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PAGe 12
india, Myanmar to maintain border peace, security
Nay Pyi Taw, augusT 22 (iaNs): After the heavy exchange of fire between the Indian Army and the banned insurgent outfit NSCN (Khaplang) last week in Nagaland along the India-Myanmar border, both countries on Monday agreed to maintain peace and security along the international border. This was agreed to during meetings External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had with Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw and State Counsellor and Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi during her day-long visit to Nay Pyi Taw. “Both sides agreed to make efforts to ensure peace and security along the long shared border,” sources here said. “The Myanmar side stated that activities of insurgent groups would not be countenanced from Myanmar territory and suggested that this issue should be addressed and taken forward through cooperation in established bilateral forums,” they said. Heavy exchange of fire took place on Friday between the Indian Army
Myanmar army denies clashes between Indian army, NSCN (K) Nay Pyi Taw, augusT 22 (iaNs): Myanmar military authorities have denied that there was a recent exchange of gunfire on its soil between Indian army and a rebellion ethnic group -- the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) (NSCN-K), the media reported on Monday. The denial referred to some media reports that the Army entered Myanmar territory and fought with the NSCN-K on August 19 and that the fighting lasted for three hours, Xinhua news agency reported. Myanmar military’s information quoted witnesses as saying that the gun battle between NSCN-K and NSCN-IM occurred inside India, one mile west of the Myanindian Minister for External Affairs, sushma swaraj with state Counselor of Myanmar, mar-India border, and not in Myanmar.
Aung san suu Kyi in nay Pyi Taw on August 22.
and the NSCN(K) after the soldiers allegedly raided some of the villages along the Indo-Myanmar border. According to the state police, the incident took place at about 4 a.m. near Chenmoho in Mon district in Nagaland which shares its eastern border with Myanmar. Though some reports said that the Indian forces crossed into the Myanmar side in pursuit of the insurgents, authorities have de-
nied this. This is the first cabinetlevel visit from India to Myanmar after Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) assumed power in March this year, a gesture that Myanmar leaders have appreciated, the sources said. She expressed fullest support to the new Myanmar government in its efforts to meet its developmental goals in the country. Suu Kyi warmly re-
called her long association with India and with Indian personalities. “She briefed the External Affairs Minister on the preparations for the upcoming 21st Century Panglong Conference for National Reconciliation,” the sources said. “The External Affairs Minister conveyed India’s full support to this process and said India stands ready to extend any necessary help.”
Both sides also agreed to work together to identify new areas of cooperation where there is much untapped potential. “This includes areas such as agriculture especially pulses, power, renewable energy, skill development, health, education, transport and social development,” the sources said. India is already supplying 3 MW of electricity to Myanmar through the
However, Myanmar military columns on the border were on full alert to ward off foreign troops from entering the country, the military authorities said. Myanmar would neither accept nor encourage any armed group to station on its soil to potentially terrorise the government, it said. The authorities insisted that Myanmar armed forces was working in tandem with Indian army and rendering cooperation in patrolling the border and exchanging information. In June 2015, there were clashes between the Indian army and the rebel group near Myanmar-India border. Myanmar army then assured India of not tolerating any rebel groups active on its soil.
Moreh-Tamu link from the northeastern state of Manipur. The Myanmar side also expressed appreciation for the training that 20 Myanmar MPs had recently received at the Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training in New Delhi. President U Htin Kyaw was quoted as saying: “India is the country we should get best lessons from on what democracy means.”
KOHiMa, augusT 22 (MExN): Nagaland State Governor, PB Acharya has summoned the 13th (Special) session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly to meet at 9:30am on August 26 at the Assembly Hall, Kohima. This was informed in a press release from the NLA Assembly Secretariat. DiMaPuR, augusT 22 work Agreement between the creation of the 16th State of Na- inseparable,” it added, while maintaining that “Naga Integra(MExN): The Nagaland Tribes NSCN (IM) and the Govern- galand,” the NTC reminded. It made clear that the Nagas tion should therefore evolve the KOHiMa, augusT 22 Council (NTC) has written to ment of India “as it has never (MExN): The Naga Business Asthe Indian Prime Minister, Nar- been disclosed all throughout of Nagaland “are not in a posi- coming together of the Nagas sociation Kohima (NBAK) today tion to accept any point under with their lands to live in a single held a joint meeting with variendra Modi stating that any so- the process of negotiation.” It said that the Nagas of Na- Framework that either modify, State.” Morung Express news lution to the Naga issue must be ous frontal tribal hohos, student galand are “small tribal popula- dilutes or infringes upon any Stating that Nagaland is one bodies, youth organisations and inclusive. Dimapur | August 22 In a memorandum to the PM, tion who were considered vul- provision in Art 371(A) under of the smallest States in terms the ACAUT Nagaland in relaOne man sustained gunshot the NTC stated that in the event of nerable by the pioneers of India.” any circumstances.” of its geographical area which tion to the August 19 alleged aswound resisting a robber, any negotiation leading to final- “That those pioneers found the It further stated that “No. stands at 16,579 Sq. Kms having sault on a Naga businessman who tried to snatch a motor- ization of any agreement under tradition, culture and their lands 13th of the 16-Points Memoran- almost 2 million populations, by the Region Commander of cycle. The incident occurred the Framework Agreement cov- and its resources are inalienable dum of 1960 refers to Integration the NTC reasoned that “for the the GPRN/NSCN and two othin broad daylight just outside ering Nagaland, prior consent of part of their life and therefore of Naga contiguous areas.” survival of the Ethnic Indig- ers. A press note from the NBAK the Dimapur District Hospi- the stakeholders is a must and its protection and preservation The NTC added that it “up- enous inhabitants and with the informed that the meeting detal on August 21. According all the Naga National Political was paramount in the interest of holds the principle of amalga- limited area of land, we cannot to the police, the victim iden- Groups must be taken on board both the Nagas and the country,” mation of all the Naga inhabited afford to allow Nagaland to be- manded the immediate arrest of the accused “at the earliest and tified only as Anjan fought for inclusive solution so that the it added. areas in the North East India into come the concentration camp or book them under NSA.” back after an unidentified “In view of providing legal a single administrative unit, and designated area for all hue.” It further asked the GPRN/ man tried to snatch his mo- solution arrived will become lastinsulation from possible exthis has been the long cherished The NTC asserted that “if not ing and acceptable to all. NSCN to immediately termitor-cycle. He was leaving the ploitation, the conditions in desire of the Nagas of Nagafor physical integration of both nate them from service, and The NTC expressed concern hospital premises after visiting a friend admitted at the that the indigenous inhabitants 16-Points Memorandum of 1960 land.” “Nevertheless, the fact of land and its people; it can never issue an “unconditional apolhospital. The robber report- of Nagaland are not at all aware were incorporated in Art 371(A) the natural law is that, the land accept mere population inte- ogy” with assurance of safety to the victim and his family memedly stopped him and forc- of the contents of the Frame- of the Indian Constitution at the and its people are but one and gration.” ibly asked him to hand over the motor-cycle. He resisted and in the ensuing scuffle, the robber drew a pistol and shot the victim on the elbow, the police said. The robber Morung Express news sudden booming sound led and boulders have filled up then absconded from the to a big flash of muddy water, the paddy fields of the five afAfter hearing the arguments Dimapur | August 22 scene leaving the bike and KOHiMa, augusT 22 (PTi): big trees and boulders. As the fected villages rendering them from both lawyers, the Principal DisA local court today reserved order the victim. on transfer of a criminal complaint trict and Session judge Moangkaba Bura Rengma (80) and his first wave subsided and the uncultivable,” said a member case against former Nagaland chief Imchen reserved the judgement. A wife Tege Rengma (68) had farmer held on to a small tree, of the VDMC who was part of minister and Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu hearing was earlier fixed for June 27 decided to move to a quieter the water stood still—in this the nine-member team that Rio from the court of chief judicial last in the court of the Kohima CJM. corner of their village, close to time he found a bunch of float- undertook the assessment. magistrate here to another court. However, Rio’s counsel had filed a a small stream, in the Rengma ing bamboo trees to save him- Unless the government makes The complainant had on February petition before the Principal District Naga areas of Karbi Anglong self. 15 minutes later, another an effort to remove these with 11 filed a criminal complaint before and Session Judge seeking transfer once they grew old. In their booming sound was followed special equipment, the fields NEw DElHi, augusT CJM Kohima against Rio for filing a of the case from the CJM’s court to placid corner at Richangari by floods of similarly harsh may never be cultivable again. 22 (iaNs): Members of civ- wrong affidavit regarding his educa- another court within its division, village, on the night of August waters for almost two hours. Granaries on the fields were il society groups on Monday tional qualification in the 2014 Lok claiming that the MP would not get 15, they ate, put their dishes Tired and almost drowning, he also destroyed leading to a maurged the Ministry of Social Sabha elections. on the verandah to wash the was eventually rescued by the jor loss for an already povertyjustice from there. Justice and Empowerment next day, and went to sleep. Khanari village folk later that struck populace of the area. to address the many “shortOn the morning of August 16, morning of August 16 as he Meanwhile, the dead comings” of the Transgenwhen they awoke, they found fish and carcass that dot the clung on to clumps of bamboo. der Bill, before passing it. themselves trapped. Their Khanari became the worst landscape now gives off a Members of ‘Sangama’ and ‘Reach Law’, two minor- DiMaPuR, augusT 22 been going on despite repeated rep- house had been blocked off affected village due to the foul stench that has spread ity rights group, presented (MExN): The Nagaland Contractors’ resentations to the state government by piles of bamboo all around floods that also affected Khon- through the area and is leadwani village, Ridongünyu vil- ing children to fall sick. Drinka chapter wise review of & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) has de- and all the departments for strict im- the house. ‘The Transgender Persons In the early hours of Aulage, Phentsero village, the ing water sources continue (Protection of Rights) Bill’, manded open tender for all contract plementation of government stand- gust 16, the stream next to above mentioned Richangari to remain polluted by mud, ing order regarding tenders. 2016, introduced in Lok and supply works in Nagaland as per The NCSU deputed its Union their house had bloated man- and some other parts of east said the member. People have Sabha on August 2, to bring government memorandum, where ifold and brought large trees, Karbi Anglong. found some small streams to notice the Bill’s flaws and only NCSU registered identity card Officials Action Committee to all bamboo and rocks with it. The The Village Disaster Manup river to cater to their water the Head of Departments (HOD) gaps. They opposed the use holders are eligible for the tender. only reason the house suragement Committee (VDMC) needs. Those whose houses A press note from the NCSU to ensure the government order of ‘biological test’ to provived was because scores of of the Naga Rengma Mouza, as have been completely denounce a person as trans- informed that various depart- is followed. It further directed the gender as proposed in the ments are awarding contract and Union’s district units to check all uprooted bamboo had saved the Rengma areas of Karbi An- stroyed are being helped by draft bill and advocated for supply works through table ten- the HoDs in their respective dis- it from the ensuing flash glong are currently classified those whose houses were on use of ‘psychological test’ der, without inviting open tender. tricts and submit report to the head floods. The old couple could for purposes of revenue (tax) higher ground but no aid has instead. They recommend- “Such practices are illegal and to- office for further necessary action. be saved by the rest of the vil- collection, visited some of the reached them yet. ed to extend reservation in tal violation of norms & objectives The VDMC and governIt further requested all NCSU lage folk by cutting through affected areas on August 18 educational institutes and of the State Government,” it stated. district units to check those who the bamboo only once the along with some departments ment team that went to the for public appointments to It therefore demanded that such have dual registration in other floods had subsided. of the Karbi Anglong Autono- spot for assessment also faced transgender persons. They In another village, Khanari, mous District Council to take their own share of hardships. unions, and informed that such practices immediately stop and all also demanded removal of a 67-year-old farmer was stock of the situation. While “There are no bridges in our rederogatory words such as the work orders issued through ta- cases would lead to cancellation sleeping in his field hut the the government departments gion, and the rivers that were “chakka, ombotthu, gandu ble tender be cancelled. The NCSU of membership. It also cautioned same night when a sudden could not be contacted yet, ankle length have now risen to that any contractors, firm or comfurther called for fresh open tender etc.” and the removal of the gush of water alerted him the VDMC had some accounts the chest. Roads have become pany without valid identity card (of to invite all the eligible contractors term ‘Third gender’ to refer knee length mud banks. We NCSU) “will be dealt with stern ac- to untying the cows so they from their assessment. to transgenders as they’re in open competition. could escape but in vain. A “A huge amount of mud had to walk three hours in this discriminatory. It expressed regret that this has tion.”
NTC writes to PM Modi; seeks inclusive solution
Victim gets wounded fighting back robber
Court reserves judgement on transfer of complaint against Rio
Civil society calls for changes in Transgender Bill
NCSU demands cancellation of table tenders
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Rio wraps up challenging Olympic Games
NTTU resolves to take action against bogus persons/firms
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India’s Act East Policy also came up for discussion and both sides agreed that it fitted neatly into Myanmar’s needs and as such areas of mutually-beneficial cooperation should be identified in the near future. According to the sources, Sushma Swaraj extended invitations to both the President and the state Counsellor to visit India at their earliest convenience, which were accepted.
August 9 assault: NBAK demands arrest of accused bers. “If the demand of the joint meeting could not be fulfilled, the NBAK along with the frontal organisations, student bodies and youth organisations will resort to its own course of action,” it cautioned. The NBAK further reaffirmed in principal to support the ACAUT stand on ‘One Government One Tax.’ The joint meeting was attended by members of NBAK, ACAUT, KVYO, NAYO, WASU, Upper Agri Colony Council, All Kohima Municipal Ward Panchayat, Kohima Ao Telongjen, Chakhesang Hoho Kohima, Kohima Sumi Hoho, Kohima Lotha Hoho, Rengma Public Organisation Kohima and Eastern Naga Public Union Kohima.
Amidst floods, bamboo saves but mud mars life
to cover a 5km stretch,” said the VDMC member. As more reports of the extent of damage is awaited from the government, both the people in the village as well as officials seem to be pinning the cause of the flash floods on a “possible cloudburst.” However, Santanu Moitra, an engineering geologist who has worked for decades in mountainous regions, disagreed. “The monsoon rain may have caused a landslide on the river creating a huge obstruction forming a natural dam. The heavy rain water flowing through the river collected upstream of this natural dam forming a reservoir. The water collection in the reservoir kept increasing with further rain. When the water pressure of the reservoir exceeded capacity of the naturally formed dam, it burst with a noise causing a flash flood with debris flow. Since the people heard two booming sounds, there may have been two such spots; one probably triggered the other,” he explained by way of a strong possibility. He suggested that the government “needs to go to the spot to study the area and geologically examine the reasons so that solutions can be accordingly provided to avoid such disasters in the long run.”
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Meeting endorses usage NTTU resolves to take action of Khezha, not Kuzha against bogus persons/firms
pfutsEro, august 22 (mExN): A consultative meeting organized by Khezha Area Public Organization (KAPO) has endorsed the usage of Khezha and not Kuzha in all aspects. The meeting was held on August 17 at Baptist Theological College (BTC), Pfutsero with N. Neilo Pulo Koza as Sessional Chairman and Ezekiel Ketsu as Sessional Secretary. A press release from Media Cell of the meeting informed that the meeting appreciated the predecessors for having keen desire to work for the welfare of the Khezha area people and forming Khezha Area Public Organization. However, it pointed out, in due course of time, “some individuals with varied notions and divisive ideas had put forth various divisive title usages or nomenclatures which only created much confusion in the mindset of the people and that the present imbroglio of introducing Kuzha to the already existing Khezha is one such without any arrived consensus or unanimous decision,” the release added. Therefore, with the desire to uphold the “genuine origin history” and “official recognition usage”, the meeting re-endorsed the usage of ‘Khezha Area’. It also decided not to “acknowledge, participate or be part of the new usage Kuzha or Kuzha Area Pub-
lic Organization”. Moreover, the house endorsed and recognized the already established allied organizations such as Khezha Area Wrestling Association (KAWA) and Khezha Area Games and Sport’s Association (KAGSA). D. Kemvu Koza, President, Khezhakeno Outside Dweller’s Union (KODU); Mosa Koza, VCC, Sodzulhou Village, Dimapur; Z. Kepfelhou Koza on behalf of VCC 7th Mile Village, Dimapur; and Timikha Koza, VCM, Khezhakeno village spoke on the occasion. They highlighted the significance of ‘Khezha’ title and its genuine identification to Khezha speaking people also known as the ‘Kozami’, the release stated. It was explained that the word ‘Ko’ means strength/victory, ‘Za’ means reward/ merit and ‘Mi’ means its people. However, in the present situation, the word ‘Khezha’ and the title ‘Khezha area’ is officially recognized by the CPO. In this context, the gathering was reminded to take note of the language research work done by Dr. Kedutso Kapfo. It was further highlighted that the State Government of Nagaland under the Department of School Education has also recognized the Khezha language as an indigenous language subject. Meanwhile, the meeting reaffirmed to stand
united under the banner of Khezha Area Public Organization and re-endorsed Khezha area as the organization’s operating area. It expressed unwavering solidarity to Chakhesang as a tribe, which came into being on January 10, 1945. Further, it acknowledged the immense contribution of the predecessors for bringing the Chakhesang people together and coining the nomenclature Chakhesang - ‘Cha’ for Chokri, ‘Khe’ for Khezha, and ‘Sang’ for Sangtam. The meeting also reaffirmed allegiance to the apex Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO). Other guest speakers in the meeting were Disamu Puro, Senior Citizen of Pfutsero Town, Yekhuse Tureng, Former Chairman, Pfutsero Town Council, Vengozo Thira, CHIKO Advisor and Murhasayi Murao, Chairman, Pfutsero Town Citizens Welfare Forum. The speakers laid emphasis on the need to maintain Chakhesang’s unity. “Therefore, any divisive attitude or divisive leadership should not come in the way or hamper the Chakhesang’s unity.” Another speaker opined that Pfutsero is a people’s centric town representing the Chakhesang sentiments in all walks of life, as such; he called upon the people to stand united in making Pfutsero town a people’s town.
Dimapur, august 22 (mExN): Nagaland Timber Trader’s Union (NTTU) held an emergency executive meeting at its president’s residence on August 19 to discuss matters and modalities pertaining to ‘Working Scheme.’ The members present, after proper deliberations over the issue, unanimously adopted a 5-point resolution in the general interest of all the members concerned, stated a press release received here. The NTTU resolved to approach various Village Councils that fall under
‘Working Scheme’ to genuinely authenticate those persons/parties involved in timber business and accordingly forward the case before the union for its approval and for obtaining certificate. The Union, in collaboration with the Government, will authenticate all the cases pertaining to ‘Working Scheme’ for further necessary action, the meeting decided. It was also resolved that those persons/parties who are genuinely into timber trades should register the names of their firms un-
der NTTU, for which, an amount of Rs. 500/- will be levied as registration fee. NTTU further decided to take necessary action against the bogus persons/ firms claiming for allotment (s)/benefits under ‘Working Scheme’. It also resolved to stand firm against proxy/bogus firms that are not genuinely involved in the trade, but claiming for allotments. “In the event of false recommendations made by the village councils for those proxy/bogus firms/persons, and if any anomalies are found/detected by the SIT under
‘working scheme’, the concerned village council and proxy firm (s) shall be liable for all the loss incurred to the genuine firms/parties,” it stated. Meanwhile, the meeting decided that henceforth, only those persons/ parties that are genuinely involved in the timber business will be given preference for any allotment/ benefits entitled under ‘Working Scheme’. NTTU also stated that it will “sternly oppose” any attempt by government officials to approve ‘Working Scheme’ to bogus timber
traders without the knowledge of the union. The press release was appended by Kevise Sogotsu, president, NTTU; Alem Pongener, general secretary, NTTU; Zhimomi, vice president, NTTU; Khutovi Awomi, president, Chumukedima Timber Traders’ Association; Mereulung Sephe, president, Tree Farming Union, Peren; Sanyi Dukru, president, Phek District Timbers’ Union; Thepfürüya, president, Naga Timber Union Kohima; Thorechu, president, Pungro Timber Union.
Fading heritage: Photography exhibition Morung Express News Kohima | August 22
A photography exhibition titled ‘A walk into a fading heritage’ by Donin Yeng, a Travel Photographer from Dimapur was held from August 21 to 22 in Kohima. The exhibition was held with an objective to bring the people from around the world closer to North East through photography. The essence of the exhibition, Yeng stated, was to pass the rich and diverse heritage to the young and the locals in the NE region who sometimes are not aware of their own heritage. Asserting that the North
Donin Yeng, a Travel Photographer, during his photo exhibition in Kohima.
East region is unique, where people look alike but are diverse in so many ways, Yeng, who has travelled far and wide in most of the North East states with his latest trip made to Mon, said, “That’s the gem of being a North Easterner.” Yeng is the founder of Fading Heritage, a Media Production Firm documenting the fading culture of North East Region by means of photography and video documentation. The key area of interest in the documentation works done was to preserve, protect, and promote the festivals of the rich old cultural heritage of the NE Region for the uplift of the culture, people and places.
Forgiveness & unity through reconciliation Introductory training on is the only way to move forward: Anthony participatory land use planning
NEw DElhi, august 22 (mExN): Naga Students’ Union, Delhi (NSUD) organised a felicitation programme for Lieut. Gen. Anthony Ningkhan Shimray, an NSCN (IM) leader, on August 20 at Nagaland House, New Delhi. President of NSUD, Phungshok Khongreiwoshi expressed gratitude on behalf of Nagas in Delhi for the “utmost and highest service” of Lieut. Gen. Anthony Ningkhan Shimray towards the cause of the Nagas and to the ongoing Indo-Naga peace talks. The program was organized with the idea of welcoming back Lieut. Gen. Anthony into the fold of the Naga freedom movement, informed a press release from Chawangbo Chalunmai,
Lieut. Gen. Anthony Ningkhan Shimray with family and NSUD officials.
