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NTTU to suspend timber movement DIMAPUR, AUGUST 29 (MExN): The Nagaland Timber Trader’s Union (NTTU) has decided to suspend all movements of timber within the State till the Naga Political Groups (NPGs) lift the imposition of taxes on timber traders. This was resolved in the general meeting of NTTU held Friday in Dimapur. NTTU also urged the various Naga Political Groups to consider the case of genuine Naga timber traders surviving on little profit through timber business “after spending huge amount of money with our sweat and hard labour.” The union has time and again highlighted on the plight of local timber traders and tree farmers who are bogged down by heavy taxation imposed by different regions and units of the NPGs. Further, NTTU said it was in total support of the cry of the public for “one government one tax.”

Meanwhile, NTTU also resolved to distribute tree saplings to every district where logging is in operation.

Indian and Japanese students play at Global Indian International School in Tokyo Friday, August 29. Japan and India both have much to gain from a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and more than a dozen Indian steel, energy and IT tycoons that begins Saturday in the ancient capital of Kyoto. (AP Photo)

PMo overrules home ministry, appoints Jic chief rn ravi as naga interlocutor

NEw DElhI, AUGUST 29 (PTI): The Prime Minister’s Office yet again overruled a suggestion of the home ministry and appointed RN Ravi, chairman of joint intelligence committee (JIC), as new interlocutor for Naga peace talks.

“The government has appointed R N Ravi, chairman, joint intelligence committee as the new official interlocutor and government of India representative for Naga peace talks,” an official notification said on Friday. Official sources said home minister Rajnath Singh had recommended the name of Ajit Lal, who had retired as chairman of JIC in July 2014, as the interlocutor for Naga talks.

However, after deliber-

ating over the suggestion for several weeks, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) overruled the recommendation and appointed Ravi as the interlocutor for Naga talks. The reason behind appointment of Ravi for the post was his expertise in northeast affairs as he was looking after the region during his tenure in the Intelligence Bureau from where he retired as special director in 2012.

Earlier, the PMO had overruled the recommendation of the home ministry for appointment of Alok Singh, an IPS officer, as the private secretary to the home minister on the ground that he had served as a PS to the former external affairs minister Salman

Khurshid during the UPA regime.

Ravi, a 1976 batch IPS officer from Kerala cadre, was appointed as JIC chairman early this week. Ravi’s appointment has come about seven months after the last interlocutor R S Pandey resigned from the post. The post was being looked after by Lal. As the new interlocutor, Ravi will have to negotiate with Naga rebel group NSCN(IM), who had blamed the previous Manmohan Singh government of failure to evolve a solution to the vexed insurgency problem in Nagaland, saying the UPA regime “lacked decisive leadership”.

The government had entered into truce with the

dominant Naga insurgent group NSCN(IM) in 1997 and since then more than 80 rounds of talks have been held between the Centre and NSCN led by chairman Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary T Muivah without a concrete outcome in the last 17 years of truce.

In the past, former governor Swaraj Kaushal, former Union minister Oscar Fernandes and former Union home secretary K Padmanabhaiah had acted as interlocutors and had held talks with the Naga rebels. However, not much headway could be made in the talks and increased clashes between NSCNIM and NSCN-Khaplang group were witnessed.

NEw DElhI, AUGUST 29 (IANS): Narendra Modi has sought to mark his first term as prime minister with some distinct initiatives in terms of both policy and governance style - direct communication with the people, faster decisionmaking, a disciplined bureaucracy, thrust on innovation and technology, cleanliness, rural transformation and kindling a can-do spirit in the people.

In the three months in office, Modi has already laid down contours of his government’s priorities.

Modi, who began his innings on a high note after leading the Bharatiya Janata Party to its first full majority in the Lok Sabha, has sought to sustain the tempo of his victory and meet the enormous expectations of him. He has been reaching out to the people through social media and speeches and has sent a clear message that he will be personally driving governance.

Modi laid a thrust on cleanliness right at the start of his term in office and soon central government offices began presenting a neater look. He emphasised on punctuality and established a direct dialogue with the top echelons of the bureaucracy. Modi has also sought to energise the people and “awaken the power” of a laggard civil service down to its lowest level to ensure efficiency and timebound delivery of services.

With “minimum government, maximum governance” as one of his mantras, Modi has sought to make government systems citizen-friendly and accountable and has initiated action to eliminate obsolete laws. The Modi gov-

ernment has also sought to bring about convergence among ministries for focused delivery.

Carr ying for ward some of his initiatives as the Gujarat chief minister, Modi has drawn up plans for rural transformation, boosting agricultural productivity and spreading e-governance through the Digital India programme.

With “Sab ka Saath, Sab ka Vikas (Support of all, development for all)” the pronounced development philosophy of his government, Modi has sought to send out a message of inclusiveness.

Former cabinet secretary Prabhat Kumar said that the Modi government, like many others in the past, had come to office on a wave of euphoria and had started “very well”. “Three months is a short time to make an assessment, but in terms of coping with (the issue of) delivery of services, I think it has done what no previous government had done. Modi made it clear that civil services must behave. He also put confidence in them, telling them to do their job without fear and favour. He has quickened the pace of decisionmaking by reducing layers,” Prabhat Kumar told IANS. He said Modi had made his intentions clear in terms of policy by laying emphasis on sanitation and the need to boost rural and urban infrastructure.

“He has reviewed the performance of ministries and the directions he has given are very positive,” said Prabhat Kumar, who was cabinet secretary during 1998-2000.

Kumar said the Modiled National Democratic Alliance government should

make a “rigorous review” of the previous government’s programmes, including the rural employment guarantee scheme and the rural health mission. At the same time, he felt that the government’s move to replace the Planning Commission had been announced in a hurry and the homework for an alternative mechanism was only now being done.

Former cabinet secretary T.S.R. Subramaniam said that Modi had inherited issues from the past and was not starting from a scratch. “His head is in the right place. His heart is also in the right place,” Subramaniam told IANS. He said Modi has “galvanized the bureaucracy in Delhi”. “In 100 days, I am seeing much more than expected. The design is very much there.

The foundation is being done. In the next 100 days, the ground floor will take shape,” said Subramaniam, who was cabinet secretary during 1996-98.

Modi’s emphasis on women empowerment and their safety has won him accolades. While Modi has laid thrust on cooperative federalism with the states and the centre working as a team, hooting of some opposition chief ministers in his presence at government events has created some suspicions and acrimony.

Modi has also spawned a change in the way the government interacts with the media, with officials cagey about talking to journalists.

He has stopped taking mediapersons from newspapers and TV news channels on his visits abroad and has instead encouraged a culture where information comes through releases and tweets.

Konyaks and thai-Ahoms strengthen relationship ‘changkiri clan entitled to MoN, AUGUST 29 (MExN): The Thai-Ahoms and Konyaks today reaffirmed to uphold their “unalienable and undeniable age old relationship” and work towards fostering peace and tranquility between the two. In the aftermath of the Ralan incident leading to economic blockade on Mon District, a joint coordination meeting was held between Royal Government of Ahom Kingdom, Sibsagar, Assam and Konyak Union (KU) on

August 29 at Mon HQs. A press release from L. Shahkai Konyak, Joint Secretary, KU informed that the meeting deliberated on issues affecting the interest of both the entities/ communities. The house particularly shared concern over “undesirable, unwanted, and unfortunate incidents” in the border areas undermining the interest of the age old, cordial, peaceful, and harmonious co-existence between Konyaks and Thai-Ahoms in par-

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Employees of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Nagaland reasserted on August 29 that they would continue to be absent from work until the department of Health & Family welfare (H & FW) releases salaries pending since April, 2014. The agitation started on August 21 resulting in more than a thousand NRHM workforce - including technical and clerical employees - abstaining from work.

The protesting employees informed that they met the H & FW Minister in Kohima on August 28. The Minister, according to the employees, assured to address their grievances and stated that the issues will be taken up seriously while all pending salaries will be released.

However, “Till the (pending) salaries reach the respective district Chief

Medical Officer, the cease work agitation will continue,” the employees told media persons in Dimapur today.

The salary should not be less than four months worth for each NRHM worker, the employees demanded. They asserted that they will not compromise their stand despite the “pressure” they were facing from the department.

The pending monthly wages aside, the employees disclosed they have a number of “issues” or grievances relating to their service. “We’re looking forward to sit across the table and sort it out,” the employees said. Non-existent work incentives, static salary package without increment, no leave entitlement, besides others, were some of the issues highlighted. Uneven salary package, the employees stated, is another issue that deserves attention. They cited an instance that the pay package of some doctors is equivalent to that of nurses.

Furthermore, the employees expressed displeasure at the apathetic attitude of the H & FW stating that the department has not responded to their appeal.

ticular, and Nagas and Assam in general.

The house further resolved to constitute a “Thai AhomKonyak Naga Friendship Mission” in order to strengthen the relationship. It also resolved to constitute “Joint Peace Committee” comprising of various social organisations from the two districts of Sibsagar in Assam and Mon in Nagaland in order to maintain peaceful and conducive environment between the

two districts in particular, and Nagaland and Assam in general.

It also affirmed to share mutual co-operation and support between Konyaks and Thai-Ahoms for peace and development.

The Royal Government of Ahom Kingdom was led by the traditional king of Assam and KU was led by its president. Representatives from Ahom YubaChatra Sanmilan, KSU, KNSK, and ENPO also attended the meeting.

Liquor prohibition saving many lives: NBCC

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 29 (MExN): The Executive Committee of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) held its meeting from August 26-28, 2014 at its Headquarters in Kohima, wherein one of the main issues deliberated in length was the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act of 1989.

According to a press note from NBCC, the Executive Members, who had gathered from across Nagaland, noted that the Act was “saving many lives from succumbing to the menace of alcohol despite several dissatisfactions in its implementation.”

Many villages across Nagaland, according to the NBCC, have stood against this “menace” and

implemented to the best of their abilities because of the existence of the Act. The NBCC has also noted the barrage of criticism in the local media by many writers and the “most unkind words” used against NBCC “as if it has committed a crime for being instrumental in bringing about the Act.” No matter what, the NBCC stated it was thankful to God for the Act and was committed to uphold the NLTP Act of 1989, and appealed to the State government to implement the Act with utmost sincerity so that a much more desirable result will be achieved.

NBCC also asserted that “its sincere love for the people of Nagaland” was the sole motivation

behind fighting against this menace. “It is saddened by the prevalent free flow of liquor into Nagaland despite prohibition and its effect on the people, and therefore urge upon the government to take this insult seriously and provide all possible assistance to make the Prohibition Act a reality in Nagaland,” the NBCC stated.

The NBCC has also clarified there was “nothing to debate about this menace” and that it was “not concerned about winning or losing the debate but simply to state that liquor is bad for the people and that it supports any effort toward reducing the menace of alcohol.”

all rights and privileges’

DC Mokokchung issues public notice MokokchUNG, AUGUST 29 (DIPR): A judgement has been passed that the Changkiri clan cannot be denied of their rights and privileges enjoyed by other Changki Village founding clan members. This was informed in a notification dated August 27, 2014, issued by Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Murohu Chotso in compliance with the Judgment and Order of Additional Deputy Commissioner (Judicial), Mokokchung dated September 8, 2006 passed in Declaratory Suit No.2 of 2005.

According to the DC’s notice, the Court also “permanently and perpetually restrained” the Defendants from “taking any steps and/or doing any acts denying the use of clan name Changkiri by the Plaintiffs and the enjoyment of all rights and privilege at par with those of the other Changki Village founding clan members.”

It also ruled that the Plaintiff No. 1 Imtajenba, GB, is entitled to be returned the dao and the spear forcibly taken away by Defendant No. 2.

The subsequent Execution Orders dated 21-04-2008, 30-04-2008, and 21-08-2009, passed in the Execution case No.1/2007, the Court of ADC (J) Mokokchung had directed

the Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung and the District Executive Force to execute and implement the above mentioned Judgement and Order.

Therefore, the DC has directed the Defendants to comply that the Plaintiffs (Changkiri clan) are entitled to all the rights and privileges inherent to Changki Village founding clan members and nobody can deny them of such rights and privileges and the use of the name Changkiri.

The Defendants have also been ordered that they shall not restrain the Plaintiffs from using the clan’s name “Changkiri”. Any such restrictions imposed and any action taken in furtherance thereof against the Plaintiffs thereby denying them of their rights and privileges as Changkiri clan have been declared null and void and therefore, have no binding on the Plaintiffs, it was stated.

Further, the Defendant No.2 has been directed to submit the dao and spear to the office of the Deputy Commissioner within three days of issuance of this Order, to be returned to the rightful owner.

The notification further cautioned that failure to implement these Orders will amount to non-compliance with the Court’s Order and shall be liable for appropriate actions against the defaulting party/ parties as per the provisions of law.

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State Level Workshop on All India Survey on Higher Education held

Commissioner & Secretary, Higher & Technical Education, FP Solo addressing the state level workshop on All India Survey on Higher Education held on August 29. (DIPR Photo) Our Correspondent wrong data collection, the Solo stated that the GER concluded that the serKohima | August 29

A state level workshop on All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) organized by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland was held on August 29 at Hotel Japfü, Kohima.

In his inaugural address, Commissioner & Secretary, Higher & Technical Education, FP Solo stressed on the importance of data collection as it was used as the main determinant while formulating the planning policies in any democratic set up. Due to

2001 census has been inflated as a result the 2011 census was lesser than 2001, he highlighted. In Nagaland, the BPL census has been enumerated as higher than the national average in order to avail benefits but in reality, it was lower than the national average.

FP Solo stated the AISHE report of 2011-12, which indicated that the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) of higher education in Nagaland is 17.9, which is below the average national figure of 20.4. The 2012-13 and 2013-2014 survey are still running.

should not be less than the national average because numerous new colleges have been initiated and many students pursue studies outside Nagaland.

Every year the number of student’s enrollment in colleges has been increasing but the state’s Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) was still lower than the national average by 11%. Many a times real pictures are not reflected, he said. He opined on the importance of accurate statistics as planning would go wrong and our achievements would be overrated or underrated. Solo further

vice to collect correct data should be taken seriously, as careless collection may create errors in planning.

The survey reports which were presented during the workshop indicated that the GPI for India is 0.86 where as in the case of Nagaland was 0.65 in the 2010-11 report and in 2011-2012 it was 0.88 for India and 0.62 for Nagaland. The average college density in India is 25 (201112), however it is only 22 in Nagaland.

The resource persons for the workshop were Manoj Kr Verma, Assistant

Director and Krishan Kant Tiwari, Assistant Director from the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) who spoke on remuneration management and uploading of survey data on AISHE portal.

Manoj Kr Verma and Krishan Kant Tiwari from MHRD who were the main resource persons gave presentations on AISHE data collections, data flow, response of state: Nagaland, value of indicators based on AISHE 2010-11 and 2011-12. The resource persons further assisted on changes in the data format and changes in infrastructure related data, how to make use of the online portals and how the data can be uploaded through the portal.

C Khalong, Director, Higher Education, Nagaland gave the welcome address during the inaugural session while FP Solo, Commissioner & Secretary, Higher and Technical Education, Nagaland presented the inaugural address. Total 52 participants consisting of nodal officers of universities, colleges, polytechnics, DIETs and nursing institutes attended the workshop.

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Beneficiaries under IGN old age, widow and disabled pension scheme under Mokokchung district waiting their turn to receive the payment in front on DWO office on August 29. (DIPR Photo)

mokokchuNg, august 29 (Dipr): Disbursement of Indira Gandhi National Old Age, widow and disabled pension under National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for the financial year 2013-14 in respect of Mokokchung district have been commenced from August 26. Payment is being made as per range/village/ward wise and it will continue till 30th of September 2014.

According to District Welfare Officer, Mokokchung, Bendangkokba a total of 6552 beneficiaries under IGN Old Age scheme will be benefited. Similarly, a total of 539 pensioners under IGN Widow and Disabled will be benefited in the district.

Pension payment under State Plan to 298 Invalid and Blind persons will also be made commencing from. Besides Handicapped Scholarship, which is also a

State Plan will be given to 15 beneficiaries in the district.

Giving details of the payment to beneficiaries under various schemes, Bendangkokba said retired government servants both centre as well as the state are not entitled to receive the benefit under these schemes. He said any retired government servants who either apply for the benefit or receiving the benefit is illegal and punishable as per rules.

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Students’ Spiritual Conference from October 24 to 26

expected to draw around 10, 000 students.

President, ANPSA, Andrew Ahoto who is also a member of the organizing committee said one of the main focuses of the conference is the career of the students who will be interacting with different local personalities. “We want to mould their personality and we expect a revolution out of this conference,” he added.

supply of it, DCF said that the role of the Government is to control the supply of liquor; that is prohibition, by efficient implementation of the law.

While extending its support to the NLTP Act 1989 to be implemented both in letter and in spirit, DCF said, “The Churches are requesting the government to ask the various departments to study the matter and come up with strategies to enforce the law effectively. The role of the Church is educating the public on alcoholism, by which the demand for alcohol will be reduced.

Collectively, the Churches will develop and adopt approaches to provide accurate and adequate information on alcohol abuse and healthy lifestyle. The Churches understand that building up cooperation and not coercion that will generate lasting solution to all human problems.”

MCTS members attend Fish NTTU elects new office bearers Pond Management training

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A Students’ Spiritual Conference (SSC) organized by like-minded people from different walks of life is scheduled to be held from October 24-26 at Agri Expo site Dimapur under the theme, “Save Generation.” The Conference would be held from 9 am to 3 pm daily.

Addressing a press conference at Dimapur on Friday, organizers of the SSC said that the conference was being targeted at school students from Class 9 and above. It was pointed out that the younger generation was degrading in social and moral values

Organizers of the Students’Spiritual Conference after the press conference on Friday. (Morung Photo)

and the organizers wanted to counsel the students on a number of issues. In a handout, the organizers stated, “The impending corruption in our state is on the increase. We have to begin with the students today to sweep this corruption.

Save Generation Spiritual Conference is a humble

step towards a gigantic task of transformation.”

The conference aims to focus on building students’ career with God, develop an appropriate view of Science and God, love, relationship and marriage, and build up healthy relation with parents, teachers and fellow friends.

Convenor organizing committee, Pastor Ketuo Theunuo said that the conference would be sort of spiritual disaster management training and appealed students from schools, colleges and theological institutions to attend the conference. He said the Conference was

Dimapur, august 29 (mExN): The Nagaland Timber Trader’s Union (NTTU) at its general meeting held on Friday, elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2014-2017.

The office bearers include Kevise Sogotsu as president, Alem Pongener (general secretary), N John Zeliang (vice president), Husca Zhimomi (vice president), Tsolemong (vice president) and Sanyi Dukru (treasurer). JB Sahoto (Kiphire district), Thekrupa (Kohima district), Ngausi Zeliang (Peren district) and Tsote Wezah (Phek district) were appointed as executive members.

In the general meeting, the house resolved that two

Dr. Bendang, FD from the Department of Fisheries, Mokokchung conducts the training on ‘Fish Pond Management’ at Sungkotenem Lake, Mopungchuket.

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Dimapur, august 29 (mExN): “Abuse of alcohol is slowly killing the Nagas society. It damages the body and kills the soul, destroys the family and disintegrates the social fabric,” the Dimapur Christian Forum (DCF) today stated in a press release.

While quoting John 10:10; “I came that they may have life and life to its fullness”, the DCF said, “Upholding the word of the Master, the role of the church is to build up and promote life and life to its fullness. Every believer individually and the churches collectively have to strive to fulfill this mission, particularly in connection with the use of alcohol.”

The Forum stated that Nagaland having a very high percentage of believing Christians is faced with the multi dimensional evils of alcohol abuse. Some of the abuse that the Forum mentioned includes

alcoholism and its consequence on the individual and family; crime and violence in the society because of drunkenness; economic losses resulting from accidents and health related problems; profiteering by criminal elements through bootlegging and spurious liquor; and teenage abuse of alcohol.

The DCF opined that in the past, “the Churches have taken lead to contain the evil effects of alcohol abuse by motivating the Government of Nagaland to impose prohibition of liquor in the state. This has been partially successful. The Churches are convinced that abuse of alcohol is a violation of the divine commandment. As such it should make all effort to reduce, if not eradicate this evil.”

