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shortage of teachers, poor infrastructure plague basic education: nsf NSF tours 7 districts— meets Govt High School authorities

“Aree.Whiskey in my rice?God.These no good smugglers are becoming very careless,but hey, who m i to complain!”

VCs and VDBs entrusted to protect Amur Falcons KOHIMA, AUGUST 16 (MExN): Close to the annual migration of Amur Falcons to Nagaland in mid September, it has been resolved that all the Village Councils and Village Development Boards will be made directly responsible to protect the Amur Falcons in their jurisdictions. Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Nagaland V Sakhrie in a notification informed that, in case of negligence or violation by any village, the funds under grants-in-aid to VDBs will be invariably withheld for that particular year and the same will be utilized for environment protection and conservation activities only, in coordination with Forest and Environment Department. Therefore, all the Village Councils and Village Development Boards have been requested to extend support by properly creating awareness on the importance of wildlife protection in their villages to ensure that the campaign being carried out for protection of Amur Falcons not only becomes successful, but further gives a boost in the collective endeavor to maintain ecological balance in the State. Further, the notification informed that Amur Falcon is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 and trapping, killing and selling of Amur Falcons is a criminal offence punishable with three years rigorous imprisonment or with Rs 25,000 fine, or both under Section 51 of the Act.

NSCN (K) informs on tax

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DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): NSCN (K) has stated that despite repeated appeals to business houses, commercial enterprises, and other taxpaying sectors, including government departments within Dimapur, to desist from paying any tax unless authenticated by Finance In-charge, many tax payers are “found to be collaborating with fake collectors at highly deflated rate (below prescribed amount) and claims that due has already been cleared.” Therefore, Military Finance, NSCN (K) in a press release informed that henceforth, no such bogus transactions will be deemed legal, and penalties, besides normal rate will be mandatorily realised. The release mentioned the name of the Finance In-charge as Col. Akaho Zhimo (Phone 9436249157/ 8732009014).

The Tangkhul Students’ Union, Delhi, staged a protest outside the Manipur Bhawan in Delhi on August 16 calling for ‘immediate withdrawal’ of Sec.144 CrPc from Ukhrul town, Manipur.

NEW DELHI, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Delhi (TKLD or Tangkhul Students’ Union, Delhi) staged a protest against the “prolonged siege” of Ukhrul town by promulgation of Section 144 CrPC. A large number of students converged at the Manipur Bhawan in Delhi to register their protest and submit a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister of Manipur by the Naga civil society in Delhi calling for the ‘immediate withdrawal’ of the curfew.

It may be noted that the Government of Manipur has clamped Sec. 144 CrPc since July 13, 2014 in Ukhrul town.

The memorandum called for the restoration of normal life and civil order to the innocent people of Ukhrul town; to respect the autonomy of free Naga customary law practice and other hill tribes as enshrined

under Article 371C of the Indian Constitution and the Manipur Legislative Assembly (Hill Areas Committee) Order, 1972; to dispense fundamental justice to the people of the town without communal and ethnic prejudice; to assuage any communal feeling between the ruling-elitist community and the Nagas and other hill tribes of the State; to honor the ceasefire agreement between the government of India and the NSCN (IM); to strengthen the peace dialogue between the Government of India and the Naga people for immediate resolution; and to immediately release the 8 arrested innocent civilians.

“The chronic hostility of the Government towards the hill tribes and the constant weakening of the constitutional provisions safeguarded for the hill people are absolutely unacceptable. The attempt of the Govern-

ment is nothing but to usurp the right of the hill people and in particular the Naga’s right to free practice of customary law, ownership of land and civil autonomy,” said TKLD President, Phungshok Khonreiwoshi, at the protest.

Convener of the Organising Committee, Lakpachui Siro, said, “If the Government continues to ignore the democratic voice of the people and does not immediately withdraw the illegal deployment of IRBs and Commandos, the Nagas would be left with no alternative but to rise up in open civil insurrection and drive them out by whatever means and the Government would be held solely responsible for whatever consequence that ensues.”

According to their media spokesperson, Sira Kharay, the students demanded the Resident Commissioner to come out

and receive the memorandum.

“On rude denial of the genuine demand and peaceful protest by the police, the student agitators turned violent and started pelting stones. Buses and vehicles were smashed and barricades were broken. The police lathicharged the students and a number of them were seriously injured. Some of the agitators were arrested and students demanded their immediate release.”

The memorandum was signed by Convener, Committee Against the Imposition of Section 144 CrPC at Ukhrul Town, New Delhi, President, Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Delhi, Convener, Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), Convener, Forum for Understanding the Naga-India Conflict & Human Rights, (FUNICH), Naga People Union for Civil Liberty (NPUCL), and President, Tangkhul Scholar Association (TSA).

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KOHIMA, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has stated that the major problems faced

by Government High Schools in Nagaland are shortage of teachers, unsystematic staffing pattern, poor infrastructure and lack of parents/guardians emphasis on their children/ward academic studies.

The NSF toured seven districts (Kohima, Wokha, Mokokchung, Zunheboto, Peren, Dimapur and Phek) from August 5-16, and held joint meetings with all the Government High School authorities along with the District Education Officers (DEOs) and the Federating Units of the NSF. In a press release from its education secretary, Bangdi Chawang, and general secretary, Esther Rhakho, the NSF stated that “the poor performance” of the Government High Schools in the HSLC Examination was thoroughly examined and further deliberated for better academic performance of the students and for the development of the Government High Schools.

As per the joint meetings held between the NSF, the Federating Units, DEOs and Representatives from the various Government High Schools, the major grievances and problems commonly faced by all the Government High schools were shortage of teachers specially in Mathematics and Science subjects, imbalance in students-teachers ratio, unsystematic staffing pattern, the poor infrastructure facilities, lack of classrooms and the lack of parents/guardians emphasis on their children/ward academic studies.

The meetings also deliberated on the merits and demerits of the Non Detention Policy Act under RTE. Besides the

above mentioned grievances, the NSF stated that it shall submit a comprehensive report of the touring to the State Government and the Department concerned at the earliest.

The Federation conveyed its gratitude and acknowledged the support and co-operation extended by its Federating Units, DEOs, all the Government High School authorities and the District Administrations throughout the tour.

Appeals for peace in border

Meanwhile, NSF has appealed to all the people of Ralan area and those living in the entire stretch of Nagaland-Assam border to maintain peace and harmony among themselves.

NSF visited Ralan area on August 16 to show solidarity and concern to the people of the area and to take stock of the situation.

A statement issued by NSF President Tongpang Ozukum and General Secretary Esther Rhakho also urged upon both Assam and Nagaland governments to tackle the issue with sincerity and commitment and to begin talks. NSF called for review of the four earlier agreements made between Assam and Nagaland in 1972 and 1979 respectively, and if necessary, to frame new Border Agreement, “which both the States should honour and implement in letter and spirit.”

NSF also stated that to amicably solve and bring normalcy to any situation, there should be mutual understanding and respect for each other.

Therefore, it has requested the Asom Jatiatabadi Yuba Satra Porishad (AJYSP), spearheading the indefinite bandh in Golaghat district, to release the Nagas along with the vehicles, and also lift the ongoing economic blockade “which will surely send a positive message to the people of both the states in bringing an honourable solution to the present crisis.”

Watinaro to go on Pungro’s govt depts No fresh violence on Assam-Nagaland border agitation on Aug 19 neglected, says YAA Morung Express News Dimapur | August 16

TUENSANG, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako (YAA) has alleged a number of lapses in Government activity in Pungro subdivision, Kiphire district. As per its inspection on August 11 of various departments under the sub-division, YAA noticed “total non-functioning and negligence” by Government staffs.

“The organization was dismayed to see many offices been locked during the office hour,” stated the YAA’s president, Akiuba, and speaker, Mosa, in a press release. Some department’s buildings, the YAA wrote, are “completely neglected” and many of the staff are “not in station for long where they are aware only to draw the monthly salary. It found out that under R.D Block Pungro, only the peon was in station.”

Under CHC Pungro Town, it was alleged, a medical officer has not been discharging his duty for more than a year. “It is also learned that the centre is still running with PHC facilities with only 12 bedded where it is supposed to be 30 bedded.” The YAA pointed out the need for infrastructural facilities and said that the presence of a Dental Doctor was an urgent necessity “owing for the needs of general public.”

The YAA brought to attention that the newly upgraded GHSS Pungro, with an enrollment of 60 students, is running the class with only 4 subject teachers and the remaining subject teachers (Socio, Alt/ English& EVS) have “not yet

been appointed by the Government while other secondary schools are covering their syllabus for selection exam.” It urged the Education Department (NBSE) to make an alternate arrangement and deploy required PGTs at the earliest.

As per its observations, the PWD (Housing), and Information Office, are being “maintained for harvesting the maize.”

The office of PWD (R&B), CDPO, & PHED are so neglected, according to the YAA, that in some of the offices, “notice/sign board is invisible and the window panes were damaged where one could easily enter through it.” The YAA inspected the Model Higher Secondary School which is currently under-construction and supposed to be completed

by May 2014.

The YAA questioned the government departments for their “improper functioning of the office,” and pointed out that “the government servants are meant for the service of the people, as such merely drawing the salaries without govt. assigned duties and work is totally against the government norms wherein it is considered as a ‘social crime’.”

The YAA has urged the higher authorities to “strictly monitor for its proper functioning and immediate stationing of staffs within 15 days reckoning from the day of publication and cautioned that dereliction of duty cannot be compromise and tolerate at any cost, failing which it will initiate stern action by the organization.”

Assam Government officials have said that no fresh violence has been reported from the violence-affected Golaghat-Wokha (Assam-Nagaland) border on Saturday.

As many as 13 villages located around Uriamghat have been affected by the violence which started on August 12, stated Dilip Baruah, SDPO of Sarupathar sub-division, Golaghat.

Uriamghat falls under Sarupathar subdivision. The violence displaced some ten thousand people living along the border, who have taken shelter in ten relief camps set up in Uriamghat and Sarupathar, he informed The Morung Express on Saturday evening.

Officials on the ground have listed

the number of deaths since August 12 at seven and the injured at seven. The SDPO said that the count was based on the number of dead bodies recovered by officials. Media reports quoting top Assam government officials have put the death toll at 11.

Meanwhile, the road blockade on Nagaland continues. The president of the Karbi-Anglong unit of the All Assam Tea Tribes Students Association, Boloram Saha informed that road blocks have been set up at Bokajan, Rangajan, Mariani and Sonari.

While calling upon the Nagaland government to rein in the perpetrators of the violence, Saha said that there is no point resorting to violence. Saha said that there is room for dialogue to end the blockade, but the violence has to stop first.

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): Watinaro A. Imsong has decided to go on a ‘Gandhian agitation’ on August 19 (Tuesday) at 9:30am at the Secretariat Junction, Kohima to “fight for my rights.” In an appeal, Watinaro has stated that this will “pave way for a corruption free future for all the future Naga students.”

She was denied admission to the B.Sc. Horticulture at the Dr. YSP University, and “all my efforts for my rightful admission to the said University,” as per the student, has been “unjustly delayed and denied” by “official procedure.” As classes have started at the University, she felt that “I am left behind struggling for my legitimate rights for my career.” Watinaro stated, “This is not only my struggle but a common struggle for all students bodies, Naga students, their parents, concern NGOs and like minded citizens, so as to put an end to this kind of corruption. It is also to show to the world that the democratic voice of the public matters and becomes a precedence over corruption.”

nagaland govt urged to take ‘remedial steps’ KOHIMA, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The Mangmetong Students Union, Kohima (MSUK) has stated that “the process/practice of recommendation of deserving candidates for various specific studies/courses by the State government departments against NEC quota is not unprecedented as labelled.”

The MSUK has made this statement in regard to the recent imbroglio for the nomination of B.Sc (Horticulture) candidate to the Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. “It is observed through the media in the past few days the state has been flooded with accusations of extreme wrongdoings of nepotism, favouritism, power abuse, recommendation of non-illegible candidate among many misdemeanour by the state Directorate of Horticulture,” it said.

In a press statement from its president, Imtiongba, and general secretary, Wasangpong, the MSUK observed, “till date the state govern-

MSUK stands by merit of admitted student

ment is yet to come out with a concrete clear policy framework on selection/nomination of candidatesfordeservingcandidatesforvarious specificstudies/coursesforvariouslineofstudies within which ambit the state government should function as whole unit.”

In that, it pointed out the “present trend where hundreds of deserving Naga students are being facilitated through different students’ fraternities to avail of various technical courses without routing through state Govt. agencies.” The MSUK also clarified that Imnatemsu Imchen is the son of Aoyanger Ao, a “bonafide citizen” of Mangmetong village.

“He is also just a meritorious student among others having secured 88.2% in HSSLC exam conducted by NBSE and also a recipient of

Post Matric Merit Scholarship,” noted the MSUK. Further, “His admission to the Dr YS Parmer University is not by any chance or through the backdoor means as many people assume at the given point of time, it is the fact that the B. Sc (Horti) seat to the said university was routed and allotted by the North East Council (NEC) directly addressed to the Director, Horticulture, Government of Nagaland asking for the recommendation of one student vide No. NEC/MPD/VI-3/2004/ Vol.III dated 8th May, 2014. Thus, with reference to the letter received, the Horti. Department had forwarded the candidature of Mr Imnatemsu Imchen, vide No. HR/GENCOR-1/2012-13 dated 19th May 2014 requesting the benign authority of the NEC for consideration for the seat allotted.”

The MSUK has urged the Government to take “remedial steps in order to ensure that such an unwanted atmosphere do not arise in future.”

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Nagaland’s Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang today said the cooperation of the people is essential as many of the problems confronting the people of Nagaland continue.“The quest for an honourable settlement to the long standing Naga political problem continues and the process of dialogue and negotiations has been going on for the last 17 long years,” he said in his speech at the 68th Independence Day celebration here at Nagaland Secretariat Plaza.

Chief Minister hoped that the new dispensation at the Centre, under the dynamic leadership of the Prime Minister, will expedite the processes of finding an early solution. He urged upon the Government of India, as also the Naga nationalist groups, to sincerely work towards bringing about an early settlement for make ‘peace’ a reality, which is the longing of all sections of the Naga people.

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maintained that the state has been enjoying a measure of tranquility with the ongoing ceasefire and peace process, and the law and order situation in the state has been by and large peaceful. He said police and the administration are continuing to endeavour to contain all forms of anti-social and criminal activities so that the citizens can live in peace and harmony.

Zeliang also stated that while the government continues to pursue its goals in accordance with its slogan “Peace for Development and Development for Peace,” he however stated that the state presently faced with problems of resources. He stated that Nagaland’s resource base is very small and the state’s own tax and non-tax revenue comprises only about 6% of the total budgetary expenditure, and the state is almost wholly dependent on the Centre for the state financial requirements.

“It is time to remind ourselves that we, the people of Nagaland, have to start thinking more seri-

ously on how our economy should grow, and how to enhance our own revenues, so that we can one day proudly claim to be a self reliant and a self sustaining society,” he said.

Zeliang said that the government has come up with various new initiatives like the Nagaland Special Development Zone, the State Investment Board, the Foothill Road, and the exploitation of its rich mineral resources, such as oils and coal. “It, however, appears that there are reservations in the minds of some sections of our society on these new ideas. The government remains open for dialogue with the people in these initiatives,” he said adding that apart from the larger issues of economic growth and revenues, let us keep in mind that there are over 5 lakh children in various educational institutions in Nagaland today.”

He said they will soon grow up to seek gainful employment and livelihood commensurate with enlightenment and awareness of the 21st century.

Dimapur: The 68th Independence Day was celebrated at Dimapur District Sports Complex, Dimapur with Minister for Social Welfare, Kiyanilie Peseyie as the chief guest. The chief guest unfurled the National Tri-color flag, took the Rastriya Salute which was accompanied by singing of the National Anthem. The chief guest inspected the parade contingents followed by delivering the Independence Day speech. Altogether 18 Parade contingents took part in the march past. A cultural show was also presented by Thai Naga Traditional Fusion by Golden Crown College, Phaipijang, Dimapur. Folk dance by Tankhul Community, Diphupar. Home Folk dance by, TamluBuhu Cultural Club, Dimapur and a Voices of Hope

by Nise Meruno. A football exhibition match was also played between Dimapur District Veteran Football Association and Peren District Veteran Football Association.

Agape School, Kiphire students participate in the march past during the Independence Day celebration at Kiphire district where Dr Longrineken, Parliamentary Secretary for Labor & Employment was the chief guest. For the second consecutive years, Agape School, Kiphire stood first in non-uniform category and in uniform category NCC Zisaji Presidency College stood first. (Morung Photo)

Mokokchung District marked the Independence Day with cultural, Sports, Music and military parade in the Imkongmeren Sports Complex. (Photo by Toshi kichu)

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Parliamentary secretary for CAWD and economics & statistics R. Tohanba takes salute from parade contingents during 68th Independence Day celebration at Shamator under Tuensang district on August 15. (Morung Photo)

dedicate ourselves to protect and safeguard this hard earned precious freedom, gained through much sacrifice of the founding fathers of the country. Let us also

reaffirm to work together to make our country strong and dynamic and a frontrunner among the nations of the world.

Addressing mammoth gath-

ering, he also called upon the people to savor “our freedom and to strive for excellence, so that together, we move towards our common visions of a pro-

gressive and prosperous Nagaland of our dreams.” Earlier, Tohanba unfurled National flag and took salute from parade contingents. He also inaugurated exhibition stalls.

The celebration was marked by patriotic song from Nazareth Foundation School, choreography- St. Xavier School, martial arts demonstration- Taekwondo Association Shamator, cultural presentations from Tophun cultural troupe, Shamator village, Lunkheberu cultural troupe and Shamotor town cultural troupe.

The celebration also witnessed volleyball exhibition match.

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Members of Kohima Press Club with the staff of State Mental Health Institute (SMHI), Kohima.

KOHima, august 16 (mExN): 15 members of the Kohima Press Club (KPC) on Friday visited the State Mental Health Institute (SMHI), Kohima on Independence Day. A brief programme was held where the SMHI staff apprised the visiting KPC members about the background, facilities and services of the institution.

SMHI senior medical officer, Dr. Viketoulie informed that the institution has 30 staff caring for patients coming from across the state. He said that though the SMHI is the only premier mental health institute in Nagaland, it has limited resources. Dr. Viketoulie also said the existence of people with mental illness is sidelined and he

underscored the need to do away with stigma attached to the illness. At the end of the day, patients are not the only ones that are stigmatized but their families and even the health care givers are also discriminated, he lamented. He emphasized that the society needs to understand that mental illness is not a curse but a disease that is manageable and in most cases they are curable.

Meanwhile, SMHI staff expressed gratitude to the KPC for visiting the institute and encouraging the patients as well as the patients. The KPC, on the occasion, presented gift packages containing powdered milk, sugar, biscuits and sweets to the patients at SMHI. The 15 member KPC team was led by the

president, Xavier Rutsa.

It was learnt that there are no recreational facilities at the institute and the only recreational activities which the patients can afford is music (singing) and gardening which are supervised by the staff. Also, from the deplorable road condition leading to the institute to the missing security and staff quarters, and the fact that both female and male patients are housed in the same building across few doors and having to share toilets, SMHI may well be the most neglected branch of the state medical department. It was also informed that the institute has just one vehicle, there is no kitchen for patients’ attendants, no dining room for the patients and they basically live on ‘daal and rice’.

The Nagaland Motorcycle Club (Kohima Unit), visited District Jail Kohima on the 68th Independence Day of India on August 15. The Club donated food and other items to the inmates.

Under the theme, “Ride for Respect” the Nagaland Motorcycle Club (Dimapur Unit) on Independence Day distributed food items to security personnel in and around Dimapur as a sign of appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Around 20 members of the NMC club participated in the event.

DPC visits Sharon Home of Hope The BJYM Nagaland State Unit undertook a sanitation drive on August 15 at Dimapur Civil Hospital. The members also distributed sweets and handkerchiefs to around 150 in-house patients.

Members of Dimapur Press Club with family of Sharon Home of Hope.

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Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): Members of Dimapur Press Club (DPC) and residents of Sharon Home of Hope had a quality time of fellowship to share the joy and encourage one another on Independence Day celebration on August 15.

DPC vice president, Akangjungla, motivated the children to have faith in oneself with a set goal in life’s journey. She narrated an inspiring story from the life of an athlete Derek Redmond with a message to have dreams and visions and never give up in life but to hold up one’s head high even in the midst of adversity. She advised the children to have faith in themselves and seek help from elders to overcome obstacles in time of difficulty.

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Tohanba urges people to strive for excellence Parliamentary secretary for CAWD and economics & statistics R. Tohanba today graced 68th Independence Day celebration at Shamator under Tuensang district.

Extending warm greetings on the occasion, Tohanba said “This day is particularly meaningful for all Indians as it signifies the overthrow of colonial and imperial rule. The people of India became a free nation to pursue our destiny according to our genius. On a day such as this, let us therefore, re-

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couraged the children by pointing out that they are fortunate to dwell together as one family as compared to other kids who does not have a place to call home, or those who want to study but cannot go to school for various reasons. He advised the children to set goals and strive hard to achieve it and make their lives better by inculcating moral values and hard work.