General Secretary, NSUD. Anthony was recently released on bail from Tihar jail. The Naga Peoples' Movement of Human Rights (NPMHR), All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM) expressed their gratitude to Lieut. Gen. Anthony “for his selfless service and dedication
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supporting him through protests, seminars, talks, candle light vigil, prayers in churches etc. He also made a special mention of the role of NPMHR in handling his case. However, he equally appreciated the efforts of all the Naga people in releasing him. According to the release,
Anthony praised God for bringing light during the darkest moments of his life. As a “servant of nation”, he believed in the unity of the Nagas with Christ as the foundation. “To him, forgiveness and unity through reconciliation is the only way to move forward,” the release stated. He further asserted that the future belongs to the youth and the youth must be able to stand united and carry forward the agenda of Naga nation building. He promised to remain faithful to the cause of the Naga solution. He also spoke highly of the hard works and dedication of Late Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah. Meanwhile, the General Secretary of NSUD urged the Nagas for ‘One Hope, One Voice and One Goal’.
Morung Express News Kohima | August 22
An introductory training on the participatory land use planning was held on August 22 at de Oriental Grand jointly organised by United Nation Development Program (UNDP) and Department of Soil and Water Conservation, Government of Nagaland. In his welcome address, Peter K. Rengma, Director & NPD, Department of Soil and Water Conservation highlighted the importance of the concerned departments’ contribution to planning in land use with focus on sustainable land development with regard to shift-
IVRD prohibits liquor sale within village jurisdiction Dimapur, august 22 (mExN): Industrial Village Razüphe Dimapur (IVRD) held an emergency meeting on August 20 at the residence of its council chairman. The meeting resolved that as per the 2011 Indian Census, the code of Industrial Village Razüphe Dimapur is ‘0004’ and the village will use the same as the official code in the near future. Regarding the village Fair Price Shop and ration card, the council resolved to issue the ration card to the beneficiaries only after some rectification from the
authority concerned, a press release from Head GB, IVRD, TL Angami and village council secretary, Kenei Angami said. The meeting also directed all the Aadhaar card holders in the village to submit a photocopy of their Aadhaar card to the VDB secretary at the earliest. Further, it was highlighted that the village council had given a time to the wine sellers to do their business till 7:00 pm, which they violated. Therefore, the IVRD council resolved to strictly prohibit selling of wine/IMFL within the village jurisdiction with effect
from August 20, 2016. The council will approach the police and excise to assist them in implementing the same, according to the release. Meanwhile, the house resolved that if fund is available, development of the following village community properties will be taken up – community hall, anganwadi hall, GPS, medical sub-centre, community bus, and celebration of golden jubilee. For the construction of the village properties, the IVRD council will approach the government for implementation, it was added.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Painting, essay, quiz competitions
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ven in the midst of deep sorrow, as we mourn the loss of our dearest Aba, Late. Mr. Tongpangwati Longchar (Khensa), we are comforted by all your kind words, prayers and presence.
Though we are unable to thank each of you individually, kindly accept this acknowledgement as our sincere way of thanking you for standing by us faithfully in our greatest hour of need. We pray that the Lord Almighty will bless you abundantly. Your comforting expressions of sympathy will always be remembered with deep gratitude. 25th April 1955 - 18th August 2016
Loving Family and Relatives
Kohima, august 22 (Dipr): The Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India is conducting a nationwide painting competition in two categories, essay competition in 23 languages, and a quiz competition commencing from August 16 for a period of two months. Winners of the competitions will be given cash prizes, laptops and a study tour to Japan. The competitions aim to raise awareness among the youth about practical conservation tips for the conservation of petroleum products in industrial, transportation, agriculture and domestic sectors, and how to practice such conservation in their daily lives. Students can present their ideas and messages for conserving petroleum products and reducing emissions in English, Hindi, or Regional languages. To achieve the objective of reaching to one crore children, PCRA has
developed a web portal and a mobile app for schools and school children to participate in the above competitions and send their entries through PCRA web-portal www.pcracompetitions.org and mobile application Pcra-competitions. Detailed instructions for conducting the competitions are available on the portal. The highlight of the event is receiving all entries through digital means. All heads of registered institutions have been requested to disseminate the information and encourage interested children to participate in the competition. For any further queries on the subject, the schools may contact PCRA's Help Desk on 011-26715360, Email: contact@pcracompetitions.org. PCRA had also conducted competitions last year on a national level to reach out to young minds on the importance of fuel conservation. Various literary and cultural events were conducted for school students.
ing cultivation in the context of Nagaland. The facilitator for the session was Dr. Andras Darabant, Documentation Specialist, UNDP (International Consultant), while the moderator was Anushree Battacharjee, Research Associate, UNDP. The participants at the training were introduced to the concept of Participatory Land Use Planning (PULP), principles, processes and practice of PULP. Dr. Darabant stated that the main purpose of the training was to provide the required knowledge to the high level officers of Agri and allied departments, and to enable them
to provide guidance to their subordinate and staffs. The training also aims to reach the objectives of PULP in Nagaland, enable the trainees to gain an overarching understanding of the objectives, principles and processes of PULP. The participants expressed expectations to learn about the trans-disciplinary integration of local knowledge, responsibility of the departments on PULP. The participants, who comprised of officials from Agri and allied departments, were engaged in discussion and presentations on analysis of land use option and facilitation of land use design during the meeting.
Meetings & Appointments Indigenous Rongmeis of Nagaland informed
Rongmei Naga Indigenous Forum Nagaland (RNIFN) has informed all the indigenous Rongmeis of Nagaland that there will be a general meeting on August 24, 10:00 am at the Ragailong Council Hall in Dimapur. A press release from RNIFN Joint Secretary, Akhu Gangmei has requested all the indigenous Rongmeis of Nagaland to attend the said meeting without fail.
Schools in Peren informed
All the higher secondary and high schools (both government and private) under Peren district have been informed that the Teachers’ Day tokens are ready for distribution. Therefore, the Deputy District Education Officer (DDEO), Peren has informed all the schools to come and collect the tokens as per the requirements from the DDEO office August 24 onwards.
NLA Business Advisory Committee
Chotisuh Sazo, Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, who is also the Chairman of Business Advisory Committee, has convened a meeting on August 24, 1:30 pm in the Assembly Committee Room to finalise the Provisional Programme for the ensuing 13th (special) session of the 12th Assembly scheduled to commence from August 26. Therefore, N. Benjamin Newmai, Commissioner & Secretary, NLA has requested all the BAC members to attend the meeting.
ANSTGA quarterly meeting
A quarterly meeting of the All Nagaland Small Tea Grower Association (ANSTGA) has been convened at its Head Office, Highridge, Darogapathar in Dimapur on August 26 at 10:00 am. All the Executive Members, Advisors, District Unit Presidents and Secretaries of the Association have been requested to attend the meeting positively.
BJP Pughoboto
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mandal, Pughoboto has convened its meeting on August 26 at 11:00 am at Red Cross Building, P.R Hill, Kohima. Therefore, all the executives and frontal office bearers have been informed to attend the meeting positively.
Lotha Rengma Class-I Contractors
The Lotha Rengma Class-I Contractors Association will hold a consultative meeting on August 27, 11:00 am at Japfü Hotel, Kohima. A press note issued by M.S Khing, President has requested all the registered contractors of the two communities to attend the meeting positively along with respective Registration Certificate and other performances “without fake”.
Lochomi Students’ Union
In view of the forthcoming Lochomi Students’ Union (LSU) Golden Jubilee celebration, a meeting has been convened on August 27, 9:00 am at LSU banker’s residence. All the Planning Board members and LSU Executives have been asked to attend the meeting without fail.
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Naga forum says new Ulfa releases video of abducted youth, demands Rs 1 crore bill ‘highly questionable’ Imphal, august 22 (NNN): Naga Political Leaders’ Forum Manipur (NPLFM) has said the state government’s “hasty decision” to introduce any bill aimed at safeguarding indigenous people’s interests is “highly questionable” in view of the unresolved plight of tribal people in Manipur. “The intent of the state government is highly questionable. We want the government to resolve the issue pertaining to the ‘nine tribal martyrs’ before taking any such decision which lacks logic,” NPLFM secretary Athuan Abonmai told Newmai News Network on Monday. The statement comes close on the heels of the state government’s preparation to introduce a fresh anti-migrant bill in the coming assembly session.
The Manipur Regulation of Non-Local People Bill, 2016 has come up after the earlier Protection of Manipur People (PMP) Bill, 2015 was rejected by the President in the backdrop of widespread protest staged by the tribal people. Abonmai said, “Two bills have gone hibernated. The tribal people in the hills want cancellation of all the three anti-tribal bills while the government is bluffing all the way.” He criticised Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam for his repeated statement in public that the “anti-tribal bills have been withdrawn.” The bills were passed in August last year. The forum secretary said everybody will accept any agreeable bill but one step taken before settling the issue on killing of
tribal people will bear no fruit. The nine bodies are still lying in the mortuary of Churachandpur District Hospital. They were killed by police during the protest that broke out in Churachandpur following the passing of the three bills. Abonmai said the government should stop belittling the issue and the sacrifices made by the nine protesters for the cause of the tribal people. He suggested that the state government leave the entire responsibility to the Centre to ensure speedy justice to the ‘martyrs.’ “Their families and relatives are anxiously waiting for justice to be delivered. The government should understand our plight. All stakeholders will be ready for consultation only after the issue is addressed,” he said.
Naga designers showcase their collection at NEI Fashion Week itaNaGar, auGust 22 (MExN): Emphasizing on the importance of promoting weavers across, the 2nd edition of the North East India Fashion Week in association with Government of Arunachal Pradesh was held here from August 19 to 21. The Fashion Week, conceptualized by acclaimed fashion designer Yana Ngoba, witnessed the participation of over 20 young designers and weavers from the region. Arita Gloria Ovung and Ongtiong Kichu from Nagaland were among the designers. A press note from organisers of the event stated that the collection presented by Gloria Ovung from Nagaland was a wonderful balance between the traditional and the contemporary. Edgy and feminine, her designs have been inspired from her rich cultural legacy, and the very nature of it reflects in the entire collection. All the materials used for her collection have been sourced from within the northeastern re-
gion. The diverse varieties of locally weaved tribal handlooms largely contribute the fabric and textiles used in the collection. About her participation in North East India Fashion Week, Gloria was quoted as saying: “North East India Fashion Week is a huge opportunity for a designer to get the required exposure and exhibit his/her creativity. There are so many talented designers and weavers in the region who are unable to showcase their creations, or follow their passion for lack of a proper opportunity. North East India Fashion Week will help promote these upcoming talents.” North East India Fashion Week is a concept created and implemented by Affluent Ray of Light (ARL) to promote weavers, designers and craftsmen of the region in the national as well as international market and to empower talent of northeast by providing them a networking opportunity and by facilitating buyers for their products.
Sinking of land in Mizoram
aiZawL, auGust 22 (Pti): Local volunteers helped 22 families to evacuate their houses and shift to safer places due to sinking of land at Hunthar locality of Mizoram's capital city here, state Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Director C Lalpeksanga today said. Lalpeksanga, who visited the place this morning told PTI seven houses have been dismantled by the volunteers since yesterday as another spell of rain was most likely to sweep away the houses. He said many displaced families were living with relatives while tem-
porary accommodation arrangements were made for others in government buildings constructed for urban poor and the proposed office of Legal Metrology.
AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. 766 I, Mr. Irangdaung S/o Lt. Kutui a resident of Jalukie Town, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declare that the names Irangdaung and Irangdaung Daime is of same person. I hereby declare that my correct name is IRANGDAUNG and shall be used for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate
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Lower P.W.D Panchayat, Kohima Congratulation to Ms. SENTIKALA SANGLIR (D/o MEYI SANGLIR) FINANCE SECRETARY Lower P.W.D Youth Organization for successfully clearing N.P.S.C Examination as Inspector of Taxes. Panchayat wishes her All the Best. Dozhohü Tünyi Chairman Panchayat, Lower P.W.D
Guwahati, auGust 22 (iaNs): The anti-talk faction of Ulfa militants on Monday released video footage of a youth abducted from Assam and demanded a ransom of Rs 1 crore. They released a video showing Kuldip Moran appealing to his family, BJP legislator Bolin Chetia and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to secure his release by paying the out-
lawed outfit. The video shows a terrified Kuldip surrounded by five armed and black masked youth. He pleads for his life and talks about his failing health as he fears for his life in the crossfire between militants and the state. Kuldip says: "Ulfa has abducted me. They have been shifting me from one place to another. I appeal to my parents, Bolinda (Brother Bolin Chetia)
and Sarbananda Sonowal to secure my release. My health has deteriorated and I'll die in cross firing someday if I have to be with them." The Ulfa faction in a statement last week had admitted that the outfit's eastern command unit had abducted Kuldip, son of Ratneswar Moran. Ratneswar is the Vice President of Tinsukia Zila Parishad and a close aide of Sadiya legislator Bo-
lin Chetia. The outfit had demanded Rs 1 crore for the release of Moran and directed that the amount be collected from Chetia. Kuldip's father Ratnesawar, however, has expressed his inability to pay the ransom. "They (Ulfa) have demanded Rs 1 crore for the release of my son Kuldip. Forget about Rs 1 crore, I cannot even pay Rs 1 lakh. I can only request the kidnappers to release my son
without any condition," said Ratneswar Moran. Chetia too, has appealed to the Ulfa faction to release the youth unconditionally and said that neither the family nor he can pay the huge ransom. He said that he had received a call from an Ulfa leader who identified himself to be one Joy Asom about two weeks back and demanded the money for releasing Kuldip.
Aug 31 to be declared Tribal Unity Day LaMka, auGust 22 (NNN): Under the banner of Joint Action Committee (JAC) against Anti-Tribal Bills and Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum, a mammoth programme will be organised in Churachandpur district headquarters on August 31, where all the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs who have voiced in
Parliament for the "tribal people's rights of Manipur" have been invited to participate. The event is being organised to commemorate the completion of one year of the tribal uprising against the three bills of Manipur. During the programme, the day (August 31) will be declared as Tribal Unity Day.
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
DIRECTORATE OF LABOUR New Capital Complex NAGALAND: KOHIMA
LBR/TECH-239/93(Pt-I)
CIRCULAR
Dated Kohima, the th August, 2016
As per report received from the Chief Election Commissioner and the President of Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers Union (DDADU), Shri. I.VITOSHE SEMA has been declared as the New President of DDADU unopposed for the tenure 2016-2019. In this regard any objection/suggestion from any bonafide members of DDADU against the declaration of Shri. I. VITOSHE SEMA as the New President of DDADU may be submitted in written to the Registrar of Trade Unions, Nagaland Kohima within 7(Seven) days from the date of publication of this circular. Sd/- Er. L. NUNGSHIYANGER AIER Labour Commissioner Cum Registrar of Trade Unions Nagaland, Kohima. Issued by: DIPR
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
HOME DEPARTMENT
SECRETARIAT ADMINISTRATION BRANCH 'B' NO. SAB-5/10/20143
Dated Kohima, the 22nd Aug, 2016.
CALLING NOTICE Whereas, Shri. Y. Thangpang, contingency fix paid Office Peon in the Nagaland Civil Secretariat has not reported for duty since June, 2016 till date without permission from the competent authority. And whereas, un-authorized absence from duty is punishable under Rule 4 (1) of the Government Servants Conduct Rules, 1968. Now, Therefore, Shri. Y. Thangpang, contingency fix paid Office Peon is hereby directed to report to the Secretary, Home (SAB) in person within 7(seven) days from the date of publication of this notice, failing which necessary disciplinary action shall be initiated against him even up to the extent of termination of service. (KERIVILE) Under Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland. Issued by: DIPR
NAGALAND ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (NERC) NAGALAND : KOHIMA Old MLA Hostel Complex, Nagaland : Kohima -797001 Tel: (0370) 2292101(O) / 2241592(R) Fax: 2292104 (O); www.nerc.org.in e-mail: nerc_kohima@yahoo.com
SUMI HOHO
Oking: Zunheboto, Nagaland
To, The Editor, Electic Northeast, Saraswati Market, 2nd Floor, Above SBI, Sixth Mile Branch, Suruj Nagar, G.S. Road, Guwahati, Assam – 781022.
IN RE: SHOW CAUSE NOTICE. Dear Sir, Whereas, it has come to the knowledge of the Sumi Hoho, the apex body of the Sumi Naga tribe in Nagaland that in the July issue of your esteemed “Electic Northeast” monthly magazine (hereinafter magazine), at page 40, an article on the issue of illegal immigrants was published for public reading all over the country of India. And whereas, in the aforementioned magazine, a coloured picture of two women selling vegetables were shown with a caption “Two women in a market place in Dimapur. One of them belongs to a new Naga ‘tribe’ called ‘Sumiya’ – born out of a legitimate marriage between Sema or Sumi (Naga tribe) and Bengali-speaking Muslim men called Miya”. And whereas, the picture of the aforesaid two women with the caption having depicted the existence of the new “Sumiya tribe” in Nagaland, exclusively arising out of the Sumi Naga women intermarriage with illegal immigrants. The Sumi Hoho is desirous to take immediate steps against the so called new Naga tribe “Sumiya” which is a threat to the Sumi tribe in particular and Naga tribes in general. Now therefore, you are hereby called upon to Show Cause with proof and evidence of your claim of the existence of a new Naga tribe called “Sumiya” in Nagaland born out of Sumi Naga women intermarriage with illegal immigrants, either by way of producing the official recognition notification of the said tribe and/or any Sumiya tribe in person/woman in the picture and/or a declaration certificate from the Officials of the Sumiya tribe before the Sumi Hoho within 15 days from the receipt of the instant show cause notice, failing which, the Sumi Hoho will take legal course of action deemed fit. Toniho Yepthomi, President, Sumi Hoho
PUBLIC NOTICE
Dated Kohima, the 18th August, ‘16
No.NERC/N&RE/2016: The Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Kohima is publishing herein Draft Amendment Regulations of the NERC (Renewable Purchase Obligation and its Compliance) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2016, for the information of the persons likely to be effected thereby: 1. AMENDMENT TO REGULATION 2 OF THE PRINCIPAL REGULATIONS: In Regulation 2 of the Principal Regulations, the existing Clause No. (2.1) shall remain as Clause No. (2.1) only but its contents shall be Replaced/Amended as under: -QUOTEAfter thorough discussions and scrutinizing the directives from the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) along with the proposal from the Department of New & Renewable Energy (DNRE), Nagaland, the Commission herein specify the RPO year wise trajectory as under: Sl. No.
Year
Solar RPO (%)
1.
2016-17
0.50
5.00
5.50
2.16
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2017-18
1.00
6.00
7.00
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3.00
6.60
9.50
16.28
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4.00
7.00
11.00
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2020-21
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8.00
14.00
32.56
6.
2021-22
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9.00
17.00
43.41
Vihuto Asumi, General Secretary, Sumi Hoho
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE ADMISSION NOTICE Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for Admission to ‘Diploma in Tool & Die Making’ Course (4 years specialization course in tool design and manufacturing) at Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre, Dimapur. Hands on Machines at NTTC, Dimapur
Please visit: www.nttcdimapur.org.in
Non-Solar Total RPO Total RPO RPO (%) (%) (in MU)
The fund requirement to achieve the RPO target for each year should be build in the ARR and Tariff Petition for the consecutive financial year by the Licensee. At the end of FY 2021-22, the Commission may, by order passed, re-fix the percentage for subsequent year depending on the acceptable justification. Provided that, if no such order is passed, the percentage specified for 2021-22 shall continue until it is revised. -UNQUOTEAny person having comments/suggestions/objections may submit the same in writing address to the Secretary, Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission latest by 17th Sept., 2016 and the Amendment Regulations shall be taken into consideration on 19th Sept., 2016. Sd/- W. Y. YANTHAN, Secretary Nagaland Electricity Regulatory, Commission (NERC), Kohima
Issued by: DIPR
Qualification: • Class 10th Passed with English, Maths & Science.
Last date of admission
:
31st August 2016.
