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Rio apprises Governor of villages adopted under SAGY

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nagaland Power Dept’s worst fear coming true?

Nagaland experiencing increasing cases of transformer breakdowns imkong Walling Dimapur | August 21

no network can’t hear a thing? networks fine, it’s your hearing. it’s completely gone. i told you not to take the Kobiraj’s ‘miracle powder’...for headache.

The Morung Express Poll QuEsTion

Vote on www.morungexpress.com sMs your answer to 9862574165 Do you agree with Naga Hoho’s observation that “it is still pre-mature to introduce 33% reservation in Naga society?”

Yes

no

others

Tripura govt withdrew AFSPA after 18 years in 2015, shouldn’t Nagaland govt do the same and withdraw AFSPA from the State?

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others

35%

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Better understanding of housing may help minimise HIV risk

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NEw york, august 21 (iaNs): Understanding housing background and the multiple dimensions of homelessness can help better identify who might be at greater risk of transmitting or contracting HIV, says a new study.

The study, published in the Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Work, highlighted the link between homeless and HIV-risk behaviours.

The research looked specifically at residents of single-room occupancy (SRO) housing as they considered themselves homeless, even though they have a place to live, because of uncertainly derived from factors that include concerns about rent increases and an inability to continue to afford even minimal housing such as an SRO. “It’s a transient population that’s bouncing into and out of SRO buildings and other locations, such as staying in overnight shelters or on the street. But on the other end is the longterm resident, who may have been stably housed for 20 years,” said Elizabeth Bowen, Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo.

When thinking about how to help minimise HIV risk, the researchers mentioned that it’s important to target the right people. “The long-term residents might need help in other areas, but the research suggests that they’re not engaging in the same risky behaviours, such as drug use or having multiple sexual partners, as the residents who had been homeless more recently or who still considered themselves to be homeless,” Bowen added. This information is critical to social workers trying to identify who might be most in need of help. Bowen said the link between health and housing goes beyond HIV to include many chronic longterm health issues, both physical and mental.

India is projected to experience energy (electricity) surplus of 1.1 percent and peak (demand) surplus of 2.6 percent for the year 2016-17. The projection, as per the Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) compiled annually by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), tips the anticipated surplus energy at 13,252 MU (million units) while in terms of supply-demand, supply is tipped to exceed peak demand by 4250 MW. This however does not entail all the states and union territories enjoying surplus position as the figure is a cumulative assessment.

State-wise, the LGBR placed Nagaland in a relatively secure position in terms of demand-supply gap. It tipped the peak availability at 145 MW against a projected peak demand of 140 MW for 2016-17. In comparison, during 2015-16, the state was stated to have fallen short of the peak demand of 140 MW by 2 MW. The quantum of energy requirement for 2016-17 is tipped at 849 MU (million units) with the anticipated energy availability projected to fall short by 15 percent or 127 MU of the requirement.

While the statistics present a rather comfort-

able position for the state, ground reality on the other hand continues to remain far from comforting. As asserted time and again

by Power Department officials, the state’s distribution infrastructure is in no condition to handle the load demand as projected even if a situation of surplus arises.

“At the current circumstance, we can hardly draw a maximum of 120 MW at any given point of time,” responded a department official when queried on the LGBR projection. Further asked about the state meeting a peak demand of 138 MW during 2015-16, the official said that sustaining such amount of load for a long period of time is practically unfeasible, adding that it could have lasted for seconds or at the most minutes.

As per the official, the state’s aging transformers will start conking out if the transmission system is allowed to meet the peak demand.

In brief, it is either loadshedding or distribution transformers breaking down unforeseen.

According to department officials, the frequency of transformers breaking down is increasing year after year. Complaints come from all the 12 Electrical and 3 Transmission divisions with the maximum number of cases occurring

Mkg transformer undergoing heat treatment

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Distribution transformers of various capacities are seen at the state Power department’s Central store in Dimapur. The Central store has not seen new equipments of late with it managing a never-ending cycle of damaged or mostly aging transformers. it is not uncommon for the store to receive the same set of damaged transformer for repairs over and over again. (Morung Photo)

in Dimapur. Aging and overloading are stated to be the two main culprits with one official disclosing that the state has in use transformers dating to the late 1960s.

This month alone, the Power department’s Central Store has received as many as 39 cases of damaged transformers for repair. In July, it received 43 such cases. During the April-June quarter of 2016, as per the record maintained by the Central Store,

Myanmar armed groups raise proposal for joining ceasefire Nay pyi taw, august 21 (iaNs): Non-signatory armed groups in Myanmar have raised an eight-point proposal to the government towards signing the Nationwide Ceasefire Accord (NCA), officials said on Sunday.

The non-signatory armed groups were represented by the United Nationalities Federal Council’s (UNFC) Delegation for Political Negotiation (DPN), Xinhua news agency reported.

Discussions on the undisclosed proposal were underway between the government’s Preparatory Committee for Holding the 21st Century Panglong Conference and the DPN in Yangon’s National Reconciliation and Peace Centre on Saturday.

Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for Holding the Panglong Conference Tin Myo Win described the talks as productive enough to facilitate the peace process, while DPN’s second leader Guan Maw called the discussions constructive, pledging to do their best and find the common

ground to join the Panglong conference.

According to sources, the Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee (UPDJC), ethnic armed groups and the Preparatory Committee for Panglong Conference will continue discussing the political framework at the peace centre on Sunday.

The UPDJC has agreed to allow nonsignatory armed groups to the NCA to join the 21st Century Panglong Ethnic Conference slated to start on August 31 in Nay Pyi Taw. Myanmar’s State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, who is also chairperson of the UPDJC made up of representatives of the government, ethnic armed groups and political parties, called for mutual trust and unity to successfully hold the upcoming 21st Century Panglong Ethnic Conference. The former Myanmar government and eight ethnic armed groups out of 15 signed the NCA on October 15, 2015, leaving seven other armed groups who are yet to sign the accord.

it received 127 cases as against 98 cases during the same period in 2015. The July-September quarter of 2015 saw 117 such cases.

Complaints though dwindle during the winter. As per the record, the Central Store handled 67 complaints during October-December, 2015 followed by 77 in the JanuaryMarch quarter of 2016. In addition, a total of 56 transformers were stated to have been handled in 2015 by

a now defunct repair unit in Mokokchung. A total of 336 cases was received in 2014 and in 2013, the figure stood at 365.

As the number of breakdowns increases, so are the costs and spares hard to come by, ultimately pointing to extended blackouts in areas affected. The cost of repair is stated to range from Rs. 15,000 to as high as Rs. 8 lakhs depending on the load capacity. Repair time ranges from 10-45

Power department official in Dimapur informed that the repair of the 5 Mva transformer brought from Mokokchung is complete. The official stated that the said transformer is currently undergoing controlled heat treatment process for evaporating or removing moisture trapped in the core’s copper windings.

Stating that the transformer was placed in the heat chamber about two weeks back, the official added that it is a time-consuming procedure without any definite timeframe. During repair moisture gets trapped in the windings, which must be thoroughly removed before it is commissioned to service. It was added that the outer core is responding well with the inner core requiring more time.

days with the bigger transformers of the 5-10MVa range consuming the most number of days.

Payments to the repairmen is a different story altogether. According to the department officials, repair work has been outsourced to private parties and bills due to the repairmen are mounting and pending for over a year. The outsourcing of work was stated to be more for procedural convenience than a lack of exper-

tise. It was explained that if repairs are handled within the department, work is likely to get delayed as getting even the smallest of parts/spares would require following governmental protocol, which normally implies file-pushing from table to table. Outsourcing makes the work relatively convenient as the officials maintained that the private parties are not bound by protocol to source materials.

Survival Nagaland member assaulted

Dimapur, august 21 (mExN): Survival Nagaland (SN) today informed that one of its members was “assaulted brutally a few days back at Chungtiayimsen under Mokokchung district.”

A press note from the SN alleged that the member was assaulted for “reporting ILP defaulters to the administration.”

SN informed that according to the victim, he was stopped at Tsütapela check gate by some miscreants and “taken to an unknown area with his eyes blind folded and his hands tied behind and was assaulted verbally and physically.”

SN stated that it had received information that there are “illegal entry of

non Nagas into ILP enforced zone for which SN conducted proper investigation and had instructed its members on August 18 to report the matter to the concerned area administration about those ILP defaulters living as bricks kiln and coal mining labourers.”

It alleged that the assault on one of its members was a “retaliation of the local people who are patronizing the non Nagas at their behest violating the laid down rule of ILP Act.” It further informed that the SN member was forced to sign a bond of agreement “amounting to nine lakhs twenty thousand as compensation if the fled ILP defaulters failed to re-

turn to their work place sooner than expected.”

The SN cautioned that it will be taking up the issue and “will not rest till the culprit is punished.”

SN added that “the act of its member/members cannot be individualized since he was just following the directive of SN head office. Therefore targeting any individual of SN by any individual or group will not be tolerated. SN will take the matter seriously.”

It reminded that the constitution of India has enacted ILP Act in Nagaland under BEFRA 1873.

Apart from Dimapur, all the existing districts of Nagaland falls under ILP restricted zone, it added.

“But the lukewarm re-

sponse of the State Government in strictly implementing it as well as our own Naga people ignorant of such important Act has created a large scale mess which will be hard to control if left unattended,” the SN cautioned.

Meanwhile, it also appreciated the swift action initiated immediately by ADC Mangkolemba in addressing the ILP issue on the reported day itself.

It further cautioned that “if any untoward incident or inflicting harm to its member’s by any means, the accused members will be held responsible and further SN will be forced to take the matter to the highest level till justice is delivered and the accused are arrested and punished.”

social Welfare dept and nPrAAf meet ACAUT, AYO condemn assault on youth

Department assures to take up issues of anomalies seriously

Dimapur, august 21 (mExN): The Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Nagaland held a meeting with the Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) to discuss the various anomalies in the department pointed out by NPRAAF. The meeting was held on August 19 at the official chamber of the Director of Social Welfare.

A press release from NPRAAF informed that the Social Welfare Department agreed to take up the issues of anomalies highlighted by the Forum seriously and fix responsibilities.

The Director further agreed to the Forum’s demand that non-functioning NGOs should be identified

and ceased from receiving funds.

The demand to make mandatory for all NGOs, which are receiving funds of any form from the department, to submit annual activities report was also agreed upon.

The department further agreed to the NPRAAF demand that NGOs receiving grants should be informed through an official letter and print media by the department giving at least 45 days to collect the grant.

The department also consented to specify the reason of disproportionate funding of NGOs through notification. This would encourage healthy competition amongst the NGOs in its endeavor for a cause, stated NPRAAF. The Forum’s demand that funds should be disbursed strictly on the Govt. of India set guidelines

and no special committee should override the standard norms as in the past also received positive response, according to the release.

The meeting further decided that all grant should be disbursed through an account payee or direct transfer to the beneficiary NGOs current account by the department.

The department also agreed to the demand that registration of the NGOs from the Home Department alone should not be the criteria to qualify for grants, the release said. The department was asked to spell out other eligibility criteria to maintain fairness and optimum utilization of the grants.

“The department should be made transparent the eligibility criteria of NGOs receiving special funding,” NPRAAF demanded.

The Forum also stated that any NGOs ceasing to receive funds from the department should be notified the reason of its ineligibility or discontinuance of funding and not abruptly stopped without assigning reason.

NPRAAF also demanded that there should be annual meeting of all the funded NGOs with the Social Welfare Department for better coordination with the department and efficacy of NGOs. NPRAAF appreciated the Director of Social Welfare, T. Merangtsuba Aier for taking action against one of its staff for deducting percentage from Grant-in-Aid (GIA) of the NGOs. In the meeting, the Directorate of Social Welfare was led by its Director and 5 senior most officials, while NPRAAF was represented by its President and 6 officials.

Dimapur, august 21 (mExN): The ACAUT Nagaland and the Angami Youth Organization (AYO) has condemned what it alleged as “mindless assault and humiliation” meted out to a Naga boy on August 19 by one Pitovi, reportedly belonging to GPRN/NSCN. In this regard, ACAUT has demanded that the State government immediately arrest the culprits.

ACAUT, in a press release also urged the Naga business community under NBAK to rally around the victim and asserted, “Under no circumstances should the FIR filed against the 3 factional culprits be withdrawn.”

Further, stating that it expects both the Home Minister and the Chief Minister to condemn the assault, ACAUT stated, “Unfortunately, in the last several years, the state government has not even once condemned incidents of assault by the factions nor offered condolence to the victims.”

“Such apathy is unheard of and it conveys the rather dangerous message that, one, the government does not care for the life and security of its citizens; and two, that citizens are free to fend for themselves by taking the law unto their

own hands,” ACAUT maintained.

Voicing out against the existence of “Town Commanders”, ACAUT opined “No self-respecting Deputy Commissioners can allow the existence of a parallel authority.” Instead, the Deputy Commissioners should be cracking the whip on these parallel authorities, the ACAUT stated.

Meanwhile, the AYO stated that “the act is beyond any tolerance, a malice that negates the principle values of human dignity.”

“The intention, motive and the act is very unfortunate and will be destructive for the Nagas to live and forge ahead together, if not addressed and contained,” the AYO stated.

It demanded that the GPRN/NSCN immediately react to settle the matter, and “the so called Kohima Town Commander be immediately called out of service and out of Kohima for good.” It further demanded that an apology be made to the victim.

The AYO cautioned that “any further issue/incident that harm the victim/ family/property the so called Region Commander Pitovi shall be held fully accountable.”

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Rio apprises Governor of villages adopted under SAGY Acharya urges MLAs to adopt villages and empower villagers

NSA Seminar: ‘Alternative Politics: New vision, new path’

Speaker and others at the special talk organized by Naga Scholars’ Association at JNU, New Delhi on August 19.

NEw DElhi, august 21 (mExN): The Naga Scholars’ Association (NSA) organized a special talk on the theme “Alternative Politics: New vision, new path” at JNU, New Delhi on August 19.

The invited speaker, Prof. Yogendra Yadav, introduced the theme “Alternative politics” in view of the belief that the idea of India founded on the idea of republic is under serious threat and thus, needs renewal with new kind of politics, a press release from Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan, President, NSA informed.

He built his arguments on three points: What this idea of India is, why this

idea of India is facing a crisis, and the practice to renew the crisis. He grounded the idea of India on the three pillars of modern nation-state - democracy, diversity and development.

He said that none of these three principles originated in India, but each of the three had a peculiar turn and twist which makes them very Indian.

What mattered to the speaker was the situation of India before it became democracy, the release said.

Prof. Yogendra, according to the release, was of the opinion that before India became democracy it was not common to think that democracy can be prac-

ticed in conditions of deep deprivation and lack of education.

India is the first country in the world that made possible for us to think that democracy could be genuinely globalised, he stated, adding in that sense India democratized the idea of democracy. The speaker further viewed that India was the place where the idea of homogeneous nation was finally put to rest.

“India was the first country where the idea of a modern nation state does not need homogeneity. The idea that the modern nation states can be built in the condition of diversity is India’s contribution to global

world.”

Prof. Yogendra also opined that the foundational principles that constitute the republic India is in deep crisis. Stating that the roots of the crisis lie in the weakening of political argument and practice that constitute India, he maintained there is sharp erosion in the politics and vision of India. “Modern Indian political thought that constitute the living inspirational ideas have dried up.

Vision dies along with the political practice.” He observed that “we have failed to provide to the last person, so, we need energetic and imaginative politics that bring together victims of growth. We need to reinvent the vision; the vision that makes India what it is.”

The session was chaired

by Prof. Aditya Mukherjee from JNU, a renowned historian and well known professor across India and abroad, while Dr. Rembemo Odyuo, an academic councellor at IGNOU was the rapporteur. Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan, President, NSA started the session by welcoming the participants and resource persons and Lovitoli Zimo, Vice President, NSA ended it with vote of thanks.

Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio with the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya on August 19 at Raj Bhavan, Kohima.

Kohima, august 21 (mExN): Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Neiphiu Rio called on the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya on August 19 at Raj Bhavan, Kohima.

Among several issues discussed, Rio apprised the Governor of the developmental projects taken up in Selouphe village in Dimapur, which was adopted by the MP under

Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) in November 2014.

A press release from PRO to Governor informed that Rio has now adopted Longwa in Mon district as his second village under SAGY as suggested by the Governor earlier. Informing that the traditional Angh’s house in Longwa has been renovated under SAGY, Rio invited the Gov-

ernor to inaugurate it during the month of October, 2016.

Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana was initiated to bring the Members of Parliament of all political parties under the same umbrella while taking the responsibility of developing physical and institutional infrastructure in villages and turning them into model villages, the release

said. Under the scheme, each Member of Parliament needs to choose one village from the constituency they represent, except their own village or their inlaws village and fix parameters and make it a model village.

Thereafter, they can take on two or three more villages and do the same by the time the next general elections come along in 2019, it added. The adopted villages will be offered smart schools, universal access to basic health facilities, and pucca housing to homeless villagers.

The Governor appealed to all the elected MLAs to adopt a village or two with the same spirit in their own constituency. Quoting the Indian President that “India is a country of villages," Acharya stated that village development is the development of the whole country. On that note, he urged all the MLAs to develop the villages and empower the villagers.

NPCC criticizes govt’s failure to address conflict in Kiphire, Tsg

Kohima, august 21 (mExN): The NPCC has expressed shock to learn about the “total collapse” of State machinery to address the conflict situations in Kiphire and Tuensang and the “total apathy/ ineptness of the NPF led BJP DAN government” displayed before the people of the two districts.

NPCC Goodwill Team headed by Ayang Aonok, Working President, NPCC toured Kiphire and Tuensang districts since August

16 and held separate consultative meetings with leaders of different tribe organisations, including the women, youth and student bodies, informed a press release from NPCC Working President.

The team held meetings with Sangtam and Tikhir leaders in Kiphire, with Yimchunger leaders at Shamator, and with Chang, Sangtam and Khiamniungan leaders in Tuensang.

Based on the inter-

action with the leaders, NPCC in the press release demanded that the State government enforces the rule of law to provide adequate security to people living under constant fear psychosis.

It also asked for immediate action on the memorandum/ charter of demands submitted by different tribe organisations without any fear or favour.

NPCC further demanded reining in tribal militias and confiscating their

weapons. Assistance to displaced people and for those injured/killed in conflicts was also demanded.

The release also asked for adequate compensation to properties damaged “since many have lost their lifelong earnings invested in building their living homes.”

Meanwhile, NPCC urged for comprehensive action plan to prevent such conflicts in future.

It alleged that the present government has “al-

lowed the simmering issues to go out of hand by taking knee jerk actions without going to the root causes.” In becoming a mute spectator to the state of happenings, the release said, the government has abdicated its responsibility towards the people.

“Unless it acts upon the deteriorating situation, the so called opposition-less govt has no moral right to continue in the chair and preside over the destruction of the state.”

An advocacy workshop on National Tobacco Control Program for medical officers under Health Department was conducted in Shiloi Lake Hotel, Dimapur on August 20. Members from Indian Medical Association and Indian Dental Association also participated. Dr C Tetseo gave presentation on tobacco addiction and its management. Dr CW Tungoe, Medical Superintendent and Dr Vikato Kinimi also addressed the gathering.

Cultural Day at CSHSS St. Dominic’s Church celebrates silver jubilee Our Correspondent Kiphire | August 21

Students and teachers of Cornerstone Higher Secondary School on Cultural Day.

