August 30th, 2015 by The Morung Express

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Nagaland MLAs asked to create consensus NEw DElhi, august 29 (iaNs): Naga peace talks interlocutor R.N. Ravi has requested all the 60 MLAs of Nagaland to go to their respective constituencies and build a consensus on the peace accord inked between the central government and the NSCNIM, a Nagaland assembly source said on Saturday. According to the source, who is also an MLA, peace talks interlocutor Ravi made the appeal during his three-day visit to Nagaland. “Though during the meeting with Ravi the frame work of the Naga Peace Accord was discussed but a clear direction came from the interlocutor for the MLAs to go to their respective constituencies and make consensus regarding the deal. If not done, then the accord cannot be a success,” said the source. The source said Ravi will soon visit the state again and hold a special meeting with the other factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland except the NSCN-K to know about their apprehensions about the accord. He said the legislators have been given directions to create “hype” regarding the accord. “People in Nagaland’s several pockets are influenced by other factions of NSCN, who do not have faith in the accord. So this step is being taken to tackle such problems and lets see how well does it work,” he said. Ravi, who arrived at Nagaland’s capital Kohima on Wednesday, held several meetings with the stakeholders of the Naga peace talks, including Governor P.B. Acharya, civil society groups and the Naga legislators.

NTCA oppose Gaidinliu project

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Dimapur, august 29 (mExN): The Nagaland Theological Colleges Association (NTCA) on Saturday said there is “no content of Gaidinliu and her pagan Heraka, regionally, politically and religiously, in relation to the people of Nagaland.” Opposing the move of the State government to construct Gaidinliu’s Memorial Museum and erecting of her statue, the NTCA in a press statement said it was “very embarrassing to see how our elected Christian leaders are easily tranquilized with this Central government project and swift enough even to adulterate it with their faith.” The association pointed out that in endorsing the said project, they (elected leaders) have set the wrong testimonies about Christianity, dishonored the Christian community in general and even betrayed the trust of the people in their leadership.

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More details have emerged on the August 28 ambush carried out by the 23rd Assam Rifles at International Trade Centre (ITC) Dan, Pangsha area under Noklak HQ which left 8 people, including civilians, dead. Due to poor network connectivity and remoteness of the area where the firing occurred, the police, district administration could not ascertain details and facts of the incident on time. ITC Dan is located some 30 kilometers away from Noklak town and is the last village under Tuensang district bordering Myanmar. Till late Friday evening, the bodies of those killed in the firing had not reached Noklak town, ADC Noklak informed. Tuensang police could shed light on the identities of those killed and injured in the Pangsha firing only Saturday. It was ascertained that five NSCN (K) cadres and three civilians were among those killed in the firing. Two more civilians, both women, sustained bullet injuries. The deceased NSCN (K) members have been identified as ‘lieutenant’ Joseph Sumi, ‘captain’ Medoneizo Nakhro, Robin Sumi, Kukhavi Sumi and Seipu Kuki. The three civilians killed were identified as Tokani, wife of ‘lieutenant’

A coffin containing the body of one of the slain NSCN (K) cadres being transferred to a truck at Tuensang Police station on Saturday. Photo: Mongko Loyem Chang

Joseph Sumi, Enso Konyak and Anten Konyak, both from Yongkhao village, Mon district. According to a source, Enso and Anten Konyak had hitched a ride on one of the three ill fated vehicles, on their way to Henpo village to buy domestic animals. The two injured, both women, have been identified as Kakheni, wife of PRO Naga Army ‘Col’ Isak Sumi and one Thamneyu hailing from Henpo village. Sources from New Pangsha village said Thamneyu had gone for a medical checkup and was returning back to her village in one of the vehicles when the firing occurred. Superintendent of Police (SP) Tuensang informed that two persons, identified as Tovika and Tonoto, travelling in the vehicles survived the fir-

formed that the police have begun investigating the August 28 incident. Police officials deputed for the task have already reached the spot where the firing occurred. The SP also noted that the details of the Pangsha firing remained hazy and actual facts would emerge only after proper investigation were conducted. ADGP G. Akheto Sema IPS, stationed at the Nagaland Police Headquarters in Kohima, said that the DIG (Range Tuensang) has also reached the spot for verification. However, reports could not be sent to the HQ due to “poor network connectivity.” He confirmed that the security forces had acted on “security input” though the “sucPolice begin investigation cess or failure” of the inputs The SP meanwhile in- cannot be ascertained yet.

ing. According to him, they were located ‘safe and sound’ from Noklak area. Another youth in the vehicle was also said to be located from Henpo village in Myanmar, the SP revealed, though the report had yet to be confirmed by them. Other sources said the youth is believed to be the driver of one of the vehicles. Identified as Akihoto A Chishi, the driver was reported missing from the site of the firing area. The SP informed that the mortalremainswerehanded over to their respective community after performing post mortem in Tuensang. One of the more seriously injured women was shifted to Mokokchung civil hospital and is said to be stable.