Features:• Stipend amount of ` 500/- p.m. during the course or ` 600/- p.m. NEC stipend for meritorious students of HSLC exam. • Company allowances between `8,000/- to `15,000/- p.m. in the final year during On-theJob-Training/Industrial training period. • Earning while learning Scheme available. • Students of Diploma in Tool & Die Making are eligible for SBI Education Loan. • Prescribed Application Form with prospectus @ `200/- can be collected from:- Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre, Dimapur. Contact : 9436005766 /9856084073/ 9612160771 / 8413870785 (m) Form can be downloaded from the website at http://www.nttcdimapur.org.in Sd/- I. Bendangliba Director of Industries & Commerce
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Govt to change rules to make details JK Tyre rolls out 10 millionth truck radial on packaged foods to be more legible New delhi, August 22 (Pti): The Union government is planning to amend the 2011 com- New delhi, August 22 (Pti): To ordered regulation of junk food conmodities packaging rules promote food safety among children, sumption among school children to ensure the details on the regulator FSSAI is preparing a negative through restrictions on the sale of foods packaged food items are list of products that are rich in fat, salt high in fat, salt and sugar such as chips, more visible and readable and sugar in order to restrict availability fried foods and sugar-sweetened beverand also wants to incorpo- of these items in schools. ages on and around school premises. rate barcode-kind of sysLater, FSSAI had come up with its “To realise the dream of a healthy and tem to protect consumers capable India, FSSAI is formulating regu- draft guidelines on availability of wholefrom spurious products. lations to promote and administer food some and nutritious food in schools in The Consumer Affairs safety at the school level to enable chil- order to check junk food consumption Ministry has held several dren to inculcate healthy eating habits by children. Stating that “children are not the best round of discussions to that will last them a lifetime,” Food Safety amend the Legal Metrol- and Standards Authority of India CEO judge of their food choice”, FSSAI had said schools are not the right place to promote ogy (Packaged Commodi- Pawan Agarwal said today. The regulator is working on the nega- foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS). ties) Rules 2011 in the inter“Canteens in the schools should not est of consumers. Even the tive list of food items that are rich in fat, industry and public have salt and sugar and high in energy, but be treated as commercial outlets,” the demanded changes to the contain low amount of proteins, vita- regulator had observed, adding that schools should develop a canteen policy mins, minerals and dietary fibre. rules. “The list will have those food items to provide nutritious, wholesome and “Rule 7 specifies about the font size of the declara- which are known to have negative im- healthy foods. Restrict/limit the availability of most tion but most companies pact on health if consumed regularly and do not follow strictly. In not desirable for young people,” he said. common HFSS foods in schools and areas Last year, the Delhi High Court had within 50 metres, the watchdog had said. smaller packs, the font size is too small for consumers modity, date of manufac- we are planning to keep to read. So, we have decid- ficial told PTI. Right now, the font size turing and retail price -- is 1.5 mm for a pack of 200 ed to adopt the US standard on font size,” a senior Con- of the declaration such as less than 1 mm. “The US grams/ml.” The font size for a sumer Affairs Ministry of- name, address, net com- follows 1.6 mm size. But
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SpiceJet adds new flights for northeast India gurgAoN, August 22 (iANs): Aiming to penetrate the underserved markets within its domestic network and enhancing regional connectivity, SpiceJet has introduced new flights with a key focus to get the northeastern states on its pan-India radar, a company statement said here on Monday. “Starting October 4, adding new markets like Silchar, Gorakhpur and Aizawl, the airline will operate new flights on sectors like Kolkata-SilcharGuwahati, Kolkata-Aizawl-Guwahati and Kolkata-Gorakhpur-Delhi. Kolkata-Visakhapatnam-Kolkata flights will be effective from November 1,” the statement said. The airline is offering tickets at an all inclusive introductory fare of Rs 2,127 for the Kolkaka-Aizawl and Rs 1,899 for the Aizawl-Guwahati sectors; Rs 3,699 for the Kolkata-Silchar and Rs 4,188 for Silchar-Guwahati sectors; Rs 3,210 for the Kolkata-Gorakhpur and Rs 3,335 for Gorakhpur-Delhi sectors. “North-east, despite being a crucial tourist locale, has been deprived of good air connectivity. Hence, our new schedule lays special attention on this region, connecting the major hubpoints of the 7 sister states. And we look forward to further strengthening our presence in this market in the near future,” said SpiceJet Senior Vice President (Commercial) Shilpa Bhatia.
Redmi Note 3 highest shipped smartphone in India: IDC New delhi, August 22 (iANs): After selling 1.75 million units in just 5 months, Chinese smartphone-maker Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 3 device has become the highest shipped smartphone in the history of India’s online market in any given quarter, a new report claimed on Monday. According to analyst firm IDC’s “India Monthly Smartphone Tracker”, Xiaomi has clocked record-breaking shipments of 880,000 units of Redmi Note 3 online in the second quarter of 2016 -- almost twice the volume of the second highest shipped smartphone in the online channel in India. “Redmi Note 3 was not only the top selling model in online channel but also a star product for the vendor contributing to the majority of Xiaomi’s total shipments in Q2 2016,” Karthik J, Senior Market Analyst, Client Devices, IDC India, said in a statement. Since entering in India in July 2014, Xiaomi has showed a growth rate of 72% year-onyear (July 2014 to July 2016) in terms of smartphone sales. “Our commitment towards Make in India has further acted as a catalyst in meeting the demand for our popular Redmi series,” added Manu Jain, India Head, Xiaomi.
4G preview offer on all phones? No says Reliance Jio dimAPur, August 22 (mexN): Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited has denied a speculation that the Jio Preview Offer will be available to all 4G enabled phone. The company extended free 4G Jio SIM offer to all Samsung smartphones with 4G capabilities last week raising specualtion that the offer might be extended further to all other 4G enabled smartphones. However, it clarified that the offer is not avaialble to other phones. According to Indian Express, the company issued a response on Twitter saying the 4G Preview offer is only limited to Samsung and LG smartphones. “Currently Jio SIM is only available with LYF smartphones & select Samsung models. Stay tuned for future updates,” the tweets reads. Meanwhile, on August 22,it partnered with LG and launched full scale Jio Preview Offer to LG 4G VoLTE smartphones. IANS reported that owner LG G5, LG K10, LG K7, LG X Screen, LG Stylus 2 Plus, LG Stylus 2, LG XCAM, LG G4, LG Spirit LTE, LG G4 Stylus 4G and Nexus 5X wil be able to enjoy the free preview offer. The users will get unlimited HD voice calls and video calls, unlimited SMS, unlimited high-speed data and a host of Jio premium apps. The offer is valid for a period of 90 days from the activation of the Jio SIM.
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packed food item containing more than 200 grams/ ml up to 500 grams/ml would be increased from 2 mm to 4 mm and for above 500 grams/ml, the font size would be doubled to 8 mm, he said. Besides, the ministry is considering introducing bar-code or any such mark to identify food products are made in India or other country to curb sale of fake food items in the country. That apart, the ministry is considering increasing maximum quantity of packaged food items up to 50 kg/litres from the existing 25 kg/litres. “For smaller packs, consumers have to pay more. So, we are thinking of allowing some commodities like rice, atta and others to be packed up to 50 kg/litres. This will bring down the cost on consumers,” the official explained. The ministry had last amended the rule in 2015.
mysuru, August 22 (iANs): JK Tyre and Industries on Monday said it has become the first Indian company to roll out one crore truck radial tyres from its Vikrant plant here, a feat it has achieved 10 years after producing its millionth tyre from the facility. “With 12 manufacturing plants globally and an annual capacity of 3.5 million truck and bus radials per annum, JK Tyre is the undisputed leader in this vertical,” Chairman Raghupati Singhania told the gathering at the event that witnessed a robot rolling out the 10 millionth tyre. “Starting 1977, when we set up our first tyre plant in Rajasthan with an annual capacity of five lakh tyres, we have come a long way with nine plants in India and three in Mexico,” he said. “JK Tyre pioneered the radial technology in India in the entire range of fourwheeler radials, was the first company to introduce truck and bus radial tyres, in 1999, and is now the largest producer,” he added.
Audi petrol variants across portfolio by next year BhuBANeswAr, August 22 (Pti): German luxury carmaker Audi will launch petrol versions of all its existing models in India by the first quarter of next year as it tries to adapt to changing market demand in the wake of ban on big diesel cars and SUVs in Delhi-NCR. The company estimates it may lose around Rs 760 crore worth of sales this year due to the overall impact on consumer sentiment created by the diesel ban and different excise rates for diesel vehicles, which was imposed in the Budget. Audi India, which plans to launch an all-new version of A4 sedan next month, will introduce the petrol variant of A6 sedan next week. “This year has been a very difficult one as customers are confused due to the issues such as ban of diesel in Delhi-NCR and different excise duties imposed on those vehicles. They had postponed purchases,” Audi India Head Joe King told PTI here. He further said: “It has been a real challenge changing our business strategy overnight from a predomi-
nantly diesel to petrol due to an out of the blue decision by the NGT and the Supreme Court.” It has resulted in customers from other regions also putting a question mark on diesel vehicles as they were worried that such bans could also extend in those regions, King said. When asked about impact on the
company’s sales, King said, the sales loss could be around 1,500-2,000 cars for the full year. In terms of value, taking Rs 38 lakh as the average price of affected models, it could be up to Rs 760 crore, he added. King said Delhi-NCR is one of the company’s biggest markets in India
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Singhania also said that JK has recently entered into the 2-3 wheelers segment. “Today we manufacture complete range of tyres - from a 3 kilo scooter tyre to the 3.7 tonne ultra large OTR tyre,” he said. Addressing the gathering, Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries R.V. Deshpande elaborated on the history of the Mysuru Vikrant plant, which was a staterun tyre factory when it was declared sick in 1996. The state government then invited bids and awarded its management to JK Tyres. “Privatising Vikrant was a major decision that has changed its destiny. JK Tyres have invested Rs 1,200 crore in Vikrant,
which is one of the largest investments in Karnataka. It is providing employment to over 13,000 people,” Deshpande said. “This is a historic day for the industrialisation of Karnataka, which is among the topmost states in the country in attracting investments. India’s future will be made in Karnataka,” he said dedicating JK Tyres’ 10 millionth tyre to the nation. Deshpande said he is due to meet Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Friday to take up the issue of dumping of cheaper Chinese made tyres in India, which is affecting the competitiveness of local industry.
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Kohima Police seizes 17, 000 banned capsules Dimapur, august 22 (mExN): In a major haul, the Kohima Police, on August 21, recovered 17,000 capsules of banned Spasmo proxyvon drug, an official informed today. The Sub – Divisional Police Officer (South) & PRO, Kohima Atu Zumvü NPS said in a press note that the police personnel manning the Peducha check gate found the drugs from one Maruti Car when they were conducting routine checking and frisking of vehicles. The banned drugs worth Rs 1,70,000 in the black
market was neatly packed in polyethene bags and was found concealed in a compartment built in the back seat of the vehicle, it said. One person identified as Yanger Chang (36 yrs) of Noksen Village under Tuensang was taken into police custody for possession and transportation of the banned drug, the PRO added. A regular case was registered against the accused and he was remanded into judicial custody. it said. Meanwhile, the Kohima Police on Sunday
arrested one person on charges of "attempted murder" after a complaint lodged was against him. Neingusalie Kense of Tuophema village and presently a resident Kohima was arrested based on a complaint lodged by Dapfhütsumia Youth Organisation on charge of “attempted murder” on one its member from ‘D’ Khel, Kohima Village, the police said. A criminal case was registered against the arrested person at Kohima North PS for further investigation, it added.
NPCC interact with students Unidentified man in Kiphire and Tuensang dies in hospital morung express news Dimapur | August 22
The dead body of an unidentified man is lying unclaimed at the Dimapur District Hospital morgue. As per the police, the deceased man was brought to the District Hospital reportedly by an autorickshaw driver in a frail condition on August 11. Suspected to be a non-Naga of around 40-50 years of age, the police said that the man passed away on the night of August 20. Seeking information to ascertain the deceased’s identity, the police described the man’s physical features as lean, medium built, bald and dark complexioned. He was wearing a pair of black trousers and grey shirt, it was added. Participants of the nPcc interaction programme held at sao chang college in tuensang on august 18.
the 7-member team from Waseda university, tokyo, Japan who came to mopungchuket village, mokokchung district on a study tour participated in constructing a traditional ao naga hut on august 22. seen here are the visiting team inside the hut they built using indigenous raw materials. the team reached mopungchuket on august 18 and will be leaving on august 24.
OrganisatiOns cOndemn assault Dimapur, august 22 (mExN): Various organisations has condemned assault on Pelevilie Kuotsu, the proprietor of Seven Six Provision Store, Kohima on August 19. He was assaulted by one Pitovi, allegedly a GPRN/NSCN cadre and two other accomplices. BAN: Condemning ‘heinous act,’ Business Association of Nagas (BAN) said that as an association looking out for the interest of Naga businesses, it would not tolerate such "criminal act. " Stating that business community has always bored the brunt of taxations and harassment by different NPG’s and often left to fend for themselves, BAN in a press statement said that along with Naga Business Association Kohima (NBAK), it will stand by the victim and ensure that justice is served. BAN further demanded the state Government and the district administration to immediately arrest those responsible for the criminal act and stringently award punishment as per the law and immediately work on toward bringing about a sense of security to its citizens, particularly to the business community. It also called upon all Naga Businesses to uphold the people’s resolution of “one government one tax.” MMK: The Mezomia Mechii Kehou (MMK), in strongest term, has condemned the physical assault meted out to one of its members on August 19.The “barbaric and unimaginable” assault an innocent businessman was certainly “pre-meditated” and can-
not be tolerated, MMK President and General Secretary s stated in a press note. It further urged upon the law enforcing agency to immediately bring to book the culprits and award befitting punishment and further urged the "concerned group higher authority" to immediately terminate service of the NPG cadre. MTYO: The Medziphema Town Youth Organisation has also condemned the "brutal" August 19 assault allegedly by a NPG cadre "without rhyme or reason." In a joint press release, the organisation demanded the arrest of the culprit at the earliest and be punished accordingly by law enforcing agencies. It further urged the state government to be more “responsive and responsible for its citizens” and to ensure all possible help including compensation for treatment to the innocent victim who was the “sole bread earner of his family.” The organisation further lauded the tireless efforts of AYO, ACAUT, NBAK and other organisations as well as individuals rallying against corrupt practices, it said. MYO: Condemning the August 19 assault, the Mezoma Youth Organisation has demanded severest punishment to the culprit and to reveal the identity of his two accomplices at the earliest. “The organization felt deeply saddened and was shocked when the so called freedom fighter committed this magnitude of crime on the innocent businessman,” MYO said in a press note
issued by its President and General Secretary. The organization expressed gratitude to NBAK for timely intervention to deliver justice and said it would stand firmly for the safety of all in future. UACK: Expressing its shock over the “unprovoked and inhumane” assault on one of its memeber, the Upper Agri Council Kohima today condemned the “senseless and cruel act” in the strongest term. He is the publicity secretary of the council. The Council Chairman and Secretary in a press note further urged the authorities concerned to see that the perpetrator punished and to discourage such acts of violence and intimidation on innocent Nagas by Nagas. It further offered collective “sympathy and solidarity” with to the victim and his family at their hours of turmoil. UAYO: The Upper Agri Youth Organisation while condemning the “inhumane act” said that it would take the matter seriously and demanded the concern authority to take necessary action at the earliest. Adding that the victim was active member of Upper Agri Colony, UAYO President and General Secretary in a press note said the victim had reportedly paid the tax to another cadre but the culprit demanded the tax be paid to him and threatened “victim and close down his business on many occasions.” “Such unwanted nuisance in any civil society should be repeated and will not be tolerated in the future,” it added.
Dimapur, august 22 (mExN): During its Goodwill tour to Kiphire and Tuensang districts, the NPCC team interacted with students of Zisaji Presidency Government College in Kiphire on August 17 and Sao Chang College in Tuensang on August 18 in their respective college campuses. The main objective of the mission undertaken with the theme “Step to Future” was to connect and share ideas that are relevant for younger generations “who are well informed with easy access to IT & social media networks,” stated a press release issued by Media Cell,
NPCC. Many students, according to the release, “grilled” the NPCC team on a host of issues ranging from corruption, backdoor appointments to social and economic issues plaguing the district/state. In both the interaction programmes, Jonathan Ao, NPCC General Secretary introduced the NPCC team, while Ayang Aonok, Working President, NPCC gave the introductory address. The speech of NPCC President, K Therie was read out by Capt GK Zhimomi, Chairman, NPCC Media Cell, who also anchored the interaction sessions. The NPCC has laud-
ed the principals, faculty members and students of both the colleges for giving them the opportunity to interact with young minds and understand their aspirations and hope for the future. It also appreciated the active participation of students during the interactive sessions and acknowledged their concerns on issues that have direct bearing on their future. As brought out during the interactive session, NPCC assured that it will remain steadfast in its commitment to provide clean governance with accountability if given a chance to be in a position to make decisions.
State governmentt constitutes committee for village verification kohima, august 22 (Dipr): The Government of Nagaland has constituted a committee to physically verify and submit the report for recognition of 41 (forty one) villages in the Districts of Kohima, Dimapur, Peren, Wokha, Kiphire, Phek, Mokokchung, Longleng, Mon and Tuensang. The Committee shall be headed by the following senior Officials in the Secretariat; a. Senti Ao, Secy. DUDA for Longleng, Mon and Wokha Districts. b. Vikeyie Kenya, Secy.
Works& Housing for Dimapur, Peren and Tuensang Districts. c. T. MhabemoYanthan, Addl. Secy. Fisheries, Kiphire and Phek Districts. d. Sarah R. Ritse, Addl. Secy. School Education for Kohima and Mokokchung Districts. The Deputy Commissioners of the District shall be the Co-convener in his District in the following District Officers as members of the Committee: a. District Agriculture Officer. b. Divisional Forest Of-
ficer c. Project Officer DRDA d. Assistant Election Officer e. District Land Record & Survey Officer According to a notification issued by the Home Department, the Committee so constituted for each District shall cause survey in detail and submit the report with accompanying documents, including the household-wise list of persons with their electoral details and the map showing area and boundaries clearly.
ZGC holds its 36th freshers’ social meet ZuNhEboto, august 21 (Dipr): The 36th freshers’ social meet of Zunheboto Government College (ZGC) was held on August 20 at ZGC Indoor Stadium. Speaking on the occasion as Chief Guest, Director, Department of Higher Education, I. Alempokba expressed his happiness over the exemplary performance in Political science in 2016 BA results. He urged the students to follow the footsteps and bring laurels to the college in future. Recalling his stay as the Principal of ZGC for two and half years, the Director described the ZGC students as frank, obedient and less aggressive and described his stay in Zunheboto as one of the best in
his career. The chief guest also congratulated 152 freshers’ for their success in HSSLC exam and urged them to make use of the facilities and resources available for their better future. Acting Pr incipal, Jekugha delivered the welcome address, special presentation from Joshua, exhortation from Associate Professor, Dr. VihuliSema, vote of thanks by Nitoka and benedictionfrom Kibovi and Asst. Professor, Oshyajem Longkumer was the compere. Indoor Stadium cum Multi- Purpose Hall inaugurated Meanwhile, the college Indoor Stadium cum Multi-Purpose Hall was in-
augurated by the Director during the same day. Speaking on the occasion, he thanked the former Principal, Dr. Chubatola Aier for initiating the indoor stadium project which was completed after 4 years with funds from UGC. Alempokba also exhorted the students to make use of the Stadium and be a responsible citizen in the society. Earlier, Acting Principal, ZGC, Jekugha delivered short speech and the stadium was dedicated by Sr.Pastor, SBCZ, Rev.Yevito Zhimo. The program was attended by SDO(C), Shanavas, IAS, SDPO, Yevikhu, Acting President, NPF, Huskha, H.S. Rotokha, STH, ANCSU and well wishers.
Ex-parliamentarians Impact 5000 by 18 campaign reaches Wokha appeal NPGs to unite
Dimapur, august 22 (mExN): The Ex Parliamentarians Association of Nagaland (Ex-PAN) today has appealed all the “Naga Nationalist Political Groups (NNPGs) to stop nursing old injuries and accept one another and unite.” “This is for the sake of our survival and in the interest of our aspiration by recognizing each other’s contribution towards the cause of the Nagas,” a press note from association President T Khongo and General Secretary Medokul Sophie. We further appealed NGOs and the general public to have objective approach towards the situation, it added. The association said the unanimous decisions were resolved during its general meeting held on August 20 at Zonal Council Hall, Ko-
hima. Meanwhile, the association also decided to collect a sum of Rs. 5,000/as Membership fee and Rs.2, 000/- as Annual fee from all its members during the meeting. District in-charges for collection of fees are as follows: 1.Kohima - Asu Keyho 2. Mokokchung - Akumbenba 3. Tuensang- S.Heno 4. PhekKhuosatho 5. Wokha- Dr. Chumben Murry 6. Zunheboto- Khutovi Sema 7.Dimapur- Atovi Sema 8. Mon- Shiakpong Konyak 9. Kiphire- RL Akamba. 10. Longleng- Shami Angh 11. Peren- Tarie Zeliang. It also expressed appreciation to KG Kenye, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) for announcing to contribute an amount of Rs.5 lakh per annum to the association.
Wokha, august 22 (mExN): As part of its Impact 5000 by 18 campaign, YouthNet is organizing a two-day programme on entrepreneurship, career guidance, recruitment drive and clean election campaign in Wokha, the third district to be visited. On the first day (August 22), the programme was held at GHSS Wokha auditorium with Mhomo Tungoe, SDO (C) Wokha as the Special Guest. Around 800 students from GHSS, Grace School, Libemo Memorial School, Mt. Tiyi College and Bailey Baptist College attended the program. Lezo Putsure, Director; John Meyase, Chief Analyst ; Nune Chase, Head Trainer; and Ebibeni Humtsoe, Recruiting Lead of YouthNet educated the students. A special session was held in a separate room
mex File Ward-7 Union, Chumu resolves Dimapur, august 22 (mExN): Ward-7 Union, Chumukedima Town has resolved to fight against “social evil business” like selling of alcohol and illegal drugs within its jurisdiction. Any individual or family found indulging in the same will be “severely dealt” with, stated a press release issued by Ward-7 Union, Chumukedima Town Chairman, Chameti Yaden and General Secretary, Akum Imchen. It was further informed that surprise checking will be carried out at any time without any intimation. Heavy fines will be imposed upon the defaulters initially, which will followed by further action, it added.