Dimapur, august 21 (mExN): Cornerstone Higher Secondary School (CSHSS), Dimapur observed Cultural Day on August 20 with the theme “Your culture is your brand.” It was co-organised by the Cultural Club and Music Club of the school.

The programme was hosted by Victoria and

Longtsu Ovung of class XI. Nokpuchemla of Cultural Club delivered the welcome speech, while Principal of the school, Sentisangla Imsong delivered the exhortation.

The show opened with a folk dance by the Cultural Club. It was followed by the main event of the show - folk dance competition among

the four houses (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue), which was won by the Red house.

Thereafter, the audience was charmed by mesmerising Nepali dance. The programme also had a modern and traditional ethnic show by class VII and VIII. This was informed in a press release issued by Media Cell, CSHSS.

Discovering one’s potentials as teacher

Participants of the capacity building programme organised by Peace Channel.

Dimapur, august 21 (mExN): Peace Channel conducted one day capacity building programme for 30 teacher animators of Peace Club under the theme “Discovering one’s potentials as teacher” on August 20. The programme was held at Peace Channel Training Hall here.

Speaking on the occasion as resource person, Rev. Fr. C.T. Varghese, Rector, Don Bosco Community Dimapur stressed on the roles teachers need to cultivate to make teaching effective. “Greatness comes from being responsible and it is every teacher’s duty to be responsible towards their students,” he stated,

according to a press release from Peace Channel.

Rev. Fr. Varghese further said a teacher has specific role and responsibility to play in the life of a child.

Students will retain their learning and effectively use it if the teacher takes ownership in learning, he stated, adding teacher’s performance and presentation should be creative.

Maintaining that disciplining the students is the foremost responsibility, he stated discipline should not be confined only in classroom but should be reflected wherever they are.

Dr. C.P. Anto, Director, Peace Channel stressed on encouraging and mentor-

ing the students towards higher goal. He cited the example of Thomas Alva Edison, who interpreted the negative reports of Edison from school to positivity and taught her son to excel. “Imbibe passion in the mind of the students from positive thinking to possibility thinking to aspire towards zenith,” he told the teachers.

The program that began with a words of welcome and introducing the resource person by James Mavelil, Asst. Director, Peace Channel concluded with group work on how to function the Peace Club effectively by Janthuiyang RK John, Project Coordinator.

St. Dominic’s Church in Kiphire village celebrated silver jubilee with Most Rev Dr James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, as the main celebrant today.

Delivering the mass, Most Rev Dr James Thoppil called upon the congregation, which comprised of catechists, believers and priests from different parishes, to live more faithfully, more honestly, and more vigorously.

The Bishop also congratulated the believers of the church, stating the past 25 years might have had many hurdles, difficulties, trials, struggles, but with faith in Jesus the church has grown to a big tree today though it was

Three teams from Mkg qualify for State level INTACH Quiz

Bishop of Kohima, Rev Dr James Thoppil with others during the silver jubilee celebration of St. Dominic's Church in Kiphire village.

like a mustard seed few years back.

He also told the believers and the congregation that the road to salvation is

moKoKchuNg, august 21 (mExN): Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Nagaland Chapter conducted the district level INTACH Heritage Quiz 2016 at Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung on August 19.

31 school children representing several different schools of Mokokchung district participated in the quiz contest.

A press release from INTACH Nagaland Chapter informed that 20 questions pertaining to national background and Nagaland state (10+10) were put forward for the students to answer. Three teams with two members in each team qualified for participation at the State level INTACH Quiz 2016, which will be held in Dimapur in the last week of September 2016. The selected students are Imdemla and Bendangrenra from Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School; Jepenyinla and Nayangben from Ladybird School; and Mongchile and Bendang Sunep from Canan Christian School.

very narrow and it will not open all the time. Thus, he asked them to make best use of the opportunity before it is closed.

“With the celebration of silver jubilee, we are now a mature Christian so we have to live like that in our character and action,”

he added.

The Bishop also unveiled the jubilee monolith and released the jubilee souvenir.

Rev Father James, who also spoke on the occasion, remembered the initial years of the church where there was lots of difficulties faced by the members.

Paul Lipio, the first catholic of the village and the present catechist, while welcoming the gathering shared joy at the occasion and expressed gratitude to the Most Rev Dr James Thoppil and the gathering for sharing the joy of silver jubilee with the church.

Tspikiyu, Hd GB, Kiprhie village and Justin Khatomong, Executive Chairmen, USSC also spoke on the occasion.

IMPACT 5000 by 18: Around 2500 participate in Zbto

Young people participate in the IMPACT 5000 by 18 campaign in Zunheboto.

ZuNhEboto, august 21 (mExN): A two-day programme on entrepreneurship, career awareness, skill building and livelihood was held for the youths of Zunheboto under the IMPACT 5000 by 18 campaign. It was attended by about 2500 people.

IMPACT 5000 by 18 campaign is a five-year joint programme of YouthNet and Government of Nagaland launched in 2013. For the 2016-2017 Impact campaign, Quest Alliance, Bangalore and Accenture’s initiativeSkills to succeed have partnered.

According to a press release from YouthNet, the first day programme in Zunheboto focused on school students regarding the various streams

available when they look for colleges and how these streams (Arts, Science and Commerce) connect to various career options. Another group comprising college students had a session about the opportunities in entrepreneurship.

The second day was a workshop for new start up entrepreneurs in Zunheboto and how problems can be looked as opportunities from a business acumen point of view. Various skill development programmes such as mobile phone repair, bamboo craft making, fashion design and job openings in retail, automobiles were shared with the drop outs/ unemployed youths. Various job opportunities available in Nagaland

were also highlighted.

The IMPACT 5000 BY 18 district tour will reach out to thousands of young people across all 11 districts, the release said. “This is a step to address the unemployment issue that is rising in Nagaland each day and an important step to empower our students to move beyond traditional professions.” YouthNet through their young ambassadors will also advocate with the local communities for clean and fair election, which it said, is the epicenter for any progress and development of the state.

The programme in Zunheboto was supported by local partners ZTYO, Society of Aborigines, Green Club, SKK, ZTSU, and ZCCI.

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JaC oppose ‘native resident Assam Police eye skill centres for Bodo youth status’ for Nepali people Imphal, august 21 (NNN): Following the Liangmai Naga Council (LNC) and the Liangmai Naga Katimai Ruangdi (LNKR), the Joint Action Committee for Protecting Liangmai Ancestral Land (JAC-PLAL) has also opposed the Nepali people demanding from the Manipur government to “grant them native resident status”.

In this regard, the JACPLAL has urged the Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur who also holds the tribal affairs, not to pay any heed to the demand of the Nepali people.

In a lengthy memorandum submitted to the Deputy Chief Minister, the Liangmai JAC drove home its stand pertaining to the Nepali issue by highlighting certain backgrounds.

“The Nepalese on the verbal permission of the then political agent came and occupied Liangmai territory in 1915 without the consent of the original settlers and land owners. Even as they had come and occupied the land, the Nepalese agreed to pay annual tributes to the native land owners. Since then they had been paying the tributes to the land owners till today (Copies of the tribute receipts enclosed as

Annexure 1). Besides this, occasional agreement had been drawn between the Liangmai native villages and tenant (Nepalese) to the effect that the tenants would abide by the customary and traditional practices of the Naga Villages,” the JAC-PLAL stated in its memorandum.

According to JAC-PLAL, there is no Khas Land in Liangmai territory. In this regard, the Liangmai JAC mentioned the landmark ruling of the Guwahati High Court in Imphal permanent bench under civil rule No. 132/90/91 between the North East Council, Shillong, the state of Manipur and the Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul versus the Hundung Victims of Development Project, the verdict of which was in favour of the petitioners whose land had been acquisition by the North Eastern Council through the Government of Manipur.

JAC-PLAL then said that every village in Liangmai area is well defined as a unit with clear demarcation of boundaries between the villages. “While such was the clear position, the then authority had pushed the migrant Nepalese to our country and had caused the present crisis,” it

added.

“The then political agent of Manipur, C. Gimson, ICS in his note to foreigners vide copy of Memo No.4770/MS dated 15/8/1943 had written an inspection note of Irang part I & II to the effect that no boundary fixation was required in the area,” it pointed out. “Again another political agent in Manipur, G.A. Stewart, ICS had issued an order on the 2nd July 1938 to the effect that no grazer should move from one village to another without an expressed order from the political agent in Manipur.”

“In the light of the above stated facts and points, it is crystal clear that the Nepalese are not native residents of the state and the land they occupy was given for their temporary stay under certain agreements and conditions. It is unthinkable to grant them native resident status where the indigenous people of the state are crying for protection of indigenous rights,” the Liangmai JAC added.

“It is therefore, requested to look into the matter judiciously and take necessary action not to grant native resident status to Nepalese (Gorkhas),” the JAC-PLAL urged the Deputy Chief Minister.

New DelhI, august 21 (IaNs): Assam Police have suggested that skill development centres be created across the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) to keep youngsters away from militancy, a top police officer has said.

The plan, which is in its initial stage, was conceived by the Assam Police after ideas were sought internally to tackle the recruitment of youths by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-S (NDFB-S) faction in recent months.

"Stopping recruitment in NDFB area is not easy. We are trying to reach out to the people in farflung villages of these areas. The challenges are many," Assam's Additional Director General (ADG) of Police L.R. Bishnoi told IANS.

"On the request of the Special Branch of Assam Police, I have suggested the creation of skill development centres in the Bodo areas. Fifty different villages have been identified for this.

If this becomes successful then possibly we can stop the recruitment of youths by this NDFB-S," Bishnoi added.

Bishnoi, who is also in-charge of railways and the BTAD, said the list of 50 villages has been already submitted to the police department, which, after proper analysis, will take it forward with the government.

"Through these skill development centres the tribal youths in these (BTAD) areas can be engaged in various types of constructive work. If this initiative succeeds,

we can also have local skilled workers from the state itself," said Bishnoi.

How will these centres work?

"As per the plans, the youths will be trained in computer science, handicrafts and plumbing, among several other disciplines," Bishnoi said.

The BTAD consists of four contiguous districts -- Kokrajhar, Baksa, Udalguri and Chirang.

Kokrajhar was recently rocked by grenade blasts and a shootout in which 14 persons were killed and several injured.

Assam Police chief Mukesh Sahay had blamed the anti-talk faction of the NDFB for the attack. The faction is led by I.K. Songbijit.

Sahay had also said that the NDFB-S was desperately recruit-

ZYF objects to non-tribal ADC members

Demands merger of Zeliangrong villages under Sadar Hills with Tamenglong district

Imphal, august 21 (mexN): The Zeliangrong Youth Front has objected to the election of two Nepalese as Autonomous District Councils (ADC) members in the Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council of

Senapati District arguing that through their election as ADC members, “the purpose and objective of the enactment of the Manipur (Hills Areas) Autonomous District Council Act, 1971 purely to safeguard and protect the tribal people was totally violated constitutionally and legally which is unacceptable and null and void ab initio.”

In a press release, the ZYF also flayed the responsible officers who allowed non-tribal persons to file nomination papers

and contest the election of the ADC “since there is no provision of ADC unreserved constituency in the said District Council Act.” This, it stated, is the basis of ZYF’s representation of the sentiments and interests of the Zeliangrong people who have been demanding amalgamation of Zeliangrong areas in other districts particularly those Zeliangrong villages falling within the jurisdiction of Sadar Hills to merge with Tamenglong district.

State-run Tripura power plant faces losses as ONGC delays gas supply agartala, august 21 (IaNs): A state-owned company's third largest gas-based power plant near here, mandated to provide 100 MW of electricity to Bangladesh, has been incurring losses due to delays in supply of gas by another public sector undertaking.

The Rs 1,007.57 crore power project has been commissioned by the state-run North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (Neepco) at Monarchak, 70 km south of Tripura's capital Agartala, with gas supplies linked to the Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC).

According to Neepco General Manager Samar Ranjan Biswas, in view of the delayed commercial generation of power from the environment-friendly project, the corporation has been incurring a loss of Rs 13.20 crore every month.

"ONGC's repeated dilly-dallying on supplying gas has delayed the commercial generation of electricity from this power project and resulted in huge losses," Biswas told IANS. Another senior Neepco official said that with Bangladesh keen to source more power from India, and the Tripura and central governments being willing, the company is prepared to supply 100 MW of power to the neighbouring country.

"Conceived in 2000 with an installed capacity of 500 MW, the power plant's capacity was reduced to 280 MW in 2003-04 after ONGC reduced its gas allocation by half. By May 2004, Neepco had established all infrastructure for the 280 MW plant," Biswas said.

"The ONGC further cut the gas allocation in 2008, forcing Neepco to scale down the in-

stalled capacity of the project to 101 MW," said Biswas, who heads the project.

"The commercial generation of electricity of this combined cycle power plant (65.42 MW gas turbine and 36.25 MW steam turbine) would start as and when the ONGC starts supplying gas," he said.

Assigning no reasons for the delay, ONGC Executive Director S.C. Soni said they would be able to supply 0.50 million standard cubic metres per day gas to the Neepco project by December this year or January next year.

The ONGC has also commissioned its first commercial power project in India -- 726 MW gasbased combined cycle power project -- located in southern Tripura's Palatana (60 km south of Agartala) and run by the ONGC Tripura Power Company (OTPC).

"Electricity is being supplied

to seven of the eight northeastern states from the Palatana power project. Also, 100 MW of power is being supplied to Bangladesh since March," Soni said, adding that supplying of gas to Palatana is a priority to ONGC as the project is providing power to Bangladesh as per India's commitment.

Designed by the US-based General Electric, the turbines are being supplied by Bharat Heavy Electric for the Neepco power plant which would generate 65.42 MW electricity through gas turbines and 36.25 MW through steam turbines.

Headquartered in Meghalaya's capital Shillong, Neepco - a 'mini ratna' company - has also set up a 5 MW solar power plant on 25 acres of land within the 101 MW Monarchak power plant complex.

The Neepco General Manag-

er said the 5 MW plant, set up at a cost of Rs 43 crore, is the biggest solar power project in Northeast India which started generation in February last year.

"Neepco has signed an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India for the development of 1,000 MW solar power projects in India in the next few years," he added.

ONGC and Neepco power projects in Tripura would ease the electricity shortages of seven of the eight Northeastern states - Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

The Bangladesh government helped to carry over-dimensional and large-sized turbines and machines from various parts of India to mountainous Tripura using its waterways and roads, thus saving time and cost.

ing boys aged below 18 to replenish losses it has suffered due to ongoing counter-insurgency operations.

"We have identified several areas in these Bodo districts where the youths were being recruited by the NDFB-S. We have counselled these youths and sent them back to their parents. The police are taking special initiatives to control the recruitment drive by the NDFB-S," he added.

"It is a matter of concern because youths being recruited for the militant group are even schoolgoing students who get influenced due to various reasons, including poverty," Sahay said.

According to the Assam Police, there are also instances of girls under 18 being forcibly taken away.

North east Briefs

Fifty families affected by land sinking in Aizawl

aIzawl, august 21 (ptI): At least 50 families were today affected due to sinking of land following rain in Hunthar locality here, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Director C Lalpeksanga said today. Many displaced families were living with relatives, while temporary accommodations were made for others in government buildings, Lalpeksanga said. Sinking of land occurred after downpour in the city for several days which also severely affected the road linking the lone Lengpui Airport, he said. Experts from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Shillong would be arriving in Aizawl on Monday to conduct a detailed study of the area, he said. In another incident, two houses collapsed in a landslide at Kepran n Aizawl district on Friday.

Mizoram govt asked to immediately set up ILP check gate aIzawl, august 21 (NNN): Accusing the state government of not properly monitoring the ILP counter opened recently at Bairabi railway station, the youth wing of the Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP) has asked the former to immediately set up ILP check gate at the railway station. The youth wing alleged that the ILP is not being checked properly as a result of which non-tribal passengers move freely without bothering for ILP. It further claimed that not even a single ILP has been issued from the counter. The youth wing in a statement said that the opening of ILP counter was not enough and demanded that an ILP check gate be established at Bairabi for proper checking of non-tribal not possessing ILP.

MZP to host ZOFEST in Myanmar aIzawl, august 21 (NNN): Aimed at integrating the Zo descendants, Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), the largest student body in Mizoram, will host ZOFEST at Rihkhawdar in Myanmar. Organising Committee of ZOFEST met on Saturday and decided that the event will be held from December 5 to 9 this year. The fest will be held at Rihkhawdar in Chin state of Myanmar where representatives of different tribes of Zo community are expected to assemble for communal integration. The last ZOFEST was held at Haflong in North Cachar Hills district of Assam in 2015 where a large crowd of different Zo tribes gathered together as part of good will, forging integrity among the community.

Policeman arrested for mobile tower fraud in Tripura Arunachal jewellery shines at Northeast fashion event

agartala, august 21 (the hINDu): A police constable posted with the police headquarters has been arrested for duping people with lucrative promise to install mobile phone towers in their house premises. A search is on to nab his associates.

Police stations across the state had been getting complaints of forgery by the fraudsters who squeezed money from innocent people after luring them with mobile tower trick.

Anyone who provides space for installation of mobile signal tower

from genuine companies get hefty rental fee and thus fraudsters easily fool people with profits.

The accused, Babul Kanti Majumder, 51, was working in the wireless section of police headquarters. He had taken money from several individuals with mobile phone tower trickery. His arrest was possible after a complaint received from a resident who claimed to have given him a hefty sum of money for arranging town installation at his residence in Ramnagar area. The police investigated the case before taking the

policeman into custody. Mr Majumder was produced in a court on Saturday and remanded to judicial custody.

The police did not seek his remand as he had already given vital information, a police official said. Mr Majumder reportedly confessed to taking money from various people. Besides local swindlers, mobile phone users are frequently receiving calls from outside of the state with offers of mobile tower installation. The fraudsters pose themselves as representatives of prominent mobile phone companies.

Najma Heptulla sworn-in as Governor of Manipur Imphal, august 21 (IaNs): Najma Heptulla, former Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was sworn-in on Sunday as the 18th Governor of Manipur. The simple but impressive function was held at Dar-

bar Hall of Raj Bhavan here.

Acting Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur Rakesh Ranjan Prasad administered the oath of office and secrecy to Heptulla. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, ministers and legislators were present

at the ceremony. Also present were high-ranking civil, police and military officers.

Until July, Heptulla was a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s council of ministers. She resigned on July 12 as Minority Affairs

Minister in line with the tacit rule within the BJP that politicians who have crossed 75 years of age should relinquish ministerial posts. Heptullah said the first thing she would do as Governor is to study the rich culture of Manipur.

ItaNagar, august 21 (IaNs): Indian coins in various denominations got a chic twist when a designer from Arunachal Pradesh presented them as fashion accessories at the ongoing North East India Fashion Week (NEIFW).

Coins form an integral part of tribal jewellery, but not everyone gets to see them on fashion runways -- Jewellery designer Renu Logum, however, made it happen on Saturday at the NEIFW, held in the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Logum, who believes in preserving her tradition, showcased a collection that consisted of neck pieces made of coins and colourful beads, long ear pieces, a headgear and bracelets. Though she used beads in colours like red, white, black, orange and yellow, it was blue that dominated the range for men and women.

"Blue is our main colour. That's why my collection has so many pieces in blue," the designer told IANS. Asked about sale of her prod-

ucts at the three-day fashion week, which began on Friday at the newly-constructed multipurpose cultural centre, she said: "Not many people have turned up. I believe it's because of the venue. Not many people know about it." Hosted by designer Yana Ngoba Chakpu, NEIFW is being held in the Arunachal Pradesh capital for its second edition after a successful opening stint here.