While stating that alcohol abuse can be dealt with by reducing the demand for alcohol and controlling the

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mopuNgchukEt, august 29 (mExN): ATMA Kobulong Block conducted training on ‘Fish Pond Management’ at Sungkotenem Lake, Mopungchuket. Dr. Aoyimsen Jamir BTT Convener chaired the training program and the resource person was Dr. Bendang, FD from the Department of Fisheries, Mokokchung.

This training program was a much awaited event for the Mopungchuket Community Tourism Society (MCTS) members, who are assigned for the management of the lake. The members of the MCTS also enlightened the resource person on the history of the

lake and the various problems encountered in its management and stocking of the pond.

During the training, Dr. Bendang covered a wide range of topics beginning from pre stocking management, stocking density and post stocking management. The resource person emphasized on the importance of liming and manuring of the pond, the care and handling of fingerlings during introduction, quality of water and soil for fish rearing, feeding habits of different verities and feed management techniques.

After the technical session, the resource person demonstrated how the pH of

water is measured and recommended for liming of the pond.

After the demonstration, there was interaction between the society members on their experiences, views and opinions about fish farming. Altogether there were 12 participants who attended the training program.

Earlier in the day, four Farmers Interest Group / Commodity Interest Group (FIG/CIG) were mobilized from Mopungchuket (Fishery), Sungratsu (Anishi), Longjang (Integrated Farming) and Chami (Sericulture) and two FIGs availed the Seed Money from ATMA as reported by the BTM Amongla.

Prohibition Asked about the view of the Organizing Committee on the issue of Prohibition, the members said that it was neither in support nor against Prohibition but added, “It (Prohibition) does not make any sense, and it does not affect us.”

They were of the view that if the Church was in favour of lifting Prohibition then the organizers would also hold the same view. However, they opined that drunkards and drug addicts increased more after Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act 1989 was implemented.

NTTU office bearers for the tenure 2014-17 pose for the lens after the union’s general meeting-cum-election held Friday. (Morung Photo)

representatives from each district from the timber unions and associations affiliated to NTTU would have the right to cast their

votes during election of NTTU office bearers. The district timber unions and association affiliated to NTTU are Kohima, Peren,

Phek, Kiphire and Dimapur. The house also resolved to hold joint meetings of NTTU and district representatives once a year.

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Dimapur, august 29 (mExN): The NPF Women Wing, 3-Dimapur III Assembly Constituency Dimapur has expressed shock over the sudden demise of its working president, Yilobeni Lotha of East Dimapur on August 20. A condolence message issued by the women wing stated, “East Dimapur has lost hardworking, sincere, and honest party worker and social activist who was always determined for strengthening sociopolitical activities.” Further, the women wing extended heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Inter media publicity coordination committee meeting held

kohima, august 29 (Dipr): The Inter Media Publicity Coordination Committe held its monthly meeting on August 29, at the official chamber of Director AIR, Engineer K.K.Rengma also the chairman of IMPCC. The meeting held under the chairmanship of K.K.Rengma reviewed the last meeting minutes where various departments highlighted on the activities initiated through various mediums and programmes.

In the meeting HKChishi PEX informed that in tune with the theme 'Rain Water Harvesting' which was adopted during the last IMPCC meeting, DDK Kohima has made a 45 sec special spot on Rain Water Harvesting and is being telecast every alternate day. Besides the routine news telecatst, programmes including awareness of Ebola virus, how to make homemade ORS, Japanese Encephalitis, consequences

of abortion, sanitation and Health, mother and child care under healthy India were also produced and telecast for the benefit of the general public.

Programme Executive (CO) AIR also informed the House that AIR has broadcast talks on Rain Water Harvesting in all the 15 local dialects. He also highlighted on the various programmes broadcasted during the month of August 2014.

In line with the National Nutrition week to be observed from 1st -7th September, the House adopted the theme for the upcoming month as "Nutritious Food for Healthy and Prosperous Nation," and resolved to actively participate on what each media department can do to propogate the theme.

The House decided to hold the Next IMPCC meeting on September 29, at 11.00 am. at the Directorate of Field IMPCC meeting in progress under the chairmanship of Director AIR Publicity.

Engineer K.K.Rengma, at Kohima on August 29. (DIPR Photo)

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Mizoram grapples with narcotics that can’t be cured

AizAwl, August 29 (the indiAn express): The best quality of methamphetamine, a highly-addictive narcotic with no known medical treatment, has been trickling into India from Myanmar and caused panic in Mizoram, where large consignments are regularly being intercepted, the latest during the weekend of 20,000 pills worth Rs 70 lakh.

“We are facing an onslaught of a narcotic that is more harmful than any we have experienced so far… Methamphetamine is not to be taken lightly, and every family should prepare itself to counter it, every community-based organisation should make battling it a top priority,” the state’s excise and narcotics department (END) said in a public appeal issued last month. Local newspapers frequently carry opinion articles about the narcotic while the Young Mizo Association and church organisations

have regularly held awareness campaigns.

The narcotic is not really new to Mizoram. The first seizures were made in the first two years of the last decade, with over 1,600 pills apprehended.

For the next 10 years, however, meth disappeared from law-enforcement agencies’ radar. Since 2011, Mizoram has seen huge seizures of pseudoephedrine, a legal drug prescribed for colds and allergies, but which can be processed into methamphetamine. Close to 100 pseudoephedrine traffickers have been arrested and roughly 20 million tablets intercepted in three years by police, END officers, customs and even community-based organisations, but officials estimate just 10 to 20 per cent of all the consignments passing through Mizoram have been detected.

Most of it came from pharmaceutical companies in north

and west India. Taken out of their strips and transported in gunny bags and polythene bags, they were being sent to Myanmar where, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime says, these apparently harmless drugs are processed into methamphetamine by cartels and ethnic armies that, until a few years ago, supplied the drug to the “Golden Triangle” of Southeast Asia and used the money to buy arms.

These drugs have recently begun returning west, and India’s eastern borders and Bangladesh seem the main corridor. In the last two years in Mizoram, police and END have seized more than 2.5 lakh methamphetamine tablets and arrested 20 traffickers, half of whom are Myanmar nationals, while a police inspector has been suspended and an inquiry instituted against him.

The pseudoephedrine racket, meanwhile, has also brought

in the names of a former health minister, political leaders, government officials, and some police and law enforcement officials, with consignments found in parcels sent through India Post, trucks, cars and even suitcases of students flying home from Delhi and other metros.

High and low Methamphetamine pills come in bright red, pink, green and orange coatings and are invariably stamped with the insignias of cartels in Myanmar.

These include “WY” (a brand the UNODC considers the “most popular, of highest quality and the most expensive” meth pills from Myanmar), “88” and “R”.

A teenage user says he has been hooked to meth for a yearand-a-half; he was introduced to it at a Valentine’s Day party.

“The high… I danced the entire night, then I went to another party and danced and danced,”

he said. “There was a feeling of confidence, and my sexual appetite has increased but I have also developed a dysfunction, so that does not make any sense.”

He came in touch with dealers and now buys pills almost weekly. He has also tried methamphetamine “chewing gum”, tablets he inserts into the anus and a powdered form that he injects into his veins.

Each pill costs him Rs 250.

He admits to stealing from his father’s debit card. He used to be a good student but is now struggling to finish XII. He has trouble sleeping — “just two to four hours, if at all”— and complains of severe body pains and restlessness, conditions that have forced him to seek treatment at a daytime drug addiction cessation unit for opiate addicts.

“Sometimes I keep chewing my pillow because the pain is difficult to bear,” he said. He

has been prescribed a strip of 25. Their symptoms are all the 100 mg painkillers and seven same, but there is little we can sleeping tablets a day. do. The problem is that these few who have come are just those Treatment challenge who have already tried methDr Lalchhanhima Ralte ad- amphetamine long enough to mits treating a methamphet- want to quit it. We have no idea amine addict is a new chal- how many are hooked to it but lenge, one he and colleagues have not thought about quitare ill-prepared for. Synod ting,” said Lalrinawma ChhakHospital, where he works, has chhuak, project manager at the been treating drug addicts for cessation units. decades through a specialised Estimates put the number division that has also caught of opiate and pharmaceutithe attention of the UNODC, cal drug abusers in Mizoram which plans to set up India’s at about 20,000 while END refirst methamphetamine treat- cords show that since 1984 at ment centre there. least 1,240 people have died “There is no treatment for due to overdose, mostly of opimethamphetamine addiction. ates such as heroin.

At most, we prescribe antide“When heroin began to be pressants. There is no substi- detected in Mizoram in the tute like in the case of opiates,” early 1980s, everyone said it’s Dr Ralte admits. a western drug and for deThere is no properly com- veloped countries. That was piled data to ascertain how proved completely wrong,” many methamphetamine ad- said Chhakchhuak. “The fear dicts live in Mizoram. “They is that it is going to be the same are all definitely younger than story for methamphetamine.”

Historians to develop UNC rally today, Ukhrul to defy prohibitory orders ZYF asks Manipur govt to Meanwhile, the mass rallies or- protest against the Government of August 29 syllabi on North East uKhrul/imphAl, (nnn): The Ukhrul district adminis- ganised be held in the four Naga Manipur’s alleged disrespect for the defer inauguration of bridge shillong, August 29 (iAns): Concerned over a knowledge gap about the Northeast over decades that has created stereotypes and increased misunderstandings, historians and scholars met here to consider the development of a syllabi and teaching tools on the region for under-graduate and post-graduate students across the country.

Organized by the Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (CNESPR) at Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi, in collaboration with the ICSSR-NERC here and the National Book Trust, India, the scholars met over two days to consider the gaps in history teaching as well as broader areas of knowledge about the region in university curricula and in schools. Existing literature and curricula in universities including teaching of the NER within the region were also reviewed. "This is an effort by historians and social scientists from the region and elsewhere to meet a widely expressed need for inclusion of its history in curricula across India, plug gaps where possible, put correctives in places where needed and create opportunities for developing and teaching a history of the region in the general curricula", said the colloquium.

The meeting stressed that modest, doable goals needed to be set. This is in the background of decades of neglect of the region's history and different perspectives in the NER about these histories.

The proposed areas include the development of readers and the framing of an 'Introduction to the History of the North East'. This could be a basic foundation course for universities across the country, starting with central universities under the aegis of the University Grants Commission.

Future meetings would be held in Northeast and Delhi to finalize the work in progress. The UGC was represented by Dr. Mohammad Arif, Joint Secretary, and the initiative is that of the CNESPR of Jamia which has completed two publications on little known fighters against the Raj, including one of Meghalaya.

tration has announced this evening prohibiting rallies and sit-in protest owing to the imposition of CrPC 144 in the town but the planned mass rally under the aegis of United Naga Council (UNC) is all set to defy the prohibition.

Using loud speakers, the Ukhrul district administration announced in the town this evening that it would not allow any rally, sit-in protest or any public gathering in the town as the CrPC 144 is still in effect.

dominated district headquarters of Tamenglong, Senapati, Ukhrul and Chandel tomorrow demanding from the Government of India for expediting an acceptable and honourable settlement of the Indo-Naga issue. The rallies will also be in protest against the alleged militarisation of Naga areas particularly Ukhrul district by Government of Manipur with Manipur State forces in utter disrespect of the Indo-Naga ceasefire. The UNC's rallies will also be in

democratic process of tripartite talk on alternative arrangement which has progressed to a logical stage. The UNC further said the August 30 rallies will also be in protest against the unabated aggressive policies of the Government of Manipur to encroach upon the ancestral lands of the Nagas and tribals through Laws, Acts & Notifications to subvert the protective provisions of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (MLR & LR) Act, 1960.

Poumai body calls for intervention on assault

dimApur, August 29 (mexn): The Poumai Naga Tsiidoumai Me has appealed for immediate intervention from Tangkhul Civil Societies on the assault of Th. Rocky Pou, MPS, SDPO, Ukhrul. Pou was physically assaulted by some youths on August 24 at 8 pm in Ukhrul.

A press note from the Publicity Wing of the Poumai body also expressed extreme sadness at the immaturity of the President, Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) in handling the case. It added that they had remained silent due to the imposition of 144 CrPC in Ukhrul and in good faith

hoping for an early settlement. But, it alleged, no sincerity was shown in resolving the matter.

The Poumai body recalling the incident stated, “Pou had received a call at 7:30 pm from the President informing him that a problem was created by some police personnel at Dungrei junction. Acting on the call of the President and as a responsible Police officer, in urgency he went to the spot in civil dress without any bodyguard but on reaching the place there was no

one as reported. Thereby, he asked his driver to turn back and suddenly five men intoxicated with alcohol came and beat him without asking any question. He and the driver was abused and also physically assaulted.”

The body maintained that it realized the sensitivity of the situation and had gone all the way to Ukhrul from Senapati “to resolve within ourselves” but it claimed that none of the TKS executive turned up.

“We were expecting cooperation from the TKS Pres-

ident in arresting all the culprits but instead we are shocked to read the kind of manipulating press statement,” the Poumai body stated.

The body further stating that it believed that the act was framed stated that it suspected foul play by the TKS President. Asserting that it will not remain a mute spectator, the Poumai body warned, “Failing to resolve the issue amicably at the earliest can further widen the difference between the two communities.”

imphAl, August 29 (mexn): The Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) has asked the Manipur Government to defer the inauguration of the “incomplete suspension bailey bridge” being constructed over the Barak River under the NEC funding. A press release from ZYF (AMN) General Secretary David Kamei has asked that the inauguration of the bridge, between Dikiuram and Katang villages which will connect Nagaland and Manipur, be deferred till necessary technical rectification is made in the interest of the general public.

Revealing that the ZYF team had detected serious technical defects and defaults during physical inspection, it claimed that the bridge only possesses the capacity for transporting light vehicles and will not serve the intended purpose of facilitating transport of heavy trucks carrying essential commodities.

While stating that the

matter of detection of technically defaults has been informed to the concerned authority for making necessary rectification before inauguration, ZYF pointing to indolence from the authorities stated, “However, there is no such rectification till date.” ZYF warning that if any tragedy were to occur on the bridge, the state government shall be held responsible added that the ZYF is ready to take the matter to court if the State Government goes ahead with the inauguration without rectifying the technical loopholes.

It further decried the many developmental projects in Tamengong district which have been inaugurated without work completion and stated that the projects have failed to serve the intended purpose and further urged the State Government not to continue the trend of inaugurating projects without completion of works.

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Whereas Smti Khroneite-u Mero D/o Shri. Lhitsolo Mero (Rtd. Driver) of Tese colony, Pfutsero Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the pending SBI Bank Account No.11842632918 belonging to her father Late Shri Lhitsolo Mero (Rtd. Driver) who expired on the 10th May 2014.

Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned property and to be submitted to the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

Requirement – Field Monitors in districts of Nagaland Eligibility - Graduate with minimum 2 years of relevant field experience or diploma holders / Intermediates with minimum 4 years of relevant field experience in Watershed/Agriculture Engineering/ Agriculture/Civil Engineering/ Social Work/Sociology. Candidates to indicate their preferred place of posting (district). Knowledge of Local language is a must and preference will be given to Field Monitors for posting in a particular district based on their current residential address. Since the work involves extensive field visits to rural areas, ownership of a 2-wheeler and valid license for driving is preferable.

The organisation reserves the right to relax the eligibility norms to such extent and subject to such conditions as it may consider necessary in a just and equitable manner.

Candidates applying for the above post should indicate their present and expected salary. Recruitment for these posts are project-based and on contract basis.

Interested candidates may mail their CV/resume to dimapur@nabcons.in by 10 September 2014. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

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NOTIFICATION No. 12/2014 Dated Kohima, the 29th August, 2014

NO.NBE-6/Es-Tr/2014-15:: The Nagaland Board of School Education shall be organizing a one day interactive meeting with the heads of its registered institutions in all the district headquarters starting from 9th September 2014. The meeting shall primarily focus on academic and examination matters, the pupil’s performance at the last HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2014. The programme schedule for the following districts is fixed as given below: Date/Time 9th September 2014/10 a.m.

10th September 2014/10 a.m.

11th September 2014/10 a.m.

12th September 2014/10 a.m.

15th September 2014/10 a.m.

17th September 2014/10 a.m.

23rd September 2014/10 a.m.

Districts Wokha Peren Phek Mokokchung Kiphire Zunheboto Kohima Dimapur Tuensang Longleng

Venue Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Wokha Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Peren Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Phek Mayangnokcha GHSS, Mokokchung Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Kiphire Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Zunheboto UraAcademy Hall, Mission Road, Kohima Christian Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur St. John School, Tuensang Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Longleng

The date and venue for Mon district will be given at a later date.

All the heads of institutions are requested to take note of the date and venue of the meeting and attend it positively.

In case the head cannot come, the Vice-Principal/Asstt. Headmaster should be deputed to attend the meeting. ( Mrs. Asano Sekhose ) Chairman

Dated Pfro, the 30th July 2014

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NLTP Act 1989 and ARTICLE 371 (A) : Two Ach Angles of Nagaland

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od in His infinite divine wisdom guided our Church leaders and believers to bring into existence the NLTP act of 1989 just as God guided our earlier State pioneers to institute the Article 371(A). The NLTP act of Nagaland Liquor Total prohibition Act 1898 was born through “fast unto death” which was initiated by ABAM and organized by the NBCC, the fast unto death was indeed a great demonstration of act of love by the Church believers and various Naga Leaders as mentioned in John 15:13 “No one has greater love than this, that one should lay down his life for his friends.” Thus the NLTP act of 1989 was born to protect Nagaland from maximum moral, physiological and spiritual destruction by the “beverage of mass moral destruction” call alcohol. I salute all who participated in the fast unto death. It is because of your supreme sacrifice that Nagaland today is at least safe form being totally consumed by the evils results of alcohol. It is clear form above(John 15:13) that the fast unto death was not a suicide mission nor was it against the teaching of the Bible. However, it was the demonstration of the greatest love and it was totally in line with the Biblical teachings.

We should understand that just as Article 371(A) protects us by safeguarding our land and resource, the NLPT Act of 1989 safeguards us from slow but sure inhalations though drunkenness and alcoholism. The NLTP and Article 371(A) are truly two Ach Angels in the form of good law here to protect Nagaland. NLTP and Article 372(A) are the two unique rights that many other states of India do not enjoy and if it rises the spirit of jealousness in the hearts of people form other States so be it, they have every right to be jealous, and we have every right to protect it. NLTP and Article 371(A) are both equally precious however if we place moral value of our society above materialistic value, then NLTP definitely rises a little above Article 371(A). The NLTP Act although not very effective and already under serious debate and facing serious threads of being removed or even compromised like Article 371(A) all in the name of “generating revenue” and “economic development” still continues to stand tall and strong protecting us form untold miseries.

Brilliant debate on NLTP has been appearing almost every day since few weeks back. However the current debate is completely heading in the wrong direction. The debate should actually be if Nagaland needs a sticker liquor prohibition Act or it’s ok with the present NLTP Act, but not about if the present NLTP Act should be removed or keept. All those against the present NLTP act directs our attention toward two words “revenue” and “economic develop-

ment” they say Nagaland is making zero revenue and that by legalizing the sell of alcohol the government can generate lots of revenue which be used for the economic development.

This is partially right however absolutely wrong. No amount of revenue generated by removing the present NLTP act and thus compromising the moral value of our children will justify for the economic progress in our State, even a hardcore alcoholic will agree on it. The revenue collected through legalizing of liquor will be seen as “blood money”. This revenue will cause more harm than good and will be a curse then a blessings.

The Nagaland Legislative members may be all ready to honour this blood money but will God honor it? Slowly this blood money will find its way into churches through donations and God will never honor such donations tinted with sin?

We all know that the reason for the current Pathetic economic condition of Nagaland state economy is not because we are loosing revenue on liquor but because of the “severe corruption” that has griped Nagaland, it because of corruption Nagaland is loosing ten times the amount of revenue that could be collected by legalizing alcohol. It is because of corruption that even after 50 years of Statehood Nagaland is still stuck in second gear. Why are we dragging the NLTP act of 1898 and tying it with the reason for the bad economic progress of the State? This is absolute nonsense.