The Naga Hoho has reiterated its appeal to the Assam Rifles to “exercise utmost restraint and not to vitiate the atmosphere anymore.” The apex Naga body has urged the authorities to ascertain facts and circumstances of the August 28 shooting at Pangsha, and punish the guilty at the earliest. In a press statement from its general secretary, the Naga Hoho today condemned the “barbaric act of killing and injuring civilians” by the Assam Rifles at Pangsha on August 28. The Hoho’s “repeated appeals” to the security forces to exercise utmost restraint while carrying out operations, it stated, “have yet again fallen on deaf ears.” “What is more intriguing and hilarious is that the Assam Rifles after killing and injuring innocent citizens at Pangsha, continues to have the audacity to claim that they ‘displayed a very high order of restraint and fire discipline to ensure that the Over Ground Workers (OGWs) did not suffer fatal injuries during the fire fight’,” noted the Naga Hoho, and that this statement “voluminously speaks of their absence of humanity and compassion.”

NMA registers ‘strong protest’

The Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) has condemned the “killing” of the “NSCN (K) civilians and women” at Pangsha by armed forces on August 28 while the NMA peace team was on its way for a Peace dialogue with the NSCN (K). The NMA stated in a press release today that it “called on top officials of the Assam Rifles at Tuensang today to register our strong protest against the killings and to exercise utmost restraint.” “As mothers we are shocked and grief stricken at the tragic loss of lives,” the NMA maintained and conveyed “deepest condolences” to the bereaved families while praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The body also appealed to the NSCN (K) to “abstain from any retaliation and give a chance for a peaceful dialogue for the sake of peace and tranquillity in our land.” It was also informed that the NMA team paid its last respects to the departed and laid floral wreaths and shawls at the Police Station Tuensang this evening at the simple ceremony held.

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Sacrifices will only inflame nationalist spirit: NSCN (K) The NSCN (K) has stated today that the August 28 “massacre of unarmed members” of the NSCN (K) and “innocent civilians” by the Indian Army “shall bear testimony before the world for generations to come that the price the Nagas pay in blood and lives to defend her God gifted sovereign rights can never be suppressed with demonic martial forces, the sacrifices would only inflame the patriotic and nationalist spirit of the Nagas and would never go down in vain.” In a press release, the NSCN (K) today wrote that “Every martyrdom shall replicate itself and Nagas would never be found wanting in men and spirit in the fight to reclaim her birthright.” It also found “abominable” that at this “peak of suppression of Nagas by Indian Military might,” there are “Vested Nagas”

who have chosen to “become collaborators and instruments of adversary to further trample upon the Nagas without any conscience.” The NSCN (K) maintained that the “such enemy agents shall face judgements” and that the NSCN (K) will “leave no stones unturned to prosecute them under anti-national act.” The group has also appealed to every “conscientious and patriotic” Naga to “uphold the sacrifices of both NSCN comrades and civilian Nagas who has paid their precious lives in defence of our nation.” “Let their martyrdom ring throughout the land and endear every Naga to resist the illegal and forceful subjugation of our Nation and people for decades by India. Every Naga has a duty to fight for the honour and right of her people,” it asserted.

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Naga Market trudges ‘Nagaland needs leader like Jadonang’ on despite challenges Morung Express News Dimapur | August 29

Lack of publicity and public response is no deterrent to the fledgling Naga Market project. Standing by the initiative’s conceptual commitment, the people manning the stalls at the weekly bazaar says that they will persist despite business slowing down. Initiated by Survival Nagaland in collaboration with the Dimapur District Administration, Development Authority of Nagaland and Department of Handloom & Handicraft, the programme seeks to induce a culture of entrepreneurship among Nagas. In its 12th week since it took off on June 13, on August 29, the number of stalls at the venue (Naga Shopping Arcade) has reduced to a handful with little sign of activity. For the few committed and prospective entrepreneurs who continue to set up shop every Saturday it is serious business. “We will sit till the stipulated 9:00 pm even if people don’t turn up,” said Rikham, who along with her friend, Akum, run a stall selling ‘galho’ (porridge), meatballs and pulao. Their stall was among six which opened on Saturday. While business has not been that encouraging, the two women said that they are doing it because they like it. Queried on what could possibly be preventing business from picking up, the duo replied that a lack of publicity might be a reason. According to them, business might pick up if the organisers invest more in advertising besides adding other attractive features. “The response was good

when there was tombola.” Further, they said that the items they sell are comparatively lesser in price than in the market in general. Asked what they do with leftovers, they said it is given away. Twice they have given away unsold food items to police personnel on patrol. They also have charity in mind. Money generated from their venture will go towards sponsoring an under-privileged child’s education. The stall adjacent was not faring any better. The stall owner, Sentila (49 years) said that sales have drastically reduced from a peak of Rs. 1000 at first yet added that she will continue. Ali and Libo, two young women from 3rd Mile, were selling dry flowers and meat pickles. Late evening and night setting in, their stall had hardly managed to sell a few items. It was their first day at the Naga Market; still, they said that they will return next Saturday. For a group of friends from Police colony, business has been quite encouraging. One among the group said, “For us sales have been quite good. Not many customers come here, but those who do come, they buy. We’ve been somehow managing to makeup our investment.” The organisers, while acknowledging the lack of publicity it deserves, said that they will continue to support the initiative. “We need broader coverage, which we have not been able to do because of financial constraints.” The weekly market, initially fixed on Saturdays, has been extended to twice a week – Fridays and Saturdays.