New NSCN (R) UT-1 Chairman Dimapur, august 22 (mExN): The NSCN/ GPRN (Reformation) has informed that LG Sumi it has been appointed as the chairman of the UT-1, Dimapur. He will take the charge of the assignment with immediate effect, the MIP NSCN (R) said in a press note.
Fgn discharges one Dimapur, august 22 (mExN): The Federal Government of Nagaland on August 22 was discharged from the “National service” in violation of Article No. 2 of the Ahza in selling the ban substances namely Opium (Kani), an FGN official informed today. The Dy. Cin-C, Naga Army, FGN in press note informed that Maj. Senti of 28th Bn., 10th Bde., Eastern Command, Naga Army was discharged after of his involvement in the said activity was intimated to the office of Dy. C-in-C in writing and was found authentic.
ANGPTA sub-unit formed in Mangkolemba mokokchuNg, august 22 (mExN): The Primary Teachers under Mangkolemba sub-division held a meeting on August 13 and unanimously decided to form All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers’ Association, Mangkolemba sub-unit to work in coordination with ANGPTA District and Central office for the common welfare of the all Primary Teachers of Nagaland and to safeguard the interest and welfare of the Primary Teachers of Mangkolemba sub-division in particular. A team of office bearers was selected with Lolenba as President, Imkongsungla as General Secretary, and Sakutemjen as Treasurer, informed a press release received here. The newly appointed office bearers have called upon all the Primary Teachers to extend cooperation in the common quest for a better future of all the Primary Teachers in Nagaland.
40 AR organises Medical Camp tuENsaNg, august 22 (mExN): In its continuous efforts to reach out to the needy and medically deprived section of the society, the 40 Assam Rifles organised a medical camp at Bumei, Chaklangsho and Manyaksho Villages, in Tuensang District on August 7. According to a press release, paramedical staff of the 40 AR treated 387 patients of the area and also distributed free medicines to the patients. With no hospital in the nearby vicinity, locals of the far flung border area being deprived of medical treatment facilities turned up for treatment, the release stated.
Meetings & AppointMents KVGOA silver jubilee The Kohima Village Gazetted Officers’ Association (KVGOA) silver jubilee celebration kick off- cum- felicitation programme will be held on August 24 , 2 PM at Kohima Village Council Hall. Unfurling of the KVGOA flag will be done by KVGOA president Er. Keviletuo Yiese. Greetings will be shared by president KVSU and KVYO. Kohima Village Council Chairman Medoselhou Keretsii will release jubilee handbook.
PDCSU general meeting on Aug 24 The Phek District Contractors &Suppliers Union, NCSU Nagaland will be holding its general meeting on August 25 at 12:00 Noon at DC Guest House, Phek town. Tseibu Khesoh, Vice President NCSU Nagaland and Neilo Koza, secretary NCSU Nagaland will exhort the gathering. PDCSU President Kuzhosheyi Alex will deliver welcome address.
NPF 40th Bhandari AC meeting
students attend the Youthnet programme organized in partnership with team metamorphosis at gHss Wokha auditorium on august 22.
for the degree students of Bailey Baptist College and Mt. Tiyi College students. After the students’ session, Ebibeni Humtsoe also had a session for youth who have completed their studies and hunting for jobs.
On August 23, the programme will be held at DBHSS Youth Center at 10:00 am, where the following schools will participate - DBHS School, Brighter (AG) School, Bethel School, Gilgal School and
Mt. Carmel School. For the entrepreneurs, a session will be held at LTC Hall, Wokha, which will be graced by Teiso Meruja, Branch Manager, ICICI Bank, Wokha as the special guest.
The Naga People’s Front 40th Bhandari Assembly Constituency will be organising a Consultative Meeting–cumGet Together at Agri Expo Dimapur on August 25 from 1PM. Ahumbemo Kikon Convenor, Legal Cell NPF will address the meeting besides various others Central Party leaders and NPF Wokha Division. All the Units Presidents, General Secretaries along with colleagues of NPF 40th Bhandari AC are requested to attend the meeting.
RNIF meeting Rongmei Naga Indigenous Forum has convened a general meeting on August 24,10AM at the Ragailong Colony Council Hall. All the Indigenous members are informed to compulsorily attend the meeting.
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THE MORUNG EXPRESS
The Power of Truth
The Morung Express volume Xi issue 231
Sovereignty!
T
he question of sovereignty has been at the core of fundamental differences between unrepresented peoples and States. While there is no consensus on one acceptable definition of sovereignty, the Westphalian language of sovereignty has guided international affairs, further polarizing perceptions and positions on sovereignty. This polarization was enhanced with the end of the Cold War when proponents of liberal democracy aggressively purported the idea that Sovereignty be dichotomized into two aspects: Economic Sovereignty and Political Sovereignty. In erroneously suggesting that economics and politics are unrelated, and by conveniently disregarding all aspects of human life as not having equal importance, it further suggests that Economic Sovereignty precedes Political Sovereignty in the context of social change. While this supposition in the present era of globalism may seem seductive, this dichotomization of Sovereignty is costly and has occurred in the same scheming way that the Western knowledge system dichotomized humanity into two conceptual entities: ‘State and Man.’ Dichotomizing Sovereignty is obstructing the natural progression and proportionate development of all life that invariably strengthens a State-centered status quo. Just as humanity is indivisible, so is Sovereignty indivisible. Fundamental to this understanding is recognizing that Sovereignty is not the end, it is only the means; the necessary conditions by which humanity can freely exercise developing its full human dignity and human worth. Therefore, proposing to dichotomize Sovereignty actually projects it as the final destination end and not the means. This idea creates a false illusion benefiting only the State and prevents humanity’s holistic growth, while simultaneously nurturing the forces of the powers that be through destroying our natural resources, while at the same time increasing militarization, globalization and consumerism. The assertion that Political Sovereignty should be first or the view that Economic Sovereignty should come before the political has only caused needless polarization in public discourses. The truth of the matter is that Sovereignty cannot be fragmented! There are sufficient historical and present global occurrences that amply suggest that the stability and well-being of any political community requires the political, social, cultural and economic working together hand in hand. Only together can the spirit of Sovereignty be a means of enabling people’s rights. Fundamental to sustaining a worldview that nurtures the values of a shared humanity is realizing and acknowledging that life is not and cannot be compartmentalized. It is interconnected, interdependent and interrelated within a complex web of relations. Simply put, one affects the other just as the principle of the ‘butterfly effect.’ From this view point Sovereignty cannot be dichotomized, rather it needs to be understood and exercised as a relational value that finds meaning only when it is respected and approached in its indivisible entity. In this manner, the values of Sovereignty become the lived reality in the daily lives of men and women. There is no doubt that Political Sovereignty cannot survive on its own, and it is equally true that Economic Sovereignty on its own will not elevate the dignity and quality of human life. In their individual attributes as economic and political freedom, they are but incomplete and unsustainable. However, together in relationship they are complementary in bringing out the true and fullest meaning of what it is to be holistic and long lasting. Unfortunately, many independent movements struggle to transcend dichotomizing the values of Sovereignty. Human endeavors such as independence and sovereignty need to be realized as complete entities, or else they face a premature end. Nagas, too are faced with this dilemma, and it would be detrimental for Nagas to entrap themselves in this dichotomy. We need to engage in a deep and critical process of understanding the meaning of Sovereignty through examining its values in the Naga context. This process will help us collectively make informed collective decisions that will positively benefit everyone and improve our quality of life in pursuit of our shared humanity. Dichotomized view of Sovereignty negates the interactive nature of how public policy, politics and economics in general are influenced by actions of civil society. Nagas need to use this as a guiding principle in order to begin articulating a holistic understanding and process towards Sovereignty. Nagas need to ask whether the independence that they yearn for is one where people take ownership of decision-making processes and exercise their rights to elevate their quality of life which will ultimately define the course of their shared future. If this is the case, then Sovereignty remains an entity that cannot be dichotomized into narrow elements of economics, politics, culture, social and so on. After all Sovereignty is greater than the sum of its parts which supports Nagas living with respect and dignity in harmony as one people.
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Let your kids sleep during studies for faster relearning
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etting your children take a quick nap during study hours could help them recall faster what they studied and make relearning easy, leading them to remember the exercises even six months later, researchers say. They hypothesised that sleeping in between study sessions might make the relearning process more efficient, reducing the effort needed to commit information to memory. "Our results suggest that interleaving sleep between practice sessions leads to a two-fold advantage, reducing the time spent relearning and ensuring a much better long-term retention than practice alone," explained psychological scientist Stephanie Mazza from University of Lyon in France. Previous research suggested that sleeping after learning is definitely a good strategy but "now we show that sleeping between two learning sessions greatly improves such a strategy," Mazza added. To reach this conclusion, 40 French adults were randomly assigned to either a "sleep" group or a "wake" group. At the first session, all participants were presented with 16 French-Swahili word pairs in random order. After studying a pair for seven seconds, the Swahili word appeared and participants were prompted to type the French translation. The correct word pair was then shown for four seconds. Any words that were not correctly translated were presented again, until each word pair had been correctly translated. Twelve hours after the initial session, the participants completed the recall task again, practicing the whole list of words until all 16 words were correctly translated. In the first session, the two groups showed no difference in how many words they could initially recall or in the number of trials they needed to be able to remember all 16 word pairs. But after 12 hours, the data told another story: Participants who had slept between sessions recalled about 10 of the 16 words, on average, while those who hadn't slept recalled only about 7.5 words. And when it came to relearning, those who had slept needed only about 3 trials to be able to recall all 16 words, while those who had stayed awake needed about 6 trials. The memory boost that participants got from sleeping between sessions seemed to last over time. Follow-up data showed that participants in the sleep group outperformed their peers on the recall test one week later. This benefit was still noticeable six months later. The results, published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggest that alternating study sessions with sleep might be an easy and effective way to remember information over longer periods of time with less study.
C O M M E N T A R Y
Michael J. Dax Yes Magazine
Teaching values of collective prosperity How the Zuni Tribe are strengthening communities through culture and sacred spaces
“D
o you know the secret of the kachinas?” It was a whispered question, between two young girls—one Zuni, one white—as they watched Zuni night dances in 1979. Bronwyn Fox, then 9 years old, had moved to the town of Zuni in far western New Mexico for her mother’s teaching job. Fox found that, because of her age, she was treated like any of the other children and allowed to attend and participate in festivals and ceremonies, like the series of six night dances held each spring, that might otherwise be closed to a non-Zuni-member. Fox remembers trying to deduce what her friend meant, but couldn’t muster a guess. “There’s a person inside the mask,” her friend replied, revealing the secret. Even as a young girl, this moment had a profound effect on Fox. “That really gave me perspective on how deep their religious beliefs were. It was powerful,” she says. More than 30 years later, the Zuni tribe’s spring night dances still exude that strong sense of mystery and power that made such a lasting impression. In the dark of night, kachina dancers—men wearing intricate masks of feather, fur, shells, antlers, juniper bows, and leather—bounce to the steady rhythm of chanting and drum beats, moving in slow, oblong loops filling each room until nearly three in the morning. Some of the clown dancers, whose role is to inject humor into the long ceremonies, wear football jerseys, t-shirts, and camouflage. But for most, nothing about their regalia suggests the influence of modernity. While the Zuni tribe, one of New Mexico’s 19 pueblos, has sustained many of the aesthetic aspects of its culture—including detailed artistry and intricate ceremonies—the deeper meaning and necessity that originally inspired and gave weight to those elements has been diluted by the influence of market capitalism and mainstream culture. Zuni people’s focus on beauty, which has long been a point of pride, has also become a source of income, and, as a result, some of the more serious, religious facets of their culture have faded. The pueblo’s six kivas—ceremonial rooms with an entrance hole in the ceiling that symbolize pueblos’ subterranean prehistory—are the foundation of the Zuni people’s spiritual world. Yet, since 1981, three of those kivas have suffered from neglect and have not been fully operational. The 10-day initiation ceremony, which involves the use of all six kivas and is instrumental in teaching Zuni youth the pueblo’s core values of community and devotion to collective prosperity, has not been practiced since then. The Zuni tribe suffers from many of the same problems plaguing much of Indian Country: high unemployment, poverty, and insufficient education, among others. And although the dereliction and deterioration of the kivas isn’t the source of those issues, their repair could potentially be a solution. For the first time in more than 30 years, this prospect is a reality. Two years ago, Dan Simplicio attended his son’s initiation ceremony—an abbreviated version of the ceremony he experienced himself nearly 50 years earlier. A former Zuni tribal councilor who works as a cultural specialist at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez, Colo., Dan Simplicio’s experience that day was much different from what he remembered from his own initiation ceremony. Many of the initiates did not speak the Zuni language. Their gazes wandered about the kiva, and, among the increasing number of children who were not full-blooded Zuni, Dan Simplicio wondered how much they understood the meaning and weight of the ceremony. A few months later, two of the new initiates were caught drawing blasphemous images of kachinas. (Depicting kachinas is generally prohibited.) For Dan Simplicio, the incident was unnerving, but he viewed it more as a symptom of a larger problem. “We’re not teaching the fundamental reasons of why we do this,” he says. So Dan Simplicio has leveraged his position at Crow Canyon to work with the tribal administration to restore all three kivas—plus a fourth, which needs a new roof—as a way of reigniting among the Zuni people a more holistic and comprehensive attention to their culture. Having six operating kivas won’t solve every problem for the Zuni people, but Dan Simplicio believes it will spur broader change. Restoring the kivas, he says, can help rebalance Zunis who have lost their way within the intersection of the Western world and their own. “For us, time is culture,” says Dan Simplicio. Or at least, that is how it used to be until the 1970s, when the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) came to Zuni Pueblo, forcing people into single-family homes. Before then, the tribe’s matriarchal society dictated that they live with extended families. As Noreen Simplicio, Dan Simplicio's cousin and an awardwinning potter, puts it, “We all ate, literally, from the same dish.” But with the construction of single-family homes that are unable to accommodate traditional extended family living, this no longer takes place, and younger generations don’t have the benefit of nearby grandparents to pass down long-standing traditions
A Zuni eagle dancer performs in the plaza of the Zuni Visitor Center at the annual Main Street Festival. (Photo: YES! Magazine/Sullivan Peraino)
and impart to them ancestral knowledge acquired over countless generations. Before the HUD-spurred changes, home construction was a public event that reinforced close communal ties. But over the next decade, the federal government built more than 1,000 homes, which Zunis then had to purchase. This occurred across Indian Country, from the southern plains to Alaska, but it hit Zuni people and culture especially hard. Because of the pueblo’s isolation, the Zuni had been somewhat withdrawn from the market economy, but with a sudden need for cash, they were thrust into America’s capitalist system. Jewelry, pottery, and fetishes—carvings of animals that are said to possess the spiritual qualities of the represented species—had always been central to their culture, and, with a growing demand for these items, many artists started selling their crafts in Gallup and other local markets. But like many poor communities, little infrastructure existed to help people manage their money. Few Zunis knew the value of the dollar, and, as a result, consumerism ran rampant and material possessions quickly became cheap status symbols. From there, unintended consequences have spiraled. Individualism has replaced communalism, and privatization has divided people by introducing new conceptions of land ownership. Fences are now a common feature surrounding the town of Zuni. Alcoholism plagues many pueblo members, suicide rates are higher than they ever were,grisly murders have become far too routine, and, as Dan Simplicio sees it, the common thread that runs through them all ties back to the changes HUD brought to the pueblo. While the Zuni people have retained many elements of their culture, especially those aesthetic aspects, the meaning behind some of these practices has been lost. For centuries, their arid location meant many of their ceremonies focused on bringing rain. Now, with flush toilets, running water, and ground water pumping, those ceremonies no longer mean what they once did. Even Zuni artistry has been impacted. In the past, elder craftspeople frequently and enthusiastically taught and mentored young artists, but today, because an artist’s craft is directly tied to his or her livelihood, far fewer people are willing to tutor future artists and accusations of stealing or plagiarizing a particular style or technique have become regrettably commonplace. To counter this, Noreen Simplicio has taught at the high school and at summer camps. She now teaches at a substance abuse program, where she employs art as a medium to help former addicts regain their identity and learn a valuable trade. “It’s important that we not let it die out,” she says. Meanwhile, Fox maintains a close connection to the Zuni people. She returned to Santa Fe in the early 1980s so her mother could manage Keshi, the Zuni Connection, a co-op formed by Zuni artists a few years earlier. At the pueblo’s insistence, her mother bought the store a few years after that but has since passed it on to her daughter. The store specializes in Zuni fetishes, jewelry, pottery, and other crafts, and Fox’s business model ensures that artists receive a fair price for their work. She is careful not to sell items considered to be ceremonial; wooden kachinas have become increasingly accepted, but the store won’t carry kachinas adorned with feathers, leather, or other clothing, as these are considered to be alive. The sale and increasing popularity of fetishes also risks diluting the original meaning they have for Zuni members. Most Zunis who carry fetishes do so in small pouches and rarely, if ever, look at them, even ones they’ve owned for decades. “Fetishes in their ceremonial role in Zuni, you don’t see or hear much about,” says Fox. “It’s very personal.” Although fetishes were originally designed as re-
ligious ornaments, their widespread popularity has transformed them into being predominantly artistic objects, and this has been a source of worry for some. Jim Enote is a tribal member and the executive director of Ashiwi Awan Museum and Heritage Center, which bridges the gap between the pueblo’s past and future. Through the museum, he aims to enable Zuni people to understand how their past can inform their future. “It’s a contact zone for mediating knowledges,” he says, and for him this mode of learning could have important implications for Zunis to grasp how the influence of mainstream American culture has shaped their thinking on issues like agriculture, education, history, and language. Enote sees more of a blurred line when it comes to what figures should and should not be sold. “There isn’t a cultural police,” he says. Enote is careful not to pass judgment on artists who rely on their work to make a living, but at the same time adds, “Some people think more critically about these issues than others. They can see the social impact of misrepresentation of Zuni images and figures.” If for the Zuni people time equates to culture, then for the rest of America time is money. And to Dan Simplicio, Zunis are in limbo, unable to devote the necessary time needed to fully understand and practice their culture—the central problem to which all others are connected. “We can’t go back, but we’ve got to create balance,” he says. To resurrect the full initiation ceremony, the kivas will be just one piece of the puzzle. Because 35 years have passed since the full ceremony was last performed, the first step will be conducting a detailed inventory of the living knowledge of it. That will help ensure the ceremony can be performed accurately. Once the inventory is complete, the kiva societies—the individual groups that oversee each of the six kivas and the ceremonies performed in each one—will supervise and complete the construction of their respective kivas. This is not the first time that the pueblo has considered restoring the kivas, yet the necessary funding has never materialized. Enote would prefer that the kiva societies raise the money themselves, but so far those funds haven’t materialized. And that’s where Crow Canyon, which uses archaeological research to educate and expand knowledge of Puebloan cultures, can play a role. By working with the tribal council and even HUD, which has recently allowed funds to be used for the construction of public buildings, Dan Simplicio looks forward to establishing a strong precedent. “We are creating a positive example that can help other pueblos with what we are doing here,” he says. “It’s the right direction.” The director of the Zuni Heritage and Historic Preservation Office, Kurt Dongoske, agrees. “It’s a win-win for everyone,” he says. Not only have they avoided controversy, but as Dongoske, who is also a Zuni member, adds, “It’s a good example of collaboration between an outside group and the Zuni.” It will also be the first major community construction event at Zuni Pueblo since HUD upended that practice more than 40 years ago. Despite all of his work to reconnect his brethren with their traditional ceremonies and customs, Dan Simplicio doesn’t want the Zuni’s culture to be seen as stagnant. “We’re not here to be preserved,” he says. Adds Noreen Simplicio, “We can never go back to our old ways, but we can remember.” Instead, Dan Simplicio talks about continuance. If Zunis’ understanding of themselves is strongly rooted in a quest for aesthetic beauty, those roots extend much deeper. Prehistoric petroglyphs at the pueblo’s origin place in the Grand Canyon depict two people holding hands coming out of the emergence hole. “It’s not just a symbol of a helping hand,” Simplicio says. “It’s a symbol of never letting go.”