The event is an attempt to promote the weavers and designers of northeast India. And in line with its mission, the fashion week also had shows by weavers of Karbi Anglong from Assam and West Kameng from Arunachal Pradesh on its second day.

"A Helping Hand is a year-old NGO. We have been helping underprivileged children and those in need. We approched Yana to collaborate with the weavers of West Kameng," the NGO's founder Rinchin told IANS. The collection had maxis, belts

made of colourful threads and coats for men. Inspired by Chakpu, Rinchin is planning to do an event in Arunachal Pradesh just for the weavers by the end of this year.

Assamese designer Arita Kashyap brought the beauty of Khadi on the stage through her collection, which is inspired by nature. "I wanted to do Khadi so I came up with this collection. I extensively used eri silk.

The colours are also inspired by nature like blue denoting the sky and brown the earth. Then I used creepers, jute and water hyacinth to complete the collection," Kashyap said.

Her range had skirts and dresses of different lengths. Some had a slit on the side and others in front.

Soon after the showcasing of Kashyap's collection, weavers of Mishing tribe from Assam presented theirs. The models walked down the ramp in mekhela chador in bright colours like yellow, blue and red. Male models wore short dhotis with ethnic waist coats.

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Maharaja Churachand Singh and Maharani Dhanamanjuri Devi of Manipur in 1905. The photograph was taken on the occasion of their wedding. The royal couple’s attire seen in the photo is being recreated for the project launched by the Alford Manor House Museum. (Courtesy Imasi: The Maharaj Kumari Binodini Devi Foundation)

A little known market town in Lincolnshire is putting together a project to showcase its unique links with colonial Manipur to highlight the role of one of its most famous residents in the northeastern Indian state.

Alford, a town of less than 3,500 residents located 225 km northeast of London, was the home of John Comyn Higgins, who qualified for the Indian Civil Service in 1905 and worked in Manipur during 19101933 as the political agent and president of the State Darbar.

Higgins is known in Manipur for his role in suppressing the two-year Kuki Uprising from 1917, which saw tribes fiercely battling British forces that burnt several villages during clashes. He and his family also developed close links

with Manipur’s royal family.

Like many British personnel in India, Higgins kept diaries and recorded his experiences that, in many ways, were a world away from the Edwardian surroundings in Alford. His records include his views on the potent local brew, Zu. For more than 150 years, Higgins and his family lived in the most famous house in the town, Alford Manor House, built in 1611. The home was turned into a museum in 1967, and the trust running it is putting together the two-phase project that includes an exhibition and recreating the Manipur royal family’s attire.

Sarah Teesdale, trustee of Alford Manor House Museum, told Hindustan Times that both sides of Higgins’ role in Manipur will be set out in the exhibition that will run through most of 2017, and will include archives and

his personal diaries.

“It has been an important element for me from the beginning to depict both sides of the conflict. JC Higgins’ involvement in the suppression of the Kuki Uprising and recruitment for the Labour Corps provides a completely different focus for our exhibition,” she said.

The Kuki Uprising and Higgins’ role The Kuki Uprising had its roots in British efforts to gather men, materials and munitions from colonies at the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Manipur’s Maharaja Churachand Singh was prepared to extend such support.

Manipur’s contribution included a double company of infantry, a company of 120 sappers and miners, 500 Naga labourers, four ambulances to the St John’s Red Cross Fund, and a sum of Rs 281,860.

The Maharaja sought to raise two additional labour corps for France. As the war progressed and men were desperately needed, Higgins was directly involved in recruiting tribal men from the hills in the Manipur Labour Corps.

The pressure for more men led to the Kuki Uprising and Higgins became involved in suppressing what the British described as a rebellion from 1917 to 1919.

“Our ‘View From the Other Side’ will include the perspective of the Kuki tribesmen, who refused to be recruited and stood up to British rule, along with the story of those villages (which were) caught between the two sides and suffered great losses,” Teesdale said.

“We will also look at the experiences of the men who did answer the call of the British and served in France as members of the Labour Corps.”

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Bengaluru host to most tech Patel likely the comfort and start-ups, NCR follows: Report continuity that markets need New Delhi/MuMBAi, August 21 (ReuteRs): India’s incoming central bank governor Urjit Patel will aggressively fight inflation and continue a policy of a stable rupee and cash injections into the financial system, investors said, offering a comforting degree of continuity to his predecessor’s policies.

That could help overcome an expected initial negative reaction in bond markets on Monday, when the benchmark 10-year bond yield is expected to rise 2-3 basis points due to bets Patel will hold interest rates in the near-term.

But on a broader view, Patel is seen as offering the closest feel to a second term by Raghuram Rajan, who unexpectedly announced in June he’s quitting as governor.

Rajan won the respect of investors for helping stabilise confidence in India after taking over in 2013 when the country was in the midst of a currency crisis.

Patel, a deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of

er NSE stock index has may continue to stress on the surged about 60%.

4% target,” said A. Prasanna, an economist at ICICI SecuINFLATION HAWK rities Primary Dealership.

On inflation, investors expect Patel to hold inter- STABLE RUPEE est rates at the RBI’s next Patel is also expected to policy review on Oct. 4 after maintain the RBI’s policy consumer inflation accel- of injecting cash through erated to 6.07% in July, the bond purchases, which, fourth consecutive month since April, have reduced above the RBI’s near-term the liquidity deficit in the target of 5%. The RBI had banking system to virtually cut the policy repo rate by zero from over 1 trillion ru150 bps from January 2015 pees ($14.90 billion). The to April this year but has move toward a more neuheld them steady since tral liquidity stance marks then due to rising inflation. an about turn after the RBI Analysts, though, see came under strong criticism scope for a rate cut at the end from traders and bankers of this year or early in 2017 that it had kept cash condishould food prices mod- tions too tight - an area that erate in months ahead as was under Patel’s remit. monsoon rains have been On the rupee, analysts above average. But Patel, expect Patel to continue the like Rajan, is seen as likely to focus on stability, an area keep inflation closer to 4% in important to the RBI after Inthe medium term, the mid- dia in 2013 suffered its worst point of the RBI’s 2-6% range, currency crisis in more than tempering some of the re- 2 decades. The rupee has turns for bonds should that been stable through Rajan’s lead to higher interest rates. tenure through frequent “On monetary policy Dr interventions - closing on Patel can be expected to con- Friday at 67.07 to the dollar, tinue with the data contin- or almost the same level as gent approach. Further, RBI when Rajan took over.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Urjit Patel attends a news conference after the bi-monthly monetary policy review in Mumbai on August 9. (REUTERS Photo)

India (RBI) since 2013, was appointed to the top post on Saturday and starts his new role on Sept. 4.

“Urjit Patel’s appointment provides continuity to the monetary policymaking, especially around inflation targeting,” said Nilesh Shah, managing director of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. “It reassures both debt and equity markets of continuity in policy making at the RBI.” Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings said

on Sunday the appointment of Patel signalled continuity for the RBI’s policies.

Investors will cheer the continuity given Rajan’s policies, combined with the prospect of reforms by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, have lifted markets and helped to make India popular with foreign investors.

Benchmark 10-year bond yields have slumped about 130 basis points since Rajan began his tenure, while the broad-

Indian films make $2 bn - but lose $2.7 bn to piracy New Delhi/MuMBAi, August 21 (iANs): India’s film industry, said to be the largest globally with some 1,000 movies produced each year, earns around $2 billion from legitimate sources such as screening at theatres, home videos and TV rights.

But with $2.7 billion, piracy earns 35 per cent more, and a way out has proved elusive.

Red Chillies Entertainment, a production house promoted by actor Shah Rukh Khan, was a victim of film piracy with ‘Dilwale’ last year. It grossed Rs 148 crore at the box office, but its pirated version, circulated a day before its release, grossed a much higher amount, stakeholders said.

Recent films like ‘Kabali’, ‘Great Grand Masti’ and ‘Udta Punjab’ have all faced similar music.

“Content theft or piracy in the film industry originates from ‘camcording’ in cinema halls. Over 90 per cent of new release titles originate from cinemas,” said Uday Singh, Managing Director, Motion Picture Distributors’ Association (India).

“The infringing copies appear online within few hours of a film release,” Singh told IANS, and added: “The Indian film industry loses around Rs 18,000 crore ($2.7 billion) and over 60,000 jobs every year because of piracy.”

This figure is also what the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) brandishes in its magazine, quoting noted filmmaker Anurag Basu.

While the Indian film industry is, indeed, flourishing, piracy points toward how much more its stakeholders can make, he said.

According to the latest KPMG-Ficci report on the Indian media and entertainment sector, the film industry here is projected to grow from Rs 138.2 billion ($2.09 billion) in 2015 to Rs 226.3 billion ($3.43 billion) by 2020 at an annual growth rate of 10.5 per cent. But piracy could also grow exponentially unless checked.

“Hence, there is need for a collective, structured, scientific, multi-pronged and proactive approach to combat piracy.” Adding another dimension, Patrick Kilbride, Executive Director for International IP with Global Intellectual Property Center of the US Chamber of Commerce, said piracy also limits the economic contribution which creativity can make in India.

“Issues such as copyright infringement, film piracy, camcording and content leakage weaken the industry by hampering the deserved revenue production,” said Kilbride.

Stakeholders said some sophisticated technologies like the watermarking of prints, which allow producers or rights holders to monitor the usage and movement of each print across the globe, have also not been able to stop piracy.

There is also the recent prevalence of pirated versions of Indian films swarming the market and the Internet a day or two before their actual release, since distributors opt for a simultaneous global screening, which requires the dispatch of prints some 10-12 days in advance.

“Some territories like in the UAE, they release films a day prior to the Indian release date -- which is typi-

cally a Friday. This is one of the reasons why a film is leaked before its actual release,” he added.

Rajkumar Akella, Chairman of the Anti Video Piracy Cell, Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce, echoed a similar line of thought. “Earlier, one odd film would get accidentally leaked before release date.

But these days, pre-release piracy leaks have become a recurring feature, which is very alarming for the industry,” Akella told IANS.

apart, DVD versions must be available within a week or two after the formal release, as a wait of three-four months is a bit long.

“Piracy is working because people can buy a (pirated) DVD for Rs 100 and a whole family can watch it.

We have to offer that kind of entertainment at that price.

It has to be as easy to get an original DVD as it is to get a pirated one,” he said.

Hirani said there’s no single method or step.

“Possible measures would require concerted efforts by all stakeholders, including the state and central governments which lose tremendous amount of money in taxes from the sale, distribution and exhibition of films.”

What is the solution?

Anurag Basu told WIPO that people need to understand piracy is a crime. The state blocks Web sites that allow downloads of pirated films, which is good. This

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“The disruptive innovation in technology and process is creating newer Indian start-ups and foreign investors, including some of the well-known Venture Capital Funds, are showing immense interest in these start-ups,” Assocham President Sunil Kanoria said in the statement.

According to the chamber, the awareness that a start-up is a vehicle of rapid growth through technological “disruption” and innovation needs to spread across the economy. “Only

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Citizen rights’ awareness on NFSA, RTI Kohima, august 21 (mExN): A team led

by Professor-in-Charge Kezhokhoto Savi of Kohima Law College conducted Citizen Rights’ Awareness programme at Chakhesang Baptist Church Minister’s Hill Kohima on August 20. The programme covered topics such as National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, RTI in promoting transparency and accountability, consumer awareness, Lokayukta, Food Safety and Standard Act 2006 etc.

Speaking on NFSA 2013, the team expressed sadness that some of the Fair Price Shops and colonies in the town were charging Rs.5/- to Rs.6/- per kg of rice contrary to the correct price of Rs.3/- per kg of rice.

As per the National Food Security Act, it was stated, rice is to be sold at Rs.3/per kg, wheat at Rs.2/- per kg, and cereal at Rs.1/- per kg, a press release from Kezhokhoto Savi stated.

Informing that more than 14 lakh of the citizens in Nagaland will be avail-

Speakers of the citizen rights’ awareness programme held at chakhesang Baptist church Minister’s Hill Kohima on August 20.

ing the food grains under NFSA, the team appealed to allow more citizens to apply for ration cards except the rich family and high ranking officers in government departments.

The team also questioned the State government whether the Food Commission is constituted and whether the district of-

condolence BJP: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Nagaland and the State Mahila Morcha (BJMM) have mourned the demise of its former Vice President of State Bharatiya Janata Mahila Morcha (BJMM) Renu Patton on August 20 at Delhi.

“State BJP President Visasolie Lhoungu and party office bearers and members of the party are deeply aggrieved and mourn the loss,” a message from the State BJP read.

The Mahila Morcha also mourned the loss and stated that her demise is a great loss for the State BJMM. The party prayed for the departed soul and peace and strength for the family.

Further, the State BJP has asked party workers to attend her funeral service which will be held at her residence near ADC office junction, Dimapur on August 22 at 2:30 pm on arrival of the mortal remains, before being taken to her native place.

ZUK: The Zhavame Union Kohima (ZUK) has expressed deep pain at the demise of Zhonyi Rhi. Late Rhi was a seasoned and a dedicated public leader who served his community in various capacities and was the Advisor of the Zhavame Union Kohima (ZUK) at the time of his demise.

“In his death, the Union has lost a very fearless and compassionate leader who loved his people deeply and had immensely contributed towards the welfare of his people,” a message from the union read.

The Union conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that God grant them comfort and strength.

ficer to look into the complaints and grievances of the beneficiaries is designated especially for Kohima and Dimapur. It further asked what the commission of Fair Price Shops is – either in terms of number of ration cards or amount of money paid to them.

The team urged the State Department of Food

& Civil Supplies to immediately look into the complaint of overcharging by FPS. The State Government was also asked to conduct awareness program for the dealers of Fair Price Shops and town colony leader/ GBs on National Food Security Act 2013 so as not to misuse the Act. The Government is also

required to urgently establish ‘Lokayukta’ in the state so as to check the politicians and public servants who have misappropriated or misused public funds, the release stated.

The team further termed RTI Act 2005 as one of the most powerful tools that has been provided to the citizens of the country.

The object of passing RTI was to secure access to information under the control of public authorities in order to promote transparency and accountability in the functioning of every public authority, curtail corruption and make our democracy work for the people in the real sense, it was highlighted.

It further pointed out that an informed citizen will be better equipped to keep necessary vigil on the instruments of the government and make government more accountable to the governed. The team urged to make the best use of the Act for a future where “we can achieve transparency, accountability, cor-

ruption-free and democracy to prevail in it truest sense.”

Speaking on the Consumer Protection Act 1986, the team said that the main objective of the Act is to protect consumers from defective goods, unsatisfactory services, unfair trade practices, etc. “One has to be aware of his/her consumer rights as our markets are full of duplicate products, lack of safety devices especially electrical goods, devices and appliances are of poor quality without any safety, etc,” they stated.

Stating that the awareness of consumer rights and duties rests with all and particularly with the government agencies, the team stressed that the State government has to play a vital role for the welfare and protection of its consumers.

For further query and guidance regarding consumers grievances, one can call Nagaland State Consumer Helpline Toll Free No. 1800-345-3701.

Involve citizens in development process: NCI Dimapur, august 21 (mExN): The National Concern Initiatives (NCI) has called for transformation of Nagaland “by strengthening citizen participation through discussion and initiatives”.

The NCI, in a press release from its Convenor, Tsukjemtiba Ao, informed of a meeting where its members, comprising farmers, disabled, students, unemployed etc., from various districts jointly surveyed every development status and public benefits of the last 4 years.

Insisting that the involvement of citizens in the development process is “very essential”, the NCI maintained that the strategies for increased citizen participation in governance should be genuine participation of all members of society, particularly the poor. According to the NCI, this “involves ordinary citizens assessing their own needs.”

“Excluding the weak and powerless from decisionmaking is a cause of poverty because it denies them rights and creates unequal power relationships,” the NCI argued. The NCI further insisted that public servants and political leaders be made accountable to the people. This, it maintained, is important for improving public resource management and reducing corruption.

NGTC meets Nagaland Gov Dimapur, august 21 (mExN): The newly appointed office bearers of the Nagaland Garo Tribal Council (NGTC) met the Nagaland State Governor on August 17.

A press note informed that during the meeting, discussions were held on various regarding the Garo tribe in Nagaland. The NGTC also submitted a representation to the Governor. The new team was accompanied by the President and General Secretary of the Garo Students’ Union Nagaland Zone.

2 unidentified bodies lie unclaimed in morgue Dimapur, august 21 (mExN): Dimapur Police has informed of two unidentified bodies lying unclaimed in the morgue at District Hospital Dimapur. In this regard, the Police has asked claimants, if any, to claim the bodies within 72 hours, post which, the bodies will be disposed.

In a press release, Dimapur Police informed that on August 17, one unidentified dead body of a non- Naga male, aged around

40 years, wearing Grey shirt and Brown long pant, was found near the Military Farm at Supply Road, Dimapur. In spite of various communications, no one has come to claim the dead body and the same is lying in the Morgue after completion of necessary formalities, the police informed.

Claimants have been asked to contact Officer-in-Charge, Sub Urban Police Station, Dimapur at +91 7085055026.

The other unidentified nonNaga male person, aged around 50 years, had been admitted in the District Hospital Dimapur since August 11 but expired on August 20.

No details or identity of the person has been established and the deceased is kept in the Morgue for necessary formalities, Police informed. For more information, one may contact Officer-in-Charge, East Police Station, Dimapur at +91 7085055020.

Mount Mary college celebrated post Independence day on August 20 under the theme “Yaad karo Qurbani Azaadi ko”. drama, poems and songs were the highlights of the programme.

TSU Kohima annual session held Dimapur, august 21 (mExN): The 19th Annual Session of Tikhir Students’ Union Kohima (TSUK) was held on August 13 at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima under the theme “Igniting Potentials”. K Elu Ndang, Assembly Secretary, Naga Hoho, who graced the occasion as chief guest, spoke Kedakelie Village level organisation in Jakhama village conducted social service on August 17 as part of its annual activity. 75 participants cleaned the footpath leading to St. Joseph’s college, Jakhama from Yiedi stream.

Seminar on ‘English Language Teaching’ held Kohima, august 21 (mExN): A Seminar cum Interaction Programme on "English Language Teaching" was held at Modern Institute of Teacher Education, Kohima on August 19 at the college auditorium.

Resource person of the day, Hepuni Kayina, English Teacher

Seventh Shalom Annual Lecture Kohima, august 21 (mExN): The seventh Annual Shalom Lecture took place on August 12 in the Spicer’s Hall of Shalom Bible Seminary in Sechü-Zubza. Er. Khriesalie Vizo, ITS, Commissioner & Secretary, Information Technology, Nagaland delivered a powerful lecture on “Information Technology and Social Media: Implications for the 21st Century Christian,” informed a press release. Er. Khriesalie enlightened the Shalom community about the great strides made in the Information Technology and how it has revolutionized the ease and comfort with which people everywhere can now communicate with everyone else. He also stressed on the need to be aware of the dangers inherent in Information Technology. Er. Khriesalie further encouraged the Shalom community to be a voice of conscience in a world that is degrading rapidly.

KROS College conduct free medical camp Kohima, august 21 (mExN): The Health Committee, KROS College, in collaboration with the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) organised a free medical camp at the KROS College Campus on August 13. According to a press release, over 350 residents of Leirie and Leirie Chazu areas benefited from the free medical camp which was organised with an aim to create greater understanding about modern lifestyle diseases and fitness in the emirate. The free initiative featured doctors from various clinic and healthcare professionals from PHC, the release added.

