IM)’s “commitment” to take everyone on board who support, respect and uphold the historical and political rights of the Naga people. “I fervently appeal to all Nagas wherever they are to continue to march together to the last. I also appeal to our brothers and sisters in other camps to join We have not surrendered the Naga national political our rights: Isak Swu line and work together to NSCN (IM) Chairman, building our nation.” Isak Chishi Swu Swu, in his Full text on Page 10
The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) Kedahge, Gen. (Retd) Viyalie Metha today said the Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) are the only national mandated institutions and established Government of the Naga people to uphold the historical and political rights of the Naga Nation. “Hence the two National mandated bodies do not and will not recognize or be a party to any factions or organizations committing Naga citizenship to any other country,” said Gen. (Retd) Metha in his address at the 69th Nagaland Independence Day celebration here at Chedema Peace Camp . “NNC and FGN stand to protect Naga sovereignty and independence,” he said. He further said that the NNC and the FGN “will not be a party to any factions or organizations that will commit Naga citizenship to any other country than Sovereign Independent Nagaland.”
FGn Kedahge Gen. (Retd) Viyalie Metha and nnC president Adinno Phizo during the celebration of 69th nagaland independence Day at Chedema on August 14. (Morung Photo)
Announcing the stand of FGN, Gen. (Retd) Metha said the FGN recognizes the fact that the Indo-Naga conflict remained unresolved due to the invasion and continued occupation of “our land by the aggressors.” He said the FGN has not entered into any settlement or agreement with India beside the 1964 ceasefire agreement, which was signed on May 25, 1964 and became effective on 6th September 1964. “This international ceasefire agree-
ment was signed between the Federal Government of Nagaland and Government of India through the Nagaland Peace Mission,” Gen. (Retd) Metha said. “On the part of FGN, knowing the fact that too many lives were lost due to the armed conflict in a period of almost ten years from 1954 to 1964, we gave our consent for a ceasefire and upholding the same till today. However, the successive leadership of the Indian government continued
GPRN/NSCN celebrates Naga Independence Day
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DIMAPUR, AUGUST 14 (MExN): The GPRN/NSCN on August 14 celebrated the 69th Naga Independence Day at its Council headquarters, Khehoi. A press note from the MIP of the GPRN/ NSCN informed that the program was a “simple affair” with only the members of GPRN/ NSCN civil and military wings. The program started with an invocation prayer led by the Kilonser of Religious Affairs. General Secretary of the GPRN/NSCN, N Kitovi Zhimomi exhorted the members present, while Alezo Venuh, Envoy to the collective leadership read out the presidential speech. Other highlights of the program included a Gen. (Retd.) Khole Konyak, President of GPRn/nsCn and GPRn/nsCn special song, interactive session and benedic- General secretary, n Kitovi Zhimomi at council headquarters Khehoi tory prayer by Assistant chaplain of CHQ. during the celebration of naga independence Day on August 14.
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Join hands to make Nagaland Physical integration of all Naga inhabited strong & peaceful: Governor areas very much on the table: Gen. Atem
KOHIMA, AUGUST 14 (MExN): Nagaland state Governor, PB Acharya has urged all groups to honour the feelings of the people and join in the democratic process for peace and development of Nagaland. “Let us make Nagaland a strong, peaceful, prosperous State. We have the potential,” said the Nagaland Governor in his message prior to the celebration of India’s Independence Day on August 15. The Nagaland Gov400 backdoor appointments in my department? look, i ernor further hoped that don’t discuss private family there would be no trust deficit in implementing the matters ok? clauses of the Framework Agreement between the Government of India and The Morung Express the NSCN (IM). It is the first offices will be closed strong step for permanent on August 15 and will peace and development in re-open on August 16. Nagaland, he asserted. He The next issue of The further wished the NSCN Morung Express will be (IM) Chairman, Isak Chishi available on Monday, Swu an early recovery “Insurgency and vioAugust 17, 2015. The Morung Express lence cannot be the means to any end,” the Governor said, while calling for an end violent means. “Talks are The Morung Express to the only way to achieving Poll QuEsTion positive results. We should Vote on www.morungexpress.com trust each other,” he said. The Governor also exSMS your anSwer to 9862574165 pressed pride that NagaDo you agree with land state is a place of rich NBCC’s opinion that culture and individual idenonline gaming is a tities. “The diversity adds to threat to society? the richness of our culture. We respect all Tribes. EvYes no others erybody is equal. The need
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Th Muivah, General secretary of the nsCn (iM) during the 69th naga independence Day celebration at council headquaters Hebron on August 14. Photo by Caisii Mao
DIMAPUR, AUGUST 14 (MExN): President of the NSCN (R), Y Wangtin Naga while addressing the celebration of the Naga Independence Day asserted that the Naga people must learn a lesson from the past and stand united for a common cause. “No nation can exist without its history and the Naga people had proved to the world that, it has a unique history un-common with India,” he said. He thanked all Naga NGO’s and churches for strengthening the Naga national movement. “My sincere thanks to the leaders of different Naga Political groups for understanding the Naga political situation in right perspective. We have came across untold sufferings and shameful fratricidal killings, which failed us all. Now the new days are dawning and we must collectively seized this opportunity to hammer out one of the finest and acceptable solution instead of creating senseless situation,” he stated. Our greatest fighters bravely declared our Naga independence on 14th of August 1947, which was strengthened by Naga national plebiscite of 1951, Wangtin said. However, he lamented that misinterpretations were presented to the world “by handful of frustrated people but, we proved ourselves to the world that, we are not Indian and unique in all aspects.” Full text on Page 10
to pursue arrogance and violent policy rather than peacefully resolving the Indo-Naga conflict. The policy of the Naga National Council is non-violence and the FGN is still holding to that policy,” he said. “The FGN reiterates that the long drawn Indo-Naga conflict is not India’s internal law and order problem and Nagas are not secessionist insurgent,” said the Kedahge while adding “It is an international conflict, it is a case of invasion by India, and Nagas are only defending the Naga Nation. Therefore the conflict can only be resolved internationally.” Gen. (Retd) Metha also called upon all Nagas to salute the thousands who laid down their lives in defense of “our Independence.” “The names of all these patriots shall forever be remembered in the annals of our history. Let us also uphold our present national workers,” he added. Naga National Council (NNC) President Adinno Phizo was also present on the occasion. Full text on page 10
of the hour is to march together hand in hand with equal status,” he affirmed. The Governor further affirmed India as a secular, democratic nation and said that “all of us are one regardless of our religion.” Stressing on strengthening education, Acharya said: “It is time now, that our Universities become not only knowledge centres but also development centres. Skill additions in the curriculum is must.” He further called for women to play an equal role in the developmental activities. “Gender respect and equal opportunity including in the field of politics will empower our women for peace and development of our country,” he said. He further advocated engaging senior citizens, and making use of their experience and dedication; and ensuring that farmers “get the right place in the social structure,” by enabling them to avail remunerative price for their agricultural products. Organized and unorganized labourers, he said, should be identified for the central and state welfare projects for their benefits. He assured that the Centre is committed to all round development of the North East region, and said: “When the North-east develops, India prospers.”
out integration.’ ple,” he stated. cal groups including NSCN (IM), ‘Nagas have to unite on the During a press briefing after the Commenting on the opposiGPRN/NSCN and NNC/FGN. basis of the Naga reconciliation 69th Naga Independence Day cel- tion expressed by North Eastern On the question of Nagas in signed on July 13, 2009’ ebration at Camp Hebron, Atem states which have Naga territory, Burma, Atem said the NSCN (IM) DIMAPUR, AUGUST 14 (MExN): The issue of ‘physical integration’ of all Naga inhabited areas in Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh is very much a part of the ‘Framework Agreement,’ Gen (Retd) VS Atem, Emissary to the Collective Leadership said on Friday. Brushing aside public perception that the issue for Naga integration has been dropped, Atem stated ‘a final settlement to the Naga issue would not be arrived at with-
asserted that “Nagas have every right to live together, whether it is for worse or better. This is our right and the Government of India has also said yes.” Atem clarified that Nagas are not infringing on the rights of other States nor trying to grab their lands. “We are not infringing on the right of the Assamese or Manipuris. We have been suppressed and we are fighting for our rights and there is no question for the Nagas to again try to suppress the right of the peo-
the Emissary maintained that Naga problem cannot be solved via Assamese or Manipur interest. “We are not trying to grab any Manipuri’s land or Assamese’s land,” he stated. On the question whether NSCN (IM) would include other Naga political groups while framing a final settlement, Atem said Nagas have to unite on the basis of the Naga reconciliation agreement signed in July 13, 2009 [Covenant of Reconciliation] by three Naga politi-
was discussing about the Nagas in Burma and how to look after their welfare. To query on the timeframe, Atem responded that no timeframe have been set but it has been agreed on by both sides to speed up the process and come to a final solution at the earliest possible time. He reiterated that the significance of the Framework Agreement was that “it is the foundation for building the future solution.”
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‘Do not leave us in the hands of other people’
Nagas in Assam, Arunachal, Manipur and Burma appeal for inclusion Morung Express news Dimapur | August 14
The voice of aspiration for ‘one people, one nation’ grew stronger on Friday at the 69th Naga Independence Day celebration at Camp Hebron as Nagas living in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Burma echoed one common sentiment-physical integration of all Naga inhabited areas. They, therefore, made fervent appeal for inclusion in the final set-
tlement of the ongoing Indo-Naga process. “We have long been neglected and deprived- politically, socially and economically in our own land because we are a minority,” Zeliangrong Baudi NC Hills, Assam president lamented of the circumstances faced by the 140 Naga villages in Barak valley Silchar side and NC Hills of Assam. He feared that the position of the Naga people in Assam would turn from bad to worse if they were not included in the Indo-Naga solution. “We, the Arunachal Nagas convey this message that the Naga area in Arunachal Pradesh comprising of three districts namely Tirap, Changlang and Lohit is part and parcel of Naga area and it should
be included in the ongoing Naga settlement,” president, Arunachal Naga Students Federation stated in a brief address. The student leader maintained that Nagas in Arunachal have been participating in the Naga freedom movement for a long time and in the process, faced untold hardship and sacrifices. “We are all Naga by blood and therefore must share equal rights of whatever the Nagas will enjoy,” he asserted. Speaking on behalf of Nagas living in Burma, Eastern Naga Students’ Association (Burma) president strongly urged the NSCN (IM) collective leadership and the Nagas living in the ‘Indian side of the arbitrary boundary’ not to leave them alone in the hands of
other people. “Till the day the entire Naga family reunites as one, we shall never desist from our dreams that a new day will come,” he evinced hope. United Naga Council (UNC) president, in his address, appealed all the Naga political groups to join hands during this defining moment in the larger interest of the Naga nation. “It is high time for Naga to join hands and work together forgetting all past anger and mistrust to build up a strong Naga nation,” he stated. The Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) meanwhile sought support from the NSCN (IM) in their demand for a separate State of Eastern Nagaland.
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Morung Express News Kohima | August 14
Representatives from Government of Nagaland, Department of Agriculture and Shivasais Oil Palm Pvt Ltd Hyderabad (India) during the signing of MoU held on August 11.
Kohima, august 14 (mExN): The Government of Nagaland, Department of Agriculture and Shivasais Oil Palm Pvt Ltd Hyderabad (India) signed ancillary MoU on National Mission on Oil Seeds & Oil Palm (NMOOP) under MM-II at Agriculture production Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Kohima on August 11. Nagaland Directorate of Agriculture, Information and Publicity wing in a press release stated that this
programme on Oil Palm cultivation (NMOOP) will be implemented in the Districts of Dimapur, Mokokchung, Wokha, Peren, Mon and Longleng covering area of more than 1000 ha. In the MoU, the products of the oil palm farmers in the State will be purchase by the said company. The department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland was represented by T. Imkonglemba Ao, IAS Commissioner & Secretary
MEx File Governor’s Awards 2015 Kohima, august 14 (DiPR): The following awardees have been selected for Governor’s Awards 2015 in the field of Art, Music and Literature: T. Yanger Ozukum in the field of Art (Painting), Along Konyak in the field of Art (Handicraft) and Alobo Naga in the field of Music
NASU Education tour
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Kohima, august 14 (mExN): Northern Angami Students Union (NASU) will begin its education tour under its jurisdiction from August 17 to 28. In a press note issued by Secretary Education NASU, Selabeituo Theünuo has requested all the units to cooperate during the education tour. The tour will cover all the government schools and will check on the performance of the school and teachers for the upliftment of the students.
NERSNA Kohima constitutes committee Kohima, august 14 (mExN): The North Eastern Region Service Nepali Association (NERSNA) Kohima has constituted a committee under the convenor of Mon Bahadur Sunar and Dilip Ghimire on August 3 last to celebrate its silver jubilee year on November 29. All the interested members and well wishers from the community have been requested to submit their articles for souvenir to the organizing committee and can contact the committee for further details.
NSCFSA annual general meeting
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Kohima, august 14 (mExN): The Nagaland State Cooperative Field Service Association (NSCFSA) will hold its 10th annual general meeting on August 19 at 11:00 AM at the conference hall of the office of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Kohima. All the members of the Association have been informed to attend the said meeting without fail.
“The Power to Forgive: And Other Stories” Kohima, august 14 (mExN): A book entitled “The Power to Forgive: And Other Stories” by Dr. Avinuo Kire (A Zubaan publication) will be launched on August 18 at 4:00 PM at Ozone Café, Razhu Point Kohima. The book will be released by minister for forest, environment & wildlife Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire. Author & poet Dr. Temsula Ao, chairman Nagaland State Commission for Women and Author & poet Dr. Easterine Kire will be the special guests. The function will start with a prayer by Rev. Moa Longchari, senior pastor Baptist Mission Church, Kohima. Dr. Meneno Vamuzo will deliver publisher’s note on behalf of Urvashi Butalia Feminist, founder & director Zubaan. Special music will be presented by Ariezo Rutsa while vote of thanks will be proposed by Alezo Kire.
VBDAK general meeting on Aug 19 Kohima, august 14 (mExN): The voluntary Blood Donor Association Kohima (VBDAK) will have a general meeting on August 19 at RRTC Hall, Red Cross Complex from 3:00 pm. Members are also invited to come and support the blood donation camp at Kohima Law college from 11:00 am onward on the same day.
& APC; Rongsenienla Ao, Joint Director Agriculture; A. Hangsing Dy. Director of Agriculture; P. Nungsangwapang Jamir, under Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Department of Agriculture. Shivasais Oil Palm Pvt Ltd Hyderabad (India) was represented by Ranga CEO, Shivasais Oil Palm Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad (India) and Naga Raju, Assistant Manager, Shivasais Oil Palm Pvt Ltd Hyderabad (India).
On August 14, 1947, when Nagas declared their independence, Mannie, wife of A. Kevichüsa bought a bamboo pole for half a rupee, attached an Angami Lohe (Shawl) and hoisted it to represent a flag of independence and symbolizing the aspiration of the Nagas. Remembering this event, where a Mizo woman married to a Naga hoisted the first shawl (A Naga shawl in the absence of the actual flag) on August 14, 1947, a commemorative monolith was inaugurated at Mission Compound at the residence of A. Kevichüsa to symbolize the aspiration of the Nagas. “This afternoon we commemorate the Naga aspiration symbolized in this monolith. We like to share this value with all
Organisers, leaders and family of Kevichüsa in front of the monolith inaugurated at Mission Compound at the residence of A. Kevichüsa to symbolize the aspiration of the Nagas. (Morung Photo)
and every Naga tribe even with Non-Nagas who have village and ancestral land and for whom Nagaland has become a homeland. I would like to express goodwill to even all non-Nagas for whom Nagaland has
become a Home and security,” stated Thepfulhouvi Solo who chaired the event. A song of dedication called ‘Exodus’ was sung by Pastor Razo Vasa, Dimapur Christian fellowship. The Chakhesang Bap-
tist Church Kohima Choir serenaded the gathering with a song, ‘Bless be the Lord” While the gifting the ground to the Nagas, Razoukhrielie Kevichüsa stated, “We do not know
Kohima, august 14 (NEPs): The Stella High Secondary School (SHSS), Kohima has organized a grand Annual Cultural Program on its “Cultural Day” today here at its premises with students in their respective rich traditional attires attending it. Folk dances, songs, dramas, fashion shows, combined singing have been some of the major attractions in today’s “Annual Cultural Program” which was held under the theme “Upholding Our Culture.” Students starting from Class A & B to Class 12 have
participated in variety of programs which included singing, folk dance, couple show, drama. Students from Chakhesang, Nepali, Lotha and Angami communities presented colorful folk dances enthralling the audience. School’s senior teachers Mishra and Rustum also presented a special number drawing loud cheers and applaud from the students. Thejatseizo has briefly stressed the importance of showcasing the rich cultures and traditions of the all the communities
through such meaningful “Cultural Day.” Stating that their culture was their identity and it was a way of life, he said through such events, they would come to know of their cultural values and how to respect their elders. Principal of the SHSS Kechangunuo said their school had been organizing such “Cultural events” annually to enlighten and instill the values of their rich cultural heritage to their students. Teachers and parents of the students and other invitees were also attended the programme.
PhEK, august 14 (DiPR): The District Food Security Mission Executive Committee (DFSMEC) meeting cum distribution of materials under NFSM 2015-16 was organised at DAO’s Office on August 13 with Deputy Commissioner Phek, Murohu Chotso as chief guest. The meeting was conducted by SMS (Jr), Neiku Tsido. Brief introduction on the concept of NFSM was delivered by APPO, Keneisezo Punyu. District Agriculture Officer Phek,
Hewoto Sema gave a powerpoint presentation on NFSM scheme implemented under Phek District. Deputy Commissioner Phek, Murohu Chotso, encouraged the NFSM beneficiaries saying that he was also once an active farmer. He stressed on the importance of proper assessment of yearly food production and consumption, food proportion and food supplement. He shared his experience that self-produced rice last longer and are more healthy. He also
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what the future holds for the Nagas. However, with the undying love that our parents had for the Nagas, on behalf of our family and as a symbolic gesture, I solemnly declare that this spot where the commemorative monolith stands is given to the Nagas for perpetuity and that we and our descendents shall not disturb this memorial.” Rüguoselie Chakrünuo (Chedema), Living Naga Plebiscite participator, unveiled the monolith. In his thanksgiving prayer Rev. Keviyiekielie Linyü invoked words of gratitude to God which said, “We thank you for giving us a story- a story of suffering, a story of blood and tears. We thank you for giving us this privilege to be a part of this story. Help us to continue to keep telling this story to our children and generation to come.”
Morung Express News Dimapur | August 14
Hornbill Air Connect Pvt. Ltd (HACL), which aspires to operate flights from Nagaland, was inaugurated in Dimapur on August 13. The office was set up after 4 years of struggle, said Mhonjan Humtsoe, Operations Head of HACL. Humtsoe said that the company was floated after realising the urgent need for a Nagaland-based flights operator. With limited air connectivity, travellers from and to Nagaland rely heavily on road transport and the railways, which often get disrupted by ‘bandhs’. To run flights, the approval of the Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is a mandatory requisite. In this regard, it was informed that the main focus would be on availing ‘Non Scheduled Operators Permit’ from the DGCA. It further appealed the government of Nagaland for aid. While the fledging yet ambitious company lobbies for air operator permit, it will render other flightrelated services. If HACL’s aim is realised, Nagaland will get direct air connectivity with other states in the north-east and beyond and even inter-district air connectivity.
emphasised on taking up of alternate cash crops for food security. The programme was followed by distribution of materials such as PP Sprayers, Conoweeders, seeds and cash incentives to all the beneficiaries. District Food Security Mission Executive Committee (DFSMEC) members comprising of Heads of Offices of Agri and Allied departments, Programme coordinator NEN Chizami, SHGs and farmer beneficiaries attended the review meeting.
