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‘reservation for women does not take away the rights of men’

ENWO acknowledges Nagaland State Govt decision to implement 33% reservation in ULBs

tuensAng, August 20 (Mexn): The Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO) has ‘appreciated, applauded and acknowledged’ the “visionary leadership” of Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang and his cabinet colleagues for “paving the path” for Naga women.

The ENWO stated this today in a press release from its President, Birila Tokiu.

“Reservation for women is not an issue of men versus women but it is only an assertion of women’s place in society as an equal partner in the development process,” stated the ENWO. 33 percent reservation

for women in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), municipality and town councils “do not take away the rights of men,” asserted the Organisation.

Listing out what the purpose of the mechanism of reservation is, the ENWO stated that it is meant to bring women “at par in decision making bodies.” Reservation, it noted, will not harm the Naga society but will bring about “enormous social changes that we so desire to see in Nagaland.”

“Having women councilors will bring about attitude changes in towns and city administration mindset. Women’s participation will have a huge positive impact in the towns, in the areas of improvement of civic facilities and services, price control, sanitation, health, etc.,” the women of Eastern Nagaland asserted.

In this light, the ENWO stated that the “magnanimous decision” of the State cabinet will go down in

the annals of Naga History and tell the tale of how it paved the way for the daughters of Nagaland “towards a more vibrant and progressive society.”

Moreover, the ENWO appreciated the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) and the Eastern Nagaland Gazetted Officers’ Association (ENGOA) for their “immense support” towards the “wellbeing of women and understanding that Naga women are ready and mature for leadership.”

The ENWO requested all Naga “fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons” to support the wise decision of the State Government and “speak in one voice” by standing up for their mothers, wives, daughters and sisters so that both men and women can “contribute and shoulder responsibilities on equal terms in order to bring about a transformational change in our society.”

NBAK member physically assaulted by NPG Our Correspondent Kohima | August 20

A member of Naga Business Association Kohima (NBAK) was reportedly assaulted by a town commander and two others claiming to be from the “Unification Group” here last night.

Addressing a press conference here called by the NBAK this afternoon, the victim who is proprietor of SEVEN SIX shop lo-

cated at Old Minister’s Hill Kohima said that he was physically assaulted by the town commander along with his two friends in his shop on August 19.

The victim informed that after he made a payment of yearly tax of Rs. 5000 to the second party of the same group to one major Temjen of central army, he was asked by the latter (town commander) as to why such payment was done to that second party

and that he should call major Temjen before them to resolve the matter. He said he was unable to pay to the first party since he had already paid to the second party of the same group.

The victim said the town commander asked him to close his shop till the matter is settled. He said after several calls they came to his shop and grabbed him and pointed a pistol at him and later hit his head with the pistol. He said the

pistol was also pointed at the salespersons in the shop who are women.

Meanwhile, the NBAK, while condemning the incident, lodged an FIR at the SouthPoliceStationKohima.

NBAK told media persons that they are very serious about the incident and added that if the concerned authority fails to act promptly then it will have no other option but be compelled to take its own course of action.

The Hornbill Spirit: fr. Abraham lotha releases new book Morung Express News Dimapur | August 20

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Peren, August 20 (Mexn): Primary Health Centre (PHC), Tening, Peren district, which serves as a health care center for many villages under Tening sub-division in the absence of other medical facilities, has been functioning without any Medical Officer (MO) since the previous MO was transferred in April 2016. The absence of a doctor in Tening has caused immense distress to all who need immediate medical services, stated a press release issued by Tening Town Traders’ Union President, PN Kaurinta.

The release narrated that due to absence of doctor at the PHC, a pregnant woman from Ntuma village who came for delivery had to be referred to Peren/ Jalukie/ Dimapur on June 18 when a complication arose. However, she could not make it to the nearest medical facility with a doctor and passed away on the way, it said. Many sick and the needy, the Union highlighted, have to be turned away without proper medical treatment and sent back to their villages with basic medicines provided by nurses since the poor villagers do not have enough resources to go to Peren/ Jalukie/ Dimapur to consult a doctor. The Traders’ Union has appealed to the department concerned and Government of Nagaland to post a Medical Officer permanently at PHC Tening to avoid such unfortunate incidents, thereby inviting the wrath of the public.

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Fr. Abraham Lotha, PhD continues on his journey of helping readers understand the connection between symbols and nationalism, and even take them further, as he releases his first book after ‘The Raging Mithun’ which was published in 2014. His new book, titled ‘The Hornbill Spirit: Nagas Living Their Nationalism,’ published by Heritage Publishing House, was released here at DABA’s Elim Hall today.

The latest book is a further development of his doctoral studies completed at the Graduate Centre of The City University of New York in 2009.

The historicity of the processes followed by a peoples need to be documented and Fr. Abraham Lotha traces some of these processes successfully, noted Mmhonlumo Kikon, Parliamentary Secretary for Labour and Employment, Skill Development and Border Affairs, Government of Nagaland, while releasing the book.

Fr. Abraham’s book, which Kikon had already read, attempts

to address some historical blind spots in the context of Naga nationalism and brings forth varied debates on the subject, said Kikon.

This is unlike intellectuals of some neighbouring peoples who reiterate historical narratives of the territoriality of nation states thereby drawing and justifying their own aspirations based on such concepts as territorial integrity.

The Parliamentary Secretary stated that Fr. Abraham Lotha’s ‘Hornbill Spirit’ attempts to challenge the previously rendered notion of Naga “sub nationalism” through the lens of Naga “ethnonationalism.”

Kikon defined the book as a “timely” contribution in a “suitable context” albeit devoid of propaganda. ‘Hornbill Spirit’ is a “nice summation” of the historical processes that shaped the Naga polity and discusses “uncomfortable issues in a comfortable manner.”

Dr. Lanusangla Tzüdir, Chief Editor & Publisher of Heritage Publishing House, agreed on the timeliness of the book while giving a brief introduction at the book launch.

“The book could act as an im-

portant guiding principle and healthy political ecology in the gives a better orientation of po- long run. litical struggle of the Nagas,” she The Hornbill is associated with added.

Naga values, beauty youthfulness, free-spirit, promise and abunSymbolism inspired nationalism dance. Naming a festival after it has Fr. Abraham Lotha brings into not been mere chance as for genfocus, through multiple inter- erations, Nagas have experienced views, how symbolism inspires a connection with the bird, he said. sense of nationalism among the He likened the free spirit of the Naga people. In that, he attempts Hornbill to the true identity and spirto take the bird’s eye view and pres- it of Naga nationalism. True to this, ent a holistic picture of why the his- as history proceeded with its myriad torical Naga processes emerged turns, the Naga people maintained the way they did. agency over its proceedings and To bring the point home, while continued to move on. speaking at the event, Fr. Abraham The bird is a symbol of healthy wore a traditional Hornbill feather ecological system and the idea behat, coordinated to meet the aes- hind the title is to ensure that nathetics of his new book. tionalism is tended well.

In taking this symbolism fur“This itself would generate ther, he hoped that the methods in a healthy resolution,” he mainwhich the Hornbill lives in nature tained. and even identifies with its ecoloThe intention of the book is not gy should be applied to the current to offer solutions, said Fr. Abrasituation where in both the Naga ham, but explore why things beand Indian sides should develop gan, and make the reader better fresh perspectives of understand- informed in order to contribute to ing each other by learning from the the larger discourse.

Hornbill, thereby nurturing the reThe book launch was followed by lationship. a discussion with the audience and This will hopefully create a signing of the book by the author.

BeIJIng, August 20 (AP): China and Myanmar said Saturday that they have pledged to forge closer ties as “blood brothers,” as Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi got set to wrap up a visit to Beijing, her first diplomatic trip since taking power in March.

The neighboring countries also said in a joint statement that they would strengthen trade and cooperation on issues along the border, where fighting between Myanmar government forces and rebels have occasionally spilled over. There was no mention of progress, however, on a stalled $3.6 billion dam project in northern Myanmar primarily funded by Chinese energy interests, which was a key concern during the visit.

China has been on a diplomatic charm offensive in the past year toward its fast-growing neighbor, while Myanmar under Suu Kyi has shown a willingness to embrace its top trading partner and major investor.

The five-day visit, concluding Sunday, is the second trip to China in 15 months for Suu Kyi, who was imprisoned for more than a decade by Myanmar’s former Beijingbacked military junta.

Suu Kyi has indicated that she will seek more balanced relations with China and the United States compared to Myanmar’s previous government, headed by former President Thein Sein, who initiated political reforms and built ties with Washington.

Peace top aim in Myanmar: Suu Kyi

BeIJIng, August 20 (IAns): Achieving peace and unity in Myanmar is the most important aim, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi said in Beijing.

Suu Kyi told this to Chinese media on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported.

Suu Kyi is on a five-day visit to China at the invitation of Premier Li Keqiang.

China is the first country that Suu Kyi has visited outside of the Asean, since she took office in April.

She said that peace and unity among different groups was what Myanmar needed the most.

“Without peace, there can be no sustained development,” Suu Kyi said.

Ethnic armed groups have existed in Myanmar since the country gained independence in January 1948. The Myanmar government started ceasefire talks with several armed groups in November 2013, and a nationwide ceasefire accord between the government and eight ethnic armed groups was finally signed last year.

The Myanmar government formed an 11-member National Reconciliation and Peace Centre (NRPC) on July 11 this year, led by Aung San Suu Kyi. Myanmar will hold a meeting called “the 21th century Panglong meeting”, which aims to bring more ethnic armed groups to sign the ceasefire agreement and to participate in the peace process.

“The peace process, of course, is our process and the people of Myanmar must build peace in our country,” said Suu Kyi, adding that Myanmar believes that China is a good neighbour and will do every thing possible to promote the peace process.

Regarding Myanmar’s economic development in the future, Suu Kyi named job creation, national plans for energy and construction, and a new way of developing agriculture.

“With high unemployment in the country, Myanmar needs to create jobs for people so that they can use their own ability to earn a living and live a dignified and secure life,” she said.

In addition, Myanmar has to develop its agriculture sector because the great majority of its people -- about 70 per cent of the population -- depend on agriculture for their livelihood.

While answering a question about her father General Aung San’s legacy, Suu Kyi said: “It was the idea of honest leadership that aimed at serving the people rather than exploiting them.”

“Unity among different ethnic groups of the country is greatly desired,” she added.

“This is what my father would have desired and what we all desire, not because it is part of his legacy, but because it is what we need for our country,” Suu Kyi said.

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Creative writing in Naga literature SBI Kiphire suffering Every effort must be made to bring about Naga literature: Dr. Temsula Ao from poor infrastructure

Dimapur, august 20 (mExN): Sensing the urgent need to preserve the oral tradition, tribal laws and jewels of Naga language, writer Dr. Temsula Ao today said that every effort must be made to bring about Naga literature. In this way, she saw that the younger generation can be connected to their roots and identity, which is affected by westernization.

Dr. Temsula was speaking at the daylong workshop on ‘Creative Writing in Naga Literature’ organised by Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE).

In her keynote address, Dr. Temsula, who is also the chairperson of Nagaland State Commission for Women also said that Naga literature includes those writings on the Nagas from the time of British colonization till date. She noted

Participants and resource persons of the workshop organised by Salesian College of Higher Education on August 20.

that language provides us a sense of security and it is preserved through songs, myths, legends, and folktales.

She also pointed out that every culture has a self-generating and preserving mechanism which is manifested in the art and language. To the budding writers, she asked what can be done for the betterment

of Naga Society to facilitate forgiveness and assist in the strife towards curtailing the modern evils that have crept into our society, according to a press release received here.

She challenged the participants to dare to dream of the future they want to see and continue to influence the society positively.

“One cannot think of cre-

ativity as a static thing. Do not be afraid, go ahead and discover your creativity.

What you do with your talent, will prove your worth,” she told the students.

In his exhortation speech, Fr. Chacko, Rector of Good Shepherd Seminary, encouraged the students to begin writing, drawing inspiration from Dr. Temsula Ao, a poet,

short story writer and ethnographer. “What you have written will remain, therefore continue to learn, write and inspire,” he stated.

In the second session, Vice-Rector of SCHE, Fr. Sebastian Jose presented a paper on “Why Write?” He said, “Writing preserves our ideas and memories for generations, so that you and your readers can reflect upon them now as well as in the future. Writing allows us to understand how in the past people lived and interacted in the society and how people live and interface in the society today.”

About 250 staff and students participated in the event, which was coordinated by Ashuli Kaisa, HoD of English and her colleague Lophro Mary along with the students of English Department of SCHE.

Coaching institute: ALS opens centre in Dimapur Morung Express News Dimapur | August 20

Giving a platform to the many civil service aspirants in the state, one of India’s leading coaching institutes, the Alternative Learning Systems, or ALS, today launched its centre in Dimapur.

A brief programme was held during the launch with Rev Wati Kichu, Associate Pastor, Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo, performing the dedicatory prayer.

Located near the SBI Main Branch, along the Kohima Road, the centre aims to impart new values and skills to those who have potential and are willing to face challenges. ALS employs satellite technology for real time classes thus enabling aspiAlternative Learning Systems (ALS) Dimapur centre being rants to learn from some of the best faculty while also making it possible for students inaugurated on August 20.

ACAUT urges State government to arrest NSCN (IM) Town Command

Dimapur, august 20 (mExN): Against the backdrop of the public ransacking the NSCN (IM) Town Command office in Wokha recently, ACAUT Nagaland has extended support to the Wokha people and the joint resolution of several organizations of the district.

The joint resolution demanded that the State government arrest the NSCN (IM) Town Command of Wokha, who is also a member of NCSU and Lotha Class-1 Registered Union, within 10 days, that is, on or before August 23, according to a press release from Media Cell, ACAUT

Nagaland. It also asked the Chairman of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group to take serious note of public sentiment and shift the office of the Town Command from Wokha immediately.

ACAUT Nagaland mentioned that it had already filed FIR against the Town Commander of NSCN (IM) on June 11. “If the police and the State Government had paid careful attention to the ground reality prevailing at Wokha and taken serious note of the FIR and arrested the Town Commander, the August 12 incident would not have taken place,” it stated.

It further urged the

State Government to arrest the Town Commander as per the FIR registered against him and for his “extortion” activity at Santsuphen, Wokha before the situation turns to worse.

The release stated that the demands of the Wokha frontal organisations should not be taken lightly for they represent the opinion of the general public.

“There is a limit to all harassments meted out to the people by the NPGs and therefore, unless the Government acts swiftly and decisively by addressing the core demands, Wokha is a powder keg waiting to explode,” ACAUT stated.

‘Freedom March’ – 600 youth take part

MLA Vikho-o Yhoshu, NYKS Nagaland state director Jackie Ruivah and others during the “Freedom March” organized by NYK Kohima at Kigwema on August 20. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kigwema | August 20

Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK), Kohima today organized “Freedom March” (Tiranga Yatra) on historic WWII– (IB) Indo-Burma (Myanmar) Highway (now NH-2) here as part of celebration of India’s 70 years of Independence.

Around 600 youth from Phesama village, Kigwema village, students of Japfü Christian College and volunteers from Kohima joined the march, which was flagged off by MLA Vikho-o Yhoshu.

Addressing the gathering at Kimipfuphe ground, Kigwema, MLA Yhoshu called upon the youth to rededicate themselves in the service of the nation Jackie Ruivah, state director NYKS Nagaland said the youth were gathered today to celebrate the attainment of 70 years of Independence from the Colonial British rule.

She added that NYK is organizing the Tiranga Yatra across the country from the eve of Independence Day to August 24 with the initiative of various Central Ministries with a view to enhance the spirit of

nationalism, to generate enthusiasm and infuse patriotism among the youth and people in general.

“The objective of Tiranga Yatra is for spreading social harmony and unity,” she said. Stating that India has multiplicity of language and dialects, she said, “India is impressed by her diversities, ethnic cultural, linguistic, regional, religious and cross cutting ties between its people. The age old value system of love, tolerance, communal harmony, peace and non-violence has to be promoted and accelerated among the youth of the present society.”

She was optimistic that the participants of today’s march will be a messenger of love, peace and social harmony and work for strengthening communal harmony, national unity and development of the country.

“We should work for social harmony and unity of the country,” said John Makhabo, District Youth Coordinator, NYK Kohima. Makhabo informed that similar Tiranga Yatra is also being conducted in Dimapur and Zunheboto. The occasion also witnessed distribution of sports materials.

to interact with professors.

Speaking to The Morung Express, Imlinungla Molier, Proprietor, pointed out that Nagas spend a lot of money in Delhi and elsewhere to get IAS coaching. “Nagas do not have to go to Delhi anymore to get quality IAS coaching,” she insisted, adding that the fee in ALS Dimapur would be much cheaper in comparison to the fees for the same institute in Delhi besides getting the same facilities such as study materials, tests, faculties etc.

ALS Regional Manager, Imdong Anar, further informed that the centre would permit interested aspirants to attend free live class for one week where they can gauge the quality of classes and decide if they want to join the institute.

The ALS Dimapur Centre has been initiated by the Impact Hub Society.

Customers in the crammed space that is the present office of the SBI Kiphire branch.

Our Correspondent Kiphire | August 20

The only national bank in Kiphire district, State Bank of India (SBI) Kiphire branch, has been crippled with infrastructural and communication problems. This has hampered the smooth functioning of the branch, making the customers undergo untold sufferings.

A senior employee of the branch, which is also the only chest branch in the district, said since the last one year the branch has been paying a rent of Rs. 39,000/- monthly to the owner of the new building.

However, the RBI has prevented the branch from moving to the new building as there is no hotline connectivity.

“We have written an official letter to BSNL to give

us hotline connection and also apprised the problem faced by the branch to the concerned authorities but so far the issue has not been addressed, making the branch and the customer to bear all the inconveniences,” the employee stated.

Sharing more problems of the branch, he disclosed that the branch could not use the fax machine and landline facility, as there is no BSNL service in the district. “Even the ambiance of the bank is pathetic comparing to the other state banks in the state, as the present building is in pathetic condition and may collapse anytime,” he stated.

It was further informed that compared to the volume of the customers, there is shortage of staff in the branch. The employee

hoped that the authority concerned will deploy more staff to the branch as it has a good potential to grow.

Customers in the branch also stated that the present branch office of the bank is very stuffy with very few staff. It has no place to sit and many a times the internet link is down, which only compounds the existing problems.

Aslei, a senior citizen said, due to lack of space, no proper counter and no sitting arrangement, “we don’t have time to share our grievances in detail to the employee of the SBI...”

The business community in the district has also been suffering with problems in transactions.

Moreover, it was informed that many of the schemes are also not implemented in the branch.