Some have suggested that our ancestors brewed rice beer since long time ago time so what the big deal in legalizing sell of alcohol in Nagaland. Shall we legalize headhunting today because our ancestors use to practice head hunting? Just because our ancestors did it does not mean it was morally right and is morally right today. By the way “total” prohibition means even rice beers should be banned. Some have even suggested partial Prohibition. The middle ground, the neural way, neither left nor right. So according to this it would it be ok as long it fits the “partial limits” like partial sinning, partial abusing, partial addiction, followed by partial penalty. There is no such thing as partial sin, or partial death. There is no middle ground in the battlefield; neither is there a middle ground in a debate. Either you are in favor or you are against it. Some are suggesting to remove the liquor prohibition act by saying that Nagas will slowly get adjusted to liquor and in few years it would a created a brand new generation which will be less borne to alcohol. How convincing, well in that case countries like U.S.A, U.K, Canada etc should already be having this new generation around. Surprisingly statistic proves this wrong. It is estimated that 4 to 5 million Canadians engage in high risk drinking, which

is linked to motor vehicle accidents, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and other health issues, family problems, crime like rapes and violence. NIAAA (National Institute of Alcohol abuse and alcoholism) says in United States nearly 88,000 people (approximately 62,000 men and 26,000 women die from alcohol related causes annually, making it the third leading preventable cause of death. In 2006 alone alcohol misuse problems cost the United States $223.5 billion, which is enough to feed the entire Naga Population and could take care of Nagaland economic problems for the next ten years. More than 10 percent of U.S. children live with a parent with alcohol problems, and 97,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 report experiencing alcohol-related sexual assaults and rapes,696,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are assaulted by another student who has been drinking. I do not see the so-called refined generation here anywhere. It does however make us see that Alcoholism ends up killing more people and costing the state more economically. Alcoholism is not a game that one gets better at it as times passes by, but rather it is a disease if not taken care it will only get end up diluting us.

Then there are some who say that the present liquor prohibition Act should be removed because its not effective. Just because a law is not effectively does not mean it has to be removed. Can we imagine leaving our kids in a school which has removed all school laws because its infective.

In the same manner how can we imagine to rise our kids In a Christian State like Nagaland where our most of legislative assembly members are all wiling and waiting for the right time to remove the NLTP Act just because it’s ineffective. If this continues, Nagaland State will slowly become a lawlessness State. A better solution would be to remove those politicians who cannot effectively implement the current NLTP Act. Laws are everywhere. Nagaland Legislative assemblies have laws, School has laws, church, prisons, Bible colleges and even thieves have laws, heaven have laws, even hell cannot function without their law. Just because laws are infective does not they are removed. We know that and our Christians politicians should know even better.

I would understand if a Hindu dominated State debated on the current NLTP act, because Hinduism is a religion where getting high on marijuana (kanga) to connect with the divine is ok. However a Christian State under the banner of “Nagaland for Christ” and with a very clear and strong warning in the Bile against alcoholism debating that we legalize the sale of alcohol. What kind of insanity is this? What will be next?

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under the cover of “economic development” because the State is losing revenue on prostitution and abortion which is already a thriving business in Nagaland. The word “economic development” is already becoming a taboo in our society. I never imagined that a Christian state like ours would be debating on the liquor prohibition but here we are already neck deep in it, at this rate in just few years Nagaland might be the first state in the entire world to legalize rape, and all thanks would go to our Naga Politicians. History will remember our politicians as politicians who raped their own State. Some politicians may be able to convince few people that letting liquor flowing freely into our State, killing few thousand unborn babies and let our children play the prostitute is all political right as long as the State gets the revenue and our economy grows, but how can they justify that it is spiritually, morally and ethically right? Approximately 100 to 200 babies are aborted in Dimapur alone, and approximately 18,000(eighteen thousand) unborn babies are aborted every year in Nagaland, no wonder we are so thinly populated and our politicians suffer from shortage of Naga voters during election. The mother’s womb is no longer the safest place for an unborn baby in Nagaland. If we allow the State government to succeed in removing the NLTP Act it will be almost impossible to stop the State government form legalizing, prostitution, abortion and the illegal Bangladeshis which could very well be their next move. We have to stop this madness right now. We keep quite when unborn babies are killed, but if someone kills a “migratory bird” for food (which will be arriving soon to Nagaland) the NBCC lunches a serious camping and call all Nagas stop it by calling it an inhuman act. Many Church leaders chooses to remain neutral and silent when we see illegal Bangladeshi immigrants kill, rape and threaten our own Nagas brother and sisters, however if the price of onion goes up by 10 rupees due to economic blockade the preacher titles his Sunday sermon “Onion brings tears to my eyes”. This kind of insanity has brought us to a junction where Christians in a Christian State are debating either to choose revenue over moral values.

Are we trying desperately to covert Nagaland into “The Las Vegas of the Northeast” or a mini version of the 21st century “Sodom and Gomorah”. Is Nagaland State Government so very desperate for “revenue” that it will even go to the extreme of legalizing the sale of alcohol and removing the NLTP act of 1989 thus remove our ach angel? Are there no other way of rising revenue without raping the citizens moral values? Why is the State government considering to remove the NLTP through debate? It true that the NLTP act is not

the property of the NBCC however the NBCC saying “NLTP Act is not the property of the church” sounds more like a politically correct church council without a backbone than a spiritual right church council? Today NBCC needs leaders like those who were even prepared to lay down their life by fasting unto death. Why are we trying so hard to ignore the elephant in our living room? Why are we listening the gospel of our politicians who preach see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil just do evil? Is this the brand new road map of the present DAN led NPF alliance with BJP for the better future of Nagaland. I hope the current debate on NLTP Act of 1989 is not a monkey range thrown in by our exceedingly clever Naga politicians under the direction of some central politicians to divert our attention from the present hot issues like corruption, NSDZ, delay payment of salary etc, which is so hot that it burns through the pages of our local newspapers and burns our hearts. I also hope this is not the warning coming true of which some wise Naga writers warned us earlier that our DAN lead NPF alliance with BJP would have serious effect on the Christina principles and beliefs, the NLTP act of 1989 and Article 371(A) are suddenly under debate and severely under attack with good chances of being removed right after our DAN lead NPF became partners with the BJP. If this is true, then this is just the start on our highway to hell. Only our good Lord knows what will hit us next.

One thing is crystal clear that Nagaland needs a sticker law than the present liquor prohibition act. A sticker law that will make the offender of the liquor prohibition law to think 10 times before breaking the law. The present prohibition law with a fine of Rs 500 for the offenders is just a bad joke. Those involved in liquor business can pay Rs 500 as fine every hour of the day and still wont even pinch them at all. The Excise department is doing a great jog by going above and beyond the call of duty. The excise department must come up with ways to contain the illegal liquors supplies coming from within the army camps in Nagaland, which supplies tons of liquors to many illegal liquors store pubs and clubs. I hope the excise departments are aware what these army personal ask in return for the liquors. There is also a good chance that most our Naga Politicians get their finest collection of whisky and wine from these army camps thus putting a stop to this might help our politician’s and law makers to think straight and more wisely.

Nagaland should a land where liquor sellers face strict, fast and serious action. Nagaland should be a “hell” and not a heaven for liquor sellers. Nagaland should be a place were all hopes and dreams of all liquor sellers faces instant violent death, where all their investment will turn to loses. Nagaland should be

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a graveyard for liquor sellers a dead end, black hole, a bottomless pit of defeats, where all their dreams become a living nightmare. Nagaland should be a land where excise officials are a nightmare an enemy and a serious threat to liquor business and not as a friend. Nagaland should be a land where pastors have the guts to stand up and preach against the evils of alcohol addiction and abuse even if 90% of the church congregation are alcoholic. Nagaland should be a land where every bottle of whisky, beer, rum, vodka etc is seen as a threat to our society and to the very fabric of our morality, strength of unity. At the same time Nagaland should also be a land where we pray for the liquor mafias and all alcoholics to be delivered from the grip of this illegal and morally degrading business and addiction, for this is what Christ teaches us, to love the sinner but hate sin. I am glad that Jesus did not performed His first miracle of turning water into wine ((John 2:1-11) in Nagaland and Apostle Paul did not write to any Naga Timothy to take some wine for his stomach problems (1Timothy 5:23.) had these two events happened here in Nagaland one can only imagine what the present case scenario about NLTP would have been.

Beloved Naga politicians remember we are a Christians first then Nagas. Our heavenly citizenship outweighs our earthly citizenship. An as Christian politicians you should be on the front line working tirelessly to shun all kinds of social and moral evil invading our land and not the other way round. It is true that we cannot stop the “vultures” from flying in the sky but we can diffidently stop them from building a nest in our home.

Therefore lets us all work together to stop the liquors traders to build their nest in Nagaland. Let also stop debating on whether if we should remove the present NLTP Act and start a more profitable, win-win situation and debate on wither Nagaland needs a stickers liquor prohibition act or its ok with the present NLTP Act. Lets not go for who is right but for what is right. Let Nagaland our promises land be a land flowing with milk and honey and not with whisky and beer. Let the two arch Angels Article 371(A) and NLTP act 1989 continue to protect Nagaland. Let Nagaland Stand out as an example for the entire world that a tiny Sate like ours could stop Mr. Alcohols Invasion.

Let us sent out a clear message to the entire world that Naga politicians do not chose revenue over moral values.

Let us also send out a message that we Nagas fight together to save our God blessed State from all foreign invasions in any shape and form including immoral invasion. Always God bless Nagaland.

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Saturday 30 August 2014

ACAUT: Movement against corruption, unabated taxation cannot be derailed

Dimapur, august 29 (mExN): The ACAUT has stated that the movement against corruption and unabated taxation cannot be derailed by vested persons/organisations levelling unfounded and baseless charges. The ACAUT made this statement in the backdrop of the inquiry committee instituted by the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, which had absolved Solomon L. Awomi,

Secretary of ACAUT Nagaland of corruption charges levelled against him in his capacity as President of East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA) by the Purana Bazaar Village Council (PBVC).

“It is the will of the Naga people that there should be structural changes in the state for the common good and no amount of baseless accusations can deny Naga people’s march towards

this goal as Purana Bazaar Village Council (PBVC) willed otherwise so”, stated the ACAUT. The ACAUT has also termed the “open rebuke” against Purana Bazaar Village Council and its chairman by the district administration of Dimapur to the extent of ordering the Chairman and council to tender a public apology to Solomon L. Awomi for propagating false and ma-

licious accusation against him, besides the order for its VDB Secretary to step down, all this “should serve as a warning that any unfounded allegations by any individuals or organisations will in the long run stand exposed”.

The ACAUT also noted that the conduct of the PBVC “has given huge humiliation and embarrassment to the innocent public of Purana Bazaar”. Stating

that the ACAUT Secretary had stepped down pending inquiry from DC, Dimapur, and re-instated again in the light of clean-chit given by the inquiry committee, the ACAUT wanted to know whether the Chairman, PBVC and PBVC members are prepared to step down from their positions owning moral responsibility.

“The damning verdict given by the inquiry committee report where it

stated that the PBVC have overstepped its powers in a number of situations and has shown disrespect to the government and has repeatedly ignored the directives of the district administration should also weigh heavily on the council and if there is any iota of self respect in the PBVC, the members should resign en-masse”, stated the ACAUT Media Cell in its press note.

State Bank launches PMJDY in Phek KASU isses 'charter of demands' to Dimapur DC phEk, august 29 (mExN): Deputy Commissioner Phek CM Tsanglao, IAS as chief guest in the premise of State Bank of India, Phek, officially launched Phek district level, Pradhan Mantri JanDhan Yojana (PMJDY).

Farmers/Villagers, bankers, public and state government officials attended the function.

While delivering the welcoming address, Z. Tholi Paul Mao, CM, Lead Bank Office, Phek pointed the salient features of the PMJDY like providing universal access to banking facilities with creation of business correspondent at station within reasonable distance, basic bank account with debit card, overdraft and insurance facilities. The next step is to provide pension products to account holders.

Deputy Commissioner, Phek in his speech requested that the villager should appreciate and take advantage of the programme facility for improving the living condition.

Thereafter, 5 account opening kits and 5 Kissan Credit Card (KCC) sanction letters were distributed to beneficiary by the Chief Guest.

A video clip on Financial Inclusion and live telecast of PM speech on PMJDY were

Dimapur, august 29 (mExN): With regard to the alleged murder of Itoka Yeptho, Khaghaboto Area Students’ Union (KASU) has demanded the arrest of all associate members of accused Ali Akbar and Abul Basha within 30 days, w.e.f, August 29, 2014. In a ‘charter of demands’, which was incorporated in a representation submitted to the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur today, KASU also demanded that no bail DC Phek CM Tsanglao, IAS addressing the official launch of should be granted to the Phek district level, Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). accused under any circumstances. It further demanded ex-gratia for the family of the deceased.

The representation Dimapur, august 29 (mExN): The Pradhan signed by KASU president, Mantri Jan Dhan Nana (PMJDY) programme was orToka Sumi, vice president, ganized on August 28 at SBI Regional Business Office, K Aboto Ayemi, and joint Dimapur, with Hushili Sema, IAS Deputy Commissecretary, X Hinoka Chosioner, Dimapur district launched the programme phi, recounted that on Auas special guest. Others present in the programme included Dimapur SP V.Z. Angami, General Manager DIC, AGM NABARD, Government Officials and staff of various Banks in the district.

The DC handed Pass Books to customers who kohima, august 29 have opened accounts under PMJDY. She asked the (mExN): The long awaited gathering to spread the message of PMJDY which PHED head office in the will benefit common people and added that people state capital opposite Naga of Nagaland should come forward to take the advanSolidarity Park near New tage of this scheme. The Dimapur SP in his speech secretariat is now comthanked the banks for taking pain to open accounts pleted. Minister for Public under the scheme and assured them of security Health Engineering Dewherever they visit. partment, Noke Wangnao, screened for the partici- function and A. Barman, will be officially inauguratpants. B. Lohuo, Dy. Man- Branch Manager SBI Phek, ing the new office building on September 2 at 11 am. ager (Credit) chaired the extended vote of thanks.

PMJDY programme in SBI RBO

level workshop through multipoint Video Conferencing in 5 districts on August 28. A release from the State Co-ordinator, NCSC, Santu Thapa informed that the remaining districts will be covered in the next phase.

Science Teachers from

Kohima, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Phek and Dimapur districts participated in the program through NIC studios in their respective districts and were explained the methods of preparing science projects on the focal theme “Understanding Weather &

Climate” and sub-themes: Weather & Climate around you; Impact of Human activities on Weather & Climate; Weather, climate & ecosystem; Weather, Climate, Society & Culture; Weather, Climate & agriculture; Weather, Climate, & Health.

Illegal immigrants taking advantage of PMJDY concern NCD Dimapur, august 29 (mExN): The Naga Council while appreciating government of India’s initiative to provide banking and credit facilities to the poor people has stated that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) scheme should not become a liability which may harm the interest of Nagaland and North East states in the long run.

to KASU, Abul confessed to committing the murder along with 9 to 10 members, and based on the verbal confession, Abul Basha was handed over to the police personnel for further steps. However, KASU expressed surprise that no case was registered against Abul Basha despite his confessional statement. The accused was set free by the police personnel without proper examination and interrogation, the representation stated.

Meanwhile, KASU cautioned that if the District Administration fails to comply with the above charter of demands, the Students' Union will take its own course of action and the District Administration shall be solely held responsible.

PHED to inaugurate directorate office

District Level NCSC Workshop through Video Conferencing kohima, august 29 (mExN): The Nagaland Institute of Health, Environment & Social Welfare Kohima in collaboration with National Informatics Centre (NIC) Kohima as host studio organised National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) district

gust 23, around 11:00 pm, a mob of 9 to 10 people “armed with knives and lathis,” spearheaded by Ali Akbar physically assaulted Itoka Yeptho and left him unconscious. Itoka was found lying in a pool of blood by the villagers, KASU said. Later, he was shifted to Zion Hospital at around 1:30 am, but succumbed to the injury and was declared dead around 7:00 am on August 24.

As such, an FIR was lodged at East Police Station and the police personnel arrested Ali Akbar, “who was the master mind of the said crime” for interrogation, it stated. Meanwhile, KASU informed that the general public of Khaghaboto Area arrested Abul Basha, son of Ali Akbar for inquiry. According

Expressing concern that illegal immigrants may take advantage and avail of the facility, the council stated, “To open any bank account resident certification by village/colony GBs and colony chairman is a must anywhere in the state. There is a strong possibility that corrupt or gullible leaders may issue Residency Certificates to illegal immigrants for a

few hundred rupees thereby allowing these aliens the means to open accounts in banks.” “Such a move will enable the illegal immigrants to get Indian citizenship as well as avail the welfare schemes of the Indian state,” the press release from Naga Council Vice-President Chingden Konyak stated.

In this regard, the council has cautioned GBs and

village/colony chairmen all over the state to be extra vigilant “as far as issuance of Residency Certificates are concerned.” It also reminded the Modi-led government that while pro-poor initiatives are always welcome, the schemes should be implemented in the North East after issuing proper advisory keeping in mind the issue of illegal Bangladeshis.

The programme will be chaired by R. Binchilo Thong, IAS, Principal Secretary, Govt. of Nagaland, while Kevichalie Metha, Associate Pastor, PBC Kohima will invoke God’s blessing.

A brief technical report will be given by Er. Kevisekho Kruse, Chief Engineer, PHED, while special numbers will be presented

by Konyak Women Folk Dance from Mon Circle Citizen Union, Kohima, and Ruokuovotuo Pfusenuo, Naga Idol 2007.

The department will also release documentaries about Sanitation-Human Rights and Sanitation-Reach Out during the inaugural program at new PHED Directorate.

CondolenCe NTC: The Nagaland Tribes Council has expressed deep sadness at the demise of Tsukjemtola Ao, mother of Lendinoktang Ao, President of NTC on August 28.

A condolence message from the Gen. Secretary Nribemo Ngullie and Secretary I&T Theja Therieh stated "NTC has been dedicatedly working under the able leadership of the President who is found to be steady, stable and tolerant under any given situation and circumstances is a clear indicative and reflective of how he was born, nurture and grown up under a loving and caring mother of integrity and natural wisdom.” The condolence added that the colleagues and members of NTC shared the sorrow and

grief of the bereaved family members.

Further, NTC prayed that the Lord grant consolation and solace to the family and also prayed for her soul to rest in peace.

NSCN (IM): The Gov-

ernment of the People’s Republic of Nagalim has express deep anguish at the sudden demise of Chenio Lotha, Tatar, Kyong region on August 27. A condolence message from the MIP informing that Chenio had served the nation whole heartedly till his last breath in various capacities stated his passing will surely leave a big vacuum which will be hard to fill. NSCN expressing sincere condolence to the bereaved family prayed that his soul will rest in eternal peace.

DSSATA demands immediate 83rd Death Anniversary of Jadonang observed august 29 release of pending salary Dimapur, Jalukie B observes (mExN): The 83rd Death

Dimapur, august 29 (mExN): The Dimapur SSA Teachers Association (DSSATA) has appealed to the State Government to immediately release the four months pending salary of SSA teachers, stating “there is no reason why the SSA teachers should be denied of salary when they have been faithfully performing their duties like any other state teachers.”

A press statement issued by Megophilie Noel, Information and Publicity Secretary, DSSATA lamented that SSA teachers in Nagaland, since their appointments, “owing to mismanagement of SSA funds,” have been constantly put under “financial test and mental trauma.” The future builders of the society, he stated, have been left to work without money as though they are less human than other employees.

“For a while, the SSA teachers have tolerated the unpopular piece meal policy of the government.

But the Association has reminded the concerned authority that the SSA teachers will no longer tolerate such unbecoming policy and asked the government to check the loopholes without further blame game,” the statement added.

The Association has appealed to the government to assure the salaries of SSA teachers before the upcoming Teachers’ Day celebration, failing which, “the teachers will be compelled to go for democratic means of attaining justice.”

It also appealed to the state government to disburse teachers’ salary regularly so that “Right to Living” of teachers and “Right to Education” of students are not hampered.

Anniversary of Haipou Jadonang was observed at Tarung Community Hall, Tarung, Imphal on Friday, August 29, with Z. Kikhonbou Newmei, Vice Chairman Hills Area Committee of Manipur Legislative Assembly gracing the function as Chief Guest. Organised by Haipou Jadonang Death Anniversary Observation Committee of Zeliangrong Baudi, AMN, AZSU, ZYF, ZSUM, the day was observed in many places of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Delhi and other parts of India.