Proprietor of Sharon Home of Hope, Kechungai, briefed the visiting Club members and also introduced the children. The Home, which was established in 2005, houses 40 children including 10 orphans.

DPC general secretary Paudi Renta led the programme. Besides sharing eatables, the Members of Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by its president Hokivi DPC donated stationeries and food items Chishi visited District Hospital, Dimapur on Independence Day and distributed food items to the home. and fruits to the patients of the hospital on Friday.

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Kiphire: The Independence Day was celebrated at Kiphire where the Parliamentary Secretary for Labour & Employment Dr. Longrineken graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Chief Guest inspected the parade and delivered the Independence Day speech and also took the salute from the 14 contingents. The highlights of the programme included a drill display by Agape School, special song by Charitable Trust Brothers and Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti Wardha and cultural dance presented by both men and women Phelungre village cultural troupes, exhibition stalls by Departments, visit to patients at the district hospital and inmates of sub-jail by the IRCS Kiphire. An exhibition football match was played between the Medical ward and the Elite Club.

LongLeng: The 68th Independence Day was celebrated at Longleng with Parliamentary Secretary for Land Resource & natural Calamities BS Nganlang. The Chief unfurled the National flag took salute from the contingents. the Chief Guest gave away the awards to the farmers and SHGs. Other highlights of the programme included short play by Government Yangli College, Folk dance by Yangphang and Yangching Union Longleng, Folk song by Yongam Union Longleng. The Chief Guest also inspected the exhibition stalls put up by Agri department, Veterinary Department and SHGs. An exhibition football match between administration/police and Longleng district veteran team; Longleng town student union and Yangli College. Government officials and the public attended the programme.

Tuensang: The 68th Independence Day was celebrated at Public ground with Minister for Forest, Environment and Wild Life, Neikiesalie Kire as the Chief Guest. The Chief Guest unfurled the National flag and took salute from 12 (Twelve) contingents and delivered the Independence Day speech. The chief guest inaugurated the exhibition stall put up by Agriculture department. The other highlights of the function included cultural dances by Khiamniungan, Sangtam, Chang and Yimchunger tribes of the district. IRCS and Chamber of Commerce Tuensang visited the district jail inmates and patients of district hospital respectively. An exhibition football match was played between DC XI and Victorian team. The function concluded with the beating of retreat by Hauhyang Chaoba Bagpipe band. pheK: Phek district headquarter also celebrated Independence Day at Phek local ground. Power Minister, Kipili Sangtam graced the occasion as the Chief Guest where he inspected the parade contingents and delivered the Independence Day speech. Altogether 12 contingents with band party 46th Bn A/R, Phek participated in the march past. The Chief Guest inaugurated and inspected the 12th exhibition stalls put up by various Government Departments and Self Help Groups. DBs Phek distributed sweets at local ground and Elite Club & Brethen Sporting Club, Phek, carried out feeding of patient at civil hospital and sub-jail inmates. Other highlights included group songs presented by Christian Home School, Phek, Western Tune by Mesehiwe Mekrisuh and choreography presented by Bishop Abraham Memorial School, Phek. Cultural items and folk song were also performed. A football exhibition match was played between Government Teachers and Private Teachers, Phek. A prize distribution and beating of retreat by 46th Bn Assam Rifles, Phek marked the celebration. peren: The 68th Independence Day was celebrated at the local ground Peren with Minister for Agriculture, Dr. Benjongliba Aier unfurling the National Flag as the Chief Guest.

He took salute from the 11 (eleven) parade contingents and read out the Independence Day speech. The Chief guest also inaugurated the exhibition stalls and other highlights of the day included special song presented by Namnahei Nza, Naga Idol finalist and quartet by DAPJOS, Peren; Drill by All Saints Higher Secondary School; Folk song by Leirauma Peren Town; Special item presentation by JNV Jalukie. A football exhibition match was played between Peren Town Youth Organisation and Udinese Football Club; Tug of war between Lady officers and Peren Town Women Organisation followed by prize distribution and band display and beating of Retreat.

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WoKha: The 68th Independence Day Celebration was celebrated at Wokha local ground with Nagaland Home Minister, Y. Patton at the Chief Guest. Other highlights of the celebration included, dance, special song by Country’s Children Choir, Butterfly drill by Springdale School, Wokha and dance by Adolescent Girls Club. 19 parade contingents took part in the march-past. Earlier in the morning feeding of inmates were carried out by DAO (Agri) at Sub-Jail, Dr. Motsuo District Hospital by Red Cross Society Wokha, Mhondamo Memorial Hospital by DPO (land resources) and 17th Ar Hospital by Legal Metrology. mon: The 68th Independence Day 2014 was celebrated at local ground, Mon with Minister for Rural Development & Rural Employment & Poverty Alleviation (REPA), C.L. John as the Chief Guest. The Chief Guest unfurled the National flag and inspected the parade contingents followed by Independence Day Speech. The National flag hoisting in all Government Offices and Educational Institutions at 06:00 hours and reviewed of parade by Superintendence of Police, Mon was carried out. Other highlights included demonstration of Taekwondo and drill displayed by Government Higher Secondary School, Mon, Cultural dance by Women Bamboo Dance (KNSK) and Mon Village Youth Cultural Troupe. A football exhibition match was played between DC XI and Mon Town Students’ Union. The minister also inaugurated the exhibition cum stall put up at Auditorium Hall, Mon Town by government departments like Fisheries, Agriculture, Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Land Resources, Horticulture, Industries and Medical including weapon displayed by 33 Assam Rifles. moKoKchung: The 68th Independence Day was celebrated at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung town with Minister, NH, Mechanical Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland, Nuklutoshi as the Chief Guest. The Minister unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya Salute. The Chief Guest handed out the District awards and citations to 60 individuals from different developments and NGOs and also took salute from 21 contingents of Arm personal, NCC, Bharat Scouts & Guides from Schools and Band party from 31 Assam Rifles and 2nd NAP Alichen. The function concluded with presentation of special items from Kumlong Children Choir, Peoples College Students Union, Teakwondo Association Mokokchung and Tug-Of- War between Kumlong Ward and Dilong Ward.

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Assam-Nagaland Border issue: Tarun Gogoi seeks PM's intervention

Guwahati, auGust 16 (ians): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally intervene to restore peace in Uriamghat area along the Assam-Nagaland border.

Despite night curfew continuing, tension continues to grip the areas along troubled B sector on the Assam-Nagaland border.

In a sporadic incident Friday one person suffered bullet injuries when some miscreants from Na-

galand chased a group of people and fired at them in the Roman Basti area in Assam, police said.

Gogoi had earlier spoken to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh who had sent two CRPF companies for deployment along the Assam-Nagaland border and to assist the CRPF personnel already deployed there as a neutral force since 1979. The CRPF had been stationed there as the area falls under the Disturbed Area Belt

(DAB) along the inter-state boundary between Assam and Nagaland.

In his letter to the Prime Minister Gogoi sought ten additional companies of CRPF to beef up security and set up pickets in the affected villages.

"The personnel deployed should be directed to take stern action proactively against the miscreants or extremists in an unbiased manner," Gogoi said in his letter.

He also pointed to the

failure of the neutral force to deal with the situation and said that there would not have been the shocking loss of life and property had the neutral force been 'prompt, proactive and unbiased' in handling the situation.

"The CRPF deployed in the disputed area belt has failed miserably in protecting the poor villagers of Assam. The situation, therefore, needs to be contained promptly so that violence does not spread to other areas," he added.

The chief minister said the area affected by the recent violence falls in the 'B' sector of the DAB and is located within the constitutional boundary of Assam.

Gogoi, while narrating the entire incident, said that though there had been sporadic incidents in the area in the last couple of decades, the current violence perpetrated by Naga miscreants has been of greater magnitude, claiming several lives and rendering thousands homeless.

"The incident of violence has created fear and panic among the people living in the disputed area.

Over 10,000 panic stricken villagers have taken shelter in 13 relief camps set up by the Golaghat district administration. Protest demonstrations are continuing in different parts of the state over the incident," Gogoi said in the letter.

Gogoi said that he had taken up the matter with the Union Home Minister and was closely monitoring the

Northeast Briefs Plying of boats suspended in Brahmaputra Guwahati, auGust 16 (Pti): Inland Water Transport (IWT) department has temporarily suspended plying of any boat, both mechanised or manual, on Brahmaputra from today due to the rising of water level of the river in Assam capital. For convenience of the general people additional Assam State Transport Corporation city buses would ply to and from north Guwahati to here till the water level of the river comes down to its normal level, a release by Kamrup (Metro) district administration said.

Flood alert sounded in parts of Meghalaya shillonG, auGust 16 (Pti): The North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC) has sounded flood alerts in low-lying areas of Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district after incessant rains lashed the region in the past 48 hours. “The Flood Early Warning System of NESAC has issued alert that there could be flood in Phulbari area of the district in the next 48 hours in view of the incessant rains in the region and in Upper Assam area,” West Garo Hills District Deputy Commissioner Pravin Bakshi said today. Heavy rains lashed the area since yesterday and the water level could go up in the low lying areas, he said.

The areas that could receive maximum impact of the possible surging river are Bhaitbari and surrounding areas with villages like Morasuti, Phershakandi, Anderkata and other surrounding villages in Rajabala, a disaster management official of the district said.

Three women injured in clash with BSF aGartala, auGust 16 (Pti): Three women were injured when villagers clashed with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Adampur village in Sipahijala district today near the Indo-Bangla border, about 50 km from here, over erecting barbed wire fencing and installing flood lights there, police said. Trouble started at around 8.30 AM when a group of workers and technicians of a construction company reached the area, the women of the village came out in groups opposing barbed wire fencing and flood lighting, SP(Police Control) Uttam Bhaumick said. He said the villagers were against erection of barbed wire fencing on the plea that their free movement would be interrupted as they live in the other side of the proposed fencing and the gate closes down after the sunset.

Manipur CM Ibobi Singh rejects UNC's demand for an 'alternative arrangement' iMPhal, auGust 16 (nnn): Manipur chief minister O Ibobi Singh said that United Naga Council (UNC)'s demand for the Alternative Arrangement (AA) for Nagas in Manipur as 'next to impossible'.

The chief minister said this while addressing the Independence Day yesterday amid tight security and a boycott call given by CorCom, a conglomerate of major militant outfits in the state.

State Government celebrated the 68th Independence Day at the 1st Manipur Rifles parade ground here.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh unfurled the Tricolour at the solemn function which was participated by different march past contingents. The CM inspected the parade and took salute at the march past.

In his speech at the event, the CM stated that the state Government wants to impose Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Manipur, a growing demand of the public.

He said the state Government has been continuously raising the demand with the Centre, apart from

taking resolutions on the issue on two occasions in the state legislative assembly.

Ibobi appealed to the public, intellectuals and the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) to work together and decide the viability on implementation of the system in the state, he said.

He, however, said people who are spearheading the ILP movement are misguiding women and young students by dragging them into the issue.

“It’s really unfortunate that ILP agitators are mis-

leading the women and students,” Ibobi said.

The CM appealed to the JCILPS to sit together and find ways to resolve the issue.

Referring to deployment of heavy security personnel in Ukhrul district, Ibobi made it very clear that the move solely aims to maintain law and order in the district.

As to the Alternative Arrangement demanded by the United Naga Council (UNC), the CM deemed it to “almost next to impossible.”

Zeliangrong organizations to proceed with the proposed national highway bandh iMPhal, auGust 16 (nnn): The Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF), All Zeliangrong Students’[ Union (AZSU) and Zeliangrong Students’ Union Manipur (ZSUM) “craving for justice” has reiterated their decision to impose 24 hours national highways bandh in Manipur starting from midnight of August 16.

"Therefore, we appeal to all transporters, different companies engaged in execution of central project works to extend cooperation in the interest of justice," the three Zeliangrong organisations stated. They said the 24 hours bandh has been compelled due to police department's failure

to arrest the “accused criminal” who attempted murder of Ringsanbou Newmai, BA 5th Semester student of Don Bosco College Maram on July 28 and now undergoing medical treatment in the ICU of JNIMS Hospital since July 29, 2014. The police inaction is the manifestation of glorification of criminal activities, ZYF, AZSU and ZSUM added.

Meanwhile, ridiculing the claims of the Zeliangrong Union and Maram Union settlement of the case on August 13 despite victim’s family withdrawal of petition on August 2 from the Zeliangrong Union, the three organisations stated that,

the settlement of the case “without the knowledge, involvement and consent of the victim family is arbitrary settlement which amounts to abetment of the crime”.

"The reason and logic behind the claiming of settlement is questionable in the eyes of law. Shielding the criminal will not bring any good for the society rather concerted efforts should be given to eradicate such criminal acts from the society for the future benefit," ZYF, AZSU and ZSUM stated. Any untoward incidents that occur for those defying the bandh shall be their own responsibilities, the three Zeliangrong bodies warned.

Capital to host Northeast film gala new Delhi, auGust 16 (ians): Fragrances from the North East, a three-day festival of cinema and entertainment from the country's northeast region, will be held here Aug 22-24. Organised by the Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the extravaganza is scheduled to take place at the Siri Fort auditorium complex.

"Khawnlung Run", a film from Mizoram will open the fest, while "Ri"

from Meghalaya will bring the curtains down on the gala, which will also include an exhibit of handicrafts from northeastern states, courtesy the Ministry of Culture. With the support of the Lalit Kala Academy, there will also be an exhibition of paintings by artistes too. Add to that, a food court with northeastern cuisine.

Other films to be showcased at the fest include "Ajeyo" (Assam), "Phijigee

Mani" (Manipur), "Yarwng" (Tripura), "Kathaa" (Sikkim), "Sonam" (Arunachal Pradesh) as well as documentary "Going the Distance" and short film "Bamboo Shoots" from Nagaland.

Providing a musical element to the opening and closing ceremonies will be Papon and East India Company; and internationallyacclaimed Naga pianist Nise Meruno and choir group Nagaland Singing Ambassadors.

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Rs.500 crore outlay for AgartalaSabroom rail link new Delhi, auGust 16 (ians): An outlay of Rs.500 crore has been provided for the 110-km Agartala-Sabroom (IndiaBangladesh) new rail link during 2014-15, an official statement said here.

The project that falls in Tripura has been taken up at a cost of Rs.1,741 crore, Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha recently. "A Reconnaissance Engineeringcum-Traffic Survey for providing rail connectivity between (India's) Belonia (a station being constructed on AgartalaSabroom new line project) and (Bangladesh's) Belonia has been taken up," Sinha said.

About the 15-km Agartala (India)-Akahaura (Bangladesh) new line, he said: "This is the only project for which agreement has been entered into between India and Bangladesh for rail connectivity."The project was included in the 201213 budget at an anticipated cost of Rs.252 crore.

The Memorandum of Understanding between India and Bangladesh was signed in February, 2013.

situation. "We are extending full cooperation to the neutral force and are in continuous touch with the government of Nagaland for controlling the situation," he said.

The chief minister also urged the Prime Minister to hold meetings at the political and official levels urgently to discuss measures for restoring peace in the area. "We strongly desire the restoration of peace, amity and harmony in our border areas with Nagaland," he added.

'Firm in resolve to oppose terrorism tooth and nail' Guwahati, auGust 16 (Pti): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi stressed that the state government was firm in its resolve to "oppose tooth and nail, the scourge of terrorism and violence".

"We must firmly work together for peace, social security and understanding among all sections of the people and rise in unison against subversive forces hell-bent on destroying human values and posing threat to our lives," Gogoi said after administering oath to state government employees on the occasion of 'Mourning Day' , at the state secretariat.

'Mourning Day' is observed to mourn the tragic death of 18 people, mostly schoolchildren, in a bomb blast at Dhemaji on Independence Day in 2004.

The blast was carried out by ULFA militants at the Dhemaji College Ground A boy rows a banana raft in flood affected Burhaburhi village, about 70 kilometers (44 miles) east of Guwahati, Assam on Saturday, August 16. Heavy rainfall during Independence Day celebrations. ULFA later for the last two days has affected several districts of Assam, flooding dozens of villages and displacing thousands. (AP Photo)

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apologised for the killings.

The programme today was attended by Chief Secretary Jitesh Khosla and senior officials and employees of the Secretariat.

Meanwhile, in all the district and sub-divisional headquarters, a minute's silence was observed at 11 A.M. in memory of those who lost their lives at Dhemaji and a pledge was taken against all acts of terrorism and militant violence.

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Joint Entrance Examination: down the memory lane A.M. Toshi.Jamir

‘‘The Cabinet approved the proposal of the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Nagaland, that Entrance Test for admission to MBBS and other Technical courses should be conducted from 1994 (1994-95 academic session) in order to ensure fairness. This is being done to obviate the larger number of complaints received from students and parents to the effect that due to different systems of examinations by various Universities, North Eastern Hill University are put in disadvantage’’. Dated 29th July 1994. The colleges in Nagaland were affiliated to NEHU at that point of time.

Nagaland University came into being only from 1994.

Following the above mentioned approval, a Notification was issued, namely, THE NAGALAND TECHNICAL / PROFFESSIONAL DEGREE COURSES (SELECTION OF CANDIDATES)RULES 1995, to, amongst other things, conduct the Joint Entrance (written )Examination from 1994-95 academic session for selection and nomination by the Government to various Engineering, Medical and Allied Courses.

According to the said Notification, ‘The selection of candidates for nomination of candidates against the available seats shall be made by the STATE COMMON SELECTION BOARD

on the basis of the merit list prepared by the Board of JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION subject to the admission criteria laid down by the Institution to which the candidate is nominated’’. The Nagaland Board of School Education was made the written examination Conducting Agency. After the conduct of the examination, the Merit List was to be sent to the Nodal Department, namely, Department of Higher & Technical Education.

Prior to the conduct of Joint Entrance Examination starting from 1994-95 academic session, the selection of candidates was done by the State Common Selection Board on the basis of Merit determined from the MARKS obtained in the concerned Subjects(at the Higher Secondary/Pre-University or equivalent examination).The Selection Board was first constituted on 19th April 1979 which consisted of MinisterofEducation(Chairman), Director of Education (Member-Secretary) and other Members from the concerned Departments.

For the sake of information, during 1998-99, the Board consisted of the Minister, Higher & Technical Education, Nagaland (Chairman); Commissioner & Secretary/ AHOD, Higher & Technical Education ; Director, Higher & Technical Education (Member-Secretary); and other members were, namely, Director, Medical Ser-

vices; Director ,Veterinary & AnimalHusbandry;Director, Agriculture; Chief Engineer, Housing; Chief Engineer, Road & Bridges; Additional Chief Engineer ,Mechanical; Chief Engineer ,Power (etc). Presently, the composition of the Board and the designations of the ex-officio Chairman and that of the ex-officio Secretary stand changed. Thus from 1979 to 1993 (14 years) the selection and nomination of candidates for various courses were done on the basis of the markssecuredintheclass12/ Pre-University or equivalent examinations conducted by various recognised Boards/ Universities in India.

In 1994, Government decided to reserve 15 % of the MBBS & allied and Engineering seats for the candidates from the nine backward tribes, namely, Chakhesang, Konyak, Sangtam, Phom, Khiamniungan, Chang, Yimchungrü, Zeliang and Pochury. Though this act of Government was a great relief for these nine tribes, yet another problem came up in the matter of selection of candidates . Under the present 15 % system, there was already a tendency for certain backward tribe(s) toget more seatsleavingothertribeswith less or none. To address this problem, in 1998, another refined Notification was issued in respect of the nine backward tribes, that is, “After careful consideration of the 15 percent reservation under the backwards tribe quota

for technical studies (MBBS/ BDS/Agri& Allied/Engineering etc Degree courses), the Government of Nagaland have decided that not more than one seat per tribe may be allotted to any of the backward tribe in a single year out of this quota so as to provide opportunity for all the backward tribes. This shall however be subject to merit, availability of seats and candidates from the said tribes.”

Itappearsthatthelatestmodification is doing its job well.

Accordingly, from 199495, the Joint Entrance Examination was conducted by the Department of Higher & Technical Education, Nagaland (as a Nodal Agency) for the Engineering, Medical and Allied degree courses on behalf of the Government of Nagaland.The conduct of the written examination was done by the Nagaland Board of School Education. From 1994-95to2005-06 (13years), the Joint Entrance (written) Examination was looked after by the Department of Higher &Technical Education. In view of the formation of two Directorates, namely, Directorate of Higher Education (mainly to oversee the functioning/running of the non-technical Colleges) and Directorate of Technical Education (mainly look after the Technical Education), from 2006-07 the responsibility of managing the JEE & nomination of candidates for Engineering ,MBBS & allied courses were assigned to the latter (Directorate of Techni-

cal Education). Subsequently, the Head of the Department of Higher Education (as a Member in the State Common Selection Board) was dropped, for which the reason was best known to the concerned Authority.

The first Joint Entrance examination was conducted in the year 1994-95 for 86 seats in respect of MBBS & Alliedcoursesand72Engineering degree seats. The seats were correspondingly increased vastly to 129 (MBBS & Allied) and 282 (Engineering) in 2013-14. Such seats are being received (both by the Department of Technical Education, Nagaland and also through the concerned other Sister Departments / Directorates) from the Govt of India, NEC, RIMS (etc).