‘Tobacco use has harmful effects on society’

Kohima, august 20 (Dipr): A workshopcum-training for Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KVYO) volunteers on harmful effects of tobacco and COTPA 2003 was held at Panchayat Hall, Kohima Village on August 19.

The programme was organized by KVYO in collaboration with the District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC), Kohima.

Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor in his speech said that many Naga people are in the habit of using tobacco, which has harmful effects on the society. He therefore urged every individual to maintain self control and sensitize on the harmful effects of tobacco in their respective areas for the ben-

efit and betterment of the society.

He stated that the recent declaration of Kohima as Smokeless City was to enforce prohibition of smoking in public places.

He requested all the stakeholders to join hands in such tobacco control activities for better health and environment of the society. The DC also commended KVYO for being one of the strongest organizations in the district and further sought their assistance and support while implementing the COTPA Act 2003 with the Enforcement Officer in the district.

He also stressed on the requirement of appropriate approaches and dealings to implement the Act. The DC expressed hope that

Trainings on RTI Act held in Peren, Mkg

Dimapur, august 20 (mExN): Trainings on Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 were held in Peren and Mokokchung for PIOs/APIOs, prominent NGOs, and academic institutions.

In Peren, the training was held from August 19 to 20 at DC's conference hall.

SDO (Civil) Peren, Shivam Verma, who gave the inaugural address, stressed on the importance of RTI Act in ensuring transparency and accountability in the working of public authorities. He further emphasized on maintenance of proper records to facilitate the RTI. The training covered various topics on RTI Act, its working and the related practical aspects. The resource persons were EAC Athibung, Lithrila Anar, SDEO Peren, Doris Yanthan, and SDO PWD (R&B), Er. Asembe.

The resource persons presented PowerPoint and held group discussions explaining the various aspects of RTI Act and also clarified the questions and doubts of the participants.

The training in Mokokchung was held at Town Hall on August 20, where Deputy Commissioner, Sushil Kumar Patel said that RTI Act 2005 is an Act to provide right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority.

He maintained that though RTI empowers every citizen with the right to seek information from a public authority, one should not aim for personal gain while applying for RTI. The intention, he said, must be good; otherwise the objective of the Act will not be achieved.

EAC HQ, Daniel Angami and EAC Chuchuyimlang, Meyiazungba were the trainers.

with all the responsible stakeholders working together, the Act will be implemented successfully in the district.

Chief Judicial Magistrate and Secretary, Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA), Mezivolu T. Therieh as a resource person spoke on ‘The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act 2003 (COTPA)’.

She highlighted the roles and responsibilities of the authorized officers to collect fines, State Government to lay down detail guidelines for ensuring accountability for the amount collected as fine and chan-

nelizing of funds collected through fine. She also highlighted the roles and responsibilities of KVYO volunteers and other stakeholders while enforcing the Act in the district.

Additional Director & State Nodal Officer (NOHP), Department of H&FW, Dr. Nisietsolie Savino also spoke on the topic, “Harmful Effects of Tobacco”. He said that tobacco is now the world’s leading single cause of death as per the World Health Statistics, 2008 report. Tobacco accounts for 5 million global deaths per year, according to the report. He also stressed on the three ways of tobacco effects - health, economy and environment.

General Secretary of KVYO, Kezhalelie Keret-

su, who chaired the programme, stated the organization feels the need to create awareness on the harmful effects of tobacco in the around 20 schools and colleges located in Kohima Village. The KVYO also expressed happiness on the activities being carried out by the DTCC and further assured to remain as the strongest supporter of DTCC in its activities in the days to come.

The Nodal Officer of DTCC Kohima, Dr. Arenla Walling proposed the vote of thanks. The Deputy Commissioner also distributed the certificate of participation by the National Tobacco Control Programme DTCC, Kohima during the training programme.

EAC, DySP Probationers help elderly people

EAC and DySP Probationers of 2014 batch serve tea and snacks to the elderly people at Chedema village on August 20.

Kohima, august 20 (mExN): To study the conditions of aged people first hand, the EAC and DySP Probationers of 2014 batch visited Chedema village on August 20. Altogether, 76 elderly people came for the interaction, informed a press release from Dr. Hovithal Sothu, Course Coordinator for NCS and NPS Probationers.

During the programme, Dr. Hovithal Sothu thanked the village authority and the elders for making the program possible. He shared the reason for their visit and requested the elderly people to share their joys and problems with the young officers.

Abeinuo Jasmine, NCS (P)

shared on behalf of the probationers, while many elderly people from the village also spoke.

The villagers also shared their concern for the growing unemployment in the village, and requested one probationer to share his/her experiences so that they can also take the message to their children. For this, Rumbemo Kithan NCS (P) shared his experiences.

After the formal gathering, the probationers prepared tea and snacks and served to all present.

The probationers further divided themselves into groups of two and went to homes of the widows and widowers who have

no one to look after them. There, they chopped fire woods, stacked fire woods, cleaned homes and compounds, winnowed rice, fetched water, gave massages and listened to them, the release stated. Problems of old age pension, destitute pension and other related issues such as walking aids for the disabled and hearing aids were raised by the elderly.

The elders of the village thanked the probationers and the authority for arranging such a program, which was the first of its kind. Young officers going all out to help the elderly without any expectation touched a good number of the senior citizens, the release stated.

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When North East weavers hit the fashion runway ItaNagar, august 20 (IaNs): Weavers taking a bow in front of the shutterbugs after showcasing their creations at a fashion gala is a rarity. But that's what happened at the second edition of the North East India Fashion Week (NEIFW) here.

The three-day fashion week began on Friday at this Arunachal Pradesh capital's newly constructed multipurpose cultural centre. Reaching the venue was literally an uphill task, but some of the fashionionistas and supporters of the approximately 40 participants couldn't care less.

Chakpu Anam, a weaver from Arunachal Pradesh, opened the gala with her loin loom collection.

Models, also from the northeast region, sashayed down the ramp in colour-

ful ethnic sarongs with tops teamed up with jewellery made of coins or beads.

There were knee-length and off-shoulder dresses in shades of purple and red.

But the range was dominated by the popular combination - black and white.

"Black and white combination is commonly worn by the Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh," Anam, who looked excited after presenting her collection at a fashion week for the first time, told IANS here.

Even the showstopper - actor Adil Hussain, the brand ambassador of NEIFW, sported a black shirt and black pants with a black and white stole that covered his chest. The beaded long neck piece and a handloom belt made the "Life of Pi" and "English Vinglish" actor from Assam

look every inch a chic man.

The fashion week organisers have joined hands with animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India to promote its campaign against the imprisonment of animals in zoos.

So, the show also had two models, dressed in tiger-print outfits, being set free from cages by Adil.

Weaver Dimbeswary from Assam also presented an equally eye-appealing Bodo traditional outfits on the stage.

Mostly made of cotton and wool, the collection had dokhonas (the traditional dress of the Bodo women) in colours like orange, yellow and green. The floral embroidery on the outfits gave them a more feminine touch.

There was something for men as well. A male model was also seen in a lungi with a shirt on the ramp.

There was one more show by the weavers of Arunachal Pradesh. The show, about Dibang valley handloom, was presented

by Tine Mena, the first lady climber from the northeast to scale Mount Everest.

The collection mostly had sarongs or skirts with crop tops in colours like green, pink, white and black.

Chief guest Bamang Felix, a member of Legislative Assembly, praised the event's host and designer Yana Ngoba Chakpu, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh.

"It's not a fashion week.

It's a weavers' week. We recognise each other through

NE student Arunachal to overhaul tourism sector august state to the optimum level in on high end and adventure alleges assault at ItaNagar, 20 (ptI): Tourism will be a professional way by mar- tourism will be drawn up future of Arunachal keting ‘Brand Arunachal’ and put in place soon,” an Pune college the Pradesh in the coming to the world, Khandu told official statement said on

puNe, august 20 (ptI): A 17-yr-old youth from Arunachal Pradesh, studying at the Government Polytechnic here, was allegedly attacked by 4 to 5 persons in the college premises, police said today. Police has registered a non-cognisable offence against unidentified persons on August 18.

Takam Todo, a diploma student of civil engineering at the institute, told PTI that the incident took place on the evening of August 14 when he and a couple of friends were chatting near the hostel. "Some people were sitting nearby, presumably having a liquor party and I accidentally flashed a torch light on them, which irked them.

Four to five guys came running at us and threw a stone at my head. I started bleeding. They also beat my friend and the moment we started shouting, they fled," he said.

He and his friends then rushed to the Chaturshringi police station to report the incident. When asked why the non-cognisable offence was registered only on August 18, senior police inspector Dayanand Dhome said when Todo came to the police station, the duty officer handed him a memo and asked him to go to the Sassoon Hospital and come back with a medical report. "The complainant thought his complaint had been registered and never came back to register the case," Dhome said.

years as the state will overhaul the sector and market ‘Brand Arunachal’ to the world, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said.

The state government was committed to utilizing the tourism potential of the

a delegation of Arunachal Pradesh Tour Operators Association on Friday.

“We need to create a brand, which resonates with the youths of the country. A holistic tourism roadmap with focus

Saturday quoting Khandu.

Tourism is one sector, besides development of hydro resources, that can generate revenue for the state exchequer and create employment for the people, he said.

Pre-historic Garo artefacts unearthed shIlloNg, august 20 (ptI): Ancient artefacts that could help in identifying the spatial distribution of the indigenous Garo tribals and their culture have been unearthed recently.

Labourers engaged in a road project at Rongkhon Songgital village in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district stumbled upon those pre-historic artefacts which included earthenware, materials made of iron and smoking pipes. It has been reported to the Archeology department of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) and a team led by Prof Tilok Thakuria has examined the artefacts.

"The discovery is significant for the study of ancestral sites in the region. Preliminary observation suggests that the indigenous Songsarek Garo tribals used earthenware," Thakuria said. "Iron artefacts like 'dao' and

After 16 years, Manipur’s ‘Iron Lady’ Irom Sharmila meets mother Imphal, august 20 (IaNs): Irom Sharmila, who recently ended her fast-unto-death, had a pleasant surprise on Friday when her mother, Sakhi, came to meet her after 16 years.

Sharmila said, “It was quite a surprise that my mother came to visit me after 16 years. She and my sister came to meet me.”

Sharmila said that she explained her new strategy to demand repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, from Manipur.

It was not immediately known if her mother believed her. It is also not known what transpired during their talks.

Reports said Sharmila’s her elder brother, Singhajit, had also come to visit her but the activist said, “He did not meet me.”

When Sharmila started her fast on November 4, 2000, for repeal of AFSPA,

her mother blessed her and said she should return home only after accomplishing her mission.

When Sharmila ended her fast on August 9, many supporters did not approve of the decision. She was allegedly not allowed to stay in any locality by the people. Eventually she had to return to the hospital room that has been her home for the last 16 years. The Indian Red Cross Society, Mani-

pur branch, offered her accommodation but she has not shifted there so far.

Sharmila has said that she wants to get married.

She said she will join politics to become the next chief minister so that she could lift AFSPA. Even her close supporters, including Save Sharmila Organisation, have distanced themselves from her. She has slowly started taking solid food.

3 NDFB (S) cadres gunned Classic language status down in Assam encounter for Manipuri demanded tezpur, august 20 (ptI): Three militants belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Songbijit) were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sonitpur district near AssamArunachal Pradesh border on Friday.

Sonitpur superintendent of police Sanjukta Parashar told PTI the encounter took place when a joint team of police, CRPFCobra battalion and army were conducting a search operation for NDFB(S) cadres at Mainaoshree Paharpur.

When the forces approached an NDFB(S) camp where a group of militants were hiding, there was an exchange of gunfire in which three insurgents were killed on the spot and four others fled to the dense forest, she said.

The security forces destroyed the extremists’ camp, Parashar said, add-

ing the slain militants were identified as NDFB(S) ‘platoon commander’ Raikhoo, ‘section commander’ Gothal and another named Aranga, the SP said.

A search operation is continuing to track the ultras who fled, she said.

Police said three pistols, two grenades, eight rounds of ammunition and five mobile handsets were recovered from the slain militants.

NDFB-S had gunned down 14 people and injured over 20 others at Balajan in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on August 5 and killed a couple in Chirang district in the early hours of August 18.

Imphal, august 20 (IaNs): Manipuri populated areas in Bangladesh, Myanmar and the North Eastern region, especially Assam, Tripura and Manipur, observed the 25th Manipuri Language Day on Saturday and demanded making Manipuri a classic language. It was on August 20, 1992 that the Manipuri language was included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.

Several speakers at the functions held in Manipur, Assam and Tripura expressed their disappointment over the non-printing of the Manipuri script in the Indian currencies. From last year the students are allowed to appear in examinations in the Manipuri script.

They also demanded making Manipuri a classic language since it meets all the criteria. Though the Manipuri language in Bengali script was included in the Constitution the government had recognised the Manipuri script in 1980 which was replaced by the Bengali one in the 18th century.

Several speakers suspected a hidden agenda behind the non-printing of the Manipuri language in the currencies. The language was recognised as the official one in 1997. Literary organisations observed Manipur Language day in various parts of Manipur on the occasion. This has been the lingua franca of the state. The population of Manipuris in Bangladesh, Myanmar and some districts of Assam and Tripura is considerable. It belongs to the Indo-Tibeto Burman family.

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other blades indicates that they had knowledge about metallurgy. We even found a metal bangle from the site," he said.

Smoking pipes made of clay, a centuryold glass bottle and articles made of iron have also been found. "Unearthing of such ancestral sites will help us get information on the spatial distribution of the indigenous Garos within and outside of Garo Hills," Thakuria said.

The NEHU team is now preparing for more excavation. "It is exciting as these discoveries will help us link our history and culture and the evolution from thereof especially in view of a lack of written history among the Garos," Serimchi, one of the team members and a student said. Like the Khasis, the Jaintias or other tribes of the state, the Garos do not have a written history until the British set foot here in the early 18th century.

the clothes we wear and so I salute the weavers who play a major role in giving us our identities," he said.

Felix even announced to pay Rs 10 lakh for the event from the government of Arunachal Pradesh.

There is more that the state government plans to do for the weavers.

"We have already deciced to make a policy. It will be based on employment generation and the market. It will be revealed in a couple of months. We will begin from Arunachal... If groups from other states are interested, we can join hands," Felix told IANS. On the remaining days of the fashion week, there will be more shows presented by weavers including those from Karbi Anglong, Ziro and Dirang Basti.

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APPRECIATION The Pungro Adhoc Town Council (PACT)duly acknowledges the Government of Nagaland under the leadership of Shri. T.R.Zealiang, Chief Minister, GoN, Shri. Tohanba, Parl. Secy for Municipal Affairs, GoN, Shri. T. Torechu, MLA & Chairman, NKVIB,GoN, for selecting Pungro Town as one of the 9 Towns which were recently approved for Town Councils. The PATC on behalf of its people of Pungro offer nothing in return but, extreme gratitude.

Sd/-(K.LENPITHONG) Member Secretary,PATC

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WALK IN INTERVIEW This is for general information that there will be a walk in interview for the posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) ( 03 posts) and Project Assistant (PA) ( 01 post) in a research project entitled “An investigation of high resolution spatio –temporal variation of morphological, microphysical and rainfall properties of precipitating systems and its social impact: An integrated multi sensor and multi institutional approach“ at Kohima Science College (Autonomous), Jotsoma. The research project is funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Department of Higher Education, Govt. Of India under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA). The thrust area of the project is Atmospheric Physics.

The duration of the project is for three years and the posts are temporary in nature. The minimum qualification and total emolument for each post is as follows 1. JRF: M.Sc. (Physics) with 55% marks with working knowledge of MATLAB programming. The knowledge of atmospheric physics will be an added advantage. (Total emolument: Rs. 28000/month) 2. PA: M.A. in social science preferably in social and cultural Anthropology with working knowledge of Microsoft office applications. (Total emolument: Rs. 15000/month) The interview will take place on 24th August 2016 at 12.30 pm in the conference hall of the Directorate, Department of Higher Education, Nagaland. The candidates should bring the original copy of mark sheets and pass certificate for verification.

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On the night of 18th August, 2016 around 9:00 PM, we were stopped and misinformed by a stranger about kidnapping of two children in a Local Taxi NL 01 T- 8179 which was ahead of our car NL 01H-9108 while on our way from High School. In our misunderstanding, we stopped the taxi and harassed the person in the car.

We apologise to Mr. MANSUR for manhandling him, the owner of the taxi Mr. APONG for accusation, psychological and mental trauma caused to the two children and the house owner of the victims for disturbing their environment.

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As directed by the Election Commission of India, the Election Department, in collaboration with government departments of the state and central governments, partnering agencies and the educational institutes of Nagaland, is trying to promote voter education and to (a) Increase the electoral participation through voter registration and turnout, (b) Increase the qualitative participation in terms of ethical and informed voting and (c) Provide a continuous electoral and democracy education to the people.

For carrying forward this endeavour and strengthening this action, the Youth Voters' Festival is celebrated with following categories of students during 5th to 9th September 2016 as follows: 1. Essay competition shall be held on 8/9/2016, the International Literacy Day, by students of: (a) All Universities / Campuses in the state.

Topic : Ethical and Informed Voting for Alb Round Development.

1st Prize : Rs 10000/-, 2nd Prize: Rs.7000/-, 3rd Prize: Rs.5000/-. (b) All Colleges in the state.

Topic: Solution to Electoral Malpractices begins with Me. 1st Prize : Rs. 6000/-, 2nd Prize: Rs.4000/-, 3rd Prize: Rs. 2000/-. (c) All Hr Sec Schools of 11 districts and High Schools of Pughoboto subdivision.

Topic: Multiple Registration as a voter and furnishing wrong particulars are Illegal, Unethical and Immoral.

1st Prize: Rs. 5000/-, 2nd Prize: Rs 3000/-, 3rd Prize: Rs. 2000/-.

Time allotted is one hour and full score is 100. In addition to cash prizes, commendation certificates shall be awarded to the above winners on the National Voters' Day 2017.

2. Visit to the district headquarters' VRECs by students shall include following events / exhibitions, namely: a. Briefing by officials on ‘Roles and functions of VREC’. b. Briefing by officials on ‘Campus Ambassador’. c. Briefing by officials on ‘Roles & Functions of BAG', d. Services of Toll-free No. 1950 in CEO's office. Toll-free Phone in DEOs' offices. e. Electoral data of the state and the concerned district. f. Records of NVDs since 2011 of the state and concerned district, g. Exhibition of past and present photos of elections including list of elected representatives of the district. h. Voter's awareness Pamphlet/ Brochure etc. i. Demonstration of both online and offline checking and registration/ correction/ transposition/ deletion of names in Electoral Rolls. j. The districts can include any other event if considered to be useful or enriching for the awareness of the electors and citizens.