Naga Hoho president says we need a leader willing to sacrifice all selfish motives and willing to give one’s all for the Naga cause Our Correspondent Jalukie | August 29

Haipou Jadonang (1905-1931) was honoured in befitting manner during his 84th Martyr Day here today at Baudi Hall organised by Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland) in association with All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (AMN). Addressing the gathering as chief guest, Naga Hoho president, P Chuba Ozukum said that Naga people are at a threshold of a major change in the political system. “For decades we have struggled and hoped for a change and

in the course many of us had lost hope, but now when we have been presented with a solution. Many are left to wonder if we the Nagas are prepared to take this change when there is no unity among us and when tribalism and individualism is the norm of the day,” he said. “If we can rise above all these, there can be a ray of hope in our future,” he affirmed, adding the need of the hour is unity among factions, tribes, churches, villages and even among family. He further maintained that Naga integration under one political roof is not a recent introduction, but had been there since the British colonial regime. The Nagas were then politically weak, helpless and disunited to resist the British power, he said. He added it was during the British colonial regime

that Jadonang, a young social and religious reformer and a freedom fighter emerged. Ozukum recalled that the British at that time imposed oppressive tax on the Nagas which seriously affected their livelihood. It was during that time in 1927 when the Nagas were badly in need for social and political unity and Jadonang appeared in the forefront. “He boldly stood against the British autocratic rule. Jadonang spearheaded a political programme to bring about political liberation by driving away the British who were regarded as outsiders,” he stated. “He mobilized support of villages on the program of overthrowing foreign rule and establishing the historical Naga Raj.” Nagaland in the present context, Ozukum stated, needs such kind of leaders – “a leader willing

to sacrifice all selfish motives and willing to give one’s all for the Naga cause.” Ozukum also challenged the gathering to think about the future and aspiration of the people and march forward for a united family. Ozukum was accompanied by Naga Hoho Assembly Secretary K. Elu Ndang and Naga Hoho secretary (Admin) Chitho Nyusou. On the occasion, rich tribute was offered for the sacrifices made by Jadonang through a patriotic song by students of Zeliangrong Heraka School, Jalukie B Village. The progamme, led by Azin Chawang, commenced with prayer by Pastor of LBP Samzuiram, Asanbo. President of Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) Raitu Chawang delivered the welcome address and ZSUN president Amonbo proposed vote of thanks.

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Millet fest brings ne farmers together Our Correspondent Chizami | August 29

Millet festival celebrated here at Chizami on Friday under the aegis of North East Network (NEN) at NEN Resource Centre brought together millet farmers from different states of the North East. What was originally regarded as poor man’s fare, millet has today become a food for the affluent across the globe, particularly because of the various health benefits it is known to provide. In a productive gathering, millet farmers from Kiphire; Phek and Tuensang districts of Nagaland along with their counterparts of Manipur and Meghalaya vowed to revive and take millet cultivation on a larger scale in the North East region. Addressing the festi-

Former chief secretaries Alemtemshi Jamir, Banuo Z. Jamir at the millet festival at Chizami in Phek district on August 28. (Morung Photo)

val, former chief secretary of Nagaland, Alemtemshi Jamir who is also advisor to Sustainable Development Forum of Nagaland (SDFN) stressed on the need to take the millet festival to higher level. He suggested that the festival should be made into an annual event, adding that it can become a

promotional event for tourism and thus boost the economy of Chizami village. Jamir was also appreciative of the millet farmers in exchanging millet and other crop seeds during the celebration. Hewoto Sema, District Agriculture Officer, Phek said millets were grown as an alternative crop for

substitute staple food next to rice. He said the State’s agriculture department has come out with a new scheme of promoting the cultivation and production of millets under National Food Security Mission. Under this programme, farmers will be benefitted with seed inputs, fertilizers, PP equipments, incentives for cultivation and milling machine, he explained. Former Chizami VCC Enyipelo Thopi said ‘Etshunye’ or ‘Millet festival’ is a 5-day celebration practised by the Chizami community. Banuo Z. Jamir, former chief secretary Nagaland released NEN video production titled “Millets- Securing Lives.” The festival also honoured 18 women farmers, in recognition of their extraordinary contribution to sustaining agriculture and ecology through practising

millet based bio-diverse farming. Francisco Rosado May, Agro-ecologist & faculty, Intercultural Maya University of Quintana Roo, Mexico also spoke on the occasion. Khiamniungan women farmers, Sakraba women farmers and Thurutsusumi women farmers presented millet harvest song, Chakhesang work song and jhum farm melody. The festival was followed by exhibition of agro-biodiversity. The millet festival aim to create wider awareness on the importance of millet based agro bio-diverse farming, to celebrate, share and promote the diversity of local crops, food and traditional knowledge systems and to strengthen solidarity amongst ecological farming communities in the State and beyond.

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Concise Lotha English Dictionary released

Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry and Dr. Eyingbeni Humtsoe Nienu with family members and guest at the book release ceremony.

