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Family members of NSCN (K) cadre refute PRO IGAR (N) claims Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): Family members of NSCN (K) Major Kisheto Ayeh have now revealed that he was arrested on July 31 at Sukhalu village in Zunheboto district, and not Kohima as claimed by the Assam Rifles. The PRO of the Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) had claimed earlier that security forces had arrested NSCN (K) town commander, Maj. Kisheto Ayeh, near Tsiesena Basa Kohima on August 3. However, “we the family members of Kisheto Ayeh would like to clarify that he was arrested on July 31 at Sukhalu village in Zunheboto district at around 7:30 pm while on his way to Zunheboto from Kohima in a Tata Mobile vehicle,” stated Ayeh’s wife, children and relatives in a rejoinder today. Moreover, they informed, no arms or ammunition were seized from Kisheto Ayeh at the time of his arrest. They maintained that “such fabricated information being fed to the public would serve no good purpose but exhibits ulterior motives of the forces.” The family condemned the “inhuman torture” that was meted out to Kisheto Ayeh by the security forces while under their custody.

A fruit and vegetable seller bites a plum while another seller counts the day’s business at the Daily Market, Tuensang. The production of fruits and vegetables in Nagaland as per Horticulture statistics, 2014, Government of India, is 276 thousand MT and 207.7 thousand MT respectively. Photo by Imojen I. Jamir

Nagas in Myanmar prepare for November 8, 2015 polls Morung Express news Dimapur | August 16

Nagas in Myanmar have started preparing to take active part in the Myanmar general elections scheduled for November 8. Altogether, 26 Naga candidates would be contesting for 12 seats in Naga areas under Myanmar. Interacting with The Morung Express, General Secretary of Naga Students’ Organization (Myanmar), TM Konyak said “unlike the 2010 elections which passed off without active participation of the Nagas, this time Nagas are serious and actively working to take part in the election pro-

cess and to elect a strong leader who can work for Nagas.” NSO is the apex student body of Nagas in Myanmar. In the three townships of Layshi, Lahe and Nunyon, which come under the Naga Self Administered Zone (NSAZ), nine candidates each from the ruling Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP) and opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) would be contesting the elections. While in Khamti town, there are three Independent candidates, one USDP, one NLD and one National Unity Party candidate who would be contesting. In the Upper House, one candidate each from USDP and NLD would be contest-

ing for a single seat. TM Konyak said the public were observing that U Hla Tun would become the chairman of NSAZ if USDP, the ruling party, wins the general elections while U Luyong would become the chairman if the opposition party, NLD wins the elections. He said the Nagas in Myanmar were praying to elect strong leaders who could usher in peace and development to the neglected Naga inhabited areas in Myanmar. The NSO General Secretary appealed to the Naga brethrens outside Myanmar to extend their moral and prayer support for peaceful and successful elections.

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NEw DElhi, august 16 (iaNs): If the government succeeds in persuading the remaining five factions of the NSCN to get on board the peace process, it will weaken several other insurgent groups in northeast India who are heavily dependent on the Naga outfits for arms, financial support and training, experts say. This will pave the way for a peaceful northeast following decades of violence and turmoil, they add. Parliamentarians from the region have asserted that if the government is able to persuade the various factions of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) to shun arms, it will have a direct effect on other groups in other states, including United Liberation Front of Assam-I (ULFA) Independent, several factions of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). “The Naga conflict being the oldest is the root of the entire extremism in the northeast. Certainly, if it is resolved and the government successfully convinces all the factions of the NSCN to be part of the accord, then the strength of other militant groups in the region will dwindle,” Nagaland’s lone Rajya Sabha member Khekiho Zhimomi told IANS. The 70-year-old Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) leader said that even ULFA, which started claiming a sovereign Assam, picked up arms after drawing inspiration from the NagaNationalCouncil(NNC)andtheNSCN. The central government’s interlocutor for the Naga peace talks, R.N. Ravi, is in Nagaland where he is likely to meet leaders of other factions of the NSCN. A delegation of 16 members from the state’s civil society groups have also been given security clearance to travel to Eastern Nagaland to meet NSCN-K (Khaplang). Zhimomi noted that the roots of the Naga problem go back to the Government of India Act of 1919, when, despite the Naga Hills District being declared a backward tract and keeping it out of the British Indian Empire, the Naga Hills were later made part of India. The northeast has over 50 active extremist groups, including the five factions of the NSCN -- NSCN-IM, NSCN-Khaplang,

NSCN-Unification, NSCN-Reformation and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi and the oldest of them all, the Naga National Council (NNC). Asserting that without solving the Naga issue, peace in the northeast is a distant dream, Zhimomi said: “Even the newly floated United Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (UNLFW) under the leadership of NSCN-K chief S.S. Khaplang is the sheer evidence that other militant groups of the region have the support of Naga militant groups.” UNLFW is a conglomerate of ULFAI, NDFB, the Manipur-based KLO and KYKL. The front had claimed responsibility for the killing of 20 soldiers of the Indian Army’s Dogra regiment in an ambush in Manipur in early June. Naba Sarania, a Lok Sabha member from Assam’s Kokrajhar district, told IANS: “By bringing all the factions of NSCN under the Naga Accord, the government will destroy the hideouts of all other militant groups of the region, mostly located in the deep forests of the India-Myanmar and India-China borders.” “Apart from moral support, Naga militant groups have also provided arms and training to emerging militant groups in the northeast. If all the NSCN factions lay down arms, it is for sure that the other outfits will also follow them and seek a solution through negotiation, as there will be no one to motivate them,” Sarania added. “Until now, taking shelter in Bangladesh and Myanmar was possible only through the Naga leaders. But if the Naga rebels themselves join the peace accord, then there is no way out for the other militant groups to sustain,” he said. CL Ruala, Mizoram’s lone Lok Sabha member, told IANS: “Weakening other extremist groups of the northeast by persuading NSCN factions to join the Naga Accord is what the government has been actually trying to do. It is like killing two birds with one stone.” “Unlike the NSCN’s factions, emerging extremist outfits of Manipur/Meghalaya do not have enough manpower or funds to operate independently. NSCN has been the backbone of militancy in the region that is likely to go now. This is completely in favour of the region,” Ruala noted.

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Climate change may cause Weaving lost tradition to life conflict and violence: study Y Merina Chishi

NEw York, august 16 (iaNs): Climate change presents substantial threats to physical and mental health, and may also create social instability, conflict and violence, a new study has revealed. The study by researchers from Columbia University and the University of Washington said that climate variability and change may also lead to widespread migration away from areas that can no longer provide sufficient food, water and shelter for the current populations. Coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to the impact of climate change due to hazards such as changing water use patterns, shoreline erosion, sea level rise

and storm surge, the study noted. “The science of climate change and the threat to human and population health is irrefutable, and the threat is evolving quickly,” said professor Irwin Redlener from Columbia University. “Unfortunately, we are now at a point where simply slowing climate change, while critical, is not enough. We need to simultaneously develop and deploy ways of mitigating the impact and adapting to the consequences of this environmental disaster,” he added. Public health impact in the US Gulf Coast may be severe as the region is expected to experience increases in extreme temperatures, sea level rise and possibly fewer

but more intense hurricanes. “Climate change may amplify existing public health impacts, such as heat-related morbidity and mortality, malnutrition resulting from droughts, and injury and deaths following exposure to floods,” said Elisa Petkova from the National Centre for Disaster Preparedness. “Although future trends are difficult to project, climate change may also facilitate the re-introduction of vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever to the Gulf Coast and other vulnerable coastal regions,” Petkova added. The study appeared in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

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kohima, august 16 (mExN): President of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today called the DAN government’s 10-page Independence Day 2015 message “hollow” and “lacking in substance.” The message, K Therie said, completely skirted around the serious economic depression. “There is not even one line in the Vision Statement that shows the road to recover the Government’s admitted deficit of 1426.29 Cr,” he maintained. Therie lamented that the government did not show any roadmap to replace the vacuum created by the removal of the Planning Commission. “They have not even assured to take any measures on the serious over em-

ployment through backdoor appointments which is eating away a major part of funds,” he added. Alleging that the government “utterly lacks any sense of duty and responsibility,” Therie in a release stated, “We are perhaps in the worst period of the history of Nagaland’s roads, yet there is no mention of any plans to repair the potholed roads or the dilapidated school and hospital buildings.” There is also no plan to address the communication problems faced by the State, he pointed out. He asserted that the complete failure of the State government is evident by the MGNREGA’s dismal performance whereby only 9.6% man days were generated during 2014-15.

district fired upon Morung Express news Kiphire | August 16

Suspected underground cadres opened fire on an Assam Rifles (AR) camp at Anatongre, Kiphire district, 20km away from Kiphire town at around 3:00am of August 16. Sources informed that the AR retaliated with heavy artillery. No casualty has been reported so far and the situation in Kiphire is said to be peaceful at the moment. Meanwhile, the AR PRO alleged that NSCN (K) cadres were behind the shooting. The AR post at Anatongre, the PRO of AR stated in a press release today, is located in the midst of the village. As per the PRO, the firing “endangered the lives of innocent civilians residing near the Assam Rifles post.” “Such incident only reflects the true nefarious design of NSCN (K) who are willing to disrupt the peace and tranquillity of Nagaland State at the cost of innocent civilian lives,” maintained the AR PRO, who also went on to “suspect” that during the exchange of fire, “one cadre has been neutralized and one has been seriously wounded.” The civil population, claimed the PRO, has expressed “anguish and resentment” against the firing.

only by girls who reached adolescence. The bells Dimapur | August 16 were meant to keep track of the girl’s whereabouts. Any Fashion in Nagaland is girl who wore the “amuqu constantly evolving to mini” was considered suit modern and contem“pure” and thus demanded porary needs. More and high bride price. more people are giving Interestingly, Kanili up traditional weaves and has also implemented embracing modern textile some fresh designs which designs. However, there is are inspired by Sumi folkone woman who is comlores, while some are her mitted to turning back own creation. For inthe clock and reviving the stance, she has designed “lost” and “forgotten” pata mekhala inspired by the terns of the Sumi Naga Oriental Piped Hornbill tribe. She has revived sevwhich has been named eral traditional designs in the “Shefu mini.” She says: the most amazing way. “Shefu is a bird that is no Kanili Kinilimi, a social longer spotted. At least worker and entrepreneur, this would show our chilset the goal of reviving the dren that such a beauty exlost and forgotten patterns isted.” of the Sumi tribe when Kanili has put in great she noticed that more and effort and personal remore people were turning sources in producing the towards modern designs. clothes and accessories. She says: “It is a remarkable She has compiled and task but we need to take inipublished the designs and tiatives that will help us repatterns in a catalogue. store our lost and forgotten She has painstakingly tradition.” sketched each pattern for While some of her dethe mekhalas on paper signs have been slightly and has knitted the acimprovised, some like cessories herself. She also the “Ilimi mini”, “amuqu (Top) Amuqhu mini (A skirt attached with referred to books on Naga mini”, “amuli mini” and tiny bells worn by young girls). (Middle) traditional attires written the “ashi koti”- a unisex Assapu (red flower) mini. (Bottom) Sheby researchers. top, are in its original form. fu (Oriental Piped Hornbill) mini. With every inch of her But several forgotten deefforts laudable, her insigns are to be found in For instance: the “Achekha” tention is not for profit but the improvised version is a thin hand knitted belt that to make a contribution to the as well. Accessories like the “Achekha” (fertility belt) and was tied around a woman’s waist Sumi community. “These de“akutsu kukha” (hair band) on the day of her marriage. It was signs are not mine. It belongs to are also among the collection a sign of fertility and could only every Sumi. Anyone who wishthat have been revived. And be removed after the woman es to use the designs may do so,” in doing so, Kanili has not only no longer wished to conceive she says. The first volume of her helped preserve the dying art a child. Further, the “Amuqu catalogue is available at Ethbut also illustrate the social and mini” which is a short skirt at- nic Lines (9436261526), Naga tached with tiny bells, was worn Shopping Arcade, Dimapur. cultural life of the Sumi tribe.

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August 3 Agreement made possible through concerted efforts: CM

InDepenDenCe DAy CelebrAtIons At DIstrICt level

Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang inspecting the Independence Day 2015 parade contingents in Kohima on August 15. (DIPR Photo)

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Kohima, august 16 (DiPR): On India’s 69th Independence Day, Chief Minister of Nagaland acknowledged that our freedom did not come free, but was won by hard work and sacrifices rendered by the brave leaders and thousands of dedicated freedom fighters. TR Zeliang also welcomed the signing of ‘Peace Accord’ between the Government of India and NSCN (IM) on August 3, which he said was made possible through the concerted efforts and hard work put by all concerned. He congratulated the Government of India and NSCN (IM) as well as the mass based Naga civil societies for the same. He stated that the Prime Minister of India has a healthy attitude and respect towards the Nagas and thanked him for taking such a “bold and positive decision.” He also thanked the Interlocutor RN Ravi for his hard work by consulting most of the prominent mass based Naga civil societies. The chief minister said that at present only the broad framework of the agreement has been worked out. “However, we will be consulted once the details of the agreements and modalities are worked out by the parties concerned,” he said. On the law and order situation, Zeliang said that the State has been by and large peaceful. He informed that judicial inquiry has been instituted to adjudicate the Phor incident at the earliest. He also mentioned about the violence between Chang and Yimchungru tribes, where a tripartite agreement has been reached amongst the Government of Nagaland and the apex tribal bodies of the two tribes followed by the appointment of three mediators. Serious efforts are being made to resolve the land dispute between Chendang and Yakor villages, between the Southern Angami and Mao people as per Naga customary practices, he stated. In order to effectively tackle the increasing crime and law and order in Dimapur, the chief minister said that the Dimapur Police Commissionerate was established under the command of a DIG of Police on April 15, 2015.

Govt.’s achievements highlighted Chief Minister TR Zeliang stated that during 2013-14 to 2014-15, the State was awarded with the prestigious Krishi Karman Award for the highest growth in food grain production amongst the Smaller States category in the country. Organic farming which is our inherent advantage will be actively promoted, he said. In this regard, the Horticulture Department carried out the area expansion of various focus crops for vegetable cultivation during last year under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture. During 2014-15, the Irrigation & Flood Control Department constructed 159 M.I. projects to create irrigation potential of 6,587 hectares. “We are in the process of preparing a comprehensive plan for the Agri and Allied Sector which will incorporate specific targets,” he stated. The Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department in collaboration with the International Livestock Research Institute and the Tata Trust will be undertaking a pig genome study for the entire State in order to assess the pig genetic breed, the chief minister said and also mentioned about the establishment of a Veterinary College at Jalukie under the Central sector which has been approved by the Government of India. He also said that till date the RD department has issued 4.15 lakh job cards and provided 39.84 lakh man days employment during 2014-15. A total of 6,522 households under BPL in the rural areas availed benefits under Indira Awas Yojana. The Health & Family Welfare Department launched Mission Indradhanush on April 7, 2015 for special immunization drive. The department also launched the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF). The CM also stated that under School Education, 200 new primary teachers are being appointed in the district of Mon, Tuensang and Kiphire to meet shortage of teachers. He also mentioned that due to non availability of local candidates in Maths and Science subjects, general candidates

from outside the state have been appointed. Despite fund constraints, free text books are being fully provided. Under SSA, activity and competency learning were implemented in 437 Primary Schools, and 690 more schools are planned to be covered to improve quality of learning. It was also informed that under the ‘Co-ordinated Action for Skill Development,’ 6 new Polytechnics will be set up in the State; Dimapur, Phek and Tuensang polytechnics are expected to start functioning from next academic session. The Government has set up a separate Municipal Affairs Department to boost developmental activities in the municipal areas, he added. On the development of the Apparel & Garment Making Centre at 6th Mile, Dimapur, Zeliang said work is in good progress and is expected to become operational within this year. The Nagaland Pulp and Paper Corporation Ltd. (NPPCL) at Tuli is being revived, and works are in good progress, stated the CM. To solve the water scarcity in the State, Zeliang said the Public Health Engineering Department is executing ‘Augmentation of water supply to Kohima town by pumping system’ and also water supply schemes for Wokha and New Peren District headquarter under NLCPR. He also said that a scheme for improvement of water supply distribution system and a new sewerage scheme in Dimapur town are in progress. He further mentioned that the Employment & Craftsmen department has trained 10,459 youth in various sectors, out of which 1,733 have been successfully placed. He also said that presently 1,500 youth are undergoing training with various Vocational Training Providers across the country. As part of skill development initiative, the Department in partnership with Tata Motors is starting a new centre to impart training on Tata diesel vehicles within the premises of the ITI, Kohima which is scheduled to be inaugurated on August 25, 2015, he added.

Awardees on I-Day 2015

Kohima, august 16 (DiPR): The recipients of awards given in different categories during the Independence Day celebration at Secretariat Plaza, Kohima on August 15: president’s police Medal for Meritorious service Imtiakum Pongen, Assistant Principal, PTS Chotsase Sangtam, Assistant Commander, 10th NAP (IR) Bn, Zhadima uttam Jeevan raksha padak award 2015 Late Master L. Manio Chachei Governor’s Gold Medal awardees 2015 R. Mhabemo Murrry, DB Grade-II, DC Office, Wokha Sutonay Roy, Manager, Nagaland House, Kolkata Kuholi Chishi, Principal, Dimapur Government College Veni Vese, NPS, SDPO, Peren Rhinilo Keppen, UBSI, INT (Estt.) Oponlumi Humtsoe, Addl. S.P, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Doshehe Y. Sema, Lt. Colonel & Former Minister Er. Sungtiba Amer, E.E, Design, PWD (W&H) Village Guards of Ukha, Changlangshu, Phuktong, Yakshu, Mopong HQ and Jakphang, Mon District Governor’s commendation certificate, 2015 Tsuktiyapang Jamir. Jr. Er. PWD (Housing), Dimapur David Lhoupenyi, Geologist, Geology & Mining, Dimapur Lethopao Kuki, Havildar, 4th NAP Bn Imnayapang Sangtam, Havildar, 14thNAP (IR) Bn K.P. Kepfo, Sr. Resarch Officer, Finance, Budget & Monitoring Cell, Kohima Ketoulhou Metha, Sr. Budget Analyst, Finance, Budget & Monitoring Cell, Kohima Longkhoi Khiamiungan, Office Peon, Cooperation, Kohima T. Mangliyapang, CDPO, Social Welfare Tsiatsusie, NCS, EAC, DC Office, Tuensang Weku Zhiemi, NCS, EAC, DC Office, Tuensang Atula Sangtam, Steno Grade-II, DC Office, Tuensang I. Bendangliba, Addl. Director (Admn), Industries & Commerce, Kohima Romilla, Anganwadi Worker, Social Welfare Medovilie Natso, Asstt. Supdt, Food & Civil Supply, Dimapur Zubemo Lotha, Asstt. Director, Dte. of Employment & Craftsmen Training, Kohima

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Governor’s Gold Medal (announced on independence Day 2014) Talisunep Imchen, NPS, Dy. Commandant, 10th NAP (IR) Bn Er. Abhija Khing, SDO R&B, PWD, Phek S. Hongpi Konyak, DPRO, Mon Mhathung Kithan, Project Co-ordinator, Nagaland GIS & Remote Sensing, Kohima Lhaikhochin, Anganwadi Worker, Phaipijang Village, Dimapur Er. Chubasashi Chang, E.E. I&FC Deptt. Tuensang District Thejangulie Haralu, Add. Director, Dte. of Women Resources Development, Kohima Worhonthung Ezung, Under Secretary, Nagaland Information Commission, Kohima M/S Viu Angami & Sons, Kohima Beauty & Aesthetic Society of Nagaland (BASN), Kohima Governor’s Gold Medal & certificate (announced on republic Day 2015) Er. Akule Pusa, SDO Division-1 Khutseiyi Tetseo, DB Grade-1, Phek Er. Limanaro, Superintending Engineer (Design), W&H Linkatuba, ABI, DEF, Dimapur Mughato Aye, Football Coach, Department of Youth Resources & Sports RK Behera, Dean, Patkai Christian College, Chumukedima, Dimapur Col. Satya Prakash Yadava, Commandant, 15 BRTF (GREF) C/O 99 APO

TuensanG: Tuensang district celebrated the 69th Independence Day with Minister for Power, Government of Nagaland, Kipili Sangtam as chief guest at the parade ground Tuensang. Altogether 16 contingents and two pipe bands took part in the parade. The ceremony was marked by cultural items from Chang, Khiamniungan, Sangtam, Yimchunger tribes and Heri Cultural club. Loyem memorial high school presented a patriotic number. DBs and GBs of Tuensang participated in a tug of war, which was won by DBs Tuensang. Friends sporting Club Lokung Vs Tuensang District veteran association played an exhibition soccer match. After the formal programme, the chief guest also visited stalls set up by the ATMA. All the district officers led by the Deputy Commissioner also visited the District Hospital and District Jail to mark the celebration.