3. Sankalp Patra (Pledge Letter): A Drive with Parents/Guardians for ensuring Clean E/Roll by school students (future electors) during the festival. Heads of Hr Secondary and High Schools shall thereafter collect the duly signed Pledge Letters from students and submit to respective DEOs by 15th September 2016.

For the purpose the Sankalp Patra (Pledge Letter) duly entered with next revision schedules shall be issued to the districts in due course of time.

Hence the Election department appeals to all political panics. NGOs and different sections of people including the media to extend cooperation and support towards the above programme and encourage the full participation of students under the guidance of respective teachers in large numbers so that we all do our bits in strengthening the democracy. This issued in continuation to this office even number dated Kohima the 5th August 2016.

(SANJAY KUMAR) IAS CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER, NAGALAND: KOHIMA. Issued by: DIPR

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NSAP implementation in Kohima district Ruopfulenuo DIPR Feature

The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) introduced by the Government of India on Independence Day 1995 is a fully funded Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The NSAP has been introduced targeting the destitute, defined as any person who has little or no regular means of subsistence in their own sources of income or no support from the family members with the objective of providing a basic level of financial support.

Under NSAP sponsored by the Ministry of Rural Development, the Social Welfare Department is presently undertaking following schemes - Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS), Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS), National Family Benefits Scheme and Annapurna Scheme imple-

mented by Food and Civil Supply Department.

The performance and coverage of welfare scheme implemented under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme NSAP in Kohima district during the year 2014-2015 are as follows: Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS): A person who has attained 60-79 years of age and living below poverty line is entitled a sum of Rs. 200/- per month. A total number of 6506 beneficiaries have been covered under this. A person of 80 years and above is also entitled for a pension of Rs. 500/- per month and 422 beneficiaries have been covered.

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS): Under the scheme, a Widow between 18 to 59 years of age is eligible for a pension of Rs. 300/- per month. 510 beneficiaries benefited during the year.

Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS): Deserving BPL persons

Eligibility of NSAP Scheme: • Indigenous inhabitance of Nagaland of 60 years and above for OAPS. • No beneficiaries shall be eligible for more than one pension.

• In no circumstances a Government pensioner shall be eligible for pension under the rules.

• Grant of pension to both husband and wife simultaneously shall be considered only in the most deserving cases under the relevant schemes.

• It is classified that only BPL person from the eligible categories would be considered under NSAP except a Widow suffering from AIDS and does not hold Government jobs.

• Professional beggars shall not be eligible for pension.

with severe and multiple disability are eligible for an amount Rs. 300/- per month. 170 beneficiaries were provided the pension during the year. Dwarfs are also eligible for the pension.

National Family Benefits Scheme: Under the scheme, a one-time grant of Rs. 20,000/- was given as assistance to a household in the event of death of the bread-winner (BPL). The eligible age of the person is 18 years to 59 years widow.

50 households have been provided the pension.

Annapurna Scheme implemented by Food and Civil Supply Department: Food grains weighing 10 kilograms (wheat or rice) is given per month per beneficiaries free of cost.

The scheme aims to provide food security to meet the requirement of those eligible old age persons who have remained uncovered under the IGNOAPS. The scheme is totally implemented by Food and Civil Supply Department, Nagaland.

The Department of Social Welfare, Nagaland has been undertaking an important role – share in delivering the National Social Assistance Programme to a large scale at

present by assessing the eligible vulnerable groups below poverty line under Kohima district. However, as the district is vast in areas, still a lot of efforts need to be emphasized for procuring funds from the Ministry of Rural Development to intensively go forward by providing avenues to the uncovered section of the scheme. The Department has targeted at least 1053 uncovered eligible Senior Citizen for 60-79 years category, 188 for 80 years and above in OAPS, 253 beneficiaries for Widow and 137 beneficiaries in the category of IGNDPS with proper documents to be fitted under NSAP during the current year, for which the process has been initiated to provide allocation of funds.

As the initiating process has been completed and the requisite requirements are submitted, the Department is hoping for the positive result with sanction order as sought.

(Source: District Welfare Office, Kohima)

SD Jain School visits industrial unit

Nagaland participated at “Bharat Parv”, a weeklong festival held from August 12–18 organised by the ministry of Tourism at Rajpath lawns, New delhi as part of Independence day celebrations. The Nagaland stall had State department of Tourism, handloom and handicrafts from Nagaland Emporium, and Naga cuisine from delhi based Nagaland kitchen and dzukou Tribal kitchen.

Dimapur, august 20 (mExN): The Class Eight students of SD Jain School had a firsthand experience in small scale industrial production and entrepreneurship when the school management took them to three different industrial units located in Dimapur on August 19.

According to as press note from the school Principal Reji Abraham, the first stop of the industry exposure trip was Akash Wood Industries, located at 7th mile where the students were shown different units of production of Plywood goods.

The sole milk processing and packaging industry in Dimapur DIMUL was the next destination where the students witnessed different stages of milk processing.

The final destination was a visit to Bamboo Resource Centre at 6th Mile where

A Village Level Organisation (VLO) Office under NSRLM, Rd Block Longleng was inaugurated on August 9, at Yongshei Village. Yongshei Village Baptist Church Pastor, Isaac, dedicated the VLO office which was attended by Bendang Phom Block Program manager, Resource Block Longleng, NSRLm staffs Longleng, dRdA Longleng Saff, VLO members, Yongshei Village Council, Yongshei Students Union, all the womenfolk of Yongshei Village and well wishers.

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Presenting statistics, analysis and drawing illustrations about how young people had succeeded in the entrepreneurial world, he encouraged a gathering to follow their dreams without cowering under societal structures and limitations.

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Chief Strategist of Youthnet spoke on the multiple options that young people have to earn a living and at the same time follow their passion in life, it added.

Discussing the future of Naga youth Chief Analyst of Youthnet, John Meyase touched upon topics like employment and employability, skill development,

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The programme conducted by YouthNet in collaboration with the Government of Nagaland and under the sponsorship of the Mokokchung Entrepreneurs' Consortium was attended by more than 600 students, informed a press note received here.

IMPACT 5000 by 18, a project launched in order to provide entrepreneurship skills and employability to Naga youth was also introduced to the gathering at the event, it said.

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Comprehensive mineral database for harnessing natural resources Morung Express News Dimapur | August 20

Mineral resources are considered essential to economic growth.

But the extent to which it contributes to the economy would largely depend on how sustainably the resources are tapped, which ultimately rests on groundwork such as assessing economic viability.

On that note, the Parliamentary Secretary for Geology & Mining, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier called for “generating a comprehensive database” of Nagaland state’s latent mineral deposits while addressing the 36th State Geological Programming Board (SGPB) conclave at the Directorate of Geology & Mining, Dimapur on August 20.

Having a database, Dr. Aier

asserted, would pave the way for coming up with the “appropriate plans, potential sites, suitable technology” and importantly determining economic viability.

The SGPB as a frontline state body in this field, according to him, provides the right platform to discuss the problems and perspectives in the interest of the people.

The board should also provide a platform to the state agencies as well as the central agencies to interact and exchange ideas, he added.

“We all know mineral based industries constitute the backbone of the present global economy and therefore proper management of mineral resources including groundwater plays a vital role in the socio-economic development of the nation.”

He though added that the geologists and the mining engineers of the department should also consider the environmental impact and act accordingly. Citing the mining industry, he said that while it remains as a major economic activity, it has also faced opposition largely for environmental and human rights violations.

In Nagaland’s context, he said that the state is mainly engaged in investigation and exploration of coal, limestone, building materials and base metals of which coal mining and stone quarrying are already active. The challenge now is to concentrate on effort towards “proving of already discovered mineral deposits and also search for new mineral deposits” as Dr.

DMHSS launches website

Students of Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School perform on Parents’ Day, August 20.

DimaPuR, august 20 (mExN): Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School (DMHSS) launched its website (dimapurmissionhrsecschool.com) on the occasion of Parents’ Day on August 20.

The website was launched by the senior pastor of Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA), who also prayed for the students,

teachers and parents.

Earlier, the school principal, Alemtushi Imchen delivered welcome speech and Nitoi Achumi spoke on behalf of the parents.

Speaking on behalf of the management, the School Governing Board member Dr. Jamedi expressed appreciation to both the parents and teachers for their dedication and commitment to-

wards the school students.

He also exhorted the parents to create a conducive domestic environment for the children to grow without mental and emotional disturbances at home. Dr. Jamedi further informed that the school management has invested a good amount of resources in running and maintaining the hostel, skill development programs, air conditioned library, air conditioned science laboratory, smart class rooms beside taking extra care for moral and spiritual aspects of the school students.

The daylong program saw varieties of dances, songs, play and music presented by the students. It was conducted by Onenjungla, PGT, while benediction was pronounced by the school chaplain, Merensola Imchen

Aier said, “investors are already showing interest and approaching the government.”

Of the activities undertaken and in progress, the SGPB in its report stated that the CSIRNorth East Institute of Science & Technology is operating 9 permanent seismic observatories in Nagaland. The observatories, which are installed in Kohima, Yaongyimsen, Tseminyu, Tuensang, Kiphire, Pfutsero, Jharnapani, Peren and Meluri are generating data to monitor the seismicity and understand the seismotectonics of Nagaland and neighbouring areas.

The Nagaland government was stated to have proposed to allocate funds for procuring satellite bandwidth for retrieval of real-time seismic data at a Cen-

tral Observatory stationed at the G&M Directorate, Dimapur.

It added that the state government has earmarked Rs. 100 lakh for the year 2016-17 for upgrading DDSP Wazeho. Prospecting and exploration of Platinum Group of Metals was extensively carried out during 2015-16, it said, while adding that the analytical result of the first batch of samples was not up to expectation. “A clearer picture will emerge as and when the analytical results of the second batch of samples are made available,” it added.

Of the reported limestone deposit at Salumi village, Kiphire district, it stated that preliminary and economic feasibility studies conducted point to an inferred reserve of 33.40 MMT of high grade limestone

IOHRP Nagaland against AFSPA, DAA Kohima, august 20 (mExN): International Organisation for Human Rights Protection (IOHRP), Nagaland Branch has questioned the Government of India over its imposition of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and Disturbed Area Act (DAA) in entire Nagaland State.

A press release from IOHRP Nagaland Branch Convenor A Kaghoto Assumi questioned why AFSPA has been implemented in entire Nagaland State when GoI is well aware that Indo-Naga peace talks is underway in full swing.

Pointing out that Nagaland is very peaceful in comparison to other Northeastern states, IOHRP asked what the logic was behind the imposition of such an “inhuman” Act towards Nagas.

The release further que-

ried whether the Government of India really care about the recent Supreme Court’s verdict on AFSPA. “There is no place for using AFSPA in this 21st century as the shield to kill the innocent children/innocent citizen,” it asserted, adding action should be taken against the accused.

The organization further questioned why the GoI has empowered their armies to “terrorize” the innocent Nagas.

The act of GoI towards the Nagas, it stated, clearly indicates that Nagas are not a part of India. “We need transparency over all the inhuman acts. If not what is the reason behind this imposition?” it questioned The release further questioned why the GoI is not giving any response to the core organizations

of Nagaland even after the protest rally carried out on August 11 against AFSPA/ DAA followed by memorandum sent to the Prime Minister of India through the Governor and Chief Minister of Nagaland.

IOHRP asked the GoI to give direct and positive response to the questions raised above at the earliest through print and electronic media.

Meanwhile, the organization lauded the frontal organizations of Nagaland who are against the Acts and encouraged all the organizations to protest the Acts. It also called upon the human rights activists to co-operate with them.

The state Government was also urged to join hands through letter and spirit to eradicate the Acts at the earliest.

Konyak Union, Myanmar appeals for restraint DimaPuR, august 20 (mExN): In the backdrop of the reported shootout between the NSCN-K and Para Commandos of the Indian Army on August 19, the Konyak Union, Myanmar (KUM) has appealed for restraint. The KUM, in a press release, stated that the civilian population along the Indo-Myanmar border are facing untold hardship in the midst of unending armed confrontations.

Stating that villagers in the borderland have been suffering for the past many decades oblivious to the imagination of the outside world, the KUM said that

the people along the border are helplessly wedged between the Indian security forces and the Myanmarese Army and separatists. The August 19 incident, it stated, was only one of many other similar incidents.

While highlighting the constant harassments in the form of search operations conducted by the Indian security forces and the Myanmar government soldiers, the KUM said that life has become intolerable. It further mentioned three villages, namely – Throilu, Hoyat and Nyaching as the most affected and neglected.

MEx FILE UT-1 NPGN/NNC (NA) informs DimaPuR, august 20 (mExN): The Secretary UT-1 of the NPGN/NNC (NA) has in a press release informed all civil staffs under the UT-1 to submit one photocopy of appointment letter within one week.

The Secretary has also asked Leacy Amento Sema and Leacy Rolex Sema to report to the CAO office within two days. Failing this, action will be taken, the Secretary warned.

Public can use Kohima footbridges now Kohima, august 20 (mExN): Administrator of Kohima Municipal Council (KMC), Kovi Meyase has informed that all that paintings and renovation of the four footbridges in Kohima have been completed and access for public is open. KMC has thanked the public for their cooperation despite the inconvenience during the renovation period.

Sericulture department attends int'l congress in Thailand

Juvenile justice stakeholders trained Assam Rifles apprehend five tuENsaNg, august 20 (mExN): One-day workshop was held for stakeholders of juvenile justice, organized by Tuensang District Legal Services Authority at Durbar Hall in Superintendent of Police’s office, Tuensang.

Stakeholders comprising representatives of various Government departments and NGOs such as the Members from Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Justice Board Members, Observation Home and Shelter Home, representative from Bethel Orphanage Home and officials from the District Child Protection Office, officials of Tuensang District Police led

by S.P, Addl. S.P and SDPO and also the OCs of all the sub-divisions under Tuensang district participated in the workshop, a press release informed.

N. Kano, JMFC Tuensang, Principal Magistrate of Juvenile Justice Board & Secretary of the Tuensang District Legal Services Authority, spoke on the various issues and concern

areas relating to relevant provisions on Juvenile Justice Care and Protection Act 2015 and legal aspects on duties of Police officials.

Highlighting the amended portion of Juvenile Justice Act, he disclosed that juveniles, between the age of 16 to 18 years, committing heinous crime like rape and murder, can be treated as adults and given befitting punishment as deemed fit.

He also emphasized on certain procedural lapses sometimes committed by the Investigating Officers while handling the cases and encouraged the Police officers to follow the procedure.

N.S. Khaikho, DCPO Tuensang addressed the participants on the “Practical Issues & Concerns on Child Rights & Protection”. Pointing out some of the practical challenges faced in implementing the law due to limited resources, lack of proper infrastructures and facilities in the district, he lamented the lack of cooperation among stakeholders and maintained

that an efficient system of coordination and cooperation need to come up among the stakeholders.

Cheliam Khiamniungan, Legal Aid Counsel, Tuensang DLSA spoke on “Role of Stake Holders under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (POCSO),” where she illustrated the standard procedures and the role of police while handling cases pertaining to Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO).

Antimangyang Chang, Panel Lawyer, Tuensang DLSA, speaking on the “Rights of an arrested persons and Free Legal Aid Schemes” highlighted the 28 rights of arrested/accused persons as per the provisions of Cr.PC. and also revealed the criteria of those entitled to free legal aid.

Earlier, R.V. Ezung, S.P. Tuensang in his welcome address, gave a clear and precise illustration on the concept of Juvenile Justice Act and Juvenile Justice System.

DimaPuR, august 20 (mExN): In a delayed report received here, the 5 Assam Rifles along with the police apprehended two cadres of GPRN/NSCN at Sutsu Village in Zunheboto on August 5. A press release from the AR identified the two as Ihovi Nguvike and Hokivi Ikishe. One 9mm Pistol, two live rounds and extortion slips were recovered from their possession, the release added. The cadres were handed over to the Zunheboto Police Station.

32 AR apprehends armed person Troops of 32 Assam Rifles along with police recovered illegal/unauthorized arms and apprehended one individual during a search operation on August 13 at Sewak road, near Faith Hospital, Dimapur. The AR in a press note identified the individual as Fakar Uddin, 38. One .22 Pistol (made in China) with Magazine was recovered from the individual, the AR informed. The individual along with the recovered items were later handed over to West Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation.

‘Arms peddlers’ apprehended The Assam Rifles recovered three weapons and apprehended two alleged “arms peddlers” during two separate operations at Sodzulhou Village and Nagarjan on August 11 and 12 respectively.

According to a press release from the AR, the first operation was jointly launched by 37 AR and 32 AR based on information regarding presence of an arms peddler in Sodzulhou Village (6th Mile).

During the search, one “illegal” .22 Pistol with magazine and three live rounds were recovered, the AR release stated. The apprehended individual, identified as Zevete Aruji, has been handed over to Diphupar Police Station. In a separate operation, troops of 37 AR intercepted an “arms peddler” in Nagarjan, from whom two .22 Pistols with magazines were recovered. The individual was identified as Kneniho Achumi, who according to the AR, revealed himself as a former Brigadier of the NNC before quitting in 2015. The apprehended person and recovered weapons were handed over to Dimapur East Police Station, the AR informed.

AYO seminar: Reviving Angami ethos and values Morung Express News Chumoukedima | August 20

The Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) held its first seminar in the Chakhro region, in commemoration of its 25 years of celebration, at Niathu Resort, Chumoukedima on August 20. The seminar was held on the topic ‘Angami Ethos’ with Kezhalenuo Kesiezie, Additional Director, SCERT Nagaland and Dr. Visier Sanyü Meyasetsu, President, Overseas Naga Association as the resource persons and Ruokuo Kire, Social Activist, Khriehuto Tsira, State Athletic Coach, and Villo Naleo, Lecturer SBS as the panelists.

In her discourse, Kezhalenuo Kesiezie focused on some important Angami ethos practiced and valued in the Angami community such as magnanimity, respect for elders, taboo, depth and meaning of a person’s name, and addressing

people in the community.

“If a people loses its ethos, it loses respect,” posited Kesiezie, citing that one of the most important ethos of the Angamis was ‘Kethezie kecü’ which does not have an actual English term but can be loosely translated as magnanimity. The principle of ‘Kethezie Kecü’ defined the social life of Angamis and their relation with their neighbours and guests. Respecting elders was and is another crucial ethos where youngsters are taught to respect and fear elders. An important adage of the Angamis was “Even when the sun sets, one must obey elders,” it was pointed out.