A press release from General Secretary, ZB (AMN) Dr Gairiangmei Maringmei, informed that Janghemlung Panmei, MLA Manipur state and K. Humaliabou, Chairman Autonomous District Council, Tamenglong were the Guests of Honour for the occasion. All the speak-

Jadonang's death anniversary

W. Thiusongbou performing traditional song with inrah (violin).

ers including the Chief Guest exhorted the need to pay homage to patriots.

Akham Gonmei, former president AZSU & Researcher of North Eastern Social Research Centre, who was the resource person, asserted that the Zeliangrong Nagas can be proud of the great patriots Haipou Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu but stated that they were deprived

of all round-development facilities. He said that Zeliangrong people joined Manipur Kingdom, Legislative Assembly in 194749, Naga National Movement, Nagaland statehood Demand, Manipur statehood demand and Assam statehood solidarity but none of these factors provided the healing touch and Zeliangrong people remained the same. He

JalukiE, august 29 (mExN): Haipou Jadonang's 83rd Death Anniversary was observed at Jalukie B Village with the rest of the Zeliangrong Community. Maj. Akshay Kumar, 18 Assam Rifles was the chief guest of the programme. The Chief Guest at the programme said, “We need to know about Jadonang, why he sacrifice his life.” He also stressed on the need for education to eradicate poverty and disunity. appealed to all the states of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland to deliver justice.

The programme included various traditional dances and performed traditional and modern songs.

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MEx FILE NSCN (IM) informs Dimapur, august 29 (mExN): The NSCN (IM) has informed of the recovery of two vehicles - a Mahindra Bolero with no Regd. No. and bearing Engine No. GHD4D65219, Chasis No. MAIWG2GHKD5D64890 and a Bajaj Avenger Bike with Engine No. DUGBNC22885 and Chasis No. MD2DGDY22NCC08796.

The Secretary UT Khekuto Jakhalu in a press release has informed the rightful owner to claim the same with valid documents within 7 days. One may contact at 9436971965/8575659190.

Mkg DC to bid farewell mokokchuNg, august 29 (Dipr): Farewell programme in respect of Deputy Commissioner, Murohu Chotso, ADC, Chubawati Chang and SDO (C) (Estt) Vekhoyi Chakhesang, Mokokchung will be held at Town Hall, Mokokchung on September 2 at 12 noon.

In this connection, all Head of Offices and staff/NGO’s/ Public Leaders/Ward Authorities/GB’s and public are requested to attend the farewell programme.

Kohima North Treasury Pensioners informed kohima, august 29 (mExN): All pensioners drawing pension from the Kohima North Treasury has been informed that as per CTR 368 the annual physical verification for the current year 2014 will be conducted as per the scheduled given below: 1.Live Pensioners w.e.f – 08-09-2014 to 17-09-2014; 2. Family Pensioners w.e.f – 19-09-2014 to 25-09-2014; 3. Timing- 12:00 pm onwards. A press note issued by P. Ajung Amer, Senior Treasury Officer, Kohima North notified all concerned pensioners check their serial numbers and date in the notice board which will be verified in sequence and come with the original documents and necessary certificates for family pensioners. No further extension will be made beyond the grace period i.e live pension on 1809-2014 and family pension on 26-09-2014 and no payment will be made without annual physical verification.

TCMA Nagaland Annual General meeting tENiNg, august 29 (Dipr): Tening Chakam Mai Aruang (TCMA) Nagaland will organize its 8th Annual General meeting on September 12 and 13 at Tening Village Council Hall. During the two day annual meet, the Union is organizing jumble sale, Tombola play and other activities will also be initiated. Tening Chakam Mai Aruang President and General Secretary Rutmakbo and Mazikam Newmai has informed in a press release that, all the Tening Lun Government and Private Employees are compulsorily to participate in the Annual meeting along with their membership fee for the year 2014. The Union unanimously took a decision to impose Rs/- 1000 fine on those who does not attend the meeting without any reason and proper leave from the Union authority. The Union also appealed all the representative from Kohima, Dimapur, Jalukie, and Peren Unit to be well organized with their members for the fourth coming TCMA as well as to collect the lottery sale money from their members and submit on or before 6th September, 2014.

PMJDH launched in Peren pErEN, august 29 (mExN): The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was launched at Peren on August 28

by Deputy Commissioner Peren, Peter Lichamo as the chief guest in conformity with the announcement made by the Prime Minister on the occasion of India Independence Day on August 15. Speaking on the day the chief guest elaborated the real concept of the programme. He emphasized that people’s wealth scheme, for financial assistance of everyone in the country, through opening of a Bank account. He also stressed the meaning of ‘My Bank Account, the creator of good fortune’. Finally, the chief guest encouraged the participants to take this programme seriously and let the people follow for an inclusive development of all. ADC Peren, Dr. Kadambari also shared the anticipated benefit of the scheme.

The programme was organised by the SBI Peren in collaboration with SBI RSETI Jalukie.

MWSK membership card kohima, august 29 (mExN): All members of the Muslim community of Kohima are informed that for the renewal of their Muslim Welfare Society, Kohima (MWSK) community membership card which will start from August 31 till September 30. Therefore, all members residing in Kohima district are requested to take note and renew the same. Failure on the part of the community members may result in cancellation of their society membership. The press note issued by Fakhar Uddin, President and K I Laskar, Secretary further directed that new members can apply for membership card after providing necessary documents. The MWSK will be checking the cards of the members and proper necessary documents from time to time owing to curtail illegal immigrants from outside India.

NCSU Dimapur supports head office kohima, august 29 (mExN): The Nagaland Contractors’ and Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) Dimapur has expressed support to its head office’s move of handing over the BRTF works to NPWD (NH). In a press statement issued by its president W Khape and press secretary A Tureng, NCSU Dimapur stated that time and again, various NGOs and civil societies’ appeal to Border Roads Organization (BRO) for quality and proper maintenance of National Highways, particularly NH 29, “depicted the inefficient and irresponsible attitude towards the public grievances.” Further, stating that the “quality workmanship” of the organization is also “highly questionable”, it affirmed, “it is high time that the state government take necessary steps for the welfare of the people.” The union also asserted that the local contractors are capable and equipped with latest machinery to take up the task.

AR arrest 4, seizes IMFL kiphirE, august 29 (mExN): In two separate incidents, 46 AR on August 28 caught two vehicles loaded with 27 cases of IMFL and 57 cases of can beer on their way to Kiphire. In this connection, four people have been arrested and a case has been registered in the Kiphire police station while further investigations are on. Women organization and other civil societies witnessed the arrest and seizure of IMFL and the same has been forwarded to the judicial magistrate, a defence release informed.

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Asia's old communities vanishing amid rapid growth Denis D. Gray associated Press

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entury-old shop houses, twisting alleyways and temples scented with incense still pulsate with the pursuit of old trades and timehonored rituals of families who have lived in Bangkok's Chinatown for generations. But probably not for much longer.

Jackhammers and cranes are closing in on one of the last historic quarters of Thailand's capital as developers and city authorities pursue plans to build subways and highrises — with little thought to preserving heritage.

The story is common amid the rapid economic development across much of Asia that has raised living standards for millions. But the relentless drive to build, modernize and emulate the West — combined with a mindset that equates the old with backwardness — has already consigned many traditional communities to rubble, and with them a way of life.

"There is more than just the architecture to preserve in the community. If these old buildings are demolished, the people will go. So will the lifestyle and culture. And that is irreplaceable," says Tiamsoon Sirisrisak, a researcher on culture at Bangkok's Mahidol University.

Authorities often say clearing old city quarters is justified because the structures are often decrepit and unsanitary. But while those who move

may be pleased with more modern housing, running water, proper toilets and cleaner surroundings, they also often regret the loss of their old neighborhoods.

Rapid urbanization, weak legislation, corruption and even some religious beliefs have contributed to the trend. Most Asian cities have ignored recommendations to leave their traditional cores intact and bring modern development to outer areas, as many European cities have done.

• Old Phnom Penh survived war and the Khmer Rouge terror, but more than 40 percent of some 300 French colonial buildings that gave the Cambodian capital its unique character have been destroyed over the past two decades. In 2004, Prime Minister Hun Sen tore up a zoning law that had kept the city low and green, giving the go-ahead to erect high-rises anywhere in the capital. One of his ministers said tall buildings would attract tourists.

• In neighboring Vietnam, demolition of Rue Catinat, a street in the historic heart of Ho Chi Minh City, is proceeding block by block, driven as elsewhere by skyrocketing land prices. A Vietnamese-French urban research agency found that at least 207 heritage buildings have been destroyed or defaced in the last decade. The city's last colonial-era department store is to be replaced by a 40-story complex this year.

• Only slivers of an earlier Hong Kong remain,

In this photo taken Monday, 25 August. visitors take photos near the archery tower of Zhengyang gate on Qianmen avenue district which underwent a year long renovation in 2008 to develop into a modern shopping lane, in Beijing. Rapid urbanization, weak legislation, and city planning laced with corruption have all contributed to the trend. Most Asian cities have not heeded recommendations to leave their traditional cores intact and bring modern development to outer areas as many European cities such as Prague and Paris have done. Even some religious beliefs contribute to the destruction. (AP Photo)

hemmed in by a dense cityscape. In a model that China itself has followed, Hong Kong's transformation was propelled by the former British government selling off land to developers who rooted out both the traditional Chinese quarters and the legacies of Imperial Britain.

Experts generally agree that China, which boasts the longest continuous architectural lineage in history, ranks first when it comes to wholesale eradication of material heritage. Raging against the feudal past, the Red Guards destroyed thousands of historic sites during the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s and '70s.

In the economic boom that followed, the destruc-

tion continued if not intensified.

The flattening of historic cores of cities across China, from Kunming in the south to Kashgar in the far west, is Asia's greatest "cultural atrocity," said James Stent, an American involved in heritage preservation in China and Thailand.

The bulldozing of old Kashgar, a fabled way station along the Silk Road and one of the world's finest examples of a traditional Islamic city, began in 2009 and is all but complete. City authorities said the clearance was necessary because earthquakes could topple the old houses.

A 2011 survey revealed that 44,000 — or a fifth —

of some 225,000 important cultural sites in China have fallen victim to construction. And a broader definition of cultural heritage that includes ordinary communities is new for many Asians.

"In China, they will preserve a temple but raze everything around it," Stent says. "You don't want little islands of culture, you need to protect larger areas and the whole fabric within them but make them vibrant so people can make a living there."

In Beijing, modern structures and roads have replaced some 60 percent of the city's inner core, with its narrow alleyways and traditional courtyard residences, says Matthew Hu, a leading Chi-

nese conservationist who heads The Prince's Charity Foundation China.

"Modernity is really defined by modern Western culture, so when people consider modernity they want to get rid of things from the past," says Hu. Although the scale and speed of this destruction appears greater than in Western countries, in many respects Asians are "simply mirroring similar dynamics from the West," that took place long ago, says Erica Avrami, director of research and education at the New York-based World Monuments Fund.

In New York, elegant homes and public buildings in midtown Manhattan were razed in the early 20th century. And in Eu-

rope, where many historic buildings were destroyed by bombs during World War II, researchers found that even more of them were leveled by bulldozers in the three decades that followed.

Asia's younger generation in particular seems uninterested in preservation.

In tropical Thailand, only palaces and religious structures were constructed of substantial materials and deemed worth of preserving, while domestic architecture, mostly of wood, deteriorated rapidly and is rarely renovated.

"The idea that you preserve the old wooden house of your grandfather or grand-grandfather is not in the Thai psyche," said Euayporn Kerdchouay of the Siam Society.

Scholars note that a basic Buddhist tenet views the world as a place of constant change, and thus the faithful tend to downgrade the notion of permanence.

Many Buddhists believe donating to build a new pagoda or shrine will earn them greater merit than renovating old ones.

In Bangkok's Chinatown, 40 old shop houses have been torn down to make room for a subway station intended to ease traffic. Structures up to 12 stories high will rise in their place.

Sirinee Urunanont, a third-generation Chinatown resident and community leader, says Chinese media have come to film and report on traditions and lifestyles that don't exist in their country anymore. Her quarter,

Charoen Chai, is famed for handcrafted joss paper products used in festivals and funerals. These include replicas of gold bars, limousines and other creature comforts to accompany the dead into the next world.

"The culture, traditions, you don't see them anymore. They have been lost. So the Chinese media comes here to see them," said Sirinee.

Some excellent examples of preservation do exist, often driven by tourism. These include the 17th century "machiya" townhouses in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Beijing's The Temple Hotel, an award-winning, fouryear restoration effort, and the campaign to save the British colonial buildings of Yangon, Myanmar.

But even some success stories have downsides.

Malaysia's George Town was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 for its blend of Asian and colonial architecture, and tourists flocked in and probably saved it from demolition. But longtime tenants were replaced by boutique hotels, cafes and restaurants, and the population dropped from 50,000 to less than 10,000.

"People don't understand that the inner-city residents have kept our traditions alive," says Khoo Salma, a leading Malaysian conservationist. "This has happened to many world heritage sites, where they have become a playground for others and no longer the people's city.

We don't want the soul of (our) city to die."

A flAvor out of fAvor: Dog meat fades in S. Korea Go For the Food: Buffalo wings Youkyung Lee

Carolyn Thompson

aP Business Writer

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or more than 30 years, chef and restaurant owner Oh Keum-il built her expertise in cooking one traditional South Korean delicacy: dog meat.

In her twenties, Oh traveled around South Korea to learn dog meat recipes from each region.

During a period of South Korean reconciliation with North Korea early last decade, she went to Pyongyang as part of a business delegation and tasted a dozen different dog dishes, from dog stew to dog taffy, all served lavishly at the Koryo, one of the North's best hotels.

She adapted famous dishes to include dog meat, replacing beef with dog in South Korea's signature meat and rice dish bibimbap. But the 58-yearold's lifelong experience with a food eaten for centuries in Korea is about to become history.

Daegyo, the famous dog meat restaurant she opened in a Seoul alley in 1981, will serve its last bowl of boshintang, or dog stew, on Friday, a reflection of the challenges facing a trade that is neither legal nor explicitly banned under South Korean laws governing livestock and food processing.

Opposite views on dogs as either for eating or petting have co-existed in the country's recent history, feeding a controversy that becomes most bitter in the summer. On three "dog days," which are among the hottest times of the year, many South Koreans queue for the dish of shredded dog meat and vegetables in hot red soup, believing it gives strength to bear the heat.

Animal rights activists protest nearby, urging people not to eat man's best friend. The closure of Oh's restaurant, dubbed by a local newspaper as

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In this photo taken on Tuesday, 12 August. an employee of Daegyo, the dog meat restaurant, shows a dog meat before serve to customers at a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea. Daegyo, the famous dog meat restaurant she opened in a Seoul alley in 1981, will serve its last bowl of boshintang, or dog stew, on Friday, a reflection of the challenges facing a trade that is neither legal nor explicitly banned under South Korean laws governing livestock and food processing. (AP Photo)

the "Holy Land of boshintang" and frequented by two former presidents, Lee Myung-bak and late Roh Moo-hyun, shows one view of dogs is gaining more traction among young South Koreans.

"There is too much generational gap in boshintang," said Oh. "There are no young customers."

Dogs are also food in countries such as China and Vietnam. The long tradition of eating the meat in South Korea is such that a respected 17th century book on Korean medicine extols its health benefits.

But today it is an increasingly tough sell and a less attractive dining option for young South Koreans.

Oh plans to reopen her restaurant as a Korean beef barbecue diner.

Animal rights groups have also highlighted that some of the 2 million or so dogs eaten in South Korea each year suffer painful and inhumane deaths.

Most young people eat chicken soup on a dog day and even those who eat

dog tend to refrain from talking about it openly, according to Moon Jaesuk, a 32-year researcher who enjoyed eating dog meat before he moved to Seoul.

"There's a burden in a group of 10 or 20 people to suggest eating dog, like making a sexual joke," he said. "It's not easy to talk about eating dog when there are a lot of people."

Young South Koreans grow up watching TV shows about raising puppies and other pets, which sapped appetite for dog meat, said Oh. Her restaurant used to sell as many as 700 bowls of dog stew a day in the 1980s. These days it is less than half that. Young people also enjoy a diverse dining culture unlike previous generations that came of age amid the poverty that followed the 1950-1953 Korean War. Meanwhile, Nonghyup Economic Research Institute forecasts the pet business in South Korea to swell to 6 trillion won ($5.9 billion) by 2020, from 0.9

trillion won in 2012. It says one in five South Korean households have either a pet dog or cat.

Sometimes the differing perceptions of dogs become a source of family tension. Kim Dongyoung, 30, said she gets into fierce arguments with her grandfather over her lap dog.

"Whenever he saw my dog at home, he would say it's the size of one bowl of hot soup," Kim said. She recently pulled out of signing a lease for an apartment when she saw it was in the same building as a dog stew restaurant.

There is no official data on the dog meat industry, but people who raise dogs as livestock or supply dog meat to diners say its consumption is in decline.

Butcher Shin Jang-gun who supplies dog cuts to restaurants said the number of merchants in the dog meat trading business has shrunk to half of what it was. He keeps a list of between 700 and 800 restaurants in Seoul, some current and others potential

clients, and believes there was once more than 1,500.

His father sold only dog meat for several decades. After Shin inherited the butcher shop in southern Seoul in 2002, he added goat meat to offset declining dog meat sales.

"Dog is not an industry with a long-term future," Shin said. "New generations don't eat a lot."

Choi Young-im, secretary general of an association of dog farmers, said dog meat, which used to be most popular after beef, pork and chicken, has been overtaken by duck but will remain a fixture on menus.

Choi estimated between 2 million and 2.5 million dogs are consumed in South Korea each year.

With one fewer dog meat restaurant in downtown Seoul, Oh feels sad that young people are losing touch with the tradition.

"Even now when I see young people at my restaurant, I feel so happy," she said.

redit for the classic Buffalo wing goes to Teressa Bellissimo, who developed the dish in the kitchen of the Anchor Bar in 1964. Fifty years later, the Main Street eatery remains a must-see for countless culinary visitors.

But there's no need to confine yourself to one place if you're winging your way to New York's second-largest city; the fiery finger food is a staple at virtually every pizza joint and pub you'll visit.

The fun is that no two wings are quite the same.

Anchor Bar wings sizzle in the deep fryer until crispy. They they're tossed in a bowl with a mixture of butter and cayenne pepper sauce — Frank's RedHot is the preferred brand — just before they are served alongside celery sticks and blue cheese dressing

for dipping. " Th e y 're the original, that's the bottom line," said Drew Cerza, who was proclaimed Buffalo's "wing king" after starting the wing festival in 2002.

A trip to Duff's Famous Wings in suburban Amherst offers a different twist on the classic.

While the Anchor Bar serves up a crispy wing, Duff's offers a softer, saucier version.

"They cover the wings after they sauce them and it really allows the sauce to penetrate the skin of the wing," Cerza said.

Watch out for the heat here: "The mild is medium, medium's hot, hot's extra hot and extra hot," said Cerza, "will kill you."

Another option, where attention to detail is the theme, comes from the Bar Bill Tavern, just south of Buffalo in East Aurora.

The secret here — the sauce is applied to every deep-fried wing individually with a paint brush just before serving.

"They never go in a bucket," explained bar manager Joe Morcelle.

"When you start shaking wings, it starts breaking up the crispiness."

The individual treatment also ensures the sauce gets into every nook and cranny, Morcelle said.

And while most places

pile the wings on a plate, the Bar Bill arranges them precisely this way: the five drums on the left, five flats on the right, fanned out to form a circle with the celery and blue cheese in the middle.

"You eat with your eyes," Morcelle said (though you'll still need plenty of napkins for your fingers).

Circling back to the

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city, another of the "wing king's" favorites is found at La Nova Pizzeria, which has perfected a barbecue wing cooked over charcoal, complete with grill marks.

"They put them on the grill but they keep moving them," Cerza said. "You've got to keep moving them and you can't burn them.

It's very tricky. It's an art."

The city also hosts a National Buffalo Wing Festival every Labor Day weekend. The event took its inspiration from the silver screen: When Bill Murray's character in the 2001 movie "Osmosis Jones" set out for the National Buffalo Wing Festival — there was no such thing in real life.

The festival doesn't confine its offerings to the usual. Along with the traditional hot, medium and mild varieties, past offerings have included lime cilantro and chipotle garlic wings,

and even a meatless alternative featuring hummus dip and breaded green beans.

