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If honorable solution is found...I am ready to make any sacrifice for the Nagas, provided I am not disturbed from present cabinet post.

Most stakeholders outside Framework Agreement, says NNC

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 19 (MExN): The Naga National Council (NNC) today stated that “majority of Naga National Political Groups and stakeholders in the mainland of Nagaland are outside the parameter” of the Framework Agreement between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM). The NNC, in a press note, said this while referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reported statement in Dubai that “Nagaland groups were enabled to come into mainstream.” This is “not true at all,” the NNC stated and added that “the mainland people of Nagaland are still politically intact as far as the sovereign right of Naga people are concerned in this serious matter.” The NNC however affirmed that the Naga people believe in political dialogue for settlement of the Naga issue and acknowledged the “approach of solving through dialogue with the majority of political groups and stakeholders of mainland people of Nagaland...” “India, the largest democracy in the world must solve the political problem of Nagaland through dialogue for permanent peace in the South East Asian Region,” the NNC added.

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DIMAPUR, AUGUST 19 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has expressed concern at the appointment of the new Advocate General for Nagaland state, Vikramjeet Banerjee. A press note from the NPCC President, K Therie claimed that the “newly appointed Advocate General is a junior Advocate and will face protocol difficulties between the bar as well as the bench.” Moreover, the junior status of the Advocate General will lessen co-operation from senior advocates, he added. The NPCC President reminded that the Advocate General is the chief legal advisor to the state government and is expected to defend the interest of the state by “having enough experience to command respect over the legal fraternity both from the bar and the bench.” Nagaland state, he cautioned, can “ill afford to appoint a person with lesser experience that will even be looked down upon from both the High Court and the Supreme Court.” He therefore suggested that the DAN government as well as the new Advocate General “decide on their own accord to avoid undue controversy in the greater interest of the state and the people of Nagaland.”

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Paddy fields surround the village of Zapami under Phek district. This village was the recipient of the Nirmal Gram Puraskar (NGP) 2009-10, and was among the many villages in Nagaland recognized at the National Level Award on the Total Sanitation Campaign. Photo by Chizokho Vero

Businessman shot at, escapes with injury Patience of business community running out, DCCI warns

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 19 (MExN): A businessman at GS Road, Dimapur had a close shave on Wednesday noon when an unidentified miscreant shot him from close range in a suspected extortion related incident. The victim, identified as one Aman Jain, was inside his shop-Sai Electricals- located at GS road when he was accosted by the miscreant and then shot at. Confirming the incident, a press statement from PRO, Dimapur police informed that the victim sustained a bullet injury in the lower right shoulder and was immediately evacuated for medical assistance. An empty case of a 7.65 calibre bullet was recovered from the scene, it added. Dimapur police also stated that even though it has not received any specific complaint as yet, it suspected the crime to be related to extortion.

“We have initiated investigation onto the case and a case has been registered in East Police Station, the police informed, adding efforts are underway to arrest the gunman involved. Following the incident, shops in and around the main town downed its shutters in an act of protest. In a condemnation, Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) expressed anger over what it termed as ‘life attempt’ on a businessman and has appealed the law enforcing agencies to exhibit its efficiency once again by nabbing the culprits at the earliest. DCCI president Hokivi Chishi stated that ‘such crimes taking in broad day light shows scant disregard by criminals for the well established police force in Dimapur.’ He rued crimes of similar nature occurring repeatedly has brought down the level

Details being worked out for ENPO, Naga Hoho meeting with NSCN (K) DIMAPUR, AUGUST 19 (MExN): Discussions are in progress regarding the visit of a delegation comprising of the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) and the Naga Hoho to meet the NSCN (K) leadership. In a joint press statement, the ENPO President, Khoiwang Konyak and Naga Hoho President, Chuba Ozukum informed that necessary details of the schedule of the timing, location and movement for the team will be shortly finalised. The ENPO and the Naga Hoho, it informed, have jointly resolved and agreed to meet the NSCN (K) leadership for “subjectively appealing and requesting the outfit for reviewing and renewing the unilateral abrogation of the ceasefire with the Government of India by the NSCN (K) in the interest of peace.” It stated that this decision was taken in response to the re-

quest of the state government and “in the mutual compliance to the sentiments and wishes of the Naga people in general and all well wishers.” The two apex organisations have also resolved to appeal for unity and reconciliation amongst the different Naga Political Groups, in which, the renewal of ceasefire between the Government of India and the NSCN (K) is “perceived as an essential and a pre-requisite tool.” They further agreed in principle to convey the message of both the state government and the people to the concerned leaders of the NSCN (K). While expressing their desire to meet the NSCN (K) Chairman, SS Khaplang, the ENPO and the Naga Hoho stated that “in the event of his inability to make himself convenient, we believe he may officially endorse his emissaries to represent on his behalf.”

‘Release all Naga political prisoners’ SENAPATI, AUGUST 19 (MExN): The Naga Women’s Union (NWU) Manipur has written to the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, calling for the immediate release of all the Naga political prisoners “to herald the spirit of peace and understanding between India and the Naga people.” The NWU, a conglomeration of women from 16 Naga tribes in Manipur, also acknowledged the Framework Agreement between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM), and termed it as a positive step to usher in peace in the region. The NWU cited the case of Ningkhan Anthony Shimray,

the Head of the Foreign Affairs of NSCN (IM), who is presently lodged in Tihar Jail and has been undergoing trial in Patiala Court since 2010. The NWU called for the release of Shimray along with all other Naga political prisoners. “With the inking of a new relationship with the Naga people we appeal that Ningkhan Anthony Shimray and every Naga political prisoner be immediately released to give strength and meaning to the Peace Framework,” the NWU said. It expressed hope that the Prime Minister would “immediately intervene and take positive action and release every Naga political prisoner.”

of business to a pitiable condition. Meanwhile, Chishi warned that the patience of the business community in Dimapur is ‘running out at a very past pace.’ “As mulled earlier, the DCCI may call for indefinite closure of business establishments any time,” he said. The DCCI president also stated that while there was a ‘sense of hope and peace’ prevailing in the state following the signing of the August 3 ‘Framework Agreement,’ it was unfortunate to witness that anti-social elements are on the prowl to disturb the peaceful atmosphere and create unwarranted apprehension in the society. Also condemning the incident, Dimapur Lotha Students’ Union (DLSU) urged law enforcing agencies to work in coordination to leave no stone unturned and nab the culprit at the earliest.

KOHIMA, AUGUST 19 (MExN): The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) today revealed that between 2010 and 2015, the commission has received only one requisition from the SCERT for recruitment of 5 lecturer posts and 1 TRA post. This was received by the commission in May, 2014, according to a press note from the NPSC. The NPSC further asserted that it has never delayed any recruitment process, be it the Common Educational Services Examination (CESE) or any other examination. It added that the commission had at no point of time “voluntarily kept any requisition without advertising the same for more than a year.” It clarified that the mandate of the commission is to conduct recruitment examinations and has no authority to delay without specific reason. While referring to allegations by ACAUT Nagaland regarding “backdoor appointments” in the Nagaland State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) department, the NPSC particularly pointed to a statement where the SCERT was quoted to have pointed fingers at the commission for not filling up posts “despite repeated requests.” If the quote as reported by ACAUT is true, the NPSC termed it “very unfortunate that a responsible department like that of SCERT manned by highly qualified personnel could stoop so low so as to mislead the member of the ACAUT or the general public.” The NPSC informed that 14 posts of lecturers filled up through the Commission in 2012 were first requisitioned on May 31, 2007 vide No EDS/DIET-1/2005 dated 31/5/2007, which was accordingly advertised on July 22, 2007 vide Adv. No. 1/2007-2008 as per the terms and conditions laid down in the requisition letter. However, it revealed that after publication of the advertisement, another decision was taken by the government to reduce the

qualification marks from 55% to 45% and requested the commission to re-advertise the same. This was refused by the commission as re-advertising the same “may attract legal complications,” the NPSC said. Meanwhile, a writ petition WP(C) No. 146 (K) of 2007 was filed by the employees of SCERT raising certain issues in respect of SCERT and DIET service matters. Due to this, the NPSC said that the examination could not be conducted as the court had already issued a status quo order on 26/7/2007. It was only when the court case was withdrawn by the petitioners in 2010, that the department, vide its letter No. EDS/D1ET-29/98 (Vol-Ill) dated February 17, 2011 requested the commission to initiate the recruitment process. However, the NPSC informed that the department through another letter dated March 28, 2011 requested the commission for withdrawal of the 14 posts of lecturers. This, according to the NPSC, further delayed the examination process till 2012. Thereafter, the commission received another requisition for 5 posts of lecturers and 1 post of TRA vide letter No. DES/SCERT/Requisition/33/2011 dated May 19, 2014, which was accordingly advertised vide Adv. No. 2/2015 dated 07/07/2015. Other than this, at no point of time the NPSC has received any communication from SCERT to conduct recruitment examination, it added. The Commission therefore appealed to all concerned not to drag the commission into what it termed as “unnecessary controversy,” which “may be detrimental to the interest of our upcoming generations.” As of now, the commission is conducting 3 major recruitment examinations in a calendar year. These include the NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied Services Examination, which is the flagship examination of the commission; the Combined Technical Examination (CTE) and the Common Educational Services Examination (CESE).

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Reveals that it has received only 1 requisition from SCERT for recruitment of 6 posts between 2010 and 2015

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No Naga group should be excluded: Ravi

The task is to make the final solution inclusive and sustainable

GUWAHATI, AUGUST 19 (ASIAN AGE): After signing of the framework for resolving Naga issues, the herculean task of the Centre’s interlocutor and stakeholders in Naga civil society is to engage all other groups, including those not the part of ceasefire accord, to make the final solution more “inclusive” and sustainable. PM’s special envoy for Naga

talks R.N. Ravi on Tuesday told this newspaper after signing of the framework of the peace accord, their immediate goal was to take all other Naga groups on board. Ravi said: “Our stand is that no Naga group or stakeholder should be excluded from this peace process to ensure a permanent and sustainable peace in Nagaland.” Saying he doesn’t agree with a section of Central officials that New Delhi should not engage the NSCN faction led by S.S. Khaplang due to his Burmese (Myan-

mar) origin, Ravi said: “Now the situation has changed and the government cannot be indifferent to trans-border relations of the Naga people for years.” He said: “Yes, we cannot talk about the demands of the NSCN (K) relating to Myanmar. [It] has already entered into some kind of agreement with the Government of Myanmar. But most leaders of NSCN (K), including senior ranks, are Indian nationals and the outfit as a whole has a stake in India. That is why the government will have to address

their stake in India.” said Ravi, who was here for a day. “We cannot be indifferent to their issues for a permanent political solution of the Naga problem.” Ravi noted that NSCN (K) had signed a ceasefire deal with the Centre in 2001 and abrogated it in April this year, and said: “The people of eastern Nagaland, where the Khaplang faction has a strong presence, are opposed to the decision to withdraw the ceasefire, and are mounting pressure on the NSCN(K) leadership.”

Floods causing water shortage in Myanmar

NYAUNGDON, AUGUST 19 (THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION): Authorities are racing to clean contaminated water sources in flood-hit parts of Myanmar, while distributing bottled water, chlorine powder and purification tablets as they struggle with diarrhoea outbreaks. Torrential rains since late June triggered floods and landslides across central and western Myanmar, killing more than 100 people and affecting 1.3 million, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. In four hard-hit states and regions - Rakhine, Sagaing, Magway and Ayeyarwady - tens of thousands of people lack access to clean water for bathing, washing and drinking, officials and aid organisations told Myanmar Now. Ponds and wells have been contaminated by floodwaters, including seawater in coastal Rakhine state, as well as faeces from farm animals that have sought safety on embankments around ponds, officials said. “We need to pump floodwa-

A boy moves his boat in a flooded village outside Zalun Township, Irrawaddy Delta, Myanmar. (REUTERS)

ter out of these ponds. Only then can we use them to store rainwater in the remaining monsoon period,” said Tin Maung Swe, secretary of the Rakhine government. “If we cannot clean the ponds in time, the locals will face drinking water scarcity in the hot season,” he said, noting that about 1,000 ponds in 300 villages in his state were con-

taminated. Local media reported that 30 villagers were treated for acute diarrhoea in Magway region’s Pwintbyu township earlier this month, and 40 were treated for diarrhoea last week in a village in Sagaing region, Dr Soe Lwin Nyein, of the Ministry of Health said. Dozens of villages around Pwintbyu suffered severe flooding, forcing residents to seek

shelter in temporary camps. “In Pwintbyu, we found that there is not enough drinking water in the camps,” said Lynette Lim, communications manager for Save the Children, adding that poor hygiene caused by a lack of latrines was further heightening health risks. Authorities were handing out chlorine powder packets and purification tablets, but the water in many ponds and wells in Rakhine was brackish and could not be treated, local government spokesman Hla Thein said. Authorities and aid agencies have begun to empty and clean ponds and wells across the country. In Rakhine, the International Committee of the Red Cross is focusing on installing rainwater collection systems. In Nyaungdon township in the Ayeyarwady delta region, an official at a displacement camp said 200 villages in the area faced an acute drinking water shortage. Hundreds of people at the camp, living on bamboo platforms raised above the floodwaters, were relying on donations of bottled water.

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‘Live by your principles everywhere’ Children with special needs Morung Express News Dimapur | August 19

Deputy Commissioner, Kesonyu Yhome, IAS has said that the Bharat Scouts & Guides (BS&G) was beyond a mere organization where the members have to live by its principles not only while in uniforms but at anytime and place. He said the BS&G was a movement which strives to make one a self disciplined and responsible citizens. “As such you need to unA guide receives a certificate from DC Dimapur, Kesonyu derstand the ethos and become an asset and not a liaYhome IAS on Wednesday. (Morung Photo)

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Dimapur, august 19 (mExN): The Nagaland Tribes Council has clarified that the Officials of NTC met the Governor of Nagaland and Assam at Raj Bhawan, Kohima on August 17 at 12:30 pm and interacted with him including that of non-declaration of the recent Peace Accord signed between NSCN (IM) and Government of India and other pertinent and crucial issues. However, NTC did not urge the Governor for implementation of the clauses of the Peace Accord as have appeared in a section of the daily local papers on August 18. “The Peace Accord is still confidential and has not been brought to the public domain and as such NTC has nothing to say on it or urge any authority for that matter,” said Media Cell, NTC in a rejoinder note. “Therefore, the NTC term the News reference of “The Nagaland Tribes Council urges the Governor for implementation of the clauses of the Peace accord” is purely misinterpretation, which is inadvertent error and should be treated null and void,” Media Cell added.

bility to the society,” Yhome added. Addressing a felicitation programme for Rajya Puraskar and Rashtrapati awardees at DC’s conference hall on Wednesday, Yhome urged upon the gathering to imbibe the spirit of the movement of BS&G and spread positive vibes in their surroundings. A total of 29 students received the Rajya Puraskar award and two students received Rashtrapati award. This year, Dimapur received the highest number of Rajya Puraskar award.

till the harvest is the key. He demonstrated the use of net for collection of insect pest and how one should differentiate the insects between pest and defender, after which necessary measures be taken for control. Mhathung, Agriculture officer incharge for IPM trainings under Wokha sadar, demonstrated on defoliation and detellering of paddy. He explained that 25 % Defoliation should be done inorder to avoid crop loss at later stages and 10 % detellering be done to realize higher crop yield. O. Eyingo Tungoe (AO) described the life cycle of

rice Gundhi bug and how it can be controlled. He stressed on regular monitoring and timely management of the pest for effective control. He further encouraged the administration of any indigenous practices for its control aside from using IPM equipments for its management. During the interaction, the farmers thanked the department for giving out rodenticide at the right time because of which majority of farmers were safe from rodents nuisance. Apart from the benefits and knowledge they receive through IPM, they suggested that inputs

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Be Mechanical, bil. Gaiters, Patail Foot Prosthesis, bil. AFO (dynamic), Modified foot ware, bilAFO (static), and Lt. AFO with sole (dynamic) District Education Officer cum District Project Coordinator, DMA, SSA, Kohima, K. Mary Dzuvichu who gave welcomed address said that the significant programme is to bring all children with special needs and care to the educationist without any discriminations. She said

that SSA has zero rejection policy and that no child having special needs be deprived. District IE Co-ordinator, DMA, SSA Kohima, K. Cecilia Vizo briefed on the instruction & use of aids & appliances. The programme was chaired by the coordinator, EBRC, L.Khel, Kohima, VisatoKoso while the vote of thanks was rendered by Assistant District Coordinator, DMA, SSA, Kohima, Thongsenlo.

or trainings if given/done at the right time/stages, will be most effective. The department assured that every detail will be discussed and necessary steps taken up for changes. Wokha District Agriculture C. Peter Yanthan in a press release stated that Nzeo Odyuo (GB) of Yikhum village pronounced the vote of thanks. Area incharge Chichanbeni (AFA) chaired the programme. Altogether 30 farmers attended the training. IPM kits along with rodenticide and rajma seeds were distributed to all the farmers.