Wokha: Minister for Rural Development & REPA CL John graced the Independence Day celebration in Wokha district. In his speech, he said Naga political issue has dominated the social and political discourse of the Nagas for the last six decades, and it has been at the top of the agenda of every political party and Government in Nagaland since statehood. On behalf of the State government, he welcomed the signing of Peace Accord between the Government of India and NSCN the (IM). 15 parade contingents took part in the march pass with Asst. Commandant 7th NAP, Senti Jamir as the parade commander. Other highlights of the celebration included folk song by Akuk village cultural group and Longsa cultural group folk dance by Wokha village cultural group, drill display by Springdale School, choreography by adolescent girls club and special number by Country’s Children Choir. LonGLenG: Longleng district cel-

ebrated the Independence Day at local ground with Minister Transport, & Civil Aviation, IT&C, Paiwang Konyak. The chief guest delivered his speech and took salute from 13 parade contingents led by Lanutemsu Coy Commander 11 NAP B. Coy Longleng. The chief guest also inspected the exhibition stall which was put up by ATMA and different Self Help Groups. Other highlights included folk dances, special song. In the evening, an exhibition football match was played between DPDB XI Vs DBs & GBs XI and Phom People Council (PPC) Vs Veteran team Longleng.

tion also witnessed special items including men folk dance, spinning song (Aye kuzu le), Punjabi Bhangra Dance. An exhibition football match was also played between Government Hr. Sec. School and Zunheboto Government College.

kiphire: Kiphire celebrated the day at public ground with Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation and Flood Control Nagaland, N Jacob Zhimomi as the chief guest. Zhimomi said that the day signifies the end of colonial and imperial rule, and the emergence of India as a sovereign and Independent Nation, whose constitution guarantees freedom, liberty and equality to every citizen, irrespective of caste, creed or colour. He further appealed to the people to remember the freedom fighters stating our freedom did not come free. The day was marked by presentation of awards to the Farmers from Kiphire district for production of potato, cabbage, rice, kholar, apple, plum, pineapple, chips, juice, jam, pickle under ATMA Kiphire. Other highlights included song and choreography by Hindi School Kiphire and Agape School Kiphire. Taimitong cultural club and Sumi women presented cultural dances.

MokokchunG: In Mokokchung district, the Independence Day was celebrated at Imkongmeren Sport Complex with Minister for Social Security & Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs, Kiyanilie Peseyie, who mentioned that the result of the collective effort and hard work of the government of India and NSCN (IM) leadership is the signing of the Peace Accord after 17 years of political dialogue. Peseyie took salute from 13 contingents of arms personnel and school students. Special items were presented by Longsalong Cultural Club Mkg, Naga Wadir Cultural Club Ungma, Mayangnokcha Govt. Higher Second- Mon: ary School, Medical Youth Speaker of Nagaland fellowship. Legislative Assembly, Chotisuh Sazo was the chief ZunheboTo: guest of the 69th IndepenZunheboto town cel- dence Day celebration at ebrated the Independence Local Ground, Mon. Special Day at local ground with numbers were presented by Minister Yitachu as the Konjong Higher Secondary chief guest. Highlighting School and Ahngjong Misthe achievement of the gov- sion High School. Cultural ernment, the chief guest items were presented by said the Women Resource Chenmoho Women CulDepartment has been car- tural Society and Pangpon rying out a number of ac- Cultural Society (Male) tivities in order to enable Mon Town. The Chief Guest women to carry out vari- took salute from the parade ous economic activities. contingents and inspected Women Resource Centres the parade. He also delivhave been set up in Zunhe- ered the Independence boto, Mokokchung, Chao- Day Speech. Government zuba, Peren and Wokha, officials and public along he informed. The minis- with Nagaland Police and ter inspected the parade army personnel attended and took salute from 22 the programme. The chief contingents. The celebra- guest also inaugurated the

Nuklutoshi says not to entertain ‘negative thinking at this stage’

DimaPuR, august 16 (DiPR): In Dimapur, the 69th Independence Day was celebrated with Minister for National Highway, Mechanical Engineering and Election, Nuklutoshi as chief guest at DDSC stadium. Nuklutoshi welcomed the signing of Peace Accord between the government of India and the NSCN (IM) and said it was a result of collective efforts and hard work by all concerned during the last 17 years of the Naga political dialogue. “It is heartening to see that our collective efforts are beginning to bear fruit,” he expressed. He called upon the people to welcome the Naga Peace Accord, although the details of the

contents are still not known. He appealed to all not to entertain any negative thinking at this stage, on any of the entities. “Presently, it appears that only the broad framework of the agreement has been worked out, but once the details of the agreements and modalities are worked out by the parties concerned, it is expected that we will all be consulted before finalization,” he said. “Let us hope that beginning with the Naga Peace Accord, we will be able to see the dawn of peace and development in Nagaland very soon.” The chief guest also expressed optimism that fair dispensation fulfilling the aspiration of the people of Nagaland

could be expected with the restructuring of planning and development process by the central government under the National Institute for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog. The minister also released a newsletter and launched the website of ATMA Dimapur. In the evening, exhibition football match was played between Dimapur veterans Football Association and Dimapur District Football Referee Association. This was followed by prize distribution and beating of retreat by the 32nd Assam Rifles and Home Guards. Different departments, NGOs, self-help group participated in the exhibition stalls during the event.

exhibition stalls put up by SHGs under Nagaland State Level Livelihood Mission (NSLM). Deputy Commissioner, Mon, W. Honje Konyak was the chief guest in the evening programme where an exhibition football exhibition match was played between DC XI and Mon District Veterans. In the march pass, NCC, Don Bosco and Ahngjong Mission High School secured first, second and third respectively among the unarmed contingents. Armed contingents winners were 6th NAP and 6th NAP Pipe Band. phek: Phek celebrated the Independence Day with Minister for PWD (R&B), Vikheho Swu at local ground. The Chief Guest unfurled the National flag and took the Rastriya Salute. He inspected the Parade contingents and delivered the Independence Day speech. He also inspected the exhibition stalls put up by different departments, schools and NGOs. In the entertainment programme, Tug of war, drill display, wrestling display, bamboo pole climbing was held. Feeding of Civil Hospital patients and District Jail inmates by Veteran Sporting Club Phek Town was also held to mark the occasion. peren: In Peren, Minister P Longon attended the Independence Day celebration as chief guest. In his address, Longon welcomed the signing of framework agreement between the NSCN (IM) and government of India. He urged the gathering to look forward into the future with hope and expectation for a better tomorrow for the State and its people, which will be marked by peace, progress and prosperity. Highlights of the programme included special songs from Nangkamlak Pame and Albert N. Hau, Naga Orpheus 2014, cultural dance by JNV Jalukie, visit to district hospital by SP Peren, Sub-jail Peren by Red Cross, Peren, and orphanage by DWO.

Football match at State I-Day celebration

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Kohima, august 16 (DiPR): At the evening programme of Independence Day celebration at Nagaland Secretariat Plaza, Kohima, an exhibition football match was played between Commissioner XI and DGP veterans. Both the teams scored one goal each. Parade contingent winners were also declared. In the armed contingents, 19th Assam Rifles bagged first and 78th Battalion CRPF bagged the second position. In the unarmed category, NCC No.1 Nagaland Division sqr (fly) and NCC-1 Naga Girls Bn Girls Senior Division were declared the first and second respectively. In the school contingents, Little Flower Higher Secondary School Kohima and JNV Kohima secured the first and second positions. Incentives were also given to all the 25 participating contingents. The celebration concluded with a band display by Pipe Band of 9th Assam Rifles and Brass Band of Nagaland police followed by Beating of the Retreat.

KPC visits Kohima Orphanage & Destitute Home

Kohima, august 16 (mExN): On the occasion of 69th Independence Day and being designated by the State government for philanthropic service, the members of Kohima Press Club (KPC) on Saturday visited the Kohima Orphanage & Destitute Home. The KPC members interacted with the children of the Home and gifted them some items of daily essentials including five bags of rice, one bag of pulses, stationery items, soap and detergents, several numbers of plates and clothing, according to a press release from KPC. There are 82 children in the home and except three, all are students, the release said. The caretaker of the home, Neibanuo Angami, who is fondly called “Mother Neibanuo,” informed the club members that 2015

KPC members with children of Kohima Orphanage & Destitute Home.

has been good so far and particularly mentioned that for the first time in 45 years, five children have passed matriculation this year, one of the elder ones

recently finished studies in Forestry and another currently pursuing a master’s degree. KPC president, Xavier Rutsa who spoke on behalf of the club, conveyed

solidarity and encouraged the children to pursue their studies sincerely. The children presented two songs on the occasion, while KPC vice president

Ketusielie Viluo and member Vincent Belho also exhorted the gathering. Altogether, 18 members of the club participated in the visitation.

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4 hunger Demands to ground North India-Bangladesh land deal a ILP: strikers held East's 'Flying Coffins' get louder fillip to trade: Meghalaya CM in Manipur Prasanta Mazumdar The New Indian Express

Three crashes in five years, which claimed 27 lives including that of former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, have made the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) put the heat on the Congress government in the state to ground the ‘flying coffins’ of Pawan Hans Helicopter Ltd (PHHL). The influential students’ body in the Northeast state has urged the Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki government to immediately terminate the MoU it had signed with PHHL. “The Pawan Hans Helicopter Ltd has become synonymous with flying coffin in our state,” the AAPSU said in a representation to the Chief Minister. “In the past there have been quite a few mishaps and that should have been enough to awaken the government from deep slumber. But to our utter surprise, the so-called flying coffins are still flying,” it said. The AAPSU said that the latest crash, which occurred in the state’s Tirap district on August 4, has once again exposed the inefficiency of the

helicopter service operator. “The incident indicates the choppers used in our state are not fit to fly in the hilly terrains,” it said. The crash had claimed the lives of Tirap district Deputy Commissioner, Kamlesh Joshi, and pilots M S Brar and Rajeev Hoskote. The Dauphin VT-PHK helicopter had crashed inside a deep gorge between two steep mountains within minutes after take-off from Khonsa. The bodies were found by the commandos eight days after the incident. On that day, Joshi, who had joined as Tirap district Deputy Commissioner in June, 2013, was to attend a meeting of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi. He was born in 1983 and belonged to the 2010 IAS batch. Officials of Arunachal Pradesh government and PHHL said the Tirap crash was being investigated. “The next course of action will depend on the ongoing enquiry and guarantee of air safety,” a senior government official told The Sunday Standard. The fears have been growing among people in Meghalaya too. Asked if the state government has any plans to suspend the PHHL services, official sources said that it was too early to take a call. “At the moment,

we are trying to get the details of the chopper crash in Tirap. We cannot comment anything more.” Meghalaya had in 2011 suspended PHHL services. In due course, it came to light that travel requirements made the government allow the public sector undertaking (PSU) to operate in the state despite expiry of license. Back in 2004, a chopper crash near the state’s capital, Shillong, had claimed the lives of ten people, including a cabinet minister and two MLAs. Apart from Arunachal and Meghalaya, the PHHL operates in Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram and Sikkim. The license is renewed annually. In the Northeast, communication is a major bottleneck. So, the people prefer to travel by helicopters as it is affordable. The PHHL operates here on 75 per cent subsidy of the MHA. This does not include recovery from passengers. The state government provides for the remaining 25 per cent. The private airlines are not so lucky though, for they are not considered eligible for subsidy. The high operational cost left two private operators to shut shop after a brief stint in Arunachal Pradesh.

shIllONg, august 16 (IaNs): Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on Saturday said the land agreement that was signed between India and Bangladesh would give a fillip to trade, commerce and tourism between the two countries. Sangma spoke here at the main Independence Day celebration attended by thousands of people despite rains. After unfurling the tri-colour and taking the salute at a parade here, the chief minister said the settlement would also go a long way in improving the law and order climate along the border besides the bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries. "All this should bring economic benefits to the people residing in the border areas as well as to Meghalaya as a whole," Sangma said, adding that Meghalaya gained 240.578 acres of land, and Bangladesh would get to retain about 41.702 acres from the IndiaBangladesh land deal agreement. "It is my earnest hope that what was once a boundary of discord will now turn into an area of vibrant trade and commerce to build a bond of friendship," he said. On the prevailing internal security situation, the chief minister admitted the security situation in the five districts of Garo Hills continues to remain a cause of concern as militant and criminal outfits engage in anti-national and criminal activities.

However, he said the concerted and untiring efforts of the security forces against the banned terrorist outfit, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), has been quite successful resulting in the arrest of militants and their sympathizers, seizures of arms and equipment, busting of camps and hideouts and prevention of anti-social activities. The Meghalaya police, Sangma said, is also keeping a close watch on the transborder movement of terrorists from Bangladesh and has also taken up the issue with the central government. The chief minister also urged upon the people of the state to join hands with the government's continuing efforts to maintain peace and harmony and to march ahead on the path of growth and development. "I also urge upon the educated youth of the state to progressively take up responsible and challenging positions in different spheres of activities, professions and callings, and counsel their peers and their less fortunate and less educated brethren to always choose the path of peace and progress through dialogue and mutual understanding rather than resort to meaningless violence for resolution of their problems. "This is our only means for ensuring that the State forges ahead positively on all important parameters of development and progress," Sangma said.

Imphal, august 16 (ptI): Four student leaders on an indefinite hunger strike since August 14 over the demand for Inner Line Permit in Manipur were today arrested in view of deteriorating health amidst the agitators clashing with the police. Police fired teargas shells and used rubber bullets to disperse the violent agitators who pelted stones and used slingshots to prevent the arrest, police officials said, adding that nobody, however, was injured in the incident. Another student leader, also on hunger strike, could not be picked up last night due to obstruction by women volunteers of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS), which is spearheading the agitation, they said. The women volunteers had yesterday refused to allow a team of government doctors to check the health of the hunger strikers.

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India's 69 Independence Day observed across Nagaland Jakhama: Jakhama sub-division celebrated 69th India’s Independence Day by hoisting national flag in all government institutions.

sion Higher Secondary School, Union Christian School and Baptist School Pfutsero. Highlights of the programme included National Anthem by Baptist Theological College and Aboi: sweets were distributed In Aboi sub-division during the function. under Mon, Parliamentary Secretary for IPR, Khekaho Medziphema: Along with the rest of unfurled the national flag and took salute. National the country, Medziphema Anthem was sung by Aboi sub- division celebrated Public School, after which the 69th Independence he inspected the parade Day at the local ground contingents led by ASI with Parliamentary SecreNsemo Lotha DEF, Aboi. tary for Veterinary & Ani11 parade contingents took mal Husbandry, S. Chuba part in the parade con- Longkumer as the chief tingents namely DEF, VG guest. He also took the salute (Ngangching post), St. John School, Paramount School, from the parade contingent Emmanuel School, GHSS which included school conBoi, Wangka High School, tingents from GHSS, SFS GMS Aboi (girls), GMS NCC girls & boys, RevenAboi (boys) and Aboi Pub- burg school, CBMS School, Modern School, King Dalic School. Addressing the gather- vid School and Pipe Band ing Khekaho welcomed the from 37 Assam Rifles and 14th IR. Other highlights of signing of August 3 Peace Accord the programmed included between the government choreography by SFS Hr. of India and the NSCN(IM) Sec. School, folk dance by and said it was a result of Medziphema village, Band collective efforts and hard display by SFS, and visitawork by all concerned tion of homes/ institution during the last 17th years observation home Pherima of the Naga political dia- and CHC, Medziphema. The logue. Other highlights of programme was attended by the programme included all government officials undrill display, choreography der Medziphema sub- diviby Little Flower School and sion and public of all the surfootball exhibition match rounding villages. The afternoon session between ADC XI and ATSU XI. All head of offices, GBs, witnessed an exhibition footDBs, public leaders, NGOs ball Match played between NU SASSRD Faculty and attended the function. Medziphema school teacher Thonoknyu: and pipe band display & reAlong with the rest of the treat by 37 Assam Rifles. nation the 69th Independence Day was celebrated Bhandari: The 69th Independence at Thonoknyu sub-division at the SDO (C) premises on day was celebrated at ADC 15th August 2015 with SDO Bhandari headquarter on (C) P. Shaying Shio as the 15th August 2015 with Parchief guest. He unfurled the liamentary Secretary Latri-colour national flag and bour & Employment, Skill took salute from the con- Development & Border Aftingents consisting of 3rd fairs, Mmhonlumo Kikon NAP and NP led by Pashu as the chief guest. National Lam Guard commander. flag was unfurled by the SDO (C) Sahying read out chief guest followed by Nathe Independence speech. tional Anthem sung by DBAll head of offices, DBs, GBs HSS Bhandari. Highlights of the proand VGs attended the programme. The tri-colour na- gramme included distributional flag was hoisted in all tion of sweets to the public, the government institution inauguration of exhibition stall, folk song by Bhandari at 6 a.m. village Eloe Hoho, special Pfutsero: song by Kenneth Kikon, Along with the rest of Youth Director Bhandari the country, Pfutsero ADC Town Baptist Church, culheadquarter celebrated tural song by Nagaland the 69th Independence seed farm cultural group Day celebration with Min- and drill display by DBHSS. ister for Forest & Wildlife, A football exhibition match Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire was played between Paras the chief guest. liamentary Secretary XI vs The chief guest un- ADC XI where Chenithung furled the National Flag, Odyuo, PT, Government took salute from the parade Higher Secondary School contingents and delivered was the main referee. The the Independence Day programme concluded speech. The parade contin- with prize distribution. gents included DEF Pfutsero, NCC Nazareth School, Tuli: Along with the rest of Bharat Scouts & Guides TMT School, Pfutsero Gov- the country 69th Indepenernment College, Govern- dence Day was celebrated ment Higher Secondary at Tuli Sub-division with School, Chakhesang Mis- Parliamentary Secretary

for Industries & Commerce, Amenba Yaden as the chief guest. The Parliamentary Secretary took salute from 7 contingents of Armed personnel and School students. The ceremonial Independence Day parade was followed by display of cultural items from different groups. Mangkolemba: Along with the rest of the country, Mangkolemba Sub-Division celebrated the 69th Independence Day with much gaiety and fervor on 15th August 2015 at the public ground with the hoisting of the National Flag and taking the Rashtriya salute by Parliamentary Secretary for Housing, Er. Levi Rengma. Altogether five contingents, 2nd NAP, Government Higher Secondary School, Baptist Higher Secondary School, Govt. Middle school and Govt. Primary school led by parade commander ABSI Imna Akum took salute from the chief guest. Other highlights of the celebration included cultural dances by Nokpu, Moayimti and Warumong village council from the three ranges under Mangkolemba Sub-Division. An inter ward tug-of-war competition was also held.