A couple of rules if it's a true "Buffalo wing" (and not simply chicken wings) you want: They must be deepfried, not baked or grilled, have at least a few shakes of hot sauce — and for goodness sake, no breading.

Warns Cerza: "In Buffalo, if you get caught breading a chicken wing it's a misdemeanor."

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

30 auguSt, 2014

Morung Youth Express

position and vision of Kyong Students Union on oil exploration F

or the greater interest of the Nagas and the Lothas in particular, the Kyong Students’ Union (KSU) would like to make its position clear to all concerned for once and for all, on the Oil exploration vis-à-vis the controversial award of exploration permit to MOGPL. As stated before, the KSU does not have any discrimination against any oil firms willing to operate in Nagaland provided that the firm(s) are competent in all ways.

The Union also makes it clear that there are no hidden agenda involved in the Union’s democratic resistance for the arbitrary award of permit to incompetent and inexperienced firmMOGPL. As a matured organisation, having dealt with the messy Oil issue for more than four decades, the Union is very clear on the varieties of issues that it had raised either on the petroleum rules and regulations or on its opposition to MOGPL. As such, any attempt to sabotage the Union movement with threats, politics or covert motives and inducement shall not be tolerated at any cost.

The Union is steadfast in its approach and is prepared to go to any extent to see that the rich natural resources inherited from our ancestors are not blundered for cheap monetary gains but are used with optimal efficiency through the application of the best technologies, ethical work practices, high standards of corporate responsibility with adequate provisions for human safety and environmental sustainability. The Union is however, disappointed, as the welfare government of the day choose to respond to these legitimate demands of the people by imposing draconian laws and using its military might to suppress the people’s movement, randomly assaulting peaceful student protestors and volunteers and forcefully launching the project amidst an environment of protest, mistrusts and objections.

The Union in its earlier representation to the Government of Nagaland has categorically mentioned the reasons why the Union is opposed to the award of exploration permit to MOGPL. Whereas Section 12 of the Nagaland Petroleum and Gas Regulations has clearly mentioned that “the overall technical expertise, the investment potential, the broad experience in exploration, prospecting and production of petroleum and natural gas of the company and the company’s ability to set up refineries and other ancillary industries; the overall profile of the Company and antecedents of the company etc.” shall be ‘carefully kept in view’ while awarding permit”, the government of Nagaland did not considered any of the above criteria while awarding the permit, as MOGPL is evidently the least qualified in terms of experience, resources and capability.

The Union cannot understand the motive behind the award of permit to MOGPL which was established only in 2012 having no experience in either upstream or downstream oil business anywhere in the world nor listed in any financial exchanges in

F

rom Naxalbari to the Arab Spring, our popular imagination has seen the youth as the harbinger of revolution that breaks down the bastions of privilege. How do we reconcile this with the decisive victory that modern Indian youth have handed to the BJP, whose manifesto focused on entrepreneurship rather than redistribution?

I would like to argue that a large number of first-time voters, combined with fertile social and economic conditions, made for a perfect storm. On one hand, modern Indian youth are at the vanguard of a social transformation that reflects rising education, economic aspirations and participation in global culture. On the other hand, their lives are circumscribed by limited opportunities and deeply conservative social mores. So it is not surprising that a manifesto which promises to increase economic opportunities while protecting a conservative social fabric finds resonance with them.

Levels of education have risen sharply in the past decade and along with them, the aspirations and expectations of the youth and their parents. The India Human Development Surveys (IHDSs), organised by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and the

the country. The MOGPL was hardly 3 months old when it filed its Expression of Interest on January 2013 yet the government of Nagaland chose to select MOGPL, among others, in total disregard to the laid down rules and without ascertaining the background of the firm and reputation of its promoters. This is a sad indication that the government which profess itself as a welfare government, is least concerned about the real welfare of the Nagas and the future generation, as the decision of the government in this matter is not guided by foresight nor determined by merit and efficiency.

Whereas, some few individuals and groups, has been trying to tarnish the image of the Union by accusing the Union of obstructing development, the Union makes it clear that it will give its full support and cooperation for any healthy and inclusive development; but would not accept the version of development that Lothas has experienced in the past in the form of ONGC Changpang misfortune and the misadventures at Doyang Hydro Electricity Project. Because of the skewed development approach of the government, Wokha district has the worst power supply despite the fact that State earns crores of rupees every year through free power supply from DHEP. To add salt to injury, the district is not even directly connected through the power grid from Doyang. Moreover, Asha village, which is located just hundreds of meter from the project, does not even have power supply. All these could happen when the rights and entitlements of the people are subjugated by the revenue goals of the state.

Records are still fresh as to how the Union has taken up the issues of the affected communities numerous times at different platforms to secure the rights and demands of the stakeholders affected by the nefarious activities of the ONGC. The KSU even went to the extent of organizing a democratic protest called ‘Mission Puncture NL-10’ on 09th and 10th May 2012 at Wokha to pressurize the government to expedite the process for drafting the rules for exploration. The Union and its leaders, over many years, have invested countless amount of time and energy on the Oil issue as the Union considers it an issue of paramount importance. Let it be known, therefore, that the Union does so without having any vested interest but with the sole aim that people must be the ultimate beneficiaries from such economic ventures. The Union will therefore, leave it to the people to judge as to who is speaking for the general welfare and who is speaking for personal gains.

And whereas, section 16 of the NPNG Regulations 2012 states that “the company operating under these Rules shall name all petroleum and natural gas products and by-products by prefixing to the name of every such product or by-product the Brand Name “NAGA”, failing which it shall be deemed as violation of these Regula-

tions by the Company”: the branding of the products as ‘Naga oil or gas’ won’t be possible without establishing downstream industries (refineries) in Nagaland itself. After all, how can we name a product as ‘Naga oil’ if it is refined and bottled in other states by a third entity? Therefore, while floating the EOI, the government must invite only those companies that are fully integrated (deals with both upstream and downstream oil business), if not at least one company dealing with downstream activities must be contracted to operate refineries in Nagaland.

And whereas section 15 envisaged that “No part of crude oil or natural gas extracted from Nagaland shall be transported out of the State without being refined or bottled or converted into marketable products and by-products within Nagaland… subject to the ‘production limits’ required for setting of such refinery”, it is to be noted that an upstream company will remain an upstream company whether or not the production exceeds or remained below the limits required for setting such ancillary industrial units. However, if somehow, an upstream company assures to set up refineries, provided the volume of production reaches such limit required to support refinery, proper time frame (of not more than 5 years) must be given to the company to increase the volume of production to the desired level so as to support a refinery in the state.

And whereas section 19 states that “the State Government shall establish a Training Institution by name “Naga Petroleum Academy” to train Naga youths in unskilled and skilled jobs, technical and non-technical jobs and other related work in petroleum and natural gas industry”, until such time that the proposed academy is established in Nagaland, the government must make an arrangement to sent Naga students outside the state and train them in relevant fields so that Nagas can avail such employment opportunities whenever opportunity arises.

Furthermore, multi party MoU as suggested by the Kyong Hoho must be signed before the execution of project between the government of Nagaland, the Apex Tribal Hoho, the Land Owners Union and the Company. The MoU must incorporate employment policies, reservations and quotas thereof; minor contract concessions to the land owners; educational schemes and policies such as establishment of institutions, scholarships etc.; health care facilities; infrastructural development such as roads, housing, water and sanitation, power supply etc; promotion of agricultural and horticultural sectors and subsidies thereof; capacity building and any others as found applicable under the corporate social responsibilities.

The Union also asserts that Environmental Impact Assessment must be made compulsory for all Oil and major Mining operations as stipulated by Indian Laws, and proper public

hearings be conducted and reviewed before issuing the ‘No objection Certificate’ by the relevant agency in Nagaland. Oil and gas exploration and production operations have the potential for a variety of impacts on the environment. And as these ‘impacts’ depend upon the stage of the process, the size and complexity of the project, the nature and sensitivity of the surrounding environment and the effectiveness of planning, pollution prevention, mitigation and control techniques- proper identification and evaluation of potential impacts are necessary to propose measures to mitigate such negative impacts beforehand, so that operating firms would be fully prepared to handle such eventualities. Further, the process of undergoing such procedures should not be considered as time consuming as these regulatory and safety measures could save precious life and resources in times of emergency.

The Union is of the view that the ongoing dialogue on oil issues must help in realizing the challenges of fully integrating protection of the environment in the regulatory and business processes that control the exploration and production of oil and gas in the state. Such that, these discourses could serve as a basis for preparing or improving regulations, policies and programmes to minimize the impact on the environment and lives of the people living within the vicinity of such commercial projects. The Union also strongly feels that additional regulations, other than the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulations and Rules, are necessary to safeguard the interest of the Nagas and to monitor the conduct of the operating firms.

As such, the Union urges the government to rob in professionals from both within and outside the state to bring out a detail and comprehensive regulatory framework for the safety and benefit of the Nagas.

As for the Union stand on the MOGPL issue, its earlier ‘ultimatum to debar the MOGPL from entering the soil of Wokha district to conduct any commercial activity’ remains in force. Hence, the Union would not be responsible for any loss or damage of property belonging to the company or its officials/ employees. However, the Union would extend its support for any developmental programs that are resource efficient, socially inclusive, respects the rights of the Nagas, assures benefits while at the same time improving human wellbeing, providing decent jobs, and preserving the natural environment upon which we all depend.

Any attempt to loot the Nagas without following democratic norms and best practices shall be resisted today or in the days to come.

The new young Sonalde Desai | The Indian Express

University of Maryland, document a striking increase in enrolment ratios in the age group of 18-22. This survey of about 42,000 households was conducted in 33 states and Union Territories in 2004-05 and then again in 2011-12, and it allows us to examine recent changes in Indian society. These surveys show that while only 25 per cent of youths aged 18 were studying in 2004-05, this proportion rose sharply to 40 per cent by 2011-12. It is well recognised that primary school enrolment is near universal now.

However, the increase in enrolment at the tertiary level over the past decade is particularly striking.

Unfortunately, in spite of this rise in enrolment and vast government programmes like the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, obtaining quality education remains a challenge at all levels. At the primary level, ASER surveys of about 3,00,000 children as well as smaller IHDSs show that basic skills like the ability to read a simple paragraph have not improved and even show a marginal decline over time. This has led to a crisis of confidence in government schools. In 2004-05, about

28 per cent of children aged 6-14 were in private schools; by 2012 this had grown to 33 per cent. At the college level, faculty shortages have placed a tremendous strain on established university systems, and have led to the growth of private colleges of dubious quality.

Rising parental and youth aspirations, reflected in increased enrolment and the growth of private schooling, often collide with very slow growth in employment opportunities in the formal sector. Only 28 per cent of men aged 20-29 and with a college degree had a salaried job in 2005, which had slowly grown to 33 per cent by 2012.

While this change reflects the fruits of the economic growth of the past decade, it still implies that two-thirds of the young men with college degrees are unable to find a regular salaried job.

This paradox of rising aspirations and limited opportunities in the economic arena is matched in the social arena by the paradox of rising globalisation and conservative social mores. We see a growing assimilation with global culture through television and social media, but this

seems to have little impact on social norms.

Exposure to television and digital media grew by leaps and bounds between 2005 and 2012. Households with a television have gone up from 48 per cent in 2005 to 62 per cent in 2012. Computer literacy has also grown, with 19 per cent of 18 to 22-year-olds having at least rudimentary computer skills in 2012, compared to 8 per cent in 2005. Nearly 18 per cent of the youth have some access to the internet, either on a computer or on a mobile phone. Growth in rudimentary English skills facilitates this integration with global culture. The proportion of 18 to 22-year-olds who can speak some English has grown from 28 per cent to 45 per cent. Those who can speak fluent English have gone up from 5 per cent to 10 per cent.

However, the integration with global digital culture has done little to change a deepseated social conservatism.

In spite of rapidly rising participation in higher education and a slower rise in age at marriage, 41 per cent of youth aged 18-22 were married in the year 2012. Moreover, arranged marriages continue to dominate — nearly

Amos Odyuo President, Kyong Students’ Union

T. Phyobemo Kikon General Secretary Kyong Students’ Union 94 per cent of the married women in their 20s surveyed by the IHDS claimed to have had parental involvement in the choice of a husband. This socially embedded mindset is reflected in many different domains. For example, even in 2012, 22 per cent of the youth aged 18-22 lived in households where at least someone practiced untouchability; a further 7 per cent lived in households where it would not be acceptable to have a Dalit come into the kitchen or share utensils.

These paradoxes bring the youth movement of 2014 closer to the Nav Nirman movement of the early-1970s than the leftist youth movements of the 1960s. The Nav Nirman Andolan of 1974 was led by middle-class students from Gujarat, whose demand for corruption free governance brought down the Congress state government and was the training ground for Narendra Modi. Many lessons from this movement were incorporated in the BJP’s election strategy of 2014. In retrospect, it is not surprising that the contrast between rapidly rising aspirations and slow growth in opportunities in the economic sector and continued conservatism in the social arena created fertile ground for a manifesto that emphasised economic opportunities along with social conservatism.

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A Take On The Infamous NlTp Act Alo Wanth: 1. If we want to lift this act only on the basis of economic revenue than the case is very vague and weak. I think Nagaland can survive without the revenue of alcohol industry in this sense . Plus human life is more important than revenue, so I think we have to be very cautious in this one. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow and we can't be sure of the accurate outcome.

2. All section of society, community, village, district and economic, civic sense, education, culture background, should be studied and the view point should be taking into consideration while making this decision. Not only from the view point of few intellectual people from Kohima and Dimapur. The decision is going to take either good or bad consequences for the future of Nagaland.

3. America has not failed neither the Mizo, so stop comparing.

They are more civilised in this aspect, that they don't need laws to bind them anymore. Remember laws are made for lawless and for people who can't be disciplined. We Nagas are still in semi-civilsed. We can see the sneak peak in hornbill, Christmas and new year's eve, at the peak of celebration. I think we should not pressurise the Govt whether to lift or not to lift the act. It should come naturally and this will happen if all our sections of society is civilsed. We are still not there yet to deal with this issue. Drinkers will drink no matter what but I am afraid that fresh future drinkers will crop up.

4. The church instead of using your head in this issue and making rules of does and don't, Why don't you send missionary to the booze joint, drunkards and their family to pray and educate them with the word of God and his love for them. That will bring a change and reformation in their life and society. What is good for a wine or alcohol shop if there are no drinkers. Sending missionary outside is find but saving our own land is more urgent.

Rules and laws don't change people it has never been but love does, by making rules you are not gaining favor but you are inviting hatred, infact you are painting a picture of Christ so bad in their mind, that you become a stumbling block for them to see Christ not as a person of love but with rules and enforcement. The church should never forget that they represent Christ and Christ never made rules and enforce people to follow. He laid down the choice and ask to follow with love. That's why God sent His only begotten son Jesus not RULES. I wonder how many churches in Nagaland accept and welcome drunkards in Sunday morning devotion. How many of you celebrate them. The church has made the building more important, than the people who are actually the church. The church also has to go on a reformation thinking in this case. Our society need better methods with the same message. Our church leaders are doing what they can for the better future of Nagaland, but I think they also have to spend some time in reading the mind of this generation.

5. The question is are we really ready? Can the Naga society as a whole is matured and civilsed enough to lift the act? No , yes not sure, maybe? We can't put our future at the exchange of revenue.

Nor we can also see the hypocrite approach from the Church and Govt. I think we should come up with a better approach and careful planning from the church, civil society and government.

Victor Dzüvichü: The past few weeks have been sort of a debate competition on the lifting/implementation of the NLTP Act (by far one of the most hypocritic acts to be implemented in the State). While more than half of the population are of the view that the hypocritic act be lifted, a section of the society most importantly the church and some NGOs want the Act to remain even after failing miserably to implement the act for the last 25years. Shouts and rallies for strict implementation of the Act have yet again surfaced (a common routine every now and then). Now why prohibition? Even after the failure to implement the act why do I see numerous newsletters of religious bodies as well as NGOs coming in favour of implementing the act? Is it a war of ego? Or are these organisations too blind to notice the fact that IT IS NOT WORKING! I am convinced that it is not in the power of any organisation to come up with any hypocritical movement for the implementation of the act after failing themselves for the last 25 years, and blaming municipal councils and the government for the damage done. If the Church leaders are serious enough they should let off their egos , let their sermons do the talking and not the use of force, for man has freewill, the ability to choose what is good and bad for him, the history of the church has seen legalistic laws destroy the very essence of true Christianity. How long until you understand your folly? The first miracle in the Bible was Jesus turning water into wine (and it was the tastiest wine), don't try to dig the Bible to support your stand.

If you were really serious about your work, every Church would have been full on worship day yet you have failed to fulfill your own duty and here you talk about prohibition so blatantly. Alcohol is not the root of corruption in our society today, it is greed, hatred, covetousness, jealousy. It is time we called a spade, "a spade"! Time to let go off false egos, time to retrospect on our past mistakes and get on with life normally! Be best at what we do and not try to impose yet let our lives and words do the talking! For if you believe the Word of God is a like a sharp two edged sword, then NLTP Act should not be your problem!

Villo Naleo: Neither prohibition nor regulation or lifting the ban can bring social justice and normalcy in any society; we are addressing a small issue that is part of many issues. The church is not using force to impose their will upon any individual. The church is acting as a guardian, and it will never cease to be because the very nature of the church itself is a selfless organization. The ineffectiveness and failure of NLTP should not be looked upon as an impediment for progress in society; but lack of infrastructure, co-operation, integrity, resources, efficiency, and professionalism, competency, violence, fratricidal war, repressive taxation and nominalism among Christians are some few causes we should think further.

Kevin Yepthomi Naga: Some people get well paid by alcohol syndicate.

(The Naga Blog was created in 2008 by Yanpvuo Kikon. This column in The Morung Express will be a weekly feature every Saturday)

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Dimapur

Saturday 30 August 2014

Supreme Court Close notice to Centre on PIL for precautions against Ebola

New Delhi, August 29 (Pti): The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a PIL seeking immediate steps for proper screening of international flyers coming to India from Ebola virus-affected countries to prevent the deadly virus from spreading.

A bench of Chief Justice RM Lodha, justices Kurian Joseph and RF Nariman also issued notice to ministries of Health, Home Affairs, Civil Aviation and External Affairs and the governments of Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and sought their response on the PIL filed by an advocate.

The petition by advocate Vineet Dhanda sought the court’s direction to the Centre and state governments to take adequate steps to prevent the deadly epidemic of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) from spreading.

It sought the government “to ensure proper facilities at the airports to isolate and cure the possibly infected travellers to avoid infection to other citizens and patients”.

The petition said that the government and other ministries should spread the information regarding the virus throughout the country to create more awareness about it. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), EVD, formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. Its fatality rate is upto 90 percent and EVD outbreaks occur primarily in remote villages in Central and West Africa, near tropical rain forests.

The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through humanto-human transmission. Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family are considered to be the natural host of the virus, as per WHO. The petition said that WHO has declared international emergency regarding EVD as 1,500 people have died so far across the world. “International passengers are travelling to India from these Ebola-affected nations and no check whatsoever is being done by the government authorities to properly screen the passengers of possible virus infection,” it said.

‘Child marriage on rise in Kerala’ KolKAtA, August 29 (Pti): Notwithstanding a better gender balance in the southern part of the country, child marriage has been found to be on the rise in Kerala in recent years, according to UNICEF. “In the southern part of India we have a relatively better gender balance which explains lower rates of child marriage. Nevertheless, recent studies have shown a rising rate in Kerala,” UNICEF’s Child Protection Specialist in India Dora Giusti said.

Giusti attributed the phenomenon in the State, considered India’s most literate, to migration from the northern part of the country.

“Child marriage is more common among certain groups and among disadvantaged communities. In Kerala it was not the case even a few years back, but of late there has been a rise in it due to migration from the northern part of India,” Giusti explained.

“The District Level Household and Facility Survey’s latest survey (2007-08) study shows that child marriage is widespread but more prevalent in rural areas (48 per cent vs 29 per cent). Further, child marriage tends to be more commonly practised in low caste and scheduled tribes,” she said. According to a UNICEF report, in India there were more child marriages in rural areas than urban. While 52.5 per cent of currently married women in age group 20-24 years in rural areas and 28.2 per cent in urban areas got married before they were 18 years.