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The Photography Club Dimapur (PCD), commemorating the World Photography Day along with the rest of the world observed the day and had a Photo Talk with Stephen from Little Hands Production, Guwahati, Assam. The PCD also venture out for Street Photography in and around Church Road and Super Market Area, Dimapur.

that the next general meeting is convened on August 22 Geology & Mining, Chikhro Khutso, headmaster Govt. at 8:00 Am at Pochury Baptist Church Chumukedima, so High School Zuketsa, Mikha Kenye, president Phek DCC Dimapur, august 19 (mExN): The Minority Cell all the concerned members are requested to attend the and Dingulo Khutso, president NPF 16th A/C Pfutsero. Morcha BJP Nagaland has scheduled a meeting on Au- meeting without fail. gust 29, 2:00 pm at Bookmarc, Opp Super Market, DiSHGs win at I-Day exhibition in Mon mapur. A press release in this connection has requested Kohima Ao Officertem all the office bearers of the Minority Cell to attend the moN, august 19 (mExN): Monlam SHG (Self Help meeting without fail. Meanwhile, the Morcha has re- Telongjem informs Group) of Totok Chingnyu was adjudged the best SHG quested all the District Presidents of the BJP to submit during an exhibition and sales programme held at Intheir nominees for the post of the District President, Mi- Kohima, august 19 (mExN): Kohima Ao Officer- door Stadium, Mon town on Independence Day. A nority Cell Morcha on or before August 29, failing which tem Telongjem (KAOT) has informed that there will be a press release from District Mission Management Unit the Minority Cell Morcha will “exercise and appoint as fellowship convened by Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo (KABA) (DMMU) of Mon district‘s Nagaland State Rural Liveat JMC Lerie, Kohima on August 22 at 1 pm with the folper our resolution”. lihood Mission (NSRLM) further informed that Yajem lowing members that is Ao legislatures, KAT Executive SHG of Leangha village secured second and Mongjum members, KAOT executive members and KABA Deacon of Chui village third. Other participating SHGs were ENSU), St. Joseph's College meeting Board. A press note issued by Bendangyanger, General SHG Teijam SHG Leangnyu, Chingshat SHG Chui, Mentong Secretary and Temjen Toy, IAS, President has requested SHG Leangnyu, Mercy SHG Leangnyu, Tanchong SHG Kohima, august 19 (mExN): Eastern Naga Stu- all the executive members of KAOT to attend positively. Pongkong, and Menmei SHG T/Chingnyu. dent's Union (ENSU), St. Joseph's College, Jakhama has convened its first meeting with the Silver Jubilee planning committee on August 22 at DUDA guest house, Ko- NPSC extends last date SZUSJC silver jubilee hima at 11:00 am. All the selected members have been for online applications requested to attend the meeting positively. For further Kohima, august 19 (mExN): The Zeliangrong information, contact president at 7085679873. Kohima, august 19 (Dipr): NPSC has informed Students’ Union St. Joseph’s College Jakhama (N) is all concerned that the last date for submission of online all set to celebrate its silver jubilee on September 19 at application forms for NCS, NPS, NSS& Allied Services Heritage. All the alumni (ZSUSJC) are cordially invitIRCSWDB office dedicated 2015 has been extended upto August 21 till 3:00 p.m. This ed to the programme. For more information contact: WoKha, august 19 (mExN): Rev. NT Murry ded- has been necessitated due to technical problems as con- 9615235356/8575741174. icated office of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) veyed by the Directorate of Information Technology & Wokha district branch on July 27. A. Robin Lotha, Deputy Communication vide Letter No. NSeGS/SP&SSDG-2/ TAPWO convenes consultative meeting Commissioner Wokha and Chairman IRCSWDB, vice VOL III dated 18.08.2015. patron and Managing committee members has attended the function. Meanwhile, the society extends heartfelt Schools under DEO Kohima informed Kohima, august 19 (mExN): The Tizu Area Public Welfare Organization (TAPWO) will hold its consultative gratitude to Hotolu Swu ADC and Administrator Wokha Town Council and Ben Odyuo for donating Rs. 55,000/- Kohima, august 19 (mExN): All schools con- meeting on August 28 at Satheri village near Phek Town. In and Rs. 25,000/- respectively. The IRCSWDB also thank cerned (both Government and Private) under the juris- this regards, all VCCs under Tizu area have been requested all the vice patrons and managing committee members diction of District Education Officer, Kohima have been to send atleast 15 delegates to the said meeting without fail. for their cooperation in raising the fund for the noble en- informed to collect Teacher’s Day token/ car flag during deavour. office hours by furnishing information of students’ en- Training underway for rolment and total strength of staff. PEs of IDU-TI Projects

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services to disabilities and give extra attention in the right perspective. He also encouraged the children to look after their health and put efforts to cope with the world while achieving their aims and objectives. Altogether 49 beneficiaries were covered for the year2015 out which 12 of them were covered under Prosthetic & orthotic Appliance and the remaining 37 of the children with spectacles. The appliances included LSO, Hand Splint,

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School children with Special Needs (CWSA) under SSA, DMA, Kohima with DC and ex-officio Chairman, DMA, SSA, Kohima, Roviluto Mor, IAS during the distribution of aids and appliances held on August 19. (DIPR Photo)

Framers attend training on Integrated Pest Management

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Kohima, august 19 (Dipr): Deputy Commissioner & ex-officio Chairman, DMA, SSA, Kohima, Roviluto Mor, IAS distributed aids and appliances to the school children with Special Needs (CWSA) under SSA, DMA, Kohima which was held at the EBRCL Khel, Kohima on August 19. The DC, who was the patron of the special function gave away prosthetic & orthotic appliances and spectacles to the children. He said that special requirements that are being distributed should be utilized properly and the appliances should and be used meticulously as per the instructions. He hoped that the assistance would improve their health and help them in the long run. The DC exhorted the guides and parents that they should be always alert and conscious about their children with special needs. He said that it is not possible for the government to make all the requirements nor is it readily Officials of Wildlife Department (Crime Control Branch) along with Wildlife Warden pose with the available in the markets. seize wildlife item from Super Market in Dimapur on August 19. The Wildlife official seize around Therefore, he called upon 20 birds and few numbers of Squirrels during its raid against selling of wildlife in the state. the parents to render more

WoKha, august 19 (mExN): Department of Agriculture Wokha conducted the second phase of training on Integrated Pest Management at Yikhum (FFS) on August 13. Resource person Logubu (AI) explained on AESA (Agro-Ecosystem Analysis). He informed the farmers that this procedure will help one to understand the components of ecosystem and its interaction and in turn helps in designing management strategies. However, for the success of any program, one should keep in mind that regular monitoring from the initial

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Kohima, august 19 (mExN): Kohima Baptist Youth Fellowship (KBYF) is organizing choral competi- Dimapur, august 19 (mExN): Sarbajanin Durga tion on August 21 and 22 at Sumi Baptist Church, Dak- Mandir Committee East Dimapur has convened a general lane, Kohima. The event will take place at 4:00 PM. meeting on August 23, 9:00 am at Durga Mandir Complex, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur. A press release from SDMC PresiPochury Union Chumukedima formed dent, Monidhar Mech, has requested all the members and the Hindu community to attend the meeting without fail. ChumuKEDima, august 19 (mExN): The Pochury people living in and around Chumukedima has held a general meeting on August 16 at Pochury Baptist Seminar on human Church Chumukedima premise and unanimously re- resource development solved to form a Union with the nomenclature “Pochury Union Chumukedima (PUC)”. The house has selected Kohima, august 19 (mExN): The Zapami Village Khwintsathü Thüvüri as its President and Alüng K. Tra- Council is organizing seminar on human resource develkha as the General Secretary of the union. PUC General opment on August 22 at 10:00 AM at Zapami Community Secretary Alüng K. Trakha in a press release informed Hall. The resource persons included; S.K. Kenye, director

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Core Committee for 125 years of Mokokchung Town moKoKChuNg, august 19 (Dipr): Consequent to the discussions held during the DPDB meeting on August 7, 18 Core Committee member headed by Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung as Chairman and Sr. Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung as member Secretary has been constituted for the celebration of 125 years of Mokokchung Town. In this connection a meeting will be held on August 21 at 11:00 a.m. in the ADC Planning Conference Hall to discuss further course of action. Therefore, all concerned have been requested to attend the same without fail.

KCSU assembly on Aug 22 Kohima, august 19 (mExN): The Kohima Chakhesang Students’ Union (KCSU) will hold its first Union Assembly for the tenure 2015-16 on August 22 at 10:00 am at Capital College of Higher Education Kohima. All the unit representatives, senior leaders and well wishers have been invited to the assembly. For further details, contact 9089261178/8974521066, informed a release issued by KCS union speaker Hukhoto D. Vadeo.

PSUK annual session on August 22

Kohima, august 19 (mExN): The Pochury Students’ Union Kohima (PSUK) will be holding its 33rd annual session cum freshers’ meet on August 22 at Ura Academy Hall Kohima under the theme “Today’s vision, tomorrow’s reality.” Minister for school education Yitachu will grace the occasion as the chief guest. All the students in and around Kohima have been requested to attend the session without fail. Senior students, leaders, government officers, senior citizens and well wishers have also been invited to the session. This was stated in a released issued Dimapur, august 19 (mExN): The Bethesda Youth by PSUK general secretary Liisiichu Thupitor. Welfare Centre started 5-day induction training for Peer Educators (PEs) of Injecting Drug Users- Targeted Intervention Projects (IDU-TI Projects) under Nagaland NSCA meets Governor State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) on August 18. The training will impart knowledge on Harm Reduction and Kohima, august 19 (mExN): Officials of the Nagacapacitate for effective service delivery to the clients for land Senior Citizen Association let by its President, Dr. S.I. HIV prevention. The training is supported by EHA-Glob- Tushi Ao, met the Governor of Nagaland on August 19 on al Fund Round-9 HIV-IDU Grant Project (HIFAZAT) and invitation. A press note from the association stated that during the discussion, the Governor enquired about the activiNSACS. The training will end on August 22. ties, programme and office management of the association. The governor also gave Rs. 50,000 from his discretionary Zunheboto DPDB meeting fund and also directed the Chief Engineers, PWD and Power Departments to expedite works of renovating water supZuNhEboto, august 19 (Dipr): The monthly ply lines, the release stated. The Governor also stressed on Zunheboto District Planning and Development Board the importance of Senior Citizens as ‘important asset’ and (DPDB) meeting for the month of August 2015 will be that the younger generation should utilize their experience held on August 26 at 11:00 AM at DC Conference Hall. In and seek the wisdom of the elders, the release added.

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Boat clinics save lives on Assam's remote river islands say the boats have played a major role in saving the lives of mothers and newborns. The boat clinics now operate in 13 districts in Assam. A team of 250 people divided into 15 units, each with one boat, travel almost every month to these farflung corners of the state to provide basic healthcare to a population of about 1.2 million. Each unit includes doctors, nurses and community workers. The floating clinics are now a joint venture between C-NES, a trust run by Hazarika, and the government's rural health mission. In the sweltering summer heat, this unit is making arrangements for a trip. Boxes of medicines and vaccines are hauled aboard the ferry. Bags stuffed with bottles of vitamins are stored in one of the cabins. Piles of documents, among them antenatal cards, are stacked on a shelf. Soon the boat starts chugging along the Brahmaputra. Over the next three days, it makes stopovers at the islands

of Mesaki, Charkholia and Harlua Balua in Dibrugarh district. The distance from Dibrugarh to Mesaki is covered in three hours. As soon as the boat reaches the island, a makeshift tent is set up near the bank and scores of patients line up for examination and treatment. Rombha Rava, a farmer, carries her nine-month-old son, Gonokanto, in her arms. By the time she reaches the clinic, her clothes are wet and her feet are covered in mud. Her son has had a fever for five days. The nurse puts a wet cloth on the baby’s forehead to bring down his temperature. “I have not managed to reach hospital even once,” says Rava. If it weren’t for the boat clinics, she would have had to travel for seven hours by boat to reach the nearest hospital. Illiteracy, ignorance and gender discrimination are still prevalent in this region, and when the boat clinics began operating, some residents were unwilling to

seek help from trained medical staff, says Arup Saikia, the boat clinic district programme officer. “Six years ago people wouldn’t even come out of their homes to meet the nurses or the doctors. They would rather visit their local traditional healers,” says Damayanti Das, a nurse who has worked with the clinics since 2008. Breaking through cultural barriers is still a challenge, she says. For example, 21-year-old Sangita Yadav is pregnant and has come to the clinic for a tetanus shot. She refuses to remove her veil during her consultation with Das. But Das says attitudes are changing as they teach people how polio drops, vaccines and medicines can help their babies fight illness. The boat clinics also run immunisation programmes. Pentavalent vaccine, DPT vaccine along with hepatitis B, polio and vitamin A drops are made available for babies free of cost. “The boat clinics are our only hope,”

says Urmila Yadav, a local ASHA worker from the river island of Charkholia. Along with the immunisation programmes, the team conducts routine antenatal check-ups. Before the intervention of boat clinics in these isolated areas, pregnant women died unreported because of complications such as severe anaemia, high blood pressure, strokes, obstructed or prolonged labour, excessive bleeding and high fever. Now, the women are encouraged to give birth in hospitals and the ASHAs from their villages are asked to keep in touch with them, Dr Saikia says. The team also maintains a record of newly married couples and the local ASHAs are required to keep in close touch with them. Early recognition of risky pregnancy cases, their treatment, monitoring and encouragement for a hospital delivery, have reduced maternal mortality in the district, he says, though no official figures were available.

ZB (AMN) hopes framework Cherrapunjee breaks 10-yr-old rain record agreement will bring peace imPhal, august 19 (mexn): The Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland) today said that the “framework agreement” signed between the NSCN (IM) and Government of India on August 3 should be appreciated by all sections of people and welcomed any peace accord for good. “The people of Northeast have been suffering from political conflicts and violence. They have been longing for peace and development in the region,”

noted a press release issued by ZB (AMN) general secretary Gairiangmei Maringmei. The release further stated that the wisdom on the part of the Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic of India should be recognized for peaceful coexistence. The NSCN (IM) leaders on the other hand, the Baudi said, should be appreciated for “rational thought as another landmark towards the attainment of the age-old struggle of Nagaraj

movement by signing a historic peace accord on 0308-2015.” The NDA government also deserves a high applause from all, it added. The Baudi sincerely hoped that the framework agreement will bring peace, harmony and development to the Northeastern region in general and Naga inhabited areas particularly. “We also feel that the factional clashes and bloodshed amongst the Naga armed groups would end by this peace accord.”

CPI-M forms human chain in Tripura agartala, august 19 (ians): Tripura's ruling CPI-M on Wednesday formed a human chain involving around 250,000 people with a slew of demands for the central government. The Communist Party of India-Marxist said the human chain covered 323 km and covered virtually all parts of the state. "Our leaders, party members and supporters from all age groups organised the first ever historic human chain all across Tripura," CPI-M state secretary Bijan Dhar said. "Braving heavy rains, men, women and youths, including labourers and party functionaries, took part in the human chain." Besides Dhar, ministers Badal Choudhury and Gautam Das and senior leaders Narayn Kar and Tapas Datta took part in the hour-long human chain. The six demands raised on the occasion include withdrawal of the land acquisition bill, higher budgetary allocation to rural development schemes, supply of 35 kg a rice to each poor family for Rs.2 per kg and special economic package to the northeastern states.

Kidnapped BsF troopers handed to india agartala, august 19 (ians): Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has handed over two injured Indian troopers to the Border Security Force (BSF) after they were kidnapped by Bangladeshi smugglers, police said here on Wednesday. During a routine patrol on Tuesday, three BSF troopers challenged and chased some Bangladeshi smugglers. The BSF personnel fired several rounds in the air but the smugglers, accompanied by villagers, overpowered the two BSF men and took them inside Bangladesh territory. "After a flag meeting between the officials of BSF and BGB, the two injured

jawans (troopers) were handed over to BSF on Tuesday night. The BSF officers are yet to share any information about the incident with the police authorities," police spokesperson Uttam Kumar Bhowmik told IANS. The incident took place at Balerdhepa in Sepahijala district, around 80 km from Agartala and Comilla town of Bangladesh. According to unofficial sources, BSF troopers Mukesh Kumar, 34, and Mir Islam, 37, before they were handed over to the BSF, have been admitted to the army hospital in Comilla for medical treatment as they were injured by the kidnappers.

shillong, august 19 (ians): Cherrapunjee in Meghalaya on Wednesday scripted another hallmark in the weather record books, shattering a 10-year-old record after receiving 471.7 mm of rain on a single day. "Till 8.30 a.m. this morning (Wednesday), Cherrapunjee (which has been renamed Sohra) recorded 471.7 mm of rain during a span of 24 hours, thus breaking its previous record of 407.7 mm which it received on August 21, 2005," Vijay Kumar Singh, the meteorological official at Sohra, told IANS. So far this month alone, Sohra has received 1,644.5 mm of rain. However, the 853 mm of rain received in 1964 in Sohra, which was then listed as the wettest place on Earth, stands as the highest record of

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Two-day shutdown of schools in W Garo Hills shillong, august 19 (Pti/ibt): Meghalaya government on Wednesday asked all schools in West Garo Hills district to remain shut for the next 48 hours for the safety of schoolchildren as heavy rainfall has triggered flood and landslips in the State. The order came after a schoolgirl was swept in the surging Ganol River in Asibra area of the district headquarters on Tuesday evening, Deputy Commissioner Pravin Bakshi said. While the search is on for the missing girl, the district disaster management authority reviewed the situation on Wednesday, he said. The order was also issued in view of the IMD warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall extending up to August 23-24. “As a matter of abundant precaution, all schools — lower primary, upper primary, secondary or higher secondary — public or private schools, shall be closed,” Bakshi said in an order. In some areas, school buildings were reported to be unsafe and advisories were being sent to all the schools, including private schools, to that effect from the Education Department. Meanwhile, flood warnings have been issued by the State Emergency Operations Centre and IMD and people of at least ten low lying villages in the district have been asked to move to higher and safer grounds. Massive landslide in East Jaintia Hills Heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours in Meghalaya reportedly caused a massive landslide in East Jaintia Hills district on Wednesday. However, no casualty was reported. On Tuesday, at least 45 people were evacuated from the outskirts of state capital Shillong after the city was affected by flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall. Roads washed away at many places and waterlogged streets affected normal life in the state. In June, 12 people had been killed in East Jaintia Hills in landslides caused by incessant rain.

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Dibrugarh, august 19 (thomson reuters FounDation): Healthcare has long been a problem in much of Assam, especially for people living on the many 'chars', or small islands, along the river Brahmaputra that flows through the hilly region. Not only are there more than 2,000 river islands, they are also many hours from the nearest hospital – and even the nearest road – making it hard for pregnant women to get basic antenatal check-ups, or for mothers to get vaccinations like polio drops for their babies. It was an enterprising journalist, Sanjoy Hazarika, who had the idea of "boat clinics" after hearing about a woman who had died in childbirth because she couldn’t reach hospital in time. Hazarika decided "the service should go to people rather than people coming to the service". The first boat clinic named "Akha", or Hope, set sail in 2005 from Dibrugarh district. Doctors

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Ghost airports highlight risks as Modi spends to grow JAISALMER, AuguSt 19 (REutERS): Twoand-a-half years after the completion of a new $17 million terminal building, the airport in Jaisalmer, a small and remote desert city in Rajasthan, stands empty. Not a single passenger has passed through the gates of an airport big enough to handle more than 300,000 travellers a year, with parking bays for three 180-seater narrowbody jets. India has spent more than $50 million since 2009 on eight airports that do not receive scheduled flights white elephants that are a reminder of the pitfalls for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he bets on an infrastructure drive to fuel growth. India’s main hubs, meanwhile, are bursting at the seams, slowing airlines’ ability to expand in a vast country where they should be supporting economic growth. “They (the government) need to realise it’s not a case of ‘build the airport and we will come’,” said Sanjiv Kapoor, chief operating officer at SpiceJet Ltd

at it from a national perspective and say where do we need airports, where is the demand and the growth coming from?” he said. Across India, more than half of the 100-odd domestic-only airports operated by AAI have not seen a scheduled flight this year, official data shows, though some are older airports designed primarily for chartered planes. The AAI did not respond to requests for comment.