Satakha: Independence Day was celebrated at Satakha with Chairman NSMDC, Dr Neiphrezo Keditsu as the chief guest on 15th August 2015. On arrival the chief guest unfurled the national tricolor, inspected the parade contingents and read out the Independence Day speech. Altogether 14 parade contingents took part in the parade. Atoizu: Along with the rest of the nation Atoizu celebrated Independence Day at Atoizu ADC Hq with Chairman DAN, NBRM, Dr Longrineken as the chief guest on 15th August 2015. The chief guest unfurled the national flag followed by national anthem, parade inspection and march pass by the contingents. Entertainment programmes included men folk dance by Vekuho Old, choreography by GHS atoizu and St Peters school atoizu and special number by KPA students. All together there were 10 parade contingents including 8th NAP Naltoqa, NCC, GHS, St Peters school, KPA, St Peters School Girls and Government Primary School Atoizu. Later a volleyball exhibition match

was played between ADC tri-colour National Flag. team vs D coy 5AR team. Tening: Chiephobozou: With the rest of the Along with the rest of country, Tening celebratthe country, Chiephobo- ed the 69 independence zou Sub-Division also cel- day at local ground Tening ebrated Independence Day with Parliament Secretary, 2015 at ADC Headquarter Planning and Co-ordinaon 15th August 2015 with tion Evaluation MonitorParliamentary Secretary for ing Cell, Neiba kronu as CAWD, Y. M. Yolow Konyak the chief guest. The Chief as the chief guest. The chief Guest inspected the paguest unfurled the National rade and also read out the Flag and took salute from Independence Day speech. the seven contingents in- Cultural extravaganza was cluding the Ex-Serviceman presented by Tening viland also read out the Inde- lage cultural troops, Zeme pendence Day speech. Ner- Bangdi cultural troop, spehema Women Society and cial number was presented Chiechama Women Soci- by Ningting society, T.T. and ety presented cultural items drill was displayed by Zeduring the occasion. The liangrong Heraka School, programme was attended Baptist High School and St. by Government Officials, Francis school, the 18 AR GBs, Village leaders and the also displayed arms and general public. ammunition. Exhibition football match was played Phomching: Sub Divisional Offi- between ADC XI vrs Adhoc cer of Phomching along town council Tening. The with rest of the country programme concluded observed 69th Indepen- with beating of the retreat dence Day 2015 at 6:00 anjd prize distribution hours. Highlight included hoisting of national flag in Niuland: Parliamentary Secthe presence of police and retary Tourism C. Apok Village Guards, Dobashis, Jamir graced the 69th InGoanburas and office staff. dependence Day celebraJalukie: tion 2015 at New-land subAlong with the rest of division as the chief guest. the country Jalukie Sub-di- Apok unfurled the tri-covision also observed Inde- lour National Flag, inspectpendence Day at SDO (C) ed the parade and took saoffice Head D.B. hoisted the lute from the contingents

on the day. Highlights of the day included choreography by Christian Education Department, SBAN, Male voice by Reginald Hughes Shaw memorial School and march pass by eight (8) contingents -1st NAP, JNV, Nihukhu, Shepherd Montessori school, St.Joseph school, two contingents from GHSS Niuland, Reginald Hughes Shaw Memorial School and Modern High school. Marking the day cultural items were also presented by Hozukhe Village (Men) and STH Niuland Area (Women) and tug of war between Officers verses NGOs. Tizit: Along with the rest of the country, Tizit sub-division also celebrated the 69th Independence Day in a befitting manner at Tizit

headquarter. Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs, Economics & Statistics R. Tohanba unfurled the national flag and delivered the Independence Day speech. VG Nokzang village/NCC of GHSS & various school children with a total of 13 (thirteen) contingents participated in the March pass parade. Four entertainment programmes were exhibited by Holy Trinity School & children of 6th NAP Police Church respectively. Traditional folk dance was exhibited by Longting union, Tizit town male and Jaboka union Tizit town (female). The public of Forest and Pentom colony also exhibited tug of war programme. An exhibition football match was played between TTSU vs GHSS Tizit. (DIPR News)

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Capping airfares violates competition norms: CCI chief New Delhi, August 16 (Pti): Capping of airfares will violate competition norms as it stifles the movement of market forces, fair trade watchdog CCI’s chief Ashok Chawla has said amid rising calls to curb exorbitant pricing of air tickets. Terming that such a move would be “antithetical” to the philosophy of competition as well as deregulation, Chawla stressed that market forces should be allowed to operate. His assertion comes against the backdrop of increasing demand from various quarters, in-

cluding Parliamentarians, to put in a mechanism to contain steep fluctuations in airfares. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) Chairman said capping of airfares has no place on the competition side and the prices have to be determined by the market forces as the sector is deregulated. “Capping (of airfare) is antithetical to the policy of deregulation as well as to the whole philosophy of competition and what market determines,” Chawla told PTI in an interview. He observed that when some-

thing is deregulated and the market forces are supposed to determine it, then capping of pricing is not in sync with the philosophy of deregulation. “So deregulation is where you allow market forces to operate and if you allow market forces to operate and you sought of stifle the market forces saying you will not allow this beyond a level, then actually you are not allowing the full play of market forces,” the CCI chief said. Currently, the CCI is probing whether there is cartelisation among carriers in fixing price of

air tickets. Interestingly, the watchdog had looked into the matter on three previous occasions as well but did not find any evidence of fair trade norm violations. About the ongoing investigation, Chawla said it would take a couple of months. In May, a group of Parliamentarians led by by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, had met Chawla and lodged a fresh complaint against carriers on airfares. While there has been no official word from the government on capping of airfares, Union

Minister Mahesh Sharma has hinted in recent times that ways were being looked at to curb predatory pricing of air tickets. “Even if we talk (about the issue) in Parliament, out of the 543 Parliamentarians, I am sure at least 500 would say that there should be a capping,” Sharma, who is the Minister of State for Civil Aviation, had said last month. However, the Ministry has also been emphasising that airfares are not regulated by the government as they are determined by the interplay of market forces.

IOC beats RIL as the most profitable company in India New Delhi, August 16 (Pti): Within two quarters of losing its 23-year-old reign as the country’s most profitable company to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in the December quarter, Reliance Industries was again humbled in the June quarter, this time by IndianOil. The state-run firm booked Rs. 118 crore more profit than the Mukesh Ambani-run firm’s net income of Rs. 6,318 crore. Better refining margins arising from lower oil prices and almost full payback of subsidies by the government helped the nation’s biggest oil company Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to report a massive more than twofold jump in the June quarter net profit at Rs. 6,436 crore. IOC’s refining margins soared to a seven-year high during the reporting quarter. For Reliance, losing the numero uno slot comes within two quarters as in the December 2014 earnings season as well it had lost out to TCS as it booked more profit than RIL with a net income of Rs. 5,328 crore. The third most profitable company in the June quarter was TCS with a net income of Rs. 5,684 crore for the June quarter, up 2 per cent y-o-y, while its revenue rose 16.1 per cent to Rs. 25,668 crore

Confident of defending Rs 640-cr suit by govt: Nestle New Delhi, August 16 (Pti): After getting a reprieve from the Bombay high court on Maggi ban, Nestle India has said it is confident of defending the Rs 640-crore class action suit filed by the government against it before NCDRC. “... we are confident of defending ourselves when called upon to do so,” a company spokesperson said in an e-mailed response. He said the company was disappointed with the “unprecedented step of filing of a complaint before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) against Nestle India”. When asked if Nestle India plans a counter suit against the government, the spokesperson said: “We will study the issue when we receive the formal details.” He said based on media reports, the complaint by the government “makes similar allegations which were

made to ban the product on June 5, 2015. These issues were awaiting judgement by the Hon’ble Bombay high court.” Last week, the Bombay high court had lifted the ban slapped by food regulators on nine variants of Maggi noodles in India in June while asking Nestle to go in for fresh tests. On the other hand, the consumer affairs ministry filed a class action suit against Nestle India seeking about Rs 640 crore in damages for alleged unfair trade practices, false labelling and misleading advertisements. It was for the first time that the ministry dragged a company to the NNCDRC using a provision in the nearly three-decade-old Consumer Protection Act. Reiterating that Nestle India remains committed to working with FSSAI, FDA Maharashtra and other stakeholders, he said: “We hope that this issue will be resolved soon.”

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Around 80,000 Officers, Staff of PSU Banks to Retire in 2 Years: Report New Delhi, August 16 (Pti): Around 80,000 vacancies are expected to open at top public sector banks in the country, including State Bank of India, as a large number of officers and staff will superannuate over the next two years. As many as 78,800 employees will retire during the current fiscal and next fiscal, official sources said. During the current financial year, 39,756 employees are retiring. This includes 19,065 officers and 14,669 clerks, sources said. Besides, 6,022 sub-staff would also get superannuated this fiscal year. About 39,000 employees would be retiring next fiscal. Of

this, 18,506 officers and 14,458 clerks would retire from their service from various public sector banks. There are 22 state-owned banks in India including SBI, IDBI Bank and Bharatiya Mahila Bank. Besides, there are five associate banks of SBI. Considering vast vacancy in the middle-level position, the government is planning to provide some flexibility in the recruitment. The Finance Ministry is going to provide flexibility with regard to recruitment at the middle level. Currently, they can hire on contractual basis. Public sector banks undertake recruitment of staff to fill va-

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New Delhi, August 16 (Pti): State-run BSNL lost about 2 crore subscribers in the last financial year as the telecom could not match the aggressive marketing by private operators besides persisting issues related to coverage and quality of its services. According to an official in the Department of Telecom, BSNL lost about 1.78 crore wireless and over 20 lakh wireline subscribers between March 2014 and March 2015. Stating the reasons responsible for the loss of wireless subscribers, the official said BSNL was not able to match the aggressive marketing of services by private telecom operators. The official added that due to the PSU’s inability to invest in upgradation of its network during the period 20082012, there were issues related to mobile network coverage, capacity and quality of service. “The reasons for decline in wireline subscriber base include the general decline in demand for fixed lines telephone on account of shift to mobile services,” he said. At the end of May 2015, the wireless subscriber base of BSNL stood at 7.76 crore with a market share of 7.96%. The wireline base stood at 1.60 crore with a market share of 61.07 %. The company, however, is taking various steps to increase its subscriber base and revenue through investments in network and improve quality of service. As a part of its phase 7 project, the company will be investing Rs 4,804.77 crore in network augmentation which will result in addition of 14,421 2G sites and 10,605 3G sites across the country.

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Legal Aid Clinic at NU inaugurated Food Security act in nagaland likely from oct Dimapur, august 16 (mExN/ Dipr): The Food & Civil Supplies Department has taken up computerization of targeted public distribution system (PDS) and efforts “being made” to implement National Food Security Act in Nagaland from October this year. Under food security Act, every person under priority household will be given 5 kilograms of food grains per month @ Rs.3/-per kg. This was informed by Parliamentary Secretary for Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, S Chuba Longkumer who was the chief guest at the 69th Independence Day of Medziphema sub- division on August 15. He further stated that the Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Department, in collaboration with the International Livestock Research Institute and the Tata Trust will be undertaking a pig genome study for the entire State in “order to assess the pig genetic breed and to suggest induction of the best breed that would be suited to our farmers in terms of productivity

and economic benefit.” The State has been awarded with the prestigious Krishi Karman Award 2013-14 for the highest growth in food grain production amongst the Smaller States category in the country, he added. Comprehensive plan for Agri & Allied sector Meanwhile, Parliamentary Secretary for Housing, Er. Levi Rengma said that the State Government is in the process of preparing a comprehensive plan for Agri & Allied sector which will incorporate specific targets and plans. The government is also aware of the destruction caused to crops by torrential rains and landslides in various parts of the state during the past months, he said delivering his Independence Day speech at Mangkolemba sub-division, adding that a rapid assessment of the damage is being undertaken to enable further action to mitigate the loss.

Kohima, august 16 (mExN): The Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA), in association with the Nagaland University, Meriema Campus, Kohima inaugurated the Legal Aid Clinic at the NU Meriema Campus on August 14. Chief Guest on the occasion, Nino Iralu, NJS, Member Secretary, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority & Special Judge, TDP Vigilance, inaugurated the Legal Aid Clinic. Akumla Longchari, Panel Lawyer, highlighted on the activities and functioning of the Legal Aid Clinics and stated that these clinics are being established to bring access of justice to the doorsteps of every citizen. Prof. A. Lanunungsang Ao, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University, Meriema Campus, giving a short speech, expressed his appreciation towards the state LSA and the KDLSA for their selfless effort in ensuring justice

to all. He also mentioned that a Law faculty will be established very soon and stated that the clinic of much help to the students, teaching and non teaching faculties and to the neighbouring areas. Speaking on the occasion, resource person-cum-Chief Guest, Iralu highlighted the various tasks and role the Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) will be playing in the Legal Aid Clinic. She stated that the Legal Services Authority is a platform which acts as service provider through a group of empanelled lawyers and Para Legal Volunteers with the Chairman and Secretary and ex-officio members. Mezivolu T. Therieh, NJS, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kohima & Secretary, KDLSA spoke on the topic, “Social Media & its Legal Challenges” and stressed on the need for awareness of social media among students, especially girls as they are more likely to

New transmission scheme to meet power demand Dimapur, august 16 (mExN/Dipr): The Power Sector Comprehensive Transmission and Sub- Transmission Scheme funded by Government of India and World Bank has been approved for the State as a Central Sector Scheme, stated Parliamentary Secretary, Home Guard and Civil Defense, E.E. Pangteang during his speech at 69th Independence Day celebration of Tseminyu Sub-division. The project which will be implemented by Power Grid Corporation of India will be handed over to the State Power Department after completion, he further informed. “This will address the bottlenecks in transmission and sub transmission system and thereby gear up the State to meet the long term power demand of the State to the tune of 500 MW by 2020,” he said. He added that new electrical divisions have been created recently in Kiphire and Peren and a Sub Division in Longleng.

Community social work at Sanuorii Kohima, august 16 (mExN): The Tsieramia Council of L. Khel, Kohima village will be conducting a community social work at Sanuorii Bridge on August 17. All Tsieramia members have been requested to reach Sanuorii, near Working Women Hostel by 9AM. They are also been requested to bring dao, spade, crow bar, shovel and empty sacks. Food and refreshment will be provided by Council, a press note stated.

be victims of social media misuse. She stated that with the rise of social media, the risk of committing crime or getting victimized has increased for which the Information Technology Act, 2000 was implemented and urged the students to be cautious and not to be carried away with online job advertisements, gaming, online betting and online dating lest they become victims. Kezhokhoto Savi, President, Nagaland Voluntary Consumer Organisation, speaking on Consumers’ Rights, emphasized on the danger of consuming expired, sub-standard and adulterated products, which can lead to many health complications. Resource person Joshua Sheqi, Panel Lawyer spoke on “Right to Information” and highlighted on how to implement, apply and use RTI effectively. He said that any person who desires to seek information can file RTI.

Tuensang-Longleng road restored for LMV

GPRN Ao Region celebrated the 69th Naga Independence Day in Longpayimsen with Limachuba, Kilonser of Chaplee Affairs as the chief guest. An introduction was also given by Maj (Retd) Maong Ozukum, Dy.Kilonser (chaplee) cum caretaker CAO, Ao Region. Short speeches were delivered by Senior Citizen's Forum Mokokchung and Ao Students' Conference (AKM). (Photo Credit: Toshi Kichu)

tuENsaNg, august 16 (mExN): Tuensang-Longleng road which was cut off due to many major landslides at Namchu nullah has been restored for light and medium vehicles. It was informed by officials in the PWD (R&B), Tuensang that hectic work was done to complete the work before the Independence Day and that complete restoration works will be done soon. It also said that landslides in other areas will be cleared soon and expressed their regret for the inconvenience to the public that all landslides could not be cleared at the same time due to lack of manpower and machinery.

Three arrested in Kohima, vehicle recovered

YRC NNC welcomes 1

Kohima, august 16 (mExN): Kohima Police manning the interstate check-gate at Khuzama recently intercepted one motorbike (Hero Honda Super Splender) bearing registration number NL-07E-7356 on suspicion and the bike was detained as the rider could not produce any documents against the bike. A press release from SDPO/PRO, Kohima Police informed that during preliminary enquiry, it was ascertained that the bike was handed over to the rider at Pherima by one Soman Meitei to deliver it to Imphal. He was assured Rs. 3000/- for the job. The rider identified as one Imran Khan

Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): The Yimchungrii Regional Council NNC under the leadership of Z.Royim Yimchungrii and V.Nagi has announced that K.Shito Yimchungrii (Leacy) from NSCN (K) joined NNC in the Region to work for the “Cause of Naga Freedom on the political stand of non-violence as the best policy for freedom of sovereignty in the present world” The YRC NNC welcomes him in the Parent Body to work for the Nation, said a press note from Kiumukam Yim, President, YRC NNC.

(20) was taken into police custody in this connection and a regular case was registered against him for conducting further investigation at Khuzama P.S, the release said. In another incident on August 13 around 7:30 pm, the Naga Hospital Youth Organization of Kohima apprehended two persons for demanding money from the shopkeepers in their locality by using the name of factions, according to the release. The two miscreants have been identified as Kewahyunlo Keppen (28) and Sholozu Keppen (21) and a regular case at Kohima South P.S was registered against them for

conducting further investigation. Meanwhile, one Mahindra Bolero (NL-03-1868), which was stolen from Haryana in 2009 and wanted in connection with Adampur Police Station case no. 0386/2009, Hissar, Haryana, has been recovered from Kohima. Informing this in a separate press release, PRO of Kohima Police informed the SHO of the Police Station concerned to make claim of the stolen vehicle from Kohima Police with all relevant vehicle documents and court orders. The original registration number of the vehicle is HR14D-0847.

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Officers and staff of Department of Social Welfare, Peren district visited Christian Servanthood Ministry Orphan Home in Peren on 69th Independence Day. The visiting team comprising CDPOs Tekatemjen, Namhuheing, Akali Sema and staffs of Jalukie, Athibung and Peren ICDS projects interacted with the founder and chairman of the Home D. Kutwang. Special numbers were presented by the children. The visiting team donated food items and toiletries.

On the occasion of 69th India’s Independence Day 2015, the Dimapur District Citizens Forum (DDCF) visited the Missionary of Charity (Mother Teresa Home) at Notun Basti, Dimapur and donated rice, potato, soaps and biscuits to the home.

Leo Club of Dimapur along with Lions Club of Dimapur celebrated 69th Independence Day by hoisting the Indian flag at the club premise. Later the members visited the Civil Hospital and distributed food to the patient and staff.They also visited Deaf Biblical Ministry School, Naharbari Dimapur on and distributed lunch to the children and re-construct their children playing park.

The Ongpangkong Kaketshir Mungdang (OKM) on Saturday felicitated the sanitary workers of Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) whose dedication and service has helped in keeping Mokokchung Town clean. More than 40 MMC sanitary workers were felicitated and gifted with rain coats at Ongpangkong Salang in Arkong Ward today. (Photo by Imrong Aier)

Sainik School Punglwa Orphanage kids attend I-Day celebration Independence Day celebrates I-Day Kohima, august 16 (Dipr): The Nagaland Women Voluncelebration at Pfutsero tary Association (NWVA) took some orphanage children to New

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Along with the rest of the country, Pfutsero ADC headquarter celebrated the 69th Independence Day with minister for forest, environment & wildlife Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire as the chief guest. The chief guest unfurled the National Flag, took salute from the parade contingents and delivered the Independence Day speech. Dr. Kire challenged the people to look forward to the future with hopes and expectations for a better tomorrow for the state and its people, which will be marked by peace, progress and prosperity. The parade contingents

included DEF Pfutsero, NCC Nazareth School, Bharat Scouts & Guides TMT School, Pfutsero Government College, Government Higher Secondary School, Chakhesang Mission Higher Secondary School, Union Christian School and Baptist School Pfutsero. Highlights of the programme included National Anthem by Baptist Theological College and sweets were distributed during the function. Later, a football exhibition match took place between Pfutsero Govt. College Students’ Union and Baptist Theological College Pfutsero. The function was followed by prize distr4ibuition and beating of retreat.

Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): Sainik School Punglwa, joined the rest of the nation in remembering and honouring the great patriots and martyrs whose supreme sacrifices have laid down the foundation of India. It was attended by all the cadets, NAP personal, staff and families. It started with hoisting of the national flag at 9AM and followed by echoing beat of the national anthem. Later, celebration saw with speeches by cadets on the contributions of freedom fighters. Gp Capt Sanjay Gaekwad, the Principal of the school graced the occasion as the Chief Guest exhorted that the strength of the country lies in “her unity amidst diversity and we must not forget the selfless contributions of our freedom fighters and Armed Forces who guards our borders in all difficult and hostile conditions.” He further stressed that getting independence was a challenge and preserving it is everyone responsibility.

Secretariat plaza here to attend the 69th Independence Day celebration. According to a release from the Media Cell, CMO, more than 25 children availed the opportunity to be part of the Independence Day programme. The NWVA president, Kevi Zeliang and NWVA members gave away gifts and cash to the children at the end of the programme.

I-Day at Nagaland House, New Delhi NEw DElhi, august 6 (mExN): Parliamentary Secretary for Land Revenue, Village Guards & Women Resources Development L Khumo unfurled the national flag at Nagaland House, New Delhi as it celebrated 69th Indian Independence Day on August 15. He said that it was a day to remember the great leaders of the country because of whom India became a sovereign and independent na-

LcK visits different-abled students

Kohima, august 16 (NEps): Members of the Lions Club of Kohima (LCK) led by its president, Lion Tali Jamir marked Indian Independence Day by visiting differentlyabled students of the Cherry Blossoms School, Kohima on August 15

today. The Club’s Members distributed towels to each students of the School. Appreciating the service rendered by the Principal and her team, LCK President Tali Jamir told the parents present that they should not feel

otherwise of having their children disabled. “These disabled students are more abled than the abled ones,” he told the parents. “Because, they are having extra-ordinary sensitive nature given by God and once they learn, it will be there forever.” He also thanked Purnima Kayina, Headmistress and other teachers for rendering valuable services and called upon the parents to understand the difficulties the teachers underwent and respect their contributions. Senior Club Member Lion Meren Paul also spoke on the occasion. The Headmistress briefed Members that there were having about 200 students including 30 differently abled ones. She said the School was established in 2007. After the service, the Club Members, the students, teachers, and parents had lunch together in the School.