Although the gap between urban and rural areas has almost halved from 30.2 per cent in 1992-1993 to 18.6 per cent in 2007-2008, currently married women in rural areas were twice more likely to be child brides than their urban counterparts, the report said.

Bihar has the highest incidence of child marriage at 68 per cent while Himachal Pradesh with around nine per cent has the lowest incidence, it stated.

Six states — Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal — have the highest incidence of child marriage ranging from 51.9 per cent to 68.2 per cent, the report revealed.

In these States, at least one in two currently married women in the age group 20-24 years happened to be a child bride, it said.

Among five out of the six States with the highest incidence, Uttar Pradesh being the sole exception, more than half of the districts have a higher incidence of child marriage than the state average, the report said.

Indian power station coal stocks lowest since 2012 New Delhi, August 29 (ReuteRs): Half of India’s thermal power stations have less than a week’s supply of coal on hand, according to weekly data, the lowest level since mid-2012 when millions of people were left without power in one of the world’s worst blackouts. There was a sharp fall in power output on Thursday from a plant in Gujarat that left India more than 9,000 megawatts short of peak demand, according to two officials at the state grid operator.

Any grid collapse would cast doubt on the crisis management skills of the new government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose achievement in ensuring 24hour power supplies in his home state of Gujarat helped him to election victory in May. Commenting on Thursday, Power and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal said: “I don’t know about the possibility of a breakdown ... There is a problem, I think, with many of the coal supplies.”

The figures, released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on Tuesday and accessed by Reuters on Friday, showed that 50 of India’s 100 thermal power stations had enough coal to last less than seven days. Taken as a whole, India’s thermal power generators have six days of supplies - far short of the 15-30 days set as an operating norm by the CEA. Plants are running short of the fuel due to lower supplies from Coal India Ltd, the state behemoth that has become a byword for inefficiency. Cautious moves to open up coal mining to competition have, meanwhile, been thrown into chaos by a Supreme Court ruling this week that all coal block allocations since 1993 were illegal.

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to 100 days, assertive Narendra Modi stands tall as PM

New Delhi, August 29 (iANs): As he completes 100 days in office Sep 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity is still running high as he unleashes a new style of governance and is surprising everyone with his grasp of foreign policy expertise few thought he had it in him.

Barring his most bitter critics, the widespread view seems to be that Modi, who turns 64 Sep 17, is proving to be a prime minister the country has lacked in recent decades - strong, decisive and pro-active.

His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) certainly thinks so.

“Modi has taken bold decisions and has provided the direction on which government policies will unfold in the months and years to come,” said BJP spokesman G.V.L. Narasimha Rao, who interacts closely with the veteran politician.

“There is a sea change in the last three months in the way the government functions,” Rao told IANS, comparing it with a decade of Congress rule. “Modi has empowered the bureaucracy and given a clear direction to the political leadership.”

After presiding over Gujarat for 13 long years, Modi created history in May when he led the party to a stunning electoral win. The BJP became the first party in three decades to get a majority of its own in the 545-seat Lok Sabha, crushing the Congress to a humiliating 44 seats.

Although Modi formed a coalition government after being sworn in on May 26, it is Brand Modi that stands out. Some of his decisions are plainly visible.

Besides giving a new direction in governance, the government has started on the gargantuan job of financial inclusion of 1.2 billion Indians, to eradicate what Modi calls “financial untouchability” from the country, embarked on the difficult path of judicial reforms, displayed the will to hike rail fares and axed the decades-old Planning Commission, formed a special team to retrieve black money stashed abroad, set up a portal for citizens to directly interface with the government,

and come up with a ministry of entrepreneurship to promote citizen-driven growth.

Ajay Shriram, president of the Confederation of Indian Industry, told IANS: “Investor sentiment is back as the new government demonstrates high commitment to growth and reforms. In our interactions with ministers and officials, we have found strong willingness to consider industry’s views and take up out-of-the-box solutions.”

Modi has told ministers to curtail all wasteful expenditure and virtually banned foreign jaunts. All policy decisions are vetted.

Do’s and don’ts have been issued to ministers and officialdom. Different ministries can no longer work at cross-purposes.

And Modi the politician - who rose through the ranks after having once sold tea at a small town railway station in Gujarat - turned the customary Aug 15 Independence Day speech to connect with the people like no prime minister has done, underlining, among others, the basic social and civic values of cleanliness and hygiene.

In what has taken most Modi watchers by surprise, the prime minister has shown a keen interest in foreign policy that saw all SAARC leaders, as well as of Mauritius, fly to New Delhi for his inauguration.

He has made quick trips to Bhutan and Nepal to repair ruptures in relationships, taken a strong stand on Tamil rights in Sri Lanka, and is determined to step up ties with not just Japan but also China and the US , although Washington had shunned him for years on account of the 2002 HinduMuslim riots in Gujarat.

Ashok Behuria, the Pakistan expert at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, told IANS that the Modi government has shown “some amount of courage” to call off the secretary-level talks with Pakistan after Islamabad’s high commissioner met Kashmiri separatists in New Delhi.

“But this could have been done in a smarter way,” he added, and suggested that the foreign secretary could have conveyed

India’s stand in an official manner to Pakistan. According to him, Narendra Modi is “drawing his red lines” vis-a-vis India’s engagement with Pakistan, an action that drew some mainstream media criticism but was widely hailed on social media.

The first major crisis to hit Modi was the abduction of 44 Indian women nurses

by Sunni insurgents in Iraq.

But the government managed to have them freed.

But an unspecified number of Indians remain hostage in Iraq.

Despite Modi’s popularity, the BJP has suffered reverses in recent assembly by-polls, from Uttarakhand to Bihar. One ally, the Shiv Sena, has taunted the BJP. With four states going to the polls this year, the BJP is under pressure to show that the Modi wave of May was not a fluke.

Not everyone is impressed with Modi’s 100 days. Critics underline that there has been a spurt in communal riots since Modi took power, that some BJP leaders have poured venom against Muslims, that the annual budget unveiled in July was not reform-oriented as many thought it would be and, contrary to expectations, there has been no big-bang economic policy announcement.

“The government’s performance has been extremely disappointing in the first 100 days,” Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha told IANS. “They had raised a lot of hype and made exaggerated promises. But there is nothing to show on the ground. “The by-election results show people are already disappointed,” he said.

Others have faulted the Modi government for forcing governors of several states to quit simply because they were appointed by the earlier government.

The elderly Kamla Beniwal, who as Gujarat governor enjoyed frosty ties with then chief minister Modi, was first shunted to far away Mizoram and then, within days, sacked.

After using the media extensively during the election campaign, Modi is now keeping the media at an arm’s length and has dis-

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the launch of a campaign aimed at opening millions of accounts for poor Indians in New Delhi, India on August 28. Modi said the campaign would give the poor "renewed strength to fight poverty." The goal is to sign up 150 million people by 2018. About half of India's 1.2 billion people lack bank accounts. (AP Photo)

Major decisions of the Modi govt in 100 days * Panel created to locate the estimated Rs.50,000 crore ($8 billion) in ‘black money’ estimated to have been stashed away in tax havens abroad. * The previous government’s 62 panels, called Groups of Ministers (GOMs) and Empowered Groups of Ministers (EGOMs), supposed to aid the decision-making process scrapped. Modi says there would be one decision-making centre. * The Planning Commission that existed for 50 years scrapped as it had not moved with the times.

Is likely to be replaced by a think tank. * Collegium or internal system of making appointments to the higher judiciary scrapped in favour of a commission comprising the prime minister and the chief justice of India. * Juvenile Justice Act to be amended to enable Juvenile Justice Board decide whether juvenile

above 16 years involved in heinous crimes such as rape be tried in a regular court. * Ambitious financial inclusion scheme - Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana - launched with 15 million bank accounts opened and each of the holders provided Rs.100,000 insurance cover on the first day. First phase target of 75 million account holders advanced to Jan 26, 2015, from Aug 14 that year. * Government to create a National Food Grid to connect deficient areas with surplus producing regions to reduce wastage of fruit and vegetables and ensure stable prices. Government expects it to help contain price rise. * Modi prioritising relations with Asian nations as a part of government’s Look East policy, visiting Bhutan and Nepal, followed by Japan Aug 30Sep 3. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yia’s visit to India is seen as a positive development for bettering

relations between the two countries. * Cancelled Aug 25 foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan after Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit invited Kashmiri separatists for talks.

Seen as the government’s tough side. * Gas price rise put on hold for three months, given that this is a sensitive issue and needs further discussion to address many important aspects before taking the final call. * In a major pointer to government’s firmness against graft in defence procurement, no further deals with Italian conglomerate Finmeccanica, whose Britain-based subsidiary AgustaWestland is enmeshed in the kickbacks relating to the purchase of VVIP helicopters. * Ministers asked to adopt austerity measures; among others, asked not to buy new cars. Ministers were also asked to get PMO approval for expenditure above Rs.1 lakh.

continued the practice of taking a large media party on foreign tours. The BJP’s Rao, however, swears by Modi the prime minister.

“Modi is a man with a very, very clear vision, a man who knows what is the road he has to travel, what is in national interest. The strong point about him is that he does not get unnerved by criticism as long

as he knows he is on the right track.”

“Modi is seen as a star in the international scene,” Rao said. “Everyone recognizes that India now has a strong and decisive prime minister who will be there for years to come.” “All this is striking when you compare it with the Manmohan Singh government,” he added. “The earlier PMO

was like the Malaysian plane which disappeared.

There was no sense of direction in UPA II.” Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, one of the handful of Muslim leaders in the BJP, told IANS: “In these 100 days, the government has both performed and reformed.

We have been able to show the world that a new Bharat is emerging.”

In India, rice replaces ice in bucket challenge

New Delhi, August 29 (ReuteRs): The famous “ice bucket” challenge is inspiring thousands of Indians to follow suit, but with a twist - they are replacing ice with rice in a bid to help the country’s vast population of poor, hungry people. The challenge, going viral on social media, involves donating a bucket of rice to someone in need and clicking a picture to share online, with a tag #RiceBucketChallenge, to raise awareness.

Started by 38-year-old journalist Manju Latha Kalanidhi in Hyderabad, the movement’s Facebook page (on.fb.me/1tASxph) defines it as a “local challenge An Indian man rides a scooter carrying his family in the rain in Hyderabad, India on Au- for local needs” and has gust 29. The annual monsoon rains which usually hit India from June to September are clocked more than 52,000 crucial for farmers whose crops feed hundreds of millions of people. (AP Photo) ‘likes’ so far. The inspiration

was drawn from the “ice bucket” challenge, in which people pour a bucket of icecold water over their heads to encourage donations for research into Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a neurodegenerative disease. Celebrities such as software tycoon Bill Gates and tennis great Roger Federer have participated.

“I felt (the ice bucket challenge) was a little bizarre ... hunger is a disease anybody would connect with,” Kalanidhi told Reuters. Kalanidhi’s project has started to draw mass support. Students of the Indian Institute of Management in Kerala posted a video (bit.ly/1pp3uer) after donating rice, while budget airline AirAsia India said its chief executive and senior

management will participate on Monday.

Mass hunger, much of it poverty-induced, continues to haunt India. The country last year ranked 63rd on a list of 78 countries tracked by the International Food Policy Research Institute’s Global Hunger Index. China ranked sixth.

Tackling poverty is high on new Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s agenda. On Thursday, he launched a banking-for-all scheme that he said should end “financial untouchability” and help lift people out of poverty. India is the world’s second-biggest rice consumer, with reserves of 21.2 million tonnes of the grain

by July 1. It was the world’s biggest rice exporter last year.

Law must keep pace with technology to check pornography websites: SC New Delhi, August 29 (iANs): The Supreme Court Friday noted that technology always moves at a pace faster than the law yet there has to be a coordination between law and governance to match the pace of technological changes to check pornography websites.

A bench of Chief Justice R.M. Lodha, Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman made the observation as Additional Solicitor General L. Nageshwara Rao, pointing to the difficulties in blocking pornography websites,

told it that when one is blocked, another surfaces.

The magnitude of the task can be gauged from the fact that that there are about 40 million pornography websites with their other links, the court was told. Observing that law is helpless, Justice Joseph said that pornography is prurient which affects the mind and the morals of those who are watching it and obscene visuals.

As senior counsel Vijay Panjwani said that in last 18 months since the court started hearing the PIL seeking the blocking of

the pornography websites not one website has been blocked, Nageshwara Rao told the court that government has set up an advisory committee to suggest the way to block such websites.

He also saidf that the government was asking the social media organisations to locate their servers in India so that blocking would be effective. The court sought an update from the advisory committee at the next date of hearing, and wanted to know what were the blocking rules and if government had any

mechanism to block such websites.

It said that the advisory committee should focus on the prayer in the PIL seeking the blocking of pornographic websites. PIL petitioner Kamlesh Vaswani has urged the court to direct the central government to “block pornography websites, platforms, links, or down loading by whatever other internet means or name in order to prevent easy access whether in private or public”.

In an indication that it would like the government to act in the matter of

blocking the pornography websites, the court said that it could not lay down the laws. The extent of objectionable material that is shown in pornography websites was highlighted

by Panjwani when he told the court “pornography shown on these websites is not just obscene but an aggravated form of obscenity.

What is shown in Khajuraho and Ajanta Ellora is just child’s play”.

Panjwani told the court that even Britain has banned 12 specific activities on the websites. Pointing to the cases of rapes that

are reported on daily basis, Vaswani said that in most recent cases, the accused have told police of “watching pornography on mobile phones before committing the crime of rape”.

In his petition, Vaswani said that the “porn films and videos are produced in USA, Britain, Europe mainly. In India, such trash is produced in southern States as well as in other states. The entire activity is illegal violating several laws. Porn films, videos are uploaded on internet. The websites are either free of cost or payable”.

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Fiji soldiers held captive by rebels in Syria

SUVA, AUgUSt 29 (AP): Forty-four Fijian soldiers working as U.N. peacekeepers remained captive to a militant group in Syria Friday while 75 Philippine soldiers were in tense standoff with the rebels, according to the two Pacific nations.

Both nations remained hopeful the impasse could be resolved without bloodshed. Fijian Commander Brig. Gen. Mosese Tikoitoga said he’s been informed his soldiers are alive and unharmed, although hasn’t been able to contact them directly. Philippines President Benigno Aquino III said that while the situation remained tense, there was no reason to believe his troops faced immediate danger.

The events began Thursday morning on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights, an area divided between Israel and Syria.

Tikoitoga said three vehicles filled with about 150 armed rebels converged on the Fijian camp at about 7:30 a.m.

He said the rebels demanded the Fijian soldiers leave within 10 minutes and insisted they board the rebel vehicles. The Fijians were then taken by the rebels to an unknown location.

He said he’s been told they were later transported back to their original post.

“We are all doing our best to ensure the safety of

(those) that are currently being held captive,” Tikoitoga said. Aquino III, who was travelling south of Manila, told a crowd that the situation involving the Filipino peacekeepers was “stable.”

Brig. Gen. Domingo Tutaan said the rebels surrounded two encampments about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) apart occupied

by Filipino peacekeepers and demanded that they give up their firearms, but the peacekeepers refused.

“This resulted in a standoff,” he said, reading from a statement.

However, “the potential for de-escalation is still positive,” he said. The military leadership in the Philippines was in direct communication with the peacekeepers, he added.

“Our soldiers are prepared, trained and capable of dealing with this situation and will take risks to fulfill our commitment to international security and peace. The peacekeeping contingent has the right to defend its position and the units in line with United Nations protocols and rules of engagement,” he said. Tutaan said an English-speaking Fijian peacekeeper was sent by the rebels to tell the Filipinos to give up their weapons.

Col. Roberto Ancan, commander of the Philippine military’s Peacekeeping Operations Center, said

Syria refugees top 3 million mark: UN

Metal boards in the shape of gunmen sit on an old bunker at an observation point on Mt. Bental in the Israeli controlled Golan Heights, overlooking the border with Syria near the Quneitra province on August 29. An armed group detained more than 40 U.N. peacekeepers during fighting in Syria early Thursday and over 80 peacekeepers are trapped, the United Nations said. The peacekeepers were detained on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights during a "period of increased fighting between armed elements and the Syrian Arab Armed Forces," the office of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement. ( AP Photo)

the soldiers were armed with assault rifles, light machineguns and pistols and had enough ammunition to defend themselves. “We have our rules of engagement wherein we can use deadly force in defense of United Nations facilities,” he said.

Meanwhile, Fiji’s commander asked people from his nation to pray for their soldiers. Fiji has one of the world’s smaller militaries, comprising just 3,500 troops, of which 434 had been sent to assist with peacekeeping efforts in the Golan Heights. The United

Obama cautions against using force to solve crises President Barack Obama speaks about the economy, Iraq, and Ukraine on August 28, in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, before convening a meeting with his national security team on the militant threat in Syria and Iraq. (AP Photo)

Nations said initially that 43 Fijian soldiers had been detained and 81 Philippine peacekeepers had been effectively trapped after being restricted to their positions in the vicinity of Ar Ruwayhinah and Burayqah.

Fiji later clarified that 44 of its soldiers had been captured, while the Philippines military said 75 of its troops were trapped. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday condemned the detention of the Fijians.

“I call for their immediate and unconditional release as well as action for

the scores of peacekeepers from the Philippines who are also affected,” he said in Bali, Indonesia.

He said the U.N. will do everything possible to secure the release of the soldiers. Fiji said it would not be pressured into withdrawing from its peacekeeping efforts in the Golan Heights.

“We will not shy away from that responsibility under these circumstances,” Tikoitoga said. “We will continue to work very hard for the release of our men and at the same time we

will put all our men on alert to ensure that no further incidents of this sort happen to them.” The developments have come during a period of increased fighting between armed elements and the Syrian Arab Armed Forces, the office of Ban said in a statement.

The statement did not specify which armed group is holding the peacekeepers. Various Syrian rebel groups, including the alQaida-linked Nusra Front, have been fighting the Syrian military near the Golan Heights.

gENEVA, AUgUSt 29 (AP): The civil war in Syria has forced a record 3 million people out of the country as more than a million people fled in the past year alone and the increasingly complex and bloody conflict has shown no sign of letting up, the U.N. refugee agency said Friday.

The tragic milestone means that about one of every eight Syrians is now fleeing across the border, and 6.5 million others have been displaced with the country’s borders, the Geneva-based agency, which also noted that over half of all those uprooted are children.

“The Syria crisis has become the biggest humanitarian emergency of our era, yet the world is failing to meet the needs of refugees and the countries hosting them,” said U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres.

Almost half of all Syrians have been forced to abandon their homes and flee for their lives since the conflict began in March 2011. Syria had a prewar population of 23 million.

The massive numbers of

Electric currents may boost memory

NEW YOrk, AUgUSt 29 (IANS): Electric currents could be the key to treating memory impairments caused by conditions such as stroke, earlystage Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, cardiac arrest and the memory problems that occur in healthy ageing.

Researchers have found that stimulating a particular region in the brain via noninvasive delivery of electri-

cal current using magnetic pulses, called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), improves memory.

“We show for the first time that you can specifically change memory functions of the brain in adults without surgery or drugs, which have not proven effective,” said senior author Joel Voss, assistant professor of medical social sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the

US. “This non-invasive stimulation improves the ability to learn new things. It has tremendous potential for treating memory disorders,” Voss added.

It is not possible to directly stimulate the hippocampus (a key memory structure) with TMS because it is too deep in the brain for the magnetic fields to penetrate. So, using an MRI scan, the researchers identified a su-

perficial brain region a mere centimetre from the surface of the skull with high connectivity to the hippocampus.

The researchers wanted to see if directing the stimulation to this spot would in turn stimulate the hippocampus.

It did. “I was astonished to see that it worked so specifically,” Voss said. When TMS was used to stimulate this spot, regions in the brain involved with the hippocam-

Decoded: What makes an angry face

Obama at first seemed to largely rule out that option, a decision that came as little surprise, given his long opposition to plunging the U.S. military into Syria, a country ravaged by civil war. But staying out of Syria got more complicated after the extremists announced last week that they had killed American journalist James Foley and threatened to kill additional U.S. hostages in Syria.