A baggage carousel is pictured inside the Jaisalmer Airport in desert state of Rajasthan, India, August 13, 2015. (REUTERS Photo)

(SPJT.BO). The private sector airline last year ceased flying to a new airport in the city of Mysore because of insufficient demand. India’s ghost terminals were built largely by the previous government, which planned 200 ‘no frills’ airports, encouraged by rising air travel and the need to connect far-flung regions. But the empty check-in desks and cavernous baggage halls highlight the

risks for Modi, too, of catering to powerful regional bosses and spending without a unifying strategy. China’s investment splurge has left dozens of similar ghost projects. The civil aviation ministry declined to comment on whether Modi’s government would stick with the 200 airport growth plan. But the incentive to grow in less-developed regions remains: on Tuesday, Modi

pledged 27 billion rupees ($413 million) for four new airports in the impoverished state of Bihar, which holds elections this year. “The AAI (Airports Authority of India) has invested in some airports without any economic logic,” said Kapil Kaul, Delhi-based chief executive at consultancy Centre for Aviation (CAPA). “Every state government wants to have a big airport, but you have to look

More Pigeons Than People The rush to build comes as passenger numbers grow 20 percent a year, to 38.8 million in the first half of 2015, leaving India’s major airports, which account for four-fifths of traffic, saturated. Plans for a second hub in financial capital Mumbai are years behind schedule while the government has struggled to privatise four large airports to fund their expansion. This means airlines cannot widen their networks to places like Jaisalmer dependent on feeder traffic from the gateways. In the huge sunlit ex-

panse of Jaisalmer’s new arrivals lounge, two disused baggage conveyor belts gathered dust last week as pigeons nested in the roof. A group of cleaners sat next to the taxiway listening to music on their mobile phones. “You should come here on your own. It’s scary,” said the airport’s chief engineer. S.K. Singh, the local AAI director, defended the airport, saying Jaisalmer - famed for its huge sandcoloured 12th century fort - has a growing tourist industry, and the nearest functioning airport is 290 km (180 miles) away. Airlines are not so sure. SpiceJet’s Kapoor said demand was linked to Jaisalmer’s cooler winter months, making it tough to lure enough passengers. Officials at GoAir and IndiGo said they had no plans to start flights. Analysts said the government would need to cut landing charges or provide funding to entice carriers. “If that too doesn’t work, it’s better to lock up the airport and redeploy staff,” said Amber Dubey, an aviation expert at KPMG.

EU says Greek bailout not to exceed 86 billion euros BRuSSELS, AuguSt 19 (IANS): The European Union (EU) dismissed reports which warn Greece’s financing need will exceed 86 billion euros, the overall sum the country will receive under an Eurozone fund in its fresh bailout plan. “The possible finance need for the programme is up to 86 billion euros, could in fact turn out to be much less if all goes well,” said Annika Bredthardt, spokesperson for EU’s executive European Commission, on Tuesday. The spokesperson commented that the higher figure in some media reports “completely disregards” Greece’s ongoing privatisation process, which is expected to collect a total of 50 billion euros and repay part of its debt. Eurogroup approved Greek third bailout package worth up to 86 billion euros under the European Stability Mechanism on August 14. Germany approves third bailout Meanwhile, the German parliament approved the 3rd bailout programme for Greece on Wednesday. It voted an overwhelming “yes” to offer Greece fresh aid to keep it afloat in the euro zone, reported Xinhua.

Glenmark receives USFDA nod for oral contraceptive drug NEW DELHI, AuguSt 19 (PtI): Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said it has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to sell oral contraceptive tablets in the American market. “Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (the US health regulator) for Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets USP, 3 mg/0.02 mg,” the company said in a filing to the BSE. The product is a generic version of Bayer’s Yaz tablets.Glenmark said it plans to commence shipping of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets immediately.

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India’s thirst for petrol supports Asian margins Samsung launches S6 edge plus NEW DELHI/SINgAPORE, AuguSt 19 (REutERS): Strong Indian imports of petrol, boosted by a shift towards petrol car sales, are expected to underpin Asian margins for the fuel at least for the rest of the fiscal year to next March, industry sources say. India has surplus refining capacity, but there has been maintenance at some plants and petrol demand has risen after a cut in diesel subsidies increased the attractiveness of petrol cars. Petrol imports from April to June were the highest in more than four years, official data showed. As a result, Asia’s average petrol profit margin for refiners, or the crack, in the first seven months of 2015 was $12.60 a barrel, the highest for the period since 2009, based on Reuters data going back to the second half of 2008. “Petrol imports are there as we are seeing a robust growth in demand,” said B. Ashok,

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years, versus 345,000 bpd in 2014. IOC, the key importer of petrol, has sought almost 700,000 tonnes for March-September delivery. State refiners also buy petrol and diesel from private firms Reliance Industries and Essar Oil, but since they charged more for coastal supplies an IOC source said his firm had switched to imports. Further tightening the market, has been a switch by some north Indian states to less polluting Euro IV petrol. IOC’s Panipat refinery is only able to meet 75 percent of demand for Euro IV, the IOC source said. India’s strong petrol demand comes as major consumers Japan and Australia shut refining capacity and switch instead to imports. Overall demand is also growing.ESAI Energy research agency expects global petrol consumption to grow by 50,000 bpd to 420,000 bpd this year.

chairman of Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the country’s biggest refiner, which undertook maintenance at its Koyali refinery from March to April. In the first six months of the year, India’s petrol demand grew 14.17 percent, official data showed, and trade sources expect growth this year to reach 17 percent. Although India still exports more petrol than it buys, a government source said state refiners would continue importing at least until the end of this fiscal year to March 31 2016. Higher domestic demand meant that total petrol exports for January-June 2015 fell about 5.2 percent to 7.2 million tonnes or 337,400 barrels per day (bpd), while imports have spiked to about 23,400 bpd from about 2,850 bpd. For all of 2015, consultancy JBC Energy expects India’s petrol surplus to fall to around 310,000 bpd and drop below 300,000 bpd in the next few

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US to mobilise nearly Rs 268 crores for clean energy in India NEW DELHI , AuguSt 19 (PtI): USAID will soon mobilise $41 million (about Rs 268 crores) to finance clean energy projects in India, making off-grid power accessible to one million people, US Ambassador to India Richard R Verma said on Wednesday. The grants will target companies that sell small scale clean energy systems to individuals and communities with limited or no access to grid connected power. The fund is all about supporting innovation. DIMAPUR Civil Hospital:

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Guv interacts with blind association, senior citizens Kohima, august 19 (DiPR): Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya separately interacted with various Civil Societies (NGO’s) including Nagaland Senior Citizens Association (NSCA), Nerhema Students Union (NSU), and Naga Blind Association Dimapur (NBAD) at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday afternoon. While hosting tea for the NSCA, the Governor assured to assist them for improvement of infrastructure in their office at Old Secretariat and also called a meeting with the Chief Engineers of Housing and Power Departments today at his office

Governor P.B. Acharya interacting with NGOs at Raj Bhavan on August 19. (DIPR)

to urge the concerned departments to do the needful to make the NSCA office become functional within a month’s time. Governor also urged the senior citizens representatives to form a

federal body with the participation of the senior citizens of the State so that they can also participate in the development of the state. While interacting with the Nerhema Students

Union representatives, the Governor assured to provide them three public toilets through people to people programme by Mumbai Rotary Club who has assured Rs 60 lakhs for the purpose.

The Naga Blind Association Dimapur, a voluntary organisation running a vocational training school established in the year 2001 for visually impaired person along with hostel facilities for both boys and girls at Dimapur, appraised their problems and grievances and submitted a memorandum for financial assistance for repair and renovation of the hostel. The Governor assured them that he would Terrace field destroyed by incessant rain at Huker village under Tuensang district. forward the matter to the government for assistance and he would also come forward and help the institution as they are doing a noble job for the service of mankind.

Vehicles stranded in Phesama Liquor worth Rs. 39.60 lakhs seized

Our Correspondent Kohima | August 19

More than 200 vehicles were stranded on the landslide area of Phesama today along NH- 29 for nearly four hours. Officials of the Southern Angami Youth Organization (SAYO) today visited the site of the landslide and made a fervent appeal to the public/commuters to cooperate with the volunteers and police personnel while passing through this landslide area.

Kohima, august 19 (mExN): Kohima Police manning Khuzama check gate while conducting routines frisking and checking of vehicles on August 18 intercepted one Manipur bound truck B/R No. MN-01-8918 and recovered 600 cases of assorted IMFL consisting of 300 cases of Signature whisky and 300 cases of MC whisky worth Rs. 39,60,000/- approx in local market. According to a press release from Kohima Sub – Divisional Police Officer & PRO Atu Zumvü, the consignment was found concealed beneath 120 (one hundred twenty) bags of dry fish SAYO general secretary to hoodwink the security personnel. Neiba Bio also appreciated the Phesama Youth Organization for volunteering in the area since day one and also P.K. Singh, O/C BRO 99th RCC and his jawan for making all possi- PEREN, august 19 (mExN): The bilities to clear the road at the Puilwa Youth Organisation has exearliest. SAYO also requested pressed deep shock over the demise of the district administration to Lt. Izihube Zeliang, S/o Hiaung Nda, ABSI, Nagaland Police on August 16. extend full cooperation. A condolence message from the Further, it requested the Traffic SP and Khuzama PS to organisation stated that the demise depute more jawans to avoid of a young and dynamic officer was a great loss to the Community in parany untoward incident.

Brief Educational institutions informed Kohima, august 19 (mExN): All Heads of Educational Institution (both government and private) under the jurisdiction of the District Education Officer, Kohima are informed to collect Teachers’ Day Token and Flags from the District Education Officer. A press release from the DEO informed that the same should be collected during office hour beginning August 19. The sales proceeds should be submitted to the DEO on or before September 10 for onward submission to higher authority, the release stated.

Power supply disrupted at Pungro DimaPuR, august 19 (mExN): Power supply to Pungro, Kiusem, Longmatra and Sitimi areas has been disrupted since August 17 due to failure of 1.6MVA, 33/11 kV transformer at Pungro sub-station, a press release from Kiphire Sub Divisional Officer (Electrical) informed. The department is taking up all possible efforts to restore power supply at the earliest, the release added. The SDO (E) has further requested consumers to bear the inconveniences caused.

Kohima, august 19 (mExN): The Kohima Press Club (KPC) has decided to bring out its magazine to commemorate 15 years of its existence by 2016. This was resolved at its general body meeting held here today. In this connection, the meeting constituted magazine committee comprising Vishu Rita Krocha as convenor, Chizokho Vero as secretary, Emilo Engo Konyak as member and KPC president Xavier Rutsa as ex-officio member. The meeting also decided to hold KPC Annual Sports Meet on September 26. The meeting also discussed various matters pertaining to the welfare and interest of the club members.

ANCSU Emergency Assembly on Aug 27 Kohima, august 19 (mExN): The Second Emergency Union Assembly of the All Nagaland College Students’ Union for the tenure 2013-15 will be held on August 27 at Model Christian College, Lower A.G. Colony, Kohima at 11 a.m. ANCSU in a press release informed all the affiliated and subordinate units to send two representatives to the said assembly without fail. Stern action will be taken on units failing to so, ANCSU warned. Tribunals and senior members of ANCSU are also requested to attend the union assembly.

Farmers training on IPM conducted at Zunheboto ZuNhEboto, august 19 (mExN): A one day Farmers Training on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) was conducted at Hekiye Village on August 14 under Zunheboto District at TRC field of Hekiye Village. About 30 beneficiaries from Hekiye Village attended the training organised by the Dept. of Agriculture Zunheboto, a press release received here informed. The concept of IPM was delivered by Toivi Swu APPO Zbto in great detail. IPM kits and robam cakes were also distributed to the farmers during the training programme.

Celebrating the 69th India’s Independence Day, Nagaland Flying & Adventure Sports Association visited the “Cradle Ridge” run by Naga Mothers’ Association and interacted with them on August 15. The association also gave 3 bags of rice, biscuits, pineapple, some sports materials, crayons, pens and used clothes.

Condolence Message ticular and the Nagas in general. The message added that the organisation and the community would cherish Late Izihube’s contributions. The organisation prayed that the Almighty grant strength and solace to the bereaved family and further prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

NPYC submits reminder to Governor Kohima, august 19 (mExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress (NPYC) today met Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya and submitted a reminder to him in reference to its memorandum dated July 29. A copy of the reminder addressed to Governor made available to The Morung Express, expressed deep grievances over the

Governor’s lack of response to their memorandum. The NPYC requested the Governor to initiate action in the larger interest of the educated unemployed youth in the state. In the event the governor failed to do so, the Youth Congress warned that it would have no option “but to resort to agitation” from September 1. It may be recalled that the NPYC in its

memorandum submitted to the Governor on July 29 last demanded cancellation of all backdoor appointments in police department and called for fair competition. It also demanded that a High Power Committee (HPC) headed by Rtd. Judge be appointed to go into all backdoor appointment in all the departments and remove discrepancies.

SSUB Freshers’ Meet-cum-Tuluni held

DimaPuR, august 19 (mExN): The Sumi Students' Union Bangalore held its Freshers' Meet and Tuluni on August 15 at the United Theological College, Bangalore. A press release from SSUB President Power cut in Landmark Colony V. Nikato Yepthomi informed. The event DimaPuR, august 19 (mExN): Landmark Colo- comprised cultural presentation on folk ny Council has informed all its residents that there will dance, feeding son-in-law, spear kick, be a power cut on August 22 from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. A top spinning, and fat eating competition. press release from the Council informed that the power cut is in connection to the Mass Social Work so as to avoid any untoward incident.

KPC to bring out magazine to commemorate 15 years

The driver disclosed that, the consignment was loaded from Guwahati and was meant for the BSF at Manipur. However, no valid documents was produced in this regard, instead some contradictory papers were produced to mislead the police, the release stated. Two persons identified as Md. Sahidur Rahman (26 Yrs) and Md Ayub (20 yrs) – both residents of Soramaning Leikai under Thoubal District, Manipur – were arrested and taken into police custody. In this connection, a regular case under the NLTP Act is registered against them for conducting further investigation.

Council and youth organization of Keleilwa Colony organized voluntary social work on August 18 to clean up the garbage at Bangdi Junction. The council has appealed to the residents of the colony and public to use the garbage bins properly. While appreciating the good work being done by the “Kingdom steward,” the council also requested the public to co-operate with them and maintain waste bins. Further, the council reminded the public to make every effort to clean; youth organization will take action on the defaulters.

The Deputy Chief Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Officer (4th from right) with the winners of the livestock & birds exhibition cum competition held on August 15 in Pughoboto.

During the event, Aloto Chishi and Hilitoli Chishi were awarded Mr & Ms Fresher respectively from among 15 freshers. SSUB has further urged Sumi working professionals and students to kindly consult the office for guidelines and registering their names. For queries, contact: +91 9980772163, +91 8971730498, +91 9886581217; Email: SumiKiphimi16@gmail.com.

State Mahila Morcha BJP holds meeting

DimaPuR, august 19 (mExN): The Office Bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party Mahila Morcha Nagaland State Unit held a meeting on August 19 at State Office, Dimapur. A press release from the Morcha informed that the meeting was attended by BJP State President, Dr. M Chuba Ao, and BJP Organising Secy. Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, Prashant Arora. Meanwhile, the Ma-

hila Morcha has informed that it will be organising a special campaign for Pradhan Mantri Jivan Suraksha Bhima Yojna on August 22 from 9 a.m. onwards at Chumukedima Bazaar Area. The said scheme will cover Rs 2,00,000/- accidental insurance. All the Mahila irrespective of caste, creed and religion are requested to avail the opportunity. The Scheme PMJJBY/ PMJSBY for all the State

Mahila Unit and District Mahila President will be sponsored by Prashant Arora, Gen. Secy. Org Nagaland & Arunachal. Dr. M. Chuba Ao, State President, will sponsor the Scheme PMJJBY/PMJSBY for all the Dist. Gen. Secy. of BJMM along with 20 other Mahila Morcha from State Unit. TA Ngullie will sponsor the Scheme PMJJBY/PMJSBY for Mahila Mandal Presidents of Dimapur District.

BMMU Satakha Block launches Village Level Org ZuNhEboto, august 19 (mExN): The BMMU Satakha Block, Zunheboto District on August 17 for the first time launched the Village Level Organization in Khukiye Village with conglomeration of nine SHGs. A press note stated that Inavi Chishi, DPO cum DPM, Katoni Achumi, BDO cum BMM and village council leaders attended the programme. Inavi emphasized on the objectives of NRLM in enhancing the already existing livelihood with their own skills. Katoni stressed on the dignity of labour and applauded the womenfolk for their undying spirit despite all difficulties and challenges. The village council leaders extended gratitude for the NRLM intervention and shared the positive changes that they are witnessing from the SHG members. He urged the womenfolk to continue working

together for the betterment of the village and encouraged them by saying that they are looking forward for a positive change through their activities. The following members were elected to be the office bearers for tenure of two years: Khetoshi-President, Aholi-vice president, Lovitoli-General Secretary, Shitoli-Joint secretary and MughaholiTreasurer. The members named the VLO as VIWONI VLO, meaning, ‘marching forward for good cause.’ Jafet Sumi Area Coordinator chaired the programme, which began with invocation by Nipato, Pastor Khukiye-Lukhai Baptist Church. Kilini SHG sang a special number. Shihani Tsuipu, Area Coordinator, shared a brief note on the roles and responsibilities of the VLO. The programme ended with a vote of thanks by Tolika Sema BPM in-charge followed by mass prayer.

ATMA Wakching block conducted field training on Soyabean, Cardamon and Integrated Pest Management on August 18. The resource person was Mhonchumo (ATM). 18 Villagers from in and around Wakching Village benefitted from the programme.