ANGPTA Longleng meeting held LoNgLENg, august 21 (mExN): The All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers Association (ANGPTA) Longleng unit held its executive meeting on August 12 for selection of new office bearers.

The new team will be led by K. Phaulem as President and I. Amongba as Gen. Secretary. The house further resolved that it will extend unrelenting support to the ANGPTA Central in all endeavour for the welfare and development of primary teachers and that it will not be affiliated to any others association, a press release from the ANGPTA Longleng unit stated.

in Teaching English as a Foriegn Langauge (TEFL), and University of Science & Technology of China (USTC), Hefei City, Anhui Province China, stressed on the importance of English language in the present scenario.

He pointed out that English language is not only used as a means

of communication but bridging the gap between different races, cultures and nations, and emphasized on the prospective English Teachers to be proficient and creative. He encouraged the Student-Teachers to take up English teaching as there are so many job opportunities both in and outside the country.

1st Prize: Rs 6,000, 2nd Prize: Rs 4,000, 3rd Prize: Rs 2,000. (c) All Hr. Sec Schools of 11 districts and High Schools of Pughoboto sub-division.

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

1st Prize: Rs 5,000, 2nd Prize: Rs 3,000, 3rd Prize: Rs 2,000.

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.

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

ed the students to realise one’s potential in choosing their career. Yhome further said that even achievement is not a success because it’s a continuous process, not static.

Some of the events of the day included cultural display, folk voice, extempore speech and quiz.

ATMA Tuensang inaugurate Farm School tuENsaNg, august 21 (mExN): ATMA Tuensang Noksen Block inaugurated a “Water Harvesting Farm School” at Longra village and conducted Kisan Ghosti on “Cultural management practices for higher yield of Horticultural crop-Ginger” at Noksen Town on August 19 and 20 respectively. According to a press release, the main innovation behind the Farm School is to promote extension activities relating to water harvesting, water man-

Youth Voters’ Fest from September 5 Kohima, august 21 (Dipr): As directed by the Election Commission of India, the Election Department in collaboration with government departments of the state and central government, partnering agencies and the educational institutions of Nagaland is trying to promote voter education and increase the electoral participation through voter registration and turnout, increase the qualitative participation in terms of ethical and informed voting, and provide a continuous electoral and democracy education to the people.

To carry forward this endeavour and strengthen the action, Youth Voters' Festival will be celebrated with the following categories of students from September 5 to 9 as follows: Essay competition shall be held on September 8, International Literacy Day, by students of: (a) All Universities/Campuses in the state.

Topic: Ethical and Informed Voting for All- Round Development.

1st Prize: Rs 10,000, 2nd Prize: Rs 7,000, 3rd Prize: Rs 5,000. (b) All Colleges in the state.

Topic: Solution to Electoral Malpractices begins with me.

on the basis of fundamental human rights. He stated that the dignity of a human is part of the substance of any right which must, therefore, be respected, even where a right is restricted.

Resource person Kekhrie Yhome, Executive Member, NPMHR remind-

of the district. (h) Voter's awareness Pamphlets/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.

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 has appealed to all political parties, 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.

agement and crop alignment for farmers and grass root level field functionaries. It also aims at enhancing the physical access of water on the farm and expands the cultivable area which will benefit the farmers by increasing the agricultural production and productivity and generate farm income, the release informed. Altogether 25 farmers attended the programme during which M. Chongshi was appointed as the Farm School Teacher.

Meetings & AppointMents

SDEO Dimapur informs All the Head Teachers and Teachers In-Charge under SDEO, Dimapur have been requested to collect the Teachers’ Day token and flags from the SDEO office on the following dates: Urban and Doyapur – August 29; Kushiabill and Medziphema – August 30. The token and flags are to be sold on September 2-3 and amount to be submitted to the SDEO office, Dimapur on September 7 for onward submission to the Director of School Education.

Namsang area students The second meeting of Namsang area students has been convened at Bura Namsang village on September 7, 9:00 am with regard to the resolution adopted in the previous meeting. Therefore, Bura Namsang Students' Union President, Nganchong Phom has requested all the unit Presidents/Secretaries and well wishers to attend the meeting without fail.

ANPWDFWA meeting The All Nagaland PWD Field Workers’ Association (ANPWDFWA) under the PWD (R&B) and Housing and National Highway (NH) has convened a general meeting on August 31, 10am at Nagaland Science Centre, Behind Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. According to a press release, the meeting has been called as per the directive of its advocate to discuss the issues relating to appointment of legal advisor besides various other issues. In this regard, the association has requested all unit presidents and secretaries from all districts and subdivisions to attend the meeting without fail. Stern action will be taken against defaulters who fail to attend the meeting, the association warned.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 230 By moa Jamir

The Olympic does inspire

“T

he important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well,” Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympics spelt out his movement’s ideals.

As the sun sets on Rio 2016 Olympics, the 16 days sports extravaganza has shown that sportsmanship, solidarity and human resilience still perseveres. Beneath the surface marred by various scandals and, at times, acute assertion of nationalistic identity, touching moments transcending differences are borne out in the game inspiring millions and illustrating the true spirit of the game: Celebrating humanity, excellence, friendship and respect.

None was more touching than South Korean gymnast Lee Eun Ju and North Korean gymnast Hong Un Jong who snapped a selfie smiling together on the sidelines of their competition, forgetting for a moment that their countries are at loggerheads at home and peace starts with individuals.

From helplessness to hope, is what the Guardian described the first ever 10 athletes of Refugee Olympic Team made up entirely of refugees from conflict zones – dislodged, displaced and with dehumanizing experiences.

Among them, Yusra Mardini is a Syrian refugee swimmer whose talent ended up saving her life and around 20 other people, when their dinghy broke down in the Mediterranean Sea while fleeing the strife-torn country. Others consist of child soldiers, abductees and other trying circumstances.

The gracefulness of sensational young gymnast Simone Biles lies in a life filled with hardships including a stay with foster parents until her final adoption by biological grandparents.

However, beyond the individual glory, resilience and record-setting performances, lies the human instincts for friendship and generosity that have an irrepressible way of expressing the core of the game - fair play and human spirit – as the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) seeks to emphasise.

Nobody epitomised this more than separate acts of “selflessness and exemplary sportsmanship” at the Olympic Games Rio 2016 than runners Abbey D’Agostino (USA) and Nikki Hamblin (NZL) and, beyond the Games, the Norwegian men’s handball team, the Committee said while bestowing the fair play award this year.

D’Agostino and Hamblin captured the hearts of people across the globe when they helped each other to finish the 5,000m race after both encountered mishap one way or other in the midst of the event.

The Norwegian men’s handball team was also honoured for its “gracious attitude” during a European championship match against Germany earlier this year, which saw them lose out on their Olympic dream.

When the latter scored a last minute goal when an extra player had come onto the field, the former chose not to contest the results, an illegal act, as they felt that the additional player on the field was not involved in any activities that helped the German team score the final goal.

For India, it was about how social stereotypes, taboos and class barriers were transcended when Sakshi Malik lifted India out of collective despair by winning a bronze medal. She fought against all odds including a protest by locals when she first practiced at a training centre dominated by male athletes.

“I want to inspire the next generation so that in 10 to 15 years, India can send a full gymnastics team to an Olympics and not just one athlete," Dipa Karmakar told Reuters after becoming first Indian female gymnast and the first Indian gymnast in 52 years to reach the finals without any proper funding, equipment or guidance. PV Sindhu, Lalita Babar and other female athletes have similar stories to share.

Do we need more inspiration?

For any comment, drop a line to moajamir@live.com

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Jaideep Sarin IANS

Chungking Mansions, where nationalities, continents merge

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t's a 17-storey building on one of Hong Kong's busiest streets that brings together under one roof the business of commerce and hospitality as also citizens from all the habitable continents of the world. Welcome to the world of Chungking Mansions.

Located at Nathan Road, the ever-busy Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district on Kowloon Island, the Chungking Mansions building is right in the middle of high-end and midrange shopping areas. But that is where the comparison ends.

The building, completed in 1961, is no great shakes either from the outside or inside but occupies a prominent place in the centre of Kowloon's commercially busy Golden Mile. Big time addresses on and around the street include the majestic and historic highend Peninsula Hotel, the I-Square Mall and Sheraton Hotel.

As one approaches its entrance, one can straightaway feel the difference. Scores of young men, mostly Indians and Pakistanis, armed with leaflets of budget hotels and guesthouses and of eating joints virtually hit you with offers for rooms and food the moment you give the slightest inkling that you are an outsider or a tourist. Inside the building is a world of trade, food, accommodation vying with each other to attract clients amidst a near chaotic and stinky atmosphere, glitzy LED lights breaking the otherwise virtually dark interiors bereft of any natural lighting and even more sales guys and shop owners trying to woo customers.

At the very entrance of the building, there are several Forex (foreign exchange) shops which easily offer the best exchange rates in Hong Kong for most currencies in the world. For most part of the day, the very entrance of the building is swarming with people from various nationalities that are sending or receiving money or simply getting it changed. "It is always a busy day here. Since the best rates are offered here, many people come here to change currency or transfer money," Karam, an executive at a leading Forex company who hails from Punjab's Jalandhar city, told IANS. At any given point of time, one can easily spot Indians, Pakistanis, Chinese, Nepalese, Filipinos, Koreans, Sri Lankans, Bangladeshis, budget travellers from Europe and the United States, people from the African continent, Australians and many other nationalities under the same roof. It is believed that people from nearly 130 nationalities visit the building annually; 50-60 nationalities can be found in the building on any given day.

A lot of trading -- from electronic goods and mobiles to textiles to toys -- happens here.

Chungking Mansions is quite famous for the cheapest accommodation anywhere in Hong Kong. There are scores of low-budget hotels and guest houses on various floors. From the relatively clean ones to the smelly, cramped and window-less -- rooms are available to suit the budget of all kinds of travellers.

Indian and Pakistani curry restaurants are the hot favourites inside this building even though food from other countries and cultures, including the Middle east and Africa, is also available. In his book, "Ghetto at the Center of the World", Gordon Mathews, an anthropologist at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), gives a colourful and factual depiction of Chungking Mansions and what all -- legal and illegal -- goes on inside.

The Hong Kong Police keep a close watch on activities inside the building to curb illegal activities like drugs' unauthorized trading, flesh trade and illegal money.

The building, which has been featured in films and by National Geographic, was named the "Best Example of Globalization in Action" by a leading international magazine some years back.

C O M M E N T A R Y

Juan Antonio Gil De Los Santos

Understanding transversality It is essential that we always remember that activist spaces are a means and not an end in themselves, to reach the broad social majority that needs us

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hen the 15-M movement broke out onto the streets across Spain in 2011, it didn’t coalesce into a series of political parties on either end of the political spectrum. In fact, there was a common declaration that stood out among all of the indignados: “They don’t represent us”. This referred to the ‘Regime of ‘78”, the dominant political actors who have been ruling Spain since the death of Franco, and have made the rupturing of the social contract possible over the last 30 years.

The 15-M movement saw people come together from diverse places, not just ideologically, but in terms of their perspectives and their understanding of reality. Yet if there was something that truly united them it was their common diagnosis of the current situation, namely an unsustainable disequilibrium between the establishment (an elite armed with political and economic power, ready to do anything to keep their position), and the outsiders (ordinary people who don’t participate in the decision making process), the widening gap between these two groups, and the forcing of the latter into an increasingly precarious position.

The establishment makes use of its power and its vast resources. They have ossified the institutions that were supposed to protect the rights of the outsiders. They have become increasingly out of touch with reality, and over time have completely broken the fragile balance created by the Constitution of ‘78, which brought democracy and social rights to the Spanish people after 40 years of dictatorship. The 1978 Constitution guaranteed – among other things – the right to decent housing, the right to healthcare, and the right to work. These promises have been greatly compromised by austerity, with major cuts to education and healthcare, labour reforms that increase the precariousness of the workers, and foreclosures that have left families homeless across the country.

Pushed to the limit, and having discovered the establishment’s deception, popular movements took to the streets to get rid of those who put their own interests above the social majority.

They did this in an organized manner, without partisan support, going beyond the outdated leftright axis. The indignados, as opposed to those unaffected elites who refused to resign, stood for social justice, freedom, democracy and the common good, and demanded greater democracy in the economy.

They demanded that the political class be empathetic to this view and to stop being the institutional continuation of IBEX35 (the 35 most powerful businesses in Spain).

Time passed, general elections were held, the Troika and austerity continued, misery grew and spread, but the 15-M movement never disappeared.

It matured, incubating within it a solution which it wasn’t going to find outside.

“Start a party and run in the elections”, someone said to those people in the streets with their assemblies and proposals, shared by an immense majority of society. Soon he would wish he had bitten his tongue.

This is how Podemos began, as heir to the 15-M movement, though it would be unjust not to mention the many years of struggle for common welfare and for more just social models, in the form of or-

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any of us can remember the difficulties of getting our first job – the searching, the frustration of rejection, the nervous wait for an interview or the first day of work. Today’s staggering unemployment rates in many countries make it an especially difficult time for young job-seekers.

But imagine how much harder getting that first job is for young people who are unable to count on parental support. Those who grew up in alternative care, in families at risk of separation, who live with the emotional trauma of a difficult childhood, or who have limited schooling are at a particular disadvantage. For these young people, the first job is a matter of survival, the difference between an independent life of dignity or a life of difficulty and abandonment.

For them, the first job is a sign of trust.

It should come as no surprise that weak skills training and education are leading factors in joblessness and irregular employment. School leavers and young people with a secondary school degree make up a disproportionate number of the 73 million under-25s worldwide who are unemployed. The situation in poorer regions is grimmer. More than one-third (37.8 percent) of young people in developing countries “are plagued by working poverty”, according to the International Labour Organization’s Global Employment Trends for Youth report. In other words, they hold irregular jobs and

ganizations or activists from parties that share our goals. In the first stage, many people came together in the same space – both veteran activists as well as those who hadn’t engaged in politics until then – some already organized and some yet to organize.

The double challenge then began: that of channeling popular power into a shared line of action and that of organizing a party as a sum of parts, but harmonized by diverse collectives. Podemos has transitioned from movement to party, with the objective of entering institutions, to transform them, to put them on the side of the people.

After the success in the 2014 EU Parliamentary elections, where Podemos won five seats, the party-movement attracted more people, who began to identify for the first time with a project that aimed at bringing down the barriers of outmoded politics, and recovering the hope of achieving its desired aims.

Many people who abstained from voting in past elections became activists in the 15-M movement. The moment arrived when political organization opened the door to a series of electoral opportunities, which will prove to be crucial for the future of Spain.

Through assembly debates in local ‘circles’ they discussed the political and organizational models with which they would face these different elections.

In October 2014 the proposals with the most votes were discussed in the founding congress of Podemos in Vistalegre. Podemos was founded upon a transversal political model - meaning that it is committed to building a broad consensus among diverse groups of people for things like the defense of free, public and universal healthcare, the social right to housing, and regaining lost labour rights.

But what exactly do we mean by “a transversal political model”? Transversality can be understood as the act of building majorities. Not electoral majorities per se, but social majorities made up of identities based on common goals; building inclusive identities adapted to today's society. An example is that of the identity of “working class”, which was a necessary identity when they were organizing to overcome their class conditions 50 years ago, but which is not appropriate to the modern world.

It is in this transversality that there is a clear reflection of citizens that came together in the streets in 15-M. It is this important subject which I would like to focus upon in this article. Because it is thanks to this transversality – this broad appeal – that we have been successful. It has resulted in governments having changed in cities such as Cadiz, Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. Transversality has made it possible to take projects anchored in minority objectives and integrate them into major projects with real pos-

sibilities of reaching government, and transforming institutions from within, the essential element to successfully carrying out these projects.

Of course commonly identified goals and lines of action by a social majority are not sufficient. They must be ready to take institutions back from the privileged elite. It is their duty to join forces and provide tools of participation and action so that the social majority feel not only represented but have real resources to make themselves heard. This is reflected in Podemos’ current organizational model which provides various channels for participation.

We must not forget that within the organization there may be many different levels of participation.

On the one hand there is the core or “nucleus”, the people who are the most heavily involved, and on the other there are supporters who participate to varying degrees. The lines of action must be oriented towards the social majority to which it aspires, not the nucleus. Towards supporting communities in their struggles – whether or not they support Podemos – in an effort to construct a major identity that is conscious of the importance of change and that (contrary to what boredom and the media blitz has produced in them) it is in their hands to carry out. And so groups like public servants, healthcare professionals, teachers, the unemployed, regardless of ideology based on outdated left-right divides, are gradually adding to the construction of large consensuses such as the defence of free, universal public health, the social right to housing, the recovery of lost labour rights, the fight against corruption, etc.

It is true that many of us come from very progressive environments. Some of us will cringe to recall the legend of the POUM. Others are avowed Republicans, or feel a sense of pride when the Internationale is sung. There are those who consider themselves anarchists, eco-socialists or feminists, while others come from being active in big parties. Some are newcomers to politics, but are as committed as those who have been in activism since they were born.

Therefore with this in mind it is essential that we always remember that activist spaces are a means and not an end in themselves, to reach the broad social majority that needs us. We must be prudent not to assimilate activist spaces one hundred per cent with the hegemonic project that is being constructed around us everywhere, and we must escape the perverse dynamics of the old politics that lead nowhere.

Our goal is not to proselytize for the extreme left, but we need to look beyond our activist navel to regain the hope of people who feel identified with, and involved in, the project, and to recover the momentum that occurred early on in the movement.

Youth Employment: Turning Workplace Partnerships into Opportunity sofía García García

have less educational opportunity and fewer social protections.

Acknowledging such economic and social challenges, the writers of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) included a number of commitments to help tackle youth unemployment. They recognised that empowering young people through training and meaningful work is essential to reducing poverty, inequality, and building a better world.

Yet the SDGs are only one step. With a global youth unemployment rate of 13 percent – nearly three times the rate for those over 25 – we need to rethink our playbook when it comes to helping the millennial generation develop the skills they need. That is especially true for those who grew up in vulnerable or marginalised situations.

International Youth Day, on 12 August, is as good a time as any to think about ways to help empower young people. If we are to reduce unemployment, governments must ramp up in-

vestment in vocational training and quality education that is adapted to changing times. Furthermore, we can be more creative in our partnerships with businesses, for example through job-training opportunities and mentorships. After all, investing in the well-being of children and giving young people a good start to independent life pays returns over decades and promotes positive economic development.

My own organisation has forged such business partnerships in recent years to create opportunity for young people. We linked students and young adults, many of whom grew up in alternative care or at-risk families, with corporate partners who offer mentorships and skill-building opportunities. Our GoTeach partnership with Deutsche Post DHL Group, for instance, has provided training and career opportunity to more than 7,000 15-to-25-year-olds in at least 26 countries. But above all, it has given them that first chance and the trust they needed. The young people take ownership by defining their needs and helping

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to design their training.

What we’ve seen since the launch of GoTeach in 2011 is that young participants gain confidence about their job prospects. They have better selfesteem, are more inspired about their career options, and are more motivated to guide their own future. Many also develop a strong rapport with their volunteer mentors. These volunteers in turn say they gain by helping to create better communities to live and work.

In July, such career partnerships were showcased at the UN Partnership Exchange, a forum for sharing good practices to help achieve the SDGs. These initiatives show how international organisations, governments, civil society and businesses can team up to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. Creativity, qualitative results, ensuring inclusiveness and meaningful participation in decisionmaking, plus focusing on equity over immediate return – these are some keys to the success of these partnerships.