Over and above the Government’s quota, during the past two years or so, hundreds of local candidates have been admitted from PCM and PCB groups in different Institutions outside Nagaland due to the tireless initiative taken by the Naga Students’ Federation and the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation separately on their own. This has eased the problem of further studies after the completion of plus two science.

The seats received by the Government of Nagaland (through the concerned Administrative Heads of the Department (Secretaries to the Govt) and other Director(s) are meant for the local candidates which are supposed to be routed through the

Joint Entrance Examination.

But, on rare occasion(s), the Nodal Department had to come across harassments/ inconveniences, including the Court Cases (from the candidates), for not disclosing the State Quota seatsreceived by certain seats receiving Department(s) in thatparticularyear.Itappears thatduetotheawarenessand vigilant posture on the part of the general public such occasional issue has become almost non-existent at present.

From 2006-07 to 2012-13 (7 years) academic session, the Department of Technical Education, Government of Nagaland conducted the Joint Entrance Examination.

However,from2013(2013-14 session), the conduct of Joint Entrance Examination has been discontinued in Nagaland. The State has joined the Mainstream and the examinations are conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi under two nomenclatures. During 2013, candidates aspiring for Engineering courses of studies sat in the JEE(Main). The PCB group of candidates sat in the NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test).

NEET system has been replaced by AIPMT (All India Pre-Medical/Pre-DentalEntrance Test) from 2014 (201415 academic session). The Government of Nagaland, represented by State Common Selection Boardfills up the State Quota seats (through the Directorate of Technical Education) out

Youth Organisations stand by its ultimatum to 15 BRTF In connection with the NH – 29 portion between Tinpati and BSF Camp, the youth organisations of L. Khel and P. Khel, Kohima Village, have served an ultimatum to BRO/BRTF for the deplorable condition of the road and will stand by it.

No amount of justification or clarification will convince the public because the road bears testimony to the incompetence of BRO/BRTF in maintaining the road and if technical terms like profile correction, re-surfacing, mon-

soon damage rectification, etc. are recorded on paper, let it be so, but so long as the road continues to remain in its current condition, the organisations will not validate whatever justification is furnished in the media and will not itself resort to paper war, but rather leave it to the public to judge.

BRTF has never requested for a meeting on 14th July 2014 and it must be noted that the ultimatum itself was served dated 23rd July which appeared in the local dailies the next

day. Moreover, the youth organisations are of the view that enough meetings were held in the past years during which false assurances were given to public leaders on many occasions which never materialised. On one occasion, a DPR was even furnished as sanction order but one of the public members in attendance outrightly pointed out the difference between a DPR and a sanction order which left the BRTF officials red-faced.

As for the need of demo-

lition and widening, it was done 9 years back with the assurance by BRO/BRTF that the road will be developed. Accordingly, JCB’s demolished encroaching structures and forcefully widened road sections wherever instructed by the BRTF. However, BTRF did not honour that assurance and now the then youth leaders are made to bear the brunt and abuse of land owners whose lands were dug by force.

It is very unbecoming of the 15 BRTF to come up

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meet may be held as per necessity amongst the Nagaland State Quota receiving Departments (Secretaries & Directors) to, amongst other things, streamline the emerging issues in respect of seats, selection and nomination of candidates. This will help in completely plucking the leakages of the seats which are being received by the Member Departments.

In view of the switching over to the newly introduced JEEMain and AIPMT system, the Nagaland Technical /Professional Degree Courses (Selection of candidates) Rules, 1995 and other Notifications issued from time to time may be reviewed and amended/ superseded wherever necessary.The same may be issued for the awareness of the State Common Selection Board Members, JEE and AIPMT aspirants and the general public.

34 (thirty-four) long years have passed by since the first State Common Selection Board was constituted in 1979 under the Chairmanship of Minister (Education), & Director of Education as the MemberSecretary. The manpower requirements of the State in respect of Technical and Professional Departments have been met during the past years and the Sons and Daughters of the Soil have taken over the related Departments which were under the command of Others.

(Note-The Article writer is formerly Head of the Department, Higher and Technical Education, Government of Nagaland ).

Conflict resolution of total liquor prohibition in Nagaland (Part V)

make any reply or clarification in the media. Let the public who have been victimised by this road for the past many years, be the judge and let the road speak on their behalf.

Further, if BRO/BRTF Dr. E. Renphamo Lotha intends to justify its record, Research Scholar, GSM let the general public judge by the greater portion of It has been confirmed unNH-29 which runs between doubtedly that there has Dimapur and Kohima. been an extreme conflict Kethosituo Mepfhüo of interest in matter of toPresident, L. Khel Youth Organisation tal liquor prohibition in Vimhalie Pienyü the state, an act of total imPresident, P. Khel Youth possibility in the world in Organisation general and in Nagaland in particular ever since 1989.

Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form. The political movement was surprisingly spearheaded by the Church, supposed to the body of Christ, an ambassador of peace and reconciliation in the world. Even after Simple Rules - There is just one simple rule: “Fill CROSSWORD # 2974 twenty five years of jubilee in the grid so that every row, every column, and year, a year of freedom, she every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.” is still found in the bondage of Lucifer-pride, disobediGame Number # 2967 Answer Number # 2966 ence, arrogance, incorrigibleness, unreasonableness and uncompromising interfering and intruding in the affairs of the State. She would not listen to any human reason, scientific finding and international principle of conflict resolution.

She has fully exposed her real colour of lawlessness, torture, accusation, condemnation, indiscipline and indiscipline found in Satanism. She is no more follower of Jesus Christ who lived and walked in humility as a servant and not a dictator. She has beW O R D S E A R C H come stumbling block to the world of sin and death MOSES instead of the guiding light.

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Betrothal 1. Religious belief gas today have become fulGROUND 63. Alike 34. Diminishes 6. Wings ly Indianised.

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Margarine 10. Not legs PHARAOH endlessly talk about prob65. Slant 37. Foot digits 14. Hello or goodbye lems without any solution 66. Biblical garden 38. Terminates 15. Focusing glass CLOUD indulging total liquor pro67.

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Fiber source 16. Get-out-of-jail money CHARIOTS hibition which has become 68. A sloping mass of loose 42. Cantillate 17. Provide food for rocks full political joke in the 45.

Terrestrial 18. Tight SEA 69. Dispatched world of the advancement 48. Force out 19. Anger 70. Visual organs of science and technologic.

51. S S S S FOLLOWED 20. In a crosswise direction 71. Pays attention to She totally failed to exam52. Ancient Greek unit of length 22. Small island HAND 53. Seminal fluid ine the historical evidence DOWN 23. Trumpet 55. Garbage of alcoholism in the Old 1. Proven information 24. Not the youngest ISRAEL 58. On the road Testament times since the 2. Winglike 26. Competent DIVIDED 59. A single time time of Noah till now. She 3. Greek letter 30. Frozen water 60. Monster has been forcing the state to 4.

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Cup HORSES 61. Implored continue to enforce liquor 5. Abrasive 32. Weightlifters pump this 62. Views EGYPTIANS prohibition despite the ad6. Quarrel 33. Piecrust ingredient Ans to CrossWord 2973 7. Student mission of the state for her 35. Clobbered WATER 8. Rectum 39. Simpleton inability as alcoholism is a 9. High regard 41. Troop formation chronic disease who can STRETCHED 10. A shortened version 43. Besmirch never be prohibited by law.

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with a clarification in the media instead of repairing the road which is no better than a river. Whatever it is, L. Khel Youth Organisation and P. Khel Youth Organisation will stick to the deadline of the ultimatum and if BRTF fails to initiate repair works, youth forces will be deployed to ban movement of BRO/BRTF vehicles. Any eventuality that arises from non-compliance will be the sole responsibility of BRO/BRTF. This will be the last time the youth organisations

the merit list drawn from the CBSE examinations.

From 1979 to 2013 (34 years of selection & nomination of candidates), the State Common Selection Board, nay, the Nodal Department had tasted many sweet and bitter experiences. It is anticipated that joining the Mainstream (JEE- Main & AIPMT) from 2013 shall not in any greatwaylessenthetasksand accountability of the Nodal Department.

Ever since the State Common Selection Board was constituted in 1979, the number of Departments / Directorates have been increased manifold. Besides the increase in the number of new Departments; the division and further subdivision of the some existed Departments/Directorates had also contributed to this increase.

To take one instance, the Department of Agriculture /Directorate of Agriculture had been bifurcated and sub-divided into Agriculture, Soil, Wasteland, Horticulture, Irrigation, etc. This calls for inclusion of the concerned Director /Head (s) of the Department in the State Common Selection Board (if not already done), provided that Directorate(s) is receiving the State Government Quota of seats. Other Seats receiving Directorates like, Forests, Fishery (etc) may be considered for inclusion in the State Common Selection Board (if not already done).

Revival of the Director Higher Education as a Member in the State Common Selection Board may also be considered (if not already included ). Co-ordination / awareness

ever since twenty five years, the disease of alcoholism has become dangerous becoming Nagaland as a valley of death due to alcoholism and related deaths increasing in geometrical proportion.

The crux of the question is, “will the church come back to proper sense and become ambassador of peace and reconciliation? Or will she continue to practice the religion of Luciferism-full of pride, arrogance, accusation and condemnation of one and all without any possible solution through the state?

If the church is the body of Christ-agent of peace and reconciliation, if she is composed of human beings with errors, she must be able to conform to international principle of conflict resolution. Since she has created a conflict zone, she must also resolve the conflict and make Nagaland, a land of peace, reconciliation, love and peaceful coexistence and not a war zone. If the Nagas are real human beings with human sense with the sense of what is right and wrong, they will surely adopt human principle of conflict resolution applied in the international level.

People in the world apply the principle of CUDSAconfront, understand, define, solve and agree not through law but through holistic treatment. Even if alcoholism is treated as a social menace, still it belongs to the State not the Church which is purely a spiritual body.

In this context, we have discussed enough within twenty five years. Discussion, blame game shall only multiply diseases and problems without any solution. Let us therefore confront the chronic disease of alcoholism with understanding, defining, solving and agreeing to undertake holistic treatment, prevention, intervention, counseling, information, education, communication, broadcasting, literature with the help of the Almighty God, who is the ultimate healer of alcoholism and multi facet problems in the society today.

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excessive appointments has ‘strangled’ State exchequer: NPcc DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today stated that the State BJP President is “repeatedly blaming” the 13th Finance Commission and UPA govt. for all the financial woes faced by the State without knowing the core details of how the state govt. “badly faltered” to adhere to the guidelines given by the 13th FC thereby landing the State into a dire financial situation. In a press statement, NPCC Media Cell said that the 13th FC assessment of salary payment was Rs 1474.85 crore for one year, but during 2012-13, a total expenditure of Rs 2570.32 crore was incurred, Rs 3119.73 crore for 2013-14, and over Rs 3580 crore estimated for 2014-15.

“This huge escalation that has now strangled the state exchequer was primarily because of excessive appointments over the years by the DAN govt.,” it

alleged. In 2011-12, NPCC said, the total number of state govt. employees was 1,10,038 which leapfrogged to 1,20,819 by 2012-13, an increase of 10,781 employees appointed within a year. By 2013-14, another 4,791 employees were appointed taking the figure to 1,25,309 serving employees.

“By the admission of the then Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in March 2014, the state has an excess of 54,689 employees and for the state to maintain financial stability, it needs to retrench 46,599 employees,” it stated. “However, instead of retrenching the employees, the DAN govt. has been blatantly issuing appointments in thousands year after year bringing the state to a situation where the salary expenditure on state govt. employees gobbles up 60% of the total revenue expenditure which is over and above the 35% limit set by the 13th FC.”

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CLP ‘miserably failed’ to function as effective opposition: BJP DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): Nagaland BJP unit has reiterated that Thirteenth Finance Commission was greatly responsible for the huge negative Balance in Current Revenue (BCR), which in turn, affected the State’s plan size year after year. In a rejoinder to the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), BJP State unit president Dr. M. Chuba Ao stated that “the UPA government couldn’t shy away from owning the responsibility of adverse 13th FC award to the State because Union Finance Minister of UPA government was the final authority.”

“If the State’s deficit of Rs. 1252.45 Cr was due to corruption

NPCC also said that unlike the BJP govt. which refused to sanction “even a single penny” for implementation of 5th RoP in 1999 when Congress was ruling the State, the UPA govt. in 2010 had generous-

as alleged by the Congress, then why didn’t the UPA government take action against the guilty?” the president questioned. “Why was UPA government silent on accountability in the State? Was it because the State Congress leaders had not presented the real picture to the Centre for fear of being caught in the same web?” He further asserted that Congress Legislature Party (CLP) has “miserably failed” to function as an effective opposition.

The rejoinder also said that Nagaland State earned special category status in funding pattern through a political agreement. “Therefore, when it was unilaterally withdrawn

ly sanctioned Rs 712 crores for implementation of 6th RoP. However, out of Rs 712 crores, it claimed that the DAN govt. sanctioned only Rs 472.55 crores to 72 departments while the balance amount of Rs 239.45 crores

by the government of India, it was incumbent upon the government of that day to take Naga public into confidence for wide consultation and debate.” But, it stated, the Congress government in Nagaland failed to do that, and the withdrawal badly affected the developmental activities in the State.

It also pointed out it was wrong for the Congress to assume that being part of DAN-III government, BJP will compromise its principle on corruption. If NPCC is serious to check corruption, it should have the courage to file complaints in appropriate court of law, so that law is allowed to take its own course of action, Chuba added. “Otherwise,

was siphoned off without being accounted for.

On the withdrawal of special category funding, it clarified that the central govt. in 1989 had changed the funding pattern to all special category states in-

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The Superintendent of Police, Dimapur, has issued a travel advisory in view of the tense law and order situation arising out of the economic blockade/bandh enforced by “some Adivasi organization” in Karbi Anglong and Golaghat districts as a result of the prevailing tension in the AssamNagaland border. The Dimapur SP in a press release has advised travellers and public not to travel via Assam till the situation becomes normal.

MokokchUNG, AUGUST 16 (MExN): With regard to the alleged injustice meted out to Watinaro A Imsong in being denied admission to BSc Horticulture under Dr YSP University, the Yaongyimsen Students’ Union has informed that it is organizing a sit-in protest at Secretariat Junction, Kohima, on Tuesday, August 19 at 9:30 am. The YSU has appealed to all right thinking citizens to come forward and support the cause so that no individual would become victims of such injustice in future. ACAUT Nagaland and other Ao apex organisations will participate to show its solidarity, a release from the student body stated.

Power department notifies DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The Executive Engineer, Dimapur Electrical Division, has informed the public of Dimapur that there will be ‘Jungle Cutting Operation’ on August 18 from 6 am to 10 am. A press release from the Executive Engineer has solicited cooperation from all ward chairmen, village council GBs and consumers in cutting down the trees obstructing transmission lines and distribution lines within their areas.

NVA Emergency General Meeting kohIMA, AUGUST 16 (MExN): An Emergency General Meeting of the Nagaland Veterinarians’ Association will be held on the August 19 at 12:30 pm in the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Veterinary & A.H, Kohima. A press release from the President Dr. K. David Sema informed that the agendas for the day will be issues pertaining to “Seniority list and Promotion” and NVA election. NVA requested all members to attend the meeting.

FGN Sumi Region celebrates Naga Independence Day DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The NNC/FGN Sumi Region under the leadership of Brig. (Retd.) S. Singnya, Kedahge, Federal Government of Nagaland, celebrated the 68th Naga Independence Day here at the Sumi Oking on August 14, a statement from Vikihe Zhimomi, Midan Peyu, Sumi Region, informed. Hekuto Sumi, Chaplain, Sumi Region, pronounced the invocation, while the programme was chaired by Vikihe Zhimomi. The Naga National Flag was unfurled by Chief Guest, Hukato Yeptho, Kilonser Huve (Medical) who exhorted to all national workers to work in unison for achieving the Naga political issue from Indian dominion. The speech of the Kedahge/ President was read out by Nillo Sheyipu, Secretary, Ministry of Chaplee Affairs. The celebration was attended by hosts of dignitaries from Central authorities as well as from other Regional Council as special invitees.

Angami Students Union delegation with Governor P. B. Acharya at Raj Bhavan.

Our Correspondent Kohima | August 16

The Angami Students Union delegation called on the Governor of Nagaland Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya on August 16 at Raj Bhavan Kohima. The Union shared their concern on various issues, ranging from illegal immigrants, discrimination of northeasterners, AFSPA 1958 and non-detention policy under RTE. Responding to the matters raised by the delegation, the Governor welcomed them and said that Raj Bhavan’s door is always open for students and student leaders. He further advised the Union to sincerely voice their concern on many challenging issues confronting the Naga society and that Nagaland’s future and its prosperity depends on its younger

generation. In addition to the issues raised by ASU, the state Governor also shared his concern about women reservation in the state. The ASU delegation was led by its President, executive members and host of senior leaders.

The Governor expressed his concern over the absenteeism of teachers in government school and asserted that education, empowerment of the people and electricity are fundamental to the progress of the society. The Governor also commended on Nagas stating that in spite of many constraints in Nagaland, Nagas has emerged out stronger and that Nagas are second to none.

“Only passing resolutions is not enough, you need to solve the problem,” stated the Governor to the Student leaders. Sharing

hicle owner, a prominent citizen of the area that the mob was of B.J.P. workers a political party who dared to attack, spear head in attacking innocent citizens with sophisticated weapons, arrows, bows and destructive weapons.

4. When the owner of the vehicle stopped at the junction to inquire about the situation from the Neutral Forces who were on patrolling duty were suddenly engulfed and surrounded

by Adivasi Militants taking the name of a National Political Party equipped with arms, bows and arrows, lathi, catapults and the

his concern over women reservation, the governor stated that women should be in all aspects of Nagaland. The Governor also stated that illegal immigration is the most important issue in the whole of North East however the real Indian Muslims should not suffer because of the issue of illegal immigration. The Governor who along with his wife will be learning Tenyidie, stressed on the need for learning of tribal dialects all over India and that equality and respect for dialect needs to be created.

“This element of changing mindsets through the introduction of learning tribal dialects in educational institutions is essential to stop discrimination in the country. Mindset is the problem. And mindsets need to be changed,” added the Governor.

AKM stands by meritorious student MokokchUNG, AUGUST 16 (MExN): With regard to Watinaro A. Imsong’s case, the Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) has acknowledged that “It is now clear that there are lapses on the part of Govt. of Nagaland leading to the victimization of a meritorious student and clear violation of the norms, thereby setting a precedent in nullifying the State selection and Nomination process.” It has demanded that Imsong be “given a chance to pursue her study as per the selection and nomination of the Government of Nagaland conducted exam AIPMT.”

The AKM stated this in a representation to the State Commissioner and Secretary to the Department of Higher and Technical Education, with copies to the Nagaland Chief Secretary and the Director, Department Of Horticulture. It may be noted that Watinaro Imsong was nominated by the nodal department for undergoing B.Sc Horticulture under Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, by virtue of her merit rank in the AIPMT. She was denied admission after Nagaland’s Directorate of Horticulture sent another nomination

Public SPace Ralan Area Students’ Union refutes news report 1. The news reported by Assam Times which appeared on August 16 in local dailies that a vehicle belonging to a top NSCN functionary in full view of a CRPF patrolling party was baseless without ascertaining the fact.

2. The owner of the vehicle was a concerned citizen of the area who was on his way to visit his ailing parents along with his wife and not as reported.

3. It was appealing/ shocking to have learn from the paper report that appeared in certain news dailies on 16th August, the mob that attacked the ve-

cluding Nagaland despite protests from the State govt. who had termed the decision as arbitrary and financial death-knell for special category states. Therefore, it asserted that the BJP, instead of blaming the state

Congress for doing nothing at that point of time should rather impress upon their govt. in Delhi to restore the same.

Further, it stated that the state BJP blindly defending the DAN govt.’s

ASU shares concerns with Governor Naga Council Dimapur expels one

Dimapur SP issues travel advisory

YSU to protest ‘injustice’

no matter how loud they shout about corruption, it will be just like beating the empty vessel.”

Further, the BJP president stated that NPCC’s “ridiculous” statement that “State BJP Unit should convince their Delhi bosses to sanction generous fund for NPF to corrupt more was unbecoming of a responsible party.” He added, “It is unfortunate that NPCC wants to stop flow of generous development funds on whimsical apprehension of corruption.” Just because the Congress has leveled some corruption charges against the NPF government, he stated, the common people of the State should not be made victims.

“corrupt misdeeds” of 11 years is plainly ridiculous.

“When the present dilapidated state of infrastructure and lack of basic amenities all over the state has marks of corruption written all over, the state BJP President refuses to see the writing on the wall.” The NPCC said it had filed corruption charges against various leaders of DAN govt. with the State Vigilance Commission and also in the High Court. However, the State govt. has been using all its resources to stonewall the investigation and hearing process, it added.

The NPCC also mentioned that it had brought out two booklets in 2013 and 2014 listing out the “massive and blatant corruptions” perpetrated by the DAN govt. “The state BJP must remember that the DAN leaders have neither refuted the charges nor challenged the Congress for bringing out the booklets.”

owner of the vehicle had no other choice but to flee from the spot leaving the vehicle behind.