NCSU officials along with NHAK authority and nurses pose for lens after the philanthropic service on the occasion of 69th Independence Day. The Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union (NCSU) today visited the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) and distributed token of cash to around 130 patients as a sign of their solidarity, good wishes and blessing for speedy recovery. A simple but solemn function was also held where the NCSU vice president KL Setuo and adviser Povotso Lohe and on behalf of the hospital authority Dr. Neikhrielie Solo delivered short speeches.

tion, stated a press release from PRO, Nagaland House. Khumo also conveyed the best wishes of the Chief Minister of Nagaland to all the members present in the function. It was attended by former MLA MAsou Keyho, Ex-MLA Joshua Sema, Principal Resident Commissioner Rajiv Bansal, Joint Resident Commissioner Sumita Saranji and also Nagaland House staffs, children and visiting guests from the State.

NSUI visits old age home Dimapur, august 16 (mExN): The National Students Union of India (NSUI) Nagaland celebrated 69th Indian Independence day with an informal meeting with the Senior citizen at Old Age Home Meriema Kohima. The founder and Managing Director Nithonuo Liegise addressed welcomed the team and presented a brief highlight on the management of the Home. NSUI president, Sentimeren Kichu thanked all the Senior citizen for their contribution in making India as “what we see today.” Supongmeren Jamir Ex-MLA G/S NPCC & FrontalIn-Charge expressed also his gratitude and appreciation to the Elders for paving a better future for the present generation and also appreciated the Management and encouraged them to keep up their good works. The members along with the residents and the management had a prayer and the elders were also presented gift in kind and cash by the NSUI team. Earlier in the morning at 6:00,the NSUI members gathered at State Secretariat (Congress Bhavan) the union president hoisted the national flag while general secretary (Adm) lead the gathering in singing the National Anthem, a press note further informed.

Royal Club Kohima on a visitation to Joe Foundation during 69th Independence Day celebration on August 15.

NSS unit of Salesian College of Higher Education conducted mass social service at Kuda Gillage ‘A’ Khel (Half Nagarjan) to mark the 69th Independence day celebration. More than 200 students led by NSS unit cleared the garbage, outgrown bushes along the road and cleaned the drains making the road safer. “By cleaning our surroundings we thwart away mosquitoes from breeding and create better environment for health,” said Avibou Nagi the co-ordinator of the event. All the students of Salesian College joined with NSS to clean the college surrounding.

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The Morung Express monday 17 augusT 2015volume volumeXXissue issue185 224 Thursday 9 July 2015 By Along Longkumer

Freedom from Oppression

C O M M E N T A R Y

Jen Wilton

Conflict in Peru on the rise

ach year Independence Day is celebrated by countries around the world, to commemorate freedom from foreign rule. To be independent is to be free, sovereign and being able to determine one’s own future, what we call the right to self-determination. According to the latest figure, presently there are 193 member states of the United Nations. In other words, these are countries which have gained independence and legally recognised by member countries. To recall, the end of the Second World War saw the birth of numerous nation-states especially in Asia and Africa following the end of the colonial era. As the experience in many such countries will show, getting independence is not an end but a means to make lives of citizens better. There are many countries though independent, are struggling with manifold problems be it poverty, illiteracy, violence, disease, corruption, injustice, to name a few. Independence or freedom does not mean anything to those who go hungry, cannot go to school or are faced with the daily oppression of violence and corruption in their midst. August 14 is observed each year as Naga Independence Day and celebrated by the Naga Political Groups (NPGs) affirming the right to become a sovereign nation. This year also, the numerous NPGs, each claiming to represent a just cause, have come out with their respective political statements. Except for repeating the same old facts and arguments, none of the NPGs have said anything about things that matter such as how to create jobs or give employment; economic planning and resource mobilisation to run an independent country; development of infrastructure such as roads, electricity, schools and hospitals, etc. The State government likewise prepares a long list of accomplishments and proposals on how to make Nagaland strong and prosperous. But it’s been more than 50 years since we have attained Statehood and our people's condition has not become any better. Instead we have grown weaker and poorer. We all need to wake up from this deep slumber that we have fallen into. We must also come out of our self-created illusion that everything is okay when in reality nothing is right. As we mark the occasion of our freedom and independence let us work to rebuild our nation and society on the principles of peaceful coexistence, honesty and hard-work. If we as a people are to progress and move ahead, we need to rid ourselves of the deadly oppression we are faced with: corruption (extortion), factionalism, tribalism and materialism. The good news is that change is taking place around us. Unlike in the past, today there is greater awareness about what is right and wrong. People have started to speak out against the oppression in our land and their voices cannot be silenced anymore. Nagas no doubt want their freedom and independence from India. But people also want freedom from bloodshed; freedom from factionalism and extortion; freedom from all forms of corruption, backdoor appointments; freedom from bad roads (potholes), irregular electricity (load shedding) etc. To conclude, it is obvious that we cannot depend on political freedom alone to set ourselves free. What is equally important is to instill a theology that goes beyond the political definition alone which does not guarantee to us the real freedom to be free from all and every oppression including the ones mentioned above. Yes indeed, real freedom can only come from God . We need to pray for this real freedom to dawn on the Naga people so that it will free us from all oppression. (The writer is a former Editor of the Morung Express and presently serving as a board member. Feedback may be sent to alongnews@yahoo.com)

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India's first e-flora database developed

he Botanical Survey of India (BSI) has developed the first open-access online database of India's floral diversity to document over 18,000 flowering plant species in an effort at boosting digitisation and conservation of endangered ones. The 'eFlora India' test site was launched by BSI in July 2015, on the occasion of the 'Digital India Week'. The portal, once formally launched, will also serve as an updated plant checklist of India, said BSI director Paramjit Singh. "The information in the Flora of India volumes published by BSI will be available through this portal in the database form. This consists of more than 6,000 pages of printed treatments covering around 4,500 taxa (a taxonomic category) belonging to 92 families," Singh told IANS. "This effort puts India at par with neighbouring countries, like China, Nepal and Pakistan that already have such e-repositories," Singh said. Further, he said, in keeping with emerging threats to floral abundance in India such as climate change, 'eFlora India' serves as a primary database on Indian floral diversity and could be used to carry out comparisons in case of any threat perception on a particular population. The IT expertise for the novel initiative was provided by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Kolkata. According to Mina Desai, principal engineer, CDAC, the online knowledge database, supported by a robust decisionsupport system, will help connect researchers across the globe to share insights and co-operate on botanical studies and analysis, keeping Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) reserved. "It will help in modelling and data mining as well as analytics to gain insights into evolving issues related to plant diversity," Desai told IANS, adding sophisticated computing such as concept mapping (graphical tools for organising and representing knowledge) form a core component of the web-based tool. A Decision Support System (DSS) is a computer-based information system that enables organisational decision-making activities and helps in making decisions about problems that may be rapidly changing and not easily specified in advance. This feature aims to produce real-time and useful information for scientists concerned with conservation management in specific regions of the country. The web application will facilitate one to glean information regarding flora by family, genus and provide updated correct scientific name and will be accompanied with high resolution images in near future. "It will provide a rough idea about the location of the plant and the extent of its distribution in India. That way, any one working on conservation can use this data and analyse for strategies for conservation," said Singh, adding the BSI plans to digitise over two million herbarium collections representing distribution of plants in time and space. "We are also planning to link it with Geographic Information System (GIS) in future so that precise place of occurrence can be provided," said the director. The database also targets common man. "It has a user-friendly interface and students or anyone wishing for complete information on one site can access it," added S.S. Dash, scientist, BSI. The application currently has information on 4,000 species and is being loaded with more data.

Conflict in Peru has peaked in recent months, but what is unsettling the country’s communities? Jen Wilton explores the causes and consequences of this social unrest

n the first half of 2015, violence linked to social conflict rose dramatically in Peru. Data aggregated from the Peruvian Human Rights Ombudsman shows hostilities across the nation culminated in May, when five people were killed and a further 200 sustained injuries. The majority of these casualties relate to protests that have flared at the Tia Maria copper mine in the southern Arequipa region. The mine represents one of the largest reserves of copper in Peru, but local residents fear the project will have devastating consequences for agricultural land, local water supplies and the wider environment. The mine is owned by Southern Copper, a subsidiary of Mexican mining giant Grupo Mexico (GM). GM is one of the largest producers of copper in the world, but locals are worried about the company’s environmental record, which includes disastrous toxic spills in the United States and Mexico. Local residents have actively fought the mine for the past six years. The project was temporarily halted in 2011 after protests left four people dead. Despite ongoing opposition, the project was finally given government approval in August 2014. Opposition has ramped up again in 2015 and protesters and police have endured months of violent clashes. Residents from towns across the region also went on strike to express concern about the wider impact of the mine. In May 2015, the Peruvian government declared a state of emergency in the region, deploying 4,000 police and military officers. The Tia Maria mine was recently called Peru’s “biggest environmental conflict” by Peruvian NGO CooperAcción. Solidarity protests have been held across the country, while more than 1,000 people marched in Lima to call for a halt to the project. Other conflicts have also broken out across the

he United Nations pulled-off something extraordinary this week. For the first time in its 70year history it squarely acknowledged the vital relationship between security, safety and justice and development. Previously, these issues were dealt with by very distinct sides of the house. That artificial separation is now coming down. The merging of security and development is more radical than it first appears. For decades, sensitive issues of conflict, crime and violence were ringfenced from traditional development debates in the United Nations. Strange as it now sounds, the idea was to keep development from being sullied by politics, geopolitical or otherwise. After one of the most complex and convoluted negotiation processes in the United Nation´s history, a new set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were released in draft form this week. They bring these themes together into tight embrace. The SDGs explicitly highlight the ways in which insecurity, injustice and weak governance can undermine social and economic progress. The document – Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – is supposed to be wrapped-up at the United Nations General Assembly next month in New York. If signed-off by the world´s diplomats as expected at the Global Summit on September 27, the report will right an historical wrong. The SDGs are nothing if not ambitious. They consist of 17 goals and 169 targets that will replace the eight Millennium Developments Goals (MDGs)

country in recent months. In March 2015, more than 50 people, including both civilians and police, were injured in protests over an increase in electricity prices in the south-central region of Apurímac. Local government officials have challenged the company to explain why January saw a 200 percent increase in the cost of electricity. Protesters from different towns have targeted Electro Sur Este, the utilities company responsible for the price hike, in a series of actions including a highway blockade, a regional strike and an incident involving damage to company property. Local officials and company representatives have engaged in sporadic discussions, but have not yet found a solution. Environmental concerns Sadly, conflict is far too common in this land known for its rich traditions and astonishing biodiversity. Peru is classed as one of the world’s top ten ‘megadiverse’ countries, due to its extensive variety of ecosystems, flora and fauna. Over half of the country is comprised of the Peruvian Amazon, which is home to scores of distinct indigenous cultures. Article 66 of the Peruvian constitution states that all natural resources belong to the state. However, the constitution also affirms that “the State is obliged to promote the conservation of biological diversity, and protected natural areas.” In recent decades, however, illegal logging, mining and hydrocarbon extraction have come to threaten Peru’s environmental sustainability. These industries also have very real consequences for the people who live nearby - over the past five years, Peru’s Human Rights Ombudsman has registered 420 new cases of social conflict, the majority of which relate to environmental issues. The Ombudsman consistently ranks mining as a top cause of conflict. Over the past eighteen months the Ombudsman has also recorded a marked increase in the number of protests across Peru. Between one and two hundred instances of protest occur each month. While conflict does not always equate to violence, over the past year more than 860 people have been injured and 20 killed as a result of social tensions. In January 2014, the Peruvian government passed a controversial law which decrees that members of the armed forces and national police are “exempt from criminal responsibility” if they cause injury or death while on duty. This ‘license to kill’ has been condemned by local and international human rights organisations, Peru’s own Human Rights Ombudsman and the United Nations Commissioner for

Human Rights. The fight for small-scale mining While mining is a significant source of conflict in Peru, not all protesters are opposed to it. In fact, many thousands of artisanal miners have been fighting for the right to keep working on land they may not legally hold title to. In the past few years, government efforts to formalise the small-scale and artisanal gold mining sector has become a source of great contention. This process, which began in 2002, affects an estimated 100,000 small-scale miners who work illegally. Periodic strikes, marches and protests have lead to an impasse with government officials, who for their part have been inconsistent in their application of the relevant laws. In March 2014, tens of thousands of small-scale miners blocked roads across Peru while protesters clashed with police near congress in the capital. Protesters called on the government to extend an April deadline for registering informal mining operations. While illegal gold mining can have harmful environmental and health consequences, for example due to the large amounts of mercury commonly used, the sector is also an important source of employment for many poorer families. In July 2014, the Peruvian government passed a law that has weakened environmental regulation of Peru’s mining industry. The new law, which aims to reinvigorate foreign investment in fossil fuels, makes it easier for new mining projects to get the green light, establishes tax breaks for multinational companies and halves the fines for many environmental violations. José de Echave, former deputy minister for the environment, said at the time, “As far as Latin America goes, we are the country back-pedalling the most.” Protesters from human rights collectives and environmental organisations gathered in the nation’s capital to try to derail the legislation while it was before congress. On one occasion they were met with tear gas, batons and riot shields, as police tried to quell the protest. The crowd raised their voices in unison to deliver the simple message “water belongs to the people”, but ultimately the bill still passed. The government of Peru is not meeting its statutory duties to safeguard the environment and ensure a basic standard of living that meets the varied needs of Peru’s people. As long as authorities continue to favour the development of large-scale economic projects over human rights and environmental concerns, it is likely that high levels of social conflict will continue for the foreseeable future.

A world free of fear and violence robert muggah

which have guided the global development agenda since 2000. At the heart of the new agenda is “peace”, “security”, "justice" and “freedom from fear”. These concepts are comparatively new to the development debate. The forcefulness of the 2030 Agenda´s commitment to preventing and reducing violence is surprising even for those who campaigned for their inclusion. The 29-page report mentions peace 18 times, violence 10 times, and justice 6 times. This is all the more remarkable given the considerable wariness of some governments with regard to these issues. Throughout the document´s preamble the vision is bold and aspirational. It calls for “… a world free of fear and violence” in which “… every child grows up free from violence and exploitation.” It also stresses the elimination of “all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls …” and “factors which give rise to violence, insecurity and injustice.” More important, the report under-

lines substantive connections between security and development agendas across various SDGs. Arguably the most important SDG in this regard is number 16 with its focus on the promotion of and investment in peaceful and inclusive societies, access to justice and accountable and inclusive institutions. Easily the most controversial of all the goals, SDG 16 is in and of itself a remarkable achievement. The first target doesn´t mince words: governments should “significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates e v e r y w h e r e ”. The second target demands an end to “abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.” SDG 16 proposes a number of pathways to achieving safer and more just societies. For example, it urges states to double down on the rule of law to ensure equal access to justice (target 3) as opposed to punitive policing and incarceration. It also makes the case to curb illicit financial flows, arms and

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corruption (targets 4-5) and invest in more effective, participatory and transparent government (target 6-10). And the SDG focus on peace, security and justice stretch across many other areas well. For example, SDG 4 which calls for inclusive and equitable education, also emphasizes “… cultures of peace and non-violence”. SDG5 on gender equality and empowerment of women and girls argues for “eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls in public and private spheres”. Transforming Our World is all the more remarkable because it is a consensus document. While the negotiations were often fierce, states now agree to the letter of the text. The process by which the SDGs were forged is critical to their legitimacy – they bear the fingerprints of millions of people concerned about the future direction of our planet. Naturally, there are critics who feel the final document is too broad and cumbersome. They are worried that the SDGs lack the crisp succinctness of the MDGs. And yet the far-reaching scope of the new goals and targets are a recognition of the complexities facing the world in the twenty first century. The SDGs are a genuine achievement for an embattled United Nations. They focus not just on societies affected by chronic poverty and crippled by war, but all societies. As set out in Transforming Our World, the goals are "universal, indivisible and interlinked". And if implemented as planned, they may well turn out to be transformational.

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The Employment Scenario in Nagaland

n the economics literature there is a long tradition of viewing growth rates of Gross Domestic Product as a measure of human well-being. This tradition loses relevance if the impact of economic growth on employment is not factored in.The use of economic growth as a statistic for measuring human welfare becomes questionable if economic growth fails to provide jobs to the people. The rate of unemployment is like a thermometer that measures the economic health of a nation. The higher the unemployment the lower is the economic activity and hence lower the growth rates. The National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) conducts sample surveys called the Employment Unemployment Surveys tomeasure the rate of unemployment in the economy. These surveys have been conducted from 1950 onwards, however it was only after the Dantwala Committee Report (set up in 1970) that a uniform set of criteria were evolved to measure employment. The first survey incorporating these details were conducted by the NSS 27th Round and the latest one was conducted by the NSS in its 68th round, the report of which was submitted in June 2013 and refer to the employment unemployment scenario for 2011-12.The figures quoted in this article are from this report. A person is said to be employed if she has been engaged in one form of economic activity or the other. The term economic activity apart from including items produced for sale in the market also includes primary sector production (that is agricultural and forestry activities) that is used for own consumption but does not include activities like begging etc. For a good standard of living individuals should have sufficient income and employment is the source of income for the population. Individuals could be either selfemployed, be engaged in casual labour or may have regular salaried employment. A person who is either a casual labourer or is self-employed is more vulnerable than the ‘salaried category as the former workers will not be eligible for employment benefits like provident fund, pensions etcand their status can go from being employed to being unemployed pretty quickly. A person may be engaging in economic activity but he may not be utilizing all his capacity either in terms of intellectual ability or physical ability. For example in our country it is not uncommon to see bus conductors with doctorate degrees or post graduates engaged as peons or dak runners. This latter phenomenon is called disguised unemployment and is also an impediment towards realizing the full potential of an economy. If there is untapped potential then it gets reflected in lower production and lower incomes for the country. Policies have to be framed in such a manner as to maximize the number of people in the working age (15-59 years) are gainfully engaged in economic activities.

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In other words 61% of our population is engaged in agriculture and allied activities and 32% are engaged in service sector activities. Only 7.6% of our workers are engaged in industry. The proportion of workers engaged in farmNagaland scenario I look at some statistics of employment and unemployment in Naga- ing is higher than the national average by more than 10 percentage points. This land based on the 68th round of the Employment Unemployment Surveys. pattern is seen in all the states in the north east except Tripura where only 27% I have used a broad measure of employment namely the Usual Status in- of the workers are engaged in agriculture and allied activities. cluding both the principal and subsidiary status of employment. This measure has a reference period of 365 days and is one among the 3 different Labourvulnerabilityis relatively low in Nagaland: The most vulnerable among the worker category are those who are engaged in casual labour measures of employment used in the NSSO surveys. In Nagaland 700 out of every 1000 persons in are in the working age and those who are self-employed. As a proportion of total workers, casual group. This figure is higher than the All-India average (613) as well as high- workers only constitute 2% of the workers in our state (see figure 1 below). er than all other states in the North-east (Tripura with 665 for every 1000 This is much lower than all other states in the region and better than the persons comes a distant second in the region). This is a source of human scenario in the country as a whole. For the country as a whole the average resource that can be tapped for future growth. An advanced economy like nearly 30% of the workers were engaged in casual labour. The other side of Japan or any of the Nordic countries will be only too happy to have such the coin is the proportion of those employed in the salaried/wage earner a young workforce in their country. However, for such a high proportion category is more secure than the other two categories of workers. One posiof people in the working age to be meaningful, they should be engaged in tive feature of the employed in the state is that our state has the highest proportion (at 24.2%) of workers engaged in occupations that give a regular economic activities. Nagaland has a total labour force (which includes both employed and wage /salaried employment in the north-east. In fact this proportion is also the unemployed) of just over 8.83 lakhs out of which 7.28 lakhs are in the higher than the average for the country as a whole which was only 18%. The workforce. Of the 7.28 lakhs in the work force about 4.4 lakhs are engaged proportion self-employed is approximately 74%.