One ethos that carried maximum weightage in the Angami society was ‘Kenyü’ or taboo which forbade people from committing various wrongs. The fourth ethos that Kesiezie highlighted was the meaning in a person’s name. Like most indigenous peoples

Participants at the AYO seminar held at Niathu Resort, Chumoukedima on August 20.

in the world, the Angamis consider one’s name as a responsibility. Therefore, a name is given with careful contemplation. A name is also considered the first blessings of the parents to their child. The fifth ethos is addressing a person. The Angami tribe has terminologies for certain kinship relations which was a mark of respect to others and highly valued.

Believing that ethos are

the fundamental character or spirit of culture and the underline sentiments that informs the beliefs, customs of a society, Dr. Visier gave a comparison between other nations’ ethos and Nagas’ ethos.

While there are good ethos, Dr. Visier also pointed out that there are negative ethos which can destroy societies. Japanese ‘Kaizen’, mentioned Dr. Visier, is a practice of continuous

improvement where everyone is involved in making improvements. While Tlawmngaihna among the Mizos is a cultural concept that incorporates behavior of self-sacrifice and selfdenial, one of spontaneous humble social work without demands or expectations.

The community and the clan is the greatest ethos in the Angami community, stated Dr. Visier, where so-

cial capital is more important than the individual’s wealth which can be shown in the practise of the ‘Feast of Merit’ among Nagas.

The practice of the Feast of Merit among Angamis was an indication of distribution of wealth to the entire community. “We blessed others, we wished people well. We did not take the best part for ourselves, we gave the best to others,” said Dr. Visier, expressing regret that these ethos are diminishing in the present Naga society which has been overtaken by greed and selfishness. While nations and peoples have learned to make adjustments and improvised itself with the rapid changes and advancement, Naga society is witnessing regression, he lamented. Therefore, Dr. Visier appealed for the Angami peoples to revive and live its rich ethos and values again so that Naga society can progress with the changing times.

The delegates from Nagaland at the 24th International Congress on Sericulture and Silk Industry in Bangkok.

Kohima, august 20 (mExN): Nagaland’s Department of Sericulture participated in the 24th International Congress on Sericulture and Silk Industry held under the theme “Silk for the Green World and Sustainable Development” from August 10 to 13 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand. It was jointly organized by Queen Sirikit Department

of Sericulture, Thailand and International Sericultural Commission (ISC), Bangalore, India. The Nagaland delegates were EE Pangteang, Parliamentary Secretary, Sericulture and Home Guards & Civil Defence, CM Tsanglao, Secretary, Sericulture Department, Chandan Basera, Director of Sericulture, and Chubameren, Joint Director, Sericulture Department.

Meetings & AppointMents Schools under DEO, Dimapur informed The Deputy District Education Officer, Dimapur has informed all heads of institution (both Government and Private) under the jurisdiction of Dimapur DEO that Teachers Day token and car flags can be collected from her office during office hour from August 22.

VDB Secretaries in Chumu informed There will be an emergency meeting of all VDB Secretaries under Chumukedima RD Block on August 22, 10:30 am at BDO office conference hall, Chumukedima. A press release from President, VDB Association Chumukedima RD Block, Medovie Koza has informed all VDB Secretaries to attend the meeting.

UTNA general meeting Unemployed Trained Nurses Association (UTNA) will hold a general meeting on August 25, 11:00 am at Town Hall. A press release from UTNA President, Bendangmongba has informed that any issues or agendas required to be discussed are to be given in written before the meeting. All the district presidents and general secretaries along with members have been requested to attend the meeting.

NPF Peren to visits govt offices The NPF 7 Peren Assembly Constituency has resolved to visit all government offices under Peren district during the last week of August. The unit President Manuel Kamson and General Secretary Gengthau Panmei in a press note has requested all the officers and staff of different department to cooperate and be present in station during the proposed visit.

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_____________________________ Because Children Matters

Jacob Barnett

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acob Barnett is an American mathematician. When he was two years old, he was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism.

Doctors said that he might not be able to talk, read, become independent in basic daily activities. Jacob-

Facts about Space

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ead some fun space facts for kids and find out more about astronomy, the Moon, planets, our Sun, the Milky Way galaxy, our Universe and much more.

Children will love the cool, crazy, strange, funny, weird, odd, bizarre and wacky information as well as did you know facts and other interesting space info that will help them learn a thing or two along the way.

• The Sun is over 300000 times larger than earth.

• Halley’s Comet was last seen in the inner Solar System in 1986, it will be visible again from Earth sometime in 2061 (get your camera ready).

• Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system with a surface temperature of over 450 degrees celcius.

• Many scientists be-

Lets Get

Busy Water Molecules on the Move

proved the doctors wrong when he was able to recite the alphabet forwards and backwards—at three years old.

At the same age, while visiting a planetarium, Jacob answered the presenter’s question of why the moons of Mars are oddly

shaped. He enrolled at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis at age 10. While working on his degrees, he asserted that he might one day disprove Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. He is currently working on his PhD in Quantum Physics.

Dot to dot lieve that an asteroid impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs around 65 million years ago.

• The Solar System formed around 4.6 billion years ago.

• The Moon appears to have more craters and scars than Earth because it has a lot less natural activity going on, the Earth is constantly reforming its surface through earthquakes, erosion, rain, wind and plants growing on the surface, while the moon has very little weather to alter its appearance.

• Saturn isn't the only ringed planet, other gas giants such as Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune also have rings, they are just less obvious.

• Footprints and tyre tracks left behind by astronauts on the moon will stay there forever as there is no wind to blow them away.

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his experiment is great for testing if hot water molecules really move faster than cold ones. Pour some water, drop in some food coloring and compare results.

What you'll need: • A clear glass filled with hot water • A clear glass filled with cold water • Food coloring • An eye dropper Instructions: • Fill the glasses with the same amount of wa-

• In 2006, astronomers changed the definition of a planet. This means that Pluto is now referred to as a dwarf planet.

• Because of lower gravity, a person who weighs 200 pounds on earth would only weigh 76 pounds on the surface of Mars.

• The only planet that rotates on its side like a barrel is Uranus. The only planet that spins backwards relative to the others is Venus.

• Some of the fastest meteoroids can travel through the solar system at a speed of around 42 kilometres per second (26 miles per second).

• The first manmade object sent into space was in 1957 when the Russian satellite named Sputnik was launched.

• Jupiter's 4 biggest moons are named Europa, Ganymede, Callisto and Io.

ter, one cold and one hot.

• Put one drop of food coloring into both glasses as quickly as possible.

• Watch what happens to the food colouring.

What's happening?

If you watch closely you will notice that the food coloring spreads faster throughout the hot water than in the cold.

The molecules in the hot water move at a faster rate, spreading the food coloring faster than the cold water molecules which mover slower.

Laughter is the best medicine!

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okes are simply the best for kids for several reasons. Kids jokes not only add interesting twist to the stories, but also help kids in remembering them. Good jokes or jokes with moral help stimulating their mind! Kids enjoy being told funny jokes. But since their attention span is small, short jokes or one liner jokes are better way to catch their interest.

Mother to Moa: “How was your exam, is all questions difficult?”

Moa: “No mom, all the questions were simple, it was the answers which gave me all the trouble”!

Teacher: Kolo, tell me your date of birth?

Kolo: July 13th Teacher: On which year?

Kolo: It is in every year, Ma’am!

Find the Hidden Picture

Ashok to his class teacher: Ma’am, do you punish your students for things that they don’t do?

Teacher: No, Never Ashok: Thank you Ma’am, because I didn’t do my homework!

Among has a beautiful and naughty daughter called Kika. She is very naughty and mischievous.

One day, the little Kika with great curiosity asked her mom, ‘Mamma why your hair is turning grey?

I don’t like it.’

Among decided to teach her child about good behaviour and replied, ‘Dear, my hair is turning grey only because of you. Whenever you do any bad action, one of my hairs will turn grey.’

Kika was thinking for a while in silent and laughed loudly. Mom asked, what happened?

Kika replied, ‘Momma now I understand why grandma’s hair is completely grey!’

Family Word Search

Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.

— Charles R. Swindoll

Money Can’t Buy Everything!

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mti was a 10 year old boy. He was the only son to his parents. Imti’s father was a very busy businessman who could not spend time with his son. He came home after Imti slept, and was off to office before Imti woke up in the morning. Imti yearned for his father’s attention. He wanted to go

outdoors and play with his father just like his friends did.

One day, Imti was surprised to see his father at home in the evening.

“Dad, it is a big surprise to see you at home,” Imti said.

“Yes son, my meeting was cancelled.

So I’m at home. But after two hours I have to catch a flight,” his father replied.

“When will you be back?”

“Tomorrow noon.”

Imti was in deep thought for a while.

Then he asked, “Dad, how much do you earn in a year?”

Imti’s father was taken aback. He said, “My dear son, it’s a very big amount and you won’t

be able to understand it.”

“Ok dad, are you happy with the amount you earn?”

“Yes my dear. I’m very happy, and in fact I’m planning to launch our new branch and a new business in a few months. Isn’t that great?”

“Yes, dad. I’m happy to hear that. Can I ask you one more question?”

“Yes, dear.”

“Dad, can you tell me how much you earn in a day or even half a day?”

“Imti, why are you asking this question?”

Imti’s father was perplexed.

But Imti was persistent. “Please answer me. Can you please tell me how much you earn in an hour?”

Imti’s father gave in

and replied, “It will be around Rs.150/- per hour.”

Imti ran to his room upstairs, and came down with his piggy bank that contained his savings.

“Dad, I have Rs.300/in my piggy bank. Can you spare two hours for me? I want to go to the beach and have dinner with you tomorrow evening. Can you please mark this in your schedule?”

Imti’s father was speechless!

The greatest gift a parent can give his child is time. Money can’t buy everything!

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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES, MESSAGES, POEMS & SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

How to Worship in the Midst of Grief

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David Santistevan

f you’ve ever experienced tragedy, you know how difficult it can be to count it all joy. To sing. To have faith.

Maybe you received a terrifying diagnosis. Or you lost your job. Or the offering plate passes by as you wonder how you’ll pay your bills. Maybe you and your spouse are disconnected and feel like it’s over. Maybe a family member has died. Maybe Orlando, Dallas or France.

Whatever the case, as worship leaders we need to be sensitive to grief and lament and make it a regular part of our worship gatherings.

Many have a hard time with this. They feel worship should primarily be a place where we celebrate and declare and proclaim.

I mean, I can understand. We receive enough bad news during the week. We don’t need to weep, moan and wail on Sundays.

But I’d go so far to say that Sunday morning is the best place for our grief. The presence of God in corporate worship is the best outlet for our anger, confusion and sadness.

Consider the Psalms—the great hymnbook of every generation. Here’s a portion of Psalm 88: From my youth I have suffered and been close to death; I have borne your terrors and am in despair.

Your wrath has swept over me;

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change. There may not be a swift answer to prayer. There may not be an instant healing. But you’ll develop a closeness with the Savior that is the sweetest experience on earth.

your terrors have destroyed me.

All day long they surround me like a flood; they have completely engulfed me.

You have taken from me friend and neighbor— darkness is my closest friend.”

That isn’t how the Psalm begins, but how it ends. No happy ending. No triumphant close. It’s just pure lament and sadness.

Why would the Bible include this? It’s actually fairly common within the Psalms to cry out for justice, to weep over transgression, to be overwhelmed by darkness.

I think it’s because King David knew pain. And Christ

nnoyed atheist Richard Dawkins ask Pastor Ted Haggard why he needed a multimillion dollar sound system that paralleled that of MTV to teach people about God. The question was a legit one. While pointing this, I’m not against good, proper sound system in Churches but the immoderation of materialism within the church should be grilled resolutely. In the first place, the Church exists for building people and not entertaining them per se.

It was Charles H. Spurgeon who rightly predicted, “A time will come when instead of shepherds feeding the sheep the Church will have clowns entertaining the goats.” The Church lacking in good musical systems appears to be captioned as a dry church. The concept of high-tech necessity in Church is not a prime reason for fellowship and relation to God. The Church has become too depended on technological tools that it has become impossible for many to worship God without proper sound equipment. That’s the sad part! Materialism doesn’t define the spirituality of a Church. A rising trend is on the horizon even in our land

knows our pain because He lived it. I believe God wants us to know the place suffering has in our fallen world and to show that He is more than able to heal, comfort, bring peace and restore what is broken.

He’s not just the God who heals but He’s the God who is present in our pain. He knows it because He tasted it for us.

The Presence of Pain & the Presence of God As worshipers, we’re not called to deny our pain for a happy-clappy faith. We’re called to offer that pain to the only One who can do anything about it.

And this a high calling for

worship leaders. Every Sunday people are experiencing grief.

We have no idea the depths of suffering they are experiencing.

And especially in more recent times, hurt is everywhere.

Think of the alternative for our people: • If not the church, where?

• If not our songs, what songs?

• If not our gatherings, what gatherings?

When we bring our grief into God’s presence we gain perspective. It’s a perspective that rises above the storm. It’s a perspective that sees the Son of Man standing alongside you in the fire.

Circumstances may not

Extravagance in materialism

where Churches are focusing primarily on building projects and not the people.

Building the Church at the expense of the member’s pocket is a landmine that the clergies are stepping on. Of course, the tithe and offering are to be faithfully given to the Church but raising capricious funds and tickets by various organizations in the name of Church is but disrepute to God’s holy name. This should be banned austerely.

Francis Chan pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, CA commented, “And if we think we need to build bigger barns, perhaps we should pray about Church planting as a viable alternative.” Today the enormous amount flowing into Churches cannot be questioned as it is highly objectionable. Biblically, the Church exists for the glory of God and primarily for the good of the people. Therefore, mission works and church planting should be on the top agenda in disbursing the money. The Church sur-

vives to reach the unreached and to touch the untouched with the loving message of Christ in words and in deeds.

The early Church did not have stately million dollar buildings but shook the countries to their feet. The believers in the first century had no needy person among them. The possessions and wealth were equally distributed to all as they had need (Acts 4:34-35). It was a heavenly community with no poor present in the Church. All were well-provided by the wealth of the Church. It was a Christ-exalting and Christ-ruled Church.

The principles of Christ was supreme not the Church committee members. It set itself different from the world that the world couldn’t tolerate its moralities. The wealth was not hoarded into the hands of some few super apostles’ hand but was transparently expended for the poor and needy within the Church. It was this that made the Church to expand beyond its territories and borders.

How to Lead Grieving Worship What does this mean for you as a worship leader? I can see it affecting a few areas of your ministry: 1. How You Lead – Good worship leading has a lot to do with empathy. Being real with people and knowing where they are. When you have empathy for the people you lead, they trust you and follow you. So lead in such a way that people know you’re real. That you’re a worshiper.

2. Your Song Choice – A wellbalanced diet is never just one food group. We receive nutrients from many different sources. The same goes for our song diet. Songs of victory, yes. Anthems of celebration, for sure. But also include songs that speak to suffering and Christ’s closeness.

3. How You Live – Don’t expect people to worship in the midst of their pain if you refuse to. Part of what makes you a great leader is worshiping when it hurts. Your own doubt, suffering and grief make you a believable worship leader … if you’re living it off the stage.

The perception of the Church in spending disproportionately for building earthly kingdom should not take the upper hand. In fact, construction of Church building is a needful agenda but unduly spending the wealth for materialistic goods is a sign of disorder in the Church.

It will be more pleasing to God if enough attention is given to the real Church than to the Church building. In this era, the Lord commands his Church to build the corporeal temple of God, not essentially the Church building.

What good is a mansion with dead believers on the pews? What good is a rich Church with poor believers? What good is a large Church with no missional program? What good are Church services without the lost being searched? What good is money without being used for building God’s kingdom? What profits the Church when wealth is amassed in banks?What good is there in extravagant materialism when spirituality has gone down to zero level? It does no good to God or to men.

Vebu Khamo Bible Student

Grace encounters Calling Robin Harpal and I met in the year 2014. This guy is humble on another level! Every time I appreciated him, he’d say “Praise God” and every time I saw his face, he’d be smiling! You’d never find him without a smile or without a grateful glow. He is a passionate learner, and his willingness to learn has made him come so far!!! He is a fearless worshipper!!! He is a brave lover of Jesus!!!

His story made me cry a river, and will bless you too.

Read on! ~My Story~ I was born in a family where my dad was a Hindu and my mom, a Christian; dad was a carpenter, whatever he earned he’d spend all in gambling, and he was also an alcoholic and didn’t give single penny to my mother, and this followed through the years. My mother got sick of that life and she decided to get divorced, and when they did, she was rejected by all her family members.

Out of her loneliness, she even decided to commit suicide, somewhere along that phase, she happened to attend a crusade and there she received a prophetic word from a man of God that she would be a mother soon and she would have to live for the child. So as I was born, my mom began to labour for our lives as maid in several houses — doing the dishes, laundry and cleaning houses; and she would carry me on her back to every house, she’d feed me and get me to sleep in the corridors, then she’d continue her work.

A little later, God blessed us with a small house and even though it was almost breaking apart, we had a place to call home. When I was cold, she covered me with her sarees and rice sacks, and in summer her hands never stopped fanning me, in the rainy season, we always got wet because of the broken roof; mom would collect plastic to cover the roof, she also collected wood to prepare a bed for us, but in spite of all our struggles, God remained faithful. We had food, clothes and most of all Shelter.

When I was 3 years old, my mom admitted me in a school. During the admission interview, the Headmistress asked me what I would be when I grew up and without any knowledge, just a kid, I just said “servant of God.” I just don’t know how it came out from my mouth!!! My mom continued with her works day and

night to educate me and raise me up. As usual, she’d wake up at midnight and prepare meal for me, and she’d be gone for her work before I’m awake. She’s an angel to me. She could send me to school till class 8 and then she got physically weak due to all her hardworking days. Pain in her joints, cuts and wounds on her feet and hands and so on. She called me to her one day, asked me to go and talk to the school administration to go explain what she is going through and asked me to collect my documents from the school and get a job to earn something for out living.

My heart got heavy and I broke into tears. Though I was good at nothing — neither studies nor sports or any activities, just zero in all, I wanted to continue my studies. With the heavy heart I just went to the school and explained my plight to the administration, they said OK and asked me to come back the next day. I was praying about it, and when I went to the school on the next day I happened to be sponsored not only for my class 8 but also till my matriculation with the Bible studies!!!!

Amen!!!!

Our God is a miracle-working God, People!!! Nobody taught me music or how to sing but God Blessed me with the gift of worship. I encountered my gift when I was 17 years old and began to lead in churches and schools and hostels. God’s favour in my life through people and gifts is amazing. From 2005 to 2009 I was away from my mother because of my Bible studies and ministries in schools and hostels and in 2010 my mom was seriously suffering from an ulcer inflicted sickness and almost at the point of death. I had to quit ministries where I was serving earlier and get back to her for her treatment. And by the Grace of God she was healed.