5. The mob continued to chase the vehicle owner shooting the arrows, catapult but fortunately because of the timely intervention of the Neutral Forces, the lives of the vehicle owner and his wife were saved.

6. The mob surrounded the vehicle and was taken away by the mob which was later rescued by the neutral force from the hands of the Adivasi mob.

7. It is also very unfortunate to have learnt that

the Assam Times a reputed news channel of the North East to have reported such a blatant and concocted information/ news items in the media without ascertaining the actual facts.

8. It is lately learned that there has been a serious conflicts between the Adivasis who are loyal to their landlords and the Adivasis who have infiltrated from outside that has mostly led to the killing of each other taking advantage of the restlessness in the area and putting the whole blame on the Nagas.

Lithungo Kikon President Ralan Area Students’ Union

to the said seat through the North Eastern Council.

“The AKM would like to make its stand clear that while upholding the quality of education development and fair treatment to deserving Student, We cannot but, demand your good office to retrace the unjust done to a meritorious student Miss Watinaro A Imsong,” noted the AKM in the representation signed by its president L. Jemti Longchar and general secretary, Bendangkumba Aier.

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The Naga Council Dimapur has expelled one Salekh, s/o Abdul Motin, the Vice-President of Dimapur Muslim Public Forum (DMPF), and resident of Dimapur, from Nagaland for an indefinite period with immediate effect. A statement in this regard from the NCD President T. Bangerloba Ao and Vice President Chingden Konyak informed that the expulsion was necessitated after “credible death threat against Jonah Achumi in particular and Nagas in general was found” in the usage of the sentence “We are the vocal minority of the silent majority. We are anonymous. Expect us” posted by Salekh. Salekh also character assassinated Renponi Kithan using derogatory words showing his disrespect for women in general, the NCD stated.

Stating that as per the

complaint brought before the Council Bench of NCD

by Shena Old Union Dimapur Area (SOUDA) and Renponi Kithan, the apex body took up the issue of death threat against Jonah Achumi and character assassination/verbal assault upon Renponi Kithan by Salekh in social media. “After thorough deliberation, the Naga Council Bench on 16th August 2014 passed a verdict basing on the actual sequence of events as it happened on 18th July, 2014, Facebook and also taking into consideration the considerable number of crimes being committed against Nagas by suspected Illegal immigrants in the state,” NCD’s statement read.

“Salekh posted dangerous and threatening words from the relative comfort of his village in Karimganj district, Assam under the anonymity of fake Facebook profile. His action could

KPC calls on Governor kohIMA, AUGUST 16 (MExN): An eight-member team of the Kohima Press Club (KPC) called on the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya at the Raj Bhavan, Kohima today.

A press release from KPC General Secretary Alice Yhoshü informed that the Governor interacted with the KPC team, and expressed his desire to strengthen peopleto-people relationship in the state. He said he looks forward to bridging gaps between the people of the north east and the rest of the country beginning with the education level by introducing a fellowship link among various institutions. He also expressed enthusiasm to learn the basics of the different Naga tribal dialects starting with Tenyidie, the release informed.

The Governor, while asking about the activities and

function of the press fraternity in the state capital, also assured support to the KPC in their endeavours for the welfare of the club members. He said the press constitutes an important part of a democracy and further expressed his interest to having more interactions with the members of the fraternity in the near future.

The KPC submitted a memorandum to the Governor for maintenance of good rapport between the press and the state government and its various establishments. The KPC team included its president Xavier Rutsa, vice president Ketusielie Viluo, general secretary Alice Yhoshü, joint secretary Ng Solomon Sha, treasurer Rüülhoutuonuo Theünuo, advisor Kopelo Krome and senior members Oken Jeet Sandham and Vincent Belho.

have flared up communal tension having adverse effects but for the sagacity of SOUDA to settle the issue in the office of the Naga Council. The case is henceforth settled and no individual/ organisation may bring up the same issue in any forum,” the NCD stated.

It informed that Abdul Motin, father of Salekh, has given an undertaking that he shall be solely held responsible for any eventuality or loss of life upon Jonah Achumi, Renponi Kithan and family members in relation to the case with Dimapur Muslim Public Forum (DMPF) as Guarantor.

The Naga Council has further appealed to everyone, especially youngsters to be careful while posting comments in social media.

Apart from inciting tribalism and communalism, anyone can be booked under IT Act which is stringent, NCD warned.

New modus operandi to cheat ATM card holders kohIMA, AUGUST 16 (MExN): Police Headquarters Nagaland has informed of a new modus operandi to cheat public posing as bank officials. An advisory note issued by Superintendent of Police (Crime), Kohima said that fraudsters are deceiving public by calling ATM card holders and identifying themselves as ATM managers and thereby inducing the bonafide card holders to reveal their ATM card and PIN numbers on pretext that their ATM card has been de-activated. The ATM Card and PIN number so disclosed is used to withdraw money from the account of the victim. Therefore, police has advised all not to disclose or reveal their ATM card and PIN numbers to any person on the phone.

Greenwood School annual science exhibition held DIMAPUR, AUGUST 16 (MExN): The annual science exhibition of Greenwood School, Kuda village, was held at the school auditorium on Saturday with director, NEZCC, Lipokmar Tzudir, as the chief guest.

The NEZCC director in his address said human beings are sometimes confronted with the unexpected and science helps us prepare for the unexpected. “Our fathers use to say ‘the future is yours.’ But the future has already arrived and if we wait for the future then we will be left behind,” Tzudir said. He said the world has advanced so much that the latest information and events happening around the world can be accessed instantly through modern gadgets like the mobile phone.

Students of Greenwood School taking part in the school’s annual science exhibition, Saturday. (Morung Photo)

Stating that geniuses do not come gift-wrapped, the NEZCC director said geniuses are people who look for the unexpected and attempting to do or create things, which ordinary people think is not

possible. Tzudir also said though talent is inborn, yet it is the teachers who should guide the children to develop their talents to the optimum. Lauding the school for initiating such science exhibitions, Tzudir

expressed confidence that there are budding geniuses even among the Greenwood students. Further, the chief guest challenged the students to develop a handloom using locally available technology, funding of which would be done by NEZCC, Three students – Ongshong Phom, Y Rachel Konyak and Imsujungla – also shared their “experience with science.” The exhibition programme commenced with invocation prayer by Greenwood School director, Asa Khate, teacher MC Das delivered the welcome address and the school vice principal, Uttam Basak, proposed vote of thanks. A total 345 students ranging from class IV to XII are participating in the science exhibition.

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hose commodities that are made available in the markets either on demand or in term with the exigencies of the circumstance would sufficiently flow to the consumers at a reasonable price by virtue of its accessibility and openness. In such a circumstance, the youth, known for difficulties in arriving at tough but good choices, would have accelerated tendencies to opt for the greener pastures myopically which at times inflict self-destructive action-oriented thoughts not only to selves but even to the immediate milieu. This exclusive inference of mine may however encounter diametrically opposed personal viewpoints from varied sources considering the fact that relativity exist, anyhow.

While sidelining the debates on its failures in twin cities of Nagaland and even in small municipalities that follow the suit and its little successes in small and far away villages as an outcome accrue to prohibition, what demand our attention and subsequent redressal actions is to ameliorate the situation the youth, children and the mothers are being forced to face the brunt thus redefining our social and personal relationship set-up.

Moralists would also be agreed that morals cannot be imposed on others and even men of secular proclivity would also accede to the actuality that certain advises and regulations are simply obligated for governing, how powerful the Church may have influence on the NTLP Act 1989 and how often the general public are making rackets against the said Act do not, therefore, address the pressing issue at hand. The choice to live a free-alcohol lives do not require to be spiritual as is exemplified in those who adhered to other atheistic gospel. It is a pure personal choice where mind and heart play a vital role to let an individual take a decisive action. Of course, this does not meant to imply that alcoholism or addicts can be recovered without involving spiritual interference. Indeed, it does.

Also, it must socially be understood that a situation differentiated by ease of accessibility by being rendered available and the absence of depended items by being checked will condition our state of living. While the former can drive us to get tempted by toxic spirit in it, the latter can force us to gradually distance ourselves from it. The poor living condition and

the present state of our economy where every of our household depend on meager income to meet both ends, abundance of bottles in our shops is not an enough agent to deter a man to save a buck but would surely spend more to quench his thirst as long as it is around. When the bottles are fully stacked in the shops, when the price is reasonable, when majority of the people accept it as cool, it could be equated with the granting of license to the youngsters to experiment as life begin with experimentation and end with expiration.

Then the question that stir us now is neither to revoke the Act nor how to safely place a blame by fixing responsibility. The Church alone cannot bring this social malady to a complete halt at once. The Church, too, is rendering a commendable service by paying home visits to affected families while getting in touch with them morally and in prayers. The Church cannot be expected to rise up in arms, recruiting their own worldly armies and thus reducing herself to a mere organisation which exists in relation to others. Proving herself as absolute, she stands firm when others rise against her, she hold those dear who struggles, suffers, cries in need, and are orphaned and widowed. Its business is not only of fellowship but of good relationship.

Having committed to the welfare of its citizens, what the government is doing, then? We have been witnessing the absorption of few educated youths into various government agencies.

We also witnessed good welfare schemes for the upliftment of the society to the best of its ability.

We even came across announcement of developmental activities and completion of such projects by employing illegally influx outsiders as coolies.

These are few undertakings that positively present the stance of the government and are worth to be reckoned with. At the same time, a note of lamentation strike at heart as to how those outsiders could easily be given works with good pay but so congested for the government to employ even few hundred locals to constructively implement the NTLP Act 1989. Isn’t the government failing in this and tries to blame the Church for its loopholes? The Church is not perfectly at fault for the fast emerging illegal bars and restaurants deals in liquor near to the police establishments, heavily populated civilian areas and long distant stretch of every busy and lonely road. The system must be wrong somewhere.

Proving the statement redundant that the Church and the state are two antagonistic entities, we may appraise how the two complimen-

tarily work with each other. We may have heard scams against some churches and even state officials but one’s wrong should not be a source of our justification to accuse the other without evidence. What is wrong morally is wrong socially, and what is wrong in our faith is wrong in our conscience too. Corruption could not be justified by both the state and the Church so also degradation of morals bids fair for both the state and the Church to nip it in the bud, sooner. The Church can convince the individuals whereas the state can bring an individual to act by law. The Church can remain soft on those the state had disciplined while upholding its worldly duty. Equally, for this to happen one of the two must make a move first to let the other understand its responsibility while dismissing the present state of suspense between the Church and the state.

If the government is sincere enough with its pro-poor policy, it ought not to forget to recollect happenings from urban and even in rural areas where a child is deprived of his/her quality education and family’s basic needs are not well attended to due to poverty but a father is not poor enough to spend on drinks and girls. And if the Church is equally concerned with the recent spate of reported and unreported professional and near-professional prostitution, paper rejoinders need to be substituted by actions and delivering long biblical stories of pulpit-based sermons need to be re-oriented and revitalized while taking into account where the present youth are venturing and the issues that the youth are struggling with, backs by solutions.

The older folk, as by natural law, will separate from us with passing time but the youth are the ones who would succeed them and for the betterment of the youth, the NTLP Act 1989 could have been passed. Here, it may be noted that the symptoms of the youth include dejection, frustration, anger, excitement, curiosity, rebellious, experimentation and easy going. It is because of these inherent traits, ensuring social environment clean and safe is utmost right of way. The voice of the legislators excusing revenue as a means should not be allowed to doom the future we hold so dear. Much could be extracted from other fields than it could have been from alcohol.

Must have been better for us to arrive at a concerted effort to jointly arrest the system that is heading in wrong direction than for the Church and the state to assail each other with accusations and blames proved detrimental to the principle of ‘live and let live’. Would it be too difficult for us to return good for evil?

Christian State Satan nagaland is dripping wet!

Rule: Law Of Choice S Varah owerful decisions which often upset the world class interests are made by individuals who say ‘Yes’ against ‘No’ bench. Laws must be obeyed. But the most powerful laws are people who live life without making laws. They are liked.

They are admired. They are imitated. They have more powerful followers than the people laws can frighten and punish. One such is a Nazarene the Naga people also believe.

Brokenness of the Nagas everywhere, other abuses apart, alcohol is not liver-friendly. Many deaths are result from this.

I desire to leave behind the matter of government revenue.

Informed people, church workers, community, society-leading people can evaluate deficit and benefit from wine shops.

Drinks do not come tous as a repulsive or threatening Satan in the first place. Every individual person is accountable for the development of drinking habit.We started to like the role of drink because we like it. It still is a preferred factor in almost every level of society; and we want this most sought for item to go. This is the funny side of the whole Prohibition Act of 1989.

The Prohibition Act, in its first phase operation, has produced many underground drinkers amongst church workers.

Bottle-legging becomes the fastest and the smoothest business in Nagaland with enhanced capacity through methanol and soul-wining spirits. Wine shops are not displayed; the Act itself will mightily do the job. The blame for uselessness of the Act has leisurely been roamingaimlessly around the law-makers’ premises, the church compounds, so near with civil-based organisation leaders and so on, so forth for more than two decades now.

The louder the voice for alcohol-free state becomes, the funniest, if not the most comical management it has turned out to be!

The Act has failed and it will never succeed; every sensible person can guarantee that without any malice towards promoters as long as individual’s choice or decision making is overlooked.

I am a one-time fish like drinker though I realize my foolishness belatedly and after rich harvest. I still remember the day I said ‘yes’ to drink without the least consciousness of Nagaland being a dry state. It was more of a contest between my pricked conscience and the enormity of the pull under such given circumstances. I say ‘my pricked conscience’ because I was taught to respect and honourably maintain my body constitution as the Temple. I become uncomfortable with my person knowing fully well that alcohol and my conscience that monitors my decision-taking never go together. The rest are talks about consequences. I was responsible for either good or bad accounts out of my uncontrolled passion owing to strong drinks because I am then no longer ‘I am’ but a different person wilfully permitted to reign over me.

A teenage boy or a girl who is prone to different pulls---four-fold dimension-----suddenly turns smart; and being responsive to the urge will never remember the Act forbidding drinks. Unwanted pregnancy, contract of sexually transmitted infection and other bad results from indulgences do not appeal to his/her reasoning when drinks propel him/her. A child can, by individual volition, always avoid situations where he/she will be tempted; overcoming the temptation then seldom takes place once inside a situation.

I can, without prohibition law, make my family unit a completely alcohol free instead of trying to tame our wild Dimapur to which my children are also integral parts of. Where do we start: from Dimapur or family? Therefore, Jehovah (if He is one counted) is more interested to hang around Eros Lane other than our beautiful church compounds; because He means business; not law making and successful implementation through state legislature, high public platforms fire power-packed approach. He is more concerned over wise decision taking of individuals’ fire within. I am saying this not in favour of being Christians’ state Satan rules; and that is as a matter of fact.

“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that’s wrong with the world.” Our Home Nagas’ Land is full of these ideas.

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here is this friend of mine who loves to have a good time. Kekhrie (Name changed to protect privacy) is his name and he was narrating to me one of his fun filled night the other day. He and his friends; a Motley crew, packed into his Bolero and started out at 6 p.m in the evening in Dimapur. They first headed to a Rice Hotel somewhere in Dimapur; not to have Rice and Pork, definitely not! But they headed there to get some Beers. The five of them got around a dozen Beer and headed towards Fifth mile side to drink by the River. After Two hours of binging, they wanted more Beer so they headed somewhere in Fourth or Fifth mile and got more Beer from a little Pan shop by the wayside which caters to party loving Youth. After an Hour, the Group wanted to dance and needed Female company so they decided to do some Pub Crawling. It was 9 p.m when they entered into this Bar which had a Big Dance floor, their wallet was still Fat so they got more Budweiser and hit the dance Floor. Kekhrie got the company of two lovely ladies and he danced for an hour. One of His friend wanted to see a different scene so next they went to this proper pub. On entering, the Pub owner recognized the ever popular Kekhrie and told him the Drinks will be on the House!!!! Kekhrie downed Cans of Foster Beer this time. Not having much luck with the Ladies, he decided to check out a different place so the Group headed to a Restro- Lounge. There they realized they were finally Hungry and gorged on Spicy Chicken Chilly and had more Budweiser to down and tame the spicy Chicken. After an hour of chatting with different Ladies, Kekhrie got a call in the midst of an interesting chat with a cute girl. It was Marcia ( Name changed to protect privacy) his classmate from high school and the moment he received the call he got a sound scolding from her asking him why he is not at her Birthday Party! Kekhrie came out with an excuse and rallied his friends to storm the party. Off they squeezed into his Bolero and headed to Marcia’s FarmHouse somewhere deep inside 7th Mile. By the way Marcia’s Dad is a Parliamentary Secretary. On reaching the Party Venue Kekhrie and his Friends were in their elements, it was more Beer for them! They danced and danced and guzzled down more Beer and by the time it was 4 p.m in the morning , Kekhrie passed out and a really bad hangover awaited him.

Now why am I narrating Kekhrie’s story to you? Am I narrating my story to make him a Hero or encouraging young people to party and booze? Definitely not, but am narrating Kekhrie’s escapades to bring out Hidden realities in Nagaland. Reality check number one, Nagaland is dripping wet; Nagas are fun

Fishes! Reality check number two, Alcohol is found everywhere! In the so called fake Rice Hotels, Pan shops, Pubs, restaurants and even our respected ministers are making alcohol flow in their private parties! So the Tag that Nagaland is a dry State is a complete Sham! I don’t encourage Alcohol nor do I idolize alcoholics but if Government is serious on Nagaland being a dry state please impose laws strictly.

So far making Nagaland a dry State has been a meek failure and by now people has realized its impracticality. People are drinking and yes I repeat drinking like Fishes even though Nagaland is meekly attempted as a “Clean” State. Millionaires are being made because of boot legging which is clear to everyone’s eyes.. I’m sure many Al Capones are there in Nagaland because of Boot Legging.

I want ask some few questions to the Church and the Government. First to the Church, a friend of mine told me long time back “History has proven that Man made laws has never brought Spiritual Transformation”. Now why do we want to make Nagaland the Biblical Whitewashed Tombstone? God has made us human and we have been given the freedom of choice.

Now we can’t force a Church’s choice on an individual please know that; whether good or bad , a man has to choose and the Church’s only role is Guidance and you go further than guidance Nagaland will become a Theocratic state with all exaggeration of Course or is Nagaland already subtly endorsing Theocracy? Let us do away with this Hypocrisy . I request Naga Church not to go into a denial mode, accept Reality and nod yes to lifting of prohibition and instead do what the Church does best i.e guiding youth into the right path instead of ending into a mindless argument over a Farcical Tag. My statement sounds Contradictory? Not its Practicality!

Now my question to the Government.

What is keeping you from lifting Prohibition? Is it because of losing votes in the next election since Nagaland is 99 % Christianity? Let me advice the Government on this issue, Nagas have come a long way and we all know very well according to the Provisional Census 2011 Nagaland has hit 80.11% Literacy rate.

Now if we interpret Literacy into practicality it means most Nagas are Wise enough now. Most Nagas are youth and youth is the future and you have my vote and the vote of most youth if you lift Prohibition because most Youth are far sighted and will vote for a Government who is most practical because Nagas have come a long way from being mere Fools. If the Government is following Naga Blog, the youth are on the rise and we are spearheading Changes. Lift Prohibition on account of Practicality and mark my word the revenues generated from Lifting prohibition will Benefit Nagas in a Big way

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to the Chief Secretary, government of nagaland

Atsung Imchen: On the Issue of the alleged seat that was deprived of the rightful Candidate.

Ma’am, As per your letter and as per what was shared with the public through Morung Express:“After having received a letter of complaint alleging “Nepotism” from the aggrieved student, the Chief Secretary to the Government of Nagaland wrote to the NEC on August 5 that the NEC had “Communicated to the Directors of Higher and Technical Education as well as the Directors of Horticulture of the Concerned states, of allocation of the respective seat in respect of Nagaland.”

The Chief Secretary further asked for the meritorious student, Watinaro to be “accommodated “ by creating another seat under the NEC quota.

I’ve no issue for another slot that has been requested but my only concern as a citizen of Nagaland who wants to see Corruption rooted out from the ground level to the top level, I cannot accept the fact that you had asked the NEC to open another slot for the rightful candidate keeping the other Person who had taken it without clearing any examinations.

Here is the Statement from the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education in a letter to the Concerned University in the same post in Morung Express: “During 2014 the state Government has decided to adopt the AIPMT as the basis for the selection and nomination of candidates for admission into medical and allied courses” as per which Watinaro Imsong was “selected and nominated” to the B.sc. Horti as the state nominee against the seat allocated to the Government of Nagaland by virtue of her merit rank.

I cannot accept the fact that when the STATE GOVERNMENT has decided to ADOPT AIPMT as the selection process and examination how can the Confusion claim be made? This is not confusion but a pure, blank, simple, open, crystal clear, CORRUPTION. One cannot try to rectify mistakes by making another mistake. I believe the Department of Horticulture is part of the Nagaland Government? Is it not?