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Labour productivity in Nagaland in different sectors in 2011-12 has been found to be higher than the average productivity of each sector in the North East (see figure 3). Average labour productivity gives an idea about the efficiency of workers. Efficiency implies that same quantity of output (here valued at constant 2004-05 prices) was produced by lesser number of workers or equivalently that a given number of workers produced more output.Wage rates are determined by marginal products of labour and the average product gives an overview of efficiency in the economy. Labour productivity in the services sector stood at `2.6 lakhs per worker. For the North east region this was the highest and Tripura with an average labour productivity of ` 2.2 lakhs came second.In the agriculture + allied sector average labour productivity stood at just over ` 60,000. The overall labour productivity in the state was`1.37 lakhs per worker and was second only to Sikkim which had an average labour productivity of `1.64 lakhs. Sincethe states in the North east, except Assam have a relatively low work force I have resisted making comparisonswith the country’s average labour productivity. For a clearer perspective of the state’s economy and for help in framing policies we need to look at unemployment figures in the state, to which we will turn to in the subsequent week. Vyasan R is an Indian Administrative Service Officer borne of the Nagaland cadre. He is currently doing a Masters in Public Administration/International Development at the Harvard Kennedy School. His column will be featured every Monday. Feedback can be emailed to vyasan_r@yahoo.com

POLL RESULTS

Do you agree with NBCC’s opinion that online gaming is a threat to society? Some of those who voted YES had this to say: • Someone or the other had to take up this matter and since NBCC is tackling this issue let them try a hand in it as well. We had enough of this govt. policies, subsidies, schemes and revenues and what not. All is for govt and not for common people. I agree with the steps taken by the NBCC. Its a Yes from me provided NBCC should remain firm and dedicated in its stand. • Yes. We should look at countries like korea and japan, where online gaming is at its highest. these countries have imbalanced societies due to too many people playing online games which are more addictive and also time-demanding than other offline games. • Yes, many people are addicted to online gaming. • For me Yes. And for this, no need to explain further cause we all know it’s very will from head to toe. So to me, the most important things that we must to against this, is to let them know what it is and how it affect our daily routine/ the effects of one’s health and impart the knowledge to people about the positive and negative impact of using this gaming (online) towards the society, family as well as in our individual life and to do this job, to me the Church can do better than the Government, organizations and institutions, etc. • Yes, the authority of God is vested upon the Church. So, the NBCC has a voice on this issue regardless of how people take it!!! • Yes, it is because it kills your time • Strong YES. The proposed Online gaming Act is a sinister design of some politicians trying to cash on it. If it comes through it will go the Nagaland lottery way. It will not benefit much of the state revenue as projected. And anyway, gambling in any form is a threat to the society. Atleast NBCC has raised this issue for debates. • A Big yes from ma side...... I won't comment more, bt n short, i should say tat one day Online gaming would definitely let our Naga youngsters to dark future.... Instead of online gaming why the government of Nagaland opt to implement Lok Ayodya Bill.. ? Nonsense Govt.. ..! • Well NBCC is entitled to its opinion, and it is true that online gaming will be a future impediment and a challenge, which we are already seeing now. However, though unrelated from the question, NBCC really needs to do ample research weighing pros and cons, before coming to conclusions [which it has done in past]. Its opinions are mostly based on ‘orthodox Christian morality views’ rather than being pragmatic. Sadly, either it has failed to play its role for the society effectively barring the propagation of Holy words and works within churches and conventions, or its works are not visible enough. NBCC needs to evolve; it has such strength and endorsement from the society. Along with ACAUT, it ought to be the harbinger of change. • These days people especially youngsters tend to spend most of their time with online gamings • Oneline gaming was, is and will always be a threat to the society. The infamous online gaming is degenerating the work culture among our naga society.

ers can play against each at home. • Others. Though Nagaland with more than 90% of Christian population state, it is not Baptist denomination alone. So the opinion of Nagaland Baptist Church Council should not be noted or taken alone by the government before implementing such policy. P.s: I'm a Baptist. • I will like to see NSF saying YES...NBCC should stick with church matters..if they really care about nagas..why they dont protest against back door appointment and corruption or go ahead with clean election campaign... • I see too many eager Nagas jumping in to condemn NBCC without really knowing what it is all about? It's really important for us to carefully think and understand the whole concept of online gambling before we give out our comments on the issue. And the question put up by Morung Express is a little misleading to many youngsters who are all too eager to give their comments on the issue. Instead of Online Gaming, 'Online Gambling' would've been more appropriate as per the recently passed bill by NLA "Nagaland Prohibition of Gambling and Promotion and Regulation of Online Games of Skill Bill, 2015". • Too much of anything is bad! I am of the view that NBCC is forgetting their prime call and are worried about something that which is periphery. • We're living in computer/Electronic generation no more Some of those who stone age. NBCC is always olta polta voted OTHERS had • NBCC's stoic sithis to say: YES NO OTHER lence on certain is• Others. Under what sues has made them provision of international law do they want to ban online gaming websites? very unpopular with the people. if they want to raise their Who has the authority to ban all such websites spread all voice against issues they need to tackle the previous issue across the world? What technology is there to ban all such which rocked Nagaland n some parts of the world.huh! An Some of those who voted NO had this to say: websites? Hacking is pointless, they will be back soon after appeal to NBCC next NAJ COSFEST plis do attend the fest • No. NBCC should go for other social treats rather focus- fixing it. How do we go about banning thousands of online n study the young people there, u ll be surprised to see that gaming websites based in different countries? By the time they are the most well behaved crowd u ll ever come across. ing into online games. • NBCC should not involve in this kind of issue. Let the one is banned several others would sprung up. Technology • How will i explain to those who are against NBCC nah? it is not static, it's growing faster than we can imagine. There is indirectly or directly but I Suggest that NBCC should say other civil society fight for this and answer is NO • No. Are they trying to be the Naga RSS version banning are games which don't even need an internet connection. or write article about this in such a way that it reflects the everything in sight. We can connect computers through LAN and several gam- fact of several threats directly or indirectly, but it fails to pin • NBCC must involved in church building not business • Its a no pliz (nbcc) I think it vl b better f u help the poor n try to reform the naga leaders rather den poking n online games which is just a fun... • No! If at all, it were a threat to society then too cyber laws are there to take care of it. In this age of global village, through IT-enabled services and communication technology, if NBCC is against 'net neutrality', our society is bound regressively to good old olden days where everything has to happen in real-time only. • Million times No No No .Hopeless NBCC. They don't know their duties. NBCC are the agents of BJP .They are against everything in Nagaland. Instead of againsting the ONLINE GAMING pliz spare them room's to function the office smoothly. • no. infact it helps a lot in taking decision faster for someone who works in a stress filled corporate world... • No......they have no right to control every aspects of our life and specially after their death silence on the compromised morality of our elected leaders..... • ooohhh what an NBCC if online gaming threat to the society dan whats tabacco/alcholic which kills people evrydaey!!! • NBCC silent silent on crucial issues and superloud on trivial issues. To say, they are more like the Pharisees.

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point the main words and from the some people misunderstood it n blabbering, thou its depend on one self, whether its a threat or not but in reality its affects long term life or career, beside gaming business. • Yes because it is addictive and might disrupt social harmony..... No because it can generate revenues • When our politicians, Church leaders, and social leaders are free from corruption and show with their living example, it would be more easier to advise their children and also other children. Today, the younger generation are easily influence and most of them have lost from the main track. But online game cannot be a real threat to our society. I think the NBC has bigger role to play and show a better example than this. • NBCC high time to realise what destroys naga. That's lifting of liquor ban. It's time we call a spade a spade and come out of hypocrisy. Thousands of nagas are dying because of consuming adulterated liquor and still we are closing our eyes when things are happening below our nose. I m ready to debate with any hypocritical • When I was younger (as also, I believe, many of the NBCC members), virtual distractions were nil, open spaces were bigger and choice of entertainment more varied, if only the respected members of the NBCC remembers that. Nowadays physical open spaces are a rarity and it's only imagination that are boundless. It's easy cribbing and pointing out flaws, but a true leader will give solutions. I say, give our youths creative outletsgive them community swimming pools, parks with ample space, properly maintained museums and zoological parks, well equipped libraries and science parks, show them an alternate outlet and believe you me they will shine. Our youths are restless and filled with promises give them the right outlet and watch them shine, continue banning stuff and watch them rebel. Ps while at that, does the NBCC also have an eye out for the elders that are so openly indulging in not too righteous stuff. Their preference of gaming may not be online, but is definitely more offensive and infinitely more harmful. • The sudden burst of energy from the NBCC on this online gaming is a relieve atleast we know that they are active. online gaming can be anything we have casual game, serious game n even educational game so which ones are they talking about? whatever, gaming cao become dangerous if one is addicted to it if the gamer starts enjoying gaming more than they enjoy life. addiction of anything is a threat to oneself n the society in the long run the younger generation are mostly into gaming even from my own family but till now no one is addicted or are depressed. As long as they know where to draw the lines i dont think its wrong or a threat to the society. • It depends on Individual actually and online gaming has nothing to do with NBCC because they are the apex body of churches in Nagaland and not a political party. Online gaming has nothing to do with biblical aspects. • I see a lot of hypocrites in our society who have not contributed anything toward building our society except to bark at everything. NBCC as the apex organization of Baptist Churches has every right to air its concern over any issue pertaining to life and society. Life is muti-dimensional being which calls for a holistic approach to ministry. On any social issue, if NBCC remains silent, many will condemn NBCC for not speaking out. The irony is, when NBCC opens its mouth, again the same people will condemn NBCC as if it has committed a crime. HYPOCRITES!!! Be positive. Be constructive. Be proactive. Be big-hearted.

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PM Modi in UAE; first PM to vist Gulf nation in 30 years

Abu DhAbi, August 16 (iANs): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in the United Arab Emirates, in the first prime ministerial visit to the Gulf nation after three decades. He was received by Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport. Modi tweeted his appreciation of the gesture: "I deeply appreciate kind gesture of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who received me at the airport." Modi is here on a twoday official visit that will see talks focused on boosting cooperation in energy and trade. In a significant gesture, five brothers of the crown prince were also present at the Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport to receive Modi, according to tweets by external affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup. "For Crown Prince and his five brothers to receive a dignitary is a rare gesture reflecting imp attached to PM's visit," tweeted Swarup. The official Twitter account of news relating to the crown prince a@ MBZNews tweeted: "Mohamed_bin_Zayed welcomes @narendramodi visit; reaffirms the strong, historic relations founded by Sheikh Zayed & maintained by Khalifa." Modi is the first Indian prime minister to visit the UAE after the 1981 visit of then prime minister Indira Gandhi. According to WAM, the official news agency of the UAE, Modi

Modi visits mosque in conciliatory gesture

Abu DhAbi, August 16 (ReuteRs): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the main mosque in Abu Dhabi on Sunday in a conciliatory gesture to the Muslim minority back home wary of his past and his Hindu nationalist party. Modi, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been dogged by allegations he did not stop religious riots in Gujarat over a decade ago, when at least 1,000 people, mainly Muslims, were killed in communal riots. He has denied the allegations and a Supreme Court inquiry found no evidence to suggest he was complicit in the violence. Modi toured the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, capital of the oilproducing United Arab Emirates, accompanied by UAE Culture Minister Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak al-Nahayan. He made no statements to journalists. Analysts said Modi, who has vowed to protect all religious groups after a series of attacks on Christians, was trying to show the same concern for Muslims. "Modi's visit to the was accorded a full redcarpet reception. "Sheikh Mohamed escorted the Indian prime minister to the dais of honour where both, the UAE's and the Indian national anthem, were played and the military fired a 21-gun salute to Prime Minister Modi.

Date extended for net neutrality comments NeW DeLhi, August 16 (iANs): Stakeholders awaiting the government's guidelines on net neutrality may have to wait longer as some more time has now been given to the people and institutions to give their opinion on the recommendations of an official panel on this subject. "Last date for submission of suggestions and comments on report of committee on net neutrality through the discussion forum under www.MyGov. in has been extended till August 20," an official communique posted on the website of the communications ministry said. The report, submitted by a panel headed by technocrat A.K. Bhargava, was made public on July 16, and said it favoured, among a host of other matters, an end to the free-call regime over the internet. This had evoked strong resentment among the netizens. Still an evolving concept, net neutrality calls upon government, internet service providers and other stakeholders to treat all voice and data services on the Internet equally, and not levy differential tariffs for usage, content, platform, sites, application or mode of communication. Reacting to the protests over the panel recommendations, Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had told parliament soon after that these were only suggestions and not the final view. "It is neither the final report, nor has the government taken any final view," he said. "Based on the committee report, comments and suggestions received and recommendations of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, the government will take a considered decision on various aspects of net neutrality, in the best interest of the country." In a set of recommendations that could have ended the free regime for domestic calls made through internet messenger services such as WhatsApp, Viber and Skype, the official panel has suggested that they be treated like regular telecom service providers for tariff and regulation. But it wanted messaging free of tariff.

Grand Mosque is a clear signal that he wishes to bury his own communalist baggage and build on India's pluralistic reputation and highlight Islam's role in Indian history,” Kadira Pethiyagoda, visiting fellow in Asia-Middle East Relations Brookings Doha Center, told Reuters. The Grand Mosque, Modi’s first stop in this visit, is the largest in the UAE and has the largest hand-woven carpet in the world, where thousands can pray at the same time. UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan said Modi's visit comes at a time when relations between the two countries were strong. “The prime minister's visit is of strategic significance in our bilateral relations and follows on the heels of growing diplomatic, economic, energy and defence cooperation between our two countries,” UAE state news agency WAM quoted him as saying. There were opportunities for bilateral security cooperation against extremists, he said.

"Prime Minister Modi inspected a guard of honour and then shook hands with a group of sheikhs, ministers and top officials who had come to greet him. In his turn, Sheikh Mohamed shook hands with the ministers and senior officials accompanying the

Indian prime minister during his visit," WAM said. Ahead of his visit, Modi said in an interview to Khaleej Times: "I want to see the UAE as our foremost trade and investment partner. We would build regular and effective cooperation in a full range of

security challenges. Our armed forces would engage with each other more. "We will work together more closely in international forums and in addressing regional challenges. There are no limits to our relationship," he said. Modi described the UAE as a "Mini India" and vowed to build a "regular and effective cooperation in security challenges". The UAE is home to 2.6 million Indian expatriates. Swarup told newspersons in Abu Dhabi: "The prime minister looks forward to meeting with the Indian diaspora and ascertaining their welfare; and the prime minister's visit to the region is very significant and will help promote all round cooperation between India and the UAE." Modi visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and was later scheduled to visit a labour camp in the ICAD Residential City in the UAE capital. He is expected to address 300 workers for approximately 45 minutes, according to the Indian embassy. On Monday, Modi will visit the sustainable Masdar City, a planned city project in Abu Dhabi, where he will address the UAE business community. Modi will attend a special lunch reception hosted by the Indian embassy at the Oberoi Hotel in Business Bay, where 25 top business community members will be in attendance. He will later travel to Dubai, where he will attend a grand public reception at the Dubai Cricket Grounds at 7.30 p.m., following which he will leave for India at 11 p.m.

India summons Pakistan envoy, conveys anger over border firing

NeW DeLhi, August 16 (iANs): India on Sunday summoned the Pakistani envoy to lodge a protest and convey anger over unprovoked firing with high calibre weapons by Pakistani troops targeting India's civilian population. Pakistani High Commissioner Abdul Basit was summoned to the external affairs ministry in the afternoon. Anil Wadhwa, secretary (East) in the ministry, "lodged a protest, and conveyed our (India's) anger, at the unprovoked firing by Pakistani troops since August 8, particularly with regard to the incidents of yesterday (Saturday) and today (Sunday) in Poonch that saw the systematic targeting of our civilian popu-

lation and the use of high calibre weapons including artillery", said a ministry statement. "The issue of continued unprovoked firing by Pakistani troops since August 8 had been raised on several occasions at the DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) level. "Assurances were also received from the Pakistan military authorities that the firings would stop and their troops would be instructed accordingly. But in fact, the firings have continued up until today," it said. Wadhwa conveyed that the Pakistan government needed to take necessary steps to ensure that the Pakistan military does not undermine peace and tranquillity along the inter-

national boundary and the Line of Control, said the statement. Pakistani shelling in civilian areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday claimed two lives, taking the civilian toll in two days to seven. The latest shelling took place in Poonch and Rajouri districts. Eight civilians were also injured. Basit later speaking to newspersons claimed that India violated the ceasefire 70 times and that Pakistan was very concerned about it. The continuing border firing comes ahead of the August 23-24 National Security Advisor-level talks to be held in Delhi between India's Ajit Doval and Pakistan's Sartaj Aziz to discuss terrorism issues.

IAS probationers to start career from Delhi

NeW DeLhi, August 16 (Pti): In a first, IAS probationers will start their career from Delhi instead of cadre states they have been allocated, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said. "From this year onwards, the new IAS probationers will start their career with a three-month stint at the Centre before going to their respective state of posting as per the cadre allocation," he said. The Minister said this latest decision by the Personnel Ministry will provide an opportunity to the new incoming Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to be groomed at the Centre before they move over to their respective state of posting. "This will not only help in enriching their perspective, but would also acquaint them with the functioning of the Union

government and enable them to get themselves introduced to various functionaries and officials in the central government hierarchy which may also, later on, make it easier for them to discharge their responsibilities more effectively when they take up bureaucratic, administrative or field assignments in the state," he said. Referring to another recent decision to revisit and revise the pattern and syllabus of the civil services Examination, Singh said a committee of experts is being constituted for the purpose under the auspices of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), which conducts the test. "The objective is to provide a level-playing field to civil services aspirants from diverse backgrounds so that the selected candidates are most appropri-

ately suited to the requirements of governance in contemporary India,", he was quoted as saying in a press statement issued today by his office. Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi?s emphasis to provide maximum and easy governance in an atmosphere which enables the bureaucrats to perform their best. "The bureaucrats of 21st century will be the torch bearers of India?s ascent as a global power and also the executors of PM?s Independence Day call for 'start up India, stand up India'," the Minister said. Singh was speaking at a felicitation function held here yesterday attended by Ira Singhal, Nidhi Gupta and Vandana Rao, Delhi girls who topped civil services examination, 201

Supporters disappointed Prisoner snatches cop's rifle, fires in air at Bengaluru hospital with PM low-key I-Day speech NeW DeLhi, August 16 (ReuteRs): After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reforms agenda got blocked in parliament, people in his camp were hoping the famed orator will use a key Independence Day speech to renew confidence in his leadership. They were disappointed. Modi's 90-minute-long speech, made from the ramparts of New Delhi's Red Fort on Saturday, focused on measures his "Team India" had rolled out to include millions of poor Indians in the banking and insurance systems, policies for workers and farmers and successes in the fights against inflation and corruption. But it lacked the kind of energy and vision that helped propel him to office. He even relied on notes, something he had never needed to do before. "We expected him to hit back at the opposition and blame the opposition for the slower-than-expected reform pace, but he failed to do so," said a minister in Modi's government. Nalin Kohli, spokesman for Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), said the prime minister used the speech to report his government's progress. "It the duty of the government to inform its citizens and the prime minister did the right thing by sharing updates," Kohli said. A bureaucrat who is a part of Modi's inner circle said Modi was upset about failing to further his reforms agenda and decided to "keep his head down" and focus on improving per-

formance. Politicians and analysts expected Modi to launch a more forceful defence. He has kept silent for months, even as the opposition Congress party has stepped up its attacks and scandals have touched members of his cabinet. A rousing speech would have also helped his party in a tough election in a few weeks in the impoverished state of Bihar, where the opposition is seeking to paint Modi as a pro-business politician whose policies hurt the poor. "Modi's speech was not exciting by his own standards," said Sanjay Kumar, director for the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies. "It lacked coherence and his trademark confidence." Last year, when Modi delivered his first Independence Day speech, he was brimming with enthusiasm, impatient to launch reforms to boost growth and resolve many social and economic problems. For the bulk of his speech this year, Modi read out statistics to highlight the challenges he faced and rattle out achievements of 15 months in office, such as opening new bank accounts for the poor and building toilets. Neerja Chowdhury, a political analyst in New Delhi, said people expected Independence Day speeches to offer more. "Anyone who heard Modi's speech last year believed that he will bring some key fundamental changes and break new ground," she said. "It just did not feel that you were listening to the same Modi.

beNgALuRu, August 16 (iANs): A mentally-ill prisoner on Sunday caused panic by firing in the air with a rifle he snatched from an escorting policeman at a state-run mental hospital here, police said adding that commandos were trying to disarm and nab the accused who was holed up in a hospital room. "The incident occurred around 3 p.m. when the accused, Vishwanath, was being escorted for treatment at the hospital. No injury or casualty so far," Deputy Commissioner of

Police (South) B.S. Lokesh Kumar told reporters. Known to be a rowdy element, Vishwanath was arrested in May 2011 in the city on a murder charge and lodged in the central jail on the city's outskirts since then. "After jail doctors recommended further treatment for Vishwanath's mental illness, he was taken to the National Institute of Mental and Neurosciences for check-up and tests, as he was misbehaving with inmates and turning violent," Kumar said, citing jail authorities.