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The Counter Narrative to Terror and Violence is Already Among Us Azza Karam
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he French philospher Voltaire once said that “if we believe in absurdities, we shall commit atrocities.” Indiscriminate killing of self and innocent others, ostensibly in the name of some religion, is among the most absurd of beliefs. And rather than ceasing, the spiral of violence appears to know no end. There appears to be no locus, and no focus, beyond random killing. Many a document and statement delivered in policy, academic and developmental fora, speaks to ‘preventing violent extremism’ and developing ‘counter narratives’ thereto. Bywords that have become so popular they acquired their own acronyms. In January 2016, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon presented his Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism to the UN General Assembly. The plan was welcomed by the UN member states through a resolution adopted in February. In the plan, Ban called for a comprehensive approach, encompassing not only essential securitybased counter-terrorism measures but also systematic preventive steps to address the underlying conditions that drive individuals to radicalize and join violent extremist groups. Yet looking back, the General Assembly had already adopted a Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in September 2006. At the time the strategy was dubbed a “unique global instrument to enhance national, regional and international efforts to counter terrorism”. The strategy was considered a first, with UN member states agreeing to a common strategic and operational approach to fighting terrorism. Member states agreed to take practical steps from strengthening state capacity to counter terrorist threats to better coordinating United Nations system’s counter-terrorism activities. Some argue that fighting terrorism and preventing violent extremism, while related, are different endeavours. It can legitimately be noted that most governments have indeed invested a great deal of effort, singularly and with the support of the UN, to countering terrorism – with varied degrees of success. It is certainly also true that since 2006 addressing these problems has become increasingly complicated. It was after 2006 that the tumult of the Arab-Spring-turned-hell happened, and the plague of ISIS/ISIL and its horrors started to unfold. Many a humanitarian crisis (man-made and conspired to by nature itself) has also since transpired, from events in the Ukraine to disputes over small islands in the South China See to complicated political, financial and drug and weapon-related transactions in South America. Not to mention the ‘crisis’ of refugees and migrants. All the while planet earth is getting warmer, with devastating results. Indeed the worlds’ share of crisis has expanded significantly since 2006, so it is rather understandable that in the midst of all that, attempts to ‘counter terrorism’ may not have gone according to ‘the plan’. Meanwhile, violent extremism, particularly the religious variety, dominates the news and headlines. The second holiest site of the Islamic faith
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ndia has a plethora of political parties, the number exceeding1400. Yet, the emergence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2012 was quite phenomenal. Born out of “India against Corruption” (IAC)-a civil society movement led by Anna Hazare- AAP appeared as a lode star at Indian political horizon. AAP founders claimed that merely launching a political party was not enough; they wanted to bring vyastha parivartan and an alternative model of politics. Along its commitment to bring Jan Lokpal Bill, AAP promised that it would change the course of Indian polity in three fundamental ways: 1. Use of only white money in political funding 2. End of high command culture and instituting inner part democracy (Swaraj): AAP professed that it would be a cadre based organization with a bottom up approach and stressed that the candidate selection for elections would be done in what we know as primaries or caucuses in the Western word. In nutshell, AAP promised to introduce a qualitative version of ‘inner party democracy’ never seen before in India. At the governance level, AAP stressed that participatory democracy would be its plank. The phenomenon of ‘Direct Democracy’ will manifest in way of mohalla sabhas, and taking wider opinions. Thus, it should be noted that AAP wanted to infuse Swaraj at the party level as well as governance level. It is important to underline this distinction because deviation from Swaraj has become a bone of contention among its idealist supporters and sycophant careerists. 3. Internal vigilance of its own party functionaries and elected lawmakers: For this, an Internal Lokpal (ombudsman) panel was constituted headed by Admiral L Ramdas. It was widely publicized that party volunteers and party members would be empowered with the arsenals called Right to reject and Right to recall. Since its launch with much enthusiasm in 2012 and backed by a national level goodwill and watchful expectancy, AAP made rapid strides. In February of 2014, it got a landslide victory with 67 out of 70 seats, upon which Kejriwal muttered that the mandate was scary.
Entrepreneurial Education For Self Reliance Vemedo J Kezo
Asst. Professor Department of Education St. Joseph’s College Jakhama
has come under attack, one of a series of such attacks now raising condemnation from both Sunni and Shia Muslims alike – notable in a time of rising sectarian tensions. It is clear that violent extremism, in the name of (at least one) religion, is a many headed serpent which few governments can deal with, let alone eliminate. For the UN, as an intergovernmental entity of 193 governments, the challenges facing these governments are not only mirrored, but magnified. Amid this context it is disappointing a meeting of more than 200 religious leaders and faith-based development and humanitarian NGOs (FBOs) at the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS), in Istanbul in May went virtually unnoticed by the ‘recorders of history.’ These faith leaders and FBOs did not use violence, nor did any of them even hint at a single incendiary comment. Rather, these critical humanitarian actors with influence over hundreds of millions of hearts and minds, came together to show their solidarity with the rest of the global community gathered at the WHS. In an unprecedented move at this time of history, they discussed and argued civilly, prayed together, and joined fellow humanitarian actors to debate, illuminate and to commit to multiple initiatives. Most significantly, they assembled as religious actors to make commitments to working together to abide by international human rights and international humanitarian laws. They represented every religion and every region of the world, men and women, young and older, of every ethnicity and race and agreed to a Charter of Faith-Based Humanitarian Action. This is not the first time faith-based entities agree to a humanitarian Charter. Indeed, in 1997 the Sphere Project brought together a wide range of humanitarian agencies around a common aim to improve the quality of humanitarian assistance and the accountability of humanitarian actors to their constituents, donors and affected populations. The Sphere Project includes some of the largest humanitarian FBOs, such as Caritas and World Vision, as well as umbrella NGO and FBO entities such as InterAction and ACT Alliance. Between them, the humanitarian budgets of these FBOs,
and the investments they each make in time, human resources, unprecedented outreach and as first responders within communities across the world, is very hard to parallel. Yet as critical as this endeavour is, the fact remains that those FBOs involved in the Sphere were overwhelmingly Christian ones, and mostly western-based. By comparison the religious groups meeting at the WHS were all encompassing, in every sense of the word, prompting many to describe it as “a very special event.” Some even had tears in their eyes as they listened to one speaker after another not only berate the secular humanitarian world for not taking faith into account, but also detailing decades’-long histories of humanitarian service to communities – in line with the calling of the faith tradition. Many have gone back to their countries – including ones as diverse as Sierra Leone, Mexico, Egypt, Malta, India and Sri Lanka – taking forward the commitments made in the Charter of Faith-Based engagement. And still there was not even a hint of this moment, nor of these participants, in the Chair’s Summary presented by the UN Secretary-General at the end of the WHS. The WHS website, many a news’ write-up and reports detail impressive lists of actions and commitments made at the Summit, by governments, NGOs, media and the private sector. They are innovative, priceless, and urgently needed. At the same time, we rightly castigate the ISIS/ ISIL’s of this world for violating the sacred: scorching human lives, desecrating beliefs and seeking to erase heritage, all while we seek to reinvent the wheel of “counter-narratives” to religious extremism. But are we not at fault for ignoring, or taking for granted, those 200 voices of experience, representing millions of peoples around the world, raised in solidarity with justice, in conformity with human rights, and in tried and tested service to humanitarianism and human dignity? How do we respect the sacred and help preserve a heritage, when we fail to even acknowledge – let alone celebrate – the efforts of faith-based actors who come together to serve – and save – millions of human lives?
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agaland has 63,733 educated, unskilled and unemployed youth. We have produced through our formal education so much of human resource, and a certain degree of knowledgeable youth, however, we are not able to become economically self sufficient and self reliant. We have become totally dependent for the government to provide job for us. The government jobs are already saturated save for few administrative post reserved through public competitive exams. There are jobs available but not the present type of jobs with pay without work. Everyone is hunting for these types of jobs and naturally government is not in position to create jobs for every individual finishing their formal studies. Therefore, we have to really think seriously and create our own jobs in order to use our creative mind work for our own sustenance. WHAT IS ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION? Quoting from Wikipedia, ‘entrepreneurship education provides students with the knowledge, skills and motivation to encourage entrepreneurial success in a variety of settings. Entrepreneurship education is offered at all levels of schooling starting from primary or secondary schools through graduate university programs and selfreliance is reliance on one’s own powers and resources rather than others. It is also called self-sufficiency, self-support, self-sustenance, self-standing, self initiative for any endeavour etc’ It is in a way, empowering students with workable technical know of business insights for enterprising ventures leading for self actualization and self reliance. People from outside the state come from a business society and they have some degree of collective wisdom of business etiquettes. And by virtue of that they are able to start with humble beginnings but eventually come out with success. It is befitting to analyse at this point of argument to see what are the components of the entrepreneurial development for self reliance? Why locals are not able to come up like their counterparts? The following reasons justify for the same.
OBSTACLES IN ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT Often we lack objective evaluation of the pros and cons of the business venture that we intent to take. Secondly, we do not have sufficient exposure and knowledge and insight of the market trend. Precisely because of this we fail. Thirdly poor financial understanding and the inability to study to hidden cost involved in the venture. Fourthly, we are not aware of the legal issues involved in setting up of the firm. Fifthly, poor knowledge of streamlining the human resource into its desired output. Sixthly, poor strategy in marketing the product to the potential consumers and not having the connectivity of business comrades. This is one the biggest drawbacks in the development of entrepreneurial spirit in Nagaland. As a result, we are not able to develop any venture and sustain it. People from the main land; see Nagaland as the potential place for business development and they thrive in their business, notwithstanding the multiple tax system. Reiterating further, the land security is another obstacle in driving our young boys and girls for entrepreneurial development. We are not enterprising and innovative when it comes to survival and economic Azza Karam is Senior Advisor, Culture, U.N. Population Fund development. The immigrant community do better and they always (UFPA), and Coordinator, U.N. Interagency Task Force on Engag- put their heart and soul to earn their livelihood and venture into any ing with Faith- Based Organizations for Sustainable Development. business. They dare to take any challenge. They are ready to face any risk because they have no land security. They are driven by the maxim do or die. They also make sure that they help one another to come up to come for a party born to fight cor- by giving them soft loans for establishing their business units. ruption and bring transparency. Of course, if you ask Kejriwal, his pet THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SCOPE The above points necessitate for the development of entrepreneurial answer: “The LG has taken over AntiCorruption Bureau (ACB), so I can- education among the youth for economic self reliance. There are myriad not fight corruption.” of opportunities in Nagaland for the youngsters to explore and create Dr. Munish Raizada job for themselves rather than waiting for the government to create a 7. Fiddling with Constitution: job for them. The following avenues could be just a tip of iceberg on the However, much water has flown 4. Political mileage by hook or Whether demanding complete scope of entrepreneurial activities. Food processing, organic farming, under the Yamuna Bridge in last 4 crook: statehood for Delhi, appointing 21 whole sale dealer and retailer, grocery, hardware, toiletry & cosmetics, years. A party formed with a focused MLAs as Parliamentary Secretaries stationery, electrical and electronic goods, handicraft and tribal motif, Today AAP stands as a model of agenda of fighting corruption and to passing Jan Lokpal Bill in Delhi as- manufacturing of musical instruments, floriculture, music production, broken promise. Here are 7 ways how make life easy for an aam addmi, Ke- sembly, Kejriwal has shown a clear swine production, poultry farming, fishery, tribal garments & textile, orArvind kejriwal has undone (or, fast jriwal soon started hobnobbing with streak to twist constitutional propri- chard, sports, martial and performing arts, construction works, tourism undoing) a revolutionary phenom- issues like Dadri beef case, Rohit Ve- ety to his suitability. and hospitality, health care service etc and the litany can go on. enon called AAP. mulla death, and JNU’s Kanahiya Delhi state Janlokpal bill (JLPB) If we can venture out to some of these fields, problem of employKumar. His free for all style has trans- was a hoax: Not only Kejriwal des- ment will be minimised to a great extent. It is in this context that we Party (Organizational) Level: formed him into a politician trying perately attempted to pass a much- need to train the talented youth to use their creative mind for their The biggest disappointment from to encash eagerly on whatever and diluted version of JLPB, he wanted a self sustenance. Doing what they love and doing what they are good at the party has been at the organiza- howsoever manner. political control on the legislation. His becomes a key point of reference here. When passion and talent find tional level. A party that was supintellectual dishonesty was apparent outlet, things fall in place and the arena of survival is no more a quesposed to usher an era of alternative Governance level: when he wanted to widen the scope of tion but only a matter of time to develop. politics has been reduced to merely AAP government in Delhi has the Bill so that he could lay hands on one other party. The compromise been characterized by three things: central government officers. Arvind’s ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILL AND SELF RELIANCE For the development of entrepreneurial skills among the youth, with principles has been quick; the blame game, Hit and Run politics, intention was very clear: Pass a bill at moral debasing of the party has been and hype rather than the substance. assembly level which a central level we need to start right from the primary education. We are busy in producing result but not empowering students to stand on their own feet. swift. 5. Governance has taken a back govt. will never agree. 1. The principle of Swaraj has been seat, Realpolitik has kicked in: In conclusion, AAP is character- The whole system is chiefly exam oriented and there is little scope of crucified giving way to a totalitarian A Chief Minister- chosen on the ized by hype rather than the sub- self discovery of risk taking. Even at the graduate level, students are expected to reproduce what the teacher has lectured in the class. There is regime. A party formed to end high premise of “Paanch saal Kejriwal” (5 stance. command culture is today a living years for Kejriwal) -appears to be in a Governance requires a mix of po- very little degree of assimilation, synthesizing and application on the example of ‘one man’ show. Arvind hurry to jump to national scene. Rather litical will, diplomacy and the ability part of the Students. In Nagaland, education is primarily in the hands of the private Kejriwal has increasingly shown dic- than accepting the mandate of people to get things done. Even if Delhi is a tatorial tendencies with little patience with full humility and trying to bring partial state, you can still make a dif- players and 80% of the students are in private institution. There is stiff for a differing view. Only a handful of succor to the lives of people through ference with the quantum of power competition among the private players and the competition is seen sycophants are running the party. So good governance, Kejriwal started and privileges you have. No one is only through the result which is a reflection of one aspect of students’ insecure is Arvind Kejriwal that he changing tack within weeks of assum- preventing Kejriwal to bring traction ability and intelligence. This type of education does not offer much does not let systems take shape in the ing power. Last 18 months, Delhi gov- to the system with the current re- scope for developing enterprising spirit among the students; nay it party lest 2nd rung leadership should ernment has been in news for constant sources. An RTI filed by a BJP leader takes away the creative force of the students. We need to encourage the develop. In Punjab, where the party is confrontation with Center, challenging recently revealed that no details are divergent thinking of the students, propelling their minds for creativity focusing on assembly elections, the and name-calling the Prime Minister available within Delhi government leading to sustainable career and profession. What we require at this juncture is to promote and encourage stushow is being run by “Dilli Durbar” and blaming BJP for letting it not per- on the meetings called by Delhi CM of Kejriwal. So much for a party that form. During the previous regimen on the law and order situation and dents to develop their creative mind and energy to create their own came into politics promising decen- of Sheila Dixit –led Congress govern- women security. Does not this reveal jobs. When jobs are created by the locals the currency is circulated tralization of power. ment of Delhi, AAP portrayed that she this government is only interested in among them and economy is developed as there is exchange of services and goods in terms of currency. Thus in this process of job creation, 2. The office of Internal Lokpal was fully responsible for failure of law noise than substance? has been practically decimated, even and order issues, even though Delhi The latest case of one AAP MLA Mr. there is no brain drain to another part of the world but the best minds though the party wants us to believe Police was under the Center. Delhi’s Kartar Singh Tanwar getting in trouble stay and develop the society. As of now, we are not able to create job the contrary. After the unceremoni- constitutional situation remaining the with recovery of Rs 130 Cr by CBI in for ourselves, some of the best mind move outside the state for their ous exit of L Ramdas, Kejriwal report- same, today, when Kejriwal is the CM disproportionate asset case has liter- livelihood. Call centres can be one example to quote. Arguing more, when the young creative mind creates job, there is edly wanted a panel of three Lokpals of Delhi, he owes no responsibility for ally collapsed his castle of clean poliwho were ‘willing to sign on dotted law and order situation! This intellec- tics. As the saying goes, as you sow, so a positive chain of reaction affecting the society. In this pursuit of self lines’. As of now, two have left, the tual dishonesty and sheer hypocrisy shall you reap. Arvind had the best of reliance, entrepreneurial venture should be given lot of support and encouragement. The private firms should be encouraged to establish remaining single member Lokpal of- has become apparent now. the goodwill from the society, and the fice is dormant. It seems that the last thing he nation. Talented and committed aam its unit in our state so that there is inspiration and ignition of ideas from one another thereby giving atmosphere for creation of jobs. 3. The principle of White Money wants to do is governance. aadmis joined him to bring about a exists only on papers. The party has 6. Fighting Corruption: Not only change in the way politics is done, but CONCLUSION carefully devised ways where it only spirit is weak, but flesh is also weak It’s a high time that parents should also encourage their children to he has splashed away the advantage shows the inflow of money, but fails Within days of assuming power, due to his selfish motive, narrow mind- develop their creative mind for their own survival. Anything that apto provide honest and meaningful his unwillingness to take a firm ac- edness, and lack of statesmanship. peals to the mind has a commercial value and we need to explore more details of its expenditure. And within tion on the fake degree case of his law The writer is a Chicago-based of that. Most of the time, parents impose their unfulfilled desires on their the party, there is a culture of solicit- Minister Jitender Tomar was a clear columnist and chief editor of NewsGram. children not realising that the dreams of their children are otherwise. Twitter @DrMunishRaizada ing undisclosed money. indication to party insiders for things
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PM stresses Kashmir dialogue, but solution 'within Constitution'
New Delhi, August 22 (iANs): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told Jammu and Kashmir opposition parties that "there has to be a dialogue" to end the weeks-long unrest in the valley but any solution to the problem will be "within the Constitution" of India. The Prime Minister's statement indicates that the government may be considering some political initiative on Kashmir where the over-five weeks long agitation has left nearly 70 people dead in clashes between pro-freedom protesters and security forces. Opposition parties in Delhi as well as in Kashmir have been pressing for political solution to the unrest. At a meeting with a delegation of opposition parties from the state, Modi expressed "deep concern and pain" over the violence in Kashmir and the loss of lives in the unrest. "Those who lost their lives during recent disturbances are part of us, our nation. Whether the lives lost are of our youth, security personnel or police, it distresses us," Modi said, according to an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office. "There has to be a dialogue and we need to find a permanent and lasting solution to the problem within the framework of the Constitution," he said.
Baloch leaders booked for supporting Modi's comments
islAmAbAD, August 22 (iANs): Pakistan police on Monday registered five cases against three separatist Baloch leaders for allegedly supporting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements on Balochistan, media reports said. The cases were registered against Brahamdagh Bugti, Harbiyar Marri and Banuk Karima Baloch on the complaints of petitioners Munir Ahmed, Maulana Muhammad Aslam, Muhammad Hussain, Ghulam Yaseen Jatak and Muhammad Rahim at five police stations in the province's Khuzdar area, Dawn online reported. The Baloch leaders were booked under different sections of the Pakistan Penal Code. The sections refer to "concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment", "waging or
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses the nation from the historic Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi on August 15. (REUTERS Photo)
Leaders of Kashmir opposition parties led by former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged the Prime Minister for a political initiative to deal with the unrest, complaining that the state and central governments had shown no political will to respond to the crisis -- the deadliest Kashmir has seen in six years. Abdullah said they told Modi that Kashmir was not an issue related to the development or the lack of it. "It is a political issue and we told the Prime Minister that we need a political approach to deal with the situation in Jammu and Kashmir," Abdullah told IANS. "If we don't find a po-
litical solution to this, then every time we'll repeat the same mistake." The National Conference working president said the they handed over a memorandum to the Prime Minister warning him against the "tried and tested formulations of dealing with the issue in Kashmir administratively rather than politically". "We are of the firm opinion that the central government should waste no further time in initiating a credible and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders to address the unrest." State Congress chief G.A. Mir said the meeting with Modi may augur well
for Kashmir. "The Prime Minister agreed that development isn't the only way out, indicating a thinking that a dialogue over Kashmir is being considered. We are hopeful that it will happen soon." But Congress spokesperson Manish Tiwari said the government had an incoherent policy over Kashmir with Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley "not on the same page". He was referring to Jaitley's remarks in Jammu on Sunday, ruling out any dialogue and warning that those indulging in violence would be dealt sternly. The Prime Minister's meeting with the Kash-
attempting to wage war or abetting waging of war against Pakistan", "concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war", and "assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty". Acting District Police Officer Khuzdar Muhammad Ashraf Jatak said the applicants claimed Bugti, Marri and Baloch had 'supported' Modi's August 15 remarks. Modi in his speech on India's Independence Day said the people of Balochistan, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir 'thanked him a lot in the past few days'. One of the complainants, Ahmed alleged that the Baloch leaders had asked Modi to commit aggression against Pakistan. Modi's controversial statement sparked protests across Balochistan.
mir politicians comes as the valley remained under strict curfew for the 45th day in a row. The valley has been on the boil amid violent clashes between stone-throwing protesters and security forces since the July 8 killing of rebel commander Burhan Wani. The clashes have also left thousands of people, including children, injured, mostly in pellet firing. Hundreds of the injured have partially or fully lost their eyesight after being hit by pellet guns -- a dangerous mob control weapons used in Kashmir. The Kashmir delegation sought an "immediate ban on pellet guns" and
also urged the Prime Minister "to advice relevant quarters against the policy of mass harassment, raids, and arrests" in the valley. "This has worsened an already volatile situation and also goes against the values and principles of democracy." The opposition leaders, including Communist Party of IndiaMarxist leader Yusuf Tarigami, have been in the capital for the last three days. They met President Pranab Mukherjee and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, seeking their intervention in bringing about an end to the unrest that has crippled life in the restive valley.
EC to review national, state status of political parties every 10 years New Delhi, August 22 (Pti): In what may be a major reprieve for BSP, NCP and CPI, the Election Commission on Monday amended rules whereby it will now review the national and state party status of political parties every 10 years instead of the present five. The BSP, CPI and NCP were facing the prospects of losing their national party status after their dismal performance in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission had served them notices in 2014 on the issue. A Commission notification said while the criteria of being recognised as a national and state party will remain unchanged, the review of the status will take place every two consecutive Lok Sabha or assembly elections instead of one. This means, that the review will take place every ten years. The Commission has amended Paragraph 6C of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 to affect the change. It was last amended in 2011. This change in rules will ensure that ruling parties do not lose their status due to anti-incumbency factor after every election. At present, BSP, BJP, Indian National Congress, NCP, CPI and CPI(M) are the six recognised political parties. Besides, there are 64 recognised state parties in India.