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Shifting of Sub-Treasury office to Mangkolemba discussed
HACL for Nagalandbased air service
Leonard Aier, Principal of City Law College, Dimapur and legal advisor to Survival Nagaland sharing at a meeting held at the office chamber of Commissioner, Nagaland, Sentiyanger Imchen (extreme right) on August 11. The meeting was convened by the Commissioner to discuss on working out modalities in streamlining the issue of Inner Line Permit in the State. Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, administrators of the Municipal Councils of Kohima and Dimapur and others attended the meeting.
moKoKchuNg, august 14 (DiPR): ADC Mangkolemba Imtiwapang Aier called a joint meeting between the Mangkolemba Administrator, Treasury Officer, Mokokchung, Branch Manager SBI, SDPO, COY Commander 2nd NAP and OC PS of Mangkolemba at his office on August 12, to discuss issues relating shifting of the Sub-Treasury office from Mokokchung to Mangkolemba at the earliest. In the meeting, delay for shifting of the Sub-Treasury was deliberated as the office building has already been completed since 2014 and the Department was to start
NSS Modern College conducts orientation prog
Kohima, august 14 (mExN): An orientation programme was conducted to welcome the new NSS members of Modern College, Kohima on August 13 in the college auditorium. Kaikho Losiih, Dean of Modern College, Kohima in his welcome speech emphasized on the platform NSS has given to serve the society and the essential part for the success of any organization is the acquaintance of its members with the organization. Special number was presented by the students enthralling the audience with their charismatic performance. The speaker for the event, C. Theyo, State Liaison Officer, NSS under The Department of Youth Resources & Sports exhorted the newly inducted members to remain true to its motto, “Not Me But You”, and aim at developing their personality through community services, get a sense of involvement in the task of nation building. L. Kevin Hiekha, Programme Officer, NSS, Modern College, Kohima acknowledged the participants, speaker and the newly inducted members for their cooperation and cheerfully consenting their support.
tuENsaNg, august 14 (mExN): The Confederation of Chang Students' Union (CCSU) in its first phase of Educational Tour 2015 led by its President lmtichoba and Speaker Nokching Somba covered nine of its federating villages from July 10 to 13. The touring team consisting of ten officials had a healthy interactive session with the Village Councils, VECs, SMDC, VHC, Student Union and teachers of all the 9 villages. During the tour, the Confederation detected numerous “foul play by various Government department in non-implementation of schemes/
projects and misappropriation/misuse of funds and provisions meant for the villages coupled with the ignorance of the rural populace.” This was stated
in a press release issued by CCSU Education & Statistic Secretary, A Khumtong and Assistant General Secretary Nayang. The Confederation, “while in its endeavour for eradicating the social disparity created out of backwardness, to maintain transparency and aspiration for equal opportunities in various economical and educa-
functioning of the Sub-Treasury and its transaction. It further decided to put forward to the higher authority for administrative approval for enhancement of cash retention limit of SBI Branch, Mangkolemba to certain amount, as the amount transacted at present is not sufficient for smooth functioning of the Bank and not adequate for the Government employees, pensioners and the citizen of the three ranges under the Mangkolemba Sub-Division. Discussions were also held on the availability of police personnel to be provided for security of the Bank.
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Parliamentary Secretary IPR visits Mon
Consumer Society, Purana Bazaar, East Dimapur conducted a social work at Daily Market as part of cleanliness drive in view of Independence Day. Meanwhile, the society has lauded the deputy commissioner for making auto drivers’ uniform compulsory in the interest of the public.
tional processes, expressed its anguish and dismay over the retrogressive development and pseudo-accomplishment attitude shown by different stakeholders.”
used as conventional bait for the VVIPs and VIPs big share of Centrally Sponsored Schemes.” It also stated that, “the education sector has been infested with lots of cross-transfers but without relievers, random transfers with post creating a huge gap in teacher: student ratio. The civil works allotted has been implemented by the VECs without funds/payment by the authority concerned.” Unsatisfied with the negative developments, the Confederation appeals “all the stakeholders demanding their sincerity and efficiency in executing their duties.”
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Further, the Union also alleged that, “the Public Distribution System with the regular provisions of BPL, AAY, Annapurna etc remained just a mystery and long forgotten. The MGNREGS if luckily availed for 20 to 22 days at the most has been both a surprise and a blessing to the rural mass, with the poor ignorant lots being
moN, august 14 (DiPR): Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Public Relations (IPR), K. Khekaho Assumi visited District Public Relations Officer’s (DPRO) Office, Mon on August 14. K. Khekaho Assumi said Information and Public Relations Department was established in 1963 although the government did not give much importance for its development. Assumi assured for new sound system for the whole districts in the State and to start new building construction for DPRO office Mon in the current financial year. When new sound system is installed in the office then the Department can also help out the public for a nominal rate, he said. The Parliamentary Secretary directed DPRO Mon to prepare necessary requirements for the office and said that he would do his best possible for the welfare of the Department. Assumi also lamented the bad road condition from Tizit to Mon. DPRO, S. Honpi Konyak, in his welcome address stressed on extending fullest cooperation. The Parliamentary Secretary inspected DPRO office site for construction and said that he would be visiting again for new office building construction.
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NE states on high alert for I-Day AgArtAlA/guwAhAti/ imphAl, August 14 (iANs): A massive security alert has been sounded across northeast India and vigil along the international borders tightened ahead of the 69th Independence Day celebrations, officials said on Friday. "We have seen media reports that some militant outfits jointly made statements to boycott the Independence Day celebrations and observe bandh. But there is no concrete evidences on the issue," Tripura Inspector General of Police (police control) Nepal Das told IANS. "However, we have fortified the security all over specially the sensitive places and crowded locations, including markets and places where the Independence Day functions would be held." The official said some temporary check-posts and security posts have been also set up to monitor the situations and check the vehicles. "All police stations and BSF (Border Security Force) have been asked to maintain high alert and to keep strict surveillance over the situations," Das added. The police official said though terrorism came down significantly in Tripura, patrolling along the national highway, other important highways and interior places were
being intensified as a preventive measure. In Assam, a strict security blanket has been raised following intelligence report that militants and jehadi groups are desperate to carry out attacks ahead of the Independence Day. Additional director general of police Pallab Bhattacharya told reporters in Guwahati that recently a terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba has been spotted at Rangia in Kamrup district. Quoting central agencies' report, he said that following the meeting of radical outfits in Bangladesh recently, a group of terrorists have planned to sneak into the region. Night curfew has already been clamped along the India-Bangladesh border to prevent the crossborder movement of militants in the run-up to Independence Day. Bhattacharya said: "ULFA (United Liberation Front of Asom) too is desperate to carry out subversive activity." Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and state police chief Khagen Sarma also separately said terrorists groups were trying to create problems but forces were alert to spoil it. The porous land and riverine border that Assam shares with Bangladesh has been witnessing
persistent influx of militants and criminals. Intelligence agencies have reported that infiltrators cross the border in the appearance of fishermen. The administration also banned fishing in the few bordering rivers of the state. In Manipur, state police and various other para-military forces taking up tight security measures in four valley districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal and Bishnupur to prevent any untoward incident in view of the Independence Day celebration boycott called by insurgent outfits of the state. The main function of the celebration will be held at the First Manipur Rifles Parade Ground in Imphal where state Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh will unfurl the national flag. Security forces have been put on a high alert in Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram to thwart any attempt of violence during the Independence Day celebrations. A senior Mizoram home department official said the union home ministry has sent urgent advisories to keep maximum alert on the run up to the Independence Day celebrations. An official of the Airport Authority of India said on the advice
of the union home and civil aviation ministries security was also further intensified in all the airports in the northeastern states. "Various restrictions including entry of people into the terminal buildings of the airports have been enforced and these restrictions would continue till August 20. Dog squads of the security forces have been engaged to detect possible explosive, fiery and harmful substances," the official said. BSF spokesman D.S. Bhati told IANS: "Our jawans led by senior officials maintaining a strict vigil along the frontiers. They are ready to take any action immediately if any one tries to cross over the border or upset the peace." "Additional troopers of the BSF have been deployed on the occasion of the Independence Day," he added. The northeastern states share 5,437 km international boundaries with China (1,300 km), Myanmar (1,643 km), Bhutan (516 km), Bangladesh (1,880 km) and Nepal (98 km). The mountainous terrain, dense forests and other hindrances make the mostly unfenced borders porous and vulnerable, enabling, militants, illegal immigrants and intruders cross over without any major hurdles.
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KoKrAjhAr, August 14 (pti): On the eve of Independence Day, a joint Army and police team foiled an attempt by Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants to blow up a stretch of rail track between Kokrajhar and Guwahati railway stations in Assam. A KLO militant was killed in the subsequent encounter between security forces and ultras. Based on specific intelligence, the Army and the police had launched an operation at Rabha Para village late last night and spotted some KLO militants trying to plant an Improvised Explosive Device on the track, sources said. The militants opened fire and the security team retaliated, injuring a KLO militant who later died in hospital, the sources said. A 7 kg IED with detonator, a 7.65 mm pistol, a pistol magazine, some fired cases and live rounds and two hand grenades were recovered from the spot, the sources said. The ultras were planning to blow up the track which falls under North East Frontier Railway to disrupt Independence Day celebrations, the sources said.
AZSU (AMN) hails framework agreement DimApur, August 14 (mExN): The All Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Assam, Manipur & Nagaland has hailed the “Naga Peace Accord” signed on August 3 between NSCN (IM) and Government of India. “We are thankful to the visionary collective leadership of NSCN (IM), Isak Swu, Th Muivah and GoI, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and RN Ravi, the interlocutor, for their fervent struggle in reaching this Historic Naga Peace Accord,” stated a press release issued by Benjamin Gondaimei, general secretary, AZSU (AMN). “Thousands of lives were sacrificed where soldiers, men, women, children and people from all walks of lives had shared the burden of upholding for a peaceful solution; that we attain today.” The students union expressed belief that the accord would usher in peace and harmony among the factional groups in Zeliangrong area, which it said is one of the most conflicted areas and a battle ground. It also was optimistic that the “historic Naga Peace Accord” would remove bloodshed and conflict in Naga country and that it will bring better relationship among the tribes, communities around.
NEw DElhi, August 14 (iANs): The government has decided to turn Guwahati into a helicopter hub to promote tourism in the northeastern states, union Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma said on Friday. "We have taken a decision to turn Guwahati into a helicopter hub and are acquiring a hangar at the airport there for this purpose," Sharma told the media here. "This is part of our efforts to promote tourism in the eight northeastern states." According to the minister, state-run Pawan Hans Helicopters will purchase new helicopters for this purpose. He, however, did not specify the make of helicopters that would fly tourists around in the region because of the rugged terrain and connectivity problems. The minister, who also holds the culture portfolio, said the fares of the helicopter services would be fixed at the lowest possible limit. "We do not want to make money from the helicopter services. We want to make profits from tourism." The minister also said the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati has been included in the government's new Pilgrimage Re-
juvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (Prasad) tourism scheme under which 12 spiritual cities have been selected. Kamakhya has been allocated around Rs.10 crore from the tourism ministry's Rs.100-crore budget. "Under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, the Northeast Circuit has been allocated Rs.120 crore of which Rs.15 crore is meant for the development of Majuli island on the Brahmaputra river," Sharma said. The government, according to him, would coordinate with Unesco to include Majuli in the World Heritage Sites list. He also said the ministry of culture has set up a a new cultural centre in Imphal. On developing tourism infrastructure in the region, he said the government would build hotels and rest houses "through PPP mode if need be". Asked about the hindrances caused to the tourism sector by the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, Sharma said the government was trying to make the process easier. "We are trying to make the ILP process easier by making it online."
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ILP demand in Manipur: 5 students begin indefinite hunger strike Our Correspondent Imphal | August 14
Five school students, including a girl, on Friday launched a fast-unto-death hunger strike here to demand Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to protect indigenous people of Manipur against unchecked influx of migrants or non-locals into the state. The campaign kicked-off this morning hours after Chief Minister announced during a function here that the new ILP Bill could not be introduced by August 15, a deadline set by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS). Convenor of Joint Students Union of Government Higher Secondary Schools, Surjit today said the hunger strike has been launched by the five students as the Manipur Government is adopting a delaying tactics on the ILP issue. The fast-unto-death stir started in front of the main gate of Ananda Singh Higher Secondary School, Imphal East. Sapam Robinhood, who was killed by cops during ILP agitation, was a class 11 student of this school. The hunger strikers are Oinam Suresh, Lairikyengbam Dayananda, Surjit Sagol-
sem, Thoudam Mukesh and Loitongbam Bidyalaxmi, all class 12 students from different Government Higher Secondary Schools. Bidyaluxmi is the general secretary of Ibotonsana Girls’ Higher Secondary School Students’ Union. She said the stir has been taken up as a part of the ongoing academic boycott against all Government educational institutes by the Joint Students Union. The union recently forced all educational institutes to shut down in support of the ILP movement by public under the banner of JCILPS. All school and colleges in the valley have remained closed since August 8 last due to intensified ILP agitation. Sapam Robinhood was killed in police action that day. Representatives of JCILPS held talks with the Government twice this week, but without major breakthroughs. A ‘public curfew,’ imposed by the Joint Committee in protest against the Government’s failure to announce its clear-cut stance on the implementation of ILP in Manipur, hit life in the valley on Friday. The strike which began at 4 am and ended at 4 pm was by and large peaceful.
NE MPs asked Naga Independence Day to be proactive celebrated in Chandel NEw DElhi, August 14 (iANs): DoNER Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday urged MPs from eight northeastern states to play a "proactive role" in various development projects launched by the central government. Referring to some of the innovative programmes in the offing, the minister said the organic farming mission, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was already in the pipeline after going through the process of inter-ministerial consultation. The minister said the mission will be placed before the cabinet, while interacting with the MPs at a luncheon meeting in the parliament annexe.
Ruwngthung Hrangbung Chandel | August 14
The Nagas of Chandel in Manipur celebrated the 69th Naga Independence Day today with due dignity and festivity. Celebrated under the aegis of Khurmi Region, GPRN, the day’s programme began with hoisting of the Naga National flag at the entrance of the District Sports Complex at Chandel Christian village, the venue of the event, by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Khurmi Region Ts Prem. It was followed by gathering of thousands of public into the main hall, where all present were led into a prayer by Mission secretary of ANBA Rev Js. Semwar after which Leacy of Khurmi
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Inflation falls to historic low of -4.05 pc This marks the 9th straight month of contraction in wholesale prices, and follows consumer price index (CPI) inflation slowing to 3.8 pc in July
New Delhi, August 14 (Pti): In what should cheer markets and raise hopes of a possible rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, wholesale price inflation (WPI) fell to a historic low of -4.05 per cent in July, compared to -2.4 per cent in June. This marks the ninth straight month of contraction in wholesale prices, and follows consumer price index (CPI) inflation slowing to 3.8 per cent in July from 5.4 per cent in June. The contraction in WPI can be attributed largely to falling food and commodity prices. “The sustained decline in WPI is good news for corporates as WPI measures input prices for the manufacturing process. Although retail inflation has also fallen, the gap between CPI and WPI has increased. This, along with a 30 basis point median decline in the base rate augurs well for corporate sector profitability, which is likely to reflect in the balance sheets from the next quarter,” said Dr Devendra Kumar Pant, Chief Economist, India Ratings & Research. Primary articles inflation contracted further in July, coming in at -3.7 per cent compared to -0.8 per cent in June, marking the third consecutive month of contraction. Within primary articles, food articles inflation contracted to -1.16 per cent compared to 2.2 per cent in June. Veg-
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etable prices in particular saw a sharp contraction, coming in at -24.5 per cent in July as against -7.1 per cent in June. Food inflation as measured in the CPI also slowed in July, from 5.5 per cent in June to 2.15 per cent in July. “Food inflation numbers are also moderating. Even though we are having mixed signals with regard to the progress of monsoon, given government’s adequate preparedness on this front, we should be able to keep food prices under check,” said Dr Jyotsna
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MANilA/MuMbAi, August 14 (ReuteRs): Gold’s longest run of price gains in three months kept Asian buyers on the sidelines this week, steadying physical premiums in top consumers China and India. Yuan-denominated gold prices in China, the world’s biggest consumer of the metal, spiked more than 5 percent this week, boosted in part by investors seeking a secure store of value after Beijing devalued the yuan, traders said. But gold’s upturn stalled as the yuan firmed after China’s central bank said there was no reason for it to fall further given the country’s strong economic fundamentals. Spot gold slipped from a three-week high of $1,126 an ounce on Thursday after a five-day rally that was its longest since May. “At the moment, there are more sellers than buyers in Hong Kong or in China,” said William Wong, assistant head of dealing at Wing Fung Precious Metals in Hong Kong. Gold is sold in Hong Kong at a premium of $1-$1.20 an ounce over the global spot benchmark, unchanged from last week, said Ronald Leung, chief dealer at Lee Cheong Gold Dealers. There was some physical buying when gold breached $1,100 an ounce, but it fizzled when the price rose to $1,120, said Leung. “The (yuan) devaluation is making
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beijiNg, August 14 (iANs): The Chinese yuan halted a three-day slide after the central bank soothed market sentiments, reversing short but sharp declines triggered by a foreign exchange (forex) policy change. On Friday, the central parity rate of the yuan strengthened by 35 basis points to 6.3975 against the US dollar, the first increase since the central bank adopted a more market-based forex rate formation mechanism on Tuesday, reported Xinhua. The yuan’s spot exchange rate also remained stable at around 6.4 against the US dollar. In China’s spot forex market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two percent from the central parity rate each trading day. Friday’s strengthening, after a three-day slump that knocked the yuan down 4.66 percent against the dollar, eased some concerns that it may be in for a period of long-term depreciation. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said on Thursday that there are no grounds for persistent and substantial depreciation of the yuan in the long run while vowing to step in to prevent excessive swings. “The central bank is capable of keeping the exchange rate basically stable at an adaptive and equilibrium level,” said Zhang Xiaohui, PBOC assistant governor. The yuan has been one of the strongest currencies in the world for years, as its nominal effective exchange rate has appreciated 46 percent since China initiated forex reforms by depegging the yuan from the US dollar in July 2005. The improved mechanism takes into consideration the closing rate of the interbank forex market on the previous day, as well as supply and demand in the market, and price movement of major currencies. The bank of China’s move is probably not significant enough to make much difference to either exporters or buyers of Chinese exports. Central bank economist Ma Jun said China does not need to start a currency war to gain advantage as trade is expected to pick up in the second half. Ma described the yuan’s current rate as “near equilibrium.”
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MuMbAi, August 14 (iANs) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will transfer its surplus profit of Rs.65,896 crore to the central government. “The central board of directors of the Reserve Bank of India, at its meeting held today (Thursday), approved the transfer of surplus amounting to Rs.658.96 billion for the year ended June 30, 2015 to the Government of India,” the RBI said in a statement, following a meeting of its central board chaired by governor Raghuram Rajan. India’s central bank, whose accounting year goes from July to June had, last year, transferred Rs.52,679 crore of its surplus profit to the government. Besides the government nominee directors on the central board - secretary department of financial services Hasmukh Adhia and the additional secretary in the department of economic affairs, Ajay Tyagi, the board meeting was also attended by chief economic adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian. At its bi-monthly monetary policy review last week, the RBI kept its repo rate, at which it lends short-term to commercial banks, unchanged at 7.25 percent. A day before the policy review, the government clarified it was not trying to curtail the central bank’s powers on a proposed monetary policy committee of the RBI. “We are in discussion with RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on the form and manner of the monetary policy committee,” Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi told reporters here. Noting out that the draft Indian Financial Code (IFC) is still under the government’s consideration, he said it was incorrect to conclude on the basis of the draft bill that the government was trying to curtail the RBI’s autonomy. The draft IFC, circulated last month as a discussion paper, proposes to remove the RBI governor’s veto right in the monetary policy committee. Besides taking away the RBI governor’s authority to veto interest rate decisions, the draft also proposed that the monetary policy committee would have four representatives of the government and only three from the central bank, including the RBI “chairperson”. American research firm Moody’s Analytics, in a report last month, warned against the NDA government’s moves to tamper with the autonomy of the RBI in deciding on interest rates, as being potentially damaging for the economy.