Around 2011, I was lost and so confused, wondering about what to do and what I was supposed to do. And ultimately, I did a lot of jobs and ministries and kept quitting them. I got really lost I didn’t know what I was really called for but all those wondering moments impacted my life massively in one way or the other. 20142015 was a year where I got refreshed with the Lord and encountered my calling and began my intimate relationship with God. 2014 December I was invited to a place to lead worship and as I was leaving the house, my mom was not so well physically, but I prayed for her asked the Lord the watch over her and then I left. The event was for 3 days on the first day after the service I called up my mom to ask how is she doing, her health was getting worse day by day but I couldn’t leave the work of God and come back. I asked her to go and stay at my cousins’ and we continued to pray for her with the team while her health was only deteriorating. She couldn’t stay with my cousins and was barely getting back to our house when a friend of mine happened to meet her on the way and dropped her home. God’s

faithfulness!!!

On the last day of the service, I had some amount of money which I preserved from my mother’s treatment.

But my wallet was stolen from the event venue. That was too frustrating. But praise God!!! our team was Blessed with 6000 which I divided among 6 of us. So I reached home with Rs. 1000. Took my mom to the hospital by faith and the doctor began to shout at me asking why I was admitting her too late! She was diagnosed malaria and typhoid. The doctor prescribed a Medicine which was ₹ 1000 per day. I had the money for a day but I was wondering how to go about for the remaining days, everything I had was gone so I began to pray.and meanwhile I happen to receive a call from a friend who was just passing through hospital. He came to me, prayed for us and Blessed us with some amount, he happened

to come even the next day with his family. And slowly many friends and visitors came in who supported us spiritually and financially and stood by my side, I could not only do my mother’s treatment fruitfully but I had money remaining in my hands too!!! Amen!!!! God’s favour in my life through friends!!!

2016 I encountered my calling from God that is to reach out through music and worship. And this is how God is leading me thus far. At the moment, I’m looking after a music school as the administrator while simultaneously I go for outreach wherever God leads me. Our God is a God of hope, God of peace and Love. He is a compassionate God. He has given me an identity that is recognised in a society. Today, I work with people who were once my inspiration!!! God has led me to so many special people in His ministry that work passionately for His Kingdom! Today I am no longer lost or confused but I carry a vision to give hope to people across the nations through my story that God has written for me. I hope you all are Blessed. God Bless you all.

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Refrain from the danger of anger 1. Anger is harmful: Cain is an example of the consequences of anger. When God rejected Cain’s offering but accepted Abel’s, Cain became angry and killed Abel (Genesis 4:48).

Cain’s anger was wrong, first because Abel had done nothing wrong. Anger at sin may be justified, but Cain was angry at someone who was righteous. Cain was the one who did wrong and was upset because God did not Selie Visa accept his conduct. Second, his anger was wrong because it led him to harm his brother.

The 18th-century British physician John Hunter, who was a pioneer in the field of surgery and served as surgeon to King George III, suffered from angina.

Discovering that his attacks were often brought on by anger, Hunter lamented, “My life is at the mercy of any scoundrel who chooses to put me in a passion.”

These words proved prophetic, for at a meeting of the board of St. George’s Hospital in London, Hunter got into a heated argument with other board members, walked out, and dropped dead in the next room.

2. Never speak to hurt: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1) Give an answer, but make it calm. Don’t speak to hurt, get even, or antagonize. Be sure you are calm enough to say what is helpful. And if the other person loses control, then you speak in a way that shows you are under control. This turns away wrath, not just the other person’s wrath, but your wrath too! When one person gets angry and says something mean, the other tends to respond with something meaner.

Then the first must top that. To break the cycle, instead of attacking the other person, calmly say something to help him, not hurt him.

3. Think before you speak: “A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.” (Proverbs 29:11) The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. Don’t just speak out whatever comes to mind. Give an answer, but study on it first. Force yourself to analyze the situation and consider the consequences of what you might say or do. You are not forbidden to reply, but sometimes it may be better to set an appointment, a specific time to discuss the issue later.

The problem with anger is that it may lead us to lose control of our conduct and lash out at others with foolish words or deeds that are intended to hurt others and may be regretted later. By contrast, a wise man will control himself, even when he is angry.

4. Work of the flesh: “But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.” (Colossians 3:8) Anger is a work of the flesh. It is characteristic of fools. We are new creations in Christ and therefore we must put away anything that is connected with pride and evil-speaking; malice and blasphemy; and strife and contention. Anger brings its own punishment and so we should be careful. Anger betrays us into sin and will not accomplish any kind of righteousness. Anger can be averted by wisdom.

The Bible teaches that our words and deeds are controlled by our thoughts. We must learn to control our thoughts and emotions, because harboring sinful thoughts will lead to sinful conduct.

5. Write two letters: Abraham Lincoln’s secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, was angered by an army officer who accused him of favoritism. Stanton complained to Lincoln, who suggested that Stanton write the officer a sharp letter. Stanton did, and showed the strongly worded missive to the president. “What are you going to do with it?” Lincoln inquired. Surprised, Stanton replied, “Send it.” Lincoln shook his head. “You don’t want to send that letter,” he said. “Put it in the stove.

That’s what I do when I have written a letter while I am angry. It’s a good letter and you had a good time writing it and feel better. Now burn it, and write another.”

Abraham Lincoln always practice what he told Stanton to do. When he had to write a letter to someone who had irritated him, he would often write two letters. The first letter was deliberately insulting.

Then, having gotten those feelings out of his system, he would tear it up and write a second letter, this one tactful and discreet.

6. The anger of Moses: A good example for the necessity to control anger or rage is found in the action of Moses. Due to his intense level of his exasperation and pain, he reached out with the rod and struck the rock twice in anger.

In his rage Moses disobeyed the clear instructions of the Lord. While the water was released and the people and their livestock were refreshed, the rash action of Moses brought a stern rebuke from the Lord.

The judgement of God did not flash out against the people, but it burst against his faithful servants. The end result was a certainty; neither Moses nor Aaron would enter the Land of Promise.

7. We can control anger: God does not command us to do the impossible.

We do not face any temptation that is beyond our ability to handle, including the temptation to lose our temper. God will make a way of escape. There is never an excuse for disobeying God. To say we cannot control our temper is to say God is not faithful.

What we need to do is to look for the way of escape.

There is no excuse for failing to control our temper.

God requires it and will judge us for it.

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sunDAY 21•08•2016

INDIA

Modi’s suit sold for Rs 4.3 crore, enters Guinness Book ahmedabad, august 20 (aFp): A suit worn by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that gathered worldwide fame for having his name embroidered all over it has entered the Guinness World Records after selling for a record sum.

Modi attracted mockery on social media for the tailored, pin-striped suit, which he wore during a meeting with US President Barack Obama on a visit to India in January 2015.

When images of the prime minister were enlarged, it became clear that the subtle gold stripes were made up of the words “Narendra Damodardas Modi” woven in tiny letters.

Bought by diamond tycoon Laljibhai Patel in Gujarat last year for Rs 43,131,311 (Rs 4.31 crore or $642,426), the personalised suit has now entered the record books as the most expensive ever sold at auction.

“The most expensive suit (clothing) sold at auction is Rs. (Rupees) 43,131,311… and was bought by Laljibhai Tulsibai Patel (India), in Surat, Gujarat, India, on 20 February 2015,” said a statement on the Guinness World Record website.

The website said the proceeds from the auction were donated to the Namami Gange Fund, a project to clean up the heavily polluted Ganges River, which is considered sacred by Hindus.

Coal India workers call for pan-India stir on Sept 2 New delhi, august 20 (pti): Coal India workers will go on a nation-wide strike on September 2 to mark their protest against further divestment and strategic sale in the sector.

"We have received a communication of notice... for strike on September 2. Efforts are being made for conciliation process," Coal India said in a regulatory filing today.

"In case they resort to strike, it will affect product and dispatch of coal."

In September last year, a majority of about 4 lakh coal workers across the country had gone on strike called by trade unions, which hit the production level in a big way.

The strike call was given by major trade unions like INTUC, AITUC and CITU to pitch for their demands that included opposition to any further stake sale in Coal India.

Nearly 5 lakh bank union workers and officers are set to join the strike called by trade unions on September 2 to protest against what they call "anti-people policies of the Modi government and labour reforms".

Merger to add $120 bn to asset base, says SBI mumbai, august 20 (pti): State Bank of India today said the ongoing merger of five of its associate banks and Bharatiya Mahila Bank will add Rs 8 trillion or USD 120 billion to its assets and will create a banking behemoth with global scale.

The bank also said the merger of State Banks of Bikaner & Jaipur (SBBJ), Travancore (SBT), Patiala (SBP), Hyderabad (SBH) and Mysore (SBM), and also of Bhartiya Mahila Bank, a bank for women set up in November 2013, will lead to a 36 per cent increase in the SBI's total assets at Rs 30 trillion or about USD 447 billion.

The mergers will dwarf ICICI Bank assets to just onefourth of SBI and will also catapult the bank into the top 50 banks globally, the bank said.

The combined entity will have network of over 24,000 branches with 2,70,000 employees and 58,000 ATMs serving serving over 50 crore customers.

National IPR policy to promote creativity, innovation: DIPP New delhi, august 20 (pti): The National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy announced by the government will help promote creativity and innovation in the country, a senior official today said.

Joint Secretary in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) Rajiv Aggarwal said the government is making an ecosystem to promote both these things.

"India has just come out with the National IPR policy.

The slogan or the entire bedrock of that policy rests on creativity and innovation. We talk of a creative and innovative India," Aggarwal said here at a function.

Talking about 'jugaad' or 'frugal innovation', he said these are important but not the only solution as "we have to think beyond and go further".

In May, the government announced the policy to incentivise entrepreneurship and curb manufacturing and sale of counterfeits.

The policy, with the tagline 'Creative India: Innovative India', also calls for updating various intellectual property laws, including the Indian Cinematography Act, to remove anomalies and inconsistencies in consultation with stakeholders.

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Govt appeals for peace in Kashmir as President urged to find political solution

New delhi, augustt 20 (iaNs): As Kashmir Valley continued to be paralysed under curfew and shutdown for the 43rd day, the government on Saturday appealed to the people of the Valley to shun the path of confrontation and join the path of progress.

In a related development, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led a delegation of opposition lawmakers to meet President Pranab Mukherjee and urged him to ask the Centre to handle the situation in the Kashmir valley politically and not administratively.

Making an appeal to the valley, where over 65 people have died in clashes so far, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said at a rally in Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh: "We not only love the land of Kashmir but also its people. I appeal to you to shun the path of confrontation and join the path of progress. We do not want to see stones, bricks and firearms in your hands but pen, computers and jobs. We want to see you employed."

He also said that violent protest cannot be a solution to a particular issue.

"There should be peace at first then issues can be

OIC chief says Kashmir not internal problem of India: Pakistani official

Women leave a hospital in Srinagar as the city remains under curfew following weeks of violence in Kashmir on August 19. (REUTERS Photo)

resolved through talks," he said. Rajnath Singh also lashed out at Pakistan and accused it of stoking violence in Kashmir.

Opposition delegation from J-K meets President, seeks his intervention In his meeting with President Mukherjee, Omar Abdullah said the problem in Jammu and Kashmir stems from its polity. "It is a political problem. It cannot be handled administratively and not through the use of force. It cannot be handled

by creating a humanitarian crisis."

The National Conference leader said the delegation urged the President to impress upon the central government to initiate a credible and meaningful process of political dialogue without any further delay involving all stakeholders to address the political issues in the state.

It also urged him to influence the central and the state governments to stop the use of lethal force against civilians in the Valley. Abdullah also criticised the ruling

mumbai, august 20 (pti): The Bombay High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the father of a minor boy, who drove his family car without having a licence and met with an accident in the city last year injuring his minor friend sitting behind.

After the accident on November 14, 2015, the injured boy was hospitalised and a case of negligent driving was filed in Versova Police Station against the boy who was driving the car which had crashed against a road divider in Lokhandwala area of suburban Andheri Versova. However, parents of the both the children later came to a settlement and jointly filed a petition in the high court

which stems from their insensitivity towards the sufferings and sentiments of the people of the state.

"The failure of the central government to acknowledge that the issue in Kashmir is largely of a political nature has worsened the already volatile situation.

The central government's refusal to deal with the situation through a political approach is disappointing and can have serious long term implications on peace and stability in the state," the memorandum said.

He said the situation

went out of control after the July 8 killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani and was "due to our own mistakes".

"Pakistan has been trying to destabilise peace in the Valley for the last 25 years. But if you ask me if the situation created after Wani's killing was due to Pakistan, I will have to say 'no'," the NC leader said.

He said Pakistan undoubtedly tried to fuel the situation and succeeded too to some extent. "But the immediate turmoil was due to our own mistakes."

seeking to quash the FIR. "In the normal circumstances, we would have allowed the parties to get the FIR quashed without imposing cost or on a payment of nominal cost. But the facts of this case are disturbing in nature," observed a bench headed by Justice Naresh Patil in a recent order."The owner of the vehicle i.e petitioner's father allowed his minor son to drive a four wheeler due to which minor son of the respondent suffered very serious injuries. We share concern of the public prosecutor that message must go to the society at large. In such a situation even a by-passer or any other third party could have suffered serious damage or injuries," the bench said.

dent Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tribute to his father and former Prime Minister the late Rajiv Gandhi on his 72nd birth anniversary.

"Remembering Rajivji today.

His vision, his values and his deep commitment to the people remain our inspiration," Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

"We pay tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi who helped usher India into the 21st Century. #BharatRatnaRajivGandhi," the party tweeted on its official account.

Rahul Gandhi also distributed vehicles to differently-abled youths at an event 'Access to Opportunities' organised to mark

President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice-President Hamid Ansari and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also paid floral tributes to Rajiv Gandhi at Vir Bhumi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to former premier Rajiv Gandhi on his 72nd birth anniversary. "Remembering former PM Rajiv Gandhi ji on his birth anniversary," Modi tweeted Rajiv Gandhi, born on August 20, 1944, served as the sixth Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989.

He took office after the assassination of his mother, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984.

Cong Vice President Rahul Gandhi paying tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at Vir Bhumi in New Delhi on Saturday. (PTI Photo)

Rajiv Gandhi too was assassinated in a suicide bombing at Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur on May 21, 1991.

Modi government dictatorial, situation worse than Emergency: Mamata KolKata, august 20 (iaNs): Tearing into the Centre over the recent rationalisation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday dubbed the Narendra Modi government "dictatorial" and wondered if there was a presidential form of government in India.

Mamata called the recommendations made by the "BJPdominated" sub-group of chief ministers on the CSS rationalisation as "unilateral" and an "attack on federalism", and said the situation under the Modi government was worse than that during Emergency.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Urjit Patel attends a news conference after the bi-monthly monetary policy review in Mumbai on February 2, 2016. (REUTERS File Photo)

"The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr. Urjit R. Patel as Governor, Reserve Bank of India for a period of 3 years," said the statement from the government.

Patel, who has a doctor-

BJP-PDP alliance in the state for its handling of the violence in the Valley.

"Over the last couple of days we have found that an effort is being made to crush the ongoing agitation in Jammu and Kashmir by heaping more misery on the people," he said.

The delegation also submitted a memorandum to the President.

"We express our deep disappointment and displeasure at the response of both the central and the state governments to the current unrest in Kashmir,

HC slaps Rs 50,000 fine on minor Rajiv Gandhi remembered on birth anniversary delhi, august 20 Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary boy who drove without licence New (iaNs): Congress Vice-Presi- at Jawahar Bhawan here.

"The Centre has sent a letter declaring that the recommendations have been implemented.

Citing cooperative federalism, they are actually bulldozing the states and democracy. This is nothing but dictatorship."

"I want to know if they are running a presidential form of government in the country," a fuming Banerjee told media persons while waving a letter by the National Institution for Transforming India (Niti) Aayog.

The Union Cabinet earlier this month accepted the major recommendations of the subgroup on CSS rationalisation, including limiting the total number

of schemes to 30 and changing the sharing pattern between the Centre and the states.

She called the Modi government "the most arrogant" and said the Centre's Kashmir policy and diplomacy were "disasters".

"Modi went for a surprise visit to Pakistan on their prime minister's birthday. But only bad things happened after that," said Banerjee while referring to the January terror attack in Punjab's Pathankot city that came days after Modi's dramatic visit to Lahore in December 2015.

Continuing her attacks, she questioned why the schemes be named after leaders of the rul-

India appoints insider Urjit Patel as new RBI governor New delhi/mumbai, august 20 (reuters): India's government promoted Urjit Patel, a deputy governor in charge of monetary policy at the Reserve Bank of India, to serve as its next governor for a three-year term, it said on Saturday.

HewillreplaceRaghuram Rajan, a former International Monetary Fund chief economist who stunned financial markets in June by announcing he would step down in September and return to academia after a single 3-year term at the RBI. Patel, 52, headed a panel that recommended landmark changes to monetary policy in India, including a switch to inflation-targeting and the creation of a panel to set interest rates.

He will start his three-year term on September 4.

islamabad, august 20 (iaNs): The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the world's largest bloc of Muslim countries, on Saturday said that Kashmir is "not an internal problem of India but an international issue", according to a top Pakistani official. OIC Secretary General Iyad Amin Madani, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, discussed "human rights violations" in Jammu and Kashmir with the country's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz."SG OIC reaffirmed strong support to the Kashmiris in securing their right to self determination," Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mohammed Nafees Zakaria said in a tweet. Madani said it was the OIC international community's responsibility to raise their voice against "atrocities" on Kashmiris and their "call for referendum as per the United Nations Security Council resolutions to enable Kashmiris' right to self determination". According to Zakaria, the OIC secretary general said Kashmir was "not an internal problem of India but an international issue".

ate from Yale, had widely been seen as ensuring the most continuity among the candidates believed to be in the running to be the next governor.

He had been reappointed in January for another three years as deputy

governor in charge of monetary policy, a department he has run since 2013.

Seen as a close lieutenant to Rajan, Patel will now get to implement the policies he had helped shape.

The government is soon expected to announce the composition of a six-member monetary policy committee to decide on interest rates. It will be made up of himself and 2 other RBI officials, along with three members appointed by the government.

Rajan, who succeeded in halving the inflation rate from the double digit levels prevailing when he took over, also persuaded the government to adopt inflation targeting, setting a medium term central target of 4%t, within a range of 2 to 6%t - another policy endorsed by Patel.

The new governor takes over at a time when inflation has bust out of the top end of that range. Consumer inflation accelerated to 6.07% in July, the fourth consecutive month it has stayed above the RBI's near-term target of 5% by March.

Aside from controlling inflation, the new governor will have to follow through on efforts to clean-up banks' bad loans so that they can once again support the investments needed if India is to keep its place as one of the world's fastest growing economies.