26,000 evacuated from flood affected areas New Delhi, August 22 (iANs): As many as 56 rescue teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have so far rescued more than 26,000 people from flood affected areas, officials said on Monday. "So far, NDRF teams have evacuated more than 26,400 people in various flood-prone areas of the country during this monsoon season. In addition, the teams have provided medical care to more than 9,100 people in various states," officials said. They said rescue and relief operations in the floodaffected districts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh "are in full swing". In Bihar, 16 flood rescue teams of NDRF are deployed. As on August 21, NDRF teams evacuated 3,400 people in Didarganj, 580 in Bakhtiyarpur, 545 in Danapur, 380 in Chhapra, 355 in Vaishali and 15 persons in Maner, officials said. In Uttar Pradesh, 11 flood rescue teams are deployed and have evacuated 275 at Ballia, 275 at Varanasi and 325 at Chitrakoot. In addition to rescue work, the NDRF teams also distributed relief materials and provided medical care to the needy people. In Madhya Pradesh, seven rescue teams are positioned who have evacuated 147 marooned persons to safer places in Rewa district.
Release of Indian 'child abductor' sparks backlash in Italy Two get death term for Jigisha murder rome, August 22 (iANs/AKi): The release of an Indian migrant accused of trying to abduct a small girl from a Sicilian beach resort has riled conservative Italian politicians and sparked calls for his deportation. Ram Lubhay should be "immediately expelled" for his attempted abduction of a five-year-old girl last week as
she played in the sea at Vittoria, the town's centre-right mayor Giovanni Moscato told Adnkronos. "This is a very serious incident that has caused alarm in the town and elsewhere," Moscato said. "I am confident in the investigation being spear-headed by magistrates but call on Italy's authorities to immediately deport Lub-
hay, who is an illegal immigrant," Moscato added. Lubhay was held last Tuesday and released on Sunday by a judge in Ragusa on the grounds that under Italy's penal code a person cannot be arrested for attempted kidnapping, even if they are under investigation. The girl's parents and witnesses have testified that
Lubhay picked up the girl and began to walk away, releasing her and running off when they gave chase. Italy's Justice Minister Andrea Orlando has ordered an enquiry into the release of Lubhya, a homeless henna tattoo artist lacking legal residency who has a prior criminal record. Lubhay claims he did not try to abduct the child.
Quality of education, skill must be improved: Pranab KolKAtA, August 22 (iANs): Reflecting on the standard of education in the country, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said unless its quality was enhanced, the Indian workforce can turn out to be a "tremendous liability" instead of being a dividend. The President was addressing an event titled "Industry Academia Innovation Platform" organised by the CII here. While observing that the Indian economy was poised to grow at 7.5 per cent in the next two years, Mukherjee said mere policy formulation will not attract investment unless there is infrastructural adequacy. "We often boast about India's demographic dividend. But the question that arises is what we do with this if we cannot skill them, if we cannot educate them and cannot enhance their employability.
"Therefore, we must focus on building capacity, improve skill and educate our workforce. Otherwise, the largest workforce of the world, instead of being a dividend can become a tremendous liability," said Mukherjee. The President stressed on deeper academia-industry interface and said the Centre's initiatives like the Startup India and Skill India have contributed towards capacity building. "Our GDP growth rate has been 7.3 per cent in 2015-16 and it is expected in the next two calendar years our GDP growth will be 7.5 per cent. Both the industrial and manufacturing have performed well. "But in order to have a knowledge economy, we must focus on research and innovation. Innovation is the need of the hour, and that is not possible without having deeper
India seeks Iraq help in release of abducted Indians New Delhi, August 22 (iANs): India has sought the release of 39 Indians abducted in Iraq while expressing support for “unity and territorial integrity of Iraq”, the External Affairs Ministry said on Monday. Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar, who is on an official visit to Iraq from August 21 to 23, conveyed this while meeting the top Iraqi leadership, according to a statement issued by the ministry. Among others, Akbar met President Fuad Masum, President of the Council of Representatives Salim al-Jabouri, Foreign Minister Ibrahim Al-Eshaiqer Al-Jaafari, and National Security Advisor Faleh al-Fayyadh. Both sides conveyed strong support to each other in their common fight against the menace of terrorism. “The minister expressed India's support for the unity and territorial integrity of Iraq and conveyed India's abiding commitment to the emergence of a stable, peaceful, united and democratic Iraq, which was in the interest of regional and global peace and security,” a statement said. Akbar also sought Iraq's assistance “to trace the whereabouts and safe release” of 39 abducted Indians. “The Iraqi leadership assured of full cooperation and support in the matter,” the statement said. The 39 Indians were reportedly abducted by the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organisation in Iraq in 2014. The two sides also discussed the entire gamut of bilateral engagement, including economic, trade, investment, energy security, defence, security and counter-terrorism. Akbar conveyed India's willingness to partner in the reconstruction of Iraq as also for continued assistance through the Indian government's well acknowledged capacity-building programmes under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme.
interface between academia and the industry," he said. He also underlined the importance of improving ease of doing business, developing infrastructural facilities and improving the standard of education and educational institution for the robust growth of the economy. "Mere policy formulation will not attract investments unless there is infrastructural adequacy. We also need to transform policy into action and ensure ease of doing business. "In the last four years, almost at every education congregation I have been parroting about the need to improve the quality of learning and improving the standard of our educational institutions. "If we can do all these, then India will be the most attractive investment destination in the world," added Mukherjee.
New Delhi, August 22 (iANs): A court here on Monday awarded death penalty to Ravi Kapoor and Amit Shukla for kidnapping and killing Jigisha Ghosh in 2009, saying the magnitude and brutality of the crime made it "a rarest of rare cases". Additional Sessions Judge Sandeep Yadav also sentenced the third accused, Baljeet Singh Malik, to life imprisonment. Kapoor and Shukla looked impassive while Malik seemed shocked upon hearing the sentence. The parents of Jigisha Ghosh, who worked as an IT executive, welcomed the verdict, saying justice has been done to their deceased daughter. "I had hoped for the two convicts to get death penalty and that is exactly what has happened," Jigisha's mother said. The court imposed a fine of Rs 1.1 lakh against Kapoor, Rs 2.8 lakh against Shukla, and Rs 5.8 lakh against Malik and directed that Rs six lakh be given to Jigisha's parents as compensation from the amount collected from the convicts. "Offence in the present case was committed in cold-blooded, inhuman and cruel manner," the court said. "Innocent, helpless and vulnerable victim remained in the captiv-
ity of convicts for hours." The court observed that to save herself Jigisha handed over her debit card and other belongings to the convicts. She also disclosed the PIN numbers of the debit card to the convicts. The convicts killed Jigisha even after she pleaded for her life and were satisfied only by brutally mauling her to death, the court said. "In other words, the convicts behaved in uncivilised and barbaric manner against a helpless girl," the court said. "It is the level, magnitude and degree of brutality, attitude and mindset of wrongdoer behind the crime along with other factors which makes it a rarest of rare cases." Gruesome crimes against women are on the rise and showing leniency will send a wrong message to the society, the court said. Leniency will encourage criminals like the convicts while passing an appropriate sentence in such cases will go a long way in arresting the increasing trend of crime against women, the court said. In awarding death penalty to Kapoor and Shukla, the court relied upon a report submitted by probation officer which recommended extreme penalty, observing that they cannot be reformed and would be a threat to society.
The probation officer said Malik's behaviour was normal throughout the trial. The court on July 14 convicted the trio under Sections 302 (murder), 201 (destruction of evidence), 364 (kidnapping or abducting in order to murder), 394 (voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 471 (using as genuine a forged document or electronic record), 482 (using a false property mark) with 34 (common intent) of the Indian Penal Code. Public Prosecutor Rajiv Mohan sought maximum punishment for the convicts as they showed no remorse while killing Jigisha. The convicts are also facing trial for killing journalist Soumya Vishwanathan and a taxi driver, the prosecution told the court. Defence counsel pleaded for leniency, contending that the convicts were young. Jigisha, 28, who was working with Hewitt Associates Pvt Ltd as an operations manager, was kidnapped and killed on March 18, 2009, after her office cab dropped her near home in south Delhi's Vasant Vihar around 4 a.m. Her body was recovered on March 20, 2009, near Surajkund in Haryana. Police later arrested Kapoor, Shukla and Malik for the crime.
Railways offer bedroll for sleeper, unreserved passengers beNgAluru, August 22 (iANs): In a bid to make travel hassle-free and comfortable for even ordinary passengers, the South Western Railway on Monday unveiled an e-bedroll service that enables those travelling in sleeper class or unreserved coaches to buy at Rs 250 two cotton bed-sheets, a pillow and a blanket for overnight journey. "The new e-service, offered through our subsidiary (IRCTC), enables passengers to book the bedroll kit when booking the ticket online or from the e-hub at the city station before boarding the train," Bengaluru Divisional Manager Sanjiv Agarwal told reporters here on the occasion. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (ITCTC) has set up an ehub at concourse of the city railway station to facilitate passengers with e-services such as e-catering, e-bedroll and e-booking of retiring rooms.
"Though we provide bedroll to passengers travelling in air-conditioned coaches by charging for it in the ticket, the new service allows them (passengers) to buy and keep or carry the kit on their subsequent journeys," said Agarwal. The service also provides an option of buying the two bed-sheets and pillow for Rs 140 and the blanket for Rs 110 separately. "Unlike in AC coaches, where passengers use the bedroll and leave it on the berth, those buying the kit can take it home and use when travelling next," Agarwal pointed out. The division plans to provide the new passenger amenity service from Yeshvantpur junction in the city's northern suburb from where dozens of express and mail trains depart daily round the clock to cities and towns across the country. As part of its novel initiatives to improve amenities, the division has also installed about 10 water vending machines with reverse osmosis
process on different platforms of the main city station to provide clean drinking water to passengers at an affordable price. "We plan to set up 66 machines at other stations in our division, including Bengaluru Cantonment, Yeshvantpur, Yelahanka, Bengaluru East, K.R. Puram, in the city and one each at Mandya, Ramanagara and Kengari in our division," Agarwal noted. For 300 ml glass, the charge is one rupee without container and Rs 2 with container, 500 ml for Rs 3 per without container and Rs 5 with container and one litre for Rs 5 and Rs 8, for 2-litre bottle Rs 8 and Rs 12, and for 5-litre Rs 20 and Rs 25. "The vending machine kiosks are located at one end of each platform where unreserved and sleeper coaches are generally stationed so that their passengers can walk up to them and buy the required quantity of water," said Senior Commercial Manager N.S. Sridhar Murthy.
Free high-speed Wi-Fi for commuters mumbAi, August 22 (iANs): Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu here on Monday inaugurated a free high-speed wi-fi internet facility for railway commuters at eight stations in Mumbai and Thane. The wi-fi service shall be available on Central Railway stations at Kalyan (Thane district) and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Dadar CR and on Western Railway stations at Bandra, Bandra Terminus, Khar, Dadar WR and Churchgate stations. The users can follow instructions on their mobiles to avail the highspeed wi-fi for the first 30 minutes after which the speed will drop and the user must login afresh. Presently, Mumbai Central is the only station which has the free wi-fi facility from the among the 100 across the country announced in the last Railway Budget. New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Even as a proposal is being examined to do way with the annual exercise of presenting the railway finances separately before the Lok Sabha, the government is looking at advancing
to January the date of tabling the national budget, official sources said. "This proposal (to shift the budget presentation to January) is being examined. But a decision is likely to be taken soon. This idea has come about to overcome a practical hurdle every year," a source in the Finance Ministry said. "Thus far, the budget is tabled in February-end. But the release of funds comes only by July -- threefour months of the fiscal year are wasted in completing the formalities," the official explained. "So it is suggested by our senior officials that the date be advanced to January so that by March-end the funds are received by all ministries. This way, all the ministries will also get one full year to spend what is allocated to them." The move also comes against the backdrop of the government announcing a four-member committee to examine the desirability and feasibility of having a new financial or fiscal year, currently from April 1 to March 31.
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Agriculture needs a makeover to lure young people back to farming ROME/NAIROBI, August 22 (thOMsON REutERs FOuNdAtION): For Kenyan farmer Pauline Wafula, there was never a question that her children would have to get their hands dirty and learn how to grow their own food. The 63-year-old mother of five said no other job could provide the same security as farming because people will always have to eat so there is always money to be made. “I always insist that even if they work elsewhere, they must farm on the side,” said Wafula, a teacher-turnedfarmer who grows tomatoes, onions and red cabbage in her greenhouses. But in western Kenya’s Bungoma County where Wafula lives, it’s hard to spot young people working in the vast sugarcane fields. Most farmers are retirees like her. “It is like a norm that young people go to the city to search for jobs,” she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Around the world, farmers are an ageing demographic as the sector fails to attract younger talent who are heading in-
Pauline Wafula inside her greenhouse, Bungoma County, Kenya. (REUTERS Photo)
stead to cities in search of work. Smallholder farmers produce more than 70 percent of the world’s food and to make sure there are enough of them to feed the growing global population, farming needs a makeover to attract young people, experts say. According to HelpAge International, a non-profit organisation that works with older people, farmers as a group tend to be older
than the wider population. In Africa, where 60 percent of the continent’s population is under 24, the average age of farmers is 60 years old, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). “Around the world it’s a potential problem that farmers are growing older, particularly smallholder farmers in low-income countries,” said Mark Gorman, a senior policy adviser at HelpAge.
Improvements in rural infrastructure such as electricity supplies and access to subsidies and credit could go a long way to support older farmers and encourage their children to stay in farming, he said. “It’s got to be made worthwhile for people to be in farming,” Gorman added. BANISH THE HOE The ageing profile of farmers is a matter for concern, especially in sub-
Philippines drug war deaths climb to 1,800, prez spars with UN MANILA, August 22 (REutERs): The Philippines has recorded about 1,800 drug-related killings since President Rodrigo Duterte took office 7 weeks ago and launched a war on narcotics, far higher than previously believed, according to police figures. Philippine National Police Chief Ronald Dela Rosa told a Senate committee on Monday that 712 drug traffickers and users had been killed in police operations since July 1. Police were also investigating 1,067 other drug-related killings, Dela Rosa said, without giving details. The comments came a day after Duterte lashed out at the United Nations for criticising the wave of deaths. As recently as Sunday, the number of suspected drug traffickers killed in Duterte’s war on drugs had been put at about 900 by Philippine
officials. But this number included people who died since Duterte won the May 9 presidential election. Duterte said in a bizarre and strongly worded late-night news conference on Sunday the Philippines might leave the United Nations and invite China and others to form a new global forum, accusing it of failing to fulfil its mandate. However, his foreign minister, Perfecto Yasay, said on Monday the Philippines would remain a U.N. member and described the president’s comments as expressions of “profound disappointment and frustration”. Last week, two U.N. human rights experts urged Manila to stop the extra-judicial executions and killings. Yasay said Duterte has promised to uphold human rights in the fight against drugs and has ordered the
police to investigate and prosecute offenders. He criticised the U.N. rapporteurs for “jumping to an arbitrary conclusion that we have violated human rights of people”. Senator Leila de Lima, a staunch critic of the president, started a twoday congressional inquiry into the killings on Monday, questioning top police and anti-narcotics officials to explain the “unprecedented” rise in killings. “I am disturbed that we have killings left and right as breakfast every morning,” she said. “My concern does not only revolve around the growing tally of killings reported by the police. What is particularly worrisome is that the campaign against drugs seems to be an excuse for some law enforcers and other elements like vigilantes to commit murder with impunity,” De Lima said.
Myanmar man indicted for insulting military under controversial law YANgON, August 22 (REutERs): A court in Myanmar indicted a man on Monday for insulting the military chief and former president on social media, under a controversial telecommunications law that activists have urged the new government to repeal. Police and military prosecutors have filed a lawsuit accusing Hla Phone, 38, of posting a digitally altered image on his Facebook account showing the military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, wearing a traditional female skirt on his head.
Another picture showed a caricature of former president and retired general Thein Sein with the words “we are murderers”, and a third showed the national flag imprinted on a shoe. The military ruled Myanmar for almost 50 years after a 1962 coup, crushing opposition until it began withdrawing from politics in 2011, and paving the way for a 2015 election won by democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi. But the military retains a major role in politics with control of 25 percent of seats in parliament and three im-
portant ministries, including home affairs, which oversees the police, and it has become increasingly sensitive about its image. Hla Phone, who has been in prison since his arrest in February, denies wrongdoing, saying he did not post the images and the police had mistaken him for someone else. He said he was not the owner of the Facebook account upon which the insulting images were posted. Asked by the judge if he was guilty, Hla Phone replied: “I am not guilty but those who filed the charges against me are.”
If convicted on all charges, he faces 11 years in prison. The trial starts on Wednesday. Particularly controversial is the charge brought under the telecommunications law, enacted in 2013 as part of the opening up of the sector. It contains a broadly worded clause prohibiting use of the telecoms network to “extort, threaten, obstruct, defame, disturb, inappropriately influence or intimidate”. Several activists, including poet Maung Saung Kha and aid worker Patrick Kum Jaa Le have been sentenced to six months in jail under the law.
Saharan Africa which has very low rates of agricultural productivity, said David Suttie, a policy analyst at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Experts say agriculture must be transformed so that it offers young people an appealing alternative to urban life. “The farming sector in developing countries is not attractive,” said Panagiotis Karfakis, an economist at FAO. “The problem intensifies because the technologies they use are not the most productive, there is no infrastructure and there are land security issues,” he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Owning land is an incentive for farmers to invest in increasing productivity, which in turn boosts their income, Karfakis said. According to rights group Landesa, 90 percent of land in rural Africa is not officially registered. “If agriculture is to be attractive it can’t be the same agriculture we’ve seen in previous generations,” said IFAD’s Suttie. “This means looking at it as a business and investing in
ing a U.S.-led coalition to scramble aircraft to protect American special operations ground forces. The YPG is at the heart of a U.S.led campaign against the Islamic State militant group in Syria and controls swaths of the north, where Kurdish groups associated with the militia have set up their own government since the Syrian war began in 2011. Syrian state media accused the YPG-affiliated security force known as the Asayish of violating a ceasefire and said its members had torched government buildings in Hasaka. It accused the Asayish of igniting the violence through escalating “provocations”, including the bombing of army positions in Hasaka, and said the Asayish aimed to take control of the city.
“WE WILL NOT RETREAT” The YPG denied it had entered into a truce. It distributed leaflets and made loudspeaker calls across the city asking for army personnel and pro-government militias to hand over their weapons or face
death. “To all the elements of the regime and its militias who are besieged in the city you are targeted by our units,” leaflets distributed by the YPG said. “This battle is decided and we will not retreat ... We call on you to give up your weapons or count yourselves dead.” The YPG, known as the People’s Protection Units and which has ties to the Kurdistan Workers Party, appeared intent on leaving a nominal Syrian government presence confined to within a security zone in the heart of the city, where several key government buildings are located, Kurdish sources said. The complete loss of Hasaka would be a big blow to President Bashar al-Assad’s government and would also dent efforts by Moscow, which had sought through a major military intervention last year to help Damascus regain lost territory and prevent new rebel gains. Kurdish forces have expanded their control of the city despite the bombing of several locations by Syrian jets.
farmer Chris Walshaw has noticed fewer people working in the fields. “When you have more machinery you need less men,” Walshaw told the Thomson Reuters Foundation by phone from his farm in the picture-perfect green countryside. “It’s quite a lonely life. You’ve got to really love it.” Suttie said the focus should be on increasing productivity rather than the number of young farmers as a goal in itself. “It’s not all doom and gloom,” he said, adding that agricultural productivity in Africa has gone up by about quarter since the 1990s.
URBAN FARMS WON’T FEED CITIES In an urbanising world, city farming has become fashionable in recent years, with urban farms mushrooming from Accra to Mumbai and London. According to a 2014 study, city dwellers were farming an area the size of the European Union. But while the trend is LABOUR OF LOVE welcome, urban farmers Thousands of miles won’t be able to feed themaway in Lincolnshire, east- selves any time soon, exern England, 67-year-old perts say.
“It should be encouraged and supported, and it can be a part of the solution but there is a danger in overemphasising the scope for urban agriculture to feed the cities,” said Suttie. According to the Washington-based Worldwatch Institute, in 2011 around 15 to 20 percent of the world’s food was produced in urban areas. “I would caution against seeing (urban farming) as the solution or substitute for scaling up food production and market access in rural areas,” Suttie said. Space is the main constraint and with rapid urbanisation, cities are becoming more crowded than ever before. According to U.N. forecasts, twothirds of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050, up from just over half now. Back on the farm in Kenya, Wafula tends to her three Fresian cows. She hopes the rural life will appeal to the next generation. “Some young people are settling for farming but not in big numbers,” she said. “I hope with time more people will become farmers.”