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its for all but one month since January, driven by the ongoing contraction in the mineral oils segment. Mineral oil inflation came in at -19 per cent in July, following seven consecutive months of double-digit contraction. “The distinct downturn in both retail and headline inflation and the soft inflationary scenario makes a strong case for the RBI to… reduce interest rates even before the next monetary policy announcement, especially as industrial production continues to show sluggish growth, capital goods production has moved to the negative terrain in June and the recent devaluation of Chinese Yuan could hurt our export competitiveness in a subdued global environment,” said Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII. RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan had said, following the monetary policy announcement on August 4, that the central bank may consider a rate cut outside of the policy cycle if the situation demands it. “We are waiting for information. There was more need to move fast in the early stages of the turnaround. We will take all information into account and decide whether at times it warrants moving in between policy cycle or it does not,” he had said at the time. The next policy review meeting is scheduled on September 29.
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The Morung Express
Saturday 15 August 2015
NSF commemorates 69th Naga Independence Day observed in Thailand Naga Independence day Morung Express News Kohima | August 14
The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) commemorated the 69th Naga Independence Day on August 14 with Former NSF President, Achumbemo Kikon, as the Guest Speaker. The program began with the unfurling of the Naga National Flag. The program was chaired by Imtiyapang, Secretary Education, NSF, while I Yapang Walling, Pastor, Ao Baptist Church Kohima said the invocation. The keynote address was delivered by Boveio Poukai Duo, General Secretary, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Boketo Kiho, Secretary, Social & Culture. Achumbemo Kikon in his speech noted that the celebration is a kind of tradition for the NSF to organise a symbolic function to honour August 14 as a red letter day in the history of the Nagas. To refresh the memory of the gathering, Kikon highlighted the timeline of the history of the Naga
Former NSF President, Achumbemo Kikon.
Struggle for independence and further put across his thoughts in the Present context With the signing of the recent framework agreement, Kikon reminded of how the Naga people are once again assured of some honourable solution and since the basis for solution to the protracted Naga political issue has been laid, “it will be in the fitness of things if the NSCN leadership initiate wider consultations, debate and discussion on those subjects where Nagas will have the competencies over India and vice versa so as to evolve consensus within the Naga family before the final agreement is arrived at.”
Kikon urged that Nagas must also acknowledge the present outcome instead of questioning the sincerity of GOI in derailing the issue without any tangible outcome over the years. “Something has emerged so why shouldn’t we view the recent development from positive angle and grasp this opportunity to seal a better deal with India as we have missed good number of opportunities in the past,” added Kikon. Kikon further asserted that Nagas must collectively assure neighbouring communities that they have nothing to lose; rather their burdens will be lightened if Nagas get an honourable solution. “In order to accelerate the political negotiation both the negotiating parties i.e., the GOI and the NSCN (IM) should take a bold steps to reach out to the rest of the Naga Political Groups in particular and the Naga public in general in order to make the framework agreement more inclusive, meaningful and sustainable,” concluded Kikon.
DIMApUr, AUGUST 14 (MExN): The 69th Naga Independence Day was observed today at Mae Sot, Thailand with around 30 Nagas and other ethnic people of Burma. The Nagas mostly comprised youths undertaking training in Mae Sot under the organisation of Eastern Naga Development Organization (ENDO) which was formed in 2010. According to a press release, the function was chaired by Sv.
A. John, Chairman of ENDO while the Bible reading and invocation prayer was performed by Sengdu Kachin, Pastor, reading the Bible 1 Peter 2:9-10. And the speech of Kedahge (President) of the FGN was read out in Burmese by Philip Sam. W. Shapwon, Joint Secretary, NNC, then took time and explained the gathering about the unique history of the Nagas. Michael, an American, took time to exhort and encourage
the Naga boys and girls gathered. He pointed out that the speech of the Kedahge talked only for Western Nagaland and remarked that seemingly none of the Western Nagas are thinking for the Eastern Naga people. Other ethnic leaders also took time to encourage the Naga youths. The function concluded with prayers asking the Almighty to forgive the sins of Naga people and give good leaders to the Naga people.
NNC celebrates Naga Independence Day DIMApUr, AUGUST 14 (MExN): The Naga National Council celebrated the 69th Naga Independence Day in different places. According to a press release from the NNC Information & Publicity Wing, those in attendance during the celebrations at Council Headquarters included Z.Royim Yimchungrii, V. Nagi, Ketuno Angami (Women Federation President), Senior Executive members etc. The celebrations were marked with special prayer to God Almighty. In Tuesang Region, the cel-
ebration were held in Shamator and Khuthur with Region President Kiumukam, Brig.Kiuthsang, Midan Peyu Kiurunkiu, senior member like Maj. Shio conducted the functions respectively. In Lotha Region, the celebration were held in Lotha Tribal Council Hall with Region President Yilow Humtsoe conducting the function and senior most members like Maj. Gen. Yipenthung, Rapenthung, etc. were in attendance. In Union Territory-1, Chairman H. Sumi conducted the celebration. In Zeliangrong Region, the Care-
taker conducted the function with veteran member L. Zeliang, and other executive members addressed the function. In Rengma Region, the Regional President Shwehilo and his officials celebrated the Day. In Ao Region, the Executive members and the one of the senior most advisor, Gen. (Retd.) Merentoba observed the Day. In Kuki Region, the Region President Thengmang conducted the celebration. In Konyak Region, the Region President S. Konyak with old members celebrated the Independence Day.
'Revoke suspension of 8 MLAs' Taxi driver arrested for molesting passenger DIMApUr, AUGUST 14 (MExN): Six Assembly Constituency Congress Committees of Kohima District have written a letter to the President of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee requesting that the suspension of the 8 Congress MLAs be revoked. “We are strongly of the opinion that the suspension of our 8 (eight) MLAs is detrimental,” the appeal letter stated
and urged the NPCC President to initiate necessary steps to revoke the suspension of the 8 MLAs “in the greater interest of the future of our party”. The appeal letter was signed by the presidents of the six ACCCs viz., Western Angami, 10th Northern Angami-I, 11th Northern Angami-II, 12th Tseminyu, 14th Southern Angami-I, and 15th Southern Angami-II.
KOHIMA, AUGUST 14 (MExN): One taxi driver was arrested on August 13 for sexually assaulting a woman passenger. The driver was arrested after the victim lodged a police complaint. According to a press release from the Kohima Sub–Divisional Police Officer & PRO Atu Zumvü, an FIR was lodged at Sechü (Zubza) Police Station on
August 13 by a Naga girl alleging that she was molested by a zonal taxi driver during her journey from Dimapur to Kohima on August 11. The accused driver identified as one Limakumzuk (46 years) was arrested the same day at around 10:00 pm from Kohima, while the taxi (NL 07/T 0164) was also impounded. The victim, in the FIR
stated that the driver had struck up a conversation with her after learning that they belonged to the same community. The victim was sitting in the front passenger seat. In the course of the journey, the driver allegedly started touching the woman inappropriately, placing his hand on the woman’s upper thigh and hips. Repeated appeals and
warning from the victim asking the driver to take off his hand went unheeded. The woman in the FIR further stated that the accused even commented on her physical appearance. The driver was charged under section 354 (A) (2) of the IPC and forwarded to court on August 14. He was later remanded to police custody for thorough interrogation.
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NNC (NA) celebrates Naga I-Day DIMApUr, AUGUST 14 (MExN): The Angami Region Naga National Council (Non Accordist) celebrated the Naga Independence Day on August 14 at Oking with all four Angami Sub Regions. A press release informed that V. Angami, Deputy Kilonser, Chaplee Affairs, NNC, NonAccordist in-charge of Angami Region, performed the unfurling of the National Flag and read out the Independence Day speech of the NNC (NA) President Kiumukam. The function was chaired by Yachutuolie (Atou) Angami, Finance Committee Member, NNC (NA) Angami Region. A portion of the Holy Bible was read out from Psalms 1:3 by S. Zeluoro Angami, Women Chairperson, NNC (NA) Angami Region followed by invocation.
Electors of 9-Kohima Town A/C informed KOHIMA, AUGUST 14 (MExN): Electors of 9-Kohima Town Assembly Constituency who have been issued show cause notice to appear before the Electoral Registration Officer Kohima on August 26, 27 and 28 vide letter No.ELE/REV/20I 5/302 dated 10th August, 2015 are informed to take note of the correction of time of hearing as 11 a.m. and not 11 p.m. as mentioned in the notice. In this regard, a press release from Kohima Additional Deputy Commissioner & Electoral Registration Officer Lithrongla Tongpi has requested the concerned BLOs to inform the electors accordingly. The ADC has further expressed regret over the inconvenience caused.
Members of IRCS Dimapur informed
Framework Agreement will bring prosperity: Rajnath Visitation of homes and institutions on I-Day NEW DELHI, AUGUST 14 (MExN): Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh today said that the Framework Agreement between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) will restore peace and pave the way for prosperity in the North East. A press note from the Union Minister stated that the Agreement will “advance a life of dignity, opportunity and equity for the
Naga people, based on their genius and consistent with the uniqueness of the Naga people and their culture and traditions.” Singh reminded that the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has on a number of occasions including during visits to the North East, articulated his vision for transforming the region and has attached the “highest priority to peace, security, connectivity and
economic development in the region.” This has also been at the heart of the Government’s foreign policy, especially ‘Act East’ Policy, he added. The Union Home Minister further stated that the security situation in the North East states is being monitored regularly at various levels, with sustained “counter-Insurgency operations against militant outfits.”
UNTABA condemns 'encroachment' DIMApUr, AUGUST 14 (MExN): The United Naga Tribes Association of Border Areas (UNTABA) has condemned the Karbi Anglong and Diphu administration for allegedly establishing Disapur village inside the recognized Rilan village. “Such high handedness of the administrative authorities in the border areas from Assam side has not only caused numbers of precious lives but has led to innumerable conflicts between the people living in and around the border areas,” a press release from UNTABA stated. In the particular case of establishing Disapur village, UNTABA claimed that it was “well inside Rilan vil-
lage.” Stating that the main culprit in the incident are the Dimapur District administration and the Government of Nagaland, UNTABA claimed that the district administration and the state government have continuously failed to raise objection against its counterpart in spite of repeated reminders served to appropriate authorities including the Home Minister and Chief Minister. Maintaining that illegal encroachment of Naga land “by people of questionable origins” is the most crucial issue confronting Naga people today, UNTABA reiterated the need for immediate strong corrective measures
so as to avoid adverse ramifications in future. Lamenting on the lackadaisical attitude of the administrations of all border districts of Nagaland, UNTABA stated, “They have neither the sense of commitment in their given assignments nor are they aware of the consequences that will befall on the Naga people in the days to come.” UNTABA, therefore, cautioned the authorities concerned to take full responsibility in the case of any eventuality arising in border areas consequent to the establishments of such illegal villages and settlements “with the tacit approval from the authorities in bordering administrations of Assam”.
DIMApUr, AUGUST 14 (MExN): Patrons and members of Red Cross, Dimapur Branch are requested to assemble at NIIT Dimapur center, Dhobinala at 1 p.m. on KOHIMA, AUGUST 14 (DIpr): On the occasion of Independence Day on August 15, August 15 to visit Mother's Hope, 7th Mile, Dimapur-Kothe following organisations, Clubs and NGOs have volunteered to visit various Homes hima road as advised by District Administration. IRCS Dimapur branch will distribute food etc. on the occasion, and Institutions at Kohima as follow: a press release informed. HoMES & INStItutIoNS Old Age Home (Near REILIT) Nagaland Hospital Kohima (NHAK) Kohima Orphanage & Destitute Home-Dimapur Road District Jail Kohima Leprosy Colony-Nagabazaar State Mental Health Institute, Aradura District TB & Chest Disease Hospital Eden Garden Orphanage Khuzama KRIPA Centre Differently Abled Children of Cherry Blossom School, Lerie Children with Special needs of Jo Foundation, Agri Colony SPASTIC Society AIDS Hospice Mt. Gilead Home Bright Morning Star Orphanage, Paramedical Tabitha Enabling Academy, Sepfuzou Near Alder College Distribution of Sweets at the Parade Ground
ClubS & NGoS Beauty and Aesthetic Society, Nagaland Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union Kohima Press Club
Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industries St. Francis De Sale’s Church Gorkha Public Panchayat Indian Red Cross (Nagaland Khuzama State Branch) Kerala Club Hindu KalyanSamithi Lions Club Royal Club Classic Club Nagaland Flying & Adventures Sports Association The Green Caravan KMC Light Club Kohima
Guv meets security forces, senior govt officials KOHIMA, AUGUST 14 (DIpr): Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya convened a meeting of senior officials of State Government and security agencies like Assam Rifles and CRPF today at his office chamber to discuss the present security situation in the State. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Pankaj Kumar, Direc-
tor General of Police, LL Dongel, Home Commissioner, N. Thur, Inspector General Assam Rifles Maj Gen MS Jaswal, Officiating DIG CRPF Niraj Yadav and heads of Intelligence Department. The meeting was also attended by Commissioner & Secretary to Governor, Sanjay Kumar. In the meeting the Governor expressed desire
that the Accord between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) be implemented sincerely by both parties with full trust in each other. He also appealed to the people of the State to come out and join the Independence Day celebrations in festive manner with a prayer for permanent peace and speedy development of Nagaland.
Mon DPDB on Aug 17 MON, AUGUST 14 (MExN): The monthly Mon District Planning & Development Board meeting for the month of August has been postponed to August 17. A press release from the Assistant Development Commissioner, Zhotoshe, informed that the meeting will be held at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner, Mon at 11 a.m. All board members are requested to attend the meeting without fail.
Quiz competition for schools DIMApUr, AUGUST 14 (MExN): Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Nagaland Chapter, in collaboration with the Maple Tree School, Kashiram, Dimapur will be conducting a Quiz competition for school children at the Maple Tree School. All the Schools in Dimapur are requested to send students willing to participate. Organisers have also made a special request to schools under CBSE. Registration will be open from 9 a.m. on August 22 at the Maple Tree School. For any information, contact Sunep, Maple Tree School @ 9856329146, and Sentila, Convener, INTACH Nagaland Chapter @ 9436002010.
KROS College conducts medical camp KOHIMA, AUGUST 14 (MExN): A free medical health camp was organised by Health Committee, KROS College on August 13 under “Health wellness”, one of the community services of the college. The team of doctors included Dr. Rosy Yhome (Dentist), Dr. Kelhoukhrienuo (Gynaecologist), Dr. Pusasul Martin (General Physician), Dr. Selhounyii Suohu (General Physician). Around 200 people were benefitted by the medical camp, a press release informed.
Assault on Kheloshe Polytechnic Institute Principal condemned GB Federation on signing of ‘accord’ DIMApUr, AUGUST 14 (MExN): Many organisations have come forward to condemn the assault on Er. M. Nakro, Principal of Kheloshe Polytechnic Atoizu, Zunheboto on August 7. The organisations have demanded that the law enforcing agencies award befitting punishment on the culprits and further take stringent measures to prevent such occurrences in future.
nic Atoizu on August 7 night. “At this juncture, where everybody is steadily working hard for the peaceful solution, this kind of uncivil act creates more problems,” stated SKK president Holuvi Chophy and joint secretary Vikai Yeptho. “The SKK has always initiated and stood high in the matter of peace. The SKK would not tolerate such kind of behavior especially on the guardian of education,” they asserted.
NSF: The Naga Students’ Federation vehemently condemning the physically assault and threat meted out to the Principal stated that the physical assault and threat on the head of an institution is unacceptable. "In a time when the Nagas are working hard to bring peace in our land such act will only divide our society," a press release from NSF Education Secretary Imtiyapang stated. The Naga Students’ Federation further warned that it will not tolerate such kind of action by uncivilized people in the future.
ANCSU: The All Nagaland College Students' Union (ANCSU) has also vehemently condemned the assault by four armed miscreant. In a press release, ANCSCU General Secretary Katho P. Awomi stated that it sternly views the incident as a confrontation towards the progress of education and added that such criminal act “directly challenges” the students' community causing threat to the well being of the institution.
TVC: The Thenyizumi Village Council has also vehemently conSKK: The Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhaku- demned the physical assault. In a lu (SKK) condemned the assault on press release, TVC stated, “Apart the principal of Kelhoshe Polytech- from the physical assault, the Prin-
ening the life of Principal, Khelhoshe Polytechnic, Atoizu on the night of August 7 while demanding Rs 1.5 lakh as 5% on work tax under KPA. In a press release, CGOA stated that the threat meted out to the Principal by means of firing a revolver inside in his official residence by those professing to be National Workers “is yet another instance of terror” which has direct impact on the minds and dreams of hundreds of students. The association termed it “unfortunate” that a handful of “untamed cadres” were demeaning political ideologies and adversely overshadowing the “cynosure of CYF: The Chakhesang Youth Front statue” build by top-leaders of the (CYF) has vehemently condemned Naga Political Groups. the assault “at gun point.” In a press release, CYF lodged a strong pro- Asukhuto Council: The GBs and test against what it called “attempt- Council of Asukhuto Town have ed murder.” It stated that the inci- strongly condemned the assault. dent has created insecurity to the A press release from the GBs and victim and his family and also to Council of Asukhuto Town stated that such incidents will not be tolthe innocent citizens at large. erated in Naga Society. It has furCGOA: The Chakhesang Gazetted ther asked the concern departOfficers' Association has expressed ment for permanent stationing of shock to learn of the dastardly act police forces to tackle the “lawlessof some armed miscreants threat- ness of the town.” cipal was mentally tortured and warned that wherever he may be posted, any untoward incident can happen to him.” The assaulter also fired his pistol in the official residence, TVC informed. Had it not been for the timely intervention of the principal's driver Khekugha Aye, the life of the principal could have been taken away, TVC revealed and further expressed deep appreciation to Aye for the courage and audacity in saving the life of the Principal. The Council further urged upon all to respect NSF’s plea to keep educational institutions tax free.
DIMApUr, AUGUST 14 (MExN): The Nagaland GB Federation has expressed appreciation over the signing of the Peace Accord between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) on August 3. It further expressed hope that the signing will settle the issue for all Nagas. However, expressing concern that the contents
of the “accord” remain unknown, the Federation, in a press release, appealed for the contents to be made public. It also urged that civil societies inclusive of tribal hohos, mothers, students and churches along with frontal organization GBs and village councils be invited to a roundtable consultation so as to amicably settle the
issue before the final agreement “so that we the Nagas of all contiguous areas can live together under one administrative umbrella for all generation to come.” The federation further appealed to all groups of National Workers to come together in settling the issue for “One Vision, One Hope for One Nation.”