According to a witness, gun shots were suddenly heard in a ward, leading to commotion and panic among patients and hospital staff. "Vishwanath entered a room and locked himself up after firing 7-8 rounds in the air and threatened to kill if he was touched," the DCP said quoting the escorting policeman. Police summoned Garuda commandos of the state reserved police, trained to deal with such situations, to take Vishwanath out of the room alive. Commandos cordoned

off the building in which the prisoner was holed up after patients inside were shifted to other wards. An operation to disarm and nab Vishwanath was on, the police official added. Being Sunday, the hospital in the southern suburb did not have many people, as out-patients are not seen on a holiday and majority of doctors have a day off. City police commissioner N.S. Megharikh and additional police commissioner C.H. Pratap Reddy rushed to the hospital to supervise the operation.

Cardiac arrest can be controlled by CPR: Expert

NeW DeLhi, August 16 (iANs): Cardiac arrest is the number one killer in India, and can be controlled only by administering proper cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a health expert said on Sunday. "With the increasing lifestyle pressures in today's day and age, the incidence of cardiac arrest is on the rise. An increasing number of people living in urban households and the younger generation are becoming victims of cardiac death," cardiac surgeon K.K. Aggarwal said.

Cardiac arrest takes an estimated 25 lakh lives annually. According to data revealed by the Delhi Economic Survey, 150-250 deaths happen in the city every single day. Out of these, 25-45 deaths occur suddenly with 60 percent of the people dying before they reach the hospital and the largest number due to cardiac arrest. "While prevention is key and awareness needs to be generated about how lifestyle modifications are a must for healthy heart health,

what most people are not aware of is that death is reversible within the first 10 minutes of a cardiac arrest," Aggarwal said. Only CPR compresses the heart between the sternum and the backbone and builds up pressure that keeps the oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and keeps the person alive until a defibrillator becomes available or expert medical help arrives. "It is important to act quickly, for every minute lost reduces the chances of revival by 10 percent," he added.

Indian government becoming extremely intolerant: Wendy Preetha Nair

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uthor Wendy Doniger is back with "The Mare's Trap" which revisits the Kamasutra. Doniger, an American scholar, is no stranger to controversies. Her previous book, "Hindus - An Alternative History" ran into rough weather last year over its alleged misrepresentation of Hindus. Eyebrows were also raised over the publisher Penguin India's decision to withdraw and pulp the book after a court settlement. In her new book, Doniger argues that the Kamasutra is more of a feminist text and it is crucial for Indian society to follow its liberal outlook towards sexuality and gender issues. In an email interview with IANS, Doniger said that the Indian government is becoming intolerant and the ban on pornography is indicative of the repression by the state.

Excerpts from the interview:

Hindus too. Finally, the rise of fundamentalism around the world in the Q: From beef, books to porn, the gov- present period has played upon those ernment is on a banning spree. You old colonial resentments, to produce were also at the receiving end last year the present repressive regime in India. for "Hindus - An Alternative History". What is the sense you are getting? Q: If ancient India was a liberal place A: I fear that the Indian govern- according to you, why has it become ment is becoming very intolerant. It is conservative now? How relevant is the a terrible shame that India, a culture Kamasutra for modern India? that was once so open in its support of A: My answer to the first question is the arts, has now become so repressive also an answer to the question of why of the arts. Even in the time when the India has recently become so conserKamasutra was originally composed, vative. As for the relevance, the Kamathere were elements of the Hindu sutra values pleasure in the broadest world that did not accept its values. In- sense, including sexual pleasure. Surely dia has also always had a streak of pu- today's global society shares these valritanism, linked to the renunciant and ues, and so the Kamasutra is more releascetic tradition, and this part of In- vant than ever. At a time when sexual vidian culture grew stronger under the olence has become a growing concern British and again in the post-colonial in India, this book, which is concerned backlash. Colonialism was repressive with ways to tame the more savage asof Hinduism in many ways, including pects of sexuality, should be essential a negative valuation of the erotic as- reading. The intellectual leaders of Inpects of the worship of the gods, and dia should let people know what sort this gave rise to a negative valuation of a book the Kamasutra really is and of these parts of Hinduism by certain encourage them to read it. This would

greatly improve the general level of un- women may leave husbands who do not derstanding about the nature, includ- treat them well, that women's pleasure ing the dangers, of sexuality. is an essential part of the sexual act, that sex should not be limited to the producQ: What was the idea behind revisiting tion of babies. All of this, if taken serithe Kamasutra? ously today, would greatly improve the A: I was concerned that the Kama- condition of women in India. And the sutra was being largely neglected in passages that caution against sexual India and hoped that by writing this violence may also be useful in making book I would make more people aware people in India aware of the causes of of the actual nature of the book - and rape, and possibly some measures to make them want to read it. Among the deal with it. This, surely, will be for the so-called "triad"of basic Hindu values benefit of women in India. As for caste, - dharma, artha, and kama - kama has the fact that the Kamasutra finds caste always been the third, the least valued. totally irrelevant, that it specifically says This is the result of the cultural ascen- that people of all of the "twice-born" dancy of the renunciant aspect of the varnas can live the life that it describes, Brahmin tradition. is a total denial of the power of the caste system and a fine example of the sorts of Q: You describe Kamasutra as a femi- attitudes that we need to cultivate today. nist text. How can we ignore the class Neither feminism nor human rights is and caste realities of today's India? a primary issue for the Kamasutra, but A: I think it is a feminist text, in the its extraordinarily liberal attitude to general sense of advancing women's women and people of all castes makes interests, because it argues that married it a valuable weapon for people who are women should have the primary finan- fighting more directly for feminism and cial responsibility in the household, that human rights in India today.

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British Queen poised for record after rallying troubled monarchy LONDON, August 16 (ReuteRs): Queen Elizabeth, who rallied support for the monarchy despite presiding over what was once known as the world’s most famous dysfunctional family, next month becomes Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. She never expected to take the throne and only did so because her uncle abdicated, but on Sept. 9 she will beat the record held by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, who reigned for more than 63 years. “It is a job for life,” the 89-yearold Elizabeth once said, and unlike some European monarchs recently, and even a pope, she is not expected to abdicate. While the world and British society have changed dramatically during her reign, the queen has always appeared dependable and reassuring. Despite traumas in the 1990s, such as the death of Princess Diana, that seemed to threaten the monarchy’s very existence, the queen has been able to lead the thousand-year-old institution into a new era of popularity. “The key to the change has been anticipating what’s coming next,” Simon Lewis, her former communications secretary, told Reuters. “The lesson of these last 20, 30 years has been for the institution always to be slightly ahead perhaps of where the British people are.” PEOPLE’S QUEEN? Britain itself has become a more egalitarian society as old class divides were broken down and deference based on background ebbed away, something reflected in the monarchy itself. “It’s become much less elitist,” said royal biographer Robert Lacey. “The monarchy has continued the process of disassociating itself from the social pyramid headed by an aristocracy and attempting to make itself classless.” At the start of her reign she

was a glamorous figure who seemed to typify Britain’s postwar resurgence, but by the 40th anniversary of her accession the royal family appeared to have become little more than celebrity fodder for the tabloids. While her marriage to Philip, a Greek prince, has stayed solid, she described 1992 as an “annus horribilis” when three of her four children’s relationships broke up, with scandalous details exhaustively reported in the papers. Diana’s death in a Paris car crash in 1997 was undoubtedly the darkest moment of her long reign, with the queen forced to return from Scotland to address the nation amid a general outpouring of grief and dismay. “For about a week it seemed as though the institution had been rocked to its foundation,” said Lewis. With a more professional and sophisticated media operation, the royal family’s reputation has been restored from the dark days of the 1990s and even taken to new heights. Commentators say that also reflects how the queen has provided stability in a time of great

social upheaval and growing discontent with elected leaders, while giving Britons a sense of identity. “The fortunes of the monarchy have gone through peaks and troughs, she hasn’t really changed but the public reaction to her has,” said Professor Philip Murphy, a historian and author of “Monarchy and the End of Empire”. “It’s become a significant part of the way we see ourselves as a nation.”

and making the best job you can,” she said 40 years later. She was crowned queen of Britain and other realms, including Australia and Canada, on June 2, 1953, in a televised ceremony in Westminster Abbey. She became the 40th monarch in a royal line that goes back to William the Conqueror, who took the throne in 1066 after winning the Battle of Hastings. While on the throne, she has seen 12 prime ministers, beginning with WinQUIRK OF HISTORY ston Churchill, and bade farewell Elizabeth only became queen to the British Empire amassed due to a quirk of history after her by her forebears from Kenya to uncle Edward VIII abdicated be- Hong Kong. cause of his love for American divorcee Wallis Simpson and SILENT QUEEN the crown passed to her father Her views on the subject reGeorge VI when she was 10 years main a mystery as during her old. She was just 25 when she belong reign she has never given came Queen Elizabeth II on Feb. an interview, and insights into 6, 1952 on the death of her father. her opinions and character At the time she was on tour in come from brief appearances in Kenya with her husband Prince TV programmes and from comPhilip, who has been by her side ments by other members of her throughout her reign. family. The most revealing in“In a way I didn’t have an sight into her private life, a docapprenticeship. My father died umentary titled “Royal Family” much too young and so it was all broadcast in 1969 after cameras a very sudden kind of taking on had followed the queen for a year,

File photo of Mullah Omar

WAsHINgtON, August 16 (ptI): Pakistan’s intelligence had knowledge about the death of reclusive Taliban chief Mullah Omar and its move to hide the news is “failure” of not only the US-Pak intelligence co-operation, but also the American intelligence as well, a former top Pentagon official has said. Mullah Omar, the one-eyed

Wikipedia can be misleading, says study NeW yORk, August 16 (IANs): You should not trust Wikipedia blindly for every topic as entries on politically controversial scientific topics could be subjected to “information sabotage”, a study says. Study co-author Gene E. Likens, a distinguished research professor at the University of Connecticut, has monitored Wikipedia’s acid rain entry since 2003. Likens had co-discovered acid rain in North America. “In the scientific community, acid rain is not a controversial topic. Its mechanics have been well understood for decades,” Likens said. “Yet, despite having ‘semi-protected’ status to prevent anonymous changes, Wikipedia’s acid rain entry receives near-daily edits, some of which result in egregious errors and a distortion of consensus science,” he said. In an effort to see how Wikipedia’s acid rain entry compared to other scientific topics, Likens partnered with Adam M. Wilson, a geographer at the University at Buffalo. Together, they analysed Wikipedia edit histories for three politically controversial scientific topics (acid rain, evolution, and global warming), and four non-controversial scientific topics (the standard model in physics, helio-centrism, general relativity, and continental drift). Using nearly a decade of data, Likens and Wilson teased out daily edit rates, the mean size of edits (words added, deleted, or edited), and the mean number of page views per day. While the edit rate of the acid rain article was less than the edit rate of the evolution and global warming articles, it was significantly higher than the non-controversial topics. Across the board, politically controversial scientific topics were edited more heavily and viewed more often, the researchers said. “As society turns to Wikipedia for answers, students, educators, and citizens should understand its limitations when researching scientific topics that are politically charged,” Likens said.

of the region and has strong network of contacts within the intelligence community of the region and the US, refuses to buy the Pakistani argument. “I am highly highly confident that at least few people in the Pakistani government and intelligence agencies (Inter-Services Intelligence) knew about this (death of Mullah Omar),” Sedney told PTI. “The whole issue of Mullah Omar’s death and the fact that it was kept secret for so long and so successfully leads to a host of other questions,” he said. “People are asking everywhere - in Afghanistan and Pakistan, in the US, - how did this happen and why? Because to carry out that kind of deception, I would say, is an example of highly professional intelligence tactics. There does not seem to be any history, any-

Indonesian plane crashes with 54 people

has never been shown since, reputedly because it made them seem too ordinary. “It is a most remarkable achievement to have been in the spotlight for so long and for no one really to have a very strong sense of what her views are,” said Professor Murphy. Although she is the world’s oldest living monarch, Elizabeth is only the second-longest currently reigning, behind Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is almost six years ahead of her. The longest-reigning monarch of all time - King Sobhuza II of Swaziland - ruled for almost 83 years until his death in 1982, while King Louis XIV of France ruled for 72 years, the longest period for any major European country. During her reign, she has made more than 250 overseas visits to well over 100 countries and met 4 million people in person. “She ... has surely travelled more widely than any other head of state in history,” Prime Minister Cameron told parliament in 2012. “As she herself has been heard to say ... ‘I have to be seen to be believed’.” In recent years, she has curtailed her timetable of foreign trips with Prince Charles and other royals taking her place. Millions turned out for spectacular celebrations to mark her 60th year on the throne in 2012, while a few months later her starring role in a spoof James Bond film became one of the highlights of the London Olympic Games’ opening ceremony. However, in keeping with her more usual discreet style, aides say she wants little fuss over next month’s milestone. “The fact that my mama has been a constant feature on the scene has provided that sense, I think, of continuity in a time of immense change,” Prince Charles said in a documentary to mark her diamond jubilee.

where I know of, similar kinds of movements where they have lost a leader and then kept it secret for so long,” Sedney said. Sedney, who now is a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, a top American thinktank, argued that not knowing the death of Mullah Omar for two years is a failure of US intelligence in a major way. “It is failure of US intelligence in two ways. First it did not find out what was going on inside the Taliban and secondly it did not find out from Pakistan. US intelligence has had a mixed relationship with ISI over the years. One of the things people have used to justify our relationship with Pakistan is that in a number of areas we had good intelligence sharing co-operation. To me this is a failure of that intelligence relationship,” Sedney said.

JAyApuRA, August 16 (AFp): The wreckage of a passenger plane which went missing with 54 people aboard in rugged eastern Indonesia Sunday has been found by villagers, an official said, with rescuers expected to head to the crash site. The plane operated by Indonesian carrier Trigana Air lost contact with air traffic control just before 3:00 pm (0600 GMT) after taking off from Jayapura, the capital of Papua province, the search and rescue agency said. The ATR 42-300 twin-turboprop plane was carrying 44 adult passengers, five children and five crew on the flight which was scheduled to take about 45 minutes, it said. But the plane disappeared about 10 minutes before reaching its destination Oksibil, a remote settlement in the mountains south of Jayapura, shortly after it asked permission to start descending to land. Officials said initially that villagers in the Okbape district of Papua reported seeing a plane crash. The transport ministry later said local residents had found the wreckage. “The plane has been found (by villagers). According to residents, the flight had crashed into a mountain,” said the transport ministry’s directorgeneral of air transportation, Suprasetyo, who goes by one name. Officials were still verifying the information from local residents, he said. There was no information about whether anyone may have survived. Search and rescue teams, police and the military would head to the site as soon as possible Monday, said transport ministry spokesman J. A. Barata. ‘Dark and cloudy’ After the plane failed to land, Trigana Air sent another flight over the area to hunt for it but the aircraft failed to spot anything due to bad weather. Captain Beni Sumaryanto, Trigana Air’s service director of operations, told AFP that Oksibil was “a mountainous area where the weather is very unpredictable. It can suddenly turn foggy, dark and windy without warning. “We strongly suspect it’s a weather issue. It is not overcapacity, as the plane could take 50 passengers.” Barata said the weather in the area had been “very dark and cloudy”. Trigana Air is a small airline established in 1991 that operates domestic services to around 40 destinations in Indonesia. It has suffered 14 serious incidents since it began operations, according to the Aviation Safety Network, which monitors air accidents. The airline is on a blacklist of carriers banned from European Union airspace. Small aircraft are commonly used for transport in remote and mountainous Papua and bad weather has caused several accidents in recent years. On Wednesday a Cessna propeller plane crashed in Papua’s Yahukimo district, killing one person and seriously injuring the five others on board. Indonesia has a patchy aviation safety record. In December an AirAsia plane flying from the Indonesian city of Surabaya to Singapore crashed in the Java Sea during stormy weather, killing all 162 people on board. The aviation sector in Indonesia is expanding fast as the economy booms but airlines are struggling to find enough welltrained personnel to keep up with the rapid growth.

Pakistan minister among 12 killed in suicide attack

‘ISI hid news of Mullah Omar’s death’ commander who led the Taliban for some 20 years, is reported to have died in a hospital in Karachi on April 23, 2013. But the information about his mysterious death, most probably due to tuberculosis, was leaked only this month and then subsequently confirmed by the Taliban, the White House and the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pakistan, which has considerable influence over the Taliban leadership and was instrumental in bringing them to the peace talks table with the democratically elected government of Afghanistan last month, has as usual strongly denied that it had any information about the death of Omar. However, David Sedney, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan-Pakistan during 2009-2013, has intensive knowledge of the terrorist groups

IsLAmAbAD, August 16 (IANs): Pakistan’s Punjab province Home Minister Shuja Khanzada was among 12 people killed on Sunday in a suicide bomb attack which destroyed his office in Attock city, authorities said. Khanzada, a retired colonel of the Pakistan Army, succumbed to serious injuries he suffered after being buried under the rubble of the building, Punjab chief minister’s advisor Syeed Ilahi told Geo TV. According to interior ministry sources, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Taliban splinter group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) claimed responsibility for the audacious suicide attack. It was not immediately clear how many attackers

were involved and how the explosion occurred. At least 100 people were estimated to have been in attendance at the Jirga (community council meeting) being held at Khanzada’s political office. Khanzada, who was given charge of the home ministry in October last year, was facing death threats since the killing of LeJ chief Malik Ishaq in July. The powerful explosion brought down the minister’s office, trapping 20-50 people including the minister. Khanzada’s son Sohrab said his father was in the office when the blast took place. A number of bodies were pulled out of the rubble. The minister was actively involved in major op-

erations against terrorist groups. His department is responsible for the maintenance of law and order in Pakistan’s most populous province. Rescue operations were underway at the scene of the attack, media reports said. Helicopters had been pressed into service to ferry the injured to hospital. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chairman Imran Khan, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Asim Bajwa condemned the terror attack. Bajwa said the attack would not deter the national resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism, and lauded Khanzada as a bold officer.

Death toll from massive Tianjin explosion rises tIANJIN, August 16 (ReuteRs): The death toll from massive explosions in China’s port of Tianjin has risen to 112 and 95 people, most of them fire fighters, are missing, state media said on Sunday, suggesting the toll will rise significantly. More than 720 people remained in hospital four days after Wednesday’s disaster, which sent massive yellow and orange fireballs into the sky, rained burning debris on to a vast industrial zone, crumpled cars and shipping containers, burnt out buildings and shattered windows of nearby apartments. President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged authorities to improve safety and learn lessons paid for with blood. China evacuated residents who had taken refuge in a school near the site of the blasts on Saturday after a change in wind direction prompted fears that toxic chemical particles could be blown inland. It was not clear from media reports how many people

were evacuated, but the order came as a fire broke out again at the blast site, a warehouse specially designed to store dangerous chemicals, according to Xinhua. Officials acknowledged the presence of toxins but said they posed no risk to people outside the evacuation zone. “I can responsibly say that there will be no secondary damage to the people,” Shi Luze, the chief of staff of the People’s Liberation Army’s Beijing Military Region, told reporters, referring to people outside the zone. Shi confirmed the presence of more than 100 tons of deadly sodium cyanide, stored at two separate sites. He said workers were trying to clear the area of chemicals before possible rain showers, which could create toxic gas. Greenpeace in an emailed said its tests around the blast site showed that local water supplies were not severely contaminated with cyanide, but that they did

Residents and volunteers light candles as they attend a candlelight vigil to mourn the victims of Wednesday night’s explosions, outside a hospital at Binhai new district in Tianjin, China on August 15. (REUTERS Photo)

not “disprove the presence of other hazardous chemicals in the water”. “Greenpeace reiterates its call for authorities to implement a comprehensive survey of hazardous chemicals currently present in air and water supplies and make public all

information,” it said. In an earlier statement, Greenpeace urged the government to establish a five-km (three-mile) evacuation zone. Some 6,300 people have been displaced by the blasts. Shockwaves were felt by residents in apartment

blocks kilometres away in the city of 15 million people. About 100 people from a residential area near the blast site protested outside a hotel where a government press briefing was held, angry that dangerous chemicals had been stored near their homes.