We owe it to ourselves to help equip the next generation with the opportunity to take risks, learn, shape their own future and find a meaningful career. Workplace partnerships are one way to do that. If a fairer, more equitable and better world is the goal, then investing in stable and decent youth employment is one of the most beneficial investments of all.

Sofía García García is the SOS Children’s Villages Representative to the United Nations in New York

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Monday 22•08•2016

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The Time is Ripe to Act against Drought

The Morung Express POLL rESuLTS

Tripura govt withdrew AFSPA after 18 years in 2015, shouldn’t Nagaland govt do the same and withdraw AFSPA from the State?

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he author is the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which coorganized with the Namibian government the Africa Drought Conference on 15-19 August in Windhoek. This Op-Ed is based on Barbut’s opening speech to the Conference High –level Segment.

Let us start with some good news. Sort of. The strongest El Niño in 35 years is coming to an end.

In 2015/2016 this “El Niño effect” led to drought in over 20 countries. There were scorching temperatures, water shortages and flooding around the world. Worst hit were eastern and southern Africa.

To understand what that means for people, you just have to look at the numbers about food insecurity. 32 million people in southern Africa were affected by food insecurity as a result. Across Africa, 1 million children required treatment for severe acute malnutrition.

And though the worst of the drought is coming to an end, predictions are high (at about 75%) that La-Nina will arrive later in 2016. La Nina – El Niño’s opposite number – is known for the flooding it brings.

There may not be much relief for policy makers and people across Africa before the end of the year.

But then, if will be over, we can breathe again.

We can go back to business as usual – right?

Well…if you will allow me…for Albert Einstein…one of the definitions of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”.

Going back to business as usual fits this definition of insanity very well.

• We know the next El Niño droughts are likely to return regularly. Probably as often as every two to seven years.

• We know that the extent and severity of droughts will increase. This is because of climate change and unsustainable land use. Scientists have estimated that the fraction of the land’s surface regularly experiencing drought conditions is predicted to increase from less than 5 percent today to more than 30 percent by the 2090s.

• We know we will miss our targets on water scarcity (6.4, 6.5 and 6.6) under the sustainable development goals.

• We know poor people, who tend to be wholly dependent on natural resources like water and land to provide for their families, will suffer.

Unless we change our approach, when drought comes and the rains fail, the future of the 400 million African farmers who rely on rain fed subsistence agriculture, for example, is put in jeopardy.

Rain-fed agriculture accounts for more than 95 percent of farmed land in sub-Saharan Africa. And water scarcity alone could cost some regions 6 percent of their Gross Domestic Product.

Unless we change our approach, people are going to be increasingly forced to decide whether to ride out a drought disaster and then rebuild. Or simply leave.

It is a form of madness that we force our people to make these difficult choices.

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Villagers collect water from a dry river bed in drought hit Masvingo, Zimbabwe, June 2, 2016. (Reuters/File)

Vietnam and Morocco, to name just a few countries, are now implementing drought plans with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation and preparedness.

And in the areas where land has been restored in Central and Eastern Tigray in Ethiopia, ecosystems and people seem to have fared better in recent El Nino related droughts than areas where no restoration has been undertaken.

But because by 2050, one in four people – up to 2.5 billion people – will be living in a country at risk of water scarcity, more needs to be done. Everywhere. We must prepare better and manage drought risks proactively.

Africa has already done a lot but needs to stay on its toes.

UNCCD is proposing three important pillars for your consideration.

Firstly, Early Warning Systems Declaring a drought too late can have a devastating impact on lives and livelihoods. Yet when you declare a drought, it can often be very subjective and highly political.

Africa would benefit from an effective Early Warning System (EWS) in all countries. The system would need good data and – equally important – local and traditional knowledge. It would guide you by providing timely information that you can use to reduce risks and to better prepare for an effective response.

Secondly, vulnerability and risk assessment Of course, no amount of early warning will work without action to protect the most vulnerable.

Some people and some systems are more vulnerable to drought as a result of social, economic, and environmental factors. So it is important to combine better forecasts with detailed knowledge on how landscapes and societies respond to a lack of rain.

Which communities and ecosystems are most at risk? Why are important sectors like agriculture, energy, tourism, health vulnerable?

Then turn that knowledge into early intervention.

We can assure it would be highly cost effective.

Before the cost of a single late response is reached, Especially if the cycle of drought you can “overreact” up to six times. disaster and recovery could be broken In Niger and Mozambique for example, the cost Progress is starting to happen. Mexico, Brazil,

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ast month the people of Western Sahara marked an important milestone in the 40-year history of our country.

Although thousands of Saharawi citizens live as refugees in southwest Algeria – displaced from our homeland and separated from our families

by Morocco’s colonial occupation – we have nonetheless developed an inclusive democracy and a wellfunctioning government in the refugee camps and liberated territory of our country.

The smooth, peaceful election of Brahim Ghali as the new president of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) is a testament to the strength of these institutions.

While we celebrated the election of a new president, the occasion was not without sadness.

The Saharawi people are still mourning the loss of our longtime leader, Mohamed Abdelaziz, a towering figure who dedicated his life to the cause of liberation for Western Sahara.

He leaves an impressive legacy behind, having transformed a movement that was originally built to resist a violent military invasion into a nation with a sophisticated set of state institutions.

Today, our government operates effectively and provides services to our people despite the fact that we have limited resources and operate in trying desert conditions.

We are cut off from most of our homeland, our coastline, our resources, and many of our people by an oppressive Moroccan military wall. The so-called 'berm' cuts a 2,700km scar across our country – an ugly symbol of oppression as well as a very real source of danger. It is manned by tens of thousands of Moroccan soldiers and millions of landmines litter the surrounding area.

The Saharawi people have made

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Finally, drought risk mitigation measures We can identify measures to address these risks head on. There are things that can be done at a very practical level to reduce drought risk, which if started right away, can deliver real and tangible benefits to your communities.

African countries could consider the development of sustainable irrigation schemes for crops and livestock or water harvesting schemes or the recycling and reuse of water. They can explore the cultivation of more drought tolerant crops, expand crop insurance schemes and establish alternative livelihoods that can provide income in droughtprone areas.

Investing in improved land management, for example, can improve on-farm water security by between 70 and 100%.

This would result in higher yields and more food security. In Zimbabwe, water harvesting combined with conservation agriculture increased farmers gross margins by 4 to 7 times and increased returns on labour by 2 to 3 times.

This is the type of proactive drought risk management, which could save lives and the livelihoods of millions of people, is something that we all should aspire to.

The Africa Drought Conference is a rare window of opportunity An opportunity for the continent to recognize that the traditional approach of “responding” to drought is no longer viable. It has proved to be ineffective far too often. Instead, Africa could lead a proactive drought revolution.

By investing in early warning systems and addressing their vulnerabilities head on, wellplanned and coordinated drought action will have a positive ripple effect across sectors and across borders.

Nelson Mandela once said, “We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right”.

The time is ripe. Taking proactive action against drought is the right thing to do.

Western Sahara a 'shameful stain' on united Nations Ahmed Boukhari

Another generation cannot "grow old as refugees": The UN must "assume its full responsibility" for advancing resolution of the conflict between the Saharawi people and Morocco over Western Sahara The Saharawi Republic is a full and founding member of the African Union, has been recognised by some 84 countries and possesses a global network of diplomats who vigorously pursue our foreign policy goals.

International law is on our side and no country in the world recognises Moroccan territorial ambitions over Western Sahara. But despite this, Morocco and its powerful allies, particularly France, have for decades prevented us from choosing our own political future.

In addition to a robust foreign policy, we have built our own mechanisms of domestic governance and legislation.

The Saharawi Republic’s constitution enshrines equality and the presumption of innocence before the law, freedom of expression, the protection of human rights, and the right to education and medical care. The political, social and cultural participation of women is also codified in the constitution, and this is evident in the leading role of women in government institutions.

The many foreigners who visit our liberated areas and the refugee camps each year can attest to the fact that they are well-organised and feature modern provincial governance structures.

We also have basic medical fa-

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of an early intervention and resilience building efforts would lead to a cost reduction of 375 million US dollars in Mozambique and 844 million US dollars in Niger when compared to late humanitarian response to drought.

amongst the best educated in the region. Once we have attained our national sovereignty, a market economy will be instituted.

There is also a robust civil society, which is active in areas ranging from arts and culture to politics and sports. Each year, we host international events such as the FiSahara Film Festival and Sahara Marathon, where supporters from around the world come to show their solidarity with the Saharawi cause.

President Ghali has stated his unequivocal commitment to a peaceful outcome to the conflict and a negotiated political solution. But this requires a partner for peace, and Morocco has shown itself to not be that partner through its continuous blocking and obstructing of all efforts to resuscitate peace talks.

Members of the UN Security Council – tasked with resolving the conflict – continue to let the kingdom get away with this intransigence.

During my tenure as the Frente POLISARIO and SADR UN Representative in New York, I’ve seen the same cycle repeated over and over when it comes to the Council’s dealing with the question of Western Sahara.

Morocco strings the Security Council along either by placating

grounds or creating a crisis.

The latest episode, in which Morocco ordered the expulsion of much of the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara, is just another tactic to avoid dealing with the issue directly. Morocco knows that keeping the Council distracted is the best way to create an illusion of progress and to fool the Council into feeling productive when it is not.

The Council must stop playing the fool in Morocco’s games, and must assume its full responsibility for advancing the political process towards a resolution of the conflict.

Peace and security in our region cannot be achieved in the absence of basic principles of international law, mainly the right to self-determination of the people of Western Sahara, the last colony in Africa.

The Security Council should not continue turning its back to the suffering of our people while pretending to be guarantor of peace and security across the world. France and its client, Morocco, cannot continue obstructing the Council from assuming its responsibility. Western Sahara is today a shameful stain on the credibility of the United Nations.

We have patiently built our nation and pursued diplomacy while keeping faith that the UN would deliver what it has promised since 1991, a referendum that would allow the people of Western Sahara to choose between independence and integration with Morocco. This was agreed to with Morocco and endorsed by the Security Council.

It is time for us to decide our own future. One person, one vote in a free and fair referendum. The young have seen how the patience of their parents has been badly rewarded – they won’t accept that it is the fate of another generation to grow old as refugees.

Ahmed Boukhari is the United Nations Representative for the Frente Polisario, the

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Some of those who voted YES had this to say: • Yes. The Center can declare Disturbed Area only on the recommendation of the State government. In the mid-90s while SC Jamir was the Chief Minister, it was his government that recommended the Center to declare Disturbed Area in Nagaland. The only way to lift the Disturbed Area from our state is for the state government to convince the Center that it should be lifted. But I think our state government is too scared to say anything since they only go to their political masters with begging bowl.

• Yes absolutely. There's no reason AFSPA should still prevail in Nagaland.

• Yes, the Nagaland government must take a firm stand on AFSPA. Just passing resolutions and then keeping quiet will not do. If the government is serious about its resolution to ask the Center to lift the DAA, it must go to Delhi and show its displeasure and firmly stand for lifting of the Act. Just shouting from Kohima will not do.

• Yes. its inhumane and a draconian law bypassing the natural right to 'Live'.

• Yes, just passing resolutions will not do. The State government must take a clear action in this matter.

• Yes high time. Govt too should give pressure to the Centre.

• Yes. Its time the govt. should realize that AFSPA is just a tool that hampers the development and prosperity of the youths in our state.

• Yes. why not, AFSPA makes Indian security force a superhand upon civilian it's target both rebellion and civilian in the region. In term of governing military rule is being enforce in parallel to democratic government. State govt. is empowered to maintain law and order with state machinery. But due to male function and corruption the state govt. remained dependent totally on the centre, militarism tarnished and paralised the democracy. Every problem has a solution but AFSPA is not even the good alternative solution to maintain peace and tranquility in the state.

The state govt. can do to maintain peace and prosperity as much as the Center can does.

• Yes. no reason to keep the force Some of those who voted NO had this to say: • Ayaleh, lets not compare Nagaland to Tripura government.

We all know that the Tripura government against all odds is one of the most efficient governments. They have a Chief Minister who has been there for four terms and is the least corrupt and one of the poorest CMs. But our ministers in Nagaland, you know how filthy rich they are. Their interest is not the people, but themselves. So lets be realistic. Our state government cannot stand up to the Central government.

Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say: • I do not think the State Government has such powers in Nagaland.

• The wording of the question gives the impression that the state government has the power to withdraw the Act. This is highly misleading. The Assembly can pass resolutions seeking the withdrawal of the Act but it is the Centre's nod that makes it happen.

• Nagaland government would n't able to 2tad ...They dont have principles to run the state ..!!!

• Nagaland government.... Next to impossible.... Their mind is fund....

• what can we expect from such feeble govt. they dont run the state, they only run after public funds • Tripura is a state where the indigenous Tripuri is being reduce to minority. Due to continuous inflow of outsiders especially from neighboring country, the indigenous community is reduce to 40% of the total population.

Their revolutionary movement was to protect their land and identity; but it is an impossible task for them since they are already reduced to minority. Many are surrendered and most of them had become moderates. So, the situation feels better and peace. In case of Nagaland and other naga areas, still the movement is active and many factions seems to be in sensitive situation where anarchy system may arise. Due to ceasefire, situation is somehow in moderate system. It is up to the sensitive with the situation and circumstances, that

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INDIA

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'No compromise with those indulging in violence in Kashmir' Jammu, august 21 (PtI): As unrest continues in Kashmir, the central government today outlined its priorities, asserting that there will be no compromise with those indulging in violence even efforts will be made for development of the state which was "denied" for the last 60 years.

Acknowledging that situation in Kashmir was "serious", senior union minister Arun Jaitley said those indulging in stonepelting in Kashmir are "not satyagrahis but aggressors" who target police and security forces but some people with limited vision cannot see this.

Addressing a rally on the outskirts of Jammu city, he also slammed Pakistan for the current unrest, saying it was "attacking the integrity of India" in a "new way" after failing to snatch the state by waging wars and fuelling trouble ever since partition in 1947.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has three priorities for Jammu and Kashmir, said Jaitley, Minister of Finance.

Outlining these priorities, he said, "There will be

Amnesty: Jaitley says Cong indulging in vote politics

Arun Jaitley addressing a rally on the outskirt of Jammu city on August 21. (PTI Photo)

no compromise on the security and integrity of the country and no compromise with the people who indulge in violence.

"Secondly, as Jammu and Kashmir has faced violence and wars, it needs development which was denied for past 60 years by National Conference and Congress governments.

Thirdly, Jammu, being the support base of BJP, needs added attention."

Centre committed to minorities development: Naqvi VaDoDara, august 21 (PtI): Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi expressed concern over the poor financial status of minorities in the country, saying the Centre's initiative 'Mission Empowerment' is working towards the development of minorities, focusing on employment and education. Naqvi, the Minister of State for Minority Affairs, told reporters at Harni Airport here last evening that it is sad that over 50 per cent of minorities are living below the poverty line, but the Centre is committed to the development of every section of society.

"Our 'Mission Empowerment' (initiative) is focused on development of minority communities in all states.

I have been discussing with the state governments on issues and implementation of minority welfare programmes...be it employment, education infrastructure, and scholarships," he said. "We are against any negative agenda. We are for good governance only. We will not allow anyone to dent our agenda," he said. Naqvi had made a halt at Harni airport before visiting Nadiad in Kheda district last evening where he addressed a gathering.

Five Bengal policemen injured in attack by mob KolKata, august 21 (IaNs): Five policemen sustained serious injuries on Sunday when a mob attacked them in West Bengal's Malda district. The incident happened in Kumarganj village when a 15-member police team was returning after carrying out a special drive to apprehend 10 people wanted in an explosion case. While the police team was returning after arresting two of the criminals, a large mob armed with sticks and knives attacked them aiming to free those arrested. "Five of our men, including two assistant sub-inspectors, have been injured," said a police officer.

There are allegations that the attack was carried out at the behest of Mohabbat Sheikh, a local Congress leader and one of the accused in the explosion case. The party has denied the charge. "Wild allegations are being made to defame the Congress, none of our party people are involved in this incident," district Congress president and Malda North MP Mausam Noor said.

4 kg heroin seized in Punjab ChaNDIgarh, august 21 (IaNs): The Border Security Force has recovered four kg heroin along the IndiaPakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar sector, an official said on Sunday. The heroin, which is valued at Rs 20 crore in the international market, was seized in Uddhar Dhariwal area of Amritsar sector, BSF Deputy Commandant N.P. Negi said. BSF troopers heard a sound of something being thrown near the border fence. It is believed that smugglers from Pakistani side had thrown the packets containing heroin on the Indian side of the fence. The BSF has recovered over 161 kg of heroin along the border belt in Punjab so far this year.

Mayawati warns against 'communal design' of BJP, RSS agra, august 21 (PtI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Sunday warned the people against the "communal designs" of the RSS and the BJP and urged them not to lose their cool in the run-up to the 2017 Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh. She accused the Modi government of raising issues of cow slaughter and 'love jihad' to keep the minorities "under fear" as well as of being "anti-Dalit".

Describing the NDA government at the Centre as "pro-capitalist", Mayawati alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had forgotten all of his promises made to the people before the 2014 general election. "The black money from abroad has not been brought back nor have cheques of Rs 15 lakh per person been issued as promised," she told a rally at the Kothi Meena Bazar ground.

Referring to a recent statement of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, the BSP supremo said, "The RSS chief wants Hindus to produce more than two children. They cannot even provide for two children. Who will look after them?""They (BJP) came to power on the basis of lies and false promises but their performance has been dismal," she alleged.

His outlining of the priorities assumes signficance as the opposition has been accusing the Modi government of having no policy with regard to dealing with the unrest. The opposition parties have been pressing for a political solution and dialogue to address the unrest.

Talking in the context of ongoing 44-day unrest in Kashmir, Jaitley said, "Now this time, a serious situation has emerged in which

Jammu, august 21 (PtI): In a clear reference to the Amnesty International row, union minister Arun Jaitley today asserted that 'Azadi' slogans cannot be treated as freedom of speech and slammed Congress and its Karnataka government, accusing them of indulging in vote bank politics over the issue."Four days ago, in the capital of Karnataka, during a programme in Bangalore, 'Azadi' (freedom) slogans were raised by a few people. An organization, which gets funding from abroad, organized the event and yesterday I read the statement of Karnataka Home Minister in which he said that whatever happened is nothing wrong," Jaitley said."After so many sacrifices this country has made, some political parties do it for vote bank politics, he added at a rally on the outskirts of Jammu city. Many political parties and Congress vice president went to the support of those youth (who raised the slogans) at JNU. This vote bank politics is unfortunate, he said.

Pakistan, separatists and religious forces have joined hands and now with a new way, they are attacking the integrity of India."

Describing it as a "major challenge", he said, "today in such a challenge, the need of the country is that we don t compromise with the integrity and security of the nation."

He asked people of Jammu and Kashmir to stand with the country in

the "struggle against the separatists" so that "this new phase of Pakistani strategy of war is defeated this time as well".

He described stonepelters as aggressors. "They (stone pelters) are not satyagrahis but aggressors.

If a police post manned by 10 police personal is attacked by 2000 stone pelters, it is an attack, but some people do not realise it," he said.

Gulen's organistation has 'infiltrated' India, according to Turkish Foreign Minister New DelhI, august 21 (PtI): Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation (FETO), blamed for last month's failed coup to topple President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, has "infiltrated" India, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Asserting that FETO is "secretive transnational criminal network" with presence around the world, Cavusoglu said, "Unfortunately, FETO has also infiltrated India through associations and schools."