As per your statement you had asked to open one more slot, the Person who is currently holding the seat illegally without clearing the AIPMT should be REMOVED effective immediately and if there is any slots that is open should be made available to the Public through the AIPMT selection process again. How can you cover up Corruptions with such silly demands to a University?

There will be no adjust here and there; there will be no more let’s forget it cases anymore. The Solution is simple- Remove the Person who is holding the seat illegally, give the seat to the deserving candidate and if the University Grants anymore seats to the State Government that seat too should be open for the public. As an Educated intellectual person holding a High Post, I expect a better judgment and a better stand than this. Hopefully the right decision is taken and this issue is closed without further embarrassments.

And I hope NSF which stands for Naga “Students” Federation really roll up their sleeves and work for the students instead of concentrating on politics.

Yours Faithfully, A Concerned Tired of Corruption No longer going to Sit Silent Naga.

aPPEaL tO gOVERnMEnt and LEadERS tO uSHER PEaCE IMMEdIatELy! Yanpvuo Kikon: (Aug12) According to reports from the ground, Lotha Public and Assam Adivasis have resorted to firing at Ralan Area in the border areas between Nagaland and Assam! Apparently three adivasis have been shot and the situation is getting quite tense! As per reports, some houses have been burnt and around 400-500 Adivasis have gathered to chase away our villagers.

Before the situation escalates into a Bigger War situation, the Government should wake up from its slumber and immediately tackle the situation before there is any more bloodshed. So far our leaders have turned a deaf ear towards this issue which has finally exploded into a fiery battle.

When it comes to the Oil Issue the Government is as alert as a fox, wherein our Lotha Students had carried out a peaceful protest, they were treated like goons by enforcing 144 CrPc! Now where is this Decision Making when the TIME IS NOW TO ENFORCE AND TACKLE THE SITUATION WITH FORCE? Every minute counts. CM, Home Minister and others cannot wait for tomorrow or sit in the comforts of their homes and keep issuing press statements. People need to hear assurances from them; their silence will only aggravate the people further.

Being a Naga, where we regard our land as sacred and would do anything to protect an outsider from encroaching our sacred land. But today we the new Naga generation has had enough of fighting Fire with Fire, Violence will only beget more Violence and Hatred. I believe we should let rationality prevail and pray that our good leaders open their mind and realise that the foremost top priority of any Government is to ensure the SAFETY & SECURITY of our homeland!

This issue cannot be resolved through WAR because today we may chase them away and take back our land but tomorrow they will seek revenge and this never ending tussle will continue for generations! These issues are meant to be RESOLVED AT THE HIGHEST DECISION MAKING BODY at a Policy making level between Governments of Assam and Nagaland wherein both the Governments need to accept that they have failed in their part miserably by allowing this administrative loophole to arise which has lead to this bloodshed and unrest. God be with the Villagers who have to bear the brunt of the apathetic and lackadaisical attitude of the Government with the border issue which has led to this ugly episode.

Limatoshi Jamir: Since last year the situation at Assam border has been horrible, be it in Mokokchung, Wokha or Dimapur districts. If this goes out of hand we are staring at painful times and a prolonged animosity with neighbors which will have adverse affects in our lives. It has been compounded by the wrong policies of our state govt. and lack of firm decisions. As if our internal problems are not enough we are now adding unwarranted burden upon ourselves. Surely we have had the worst governance lately.

Chipen Patt: Assam media reporting only what they hear from those illegal settlers and they are being very biased since they don’t hear from Nagaland side. Assam media is showing us as the culprit and portraying us to the world in a bad way through their media. If only Nagaland has news channels like Assam then people would really know for sure. Pity us that Nagaland Gov't knows only how to fill up their pockets and the word 'Development' is alien to them. Now look at us how much we are ruing not having any news channel at all in times of need.

Bohoto Z. Zhimomi: The time has come itself to let the Naga people know "Who is who?" Let's leave aside Isms, let’s leave aside NTC, CNTC, EASTERN NAGLAND, ZELIANGRONG,TENYIEMI Etc. For such a divisive attitudes inside and outside/underground and overground, among the individuals & the society has already entered into the minds of an aliens. And they already knew that now is the time for them to strike on our people(Indigenous people) If Adivasis and IBI's can be united to fight us why can't we nagas? Are we really divided at all cost? At this hour of turmoil in our fellow KYONG's land; let us see which tribe stands where(Ultimate test) "KUKNALIM" (The Naga Blog was created in 2008 by Yanpvuo Kikon)

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Demon Possession and Devil Worship (Part II) Humility impresses God

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.S. Lewis, a writer and a theologian wrote in his book, ‘The Screwtape Letters.’“There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence.

The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them.

They themselves are equally pleased by both errors and hail a materialist or a magician with the same delight.”

At the hazard of sounding paranoid and for the nightmare of many, devil worship is real, alive and kicking in our land.

In continuation of the theme to differentiate between demon possession and devil worship, we had a brief discussion on demon possession and its typical features in the first part last Sunday. The only difference pointed out was that devil worshippers worship the devil directly whereas the demon possessed does not. It is tricky and difficult to discern because all the features that are mentioned about demon possession may be found in the devil worshippers when they are possessed. The difference will be seen in the uniqueness of manifestation in a devil worshipper.

The difference between demon possession and devil worshipper can be clearly seen in the cause. The former may be possessed involuntarily. They may get possessed because of some doorways in their lives. In the latter they voluntarily get possessed with demons by inviting them directly in their lives. They will start with a pact with the devil. In the pact they will directly invoke demons in their lives. They want demons in their lives because of the powers they will possess when demons are with them or working with them. It is ironic to hear but they want more demons in their lives. The pact with the devil is just the beginning. They will continue to conjure demons or demonic powers in their lives by rituals and sacrifices. Some common rituals they perform are tearing and burning of the Bible, cutting of self, selfmutilations, animal sacrifices, and drinking of blood. They may also have missions and on succeeding, more powerful demons will be added unto them.

Devil Worship The bible addresses the issue of idolatry, witchcraft, sorcery and spiritism. It has general information on the possibility of devil worship. But the Bible does not have an explicit example of teenage devil worship like it has for demon possession.

This does not mean the bible has nothing to say about devil worship, it has. For our further endeavor to differentiate between a person who is demon possessed for other reasons and a person who is demon possessed because of devil worship, I want to share a story. I have shared this

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ill Johnson has made quite an impact with his healing ministry, but it didn't suddenly materialize out of thin air.

Randy Clark interviewed Johnson about what started his ministry, who candidly shares how curiosity, conviction and impartation led to finally seeing healing happen.

Randy Clark: To get started with this interview, Bill, the first thing I want to ask you about is your life story. How did it happen that you began to feel this call, this burden to pray for the sick? What did God do? Were there any experiences or circumstances you can think of that were connected to this call? Could you tell us about it?

Bill Johnson: I grew up in a home where we believed in healing; the practice at our church was to pray for the sick. I don't remember ever seeing anyone healed; it was more like we believed in it, so we did it. But I don't remember growing up with any expectation that something would happen.

And we were usually too afraid to check people out after we prayed. When we did, we never saw anything. Still, a belief that healing could happen was in my DNA. I grew up that way; my family history is very strong in that area. Even though healings didn't seem to be taking place when I was growing up, I remember hearing stories about healings that took place in a previous generation. That probably played a huge part in my life because it planted seeds in me. I knew healings hadn't just taken place

every trick in the book in begging Lucifer to give him back his powers. Lucifer never turned up for the rescue. When the counselors commanded the demons to come up, they shouted back, “no.” In the deliverance, the boy spoke back other times the demons they shouted back. The boy was not willing to renounce Satan. It took four of our counselors eight hours to completely deliver him.

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The writer is currently doing his Master of Theology (Th.m) majoring in Biblical Theology in Asian Christian Academy and also works with Christ in Youth Team, Kohima. story in one of my write up. Bear with me if you had seen it before. I choose this story because it is a typical one which has all the major features of a devil worshipper being possessed and undergoing deliverance.

I came out of my counseling cabin and saw a fine fair looking guy. He dressed well and looked decent. Some counselors around were trying to talk to him. Apparently from the way he was sitting, he was not responding. He doesn’t want to listen to nobody.

Contrary to his appearance, he became arrogant and adamant. I didn’t hear what the counselors were telling him in the beginning but I was watching them. I saw the counselors talked to each other. Before long they started praying for the boy and the boy looked down.

He never lifted his head. During the prayer, I saw the boy becoming restless. He started shaking his head and his body was strongly moving to and fro as though he wanted to be free. To the surprised of everyone, the boy suddenly gave the loudest shout of agony he could possibly ever give.

First thing after the shout, he tried to run away. But he couldn’t break the wall of counselors standing around him. The counselors overpowered him and never allowed him to run. They overpowered him physically and also spiritually. Apparently, he was much stronger than he usually was because of the demons in him. He growled, howled and yowled.

They say there is an animal in every man.

That seemed to be true of this boy. He was not himself. Somebody else was doing it in him and he was allowing it. He became weak and he fell to the ground.

He blocked his ears with his hands when the counselors were praying. Their prayers were torturing him. He wailed at them, “shut up.” Of all, he hated the name of Jesus.

The name Jesus was torturous to him. He couldn’t stand that name. No wonder, it is the name above every name. As the coun-

selors were praying and using the name of Jesus, the boy screeched, “Lucifer is my king, Lucifer is king,” facing the sky. A counselor shouted back, “Jesus is King.” He guffawed in mockery shaking his head, “no no Lucifer is king.” Then he scratched the floor as hard as a wolf leaving the prints of claws as like one of X-men in the Wolverine movie. Yet not a scrape on his fingers or nails. He yelled in hoot and holler, bumping and thumping the floor and wall whenever the name of Jesus was uttered.

He growled and roared as an injured lion at the counselors when he heard them chanted in tears, “Jesus loves you.”

He won’t listen to that. A counselor drew closer to pat him to appease him as a normal human being to tell him it is okay. But he reacted inhumanly by hitting the hand of the counselor. He doesn’t want love or care. Hatred and rebellion was crystal clear on his red devilish eyes. He cursed Jesus with all possible foul language.

His body rigid and strong, his spirit unyielding, his will unwavering, his emotions wounding, his language profaning, his eyes horrifying, he went down to his knees in tears moaning and groaning. Out of the blue, he squawked, “Lucifer, help me. Give me back my powers” smashing the floor with both his hands repeatedly. The power of God arrested him and his demonic powers were rendered powerless. In front of everyone he did some actions with his hands.

Evidently, that was a ritualistic action to gain power from Lucifer. He tried but it was in vain. He never got his powers back because the power of God was stronger and superior. They say, “the devil looks after his own,” but in this case the devil did not.

Though the boy was rendered powerless of his demonic influence, the demons were not ready to leave him just like that. His body became weak because of the shouts and struggles of trying to run away. He tried

Bill Johnson: You Don’t Have to Settle for Fruitlessness two thousand years ago, or just overseas in Africa or Brazil or somewhere. I knew they had taken place here in the United States, even if they had happened years before.

And I just got hungry. You keep reading the gospels and you find that healing never leaves the gospels—it's always there, on every page. At some point you have to deal with it. You either have to turn a cold shoulder and think, "This is just not for me; it's not for this time. Or else you're obligated to pursue healing and find out more about it. I wound up telling myself, I may stink at this, but it's pretty clear that we're supposed to do it."

I remember one of the real trigger points for me. Someone gave me some books from John G. Lake. Now you can get his books all together in one big volume that Roberts Liardon put together.

But these were little booklets, and they messed me up huge because I read them and realized, "This is extreme." And it put such an appetite in me that I just couldn't stand it. So I actually started taking time in services and trying words of knowledge. I didn't do it well, but I did the best I could, calling out whatever seemed to

come to mind. Then we'd pray for people, and still nothing seemed to happen.

In 1987, I went to a couple of John Wimber conferences. One was specifically about healing, and the other was about something else.

Something happened to me at those. I never received prayer; nobody ever prophesied "you'll have a healing anointing" over me or anything. I never had an experience like that.

I just got dissatisfied that I was living a gospel that didn't include healing, but Jesus modeled a different kind. And that just messed me up inside. I pastored for a while, pursuing healings in meetings and stuff, and still never saw anything happen. But we still went after healing because we believed it was right.

The healing conference was both wonderful and frustrating. It was wonderful because of what I saw happen. It was frustrating because it was the only time I'd ever been to a conference in my life where every single teaching I heard was something I had taught before. It was weird—they even used some of the same illustrations that I thought were mine! That has to be divinely orchestrated. It was frustrating because I had no evidence for what I believed. I had no fruit. I believed in healing, so I'd teach

Difference between a Devil worshipper and a Demon possessed: There are some apparent differences between a person who is possessed because s/he is a devil worshipper and a person who is possessed but not a devil worshipper. This differentiation is vital because devil worship is a taboo for many conservative hearts. Devil worshippers are stigmatized even after deliverance, which is sad. I have mentees who were just possessed but their neighbors thought they were devil worshippers.

They were avoided. They were shunned.

They lost many friends. They became the subject of rumors. Their families werestigmatized for something which they were not. It is vital to know the difference. Some practical differences during possession and deliverance are: a. The devil worshipper is possessed by choice while the other is not. b. In deliverance, usually a devil worshipper will be more aggressive than a person who is possessed for other reasons. c. The devil worshipper will be calling on the name of Lucifer or other demons for help until they are delivered while the other will not. d. The devil worshipper will spell on the counselor during deliverance while the other will not. e. The devil worshipper will use foul languages during deliverance while the other will not. f. The devil worshipper will ridicule and mock the counselor and Christians while the other will not. g. The devil worshipper will try to threatenthe counselor while the other will not. h. The devil worshipper will try to escape during deliverance while the other will not. i. The devil worshipper may get completely fresh during the deliverance session without being fully delivered while the other will not. j. The devil worshipper will curse the name of Jesus and God while the other may not. k. It is usually more difficult and takes longer time to deliver a devil worshipper than the other. l. The devil worshipper may know what is happening and will be in sense during deliverance while the other usually won’t remember a thing. on it, but still nothing happened. Obviously it wasn't doctrine itself that was the problem. I came home from that conference with a conviction that I was obligated to seek fruit for what I believed.

It was not enough for me just to have good theology and even go through the motions of praying. I'd read something, I'd get really encouraged, we'd faithfully pray for people for a while, then, when nothing happened, we'd back off. Pretty soon I wasn't praying for anybody unless they asked. And then I'd read something else or I'd get stirred up out of the gospels, and I'd go after it again, but still nothing happened.

When I came back from that Wimber conference, I knew it was not an option—I couldn't back off ever again.

Healing had to become a part of who we were. There were still seasons of ups and downs, but I realized that I was obligated to require fruit for what I believed.

It's a hard thing to teach anybody about, because it's hard to describe what goes on inside of you. But there's almost this idea, "Wait a minute, I don't have to settle for fruitlessness." And so you cry out to God in private, and you take risks in public, and that was it. *The preceding interview is adapted from an excerpt from Healing Unplugged by Bill Johnson and Randy Clark. Bill Johnson is the senior pastor of Bethel Church in Redding, California. Randy Clark is the founder of Global Awakening, a teaching, healing and impartation ministry that crosses denominational lines.

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“Humility is the key to God's heart that unlocks His mercy.” -- Kent Crockett

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ony Campolo tells of preaching a really good sermon in his preaching class in seminary. Campolo felt pretty proud of his outline, his arguments and his delivery. He felt pretty proud of himself---until he read his professor's comments at the bottom of the page: "You can't convince people that Jesus is wonderful and you're wonderful in the same sermon."

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. (James 4: 10) God graciously gives aid to all who are humble.

We miss out of God’s blessing due to our inability to humble ourselves. That God lifts up those who humble themselves is a consistent biblical principle.

For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. (Matthew 23:12) Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. (1 Peter 5:6) But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."(James 4:6) Jesus narrated the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18:9-14.

The Pharisee prayed: “God, I thank you that I am not like other men--robbers, evildoers, adulterers-or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.”

1. He was standing in the center of the inner court right in the heart of the temple so that he could be heard the clearest and seen the best.

2. We read that he fasted twice a week. The Old Testament required a Jew to fast once a year on the Day of Atonement. But this man fasted 103 times more than is required.

3. Then we read that he tithed everything that he possessed. The Old Testament required that you tithe your income. But this man tithed everything that he earned and everything that he bought. In other words, he was a double tither.Now there is nothing wrong with fasting more than once a week, or giving more than a tithe. But the problem was that this man was religious and proud of it.

4. This Pharisee suffered from two problems: inflation and deflation. He had an inflated view of who he is, and a deflated view of who God is.

5. This Pharisee says, "God, I thank you that I am not like other men." But he was like other men because "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." 6. Prideful prayer is nothing more than an echo in your own ears. Such a prayer never reaches God’s ear.

A tax collector was different from a Pharisee. Tax collectors were the scum of Jewish society. They charged exorbitant rates; they skimmed extra money off the top. They were so despised they could not hold public office or even give testimony in Jewish court because their word was considered worthless.

1. This tax collector was as humble as the Pharisee was proud. You could see it in his feet---"But the tax collector stood at a distance." Where the Pharisee went to the center of the court, the tax collector stood on the outer edges of the court in the shadows.

2. You could see it in his eyes. We go on to read that "He would not even look up to heaven.”

3. You could see it in his hands. For we read, "he beat his breast." In effect he was saying, "I have a filthy heart."

4. You could hear it in his voice. For he says, "God, have mercy on me, a sinner!" God heard his prayer, for Jesus said, "I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other.”

On the outside you would have thought the Pharisee was much closer to God, but on the inside it was the tax collector who was close to God. We can always tell whether a person is growing in holiness or not. In proportion to his growth in grace, he would elevate the Master and think less of himself. We see the progression in holiness in Paul. Twenty-five years after his conversion, Paul said, “I am the least of the apostle” (1 Corinthians 15:9). Five years subsequently he said, “I am less than the least of all the saints” (Ephesians 3:8). Still a year later he said, “I am the chief of sinners” (1 Timothy 1:15). The more Paul walked with God, the more he became conscious of his own unfitness in the sight of God. John the Baptist showed the same spirit. He came to prepare the way of the Lord. He announced himself unworthy even to undo the shoelaces of Jesus. He declared his unworthiness for the task of baptizing Jesus.

John constantly directed the limelight on the Messiah.

The bold and fearless John the Baptist, who dared to call wrongdoers a “brood of vipers” right in their face and who gave a stinging rebuke to Herod for his immoral behavior, soon lost his followers as they all went after Jesus. But he knew Jesus must become greater and he lesser (John 3:30). Finally he lost his freedom and his life. What Jesus said of him was a befitting epitaph, “Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist” (Matthew 11:11).

The way to impress God is not try to impress him.

Humble yourself before him. Surrender yourself and rely completelyon him. Empty all of yourself before him. Humility is a prerequisite for God to enter your heart.Let go of yourself and let him come into your life as your only Lord and Master.

Paul’s understanding of Mission

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eaders will find in this article the Paul’s understanding of mission. He identifies the mission as the heartbeat of God. He finds his life in the mission plan of God, which also made him a great mission- Paul’s Missionary Passion ary of his time. The scripture narrates detail Paul is convinced without accepting account of his three missionary journeys.

Christ as their Lord and Savior no one can enter in heaven. Without hearing the name Definition The God of Christian has only one mission of Jesus how can a person believe? To save i.e. to save the soul of every human. To save the the lost, he was determined to reach them soul, God initiated the reconciliation process. with gospel. That made him to preach where He used human as His agent. In Old Testa- Christ was not named. As a result, he bement time, He spoke to us through prophets, came pioneer missionary in many places. priests, scribes, judges and kings. Later on, in He understands that whatever knowledge of New Testament, He spoke to us through Jesus God he received he got for the peoples. Till Christ. It continues to us through His chosen he preaches them he has a debt to both giver people. For this reason Christians use single (God) and recipient (people). word ‘mission’ not plural ‘missions’.

Paul’s Missionary Message Paul often used Christ atonement work and His resurrection as constant theme in the message. He declared that the message he preaches is distinctive. In his message there is a remedial of sin. Those who believe will find life in it (Rom. 1: 16).

Paul’s Missionary Commissioned Paul’s commission as a missionary is found three times in the book of Acts. Before the king Agrippa in his defense Paul’s talks how he received commission from Lord Jesus Christ for the mission work. Even in his defense at the church he said that he Paul’s Gentile Mission got apostolic call from the Lord Himself. He Paul is deeply convinced that he was justifies his claim by saying his fruitful work called to evangelize the gentile world. It was is the symbolic of those calls.

God who reveals His will to Paul. He under-

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stands that Christ set him apart for that purpose. He considers himself as an apostle to the gentiles. That made him to consider the God is God of the Gentiles too (Rom. 3: 2830). The line of descent runs from Abraham via Christ to gentiles Jews and gentiles. The entrance in this linage requires is faith in Jesus Christ and His justification. It means he viewed the mission as universal. It is reflected in his entire epistle. He sees all mankind and assumes equal condemnation before God. All are sinners and everybody needs salvation. He stressed that God has provided a savior Jesus and He is sufficient to save every mankind who accepts in Him. The known world of the apostolic council A.D. 48 may be probably confined to Syria and Cilicia (Gal. 1: 21). Soon after the council, Paul begins to reach those provinces with the gospel.

who supports their needs. So Paul collects or received financial aids from the church for evangelism activities. In his perspective church is a place where the saved citizen of heaven are gather to continue in their salvation. The mission activities are concrete in the church. For him the church is not the end of God’s mission. It is only the means to fulfill His universal reconciliation. These imply that ecclesiology and missiology go hand in hand.