NSCN (K) Kohima Town Commander arrested KOHIMA, AUGUST 14 (MExN): A joint operation by the Assam Rifles, the Indian Army and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) led to the arrest of the NSCN (K)’s Kohima Town Commander, Major Kisheto on August 3. The NSCN (K) Major was caught near Tsiesena Basa, Kohima, informed a press release from the PRO, Assam Rifles (AR). The AR claimed that Major Kisheto was “involved in many killings and assas-
sinations in Nagaland, including the firing on the AR post at IG Stadium on March 26, in which one AR soldier was martyred.” Incidentally, this attack by Major Kisheto was also responsible for breaking the ceasefire with the Government of India, it added. According to the AR, he was also the “kingpin of all extortion activities by the NSCN (K) in Kohima and Dimapur.” It was further informed that a 9mm Beretta pistol and seven bullets
were recovered from his possession. “On questioning he took the joint team to a hideout in the forest where he had hidden a large cache of war like stores, which included one M-16 Assault Rifle, one .303 Bolt Action Rifle, one Chinese hand grenade, three magazines and 192 bullets for the rifles,” the AR stated. The NIA has reportedly taken custody of Major Kisheto and was also produced before the NIA special court.
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People, life, etc... Saturday | 15 auguSt, 2015
Bedtime stories of the State
Garga Chatterjee
The most successful tyranny is not the one that uses force to assure uniformity, but the one that removes awareness of other possibilities, that makes it seem inconceivable that other ways are viable, that removes the sense that there is an outside.
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—Allan Bloom
hen there is a festival, it may create an illusion as if the ‘whole world’ is happy at this moment. Or so we like to think. Solitary wails cannot be heard above the sea of laughter. For a certain segment of inhabitants of the Indian Union, the US elections are a 'must-follow'. The drama this year will end sometime in November. November will also mark hopelessness in a part of this subcontinent. Irom Sharmila Chanu, the Gandhi that Gandhi never was, has already been continuing 15 years of her epic fast, protesting the torture perpetrated by the armed wing of the Indian state in Manipur, especially in the cover of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). And she is not finished, yet. She may get 12 more years. I sincerely hope not. A major part of the reason why the cries of Manipuri women, as exemplified by Irom Sharmila Chanu, can be ignored is the purported ‘insignificance’ of Manipur in the ‘national’ scene. This ‘national scene’ effectively came into being in the Indian Union after the Republic was proclaimed in 1950. Even before the Indian Union was a Republic, it had managed to dismiss the democratically elected government of Manipur led by the Praja Shanti party. The Congress had fought the elections of Manipur and lost. Manipur, with an elected government and at that point not an integral part of the Union, was annexed by the Union of India, which was still not a Republic. Original sins often create particularly bad ulcers. Excision is not an option for a ‘modern nation state’. Hence ‘insignificant’ ulcers bleed on as the rest of the body is on pain-killers, reading history and civics dutifully from official textbooks. The focus on the US presidential election also focused the minds of some desis on to the two other elections happening in the USA at the same time – those to the US Congress and the US Senate. Let us understand
a few things carefully. The US Congress is analogous to the Lok Sabha of the Indian Union. But the USA is a nation constituted by a more real commitment to federalism rather than a semantic charade in the name of federalism. Hence its upper house, the US Senate is not analogous to the Rajya Sabha of the Indian Union. In the lower house in both USA and the Indian Union, the numbers of seats are meant to be proportional to the population. This represents that strand of the nation-state that gives precedence to the whole. This whole is ahistorical and is a legal instrument, though much time and money is spent in the Indian Union to create a fictional past of this legal form. The upper house in the USA represents that strand where past compacts and differing trajectories and identities are represented in the form of states. The states form the ‘United’ States of America – hence in the Senate the unit is the state, not the individual citizen. That is why in the US Senate, each state, irrespective of population, has 2 members. This respects diversity of states and acts as a protection against the domination of more populous states and ensures that smaller states are respected and are equal stakeholders of the Union. In the Indian Union, the so-called ‘Rajya Sabha’ is simply a copy of the Lok Sabha, with multiple staggered time offsets. Even in the Rajya Sabha, the seats allotted to each state are roughly proportional to its population – and hence at its core does not represent any different take on the Indian Union. In the Sabha of the Rajyas, the Rajyas are not the unit, making a mockery of the name itself. Manipur has 1 representative in a Rajya Sabha of 245 members. Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura altogether have 7 members in that Rajya Sabha. No group thinks of themselves as ‘lesser people’ for being fewer in number. A federal democratic union is not only for the children of Bharatmata. It is a way of having a joint family with many mothers, for no one’s mata is less important than my mata. This pattern is replicated all across the subcontinent. When one looks to the west, once sees the autonomy of the Khanate of Kalat being usurped unilaterally as part of the ‘One Unit’ scheme, again by a fresh Pakistan state that itself did not possess a
republican constitution. And there too, one sees a festering ulcer that bleeds intermittently. Sweeping powers given to the Frontier Corps do not help. Nor do the extra-judicial killings and torture of young Baloch activists help. Piercing an ulcer with a dirty knife risks a general blood poisoning. Every missing person, every body-less head, every tortured torso that ‘appears’ by the highway in Balochistan makes the lofty pronouncements about human rights made from Islamabad that much more hollow. And even if the Baloch decided to try to democratic path, what can they do in a system where they count for less than a tenth of the seats, in the national assembly. In November, the extra-ordinary powers of the Frontier Corps were extended in Balochistan again. Maintaining ‘law and order’ is the universal answer to all protestations – that same cover that the British used to beat brown people into pulp. If the brutal actions of the Frontier Corps as well as the impunity enjoyed by themselves sounds familiar across the border, it is because their colonial cousins in Khaki also have a similar record of glory. It is this impunity that has broader implications. Live footages of Sarfaraz Shah’s killing or Chongkham Sanjit’s murder will not lead to anyone’s pension being withheld. Behind the scenes, there might well be pats on the backs for the ‘lions’. It is useful to understand why it is in the best interest of a democratic Union that the Rajya Sabha be constituted on a fundamentally different paradigm than the Lok Sabha, rather than replicating it. In contrast to the ‘whole’ viewpoint, the regions of the Indian Union and Pakistan have diverse pasts, some of which have hardly ever been intertwined with the ‘centre’, however defined. This also means that concerns, aspirations and visions of the future also differ based on a region’s perceived attitude towards a monolithic ‘whole’. A federal democratic union is one that does not discriminate between aspirations and is rather flexible enough to accommodate differing aspirations. Rather than using ‘unity in diversity’ as an anxious mantra of a paranoid monolith, one might want to creatively forge a unity whose first step is the honest assessment of diversity by admitting that the Indian Union or Pakistan are really multi-na-
tional nation-states. Irom Sharmila’s struggle is failing partly because in this fight for dignity of the Manipuri people, the subcontinental constitutions drowns the voice of the victim in the crowd of the apathetic and the indifferent, inside and outside the legislative chambers of Delhi and Islamabad. Violence then becomes a way to be heard above the high decibel ritual chants of the ‘idea of India’ or ‘fortress of Islam’ or ‘Jinnah’s Pakistan’. Ideologically vitiated ‘national’ school syllabi and impunity of military forces do not produce unity – it produces a polarization between unity and diverse dignities. There is no unity without the constitutive parts’ dignity. Hindi majoritarianism or Punjabi-Urdu majoritarianism may not appear so to its practitioners but from the vantage of the step-children of the majoritarian nation-state, the world looks very different. When such questions are raised in the subcontinent, one may see tacit agreement or opposition. As far as the opposition goes, it is important to make a few mental notes. Is the person who opposes the idea for whatever reason, from Delhi/Islamabad/Lahore or broadly from North India / West Punjab? Also, has the concerned person lived most of their adult life in a province different from where his/her grandfather lived. If the answer to either if this is yes, there is a high likelihood that the pattern of response to questions raised in this piece will be of a certain kind. Inherent majorities with the noblest of democratic pretensions end up forming imperious centres in the name of a union. A democratic union of states takes into cognizance the subcontinent as it is, not the subcontinent that delhiwallas and isloo/lahorewallas would want it to be like. A point often made by legal honchos of the subcontinent is that neither Pakistan nor the Union of India is a union of states in the same way the United States of America is. What they mean is that these nationstates did not come into being due to some agreement or treaty between states. Rather they maintain that the states/provinces are arbitrary legal entities/ instruments created by the respective constitutions for administrative ease. What such a reading aims to do is to delegitimize any expression of aspiration of the states/provinces that may not be in line with the centre. How can an arbitrary
legal entity created by central fiat and also alterable by fiat have autonomous will? This legalese collapses in the face of sub-continental reality where states/provinces as they exist today are broadly along ethno-linguistic lines. These entities are along ethno-linguistic lines (and more are in the pipeline in Seraiki province or Telegana) because ‘administrative’ units can only be arbitrary to a point, irrespective of the total arbitrariness that constitutions permit. The ethno-linguistic ground-swells are real, aspirations to homeland are real, and since the capital cities do not have enough experimental chambers to convert all inhabitants into ‘nothing but Indian’ or ‘nothing but Pakistani’, these are here to stay and do not seem to have any immediate plans of committing suicide. While the specific drawing of the lines may be arbitrary (something that applies to the whole nation-state too), that in no way makes the reality of ethno-linguistic community habitats vanish. A legal stranglehold that denies this reality also ends up denying that the subcontinent existed before the constitutions were drawn up. If the BritIsh didn’t happen to the subcontinent, and if one or more large nation-states had to happen in the subcontinent, such entities would have been due to agreements between different near-sovereign entities. That states/ provinces did not have such agency to make such a compact in 1947 is a legacy of British rule. Ironically, such a scenario bequeathed from the British is the bedrock of the postcolonial nation-states of Pakistan and the Indian Union. Both like to call themselves federal, for no one else calls them so. A creative re-conceptualization of the distribution of representation and power in the Indian Union as well as Pakistan may show that one does not necessarily need to choose between the unity and diversity. Accounting for more than a sixth of humanity and a serious breadth of non-domesticated diversity, that subcontinental experiment is worth doing, irrespective of its outcome. A people’s democratic union is not only feasible but also humane. For far too long, bedtime stories commissioned by the state have been read out in schools and in media outlets, so that our deep metropolitan slumber is not interrupted by real nightmares in rougher parts. But there are just too many truths to spoil the myth.
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olitical life in America never ceases to astonish. Take last week’s pronouncements from the Republican Presidential field. Please. Mike Huckabee predicted that President Obama’s seven-nation agreement limiting Iran’s nuclear capabilities “will take the Israelis and march them to the door of the oven.” Ted Cruz anointed the American President “the world’s leading financier of radical Islamic terrorism.” Marco Rubio tweeted, “Look at all this outrage over a dead lion, but where is all the outrage over the planned parenthood dead babies.” And the (face it) current front-runner, the halfway hirsute hotelier Donald Trump, having insulted the bulk of his (count ’em) sixteen major rivals plus (countless) millions of citizens of the (according to him) not-so-hot nation he proposes to lead, announced via social media that in this week’s Fox News debate he plans “to be very nice & highly respectful of the other candidates.” Really, now. Who’s writing this stuff? Jon Stewart? Over the decades, our country has been lucky in many things, not least in the subversive comic spirits who, in varying ways, employ a joy buzzer, a whoopee cushion, and a fun-house mirror to knock the self-regard out of an endless parade of fatuous pols. Thomas Nast drew caricatures so devastating that they roiled the ample guts of our town’s Boss, William Marcy Tweed. Will Rogers’s homespun barbs humbled the devious of the early twentieth century. Mort Sahl, the Eisenhowerera comic whose prop was a rolled-up newspaper, used conventional one-liners to wage radical battle: “I’ve arranged with my executor to be buried in Chicago, because when I die I want to still remain po-
litically active.” Later, Dick Gregory, Richard Pryor, and Joan Rivers continued to draw comic sustenance from what Philip Roth called “the indigenous American berserk.” Four nights a week for sixteen years, Jon Stewart, the host and impresario of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” has taken to the air to expose our civic bizarreries. He has been heroic and persistent. Blasted into orbit by a trumped-up (if you will) impeachment and a stolen Presidential election, and then rocketing through the war in Iraq and right up to the current electoral circus, with its commodious clown car teeming with would-be Commanders-in-Chief, Stewart has lasered away the layers of hypocrisy in politics and in the media. On any given night, a quick montage of absurdist video clips culled from cable or network news followed by Stewart’s vaudeville reactions can be ten times as deflating to the self-regard of the powerful as any solemn editorial—and twice as illuminating as the purportedly non-fake news that provides his fuel. Stewart grew up in New Jersey. He was schooled at William & Mary, in Virginia. Adrift for a while, he took odd jobs. He tested mosquitoes from the Pine Barrens for encephalitis. He put on puppet shows for disabled children. At the
Bitter End and other clubs around the city, he studied all the varieties of standup. He proved especially fluent in a meta-Borscht Belt post-Friars Club rhythm. As a performer, Stewart is nearly as connected to Molly Picon and Professor Irwin Corey as he is to George Carlin. On January 11, 1999, he made his début as “The Daily Show’s” host, replacing a less political wisenheimer named Craig Kilborn. Initially, Stewart seemed ill at ease with the trappings of his position. He wore a suit that first night, and, in the midst of an interview with the actor Michael J. Fox, he blurted, “Honestly, I feel like this is my bar mitzvah. I’ve never worn something like this, and I have a rash like you wouldn’t believe.” The evening was rounded out by a report on the Clinton impeachment hearings by Stewart’s “chief political correspondent,” a young improv comic named Stephen Colbert. Stewart soon found his footing, and what he became, with the help of his writers, his co-stars, and a tirelessly acute research team, was the best seriocomic reader of the press since A. J. Liebling laid waste to media barons like William Randolph Hearst and Colonel Robert R. McCormick. Stewart demonstrated that many of the tropes favored by the yellow press of Liebling’s day
have only grown stronger. “There is no concept more generally cherished by publishers than that of the Undeserving Poor,” Liebling wrote. The contempt that he found in the plutocrat-owned, proletarian-read press, Stewart found on Fox News—particularly in ersatz journalists like Stuart Varney, a sneery character out of Dickens who regularly goes on about “these so-called poor people” who “have things” but “what they lack is the richness of spirit.” Stewart’s evisceration of Varney was typically swift and unforgiving. Perhaps his greatest single performance came in 2010, with a fifteen-minute-long bravura parody of the huckster and conspiracy theorist Glenn Beck. There was always something a little disingenuous about Stewart’s insistence that he is a centrist, free of ideological commitment to anything except truth and sanity. In fact, his politics tend to lean left of center. He’s been aggressive toward, and ruthlessly funny about, unsurprising targets from Donald Rumsfeld to Wall Street. His support for L.G.B.T. rights, civil rights, voting rights, and women’s rights has always been unambiguous. His critique of Obama is generally that of the somewhat disappointed liberal, particularly on issues like Guantánamo and drones. But Stewart is a centrist only in this sense:
he is not so much pro-left as he is anti-bullshit. At the same time, he has occasionally dropped the nightly gagfest to reveal flashes of earnest anger and unironic heart. Just after 9/11, he began his program with a personal monologue: “The view from my apartment was the World Trade Center. And now it’s gone. And they attacked it, this symbol of American ingenuity and strength, and labor and imagination and commerce, and it is gone. But you know what the view is now? The Statue of Liberty. The view from the south of Manhattan is now the Statue of Liberty. You can’t beat that.” More recently, after a grand jury on Staten Island failed to bring any charges related to the death of Eric Garner, an African-American whose crime was the sale of loose cigarettes, Stewart declared himself dumbstruck. “I honestly don’t know what to say,” he told his audience. “If comedy is tragedy plus time, I need more [bleep]ing time. But I would really settle for less [bleep]ing tragedy.” Similarly, after this year’s mass murder in Charleston, Stewart said, “I honestly have nothing other than just sadness, once again, that we have to peer into the abyss of the depraved violence that we do to each other and the nexus of a just gaping racial wound that will not heal yet we pretend doesn’t exist.” Stewart set out to be a working comedian, and he ended up an invaluable patriot. But the berserk never stops. His successor, Trevor Noah, will not lack for material. As Stewart put it wryly on one of his last nights on the air, “As I wind down my time here, I leave this show knowing that most of the world’s problems have been solved by us, ‘The Daily Show.’ But sadly there are still some dark corners that our broom of justice has not reached yet.”
to unveil local Indian recipes Bhavana Akella
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ver heard of chocolate pakoras, fruit biryani, blueberry pedas or tofu koftas? Rewind to August 6, 2012. At around 5 a.m., when a majority of Indians were asleep, Chef Saransh Goila embarked on a 20,000-km journey across 60 cities to experience the true Indian culture and food to reinvent the local food and pen his experiences. The outcome, "India on My Platter" (Om Books/Rs.295/pp 320), is a travelogue of Chef Goila's journey across 25 Indian states, covering the length and breadth of the country, to unveil some of the most interesting recipes and cultures. "When one thinks about Indian food, there are very restricted images of a curry, or a biryani in people's heads. Through my book, one can see that in a diverse country like ours, there is more to Indian food than a curry," the 28-year-old Goila told IANS in a telephonic interview. The idea is to promote Indian art, culture and food, all through one travelogue, he added. "After this book, Indians should think of Varanasi before Venice for a holiday," he said. "How often does one get a chance to travel across the country to explore its vast culinary traditions and their symbiotic relationship!" Goila wondered, adding his memoir would present the unknown side of the country. If you thought bread was only a French affair, Goila notes that the locals in Puducherry's Bakers' Street still make some of the most exotic breads in the world - be it macaroons, croissants or baguettes. Chocolate, a hottest
A recipe for chocolate pakoras from the book:
Chocolate Pakoras (chocolate clusters shaped like popular Indian fritters) Ingredients: 1 cup+3 tbsp melted dark chocolate 1 1/2 cup mixed dryfruit (almond flakes, raisins and broken toasted cashews) Method: 1. Gently mix one cup of melted chocolate with the dryfruit. 2. Line a baking sheet with butter paper. Place clusters of the chocolate nut mix with a serving spoon. Drizzle some melted chocolate on each cluster to give a smooth finish. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for an hour until firm.
favourite among many, also features in the book in some exotic combinations. Intriguing chocolate-cashew laddus, dark chocolate kheer, chocolate momos and chocolate pakoras promise the readers a sweet read. "Throughout the book one can see how I have used very native ingredients. The challenge was to recreate some very traditional recipes still keeping intact the local flavours," the chef said. The journey was not a cake-walk, he said, adding: "Sometimes I had to
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work with just one sautepan, over burning coal." Goila, who is a TV show host, food consultant and Limca Book of Records holder for the 'longest road journey by a chef', for a food travelogue show he had done, added that knowing one's own country's recipes is important before one seeks international cuisines. Known for being a food enthusiast at an age as young as 12, when he made his first jalebi, Goila has dedicated himself to promoting regional Indian food to the world, he said.
Morung Youth Express
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THE MORUNG EXPRESS
15 auguSt, 2015
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The newspaper house boy is no more
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esterday I heard the news. Mong, the boy who lived in a house covered by newspaper had died a couple of days ago. His sad, dark eyes swam in my memory and I found myself weeping for his brief life. Six years is not a lifetime for anyone, but for some that is all they get. Mong had the most severe case of cerebral palsy I have ever seen. He needed assistance for everything: there was very little he could do on his own. All day he lay in bed, or on the hard sofa in their front room while his mother went about her chores of fetching wood and water, cutting grass for pigs and making food for the family. In between chores she would run back to check that he was all right. If he was not whimpering to eat, or to go to the toilet, she would continue with her works. This was how life was for the family in which one child was seen as a huge liability. Mong always had a smile for the health workers who visited him and gave him medicines. They talked to him, carried him and tried to teach his mother to exercise his wasted limbs. He never learned to speak. The end finally came for the little boy whose existence had made
those who came to know him go away with questions that seemed to have no answers. The one answer which many did not want to accept was that evil exists in a malevolent form in the world, and it is the source of debilitating sicknesses that ultimately destroys life. It was easier to simply turn away and blame God.