In an interview to PTI after holding talks with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj, the Turkish foreign minister also said, "I have already taken up this issue with my counterpart."

The visiting minister said, "In all countries where FETO has a presence, we ask them to take immediate actions to remove them from their territories."

Asked for a response to the Minister's comments, external affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the Indian side is "sensitive" to Turkish concerns and Indian security agencies were "looking into" Ankara's demand for closure of associations connected with FETO which were carrying out illegal activities.

Asserting that terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations constitute a threat to India and Turkey, Cavusoglu said, "Therefore, exchange of information regarding these threats and bilateral and multilateral cooperation and solidarity against terrorism is crucial."

"This is what both Turkey and India are focused on," he said.

Talking about last month's coup attempt, the visiting dignitary said that a clandestine faction led by FETO within the Turkish Army attempted to stage a coup

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

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on July 15 to overthrow the democratically elected government.

"We appreciate the prompt support to our democratically elected government by my Indian counterpart, external affairs minister Swaraj," Cavusoglu added.

More than 240 people died and over 1,500 others were injured as a fallout of the failed coup.

Erdogan had blamed US-based cleric Gulen+ for the attempted coup last month.

Gulen currently lives in self-imposed exile in the US. The Turkish minister also expressed concern over the situation in Syria, maintaining that his country was directly impacted by every dynamic of the conflict there.

He also asked the international community to work together to bring about the much-needed political transition in Syria.

"This is not only a prerequisite to end the conflict, it is also essential to effectively fight terrorism," the minister asserted.

Modi has time to talk about Balochistan, RSS chief says he is not a government's messenger but not for Dalits: Gujarat Congress New DelhI, august 21 (IaNs): Gujarat Congress leaders on Sunday submitted a memorandum to President Pranab Mukherjee highlighting "atrocities" against Dalits in the state, and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "having the time to think about people of Balochistan" but turning a "blind eye towards the suffering of Dalits" in his home state.

Demanding a timebound action against the perpetrators, the Gujarat Congress leaders also sought the President's intervention in the matter.

The delegation included Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Bharatsinh Solanki, Congress president's Political Secretary Ahmed Patel, Congress legislature party leader Shankar Sinh Vaghela, and AICC General Secretary Madhusudan Mistry.

"The Prime Minister has time to acknowledge the suffering of people in Balochistan but it is unfortunate that he and his party have turned a blind eye to the suffering of the marginalized and underprivileged in his home state," Gujarat PCC chief Bharatsinh So-

lanki said.

"We have apprised him (the President) of the rise in social terror in Gujarat, a phenomenon that has manifested over the past 18 years of BJP rule. The atrocities in Una is not an exception but the norm.

And the fact that even after the Una incident shook the nation's conscience, atrocities against Dalits still continue with impunity shows the extreme insensitivity embedded in the Gujarat administration," he added.

Solanki said: "He (Prime Minister) spoke eloquently over rogue cow vigilantes but did not tell us

how as Chief Minister he encouraged the very business of such vigilantes. For a party whose ideology is based on dividing society, we have no hope that they will take any serious action to erase the deep fault lines in Gujarat."

Congress leaders also requested Mukherjee to intervene in the matter through the Governor of the state.

"We have come to seek the protection of the President and have urged him to use his good offices and issue relevant directions to the administration," said Solanki.

agra, august 21 (PtI): Faced with a volley of complaints and demands from teachers at an event here, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat told them he was not a "messenger" of the BJP-led central government and they should approach HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar.

Addressing about 2000 young couples today at another function, Bhagwat urged them to work for family values and help inculcate patriotic sentiments in children.

On the first day of his visit on Saturday, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief took part in Vishwavidhyalayi Avam Mahavidhyalayi Shaikshik Sammelan where teachers from 11 west Uttar Pradesh districts participated.

The audience included university teachers, academics and a large number teachers from schools in Agra and neighbouring districts. The teachers raised a number of their grievances but Bhagwat said RSS was an independent outfit and they will have to raise their issues with the government."I know all of you are thinking that I am a messenger of the government but that is not true. I won't be able to help you with issues like pension, work place harassment and others.

Legal experts favour abolition Sushma to visit Myanmar on Monday Myanmar after the swearing in DelhI, august 21 government of Myanmar. of law against suicide in India New India and Myanmar of the new NLD government (IaNs): In the first high-level

New DelhI, august 21 (PtI): Government's move to do away with a colonial penal law that prosecutes a person for a failed suicide bid has evoked sympathetic views from legal experts, who favoured its abolition saying the provision is "archaic and outdated" and has led to no conviction in 156 years. They supported the move to decriminalise IPC section 309 (punishment for attempt to commit suicide), saying a person does not take the extreme step unless "something seriously goes wrong in one's life" and such action is taken only when there is "momentary weakness in mental strength".

Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP KTS Tulsi said, "I entirely support it and it is desirable", while pointing out that nowadays suicide attempts have become common due to stressful life. "This was a criminal offence when suicide was not common among the people...People are taking such steps nowadays as life has become stressful," Tulsi said.

"Why punish a person who is ready to give up his/her life," he asked. Former Law Minister and senior lawyer

Shanti Bhushan went a step further and said, "It is his/her life and he/ she should be allowed to take his/her life", but nobody commits suicide unless "something serious goes wrong in one's life".

The Mental Health Bill 2013, which among other things seeks to decriminalise suicide attempts presuming that a person suffers from mental illness at the time of attempting to kill self unless proved otherwise, was passed in Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session earlier this month. When passed, it would amend Section 309 of the IPC which came into being in 1860.

Advocate and Lok Sabha MP Meenakshi Lekhi termed the government's move to bring the bill as "positive and liberal step" and said that the measure provided for rehabilitation of a person, having mental illness and who attempted to suicide, to reduce the risk of recurrence of such incidents. However, she held a different view on whether the right to life also included the right to die, saying the life guaranteed under the Constitution does not include right to die as "any violent act which ends a life amounts to murder."

visit from India after Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) assumed power in Myanmar earlier this year, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will visit the eastern neighbour on Monday.

Sushma Swaraj will be calling on Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw and hold discussions with Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor and Foreign Minister of Myanmar.

The discussions are expected to focus on the bilateral content of the relationship as well as plans for the upcoming outreach summit of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) in India.

According to the External Affairs Ministry, the day-long visit reaffirms India's commitment to heightened partnership with Myanmar in areas accorded priority by the new

share close relations with a development cooperation programme in areas such as agriculture, information technology, human resource development, infrastructure development and culture.

During the visit, Sushma Swaraj will be accompanied

by Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar and other senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs.

India and Myanmar reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral issues during the 15th round of Foreign Office Consultations here earlier this month including high-level visits, security and defencerelated issues, boundary matters and border management, trade and commerce, development cooperation, connectivity, cultural and consular matters.

The consultations are of special significance as these were the first institutionalised exchanges between India and

in Myanmar on March 30 this year.

In the intervening period, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Myanmar as a special envoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 16, 2016, and Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman led a highlevel business delegation to the eastern neighbour for the India-Myanmar Business Conclave on May 18-20, 2016.

Last month, in a meeting with Minister of State for External Affairs V. K. Singh on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Suu Kyi said that she looked forward to visiting India.

As her country's constitution bars her from becoming President, the Nobel Peace laureate serves as the State Counsellor and Foreign Minister.Suu Kyi made her first visit in her current capacity to China last week.

Ganga above danger mark in Bihar, West Bengal & UP New DelhI, august 21 (PtI): The Ganga today crossed the danger mark in West Bengal, Bihar and neighbouring districts of Uttar Pradesh where Yamuna river is also in spate, while heavy rainfall has created a flood-like situation in some parts of Rajasthan where six persons have died so far.

However, the weather was hot and dry in the national capital and other northern states of Punjab and Haryana.

In UP, Ganga is flowing above the danger mark at Fafamau (Allahabad), Mirzapur, Varanasi, Ghazi-

pur and Ballia while Yamuna is flowing above the red mark at Chillaghat (Banda) and Naini (Allahabad) and Mohna (Jalaun).

Similarly, Sharda river is flowing above the danger mark at Palliakalan (Kheri).

In western, the weather was dry even as light to moderate rains occurred at isolated places.

In Bihar, National and State Disaster Response Force have been deployed and Army has been put on alert as the rising water level of Ganga has created flood like situation in all the districts situated along the banks of the river.

Ganga and six other rivers were flowing above danger mark in Patna, Bhagalpur, Khagaria, Katihar, Siwan, Bhojpur, Buxar and Hajipur districts, a disaster management department statement said.

Vast areas in several villages of Malda district in West Bengal have submerged, affecting a population of nearly 20,000, even as heavy to very heavy rain in districts of southern parts and in the Sub-Himalayan region of are predicted for tomorrow, triggered by a low pressure.

Additional District Magistrate, Malda, Kan-

chan Chowdhury said the rise in the water level of the river was due to the release of 10 lakh cusecs of water from the Sone dam in Uttar Pradesh.

Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and created flood like situation in Rajasthan with Baran, Pratapgarh, Chittogarh and Jhalawar districts as the worst affected. The water level in Chambal river in Dholpur crossed the danger mark today.

Six persons of a family died when a portion of their house collapsed in Baran district of Rajasthan yesterday.

A total of 33 people were airlifted by Air Force today from two locations in Pratapgarh district while 24 others were airlifted from Baran yesterday.

Several others are also stranded and rescue operations are on. "Three persons are trapped at an island in Parvati river.

They had gone for fishing in the river but suddenly the water level in the river rose. Efforts are on to rescue them," Baran Collector SP Singh said.

In Delhi, it was a sultry Sunday with the mercury settling at 35.4ºC, a notch above the normal for this

time of the season.

The weatherman has predicted generally cloudy sky for tomorrow and maximum and minimum temperatures of around 36 and 26ºC respectively.

Meanwhile, Punjab and Haryana braved a hot day today as temperatures stayed above normal level in various parts of the two states. The maximum temperature in Chandigarh was recorded as 35.5ºC, three notches above normal.

However, the MeT Department has forecast rain or thundershowers at isolated places in the two states.

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Philippines’ Duterte threatens to quit U.N. after drugs war censure

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures while delivering a speech during the 115th Police Service Anniversary at the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Quezon city, metro Manila, Philippines on August 17. (REUTERS Photo)

MANILA, AUGUST 21 (REUTERS): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte railed against the United Nations on Sunday after it called for an end to the wave of killings unleashed by his war on drugs, saying he might leave the organisation and invite China and others to form a new one.

Two U.N. human rights experts last week urged Manila to stop the extrajudicial executions and killings that have escalated since Duterte won the presidency on a promise to wipe out drugs.

About 900 suspected drug traffickers have been killed since he came to power after winning the election on May 9.

Duterte on Friday denied that the government was responsible and in a middle-of-the-night news conference in his home town, Davao, said the deaths were not the work of the police and invited

U.N. experts to investigate themselves.

The news conference was broadcast by local media and the full version was posted on Facebook by GMA news.

“I will prove to the world that you are a very stupid expert,” he said, urging them to count not just the number of drug-related deaths but also the innocent lives lost to drugs.

He then launched an attack on the United Nations and its members - including by inference Manila’s traditionally close ally, Washington - saying, it could not fulfil its own mandate but was “worrying about the bones of criminals piling up”.

“I do not want to insult you. But maybe we’ll just have to decide to separate from the United Nations,” he said. “Why do you have to listen to this stupid?”

Criticising the U.N. for not doing enough to ad-

dress hunger and terrorism and for not being able to do anything about Syria and Iraq and allowing big powers to bomb villages and kill innocent civilians, he said he would invite China and African nations to form another global organisation.

“You now, United Nations, if you can say one bad thing about me, I can give you 10 (about you). I tell you, you are an inutile. Because if you are really true to your mandate, you could have stopped all these wars and killing.”

Asked about the possible consequences of his comments, he said: “What is ... repercussions? I don’t give a sh*t to them.”

He said the United Nations should have acted according to protocol by sending someone such as a rapporteur to talk to him.

“You do not just go out and give a sh*tting statement against a country,” he said.

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Erdogan blames child suicide bomber for wedding attack that killed 51 GAZIANTEP, AUGUST 21 (REUTERS): At least 51 people were killed when a suicide bomber aged between 12 and 14 attacked guests dancing on the street at a wedding party in the Turkish city of Gaziantep near the Syrian border late on Saturday, the Turkish President said.

The attack was the deadliest in a series of bombings in Turkey this year, and President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday Islamic State was likely behind it. Turkey faces multiple security threats from militants at home and from Syria.

“Initial evidence suggests it was a Daesh attack,” Erdogan said, using an Arabic name for the hardline Sunni group, during a visit to Gaziantep after the attack. He said 69 people were in hospital and 17 were “heavily injured”.

Islamic State has been blamed for other attacks in Turkey, often targeting Kurdish gatherings in an effort to inflame ethnic tensions.

Saturday’s attack comes with Turkey still in shock just a month after Erdogan and the government survived an attempted coup by rogue military officers, which Ankara blames on U.S.-based Islamist preacher Fethullah Gulen. Gulen has denied the charge.

Saturday’s wedding party was for a member of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party, it said, and the groom was among those injured. The bride was not hurt, one local official said.

Celebrations were ending at the traditional henna night party, when guests have decorative paint applied to their hands and feet. Some families had already left when the bomb went off but women and children were among the dead, witnesses said.

Blood and burns marked the walls of the narrow lane where the blast hit. Women in white

Women mourn as they wait in front of a hospital morgue in the Turkish city of Gaziantep, after a suspected bomber targeted a wedding celebration in the city, Turkey, August 21, 2016. REUTERS

and checkered scarves cried, sitting crosslegged outside the morgue waiting for word on missing relatives.

“The celebrations were coming to an end and there was a big explosion among people dancing,” said 25-year-old Veli Can. “There was blood and body parts everywhere.” “We want to end these massacres,” witness Ibrahim Ozdemir said. “We are in pain, especially the women and children.”

FUNERALS, FORENSTIC TESTS NATO member Turkey is a partner in the Western coalition against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, allowing U.S. jets to fly at-

tacks against the group from its air bases. It has also backed some rebel groups in Syria.

Syrian rebels were preparing to launch an operation to capture a town held by Islamic State at the border with Turkey, a senior Syrian rebel said on Sunday.

Hundreds gathered for funerals on Sunday, some weeping at coffins draped in the green colour of Islam, local television images showed. But other funerals would have to wait because many of the victims were blown to pieces and DNA forensics tests would be needed to identify them, security sources said.

In Gaziantep, the chief prosecu-

tor’s office said they had found a destroyed suicide vest at the blast site.

Three suspected Islamic State suicide bombers killed 44 people at Istanbul’s main airport in June.

Violence has also flared again this week in the largely Kurdish southeast. Ten people were killed in bomb attacks, mostly police and soldiers, in an escalation that officials blamed the PKK. On Sunday, ruling AK Party lawmakers as well as Erdogan himself emphasised that they see Islamic State as no different to the Kurdish separatist PKK and the group led by Gulen, all three classified by Turkey as terrorist organisations.

Promised prosperity never arrived in Russian-held Crimea, locals say Hundreds swelter in Hong Kong protests ARMYANSK, AUGUST 21 (REUTERS): More than two years after Russia annexed Crimea and promised its 2 million people a better life, residents say prices have soared, wages and pensions have stagnated and tourists have fled.

The sunny and mountainous Black Sea peninsula is back in the news, with Russian President Vladimir Putin accusing Kiev of sending infiltrators across the border to wreck its industry. But locals say the damage has already been done

by Moscow’s neglect.

“We joined Russia and they stopped giving a damn about us,” Yevgeny, a worker at a titanium plant in the town of Armyansk told Reuters. “People are naive. They thought that if we were part of Russia, everything would be Russian. Prices have now jumped to the Russian level, but wages have stayed the same. That’s the main problem.”

the Crimea Titanium chemical plant, riding in dozens of identical green passenger buses to the factory from the town each morning, and back again in the afternoon. When Crimea was controlled by Ukraine, goods and services were affordable, and the plant’s workers were able to treat themselves now and then, they say. But after Kiev blocked freight supplies last year prices soared.

“I can only buy food and it’s hard to buy clothes,” said Pavel, a technician, who said he was paid 17,000 roubles ($265) a month.

That is only around half the average monthly income in Russia.

“It would be enough in Ukraine because prices were lower. I’m shocked. My wage is stuck and everything grows in price.”

Three other workers who spoke to Reuters described monthly salaries ranging from just 10,000 roubles for a laboratory assistant to 21,000 for a man who runs an engineering department.

more than 300 Russian towns identified as needing statebacked investment to diversify their economies. Russia announced plans to invest 680 billion roubles (around $10 bln) in Crimea between now and 2020. That is on top of the billions of roubles it spends each month on pensions and payments to teachers, doctors and government employees.

In May, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev was filmed during a visit to Crimea being confronted by a woman who complained about low living standards for Crimea’s half million pensioners. “It’s impossible to get by on a pension in Crimea,” she said. “Prices are crazy ... What is 8,000 (roubles)? It’s a paltry sum.” Medvedev’s reply went viral online: “We simply have no money ... Bear up.”

EMPTY RESTAURANTS With its spas and Black Sea coast, Crimea has been a popuCHEMICAL PLANT lar tourist resort since the TsarArmyansk has never been ‘WE HAVE NO MONEY’ Moscow is aware of Army- ist era. But annexation has cut prosperous. A quarter of the town’s 20,000 people work at ansk’s woes. It put it on a list of the peninsula off from Ukraini-

an holidaymakers who mainly arrived by train, and their numbers have not been made up

by Russian tourists, who must travel by air to get there.

When Crimea was controlled by Ukraine, 6 million tourists a year visited, according to official data. Post-annexation, the number of tourists dropped sharply and has yet not recovered. “When we were in Ukraine, there were more people. You could hardly make your way through the crowd,” said a bored-looking waiter on the smart terrace of a nearly empty restaurant called Europe.

Natalya, a waitress at Dulber, another restaurant in the town, said the customers that do come spend much less money than they used to when the peninsula was part of Ukraine. “People now are reluctant to spend money, they make minimal orders and we are tipped less,” she said. “We have a rouble crisis now, prices are high. People come from Russia and they are shocked by the high prices in Crimea. We’re shocked by them ourselves.”

at perceived election meddling

HONG KONG, AUGUST 21 (REUTERS): Hundreds of protesters rallied on Sunday against Hong Kong’s disqualification of six candidates from legislative elections, the latest outpouring of anger at a perceived tightening grip on the city’s freedoms

by China.

The former British colony was handed back to China in 1997 under an agreement that gave ultimate control to Communist Party rulers in Beijing while promising Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy.

But Beijing’s refusal to grant full democracy, which prompted widespread street protests in 2014, has triggered tension with growing calls for Hong Kong to split from China.

“Against the political filtering (of candidates), give us a fair election,” chanted the demonstrators in sweltering heat of 32ºC (90ºF).

Police estimates put the number of demonstrators at 760, while organizers said 1,300 took part.

The government took the

controversial decision to invalidate six candidates’ nominations on the grounds that they could be advocating for Hong Kong independence, an idea anathema to Beijing. But only three of the six showed up on Sunday.

One of the barred candidates, Edward Leung, a figurehead of the “localist” movement putting the financial hub’s interests before those of Beijing, said he did not join because he was not invited, illustrating a growing split in the opposition camp.

Leung was barred from running despite declaring to the Electoral Affairs Commission that he did not promote Hong Kong independence.