Paul’s Mission Methods Paul being as a successful missionary, the world has ever seen. He had an effective mission method. He travelled, preached, won soul, planted churches, trained believers (Acts 18: 9ff), appointed leaders and mentored them through his letters. He encouraged self government, self support and self propagation. In this way, he admonished them to evangelize their own people group. He left the church to indigenous leaders and move to new place. Besides that he did not drastically The Church as Means for Mission Paul understood it is the church that sent attempt to change the manner and custom of missionaries in mission fields. It is the church the new converts. He just taught the word and

left the result in the hand of God. Paul’s Work in Team Paul knows that mission work is not one man’s business. He prefers to work corporately. In entire missionary journey, he was accompanied by different missionaries namely Barnabas, Silas, Mark, Timothy, Titus, Luke etc. Paul ensured that to evangelize his worldwide, he needs other’s full cooperation. He clearly knew that there is difference between apostolic authority and team work. So, by any means Paul did not surrender his apostolic authority to anyone in group or individual.

Conclusion Paul, the missionary, called and commissioned by God in His service, saw the mission as universal. Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection was the theme of his message. He maintains his apostolic authority, though he knew mission in not individuals’ job, so worked corporately. He developed native leaders to take care the churches and trained them to evangelize their own people.

In the process of reconcile the world to God he show the church as the only medium. It is through church the reconcile process will be fulfilled. By this way, he faithfully fulfilled assigned task and said ‘I have finished my race’.

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INS KolKata Military might best deterrent to war: Modi

MuMbAi, August 16 (Pti): Asserting that military might was the biggest deterrent to war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today declared his government’s commitment to modernising the defence forces saying “when we are capable, no one can dare challenge us”.

Inducting stealth destroyer INS Kolkata, the country’s largest indigenously built warship, into the Navy, he said defence forces would be modernised to ensure that “nobody casts an evil eye” on the nation. “Fighting a war and winning it has now become less difficult these days. But a modern military, armed with state- of-the-art weaponry, alone is a guarantee against war. When we are capable, no one can dare challenge us,” Modi said addressing na-

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val officers and sailors at the Naval Dockyard here after commissioning the warship. “When people have a sense of our military capability, nobody will ever dare to cast an evil eye on our nation,” he said, describing INS Kolkata as proof of India’s intellectual prowess.

Stressing the importance of maritime security in fastexpanding global trade, the Prime Minister said India, with its vast coastline, was playing a major role in it.

“In the coming days, INS Kolkata will inspire confidence to those involved in maritime trade. INS Kolkata is also a great communication platform and will be useful in securing India’s trade interests at sea,” he said. “To ensure that India emerges even stronger, to ensure that our

jawans don’t feel there is something wanting in our capabilities vis-a-vis other countries in protecting our nation, the government wants to modernise the defence forces,” he said. Referring to the decision of allowing 49 per cent FDI in defence, Modi said his government had made several provisions in the budget for defence offset to bring in global technology in the defence sector. The world’s best arms and equipment manufacturers would be invited to set up facilities in India and in coming years, the country shall become self-reliant in defence production, he said.

“Instead of having to import even small things (military hardware), we want India to become an exporter of these equipment over the next few years,” he said.

Why Narendra Modi’s I-Day address impressed people!

New Delhi, August 16 (iANs): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s maiden Independence Day address, where he called for “political consensus” in the running of his government, was praised by several political commentators with one even rating him above Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the first BJP leader to hoist the Tricolour from the Red Fort. “His address to the people was not limited to political agenda. He focused on the kind of role society has to play in nation building,” political analyst G.V.L. Rao told IANS. Asked why Modi’s speech was such a draw among all sections of society, Rao said: “He talked about people’s participation in development and how different sections of society

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the country’s Independence Day from the ramparts of the historical Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15. (AP Photo)

Amit Shah announces new BJP team

New Delhi, August 16 (iANs): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah Saturday announced his new team which includes B.S. Yeddyurappa, J.P. Nadda and Ram Madhav. Varun Gandhi was dropped. Jagat Prakash Nadda, who was one of the contenders for the party president’s post, has been made general secretary from Himachal Pradesh. B.S. Yeddyurappa, former Karnataka chief minister who had been out of the party for a while before he came back into the fold, is one of the vice presidents. Ram Madhav, who joined the BJP recently from the RSS, has been made general secretary for Andhra Pradesh. Rajeev Pratap Rudy has been made the general secretary from Bihar, Murlidhar Rao from Telangana and women’s wing leader Saroj Pandey is the general secretary from Chhattisgarh. Ramlal continues to hold the key post of organisation secretary. The list of spokespersons includes Syed Shahnawaz Husain, Sudhanshu Trivedi, Meenakshi Lekhi, M.J. Akbar, Nalin Kohli and G.V.L. Narsimha Rao. The BJP president, however, dropped Varun Gandhi, who was earlier a general secretary of the party. Anurag Thakur will continue as youth wing chief while the BJP Mahila Morcha chief will be Vijaya Rahatkar.

erage man, the only thing that matters is whether his leader is able to connect to him or not.

“In public life, what is really useful is your understanding of the government and people’s mind, rather than how scholarly a person you are,” Rao told IANS. “Modi has been at the helm of a government for over 13 years. He has a very good understanding of what are the expectations of people and how to take the nation forward,” he said. Thakur seconded the argument.

“There is a difference between a leader and a learned person. A leader may not be that learned but he develops a rapport with the public. Modi has developed that skill for communication,” he said. Rao said the fact that Modi spoke extempore added to the positive response he fetched, as people assumed he was speaking from the heart. “Making a departure from the tradition of using a written speech was a very wise move and that is why his speech was heard, read and talked about to such an extent,” he said.

However, Datta feels there was nothing much to cheer in Modi’s speech. “I don’t think Modi’s speech was particularly interesting. There was too much focus on building toilets and sanitation. I think it shows a kind of reduction in thinking about the more complex challenges facing the country. “Either he is de-politicising politics or he doesn’t really want to talk about the more important issues. Reducing Mahatma Gandhi to just a symbol for cleanliness is not very imaginative,” Datta said. Asked who among Jawaharlal Nehru, Vajpayee and Modi was the best public speaker, experts were not unanimous in their opinion. “They all were very, very highly rated prime ministers of their times. I think they represented three different eras,” Rao said.

Thakur gave a more straight answer.

“Nehru belonged to a very different era. We can compare Modi with Vajpayee. Vajpayee had more wit but Modi exudes strength from within. The confidence that ‘yes, I will do this for the country’ is refreshing to people.

“Vajpayee had a team and the restrictions of coalition politics besides the presence of another party stalwart L.K. Advani. Hence, may be Modi comes across as more confident to the average man,” he summed up.

Punish parents for forcings kid into child labour, HC told

New Delhi, August 16 (iANs): The Delhi High court has sought a response from the central government on a plea seeking directions to prosecute parents who force their minor child into the labour market.

A division bench of Justice G. Rohini and Rajiv Shah Endlaw issued notice to the labour ministry and ministry of woman and child welfare and fixed Oct 29 as the next date of hearing.

The court was Wednesday hearing a public interest litigation filed by advocates Anu Mehta and Rubinder Pal Ghumman seeking formulation of guidelines for handling cases of child labour to ensure that every offender, inNew Delhi, August 16 (iANs): The government Saturday said marks for English language comprehen- cluding a delinquent parsion skills in the civil services preliminary examinations ent, be dealt with sternly. will not be included for the purpose of gradation. “The union government has decided that for the civil services (Preliminary) examination, 2014 to be held Aug 24, the section on English language comprehension skills will not count for gradation or merit,” an official release said.

The release said candidates should note that they do not DehrADuN, August have to answer these questions. “They will not be evalu- 16 (AgeNcies): Twentyated.” The paper II of the examination is of 200 marks and seven people have died in of two-hour duration. “The duration of paper II would separate incidents of landremain two hours and candidates can utilise the entire slide, cloudburst and flood time in answering all questions except those in the sec- in ecologically fragile Uttation containing English language comprehension skills,” it said. Students have been demanding a change in the rakhand in the past 24 hours pattern of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) paper II and as heavy monsoon rain continues to lash the state, had taken to the streets waging a violent agitation. according to the disaster management control room.

Fourteen deaths due to cloudbursts at four places were reported in Pauri disMuMbAi, August 16 (Pti): Union Finance Minis- trict on Friday. Seven peoter Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the Narendra Modi gov- ple were killed after heavy ernment does not believe in a high taxation regime but is rain triggered a landslide in being pro-business and pro-poor at the same time. Ad- Dehradun’s Rajpur area in dressing a BJP function in Mumbai, Mr. Jaitley said there the wee hours of Saturday. is nothing wrong in being “pro-business” as the country Prime Minister Narendra wants investments for better economic growth which in Modi expressed grief over turn will lead to job creation and higher revenue for the the loss of lives in the state, government. “Unless government gets revenue, it can- where a mid-June deluge not build infrastructure and service the welfare schemes had wreaked havoc and for the poor. By being pro-business and pro-poor, I am killed more than five thounot contradicting but both have to exist at the same time,” sand people including pilMr. Jaitley said. On retrospective taxation which the past grims last year. government had brought in thus spooking investors, Mr. According to the Pauri Jaitley said the imposition of the retrospective tax created district administration, a negative sentiment about the country. “If your taxation several people are strandpolicy is so fragile then there is no authenticity to your economic and tax policies. The UPA government had ed in Kotdwar block due pushed the country to this situation,” he said, adding that to floods. A rescue operathe present dispensation is not a “high taxation govern- tion is underway, even as ment“. Mr. Jaitley blamed the high inflation for the low the weather department savings rate. “Last year, during the UPA regime, the sav- forecast heavy rainfall in ings rate declined to 30 per cent from 33 per cent. There the next 24 hours. This is a need to incentivise savings which get converted into monsoon, 57 people have died in Uttarakhand behigher investments,” he said without offering specifics.

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have to come together and show service orientation.

“He stressed on the need to show more concern on the situation of women and how we can eschew discriminatory practices against women including female foeticide.” Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, Modi Friday said he did not wish to run the government on the basis of majority. “We want to move ahead on the firm ground of agreement,” he said.

Pradeep Datta, a well known commentator, said there was a gap between what Modi said and what was being practiced by his government. “There is an absolute gap between what he (Modi) is saying and what we have generally seen of him,” Datta told IANS. “It will be excellent if consensus is given its due importance. But consensus alone is not important.

“He (Modi) has to give space for dissent which is more important than just taking the opposition along.

Allowing dissent is very important in a democracy and that is something he is not renowned for,” Datta said.

Modi also gave a call to parliamentarians to adopt a village and work for its development. He spoke about building toilets for girls in schools and advised lawmakers to spend their funds to that effect. This got a good response in the social media.

Manindra Thakur, a professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, explained the reason for such a response.

“After a long time, there is a prime minister who is able to communicate to the masses.

Common people are impressed with such kind of rhetoric. In any case, after 10 years of Manmohan Singh and his infamous silence, people would like him (Modi) to speak like this,” Thakur told IANS. Asked why Modi could score better than Manmohan Singh, experts said that for the av-

The plea said guidelines were required to create a state of ‘zero tolerance’ to stop child abuse.

“Children are immature, tender and incapable of guarding in situations of economic and physical exploitation as they lack the understanding, maturity and strength to protest against exploitation wrecked at the hands of parents,” it said.

It also sought measures and comprehensive mechanisms to deal with childrelated laws and crime against children as, the advocates claimed, there was an inherent flaw and lacunae in the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act and Children (Pledging of Labour) Act. No punitive action was

directed against erring parents who actively exploit their children, the advocates contended.

“State mechanism must be created to investigate the role of parents in child abused otherwise the government will not be able to reach the root of the problem and the recovery of children subjected to trafficking will be re-routed to the erring parents,” the plea said.

It said it has been seen in a growing number of cases that parents actively push their minor children into the labour market, acting with collusion with exploiters and child traffickers and thus have “active role in participation in per- Indian teachers hold an idol of Hindu god Krishna and sings devotional songs during petrating crimes towards Janmashthami celebrations at a school in Ahmadabad on August 16. Janmashthami, or their own children”. the day marking the birth of Krishna, will be celebrated on Aug. 18. (AP Photo)

Uttarakhand: 27 killed as rain wreaks havoc, rescue teams on alert

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President, PM express grief over Uttarakhand deaths

New Delhi (iANs): President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday expressed grief over the deaths caused by heavy rain in Uttarakhand. In a message to Uttarakhand Governor Aziz Qureshi, the president said: “I am deeply saddened to learn about the heavy rains leading to landslides in certain areas of Uttarakhand, which have caused loss of lives, injuries and damage to property. I understand rescue and relief operations are currently underway.” “I am sure that the state government and other authorities are making all efforts to bring relief to those affected and also provide assistance to the people who have incurred losses,” the president said. More than 20 people have died as heavy rain wreaked havoc in the hill states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Prime Minister Modi too expressed grief over the loss of lives due to heavy rain in Uttarakhand and extended his condolences to the families of those who died. tween June 1 and August 16 afternoon. The state’s economy, which is largely dependent on the tourism sector, had suffered a huge loss last year following the mid-June disaster that left the hill state in tatters. Rehabilitation and relief work emerged as the key issues in Uttarakhand in the runup to the April-May Lok Sabha elections. Rampant and unplanned construc-

tion of human settlement and industry is viewed as one of the prime reasons behind the rain-related incidents in Uttarakhand.

Seven people from three families died in the wee hours of Saturday in Dehradun following a landslide triggered by the incessant rain. Their houses were built on precarious slopes of a hillock and flattened under the debris.

thousands affected as Flood Situation Worsens in Bihar PAtNA, August 16 (Pti): Rivers flowing through Darbhanga, West Champaran and Nalanda districts have breached their embankments. Thousands of people in Darbhanga, West Champaran and Nalanda districts in Bihar have been affected by floods after rivers flowing through these districts breached their embankments.

Floods occurred in Darbhanga and West Champaran districts after breaches developed in the embankments of Kamla Balan and Gandak rivers respectively, while in Nalanda it was due to the overflowing of Panchane river. Rescue operations have been launched and the Chief Secretary and other top officials made an aerial survey on Saturday to assess the situation. “A clear picture of the situation would emerge only after the aerial survey is complete, and then only we would be able to say anything,” Disaster Management Department (DMD) Principal Secretary Vyasji said over phone. DMD Special Secretary Anirudh Kumar said around 45,000 people have been affected by flood in Darbhanga district alone.

Terming the situation in Nalanda district as “grim”, the DMD official said Sarmera, Asthawan and Rahui blocks had been severely affected and thousands of people in danger were is being evacuated. Kumar said rescue and relief work has begun in West Champaran district.

Four teams of National Disaster Response

Force (NDRF) were coming from Kolkata to assist the eight other teams already present in Bihar, he said.

Water Resources Department Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhury told PTI, irresponsibility and laxity by executive engineers and other officials were suspected in the breaches in Darbhanga and West Champaran districts because they had been earlier directed to be there to protect the embankments. “The Executive Engineer of our department and his subordinates in Darbhanga district are being suspended because of showing laxity in the matter. The breach happened despite our officials being there. We are conducting a probe in the breach in Gandak embankment and irresponsible officers will be suspended,” Chaudhary said.

The minister said there was around an eight metre—long breach in the embankment of Kamla Balan at Kumhraul near Ghanshyampur in Darbhanga district and flood water has affected over 20 villages in the area. “We are trying to protect the ‘cut— ends’ of the embankment and will go for plugging the breach once the water level goes down,” he said. “Two teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and two of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are conducting rescue and relief operations for the people trapped in the waters of Kamla Balan. They are being brought to relief camps,” the DMD Special Secretary said.

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Pope upholds Korean martyrs as models for church SEOUL, AUgUSt 16 (AP): Pope Francis beatified 124 Korean martyrs on Saturday, telling hundreds of thousands of people who turned out for his open-air Mass that their ancestors' willingness to die rather than renounce their faith two centuries ago was a model for Asian missionaries today.

The streets leading up to Seoul's iconic Gwanghwamun Gate were packed with Koreans honoring the lay Catholics who founded the church here in the 18th century. Korea's church is unique in that it was founded not by foreign missionary priests — as occurred in most of the world — but by members of Korea's own noble classes who learned of Christianity by reading books about it.

These early Catholics were killed in the 18th and 19th centuries by the Joseon Dynasty, which tried to shut the Korean Peninsula off from Western influence. Police in Seoul declined to give an estimate of the crowd size, but the Vatican said about 800,000 people had turned out. The number was significant given that Catholics represent only about 10 percent of South Korea's 50 million people.

The Mass kicked off a busy day for Francis as he passed the halfway mark of his five-day South Korea visit.

In the afternoon, he traveled to a religious community that cares for severely disabled Koreans and prayed briefly at a monument to aborted babies — a strong albeit silent gesture from a pope who prefers to stress other aspects of church teaching rather than emphasize hot-button "culture war" issues like abortion.

The Mass in Seoul, though, was one of the highlights of his trip, providing Francis with an opportunity to stress how the lessons of Korea's early martyrs were relevant today for Korea's church, which is small but growing and is seen as a model for the rest of the world.

"They were willing to make great sacrifices and let themselves be stripped of whatever kept them from Christ — possessions and land, prestige and honor — for they knew that Christ alone was their true treasure," he said. "They challenge us to think about what, if anything, we ourselves would be willing to die for."

Francis praised in particular the fact that laypeople were so crucial to the church's foundation and growth in Korea — a theme he stressed later in the day when he met with leaders of Korean lay movements. The church is counting on such laymen and laywomen to spread the faith in Asia, which the Vatican considers the future of the church.

The main reason for Francis' visit to South Korea, in fact, was to attend an Asian Catholic youth festival; the church sees such rallies as a crucial way of inspiring the next generation of Catholics to evangelize.

"Today as ever, the church needs credible lay witnesses to the saving truth of the Gospel," Francis said, stressing in particular the need for their outreach to focus on the poor and most marginalized. A collective cheer erupted from Pope Francis, right, kisses a girl as he arrives with the popemobile to celebrate a mass and the beatification Paul Yun the masses when Francis ji-Chung and 123 martyr companions at Gwanghwamun Gate in Seoul, South Korea on Saturday, August 16. Paul Yun declared the 124 "blessed" Ji-Chung, born in 1759, was among the earliest Catholics on the Korean Peninsula. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Babies Nepal floods and learn visual mudslides take heavy toll signals from experience NEW YORK, AUgUSt 16 (IANS): Babies learn to follow another person's gaze during infancy, and researchers have now found that exposure to visual experience outside the womb influences this critical ability more than maturational age.

“To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study showing that some aspects of the early development of social cognition is influenced by experience, even when the human brain is highly immature,” said lead researcher Marcela Peña from Pontifical Catholic University of Chile in Chile.

Previous research on early cognitive development suggested that some cognitive functions develop only after the brain has matured sufficiently, while other cognitive functions develop in response to a rich social environment.

For the study, the researchers compared the gaze following abilities of premature and full term infants. “Because preterm infants are exposed to faceto-face interactions earlier (in terms of postmenstrual age) than infants who are born at term, they may become sensitive to gaze direction sooner as well,” the researchers explained.

A total of 81 healthy infants participated in the study and they were split into four groups: Full term 4-month-olds, full term 7-month-olds, preterm 7-month-olds, and preterm 10-month-olds.

The data showed that preterm 7-month-olds and preterm 10-month-olds behaved like full term 7-month-olds, looking to the toy on the side of the screen indicated by the woman's gaze.

Full term 4-montholds, on the other hand, tended to look randomly to either side. This pattern of results held even when the woman indicated direction with only her eyes, while her head continued to face forward. The study appeared in the journal Psychological Science.

KAtHMANDU, AUgUSt 16 (REUtERS): Flash floods and mudslides following heavy rains have killed at least 53 people in Nepal over the past three days and cut off remote communities in the mountains, the government said on Saturday.

The landslides and flooding were triggered by annual monsoon rains since Wednesday, causing rainsoaked earth and rocks to crash down on homes while rivers swelled and washed away low-lying villages.

Nepal's Home Ministry said 75 people were unaccounted for and 36 others were in hospitals and medical centres. It was not immediately clear if the missing people were trapped in their damaged homes, washed away by floods or out of contact due to snapped communication links, officials said. Video clips on television showed people wading through waist-deep water carrying belongings as well as submerged houses.

Officials said more than 25 percent of Nepal's 75 administrative districts were

hit by landslides or floods.

"More than 200 houses are destroyed while hundreds of other homes are completely under water," the government said. About 3,500 people have been rescued and housed in school and community buildings, official Punnya Dhakal said.