AR celebrates India's I-Day across Nagaland Kohima, august 19 (mExN): Assam Rifles celebrated the 69th Independence Day across Nagaland in coordination with local populace. Under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (North), Assam Rifles Battalions celebrated the occasion in places like Kohima, Dimapur Phek, Mokokchung, Zunheboto and Peren district. 46 Assam Rifles based in Phek organised an event to spread awareness about armed forces on August 13. It included display of weapons and equipment used by security forces, information charts about enrolment into armed forces and benefits of armed forces as a career. The dignitaries included DC, SP, and ADC, Phek. A large number of school children and NCC cadets were also present. 32 Assam Rifles orga-

nized a blood donation camp on August 14 at Kashiram Basti, Dimapur, where many soldiers donated life saving blood. On August 15 at DDSC Stadium, Dimapur, 32 Assam Rifles displayed new generation weapons and equipment being used by Assam Rifles to increase awareness amongst the local. The Pipe Band of 32 Assam Rifles also participated in the parade. 32 Assam Rifles also opened a stall to impart knowledge to the local youth regarding selection procedure and benefits of joining Armed Forces/ Assam Rifles. In Medziphema, Pipe Band of 37 Assam Rifles participated in the celebrations and received much appreciation. An ex-servicemen barakhana was also organized by 37 Assam Rifles at Medziphema. The Canning Plant Medziphema also cel-

ebrated the occasion. In Peren, Pipe Band of 18 Assam Rifles also participated in the Independence Day Parade. In Zunheboto and Mokokchung, the 5 Assam Rifles and 31 Assam Rifles battalions assisted the district administration by providing administrative support, environmental security and pipe band for the function. The pipe band conducted a band display for the spectators during the flag hoisting and march past ceremonies at Mokokchung and Zunheboto. As part of ‘Know Your Assam Rifles’ exhibition stalls were opened. The occasion was also used for career counseling with the theme ‘Recruitment in Army and Central Armed Police Force’. The youths were made aware of the procedures for applying.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express X issue 226X issue 185 Thursday 9volume July 2015 volume By aheli moitra

Transgender as family

here are studies in the field of science establishing that children become aware of their gender by three years of age. As we grow up, the experience of each of our genders differs in a dramatic way. For those who are able to easily classify themselves as men or women based on their sexual features, life is not so hard. Oppression and submission can be dealt with along definitive lines. But times run into troubled waters when these distinctions are not so definitive. What if you are born with human male body elements but feel, act and dress like a woman? Or you are born with human female body elements but feel, act and dress like a man? There are many cases, not just today but also in history, wherein men and women have felt trapped in bodies belonging to the other sex. According to S. Ramya and Dr. B. Cauveri, ‘transgender’ is often used as an umbrella term to signify individuals who defy rigid, binary gender constructions, expressing a break in the culturally prevalent stereotypical gender roles. Transgender people may live full- or part-time in the gender role 'opposite' to their biological sex. As someone who had the privilege of “good schooling,” we were never told to think of this possibility. The third gender, or transgender, is, thus, swept under the carpet right from the start and social exclusion becomes a way of life. From a young age, transgender men and women face extreme trauma. Their experience of sexual identification remains remote with families as well as schools unwilling to talk about sexuality (and related identity questions). In most schools of thought, talking about sexuality means promoting sex, not empowering gender relations. Yet stereotyping of gender continues—rich brave man saves hapless poor woman. In essence, along with all those of “weaker” (physical and psychological) composition, transgender people also face extreme violent abuse in the hands of patriarchs. While verbal abuse becomes a way of life due to non conformity with gender attitudes in a heterosexist society, transgenders face an array of physical and sexual violence. Simply stepping out could draw violence—of the neighbourhood, the police, or even religious institutions. In Nagaland itself, many Naga transgenders have been ostracised from their communities, thrown out of church, have limited choice for shelter, are beaten black and blue, stabbed with knives and threatened by Naga national workers. Those who have been able to battle the abuse have put together small livelihoods around themselves, but many are unable to do so. As Naga people near another settlement of a long standing political issue, the Naga nation will be faced with difficult questions of inclusion and dignity. In this proud patriarchy, it will be challenging to understand what people of the other gender go through, physically and psychologically. Having a brutal sexist warrior attitude towards them, or an unkind criminalisation attitude will not help. It would be best to treat those of the unknown gender as members of a family where they can find the love and comfort of the rest of society. This would not only allow them to be part of the mainstream but reduce extreme violence towards the population that lead to deaths, proliferation of sex trade and epidemics. Helpful suggestions may be sent to moitramail@yahoo.com

lEfT WING |

Elizabeth Brown Intelligent Life

WHEN IN...BALI

O steal yourself away from five-star resorts and book into Bambu Indah in Ubud, where home will be an antique wooden building or joglo. Only for those in the know. DON'T get stuck in the beach resort of Kuta. In fact, just don’t go. For some, this is the only Bali they will know. DO stroll on the beach in the early morning or at sunset. On Sundays, it belongs to the Balinese: families, picnics, satay stalls and beach football. DO go for a culinary lift—it’s no longer just ribs and dirty martinis at Naughty Nuri’s. Try chef Will Meyrick’s glam Asian street food at Sarong, and for cocktails and molecular creations, head to the sultan of sweet, Will Goldfarb at Room4Dessert in Ubud. DO join the queues at Warung Babi Guling Pak Malen, a roadside shack known for the local delicacy babi guling (suckling pig). It’s every bit of pig and every bit delicious! DO take a leaf out of the book “Eat, Pray, Love” and track down a Balian—a traditional healer who will treat physical and mental problems with herbs and incantations. DO get out and about. Head to the hills for fresh air and the Botanical Gardens; to Jatiluwih and its UNESCOprotected view; to Lembongan for a sighting of the Mola Mola, the largest fish in the ocean; and to Tenganan, where village life hasn’t changed since Majapahit times. DO visit a temple. The Island of Gods has about 20,000 of them; bring a sash and sarong. DO learn to surf. For your maiden wave, try Double 6 beach or Batu Bolong. Hire a board, a local guide and paddle, paddle, paddle. DON'T get confused about religion. Indonesia may be the world’s most populous Muslim country, but the Balinese worship nature and ancestors through a mixture of animistic, Buddhist and Hindu practices. DO fall in love with Bali dogs. Indigenous to Bali, man’s best friend is Bali’s best protector. DO buy a yoga mat and join the many soul-searching spiritual warriors that descend on Bali. The yoga bunnies head to Desa Seni in Seminyak and Yoga Barn in Ubud. DON'T be confused by Balinese names. There are only four and they are attributed chronologically, boy and girl. The eldest is Wayan, followed by Made, then Nyoman third and finally Ketut. The fifth child? Yup, it’s Wayan again. Easy. DO visit Green School, a cathedral of bamboo in a jungle clearing. This pioneering school was designed to be ecologically sustainable and to teach Balian and expat children about the environment. Daily tours in term time. DON'T miss the three-day ceremony of Melasti, which ends with the Day of Silence (Nyepi). On Nyepi eve, join the processions of Ogoh Ogohs, huge hand-sculpted effigies, and scare away the evil spirits for another year. DON'T visit in the rainy season (October to March). Bali has only two seasons: wet and dry, and wet really is. Elizabeth Brown is the author of "Little Luxe Bali"

C O M M E N T A R Y

The “Jungle” migrants of Calais

Matthias Blamont Reuters

An aerial view shows a field named "new jungle" with tents and makeshift shelters where migrants and asylum seekers stay in Calais, northern France, July 21, 2015. (REUTERS)

or most of the 3,000 inhabitants of the "Jungle", a shanty town on the sand dunes of France's north coast, the climax of each day is the nightly bid to sneak into the undersea tunnel they hope will lead to new life in Britain. A few make it. But the vast majority face another day living with the squalor, disease and ever-present threat of violence in a place that, with Italy's Lampedusa or Greece's Lesbos, is the latest symbol of Europe's failure to manage migration. Like any community, the "Jungle" has its notables, like the young Nigerian polyglot who built an on-site school from little more than tree branches; distinct neighbourhoods, tied to religion or origin; and gossip, such as the tale of the migrants who make so much money wheeling and dealing in Jungle that they have their own apartments in Calais town centre. The deaths in the Mediterranean this year of hundreds of migrants trying to get to Europe on overcrowded boats have sent immigration to the top of the European Union's agenda. But the bloc's 28 states have repeatedly failed to agree what to do with the migrants. This is a typical day in the life of the largely African, Middle Eastern and Central Asian occupants of the camp, as witnessed by a Reuters multimedia team there last week. 06:00 am local - As the sun comes up, a line of dejected figures return to the camp along the N216 highway, some on foot, others on rickety bikes recovered from rubbish dumps. The new tactic is for hundreds of migrants to try and penetrate all at the same time the fencing around the tunnel eight km (5 miles) away from the camp. Last week a possible new record was set with around 3,500 attempted incursions over two nights on Monday and Tuesday, with many migrants trying repeatedly in the same night. France responded by drafting in 120 extra CRS riot police. Some of the migrants coming back to camp say they will grab a few hours sleep and head back; others will rest until nightfall. 09:30 am - With a steady stream of arrivals, the population of the Jungle is hard to pinpoint exactly - some local charities say it is more than the official 3,000 figure. But for a small strip of land occupied by so many people living rough, the camp is surprisingly silent in the morning with many inhabitants still asleep after the night's exertions. Slowly, a queue of

around 30 exhausted-looking Africans forms as a van pulls up and a couple in their 50s hand out yoghurts. "We collect food from hypermarkets, they give us their surplus or damaged goods, food that is considered soiled," said Carolyn Wiggins, a British national who married a Frenchman and has lived in France for the last 25 years. "We help maybe five times a week. People don't tell you personal stuff ... You see broken legs and crutches because of their attempts. The more they try, the more there will be accidents. They are becoming more desperate." 11:00 am - By late morning, the camp becomes more animated. People emerge from home-made tents to shave and wash in plastic basins. Fresh water comes from one constantly gushing pipe; with no refuse collection and insufficient portable toilets, the camp stinks and is covered with cans and food cartons building up by the trails carved in the sand that are the camp's "streets". The poor hygiene only aggravates the poor state of health of many camp residents. Bone fractures and injuries suffered during attempts to breach barbed wire fences do not get the treatment they need. Some complain of respiratory problems because of the sand constantly being whipped up by sea winds. "There is scabies, lots of it; wounds that become infected; intestinal problems because of the bad food," said a worker from the Medecins du Monde medical charity who was not authorised to speak to media and so asked not to be named. "There's about 10 of us here. The idea is to convince authorities that something more substantial has to be set up." 12:00 midday - Some of the tents sealed up earlier are now opening and becoming little shops where men and, more rarely, women, come to buy telephone SIM cards, water, soap, razors or drinks for 4050 eurocents ($0.45-55) a can. 2:30 pm - Many of the camp's Moslems gather in a large green tent, with Arabic signs painted in white on it: the mosque. A similarly makeshift church caters to Christians in the African-dominated sector of the camp. It is made from wooden branches and white canvas with pictures of Jesus, candles, crosses and an African djembe drum. "I am the acting priest because I studied theology," said Mima, 29, from Ethiopia. "The church is full, I'd say 150 to 200 people come along." The "Secular School of Dune Way" ("L'Ecole laique du Chemin des dunes") has a low canvas ceiling, a few tables where some 20 students can sit three by three, a traditional blackboard and wall posters of basic French verbs: to be, have, eat and drink. It was the brainchild of Zimako Jones, a Nigerian

in his 20s who fled home over what he would only call "political problems". With his friends, he built it from branches and abandoned wood panels transported to the camp in supermarket trolleys. "Personally I am not trying to make it over onto the other side," Jones says in fluent French, adding that he has plans for a second school and an infirmary. A rota with the names of Calais locals volunteering to teach is posted outside. While most migrants have their sights set on Britain, some of these volunteers want to equip them with enough French to support an asylum request in France. "They need to have contact with French people, for them it is very important. Those that learn are doing it because they want to stay," said Veronique Soufflet, an insurance sector worker in her 40s. 5:00 pm - This is when everyone gets their one guaranteed meal of the day, provided by local authorities. Just before, a pickup arrives and men dressed in white protective outfits and helmets come and wash the toilets with high-pressure water guns. One of them says they come every day at the request of a local NGO. 9:00 pm - As the sun sets, attempts are made at what passes for leisure. Groups kick a football around; improbably, a sign advertises "Cricket, football, volleyball & Bushkasi on bikes" - the latter being the Afghan sport in which players on horseback try to drag the carcass of a calf or goat into a goal. From a big blue rectangular tent a muscular sound system starts belting out Ethiopian music: This is the "disco tent". Later the music switches to the incongruous strains of Michael Jackson's 1983 dancefloor hit "Billie Jean". But the mood in the camp sharpens in the evening. Men with beer cans in their hands approach us. They want to ask us who we are, what we are doing, why we are taking pictures. "Every night, some people drink and get into fights. Some men need women, they become aggressive," said Abae, 27. He fled Eritrea 10 years ago and stayed for several years in Greece on a fake ID. He said he shares a tent with another man and a 13-year-old boy who now calls him father. "There are more and more women and children here. The site where women are is full, that's why," he said of the former holiday camp next door which Calais authorities have set aside for women and children. Groups of migrants are starting to head in the direction of the tunnel entrance, hoping that this time perhaps they will not return to the Jungle. On their way out, they pass a poster which reads: "We must all learn to live together, as brothers. Otherwise we will all die together. As idiots."

Runaway brides of rural India Gagandeep Kaur

hen, at the age of 21, Roshni Bairwa decided to walk out of her child marriage seven years ago, she had no idea that she would be planting the seeds of hope in many child brides in the state of Rajasthan in Western India. “My family was not ready to listen to me. As is the norm, my marriage was fixed at the age of 14 years but I wanted to study further so I just decided not to go ahead with the marriage,” says Roshni Bairwa. She also says that she was aware of problems associated with child marriages because that was taught in schools. It was easier said than done. Bairwa faced stiff resistance from her family. She was further in a disadvantageous position because she was brought up by her grandparents and an uncle. Her mother had abandoned her as a child and her father was no more. She decided to inform her teachers and some village elders, whom she knew were not in favor of child marriage. Her grandparents and uncle reluctantly agreed not to go ahead with the marriage. Bairwa was somewhat of a social outcast for some time after this

incident. Today she continues to fight against the evil of child marriage and thanks to her efforts has successfully managed to stop child marriages of 15 young girls in her area. Bairwa has recently taken final year exams of Bachelor of Arts (BA). She hopes to be a schoolteacher one day. “Even now I don’t want to get married. I will marry only when I am ready. I am not scared. I don’t think there will be a problem in finding a groom for me because I went against social norms. People who are uneducated might feel that this girl went against her family so maybe she is not a good girl but educated people will not think so,” she strongly asserts. In the Indian milieu, what Bairwa did was nothing short of path breaking, especially so in the state of Rajasthan, which accounts for the second highest number of child marriages in the world. Nearly 1.6 million children were married in the state between 2000 and 2010, as per survey by United Nations. However, it is heartening to see that Bairwa is not the only one. An increas-

ing number of young girls from rural India are asserting themselves where choice of life partner is concerned. “Bairwa has set an example for many young girls who contact us for support if they are being forcibly married. She inspires other girls to protest against child marriages but at the same time convinces parents to not go ahead with the wedding if the girl is not ready,” says Shivjiram Yadav, convenor of Shiv Shiksha Samiti, the NGO which supported Roshni during her struggle. Young girls are not just voicing their opinion about the kind of person they want to spend their lives with but are also taking the decision of walking out of an alliance if the groom does not meet their expectations. A case in point is Dhanlakshmi of Varanasi, who refused to go ahead with her wedding when the groom demanded a hefty dowry. (See: Varanasi Girl Refuses To Marry After Groom Demands Dowry). Then there are number of cases of rural women who decided to walk out of matrimonial homes to force the in-laws to build toilets. (See: Indian Brides Leave Home For Lack Of Toilets)

WRITE-WING

These incidents are a ray of hope in a culture where marriage is viewed as the ultimate aim of a good Indian girl. While a few instances of girl’s refusal to go ahead with the marriage have been reported in the past, the frequency of such cases now points to the fact that slowly but surely rural women are taking a strong stand against existing social norms. These girls are not just asserting themselves but are setting examples for other rural girls to follow. Saying no to a fixed match itself invites the wrath of the entire social set up in India. In most cases this reduces the person to a social outcast. “Many villagers told their daughters not to talk to me because they felt I would be a bad influence on their girls,” recalls Bairwa. So, it takes a huge amount of courage and conviction to say no to an already fixed match. The trend is indicative of increasing awareness and education. At the same time it is important to realise that these voices could have easily been silenced but for the families who decided to support their girls in spite of huge social retribution. One hopes that courageous girls like Bairwa inspire more girls to come forward to fight for their rights.

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WednesdAY 19•08•2015

PERSPECTIVE

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US State Department watered down human trafficking report

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Jason Szep and Matt Spetalnick

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n the weeks leading up to a critical annual U.S. report on human trafficking that publicly shames the world’s worst offenders, human rights experts at the State Department concluded that trafficking conditions hadn’t improved in Malaysia and Cuba. And in China, they found, things had grown worse. The State Department’s senior political staff saw it differently — and they prevailed. A Reuters examination, based on interviews with more than a dozen sources in Washington and foreign capitals, shows that the government office set up to independently grade global efforts to fight human trafficking was repeatedly overruled by senior American diplomats and pressured into inflating assessments of 14 strategically important countries in this year’s Trafficking in Persons report. In all, analysts in the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons - or J/TIP, as it’s known within the U.S. government — disagreed with U.S. diplomatic bureaus on ratings for 17 countries, the sources said. The analysts, who are specialists in assessing efforts to combat modern slavery - such as the illegal trade in humans for forced labour or prostitution won only three of those disputes, the worst ratio in the 15-year history of the unit, according to the sources. As a result, not only Malaysia, Cuba and China, but countries such as India, Uzbekistan and Mexico, wound up with better grades than the State Department’s human-rights experts wanted to give them, the sources said. Of the three disputes J/TIP won, the most prominent was Thailand, which has faced scrutiny over forced labour at sea and the trafficking of Rohingya Muslims through its southern jungles. Diplomats had sought to upgrade it to so-called “Tier 2 Watch List” status. It remains on “Tier 3” - the rating for countries with the worst human-trafficking records. The number of rejected recommendations suggests a degree of intervention not previously known by diplomats in a report that can lead to sanctions and is the basis for many countries’ anti-trafficking policies. This year, local embassies and other constituencies within the department were able to block some of the toughest grades. State Department officials say the ratings are not politicized. “As is always the case, final decisions are reached only after rigorous analysis and discussion between the TIP office, relevant regional bureaus and senior State Department leaders,” State Department spokesman John Kirby said in response to queries by Reuters. Still, by the time the report was released on July 27, Malaysia and Cuba were both removed from the "Tier 3" blacklist, even though the State Department’s own trafficking experts believed neither had made notable improvements, according to the sources. The Malaysian upgrade, which was highly criticized by human rights groups, could smooth the way for an ambitious proposed U.S.-led free-trade deal with the Southeast Asian nation and 11 other countries. Ending Communist-ruled Cuba’s 12 years on the report’s blacklist came as the two nations reopened embassies on each other’s soil following their historic détente over the past eight months. And for China, the experts’ recommendation to downgrade it to the worst ranking, Tier 3, was overruled despite the report’s conclusion that Beijing did not undertake increased anti-trafficking efforts. That would have put China alongside the likes of Syria and North Korea, regarded by the United Nations as among the world’s worst human right abusers. Typically, J/TIP wins more than half of what officials call “disputes” with diplomatic sections of the State Department, according to people familiar with the process. “Certainly we have never seen that kind of an outcome,” said one U.S. official with direct knowledge of the department. ABILITY TO EMBARRASS The Trafficking in Persons report, which evaluated 188 countries and territories this year, calls itself the world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-human trafficking efforts. Rights groups mostly agree. It organises countries into tiers based on trafficking records: Tier 1 for nations that meet minimum U.S. standards; Tier 2 for those making significant efforts to meet those standards; Tier 2 "Watch List" for those that deserve special scrutiny; and Tier 3 for countries that fail to comply with the minimum U.S. standards and are not making significant efforts. While a Tier 3 ranking can trigger sanctions limiting access to aid from the United States, the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank, such action is frequently waived. The real power is its ability to embarrass countries into action. Many countries aggressively lobby U.S. embassies to try to avoid sliding into the Tier 3 category. Four straight years on the Tier 2 Watch List triggers an automatic downgrade to Tier 3 unless a country earns a waiver or an upgrade. The leverage has brought some success, including pressuring Switzerland to close loopholes that allowed the prostitution of minors and prompting the Dominican Republic to convict more child trafficking offenders. President Barack Obama has called the fight against human trafficking “one of the great human rights causes of our time” and has pledged the United States “will continue to lead it.” But the office set up in 2001 by a congressional mandate to spearhead that effort is increasingly struggling to publish independent assessments of the most diplomatically important countries, the sources said. The rejection of so many recommendations could strengthen calls by some lawmakers to investigate how the report is compiled. After Reuters on July 8 reported on the plans to upgrade Malaysia, 160 members of the U.S. House and 18 U.S. senators

Corruption, bribery, and extortion – are some of the problems that we want rooted out of our State.We blame the system, the government and ourselves for the impasse that we live in. Have we ever considered the possibility that these problems could be done away with if we changed our work ethic and took our work and responsibilities more seriously? Can we hold ourselves accountable for the quality of work we churn out, and be rewarded for exactly what we deserve or is it just free, easy money that we want? The ability to say ‘no’ to a bribe, to refuse to indulge in corruption or extortion is a culture we now need to adopt. Maybe it’s time to think about how much we value the kind of work we do or how we make a living, as the practices and decisions we make in our work place, reflect the kind of person of who you really are.