“This split has been around for a long time,” said Benny Tai, an associate professor of law at the University of Hong Kong who joined Sunday’s protest and helped lead the 2014 protests that paralysed the main streets of Hong Kong for more than two months.

“There is an actual difference between the ideals of the local-

ists and the democrats. Personally I think this is unnecessary and harmful to everybody, but this issue cannot be solved within a short time,” Tai said.

The organiser of Sunday’s march, Jimmy Sham, said the absentees might have had their own reasons for staying away.

“You can’t say this shows there is a split just because they did not show up for one event,” he said.

Among the disqualified candidates who did join the march, Alice Lai, of the pro-colonial days “Hong Kong-UK Reunification Campaign”, said electoral freedom concerned everybody.

“This is about protecting our election rights and our freedom of speech,” she said.

The government said in a statement its officers had been handling election matters in line with the law “as well as the principle of impartiality with a view to ensuring that the election would be held in an open, fair and honest manner”.

The Legislative Council election is on September 4.

Gulf tourism frenzy in Bosnia delights business, polarises locals SARAJEVO, AUGUST 21 (REUTERS): Abdulah Al Sanousi enjoys the breeze in the lush resort outside Sarajevo where his family bought a flat to escape the summer heat at home in Kuwait, one of thousands of new Gulf buyers whose investment has polarized local opinion.

They discovered mountainous Bosnia, where half the population is Muslim, after the Arab Spring which destabilised many traditional holiday destinations such as Libya, Tunisia and Egypt. The trend has picked up with more direct flights, new resorts and the end of visa restrictions.

Estate agents and local businesses have welcomed the economic boost. But in a secular country where many Muslims drink alcohol and wear Europeanstyle clothing, the arrival of a Saudi-built mall where no alcohol is sold and the sight of burqas and traditional Arab robes is worrying for some.

“People from the Middle East come here because of the nature and good weather, and very cheap prices for property and other goods,” said 28-year old Sanousi, who works in the media industry in Kuwait.

“Many Muslims feel it’s a good place for them, they feel they are with their people, they feel comfortable here,” he said in the gated resort that is inhabited mostly by Gulf visitors.

It was built by a Kuwaiti investor and opened last year.

The number of visitors from the United Arab Emirates surged to 13,000 in the first seven months of this year from 7,265 last year, according to hotel data from the Sarajevo tourist board. In 2010, there were only 65 visitors from the UAE. Bosnia does not have a national tourism authority and data on land purchases is patchy in the Balkan country which has a fragmented government system.

Tourists from the Middle East enjoy along the Prokosko Lake near Fojnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina on August 20. (REUTERS Photo)

Unofficial estimates put the total number of Arab tourists at between 50,00060,000 a year, with about a quarter buying property.

The visitors bring much

needed cast to the economy which has not recovered from the 1990s war.

But many local Muslims, who pray only at mosques or at home, were

shocked when a group of Arab men dressed in traditional robes prayed outdoors at a popular weekend resort near Sarajevo last year. Others have been

upset by a Saudi-funded mall that serves no alcohol or pork.

“I’m not glad that they are coming,” said Amina, a Muslim pharmacist from Sarajevo in her 50s. “I’m worried about what influence they can have on our children if they stayed here.”

DELICATE BALANCE Many Bosnians remember the Arab fighters who came during the 1992-1995 war to fight with Bosnian Muslims against Serbs and Croats, bringing with them a stricter form of Islam which drew followers, some of whom fought in Syria and Iraq for Islamic State.

At the end of the war, some restaurants and cafes in the Ottoman-era old town of the capital stopped serving alcohol and pork and residents say they have now disappeared from the menu in other cafes which have started to do the same.

Esad Durakovic, a professor of Arabic studies at

the University of Sarajevo, wrote in an editorial for the Depo news portal last week property purchases

by Gulf visitors could hurt a delicate religious balance in Bosnia.

“This is not about tourists who come and go but about those who permanently stay on their property,” he said, saying that it could fuel a desire for secession among some Bosnian Serbs.

“They will not want to live in “Muslimstan.”

Travel and real estate agents dismiss those concerns, saying the country should welcome the money to help get the economy back on track and that the visitors only come in the summer to escape the heat at home.

“I’m really wondering why so many people are questioning (Arab investments) rather than getting profit out of it... I find it really sad,” said Abdelal Mustafa, general manager of Saudi-based HR Holidays

travel agency.

They want the state to improve legislation to encourage more visitors and investors in Bosnia.

“The legalisation blocks a lot of money,” said Tariq Burjaq, executive director of the Kuwaiti Rawasi Real estate company, which is building a 25 million euro worth residential complex at the foot of Igman mountain, near Sarajevo, with 246 housing units.

Mirsada Gostevcic who was selling honey and blackberry and raspberry juice near the Sarajevo Resort where Sanousi’s family has a property, does not see what all the fuss is about.

“I don’t mind that Arabs are coming, I don’t know why people are bothered with that. This is a country where life is difficult, and we are looking forward to earning more money,” Gostevicic said as visitors from the Gulf strolled along improvised shop-stands where local farmers sold their produce.

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Barca thump Betis, Juve scrape to win over Fiorentina

Barcelona's Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal against Real Betis. (REUTERS)

Barcelona, august 21 (reuters): Luis Suarez grabbed a hat-trick and Lionel Messi bagged two goals as Barcelona began their quest for a third straight La Liga title with a 6-2 rout of Real Betis on Saturday.

Arda Turan, whose two goals against Sevilla helped Barca lift the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday, gave them an early lead at the Nou Camp before Ruben Castro equalised in the 21st minute.

Barca went back in front

thanks to a trademark 37thminute goal from Messi before Suarez, La Liga's top scorer last season, made it 3-1 before halftime.

Messi set up Suarez for the Uruguayan's second in the 56th minute before the Argentine netted again a minute later with a left-foot drive from outside the area.

Suarez then completed his treble with a 25-metre free kick in the 82nd minute. Betis scored again six minutes from time after Castro struck a right-foot shot beyond goalkeeper

Claudio Bravo.

Higuain gets Juventus going Juventus launched their bid for a sixth successive league title after their record signing Gonzalo Higuain came off the bench to grab a trademark winner in a 2-1 success over Fiorentina on the opening day of the Serie A season.

In the new curtain-raiser earlier on Saturday, AS Roma produced a superb second-half performance in to thrash Udinese 4-0 at the Olympic stadium after

coach Luciano Spaletti left stalwarts Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi on the bench.

Higuain, who joined Juve from Napoli in a 90 million euros ($99.74 million) close-season deal, pounced at the far post in the 75th minute after coming on midway through the second half.

The Argentina striker rescued the rusty-looking champions who had taken the lead when Germany midfielder Sami Khedira met Giorgio Chiellini's per-

fect cross with a thumping header in the 37th.

With Juventus sitting on their lead, the visitors pressed and briefly redressed the balance after Croatia striker Nikola Kalinic rose above his marker and emphatically headed home a corner 20 minutes from time.

But their joy was shortlived as Higuain, introduced moments before Fiorentina's equaliser, got on the end of a ricochet and swept it in from close range to delight a packed home crowd.

In contrast, Roma, who last won the title in 2001, enjoyed plain sailing as their adventurous formation, featuring Mohamed Salah and Stephan El Shaarawy either side of striker Edin Dzeko, fired on all cylinders after a goalless opening period.

The floodgates opened as substitute Diego Perotti put the home side in the driving seat with a pair of coolly converted penalties in the 65th and 75th minutes after Dzeko and Salah were respectively hauled down in the area.

Dzeko made it 3-0 in the 82nd with an easy finish from three metres after a teasing low cross by Radja Nainggolan and Salah put the icing on the cake two minutes later when he swept home a rebound from close range.

Leicester fume after Arsenal stalemate

Arsenal's Petr Cech saves from Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez. (Reuters)

london, august 21 (reuters): Leicester City and Arsenal are still searching for their first Premier League wins of the season after sharing a 0-0 draw on Saturday, with the champions left fuming after two penalty appeals were denied.

A staid first half came to life in the final minutes when Danny Drinkwater was felled by Laurent Koscielny but referee Mark Clattenburg waved away frantic appeals from Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez, prompting a cacophony of boos from the home fans.

"I think I toed the ball a little," said Koscielny. "I don't think it was a penalty." Substitute Ahmed Musa was then brought

down by Hector Bellerin in the 88th minute as Leicester's counter-attacking pace put Arsenal under pressure, only for Clattenburg to again wave play on.

"I don't want to talk about the decisions," said City boss Claudio Ranieri.

"The managers make mistakes, the referees make mistakes, the players make mistakes."

Arsenal defender Rob Holding was unconvinced that Leicester were hard done by. "(Musa) went down hoping for it," said the young centre back. "I think it was the right decision."

Arsenal offered more attacking purpose in a tight opening 45 minutes although they did little to

trouble Leicester's defensive unit.

The hosts were rocked by an injury to debutant Nampalys Mendy in the 53rd minute.

Bellerin and Theo Walcott then forced sharp saves from City keeper Kasper Schmeichel although Vardy also fired over the bar after another Leicester breakaway.

"They kept a lot of possession but we created clear chances," said Ranieri.

The game could have gone either way late on with both teams setting up dangerous attacks.

"I am very happy," added Ranieri. "It was a draw but I think our fans enjoyed the match."

confirm 'agreement' liverpool not for sale despite Chinese interest Barcelona with Manchester City for Bravo

london, august 21 (reuters): The American owners of Liverpool, one of the most famous teams in English soccer, are not planning to sell, a senior source at the club said on Sunday, after reports that a Chinese-backed consortium wanted to buy a sizeable stake.

There were no active discussions involving Fenway Sports Group, the Boston-based owners, and the English Premier League club had received no bid, added the source who declined to be named because of the sensitivity of the subject.

The source restated the club's position that its owners would listen to any expressions of interest from potential investors in Liverpool but move forward only with the right partner.

Chinese companies are increasingly interested in

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buying up stakes in European soccer clubs not only as good investments but also a way to help President Xi Jinping's bid to raise the profile of the sport in Chi-

Debate over SC verdict on reforms in BCCI unending

new delhi, august 21 (Pti): A month after the historic apex court verdict favouring a clean-up operation in the BCCI, debate over it seems to be unending with some experts terming it as "glaring unconstitutionality" while others think the judgement has basis as the question of public interest and public money is involved in the matter. The cricket body chose former apex court judge Markandey Katju to take head-on the top court and speak on its behalf to reportedly describe the verdict as "unconstitutional" which amounts to "throwing the law to the winds".

However, former CJI Justice R M Lodha, who headed the panel of judges to make recommendations, reacted saying the apex court's verdict was the "final word" in the dispute. He got the support from noted constitutional expert Govind Goel, who said the Supreme Court is fully entitled to look into the affairs of the Board as public interest and public money are involved in it.

However, Goel, who recently came out with a twovolume book -- a compilation of constitutional bench judgements of the Supreme Court which was released in presence of President Pranab Mukherjee, said he has only reservation to the extent that the matter should not be left to the Lodha panel after the verdict and the court should have asked the government to involve its agencies by roping in experts from the sports to carry forward with the recommendations.

He also expressed his reservation on Justice Katju accepting the offer of the BCCI to head the four-member panel to "advise and guide" on the apex court's verdict saying that Article 124 (7) puts a bar on the former judges of Supreme Court to plead or act in any court or before any authority in India.

However, BCCI, which has sought review of the judgement, got a support from senior advocate Anoop George Chaudhari, who termed it as "glaring unconstitutionality". Commenting on the judgement, Chaudhari said the verdict is per-in-curium (a judgment which was decided without a reference to an earlier relevant judgments) the earlier constitution bench judgments which were binding on the two judge bench.

The debate over the apex court verdict is significant as BCCI has filed review petition while Cricket Association of Bihar through its secretary Aditya Verma has filed a contempt petition against the BCCI office bearers for allegedly making 'libelous' statements. Chaudhari further pointed out that a body or authority must have all the "trappings" of a state within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution in order to be amenable to the writ jurisdiction.

na. Chinese groups announced deals this month to buy Italy's AC Milan, English Premier League West Bromwich Albion and second-tier French side

Auxerre.

Liverpool have won the English league title 18 times but the last of those triumphs was in 1990 before the Premier League

was set up. Clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester City, bankrolled by wealthy owners from Russia and the Gulf, have overtaken them in recent years.

The Financial Times reported that Liverpool's owners had hired an investment bank to advise on the possible sale of a sizeable stake to a partnership between Everbright, a Chinese state-owned financial conglomerate, and PCP Capital Partners, run by financier Amanda Staveley.

Earlier this week, chairman Tom Werner denied Liverpool were up for sale while chief executive Ian Ayre said the club were not engaged in investment discussions with anyone. The source said that did not mean there was no interest in the club.

Liverpool, whose backers also own the Boston Red Sox baseball team, are

MDFA get new office bearers Mon, august 21 (Mexn): The Mon District Football Association, along with its members, held a meeting at the SP's residence, Mon on August 20 and initiated a reshuffle of its office bearers. The newly appointed office bearers will be led by M. Anke Konyak (YRO Mon) as President and N. Wangtok Wangsha as General Secretary. A press release from the MDFA informed.

The others are: Vice President-Samuel Konyak, Joint Secretary- E. Mosa Konyak, Treasurer/Finance SecyTeamtok Konyak. Advisory Board Members are: Chairman, DPDB Mon; Cheong; Manhom, BDO; Manching, BDO; Wanglong, Pres-

ident MDCC; Honlem, Tizit; Changki, Aboi; Nokton, BDO; Wango, CDPO; Dr. Chenjei; Yangba, S.P. Mon; Slang, PET (SDEO Mon); Wekong, SIS; Pan-

gjei, ADS; Wangkai, Longwa Vill.; Heinei; Tonwang, VP Wangkhao College, Mon; Chemyuh, Executive Secy., KBBB and Ato Yanlem, DSP.

turning to the top flight this season.

Stuani opened the scoring with a piece of individual brilliance after 12 minutes, firing a longrange shot from outside the area over the head of goalkeeper Vito Mannone.

Then, just before the interval, the 29-year-old rounded off a well-worked team goal after Adam Forshaw combined with Alvaro Negredo to split the home defence open.

Sunderland, who lost central defender John

O'Shea to injury in the first half, refused to buckle and fully deserved their goal when Van Aanholt struck from inside the area after keeper Brad Guzan could only parry a shot from Duncan Watmore.

But they could not prise Boro open again and David Moyes's side, who featured all three of their new signings from Manchester United, remain without a point after two games while Middlesbrough have four from their opening matches.

Barcelona, august 21 (aFP): Barcelona have confirmed Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo will join Manchester City as soon as the Spanish champions sign a replacement for him. "We have an agreement in principle with Manchester City for Claudio Bravo. We are waiting for events this week. We will open the door for Claudio when we sign another goalkeeper," sporting director Robert Fernandez said after the 6-2 win over Real Betis on Saturday at the Camp Nou. "We were talking about his contract renewal when City's offer arrived and the player told us that he wanted to think about it, and evaluate other things." City manager Pep Guardiola wants to sign Bravo to replace Joe Hart, according to reports, because he doesn't think the England international fits into his style of play. Marc-Andre ter Stegen will take over Bravo's duties as number one in Barcelona, with Dutch international Jasper Cillessen of Ajax the preferred target to replace the Chilean. Cillessen did not play for Ajax in their 2-1 home defeat to Willem II in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday.

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The politics of Women reservation

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Two-goal Cristhian Stuani gives Middlesbrough win at Sunderland

london, august 21 (reuters): Middlesbrough beat Sunderland 2-1 away thanks to a firsthalf double from Uruguay striker Cristhian Stuani in the first Premier League meeting between the north-east rivals for almost eight years.

The visitors withstood sustained pressure after the interval when Sunderland hit back through Patrick van Aanholt and then pushed for the winner, but Boro held on to record their first victory since re-

just completing redevelopment work to increase the capacity of their famous Anfield stadium to 54,000.

A spokesman for the British government, which under new Prime Minister Theresa May has said it will review a Chinese-backed nuclear energy project, declined to comment on the report, saying it was a matter for Liverpool's owners.

Other recent recipients of Chinese backing include English clubs Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Inter Milan while Manchester City and Atletico Madrid have significant minority investments from the country. The sale of AC Milan was the most highprofile of the recent spate of Chinese investments but any deal for Liverpool, the world's ninth richest club by revenue according to Deloitte, is almost certain to eclipse that.

ooking at the recent development and debate on the 33% for women reservation in urban local bodies in Nagaland we are witnessing a turbulence whether reservation is justify for women or as some have argued not the right time for implementation to empower women. Despite amid obstructive theatrics from various corners against the bill, the Government of Nagaland decided to implement 33% reservation for women.

A French Philosopher by the name Jean-Jacques Rousseau quotes “Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains”.

In this quotation Rousseau explain that people deserve to be free but that they are chained by the societies in which they live.

For Rousseau, a society may legitimately coerce its people only when they agree to be ruled by that society and increased their safety and cooperation. The governance of our Naga tribes is the society and is it the legitimacy for society the end in itself justifies the denial of individual freedom for personal development. I should say, to be a part of the society and be within its whole is needed for an individual but it should not restrict any individual progress and development for a better society as society is an association of association.

History has shown men denying women the so called Equality. Our religion, our organisations and all countries at certain point of time have deprived women of their due. Women are suppressed and illtreated. Even the urban elite women too feel they are discriminated as they are not allowed to play a significant role in the decision making in public affairs. Women reservation quota is one aspects of women voice calling for equality not to make them equally with men per se but venturing out what is due to be given.

It is no doubt that women possess exceptional qualities that men don’t possess.

These qualities are crucial for bringing progress and wellness not only in our family but also in any society. And if the society lacks progress and wellness, it is because women have not been allowed to play the role they are created for.

Our Naga society is generally regarded as liberal but behind the veil women are suppress through various form of discrimination. It is the uniformly and strongly chauvinistic mindset that has provided a resistance for women participation in the political process. It is high time that we give opportunity for women to participate in the politics of Nagaland and consider as a tool to improve representation of the marginalised society. Moreover, to empower women it can be achieve only through their active participation in the political process and not making them an outsider and observer of the politics. It is only then a vibrant Naga society will exist where gender equality is expressed and it is extremely vital as it will know the views of both the sexes to develop an egalitarian society.

We need to overcome gender prejudice and it is only through such kind of affirmative action the best way to usher social and gender justice. Moreover, it is time for women to be more vocal and to take ownership of their own destiny. In the end, I would like to rephrase Shri. C.K. Prahalad views on ‘perception on the poor’ with respect to women “If we stop thinking of Naga women as inferior or as obstacle and start recognising them as resilient and creative women and value conscious humans, a whole new world of opportunity will open up”.

Dr. Achanger, Dimapur

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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Two Northeast girls vying to be ‘India’s Next Top Model’

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ollowing in the footsteps of several others from the region, two girls from the Northeast are competing to make a mark in the world of glamour and fashion. Jantee Hazarika from Assam and Rajashree Singha from Manipur have not only beaten several of the competitors in the ongoing second season of "India's Next Top Model" on MTV, but have also caught the attention of the organisers as well as industry experts.

The Indian version of "America's Next Top Model", the show created by Tyra Banks, was launched here last year by license holder and producer Bulldog Media & Entertainment. Following the success of season one, the fashion franchise has already returned to Indian TV screens with MTV attracting feisty young models from different parts of the country to take part in the event this year.