The president has also had to contend with assessments from others in his administration about the need to move into Syria. The most notable statements came from Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey, who said unequivocally that the Islamic State could only be defeated if the U.S. were to go after the group in Syria as well as Iraq.

Obama said Thursday that he was weighing the prospect of military action in Syria, but he tamped down any suggestion that such a move was imminent.

And he said that even if he were ultimately to authorize strikes, they would have to come in conjunction with a broader regional strategy that addresses political turmoil in both Iraq and Syria.

“Syria is not simply a military issue, it’s also a political issue,” he said. “It’s also an issue that involves all the Sunni states in the region and Sunni leadership recognizing that this cancer that has developed is one that they have to be just as invested in defeating as we are.”

White House officials said the president felt the need to speak on the situation in Syria on Thursday because of speculation that military action would be taken quickly. But Obama muddied that message by asserting that “we don’t

have a strategy yet” for going after the Islamic State militants in Syria, a statement quickly pounced on

by Republicans who long have asserted that the president lacks a coherent approach to fighting the extremist group.

“It just confirmed what we’ve been talking about really for almost two years: There has been no real strategy,” Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said.

Obama convened a meeting of his top national security advisers at the White House shortly after his remarks Thursday. But officials cast the meeting as more about discussing options than finalizing an approach and said the president was unlikely to make a decision before departing Tuesday for a trip to Estonia and the NATO summit in Wales.

The monthslong crisis in Ukraine is expected to be a major focus of discussions among NATO leaders during their two days of talks. Newly elected Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was scheduled to attend the summit, where there were likely to be pledges of support for his country’s fledgling government. Obama and European leaders also were likely to discuss the prospect of tougher sanctions against Russia. The U.S. has made preparations for penalties that could effectively cut off key Russian economic sectors from the West.

But there are concerns among some in the private sector that those penalties could put U.S. businesses at a disadvantage. And European nations, which have an even deeper economic relationship with Russia than the U.S., are also fearful of the possible boomerang effect of sector sanctions.

SYdNEY, AUgUSt 29 (IANS): Do you know what is the most common facial feature when you get angry at someone? It is lowered eyebrow. Also include thinned lips and flared nostrils as researchers have identified the origin and purpose of the facial expression for anger that is universal.

“The expression is cross-culturally universal and even congenitally blind children make this same face without ever having seen one,” said lead

author Aaron Sell from school of criminology at Griffith University in Australia. The “anger expression” employs seven distinct muscle groups that contract in a highly stereotyped manner.

The researchers sought to understand why evolution chose those particular muscle contractions to signal the emotional state of anger. Using computergenerated faces, they demonstrated that each of the individual components of the anger face made

those computer-generated people appear physically stronger.

“We hypothesised that the anger face evolved its specific form because it delivers something more for the expresser. Each element is designed to help intimidate others by making the angry individual appear more capable of delivering harm if not appeased,” Sell explained.

“The function of the anger face is intimidation, just like a frog will puff it-

self up or a baboon will display its canines,” added Leda Cosmides, a professor of psychology at University of California Santa Barbara.

These threat displays like those of other animals - consist of exaggerations of cues of fighting ability, Sell continued. “So a man will puff up his chest, stand tall and morph his face to make himself appear stronger,” he noted. The findings appeared online in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior.

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WASHINgtON, AUgUSt 29 (AP): President Barack Obama, faced with deepening crises in the Middle East and Ukraine, is putting the brakes on the notion that American military power can solve either conflict.

While that stance is in keeping with Obama’s long-standing aversion to military entanglements, it comes at a time when the effectiveness of his preferred options is being challenged and there are indications that some in the administration are ready to take more robust actions.

In the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Obama has relied largely on coordinated U.S. and European Union sanctions to try to shift Russian President Vladimir Putin’s calculus. While the White House can claim credit for inflicting some pain on Russia’s economy, Putin appears to be only getting more aggressive, with Ukrainian officials accusing Russia of sending two military columns across the border Thursday.

During a news conference at the White House, Obama warned that Russia likely will face more Western penalties because of its continued provocations.

But he offered no indication that he was considering anything outside the realm of sanctions and explicitly ruled out the prospect of U.S. military intervention.

“We are not taking military action to solve the Ukrainian problem,” Obama said. The president did authorize limited airstrikes earlier this month to go after Islamic State militant targets in Iraq. But the discussion quickly shifted to whether the strikes should extend into Syria, where the militants have a safe haven.

Syrians fleeing the civil war also has stretched the resources of neighboring countries and raised fears of violence spreading in the region.

The U.N. estimates there are nearly 35,000 more awaiting registration as refugees, and hundreds of thousands who are not registered.

The refugee agency and other aid groups say an increasing number of families are arriving in other countries in shockingly poor condition, exhausted and scared and with almost no financial savings left after having been on the run for a year or more. In eastern Jordan, for example, the agency says refugees crossing the desert are forced to pay smugglers $100 per person or more to be taken to safety.

Lebanon hosts 1.14 million Syrian refugees, the single highest concentration of them, but Turkey has 815,000 and Jordan has 608,000. The agency says regional governments estimate hundreds of thousands more Syrians are seeking sanctuary in their borders without registering as refugees.

pus became more synchronised with each other. The more those regions worked together due to the stimulation, the better people were able to learn new information. The study involving 16 healthy adults ages 21 to 40 will be published in the journal Science.

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For deadly football, Algeria must face ban

In this photo dated May 2, 2014, JS Kabylie striker Albert Ebosse of Cameroon controls the ball during the final of the Algerian soccer Cup in Blida near the Algerian capital, Algiers. Ebosse died after being hit in the head by an object thrown from the crowd at a top-flight league game in Algeria last August 23. Angry fans in Algeria pelted their own soccer team with rocks after they lost a game, killing the star player in the latest incident of fan violence in this North African country. Like much of the rest of the continent, Algeria's restless youth are passionate about soccer but with little other outlet for their daily frustration, violence haunts the games. (AP Photo) John Leicester AP Sports Columnist

Murder, pure and simple.

For football coach Hugo Broos, no other word is fitting for the death of his star player, Albert Ebosse.

The deadly weapon was perhaps a rock, certainly something hard, heavy and sharp enough to fell a strapping 24-year-old in the prime of life. It appears to have been thrown, along with other projectiles, by so-called fans of his team, JS Kabylie.

Ebosse, from Cameroon, left behind family, a fiancee and their baby daughter to earn his living in Algeria's top league and, with his goals, to offer the gift of football happiness for those same "fans" who seemingly now have his blood on their hands.

Hit twice, according to teammate Kamel Yesli, on the wrist and back of the neck, the leading scorer in Algeria's top league last season was pronounced

dead in a hospital, because of internal bleeding. Ebosse's family is getting his body back this week.

And football gets another addition to its already bulging register of shame, filled with the names of hundreds upon hundreds of people killed around the world in decades of revolting hooligan violence, rioting, stampedes and other senseless tragedies in stadiums. With the terrible hindsight afforded by Ebosse's death last weekend, it is now clear that the Algerian national team's impressive performance at the World Cup in Brazil — beating South Korea, reaching the competition's knockout stage for the first time, playing attractive, intrepid football — was mere veneer.

Because back in Algeria, the game is being hollowed out by habitual spectator violence. Algerian media reports analyzing Ebosse's death describe a catalog of previous bloodshed: A player stabbed by maraud-

ing fans in 2001 and another in 2012; a former national team player beaten bloody this February; others beaten in March.

Just last season, Algerian police counted 600 people injured, 400 of them police officers, in 142 stadium incidents. YouTube footage of fans invading pitches and brawling, clambering over fencing and barriers, overwhelming security services, and of injured people being hurried away by stretcher-bearers looks disturbingly like the thankfully fading images from the era when hooligans terrorized football crowds in Europe, particularly England, in the 1970s and 80s.

No one should ever die at a football game.

Those who govern football mustn't allow any country to get away with killings in its stadiums, regardless of how rich or poor they are.

Accepting arguments that some countries don't have sufficient resources to make stadiums safe would

be to accept the idea that some lives that are worth less than others, that fans in Africa, for example, should not expect and do not deserve the same care, safety and comfort that helped coax fans back to football in modernized stadiums in Europe. One of the turning points against European hooliganism came when 39 people were killed at the 1985 European Cup final at Heysel Stadium in Belgium, when riots broke out and a wall separating rival fans of Liverpool and Juventus collapsed.

Ebosse's death must be Algeria's Heysel, the tragedy when enough really is enough. To help force change, the governing body of African football, CAF, must ban Algerian teams from its competitions, just as its European counterpart UEFA banned English clubs from playing in Europe post-Heysel.

With a large oil and gas industry and estimated foreign currency reserves ap-

proaching US$200 billion, Algeria can't plead poverty. President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's government has found the resources to keep him in power since 1999. With a shift in priorities, it shouldn't be too much to ask that players and spectators don't have to put lives and limb at risk at football games.

Algerian authorities only need look across the Mediterranean for remedies which have helped make European football safer: well-trained stewards, CCTV cameras to spot violence and thugs, careful ticketing, strengthened legislation, stadiums fit for purpose. If such measures aren't forthcoming, Broos, the Belgian coach of JSK, says he won't be going back.

Revolted by Ebosse's death — "It's murder what happened in the game last Saturday," he says — the veteran manager, who also played for Belgium at the 1986 World Cup, packed his bags and flew home from Algeria to be with his family. In a telephone interview from Belgium with The Associated Press, Broos said he doesn't want his loved ones to worry that he might be hurt coaching at a JSK match. "I have children, already grandchildren. I don't think that I can ask from them that they will be every week here on the phone waiting for news, not only, 'What was the result of the game' but 'How are you?'

This is crazy," he said. The first reaction to Ebosse's death should be sanctions, he said: "Ban them from African football, maybe from international football."

Followed by meaningful change. "We had our tragedy here with Heysel, we had hooligans in England. This was the moment that changed things. So now the stadiums are safe in England, in Belgium, all over Europe. But not in Algeria. So I expect the same measures," Broos said.

"If the measures are not coming, I will not go back to Algeria because it's unsafe." "They need to react," he added. "Let's hope that the reaction is enormous."

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Entrepreneurship prog on food processing held

Sitting right to left: Master Trainer Sentila, Programme Coordinator Arennaro, Chief Guest Talimeren, Odinenla Longchar, Secretary, Rudichulare MPCS Ltd., and Y Ao, Board of Director, Rudichulare MPCS Ltd with the participants.

moKoKchung, august 29 (mExn): 150-hour entrepreneurship skill development programme on food processing concluded on August 25 in Mokokchung district with Chief Guest Talimeren, Manager, Allahabad Bank, Mokokchung.

The chief guest encouraged the thirty participants that their success would inspire many entrepreneurs to embrace the same path towards self employment and development of the society as a whole, as

the programme has been implemented to create a vast pool of skilled manpower to make our society truly inclusive. The Programme included both theory and practical classes, which was sponsored by the Ministry of Micro Small Medium Enterprise (MSME), Government of India, and conducted by the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) Guwahati in collaboration with Rudichulare Multi Purpose Cooperative Society Ltd., Mokokchung.

Kohima DPDB exit conference conducted

Kohima District Planning and Development Board members and others during the exit conference held on August 25. (DIPR Photo)

Kohima, august 29 (DiPR): The Ko- (8th Western Angami) Minister for Forest, Dr. Nicky Kire hima District Planning and Development Board held its exit conference on August congratulated all the teams for their ef25 at DC’s Conference Hall Kohima under forts and innovation and for taking extra the chairmanship of Chairman DPDB, Ko- steps to address the issues concerning the district. Parliamentary Secretary Vikho hima, MLA Khriehu Liezietsu.

Khriehu Liezietsu thanked his prede- Yhoshu also stated that there should be cessors, Minister Dr. Nicky Kire and Parlia- follow-up actions for the recommendamentary Secretary, Vikho Yhoshu for their tions made by the various teams. He also guidance and support in matters pertain- assured to give all possible help and hoped ing to the Kohima DPDB. He also congrat- that the good works done by the Kohima ulated the DPDB core-committee and all DPDB would bear fruits in the future.

North Block (Urban) and Kidima the members concerned for putting their efforts in bringing out a number of innova- Village Team (Rural) were adjudged as tive programmes and activities for the dis- the best two teams. The two teams were trict and successfully implementing them. awarded Rs. 25,000/- each with certifiHe further apprised some of the important cates to all the team members. ADC, Koactivities of the Kohima DPDB, including hima, Asangla Imti, while acknowledging Village Vision Cell (VVC), Village Visiting all the teams for their efforts, stated that teams, streamlining the education system, their achievements have been beyond eximplementation of various schemes and pectations.

District Soil and Conservation Officer, LAPD Verification teams, visit to Asia’s Khekiho Shohe was chosen as the Kohima cleanest village in Meghalaya and so on.

PowerPoint presentation of reports DPDB ‘Member of the year’. Minister for from the six visiting teams were presented Forest, Dr. Nicky Kire gave away the award by the Kidima Team (15th Southern An- to the winners as well as tokens of appregami), Kitsubozou Team (14th Southern ciation to all the DPDB members present.

ADC Planning, Ketuho Luho gave a Angami), Phekerkhrie Bawe Team (11th Nothern Angami), North Block Team briefing on the yearlong DPDB activivanced with the top-seed- (10th Nothern Angami), Poterlane Team ties 2014-15. Cultural Vibrant and Sieviü ed English side a year ago. (9th Kohima Town) and Daklane Team Khruomo presented special numbers.

Chelsea and Schalke also advanced together last th season and now will play Sporting Lisbon and MariA press release issued Kohima, august 29 29 MATCHES bor. Atletico Madrid, last (mExn): In a ceremony by PRO (Def) Lt Col Emron season's runner-up, was RESULT held at Directorate of Youth Musavi stated that Khriehu grouped with Juventus, Status Quo beat 4th Resources and Sports, four Liezietsu, Parliamentary SecOlympiakos and Malmo, NAP FC 5-3 via tie cadets of 1 Nagaland Girls retary, Department of YRS, the 1979 runner-up as a breaker Battalion NCC, Kohima and NRE, MTE, Government of semi-professional club. one cadet of 25 Nagaland In- Nagaland, gave away ‘Best Head Hunters beat "It's a likable group. Of dependent Company, Mo- Cadet’ and ‘Second Best CaMele FC 1-0 course there are hidden kokchung received best ca- det’ awards to five (four girls Nagaland Police beat dangers," said Juventus det and second best awards. and one boy) NCC cadets of Brotherly Club 6-0 chief executive Giuseppe The awards instituted Kohima Group, NCC which New Reserve Youth Marotta, noting a home

by Cadet Welfare Society, looks after NCC in the whole Organisation beat DGNCC, New Delhi, are of the State of Nagaland. opener against Malmo, a Tiema Khe, Kidima 5-3 Parliamentary Secconferred to cadets of NCC clear league leader deep via tie-break Groups who perform cred- retary congratulated all into the Swedish season. itably in academics, co-cur- award winners and comIn perhaps the toughest MATCHES FOR ricular and extra-curricular plimented DGNCC; Digroup to predict, Benfica is AUGUST 30 activities. Carrying a sum rectorate of YRS; NCC Diwith Zenit St. Petersburg, Orion FC vs DEF of Rs. 3,500/- for best cadet rectorate, Shillong; NCC Bayer Leverkusen and MoKohima @ 10:00 am naco. Despite having Co- Barak FC vs Addax Club and Rs. 2,500/- for second Group Kohima; all NCC best cadet, the awards are units of Nagaland; parlombia forward Radamel @ 11:40 am given to those deserving ents, teachers and all those Falcao, Monaco's absence HQ IGAR(North) vs A. cadets of NCC Groups who mentors who groomed the from UEFA competitions Yhome FC @ 1:30 pm have obtained high per- cadets. Director, YRS, Kesince 2006 left it among the New Market vs Colt centages in academics, and lie Zeliang organized the lowest-ranked teams.

United Boys @ 3:30 pm done well in firing, leader- function where all officers The longest travel times of NCC were also present. ship qualities, etc. face the group of Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk, Athletic Bilbao and BATE Borisov of Belarus.

KH&RU further informed that efforts

By UEFA order for se- Kohima, august 29 (mExn): The would be made to secure its own/rented general body meeting of Kohima Hotel & curity reasons, Shakhtar Restaurant Union (KH&RU) was held on accommodation for smooth running of its will play home matches in August 23 in the conference hall of Hotel office. Logo/Motto of the Kohima Hotel & Lviv in western Ukraine. Japfu. The house resolved that deserving Restaurant Union will have to be prepared Its home stadium in east- members of the Union (including intelli- and submitted within one month by the ern Ukraine which borders gent young boys and girls) should be sent office bearers of the Union, the meeting Russia, was damaged this to other cities to acquaint themselves with decided. It was also informed that hotels week in the conflict there. working/management system of other should be categorized/ graded for colThe C h a m p i o n s star hotels. Office bearers were entrusted lection of membership fee. Tax should be League's commercial to finalize such exposure trip as and when paid as per category of hotels so graded. It also unanimously decided to have anothstrength allows UEFA to fund position permits.

Regarding water supply, it decided to er sitting for election of new office bearers share nearly 1 billion euros ($1.34 billion) in prize approach KMC for water storage tank. It as per constitution.

The meeting further decided that money among the 32 also decided to approach PHE Departteams. UEFA pays a basic ment for supply of sufficient drinking wa- Tourism Department of the Government 8.6 million euros ($11.5 ter at reasonable rate to registered mem- of Nagaland as well as Government of Inmillion) fee for entering the bers of respective hotels & restaurants. dia should be informed of the listed hotels and restaurants recognized by the governgroup, plus 1 million euros Office bearers were assigned to interact ment to facilitate tourists. with other hotels and restaurants for bet($1.34 million) per win and ter management. However, till such arEarlier, the Union President N. Theyo 500,000 euros ($670,000) rangement is made, during lean season, expressed happiness for conveying the per draw. Teams also get OSD (NHL) Surhovol agreed to spare the registration of the Kohima Hotel & Resa share of television rights vehicle of Hotel Japfu to supply water in taurant Union (KHRU) under the Trade money. The final will be the spirit to help each other and not for Unions Act 1926 by the Government of played at the Olympic Sta- personal benefit, informed a press release Nagaland vide letter No.LBR/TECHdium in Berlin on June 6.

69/2013/3191 dated 1st August 2014. issued by KH&RU office bearers.

Real gets Liverpool in Champions League

monaco, august 29 (aP): European greats Real Madrid and Liverpool will meet again in the group stage of the Champions League after a draw on Thursday that promised many reunions.

Aiming to be the first club to retain world football's most coveted club trophy for 25 years, the road for ten-time winner Madrid leads to five-time champion Liverpool on Oct. 22.

"It's going to be a very tough game in their home," said Cristiano Ronaldo, whose Madrid team also faces Basel and newcomer Ludogorets Razgrad of Bulgaria. "I think in general the group is nice. It's going to be good for Real Madrid."

Madrid and Liverpool's past history includes the English team's victories in the 1981 final and a 4-0 rout at Anfield in the Round of 16 six seasons ago.

Star forwards Luis Suarez and Zlatan Ibrahimovic can both return to former club Ajax in a group where their current teams, Barcelona and Paris SaintGermain, respectively, are favored. APOEL of Cyprus completes the group.

Suarez is next eligible for the Champions League, after serving his four-month ban for biting, on Nov. 5 when Barcelona visits Amsterdam. There, he earned the nickname "Cannibal of Ajax" for sinking his teeth into a Dutch league opponent in 2010.

In a draw heavy with England vs. Germany repeat rivalries, Bayern Munich will face Manchester City and Arsenal has been grouped with Borussia Dortmund, each for the third time in four seasons.

Bayern and Man City also played CSKA Moscow last season, and they

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are now joined by Roma in perhaps the most difficult quartet.

"I think this is the toughest group," Man City director of football Txiki Begiristain said. "We are ready to fight for everything."

The eight four-team groups begin play on Sept.

16-17. The top two teams in each group advance to knockout round.

Madrid and Liverpool provide almost half of the 36 European Cup and Champions League titles shared among 10 former

winners in the draw.

Liverpool, runner-up to title-winning Man City last season, returns to the Champions League after a four-season absence.

"That was last season's hard work, what we were working toward," manager Brendan Rodgers said, "getting Liverpool back into a competition where we are synonymous."