North Korea appeared to resume plutonium production this year: UN VIENNA, August 22 (REutERs): North Korea appeared to resume activities this year aimed at producing plutonium, which can be used in the core of an atomic bomb, the U.N. nuclear watchdog has confirmed, though it added that signs of those activities stopped last month. Pyongyang vowed in 2013 to restart all nuclear facilities, including the main reactor at its Yongbyon site that had been shut down and has been at the heart of its weapons programme. It said last year that Yongbyon was operating and that it was working to improve the “quality and quantity” of its nuclear weapons. It has since carried out what is widely believed to have been its fourth nuclear test. “From the first quarter of 2016, there were multiple indications consistent with the radiochemical laboratory’s operation,” International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Yukiya Amano said in a report to the agency’s annual General Conference, referring to a site used to reprocess plutonium. “Such indications ceased in early July 2016,”
Kurdish militia launches assault on Hasaka
hAsAKA, August 22 (REutERs): The Kurdish YPG militia launched a major assault on Monday to seize the last governmentcontrolled parts of the northeastern Syrian city of Hasaka after calling on pro-government militias to surrender, Kurdish forces and residents said. They said Kurdish forces began the offensive after midnight to take the southeastern district of Nashwa, close to where a security compound is located near the governor’s office close to the heart of the city. The powerful YPG militia had earlier captured Ghwairan, the only major Arab neighbourhood still in government hands. The fighting this week in Hasaka, which is divided into zones of Kurdish and Syrian government control, marks the most violent confrontation between the Kurdish YPG militia and Damascus in more than five years of civil war. The Syrian army deployed warplanes against the main armed Kurdish group for the first time during the war last week, prompt-
modern technologies.” Anne Mbaabu, a programme director at the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), said she didn’t blame young people for abandoning life on the farm. “They are running away from the back-breaking labour in the field with the technology we are using. We should banish the hoe in Africa otherwise we are going to lose our youth.” Mbaabu said access to seeds, fertiliser, chemicals and markets were essential to making farming easier, more productive and more lucrative. “There is hope, but you need to move fast. The clock is ticking,” she said. Those who do decide to ditch city careers and become farmers may be making a smart move, said the FAO’s Karfakis. “If everyone moves from agriculture to industry and services, then whoever decides to stay in farming is going to have a huge profit,” he said.
Thousands of civilians in the ethnically mixed city, including members of the Christian community, have fled to villages in the countryside as the fighting intensified, residents said. The confrontation appears to have undone tacit understandings between the YPG and the Syrian army that had kept the city relatively calm. Many critics and residents say the YPG was handed weapons and territory by the Syrian army at the start of the conflict as Assad sought to focus on crushing the mainly Sunni Arab rebels who sought to topple him. Hasaka’s governor told state media after the flare-up of violence the military had armed the YPG with weapons and tanks to fight jihadist elements but had not expected them to turn against them. Hasaka’s population, swelled by displaced Syrians fleeing areas that fell under Islamic State control, is broadly divided along ethnic lines, with Kurds mainly in the city’s eastern neighbourhoods and Arabs in the southern parts.
Amano said in the report posted online and dated Friday. Those indications included deliveries of chemical tanks and the operation of a steam plant linked to the lab, the report said. The IAEA, which has no access to North Korea and mainly monitors its activities by satellite, said last year it had seen signs of a resumption of activity at Yongbyon, including at the main reactor. There were signs the reactor had been running in the past year, with a pause between October and December, probably to refill it with enough fuel for the next two years, according
to the report dated Friday. Amano said in June that the agency had seen signs of reprocessing, the production of plutonium from spent reactor fuel, at Yongbyon. Japan’s Kyodo news agency last week quoted North Korea as saying it had resumed plutonium production by reprocessing and had no plans to stop nuclear tests as long as perceived U.S. threats remain. North Korea’s Atomic Energy Institute, which has jurisdiction over Yongbyon, also told Kyodo it had been producing highly enriched uranium necessary for nuclear arms and power
“as scheduled”. “There were indications consistent with the use of the reported centrifuge enrichment facility,” Amano’s report to the General Conference, which will be held at the end of September, said, adding that construction work had been carried out around the building that houses the facility. “There were new construction and refurbishment activities on the (Yongbyon) site, which are broadly consistent with (North Korea’s) statement that all the nuclear facilities in Yongbyon have been ‘rearranged, changed or readjusted’,” it added.
Government of Nagaland
Directorate of Health & Family Welfare No: DHFW-5/23/TRG/NSG/2009-10/
Nagaland, Kohima
Dated Kohima 20th Aug 2016
DECLARATION OF RESULT FOR GNM (Academic Session 2016-17)
a. Successful Candidates under General Category S. No Roll No S. No Roll No S. No 1 24 12 152 23 2 28 13 154 24 3 30 14 159 25 4 49 15 168 26 5 50 16 176 27 6 56 17 186 28 7 72 18 200 29 8 95 19 205 30 9 102 20 226 31 10 104 21 230 32 11 140 22 244 33 b. Successful Candidates under BT Category S. No Roll No S. No Roll No S. No 1 6 7 41 13 2 9 8 52 14 3 19 9 55 15 4 26 10 61 16 5 37 11 128 17 6 38 12 132 18
Roll No 251 263 283 298 301 328 359 363 367 372 377
S. No 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
Roll No 390 391 439 442 445 449 453 457 467 477
Roll No 157 243 258 340 378 381
S. No 19 20 21 22
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NB: a. For GNM Candidates issue of Admission Card and Counselling will be held on 13th September 2016 at 11.00am. b. The candidates are to bring their Admit Cards and Original Documents: HSLC, HSSLC, Indigenous & ST Certificate. c. If any Candidates fails to attend the Counselling, it will be treated as "None Acceptance". (DR. L. WATIKALA), Principal Director, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland, Kohima.
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No: DHFW-5/23/TRG/NSG/2009-10/
Dated Kohima 20th Aug 2016
DECLARATION OF RESULT FOR FHW (Academic Session 2016-17) a. Successful Candidates under General Category S. No Roll No S. No Roll No S. No 1 16 6 96 11 2 25 7 100 12 3 38 8 131 13 4 40 9 196 14 5 48 10 197 15 b. Successful Candidates under BT Category S. No Roll No S. No Roll No S. No 1 1 7 66 13 2 11 8 140 14 3 12 9 141 15 4 17 10 161 16 5 18 11 179 17 6 28 12 206 18
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NB: a. For FHW Candidates issue of Admission Card and Counselling will be held on 14th September 2016 at 11.00am. b. The candidates are to bring their Admit Cards and Original Documents: HSLC, HSSLC, Indigenous & ST Certificate. c. If any Candidates fails to attend the Counselling, it will be treated as " None Acceptance ". (DR. L. WATIKALA) Principal Director, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland, Kohima.
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China coach Li calls for calm
Gold medallist Carolina Marin (ESP) of Spain, silver medallist P.V. Sindhu (IND) of India and bronze medallist Nozomi Okuhara (JPN) of Japan pose together. (REUTERS)
RIO DE JANEIRO, AUGUST 22 (REUTERS): A diverse spread of medals and a European renaissance in Rio reinvigorated Olympic badminton four years after the scandal-plagued tournament at London was completely dominated by China. The sport needed a boost at South America's first Games after its image was tainted four years ago by the expulsion of eight players who deliberately played to lose pool matches in order to secure more favourable draws. It got it in spades, with dramatic contests watched by big, enthusiastic crowds at the Riocentro. Badminton superpower China topped the medal table with hard-won titles in men's singles and doubles but Rio was far from the procession that left fans cold
in London. China's defence of its sweep of five titles was dashed early and its long dynasties in women's singles and doubles broken by plucky Europeans. Spain's Carolina Marin, dubbed the Rafa Nadal of badminton, eliminated Chinese holder Li Xuerui before crushing India's hopes of a first gold at Rio by beating PV Sindhu. That secured Europe a first title in 20 years and only its second since the sport's 1992 debut at the Games. Sindhu bowed out happy as India's first woman to win a silver in any sport. Silver-winning Danes Kamilla Rytter Juhl and Christinna Pedersen ended China's 20-year reign in women's doubles but the gold went to top-seeded Japanese Ayaka Takahashi and Misaki Mat-
sutomo. World number one Lee Chong Wei defeated nemesis and twice champion Lin Dan in a classic men's singles semi-final but the Malaysian was left heartbroken again in his Olympic swansong after a third successive defeat in the gold medal-decider. It was Lin that beat him in the London and Beijing finals but Chen Long stepped out of the Chinese great's shadow to deny Lee again at Rio. Malaysia was further frustrated, with their men's doubles and mixed doubles pairs beaten in the finals, ending the nation's hopes of a first Olympic gold. China's Fu Haifeng and Zhang Nan grabbed the men's doubles title, with Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir winning Indonesia's first mixed doubles title.
RIO DE JANEIRO, AUGUST 22 (REUTERS): China's failure to defend three of its badminton titles at the Rio Games was a shock for a nation used to dominating the Olympic courts but head coach Li Yongbo called for calm amid a storm of criticism. Four years after winning all five titles at London, China grabbed two gold medals and a bronze to top the medals table, but it was their lowest haul at an Olympics for 20 years. With teams restricted to two entrants in the singles, down from three at London and previous Games, the badminton superpower had fewer chances to win medals. However, the lack of a Chinese woman on the podium for both the singles and doubles was a major setback for a team that had built long dynasties in both events. Li has been the face of Chinese badminton for over a decade and survived a number of controversies by delivering unprecedented results at global and Olympic tournaments. But the 53-year-old has been lambasted online over the team's performance in Rio, with Chinese social media users demanding his resignation. China will lose at least two of its Olympic gold medallists to retirement, with doubles veteran Fu Haifeng and twice singles champion Lin Dan playing their last Games. Zhao Yunlei, who won mixed doubles gold at London and took
bronze in Rio, is also tipped to quit before Tokyo in 2020. Li said China had little to fear about the passing of the golden generation but conceded there would be more challenges as rival nations closed the gap. "Sometimes you’re strong, sometimes you fall back," he told Reuters. "Indonesia was once strong and Denmark, too. China's risen up but the champions eventually retire and the next generation comes up slowly. "So there will be some difficulties. This is normal. "But China will still have top players competing in future because we have a lot of juniors competing at high levels. "After these Olympics, our next generation will be strong. "For a country to maintain its excellence it definitely needs to emphasise systemic talent development and very good training systems. China has, so I am not worried about (the future)." Indonesia, Spain and Japan won the other titles in a highquality tournament that spread the medals far and wide. "Badminton is developing on all sides," said Li. "But there is no point judging everyone else’s progress, it’s a matter of concentrating on your own. "It is fair to say we have more difficulties than before but that does not mean we are going to fall behind. It is just others are progressing, so we still need to work hard."
'Disappointing' Arsenal lacks Expect another relegation battle, physical presence, feels Vieira warns Sunderland boss Moyes
LONDON, AUGUST 22 (REUTERS): Former captain Patrick Vieira supports manager Arsene Wenger's stringent transfer policy at Arsenal but said reinforcements might be needed following the north London side's lacklustre start to the Premier League campaign. Arsenal played out a goalless draw with champions Leicester City on Saturday after losing their opening game against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium earlier this month. With the Gunners still searching for their first win of the season, Wenger has come under increasing scrutiny from the fans and the media for his lack of investment into the squad, which finished second last campaign. "I quite admire that, in the world where some clubs have so much money, they go and buy players who are 40 million pounds and are worth 10 million," Vieira, who captained Wenger's last title-winning
team in 2004, told British media. Wenger has made three additions to his squad during the current transfer window, bringing in midfielder Granit Xhaka, defender Rob Holding and striker Takuma Asano. "But on the other side the team is not doing as good as it used to and you need to win football matches," added Vieira, who manages Major League Soccer side New York City FC. "They've been disappointing, losing games they should have won. "My generation had lots of physically strong players. In this last five or six years, Arsenal went more with this type of mobile, technical players. "Now when I watch Arsenal, yes they play good football but I just have a feeling they are missing something - the physical presence, the personality, this is what they're missing." Manchester United spent 89 million pounds ($116.50 million) to bring back Paul Pogba from Juventus and Vieira hoped the France midfielder will not crumble under the pressure of the tag of being the world's most expensive player. "I think he's a fantastic player, no doubt about it, but I also believe the Premier League is different, and there will be a lot of pressure on his shoulders because of the price tag and expectation," Vieira said. "He will have to find the right balance because if he thinks he will win games by himself that will be a massive mistake for him, if he tries to do something that he can't do that will be a massive mistake as well."
LONDON, AUGUST 22 (REUTERS): Sunderland manager David Moyes has warned fans to prepare for a relegation scrap for a fifth consecutive season after his side suffered their second successive defeat in the Premier League. Cristhian Stuani's double strike for Middlesbrough condemned Sunderland to a 2-1 defeat in the north-east derby on Moyes' home debut on Sunday, leaving the serial strugglers in the bottom three after the first two games of the season. Sunderland, who lost to Manchester City in their opening league game, finished fourth from bottom last season, just two points clear of relegation, and Moyes urged caution, saying it would take time to bring in stability. "That's where they've been every other year for the last four years, so why would it suddenly change?" Moyes told British media. "I don't think you can hide the facts. People will be flat because they are
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aga people were known to British in 18s and invaded by India killing innocent nagas, thou it is very clear that nagas are not Indian, quite different of cultural and traditions, India hates Naga People but love Nagas land, for her richness in natural sources, and well security system of our Nationalism, Naga issue must be carefully handle and do not disrespect or dishonoured the demand of Naga's sovereignty, it has to be recognized based on naga history, the Mongolian race known as Nagas has majorly divided into two part Nagas of India and Nagas of Burma, Some Important events of Naga Political issues 1. A land of Naga has never been conquered by any foreign power, in 1879 the British came and conquered parts of Naga territory and called the area" Naga Hills" the inhabitants." 2. The British subject, Nagas, demanded independence when the Simon Commission visited Kohima on January 10th 1929. 3. Naga Hills allowed to remain "Excluded Area" outside of Indian Constitution Act 1935. 4. The British Cabinet Mission on April 9th 1946 5. Naga Declared Independence day 14th August 1947 6. A voluntary plebiscites taken to determine the effective unity of the Nagas, commenced on 16th May,1951 and resulted 99 % in favour of Sovereign Nation. 7. Naga Republic Day 22nd March, 1956 A quotes from world youngest General. Late. Gen. Kaito Sukhai, Commander-in-Chief, Naga Army 1967. "I love Nagas, I sacrificed my life for the Nagas, but someone wanted to take away my life and I am dying. My heart bleeds for the Nagas and I see more days of struggle in achieving the goal, Should I die, there will be splits, divisions and more killings amongst us." Ministry of information & publicity NNC / PRN
A hoping that something is going to dramatically change -- it can't dramatically change, it can't." Moyes handed home debuts to five players in a youthful line-up against Middlesbrough and hinted there could be more additions in the close season. "We have to get the balance right between young and experience and get the right values in the transfer market," the former Man-
chester United and Everton boss added. This is the group of players at the moment, but we have two or three who will come back (from injury) and we will add to it and improve it." Sunderland next welcome Shrewsbury Town in the League Cup on Wednesday, before travelling to the St Mary's Stadium to face Southampton on Saturday.
weekend that it is not for sale.
General view outside the ground before the game. (Reuters)
groups could still be in the wings with the potential for deals to dramatically alter the dynamics of European football. Already, teams in China are offering some of the highest salaries in the game. Fosun, which has close ties to 'super agent' Jorge Mendes, bought Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal completed last month. Wanda, led by China's richest man, owns a 20 percent stake in Atletico Madrid and is a major sponsor of FIFA, football's world governing body.
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WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND ROADS IN NAGALAND
As china's soccer spree accelerates, rival suitors eye liverpool stake
SHANGHAI, AUGUST 22 (REUTERS): A consortium led by state-owned financial conglomerate Everbright is not the only Chinese group to have looked at investing in English soccer giant Liverpool, with the club attracting interest from Fosun, property-to-film group Dalian Wanda and others, a person familiar with the matter said. Though none have put together a formal bid, according to the person, interest expressed over recent months in one of England's most storied clubs reflects a significant step-up in China's drive to become a soccer powerhouse. A senior Liverpool source on Sunday denied the club's American owners were planning to sell, but indicated they could be open to offers for a minority stake. Since the start of last year, Chinese buyers have spent some $4 billion on soccer assets large and small, from Italy's Inter Milan to French second-tier side Auxerre. The soccer land grab has accelerated this year with around $3 billion worth of deals announced since December, when a state-backed group spent $400 million for a minority stake in the firm that owns Manchester City. In recent months, though, small, lesser known Chinese buyers have dominated, as in the case of AC Milan, sold by former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's Fininvest to a group of virtually unknown Chinese investors. Liverpool's list of admirers suggests large, high-profile Chinese
h my dear election, you're such an evil. I always thought you're the best for the people but you're the reason behind those broken families and broken relationships between friends. Now I have realized that election is just the replacement of corrupted politicians with much more corrupted politicians. I’m proud my family never voted for money but I’m sad they had never realized money is your wife, and you're nothing without your wife. You’re so early again; my people have made no preparation yet. You’ll be the people's choice if you break-up with your wife, because your wife will let people keep electing the corrupted again and again. Your sons (politicians) now have become looting machines everywhere. My dear election please kill your wife (money power) so my people can elect the right one who can save us from this world of darkness. My dear election I have only one vote and will proudly vote for your right son but your wife might not let me. She is in favour of your corrupted son. Help me kill your wife so we can help our people now. Thsanthu Yimchunger, Baptist collage Kohima
Neither group replied to requests for comment. "Many Chinese are interested," said the person, who declined to be named as the discussions are not public. "No-one has bid, (but) letters of interest? There are many." He added Liverpool's Bostonbased owners, Fenway Sports Group, want a valuation of 780 million pounds ($1.02 billion) and had been looking for a while to sell a minority stake. Liverpool declined to comment. The club reaffirmed over the
NEVER WALK ALONE As well as Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, Chinese investors already have stakes - or have announced deals in - English clubs Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion. Sources say Hull City, recently promoted to the English Premier League (EPL), and others are also in talks with Chinese investors, lured by a lucrative TV rights deal. Chinese firms like Fosun and Wanda have led the charge, but others have followed. Retail giant Suning Commerce Group Co Ltd bought Inter Milan in June and aims to create a global sports empire. Liverpool, one of England's most successful clubs, is among the most valuable in the EPL in commercial terms. It generated almost 300 million pounds ($390 million) of revenue in the year to endMay, 2015, most of that from broadcasting rights. However, it hasn't won the English league since 1990. "There are a large number of brokers seeking to find available clubs for prospective buyers, and we are contacted almost daily by intermediaries looking to find a deal for Chinese investors," said Liz Ellen, London-based partner and head of sports practice at law firm Mishcon de Reya. "The reality is that most clubs are for sale if anyone wants to meet the asking price."
s you are all aware that some 70 years ago India got freedom from British rule and since then the aspirations of the people for their up-liftment has been raising higher and higher which is mingled with the ever increasing population growth. Both the Union and the State Government have been doing their best to provide maximum benefits to the people through various programmes and schemes launched by the Government of India from time to time. Although all the demands and wishes of the people cannot be fulfilled at a stretch, atleast their basic minimum needs must be fulfilled so that they also enjoy the fruits of freedom in a realistic manner so that India becomes a good tree bearing fruits for ordinary and common people and the people as a whole realise the reality of freedom. In the State of Nagaland almost all villages, administrative centres were provided with tap water some 60 years ago. But by now, the water tanks in the villages have become dilapidated. Their condition is so bad that water spreads around them in the nearby ditches causing water born diseases like malaria, dysentery and diarrhoea etc. In most of the villages, administrative circles and even in the capital town of Kohima, most of the water pipes are broken which needs special attention and consideration by the Department before it is too late. In view of the above, it is imperative that the Ministry of Rural Development should take up major repair/ replacement works of all the old and rusted water pipe lines on a war footing so that there is no scarcity of water during dry season. The people living in Kohima town suffer heavily due to scarcity of water and they are even compelled to buy water at high cost for their daily needs causing economic burden on its citizens. Secondly, India, as growing and developing nation, is free from foreign rule and they have already celebrated 70th Anniversary of Independent’s Day including Nagaland. We earnestly wish that she will become a good tree bearing fruits to be enjoyed by entire citizens. But in reality, it is proved otherwise. There is no stable and strong National Highway for comfortable traffic movement in the State of Nagaland and that the people are annoyed and angry. The N.H. 39, now 29, built during the IInd World War by the British Government is still used by both the States of Nagaland and Manipur. The State Government under Roads & Bridges, constructed so many roads in the State and even connected all the villages. But these roads are not properly maintained and as such frequent accidents occur causing injuries to travellers or loss of life. Even in Kohima town there are many roads named after Ex-Chief Ministers/bureaucrats and high ranking Officers. But these roads are never maintained for several years and the condition of the roads are deteriorating which appears like Nullah. Even the Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland B.P. Acharya severely criticized the Government for their failure and bad performance. Earlier interior roads like Kohima-Meluri-Zunheboto etc. Roads were constructed and maintained by Border Roads Organisation. But after these roads were taken over by Maytus Gayotri Company for two lane purpose, they carried out their works very haphazardly and roads are worst than before, unable to ply safely endangering human lives causing heavy damage to the vehicles. We urged the responsible leaders to be serious enough to ponder with all the courage to fulfil the aspirations of the common people. N. Theyo A concerned senior citizen 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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Pay dIsPute halts Malaysian ‘Mission: Impossible 6’ rapper
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dispute over salary between actor Tom Cruise and Paramount has reportedly halted preproduction on "Mission: Impossible 6". The studio, which is co-financing the movie, was in the prep stages for a January 2017 production start and Christopher McQuarrie, who is back on directing duties after reinvigorated the franchise with the fifth installment, is writing the script. One of the contentious points is Cruise's back-end profit participation, with the star looking to match or exceed what he is getting paid by Universal for starring in "The Mummy", which he is cur-
rently shooting in London, sources have told The Hollywood Reporter. "Mummy" is a pivotal movie for Universal, which is looking to launch a cinematic franchise and has hinged plenty on Cruise's star power. This is the second hiccup this summer for "Mission: Impossible 6". In July,
the project threatened to fall apart over what one source said was script issues. That obstacle pushed a November start into the New Year. Paramount initially wanted "Mission: Impossible 6" for a late 2017 release but it is currently undated.