I wonder if there is anything called a practical heart-break? To be heart-broken over a child’s death and yet be able to draw some mean comfort from the conclusion that he is no longer suffering – does that qualify as a practical heart-break? Truly Mong is in a better place, he is no longer fettered by a body that refused to work, and a mind that was frustrated by the limitations his body put on his aspirations to walk, to run, to make any movement at all. Mong’s cerebral
palsy was “brain damage caused by brain injury or abnormal development of the brain while a child’s brain is still developing before birth, during birth, or immediately after.” It is considered as a neurological disorder and it affects body movement and muscle coordination. It is possible for children with ce-
rebral palsy to lead quality lives. But when you have other factors against you, it is hard to give a quality life to a sufferer. Deep poverty, for one, plagued Mong’s family. The health workers did what they could to bring him medicine and care for free. The church came forward to help the family in material ways. But the small family struggled hard to get out of the pit of poverty. In the light of his home situation as well, he is in a better place. But the sadness hovers.
I think the sadness comes from the knowledge that the greater part of life on earth, for him, was misery. Some people are born and live anonymous lives and die anonymous deaths. Mong seems destined to be one of them. But then again, perhaps not. The memory of him will live on to nudge us into thinking, What more can we do to alleviate another’s pain? Give a little more than we intended to give? Individuals will have their own answers and their own creative individual solutions. What matters then is to care and to have cared. Life is pretty meaningless if we don’t allow ourselves to be guided by compassion for our fellow humans. I think the sadness is the spirit’s way of mourning for a fellow spirit, and for man’s inability to recognise that the human worth of every human being is the same. The fact that another person is a prisoner of a disease, and cannot contribute in a material way does not make his spirit inferior to ours, does not make him a lesser human. I am comforted by the thought that Mong is at peace now, inhabiting a new body that works, in a new home that is free of discrimination. Go well beautiful little one, you taught us much.
How to choose the Autistic people are right sunglasses actually more creative
Choosing the right sunglasses could be a cumbersome task but keeping in mind a few factors including your face structure and the colour can help in finding the right piece. Jatiin Khurana, founder of eyewear brand Mango Pickles, shares some tips while choosing the right sunglasses. * Basic tips to choose the right sunglasses for a person is knowing your face-cut and then picking a frame for yourself. - Heart-shaped face can always opt for a retro square, cateye and sporty eye-wear. Frames that are wider on the top than they are on the bottom works well for a heartshaped face. - Round-shaped faces should go for an oversized, rectangular and angular shaped frames which can be retro square, cat-eyed and basic squares. - People with an oval face shape can invest in frames that are neither too big nor too small. Buy an Aviator, an oversized and retro square frames to look glamorous. - There are people with a rectangular face shape who can opt for round, shield and aviator frames. Having a strong jaw and a wide forehead, they should always choose sunnies with soft lines or rimless edges. * Colours and frames also need to be kept in consideration. - Light people with warm undertones should go for warm-toned neutrals and more saturated shades like umber, cypress and plum while cool undertones should avoid yellows, greens and ambers but should opt for dusk, cameo fade or blush. Pinks and blues tend to flatter them. - Medium people with warmer undertones should invest in greens, amber fade and tortoise shades, while people with a cooler tone should go for cherry shades, blues and reds. - Shades like brindle fade, or hemlock, or metallic with granite compliments deep people with warm undertones. People with cooler undertones should go for purple and black, shades like plum, cadet, and ochre look really good on them and they can even carry blue based and greens like forest. (Source: IANS)
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eople with high levels of autistic traits are more likely to produce unusually creative ideas, finds a first-of-its-kind study. Psychologists from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the University of Stirling examined the relationship between autistic-like traits and creativity. While they found that people with high autistic traits produced fewer responses when generating alternative solutions to a problem - known as "divergent thinking" - the responses they did produce were more original and creative. “People with high autistic traits could be said to have less quantity but greater quality of creative ideas,” said study co-author Dr Martin Doherty from Norfolk-based University of East Anglia's school of psychology. Autism is a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterised by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with others. These people are typically considered to be more rigid in their thinking, so the fact that the ideas they have are more unusual or rare is surprising. “This difference may have positive implications for creative problem solving,” Dr Doherty added. It is the first study to find a link between autistic traits and the creative thinking processes. The research, published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders,
looked at people who may not have a diagnosis of autism but who have high levels of behaviour and thought processes typically associated with the condition. This builds on previous research suggesting there may be advantages to having some traits associated with autism without necessarily meeting criteria for diagnosis. The researchers analysed data from 312 people who completed an anonymous online questionnaire to measure their autistic traits and took part in a series of creativity tests. The findings showed that people with autistic traits may approach creativity problems in a different way. They may not run through things in the same way as someone without these traits would to get the typical ideas, but go directly to less common ones. “In other words, the associative or memory-based route to being able to think of different ideas is impaired, whereas the specific ability to produce unusual responses is relatively unimpaired or superior,” Dr Doherty explained. Some of the best known people with autism, such as British architectural artist Stephen Wiltshire and American author and activist Temple Grandin, seem to be unusually creative. The finding could help researchers understand more about the relationship between autistic traits and how the brain adapts to problem solving in the general population.
"People with high autistic traits could be said to have less quantity but greater quality of creative ideas."
All math. All the time
Dilip D'Souza
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ometimes when my mother crosses the street, she gets halfway and then waits. She waits, there in the middle of the road with cars and buses and rickshaws and motorbikes streaming past her in every direction; she waits, because a stream of yahoos in cars will not stop, nor even slow down, to let her get the rest of the way across. No, I take that back. Some of those yahoos actually get their kicks from speeding up, so they can close even the smallest possible gap that she might use. They speed up, so they can make sure she doesn’t get across before they get across. I hear it said a lot, more so after I started writing this column a few years ago. You know: “Oh, when it comes to math, I’m just one big zero!” and “I can’t do numbers!”
and the like—and these claims are often made with broad smiles that make me wonder, would these guys ever say, through the same broad smile, “I can’t do letters”? But more than that, I want to tell them, nobody is a zero at math. Because we’re doing it all the time, every day, as we motor through our lives. Case in point, any given one of the yahoos. In a split second, he’s looked through his windscreen at my mother, considered his speed and worked out that he needs to increase it if he has to have any chance of foiling the frail 82-year-old brazenly trying to interfere with his freeand-easy cruise along Turner Road. Not a trivial calculation. Yet, we all do something like it all the time on our streets, if with different motivations. You want to cross, you look at the traffic and calculate whether you’ll make it be-
fore being mowed down. You’re driving and it’s raining, you unconsciously drop a little further behind the car in front, allowing some leeway if you need to brake. All math. All the time. Trying to decide between courses of medication for your sick child, when each has different side-effects? You’re balancing their risks and benefits against each other. Sending one final WhatsApp message as the battery on that flashy new smartphone fades? You’ve stacked your typing speed up against the time till the phone dies. Peering at one of those maps in Mumbai locals that show every Western Railway station lined up and equally spaced? You’re mapping that image to the physical reality of the world outside, in which Churchgate, Grant Road and Bandra certainly don’t form a straight line, and your train certainly doesn’t stop at the precisely calibrated intervals those equal spaces might suggest. All math. All the time. But here’s the thing. In each of these situations, it’s not as if you’re actually manipulating numbers. You didn’t measure 2 minutes and 34 seconds between Charni Road and Grant Road, multiply by 4 and then leap off the
train exactly 10 minutes and 16 seconds later in the belief that you have reached Elphinstone Road, only to find yourself face down in filth beside the tracks. And if you’re that yahoo, you certainly didn’t say to yourself: “I’m driving at 46kmph, looks like the lady is 57m ahead, that means I’ll reach her in 4.4609 seconds, which is just enough time for her to walk across, so I better speed up to 67kmph right away and keep her in her place, dammit!” No: what you did instead were things like estimation (the only way a yahoo can instantly decide to speed up), or weighing risk (which drug is better for your kid), or reasoning (four stations to Elphinstone, not four equal time slices). These are tools that get us through our lives, and these are also tools that mathematicians use every day. For my money, what’s most fascinating about mathematicians is that they search all the time, everywhere, for patterns. Patterns among numbers—for example, in how primes, or prime pairs (that differ by 2), occur. Patterns in large aggregations of data that can then tell stories— the monsoon will arrive five days late, or eating one extra
egg a week lifts a child above the threshold of malnutrition—take note, you various chief ministers—or even that this data you’re examining is itself fake. Patterns in the ways atomic particles interact, which say things about the properties of materials. Patterns in the light emitted by distant galaxies, from which we deduce they are moving away from us and that tells us how old the universe is. (Really). A truly heartfelt tribute to this fascination with patterns came from the actress and mathematician Danica McKellar: “One of the most amazing things about mathematics is the people who do math aren’t usually interested in application, because mathematics itself is truly a beautiful art form. It’s structures and patterns, and that’s what we love, and that’s what we get off on.” I think about that sometimes. Especially when my mother comes face-to-face with what yahoos in cars get off on instead. Once a computer scientist, Dilip D’Souza now lives in Mumbai and writes for his dinners. A Matter of Numbers explores the joy of mathematics, with occasional forays into other sciences.
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In support of Chakhesang Students Union's exposure against Corruption Nokchem Angth: Yesterday, as I was going through the paper my attention was caught by the news article "CSU expresses shock over rampant recruitment in police department". I have no negative thought to any particular individual or tribes but just wanted to share little bit as a student. Yes we all are well aware that corruption in our state government isn't a new thing. We hear, we see, and we know about it but we remain silent and wait for someone to clean the dirt, in fact, we are afraid to speak against those politicians and the so called elite people. Ever since we attained statehood in 1963, this backdoor appointment concept was practiced and till today it’s very much part of our life by our elders and even we spent our time in our luxury bedroom and comfortable chair looking and observing at the game, forgetting our prime duty as citizens who want change. Had we checked this illegal practice from before I'm pretty sure, there won't be such a huge margin of unemployment. Corruption blocks and kills everything. Today, due to rise of many responsible leaders and concerned students and citizens, the flag to fight corruption is set off, this shows that we can't let corruption activities continue and we need clean governance for the betterment of our state. I feel we are waking up only now from our slumber. And it is the right time for us to stand together and do away all this corruption, nepotism, favouritism and what not? Today, CSU has shown their guts to fight against wrong doers and every frontal organization should follow them. And instead of being puppet of those corrupted leaders, our leaders should have courage to call a spade a spade, if we want to see equality and justice being served. Many corruption activities were openly exposed but I wonder where did all those 20 lac plus unemployed youths vanish? Or they doubt to voice out against such practices that is the very reason they remain unemployed? If I'm not mistaken, every now and then in social networking and print media, they cried aloud for such practices but it is strange that they do not show their presence when the opportunity is given. It is an undeniable fact that they (legislators) are elected by us but we didn't elect them to deprive us but to serve us! Or I'm wrong here? It has become the culture of our leaders to appoint undeserving people just for political propaganda. But we should oppose this and fight tooth and nail in order to give opportunity to those who truly deserves it rather than see them use unfair means. Today, they may appoint as much as they can and tomorrow we, who aren’t rich, doesn't have wealth and do not have good family background will suffer. I really appreciate the CSU team led by its president for taking this initiative and it is time for us to support the cause forgetting the entire “ISM” notion. Those of tries to even point this kind of act towards the idea of Tribalism, they are the very person who indulges in it and cannot see beyond the box of that understanding they have. CSU did police department and the other organizations or student’s body should take up another one and through this cooperation and understanding we can make our society a better place for all and rid this sickness of corruption. Cheetan Bhagat remarked "Corruption is worse than Terrorists". Let send our message to our leaders "Please stop killing thousands of young life". Krovielhoupe Koza: As for me I won't blame the whole Lothas, rather I will blame the backdoor appointees and the officials behind the appointment - home minister Y .Patton, obedient Department officials to Y. Patton, the chief Minister T.R zeliang for not practising of what he preach. Lastly, the selfish and opportunistic backdoor appointees. My personal suggestion, please do not drag the whole tribe as it would bring more problem and more ism... There are thousands of backdoor appointments from all tribes. Let’s fight against the officials, individuals concerned ..... There are honest people from every tribe who wants to do away with corruptions so it would be good if we stand united and fight against corruption Christina Yaden:My personal opinion:- We want to bring a change in our state and yet we don’t want to change our style. Hello People change can be brought only if you start from yourself. I agree with the postmaster whatever he has stated, Corruption is corruption and it doesn’t project it as "Ism". I don’t why some people drag the issue of ism, when there is lot of loopholes in the whole system of Govt. Regarding Chakhesang Student Union, it was bold move and what made me even more support to them they even publish the figures appointed from their own community, which indeed a great lesson and we should learn something from them. We need to do away this mentality that a particular tribe has been targeted, but instead join hand in hand how to white wash the corruption and pave a way for a better tomorrow. Susan Lotha: Though sick and advised to take bed rest I stumbled upon a news article about rampant backdoor appointment which was unearthed by CSU.... In being sick and stuck in bed so many thoughts came across my mind. For example if I have only few days left and I come across such article and I happened to be a person holding an influential position and was also a part of backdoor appointment how would I feel? If I was an elected member and is a minister currently how would I feel? If I was a retired officer and minister how would I feel? At the end I am sure everyone would want to leave this world without any guilt feeling of wrong doing so why not live a life of honesty, and with clean conscious? I applaud and appreciate the CSU for this bold step and now other students union should also be active and follow suit and follow this good example set before us by CSU.... I urge others and especially our Lotha community not to see it through the eyes of ism... As long as we are Naga we will represent a tribe and we all have tribal students union so anything we do we will be representing our own tribes but that doesn't mean it's on tribalism line......so today Chakhesang students union have exposed the backdoor appointment tomorrow it could be Ao students union, Lotha students union and so on....... If in this way all tribal students unite and work together how good and pleasant it would be....God bless everyone! 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Saturday 15 August 2015
'Democratic institutions under stress, parliament becoming arena of combat'
New Delhi, August 14 (iANs): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday warned that institutions of democracy were under stress and urged people and political parties to take correctives from within. In his address to the nation on the eve of the 69th Independence Day, the president cautioned against vested interests chipping away at social harmony to erode many centuries of secularism and said the country's neighbours must ensure that their territory is not used by forces inimical to India. The president said parliament has been converted into an arena of combat rather than debate and it was time for serious thinking by political parties. "Our institutions of democracy are under stress. Parliament has been converted into an arena of combat rather than debate. If the institutions of democracy are under pressure, it is time for serious thinking by the people and their parties. The correctives must come from within," he said. Mukherjee's remarks came against the backdrop of the washed out monsoon session of parliament
that ended on Thursday. The session, which witnessed suspension of 25 Congress MPs for "wilfully obstructing the business of the house", was marked by acrimonious and personalised exchanges between members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress. The president said the roots of democracy were deep but the leaves had begun wilting and it was time for renewal.
"On the fertile ground laid by our constitution, India has blossomed into a vibrant democracy. The roots are deep but the leaves are beginning to wilt. It is time for renewal," he said. The president said questions have to be asked so that the country's finest inheritance is preserved. "If we do not act now, will our successors seven decades hence remember us with the respect and admiration we have for those
who shaped the Indian dream in 1947? The answer may not be comfortable, but the question has to be asked," he said. In a veiled reference to Pakistan, he said India willingly offers its hand of friendship but it cannot stay blind to deliberate acts of provocation and a deteriorating security environment. India, he said, was the target of vicious terrorist groups operating from
across the borders. "Except the language of violence and the cult of evil, these terrorists have no religion and adhere to no ideology. Our neighbours must ensure that their territory is not used by forces inimical to India," Mukherjee said. The president said India's policy will remain that of zero tolerance for terrorism and it rejects any attempt to use terrorism as an instrument of state policy. "Infiltration into our territory and attempts to create mayhem will be dealt with a strong hand," he said. The president said the country's rise will be measured by the strength of its values, its economic growth and also equitable distribution of natural resources. "Our economy promises much hope for the future. The new chapters of the 'India Story' are waiting to be written. 'Economic reforms' is a work in progress," he said. Noting that the country has recovered to 7.3 percent growth in 2014-15, he said benefits of growth must reach the poorest of the poor much before they go to the rich. "Our policies must be geared to meet the 'Zero
Hunger' challenge in a foreseeable future," he said. The president said India was a complex country of 1.3 billion people, 122 languages, 1,600 dialects and seven religions. "Its strength lies in its unique capacity to blend apparent contradictions into positive affirmations," the president said. The president said India's democracy was creative because it is plural, but diversity must be nourished with tolerance and patience. "In an age of instant communication through ever improving technology, we must remain vigilant to ensure that the devious designs of a few never overcome the essential oneness of our people," he said. "For both government and people, the rule of law is sacrosanct, but society is also protected by something greater than law: humanity," he said. Expressing concern over the quality of education, he said the "gurushishya (teacher-pupil) tradition is recalled with legitimate pride. "Why then have we abandoned the care, devotion and commitment that is at the heart of this relationship?" he asked.
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Pak wants tension-free ties with India: Hussain islAmAbAD, August 14 (iANs): Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday expressed his country's desire to have tension-free relations with India. Addressing a flag hoisting ceremony to mark the Independence Day celebrations here, Hussain regretted what he said were "acts of aggression" by India. He said Pakistan desired peaceful coexistence with India and all other neighbouring countries but any "threat to its security will be thwarted", reports Xinhua. Hussain's remarks come amid tensions between India and Pakistan following cross-border shelling and firing . The national security advisers of Pakistan and India will meet in New Delhi later this month.
Govt. to name and shame chargesheeted sex offenders New Delhi, August 14 (Pti): Parents, employers and concerned people will soon get information on a website about sex offenders and others chargesheeted for crimes against women anywhere in the country, as the Home Ministry is planning to make public online names of all such persons. Steps are afoot to extend the Crimes and Criminals Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) project by publication of a list of chargesheeted offenders in cases pertaining to crime against women, Home Minister Rajnath Singh wrote in a special feature issued on the eve of Independence Day. List of wanted and most-wanted criminals, publication of a list of proclaimed offenders, information on human trafficking and missing persons, accessing legal services will also be part of the online initiative under the CCTNS, he said. The Home Ministry’s Central Citizen Portal and a central database will provide useful services to the citizens speedily. The intended services include reporting a crime, passport verification, other kind of police verification and accessing victim compensation fund. The Home Ministry has initiated steps to set up a Nationwide Emergency Response System to respond to the needs of women in distress across the country. Department of Telecommunications has already allocated emergency number ‘112’ for this system. Victims in need or their relatives may contact the ‘112’ system using any mode of communication like landline telephone, mobile phone, SMS, email, chat services, voice over internet and mobile apps etc.
Two Bangladeshis, a Pakistani among 6 held in Hyderabad Iranian FM calls on PM Modi, Sushma hyDerAbAD, August 14 (iANs): Six suspects, including two Bangladeshi nationals and one each from Pakistan and Myanmar, have been arrested in Hyderabad during security checks ahead of Independence Day, police said on Friday. The suspects were arrested from a house in the old city area on Thursday. The two other arrested are locals, including the house owner. Police said it was yet to be established whether they were having direct links with any terrorist group. Police denied that they were planning any attacks during Indepen-
dence Day celebrations. The arrested were identified as Mohammed Nazeer (52), Faisal Mohammed alias Faisal (24), Zainul Abideen alias Mohammed Usman (30), Ziaur Rehman (18), Massod Ali Khan (55) and Suhail Parveez Khan (31). Joint Commissioner of Po lice Prabhakar Rao told reporters that the accused were sending job-seekers abroad on fake documents and illegal passports. They had so far sent 15 people abroad. "They said they were sending people for employment but we suspect that the motive is more than that because of the
suspicious activities of Mohammed Nazeer," he said. Police were trying to identify the 15 people sent abroad, most of them to Saudi Arabia. "They may have gone for unlawful activities. They may be recruiting people for terrorist organisations. This is yet to be ascertained and confirmed," the police officer said. Nazeer, a Bangladeshi by birth who migrated to Pakistan 30 years ago, had illegally entered India in 2010. He was allegedly in touch with Jabbar, a leader of terror group Harkat-ulJihad-e-Islami (HuJI) in Bangladesh.