Patel will also have to navigate India's tricky political scene. Right-wing members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had criticised Rajan for some of his speeches on economic matters and for not cutting interest rates faster.

ing party at the Centre when the states have to pay "most of the funds".

The Chief Minister said that except for finance, railways, defence and external affairs, there was no need for any other central ministry.

Banerjee said the motive behind the move was to deprive states where the BJP was not in power and expressed strong reservation over the "union government's bid to monitor the state treasury".

"Why do they want to monitor the state treasury? From media to education, the Centre is trying to control everything. They are try-

ing to take control of an elected government," she said. Banerjee, who is the Trinamool Congress supremo, said President Pranab Mukherjee's intervention would be sought against the Centre's arbitrary action.

"Modi is running a dictatorship; the country's people have lost their independence under him. This is a dangerous red signal to stop democracy. The situation is worse than Emergency. "We will seek the President's intervention against the Centre's continuous attacks on democracy and federalism. If the Centre does not correct its course, we will be forced to hit the streets," added Banerjee.

Development at cost of culture not sustainable: LS Speaker Mahajan Jaipur, august 20 (pti): Stressing that development at the cost of culture is not sustainable, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today highlighted the age-old traditions of water conservation and sustainable use of water resources in Rajasthan, saying these practices have virtually made it a drought-free state.

"Our past tells us how civilisational strengths may steer us through the contemporary challenges. It is important that we evolve our own indigenous ways of achieving sustainable goals," Mahajan said at the inaugural session of the meeting of the Women Parliamentarians' Forum here.

"Development at the cost of culture is not sustainable," she stressed before the women parliamentarians from member countries at the session in Rajasthan Assembly.

She highlighted the traditions in the desert state of Rajasthan in water conservation and sustainable development.

"Rajasthan receives scanty rainfall.

The society here nurtured a strong tradi-

tion of water conservation and sustainable use of water resources derived from the teachings of leaders such as Shree Guru Jambeshwar Bhagwan, who preached preserving biodiversity and sustainable natural resource management in order to peacefully co-exist with nature," she said.

She said this resulted in a community-driven effort in the field of rainwater harvesting, water conservation and watershed development, making Rajasthan virtually a drought- free state.

Mahajan mentioned Laporiya village in the state, saying the village did not require a single water tanker as it had developed a unique dyke system called the 'Chauka' and other traditional water conservation methods.

She said one of the first environmentalist movements inspired by women was the 'Chipko' movement (women tree huggers) started in the early 18th century in the state.

"Women risked their lives to protect the forest trees from being felled," she added.

SunDAY 21•08•2016

WORLD

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Justice elusive for aid workers executed on front lines of crises

NEW DELHI, August 20 (tHomsoN REutERs FouNDAtIoN): It was a massacre that shocked the world’s humanitarian community.

Seventeen aid workers were killed outside their office in Sri Lanka’s northeast - executed at pointblank range with automatic weapons in one of the worst attacks on humanitarians.

A decade on, justice remains elusive for families of the victims, all Sri Lankan nationals, says Action Contra La Faim (ACF), the charity where they worked.

“Our colleagues, four women and 13 men, were deliberately executed although they were clearly identified as humanitarian aid workers. It was an unprecedented massacre in the humanitarian sector, constitutive of a war crime,” said Pauline Chetcuti, ACF’s Head of Humanitarian Advocacy and Policy.

ACF has found evidence they were likely assassinated by Sri Lankan security forces and that their attackers must have been shielded by Sri Lankan top authorities, she said.

As aid workers across the globe gathered on Friday to mark World Humanitarian Day, paying tribute to those killed working on front lines of crises, experts say much more needs to be done to ensure perpetrators are held accountable.

In 2015 alone, 109 aid workers were killed, 110 injured and 68 kidnapped in

Candles are burnt in front of the photographs of 17 slain humanitarian workers from the French aid group Action Contre La Faim at their memorial in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, August 11, 2006. (REUTERS File Photo)

attacks in countries such as Afghanistan, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia and Syria, according to consulting group Humanitarian Outcomes.

Yet experts say few, if any, of the 148 attacks, which included physical and sexual assault, bombings, shootings and kidnappings, have been independently investigated and satisfactory justice served.

“An attack on an aid worker is an attack on humanity,” said Unni Krishnan, director of Save the Children’s Emergency Health Unit. “For people who are living in such extremely vulnerable and difficult circumstances, these aid workers are sometimes

their own line of defence.”

MUTUR MASSACRE The “Mutur Massacre,” named after the town where the killings took place, occurred on August 4, 2006 during Sri Lanka’s civil war between separatist Tamil Tiger rebels and forces belonging to the majority Sinhalese-ruled government.

The mostly ethnic Tamil aid workers were providing water and sanitation to survivors of the 2004 tsunami when Tiger fighters launched an offensive against government troops for control of Mutur.

Trapped in their office, the workers lost radio contact with their head office.

Two days later, the bloated bodies of 15 aid workers were discovered face-down in the ACF compound, with bullet wounds to their heads and necks.

Two other bodies were found in a vehicle nearby.

They were killed possibly trying to escape.

ACF, which has campaigned for justice, says the Sri Lankan government investigation was biased and that it has deliberately attempted to avoid prosecuting its own forces.

But last September, the United Nations published its findings, concluding “there are reasonable grounds to believe that members of the security forces committed the

extrajudicial executions of the ACF staff.”

Yet the investigation remains at a standstill, ACF’s Chetcuti said. “There has been no indictment or prosecution. The authors of the crime are still free,” she said.

“Families of the victims have made clear that justice is a key element to allow closure,” she said.

“They are suffering twice - from the crime and from the injustice that followed.”

HOSPITALS TARGETED What happened in Mutur, however, is not exceptional. Across the world, many families of slain aid workers have had no form of redress.

This is especially true

when victims are nationals of the country. Often violence is intensified where a government is incapable or unwilling to provide security for its population.

In recent years, hospitals and clinics run by aid agencies in countries such as Yemen, Syria and Afghanistan have been increasingly targeted by state forces as well as militants.

On Monday, a hospital run by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) was hit in an air strike in northern Yemen, killing 19 people and injuring 24 others. It was the fourth and deadliest attack on MSF facilities there this year.

As a result, the medical charity said it was being forced to evacuate its staff from hospitals in Yemen, where civil war has raged for more than a year.

The charity said despite sharing GPS coordinates of its hospitals and clinics with the Saudi-led coalition government trying to quell Yemen’s insurgency, aerial bombings of its health facilities continue.

In October last year, 42 people, including 12 aid workers, were killed when MSF’s hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan was hit in a U.S. air strike. In response, the group demanded an independent humanitarian commission be activated.

Such a commission was never activated, and a U.S. military investigation concluded the bombing was not a war crime and

was caused by human error, equipment failure and other factors.

Sixteen service members faced disciplinary action over the air strike.

Pentagon officials said payments of $6,000 were made to victims’ families and $5.7 million would be given to rebuild the MSF hospital.

“The number of hospitals that have been destroyed over the past years is utterly shocking,” said Andre Heller Perache, MSF’s head of programmes and former head of mission in Yemen.

“It should warrant a unanimous outcry from world leaders, but this is not happening,” he said.

“If news of hospitals being destroyed, patients killed in their beds and doctors torn apart in bomb blasts happens with such frequency that it somehow becomes normalized, what does it say about our humanity?”

Experts say there is often no real follow-up because organisations may not be certain who the perpetrators are and the region may be too remote and insecure for aid groups to investigate further and find witnesses.

Attacks also happen in countries where law and order is not transparent and judicial structures are weak and susceptible to corruption. Often charities do not have the power to push for independent inquiries.

Adele Harmer from

Humanitarian Outcomes, which publishes an annual report on aid worker security, said the group seeks to identify both motive and perpetrator when compiling data on attacks but found information was not always easy to come by.(aidworkersecurity.org/) Only about 60 percent of aid worker deaths can be attributed to a motive and perpetrator, said Harmer.

“The high profile cases like Mutur and Kunduz are clearer, but the vast majority are not high profile and are often utterly undocumented. As a result, it is incredibly difficult for organisations to do something about it.”

Humanitarians say to reduce such attacks, aid groups must demand accountability and better monitoring of compliance to International Humanitarian Law to keep perpetrators from acting with a sense of impunity.

Creation of an independent special rapporteur for protection of humanitarian aid workers is under discussion at the U.N. and could be a welcome solution, they said.

“There is currently no robust, coordinated system in place to deal with this,” said Krishnan. “It’s just individual agencies when their own colleagues are attacked.

“It is desperately needed today due to the occurrences of more and more of such incidents.”

N Korea brands defector from UK Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 8 points Taliban make further YoRK, August this point in the 2012 elecembassy as sex criminal ‘scum’ NEW gains in Afghan north 20 (REutERs): Demo- tion, with Democratic PressEouL, August 20 (REutERs): North Korean state media on Saturday accused a diplomat who defected from Britain to South Korea of fleeing to escape punishment for a variety of crimes, including child rape, for which Pyongyang had sought to extradite him.

A commentary by the KCNA news agency did not identify the diplomat by name, but on Wednesday South Korea announced that Thae Yong Ho, who was deputy ambassador at North Korea’s embassy in London, had arrived in South Korea with his family.

Thae is the highest-level diplomat to defect from isolated North Korea to the rival, democratic South, according to the South Korean government.

“The fugitive was ordered in June to be summoned for embezzling a lot of state funds, selling state secrets and committing child rape,” KCNA said.

North Korea had told London about what it said were his crimes and requested that he be handed over, KCNA said.

Instead, it said, Britain tainted its image as a law-abiding country by “handing over the fugitives without passports to the South Korean puppets and neglecting its duty to protect diplomats living in its own country.”

A spokesman for Britain’s foreign office did not have immediate comment. Thae and his family are under South Korean government protection and not available for comment.

“This one clearly deserves legal punishment for crimes he has committed but he proved that he is human scum that has no basic loyalty as a human and no conscience and morality by running away to survive and abandoning the homeland and parents and siblings that raised and stood by him,” KCNA said.

North and South Korea are technically still at war because their 1950-53 conflict ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty.

China is over-reliant on hospitals, needs more family doctors: WHO sHANgHAI, August 20 (REutERs): China’s healthcare system is overly reliant on large, over-burdened hospitals, which will struggle to cope with a spike in diseases linked to the fast-ageing population, the World Health Organization said on Saturday.

Even for minor ailments, Chinese patients often shun family doctors or general practitioners in favour of big city general hospitals, a trend that creates often snarling queues and fierce competition for treatment.

“As China’s health challenges ... continue to mount, with an ageing population, so too will the demands on the country’s health system, along with the costs,” WHO China representative Bernhard Schwartlander said in a commentary, pointing to rising rates of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

“It is simply not sustainable to meet these challenges in a health system that relies on hospitals.”

China has been trying to overhaul its healthcare system, including promoting local, grassroots medical facilities and pledging to raise the number - and quality - of local GPs. However, low doctor salaries and a lack of trust by patients in local health centres has slowed progress.

The WHO pointed to long queues, difficult booking systems and tight consultation slots that often last just a few minutes. “(It is) a symptom of the enormous patient load and pressure which doctors in China face every day,” it said.

“But this is not how things should be in a well-functioning health system.”

cratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton leads Republican rival Donald Trump by 8 percentage points among likely voters, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Friday.

The Aug. 14-18 survey showed 42 percent of Americans supported Clinton ahead of the Nov. 8 general election. That compares with 34 percent support for Trump. Another 23 percent of likely voters would not pick either candidate.

Clinton has led Trump in the poll throughout most of the 2016 campaign, and has maintained her advantage following last month’s Republican and Democratic conventions. Since late July, support for the former secretary of state has ranged between 41 percent and 44 percent of likely voters, while Trump’s support has varied between 33 percent and 39 percent.

The race was tighter at

ident Barack Obama ahead of Republican nominee Mitt Romney by less than 2 percentage points.

Clinton also led a separate Reuters/Ipsos poll that asked people to choose between Clinton, Trump, Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and Jill Stein of the Green Party. Some 41 percent supported Clinton and 34 percent supported Trump. Among alternativeparty candidates, Johnson came in third with 7 percent and about 2 percent supported Stein.

Clinton and Trump have both struggled to inspire American voters this year.

According to the poll, neither candidate is regarded favourably by most Americans, and two-thirds of U.S. adults believe the country is on the wrong track.

Clinton continues to face questions about her handling of classified emails while serving as Obama’s secretary of state, while Trump’s off-the-cuff

Supporter Hunter Lassus awaits the arrival of U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton for a rally at John Marshall High School in Cleveland, Ohio on August 17. (REUTERS Photo)

remarks about immigrants, women and Muslims have rankled members of his own party.

Republican leaders, including former members of Congress, have called for the Republican National Committee to stop helping Trump and refocus its resources on helping candidates win down-ballot races for the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Earlier this week, Trump reshuffled his campaign lead-

ership while his campaign chief, Paul Manafort, faced increased scrutiny over his work with pro-Russian political groups in the Ukraine.

Manafort resigned on Friday.

The Reuters/Ipsos poll was conducted online in English in all 50 states. It surveyed samples of 1,119 and 1,118 likely voters, respectively, and has a credibility interval, a measure of accuracy, of 3 percentage points.

KABuL, August 20 (REutERs): The Afghan Taliban captured a strategic district in the northern province of Kunduz on Saturday, forcing troops to retreat to the provincial capital which fell briefly to the insurgents last year, officials said.

Fighting has sharply escalated in Afghanistan since the insurgency started spreading from its traditional strongholds in the south and east of the country to the once peaceful north.

The militants seized the district of Khanabad, which connects Kunduz to Takhar and other northern provinces, in the early morning, with heavy fighting ongoing in several other districts, the officials said.

“The Taliban attacked the district from different positions and we resisted for hours but we received no support. The district fell to the Taliban,” said Hayatullah Amiri, the Khanabad chief.

Afghan officials in Kabul say a lack of ammunition and few reinforcements are the main reasons for the district’s fall to the Taliban, who are seeking to force the NATO-led coalition out of Afghanistan and bring in Islamic law.

The fall of Khanabad comes only five days after the Taliban captured a district in neighbouring Baghlan province, seizing a number of government forces’ vehicles and ammunition.

The provincial capital of Kunduz fell to the Taliban for the first time in September last year, one of the biggest victories for the militant group since they were ousted from power by U.S. and coalition forces in late 2001.

The brief capture of Kunduz city also underlined the growing strength of the Taliban and lack of security forces’ readiness, now fighting largely on their own since most international troops ended their combat mission in 2014.

In Egypt, IMF deal brings austerity few can afford CAIRo, August 20 (REutERs): A few years ago Imad would not have imagined himself queuing in the Cairo sun for a weekly ration of subsidised baby milk. But rising prices mean his civil servant’s salary barely lasts the month and the government is tightening its belt further.

“Electricity is up, food is up.

The only thing that doesn’t rise in Egypt is people’s pay yet all they talk about is cutting subsidies,” said Imad, smartly-dressed like many in the line. Squeezed by economic and political turmoil since the 2011 uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak, Egyptians are preparing for a new era of austerity.

The reforms are part of a programme to cut the budget deficit and rebalance currency markets promised to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure $12 billion of lending over three years. But political opposition to measures involving subsidy cuts, devaluation and new taxes while tens of millions rely on statesubsidised food, make the programme ambitious.

The cost of failure, say economists, is high. The budget deficit

is near 10 percent of GDP. Inflation is 14 percent. A shortage of foreign currency has hit imports.

Foreign investors are unable to repatriate profit and some are shutting shop, hit by capital and import controls imposed over the last 18 months. Businesses are unable to secure enough foreign currency to import components or pay a premium above 40 percent to obtain dollars on the black market. They talk of survival not growth.

POLITICAL WILL Successive governments have balked at cutting subsidies after President Anwar Sadat removed them on flour, rice and oil in 1977, part of an effort to secure IMF-backed financing. He reinstated them after poor Egyptians rioted, attacking symbols of the growing divide between them and wealthier classes they saw as the beneficiaries of Sadat’s policy to liberalise the economy after more than a decade of socialism.

Though Egypt has returned to the IMF virtually every decade since the 1970s, implementation of reforms has been mixed. Many Egyptians are uneasy with a pro-

gramme they see as being foreign imposed and are convinced it will hurt all but the richest.

More recently, Egypt negotiated two IMF deals that were never finalised, including a $4.8 billion loan initially agreed in 2012. The reluctance with which policymakers have previously approached reforms means investors are not rushing back yet.

Chris Jarvis, head of the IMF’s Egypt mission, said those deals had failed due to a lack of political will at the top to implement reforms. This time, he said, political commitment appeared stronger. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said last week he would not hesitate “for one second” to take the difficult steps necessary to ensure Egypt lives within its means.

TOO HUNGRY TO PROTEST Electricity prices were raised by 20-40 percent this month under a five-year programme that will see power subsidies gradually eliminated. Petrol subsidies are next. Reforms to the bloated civil service have been passed by parliament, though heavily diluted.

But critics say change is late and

leaves little breathing room. They say the billions of dollars showered on Egypt by Gulf Arab allies since Sisi overthrew his democratically-elected Muslim Brotherhood predecessor in mid-2013, were wasted. “This support did more harm than good as it was not conditional on reform delivery, and actually removed the urgency to carry out critically-needed policy changes,” VTB Capital said in a note to clients.

Imad, who once considered himself middle class, now regrets joining the protests that helped bring Sisi to power. Even with regular raises, his 2,000 pounds($225) a month salary cannot keep pace with rising prices. “We are not below the poverty line. We are below the round.... They want us to be so preoccupied looking for bread hat we think of nothing else,” he said. “Anyone who protests or peaks out now is accused of being Brotherhood.”

Egypt has announced plans to expand its social security net to mitigate the impact on the poorest but many fear measures will exacerbate inequalities

that helped stoke anger against Mubarak before the 2011 revolt ended his 30-year rule.

CAN’T WAIT ANY LONGER The government’s first test is a law proposing VAT at 14 percent that is being debated in parliament but faces opposition from lawmakers worried about inflation. Delays to the VAT changes have already held up the first tranche of a $3 billion World Bank loan. Another key issue is foreign exchange policy.

Egypt has promised a more flexible exchange rate to ease the forex shortage and end the black market for dollars. The move is certain to involve the second devaluation this year, raising inflation, but the central bank says it must first build foreign reserves from $15.5 billion to $25 billion, a figure it hopes to reach by year-end.

For Sami Khangy, who runs a printing press, the dollar shortage is urgent. His machines have been silent for weeks. “You are talking about months and years. I am talking about weeks. If I can’t get paper soon I’ll have to sack my staff,” he said. “I could be out of business by the time this money comes.”