In 2010, British climate consultancy Maplecroft rated mostly mountainous Nepal along with Bangladesh, India, Madagascar and Mozambique as among most vulnerable to climate change impact over the next 30 years. Experts say climate change was causing excessive or scant rains, droughts, floods and landslides. Rains are crucial for impoverished Nepal, which depends on farming. But heavy downpours cause death and destruction every year.

Early this month, a massive landslide near Kathmandu buried a village and killed 156 people.

It blocked the Sunkoshi River forming a dangerous build up of water prompting authorities in Bihar in east India to evacuate thousands on flood fears.

ISLAMABAD, AUgUSt 16 (REUtERS): The leaders of two Pakistani protest movements vowed on Saturday to keep their protests alive until Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resigns, after thousands entered the country's capital in the biggest challenge yet to the 15-monthold civilian government.

"I will not leave here until I have got real freedom for the country," former cricket star Imran Khan, who heads the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party, told thousands of supporters who followed him into Islamabad the day before. "Decide Nawaz Sharif! Resign and announce elections."

Populist cleric Tahir ulQadri, who has spearheaded a separate protest march to the capital, planned to stage a sit-in with his followers and deliver a speech at around midday. "Dr. Qadri will present the 'Demands of Revolution March 2014', which includes stepping down of Nawaz Sharif and his government and his immediate arrest," said Qadri's spokesman, Shahid Mursaleen.

The unrest has raised questions about Pakistan's

Fact sheets for the Ebola virus are distributed during an awareness campaign in Lagos, Nigeria on Friday, August 15. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

an district. "Our challenge now is to quarantine the area (in Voinjama) to successfully break the transmission," he said.

There is no cure or licensed treatment for Ebola and patients often die gruesome deaths with external bleeding from their mouths, eyes or ears. The killer virus is transmitted through bodily fluids like blood, sweat, urine and diarrhea. A handful of people

the sinking. Officials said 400 families had been invited to the Mass. The main figure in the group that was beatified is Paul Yun Ji-Chung, who was born in 1759 and was among the earliest Catholics on the peninsula. He was beheaded in 1791 — the first Korean martyr — after he violated the traditional Confucian funeral rites for his mother. In all, the Joseon Dynasty killed about 10,000 Catholics for refusing to renounce their faith.

Historians say Korea's early believers were struck by the idea of a religion that preached universal equality in divine eyes at a time when the nobility's discriminatory hierarchical system brutally exploited ordinary people. St. John Paul II canonized another 103 martyrs during a visit to South Korea in 1984.

Francis began his day by praying at a monument in Seoul commemorating the martyrs on the site where many of them were killed.

Even non-Catholics turned out for the Mass, impressed by Francis' humble gestures and call for South Koreans to pay more attention to the poor than their own material gain. "I do not know much about Catholics and South Korea's Catholic history, but it seems that the pope is making sure to reach out equally to everyone," said Eom Yae-sung, 49, a Protestant who said Francis had inspired her to make changes in her own life. "I plan to do volunteering and a lot of sharing so that when I look back at my life 10 years from now, I will think that the pope's visit motivated me to change," Eom said.

Pak protest calls for Sharif to step down

Pakistan’s cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, center, with other his party leaders attend an anti government rally during heavy rain in Islamabad, Pakistan on Saturday, August 16. Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters gathered in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad late Friday in the pouring rain following the arrival of convoys led by Khan and a fiery anti-Taliban cleric. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

stability, at a time when the nuclear-armed nation of 180 million is waging an offensive against Pakistani Taliban militants and when the influence of anti-Western and sectarian groups is growing.

On Friday, a stonethrowing mob attacked Khan's convoy as he led supporters through the eastern city of Gujranwala. Gunshots were fired but Khan was not injured, his spokeswoman said. The government said there was no shooting, and police arrested 16 activists from the ruling party.

In Islamabad, authorities have blocked roads with shipping containers and barbed wire in an effort to control the marches, and riot police have been out in force. "We think Imran Khan will make a better country for the youth," said 25-year-old Muhammad Taraki at Khan's rally point.

"I have a bachelor's degree, but I cannot get a job."

Some members of Sharif's party have suggested the protests are secretly backed by elements in the military, which has had an

W. Africa Ebola outbreak like ‘wartime’ MONROVIA, AUgUSt 16 (AP): The Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 1,100 people in West Africa could last another six months, the Doctors Without Borders charity group said Friday. One aid worker acknowledged that the true death toll is still unknown.

New figures released by the World Health Organization showed that Liberia has recorded more Ebola deaths — 413 — than any of the other affected countries. Tarnue Karbbar, who works for the aid group Plan International in northern Liberia, said response teams simply aren't able to document all the erupting Ebola cases. Many of the sick are still being hidden at home by their relatives, who are too fearful of going to an Ebola treatment center.

Others are being buried before the teams can get to remote areas, he said. In the last several days, about 75 cases have emerged in Voinjama, a single Liberi-

— the first step toward possible sainthood. Many of the women in the crowd wore lace veils; others sported paper sun visors with "Papa Francesco" written across them, protecting them from the overcast, hazy skies.

The scene was impressive, with thousands of people neatly packed into fenced-in sections leading away from the altar, which was set up in front of Gwanghwamun, the south gate to Gyeongbokgung palace, with mountains looming above and the presidential Blue House on the lower slope. Police in green vests stood guard along the barricades and volunteers handed out water to guard against the warm, humid temperatures.

"I'm so thankful that the pope visited South Korea," said 75-year-old Yu Pil-sang, a Catholic who was trying to get a glimpse of Francis just outside the police barricades. "But I'm so sorry that all the ways to see the pope are blocked.

I came to hear at least his voice." En route to the altar before Mass, Francis stopped his open-topped car so he could get out and bless a group of families who lost loved ones in the sinking of the Sewol ferry in April, in which more than 300 people, most of them high school students, were killed. On his white cassock, Francis wore a yellow ribbon given to him by the families a day earlier when he met with them privately to try to console them.

"We want the truth," read a yellow banner, a reference to the families' demands for an independent inquiry into

have received an experimental drug whose effectiveness is unknown.

Liberia's assistant health minister, Tolbert Nyenswah, said three people in Liberia were receiving the ZMapp on Friday. Previously, only two Americans and a Spaniard had gotten it. The Americans are improving, but it is not known what role ZMapp played. The Spaniard died.

The American doctor in-

fected with Ebola while working in Liberia said Friday he is "recovering in every way" and holding onto the hope of a reunion with his family. Dr. Kent Brantly remained hospitalized Friday at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

His comments came in a statement issued through the Christian aid group Samaritan's Purse.

The World Health Organization has approved the use of such untested drugs but their supply is extremely limited. The U.N. health agency has said the focus on containing the outbreak should be on practicing good hygiene and quickly identifying the sick and isolating them. That task is made harder, however, by the shortage of treatment facilities.

Beds in such centers are filling up faster than they can be provided, evidence that the outbreak in West Africa is far more severe than the numbers show, said Gregory Hartl, a spokesman

for World Health Organization in Geneva.

There are 40 beds at one treatment center that Doctors Without Borders recently took over in one quarantined county in Liberia. But 137 people have flocked there, packing the hallways until they can be sorted into those who are infected and those are not, said Joanne Liu, the group's international president.

Nyenswah described a similar situation in a treatment center in Liberia's capital of Monrovia: In one ward meant to accommodate up to 25 people, 80 are now crowded in.

Another treatment center with 120 beds is expected to open Saturday outside Monrovia. "It's absolutely dangerous," said Liu, who recently returned from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. "With the massive influx of patients that we had over the last few days, we're not able to keep zones of patients anymore.

Everybody is mixed."

uneasy relationship with Sharif. To what extent Khan and Qadri can destabilise the government is likely to depend on the stance taken by the armed forces, which has a long history of mounting coups. Few people fear a coup, but many officials think the threat of unrest will increase the military's hold over the government.

The military has been frustrated with the government, in particular over the prosecution of former army chief and president Pervez Musharraf for trea-

son. There has been disagreement, too, between the government and the army on how to handle the Taliban. The government insisted on peace talks but eventually the army launched an offensive.

The government is also struggling to overcome power shortages, high unemployment and spiralling crime - the legacy of decades of corruption and neglect.

Anger over the economy means the protests appeal to many disillusioned young Pakistanis. Leaders of the two protests command intense personal loyalty from their followers. Khan is a famed former international cricketer, known for his charity work, who now heads the third- largest legislative bloc in Pakistan. He is protesting alleged irregularities in last year's voting.

Qadri, a cleric and political activist who usually lives in Canada, controls a network of schools and Islamic charities. His followers say they intend to occupy an area of Islamabad called Zero Point. Most observers expect the military to play referee - to maintain security but not support action to force Sharif out.

New drugs can dissolve kidney stones WASHINgtON, AUgUSt 16 (IANS): If you have gone through that excruciating pain from a kidney stone and are prone to develop more, here comes good news. According to a new study, a class of drugs approved to treat leukemia and epilepsy also may be effective against kidney stones. The drugs are histone deacetylase inhibitors or HDAC inhibitors.

Researchers found that two of them - Vorinostat and trichostatin A - lower levels of calcium and magnesium in the urine. Both calcium and magnesium are key components of kidney stones.

“We are hopeful this class of drugs can dissolve kidney stones because its effects on reducing calcium and magnesium are exclusive to kidney cells,” said Jianghui Hou, an assistant professor of medicine at Washington Univer-

sity's school of medicine in St Louis. In the mice, they achieved dramatic effects at a fraction of the dosage used to treat leukemia and without significant side effects.

Some people are genetically prone to developing kidney stones and they naturally release too much calcium into the urine.

Typically, doctors recommend drinking lots of water to help pass kidney stones from the body.

In the new study on mice, Hou and his colleagues showed that small doses of Vorinostat reduced calcium levels in the urine by more than 50 percent and magnesium levels by more than 40 percent. Similar results were noted for trichostatin A. “We now want to test the drug in clinical trials for patients with kidney stones,” Hou concluded. The research appeared online in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

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kohIMA, AUgUst 16 (MExN): National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, held a oneday training of medical officers on Japanese Encephalitis & Dengue, on August 13 at DHFW, Conference Hall, Kohima. In the inaugural programme, Dr. Neikietuo Chiesotsu, Mission Director National Health Mission was the chief guest. He encouraged the medical officers to be the “Leader of Health” and be sincere in their duties.

A powerpoint presentation on overview of NVBDCP, and focusing on JE & Dengue was presented by Dr P. Tia Jamir, State Programme Officer. Dr. Vethihulu, Deputy Director, proposed vote of thanks. Imsubenla PH consultant mod-

Medical officers and others during the one-day training of medical officers on Japanese Encephalitis & Dengue held on August 13.

erated the programme.

Atu Longkumer, Sr. Entomologist, highlighted on the topic Integrated Vector Control. Dr.Temsu (Pathologist) took up a session on Pathology,

DIMAPUR, AUgUst 16 (MExN): Chumukedima Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association (CCCTA) has notified that all hotels and restaurants in its jurisdiction will be allowed to open on Sundays, except those which are attached with “paan shops items and grocery items.” CCCTA in a release said the notification was issued in consultation with the administrator of Chumukedima for the interest and welfare of travelers or tourists.

CCCTA in the release also reminded all the business community to strictly abide by the rules and not sell goods above MRP or expired goods. While lauding the new regulation issued by the administration to pack waste materials in poly bags to keep the town clean, CCCTA expressed that the new order is not just more hygienic, but saves more time for workers. Hence, all business establishments have been requested to strictly follow the new regulation.

Further, on complaints and reports received about “some people serving notice to shops that their eggs will be seized or destroyed unless eggs are bought from them saying they have tender on eggs,” CCCTA warned the “illegal vested persons disturbing free and healthy open market/ perfect market competition and trying to forcibly monopolize the market for the selfish gain”, adding it will be treated with all seriousness.

Sample Collection & Transportation, diagnosis of JE & Dengue. Dr. Ngopelo (Physician) spoke on Clinical Features & Management of JE & Dengue.

Dr. Sao Tunyi, Monitoring &

Evaluation Consultant took up a session on the topic Outbreak Investigation & Control & Reporting; and Dr. Vethihulu (Deputy Director) concluded the training with the topic Pre-

DIMAPUR, AUgUst 16 (MExN): The Yakor Arih-Ako Dimapur (YAD) has vehemently condemned the August 7 incident in Saddle ‘C’ village under Tuensang district. The union, clarifying on the sequence of incidents as opposed to what was published in local media dated August 14 by Tsundang (Chendang) village council (TVC), pointed out that TVC was scheming and ruining the image of Yakor village without proper investigation instead of being repentant for the accidental chaos on crops and physical harm, TVC is confusing the public,

vention & Control of JE & Dengue. The trainees were medical officers from District Hospitals, Community Health Centres and Primary Health Centres from the endemic areas.

NPF Shamator-Chessore A/C welcomes Tohanba

75 arrested, 160 cases of IMFL seized

ADC & ERO informs BLOs Peren

PEREN, AUgUst 16 (DIPR): ADC & Electoral Registration Officer, Peren, Dr. Kadambari Bhagat, IAS has informed all Booth Level Officers (BLO’s) that there will be training on Pre-Revision and revision activities in connection with Summary revision of Electoral rolls/2015 on August, 22 at 11 am at Town Hall, Peren. All Booth Level Officers (BLO) are therefore directed to attend the training without fail.

BTC organizes workshop on health care

PfUtsERo, AUgUst 16 (MExN): Baptist Theological College (BTC) organized workshop on health care and first aid on August 12 with Dr. Meyeielhi Kapfo, Medical Officer, Zuketsa Community Health Centre as the resource person. A press release informed that the resource person spoke on the common sicknesses and diseases facing people today - root causes, signs and symptoms of different sicknesses. He also spoke on how to take care of sick people before taking them to doctors and nurses.

He also had special session with women and taught them basic health issues. Further, the release informed that the doctor also shared that fast foods are dangerous to health “because fast food are processed in the factory and they contain a lot of chemicals.” He advised to eat balanced and nutritious food.

Catch Them Young tournament

DIMAPUR, AUgUst 16 (MExN): Catch Them Young tournament (Under-14) for Dimapur district would be held from August 20 to 22 in the disciplines of Badminton and Athletics at Government Higher Secondary School ground, Nagarjan. Dimapur District Sports Officer informed in a press release that Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources and Sports, MTF and Chairman, DPDB Kohima, Khreihu Leizetsu would grace the inaugural programme on August 20 at 10 a.m. as chief guest, while the closing ceremony would be graced by Director, Youth Resources & Sports, Kelei Zeliang as guest of honour on August 22 at 2 p.m.

HDFC bank Mokokchung loan mela

Parliamentary secretary for CAWD and economics & statistics R. Tohanba with his wife, ADC Shamator and leaders of NPF 58th Shamator-Chessore A/C during felicitation programme on August 15 at Shamator. (Morung photo) Our Correspondent Shamator | August 16

A felicitation programme for parliamentary secretary for CAWD and economics & statistics R. Tohanba was organised by NPF 58th Shamator-Chessore A/C at Shamator on August 15 last. Speaking on the occasion, Tohanba thanked the

party workers and the people for his election for second term. He also sought unflinching support from the public for effective implementation of the various welfare schemes and developmental activities.

Stating that DAN III government under the chief ministership of T.R. Zeliang has set many new

initiatives for the welfare and progress of the state, he called upon the public to extend their cooperation to the government for all round development of the state.

H. Shitoba, president NPF 58th Shamator- Chessore AC, in his speech, thanked the Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang for allot-

Yakor Arih-Ako Dimapur condemn August 7 incident the YAD stated. “This kind of provocative word should be carefully used and any issues arising, the Tsundang village council should be ready to bear the consequences,” the YAD warned.

A press release from the President Zewungba and Secretary Kumkiuba, stated and clarified that the victims who claimed to be Yakor citizens as mention by Tsundang villagers are actually permanent settler and citizens of Saddle ‘C’ village. YAD took exception to the word ‘Terrorist’ being labeled on the three victims, claimed that two of the victims were beaten up black and

blue. Questioning the TVC on the use of the word ‘mild action’, YAD asked, “What does it have to say for the two hospitalised Saddle ‘C’ villagers?”

“Who the Tsundang village council are warning to leave their home?,” YAD further questioned and stated, “Tsundang Village council should pause a moment and recollect who are the original land owner.”

Meanwhile, the union has urged the competent authority in Tuensang to speed up the FIR filed by the Yimchungru Tribal Council (YTC) and the written representation.

Dimapur District IGNOU entrance tests for Level Science Management and B.Ed prog kohIMA, AUgUst 16 (MExN): Indira for OPENMAT-XXXVI are requested to Seminar Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) download the hall ticket from the univeris conducting Entrance Tests for Management Programmes (Openmat-xxxvi) and B.Ed programmes for the sessions starting from January, 2015 on Sunday the 17th August, 2014. The schedule of the entrance test is as under: Openmat-xxxvi 10:00 am to 1:00 pm) and B.Ed. (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm).

The Tests are being organized in 267 Examination Centres accommodating 1,03,425 candidates. In Nagaland, 500 candidates are appearing for B.Ed and 6 candidates for Management Programme at 2 Exam Centres (Modern College, Kohima and Dimapur Govt. College). The HallTickets for B.Sc.N (post basic), B.Ed. and M.Ed have already been dispatched to the candidates by the University. Candidates

sity website www.ignou.ac.in . In case of non-receipt of Hall-Ticket by any candidate, the same can be downloaded from the University Website by entering Name and Date of Birth of the candidate and report to the Examination Centre with downloaded Hall Ticket. The downloaded Hall Ticket must bear a recent passport size photograph of the candidate duly attested by a Gazetted Officer (without which a candidate will not be allowed to appear exams). B.Ed candidates are also advised to carry their teacher Identity cards for necessary verification.

This was informed in a press release issued by Regional Director IGNOU Regional Centre Kohima.

ting additional portfolio to Tohanba. The function was chaired by C. Kiuthsang, general secretary NPF 58th Shamator-Chessore A/C. Rev. Thsankiu, executive secretary YBBA said invocation prayer while thanksgiving prayer was pronounced by Rev. R. Thsankiu, pastor Shamator Town Baptist Church.

Rokha, Asenla Longkumer and N. Wobamo covering topics such as lokayuktas, medical negligence, human right, legal services authority and ACAUT’s objective followed with interaction, the release informed.

During the interaction, the team disclosed a verbal complaint they received from Parents/Guardians of students of a school in Kohima about the minimum amount of Rs.1000/- being collected towards a ‘Memorial Children’s Park’ and termed it “exorbitant.” One of the parents, the release disclosed, stated that parents have to pay the

minimum amount for each ward/child regardless of the number of children studying in the school.

“It is an admitted fact that many parents/guardian are not in a position to pay the said amount which is exorbitant and simply taxing the parents,” the release stated and added that the team failed to appreciate the manner of raising fund even though it was for a good cause. “In fact the team is creating awareness to educate the citizens not to encourage fund-raise and completely stop the illegal collection of cash on highways and check-

MokokchUNg, AUgUst 16 (MExN): HDFC Bank, Mokokchung branch would be organizing Loan Mela August 19, 9:30 a.m. at Mokokchung Municipal shopping complex premises. All government employees of various department, business community, entrepreneurs and citizens of the town are invited. Lovito Zhimomi Branch Manager HDFC Bank Mokokchung Branch in a press release informed that loan products like personal loan, car loan, two wheeler loan, commercial vehicle loan, business banking and construction equipment loan would be availed during the Mela.

Info on District Level Science Seminar

kohIMA, AUgUst 16 (MExN): All schools (both Government and Private) under the District Education Officer, Kohima are informed that the District Level Science Seminar 2014 on the topic “Innovation in Agriculture for a Sustainable Future: Prospects & Challenges” will be held on or before August 28. Therefore, any School willing to participate in the District Level Science Seminar 2014 may contact the undersigned for any query on or before August 19. Contact @ DEO, Kohima - 8119890761 and DDEO, Kohima- 9436005045.

KVK conducts training for civil societies Meeting for GT seniority on Aug 22 kohIMA, AUgUst 16 (MExN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kohima conducted a one day training programme for civil societies at conference hall, CRBC Zunpha on August 13. Thirty three participants were trained on soil liming, scope of winter vegetable, and oyster mushroom cultivation, a press release informed.

In the technical session, resource person Zhiete, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Conservation) spoke on “Soil liming”. He emphasized on importance on liming for amelioration soil acidity, dosage for liming depending on type of soil, crop to be grown and organic matter present in the soil. Meanwhile, Khekali Sema, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) speaking on “Scope of winter vegetable cultivation” highlighted the importance of vegetable cultivation, nutritional benefits from vegetables and the scope of cultivating various winter vegetables.

Michael Pienyu, Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection) also delivered a lecture on “Oyster mushroom cultivation”, where he stressed on its nutritional and medicinal aspects of mushroom and how mushroom cultivation will generate employment opportunity and provide subsidiary source of income to the farmers. A brief demonstration on mushroom cultivation was also given to the trainees.

Legal rights awareness campaign at Modern College

kohIMA, AUgUst 16 (MExN): A legal rights awareness campaign conducted by Kohima Law College, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority and Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO), was held at Modern College, Kohima with the Student Dean of the College chairing the program. A release from Kezhokhoto Savi, Convener ACAUT Nagaland (Legal Cell) and President NVCO, informed.