The police officer said that on the direction of Jabbar, Nazeer helped Waqas, an accused in the Dilsukhnagar bomb blasts, in crossing the border into Bangladesh in January 2014. Waqas, an alleged operative of the Indian Mujahideen (IM), was later arrested by the National Investigation Agency. "This points to the link between HuJI and IM," the joint commissioner said. At least 16 people were killed in the twin blasts in Dilsukhnagar area of Hyderabad on February 22, 2013. Police seized four Indian passports, one Bangladeshi passport, nine
cell phones, SIM cards and about 100 voter identity and Aadhaar cards collected from various people to obtain passports. Ever since he entered India in 2010, Nazeer was allegedly helping people especially those from Bangladesh and Myanmar in getting illegal passports. The Pakistani national lived in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana before coming to Hyderabad in March this year. Police said the details of Nazeer's activities and the motive behind sending people abroad would be known after thorough interrogation of the accused.
Congress-BJP sparring continues after end of session New Delhi, August 14 (iANs): The political battle between the government and the opposition continued on Friday despite the end of the monsoon session of parliament, with the Congress accusing the government of being "intoxicated" with power, and the BJP hitting back saying the opposition was "rattled" as the government was doing well. A day after being accused of disrupting the country's economic growth, the Congress held the government responsible for the parliamentary logjam. "During the just-concluded monsoon session, the BJP government was fully exposed. Though the BJP has the mandate of the people, yet the performance of this government compels one to gather the impression that it might be a good opposition.
It has proved itself to be the worst government," Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said at a press conference here. Asserting it was evident that the BJP does not believe in democracy, he said: "The party is intoxicated with power... The floor management was pathetic and coordination with opposition parties completely missing." The BJP hit back, saying the Congress was practicing disruptive politics because it was rattled to see the Narendra Modi government "doing so well". "Last budget session (of parliament) was very successful. Many important bills were passed, and it was then (when) Rahul Gandhi thought that bills were being passed and the government was already doing well, so take up issues to disrupt the house," union minister and BJP leader Ravi Shan-
kar Prasad said. The minister said there was no need for the BJP to take lessons from the Congress on democracy. Targeting Sonia Gandhi, the BJP leader said it was for the first time that a chief of a political party came near the speaker's podium. "There have been many leaders, but they never came to the well of the house while protesting," he said. No major legislative business could be transacted in either house of parliament since July 21, when it convened, till August 13, when it was adjourned sine die. Azad said the BJP-led government "perhaps thinks that decisive electoral mandate automatically authorises it to brazenly ignore the opposition and forget the niceties and decencies of parliamentary democracy. The Congress leader
said that so far it was amply clear that the BJP government was more focused on defaming, maligning and ridiculing the opposition and to achieve this end, it uses all means and forums. Asked about the BJP's announcement to send a minister each for four Congress MPs to counter the party at the grassroots level, Azad said: "The ministers have been elected to govern and not just counter the opposition. This shows the vengeful attitude of the government." Congress leader of the house in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said the Congress decided to walk out when Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was giving a reply to the adjournment motion on the Lalit Modi issue as the Congress members were sure of not being given a chance to explain their position.
India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj (R) and her Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif fold their hands in a traditional Indian greeting before their meeting in New Delhi on August 14. (REUTERS Photo)
New Delhi, August 14 (Pti): Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi who affirmed India's commitment to work with Tehran for development of Chabahar Port that is expected to have far reaching benefit for India, Iran and the entire Central Asian region. India has pledged to invest about USD 85 million in developing the strategic port, located on Iran's southeastern coast, which would provide India a sea-land access route to Afghanistan bypassing Pakistan. During the meeting, Zarif said Iran considered India its "strategic partner". Zarif, who arrived here last night, also held talks with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj, who raised the issue of nine Indian sailors detained in Iran and requested him for waiver of USD 2.9 million fine imposed on them and for their early release. After her meeting with Zarif, Swaraj
tweeted,"I had a good meeting with Foreign Minister of Iran. I raised the issue of nine Indian sailors detained in Iran. I requested him for waiver of USD 2.9 million fine imposed on them and for their early release. I have advised our Ambassador designate to Iran Mr Saurabh Kumar to follow this up on priority and secure their release at the earliest." These Indians, who were part of a shipping crew, have been in a jail in Iran for two years on charges of smuggling oil. They have been asked to pay a fine of USD 2.9 million for securing their release. Recalling his meeting with President Hassan Rouhani in Ufa last month, Modi reiterated that India attached high priority to its relations with Iran. The Prime Minister also congratulated Iran for reaching an agreement with P5+1 countries and expressed confidence that it would contribute to greater peace and stability in the region.
Ex-servicemen first evicted, then allowed to continue protest
New Delhi, August 14 (iANs): High-pitched drama surrounded the protest over the delay in implementing the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme on Friday, with police trying to evict ex-servicemen from Jantar Mantar ahead of Independence Day, only to drop this on home ministry orders. This comes as there is a widespread anticipation of an announcement on OROP by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on Saturday. In a crackdown apparently linked to Saturday's Independence Day celebrations, police and civic employees swooped on the protesting retired soldiers at the Jantar Mantar protest site, leading to scuffles.
The day also saw Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi arriving at the spot to express solidarity with the ex-servicemen, only to be turned away after being told that the protest was not to be politicised. Voicing support for the veterans, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also tweeted, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accept the OROP demand on Independence Day. On Friday morning, the ex-servicemen, who have been staging a sit-in at Jantar Mantar since June 15, got a rude shock when police tried to forcefully evict them, leading to a scuffle. The police also tried to remove the marquee and other paraphernalia of the protesters. Even as police and NDMC started clearing the protest hotspot, the
ex-servicemen refused to go away and alleged that cops manhandled those protesting quietly. "They call us to handle any emergency, and today police is manhandling us... We will not move from here," said Vishambhar, an 82-year-old veteran. "I was pushed by the cops who even tore my shirt," he added. Col. Anil Kaul (retd), the spokesman of the United Front of Ex-Servicemen expressed anger over the situation. "We have the permission to hold the protest and have been protesting peacefully. This is an attempt to get rid of us as they don't have an answer to our demands," he said. As criticism of the forcible eviction mounted, the authorities did a quick U-
turn and allowed the exservicemen to reclaim the site. DCP New Delhi Vijay Singh told IANS: "Delhi Police has allowed the exservicemen to continue their protest for One Rank One Pension at Jantar Mantar", refusing to say why the stand was changed. Kaul meanwhile said that they received a verbal communication from home ministry and Delhi Police saying the protesters will not be asked to leave. As the episode unfolded, Kejriwal expressed solidarity with the agitating veterans, urging the prime minister to fulfil their demands. "I urge the PM to announce (the) acceptance of the demand of OROP of our ex-servicemen from Red Fort tomorrow," Kejriwal tweeted.
He also slammed the police for trying to forcibly throw them out of the protest site. "Ex-servicemen being forcibly thrown out of Jantar Mantar? Bizarre. They protected us till yesterday. Now they are a security threat for Independence Day," the Aam Aadmi Party leader tweeted. "Within a year, the NDA has started behaving the way UPA behaved in its second term. This is how UPA-II would crush movements," he said. Soon after the incident, the word spread that Gandhi would visit the protest site, but when he arrived he was asked to go back, the ex-servicemen saying they did not want to politicise the protest. As he came, there were slogans of "Rahul Gandhi go back".
"Why has he come like this, the people are being pushed back. Where was he for all these days? We are coming here for 62 days," said a woman amid the protesters. Even as his cut his visit short, returning in around 10 minutes, Gandhi said the prime minister should give a specific date for implementing the scheme. "The OROP as promised by the government must be fulfilled. The prime minister should give a date," he said at the Jantar Matar in central Delhi. "If he promises to implement OROP by a particular date, the protests will end. The PM has promised to implement OROP, he just need to say one thing that it'll be implemented by this particular date," he said. The protest demand-
ing implementation of OROP started June 14, with the veterans starting a relay hunger strike from June 15. Pressure on government for making an announcement soon has been increasing, with four former service chiefs writing an open letter to President Pranab Mukherjee, the supreme commander of the armed forces, stating that the ex-servicemen's agitation could have "grave implications for national security" as it had severely impacted the Indian military's morale and self-esteem. The letter was signed by former Indian Navy chiefs Admiral Arun Prakash, Admiral L. Ramdas and Admiral Sureesh Mehta, and former Indian Army chief General S.F. Rodrigues. They are the senior-most
officers to associate with the agitation. There are around 24 lakh retired servicemen in the country and around 6.5 lakh widows who will benefit from the implementation of OROP. Currently, the pension for retired personnel is based on the Pay Commission recommendations at the time when the individual retired. This leads to a difference in pension for officers and soldiers of the same rank who retire on different dates. With OROP, retired personnel would draw the same pension as officers and soldiers of the same rank who are retiring now. They would also be entitled to a year's back pay in pensions at the new rate, which would be a windfall for pensioners.
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eventy years after World War II ended, withered and mostly impoverished veterans will gather at the graveside of a British officer who almost no one in England remembers. Maj. Hugh Paul Seagrim — or "Grandfather Longlegs" — remains a legend up in the hills of Myanmar, among a beleaguered ethnic minority for whom peace never came. Karen fought courageously behind Japanese lines with Seagrim, a lanky, eccentric and exceptional guerrilla leader. But for this ethnic group, Japan's surrender on Aug. 15, 1945, did not usher in parades and happy homecomings. Instead, victory precipitated the world's longest running insurgency, a brutal conflict for selfdetermination that has yet to be resolved. Some wonder if history might have been different for the Karen if Seagrim had survived the war. "I think he could have been a good moderating influence at the time of the civil war between the Karen and government," said Philip Davies, British author of an upcoming book — "England's Lost Warriors — Seagrim and Pagani of Burma." "Suppose he (Seagrim) was still living, he would be helping to support the Karen. Definitely," said 92-year-old Saw Berny, a wheelchair-bound veteran who fought with Seagrim and witnessed his surrender to the Japanese. "We have never stopped praying for him because he loved our people." Berny, a Christian like
In this March 1945 file photo British riflemen guard the slopes of Mandalay Hill as the battle rages around the Japanese military camp at Fort Dufferin below during the Burma campaign in World War II. Seventy years after the war ended, withered and mostly impoverished veterans will gather at the graveside of a British officer who almost no one in England remembers. Maj. Hugh Paul Seagrim - or “Grandfather Longlegs” - remains a legend up in the hills of Myanmar, among a beleaguered ethnic minority for whom peace never came. (AP File Photo)
many Karen, and some 20 of his former comrades-at-arms will hold a simple ceremony on Saturday, Victory over Japan Day, at the communal grave in Yangon where Seagrim's body lies. Also taking part will be Sally McLean, a British humanitarian aid worker who in 1998 met an old, destitute Karen along the Thai-Myanmar border who had fought with the British. He and his comrades were not recognized as being officially part of the British army and therefore never received pensions or other benefits. So she
started Help 4 Forgotten Allies, which provides 120 pounds ($187) each year to more than 250 veterans or their widows. Some of her donors are also still angry that during the war Britain promised to back the Karen quest for greater autonomy, but on granting the country independence in 1948 did virtually nothing to help a people who often referred to the British as "father." The Karen rose up against the central government of what was then Burma in early 1949, the first of numerous ethnic minority insurgencies
plaguing the country's modern history and marked by killings, torture and rape of civilians by Myanmar's military. Aid agencies say some 400,000 Karen have been driven from their homes while more than 120,000 refugees, most of them Karen, are sheltered in camps along the Thai-Myanmar border. About 60,000 now live in the United States. A ceasefire was declared in 2012 but fighting continues to erupt and a peace agreement is still in question. Seagrim was the son of an Anglican clergyman; all four of
his brothers also served in the military. A 1947 book, "Grandfather Longlegs" by Ian Morrison, describes him as "an eccentric, a bit of a fanatic, a clever and delightful person, but rather an odd one." During his time in Yangon before the war, he shunned colonial society and its snobbery, preferring to trek into remote areas with Karen friends. Rather than a regimental, spitand-polish officer, he gravitated to the role of a maverick guerrilla chief. When the Japanese bombed Yangon on Christmas Eve 1941 as a prelude to invasion, Seagrim volunteered to trek into the hills of eastern Myanmar to raise a Karen force. Within two weeks, he mustered 3,000 recruits who soon found themselves deep behind Japanese lines as the defeated British retreated to India. At home in their rugged terrain, the guerrillas attacked supply routes, set lethal ambushes and radioed valuable intelligence about Japanese activities. Sharing their dangers and threadbare existence, Seagrim drew closer to the Karen, calling them "God's chosen people" and talking about remaining among them after the war. They called him "Grandfather Longlegs" for his 6-foot, 4-inch frame and being older than most of his comrades-in-arms. David Eubank, an American who has spent years aiding the Karen, believes Seagrim continues to inspire. "He gave his life for their freedom. This was not only freedom from Japan's rule but freedom from all tyranny, which now includes that of the dictators in suits," he said, referring to Myanmar's current
military-backed regime. "It is extraordinary that 70 years later he is still so revered," said Davies, the author. "He was so unlike any British officer of the period. He lived with the Karen, helped till their fields, shared his food with them. He regarded them as equals. I think this had a huge impact on the Karen." Seagrim's latent religious faith emerged with intensity behind enemy lines. Roy Pagani, a British soldier who met Seagrim while escaping from the Japanese, described him as long-haired, looking like an Asian and carrying "his tommy gun in one hand with a Bible under the other arm." From his youth, Seagrim had been "groping for the meaning of life, and this became more and more powerful when he was isolated behind Japanese lines," Davies said. One of Seagrim's Karen companions, Ta Roe, remembered him saying, "Christ sacrificed for the world. I will sacrifice for the Karen." And he did. Seagrim's fighters proved so effective that the Japanese mounted a "tobatsu," a punitive expedition into the Karen hills, torturing and killing villagers in trying to extract information about the major's whereabouts. A number died rather than reveal his location. According to Morrison's book and other accounts, the Japanese then threatened nearly 300 Karen with retribution if Seagrim didn't surrender. They promised he would be treated like a prisoner of war and not face execution. The Karen urged him to flee. Instead, Seagrim walked into a Japanese camp and handed his
pistol to a Japanese captain. Wracked by diseases during an agonizing imprisonment, other Allied prisoners later testified to Seagrim's unfailing good humor and solicitous care for fellow captives. He reportedly refused to bow to the Japanese but said he forgave them, and gained their respect. One Japanese officer described him as "a gentleman, a man of high character." Emaciated, shaggy-bearded and wearing Karen dress, Seagrim and 17 Karen faced a Japanese military tribunal which summarily sentenced him and seven of his companions to death. "He pleaded that the others were following his orders and as such should be spared, but they were determined to die with him," reads the citation of the George Cross, awarded posthumously for his "conspicuous gallantry." On a September day in 1944, the eight condemned were driven to the execution ground of the Kemmendine cemetery. Ta Roe, one of the last witnesses to see him, remembered Seagrim was "smiley-faced" as he boarded a truck and shouted "Good-bye to you all." Shortly thereafter, Seagrim, aged 35, was cut down by a firing squad. Marking his grave today is a simple headstone without a real epithet. But in 1985, a group of Karen provided their own. They travelled 5,000 miles from Myanmar to place a plaque in Seagrim's native village of Whissonsett in eastern England. It reads: "Grandfather Longlegs. We remember. So we came. We thank you."
Malaria puts kids at deadly blood cancer risk Japan PM expresses ‘utmost grief’ over World War II New YORK, AugusT 14 (IANs): Children infected with the malaria parasite are likely to experience DNA damage that can lead to Burkitt’s lymphoma, a highly aggressive blood cancer, says a new study that sheds new light on how the two seemingly different disease are related. The same enzyme that helps create antibodies that fight off the malaria parasite also causes DNA damage that can lead to the aggressive blood cancer, the findings showed. “The body needs this
enzyme in order to produce potent antibodies to fight malaria. But in the process, the enzyme can cause substantial collateral damage to the cells that produce it, and that can lead to lymphoma,” explained first author of the study Davide Robbiani from Rockefeller University in New York. Regions of equatorial Africa where children are ten times more likely than in other parts of the world to develop Burkitt’s lymphoma, are also plagued by high rates of malaria, and scientists have spent
the last 50 years trying to understand how the two diseases are connected. But the link between these two diseases has been a mystery until now. In the new study, the researchers infected mice with a form of the parasite that causes malaria -- Plasmodium chabaudi. They immediately saw that the mice experienced a huge increase in germinal centre (GC) B lymphocytes, the activated form of the white blood cells that can give rise to Burkitt’s lymphoma. As these cells rapidly
proliferate, they also express high levels of an enzyme known as activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID), which induces mutations in their DNA. As a result, these cells can diversify to generate a wide range of antibodies -- an essential step in fighting off various infections. But in addition to beneficial mutations in antibody genes, AID can cause “offtarget” damage and shuffling of cancer-causing genes, the study found. The research was published in the journal Cell.
Severe ‘food shocks’ due to extreme weather LONdON, AugusT 14 (ReuTeRs): Extreme weather such as intense storms, droughts and heatwaves will cause more frequent and severe food shortages as the global climate and food supply systems change, British and American experts warned on Friday. The pressure on the world’s food supplies is so great, and the increase in extreme weather events so rapid, they said, that food shortages on a scale likely to occur once a century under past conditions, may in future hit as often as once every 30 years. “The chance of having a weather-related food shock is increasing, and the size of that shock is also increasing,” said Tim Benton, a professor of population ecology at Leeds University who
presented a report commissioned by the British government. “And as these events become more frequent, the imperative for doing something about it becomes even greater.” The report, prepared by the UKUS Taskforce on Extreme Weather and Global Food System Resilience, also warned that knee-jerk national responses to production drops, such as the imposition of export or import bans on certain foods or crops, risk exacerbating a problem and fuelling spikes in food prices. “If you put the worst case institutional responses together with a worst case production shock, that’s when it starts spiralling out of control,” said Rob Bailey, research director for energy, environment and resources at Britain’s Cha-
tham House think tank, the Royal Institute of International Affairs. The experts looked at production of the world’s most important commodity crops -- maize, soybean, wheat and rice -- and how droughts, floods and storms might impact it in future. Since most of the global production of these four crops comes from a small number of countries such as China, the United States and India, extreme weather events in these regions will have the largest impact on global food supplies, they said. And while greater interconnectedness reduces countries’ vulnerability to local production shocks, it may also perversely increase vulnerability to large shocks in distant socalled “breadbasket” regions.