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

isinbayeva quits with coe broadside

rio DE JaNEiro, august 20 (aFp): Twotime Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva announced her retirement Friday with a bitter broadside at international athletics chief Sebastian Coe over the Olympic ban imposed on Russian athletes for state-sponsored doping. "Yelena Isinbayeva is finishing her career today," the 34-year-old told reporters a day after being elected onto the International Olympic Committee's athletes commission.

"I thought I would be very sad but the election has inspired me. I am not saying goodbye to sport, just to my sport.

"But I am happy I have fulfilled myself and achieved my dreams," added the world record holder.

Isinbayeva was unable to defend her title in Rio after the Russian squad was banned by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) over a state-sponsored doping scandal which rocked track and field. Had she not been excluded from the Russian team in Rio, she would

have been lining up for the pole vault final in the Olympic Stadium later Friday.

"Why am I here and not preparing for the final? Because the IAAF set criteria that were impossible to meet," she said.

"How can one person ban someone from training and living in their own country? "These are impossible odds; we could not fulfil these criteria."

Isinbayeva said she has undergone five dope tests in six months, all conducted by foreign testers.

"My victories are all clean, all my tests have been negative. I am a victim of circumstances. At first I thought I would never forgive them for banning me.

"Now I have changed my mind. If the president of the IAAF believes that they did an honest thing and that we were treated fairly, then let god be the judge. It will be on their conscience."

"I am proof that clean sport exists in Russia. It's nonsense to ban everyone because a few have doped," added Isinbayeva who blasted the damn-

ing McLaren report into Russian doping as being "based on assumptions".

Isinbayeva was one of four new members elected onto the IOC athletes commission on Thursday and will serve an eight-year term.

'Injustice' She is also on the equivalent body at the IAAF and claims that Coe, the president, has no contact with her. "I forgive the president and the executive board for the injustice," she said.

"But only one member of the IAAF congratulated me, I was offended by this."

She added: "The president (Coe) doesn't talk to me and avoids all meetings with me. If I had the chance to talk to him, I'd ask why did he ban me."

Coe refused to get into a war of words with the Russian diva. "She becomes the third athlete on the IOC commission, that has to be a good thing for our sport, so we look forward to working with all three of them," Coe told AFP. "She's been a phenomenal athlete that has been one of the stars of our

Dimapur, august 20 (mExN): The 2nd Nagaland Rifle & Pistol Shooting Championship 2016 in Small Bore Rifle and Pistol events will be held at the Aries Sports Complex, Bamunpukhuri-1,Dimapur from August 23 to 25 as per details given in program attached at Appendix “A”. According to a press release, participation is open to competitors from Nagaland Rifle Association and District Rifle Clubs/Academy. Entry Form/Shooter ID Form for Individual matches can be downloaded at www.ariesfoundation.com. The Entry Form/Shooter ID form duly completed along with Entry Fee and one photograph of Competitor should be sent to reach this office on or before August 22. The Entry Fee should be remitted by Cash/ Money Order or by Bank Draft in favor of Aries foundation. Late entries, if any, will be accepted with a three times of the normal fee as per rule 6.3 of the NRAI Match Book till August 23. For further information, shooters/ officials may contact Merang Jamir, President, Nagaland Rifle Association at +919436010820/8974008760.

Yelena Isinbayeva. (REUTERS/ FILE)

sport."

Isinbayeva also repeated her assertion that whoever wins the women's pole vault Friday will not be a "fully-fledged" champion.

Isinbayeva recorded the second-best pole vault of the year when she cleared 4.90m in Cheboksary. Only Sandi Morris of the United States has gone higher with 4.93m in Houston in July.

2nd Nagaland Rifle & Pistol Shooting C’ship from Aug 23

Olympic gold medal favourite Jenn Suhr of the United States has a best of 4.82m. "I recorded 4.90m and this was after a break I took from the sport to have my daughter," said the Russian. "Whoever wins tonight will do so without Isinbayeva, it won't be a fully-fledged. The champion will feel it's not entirely gold because she didn't beat Isinbayeva."

Isinbeyava was applauded and presented with a bouquet of flowers at the end of her news conference. She was asked if Russian president Vladimir Putin had congratulated her on her election to the commission.

"Let's just keep that secret," she said before leaving the stage with a regal wave and a kiss towards the assembled media.

Guwahati to host ISL 2016 Opening Ceremony NEw DElhi, august 20 (pti): NorthEast United FC and Kerala Blasters FC will kick off the third season of the Indian Super League (ISL) in Guwahati, which will also host the opening ceremony. By awarding Guwahati the rights to host ISL 2016 opening ceremony, Football Sports Development wishes to celebrate North East's contribution to the development of Indian football and recognise the potential it has in shaping the future of the game in the country. On October 1, Indira Gandhi Stadium, Sarusajai, with a capacity of 30,000, will witness ISL teams, owners, celebrities and performers put up a visual extravaganza at the opening ceremony.

Benteke completes Palace switch, signs four-year deal Kohima emerge champions at loNDoN, august 20 (rEutErs): Belgium striker Christian Benteke has signed for Crystal Palace from Liverpool, the Premier League rivals announced on Saturday.

The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee for the four-year contract but British media have said it was 27 million pounds ($35.30 million) plus extras that could see the deal rise to more than 30 million.

Former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers signed the

player from Aston Villa at the start of the 2015-16 season but the Belgian never won a regular starting place under him or his successor, German Juergen Klopp.

"I'm very happy to commit my future to Crystal Palace and I'm looking forward to meeting the manager, the players and the staff," Benteke, 25, said in a statement issued by his new club. Benteke scored 10 goals in 42 games for the Anfield club and according to media reports

Liverpool rejected two previous bids from Palace in an attempt to recoup most of the 32.5 million pounds they spent to sign him from Villa.

He becomes Palace's fourth signing of the transfer window after Andros Townsend, James Tomkins and Steve Mandanda.

Palace will play at London rivals Tottenham Hotspur later on Saturday after losing their opening game of the season 1-0 at home to West Bromwich Albion last weekend.

usA NbA stars to face serbia for gold

rio DE JaNEiro, august 20 (aFp): The United States collection of NBA stars, unbeaten for a decade, will face Serbia in Sunday's Rio Olympics gold medal game after both teams won semifinals. The Americans downed Spain 82-76 for their 24th consecutive Olympic victory in a rematch of the past two Olympic finals while Serbia routed Australia 8761 to claim its first Olympic men's hoops medal.

The US NBA squad stretched its 10-year overall win streak to 75 games since a 2006 World Championships semi-final loss to Greece, earning a chance at a third gold in a row and sixth in seven tries with NBA talent.

"It means a lot to be in the final

game, to win the gold," US guard Kevin Durant said.

American NBA stars are 2-0 against Serbia, beating them 12992 in the 2014 Basketball World Cup final to earn a berth in Rio but by only 94-91 in a group match last week, the smallest margin of the US Olympic win streak.

Klay Thompson scored 22 points and Durant added 14 for the US team while Kyrie Irving contributed 13 and DeAndre Jordan scored nine points, grabbed 16 rebounds and blocked four shots as well as disrupting numerous others.

A Spanish side boasting seven NBA standouts and three former NBA players kept the US elite to their lowest-scoring Olympic

game since 2004 and their thinnest margin in a knockout game over their unbeaten decade.

"We held them to 82 points.

That was pretty good. I'm not sure many teams can do that," said Spanish center Pau Gasol, who scored a game-high 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

Gasol, a two-time NBA champion, said Spain missed its best chance to upset the USA. "I don't think they are playing as well as other times they have played," Gasol said.

"But they're still a very talented team individually. "If we would have been a little sharper with our shots, moved the ball a little better, boxed out a little more -- it's a two or three-possession game. In

the end we could be talking about a whole different story."

In the second semi-final, Milos Teodosic scored 22 points and Stefan Markovic added 14 to spark a Serbian rout.

Serbia opened with an 8-0 run, stretched the lead to 16-5 by the end of the first quarter and it 2410 much before the Aussies knew what hit them.

By half-time the Serbs led 3514 and the Boomers could not recover in the second half.

"Holding them to 14 points in the first half, this is something amazing we did," Teodosic said.

Australia made only 6-of-29 shots from the floor in the first half, including just 2-of-15 in the first quarter.

the state Taekwondo c’ship

Kohima, august 20 (Dipr): Kohima District emerged as the overall champions of the 29th Nagaland State Taekwondo Championship which was held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on August 18 and 19.

With 23 gold, 12 silver and 9 bronze medals Kohima led the medal count and was followed by Dimapur district with 11 gold, 11 silver and 11 bronze medals. The two-day tournament was or¬ganized by the Nagaland Taekwondo Association.

Chief Guest for the closing function, Director, Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Asangla Imti gave away the cash prizes along with citations to the winners and

runners-up. Theja Keretsu, Black Belt 5th Dan and Moon T, Black Belt 4th Dan were also awarded with cash and citations for getting the belt graduation certificates from Kukiwon, South Korea In April 14 last.

Meanwhile, the Director informed that the 34thNational Sub- Junior Championship would be held in Nagaland in the month of November by the NTA in collaboration with the YR&S Department.

Competitors from 8 districts excluding Wokha, Zunheboto and Longleng districts participated in the tournament. A total of 215 players – 150 boys and 65 girls – participated in the tournament.

Naga Taekwon¬do players who have won

medals at the National level were placed at the highest among the cash award winners at the recently held Cash Award Distribution organized by the YR&S Department on August 9.

The selected players from all the categories will be representing the state at the National level. The National Junior Championship will be held in the month of September at Punjab, and the National Senior Championship will be held in the month of October in Goa. In the 34th National SubJunior Championship level, the Sub- Junior (Under 12) will have 8 categories, Cadet (Under 14) will have 10 categories, Junior (Below 17) will have 10 categories and the Senior (Above 17) will have 8 categories.

public discourse

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Dr. N. Kezienuo

veteran preacher from Israel addressed a mammoth gathering at the Kohima Local Ground (which I attendedearlier this year (2016).

What is particularly relevant about his sermon, interalia, was his relevant revelation that the word “Naga” in Hebrew means “God’s hands outstretched over a Nation”.

The preacher went on to elaborate that his belief was God’s concern for the Naga people also True it is that the Israelites (Jacob’s genealogy) have been described as God’s “Chosen People”. But the roots and genealogy of the Israelites have been recorded as in Genisis 32: 28. Jacob was grandson of Abraham which means “Father of a Multitude”. From this it follows that Abraham was the Patriarch of descendants who eventually formed Nations comprising numerous communities. Genesis chapter 25 refers to the offsprings of Abraham through his first wife Sarah, her maidservant Hagar, and second wife Keturah after Sarah’s death. Ketura was a Hittite (Mongolian) and they had five sons and Our Khezha tradition maintained that we follow Medan and Angamis follow shuah’s religious rites. These two names are found in Genesis Chapter 25:1-3.

The dispersal of mankind is vividly described in Genesis Chapter 11. In course of time, historians and archaeologists have estimated that it could have been in around 3,000 B.C. The Flood (Great Deluge) of 40 days and nights from which Noah, his wife, sons Shem, Ham and Japheth and their wives survived in the Ark along with two every, sort of living creatures. According to Biblical calendar the Great flood came in 4990 B.C. The one mass earth (Pangea) was divided into our present continents etc during Peleg’s life i.e. 31532914 B.C – (Genesis 10:25).

Our Naga folklore speaks about the Great Deluge “Suluzhai” in one Poumai’s folksong and Miao Nagas maintained a legend that

WHiTHer Are We NAGAs?

Noah carried a stone in his ark. According to the biblical calendar, the Great Deluge took place in 4990 B.C. MIAO in Tenyidie (Angami language) means “man”.

It has also been estimated that the legendary Chinese Yellow Emperor Huang Ti ruled people around Hwang Ho River basins in about 2,800 B.C. interestingly, our Zeliangrong brethren maintain that our ancestors had known about the Yellow Emperor Huang Ti-in fact, had lived during his time.

Hung Ti was reputedly a godly man. He was the transmitter of the earliest Acupuncture Treatises called “Familiar Conversations” as it is known today and confirmed by a recent excavation that an angel had been sent to treat him with Acupuncture. He and his personal physician Chi Po were taught the most important aspects of how life processes were maintained and how life force circulates in the body and how they can be re-ordered when there are disturbances to its proper flow by manipulating at the acupuncture points. This is described in the“Familiar Conversation”.

Yet interestingly, due to its floods that destroyed villages and farms and cultivated fields over the centuries, Hwang Ho, the Yellow River has also been described during the 20th Century as “China’s Sorrow” just as the river Damodar is called “Bengal’s Sorrow”.

Legend has it that during Huang Ti’s reign, 1,400 miles of China’s “Great Wall” was constructed to ward off the Mongols and other “Cruel” races who dared to venture into Chinese land to maraud and disturb them.

According to some historians, some of the people who lived in those days were known as “Miao”. I believe that they were our Naga forebears. To substantiate this, is the fact that there are many Miaos extant in Changlang and Tirap districts of Arunachal Pradesh and the Naga Hill District of North Burma (now Myanmar).

In fact, many Nagas in these areas are known as Miao. I visited Miao Town in Changlang District in 2012. I went there because I had read about the Miao in “Evidence of Truth; Science” written by Dr. E.K. Pearce (Page 139).

These Myths are called the “World Views” of primitive people. F.M. Savina reports in Histoire Les Miao published in Hongkong in 1930s. It concerns the World view of the original inhabitants of China called Miao.

“The Miao held an essentially monotheistic faith, they had never had a written language; they lived in tribes and are an ancient people having inhabited China before the present Chinese (notably the Majority Hans) pushed them towards the mountains in the south. They believe in a Supreme Being, Creator of the world and of men. Death came as a consequence of man’s sin. The woman had eaten white strawberries forbidden by the Lord of heaven. They know of a deluge followed by a dispersal of peoples.” (Is this not somewhat reminiscent of the story of creation as mentioned in the book of Genesis?

And also descriptive of Naga folklore?

Be that as it may, it seems that after the Hans came to China (today 95% if Chinese are Hans – also known as Hansons), they used force even brutally on all aspects of life not the least being continued construction of the Great Wall of China. It was during Ching rule (228BC – 221 BC) that remaining 6000 miles of the Great Wall was continued with forced labour. Not able to tolerate this excessive brutality the Miao were not only driven to mountains but also deserted in droves towards the South. The Hans followed the Yangste Sui Kiang River which flows along the mainland of China and merges into the Chinese Sea around the part of Shanghai.

In fact, our Naga ancestors moved to the mountains by different routes throughout

South and South East Asia to escape from their persecutors. This I will describe in detail in another write-up book.

Meanwhile, suffice it to say for now, that as there are more than 40 (forty) tribes comprising the Nagas and each different tribe has its own version of their origin. However, the common factor binding them all is the common origin/descent from the Miao dispersed all over south and South-East Asia and yet preserved certain traditions and customs which are definitely similar. This in spite of all their afflictions under various ethnic and political compulsions.

As an instance, when the Late Isak Chishi Swu was Foreign Secretary under Federal Govt. of Nagaland, he had been in Burma for over 15 (fifteen) years had interacted with Kachins. He came to learn that Kachins and Nagas had very common custom. He had also mentioned about our migration in more detail particularly while they were leaving Kachin.

Hence there is no doubt that God’s hands have been outstretched over the Naga people throughout the centuries.

In all their vicissitudes, our Naga ancestors survived and their legacy is still being carried on forward in Naga-inhabited areas primarily in Nagaland State and the contiguous areas. The father of the (now) Naga nation, A.Z. Phizo had once passed through my village Pfutseromi (then Tekhouba). He reiterated to our people that India would cause us much sorrow and even take over our lands.

In effect, he implied that in politics there is always the factor of negotiations (literally bargaining) to emphasize and assert Naga sovereignty. This meant adhering to the essence of give and take to the satisfaction of the contending parties viz:- Government of India and the mandated entity of Nagas as a whole.

Thus, enthused by Phizo, 99.9 o% of the

Nagas gave their thumb prints in the plebiscite of 1951 for sovereignty. As a matter of fact, where peaceful means through dialogue fail or break down, violence through the barrel of the gun follows. Enough of violence in our lives. A Chaplain, Yiethihu, who was gifted with some visions, asserted that the “kingdom of Nagaland is very precious” and that “arms will not be used but that faith will be used in the fulfilment of Naga aspirations.

The full text of the framework Agreement between Government of India (GOI) and NSCN (IM) is yet to be made public thus giving rise to all kinds of speculations. In a time of globalization when the world itself has become a global village, sovereignty of any nation or people cannot be isolationist. There has to be some sort of give and take (compromise?) but with honour for all concerned.

Many times in the past, some solution was inherent but got scrapped because of differences among our national workers/leaders, unfortunately so. Now the position of Government of India is that sovereignty is out of question. So also is integration of all contiguous Naga inhabited areas in Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh with Nagaland is a no-no. Also had not the integration of contiguous Naga –inhabited areas been a major point of Naga aims also? Of our Naga brethren in Myanmar, it has international ramifications and so warrants another chapter.

So then, what is the most likely political solution that all sections of Nagas will accept without loss of dignity?

And yet, remember always that the hands of God are outstretched over the Naga people. Keep praying for it so. The book of Ezekiel chapter 17 is also reminiscent in this connection. Please read it.

(The writer is a retired Deputy Director of Nagaland Health &Family Welfare. He has been engaged in Naga medicinal research for many years and promoting Naga healing methods. He has also written books in this connection.)

Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

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Blazing the trail in apparel design Akangchila Longchar Morung Express News

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his fashion story is not of glitz and glamour, but an inspiring one that shows how hard work and determination can take you far ahead in life. Till New York and London to be precise.

Maybe there is some glitz and glamour involved after all. Also, this incredible designer believes in making substantial contributions to families and the community at large. Say hello to the evolving fashion industry of Nagaland!

Changing the fashion scene in Nagaland is designer Liyingbeni Odyuo who not only has her own apparel brand ‘Liying’, but is supplying to stores in Nagaland and Shillong.

You can find ‘Liying’ collections at Fusion Store, Dimapur and Kapraa at Kohima and Brands on Sale by A.I Ventures, Shillong. Her niche is ready-towear Men’s wear, Women’s wear, Occasion wear, and also Bridal wear. Her work experience, 8 years designing for big brands like Zara, Mango, Gap etc can be noticed in her apparels which are trendy and affordably priced. Trendy, wearable, comfortable, and good quality is her hallmark.

Every story begins from childhood and Liyingbeni’s is one that is filled with extraordinary ones.

When kids her age were fumbling with crayons and fruit charts, she had already learnt how to sew, crochet

and knit. She put the skills to good use by designing clothes for her Barbie dolls.