Wokha, august 29 (MExN): A concise English- Kyong/ Lotha dictionary of Christian faith written jointly by Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry and Dr. Eyingbeni Humtsoe Nienu was released at Wokha town after a brief function. A press note stated that the book is born after a hard of about ten years work by the joint authors. Rev. Dr. Murry is a retd Bible teach-

er, who had taught at the Eastern Theological Jorhat for thirty four years which includes one year of service as the principal of the College, married to Lireni Yanthan and are blessed with a daughter and sons. Dr. Eyingbeni Humtsoe Nienu is the first and the only Lotha women to be academically conferred the doctorate in theology from the Trinity College Singapore. Mar-

ried to Zhalie Nienu and blessed with a daughter Enya Tsalu, she is at present teaching at the Clark Theological College Aolichen Mokokchung. Reviewing the book, Zanben Kithan Pastor of Yikhum Baptist Church said, “The book is a must have book especially for the full time church workers in particular and a very comprehensive guide for

the laymen as well who desires to go in depth into the word of God, easy to read and quality to read and at the minimum one should serve God after having read it. I wish this book had been released earlier”. Contents in brief are important Christian figures, modern strategies in spreading and teaching the word of God in this advance world, important events of the Bible

and the Christians, core of Christian principals.” The function which was held at Gilbert’s Serano Restaurant Wokha was moderated by Meribeni Ngullie KBES Women secy. Invocation prayer by Thungjamo Tsanglao principal of Grace High School Wokha, special presentation by Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry and Dr. Eyingbeni Humtsoe Nienu, release and dedication of the book by Rev. N.T Murry and closing prayer and grace by Rev. Chipemo Kithan Executive secretary KBES Vankhosung. The meeting was attended by, Church workers from the KBES circle, teachers from Witter Theological College Vankhosung; Wokha and scores of invitees. The book is published by Tribal Development and Communication Centre (TDCC) with ISBN 978-93-81662-16-8.

Nagaland has been awarded for achieving the highest Renewable Energy Purchase Obligation (RPO) and Renewable Power Generation among the North East states. The award was received by Er TS Angami, Director, Department of New & Renewable Energy, on behalf of the State government in AREAS of MNRE function in Bangalore from the Union Minister for Power, Coal & MNRE Piyush Goyal on August 27 (Pic). As the agency which monitors generation of all renewable resource in the State and utilities, DNRE/ NREDA is obligated to buy a fixed percentage of renewable energy. Nagaland has already fulfilled the RPO in excess as fixed by the NERC.

Soil and Water Conservation dept bid farewell to staff

INTACH India Heritage Quiz held

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DiMapur, august 29 (MExN): The INTACH India Heritage Quiz 2015 for school children was held at Maple Tree School, Kashiram, Dimapur, on August 22. According to a press release, 13 schools participated in the written round, bringing 112 students to compete at the State Round of the Heritage Quiz. Students from classes 7-10 were paired in teams of two students to represent their respective schools. There were 56 Teams competing for the State Round. Pankhuvi Baunthiyal (Class 9) and Bhavesh Pareek (Class 10) from Hollotoli School, Dimapur, emerged as the winning team in the State Round. The duo will now compete in the Zonal Round at Guwahati on September 7. If they qualify, they will go on to the National Finals at New Delhi. The quiz competition is based on the heritage and culture of India and aims to increase awareness about India’s glorious heritage among school children.

NBHM conducts training

kohiMa, august 29 (MExN): On August 29, the Department of Soil and Water Conservation conducted a farewell programme for the outgoing Director M. Limameren Ao and Project Director Vengota Nakro and two other Staff viz Pelhousetoii, Typist Sr. Grade and Kedulhipe, Head Driver. The programme was chaired by Peter Rengma, Joint Director who also delivered the welcome address. The programme was attended by the Staff of the Directorate and Staff from the Districts. The programme was also attended by the CommisResidents of Luyong Ward, Mangkolemba town voluntarily repairing the stretch of road in the colony on Saturday, August 29. The stretch of road at Luyong Ward leading to the Mangkolemba Baptist Church, which is considered as one of the most sioner & Secretary, Soil & important roads in the town, was in a pathetic condition for many years. With no help forthcoming from the government Water Conservation, Government of Nagaland who side, the residents decided to collect freewill donations and voluntarily repaired the road.

DiMapur, august 29 (MExN): The Nagaland Beekeeping And Honey Mission (NBHM) in collaboration with the Department of Industries and Commerce conducted a 3-day Training Programme on Capacity Building and Skill Up-Gradation on Beekeeping for Demonstrators, Supervisors and Development Officers under the Beekeeping Wing of the Department of Industries & Commerce on August 24, 25 and 27 at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kohima. The training was part of the Convergence program initiated by the Dept of Industries & Commerce and NBHM to re-start the demonstration farms set up by the Industries & Commerce Department in various locations of the State, a press release from the NBHM informed. The training module comprising of Technical Lectures and Practical Demonstrations was designed and impart- kohiMa, august 29 (MExN): In view of the ed by the Team members of NBHM. growing concerns on stray dogs in town, a joint meeting of all wards, Kohima Municipal Council and concerned citizens was held in the ConkohiMa, august 29 (Dipr): Nagaland Governor ference Hall of KMC on AuP.BAcharya, while interacting with the Secretary, IPR, Di- gust 28. A press note issued rector IPR and his DIPR colleagues and all the District by Kovi Meyase, AdministraPublic Relations Officers (DPROs) at the Raj Bhavan to- tor, stated that certain comday (August 29, 2015) encouraged the officials to be opin- mon initiatives were decidion creators. He also opined that DPROs need to keep ed to be taken which will be abreast with the changing demands and need to keep in framed and notified shortly touch with the people to know their difficulties and re- by the KMC. It has been requirements, as frequent interaction with the people will solved that no ward/colony result in positive returns. The Governor added that if the DPROs fulfill their responsibilities, the State will witness or individual would resort positive changes. He also said that disseminating right in- to shooting or killing of stray formation and creating awareness of social issues would dogs in the town without the gain people’s confidence. He maintained that Nagaland prior approval of authority will not be able to progress unless the educated people concerned that is the Depseize the responsibility with the target to bring about pos- uty Commissioner, Kohima. itive changes. The Governor also informed that starting Defaulters would be punfrom ENPO district he would tour various districts once ished or penalized as per provision. the monsoon is over.