TOKYO, AugusT 14 (ReuTeRs): Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday expressed “utmost grief” for the “immeasurable damage and suffering” Japan inflicted in World War Two, but said that future generations of Japanese should not have to keep apologising for the mistakes of the past. Marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, Abe also said he upheld past official apologies including a landmark 1995 statement by thenpremier Tomiichi Murayama, but the conservative leader offered no new apology of his own. The legacy of the war still haunts relations with China and South Korea, which suffered under Japan’s sometimes brutal occupation and colonial rule before Tokyo’s defeat in 1945. Beijing and Seoul had made clear they wanted Abe to stick to the 1995 “deep remorse” and “heartfelt apology” for Japanese “colonial rule and aggression”. “Upon the innocent people did our country inflict immeasurable damage and suffering,” Abe said in a statement. “When I squarely contemplate this obvious fact, even now, I find myself speechless and my heart is
rent with the utmost grief.” The remarks by Abe, who is seen by critics as a revisionist who wants to play down the dark side of Japan’s wartime past, will be analysed not only in China and South Korea but by ally the United States, which wants to see regional tension ease. In an initial reaction, a commentary by China’s official Xinhua news agency said the “tuneddown apology is not of much help to eliminating Tokyo’s trust deficit”. It added: “Instead of offering an unambiguous apology, Abe’s statement is rife with rhetorical twists like ‘maintain our position of apology’, dead giveaways of his deep-rooted historical revisionism, which has haunted Japan’s neighbourhood relations.” CYCLE OF APOLOGIES Abe’s conservative political allies have urged him to end what they see as a humiliating cycle of apologies that distracts from Japan’s post-war record of peace. “In Japan, the post-war generations now exceed 80 per cent of its population. We must not let our children, grandchildren, and even further generations to come, who have nothing to
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a news conference for delivering a statement marking the 70th anniversary of World War Two’s end, at his official residence in Tokyo on August 14. (REUTERS Photo)
do with that war, be predestined to apologise,” he said. “Still, even so, we Japanese, across generations, must squarely face the history of the past.” Abe, who referred to the wartime sufferings of the Chinese in his statement, said he hoped Beijing would recognise Japan’s “candid feelings” and that he hoped to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping again if the opportunity arose. But he told the news conference that attempts to “change the status quo by force” were unacceptable. Tokyo and Beijing are feuding over tiny East China Sea isles, while Japan is also wary of China’s military assertiveness in the South
China Sea. Abe said Japan should “never forget that there were women behind the battlefields whose honour and dignity were severely injured”. But he made no direct reference to “comfort women”, as the girls and women, many of them Korean, forced into prostitution at Japanese wartime military brothels are euphemistically known. Tokyo and Seoul have long been at odds over the issue of comfort women, with South Korea saying Japan has not done enough to atone for their suffering despite a 1993 apology that recognised authorities’ involvement in coercing the women.
China investigates Tianjin blasts TIANJIN, AugusT 14 (ReuTeRs): A senior Chinese official defended fire fighters who initially hosed water on a blaze in a warehouse in northeast China where volatile chemicals were stored, a response foreign experts said could have contributed to two huge blasts that killed 54 people. More than a dozen firefighters were among those killed by the massive explosions at the busy port in Tianjin city on Wednesday night, state media said. About 700 people were injured, 71 seriously. Columns of smoke from fires still burning on Friday rose from the blast site amid the devastation of crumpled shipping containers, thousands of torched cars and port buildings reduced to
burnt-out shells. Rescuers pulled one survivor, from the wreckage, a city official told reporters. State television later said it was a firefighter. The warehouse, designed to house dangerous and toxic chemicals, was storing mainly ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate and calcium carbide at the time of the blasts, according to police. The official Xinhua news agency has said several containers in the warehouse caught fire before the explosions. Chemical safety experts said calcium carbide reacts with water to create acetylene, a highly explosive gas. An explosion could be caused if fire fighters sprayed the calcium carbide with water, they said. Lei Jinde, the deputy propaganda department
head of China’s fire department, a part of the Ministry of Public Security, told state-backed news website ThePaper.cn that the first group of fire fighters on the scene had used water. “We knew there was calcium carbide inside but we didn’t know whether it had already exploded,” he said. “At that point no one knew, it wasn’t that the fire fighters were stupid,” Lei said, adding that it was a large warehouse and they didn’t know the exact location of the calcium carbide. CCTV reported that another four firefighters were confirmed dead and 13 were still missing. Xinhua said earlier that 66 firefighters were among the hundreds of people hospitalised. David Leggett, a chem-
ical safety expert based in California, told Reuters the acetylene explosion could have detonated the ammonium nitrate. The two blasts were about 30 seconds apart, the second much larger than the first. “In my mind, the presence of ammonium nitrate makes it easier to explain the level of devastation,” he said. Stuart Prescott, a senior lecturer in chemical engineering at the University of New South Wales in Australia, said water was recommended to extinguish the two nitrates but a chemical powder was needed for calcium carbide. “Calcium carbide reacts with the water and that’s a reasonably violent reaction in and of itself, because it releases gas. The gas itself is also flammable,” he said.
ASSESSING DAMAGE The explosions at the port, the world’s 10th largest, were so big they were seen by satellites in space and registered on earthquake sensors. A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Beijing environmental emergency response centre, as well as 214 Chinese military nuclear and biochemical materials specialists, had gone to Tianjin, Xinhua said. Several thousand residents were moved to 10 nearby schools after apartment buildings and homes were damaged, mainly by shockwaves from the explosions, it said. Foreign companies from across the globe were trying to determine the damage to their facilities in and around the port, a gate-
way to northeast China. French carmaker Renault said its warehouse at the port sustained severe damage and nearly 1,500 of its cars stored there were burned, according to early estimates. Several Japanese automakers including Toyota Motor Corp reported minor damage to cars and facilities. Mining giant BHP Billiton said its port operations and shipments were disrupted but its iron ore discharging berth had not been damaged. Oil tanker arrivals and departures were also disrupted. John Deere & Co, the U.S. farm and construction equipment maker, said several workers who were at home at the time were injured, some critically.
PACKAGING “SUB-STANDARD” Xinhua identified the owner of the warehouse as Tianjin Dongjiang Port Ruihai International Logistics. The state-backed China Daily newspaper said its manager had been detained. The Tianjin Maritime Safety Administration said the company violated packaging standards during a safety inspection two years ago. Of 4,325 containers that were checked, five failed the inspection because packaging was sub-standard, according to a report posted on the administration’s website in January 2014. The company’s website said it was a governmentapproved firm specialising in handling “dangerous goods”. Phone numbers
listed on its website were disconnected and an email to the company went unanswered. President Xi Jinping said those responsible should be “severely handled”. Industrial accidents are not uncommon in China following three decades of breakneck economic growth. A blast at an auto parts factory in eastern China killed 75 people a year ago when a room filled with metal dust exploded. Wednesday’s blasts sent shockwaves through apartment blocks kilometres away in the port city of 15 million people. Internet videos showed fireballs shooting into the sky. The blasts shattered windows in buildings and cars and knocked down walls in a 2-km radius around the site.
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Nagas are only defending the Nation from external aggression: FGN Sixty ninth Independence Day speech of Gen. (Rtd) Viyalie Metha, Kedahge, Federal Government Of Nagaland
Dear Fellow Countrymen, As we gather today to celebrate our 69th Independence Day, let us all give thanks to God who has preserved our Nation through all the past 68 years of trials and adversities. It is now sixty eight years since our national leaders hoisted our flag on August 14, 1947 and declared our independence to the world. Our flag was hoisted at a time when great changes were taking place all over the world. That period in human history marked the end of the Whiteman’s colonial rule over most of the world. This colonial rule began when the Portuguese first established their forts at Cochin in 1506 after Vas Co Da Gama discovered India in 1489. Prior to these events, Asia and the Mongolian races had mostly ruled the world. But in a reversal of history, by the end of the 19th century, Europe which comprised of only 6.5% of the earth’s surface conquered almost the whole world and ruled it for nearly five centuries (1506 to late 1940s). This chapter of the Whiteman’s rule however came to an end with the end of the Second World War in 1945. Thus, a world war which was started by Europe finally ended European rule of almost the whole world for five centuries. The end of this European colonial era ushered in a worldwide political revival of nationalism where many nations that had lost their sovereignties to the colonial rulers got back their independence. And as the spirit of nationalism swept across Africa, the Middle East and Asia, our national leaders also declared our Independence on 14th August 1947. In the subsequent years, between 1945 to 1960 altogether, 36 nations became independent. Also when the UNO was formed on Oct.24, 1945, there were only 35 nation states in its membership. However by the end of 1970, the membership of nations in the U.N. swelled up to 127. This happened when the newly recognized nations from the third world became full-fledged members of the UN. Today, the total membership of the UNO stands at 193 nations. In our case, we Nagas declared our independence and raised our flag way ahead of many of these other nations that got their independence in the 1950’s and 60’s. However,
because of India’s forceful invasion and occupation of our land, for all the past 68 years, we have had to defend our decal independence with our blood and our tears. Indian troops invaded our land in the mid 1950’s and since then, have been militarily trying to subjugate us with heinous laws like the Disturbed Area Act of 1955, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 and the so called Unlawful Activities Prevention Act of 1967 etc. Fellow countryman, sixty nine years is a long period in an individual’s life, but in the life of a nation, 69 years is, but a speck in human history. And today, as the nation celebrates our 69th Independence Day, I call upon all Nagas to salute all the thousands of our past heroes and heroines who have laid down their lives in defense of our independence. The names of all these patriots shall forever be remembered in the annals of our history. I also call upon all our citizens to uphold all our present national workers who are doing their respective works without any personal gains. Looking back at our troubled history for the past 68 years, I also call upon all citizens of Nagaland to recollect and uphold the following facts and their implications: 1. Based on the recorded historical facts of having inhabited our native land for over two thousand years, we declared our independence on 14th August 1947. Even prior to this formal declaration of our independence, we Nagas had always existed as a free independent country owing no allegiances to any other nations or governments in human history. And though about 30% of our ancient territory came under British administration for a short period of 68 years i.e. 1880 to 1947, we never signed any treaties of surrender or capitulation to the British Colonial Power. Also, prior to the British departure from their South Asian Empire in 1947, we had clearly told the British that we would remain sovereign as before. This was done through the submission of Naga Memorandum to the Simon Commission on January 10, 1929. 2. As for the declaration of our Independence on August 14, 1947, it is a universally accepted norm that the declaration
of any nation’s independence is the exclusive prerogative right of that particular nation. Here, no nation needs another nation’s permission to declare their independence. In conformity to this international law and norm, we Nagas also declared our independence on 14th Aug.1947. 3. Therefore, it should clearly be understood by all perpetrators of aggression on Naga lands that we are not demanding our independence from any one of them or for that matter, even from the United Nations Organization. On the contrary, it is the bounden duty of our neighbor nations as well as the UNO to recognize our declared independence. This bounden obligation is more so, because all necessary information about our history, geography and political stand, were furnished to the concerned countries in a series of memorandums before the declaration of our independence. The lists of the memorandums are as follows a) Memorandum to the Simon Commission Jan 10, 1929. b) Memorandum to the British Cabinet Mission on April 9, 1946. c) Memorandum of the case of the Naga people for self determination and an appeal to Her Majesty’s Government and the British India Government on March 17, 1947. d) Memorandum to Her Majesty’s Government through Viceroy Lord Mountbatten on March 19, 1947. e) Letter and copy of the same memorandum was also submitted to the House of Lords through Lord Simon on March 27, 1947 f) Letter and Copy of the above memorandums was also submitted to Winston Churchill on March 28, 1947. The same copy was also submitted to Clement Atlee, the then Prime Minister of England on March 29, 1947. 4. As for our independent territories, our National Yehzabo (Constitution) has clearly stated these territories in the following words: “The territory of Nagaland shall comprise of all the territories inhabited by the Nagas from time immemori-
al.” (Yehzabo Art. 1.) In conformity to this declared territory which is true by all historical records, we do not recognize any artificial boundary lines demarcated by the departed British Government or any other governments, after the British departure from Nagaland. All these facts and timely actions taken on our part, stands as irrefutable testimony to our collective wish to be a sovereign and independent country. We have also taken solemn oaths before both God and man that we would never forsake these historical and political actions undertaken by us. These oaths were taken through historic national events like the National Plebiscite of May 16, 1951 and the Lakhuti resolution of April 27, 1955. The lakhuti resolution reads as follows: “Any person or persons who in order to destroy or undermine the integrity or the well-being of Nagaland and who for this purpose act, abet or set up organizations against or oppose the political, administrative and traditional institutions of the Nation or attempt to do so, whether with or without the aid of other country or countries, shall be deemed to have committed TREASON”. As for our sacred duty to our national lands, our Yehzabo has stated it in the following words in its Preamble: “We, the people of Nagaland, solemnly acknowledging that sovereignty over this earth and the entire universe belongs to almighty God alone and that the authority of the people to be exercised on their territory is a divine trust from God…” Hence, we, as a nation, will condemn ourselves as well as all future generations of Nagas, if we forsake or compromise our stand on these issues. We also dare not commit such an act of treason after thousands of our countrymen have laid down their lives for this sacred cause. THE STAND OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND 1. The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) recognizes the fact that the IndoNaga conflict remains unresolved due to the invasion and continued occupation of
our lands by foreign governments. 2. The Federal Government of Nagaland has not entered into any settlement or agreement with India besides the 1964 Cease-Fire Agreement, which was signed on May 25, 1964 and became effective on 6Th. September 1964. This Inter National Cease-Fire Agreement was signed as two independent entities and governments through the Nagaland Peace Mission. 3. On the part of FGN, knowing the fact that too many lives had already been lost due to the armed conflict over a period of almost ten years from 1954 to 1964, we gave our consent for a cease fire and peace talks. The FGN is still holding to this policy of peaceful solution through non violence. However, the successive leadership of the Indian government has continued to pursue a violent policy of occupation by force. 4. The policy of the Naga National Council is Non-violence and the FGN is still holding to that policy. In the light of these historical and political facts, the FGN reiterate that the long drawn Indo-Naga Conflict is not an Indian internal Law and Order problem. On the contrary, the conflict is a clear case of international conflict where India has invaded Nagaland. On the part of the Nagas, they are only defending the Nation from external aggression. Therefore, Nagas are not secessionist or insurgent and this conflict can be resolved only from an international level. In conclusion, the Naga National Council and The Federal Government of Nagaland are the only two political institution and executive Government set up by the popular mandate of the Naga people. They were established to uphold and defend the political rights of the Naga nation. Hence, these two Naga people’s mandated Institution and Government will not recognize any settlement that ignores or bypasses the above stated historical and political facts. They will not be a party to any factions or organizations that will commit Nagas citizenship to any other country than Sovereign Independent Nagaland. May God bless Nagaland. KUKNALIM
‘We have not surrendered our rights’ Rejoinder to the Article IN BLACK AND
Speech Of His Excellency, The Yaruiwo, On The 69th Independence Day Celebration Of The People's Republic Of Nagalim, On August 14, 2015 Held At CHQ, Hebron
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y beloved people, I thank the Almighty God for giving me this opportunity once again to greet you all on this historic day. I also thank all of you for your unwavering support and unceasing prayers for the cause in all weathers. History will ever speak of how our people stood their ground even during the worst kind of situation in our struggle for national future. I pay homage to all the martyrs who had given their supreme sacrifices for the nation. I assure you that their sacrifices will never go in vain. Government of the People's Republic of Nagalim will never forget those war orphans and widows. I salute all the national workers for their undaunted spirit at all times of national trials and ordeals in upholding and defending the rights of the Naga people. I urge upon each one of you to stand together to building our land for the future generations deserve a better world where they can live with pride and dignity. My dear countrymen, after nearly two decades of enduring and sustained negotiations with the Government of India (GoI) we have now come to a concrete "Framework Agreement" which was signed on August 3, 2015. I strongly reiterate that the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) is firmly committed to bring about a lasting and an honorable political solution based on the 'unique history and situation of the Nagas,' and also the universal principle that sovereignty is vested in the people, not the government. Therefore, I want to inform our people that the "Framework Agreement" is the foundation upon which an honorable solution that will be acceptable to both India and the Nagas will be built. The ceremony of signing the 'framework agreement' at 7 Race Course Road at New Delhi was done in the presence of the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, Home
Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, RN. Ravi, Interlocutor to the GoI, Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh Suhag, and other dignitaries of the GoI. The Naga delegation was led by our Ato Kilonser, Mr. Th. Muivah, the Chief Negotiator of NSCN and other senior members of the organization including the members of Collective Leadership. We appreciate the statesmanship of Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi for his wisdom and courage to understand and recognize the Naga issue as a political. We are also thankful to the former Indian Prime Ministers who all had played exceptionally positive roles to strengthening the peace process by removing obstacles. The Naga people respect the former Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narashimha Rao who had the courage to officially state that the Naga issue is political, which calls for political solution. It was he who laid the foundation of political talks on the three agreed terms:-1. Talks at Prime Ministerial level 2. Talks without condition and 3. Talks in third countries. Mr. HD. Deve Gowda, the then Prime Minister, carried the initiative forward unreservedly and eventually, it was during the tenure of Mr. IK. Gujral that the ceasefire agreement between the GoI and the NSCN was declared in the Indian Parliament. We give our honor to Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India for taking the bold historic step in recognizing the "unique history and situation of the Nagas." We are also thankful to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh under whose leadership the GoI tabled the "NonPaper proposal." We give our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the above-mentioned Indian leaders for their political acumen and courage in their strife to bring about an honorable solution to the Indo-Naga problem. The eighteen years long negotiations with the GoI is one of the longest in the world history. The negotiations have not been an easy task. There are several reasons, which prolonged the process, but the Nagas have been very patient and determined. Therefore, we could have come this far. I assure the Naga people that the peace agreement that is to be finalized in its entirety will lead to a permanent political settlement, which will entail in an enduring peaceful co-existence of the two entities. It is our commitment to take everyone on board who support, respect and uphold the historical and political rights of the Naga people. We are open for any opinions and views that will strengthen the Naga family. Many new challenges lay ahead of us that will threaten our very existence. We as-
sure you that any elements, within and without, that tend to destroy the Naga nation shall be contained at any cost. I fervently appeal to all Nagas wherever they are to continue to march together to the last. I also appeal to our brothers and sisters in other camp to join the Naga national political line and work together to building our nation. Dear countrymen, today we have laid the foundation for the best possible solution to our issue. We have not surrendered our rights to anyone. We believe our future is secured in our own hand. The dissenting voices are all anticipated but we cannot afford to miss the good opportunity because it will be very costly for us. Nagas today are matured enough to discern who is who and what is what. Young generation should not hesitate to voice out their concern for the future at this crucial juncture of our history. And we, on our part, will continue to negotiate with the GoI upholding the historical and political rights of the Nagas. I, on behalf of NSCN and Naga people would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the civil societies - Naga Hoho, ENPO, United Naga Council, FNR, Naga Mothers Association, Naga Women Union, Naga Students Federation, All Naga Students Association, Naga People's Movement for Human Rights, All the Naga Tribal Hohos and GB'S Associations, Concerned Naga Senior Citizens Forum, Intellectuals Forums, and others for their untiring and consistent support for the cause. I also thank all the people and communities in Nagalim including the Nepalis, Gorkhas, Dimasas, Kacharis, Meiteis, Kukis, Paites, Mizo, Zhou, Gangte, Zomi, Hmars, Garos and business communities for their constant support and contributions to the IndoNaga peace process. My gratitude also goes to the people of India and some civil societies who have lent their support to the peace process. We are also indebted to the UN Human Rights bodies, UNPO, KREDDA, Forum for Asia, KWIA, PNSD, NISC, European Alliance, Society for Threatened People, International Alliance of the Indigenous -Tribal Peoples of the Tropical Forest, AIPP and many others who extended their kind support to the Indo-Naga peace process. My deepest gratitude to all those peoples and nations who understood the cause of the Nagas and extended their moral support to it. Finally, I assure our Naga people that NSCN shall give their best efforts to conclude the August 3, 2015 "Framework Agreement" in a most honorable way acceptable to both India and the Nagas. Kuknalim. Isak Chishi Swu Chairman, NSCN (IM)
WHITE by the PRO Assam Rifles Kohima
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he incident of the 16th July incident at Wuzu was unfortunate and not a planned incident either on the part of t he Security forces or the villagers. Therefore the Assam Rifles should not mislead the people with false write up in the local dailies. No one is defaming the AR for their claim as “Friends of the Hill People”. Despite so much enquiry and spot verification, how could the AR accuse the innocent villagers in the media as if the people are mum and dumb. On behalf of all the witnessed, the under mentioned give this rejoinder. The people of Phor has no favoritism with any of the Naga Political Groups. Because of the presence of Brigadier Kurichu of NSCN (K), the people of Phor do not favor the NSCN (K). We treat all the NPGs equally. There is no village by the name PURR. This clearly shows the negligence and underestimation of the people by the AR. The incident happened in Wuzu, not near Wuzu or Phor. The village Gaon Bura denied that no one had received any call from Meluri at any period of time that day to stop the convoy. The village leaders were not directed or coerced by anyone. Rather the leaders and relatives of Lt. Puhachu waited on the road side with the prepared coffin and Naga shawl to pay the last respect to the departed soul, which was done not because he was from NSCN (K) but as a tradition for every citizen in Phor. Even if a person dies from the hospital
away from the village, the villagers gather together to receive the dead body as a practice. As per PRO AR Kohima Statement, the NSCN (K) cadre had left Phor jurisdiction by the first week of April 2015 which is true. And since then NSCN K never turned up to Phor. There had been no contact with the villagers since then. The AR/SF intelligence inputs states that the presence of NSCN (K) cadre is a very wrong assumption. We the people of Phor are no fools nor out of our senses to join hands in neither stopping nor ambushing the Security forces on their return. Had the claim of the Indian security forces of the presence of UGs in the village been true, the three jawans left behind by their fleeing team after the cowardly act would have been at the mercies of the UGs. Rather it was because of the help from the public that the three jawans were regrouped with their team the following day. In regard to the claim of a failed ambush by the NSCN (K) does not arise when no UGs were present. If the Security forces really claim this to be true like their assumption, the villagers also assume that there must have been some jawans with the UGs collaborating to tarnish the name of the village and the people in ambushing the returning team. When no bullet marks can be seen on the road, just the empty shells there is no point of the gun fire coming from above. Don’t
try to confuse the right thinking people through the conceded and false claims. Competent authorities from various levels, be it government, NGOs or even from the security level led by one Brigadier on 2nd August 2015 has conducted investigations. All investigation team found the fact to be true that both the victims of the cowardly act of the security forces died above the road with bullet entry marks as upward. It is also very astonishing to learn that there were 100 people stopping the envoy. Amazing in counting so precisely just within a very short stop of two minutes, 100 gathered people. From the 10th paragraph of the PRO AR Kohima write up, it is purely an act of vengeance and revenge meted out to the innocent public as to drag in an unrelated incident which has no connection at all with the Phor (Wuzu) incident. It clearly shows that they vented out their anger as they were not satisfied with their operational outcome at Avakhung. We don’t oppose any military operations or command by the security forces but will not tolerate and remain silent over the brutal atrocities committed to the innocent public. We appeal to all right thinking people to condemn and fight for befitting justice. We still believe in Satyameva Jayate. C.Pituo, Secy, Phor Social Action Committee Kotu, VCC Phor Chili, VCC New Phor
'Nagas must stand united' NSCN (R) President's speech on 69th Naga Independence day
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y dear countrymen and women, on this auspicious 69th Naga Independence Day, I on behalf of the NSCN-REFORMATION, thank our almighty God for His continuous support, guidance and protection from foreign invasion and leading us with profound love, care and grace thus far. I also would like to thank all the citizens in the Naga country for the contributions and sacrifices in defending the Naga nation from both internal crisis and external invasion. It was on this day, the 14th day of August 1947, our great leaders confidently declared Naga independence from the foreign rule which was remarkable and historic in itself. This also marked the Naga political history internationally mak-
ing it one of the most invincible and also it is a reminder to all the Naga people to remember those fallen leaders and heroes who selflessly sacrificed themselves for the cause of the Sovereign Naga Nation. No nation can exist without its history and the Naga people had proved to the world that, it has a unique history un-common with India. I also take this opportunity to thank all the leading Naga NGO’s and churches for strengthening Naga national movement and constant prayer support. My sincere thanks to the leaders of different Naga Political groups for understanding the Naga political situation in right perspective. We have came across untold sufferings and shameful fratricidal killings, which failed us all. Now the new days are
dawning and we must collectively seized this opportunity to hammer out one of the finest and acceptable solution instead of creating senseless situation. No country or nation can have two or three Independent day. Our greatest fighters bravely declared our Naga independence on 14th of August 1947, which was strengthened by Naga national plebiscite of 1951. However, our adversary misinterpreted and misrepresented to the world that, it was done by handful of frustrated people but, we proved ourselves to the world that, we are not Indian and unique in all aspects. Naga people must learn a lesson from the past and stand unitedly for a common cause. Y Wangtin Naga, President NSCN-REFORMATION.