"It's been exciting here in 'India's Next Top Model'. I have done my diploma in Fashion Designing from the Vogue Institute of Designing in Bangalore.

Then I followed my instincts and came to Mumbai and here I am participating in the event," said 22-year-old Jantee, who hails from Assam's main city of Guwahati.

Jantee, who did her schooling from Gurukul Grammar School in Guwahati, has been taking part in local fashion shows. She participated in a fashion competition when in Guwahati called North East

posite to that. I am more closer to guys than to girls," she said, and added that she hates when someone calls her Chinese.

Model-actress Lisa Haydon, who is a judge on "India's Next Top Model", says modelling is more than just being beautiful and posing. "I am thrilled to see our brilliant young girls who are a part of this season of 'India's Next Top Model'. It's great to see their determination to succeed.

"I want young girls to learn that modeling is more than just being beautiful and posing. It's all about being creative, original, determined and finding that one aspect of yourself that makes you stand out - your USP," she said.

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Jantee Hazarika from Assam Diva and that seemed to be the turning point of her life.

"I'm in Mumbai for last six months and I am really working hard to make it to the fashion world. From my childhood I wanted to do something related with glamour and I hope I'm right on track now. I really wanted to be a model," she said. Living in Mumbai at

present, Jantee also misses her parents -- her father an employee of a PSU and mother a homemaker. She also misses her elder sister.

An emotional person, Jantee said that losing her pet and parents is her biggest fear. She feels she can handle big situations with ease, given how confidence. She has faced a lot

Rajashree Singha from Manipur

of problems because of her colour and looks as people used to call her dark and ugly. Jantee believes every person has two sides -- professional and personal. In her personal life, she is fun loving and crazy, but professionally, she is very confident and serious.

Rajashree, 21, was born in Manipur but raised in

Mumbai. "Although I originally hail from Manipur, my whole family is in Mumbai since I was very young and I am raised in Mumbai.

Modelling is a passion for me and I have been dreaming about the glamour of the fashion world," said Rajashree.

"My father is into Navy and my mother is a home-

maker too. I did my graduation from Mithibai College in Mumbai in 2014 and got the opportunity to participate in the 'India's Next Top Model'. Its been a dream come true for me," Rajashree told IANS. "I am preparing my body at present and avoiding junk food as I don't want to miss out on anything

that will get me out of the competition. I have also been watching 'America's Next Top Model' for tips so that I can be successful here," she said.

Describing herself, she said she is bold, positive, fun-loving and she keeps challenging herself. "As a kid, I was very shy and silent but now I am fully op-

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Alcohol almost killed me: Phil Collins

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Aniston ‘refuses to take her late mother’s ashes’

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ennifer Aniston's ambivalent feelings towards her late mom who died three months ago at age 79 - continue.

Now comes word that the 47-year-old Mother's Day star is refusing to take Nancy Dow's ashes and wants them nowhere near her, according to a report in In Touch Weekly.

Jennifer attended the memorial service but when she was asked if she wanted to take Nancy's ashes, the actress reportedly said no. 'She said, "I don't want them,"' a source close to the family told the publication, adding: 'Someone tried to say that Jen thinks having the ashes around her home is morbid, that it's not her style.'

Jennifer's rejection came as somewhat of a

shock to family and friends in spite of the distant mother-daughter relationship.

'Everyone knows that she and Nancy had a horrible relationship,' the source continued. 'She was an absentee daughter and now, even with Nancy gone, it seems that she still doesn't want her mom around.'

Jennifer and Nancy's 'feud goes beyond the grave,' In Touch Weekly reported.

The former Friends star had not seen her mother in several years, not since Nancy's stroke in 2011.

Then last spring, Jennifer flew to Los Angeles to say her final goodbyes to Nancy, who the source described as 'sick, frail and alone' during her final months before she passed away on May 25.

The actress stopped

speaking to Nancy altogether after the latter published a book, From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir. Their estrangement lasted years and Jennifer didn't invite her mother to her 2000 wedding to Brad Pitt, although they eventually reconciled after the couple divorced.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter last year, Jennifer revealed how 'critical' her mother was of her. 'She was critical.

She was very critical of me,' Jennifer said. 'Because she was a model, she was gorgeous, stunning. I wasn't. I never was. 'I honestly still don't think of myself in that sort of light, which is fine.

She was also very unforgiving. She would hold grudges that I just found so petty.'

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usician Phil Collins says he came very close to dying due to alcohol. The 65-yearold has opened up about his battle with alcohol in his new memoir "I'm Not Dead Yet". "The book is honest, it's self-deprecating," The New York Times quoted Collins as saying. "I'm not shirking my responsibilities. You start drinking, then you start drinking too much, then it physically hurts you. I came very close to dying at that point," he added.

Collins and his third wife Orianne Cevey, who divorced in 2008 and have sons Nicholas, 14, and Matthew, 11 together, rekindled their relationship earlier this year and he couldn't be happier. "It's lovely. I'm back with her.

We never really wanted to split. I mean, we did, but we stayed in touch, and sensible." "We didn't go the dent because we are back their dad is back with their we were so close because way that a lot of couples go, together again. The boys mom," Collins said. of the kids, and we kept it and that obviously is evi- are over the moon because Source: IANS

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I want to explore the world: Nargis Fakhri

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any Bollywood actors travel abroad for international shoots. But because of their hectic schedules, it becomes difficult for most celebrities to explore the tourist attractions of the countries they visit.

Nargis Fakhri, however, makes it a point to do some sightseeing along with her shoots. The actor likes to travel and explore new places. She recently visited London, UK, and Greece, and posted some interesting pictures from her trip on Instagram.

Nargis says it was author Daniel Defoe’s 1719 novel, Robinson Crusoe, that inspired her to travel since a very young age. The book is a travelogue based on true incidents. “Growing up, when I would go to the public library in New York, USA, to catch up on my reading, I would find myself attracted to the genre of castaway novels and travelogues,” Nargis says.

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Kiefer Sutherland reveals his latest single ‘Can’t Stay Away’ is about a BAR

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iefer Sutherland has a prodigious ledger of drinking stories, including the now iconic 2006 video of his inebriated leap into a Christmas tree. Yet it may still come as a surprise to fans of his new musical career that his latest single, Can't Stay Away, was not the ode to a woman it initially seemed.

In an interview People published Friday, the 49-yearold admitted: 'It was about a bar up the street, walking in the wrong direction when I should be walking home'. The

Emmy winner gave a nod to the confusion. 'People have asked, "Oh, what girl is that about"? It was never about a girl'.

In fairness, he's had quite the eventful romantic history as well, what with two divorces and a broken engagement with Julia Roberts, who left him for his friend Jason Patric three days before the wedding was meant to happen.

Moreover, the single's music video, which was released last month, features neither a love interest nor a bar. Grainy

and black-and-white, it consists solely of the 24 star singing with his band in a warehouse.

Without naming the bar in question, the scion of Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas said: 'There was a period, for better or worse, I spent a lot of time there around 2002 or 2003'. During each of the years he named, he was nominated for an Emmy for his leading performance as Jack Bauer. He won a Golden Globe for it in 2002.

After Not Enough Whiskey,

Can't Stay Away is the Paddington-born actor's second single from his debut album Down In A Hole, which he released in June. 'I had no intention of making an album', he told People. 'I hear about an actor wanting to do music and my eyes roll back too. I'm completely aware of the stigma and that's why I never did it'.

He'd previewed the album on tour in April and May, bypassing 'major markets' like New York and Los Angeles in favour of 'places where most

people don't stop by', such as Birmingham, Alabama and Wilmington, Delaware.

'The nicest moments I've had have been after you play a show', he said. 'You get back on the bus, go to bed, wake up the next morning and you're in a new town. 'Everybody else is off the bus because they don't sleep as well as you did on the bus. You hop off and step outside with a cup of tea and a cigarette. "Okay, here we are today". It makes you feel like a kid'.

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Neymar sends Brazil into raptures as Mo seals double

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Rio de JaneiRo, august 21 (aFP): Neymar sent Brazil into ecstasy as he clinched Olympic men's football gold for his country and Mo Farah sealed a rare distance double-double in a pulsating final evening of track action in Rio on Saturday.

Neymar swept home a brilliant free-kick and scored a trademark stutterrun penalty to win a shootout against Germany as the hosts headed towards Sunday's closing ceremony on a high. Later, Britain's Farah headlined the last night of track and field as he won a thrilling 5,000m race to earn the first consecutive 5,000m-10,000m doubles in 40 years.

Matt Centrowitz produced the biggest upset when he beat defending champion Taoufik Makhloufi of Algeria to become America's first 1,500m champion in more than a century.

And the United States ran away with both the men's and women's 4x400m relays as the curtain closed on the last full day of competition, with only 12 gold medals available on Sunday.

With 294 of 306 titles decided, the United States led the medals table with 43 golds, with Britain in surprise second place with

(LEFT) Mo Farah celebrates on the podium with second placed Paul Kipngetich Tanui (left) of Kenya and third-placed Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia. (EPA Photo) (RIGHT) Brazil's Neymar, right, and Gabriel Jesus, center, celebrate after receiving their gold medals after the final match of the men's Olympic football tournament between Brazil and Germany at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday August 20. (AP Photo)

27 to China's 26. China won their third Olympic Games women's volleyball gold with a 3-1 victory over Serbia. Only the former Soviet Union -- with four golds -has been more successful in Olympics women's volleyball than China.

South Korea's Park InBee won the first women's golf Olympic gold in 116 years by a commanding five strokes, and the USA routed Spain in the women's basketball final.

Millions of Brazilians were glued to the men's football and celebrations were long and loud when

the five-time world champions grabbed their first Olympic title at the Maracana stadium.

Victory, 5-4 on penalties after the scores were locked at 1-1 after extra time, left Neymar and his team-mates sobbing uncontrollably as they erased the nightmare of Brazil's 7-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Germany two years ago.

It was a fairytale finish for Neymar, who missed the 2014 defeat with a back injury and faced heavy criticism for his performances early in the Olym-

pic competition. "This is one of the best things that has happened in my life," said the Barcelona star who promptly stepped down as captain. "Now (the critics will) have to swallow what they said."

- 'A party for everybody' Victory may not get Brazil into the top 10 of the Olympic medals table but it was the one gold the country wanted. Street celebrations erupted after the final whistle.

Security scares, transport problems and public apathy are among the problems that have bedev-

illed South America's first Games, but Olympics chief Thomas Bach hailed the event as "iconic".

"The Brazilians altogether were great hosts and really united behind these Games... They turned this great competition into a party for everybody," said Bach. Farah was pushed hard in the 5,000m before he kicked home in the final straight to become the first man since Finnish great Lasse Viren in 1976 to retain two Olympic distance titles. "This is the most satisfying win of the four, it is incredible," said the

33-year-old Somali-born Londoner.

In the 1,500m men's race, Centrowitz became the first American man since the 1908 London Games to win the event, which has been shared exclusively between African runners since 1996.

US track golden girl Allyson Felix led home her team in the women's 4x400m, crossing the line to claim a record sixth gold medal.

In the men's 4x400m, former Olympic 400m champion LaShwan Merritt led the US team home with Jamaica finishing in

Wrestler Yogeshwar out of medal contention

Rio de JaneiRo, august 21 (ians): Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt lost his men's freestyle 65 kg qualification match 0-3 against Mongolia's Mandakhnaran Ganzorig at the Rio Olympics here on Sunday.

Yogeshwar, the 2012 Olympics bronze medallist in the 60kg category, was on the backfoot right from the initial stages and lost on technical points at the Carioca Arena 2 on Mat B. Later, the Haryana wrestler's chances of going for the bronze medal in a repechage also went up in smoke as Ganzorig lost 0-6 to Soslan Ramonov of Russia in the quarter-finals.

Two-time World Wrestling Championships bronze medallist Ganzorig's aggressive intent was too much for Yogeshwar, who was nearly pushed out of the wrestling zone early on.

The Indian was able to avert that danger, but the 33-year-old HaryThierry Neuville (BEL) performs during the FIA World Rally Championship 2016 Germany in Trier, Germany ana grappler was soon cautioned on August 20. (Reuters Photo) while trying to grab his opponent's

legs. Yogeshwar's troubles grew further as he conceded a point for a successful tackle by Ganzorig, who led by the solitary point on Period 1.

Ganzorig upped the pressure in the next period and toppled Yogeshwar to lead 3-0.

It was always going to be difficult for the Indian to mount a comeback from there and with the clock ticking down, Ganzorig held on to win.

Ganzorig then lost his quarterfinal bout to Ramonov to end Yogeshwar's chances of a medal.

The Mongolian was no match for the Russian, conceding three points in the early stages as Ramonov went into the break with a 3-0 lead.

The Russian pushed Ganzorig out of the zone at the start of the second period to increase his lead by one point.

Ganzorig tried hard to make a comeback in the closing stages, but ended up conceding two more points as Ramonov claimed a decisive victory.

silver and defending champion the Bahamas bronze.

South African runner Caster Semenya completed a convincing victory in the 800m to win her first Olympic gold, four years after being denied gold by Russian dope cheat Mariya Savinova.

Semenya has been at the centre of a raging controversy because of her naturally occurring condition, hyperandrogenism, which causes elevated testosterone levels. Rival runners want authorities to revisit rules limiting the amount of testosterone allowed in competitors.

Park triumphed in the first women's Olympic golf tournament since 1900 by five strokes from New Zealand's Lydia Ko, underlining the dominance of South Korea's superlative women's golfers.

"It felt like this week was so long and mentally and physically exhausting," said Park. "But I'm happy with the result and when you play for your country there is some extra power it gives you and I think that drove me on the golf course."

Russia came to Rio under a doping scandal shadow and missing its key track and field stars. But they snared four golds on Saturday -- in women's handball, team rhythmic gymnastics, modern pentathlon and freestyle wrestling -- to reach 17, fourth on the medals table.

Earlier, China's Chen Long inflicted more Olympic heartache on Lee Chong Wei with a convincing win in the men's badminton singles final -- consigning the Malaysian to his third straight silver medal.

And Britain's Nicola Adams became the first woman to retain an Olympic boxing title in the flyweight division. "I'm now the most accomplished British amateur boxer we've ever had, of all time, so it's a nice title to have," said Adams, 33.

WFI demands CBI probe into Narsingh dope scandal

new delhi, august 21 (Pti): Left red-faced by the four-year ban imposed on Narsingh Yadav by the Court of Arbitration (CAS), the Wrestling Federation of India on Sunday demanded a CBI probe into the doping scandal that has jeopardised the grappler's entire career.

"The Wrestling Federation of India President (Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh) feels that the World Anti-Doping Agency's timing of appeal against the NADA clean chit to Narsingh was suspect. He had also objected to the CAS hearing being held just hours before the competition started in the Olympics," the WFI said in a statement.

"The notice from CAS came at such a time neither could Narsingh bring his lawyer to Rio to argue his case nor could a replacement be arranged for the 74kg category by the WFI," the release added.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) had appealed against the NADA all-clear to Narsingh at CAS, three days ahead of his scheduled opening bout at the Olympics. The verdict marked a painful end to the controversy which began with the wrestler failing a June 25 test.

Days before the Olympics, Narsingh was cleared of doping charges by the NADA who said he was a victim of 'sabotage' and deserved the benefit of doubt.

"Narsingh told CAS that he had complained against the suspect who might have spiked his drink but the Haryana Police has been unable to catch him so far. Had the police got hold of this suspect, the country would not have lost the chance to grab a medal," the WFI said.

"The WFI and its President thus demanded a CBI inquiry into this incident so that no other player goes through this," it added.

Starc sets McGregor outpoints Nate Diaz at UFC 202 Australia's ODI wicket record

las Vegas, august 21 (aP): Conor McGregor got his revenge. Now he wants a third fight on his terms.

McGregor evened the score in his rivalry with Nate Diaz by outpointing him Saturday night at UFC 202 in a rematch of their two-round welterweight thriller in March.

The two put on an action-packed fight in which McGregor came out strong and then hung on in a tiring, bloody slugfest. Two of the judges scored it 48-47 for McGregor, and the other had it 47-47.

McGregor immediately challenged Diaz to a third fight — but only if Diaz would come down to the lightweight division.

"Surprise, surprise! The king is back!" McGregor said. "If you want this trilogy, it's on my terms. I came up to 170, now you'll come back to 155 and we'll finish what we've started. I knew what I had to do this time around and I did it."

McGregor (20-3) forced the action in the opening round, landing multiple leg kicks to Diaz's lead leg and a straight left that knocked down Diaz (20-11).

The Irishman took down Diaz twice more in the second round, bloodying his nose and appearing to have total control of the fight. "I could have gone in there and pressed, but I was

Conor McGregor lands a punch on Nate Diaz during their welterweight bout during UFC 202. (Getty Images)

patient," McGregor said.

The persistent Diaz found his footing later in the second, though, unleashing a flurry of strikes and knocking McGregor against the fence. Diaz continued to attack in the third and, for the final 90 seconds of the fourth, they stood in the center of the cage and exchanged blows.

"I knew he would have success early," Diaz said.

"Just as I expected, he was going to slow down and I was going to speed up."

They traded punches again in the fifth, and neither gained an edge until the final 10 seconds, when Diaz secured a trip and landed a few final shots from on top before the bell rang. "I came here to fight. I want No. 3, I gave him No. 2, so let's do it," Diaz said.

McGregor exacted re-

venge for a loss at UFC 196. McGregor, already the featherweight champ, was initially scheduled to face Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title, but dos Anjos pulled out due to injury and McGregor agreed to fight Diaz at welterweight on late notice.

Diaz's endurance was the difference in the first fight. McGregor pummeled Diaz with multiple

shots in the first round, giving Diaz a bloody facial gash, but Diaz weathered the storm and countered with a few shots of his own near the end of the round.

Then Diaz dominated the second round with accurate, well-timed boxing before finishing the exhausted McGregor with a rear naked choke.

They were supposed to battle again at welterweight

at the landmark UFC 200, but that bout was canceled after McGregor announced his retirement and refused to meet with media. McGregor didn't end up retiring, but the disturbance got him and Diaz dropped from the card.

Instead, the anticipated rematch was set for UFC 202. The garrulous McGregor had promised to finish Diaz early this time around, and promotion for the fight included a bottlethrowing melee at a press conference Wednesday.

"My respect to the opponent," McGregor said. "You have to respect Nate and the style that he brings."

Earlier, Anthony Johnson landed an uppercut 13 seconds into the first round to knock out Glover Teixeira in the co-main event between top-ranked light heavyweights. Johnson (22-5) flattened Teixeira (25-5) with the shot, forcing the referee to call an early end to the fight. Johnson has 13th victories in his past 14 fights.

"I'm coming for you Daniel," Johnson said, speaking to current light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, who was seated near the cage.

Donald Cerrone (31-7) stopped Rick Story (19-9) in a battle of ranked welterweights.

Colombo, august 21 (aFP): Australian paceman Mitchell Starc on Sunday claimed his 100th oneday international wicket in his 52nd ODI match, beating the previous record set

by Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq of 100 wickets in 53 matches.

Starc dismissed Dhananjaya de Silva during the first match in the ODI series against Sri Lanka to reach the milestone.

The left-armer earlier bowled opener Kusal Perera with the fourth ball of the

match, after Australia elected to bowl first at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium.

Starc also overtook former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, who reached the mark in 55 ODIs. The 26-year-old paceman from New South Wales, who made his debut against India in 2010, claimed 24 wickets in the just-ended Test series, which saw Australia whitewashed by the home side.

Starc has taken a total of 115 wickets in 28 Test matches.

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