KMC informs on stray dogs

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Gov urge IPR personnel to act as opinion creators

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I have fought the good fight, I have finish the race, I have kept the faith 2 Timothy 4:7

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We the family members of Pastor Sakhayi Nakro express our deepest heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stood by us with prayers support, financial and physical presence during the sickness and at the departure of our beloved father to his heavenly abode on 24th August 2015. Here we extend our special thanks to:1. Rev. Vepocü Epao (Minister) 2. Chakhesang Baptist Church Council 3. Secheku Baptist Church Council 4. Centre Chakhesang Baptist Fellowship 5. Chizami New Town Baptist Church 6. Porbami Baptist Church & Cepi Colony 7. Sakrabami Baptist Church & Village Council 8. Gidemi Baptist Church 9. U. Khomi Baptist Church 10. M. Khomi Baptist Church 11. Losami Baptist Church 12. Swemi Baptist Church 13. Pholami Union, Kohima, Pfütsero 14. Doctors & Nurses, Bethel Medical Center, Kohima 15. Mr. Deo Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary 16. Mr. Chotisüh Sazo, Hon’ble Speaker NLA 17. Mr. Kevechütso Doulo 18. Mr. Colo Mero, Director Sportslife Ministry We regret our inability to reach and mention every individual. However it’s our humble prayer, that the Eternal Lord bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children & relatives

convey his heartfelt congratulation to both the outgoing Director and Project Director for their tireless contribution for the department and to the people of Nagaland and completing 35 years and retiring as a winner. T. Imkongmar Aier, Additional Director delivered speech on behalf of the department who also thank the outgoing Directors for their esteem services and contribution to the department. Bio-data of the outgoing officers was delivered by Registrar, Soil & Water Conservation Department. Vote of thanks was delivered by MM Solo, Joint Director followed by hymn “God Will Take Care of You”.

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Salesian College organises seminar on child labour

DiMapur, august 29 (MExN): One day seminar on child labour was organized by the department of sociology at Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur on August 29 emphasising the need to care and protect the children of our society. Speaking on the occasion Asst. Prof. Abeni Kikon Head of the Department of Sociology Unity College, said, “Every one of us is called to protect the rights of the children. She said, the society needs to be aware of this social evil and must begin to eradicate the malice from wherever we are. Speaking on the occasion Dr. (Fr.) Policarp Xalxo, Principal of Salesian College said, we need “a Child friendly society.” A press note stated that

nearly 300 students participated in the seminar. Total of Five papers were presented at the seminar which was followed by interaction session. The subject dealt with Child Labour scenario across the world. It laid special emphasis on the policies and programs to eradicate Child Labour in India. While interacting, the students felt the necessity to pin down concrete lines of action to eradicate child labour in our own settings. One of the speakers at the Seminar highlighted that child labour in the house hold sector and agriculture is more rampant than the industrial sector. As a follow up of the seminar the students decided to work on three principals viz. Be, Participants of the seminar on child labour organized by the department of sociology at Act, Educate and Report. Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur held on August 29.

Village Visitation Committee visit Pfuchama

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6th Thanamir Apple Festival kiphirE, august 29 (MExN): The Thanamir Village Council will be hosting its “6th Thanamir Apple Festival” on September 4 at 10:00 am at Thanamir Village, under Punrgo Sub-Division, Kiphire with Wennyi Konyak Additional Deputy Commissioner Pungro as the chief guest. Thanamir Village Council Chairman Tsuseki has informed in a press release that there will be exhibitioncum-sales of Apple after the programme on the same day. All are warmly welcome by the Thanamir Village Council and public of Thanamir Village.