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ames Basnet is nominated in the International Music and Entertainment Association Awards in three categories: Christian Gospel Artist of the Year, Christian Gospel Album of the Year and Christian Gospel Song of the Year. James Basnet, won two awards in the International Music and Entertainment Association (IMEA) Awards 2014, which was held in Ashton, Kentucky, USA. The International Music and Entertainment Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and serving as an advocate to individuals and organizations within the performing arts and entertainment industries. The voting is now open and will close on October 7. The Awards ceremony will be held on October 24 at the Marietta Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Marietta, Georgia, Atlanta, USA. To vote for James, please go to www.imeaawards. com/vote/music and click on James Basnet in category 11, 13 and 14.
Sakshi Tanwar to play Aamir Khan’s wife in Dangal
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V actress Sakshi Tanwar, who became popular with shows like ‘Kahaani Ki Ghar Ghar Ki’ and ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’, has managed to get her big break in Bollywood with an Aamir Khan film. The actress, who has done a handful of miniscule roles in the past and a prominent role in the controversial film Mohalla Assi, will now play the role of Aamir Khan’s wife in his next titled Dangal. From what we hear, Sakshi Tanwar was selected
after the makers auditioned over 70 actresses for the role. While it was chemistry, comfort level and body language that the makers were looking for, they found that Sakshi fits the bill. It is also being said that Aamir and others were keen on casting a new face but ended up roping in the popular TV actress for the role after a lot of discussions. However, it seems that Sakshi, will have to undergo intense diction training in Haryanvi.
‘Dangal’ has Aamir Khan playing the role of wrestler Mahavir Phogat and Sakshi along with the actor will be seen as an aged couple in the film. The film also stars a few newbies like Fatima Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra playing his daughters, while Zaira Wasim and Suhani Bhatnagar will play the younger versions of the daughters. Directed by Neeraj Pandey and produced by Disney UTV, Dangal is slated to release on December 23, 2015.
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Pakistani court today gave the ‘last chance’ to the federal and Punjab government as well as the censor board to file a reply by August 20 on JuD chief Hafiz Saeed’s petition seeking a ban on the release of Bollywood movie Phantom in the country. A government law official told the Lahore High Court that the federal
N the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organisation making and selling nuclear weapons. Bad boy Guy Ritchie directs this new take on the hit TV series that run from 1964 to 1968, where the two top agents of the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement fight the enemies of peace, particularly the forces of THRUSH. Considering that this year we'll see a new Bond film after the fourth instalment of the Mission Impossible franchise, releasing a new spy film may have been a risky assignment, but this film promises the best ingredients of a spy film. It's set in the groovy 1960s, it seems fun without taking itself too seriously and, above all, it has so many incredibly beautiful people playing Cold War agents that the mix may become irresistible. Just watching the trailer one wonders if Henry Cavill could become the next James Bond, which would be a big coup for the actor given that he is also the new Superman.
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and Punjab government needed more time to file a reply on Saeed’s petition. He sought a week’s time but Saeed’s counsel A K Dogar argued in the court against giving any more time to the government. ”Why no one from the censor board appeared in today’s hearing,” he asked, requesting the court not to give any more time to the
government as it was using delaying tactics as the controversial movie to set to be released on August 28 both in Pakistan and India. He pleaded the court to ban the movie. The petitioner said the Indian film has “venom against Pakistan and JuD”. After hearing the arguments, Lahore High Court Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan gave a “last chance” to the
Punjab and federal governments to file a reply till August 20. In the last hearing, Dogar told the court that “there is a direct threat to the life of the petitioner (Saeed) and his associates emanating from the content of the trailer of the film”. He said the grievance of the petitioner is that film has been advertised to be exhibited in Pakistan.
Dolly Parton's Jolene to be adapted into TV movie
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he iconic country singer inked a development deal with bosses at America's NBC network earlier this year (15) to executive produce a number of standalone movies based on her life and music, and during the Television Critics Association summer press tour on Thursday (13Aug15), Parton revealed her 1973 song about a woman confronting a lady who she believes is trying to steal her man, will be turned into a film. China Beach creator and The West Wing writer/producer John Sacret Young has been tapped to write the screenplay for Jolene. The movie will be the second in Parton's deal - her 1971 autobiographical track Coat of Many Colors has inspired a TV film, which will feature Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and former child star Ricky Schroder.
Sung ends Sindhu’s run at World Championships
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JAkARTA, AugusT 14 (PTI): Indian shuttler PV Sindhu failed to complete a hat-trick of medals at the World Championships after she lost a gruelling quarterfinal women’s singles match against Sung Ji Hyun of South Korea here today. Sindhu, seeded 11th, was second best in the battle of attrition, going down 17-21 21-19 16-21 to the eighth seed in a match lasting an hour and 22 minutes. The 20-year-old India had won back-to-back bronze in the previous editions of the Championships in 2013 and 2014. The Hyderabadi had raised hopes of a third consecutive medal when she stunned China’s Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the pre-quarterfinals yesterday. Star player Saina Nehwal is now India’s sole hope for a medal at the prestigious event. She plays her quarterfinal against Wang
Yihan of China later today. Earlier today, Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa also lost to the Japanese duo of Naoko Fukuman and Kurumi Yonao 23-25 14-21 in the women’s doubles quarterfinals. The top-ranked Indian pair
Australia name Smith new skipper, Warner deputy
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failed to convert the chances in the first game before running out of steam to lose in straight games. Jwala and Ashwini, seeded 13th, had upset eighth seeds Reika Kakiiwa and Miyuki Maeda of Japan to make the quarterfinals.
MELBOuRNE, AugusT 14 (REuTERs): Steven Smith will take over as captain of the Australian test team following the retirement of Michael Clarke after the fifth Ashes test against England, the country's cricket board said on Friday. Opening batsman David Warner will be Smith's deputy in the test and one-day international formats,Cricket Australia said in a statement. Clarke announced his decision to quit international cricket after England won the fourth test at Trent Bridge last week to regain the Ashes. The 26-year-old Smith was expected to take the role having previously led the team when he replaced the injured Clarke as captain for three tests during the home series against India. National selector Rod Marsh said Australia had no doubt that Smith was the right man
for the job. "We have had a clear succession plan in place for the captaincy with Steve Smith gaining valuable experience leading the Australian test team while Michael Clarke was recovering from injury last season," Marsh said in the statement. "When Michael made his decision to retire last week it was a very straight forward decision for us to nominate Steve as his successor. "He has big shoes to fill but everything about him suggests he is the right man for the job. At 26, he is a fine young man with extraordinary talent, excellent leadership qualities and a terrific temperament. "He is highly regarded by the selectors and we congratulate him on being appointed to the role on an ongoing basis. He should be incredibly proud." Smith has clearly been Australia's best bats-
man in the last year but his team is certain to have a very different complexion when they embark on a two-test tour of Bangladesh in October. Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, Chris Rogers and Shane Watson are all expected to have played their last tests during their calamitous trip to England, while paceman Ryan Harris retired before the first Ashes test after suffering another knee injury. Besides Smith, the diminutive Warner is expected to carry most of the burden of Australia's batting. Nicknamed 'Bull' and one of the cleanest hitters in the game, Warner, when on song, can take a game away from opponents but also relishes a verbal battle out in the middle and his sledging has drawn multiple code of conduct violations in the past. However, Marsh felt the extra responsibility would help the left-handed batsman. "We have reached a point in time where we've had to look at our leadership positions again with an eye to the future," Marsh said. "David has matured and developed into an important senior figure in the Australian team. He has come a long way. "We believe that he will respond well to the added responsibility of leadership." The fifth Ashes test starts on Thursday at The Oval, London.
Chelsea manager Mourinho plays down medical row
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MANchEsTER, AugusT 14 (IANs): Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho on Friday defended his criticism of the English Premier League (EPL) giant's medical staff, saying that disagreements are healthy. Mourinho has been in the eye of a raging storm after an expletive-filled outburst against club doctor Eva Carneiro and physio Jon Fearn after the duo raced onto the pitch to treat injured midfielder Eden Hazard during second half stoppage time of their 2-2 draw against Swansea City. The move temporarily reduced Chelsea - whose goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was sent off earlier in the match - to eight men which Mourinho felt left the team hamstrung in the closing stages of the game. The volatile Portuguese coach later blamed the duo
for lacking the ability to understand the nuances of the game and have banned them from attending future matches and training sessions. The move has attracted a hail of criticism but Mourinho has stoutly defended his action. "I don't want to run away from [the incident]. I accept the question and understand. "First of all, I want to say I have a fantastic medical department, with top doctors, more than a dozen professionals, a very good relationship with them and, as they tell me all the time, they were never praised so much as in last few years. I praise them lots of times. They don't forget that, I don't," Mourinho told the media at the Etihad Stadium here. "We have disagreements during this period
[but] we need disagreements to improve. We work together." Mourinho also stated that his decision to barr the duo from the Chelsea bench is a temporary one. "Jon Fearn and Dr Carneiro will not be on the bench but that doesn't mean that Sunday is the rest of our season or the rest of our careers," he said. "My decision (this weekend) does not mean they won't be on the bench in the future." "It's important to be on the bench for some; for others it's more important what they do behind the scenes for the good of the team. The 52-year-old, declined to address accusations of sexism relating to his treatment of Carneiro, but reiterated that he has a healthy relationship with Chelsea staff and does not see himself as ruthless.
Chandimal heroics helps Sri Lanka set India 176 for win
gALLE, AugusT 14 (REuTERs): Dinesh Chandimal inspired a Sri Lankan fightback with an attacking unbeaten 162, his highest score, as the hosts set India a target of 176 on the third day on Friday to win the opening test at Galle. India, in reply, lost Lokesh Rahul (five) to reach 23 for one wicket at stumps, still needing another 153 runs for victory. First-innings centurion Shikhar Dhawan (13) and nightwatchman Ishant Sharma (five) were unbeaten at the crease. The tourists seemed to be cruising towards an inning victory after picking up three wickets in the morning but wicketkeeperbatsman Chandimal (162 not out) and Lahiru Thirimanne (44) stemmed the rot by adding 125 for the sixth wicket. Chandimal, 25, stitched together another 82-run stand for the seventh wicket with Jehan Mubarak (49) during his 169-ball knock, which included 19 boundaries and four sixes, before the hosts were all out for 367 in their second innings. The right-handed batsman walked into bat with Sri Lanka on 92-4 and it became 95-5 in the next over forcing him to launch a counterattack. Chandimal, who was reprieved by a wrong decision by the umpire with him on single digit, played the sweep shot ferociously against the spinners and also employed the reverse sweep to good effect and picked up boundaries at will. After a successful morning session for the visiting bowlers, Thirimanne was the only batsman to fall in the afternoon session. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who picked up six wickets in the first innings, took his third in the second by sending back Thirimanne after a catch by Ajinkya Rahane at slip. Ashwin also clean bowled number 11 batsman Nuwan Pradeep to finish with a match haul of 10 wickets. Sri Lanka, bowled out in their first innings for 183, resumed the day on five for two wickets
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Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal plays a shot during the third day of their first test cricket match against India in Galle August 14. (REUTERS Photo)
Rahane sets new Test catches record
gALLE, AugusT 14 (IANs): With their team placed in a commanding position, Indian fans got another reason to cheer as Ajinkya Rahane became the first outfield player to take eight catches in a Test match on the third day of their game against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium here on Friday. Rahane reached the milestone when he caught Rangana Herath at slip off the bowling of leg-spinner Amit Mishra. Rahane, who had taken three catches during Sri Lanka's first innings, claimed five more during the hosts' second essay. The after dismissing India for 375 but lost nightwatchman Dhammika Prasad (three) on the first ball of the morning by fast bowler Varun Aaron. Prasad could not handle the steep bounce Aaron extracted off the Galle International Stadium pitch and gloved the ball to Rahane at gully. The dismissal brought
talented batsman thus surpassed five international players -- Yajuvindra Singh (India), Greg Chappell (Australia), Hashan Tilakaratne (Sri Lanka), Stephen Fleming (New Zealand) and Mathew Hayden (Australia), all of whom had taken seven catches in a Test match. The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to social networking site Twitter to congratulate Rahane. "RECORD BREAKER! Ajinkya Rahane takes 8 catches in a Test Match! #howzstat #SLvInd," the ICC tweeted on its official Twitter handle on Friday. "Congratulations
home captain Angelo Mathews to the crease and he stitched together a defiant 87-run stand for the fourth wicket with retiring stalwart Kumar Sangakkara. Mathews (39) suffered a painful blow to his body off fast bowler Ishant Sharma early in his innings and decided to take the attack to the Indian bowlers. The experienced duo
@ajinkyarahane88 on his record breaking feat during the 1st #SLvInd Test! #howzstat," it added. Interestingly, both Yajuvindra and Rahane achieved their respective feats around India's independence day. While Yajuvindra took his seven catches on his debut Test against England on August 16 in 1977, Rahane has created his world record on the eve of independence day. India reached 23/1 in pursuit of 176 runs needed for victory after they bowled out Sri Lanka for 367 runs in their second innings on Friday.
managed to keep the tourists at bay for over 90 minutes in the session before Rahane pulled off an excellent catch at slip off Ashwin to send back Sangakkara (40). The 37-year-old, who will retire after the second test against India in Colombo, walked off to a standing ovation. India captain Virat Kohli then introduced Amit Mishra, who had
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taken a wicket in his first over on Thursday evening, and the leg-spinner took out Mathews, who edged a catch to Lokesh Rahul at silly mid-off. Mishra, playing his first test for India in four years, should also have had the wicket of Thirimanne after the left-hander fell to a batpad catch but the umpire ruled it as not out.
ATP fines Nick Kyrgios, launches probe over sex slur MONTREAL, AugusT 14 (AFP): The ATP Tour fined Australia's Nick Kyrgios $12,500 on Thursday as it launched an investigation into an insulting comment he made during a Rogers Cup tennis match against French Open champion Stan Wawrinka. The 20-year-old Kyrgios was fined $10,000 earlier Thursday for an obscene sexual remark he made on the court in Wednesday's second round. The ATP announced several hours later that it was fining him an additional $2,500 for another comment he made to a ball person during the same match. "Following a review of video from the match the ATP has also issued an additional fine of $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct related to a comment he made to a ball person," the ATP said in a news release Thursday night. "In addition, Kyrgios has been served with a 'notice of investigation' which begins a process to determine if his actions also constitute a violation of the player major offence provisions." On-court microphones picked up the Australian's scurrilous sexual remark about Wawrinka's girlfriend during a changeover in their match won by Kyrgios when Wawrinka retired with back pain trailing 4-0 in the third set. Kyrgios said that the woman had been involved with his close friend Thanasi Kokkinakis. "Sorry to tell you that mate," Kyrgios is heard to say. Following a 7-5, 6-3 loss to John Isner on Thursday, Kyrgios said that he personally apologised to Wawrinka at Uniprix Stadium and now wants to put the matter behind him but the ATP seems to have other plans. The ATP said the probe could result in further sanctions against Kyrgios. "Obviously he [Wawrinka] saw me in the corridor yesterday," Kyrgios said after his loss to Isner. "He came up to me, as you know he would. I wasn't surprised.
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