You Are What You ‘Work’ wrote to Secretary of State John Kerry urging him to keep Malaysia in Tier 3, based on its trafficking record. They questioned whether the upgrade was politically motivated. Senator Robert Menendez, a Democrat, has threatened to call for a Senate hearing and an inspector general to investigate if top State Department officials removed Malaysia from the lowest tier for political reasons. The final decision on disputed rankings this year was made in meetings attended by some of the State Department’s most powerful diplomats, including Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman and Kerry’s Chief of Staff, Jonathan Finer, according to the sources. Sarah Sewall, who oversees J/TIP as Undersecretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, presented the experts’ recommendations, the sources said. The State Department declined to make any of those officials available for comment. “NO, NO, NO” The unprecedented degree of discord over this trafficking report began to become clear after Reuters early last month revealed plans to upgrade Malaysia from the lowest Tier 3 rank to Tier 2 Watch List. The improved ranking came in a year in which Malaysian authorities discovered dozens of suspected mass migrant graves and human rights groups reported continued forced labour in the nation’s lucrative palm oil, construction and electronics industries. As recently as April, the U.S. ambassador to Malaysia, Joseph Yun, urged the country to take prosecution of human trafficking violations more seriously. U.S. officials have denied that political considerations influenced Malaysia’s rankings. “No, no, no,” said Sewall, when asked by reporters last Monday whether Malaysia was upgraded to facilitate trade negotiations. She said the decision was based on how Malaysia was dealing with trafficking. Representative Chris Smith, a New Jersey Republican who authored a 2000 law that led to the creation of J/TIP, said in an interview that the office’s authority is being undermined by the president’s agenda. “It’s so politicized,” he said. If Malaysia had remained on Tier 3, it would have posed a potential barrier to Obama's proposed trade pact, the Trans-Pacific Partnership. That deal is a crucial part of his pivot to Asia policy. Congress approved legislation in June giving Obama expanded trade negotiating powers but prohibiting deals with Tier 3 countries such as, at that time, Malaysia. Congressional sources and current and former State Department officials said experts in the J/TIP office had recommended keeping Malaysia on Tier 3, highlighting a drop in human-trafficking convictions in the country to three last year from nine in 2013. They said, according to the sources, that some of Malaysia’s efforts to end forced labour amounted to promises rather than action. The analysts also clashed over Cuba’s record with the State Department’s Western Hemisphere Affairs Bureau, whose view took precedence in the final report. Human rights groups and people with knowledge of the negotiations over the rankings said an unearned upgrade for Cuba, especially at a time of intense attention due to the historic diplomatic thaw between Washington and Havana, could undermine the integrity of the report. Cuba had been on the “border line” for an upgrade in recent years, a former State Department official said. And although Cuba ended up with an upgrade, the final report remained highly critical, citing concerns about Cuba’s failure to deal with a degree of alleged forced labour in medical missions that Havana sends to developing countries. China was another source of friction. J/TIP’s analysts called for downgrading China, the world’s second-biggest economy, to Tier 3, criticizing Beijing for failing to follow through on a promise to abolish its “re-education through labour” system and to adequately protect trafficking victims from neighbour-

ing countries such as North Korea. The final report put China on Tier 2 Watch List. SHOWING DEFERENCE But the candour of J/TIP can run afoul of other important diplomatic priorities, particularly in countries beset by instability or corruption where U.S. diplomats are trying to build relationships. That leads every year to sometimes contentious backand-forth over the rankings with far-flung embassies and regional bureaus – the diplomatic centres of gravity at the State Department. “There is supposed to be some deference to the expertise of the office,” said Mark Lagon, J/TIP’s ambassador-at-large from 2007 to 2009 and now president of Freedom House, an advocacy group in Washington. If the office is now losing more disputes over rankings than it is winning, that would be “an unfortunate thing,” he said. Most U.S. diplomats are reluctant to openly strike back at critics inside and outside of the administration who accuse them of letting politics trump human rights, the sources said. But privately, some diplomats say that J/TIP staffers should avoid acting like “purists” and keep sight of broader U.S. interests, including maintaining open channels with authoritarian governments to push for reform and forging trade deals that could lift people out of poverty. From the start, J/TIP has tried to be impartial. It is based in a building a few blocks away from State Department, adding to the sense of two separate identities and cultures. But establishing genuine independence has been difficult. At first, the heads of regional bureaus, representing the business and political interests of U.S. embassies, would join the J/TIP team around a table and have almost an equal say in deciding country rankings in the final report. John Miller, a former Republican congressman from Washington state named by President George W. Bush to head the bureau from 2002 to 2006, overhauled that structure. “I said ‘no way’,” Miller said in an interview. By 2004, decisions on how to rank countries were made by his office. Diplomats who objected could appeal to then deputy secretary of state Richard Armitage. “He rarely overruled me,” said Miller. Armitage, who is no longer in a government job, did not respond to a request for comment sent through his office. Laura Lederer, who helped set the office up as senior human trafficking adviser from 2002 to 2007, said its job was “to assess and rate countries solely on their progress in addressing the prevention of trafficking, the prosecution of traffickers, and protection and assistance of victims.” But officials who worked in the office over the past 15 years acknowledge that countries with sensitive diplomatic or trade relationships with the United States sometimes received special treatment following pressure from local embassies and other constituencies within the department. One such country is Mexico – a key trading partner whose cooperation is also needed against drug trafficking and illegal immigration. It was kept at Tier 2 despite the anti-trafficking unit’s call for a worse grade, according to officials in Washington and Mexico City. The controversy over this year’s report comes at a time when J/TIP lacks a congressionally confirmed leader. The prior chief, ambassador-at-Large Luis CdeBaca, left in November of last year. His deputy, Alison Friedman, then resigned to join a non-profit antislavery organisation. And then it took until mid-July for Obama to nominate Georgia federal prosecutor Susan Coppedge as the next ambassador-at-large. The lack of a director can increase the unit’s exposure to political influence, said Lederer. Some say the perceived hit to the integrity of the 2015 report could do lasting damage. “It only takes one year of this kind of really deleterious political effect to kill its credibility,” said Mark Taylor, a former senior coordinator for reports and political affairs at J/TIP from 2003 to 2013.

Anatoli Rochill Assistant Professor, Department of History

ith time, we seem to have forgotten or failed to practice many valuable qualities of humanity. Of all those lost, one such quality is the importance of having a strong ethic in work culture. But today, many treat it as a curse. We do not want to lift a finger but expect everything to be served to us. We often miss the fact that there is purpose in work. Only those who do, will experience the sense of fulfilment. For in ideally squandering one’s life away one will gain nothing but a feeling of discontentment and frustration. We are here today because of our forefather’s labours. They have toiled under the sun with the vision of a brighter future for us. We have much to learn from their lives; their work ethics, social norms, their life style and most importantly their outlook on life. Today many of our fellow Nagas are seen wasting their lives by doing nothing. We have enough educated unemployed people. Some are highly qualified and some even carry with them impressive portfolios and diplomas. But why are they not working? Is it lack of opportunity? What are they waiting on? Most of them have a preconceived notion that true work is where one is employed in a government office. Work in my opinion is doing whatever one can to survive. We can create our own office. Our room can be our office if need be, so long as we are doing something worth a living. These qualities of one being work oriented starts at home. It starts with the little things in life, be it doing the house chores, helping out in the garage, running the house errands, etc. Slowly but surely we adapt to work culture that is losing grip everyday from our lives. We need to be proactive and understand that we each need to contribute something in order for things to work. But unfortunately, instead we see a lot of blame game happening. We are always too hesitant to acknowledge our mistakes but ever ready to point a finger at another for all the failures that we face. We envy the life of the west. We are easily influenced by the lavish and colourful culture of the western world. We want to dress like them, act like them; eat what they eat, live like them. We assume that they have and get everything that they need. No doubt they are more advanced and civil in many ways. But they were not always like they are now. They had to work on it; they decided to work on their God given talents religiously to the fullest, and ultimately bore the fruits of the hard labour. Even today, instead of sitting back and enjoying their luxury and comfort; they work tirelessly everyday to improve on their already advanced state. Hence, they are constantly growing and developing. What about our Naga society then? We are certainly trying to cope up with the western culture but until and unless we change our work culture we will never succeed. For instance, whenever we go to any government office we notice that the people working there seem to be laid back and relaxed. Work proceeds in a very slow manner. To get even a signature on a document takes a very long time, and sometimes even involves the practice of offering “tea and snacks” to get the job done. If this is the wok culture in our society then how can we expect our society to grow and develop? This is just one example, but there are many others in many fields where we will find our people following and living the indolent way of life. We want all the good things in life but we are not ready to labour for it. Even the Bible says in II Thessalonians 3:10 that “If anyone will not work, neither let them eat.” Further in II Thessalonians 3:12 reads “...work to earn their own living” and in Ecclesiastes 10:8 “... when you are too lazy to repair your roof, it will leak and the house will fall in.” We as Christians also have an unyielding responsibility to be hard working and give our best in life in all that we do. It is certain that our hard work will never go in vain. If we are determined and focused, our labourwill surely bear good fruits. We must always remember that God helps those who help themselves. Thus, we must take comfort in the fact that if we are true to ourselves and work hard, we can achieve anything in life. For, there is no room at the top for lazy and idle people. Through this short article, I would like all of us to realize our strengths and begin to work on it. We must do all that we can to excel in the areas that we are good at and not let our weaknesses hold us back. We should try to have a positive mindset. Continue to work hard, don’t be indolent but rather spend each day thinking of newer ways to improve and use our talents. I assure you, if you stay the course, you will succeed. “Degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. Degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. The views expressed here do not reflect the opinion of the institution. Tetso College is a NAAC Accredited UGC recognised Commerce and Arts College. For feedback or comments please email: admin@tetsocollege.org”.

ThursDAY 20•08•2015

INDIA

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Pakistan invite to Hurriyat aimed to scuttle talks: India

NEW DELHI, August 19 (IANs): Pakistan's invite to Kashmiri separatist leaders ahead of the NSA talks was "designed to scuttle" the August 23-24 parley, and follows a typical pattern the Pakistani military-intelligence establishment has been following since the Ufa talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif to heighten tension, sources said on Wednesday. The government was adopting a "wait and watch" mode and is keeping "all its options open" on the slated talks in New Delhi between India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Pakistani counterpart Sartaj Aziz. The July 10 talks in Ufa, Russia, brought in a sense of bonhomie between the two neighbours, with a joint statement issued, which included the NSA talks in New Delhi to discuss the issue of terrorism. But immediately after that, tension was ratcheted up by Pakistan over the Ufa meeting, with cross border firings, in which mortar shells were used, then the

Pak raises Kashmir issue at UN; seeks OIC intervention

uNItED NAtIoNs, August 19 (PtI): Pakistan has once again raised the Kashmir issue at the UN Security Council, seeking mediation from the world body and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to resolve the issue. Speaking during an open debate on the subject of regional organisations and contemporary global security challenges yesterday, Pakistan's permanent representative to the UN Maleeha Lodhi said the 57-member OIC can also contribute to the promotion of global peace and prosperity. "Collectively, and in cooperation with the UN, it has the capabilities to address and overcome these challenges including Palestine and other Middle East conflicts as well as the Jammu and Kashmir dispute," she Gurdaspur and Udhampur attacks followed, and the latest was the invite to the Hurriyat on August 23 to meet Aziz. "The game plan is very clear - to scuttle the talks from day one," said the sources, adding that they were watching to see how the situation evolves. "We are monitoring the

told the 15-member Council. "The UN should actively promote cooperation with the OIC in areas such as: mediation and conciliation of disputes; peacekeeping and peace building; humanitarian assistance, especially to refugees and displaced people; and in addressing the root causes of conflicts and extremism," she added. UN chief asks India, Pak to exercise maximum restraint Her remarks came hours after UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed "serious concern" over the recent escalation of violence along the Line of Control and hoped that talks between the NSA of India and Pakistan will result in a "positive outcome." "The Secretary-General calls upon the Governments of India and

situation, and will respond appropriately," the sources said, but declined to elaborate on what it means by "appropriately". Aziz also took "20 days" to confirm if he would attend the talks, adding to the atmosphere of uncertainty. Since Kashmir is not to be discussed between the two NSAs, inviting the

Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint and take all feasible steps to ensure the protection of civilians," Ban said in a statement issued by his spokesperson here yesterday. Welcoming the upcoming NSAlevel talks between the two countries, the UN chief expressed hope that the meeting will lead to a positive result. Ban reiterated his call for both nations to address their differences through dialogue. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is scheduled to meet his Pakistan counterpart Sartaj Aziz in New Delhi for talks on terrorism-related issues for the first time on August 23, as decided in a meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Nawaz Sharif last month in Ufa in Russia.

Kashmiri separatists does not really make sense. While India maintains that talks and terror cannot go together, it was not shying from talks on terror, said the sources. India had called off the foreign secretary-level talks on August 25 last year after the Pakistani envoy met the Kashmiri separatists ahead

of the meeting, despite India requesting him not to do so and warning that it would adversely impact the talks. But in this case, the meeting is yet to take place between Aziz and the separatists on August 23. Pakistan's ratcheting up of tension comes even it is on losing ground among countries in the region.

Afghanistan has openly hit out at Pakistan for terror attacks, with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, in a series of tweets on August 10, asking Pakistan to refrain from launching terror attacks on his country. During Prime Minister Modi's visit, India and the United Arab Emirates, a former close friend of Pakistan, issued a joint statement on terror that in clear terms speaks against nations exporting terror in the name of religion and calls for the dismantling of terrorism infrastructure and bring perpetrators to justice. Separatist leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday said the Pakistan envoy in Delhi invited them for talks with Sartaj Aziz before he holds talks with his Indian counterpart. Both the factions of the Hurriyat Conference headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and other separatist leaders such as Yasin Malik and Naeem Khan have been invited by Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit for talks on August 23.

Sacks of unread letters hold up India's fight against tobacco NEW DELHI, August 19 (REutERs): Bulging sacks of letters gathering dust at India's health ministry are the latest obstacle to a push for tougher laws to curb smoking, as more than 100,000 unread messages from members of the public overwhelm officials and stall legislation. With tobacco linked to up to 900,000 deaths a year in India, the government wants to raise the minimum smoking age to 21 from 18, and ban the sale of single cigarettes, which make up 70 percent of overall sales. Before taking its proposals to parliament, the government in January asked for public suggestions. The result was unprecedented: 45,000 e-mails and more than 100,000 letters delivered by mail, in white and brown sacks stacked up in the health ministry, beside the desks of officials working on computers. Analysing and collating public responses is crucial for the legislative process to move forward. The sheer volume has left officials stumped, with some fearing that it could take as much as five months to sift through the letters. Some health officials suspect the letter-writing campaign was orchestrated by the tobacco industry to hold up the process. "It appears to be an organised campaign as a lot of letters were photocopied and sent in same-coloured envelopes from one town or village," said a health ministry official, who sought anonymity as he is not authorised to speak to the media. While there is no evidence to back up such suspicions, there are signs of an organised letterwriting campaign. At least one pack of letters seen by Reuters consisted of dozens of the same printed objections signed by different people. Several protest e-mails came from employees of India's largest cigarette maker, ITC Ltd. A company spokesman said ITC did not ask employees to send letters. Sameer Shaikh, a sales executive with ITC, said he and his wife wrote in, fearing job cuts. "People will lose jobs because of these laws," said Shaikh's wife, Shiren. The government says it is keen to cut tobacco consumption, but health activists say a strong tobacco lobby is pressuring it to go slow. Industry body the Tobacco Institute of India declined to comment. "New tobacco laws are the need of the hour and need effective enforcement," said Monika Arora of the Framework Convention Alliance for Tobacco Control. The government has vowed to read all the public suggestions. "Given the number, it is likely to take some time," said C.K. Mishra, an additional secretary at the health ministry, but he did not estimate how long.

President expresses gratitude for support NEW DELHI, August 19 (IANs): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday conveyed gratitude for the support extended to his family in their hour of bereavement. The president's wife Suvra Mukherjee, who was ailing for some time, died on Tuesday in Delhi and was cremated on Wednesday. "The president has conveyed that the empathy and solace offered at this time of grief have given his family and him the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss," an official statement issued here said.

CBI registers disproportionate case against Raja, 16 others NEW DELHI, August 19 (IANs): The CBI on Wednesday registered a disproportionate assets case against former telecom minister A. Raja and 16 others and conducted raids at 20 places in Delhi and Tamil Nadu. "It is alleged that he (Raja) and other accused persons have amassed assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. Searches are being carried out at 20 places in Delhi, Chennai, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli and Coimbatore," a CBI official said in New Delhi. On April 15, the CBI commenced the final argument in the case alleging that Raja misled then prime minister Manmohan Singh on policy matters related to 2G spectrum allocation. According to the CBI, Raja was biased in allocating 2G mobile airwaves and operating licences to telecom firms, causing a huge loss to the state exchequer.