Kiphire DPDB on September 8 kiphirE, august 29 (MExN): All DPDB members of Kiphire district are informed that meeting for SeptemVillage Visitation (Adoption) Committee members with villagers and village authorities ber 2015 will be held on September 8 at 10:00 AM. All of Pfuchama. members are requested to attend the meeting positivekohiMa, august 29 (MExN): The a common office or meeting place in the ly. Also members are informed that agendas if any may Village Visitation (Adoption) Committee village which would help them function please be submitted before hand. constituted under the District Planning effectively. A hands-on-training for use of sewing and Development Board (DPDB), Kohima visited Pfuchama village on August 25. machines will be organised in the village Amidst incessant rains and fear of land- by ITI, Kohima in near future. During the visit, the committee led by DiMapur, august 29 (MExN): The Leo and Lions slide, the committee visited the village for review and continuation of the works its convener Lanu Jamir, Executive Engi- Club of Dimapur will be organising Janmastami on Sepstarted under the initiative of Village Visi- neer (PWD-National Highways) held dis- tember 5 by organising various events at at Lions Club of Dimapur. According to a presds note from Leo Ankit tation Programme, a press release stated. cussions with the village authorities. Handing over a written document Paharia, PRO Leo Club of Dimapur the event will include: Looking into the basic needs of the villagers and in order to promote Income specifying the work priorities for the Pfu- Fancy Dress Competition(Age Group 0-6 and 7-12); Generating Activities (IGA) in Pfuchama chama village (as submitted to DPDB, Ko- theme "Radha and Krishna event; and Matkipod Events. village, the committee donated two sew- hima) to the Village Council Chairman, All the participant who take part in any events will get ing machines and set of furniture to the the committee members reiterated that surprise gift, it said adding that registration form will be eleven Self Help Groups in the village. the village authorities need to pursue the available at Front Door Laundry, Durga Mandir and P.D. The furniture, which included 50 chairs, matter with respective departments for Electrical Church Road opposite SBI Evening Branch. For one set of office table, chair and almirah, implementation of the prioritised works any Query and more Details can contact the organizer at 09774975054 and 09862765244. were given to enable the SHGs establish in near future.

Leo, Lions Club to organise Janmastami

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ATSUM writes to Governor on ILP system Haipou Jadonang's statue unveiled Imphal, august 29 (mExN): The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) has written a representation to the Governor of Manipur, Dr. Syed Ahmed, on the controversial issue of the Inner Line Permit System. Highlighting its position and apprehension with regard to the present movement for the introduction of ILP in Manipur being initiated by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (ILPS), ATSUM stated that the bill, rechristened as “The Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015” is likely to be passed in the Manipur Legislative Assembly. ATSUM maintained that the proposed Bill is being drafted as per the wishes and whims of a 40 members Committee comprised of the “dominant Meitei Community” without any representation from the tribal Assembly Members. The representation which was issued by ATSUM President Muan Tombing and General Secretary Vareiyo Shatsang highlighted that the

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Hill tribes in the present Manipur, were historically never ruled by the Manipur Raja. It was the British who brought the hill areas within the fold of Manipur and engaged with them indirectly through the British Political Agent, it pointed. The Student body further mentioned that when Manipur was about to be conferred statehood in 1972, there were apprehension that the interest of the tribal would be at stake. So, the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council Act, 1971 was enacted by the Parliament to address the issue as a measure, it stated. The Hill Areas of Manipur and its people are also protected by the Hill Areas Committee which is constitutionally envisaged under Article 371C of the Indian Constitution, the student body revealed. However, this Committee has no longer Legislative and Judiciary powers, and cannot function to its intended provision of safeguarding the interest of the tribal in the Hill Areas of Manipur, ATSUM contended.

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Given this background, the demands for Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) and Schedule Tribe (ST) status for the already advanced Meitei community, declaration of the whole of Manipur as ‘Hill State/ Tribal State’, and extension of Manipur Land Revenue & Land Reform Act (1960) to the whole State of Manipur are all “ambiguous and not appropriate at all”, the student body argued. “Furthermore, all these demands are designed with an intention to make all the above – mentioned issues interlinked as to empower the dominant community against the interest of the minority tribal,” ATSUM maintained. ATSUM further pointed that the mandated Civil Societies (Students, Youth, Women, Chiefs and the Apex Bodies) of the tribes of Manipur were not at all consulted by the JCILPS before launching their intensive movement. “The State Cabinet also did not have the courtesy to consult the Hill Areas Committee,” it stated.

ATSUM further expressed pain to see the closure of educational institutions for almost 2 months. “We are saying this not just because hundreds of tribal students are affected but the reckless and wanton display of the JCILPS has done colossal damage to the student community which in fact, is a violation of the Right to Education Act 2009,” the student body stated. Further stating that tribal people were nowhere involved in the proposed ILPS, the student body contended that even if it is passed by the Manipur Legislative Assembly, it should cover Valley Areas only as it is being proposed and propagated by the Meiteis of the valley. The student body suggested that the demand for the ILPS and its enforcement in the entire State of Manipur is a ploy designed to serve the interest of a particular community. “The enforcement of ILPS will certainly pave way for marginalization of the hill tribals and alienated from their ancestral land. Advo-

Assam records 2nd-highest insurgency cases in 2014 Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Sikkim did not record a single ' offence against state' case

shIllONg, august 29 (mExN): Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi, AVSM, VSM, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command visited Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles at Laitkor, Shillong on August 28. According to a press release from the Assam Rifles, the General was briefed on the operational and administrative aspects of the Force and also shown around the various facilities in the pristine garrison. The Army Commander complimented the Director General Assam Rifles for creating state of art facilities for soldiers and their families in a very well laid out campus at Laitkor, the release stated. While addressing the officers, the Army Commander complimented the Force for its “exceptional all round performance” and for “rendering yeoman service” in the “most challenging” terrains of the North East. He exhorted them to continue the good work of maintaining peace and tranquility in the North East region, the release added.