“I’m very worried that these dangerous chemicals will harm my health,” said Zhang Yinbao, who works in the chemical industry and whose apartment building is only 800 metres from the blast site. “The government has said they won’t have a big impact, but we have no way to know for sure,” Zhang said, calling for a thorough investigation and compensation. About three dozen family members of missing fire fighters marched to district government offices where they were dispersed by police after scuffles. Eighty-five of the 95 missing are fire fighters. After Wednesday’s blasts, fire crews were criticised for using water to douse flames which may have contributed to the blasts given the volatile nature of the chemicals involved. Industrial accidents are not uncommon in China following three decades of fast growth. A blast at an auto parts factory killed 75 people a year ago.

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Article 371(A); a Victim of Nagaland Assembly

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owhere in India people enjoys as much right over land and its resources than the people of Nagaland. Our time immemorial customary right over our land and resources, inserted as a provision in the Constitution of the Country as Article 371(A), is the soul and spirit of our existence to live in dignity and honor. Our political movement for self determination spanning six decades now has its firm foundation on this inherent right in the form of a Memorandum called the “Memorandum to the Simon Commission” submitted on 10th January 1929 signed by the humble but noble signatories, majority of who were illiterate. Our Customary Rights provisioned in the Article 371(A) of the Constitution is so sacrosanct that it is the envy of all other States of the country and any new political arrangement will demand for its extension to all Naga inhabited areas. In contravention to this time tested truth, it is very painful to note that DAN Government has mindlessly misconstrued and massacred the people’s right to ownership of land and resources guaranteed in the Article 371 (A) and reduced it to a mere decorative piece through an Assembly resolution that led to fermentation of a notorious regulation called Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules & Regulation (P&NG Rules & Regulation) 2012. And the worst concern is either the politicians are not aware of the crime they have committed or they have purposely legalized it prompted by their insatiable greed and vested interest. Both ways, it is sheer stupidity. And the most brainless part of it is stupor of the rest of the Nagas except few who, understanding the severity of the matter, had been fighting against this nonsense regulation and modality of the State Government ever since. The fundamentally wrong contentions in the P&NG Rules & Regulations for the public to analyze are pointed out below. There are various issues which needs rectification but the following are the most fundamental in the context of this write-up. (1) Nagaland Government claiming itself Land Owner No-3 in its modality saying, “Wherever Government owns land” is extremely presumptuous and illogical because lands purchased by the State Government still belong to the people customarily. The claim is absurd for the simple reason that just because the State Government has purchased a plot in a village for putting up an office building it does not become coowner of the village properties. MLAs must understand that the State Government, being a welfare government, will continue to purchase land as per need for further welfare activities but that does not right the Nagaland Legislative Assembly to claim ownership over land and its resources that inherently as well as legitimately belongs to the people. Tribes of Nagaland are supreme as far as ownership of land and resources are concern unlike citizens of the other erstwhile princely States where the Government is the supreme owner of land and its resources. (2) The P&NG rule which talks about ‘Revenue Sharing’ instead of ‘Royalty’ disgracefully scrapes and nullifies the customary right to ownership of land and resources of the people. Through a devious act of swapping the word ‘royalty’ with ‘revenue’ in the P&NG Rule, Nagaland Government has divested the people of their ownership of land and resources but alas except a few none seem to have understood the unforgivable blunder. ‘Revenue’, as is known, is government’s money/wealth while ‘Royalty’ is an acknowledgment of ownership of land, resources etc. No royalty, clearly means, no ownership. Royalty is the only guarantee to ownership. Revenue is purely Government’s income for further development of public welfare and hence sharing it with private or individual will amount to glaring violation of Government’s Financial Rule. No sensible Cabinet/Government will make a rule which violates another of its own rule. Nagaland Cabinet’s journey of nullification of the Article 371 (A) began with formulation of Cabinet Committee on Oil and Natural Gas in 2009 which gave contract amounting to Rs. 64 lakhs to a Consultant called Thorntorn, who knew little or nothing about Naga Customs or System of ownership of land and resources to come out with a modality on petroleum and Natural Gas. The Government, in 2010, then basing on this faulty modality adopts a resolution under the shadow of Article 371(A) merely to give a legitimate face but the contents were far from the rights enjoyed by the people. And in 2012 Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules and Regulations was approved. After approval in the Assembly, it called for a State Level Consultative meet on ‘Transfer of Land and its Resources’ of all the Tribal Hohos adorned by top Naga legal luminaries at Kisama during the same year. At the meet, immediately after the speeches by the empanelled speakers led by then Chief Minister was over rather than inviting the delegates for deliberation, the then Chief Secretary who chaired the meeting stood up and read out four resolutions one of which said, “Nagas are owners of land but their ownership is only the top soil.” This was shocking to me and my companion but what was more shocking was the utter dumbness of the various Tribe Leaders who rather than reacting against it clapped their hands in acceptance. What a way to honor our time immemorial custom!! If I am not wrong, the Tribal leaders are supposed to be defenders of our customary practices and ownership of land and resources. This was the pre-lunch drama. After lunch, two groups; the other on consultation on 33% women reservation, came together and on assembly a question was raised from one of the delegates who was in the 33% Women Reservation group as to whether any resolution was made on land and resources to which the then Additional CS, who chaired the session, reluctantly read out the resolutions again. An opportunity being opened for challenging the ridiculous resolution, my companion responded with outmost intelligence on the fallacy of the resolution and to which the chairperson wisely observed that the day’s resolutions aren’t worthy of a resolution but at the most considered as a suggestion or recommendation only. The schizophrenic mentality of our politicians and the Hoho officials did not end there. In continuation of the Government’s persistent effort to legitimize the illegitimate P&NG Rules and Regulation, another State Consultative Meet with the Tribal Hohos, and political leaders of various parties was held on 6th November 2013 at Capital Convention Centre on the Article 371 (A) along with deliberation on the Rules of Executive Business. At the end of the speeches by the top leaders and the legal luminaries on the subjects it was interesting to observe, at least for me, that the same people who had unquestioningly resolved against the ownership of land and its resources enshrined in the Article by resolving that “Nagas are owners of land but only the top soil” resounded with shouts that they would even stage dharnas at Delhi to safeguard the Article 371(A). What an ingenious way for our leaders to safeguard its people’s rights!! This type of reasoning or no reasoning or behavior of persons is termed by our forefathers as having a “goat’s brain”. (sakoli laka timak) In conclusion, the above elucidation glaringly exhibits that the NP&NG Rules and Regulation and the Modality have not been framed and passed by Nagaland Legislative Assembly in the best of minds. The regulation outrageously demeans the fundamental customary ownership of the Nagas on which rests our sustenance and dignity as a people enshrined in the Article 371(A). For the sanctity of the Nagas, the Regulation and Rule be rectified in the true spirit of our customary right, or be scraped forthwith. The greatest doubt and apprehension today is when our present leaders cannot reason and abide by the minimum laid down customary rights in governing a small State like ours which requires only a minimum common sense and honesty what kind of contribution will such leadership give to the Naga political issue is the biggest question. Jonas Yanthan

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Naga National Movement Sovereignty is nobody’s individual since 1944 till date property: NSCN Reformation

efore Indian Independence (1947) during British regime the Nagas were under the Naga Club as the Father Umbrella (and NNC as a subsequent formation) without any people and land division. Nagas were not known as Nagas of Assam, of Manipur, of Arunachal or the Myanmar Nagas. Instead Nagas were known as Nagas (of Nagaland). The Indian Independence has unfortunately fragmented the Naga People and the Naga Land into five parts scattering the people in different states and country through Divide and Rule Policy of the Government of India. Today the people and the land are divided After Indian independence, the then Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru has declared Nagaland as a 16th State of Indian Union, with the political agreement under the External Affair signed between Naga People’s Convention on 1st Dec 1963. During that day the Naga People’s Convention demanded for integration of all contiguous Naga inhabited areas should be under one administrative umbrella, but the GoI has given assurance it will be integrated in any time, according to the ‘Constitution of India No. 4 & 5’. An assurance which never seems to realize. In this agreement Nagas were divided into five parts, i.e, Nagas of Nagaland, Manipur Naga, Assam Naga (N.C. Hill), Arunachal Naga, Myanmar Naga (International). Nagas of Indian and Myanmar are divided without consulting the citizens from both sides. The International boundary pillar dividing Nagas of India and Myanmar Nagas was constructed in the year 1970-71, but the Nagas of both side of the boundary destroyed and pulled down the pillar of division deciding to live in one land together as brothers undivided. The GoI’s policy of dividing the Nagas into five pieces has led to so many conflicts within the Naga brothers. Refusing to agree upon the 16th Point Agreement, the NNC leaders went

to other country like England, China and Pakistan, etc, seeking for solidarity to Nagas problem and betrayal by the GoI. An agreement and a policy that which divides the Naga people and divide its land cannot be tolerated nor accepted. With history being written and known, what rightly belongs to the Nagas cannot be refused. There was no denial and agitation before whenever the Naga leaders has claimed back the divided parts of Nagaland to be integrated into its original form, but now there is much resentment and refusal from Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Government. And such selfish approach to deny justice and equality is totally wrong and unlawful. The neighbouring state has created the problem only after signing the 16th point agreement. NNC were fighting with both the country India and Myanmar for political sovereignty. The GoI should understand that the Naga Integration problem is not only a national problem but an international issue, and thus handle the issue with this in matured consideration. It is the GoI’s (during Congress reign under Late Shri. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru’s leadership) policy of Divide and Rule which has created the Naga disintegration problem and it should be the GoI’s responsibility to correct the mistake and integrate Nagaland in its historical original form without manipulation and delay of any kind. For the demand is not an imagination based claim, but based on fact history. There is deserving expectation from the Shri. Narendra Modi led Government that justice will be done. Therefore with this truth being tabled, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi and the BJP Government is requested to solve the Naga issue with an earnest effort and concern for the people of Nagaland. Cheno Konyak Naga Ex. Raja Peyu Feda Range, Dikhu State NNC/Federal Government

he issue of sovereignty is very close to every single Naga man or woman. It is as close to me, as it is to you. We all love it so dearly and for which hundreds and thousands of our Naga brothers and sisters has laid down their precious lives. We bow down our heads in their remembrance and salute their courage to liberate the Naga nation from the occupational forces. Whatever we are and wherever we stand today is the legacy we have inherited from them. Their sacrifices can never be overlooked and cannot be disputed by anyone. As such, many Naga people may have mold their opinion in favor of Mr. Khaplang, who has not dropped the issue of sovereignty and therefore, must be all praise, for standing steadfastly for the Naga cause but, dear Naga people is it ok to talk and shout sovereignty without actually doing anything to achieve it? Mr. Khaplang himself is a confuse man and he has no proper roadmap on how to raise the Naga political issue and in what platform? He has no any contact with any intellectual people, group or community of international repute neither do he has any direct contacts and better relationship with any of the group or people or organization among the Nagas of Indian side rather he has diluted the sacred right of Naga sovereignty by assimilating himself with other non-Naga groups who are staunchly against the interest of the Nagas. The institution which Khaplang has managed to built and the honor and respect he has able to make in the hearts and mind of the Naga people are being shamelessly exploited by a handful of selfish people like Mr. Niki Sumi, Mr. Isak Sumi, Mr. Starson to meet their lust. Their one and only agenda is to use the BRAND KHAPLANG and sell it in the Market to make maximum benefits for themselves. The word sovereignty is just and icing to help look good and tasty but the reality is altogether different. Therefore, dear Naga people do not be carried away with the handful of ambitious people who

are cheating on Khaplang for their personal benefits. As Khaplang is without any clear concept so also are his few followers who do not have any idea where they are heading? As on earlier occasion I have made it clear that, Sovereignty is nobody’s individual property so also it does not belong to Khaplang. It is with us, it is with the people, if our intention is clear no body can stop us from achieving it but at least, not through people who lack understanding and political prowess. Not through the one who is suspicious in nature and vulnerable to excuses and accuses. Khaplang never understood to put his weight for the benefits of Nagas of Indian side which he could have done and by doing that, he would have helped himself by helping us but, his selfish nature made him to feel that, he should not allow the Indian Nagas to benefit in any way including taking shelter from the Indian Security forces. While we kept yearning for an acceptable and honorable solution, Khaplang kept disputing for sovereignty while actually doing nothing practically to achieve it either against the Union of Myanmar or Union of India. Dear Nagas, the people of eastern Nagaland are equally as dear to our heart as any other Nagas. They are in no way a second class Nagas. It is our responsibility to raise their status in the eyes of other communities and the world else, we will never be able to live and die in peace. They should not be punished for any fault of them rather they have bore more brunt of the Khaplangs atrocities which includes the atrocities from other non-Naga groups and factions. Therefore, I wish to appeal to all the Nagas, particularly of the Indian side that, by encouraging Khaplang and a handful of his goons we are actually encouraging atrocities against the poor Naga brothers, sisters, mothers on the Myanmar side. The sovereignty they are shouting is only illusionary and tempting. Ministry of Information and Publicity, NSCN-REFORMATION

SPECULATIVE GAME : EQUI-INVOLVEMENT HIV??? No...I fear

he speculations being shared is pessimistically optimistic view spawned by circumstance. The 3rd August 2015 agreement drama between GoI and NSCN (IM) wrapped in absolute secrecy has only succeeded in transmitting a serious foreboding and an uncomfortable feeling that something is not quite forthright here despite the belief that NSCN (IM) would have definitely done everything possible within their powers not to easily compromise the case of the Nagas without a fight. One had hoped that the Ato Kilonser NSCN (IM) will shed some light on some of the salient feature of this agreement if not all, during his Naga Independence Day 2015 speech but the people still remain as clueless as they were before this agreement. The talk of "Shared Sovereignty", the "Accord", the "Framework Agreement" will all remain a meaningless jargon of mumbo jumbo word or phrases as long as the actual contents of the 'acclaimed agreement' is not made known to the stakeholders. On the face value of it, reaching any kind of an agreement between conflicting parties deserves to be applauded and is applauded. Yet the overall natural reaction of the Naga people to this news has at best been limited to cautious apprehensive appreciation leaving the window of speculation wide open. This author has therefore been sorely tempted to look out through this speculative window and this is what he sees. This "Accord"/ "Shared Sovereignty"/ "Framework Agreement" news ought to have been greeted with a spontaneous explosive celebration like all 'long awaited good news' induce...for finally being able to scratch the 69 years' old itch. This good news has however only allowed the people to tantalisingly have their finger reach the itch zone but disappointingly find that their fingers have been disabled from scratching the itch because of an unseen barrier. This spontaneous response to genuine happiness has therefore not happened in Nagaland except for a minor ripple on the South of the border perhaps. It has tasted more like a delicious dish being served without salt. The simple fact that sticks out like a sore thumb is the low key execution of this agreement between NSCN (IM) and the Interlocutor and not with the Prime Minister of India which essentially eliminates the picture of finality. The two negotiating parties having finally 'agreed' to a charted out general path that they would want to walk down together in search of that final solution is more the scenario that has emerged from it all and not the final solution itself. A Federated relationship with India within the India Constitution is yet another compelling picture that appears in the canvas. Taking all these cautious speculative conclusions into consideration, there remains an inescapable proceeding that requires to be put on the reality scale for a healthy analysis and debate: the subject of consultation. Scenario No. 1: For all the past decades of conflict, the State Government had been relegated to a status of a mere helpless spectator because of the uncompromising assertion for 'absolute sovereignty' from the Indian Union. The subject seems to have shifted to a 'Federated relationship with India within the Indian Constitution'. If this is so, it opens up a brand new chapter where the State Government gains legitimacy to directly participate or assist in scripting the content of the final settlement. This fresh perception of a Federated relationship with India may sound unpalatable to many but the Nagas must also wake up to the realities of changing time. Sovereignty as we once perceived has undergone a sea change with "global village concept" now realistically taking roots. The drastic transformation that has taken place in Europe where the Euro, the common European currency, has reduced the geopolitical boundaries of each Country to mere superficiality with unrestricted visa free travel convenience between the European countries...is an eloquent definition of sovereignty in the new reality context. Within the ambit of this new perception on sovereignty, if equality of identity with dignity, collective/ individual freedom with unassailable rights and economic welfare is fully safeguarded, will an honourable Federal Relationship with India find reasonable acceptance amongst the Nagas? Think about this dispassionately. Scenario No. 2: On the issue of "Integration" which NSCN (IM) seems to be addressing on a loose non-Constitutional "Pan-Naga framework" of some kind which is totally unclear, the State Government seems to now be better placed to mount a more direct formidable legal charge for a "Consolidation of Contiguous Naga area" as envisioned under Clause 13 of the 16 Point Agreement which has unanimously been resolved and endorsed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly several times.

NSCN (IM) ought not to have reservation in accepting the participation of the State Government on a spirit of team work to reinforce and keep this part of the subject of "Integration" alive on a more legally legitimate frame even from the standpoint of the GoI. Their shadow presence on the subject would make the States' effort more compelling for the GoI for a change. Taking these two scenarios into consideration with the assurance of NSCN (IM) that the Civil Societies will be consulted before the final settlement, focus on 'how' such a consultation should take place gains relevant significance. NSCN (IM) and the State Government should carry out their respective responsibilities in tandem to generate a "comprehensive conference of all the Tribal Apex Hohos and other Civil Bodies along with all the Village Councils/GBs from every Naga Villages" including all NPG Factions for a true conclusive endorsement on a given subject. Lessons must be learnt from the recent initiative taken by the Government of Nagaland holding a 'consultative meet' with all the Apex Tribal Bodies and other Civil Societies on 31st July 2015 merely to have them endorse a pre-conceived Assembly resolutions, which is a meaningless unproductive exercise without a true moral force of a public will. It is the same old story of all consultative meetings conducted by the State Government on various controversial issues that is: (a) desperately constrained by time where no fruitful deliberation can ever be assimilated; and (b) where pre-decided resolutions are adopted in the name of the representatives gathered at such meetings no matter what opposing views were otherwise expressed by the representatives during the meeting. We would be running into troubled times if NSCN (IM) approaches the subject of "consultation" in a similar manner. The Naga Political issue is now 69 years old and running and it is about time that a more meaningful, systematic and pragmatic deliberation is had without being impeded by time constraints. If we expect others to take us seriously it is important for us to first understand our social structure and strength carefully. From the beginning of time our social strength has flown through the chieftains or selected elderly leaders of the community who have provided leadership for ages through the honourable Council of Elders. Though the Apex Tribal Hohos represent their respective Tribes in an overall manner we must recognise their general limitation in not being able to endorse any resolutions on an issue such as the Naga National solution on their own without first assessing the will of their respective Tribesmen. The Apex Tribal Hohos and other NGOs proclaiming appreciation for the "Accord" and excitedly flocking to Hebron is more their individual sentiment being expressed and should not be misread as a Tribal / constituent endorsement because their respective Tribes / constituents have not been consulted as yet on an issue such as this. Going gaga overboard on an "Agreement" that we know nothing about also describe the overall flippant mental health status of the people of Nagaland. Therefore instead of issuing an eleventh hour notice to all Tribal Apex bodies, the NGOs and other civil societies for consultation to perfunctorily endorse a pre-structured resolution, the terms of "proposed agreement" that NSCN (IM) would want an endorsement must first be explained and circulated to the entire Tribal Apex Hohos including all the other NPGs well in advance to enable each to facilitate a thorough debate within their respective sectors on a set time frame. Thereafter, have a Pan-Naga Apex Hoho conference along with their respective Village Councils/Tribal Chiefs/GBs from every village, including all NPG Factions and work on a consensus endorsement through an unhurried deliberation. If necessary, have the conference for weeks. The State Government has been spending crores for frivolous ventures. As compared, this investment, whatever it takes, will be worth a redemptive effort and will be as good as a replication of the 1951 plebiscite in terms of a moral force well ventilating the will of the Naga People under a new dispensation. This would carry a very powerful message not only for the GoI but also for our NPGs who refuse to participate. It will also have a healthy impact on the National and International media if we manage the proceedings carefully. It would pave the way for a smoother and lasting conclusion with mass based support visibly being confirmed. Forgive this speculative game and equi-involvement theory prompted by the acute secrecy of our negotiating brothers... the NSCN (IM). Khekiye K. Sema, IAS (Rtd), Kohima