POs, Mobile COs, others win payment bank permits MuMBAI, August 19 (REutERs): India's leading mobile carriers Bharti Airtel Ltd and Vodafone India were among the 11 companies selected by the country's central bank to set up payments banks aimed at granting millions of citizens access to formal banking. Energy-to-telecoms conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd , a joint venture of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd and Idea Cellular Ltd and the country's postal office were also among successful applicants, the Reserve Bank of India said on Wednesday. These companies selected will be given "in-principle" approval for 18 months, after which they will be given licences if they fulfil all conditions stipulated by the RBI. Payments banks will be able to take deposits and remittances but will not be allowed to lend.

Onion prices soar, MMTC to import 10,000 tonnes

Dancers in body paint wait to take part in a performance during festivities marking the start of the annual harvest festival of "Onam" in Kochi on August 19. (reUTerS photo)

NEW DELHI, August 19 (IANs): In a bid to control onion prices, the central government on Wednesday decided that the MMTC will import 10,000 tonnes of onion. "In order to contain rise in prices of onion and ensure its increased availability, the government has decided that (state-run trading company) MMTC will float a global tender for import of 10,000 tonnes of onion shortly," the agriculture ministry said. In the national capital, the retail prices of onion have risen to Rs.60 per kg. A similar trend prevails in other parts of the country. The prices are rising due to the fall in production and sluggish supply of stored onions, meant for meeting the demand during the lean period of July-September, the ministry said in a statement. Total onion production is estimated to be less than 189 lakh tonnes in 2014-15 crop year (July-June), down from 194 lakh tonnes last year.

Send your kids to govt I&B ministry forms committee to resolve FTII logjam schools, HC tells officials

NEW DELHI, August 19 (IANs): The ministry of information and broadcasting has formed a threemember committee that will visit the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) on August 21 to assess the situation and interact with the students. The committee will also look into the agenda for the assessment of the projects of the 2008 batch of students, FTII director Prashant Pathrabe said on Wednesday. Pathrabe said that a group of students kept him in illegal confinement for 8-10 hours and vandalised his office, forcing him to lodge a police complaint. Post midnight, police arrested five FTII students from the campus for ri-

oting, damaging property and other charges. The students have been protesting for over two months against the appointment of actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Gajendra Chauhan as chairman of the FTII. Agitating FTII students not criminals: Rahul Meanwhile, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the arrest of agitating FTII students, saying they were not criminals. "Protesting FTII students arrested in midnight crackdown. Our students are not criminals. Silence, Suspend, Arrest: Modi Mantra for

Achhe Din," Gandhi tweeted. Talking to reporters, the Congress leader said the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) symbolised what was happening across institutions in India as the government was appointing people with RSS-BJP ideology everywhere. "On one hand they destroyed creativity, and on the other hand, made money. This is the Madhya Pradesh model, the RSS or BJP education model," he said, adding that it was also visible in states like Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, which have BJP-led governments. "Now this disease is spreading across the country. FTII is a symbol of it," he said.

LuckNoW, August 19 (DEccAN cHRoNIcLE): The Allahabad High Court, in a path-breaking judgment on Tuesday, said that all government servants, elected representatives and judicial officers should compulsorily send their children to government schools. The court said that this was the only way of improving the education system. The court has directed the UP chief secretary to consult other officials and ensure that all those who draw their salaries from the state exchequer should send their children to government schools. The court said that those who do not comply with this order should be ready to face punitive action. The state government is being given six months’ time to work out the modalities so that this order can be implemented from the next academic session,” said Justice Sudhir Agarwal while hearing a petition filed by one Shiv Kumar Pathak.

Foiling a kidnapper: How children are lured away

NEW DELHI, August 19 (IANs): But for the alertness of a battery-rickshaw driver, two small boys of a residential society in Dwarka, in west Delhi, would have been kidnapped last week. In a worrying account of how easily child kidnappers are able to strike, two boys, aged seven and nine, were being quietly whisked away by a young man who had won their confidence over the period of a week of sitting and observing them in the playground in Dwarka's Sector 22. The kidnapper, who was thrashed by residents of DDASFS Flats and handed over to police last Thursday, had entered the colony posing as a driver of one of the house owners. He would sit in the bench and observe the children as they played. When questioned, he

coolly showed a pair of car keys and cited the flat number of his "employer". All the information seemed proper. And all the while he was eyeing the playing children. He picked out two of the children for the kidnap. On Thursday evening, he approached the two boys with promise of treating them to ice cream and they willingly went with him outside, having seen and chatted with him over the week. He had become familiar to them like other friendly drivers or domestic helps who sit around the park. The young man took the boys to a nearby Mother Diary milk booth, just a few metres away, to treat them to ice cream, after which he hailed a battery rickshaw in order to "drop them back home". But he told the rickshaw driver to go towards the metro station.

It is here that Karamveer Singh, the rickshaw driver, noticed something wrong. "The two boys seemed scared," Singh told IANS later. "The man was telling them, come fast, your papa is waiting for you'." The kidnapper alighted at a red light along with the children and said he preferred to walk it. Karamveer then drove up to him and asked where he was taking the children. "The kidnapper told me to mind my own business. I said if the children's papa has asked you to take them to the Metro then show me your phone. But his phone was switched off, adding to my suspicions." "He told me; "Bhaiya, the father of one boys is coming to fetch them'. I asked the nine year old to give me his father's number and I called him. All

through I kept a firm grip on the hand of the man." "When I called the father, he was shocked, and said he had never made such a call. He was in Gurgaon at the time." "I hailed another battery rickshaw, sat along with the two kids, and got the man to sit in front of me, holding tightly on to his hand. I had checked his pocket and found an ustara (long blade for shaving), with which he had scared the children into coming with him," said Karamveer. "I took them to Sector 22 and after I reached their society, I beat him soundly. The father and sister of the seven-year-old were at the gate, waiting anxiously for the boy to return. They did not know where he had gone," he said. Karamveer was rewarded by the grateful residents of

the housing society at a function on Independence Day and given a token amount as reward. Delhi Police said it is planning to give Karamveer a recommendation for his alertness and bravery and also present him with a cash reward. Deputy Commissioner of Police, R.A. Sanjeev told IANS the accused, Manish Rajput, 23, had been sent to Tihar Jail. Though the two boys were fortunate in being saved by the alert Karamveer, there are many other children not so lucky.As per data compiled by Delhi Police, a total of 8,739 children went missing in the national capital in the last one year. A total of 5,307 were recovered by police, while 2,197 are still missing. The remaining 3,110 children were recovered by child welfare agencies, including NGOs.

Not only woman, children too unsafe in National capital NEW DELHI, August 19 (IANs): Delhi is most unsafe not only for women but also for children, with a whopping 166.9 cases registered for every 100,000 children, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data revealed on Wednesday. As per the data, crimes against children include offences like murder, infanticide and rape against the country's population below the age of 18 years. Of the total 89,423 cases of crime against children registered in the country, the maximum 15,085 cases were registered in Madhya Pradesh during 2014. But in Delhi the crime rate -- determined by the number of cases registered for every 100,000 children -- was 166.9 during 2014, the data showed. According to the data, 9,350 cases of crime were registered in 2014 as compared to 7,199 in 2013 in the national capital. Other states considered unsafe for children are Goa (330 cases) with the crime rate of 63.5, followed by Uttar Pradesh (14,835 cases) with the crime rate of 16.7 and Mizoram (178 cases) with the crime rate of 48. The NCRB data also revealed that the most number of rape cases were reported in the national capital in 2014. As per the data, Delhi reported a larger actual number of reported rapes, as well as higher numbers of rapes, proportionate to their populations. The city reported 1,813 rapes in 2014, up from 1,441 in 2013.

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Queen Elizabeth shows no sign of stepping aside Girls demonstrate against the Saudi-led coalition outside the offices of the United Nations in Yemen’s capital Sanaa on August 11. (REUTERS Photo)

UN: More than 1,000 children killed & injured in ‘brutal’ Yemen conflict

LONDON, August 19 (thOmsON ReuteRs FOuNDAtiON): Months of brutal conflict in Yemen have killed or injured more than 1,000 children, and the number of young people recruited or used as fighters has soared, the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF said on Wednesday. Some 400 children have been killed and more than 600 injured - an average of eight casualties every day - since fighting escalated at the end of March, according to UNICEF. A Saudi-led Arab coalition has been bombarding the Iranian-allied Houthi rebel movement - Yemen’s dominant force - since late March in a bid to reinstate exiled President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who has fled to Riyadh. The war has killed more than 4,300 people, many of them civilians, and spread disease and hunger throughout the country. More than 1.3 million people have been forced to flee their homes since March, and nearly 10 million children – 80 percent of the country’s under-18 population – need urgent humanitarian aid, UNICEF said in a report released on Wednesday. “Children are bearing the brunt of a brutal armed conflict which escalated in March this year and shows no sign of a resolution,” the U.N. agency said. “This conflict is a particular tragedy for Yemeni children ... (they) are being killed by bombs or bullets and those that survive face the growing threat of disease and malnutrition,” UNICEF Yemen representative Julien Harneis said. The report Yemen: Childhood Under Threat said the number of children recruited or used in the conflict had more than doubled to 377 so far in 2015 from 156 in 2014. All warring sides in Yemen are increasingly using teenage boys - who see fighting as a way to support their families financially - to swell their ranks, UNICEF said. A quarter of Yemen’s health facilities - around 900 - have closed since March, while shortages of medicines and medical supplies have disrupted those that remain open, according to the U.N. body, which said the health system was “crumbling”. More than 2.5 million children under the age of 15 are at risk of contracting measles, while nearly 2 million are likely to suffer from malnutrition this year, almost one million more than in 2014, UNICEF said. “I would sell everything I have to ensure my children’s wellbeing... what really disturbs me is how difficult it has become to get proper medical treatment,” Umm Faisal, mother of an 18-month-old baby in Yemen, told UNICEF.

Thai police hunt ‘foreigner’ for explosion

A detailed sketch of the main suspect in the Erawan shrine bombing and a still from CCTV footage of the suspect.

BANgKOK, August 19 (ReuteRs): Thai police said on Wednesday that a suspect captured by CCTV cameras minutes before a bomb exploded at Bangkok’s Erawan shrine was a foreigner, and his appearance suggested he might be from Europe or the Middle East. Police spokesman Prawut Thawornsiri also said investigators were now convinced two other men seen on the grainy video footage were accomplices. At least 20 people were killed in Monday’s blast in the heart of the Thai capital. The government says the unprecedented attack on the city was designed to wreck the country’s economy, which depends heavily on tourism. No one has claimed responsibility for the evening rushhour bombing, in which 11 foreigners from several Asian countries died and more than 120 were wounded. Prawut said in a televised interview that an arrest warrant had been issued for a “foreign man”, a sketch of whom showed a fair-skinned youth with thick, medium-length black hair, a wispy beard and black glasses. “He had white skin and must have been a European or have mixed blood, perhaps with Middle Eastern blood,” Prawut said, without giving a reason for his assumptions other than the colour of the man’s skin. The sketch was based on footage that showed a man dressed in a yellow T-shirt dumping a backpack inside the shrine compound and walking away through a crowd of tourists about 20 minutes before the explosion. Prawut earlier tweeted that police were offering a 1 million baht ($28,100) reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. He said two other men, one dressed in red and another in white, were seen milling around the first suspect, apparently shielding him from the view of the crowd as he placed the rucksack in front of a railing. Earlier, police had said they were sure some Thais were involved in the attack. No Clear Tell-Tale Signs Angel Rabasa, an expert on Islamist militancy at the RAND Corporation, said the attack could be the work of Islamic State, which has been expanding its reach in Southeast Asia, or an al Qaeda-related or independent jihadist group. However, such groups usually claim responsibility for their attacks. Police said they were also considering the possibility that ethnic Uighurs were behind the bombing. However, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha sought to cool speculation of a revenge attack by Uighurs.

LONDON, August 19 (ReuteRs): After 63 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth next month becomes Britain’s longest-ruling monarch but there is little prospect of her stepping aside, as other ageing European crowned heads have done, in favour of her son, Charles. Those close to Elizabeth - who on Sept. 9 takes the long-service record from her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria - say the 89-year-old has no intention of succumbing to the European fashion for abdication. That means Prince Charles, 66, already a record-holder himself as Britain’s longest-serving heir apparent, will have to wait longer still until he becomes king. “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family,” Elizabeth said in a 21st birthday broadcast to the nation in 1947. The milestone of overtaking Victoria has already prompted speculation as to whether Elizabeth might step aside. When asked if abdication were a possibility, a senior palace source told Reuters: “Life means life.” The religious overtones to a British coronation are deeply symbolic for Elizabeth, who as queen is Supreme Governor of the Church of England. “The queen won’t abdicate,

she must not abdicate, there’s absolutely no reason for her to abdicate and indeed constitutionally and religiously she cannot abdicate: she is an anointed queen,” royal historian Hugo Vickers told Reuters. Margaret Rhodes, the queen’s cousin and a friend since childhood, believes she will never break her commitment to the nation. “The vows that she made on coronation day are something so deep and so special that she would not consider not continuing to fulfil those vows until the day she dies,” Rhodes told the BBC in 2006.The abdication in 1936 of the queen’s uncle Edward VIII for reasons of love rather than old age - proved traumatic enough, plunging the monarchy into a constitutional crisis that put her reluctant father on the throne. In the Netherlands and Spain, long-standing monarchs have in recent years given up their thrones saying they needed to pass on the mantle to a younger generation. “LIFE MEANS LIFE” The Dutch Queen Beatrix announced shortly before her 75th birthday in January 2013 that she would abdicate in favour of her son Willem-Alexander. “I am not stepping down because the tasks of the function are too great, but out of the conviction that the responsibilities of

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip leave after attending a service to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VJ Day in St Martin’s in the Fields church, in London, Britain August 15, 2015. (REUTERS Photo)

our country should be passed on to a new generation,” she said. In June last year, Spain’s once popular King Juan Carlos abdicated at the age of 76 in favour of his son Felipe after a series of corruption scandals in the royal family. “A new generation is quite rightly demanding to take the lead role,” he said. In Britain, though, there is little demand for Elizabeth to go, nor any clamour for Charles to be king. If anything, the opposite may be true. Charles, who has been groomed from birth to one day be king, is less popular than his mother: In a poll in April, 53 percent said they liked him compared to 77 percent who liked the Queen. Only 19 percent of Britons wanted a republic, compared to 70 percent who supported the

monarchy. Even keen republicans such as Labour member of parliament Paul Flynn say the monarchy is safe while Elizabeth remains on the throne but question its future under Charles. KING CHARLES? In contrast to the strict political neutrality observed by Elizabeth, Charles has spoken out about issues from the destruction of historical buildings to organic farming and Vladimir Putin’s annexation of Ukraine. Critics said letters Charles had written to ministers, some of which were published in May against the wishes of the government and royal family, showed a desire to meddle in everything from the supply of equipment for

British troops fighting in Iraq to the fate of the Patagonian Toothfish. Supporters said the letters showed Charles was speaking up on issues Britons cared about. Professor Philip Murphy, Director of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies and an expert on the monarchy, said Charles’s view of himself as a “spokesperson for the common man” was dangerous. “The public may not tolerate that for very long and certainly political leaders might not,” he told Reuters. Some commentators have suggested that only serious illness could prompt Elizabeth to hand over to Charles, particularly if she were to lose her 94-year-old husband Prince Philip, although even then a regency is thought more likely.

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How Deep Is The Naga? NSCN (Reformation) responds

he Nagas are high importers of Western constructs, and it does brings to fore the slide of Christian values and morality in the West vis-à-vis its secular and liberal opposing forces and the alternate rapid rise of Western centric realities in Nagaland inimical to our Christian values and morality, tantalizingly posing as the alternative truths. Never mind that some of the greatest minds to have shaped Western civilization were committed Christians with sound theological backgrounds as illustrious as Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Pasteur, Descartes, etc., to name a few, and yes, Blaise Pascal, that great mind of a scientist, theologian and philosopher who said ‘There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God the Creator, made known through Jesus Christ’ which is without doubt the most quoted line in Christian circles. The slide started with Darwin and his ape ‘truth’,then Marx, down to Freud, and later accentuated by proliferation of liberal-secular scholars and scientists of the 20th century. Interestingly, fundamentalists Shia and Sunni Imams pour venom upon the ‘Great Satan’ America not because of its professed Christianity but because it is the perceived source of all immoral cultural outpourings! Today, the American Psychological Association has around 150,000 members all engaged in one form or another of professional counselling to its ‘Christian’ population and others. In Western society, the application of the “Big Five Personality Traits” and its variants is more or less the standard when hiring employees. Out of the 5 traits- Openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism, people with high Openness are perceived to be high on creativity, having high preference for novelty and unusual ideas, high preference for art, etc., and people on low Openness scale traditional, dogmatic and resistant to change. In a culture which celebrates Individualism and the mass media, cinema, academia and the political establishment controlled mostly by secular and liberal ideologues, a committed Christian is perceived dogmatic and the word Conservative now synonymous for backward Christians- to be placed at the low end of Openness scale. This Openness dictum is strongly blended with secular-liberal interpretation. After 300 years of the Age of Enlightenment

first begun by reformists Christian scientists and thinkers, the world has come full circle; Christians are now the new lows- retrograde, regressive, repressive, and embarrassing. Such philosophical outlook should get its strongest foothold in the fashion, arts, cinema, and media industry is not surprising considering that these fields require strong creative input. Not unsurprisingly, the ‘creative industry’ has been at the forefront selling the hitherto sub-cultural realities as the new truths backed by the liberal intelligentsia in the media and academia. It’s not enough to be ‘cool’ but the ‘bi’, ‘MSM’ and ‘WSW’ or bisexuals, Men having Sex with Men and Women having Sex with Women community with their new found prophets, the Georgio Armanis and the Elton Johns want legal, social, and religious identification too (Anglican Church Gay Bishops, for instance). Euthanasia, Atheism, and (worldwide legalization of) homosexuality- a counter culture momentum which began in the 1960’s and 70’s - are now all almost mainstream or have become the celebrated new truths. They say it’s the Age of Reason. Christianity and its absolute God, its absolute truth, and its absolute moral laws are obsolete, they claim and the Christian is under attack as never before from secular-liberal intellectuals, evolutionists, atheists, New-Age practitioners and spiritualists who each carve their own brand of truths, their own gods and their own moral laws. Overall, the relative experience of each individual is his moral code and the idea of a benevolent benefactor nauseates. Nowhere is the absolute primacy of relative truths more prevalent than in the concept of family as has emerged in the West. The Biblical concept of a traditional family is now no longer even mainstream but considered more as a puritanical construct. If prudish Christians believe Brad Pitt and Angelina cohabitating is sin, too bad, for there is no sin, only right or wrong partners! The dictum of what is the Truth has been so stretched that it’s as acceptable as one’s imagination would allow to wander. The Naga quagmire is that having supplanted our traditional moorings with foreign constructs we simply don’t understand the new constructs we have adopted. Coupled with not-so-sound theological understanding of our faith and bereft of that philosophical bend of mind, we are in perpetual transitory