AR Commander’s conference held shIllONg, august 29 (mExN): A two day Assam Rifles Commander’s Conference 2015 was held at Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong on August 28 and 29 to focus on key policy, conceptual and doctrinal issues in light of the prevailing security environment. The Conference was chaired by Lt Gen Ramesh Kumar Rana, SM, VSM, Director General of Assam Rifles and attended by Formation Commanders and Staff Officers of Headquarters DGAR, a press release from the Directorate General Assam Rifles, informed. The emphasis of the Commander’s Conference was on drawing lessons from past experience in various fields and improving upon these aspects for an overall better efficiency of the force; “with overall aim of living up to the bestowed title of ‘Sentinels of North East’ and ‘Friends of the Hill People’,” the release stated. The agenda of the Conference also included taking a holistic review of the security environment, status of operational readiness as also the appraisal of operational situation in the North East. The conference also provided a platform for the commanders to project their requirements and aspirations covering operations, administration, management of human resources. During the conference, the Director General exhorted everyone to carry out an honest and critical self appraisal for long term betterment for the Force. He said that the Assam Rifles has been able to achieve a good image for itself and the challenge now facing the commanders was to sustain the same and live up to the aspirations of the soldiers in present socio-economic milieu.

Two NDFB (S) ultras killed in encounter guwahatI, august 29 (ptI): Two NDFB(S) cadre, wanted in connection with the massacre of Adivasis, were today killed in an encounter with a joint team of Assam Police and Army in an operation in Oxiguri village in Chirang district early today, Inspector General of Police, BTAD, L R Bishnoi said. The militants were identified as Gwndai and Junthi, both 'platoon commanders' of the NDFB(S). "They were responsible for the massacre of Adivasis on December 23, 2014. "They had also brutally killed a Class 10 student Priya Basumatary, whom they suspected of being a police informer," Bishnoi said. An M-16 rifle along with magazines, an AK-47 rifle with magazines and one pistol were recovered from them along with a huge quantity of ammunition and other personal items.

cating certain indigenous tribal people of Manipur as outsiders/foreigners by the propagators of the movement is a living example of this assertion,” ATSUM contended. The student body further argued that the proposed Manipur Land Revenue & Land Reform Act (seventh Amendment Bill 2015) is a ploy to annul the existing Manipur Land Revenue & Land Reform Act 1960 under Section 158, which requires the Deputy Commissioner to first secure the consent of the Autonomous District Council members within whose jurisdiction the land lies for transfer/purchase of land belonging to tribal, to non-tribal. Making a plea to the Governor not to give his assent to the Bill, ATSUM maintained that the Bill will “impede on the rights and privileges of the tribal people.” The consent and approval of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) may also be sought as the same is very much related to the welfare of the Hill Areas of the state, it added.

guwahatI, august 29 (tNN): In spite of ongoing peace talks between the Assam government and various pro-talks factions of militant outfits, attacks by insurgent groups continued unchecked in the state last year. Assam saw the country's secondhighest number of 'offence against state' crimes in 2014, said a Union home ministry report. "Altogether 512 offences against the state were registered across the country in 2014. With 72 cases, Kerala accounts for 14% of the total, followed by Assam (11%) and Karnataka (9%)." The cases were registered under Section 121 (waging or attempting to wage war or abetting waging of war against the Indian government), Section 121A (conspiracy to commit offences punishable under Section 121), Section 122 (collecting

arms with intention of waging war against the government of India) and Section 123 (concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war). Besides several instances in which Ulfa (Independent) and few Karbi splinter militant groups attempted to disrupt peace and harmony in the state, over 80 people were killed by the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-S) in two major incidents last year. While the Bodo rebels gunned down over 37 Bengali-speaking Muslims in lower Assam's Baksa district in May, at least 51 adivasis were killed by them in Sonitpur district in December. "Initially both incidents were believed to be communal in nature. In both cases, however, we found involvement of Bodo militants," a senior Assam Police officer said. Among the other states in the northeast, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Sikkim did not record a single 'offence against state' case last year. "Meghalaya recorded 32 such cases and Manipur, 11," the report added.

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A magnificent bronze statue of Haipou Jadonang was unveiled by Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on the occasion of 84th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter at the Haipou Jadonang Memorial Park, Keishampat in the heart of Imphal city on Saturday. Haipou Jadonang Statue & Park Development Committee organised the impressive function where people from all ethnic groups and leaders of several civil societies also attended. The Jadonang Memorial Park was built in 2006 with financial assistance from the Manipur Government. The park is situated near the place where he was hanged by the British. Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, ministers, Parliamentary secretaries, MLAs and a host of officials were also present on the occasion. The participants paid floral tribute to the martyr and observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect to him. In his speech, Ibobi Singh stated “Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu were born and died here in Manipur.” Jadonang was hanged by the British in 1931, and succeeded by his cousin Rani Gaidinliu. The Chief Minister criticized the Centre’s plan to set up a memorial site for Rani Gaidinliu in Nagaland state by ignoring her birth place Tamenglong district in Manipur. He said politicizing the affairs of freedom fighters, sports and culture is a