The speakers were Kezhokhoto Savi, Kunyangli Sangtam, Helito L. Chophi, Medosenu Sophie, Chubanungkum Ao, Sekhotso

MEx File DIMAPUR, AUgUst 16 (MExN): In the ongoing drive to check illegal sale, possession, smuggling, transportation of liquor in Dimapur, the State Excise Department has formed a Special Operations Team (SOPT) and stepped up its surveillance/patrolling duty in different pockets of the town. The 3 wings of the Department of Excise - district excise staffs, mobile squad, and narcotic cell staffs - conducted joint raids during the week and on August 13. The department in the raids arrested 75 persons and seized 160 cases of IMFL and also 16 trade licenses for selling liquor clandestinely. A press release from Lanuwati Jamir, Deputy Commissioner of Excise (NC), informed. The release added that the arrested persons have been booked under relevant sections of NLTP Act 1989.

The State Excise Department has further appealed to all responsible civil societies, NGOs, Churches, Ward Chairman, GBs to be vigilant and stop any illegal activities of selling, hoarding liquor in their respective wards and localities. “The state excise department with its limited manpower and meager resources at its disposal is confronting the menace head on,” Jamir’s release stated.

Hotels/restaurants in Chumu to open on Sundays

DIMAPUR, AUgUst 16 (MExN): The District Level Science Seminar will be held on August 29 at 11 am in Kuda EBRC, Half Nagarjan under the topic “Innovations in Agriculture for a Sustainable Future; Prospects & Challenges.” The last date of submission of names of participants is extended to August 18. A press note from R. Amongla Jamir, Deputy District Education Officer, Dimapur, stated.

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gates as per the government standing orders and the judgement dated 03.06.2014 passed by the Gauhati High Court,” the release stated.

The team has also highlighted the issue of admission in B.Sc Horticulture in Dr. Y.S Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, where it is alleged that the Director of Horticulture (Govt. of Nagaland) nominated her own son to the lone seat allotted to the state. By encroaching upon the prerogative of the Nodal Department, the right of Watinaro A Imsong who is the state nominated/ selected candidate has been

deprived, it claimed. Further it brought to light the State Common Selection Board notification to all departments for strict compliance with a clear mention that the Department of Technical Education, Nagaland is the only nodal nominating department for study of various technical/allied courses.

The team further expressed sincere appreciation and support to the students who protested against bad roads in Kohima and questioned the Parliamentary Secretary, National Highways (Govt. of Nagaland) for his silence.

kohIMA, AUgUst 16 (MExN): In view of ongoing preparation of Graduate Teachers Seniority list in the department, the regularized Graduate teachers whose services seniority had been counted from the Cabinet decisions dated 16/01/2004, 14/05/2007 and 30/11/2010 are hereby informed to attend the meeting on August 22 at CANSSEA Conference Hall, Sepfüzou Colony Kohima at 11:00 am. A press release issued by Convenor Visato Koso and Co-Convenor Temjenyapang informed that the meeting is being convened to discuss matter relating to service seniority of the concerned teachers. The concerned teachers who had been regularized and counted their service seniority from the aforesaid Cabinet decisions are therefore requested to attend the meeting positively. Further information if any, may contact: 9436071257/8014889277 /9436650749.

SBAK mourns ex-evangelist’s death

ZUNhEboto, AUgUst 16 (MExN): The Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (SBAK) has mourned the demise of former evangelist and pastor (retired) Niwoto Chishi of Naghutomi New village on August 10.

Recalling Niwoto Chishi as a “sincere and a faithful servant”, Media & Communication, Literature in-charge of SBAK, K. Nitoyi Awomi said that, “The death of an experienced and matured dedicated servant of God was not only loss to his family but to the association and believers as well,” Nitoyi Awomi stated in a condolence message. SBAK Executive Council Chairman and his members and Executive Secretary and his staff further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family.

Ongpangkong Block Disabled People Federation

MokokchUNg, AUgUst 16 (MExN): With the initiative of Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR), Care and Support Society Mokokchung launched Ongpangkong Block Disabled People Federation (OBDPF) on August 9 at the office premises. A release from the Media Cell, Care and Support Society informed that Taliyanger DPO cum DPM spoke on the topic ‘Schemes of PWDs’. He mentioned that an individual voice cannot be heard but if the disabled come together, everybody would listen to their voice. He encouraged the Federation to be strong and put an effort to overcome stigma and discrimination in the society, the release added.

Team Metamorphosis condemns alleged attack on Ralan

WokhA, AUgUst 16 (MExN): Team Metamorphosis, Wokha, has condemned the alleged attack on the villagers of Ralan area, Wokha District on August 12 by Adivasi mob backed by Adivasi National Liberation Army (ANLA). A statement from Thungchibemo Humtsoe, Deputy Chief, Team Metamorphosis, condemning the incident claimed that there has been no misunderstanding between the Ahoms and Karbis and the Nagas, at any point of time, and alleged that the so called Adivasis and immigrants were trying to create enmity between the two friendly States.

The Team while supporting the demand of the UNTABA for immediate setting up of border guards in all border villages, urged the Nagaland Government to immediately review the Border Agreement of 1972 between Nagaland and Assam or unilaterally revoke the same since, it alleged, the force under DGP, Assam is totally bias.

Kohima Dist TT Championship 2014

kohIMA, AUgUst 16 (MExN): The Inter School-cum- Kohima District Table Tennis Championship 2014 will be held from August 20 to 23 at the Indoor Stadium, Kohima. The tournament is being organized by Kohima District Table Tennis Association. Khriehu Liezietsu, parliamentary secretary for youth resources & sports, music task force and new and renewable energy will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Forms now available at Indoor TT Stadium, Sports Inventory Centre, officers’ hill, Sports World, opposite indoor TT / Badminton stadium, Kohima.

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riana Grande is the epitome of far-out glamour, but she wasn't such a charming child as she revealed in the latest issue of Billboard magazine. The 21-year-old singer exposed herself as a 'very weird little girl' and quipped, jokingly one hopes, that her own mother, Joan, thought she might turn into 'a serial killer' one day.

Back then, Ariana's idols included Freddy Krueger, the scary antagonist of A Nightmare On Elm Street who slashed his victims to death with a bladed glove, and a 25-foot-long great white shark otherwise known as Jaws. The petite, 5 ft star, who grew up in Boca Raton, Florida, said her past bordered on the 'dark and deranged.'

'There was a stage, when I was three or four, where my mom thought I might grow up to be a serial killer,' Ariana told Billboard.

She continued: 'I always wanted to have skeleton face paint on or be wearing a Freddy Krueger mask, and I would carry a hockey stick around. I was like a mini-Helena Bonham Carter.' 'For my fifth birthday party we had a Jaws theme and all my friends left crying. I mean, I still am that way. But when I was little it was more concerning.'

Ariana also opened up about her bout with hypoglycemia when she was younger. 'Sometimes I'll get anxious if I forget to eat.

When I was a little girl, I would turn into the Tasmanian devil,' she told Billboard. By the time she reached her teens, the Catholicraised Ariana discovered Kabbalah. '(I) started practicing my own things when I was around 12 years old,' she told the magazine. 'As a fellow Kabbalist, I know how hard it is to exercise those tools in your everyday life. 'Especially in a world where everything is so egocentric and all you do is talk about yourself and promote yourself.'

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he Coldplay frontman, who announced his separation from Gwyneth Paltrow in late March after 10 years of marriage, has been hooking up with the 'Hunger Games' actress since her split from British actor Nicholas Hoult earlier this summer.

Sources told E! News that the duo quietly began spending lots of quality time together in late June. Jennifer, 24, and the 'Magic' hitmaker, 37, were first spotted in deep conversation at the after-party for Coldplay's Royal Albert Hall gig in London on July 1, where an eyewitness told heat magazine that they spent over two hours side-by-side.

The source said at the time ''They were talking the whole time and being really flirty. There was a whole party of people wanting

'No Church in the Wild' hitmaker Kanye West is said to be planning to build a $5 million cathedral for his wife Kim Kardashian West so the family can have private weddings, funerals and baptisms.

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he 'No Church in the Wild' hitmaker, who married the 33-yearold beauty in Italy in May, is reportedly planning to create a dramatic $5 million cathedral for the reality TV's family, so they can host future weddings and baptisms there away from prying eyes.

A source told the National Enquirer ''They want somewhere that weddings and baptisms and family funerals can take place for years to come. ''But Kanye being Kanye, it's going to be ludicrously over the top.''

The 'Yeezus' rapper is a huge fan of the famous unfinished cathedral La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, which has been under construction since 1882.

The insider added ''Kanye has visited the church several times, and it takes his breath away every time.

He's always wanted something similar for his own family. ''He sees it as a monument to him and Kim that will become a major landmark. He says everyone will want to see it, like the Hollywood sign of the Empire

State Building. ''He wants this church to include a chapel as a tribute to his mom, along with a stained glass window featuring him, Kim, and their daughter, North.''

The source said ''He's already set aside $5 million to get the work started and plans on doing a series of shows to help fund the construction. ''He's also considering starting an online appeal so that fans can donate to the building fund. ''Kim and her mom, Kris, are thrilled that Kanye is doing this for the family.''

'No one knows how well I can clean'

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In the adjacent interview, Ms Moore talks about the difficulties of raising teenagers, her charity work, and how she's secretly really good at cleaning. Ms Moore has two children - Caleb, who's 16, and Liv, who's 12 - with her husband, director Bart Freundlich. She said her kids are 'great' so it's been 'easy' - but raising teenagers presents its own set of unique challenges.

'I think in adolescence, you have to be hyper-, hyper-aware of what’s going on,' she said. 'You have to be in their business without them knowing you’re in their business. You need to know who their friends are, what’s going on with parties and that kind of stuff.

The process of parenting is about teaching someone gradual independence, and that’s hard to do.'

It's Ms Moore's children - and her own memory of being a child - that inspire her extensive work with

Julianne Moore opens up about her knack for tidiness and raising teenagers as she poses for showstopping new cover

Children's Health Fund, a New York-based non-profit that provides healthcare to children and families in need. The group has 50 mobile care units around the country.

Ms Moore has been working with the organization for five years, and recently spoke at a benefit for the group in the Hamptons.

'People pay a lot of lip service to how you get medical

care to under-served populations in our country,' she remarked, 'but this is an actual solution that is super practical, very simple and unbelievably effective.'

The interview's funniest moment is when the author asks Ms Moore if there's anything no one knows about her. 'How well I can clean!' she claimed.

'Yesterday I vacuumed all of the spiders out of the furniture on my porch, which was not pleasant, but it had to be done.' Ms Moore said she was cleaning her house in Montauk, in fact, when she recently got the call that she'd been named Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival for her work on Maps to the Stars. She calls the honor a 'complete and utter shock.'

'I was cleaning out my shed because you know how you have to sweep out all of the mouse droppings because of the hantaviruses? So, literally, I had my mask on; I was cleaning the shed, washing towels, doing all the things that I usually do at the beginning of Memorial Day weekend, and I get a phone call saying that I had won Cannes.'

She said she jumped up and down, and was happy to be with her family in her 'favorite place' when she got the news.

Chris' attention, but his eyes were only on her. ''He seemed really into her how could you not fancy Jennifer Lawrence'' The Oscar-winning beauty split from Nicholas, 24, a few months ago due to their hectic schedules. The duo first broke-up in January

2013 after two years together, but reunited last summer after filming the new 'XMen' movie together. Meanwhile, Gwyneth, 41, who has daughter, Apple, 10, and son, Moses, eight, with Chris, has also moved on and is dating 'Glee' executive producer and co-creator Brad Falchuk.

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he former Girls Aloud star believes the right footwear is key to pulling an outfit together and would never wear anything with a flat sole. Asked whether she had a big shoe collection, the 31-yearold beauty explained ''If I counted I think it would be 2,000 pairs - if I have rooms filled with them! ''For me, shoes can

completely make an outfit - I could just be wearing jeans and a vest top, but put them with a banging pair

of heels and it becomes a cool outfit. I never wear flats, even my trainers have heels.'' The 'Crazy Stupid Love' singer - who married businessman Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini in a surprise ceremony last month - is always keen to achieve a glamorous look whenever she steps out in public.

She explained to Closer

magazine ''I love old-fashioned glamour, people like [50s movie stars] Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe. Even from a young age, I always loved glamour and gorgeous women and how clothes made them look.''

Despite this, Cheryl insists that she doesn't dress for the benefit of others and is instead keen to be ''fun and individual'' with her style.

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hushboo had vowed that she`d get her daughter named by none other than Amitabh Bachchan, and her dream

came true on a recently shot episode of `Kaun Banega Crorepati`. The megastar named the baby Naveli, inspired by his granddaughter

Navya Naveli.

Khushboo faced taunts galore after she let go of an opportunity to be on "Kaun Banega Crorepati" two years ago as she had just given birth to her daughter then.

Ever since, her neighbours and peers had been taunting her, saying she had lost the opportunity because she had a girl child.

A source from the set of the show shared that the lady had vowed then that she will get her daughter named by Big B. "As luck would have it, Khushboo got selected for the show again. When she narrated her story and requested Big B to name her daughter, he chose the name Naveli," said the source.

NIAPA has been invited to represent India at the ASEAN Fashion Week being held at Surabaya, Indonesia under the theme ‘Culture through fashion’.

NIAPA will be showcasing the culture of India and also a collection from their clothing line,'MOI'. The show which officially begun on August 15 will end on August 18. Seen in the picture are Akunuo Khezhie and Kunoto Chishi with the Mayor of Surabaya during the Cultural Night hosted in honour of all the participating countries.

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Maria Sharapova, of Russia, returns a serve to Simona Halep, of Romania, at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Friday August 15 in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo)

masoN, august 16 (agENCiEs): Maria Sharapova won her French Open final rematch with Simona Halep at the Western and Southern Open, while Serena Williams advanced.

The Russian fifth seed was facing Halep for the

first time since edging her in a three-set classic at Roland Garros, and the second clash was similarly thrilling with Sharapova prevailing 3-6 6-4 6-4 in Cincinnati. Halep, the Romanian second seed, won a break-riddled opening set,

with only one hold of serve in nine games. Sharapova was on the canvas when Halep leapt to a 2-0 lead, however the diminutive baseliner would lose her own serve three times in succession as the four-time major winner squared the match at one-set all.

Similarly in the deciding set, Halep assumed the ascendancy with an early break, but Sharapova broke straight back in the third game. Serving at 4-4, Halep was broken to 15 before Sharapova served it out successfully to end the contest after two hours 32 minutes. Sharapova will face ninth-seeded Serbian Ana Ivanovic in the last four, after Ivanovic disposed of Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-3 at the WTA Premier event.

Ivanovic broke the Svitolina serve four times in the opening set, before requiring the lone break in the second to wrap up victory in just under an hour.

Top seed Williams will go head-to-head with former world number one Caroline Wozniacki in the other semi-final, for the pair's second meeting in as many tournaments.

American Williams, the incumbent world number one, thrashed Serbia's ninth seed Jelena Jankovic 6-1 6-3. Williams won 23 of 25 points on her first serve, and cantered to the finish line in 58 minutes.

Danish 12th seed Wozniacki preserved her formline, downing Polish fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4 7-6 (7-5). Williams is the only player to beat Wozniacki in the latter's past 13 matches.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, bottom right, scores against Swansea City during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday August 16. (AP Photo)

maNCHEstEr, august 16 (rEutErs): Louis van Gaal failed to find any instant fix for Manchester United's problems as his first Premier League game in charge ended in a 2-1 defeat by Swansea City at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Gylfi Sigurdsson's 72nd minute winner for the visitors condemned United to their first opening day home top-flight loss for 42 years and laid bare the problems Dutchman Van Gaal has to restore the fortunes of the 20-times champions.

5Th TeST: India strike but england still on top at The Oval

Skipper Wayne Rooney drew United level after 53 minutes with an overhead flick and he curled a free kick against the post soon after but Swansea were largely untroubled.

United had plenty of first half possession but lacked invention and pace and Swansea took the lead with their first real attack when Ki Sung-yueng slotted home after 28 minutes.

There was more thrust about United immediately after the interval and they equalised when Phil Jones flicked on a corner and Rooney, with his back

turned away from goal, cleverly hooked the ball past Swans keeper Lukasz Fabianski.

Van Gaal's expression barely changed in the dugout, but the mood in the stadium did lift as United threatened and Rooney sent a curling free kick around the wall and off the woodwork.

How e v e r, Un i t e d lacked fluency and always looked vulnerable to the counter-attack. Swansea manager Gary Monk sent on substitute Jefferson Montero for his debut and the Ecuadorian made an

instant impact, sending in a cross to the far post which caught United left back Ashley Young out of position.

Wayne Routledge scuffed a shot across goal and Sigurdsson, back at Swansea after moving from Tottenham Hotspur, made no mistake from the just outside the six-yard area.

"I think the shape and the way we defended was key. The manager set us up perfectly. We showed character, dug in at the end and I think in the end we deserved it. We knew it

would be difficult with a new manager to come in here," match-winner Sigurdsson told BT Sport.

United's fans began drifting away well before the end as the hosts huffed and puffed to grab an equaliser, but apart from the occasional flurry, never looked like salvaging a point. Van Gaal left the pitch shaking hands with fans but the former Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Ajax coach knows he has a major task on his hands to get United challenging the top four after slumping to seventh last season.

Faith in Action to participate in World Taekwondo C’ship

Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): The Faith in Action team from Nagaland will be participating in the forth coming World Hanmadang Taekwondo Championship commencing from August 21 to 24 at Pohang City, South Korea.

This is the first occasion that Faith in Action Team from Nagaland has been nominated by the Taekwondo Board of India to represent the Country in the International Arena for Demonstration competition, a press release informed.

Stating that FIA is a nascent academy and that members mostly hail from middle class and poor families, it expressed disappointment at the State government for turning deaf to their several approaches for help and questioned “To whom can we convey our anguish?”

“The Central Government has nothing to do in funding us as they have already sanctioned crores of money to the state government for sports develop-

ment. It is the duty of the State Government to send the players of Nagaland by sponsoring them through the Sports fund that they enjoy in the name of Youth Resources and Sports,” the release stated.

While informing that the team approached the previous and present Sports ministers seeking sponsorship for the team to participate in the Inter-

national Taekwondo Competition at South Korea, Faith in Action stated that the ministers claimed they were helpless.

Also stating that it regret giving a performance during the visit of the President of India in the opening ceremony of Hornbill Festival as the State Government had requested, Faith in Action claimed that it gave away ‘free entertainment’

but when their turn to seek help from the government came, they turned “deaf and dumb,” the FIA stated.

Stating that out of compulsion it decided to bring out a raffle draw, through which it could get raise some funds to go to Korea, the Faith in Action called for prayer supports so that “we all together can glorify the name of our living God and bring laurel to Nagaland.”

India's bowler Ravichandran Ashwin, centre, celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Gary Ballance caught

by Cheteshwar Pujara, right, during the second day of the fifth test cricket match at Oval cricket ground in London, Saturday, August 16. (AP Photo) C M Y K

LoNDoN, august 16 (aFp): India fought back in the fifth and final Test to check England´s progress at The Oval on Saturday.

England, who had been 191 for one, were 246 for five at tea on the second day -- still 98 runs ahead after skittling India out for 148 on Friday. Joe Root was 11 not out and Jos Buttler 12 not out, with England, 2-1 up, looking to seal the fivematch series.

India took four wickets in quick succession, with offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin claiming two for three runs in eight balls, as England captain Alastair Cook (79), Gary Ballance (64), Ian Bell (seven) and Moeen Ali (14) were dismissed.

At lunch, England had drawn level at 148 for one, with Cook 56 not out and Ballance unbeaten on 40.

The first ball after the interval saw England go into the lead, Cook leg-glancing seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for four. Ballance then completed a 77-ball fifty when he deliberately uppercut Kumar over the slips for his 11th four of the innings. That meant the Zimbabwe-born batsman had now scored three hundreds and three fifties in his first eight Tests.

Cook ended a run of 30 innings since the last of his England record 26 Test hundreds, against New Zealand at Headingley in May last year. But he was

still in poor touch and his luck ran out on 79 when he was drawn into a drive outside off stump by Aaron and got an edge that was well caught low down

by Vijay at first slip. England now 191 for two after a second-wicket stand of 125. Cook´s exit sparked a mini collapse, with Ballance prodding Ashwin tamely to Cheteshwar Pujara at silly point.

Fit-again fast bowler Ishant Sharma, the hero of India´s 95-run win in the second Test at Lord´s, then produced an excellent fulllength delivery that Bell could only nick to India captain and wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Ashwin struck again when

Ali, trying to withdraw the bat, played on to leave England 229 for five.

England resumed Saturday on 62 without loss after Dhoni, who made 82, alone stood firm during India´s latest batting collapse of the series. Cook was 24 not out and Sam Robson 33 not out.

However, Australiaborn Robson had added just four runs to his score when, in the second over of the day, he was bowled on his off stump by Aaron after playing down the wrong line.Ballance then got off the mark with a four and England´s all lefthanded second-wicket pair were barely troubled before lunch.

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