stage. Abraham Maslow’s 8 Stage Hierarchy of Needs postulates that unless our basic needs such as food and shelter are met, it’s not possible to pursue higher order needs such as Cognitive needs, or the pursuit of knowledge and meaning in life, and Aesthetic Needs which is the admiration and pursuit of beauty or arts. Finally, Self-Actualization, which is that peak personal fulfillment in life and Transcendence, or helping others achieve Self-Actualization, can only be met if the lower Stages are first fulfilled. Having jumped the queue from headhunting to modern living within a generation should exact its toll. For instance, a musician trying to reach that peak of personal fulfillment (Self-Actualization) and at the same time trying to earn a living would struggle in his career. Or a Naga, in the general sense, living the life of fine dining and combing the lines on Picasso’s canvas (Aesthetic Need) would be out of tune with society still grabbling with survival and safety issues. Struggling Naga parents in primitive 50’s, 60’s and even 70’s Nagaland trying to fend for a living (Basic Needs) during the height of the revolutionary movement (Safety needs) would be absolutely hampered to engage the family in Cognitive Need and Aesthetic Need activities, such as, trying to teach their children the nuances of Naga Folk dance, songs, art and Naga ethos. Thus, many post 70’s and 80’s generation have become completely detached from the Naga narrative and the Faith. Pascal was wrong. The void in our hearts was and has been replaced by Western liberal narratives. The recent wide publication of the plight of the homosexual and lesbian community in Nagaland is a que pointing to further wide acceptance of Western secular-liberal ethos and erosion of Christian morals in our State. There is only a thin line separating ‘the highlighting of the plight’ and ‘celebrating the plight.’ A more controversial issue would be the Church and the Naga Christian community failing to differentiate between ‘praying for the plight of the Naga gay community’ and ‘allowing the gay community to lead from the church podium.’ For reference, it took almost 250 years- after the founding of the US on Christian tenets- for the US Supreme Court in 2015 to finally legalize Homosexual marriage in the United States, a vivid embrace of its now secular and liberal ethos. For us a decade is enough. Joel Nillo Naga

t is unfortunate but how can one deny the fact. After all, facts do not cease to exist simply because they are ignored. NSCNK has actually become a one-man organization. It is one and only Mr. Isak Sumi who sometimes become MIP Secretary, sometimes PRO, sometimes H. Eshu Heangpa, sometimes a finance secretary incharge of NSCN-K, sometimes he also becomes the spokesperson of NSCN-K. One does not know how many names and post a man holds in an organization like NSCN-K. Apart from Isak I don’t think there is any body left to read and write and therefore, it is Isak who is doing all the writing on behalf of Khaplang according to his flimsy and fanciful thoughts. Mr. Isak, is it not true that, you have never written a single word on sovereignty in the Myanmar media to which country your President and chairman belongs? Is it not true that, you do not have the guts to break ceasefire with Union of Myanmar or maybe you and your president is interested only on the sovereignty of the Nagas of Indian side? Is it not true that, you are doing

of Manipur State, Nandita Haksar, who worked with the Indian Express and practiced in the Supreme Court of India, wrote in the book “Nagaland File a question of human rights”; The Media has not helped to create a better understanding of the area or its people. It has consistently over the years portrayed the Naga people as an exotic people, semi-savage living on cockroaches and snakes and all hostile to India. The result is that the country is left with a Stereotype picture of the Naga people which has become a hurdle in the way of an understanding of the Naga people’s contribution to Indian culture and their integration. (p. 225) Furthermore, this is how Luithui and Haksar describe the overall attitude of the Indians of the mainland India feel about the Nagas: We Indians look upon Naga people as headhunters, savages, subhuman. And we look upon their demand for a separate State as, problem of law and order, we do not understand the complexity that lies behind the deep hurt and resentment that nearly every Nagas for us. Even to discuss the Naga question used to be considered anti-national. (p.9) Forty years had to pass before the Naga Mission received some interest from the Home board in American. This sparked a ray of hope for the American Baptist Missionary couple, the Rev. Dr. Edward Winter Clark and his wife Mary Mead Clark on the Naga Mission. Eventually the Clarks were commissioned to work among the Nagas. For the first time the Roman alphabet was introduced to the Nagas by the Clarks. During this very crucial period in the history of Naga Hills, the decision of the British Political Agent to use the Roman alphabet rather than the Assamese or the Bengali alphabets for Naga printing was an additional blessing and encouragement for the Clarks to learn the Ao Naga language, it meant that they needed to learn only Ao language and not also Assamese or Bengali. Above all, the Roman script made it easier for the missionaries as well as the Ao Nagas. The first request for an appropriation for Naga Printing appeared in May 1875” (Source: Joseph Puthanpurakal, Baptish Mission in Nagaland, Shillong, 1984, p-80) All 16 tribes of Nagaland will have the Holy Bible written in their languages in Roman Script. Every Sunday churches throughout Na-

galand will be reading the Bible in their languages written in Roman script, and singing hymns in Naga language. Such Holy Bible and Hymnals will keep the Naga tribal languages alive for many more generations. According to the People’s Linguistic Survey of India (PLSI) there are 780 different languages spoken and 86 different scripts are used in the country. However, within the last 50 years 250 languages died out . 22 of the 780 languages are scheduled India languages, in brief tribal languages. People in Nagaland often use the word dialect instead of language when they speak. According to Reader’s Digest Oxford Complete Wordfinder: Dialect is “a form of speech peculiar to a particular region or special Group as a subordinate variety of a language with nonstandard vocabulary, punctuation or grammar.” Language is “the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words, in an agreed way. The Nagas differ from the rest of the Indian population from every point of view. The difference lies not only in the origin, language, race and appearance but also in their way of life, custom, social norms and traditions. Definitely there is no caste system among the Nagas. The Nagas of today would consider themselves as the Nagas first and Indian citizen second. The Nagas of Nagaland are divided into a number of different tribes and sub-tribes; there are 16 officially recognized tribes and 20 sub-tribes. Each tribe is distinct in character from the other in terms of customs, languages, attires and social norms. There are more than thirty different Naga tonal languages and dialects. The unifying factor in this very complex Nagaland State is the English language. It is the official language of the state since 1964 when a Bill was passed in the State Assembly to that effect. Other daily spoken languages are Hindi, Nagamese and various tribal languages and dialects. Very often these languages are erroneously considered or classified as dialects. According to the Library of Congress all these tribal languages are classified as tribal languages in their own rights. In

he may keep creating problems here and there against the fellow Nagas or by associating with the other insurgent groups he can only complicate the Naga political issue against the fellow Nagas on the Indian side. Good that you have exposed yourself, what you are by naming few more handful of Konyak who are still with NSCN-K. Let me remind you that, they are in NSCN-K, not because of people like you but, they have set an example of what is called genuine faith and trust unlike you who keep changing sides according to time and situation. You must learn from them, it is an example of the long affinity that the Pangmi’s and the Konyak family share. They were in NSCN-K even while you were with NSCN-U/KK, They were with NSCN-K even while you were expelled by your mentor Niki Sumi. I only wonder, how long will you keep around fooling our innocent brothers and live on them in the name of sovereignty? Secretary, Ministry of Information and Publicity, NSCN-REFORMATION.

The Shillong Accord and The Delhi Accord

n the Naga political movement for Naga nationhood, we have had two Accords. The former accord was the Shillong Accord in 1975 and the second Accord is Delhi Accord this year. The current accord is only a framework and the substance is yet to be known but since it is based on recognition of the unique history of the Nagas and their political right, it is honourable and acceptable. So it is being lauded by many organizations. The former Accord was a matter of humiliation and capitulation and it was as good as an accord under duress. The political talk between the GoI and the Federal Government of Nagaland broke down and the ceasefire was unilaterally abrogated by the Government of India. The consequence was that the Unlawful Activities

People, language and dialect of Nagaland state

hysically the Nagas are mainly of a Tibeto-Burman ethnic strain. Naga languages are generally classified by the philologist as part of the Bodo-Naga or Baric group of Sino-Tibetan languages. In recent time linguists found similarities of some Naga language with many other Sino-Tibetan language including Burmese, Mon and Thai. There are clear evidence to support the view that some Nagas migrated from Southeast Asia several centuries ago. Recently Guillaume Jacques did a research on pronominal systems of Chang Naga and Southern Qiang. This study show the existence of a similar irregular alternation of the pronominal morphology of Chang Naga and Southern Qiang two distantly related Sino-Tibetan languages. The Nagas of Nagaland credit the 19th century Christian missionaries who came from the United States of America with a new religion and script to offer in order to uplift the heathen tribal people in the remote corner of unadministered Northeast frontier area of India. For the first time the Roman Script was introduced to the Nagas by the American Baptist Missionaries in order to preserve the Naga language and culture for posterity. Indeed, the Nagas will be eternally grateful to the American Missioneris for giving us the priceless script to preserve our culture, language, tradition and folklore in written form instead of the oral tradition as told and passed on from generation to generation with minor changes along the way over the generations. The Nagas differ from the rest of Indian population not only in Origin, race, culture, language and appearance but in their way of life. Thus apart from the racial differences social and religion beliefs and practices clearly distinguished us from the other as the “Naga Society” and Hindu Society”. Even Mr. J. Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India wrote to T. Sakhrie that neither the people of India nor the leader had any real knowledge of the Naga, or their society” In such sensitive and fragile political set up in a country like India, the role of the media is so important. Unfortunately majority of the Indian media misunderstood the Naga problem before the formation of the Nagaland State. In this connection it is worthy of note the role of the media as written by Luingam Luithui, a Tangkhul Naga

all the writing without consulting your president Khaplang? Is it not true, that you know nothing about Eastern Nagaland, except sheltering yourself? Is it not true that, you are actually doing nothing to support the people of eastern Nagaland in their day-to-day life except troubling them and living on them? Is it not true that, it was none other than Niki Sumi who expelled you in 2013 and yet you choose to be with him simply to fill your coffers along with him? Is it not true that, you are enjoying the fruits of ceasefire signed by our hon’ble President and Ato Kilonser in Khamti, with the Union of Myanmar? Humans, are by nature selfish but, the level of selfishness shown by the trio (Niki Sumi, Isak Sumi and Starson) is trivial, and exceptional. I want to know from Mr. Isak if Mr. Khaplang did anything in eastern Nagaland, which can be of any significant or form the basis for Naga sovereignty in the decades of Naga political movement? A man who was a failure in the past will remain a failure even in the future. Yes, to serve the purposes of India

most cases there will be pockets of local dialects spoken in the villages along with the main stream tribal languages. Historically there was friendship between the Nagas and the Ahoms to establish barter trade System. As a result of this necessity the Nagas had to learn the chaste language in a broken form of Assamese language adopted centuries ago a unique language of its own under a new name NAGAMESE (Pidgin a simplified mixture of Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Nepali and various tribal languages.) It is an everyday language for people who can-not speak English to communicate among different tribes. In recent time it is becoming an important pidgin language spoken among different tribes who can-not communicate in English or Hindi. Most Nagas are bilinguals and they can easily speak English, Hindi, Nagamese as well as several tribal languages and dialects. As a child I had to learn in school English and Assamese (script as well as spoken) and at home four tribal languages, to communicate with friends, relatives and employees of my parents. All Naga tribes will have several Villages speaking their own dialects. For example, the Ao tribe will have Chongli and Mongsen. Ao Holy Bible and the hymnal are written in Chongli language in Roman Script. It is common for Chongli and Mongsen Ao and Changki speakers conversing together to speak each his own language. Among the Christians scripture is read and hymnals are sung in Chongli in all the Ao churches, Prayers are said in perfect Chongli Ao by the Mongsen Ao and Changki speakers. Naga languages will not be included in the endangered languages of the world, I am quite sure. If you want to know which should be considered your main language, look at your Holy Bible, that should be the language of your tribe, the rest are the various dialects of your Tribe. Languages spoken in Nagaland are: Teny’die (Angami) Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Konyak, Khiamniungan, Kuki, Kachari, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sumi, Yimchungru, Zeliang and English. Achilla Imlong Erdican Dimapur

Prevention Act was untethered and when it was operational, the law itself perpetrated untold unlawful activities on innocent people victimizing thousands of Nagas. Cruel treatments such as hanging in suspension upside down, electric shocks, etc. were meted out to the people. I myself when I was in a church Jubilee wearing an overcoat with Jubilee badge, I was knocked down several times. When I shouted “Praise the Lord”; as I praised God, they got more angry. When I introduced myself that I am an ex-MLA, they mocked at me. So Unlawful Activities Prevention Act tremendously perpetrated unlawful activities on many innocent people. Combing operation, clamping curfews, imposing heavy fines were the order of the day. Jails in Nagaland were full and prisoners

were sent to other states in India. Under such circumstances Church leaders and political leaders have no alternative other than seeking talk with the GoI and meetings were held at Shillong and when the draft for the accord was presented, they were at a loss to sign it but they had reluctantly signed it for the sake of restoring peace. But it was not a genuine accord because it was in the name of “Underground Representatives” only and not in the name of NNC/FGN. It created schism among the National workers and caused emergence of the NSCN. But Delhi Accord is an honourable and acceptable Accord because it is based on recognition of the unique history of the Nagas and their political right. We appreciate it because it is a good gesture. Rev. L. Suohie Mhasi

‘Nagas should keep ready for consultation of final negotiation'

he Concerned Senior Citizen Forum, Mokokchung, Nagaland express deepest appreciation to two Ato Kilonsers Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Th. Muviah, Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman NSCN/GPRN and also to Chief Interlocutor R.N.Ravi for signing the Concrete Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015 towards Indo-Naga Political Settlement. Special appreciation to collective leaders for reaffirming past is past, forgive and forget each other to work together for a better tomorrow inclusive approach. The outcome of the highest level Naga political Consultative Meet of 20th -21st January, 2005 in which Naga people and organizations covering across the length and breadth of Naga Homeland after intensive, sincere and honest interaction with the collective leadership of the NSCN/GPRN declared by giving a ‘fresh mandate’ to the collective leaders under the following 4 fold points-

1. The fullest support for an honourable solution to the Indo- Naga political issue on the basis of the uniqueness of Naga history and situation; 2. That the unification of all Naga areas is legitimate and therefore non-negotiable; 3. That the political solution should be found through peaceful means; and 4. That both Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim uphold sincerity towards finding a political solution. Therefore, upholding the mandate and declaration at the historic gathering, the Naga people across the length and breadth should keep ready for consultation of final negotiation. Bendangangshi Member CSCF Mokokchung Bencha.Namo Member CSCF Mokokchung Prof.Sangyu.Yaden Member CSCF Mokokchung

Govt. officials sending their kids to govt schools: Will it ever happen?

ou might have come across the recent news item ‘Allahabad High Court asks UP officials to send their kids to Govt. Schools’. The high court took a serious note of the pathetic condition of primary schools in the state of U.P and directed the Chief Secretary to ensure that children/wards of government officials/servants, those serving in the local bodies, representatives of people and judiciary, etc., send their wards to these schools. Only then would they be serious enough to look into the requirements of these schools and ensure that they are run in good condition, the court observed. The HC further observed that although Govt. Primary Schools are catering to the needs of 90% population of children, the officials responsible for running these schools are treating them in a shabby manner. The court also ruled that Govt. servants sending their children to private schools should pay equal amount of fee paid to the private schools to the Govt. exchequer and they should not avail any welfare means offered by the Govt. Lot of criticisms and debates have been going on over the deplorable state of affairs existing in Govt. schools in many states of our country. Most of the officers from the education department try to shift the blame on others and the conditions of the schools remain the same for decades. It is a well known fact that rarely Govt. employees send their children to Govt. schools. Even Govt. school teachers do not prefer to admit their children in Govt. schools. It is a sad truth that most of our Govt. schools remain as best option for

employees and worst option for students. Many modern reformists and revolutionist have been trying to wipe out corruption from our country but they could not achieve much in this regard. In my opinion, neglecting the affairs of Govt. schools might be one of the major reasons for this setback. Majority of our country’s population get their education from Govt. schools and thus the outlook of a society naturally depends on the attitude of children coming out from its Govt. schools. How could we expect positive attitude from children studying in Govt. schools where sincerity, regularity and dedication are rarely exhibited? We should not blame the teachers alone for the failures of the Govt. Schools; this is due to the failure of the entire system. In our country Public Sector organizations running in loss and Pvt Sector organizations working on the same fields recording growth and profit is a common occurrence. Most of us take it granted that Govt. service is mainly for salary and secured life. Performing duties sincerely and rendering Service to the public are the least bothered matters for many Govt. employees. I am afraid that the order of the Allahabad High Court may not be implemented soon as judicial processes in our country consumes lots of time and the mighty Govt. servants may not relent so easily. But I honestly salute the wisdom and the holistic intention of the judge who cracked the whip on the corrupt and indifferent system. Nellayappan B Principal’s Quarter GHSS Colony, Bhandari.