Liverpool kicks off on Sept. 16 hosting Ludogorets which debuted in European competitions just two years ago. The Bulgar-

ian team had perhaps the most memorable qualifying route: It got a 90th-minute equalizer in a playoff Wednesday against Steaua Bucharest before defender Cosmin Moti had to go in goal in extra time and saved two penalties in the decisive shootout.

Arsenal and Dortmund, both beaten finalists in recent years, will also face Galatasaray and Anderlecht. "We surely know Arsenal the best," said Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp, whose team ad-

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Nicole Kidman says she and Keith Urban Aare ‘’Lucky’’ they met late in life

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ENGO KONYAK CON- 03 The Top 11 selected for Pheto Music Association’s Naga Talents Promo season 3. Out of 12 individual contestants only 8 contestants and 3 in the group category has been selected to go through to the semi final round, which will be held on September 13 in Town Hall. Public voting line has already started from August 25 till September 11 through various outlets including Dimapur: School of Music & Art Purana Bazaar 9862509755, Popular Bakery, Furtados Music Shop; Kohima: Lineage Enterprise opposite NST Bus Station 8014904701, Wokha Lifeline Medico, 9862931155, Mokokchung, 8014207823.

icole Kidman is opening up about her happy marriage to Keith Urban. Although the cute couple married when she was 39 and he was 38, the Oscar winner says she’s glad to have found true love. “Keith always says, ‘We’re lucky we met late in life. The sadness of that is we can’t have six kids together, but the greatness of that is [we are done] with all the other stuff, so now we are totally present for this.’ That’s a great thing to hear from a man,” Kidman tells The Edit.

The lovebirds recently celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary during one of Urban’s concerts and he gave his wife a loving shout-out from the stage. “Eight years, baby girl,” Urban said. “This song is for you. I love you so much.”

“I had two girlfriends sitting with me and they were like, ‘Bitch!’” Kidman laughed of the sweet moment. “I went, ‘Hey! I’ve been to hell and back!’”

Perhaps Kidman is talking about her divorce from first husband Tom Cruise back in 2001. “Now I have the ability to go, ‘Okay, this too shall pass,’” Kidman says of her hard times.

“Sometimes you’ve just got to navigate through pain and depression. Maybe you have a down day, but life is contrast. I’d rather feel it and know it.” As for how Kidman and Urban spend time together when their not busy working, she dished, “We watch America’s Funniest Home Videos and reruns of The Brady Bunch, that’s very much our life.”

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s the Korean wave, or Hallyu, continues to sweep across the world, lucrative foreign investments from France to China could spark the next rush for the country’s pop culture, analysts say.

Luxury goods maker LVMH is the latest company to bet on South Korea’s “cool” – its private equity arm unveiled plans last week to invest up to $80 million in YG Entertainment, who manages K-Pop stars including superstar rapper Psy. The investment is the largest by a global fund and will help accelerate YG’s move into fashion. The firm, one of Korea’s top talent agencies, aims to launch a clothing label with Samsung Group and to enter the cosmetic business with China’s Huanya Group.

YG shares have surged 25 percent since LVMH’s interest first emerged earlier this month, bringing the firm’s market capitalization to $730 million and underscoring the power of Hallyu in corporate Korea.

“Right across the board, with consumer and cultural products [in South Korea] there is a huge outward wave of interest coming from the outside, which is turning into money,” said Tony Michell, managing director at Korea Associates Business Consultancy.

“From an advertising point of view K-Pop stars in Southeast Asia have become hot property, and we think it gives a kind of PR effect to Korea, as behind that comes everything related to Korean fashion and that goes from cosmetics and other things positioned in the dramas or associated with Korea,” he added.

Korea’s “cool” factor reached fever pitch in 2012 when pop sensation Psy released the mega-hit ‘Gangnam Style,’ a catchy rap song with

n the recently concluded North-East Film Festival held at the Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi, Nagaland Singing Ambassadors performed and wowed the capital’s audiences.

The said Film Festival entitled “Fragrance of the East,” sponsored by the Indian Government through the Directorate of Film Festival, invited the up and coming performing group to grace the closing ceremony of the film festival. The performance was extremely well applauded that the media people went clamoring for interviews and enquiries regarding the group’s origin and upcoming performances.

During this event, it was formally announced that the NSA (Nagaland Singing Ambassadors) will represent India at a choral festival in Brussels, Belgium this coming November.

This festival: 1000 Voices for Peace, is in commemoration of the centenary of the World War 1. In this festival the NSA will tackle choral and orchestral works by the renowned Polish composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki.

The Nagaland Singing Ambassadors (NSA) is the performing wing of the Nagaland Conservatory of Music. Founded by Lipokmar Tzudir in 2010 and since have been travelling around India for performances and Choral concerts.In 2013, the group have been invited to perform and concertise in most of the key cities and provinces of Norway. Under the strong and dedicated guidance of Tzudir the group was able to build a gamut of repertoire in various genres; from classical to gospel and folktunes to pop. With this wide variety of Music, NSA was

able to capture large audiences in and around Nagaland.

To date, due Tzudir ‘ s appointment as NEZCC director the baton and musical directorship was passed on to Nagaland Conservatory of Music Administrator Noel de la Rosa. de la Rosa is a formidable pianist and conductor trained and schooled both in his native country, the Philippines, and later, in Austria. With his vast experiences in his performing life, de la Rosa continues to uphold excellence and greatness in performance as instilled by Tzudir with the NSA.

builds on next wave of Hallyu horse dance moves that became a worldwide hit. The video has garnered over 2 billion views to date online, making Psy the most famous K-Pop singer globally and raising the genre’s profile. Since then, there has been renewed interest in all other aspects of Korean culture, spanning music, TV shows, video games, fast food and consumer products.

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Some experts are tipping the start of the next wave of Hallyu, this time driven by China. According to CLSA, China’s Tencent’s decision in March to invest half a billion dollars in CJ Games, a unit of Korean media firm CJ E&M, is a big deal for the firm and a ringing endorsement for K-culture. The investment gives China’s largest online-games and social-networking company a 28 percent stake in CJ Games, one the most successful game developers in Korea. “Hallyu will continue to gain momentum and CJ E&M is at the forefront of this wave,” Seungjoo Roo, an analyst at CLSA, said in a report this week.

“Demand is high in China and will unlock much awaited earnings expansion for CJ’s media and films.” CLSA says the Korean craze looks sustainable for now, thanks to the strong support from the government, which has invested billions in the K-Pop phenomenon, including launching a $1 billion investment fund to support the pop industry in 2005.

The country last year raked in $5 billion from its pop-culture exports, and the government aims to double this figure by 2017.

Meanwhile, inbound tourist arrivals jumped 8.3 percent on year to a record 12.2 million visitors in 2013, statistics from the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) show.

“Currently, the government’s budget for culture/media is around 5.3 trillion won ($5.2 billion), or about 1.4 percent of government spending. The goal is to increase this budget to 7.8 trillion won by 2017, or 2 percent of the government’s budget,” Roo said. “This will make Korea the second highest cultural spender behind France,” he added.

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“Every minute we do nothing, there is a woman suffering abuse in India. They do not have the luxury of time,” Sherawat said here at a roundtable discussion on ‘Fighting Inequalities – Economic, Social, Political and Environmental’ during the ongoing 65th UN DPI/ NGO Conference.

The 39-year-old actress cited estimates by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) that said a woman is raped somewhere in India every 20 minutes and that India has a very high incidence of child brides. She said “caste system, male-dominated patriarchal society and the insensitivity of the judicial system” contribute to a woman’s plight in India and strong laws are required to deal with atroc-

ities against women. “Strong implementation of the legal framework, having a strong judicial system that deals with issues sensitive to women” is the need of the hour, she added.

She said for India to realise its full potential, the women of the country have to be empowered and crucial problems of rape and child marriage have to be urgently addressed.

“India cannot realise its full potential if women do not rise along. Men have to part of the solution. We cannot leave men behind. Both men and women are in this together…

This creates true empowerment when everyone gets an equal chance,” she said. The roundtable brought together civil society members from across the world who discussed how inequalities can be arrested and reversed through effective advocacy and just public policies. In addition, the discussion examined the need for participatory and robust accountability frameworks, including disaggregated targets, in all global partnerships. The theme for this year’s conference, a joint effort between the UN Department of Public Information (DPI) and the Executive Committee of NGOs associated with DPI, is ‘2015 and Beyond: Our Action Agenda’.

Civil society talked about the future global development agenda that will point the way forward on a range of issues such as eradicating poverty, eliminating hunger and combating disease. The conference would focus on areas of poverty eradication, sustainability, climate justice, human rights and partnerships and accountability frameworks.

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MONACO, August 29 (AFP): Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo was on Thursday named European Footballer of the Year, the Portuguese striker topping the journalists’ poll ahead of Germany’s World Cup winner Manuel Neuer and Dutchman Arjen Robben.

Ronaldo is the fourth recipient of the award, succeeding Franck Ribery, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi. France’s Ribery won the award last time around ahead of Messi and Ronaldo. This time Ronaldo prevailed in a vote by 54 European journalists which took place on the sidelines of the draw for the Champions League group stages in Monaco. “I’ve worked hard for this award, I am very happy, I thank all my team, because without that kind of team individual awards couldn’t exist,” said the reigning Ballon d’Or titleholder, after receiving his award from Named the best player of the year, Real Madrid Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, UEFA chief Michel Platini. kisses his trophy during the UEFA Champions League draw, at the Grimaldi Forum, in Ronaldo failed to sparkle Monaco, Thursday, August 28. (AP Photo)

at the World Cup in Brazil where Portugal were eliminated in the first round, but inspired Real Madrid on the European stage. The 29-yearold broke the record for goals, 17, by a player in a Champions League campaign last season as Madrid claimed their tenth European title.

“It was amazing, something that Madrid had looked to do for many years,” said the striker. “As Madrid players we feel as though you have to win the Champions League. It was a fantastic season – we won the Champions League, the Spanish Cup and the (UEFA) Super Cup.” Attacking midfielder Nadine Kessler won the women’s award ahead of Wolfburg teammates Nilla Fischer of Sweden and fellow German Martina Muller. Kessler, 26, topped the vote of a jury of 12 journalists to succeed Germany goalkeeper Nadine Angerer, who claimed the inaugural award last year.

Rohit ruled out as India look to continue winning run

MuMbAi, August 29 (Pti): Seeking to continue their winning momentum and take an unassailable 2-0 lead, India were dealt a blow ahead of the third one-dayer against England here tomorrow as opener Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the remainder of the tour because of injury.

Sharma, who had made a wellcrafted half-century in India's 133run hammering of England in the second game, suffered a fracture on the middle finger of his right hand.

Murali Vijay has been picked as Sharma's replacement for the rest

of the series. Sharma's injury has turned out to be India's biggest worry going into the third One-dayer.

The first ODI in Bristol was abandoned without a ball being bowled and India hammered the hosts under the Duckworth/Lewis method in the second game in Cardiff to take a 1-0 lead in the fivematch ODI series. Having recorded his first century outside the sub continent with a blazing 75-ball 100, Suresh Raina will look to carry on in samefashion while Ravindra Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers in the second game. The two teams

Del Piero signs for Delhi in ISL New DeLhi, August 29 (reuters): Former Italy great Alessandro Del Piero will play for the Delhi franchise of the Indian Super League (ISL) and will also be the competition's brand ambassador, the ex-Juventus player has said.

"I am happy to announce that I have just signed a contract that will tie me to the club Dynamos Delhi and the Indian Super League for the season that is about to begin," Del Piero said on his website (www.alessandrodelpiero.com). "I'll be a member of the team that will participate in the new Indian football championship and being the ambassador of this league I will have the honour and responsibility of promoting the image and popularity of football in the country."

Del Piero left Australian club Sydney FC earlier this year after a two-year stint that helped lift the A-League's profile and he will be expected to play a similar role with the eight-team Indian league that runs from Oct. 12 to Dec. 20.

"I've always looked for something different, I see myself as a 'traveller on the roads of football', for me, the pitch isn't the only thing that counts, that what surrounds the game counts just as much," said the Italian who turns 40 in November. "This is the reason why I'm going to India. "Another stopover during this fantastic journey." Frenchman David Trezeguet and Robert Pires, and Spaniards Joan Capdevila and Luis Garcia Chopra have also confirmed their participation in the league.

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MuNiCh, August 29 (reuters): German champions Bayern Munich have completed the transfer of former World Cup winner Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid on a two-year deal as they seek to boost their midfield options following a string of injuries.

Spain's double European champion Alonso, who also won last season's Champions League with Real, said in a news conference in Madrid that Bayern had provided him with a new challenge. "It was a question of motivation and having finished a cycle," Alonso, who signed for Real in 2009 following a successful five-year stint at Liverpool, told reporters. "We achieved the goal of everyone to win the 'Decima' (10th European Cup victory) last season and I think in many ways that ended a cycle and it is the time to start afresh," he added. The 32-year-old, who earlier this week announced his retirement from international football after winning one World Cup and two European championships with Spain, is seen as a replacement for the injured Javi Martinez who has been ruled out for at least six months with a cruciate ligament tear.

RIGHT THING "It is a sad day in one respect as I am finishing a fantastic five-year period where we have achieved great things but I think it is the right thing to do. It is the most difficult decision of my life," he said. "My aim is to work hard and fight for all the trophies. The aims are the same as at Real Madrid, they have the same ambition and this is a new adventure for me," the player added. Alonso passed a medical in Munich on Thursday with Bayern saying terms had also been agreed with the player. Alonso will no doubt help orchestrate Bayern's game from his deep-lying position while also providing crucial leadership with holding midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger and Thiago Alcantara also out injured.

have played at Trent Bridge earlier this summer and there were two resultants from that first Test here.

First, the pitch for that match was deemed poor by the match referee David Boon and the groundsman received an official warning from the ICC. There was nothing in it for the bowlers who toiled hard as the batsmen – mostly tailenders from both sides – made merry. If a similar pitch is doled out for this ODI match though, no one will be complaining as the weekend crowd will get to see a high scoring encounter, hopefully with the top-order scoring this

time around. The second resultant though had more far reaching consequences on how that Test series panned out. The Ravindra JadejaJames Anderson clash has only recently receded from memory and this match has come about to enliven the episode again.

The Indian management had pressed ahead in their bid to get the fast bowler banned for allegedly pushing Jadeja, so much so that they lost focus on the task at hand and lost the series 1-3 despite taking a 1-0 lead.

Match starts at 3 pm (IST).

Serena, Kvitova cruise; Ivanovic exits US Open

New YOrk, August 29 (AgeNCies): Fivetime champion Serena Williams, Wimbledon titlist Petra Kvitova and two-time Big Apple runner-up Victoria Azarenka eased into the third round, while eighth seed Ana Ivanovic was a second-round upset victim Thursday at the U.S. Open.

CiCi Bellis, the first 15-year-old since 1996 to win a U.S. Open match, could not follow that up with another victory, losing in the second round to Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan.

Diyas claimed a 6-3, 0-6, 6-2 victory over Bellis, who stunned 12th-seeded Aussie Open runner-up Dominika Cibulkova on Tuesday. That made Bellis the youngest player to win a U.S. Open match since Anna Kournikova in 1996.

The world No. 1 and two-time reigning U.S. Open titlist Williams flattened fellow American Vania King 6-1, 6-0 in 56 minutes at Ashe Stadium on another sun-drenched day in New York.

Williams' third-round opponent will be a third straight compatr iot, Varvara Lepchenko, who eased past German Mona Barthel 6-4, 6-0. The 17time Grand Slam champ Williams whipped fellow countrywoman Taylor Townsend on Tuesday.

The third-seeded Kvitova won her ninth straight Grand Slam match by pasting fellow Czech Petra Cetkovska 6-4, 6-2. The hot lefthander Kvitova is fresh off her title in New Haven last week and captured her second Wimbledon title last month. Her next opponent will be Serb Aleksandra Krunic, who took out 27thseeded American Madison Keys 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 7-5.

Meanwhile, 42ndranked big-hitting tall Czech Karolina Pliskova stunned the former world No. 1 from Serbia Ivanovic 7-5, 6-4, while the 16th-seeded former top-ranked star Azarenka handled American

enters semis at Worlds Saina Nehwal ousted by Olympic champion Li Xuerui in World Badminton quarters

COPeNhAgeN, August 29 (iANs): Leading Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu created history Friday by reaching the women's singles semi-finals and assuring herself of at least a bronze medal finish at the World Championships here. By achieving the feat, the 19-year-old Hyderabadi was in line to become the first Indian to win two medals at the sport's most prestigious event having won the bronze last year at Guangzhou in China.

The 11th seeded Hyderabadi proved that she belongs right at the top of the sport by defeating Chinese World No.2 Shixian Wang 19-21, 21-19, 21-15 in a marathon match which lasted an hour and 25 minutes at the 9,200-seater stadium.

This is World No.12 Sindhu's fourth victory over second seeded Shixian in six meetings. Meanwhile, her compatriot and seventh seed Saina Nehwal had to once again suffer a quarter-final defeat at the world meet when she lost 15-21, 15-21 in 45 minutes to Chinese World No.1 and top seed Li Xuerui.

The last-eight match seems to be a jinx for the World No.7 Saina, who has now lost five matches on the trot at the Worlds since 2009. This is only the fourth time that an Indian was in line for a medal at the World Championships. Legendary

India's Sindhu P. V. returns a shot to China's Wang Shixian, not seen, during their Quarter Final match at the World Badminton Championships at Ballerup Arena on August 29. (AP Photo)

Prakash Padukone started the trend here in 1983 when he won the men's singles bronze. It took Indian shuttlers another 28 years to win a bronze when Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa clinched the women's doubles bronze in 2011.

The Hydarabadi teenager won the women's singles bronze last year

and now was in line for a back-to-back medal at the prestigious world event.

Sindhu has a great chance of improving on the colour of the medal when she takes on the winner of the match between Chinese Taipei's eighth seed Tzu Ying Tai and Spanish ninth seed Carolina Marin in the semi-finals Saturday.

NTA informs, players leave for national championships

kOhiMA, August 29 (MexN): The Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA) would like to wished to put the matter and record straight that NTA is affiliated to Nagaland Olympics Association (NOA) and is the only Taekwondo Association in the state that has been affiliated to Taekwondo Federation of India (WTF) which is affiliated to Indian Olympics Association (IOA).

In a release, NTA General Secretary Lhouliebei-o Khezhie expressed gratitude to the Department of Youth Resources & Sports (YRS) Nagaland for yearly grant in aid to the Association enabling them to organise the Annual State Taekwondo Championships and further participate in various level of National Championships

in the country.

Further the NTA informed that a 15 member contingent will be leaving on August 29 to participate in the 33rd National Senior Kyorugi Taekwondo Championships and 7th National Senior Poomsae Taekwondo Championships, to be held from September 2 to 5 at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, Jaipur, Rajasthan and wished the team best of luck. Participants for Kyorugi: James Tikhir, Francis Tsinthong, Albert Lotha, Yopise, Bokti Bosco and Samuel; Team Coach: Alex Rongmei; Team Manager: Methasielie Kire. Participants for Poomsae: Heoshe Yeptho, Deepak, Jugesh, Joyson, Limatula; Coach: Amarjit; Manager: Debashish; Referee: Moon Thabah.

Petra Kvitova, of the Czech Republic, reacts after a point against Petra Cetkovska, of the Czech Republic, during the second round of the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Thursday, August 28 in New York. (AP Photo)

Christina McHale 6-3, 6-2 on the grounds at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Having her best season since 2008, Ivanovic is a former French Open champ who has only ever reached one U.S. Open quarterfinal.

She joined fourth-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska as another top-10 second-round upset victim over the last two days. The two-time Australian Open titlist Azarenka appeared in the last two U.S. Open finals, losing to the incomparable Williams both times. The Belarusian star is still on the mend after missing three months of action this year due to a foot injury.

"Christina started really well, not missing a ball, and I felt like I was always on my back foot," Azarenka said in a post-match interview after beating McHale.

"I tried to fight and got my momentum, and felt like I started to do what I should have been doing in the beginning." Up next for Azarenka will be Russian Elena Vesnina, who slipped past New Zealand's Marina Erakovic 7-5, 2-6, 6-4.

A former U.S. Open champion was sent packing when Estonian Kaia Kanepi cut down 24th-seeded Aussie Samantha Stosur 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (10-8). Stosur stunned Serena in the final here three years ago.

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