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alaysianChinese rapper Namewee was on Monday sent to four days' police custody for allegedly insulting Islam in his music video, a media report said. NameSource: PTI wee, whose real name is
Wee Meng Che, has been booked under section 295 of the Penal Code for "injuring or defiling a place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class". His video "Oh My God!", which he posted on his YouTube channel on Sat-
urday, shows him rapping inside a church, a Buddhist temple and a mosque, and shows the floating mosque in Tanjung Bungah of Penang, Efe news reported. Several NGOs have file d police repor ts against the rapper over his video. Namewee, 33,
reportedly claimed in a separate video that "Oh My God!" was aimed at advocating religious harmony. He was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Sunday mid-afternoon and was then brought to a magistrate's court in Penang on
Lindsay Lohan wants 'Avengers: Infinity War' to introduce new Marvel character a Putin selfie, $850K, and a private jet
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vengers: Infinity War' may introduce a new character from the Marvel comics, according to directors Joe and Anthony Russo. Although Joe and Anthony admitted they already have a full roster of Marvel superheroes in the upcoming movie, they said that other fan-favourites could make an appearance, reported Contactmusic. "We already have our hands full trying to tell the story we have without pre-existing characters," Anthony said. "Anthony would probably die from
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ctress Lindsay Lohan is allegedly demanding 500,000 pounds and a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in exchange for doing an interview about her tumultuous romance with Egor Tarabasov on Russian TV. The 30-year-old actress was invited to appear as a guest on Russia's most popular talk show, 'Pust govoryat', which airs on state-owned station Channel 1, but will only agree if they meet her outrageous demands, according to TMZ. Lohan wants "a private jet, security, a oneyear Russian visa with extension, 500,000 British pounds, hair, makeup and manicurist on-board the jet, Ritz-Carlton penthouse suite" and a meeting with Putin. Surprisingly, some of the demands have been agreed on and both parties are still in negotiations. The show wants to do an interview with Lohan about her turbulent relationship with the 22-year-old Russian
heir. Lohan revealed she called off their engagement after a series of recent fights, including a violent altercation on a beach on Mykonos and a row at their London flat. The dramatic scuffle in Greece, which was caught on camera, occurred following an argument in a car, during which Lohan hurled Egor's phone out of the window. The flame-haired actress was reluctant to go into detail about the incident but suggested Tarabasov's judgement was clouded by alcohol. The duo had another fight on the balcony of the flat they shared in Knightsbridge, London, which was also caught on camera. During that incident, Lohan accused Tarabasov of assaulting her, shouting: "Please, please. He just strangled me. He almost killed me." The police were subsequently called to the scene but no-one was charged.
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op star Britney Spears' forthcoming album "Glory" has surfaced online ahead of its August 26 release. The record was stocked in a music store in Mexico nearly an entire week before its official release date and fans who got the copies spread them online, reported Ace Showbiz. A fan shared on Twitter photos of "Glory" which
showed collaborators on the set including Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels, Young Fyre, Sterling Fox, Oak, Phoebe Ryan, Burns, Nick Monson, Mattman & Robin, Cashmere Cat, Robopop and more. "Glory" contains previously released songs "Private Show", "Do You Wanna Come Over?" and "Clumsy", and has the party theme. "What You Need" is de-
Leonardo and Nina Agdal doing fine after car accident
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he Revenant actor Leonardo DiCaprio and his model girlfriend Nina Agdal were reportedly involved in a car crash. The 41-year-old Oscar-winning actor was in the car with Agdal when the accident happened on Saturday afternoon in East Hampton
Village, New York, according to New York Post. A Mini Cooper hit the back of their car. An ambulance was called to the scene “as a precaution,” but it was just a minor fender bender. “Leo and Nina got rear-ended, but everyone is doing fine. It was Leo’s friend’s car,” a source said.
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Britney Spears’ new album ‘Glory’ leaks online scribed as a blast of horns and southern flavor, "If I'm Dancing" channels Major Lazer's music while "Just Luv Me" channels Justin Bieber's latest hits. "Coupure Electrique" reportedly features Spears, 34, singing in French throughout. Spears' ninth studio album is expected to make its debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart next week.
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DiCaprio was supposed to host Hillary Clinton fundraiser scheduled for Tuesday in Los Angeles, but now he won’t due to a scheduling conflict. Justin Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel eventually stepped in to host the event at their own house. Source: PTI
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Ali Fazal hopes his new Hollywood Film is 'Oscar-Worthy'
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ctor Ali Fazal, who will work with veteran British actor Judi Dench in Stephen Frears' next movie, hopes it turns out to be an Oscar-winning project. "I just hope this film will be an Oscar-worthy film. I am not thinking of awards as such, but I am more than happy to bag this role. I will start shooting for this film soon. I can't wait to work with Judi," Ali told IANS. The film is based on Shrabani Basu's book Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen's Closet Confidant, telling the true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria's long rule. According to deadline.com, Ali has taken on the role of Abdul Karim, the young servant from India who became an unlikely confidant and teacher to Queen Victoria (Dench). Ali's latest Bollywood film is Happy Baag Jayegi.
exhaustion if we introduced another character," Joe said, while but his brother added: "That's not to say we're not going to introduce a new character." When asked if the character in question could be Brie Larson as Captain Marvel, Anthony replied: "That's one we're going to have to plead the fifth on." And after Anna Kendrick recently revealed her interest in playing Squirrel Girl, the directors are enthusiastic. Joe said: "It would be perfect casting, and we're huge Anna Kendrick fans.
Monday morning. The controversy over his new video follows other incidents, including a music video with alleged sexual audio content, and a 2007 rap song which was accused of disrespecting Malaysians and Islam.
He says he is happy with the audience's response. "It's a very light-hearted film. I am pleased that the audience has liked the film. As an actor, it's important for me to do sensible films and this is a sensible film. Being an outsider in the film industry, I feel there is a huge struggle, but I am getting quite a decent amount of work," he said. Ali Fazal also starred in Hollywood film Furious 7. Source: IANS
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ollywood actress Deepika Padukone has been roped in as the new brand ambassador of domestic airline company Vistara. A new multimedia brand campaign of Vistara along with its first TV commercial (TVC) will be launched on Monday. The campaign reinterprets and delivers on the brand promise of “Fly the new feeling”, through the eyes of Deepika. The concept of the TVC revolves around how Deepika Padukone feels the same wonder and joy every time she flies Vistara, as she felt when flying for the first time. The campaign intends to elaborate on the core interpretation of the brand promise which is about the feeling of looking forward to flying again. “It is a matter of great pride for me to be associated with Vistara, a brand that is reliable, warm and friendly; a brand that carries the lineage of Tata and Singapore Airlines…The new TVC aims to capture that feeling in a charming and evocative manner,” Deepika said in a statement. The airline has been giving a sneak peek to its customers through its ongoing teaser campaign #WhichStar running on various platforms, that has captured the imagination of millions of people already. The integrated campaign will be deployed across multiple platforms including TV, Digital, Print, Outdoor, Cinema and Airports. “Our new brand campaign with Deepika Padukone highlights the unique feeling of flying Vistara. Through this campaign, she has brought to life the special spark of happiness that people feel when they fly with Vistara, the airline that is proud to carry the remarkable heritage of Tata group, JRD Tata, and Singapore Airlines”, Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO of Tata group, JRD Tata, and Singapore Airlines”, Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO, Vistara said. Source: IANS
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RIO, AUGUST 22 (REUTERS): A blustery storm, a touch of melancholy and a sense of pride converged at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Olympics on Sunday as Brazil breathed a collective sigh of relief at having pulled off South America's first Games. After a grueling 17 days, Rio de Janeiro cast aside early struggles with empty venues, security scares and a mysterious green diving pool to throw a huge Carnival-like party. Samba dancers, singers, drummers and a giant plumed macaw float mixed with hundreds of athletes in the storied Maracana stadium while a final volley of fireworks lit up the night sky. Brazilians came to the closing ceremony happy, many wearing the canary yellow jersey of the nation's sports teams, having won two late gold medals in their two favorite sports, men's soccer and volleyball. But Sunday served up tough weather conditions for such a big party. High winds buffeted the Maracana, power briefly went out in the upper part of the stadium, and rain drenched performers and athletes as they entered the ceremony, many with medals hanging around their necks. To the beat of
traditional Brazilian music, Olympians danced and waved their countries' flags to celebrate their place on the world's premier sporting stage. In the last of 306 medal ceremonies, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach draped the gold around the neck of Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, winner of the men's marathon earlier in the day. The city handed over the Olympic flag to Tokyo, site of the 2020 Summer Games, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appeared in the stadium dressed as popular video game character Mario, tunneling from Tokyo to Rio. Bach declared the Rio Games closed and expressed hope that they had left a lasting mark on the metropolitan area of 12 million people. "These Olympic Games are leaving a unique legacy for generations to come," he said. "History will talk about a Rio de Janeiro before and a much better Rio de Janeiro after the Olympic Games." In a final symbolic act, the Olympic flame that had burned since Aug. 5 was then extinguished in a downpour of artificial rain. TAPPING NATURAL TALENT
Performers take part in the closing ceremony. (REUTERS)
In the midst of it worst economic recession since the 1930s, Brazil's opening and closing ceremonies relied more on the country's unique talents and natural beauty and less on expensive technology. On Sunday, there was an ode to the white-clad lacemaking ladies and the forro music of the Northeast that sparked waves of
pride among Brazilians. One of the more stunning moments of the ceremony focused on the ancient art found in the Serra da Capivara National Park a UNESCO World Heritage site in northeastern Brazil featuring cave paintings, some more than 25,000 years old. But the beauty was betrayed by Brazil's tough
times. Just this week, the foundation that maintains the park said it could no longer do so because of a lack of funding. For all the troubles before and during the Games, Rio will surely be remembered for great sporting moments. There was the remarkable comeback of Ameri-
can swimmer Michael Phelps, who won five golds to reinforce his distinction as the most decorated Olympian of all time. Jamaica's Usain Bolt drew down the curtain on his brilliant Olympic career by securing a sweep of the sprint titles for a third successive Games. And American gymnast Simone Biles, the U.S. flag bearer in the
closing ceremony, kicked off her Olympic run by tying the record of four gold medals in a single Games. But at times it was hard to focus on the sporting triumphs taking place across the sprawling city. A low point for Rio came when Ryan Lochte, one of America's most decorated swimmers, said he was robbed at gunpoint. That ignited further security concerns after a series of assaults against government ministers, athletes and tourists. But Lochte's story quickly unraveled, enraging Brazilians and Americans alike. Brazilians could nevertheless take heart in the fact that there were no major mishaps or breaches after deadly attacks in Europe and the United States had prompted the biggest security operation in Brazil's history with 85,000 troops. 'DIFFICULT MOMENT' "Even with all our problems we pulled off a good Olympics. Nothing too bad happened and I'd say it was better than expected," said Nivea Araujo, a Rio resident attending the closing ceremony. For many in the soccermad nation, the best Olympic moments happened in the Maracana, where Brazil
defeated Germany in soccer on Saturday and pieced together a widely hailed opening ceremony despite the tight budget. Rio won the right to host the Games in 2009, when the economy was booming and millions were pushing into the middle class. "We are in a difficult moment as a country right now, we can't hide that, but the Games were scheduled and I'm glad we could enjoy them," said Alessandro Freitas, also from Rio. One of the major concerns for Brazilians is what will be the final cost of the Games for a country and how much they actually helped improve the city's infrastructure. Many Rio residents could not afford tickets to events, leaving them feeling on the sidelines of the city's biggest undertaking. And come Monday, with the Games no longer a distraction, Brazil gets back to its dour reality of dueling political and economic crises. An impeachment vote in coming days could lead to the permanent ouster of suspended President Dilma Rousseff. Interim President Michel Temer, who was booed at the opening ceremony, decided not to attend the closing event.
Pakistan dethrone India to reach No.1 Test spot Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa to get Khel Ratna,
dUBAI, AUGUST 22 (IANS): Pakistan cricket team topped the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test team rankings for the first time after the final Test between India and the West Indies was called off due to wet ground at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, the world cricket body stated on Monday. India could not defend the top spot which it had reclaimed from Australia on August 17 and is now currently placed at second spot with 110 points -- one behind Pakistan and two ahead of third-ranked Australia. India had entered the series on 112 points, 44 points ahead of the eighth-ranked West Indies. Misbah-ul-Haq's side has now become only the fifth team after Australia, England, India and South Africa to top the ICC Test rankings since these were introduced in 2003. Reacting to their ascent to the top spot, an elated Misbah-ul-Haq said:
"There is no greater feeling than to achieve the number one ranking in the most traditional and purest format of the sport. This is what cricketers play for and want to achieve in their careers." "Number one ranking is a reward for something we had planned as a group a few years ago and have worked extremely hard to achieve it. To top the Test table, which boasts some of the best sides and players, is something to be very proud of." "I want to compliment everyone who has been involved in the process, including all the players, the support personnel, the management, as well as our loyal fans and followers who remained committed to us and continued to back and support the side through the good and not-so-good days." "For us, the number one ranking is not a destination but part of a journey. Our long-term objective
and strategy is to remain competitive, continue to challenge the top sides with good cricket and once again become the most followed side like the Pakistan teams of yesteryears. If we can achieve these on a consistent basis, then I am sure there will more laurels like this down the line," he added. ICC Chief Executive David Richardson congratulated Pakistan on achieving the feat. "Misbah and his side deserve our heartiest congratulations. The number-one ranking is well deserved and a testament to the quality of cricket the team has consistently played over the past few years," the former South Africa stumper said in a statement. "The past few weeks of Test cricket have been incredibly absorbing with some high-quality competitive series being played, exhibiting what is so special about Test cricket. The battle for the top ranking has made it even more exciting for all fans," he added
Rahane named for Arjuna award
NEw dELhI, AUGUST 22 (IANS): The Sports Ministry on Monday announced that Rio Olympics medallists -- shuttler P.V. Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik -- will receive the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award along with gymnast Dipa Karmakar and shooter Jitu Rai. Considered as the country's highest sporting honour, the Khel Ratna award is conferred on a sportsperson for outstanding performance over a period of four years. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs.7.5 lakh along
with a medal and a citation. Dipa's coach Bisheshwar Nandi has been selected for the Dronacharya award along side Team India skipper Virat Kohli's coach Raj Kumar Sharma, athletics coach Nagapuri Ramesh and boxing coach Sagar Mal Dhayal. Sindhu's coach Pullela Gopichand received the coveted award in 2009 while Sakshi's coach Kuldeep Singh has been overlooked for the award. The Dronachar ya awards for lifetime will be awarded to veteran swimming coach S. Pradeep Ku-
mar and wrestling coach Mahabir Singh. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs.5 lakh each with a medal and a citation. Star cricketer Ajinkya Rahane will be conferred on with the Arjuna Award alongside archer Rajat Chauhan, athlete Lalita Babar, cueist Sourav Kothari, boxer Shiva Thapa, footballer Subrata Paul, hockey stars V.R. Raghunath and Rani Rampal, shooters Gurpreet Singh, Apurvi Chandela, paddler Somyajit Ghosh, wrestlers Vinesh Phohat, Amit Kumar, Para-athletes Sand-
eep Singh Maan and Virender Singh. The award constitutes a cash prize of Rs.5 lakh and medal and a citation. Athlete Satti Geetha will be conferred the Dhayan Chand award along with hockey player Sylvanus Dung Dung and rower Rajendra Pralhad Shelke. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs.5 lakh, a medal and a citation President Pranab Mukherjee will give away the awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 29, which is celebrated as the National Sports Day.
Bale helps Real to winning start, Atletico held Sania becomes sole World No.1 in women's doubles LONdON, AUGUST 22 (IANS): Sania Mirza took the sole top spot in the women's doubles rankings after beating former partner Martina Hingis in the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament. Sania and Barbora Strycova defeated Martina Hingis and Coco Vandeweghe 7-5, 6-4 in Cincinnati on Sunday. The win enabled Sania to take sole possession of the rankings with 11,260 points, followed by Hingis, who has 10,945, according to the latest list issued by Women's Tennis Association (WTA) on Monday. Sania and Martina formed a successful doubles partnership, winning 14 titles, including three Grand Slams. That catapulted them to joint numbers ones in the rakings. But they sur-
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale in action. (REUTERS)
BARCELONA, AUGUST 22 (REUTERS): Gareth Bale scored a double in a commanding 3-0 win for RealMadrid in their La Liga opener at Real Sociedad on Sunday, building on his stunning displays for Wales at Euro 2016. Bale opened the scoring with a powerful header in the second minute and rounded off the win four minutes into added time with a simple finish after new arrival Marco Asensio had scored his first league goal for Real in the 40th with a sumptuous lob. Elsewhere, title rivals Atletico Madrid were denied a win with virtually the last kick of the game and had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to promoted Alaves. The game looked to be heading for a goalless draw until the home side were awarded a penalty in injury time for a handball, allowing Kevin Gameiro to mark his Atletico debut by converting from the spot in the 93rd minute. Diego Simeone's side were dealt a nasty late surprise though when Manu Garcia let fly from outside the area to salvage a point for the Basque side, the 2001 UEFA Cup runners-up who were playing their first top flight game in 13 years. Earlier on Sunday, Sporting Gijon beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 thanks to quick fire goals from Duje Cop and Victor Rodriguez at the start of the second half, with Borja Viguera scoring late for the visitors. RACIST CHANTS Midway through the first half referee Carlos Clos Gomez halted the game for a minute after Athletic striker Inaki Williams, a Spain un-
der-21 international born in Spain to a Ghanaian father and Liberian mother, was subjected to racist chanting from the home supporters. Real are third in the table with three points, behind Barcelona and Sevilla on goal difference, while Atletico are seventh. After title rivals Barcelona had laid down a marker with a ruthless 6-2 win at home to Real Betis on Saturday, the pressure was on Real to make a strong start. They were without first choice forwards Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, so Bale was accompanied by Alvaro Morata and Asensio instead. The Wales international had nodded in the only goal in this fixture last season late in the second half but needed little more than 60 seconds to strike this time, meeting Dani Carvajal's whipped cross from the right to power the ball into the top near corner. "It's important to get off to a winning start especially at a ground as difficult as this one. This was the best way to start the season," Zidane told reporters. "Every player put in a huge effort and we attacked and defended together. If we fight for every ball we can achieve big things." Real's second goal came in the 40th minute via Raphael Varane's scooped pass from defence up to Asensio, the youngster controlling with one touch before producing a delightful chip over Geronimo Rulli. Bale completed the win when he latched on to James Rodriguez's through ball to race clear and calmly take it round Rulli to score again.
prisingly announced last month their decision of ending the association. In the men's doubles Rohan Bopanna dropped two places to 17th, veteran Leander Paes slid 10 spots to 72nd and Divij Sharan going up a place to 68th. In the men's singles, Swiss star Stanislas Wawrinka advanced to third spot with 4,980 points in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings. Serbian player Novak Djokovic continues to lead the chart with 14,840 points while Swiss superstar Roger Federer fell to the fourth place. American Serena Williams continues to lead the womne's singles rankinsg with 7,050 points, way ahead of second placed German Angelique Kerber (6860).
Murray dominates in Rio, outsider Puig arrives on big stage
RIO, AUGUST 22 (REUTERS): Andy Murray etched his name in history books by winning an unprecedented second singles title at the Rio Games and the Briton now has his sights on the ultimate prize: overhauling Novak Djokovic to become the world no. 1. The shock winner of the women's tournament, 22-yearold Monica Puig of Puerto Rico, holds equally lofty ambitions and she was not mincing her words in Rio: "I'm letting the world know that I’ve arrived." While Puig's gutsy underdog displays captivated fans at Rio, Murray's triumph over Argentina's injury-prone Juan Martin del Potro owed much to brilliant consistency as the Wimbledon winner continued with the hottest streak of his life. After ending Del Potro's fairytale comeback from injury in the final, Murray showed he has the qualities to displace the 12time Grand Slam winner Djokovic, who was left in tears after his
Gold medalist Andy Murray (GBR) of Britain reacts after receiving his medal. (REUTERS)
first round defeat by del Potro. "(Djokovic's) consistency - I mean what I’ve been doing the last four months, he’s been doing for the whole year. So I need to find a way to keep that going," Murray said after beating del Potro. The return of 2009 U.S. Open winner del Potro, who had sunk
to 141 in the world rankings due to wrist injuries, coincided with the re-emergence of Spain's former singles champion Rafa Nadal after two months off with injury. The Spaniard's career has been rocked by injuries but he rolled back the years to win a mixed doubles gold despite ad-
mitting he was not 100 percent fit, suggesting he still poses a threat to the world's best. Puig's final victory over Germany's world number two Angelique Kerber and her emergence into the limelight increases the pool of players bidding to dethrone Serena Williams from the top of women's tennis. "This medal gives me a lot of confidence about what I can do," Puig said. The London Games singles champion Williams, 34, suffered a surprise third-round exit while her sister Venus, 36, was knocked out in the opening match. The duo, who are three time Olympic doubles champions, also crashed out in the first round trying to defend their doubles crown. The sisters had won 14 women's doubles grand slam titles, to go along with a combined tally of 29 major singles crowns. Their loss most likely brought the curtain down on the greatest women's tennis pairing in Olympics history.
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