And to make the clothes, she would go to the local tailors and pick up whatever leftover scraps she could get her hands on. In high school, without any formal training yet, she was already taking orders and creating beautiful clothes.

Summing up her early beginnings, she states that she is immensely grateful to God. “I say this because I don’t remember a time when I was not designing and tailoring garments. If not this, I don’t know anything else, so I feel God chose this for me. I’ve made a lot of sacrifices in my life.

When my friends were out having fun, as youngsters do, I was working non-stop.

I’ve seen my parents struggle to put us to where we are today. And today I have lots to thank God for,” she adds.

When it was time for her to decide where to enroll for College, fate again straightaway led her to YWCA, Delhi in 2004 where she undertook a Diploma in Fashion Technology. After completing the course, she found that employers wanted to hire designers from prestigious fashion institutes. But again, her proficiency in her craft was undeniable and she soon landed her first job. There has been no turning back since then.

In eight years, she worked with Sewa International, Neelkamal Ex-

: Liyingbeni Odyuo

‘Liying’ Men’s Wear A sample piece from her exquisite Bridal Collection.

Blessed and Happy-Liyingbeni Odyuo.

ports, Samson Garment Orient Craft Limited, Richa Global Pvt. Ltd. Then, in 2012, she was approached by home grown fashion brand, The Connect Studio (TCS), where she worked as Head Designer. After a brief stint, somehow she found herself at home and continuing to find herself full of orders. With one tailor, she started her home based unit in 2014 which ultimately resulted in her own apparel brand.

Beyond her craft, Liyingbeni’s work ethos and philanthropic nature is also commendable. She strives to give employment to those really in need and encourages the young people to actually work hard and realize their dreams. “I believe in working hard and my studio doors are always open to those looking to gain employment as long as they are honest, hardworking and committed,” she says.

“In fact, I dream of a work culture in Nagaland where

Le Bistro introduces live performance

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roprietors of Le Bistro, a cafe-restaurant-lounge in Dimapur, on August 20 organised an event at the restaurant where young upcoming musicians performed acoustic with few friends, family and most of all with good soulful food and beverages.

The theme of the restaurant, Le Bistro - "where food meets satisfaction" aims at introducing good food and keeping the customers happy and delighted, according to a press release. The new mouth watering menu offers a broad range of appealing dishes at an affordable price.

“Now that Live performances have been reigned in, the promise of a good time with family, friends along with good music and food is certainly assured just around the corner.”

The restaurant plans

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“If you think about it, my dad’s films Arth (1982), Janam (1985), Daddy (1989), Aashiqui (1990), Zakhm (1998)... these are all chapters of Mahesh Bhatt’s life.

The biopic will make for compelling viewing,” says the 44-year-old who made her directorial debut with Paap (2004).

The question is, who will play Mahesh Bhatt?

Apparently, Mahesh’s nephew, actor Emraan Hashmi is the prime contender for the role.

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train more of our unemployed youth, they can be consumed into these small industries. I’ll be so happy to see major industries and factories in the outskirts of Dimapur. That’s the kind of future I’m looking to-

The talented designer wearing one of her wonderful creations.

wards, because I believe that if you work, you won’t go hungry.”

Liyingbeni is not just another designer from Nagaland. She is a talented and multi-faceted bright youngster who truly be-

nation, Meera falls for the Australian.

An Indian roommate coaches Will on dating an Indian girl, and we get a few more stereotypical jokes about curry, interfering Indian parents and a running gag about "ICN" -- the apparently super-efficient Indian community network for sharing the latest gossip.

For a country that has been often reviled for its racist attitudes, “UnIndian” turns the tables on Australia. Here, it is the Indians who are turning up their noses, recoiling at the thought of locals marrying their innocent Indian girls.

Other than a few smart lines, “UnIndian” doesn’t have too much going for it. The performances, especially by the leads, are laboured and tedious.

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lieves in the philosophy of working hard and to lead a positive life. Big kudos to this ambitious young designer, who started working at the age of 19 and has since, created a successful startup apparel brand.

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nupam Sharma’s “UnIndian” is the quintessential film for Indian expats - full of great locations, pretty houses and a thousand clichés about Indians and their ways.

Set in Australia, but mostly among the Indian community there, the film is a somewhat clunky effort at a cross-cultural romance, with a predictable conflict and resolution.

Will (cricketer Brett Lee) teaches Australian English at a university and is in a bit of a funk when he meets Meera (Tannishtha Chatterjee), a working sinMusicians perform at Le Bistro in Dimapur on August 20. gle mother whose pushy to hold one or two gigs ev- Facebook page-Le Bistro parents want her to get ery month; the time and and stay updated. married again. They introdate will be made known The restaurant is open duce her to bright Indian through media such as throughout the week ex- doctors and engineers, Facebook. Tune into their cept on Sundays. but much to their conster-

Pooja Bhatt to do a web series on her father

ilmmaker-actor Pooja Bhatt, who had planned a feature film on her father, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has now decided to make it into a web series. “I am actually doing a biopic on him as a miniseries for the digital space. A life like that can’t be captured in a mere two hour capsule and needs to be told truthfully and completely,” she says.

The proud daughter feels Mahesh, 67, is the kind of inspirational figure whose experiences can enrich generations to come.

multitude of people are coming out from big offices and factories after a hard day’s work, happy and content.” And she is one hard working person who spends close to 13 hours a day in her studio.

Her reputation for delivering orders on time is what her clients appreciate the most.

Speaking from her own experience, she opines, “Nagas are very fashionable, a trait inborn in us, without having to make any effort. There are lots of fashion related jobs these days- the key to put in a little extra effort and move forward from keeping fashion as a hobby or interest.

We can certainly make it a livelihood.”

Commenting on the fashion market, she adds, “In the past two years itself, I have noticed that fabric sellers are also starting to get more samples which is a positive sign. I hope in the coming years, our market will also come up. If we

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Lee, acting in his first film, is most at ease in scenes where he’s playing cricket, but looks stiff and out of place at the first hint of emotion in the screenplay.

Supriya Pathak, playing Meera’s mother, is hilarious as the over-anxious Indian

mother constantly meddling in her adult daughter’s life while Maya Sathi, who plays Meera’s precocious daughter, is a delight to watch. They are the two bright spots in what is otherwise a forgettable film.

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hloe Kardashian posted a candid blog on her website, Tuesday, describing her past experiences with skin cancer. In the post Kardashian opened up about finding a cancerous mole on her back years ago and urged fans to be on the lookout for warning signs.

“I have moles everywhere, and a couple years ago, I noticed one growing under my breast,” Kardashian wrote. “I immediately looked it up online and found out that if a mole is growing and changing shape, you should go to the doctor so I did. They took the whole thing out, and they biopsied it.”

The mole was found to be benign, but the 32-yearold later found another mole on her back that wasn't so harmless. “There was one mole I had on my back that was skin cancer,” she continued. “I had 8 inches of skin removed. It was definitely painful because it was a lot of skin, but most of the time, the removals haven't been that bad.”

Kardashian then shared a chart called the ABCDEs of Melanoma, which teaches you how to look out for the warning signs with moles, by observing their asymmetry, border, colour, diameter and evolution.

“Now that I’ve gone through this a couple of times, I am extra aware of my skin, body and moles,” she added.

“I haven’t had a problem in years, but wanted to share my experience with you so that if you notice something doesn’t look right, you will take action and take care of your health!”

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Bolt 'the greatest' bows out China's Chen defeats with nine golds after relay win Lee for gold medal

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Rio de JaneiRo, august 20 (aFP): Usain Bolt bid farewell to the Olympics by powering to a record third straight sweep of the sprint medals and a final chance to declare himself "the greatest."

No one had the power on the track nor the courage off it to contradict the 29-year-old whose blistering run gave Jamaica victory in the 4x100m relay.

Allyson Felix hit her own landmark with a fifth gold as the US women won their 4x100m relay, a day after winning a reprieve into the final. The track drama Friday and the prospect of a Brazil football final on Saturday almost overcame the shame felt by many Olympians after star swimmer Ryan Lochte had to apologise for inventing a story that he had been mugged in Rio. Victory was not guaranteed when Bolt took the baton for the anchor leg, but he powered down the straight to cross in 37.27sec before soaking up the acclaim from an adoring crowd. A surprise Japan quartet came second, followed by the United States, who were disqualified to give Canada bronze.

A third straight 100m, 200m and 4x100m clean sweep put Bolt alongside Carl Lewis and Paavo Nur-

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with teammates Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade after winning the Men's 4 x 100m Relay Final on Day 14 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 19 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Getty Images)

mi on nine track and field Olympic golds.

Bolt, who said at the start of the week that he would be an "immortal" if he claimed the 'triple triple,' had no doubt that he deserves more acclaim.

"There you go. I'm the greatest," said the Jamaican, who kissed the finish line as he played to the crowd and the cameras.

And how did he achieve greatness? "Dedication. I wanted it the most. I was never satisfied."

"I hope I've set the bar high enough that no one can do it again," said Bolt

whose departure is a second blow to the Olympics after the retirement of swimming legend Michael Phelps with his 23 career golds. The United States women's sprint team brilliantly beat Jamaica to complete a remarkable comeback from disqualification.

Felix, long jump gold medallist Tianna Bartoletta, English Gardner and Tori Bowie combined to clock the second fastest 4x100m relay ever run, in 41.01 seconds. Felix is the first women athlete to reach five golds.

- Really strong The US team were forced into a solo re-run of their qualifier on Thursday, having overturned a disqualification for a dropped baton exchange between Felix and Gardner.

"It felt like we were really strong tonight. The adversity yesterday made us even more determined and we kept fighting the whole way through," said Felix.

Greece's Ekaterini Stefanidi won the women's pole vault after virus-stricken defending champion Jenn Suhr crashed out. Kenyan former world champion

Vivian Cheruiyot reeled in 10,000m champion Almaz Ayana of Ethiopia to win the women's 5,000m title.

Estelle Mossely celebrated her 24th birthday by beating China's Yin Junhua to become the first Frenchwoman to win Olympic boxing gold.

In stifling heat, world champion Matej Toth won a gruelling 50km walk littered with casualties including France's Yohann Diniz, who soldiered on to finish seventh despite severe intestinal problems.

The United States' NBA stars beat Spain 82-76 to go into a men's basketball final on Sunday against Serbia, who beat Australia 87-61.

Another 30 golds will be up for grabs Saturday when Brazil's soccer star Neymar takes centre-stage as his country play Germany in the final.

The match at the Maracana comes two years after Germany humiliated the hosts 7-1 in the World Cup semi-final at the same legendary stadium.

South Korea's Park InBee goes into the last day of the women's golf --returning to the Olympics after 112 years -- with a two stroke lead over New Zealand's world number one Lydia Ko. The 19-year-old Ko hit her first ever holein-one on Friday to keep up the pressure.

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hina's Chen Long stepped out of compatriot Lin Dan's shadow to spoil Lee Chong Wei's hopes of a golden Olympic swansong and win the men's badminton title on Saturday.

The Malaysian's conqueror at successive world

championship finals in 2014-15, the rangy Chinese was majestic in the 21-18 2118 title-decider, soaking up fierce pressure and smashing through Lee's defences at a heaving Riocentro.

In a career dominated by near-misses, Lee lost his third successive final after being beaten by Chinese

great Lin for the gold in Beijing and London.

Viktor Axelsen celebrated Denmark's second medal of the tournament by edging twice champion Lin 15-21 21-10 21-17 in the playoff for bronze, denying the Chinese great a medal in his Olympic swansong.

(Reuters)

MEDAL TALLy Country 1. United States 2. Great Britain 3. China 4. Germany 5. Russia 6. Japan 7. France 8. Australia 9. Italy 10. Netherlands 64. India

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China competes during the women's rhythmic gymnastics group all-around qualification during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena. (USA TODAY Sports)

Manchester United players celebrate Zlatan Ibrahimovic's first goal. (Reuters)

ManCHesteR, august 20 (ReuteRs): Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck twice and Paul Pogba, the world's most expensive player, shone on his return as Manchester United beat Southampton 2-0 on Friday to make it two wins from two Premier League games.

Ibrahimovic, playing his first home game for the club since leaving Paris St Germain in the close season, opened the scoring in the 36th minute when he produced a towering leap to power a header into the net from a cross by Wayne Rooney.

The 34-year-old Swede added a second from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute after substitute Jordy Clasie fouled defender Luke Shaw as he drove into the box.

It was Ibrahimovic's third goal in two league games and guaranteed maximum points for manager Jose Mourinho

on his first appearance in the home dugout.

"We were good enough to deserve the victory," said Mourinho. "We won comfortably and the margin could have been bigger."

Pogba, back at his first club after being bought from Juventus for a fee of 89 million pounds ($116.35 million), demonstrated his class with a dynamic midfield display.

The French international, who missed the season-opening win at Bournemouth last week through suspension, dribbled with strength and combined well with Ibrahimovic and Rooney. "Pogba was so good," Mourinho said. "He needs the freedom he had. I couldn't be happier with him."

ROMEU INJURy Southampton, who drew with Watford last week, started brightly but were rocked

by an early injury to Spanish midfielder Oriol Romeu who limped off in the 12th minute.

The visitors enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges although they lacked a cutting edge with Nathan Redmond and Shane Long finishing tamely.

United grew in stature and went in front when Rooney, making his 600th appearance in club football, picked out Ibrahimovic with a pinpoint centre.

Left back Shaw, a constant threat against his former club, was felled seven minutes into the second half and Ibrahimovic sent keeper Fraser Forster the wrong way from the spot.

Pogba went forward in search of a goal late on but failed to test Forster.

"We are becoming better and better," said Ibrahimovic.

"It's a good start. We need to get used to winning."

stoke, august 20 (ReuteRs): Sergio Aguero and Nolito scored two goals each as Manchester City won 4-1 at Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday to continue manager Pep Guardiola's 100 percent start in English football.

Aguero struck twice in the first half to put City in control and although Bojan Krkic pulled one back for Stoke with a penalty, substitutes Kelechi Iheanacho and Nolito combined late on to secure the three points.

"It was tough," Guardiola told Sky Sports. "But we were compact, we defended high balls well and we played well with the ball in the first half."

Aguero, who missed two penalties in City's 5-0 Champions League playoff victory at Steaua Bucharest on Tuesday, opened the scoring from the spot in the 27th minute after Ryan Shawcross had impeded Nicolas Otamendi.

A Football Association directive before the season instructed referees to be stricter with infringements in the box and City benefited. "I heard the new rule," Guardiola added. "We have to adjust as referees are so curious about what happens in the box."

Stoke manager Mark Hughes was surprised.

"The decision shocked us, it stopped us in our tracks," he said.

Aguero doubled his tally nine minutes later, nipping ahead of Glenn Whelan to meet a sumptuous Kevin De Bruyne free kick and send a fine header across Shay Given and into the far corner of the goal.

City allowed Stoke back into the match when Shawcross was awarded a penalty after being fouled by Raheem Sterling in the 49th minute and Bojan converted from the spot.

The visitors, not at their best despite dominating possession in the second half, scored again four minutes from time, Iheanacho rounding Given before crossing for Nolito to tap home his first Premier League goal.

Iheanacho was also influential in

City's fourth, distracting the Stoke defence with a dummy before Sterling crossed for Nolito to add his second.

Burnley stun Liverpool Promoted Burnley enjoyed their first win on the club's return to top flight after strikers Sam Vokes and Andre Gray produced superb first-half goals to give them a 2-0 Premier League win over Liverpool on Saturday.

Fans at Turf Moor had barely settled in their seats when Vokes beat goalkeeper Simon Mignolet with a rasping shot on the turn in the second minute after Gray found him on the edge of the penalty area.

Gray celebrated his first Premier League goal, cutting inside two markers and unleashing a crisp low shot from 18 metres which beat Mignolet at the near post after excellent work from Belgium midfielder Steven Defour.

Missing new signing Sadio Mane due to a shoulder injury, Liverpool were a pale shadow of the side that earned a 4-3 win at Arsenal on the opening day of the season. For all their possession, the visitors were reduced to sporadic long-range efforts against a well organised Burnley defence.

Chelsea come from behind to beat Watford Chelsea scored twice in the last 10 minutes to beat Watford 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday and earn their second victory of the season.

Watford's Etienne Capoue smashed a swerving shot past keeper Thibaut Courtois and into the top corner of the net after 55 minutes following a cross from the right by Adlene Guedioura.

Chelsea equalised 10 minutes from time, substitute Michy Batshuayi following up to tap the ball home for his first goal for the club after Eden Hazard's fierce shot was saved by Heurelho Gomes.

Substitute Cesc Fabregas then released Diego Costa with a sublime pass and the striker finished calmly three minutes from the end to seal victory for Antonio Conte's team.

Silver 35 22 18 9 16 8 15 11 11 6 1

Bronze 32 15 25 14 19 21 14 10 6 4 1

Total 106 62 66 39 48 41 38 29 25 18 2

Australian athletes detained in Rio for tampering with IDs

N Man City thrash Stoke,

Ibrahimovic and Pogba shine as United win again Burnley stun Liverpool

Gold 39 25 23 16 13 12 9 8 8 8 0

At 10 pm IST, Aug 20

ine Australian Olympic athletes were detained overnight and fined for tampering with their identity cards to be able to watch their home country's basketball semi-final, officials said Saturday.

The athletes "had tampered credentials" to get into the arena at the Olympic Park where Australia was facing Serbia in the basketball late Friday, Rio police said in a statement.

Nine were charged with "the crime of use of false documents," the statement said. They were taken before a judge and let off in return for payment of 10,000 reais (US$3,120) fines.

They included members of the cycling, rugby, archery, hockey and rowing teams, the Australian Olympic team said in a statement.

During an all-night court session, the athletes were offered the chance to have charges dropped in exchange for the fines, with their passports being kept until payment is made, Australian team spokesman Mike Tancred said.

Otherwise the athletes would have been forced to stay in Brazil at least three

weeks, pending trial, and face a potential jail term if found guilty.

"The athletes were supporting their teammates, they were not attempting to defraud anyone, no-one had suffered a material loss and no-one was harmed as a result of the incident," Australia's deputy team leader Fiona de Jong said.

A spokesman for the Rio Olympic organizers called it a "minor incident."

"The athletes were required to give evidence and were released following accordance with the law," he said.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach speaking at a press conference on Saturday declined to comment on the incident saying he hadn't been briefed on the details.

The incident followed a drama played out in the Brazilian and international media over the claim by four US swimmers, including superstar Ryan Lochte, to have been robbed at gunpoint in Rio. Three were detained on accusations of making a false report and later accepted that their account had been fabricated.

(AFP)

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