Stigma & discrimination

he enormous burden of stigma, and the resulting secrecy, shame and anxiety, will continue to block efforts to encourage people to be tested, disclose their status, prevent transmission of the virus, and access treatment. N (Name changed) is one of those thousands of young people in Nagaland and was the most loved child in the family being the youngest. A shy girl having completed her higher secondary education in shillong and other trainings that adds to her careers was at first felt weak and sick for many days. After few weeks she became more and more unwell, she had aches and pains and a rashes was spreading quickly. She knew something was wrong for few days and got tested positive for HIV in 2014 in one of the ICTC in Nagaland. Then came the shock! My life changed in a matter of seconds. During this time, worry and I became good friends; worry brought along stress, anxiety, fear and depression to keep me company despite. Telling my parents was awful and they never flinched at the news; just saying ‘never mind love, just live life as healthy as possible’, It felt like I had really let them down but I know that they are intensely proud now. In fact she was lucky that she had lots of family support; they were able to cushion her through that initial period of shock. Through the support of her brother who was well accustomed with the programme encouraged and helped her to start ART from ARTC with the support of NMP+ Mokokchung. But the saddest part is how challenging her life was and how she faced discrimination during that period. Hoping to find relief and support; she was admitted to a hospital one fine day for a treatment as side effects occurred as and when she started ART and also for treatment of Herpes all to find; being stigmatized at the Hospital ignoring her rights for treatment. One fine cloudy day, staffs from the NMP+ Mokokchung visited her and shocked to find a hospital staff neglecting her duty by refusing to dress her up for herpes saying I can’t and will not dress up and won’t take the risk. Seeing the discriminating act upon Ms. N, The Network of Mokokchung District People Living with HIV/AIDS (NMP+) visited and met the concern hospital staff who happens to be a nurse by questioning on what ground despite her bounded duty refuses to treat, was she not being trained on HIV/AIDS and also the consequences for being denied the right to treatment of Ms. N. After an hour long deliberation on the issue, the nurse accepted her mistake and ignorance and thereafter Ms. N was treated and provided all necessary assistance and ensuring her fair treatment. As Ms. N’s health begun improving, with tearful joy she says “The stigma I thought I would face by meeting other people quickly turned into love, support and understanding from my peers. I was able to off load, I was able to advice, and able to share and explore the many wonders of life”. It was a life changing experience, and my life took a turn for the better! Though her other health implications and opportunistic infections were being treated, the side effects of ART still haunts her so she was referred to ARTC Kohima with the initiatives from NMP+ Mokokchung. As i reached Kohima, i was impressed by the staffs and members from the Network of Kohima District People Living with HIV/AIDS (KNP+) who despite of their day long activities and tireless outreach visited me and talk about my health conditions so as to help and show me the path for a better treatment. Iam glad now that the side effects have been stabilised and my CD4 count has improved.With the support from both the NMP+ Mokokchung and KNP+ Kohima, Ms. N currently is on Alternative first line ART treatment and is living a normal life with good health. Ms. N currently volunteers with KNP+ Kohima and says that it’s great to work and volunteer closely with so many other HIV-positive people. I can share my fears and doubts and I don’t have to live in fear of people finding out. Working with peers and the people around me has given me a lot of confidence. You question what life is all about and what’s important. You prioritise things and realise that life is precious. I always remember to be grateful for life and take pleasure in simple things.’ “HIV/AIDS affects mind and soul. For some, they thought this was the end of their life. But having people encouraging them... it has made them start thinking of their family, start thinking of their dreams ........” When the family and community around an individual are supportive, understanding and caring, people are more likely to protect themselves and others from transmission of HIV. They are more likely to access and adhere to ARV treatment. They are more likely to choose to disclose their status if not atleast to their family. Lithsa, NNP+ Secretariat, Kohima

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Sharon Stone: 'I have brain damage – deal with it'

haron Stone has given a frank interview about the problems she's faced in her career in the aftermath of a brain

haemorrhage. Speaking to Harper's Bazaar, the actress spoke about the debilitating physical effects of the stroke she suffered in 2001.

Raveena alleges misbehaviour during I-Day celebrations in LA

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ollywood actress Raveena Tandon has alleged one of the organisers at her Independence Day event here of misbehaving with her after getting on the stage in an inebriated state. Raveena, 40, took to Twitter to share the incident. "In LA after two glorious days, of spending the Independence Day celebrationssadly a bad ending. All was going well. Till a drunk got on stage. Some chap...

started misbehaving, and padding comments, sadly all security was down and couldn't get to him first," she tweeted. The "Bombay Velvet" star said the man was reportedly angry that his kids were not allowed to travel with her in her car to the event. "(He) was one of the organisers and was upset that his kids didn't get to travel in my car with me to the event, which security and protocol didn't allow. Started making nasty remarks till I had to yell out to the others to get some other guys up... And that's when they took him away! But yes I did give him a piece of my mind too..That's no way to talk to anyone- when I didn't even know what he was upset about...," she wrote. "Sadly had met such nice people.. But this guy spoilt the whole evening... And the event went off amazing too..." she signed off.

She went to hospital after several days of feeling unwell. "When I came to, the doctor was leaning over me," she told the magazine.

tough' without his big brother there. 'You know, Felicia and I have been together for seven years now - and so that was her brother too and Felicia was his sister.' Both Cody and his other brother Caleb helped stepped in to help finish Paul's scenes for his final film Furious 7. 'One thing that I take from this is that we all got to enjoy Caleb’s wedding just a month before Paul passed,' he says. 'And I’m glad that we at least had that, life’s crazy you nev-

News in Brief Piku wins best film award at IFFM 2015

n the second day of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2015, the IFFM awards for 2015 for the best film was awarded to”Piku”. The best director award went to Shoojit Sircar and Bhumi Pednekar of “Dum Laga Ke Haisha” for the best actress while best actor award was awarded to Irrfan Khan for his performance in “Piku”. The programme was organised at the National Gallery of Victoria attended by various personalities including Australian High Commissioner to India Patrick Suckling, Indian High Commissioner Navdeep Suri, Consul General Manika Jain, Anil kapoor, Bhumi Padnekar, Simi Grewal, Sonam Kapoor,film director Shojit Sircar.

Anil Kapoor receives Excellence in World Cinema Award!

Rohit Shetty under CBI A scanner for allegedly ‘bribing’ Censor Board

ingham Returns' director Rohit Shetty has now been put under the CBI scanner for allegedly bribing ex Censor Board chief to pass their film. The Mumbai unit of CBI has called in for a probe and are investigating the matter. CBI Mumbai unit has also asked a case to be registered against Rohit Shetty and the producers of 'Singham Returns' for allegedly bribing Rakesh Kumar, ex Censor Board chief to give them a no objection certificate. The CBI sent in the recommendation to their Delhi headquarters in January this year. 'Singham Returns' which released in the Independence Day week last

year was censored a week prior to the release on August 8, 2014. When contacted, Rohit Shetty was unavailable for comment The Censor Board has been mired in controversies for over a year now. It all started when former chief of the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) Rakesh Kumar was caught taking bribes from various film producers and directors to pass their films without thorough censorship. Kumar used to allegedly delay issuing Censor certificates to films to put pressure on producers to bribe him. But with Rohit Shetty's name doing the rounds now, the controversy has taken a new turn altogether.

truly talented actor of Bollywood, Anil Kapoor is basking in appreciation from all and sundry for his latest achievement. The dapper actor recently received-- Excellence in World Cinema Award in the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, 2015. Anil took to micro blogging site Twitter to post the picture of himself receiving the award in Melbourne. Calling it a huge honour, Anil feels overwhelmed by such recognition. Last seen in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’, Anil was loved by the audiences as well as the fraternity for his acting prowess and brilliant screen appearance.

Biography on actor Amjad Khan soon

ctor Shadaab Khan, son of noted actor late Amjad Khan, said he is working on a biography onhis father. “I am working on a book on my father and will start it next year. The book will have details about his professional and personal life. We want everyone to know about the great work he has done as an actor and how he was in real life,” Shadaab told in an interview here. In his career spanning nearly two decades, Amjad Khan has worked in over 130 films but is best remembered for his iconic portrayal of villain ‘Gabbar’ in 1975 cult ‘Sholay’, which completes 40 years today. Shadaab, who made his acting debut with Rani Mukerji in “Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat”, said he is proud of achievements of his father. “He was a strong performer... he did landmark films. In real life he was a very down to earth person. He taught us to stay humble in life,” he added.

Orlando Bloom returning to ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’

Elvis Presley's private Nurse releases Memoir G

reat news for fans of Pirates Of The Caribbean as Disney has confirmed that Orlando Bloom will be returning to the cast for the fifth instalment. The announcement was revealed at Disney’s D23 expo on Saturday after the star himself had previously expressed uncertainty as to whether he would get the nod. Bloom, of course, was missing from the fourth movie On Stranger Tides back in 2011, having played Will Turner, one of the franchise’s central characters, in the first three movies dating back to 2003. But it seems now that his role will be revived in some way for the 2017 release Dead Men Tell No Tales alongside Johnny Depp’s eternal favourite Captain Jack Sparrow. Orlando Bloom will be taking part in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’

lvis Presley's Former Nurse has released a Memoir featuring stories about her time working for the music legend. Letetia Henley Kirk has written a tome titled Taking Care of Elvis - Memories with Elvis as His Private Nurse and Friend, which is a collection of short stories as well as never-before-seen photos of her time with the music icon. Kirk first met Presley in 1968 when she treated him at the medical clinic in Memphis, Tennessee where she worked, and by 1972, he invited her and her husband and two young daughters to move to his famous Graceland compound to become his regular carer. Kirk and her family lived at the sprawling Memphis property until 1983, six years after Presley's death, and now she is finally ready to share her

Paul Walker’s brother Cody ties the knot

t was undoubtedly one of the happiest - and most difficult - days of his life. Cody Walker married his fiancée Felicia Knox on Saturday without his brother Paul by his side at the altar. The 27-year-old tied the knot exactly 89 weeks to the day the Fast And The Furious star was tragically killed in a freak car accident in Santa Clarita, California. Earlier this year Cody told the Daily Mail that the day was 'going to be really

"I said, 'Am I dying?' And he said, 'You're bleeding into your brain.' I said, 'I should call my mom,' and he said, 'You're right. You could lose the ability to speak soon.'" Stone spoke of the agonising pain of what was eventually diagnosed as a ruptured vertebral artery. For months she had no feeling in her left leg, and her vision was reduced to the point where she couldn't read. The Basic Instinct star returned to acting in 2003, but in the years that followed she was unhappy about the direction her career took. In the interview she speaks of the desperation she felt when she made a guest appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2010. "That was humiliating," she told the magazine. "Having worked with the finest people in the industry, I was like, 'Wow, I'm really at the back of the line here. I'm wearing L'eggs pantyhose, and in makeup they start out by putting this white primer on my face.' I'm like, 'This is so bad. What did I do to deserve this?'" To compound the humiliation, Stone kept on forgetting her lines. Today, however, Stone is ebullient. She's about to appear in Agent X, a TV show in which she plays the vice president. "Now I'm stronger," she says. "And I can be abrasively direct. That scares people, but I think that's not my problem. It's like, I have brain damage; you'll just have to deal with it."

er know what’s going to happen. So I’m just going to hold on to that memory.' Both Cody and Felica work help manage Paul's charity Reach Out Worldwide, which helps emergency responders gain entry to disaster-stricken areas around the world. It was while leaving an event for this charity that Paul lost his life when his friend Roger Rodas lost control of the Porsche they were travelling in while driving at 100mph.

Ben Affleck Spends Birthday Weekend With Jennifer Garner and Kids

stories, telling The Hollywood Reporter she decided to write the book after attending the annual Elvis Week gathering at Graceland last August (14). Kirk says, "I realised how hungry the fans are

for stories about what life was like during a normal day at Graceland... They already know the stories about drugs and sex and life on the road. They want to know what Elvis was like at Graceland

during his private time. That's what this book is, light-hearted stories of my memories and experiences with Elvis." Kirk's self-published memoir was released on Monday (10Aug15).

hile reports were flying about the cause of their marriage breakdown, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner casually spent a day together with their kids. The family visited Universal Studios Orlando on Saturday, August 15 to celebrate Affleck’s birthday. Garner has been staying in Atlanta, Georgia with her kids to film her new project, “Miracles From Heaven”. Affleck reportedly flew to Atlanta on Thursday to spend the weekend with the family before taking the whole party to Orlando. Affleck’s mom, Christine, tagged along. According to several reports, the estranged couple and their three kids tried several rides including Harry Potter Land and the Hogwarts Castle. Affleck was seen wearing a casual blue T-shirt with baseball cap and sunglasses on.

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Badminton World Championship City thrash holders

Heartbreak as Saina settles for silver Chelsea to go top Chen beats Chong Wei, retains World badminton crown

Spain's Carolina Marin (R) and India's Saina Nehwal (L) pose for photos during trophy presentation at the BWF World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia August 16. (REUTERS Photo)

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Jakarta, august 16 (PtI): Saina Nehwal’s quest to become the first Indian world champion in badminton ended in heartbreak as she lost in straight games to title holder Carolina Marin in the summit showdown of the mega-event in Jakarta on Sunday. The world number two Indian went down 16-21 19-21 to her numero uno nemesis from Spain in a

match which lasted 59 minutes. It was the second successive loss in a major final for Saina even though the silver medal she settled for is the best performance by an Indian in the showpiece. Saina had incidentally lost to the same opponent in the All England Championships final earlier this year. This was India’s fifth medal at the World Champion-

ship after P V Sindhu clinched the bronze twice in 2013 and 2014 and Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa notched up a bronze in women’s doubles at the 2011 edition. Saina Nehwal became the first Indian to enter the finals of the World Badminton Championships. Legendary shuttler Prakash Padukone was the first Indian to win a bronze at the 1983 edition.

Fussy official, anthem gaffe fails to ruin Marin joy

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Carolina Marin produced a brilliant display to defend her world badminton title on Sunday but the Spaniard's smooth progress to a 21-16 21-19 win over Saina Nehwal came under threat by an overzealous umpire and was slightly marred on the podium. Both players produced highquality badminton befitting of a world final but play was often halted by Chinese umpire Zheng Sanliang, who appeared to be involved in the action as much as the players. Time and again Zheng warned Marin for flicking sweat away from her body, over-celebrating, taking too long between points and even racket abuse when the Spaniard stopped short of thumping the

Sania-Hingis crash out of Rogers Cup toroNto, august 16 (PtI): Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis were ousted from the WTA Rogers Cup as the top seeds lost he semifinal in straight sets to Caroline Garcia and Katarina Srebotnik, in Toronto. The Indo-Swiss team lost 3-6 2-6 to fourth seeded opponents in the last-four match of the USD 2,513,000 Premier hard court tournament. Sania and her Swiss partner broke their rivals twice but lost their serve five times in the match which lasted only 59 minutes. Both the pairs saved four break points each. Sania and Hingis won 41 points to 54 of their rivals. They shared USD 32,520 and earned 350 points each.

ground upon losing a point. Nehwal was also targeted by the official but the players seemed to sense it was best just to ignore or claim they could not hear her in the noisy Istora Senayan arena and decided to play on regardless in the second game. In the end, Marin proved too strong and was delighted she had taken the gamble to participate in the tournament. ANTHEM GAFFE However, Marin's moment to savour her stunning victory was slightly marred by an anthem gaffe at the medal ceremony. Draped in her country's flag, the 22-year-old looked slightly embarrassed but put on a brave

face when the Franco-era Spanish national anthem, instead of the modern one which does not contain any lyrics, was played in the arena. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) moved quickly to apologise for the error and released a statement soon after the ceremony. "The Badminton World Federation and the local hosts for the BWF World Championships have apologised to Carolina Marin for playing the incorrect version of Spain's national anthem today," it read. "The BWF and the hosts, Indonesia Badminton Association, sincerely regret this unfortunate mistake." (REUTERS)

Jakarta, august 16 (reuters): China's Chen Long produced a fitting display for a top seed and defending champion to claim a second straight world title with a pulsating 21-14 21-17 victory against Malaysian nearly-man Lee Chong Wei on Sunday. Lee has topped the world rankings for a record 298 weeks during a long and illustrious career but once again came up short against a Chinese player at the top of his game in a fourth world championship final defeat in as many matches. Chen has replaced Lin Dan as the top male player following his breakthrough world title triumph a year ago and the rangy 26-year-old has also replaced his compatriot as Lee's arch nemesis after repeating last year's win over the Malaysian. Lin has beaten Lee in four major finals, including the last two Olympics, but Chen has emerged from the shadow of a player many believe to be the greatest ever with a complete game built on his supreme agility, speed, power and fitness. At 1.87 metres, Chen also boasts a court-covering reach and used all of his attributes to rein in the fast-starting Lee, realising he was dominating when he attacked and coming off second best in the tactical rallies. Once he took the lead at 1110, Chen looked unstoppable and reeled off 16-of-20 points to claim the opening game before storming out of the blocks in the second to forge a six-point lead by the interval. Lee battled gamely as Chen's intensity levels dropped but the Malaysian was unable to get any closer than within two points of his opponent in the second game as a packed Istora Senayan roared in approval. "Lee is a good player but I was better today," Chen said in a courtside interview. "This is a very special arena, so it feels great to win the world title here." Earlier, top seeds Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei stormed to a third mixed doubles world title with a comfortable 21-17 21-11 victory over compatriots and former junior world champions Liu Cheng and Bao Yixin.

Asmir Begovic of Chelsea punches teammate Gary Cahill in the face as he attempts to clear during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on August 16 in Manchester. (GETTY Images)

Arsenal edge out Crystal Palace in earlier game to seal first points of the new season loNDoN, august 16 (ageNCIes): Sergio Aguero's exquisite solo strike and late goals by Vincent Kompany and Fernandinho earned Manchester City a 3-0 win over Chelsea in the first heavyweight showdown in the Premier League, compounding the defending champions' early-season problems. Aguero made amends for a slew of early misses by exchanging passes with Yaya Toure, twisting inside his marker and placing a pinpoint shot inside the far post in the 32nd minute. Such was City's dominance and attacking threat in the first half that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho substituted captain John Terry at halftime to shake up his team. A hungry-looking City kept the initiative, though. Kompany headed in David Silva's corner in the 79th minute and Fernandinho drove in a third six minutes later for a victory that could have a big psychological effect in the title race. Earlier, Damien Delaney's own-goal

allowed Arsenal to belatedly kickstart their league season with a 2-1 away victory in the London derby against Crystal Palace. Arsenal, in need of a quick response after being beaten 2-0 at home by West Ham United on the opening weekend of the season, dominated the early exchanges and deservedly took the lead with Olivier Giroud's 16th-minute volley. The hosts equalised against the run of play 12 minutes later when Joel Ward drilled home a low shot from outside the area. Palace had recovered from an early mauling by a fired-up Arsenal and had started the second half brightly only for Irishman Delaney to turn Alexis Sanchez's downward header into his own net after 55 minutes. Palace struck the woodwork through new signing Conor Wickham shortly after the break but once Arsenal went back in front they assumed control and limited Palace to a late flurry. "I'm very pleased with the three points. If we had gone two games and zero points it would be absolutely difficult and we knew this would be a tricky one," Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger told the BBC. "Last week we had a bit of a stroll and thought we would win the game. Today we played real Premier League football from the first minute to the last."

Kohima emerges overall champions in State Taekwondo championship

kohIma, august 16 (mexN): Kohima district emerged overall champions at the 28th Nagaland State Taekwondo Championship organized by Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA), which concluded on Friday at IG Satdium. Kohima district bagged 36 Gold medals, while Mokokchung district with 19 medals emerged as runnerup in the medal tally. Altogether 155 players from seven districts- Kohima, Mokokchung, Wokha, Mon, Peren, Longleng and Kiphire participated in the championship. NTA General Secretary Lhouliebei-o Khezhie The 53rd National Taekwon Do seminar organised by Nagaland Taekwon Do Federation (ITF) was held at St Stephens Higher Secondary School Dimapur from August 13 to 15. Altogether, 71 students attended the seminar which was held under Senior gave away the prizes.

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maNgkolemba, august 16 (DIPr): In view of the 69th Independence Day celebration, an Inter Ward tug-of-war competition was organized at Mangkolemba town on August 15. Parliamentary Secretary for Housing, Er. Levi Rengma whistled open the competition. Altogether eight teams – seven wards and the administration team – tussled for the trophy. In the final, Mangko and Hokiyong ward tussled for five rounds where the later won over Mangko ward for continuously three rounds and were adjudged as the champions. The winning team walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 5000/- along with a running trophy while the runners up were also awarded with a running trophy and an amount of Rs. 3000/-. All the participating teams were given Rs. 1000/- each. The champion’s trophy was donated by Tinu Longchar, SDO, PHED while the runners-up trophy was donated by Er. I. Tiameren, EE, PWD (R&B). The competition will ADC, Mangkolemba Imtiwapang Aier, SDO (C) Mangkolemba, EAC, Longchum, Alemyapang be a part of the programme every year on Independence Day celebration. Longchar along with the winning team- Hokiyong ward and the trophy.

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