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Anupam Kher named advocate for UN's

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cclaimed Indian actor Anupam Kher has been named an advocate for the United Nations' campaign on gender equality. The 60-year-old "Saaransh" star will collaborate with the world body to call on men and boys to stand up against inequalities against women and girls, thereby ending the discrimination and violence against them. Kher was pinned as a "HeForShe" Champion by UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri at a ceremony here last evening. The Kashmiri actor said he was honoured to be named the HeForShe advocate and voiced his full support for the organisation's efforts to achieve gender equality. "Most important is that you have to start the change at home. You have to know how to treat your daughter and it should not be different from the way you treat your son," Kher told PTI. He termed the mindset of masculinity means overpowering or oppressing women as "ridiculous". "Weak men show their masculinity to women. A powerful and strong man will never do that, he will allow the women to be powerful," he said. Kher added that men in India grow up with a feeling of being superior to women. The actor, however, feels that change is gradually taking place in India in the way women are treated but said there is still a long way to go. "There is a beginning. Things are changing in In-

The Beatles' first record

he Beatles' first ever recording contract will be auctioned off at Heritage Auctions in New York on September 19. The six-page document, signed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and then-drummer Pete Best in Hamburg, Germany in 1961, is expected to fetch around $150,000. The item was sold by the estate of Uwe Blaschke, a German graphic designer and noted Beatles historian who died in 2010. According to the contract, the group was only paid $80 for a recording session that produced the single "My Bonnie". Dean Harmeyer, consignment director at Heritage Auctions, said in a statement that the contract's probably "the most historically important Beatles document to ever appear at auction." "Without this contract, which directly led to their involvement with (manager) Brian Epstein, the

dia but the change is very silent, it doesn't happen overnight. In a society like India, change takes a little time," he said. Kher also underscored the importance of making people sensitive about gender issues. He also voiced hope in the Indian young generation, which he said are forward-looking and having grown up in a free India that do not have any colonial hangovers. "I have great faith in the younger generation. I have great hope for India because of the younger generation," he said adding that the youth will ensure a bright future for the country. The "Baby" actor said the opportunity to work with the UN will now enable him to work "officially" on issues on which he has been so far working "unofficially". Puri said UN Women is keen to work with Kher because as a renowned actor, filmmaker, motivational speaker and philanthropist, he can play a key role in challenging gender

stereotypes, harmful practises, discriminatory social norms and traditions and structural values that perpetuate gender inequality and violence against women not only in India but also across the world. Kher, who has worked on over 100 plays and nearly 450 films, Beatles may have never has been pinned to acbeen able achieve their knowledge his tremendous later success as a recordcontribution and continuing group. And at the time ing work towards gender it was a momentous career equality. In addition to his work in films, Kher has been deeply involved in philanthropy and established The Anupam Kher Foundahe stage is all set for (TGOUN), Kohima Camtion to spread education 4th Annual Fash- pus here at de Oriental among less privileged chilion Show 2015 of Grand, Kohima on August dren and to provide palthe Fashion Technology 20 under the theme “Colors liative care to people with life-limiting diseases and department of The Global of Northeast.” This 4th edition fashion has been awarded the Da- Open University Nagaland lai Lama Award for his work with underprivileged children. "HeForShe" is a global movement that calls upon HEME: Tears of Warriors men and boys to stand up esigner: NEISHE-U PURO against inequalities faced by women and girls. More than 400,000 men have already The collection portrays signed on as champions. the emotions of warriors who lost their loved ones but also emerged victorious from the wars they fought with Love, Patriotism, bravery and Sacrifice. The garments are inspired from the traditional attires of Meghalaya and Manipur. This collection is designed for ing for two years now. You all discovered the age group from 20 to 30 years of age. Fabrics used are it late... I had this since childhood," Twin- Polyester, Terri cotton, net, wool & Crepe. kle said. The 40-year-old actress's mother HEME: Surreal Meadows Dimple Kapadia, Kumar and close friends esigner: SASHIBENLA Aamir Khan and Karan Johar were present on the occasion. The other star guests were Jaya Bachchan, Susanne Roshan and The theme of this collection Sonali Bendre. "Akshay's input is to remove words.. is a depiction of a dream; fanciHe is my editor," she said. Twinkle's col- ful, imaginary and filled with unumn "Mrs Funnybones" is penned with a realistic expectations that bring tongue-in-cheek manner where she com- surreal joys. The collection is inments on the latest happenings in the so- spired from the traditional costumes of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh, and also the rich ciety and in general. Displaying her witty side on the stage, Flora & Fauna of these states. This collection is a mixture the "Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai" actress of Asymmetrical silhouettes and wrap techniques, emsaid her husband, who is known for good bellished with beads and embroidery. comic timing in movies, gets paid in milHEME: Masquerade lion for it while when it comes to her she esigner: KUDULU SAPUH gets peanuts. "My hubby (husband) does comedy and he gets paid in million. With my comedy, I can't even buy chocolates. If The theme is inspired from I will need money I will anchor an award the wild flower blooms of the show," Twinkle said. When asked about the latest trend in fairy land filled with fantasy and the industry to turn books into films, she dreams. The source of inspirasaid, "To make films based on book is not tion for this collection is taken new in Bollywood. I don't want to name from the rich traditional motifs and any director." The actress also said that whenever she names any of her friends in her columns, she makes sure to call up them and inform.

Steven tyler & Joe WalSh to headline Addiction Awareness rally gig

erosmith's Steven Tyler and Eagles Rocker Joe Walsh are teaming up to headline a concert as part of the unite to face addiction rally in Washington, D.C. in October. The two stars, who have both battled addiction issues in the past, will take part in the free event at the National Mall aimed at raising awareness about peo-

ple in need of help. Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell, The Fray and John Rzeznik will also be part of the show, performing in between inspirational speakers who have been affected by addiction. Facing Addiction cofounder Greg Williams, who is one of the brains behind the movement, says, "Unite To Face Addiction will mark the first time our nation will

show is supported by de Oriental Grand. The show will highlight the rich culture and traditions of the north east. Nagaland’s Governor

P.B. Acharya, who is also visitor of the University TGOUN will grace the show as the chief guest from 6:00 PM onwards. Models will walk the

Sequence of collections for the 4th Annual Fashion Show 2015

calls Akshay her editor!

tar wife Twinkle Khanna is more often in news these days for her funny crackers in columns. Well, the actress cum writer's famous column 'Mrs Funnybones' is what keeps the readers hooked. Mrs Funnybones has now explored another side of her personality. Tina (as she is fondly called) has ventured into turning an author. While launching her first book 'Mrs Funnybones: She's Just Like You and a Lot Like Me', Twinkle revealed that her husband Akshay Kumar is her editor. She even added that she had love for writing since childhood. "I have been writ-

The September auction will also include an autographed copy of The Beatles' first hit single "Love Me Do", a 1960 postcard that

drummer Ringo Starr sent to his grandmother from Hamburg and four Beatles posters created by Richard Avedon in 1966.

Stage set for TGOUN 4th Annual Fashion Show 2015 TOdAy

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milestone- they'd finally secured an actual recording deal, something they had only dreamed of before 'My Bonnie'," he continued.

collectively stand up to addiction, a health problem that impacts one in three households. "Twenty two million Americans are currently suffering from a substance use disorder, and more than 23 million others are living in recovery. When you include the families of the afflicted, addiction impacts over 85 million people."

prints of Sikkim and Assam. The collection has been designed for the age group from 20 to 30 years of age.

HEME: Dark Classic esigner: RULHOUVONUO

The theme is inspired from the stylish and elegant innovation of clothing made during the 19th century, conflated with the exquisite design and pattern of rich colorful Naga shawls and Tripura Risa. The collection aims to produce a retro chic Look with the unique combo of ‘Tradition’ and ‘Classics’. The fabrics used are locally woven fabric, satin and lace. The collection has been designed particularly for the age group from 20 to 30 years of age.

HEME: Ancestral Warriors esigner: Dosoulou Vemai & Therali Ovung

The Inspiration for this collection is about the native northeast ancient warriors, who fought patriotically for their Land. The collection is a mixture of fitted and flowy silhouettes with traditional prints of Nagaland and Manipur. The colors range from black, red, white to Gold; the fabrics used are satin, net, crepe, fur, bakram, chiffon, poly satin embellished with beads, lace, sequins and sea shells.

ramp of the creation of six students of the institute. The duo Dosoulou Vemai & Therali Ovung will present “Ancestral Warrior,” Sashibenla- “Surreal Meadows,” Kudulii Sapuh- “Masquerade,” Riilhouvonuo Angami“Dark Classic” and Neishe-ii Puro- “Tears of Warriors.” The show will also witness special performance from Oren Mozhui and Music Academy Kohima. Ruth K Chang will act as host, Thejasilie Sekhose as choreographer, Suchamayang Kichu- photographer and Rakovi Mocha as make-up artist. Panel of jury includes; Theja Meru, entrepreneur, Kerehienuo Sorhie, lecturer FT Dept, Govt. Polytechnic Kohima and Regina Chakriinuo, faculty member, FT Deptt, TGOUN Kohima. Welcome address will be delivered by TGOUN vice chancellor Dr. H.N. Dutta while vote of thanks will be proposed by event coordinator Sentitola Ao. It may be recalled that the Department of Fashion Technology was established under TGOUN and was formally inaugurated on the 4th November 2009 by Lalthara, the then chief secretary of Nagaland. Launching this department was made possible as a result of an academic collaboration with the International Institute of Fashion technology (IIFT) based in Delhi. (Morung Express News)

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William Koso signs up as Aizawl FC assistant coach

William Koso with Aizawl FC general secretary Vanlalnghaka in Kohima on August 19. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | August 19

Aizawl FC, the new sensational I-League Club, has signed Manuel Retamero Fraile, a Spanish UEFA Pro-Licence holder for three years as the new head coach of the team. William Koso from Kohima, Nagaland will also join Aizawl FC as Assistant Coach (Senior) and Youth Coach for 3 seasons, according to Aizawl Football Club general secretary Vanlalnghaka Chhawnchhek. Chhawnchhek described the joining of William Koso to Aizawl FC as C M Y K

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a good opportunity for the Nagas. With his entry into Aizwal FC, Koso will be leaving Kohima for Aizawl tomorrow. Barely able to conceal the joy in roping in a UEFA Pro-Licence Holder, President and owner of the club Robert R Royte stated, “The new young, energetic and experienced Head Coach of Aizawl FC will certainly improve the mental and physical strength of the team.” “We chose a Spanish coach because Mizo style and Spanish style of football have many similarities. The new Head Coach is ex-

pected to be the right person to exploit Mizo talents to its fullest,” said Royte. Aizawl FC has been known for its professional management following corporate style of functioning along with a well knit management structure and vast fan base within and outside of Mizoram. It assumes a brand Mizoram status with huge support from Government, N.G.O’s and even from other local football clubs including Mizoram Premier League clubs in its pursuit for the top league. The success of Aizawl FC can be attributed to its strong youth development programme and corporate support received from the North East Consultancy Services (NECS) – a leading consultancy firm and construction company in Mizoram. The Club, in addition to its existing six football academies has decided to establish new football academies in Myanmar, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura.

India willing to spoil Kumar Sangakkara's farewell blast

ColoMBo, AuguST 19 (iANS): As Sri Lanka prepare for a memorable farewell for veteran batsman Kumar Sangakkara, India will look to regroup and avenge the loss in the first Test when they square up for the second of the three-match series at the P. Sara Oval here from Thursday. But pulling the rabbit out of the bag for the Indians might be tough, as the hosts would ideally want to gift Sangakkara a win in his last international match. Indian captain Virat Kohli and Team Director Ravi Shastri might have already paid their tribute to the left-handed batting maestro but on the field it would be nothing short of a battleground. India have made their intentions clear of hitting back stringly but it won't be easy. India have added allrounder Stuart Binny to the squad to boost their batting, which fell like a pack of cards in the second innings of the last game, which they lost by 63 runs. At Galle in the first Test match, the visitors were in a commanding position after bowling out the hosts for 183 runs in the first innings. They batted well in the first innings with Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan getting to individual centuries and taking a 192-run lead. They had to chase a modest target of 176 runs. But then they couldn't negotiate the guile of left-arm spinner Rangana Herath on a pitch that started turning square. Herath ran through the batting line-up like a mammoth crushing an army under its feet. The tweaker demolished India with figures of 7/48 to fold the visitors for only 112 in the secon innings to win by 63 runs. Sri Lanka would ideally want to repeat the performance. They would bank on their inexperienced but hard working bowling outfit to fire with the likes of

pacer Dhammika Prasad and off-spinner Tharindu Kaushal in it. Herath would once again be the leader of the pack. The batting has been of concern for the hosts particulary the misfiring top-order but middle-order bat Dinesh Chandimal, with his century in the first match, ensured they had runs to defend in the second innings. However, they would want a few of them to come good with Sangakkara heading the list. The spinning department has clicked for the Indians too with off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bagging 10 wickets in the first Test aptly supported by Harbhajan Singh and leggie Amit Mishra. It is once again the fragile batting that will worry the Indians. Virat Kohli's inconsistency has been one of the prime reason why the batting has wobbled with the likes of Rohit Sharma too failing to prove his worth. India would be itching to put the disaster at Galle behind and start afresh.

Memphis double rescues Man United in win over Club Bruges Sporting end CSKA unbeaten run

Manchester United's Memphis Depay in action with Club Brugge's Dion Cools during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Play-Off First Leg at Old Trafford, Manchester on August 18. (Reuters)

MANCHESTER, AuguST 19 (AP): Memphis Depay announced his arrival at Manchester United by scoring a first-half double and providing a late assist for Marouane Fellaini in a 3-1 win over Bruges in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Tuesday. Playing his third match in United's iconic No. 7 shirt since joining from PSV Eindhoven in the offseason, the 21-year-old Netherlands winger rescued his new club from potential embarrassment after the Belgian side took a surprise 8thminute lead through an own goal by Michael Carrick. Depay equalized five minutes later with a low shot from narrowly inside the area for his first goal for United, then put the 20-time English league champions ahead with a curling shot from around 20 meters in the 43rd — again after cutting in from the left wing. Bruges had defender Brandon Mechele sent off in the 80th for two bookings, before Depay whipped in a superb cross that substitute Fellaini — a Belgium international — headed in with virtually the last touch of the game. It moved United closer to the lucrative group stage of Europe's top competition. "I want to kiss him tonight," United manager Louis van Gaal said. "When you score two goals and the assist also, normally in the

world you are the hero." United, a three-time European champion, is looking to get back into the Champions League after failing to qualify for the competition last season. Bruges showed enough at Old Trafford to suggest that United still has work to do in next week's return leg to join Europe's heavyweights in the group-stage draw, even if coach Michel Preud'homme rued Fellaini's goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time. "This last goal was very bad for the confidence," Preud'homme said. Bruges will cling to its away goal, gifted by Carrick when he diverted past his own goalkeeper a low, deflected free kick from Victor Vazquez. But they will need to pay closer to attention to Depay. Depay moved to Old Trafford this offseason for 25 million pounds (now $39 million) and with a reputation as one of the hottest prospects in Europe. He was handed the No. 7 jersey worn by the likes of George Best, Bryan Robson, David Beckham, Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo. United fans have been waiting to see the best of the Dutch forward and, given more time and space than he had in Premier League matches against Tottenham and Aston Villa, Depay showed just what all the fuss is about. "He's never satisfied. I like that," Van Gaal said. "You have to

know what you are doing and also what you can do and then your desire to improve is higher. And that's Memphis." United was reeling from conceding from its first goal of the season when Depay collected a pass from Carrick, cut inside, and drove into the corner. His second was even better. Daley Blind's slide-rule pass split Bruges' defense and found Depay, who curled home a shot into the far corner from marginally further out than his first goal. Bruges, runner-up in the Belgian league and a European Cup finalist, faded after its strong start and Depay had chances to complete his hat trick in the second half. Another shot from the edge of the area was beaten away, before he side-footed over from near the penalty spot after being teed up by Wayne Rooney's deft backheel flick. Mechele was shown the red card for a foul from behind on Javier Hernandez, just seven minutes after picking up his first booking. United failed to create a clear opening with a man extra until Depay crossed for Fellaini to glance home. "I don't think that we have a danger," Van Gaal said, looking to the return leg, "because the players shall know that Bruges is a very difficult club to beat. They have seen it today."

PARiS, AuguST 19 (AFP): Sporting Lisbon will have a slender one-goal advantage after their 2-1 win over CSKA. The loss for the Russian side ended a nine-game unbeaten streak in Champions League qualifying games. Sporting Lisbon got an early goal at home to Russian side CSKA Moscow as Costa Rican international Brian Ruiz set up Teofilo Guttierez and the 30-year-old Colombian marksman rifled the ball past experienced goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. CSKA had entered the match having yet to drop a point in five games in their domestic league but they looked anything but unbeatable in Lisbon as they were initially outplayed by the hosts. However, they inched back into the match and should have been level but for Seydou Doumbia seeing his 27th minute penalty saved by Rui Patricio. Despite this disappointment, the Ivorian striker made no mistake five minutes from the halftime break, seizing on Roman Eremenko's perceptive through ball to beat Patricio this time round. The hosts, though, regained the lead eight minutes from time as Algerian international Islam Slimani finished off a delightful 1-2 with Andre Carrillo giving Akinfeev no chance. A superb goal by substitute Keita Balde gave Lazio a 1-0 home win over Bayer Leverkusen. The match had begun with a minute's silence in honour of former German Football Federation president Gerhard MayerVorfelder, who died on Monday. The German side had the upper hand in the second half but were hit on the counter-attack by a razor sharp Lazio move which resulted in Keita -- who had replaced German veteran Miroslav Klose at half-time -- outstripping his marker and planting the ball into the far corner of the net with 13 minutes remaining. Astana's chances of becoming the first Kazakh side to reach the group stage has a positive hue about it as they secured a 1-0 win at home to APOEL Nicosia, Baurzhan Dzholchyiev getting the goal. BATE Borisov -- no strangers to the group stage -- will take a narrow advantage to Serbia next week after a second-half goal by Mikhail Gordechiuk broke the deadlock and gave the Belarus outfit a 1-0 win over 1966 finalists Partizan Belgrade.

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BEiJiNg, AuguST 19 (REuTERS): Sebastian Coe was elected as the new head of international athletics on Wednesday and promised to stand by his campaign pledge to set up an independent anti-doping body for the embattled sport. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has been battered by allegations over the last three weeks of widespread doping in track and field. While the 58-year-old Briton said an independent body was the only way to ensure an end to any question about the IAAF's vigilance, he also said he was inheriting a "very strong sport" from Senegalese Lamine Diack. A twice Olympic 1,500 metres champion, and head of the organisers for the 2012 London Olympics, Coe won the presidency by beating Ukraine's Sergey Bubka 115-92 in a ballot of the IAAF's 50th Congress. He starts his new job on Aug. 31, the day after the world championships end in Beijing. "I've had the joys of Olympic competition, I've had the joys of being part of something special in London a few years ago, but this for me is the pinnacle," he

British politician and former athlete Sebastian Coe, listens to a question from a journalist after attending the North, Central America and Caribbean Senior Championships inauguration at the National stadium in San Jose, Costa Rica August 6, 2015. (REUTERS)

said. "It is my sport, it's my passion, it's the thing that I've always wanted to do. "I will do everything within my human capabilities to make sure our sport maintains the values, maintains the strong legacies and the very, very firm foundations that President Diack has left me," he added. The election took place against the background of a public relations crisis for the IAAF, which was ac-

cused of failing in its duty to address the scourge of doping. A former Conservative politician in Britain, Coe has aggressively defended the IAAF's record on doping since the leak of blood test data to the media. But on Wednesday, he made no mention of the subject in his speeches to delegates before and after the vote, only addressing the issue at the ensuing

news conference. "There is zero tolerance to the abuse of doping in my sport and I want to continue that," he said. "I will maintain that to the very highest level of vigilance." The plan to establish an independent anti-doping agency was one of the central pledges in a campaign that has taken Coe 700,000 kilometres around the world.

The head of the World Anti-Doping Agenc y (WADA), the body which currently oversees doping control around the world, congratulated Coe on his victory. "We look forward to a positive and strong relationship with the new president in his avowed plans to protect the rights of the clean athlete," WADA president and fellow Briton Craig Reedie said in a statement. Former Olympic pole vault champion Bubka also congratulated Coe on his victory and was later elected one of four IAAF vice presidents, along with Cuban Alberto Juantorena, Qatari Dahlan Al Hamad and Hamad Kalkaba Malboum of Cameroon. "I know athletics will grow and become stronger," Bubka said. "I am a happy man because I love athletics. I will continue to serve athletics with passion. This is my life." Outgoing president Diack, who has run the body for the last 16 years, said he was delighted to finally have a successor. "The white-haired generation has done what it could, and now over to the black-haired generation," he said.

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