bad policy. “Though Rani was born Naga, she was not a Naga from Nagaland. She was born, lived and died here,” Ibobi reiterated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released coins of Rs 100 and Rs 5 denominations to commemorate the birth centenary of veteran freedom fighter Rani Gaidinliu in the presence of Union Ministers, Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang and Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi in New Delhi on August 24. Jadonang’s death anniversary was also observed under the theme "Haipou Jadonang, Pioneer Protagonist of Journey of Common Hope" at his birth place Puiluanh village under Nungba subdivision of Tamenglong. Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF) and Haipou Jadonang Memorial Trust jointly organised the function. The Jadonang birth anniversary was also marked at Khoupum valley, Loktak Project area in Churchanpur district, Dimapur, Zalukie Town of Peren district, Nagaland, Delhi, Binakandi of Cachar, Silchar, Halflong and Guwahati in Assam and Shillong in Meghalaya. Haipou Jadonang was born in 1905 in a Rongmei family. The Naga spiritual leader and political activist established the “Heraka” religious movement, and declared himself to be the "messiah king" of the Nagas. His movement was widespread in the Zeliangrong territory. Jadonang envisaged an independent Naga kingdom or “Naga Raj” which ultimately brought him in conflict with the British.

NE MGNREGA Association hold protest guwahatI, august 29 (mExN): The North East MGNREGA Employees Association today organized a demonstration from Deghali Pukhuri Park, Guwahati. While addressing the mega dharna, Mathew Yhome, Vice President North East MGNREGA Employees Association & President Nagaland MGNREGA Employees Association reiterated the association’s three demands to the Central Government. The demands of the as-

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RBI not done with rate cut, still in accommodative mode: Rajan Washington, august 29 (Pti): Hinting at the fourth interest rate cut this year, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has said that he is not done with lowering rates and the central problem for the entire world remains slowing economic growth. Rajan, who was participating in the elite Jackson Hole economic symposium of the Kansas City Federal Reserve, also said that RBI has reached an agreement with the Government on a new rate-setting panel, the Monetary Policy Committee, which would be announced soon. Rajan, who has been under pressure from the government and the industry to further cut rates, said RBI is still in an “accommodative mode” and would take a decision as per the data on inflation and other macroeconomic factors. “We also have inflation which other people do not have. We have cut the interest rate thrice so far this

year and we are still in accommodative mode. We will have a look at data as it comes in and take a view accordingly. “We have not said we are finished (on cutting rates) and we will take a view as the data allows us to do,” Rajan told CNBC in an interview on the sidelines of Jackson Hole summit.

countries around the world... Of course, everybody would like stronger Chinese growth, but to some extent we are among the least affected,” he added. Fed rate hike He also advised the US Federal Reserve against raising the rates when the world economy is in a turmoil. “My position over time has been don’t do it when the world is in turmoil... It is a long anticipated event, it has to happen sometime — everybody knows it has to happen — but pick your time,” he said. Separately, Rajan said in an interview to Bloomberg TV that RBI has reached an agreement with the Government on the new Monetary Policy Committee. Rajan also said that the panel would be different from what was proposed in a draft earlier last month, wherein the government was to appoint major-

Global financial crisis Interestingly, it is the same summit where Rajan had once famously presented a paper that talked about an imminent global financial crisis, which eventually hit the world markets in 2007-08. Rajan was IMF’s chief economist when he made that famous ‘prediction’. On China, Rajan said India is a big trading partner, but still the impact may not be as big as some other countries from any slowdown in Chinese economy. “If in fact there is a greater Chinese slowdown than is anticipated, it won’t affect us as much as other

ity of the members. “There is an agreement with the government, which is not that plan,” Rajan said without divulging further details. A major controversy had broken out after a draft proposal suggested the government appointing a majority of the members on the panel to be chaired by RBI Governor, while a veto power earlier proposed to be vested with the Chairman was also sought to be withdrawn. Rajan, however, later said he was fine with the idea of veto power being dropped. Currently, RBI Governor has a technical advisory committee to advise on monetary policy, but he enjoys authority to accept or reject the panel’s views. Rajan further said there is a “mood of optimism” in India’s economy and it would be among the least-affected countries from problems in China.

tarians to resolve their differences and allow the proposed GST law to be implemented, saying it would one of the most important changes in India. He also termed the proposed bankruptcy code as an “extremely important” legislation. “If we can get a good bankruptcy code, we can start issuing long-term bonds, which is absolutely necessary to finance infrastructure, finance all the big things the government plans,” Rajan said. Talking about global markets, the RBI Governor said prices are not correct in certain asset markets and they may correct. “Now, whether that happens smoothly or that happens in more volatile fashion, I think is anybody’s guess,” he said. In his famous prediction years ago from this Jackson Hole symposium, Rajan had warned that the little-understood financial GST Bill products may trigger a global fiHe also urged the Parliamen- nancial crisis.

Facebook hits new milestone India is the world’s largest importer of diamonds The European Unioni India’s imports are par- of only about a third of Anaugust 29 with 1 bn users on a single day suRat, (agenies): India is still (EU), which is counted as ticularly high because it twerp’s figures, although houston, august 29 (Pti): The biggest social networking platform Facebook has just gotten even bigger. Company CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook had one billion people logged on to the site on a single day, marking the first time in company history to reach this milestone. According to a Facebook post by the CEO, “On Monday, 1 in 7 people on Earth used Facebook to connect with their friends and family.” He stated that the company uses average numbers but this instance was different! “This was the first time we reached this milestone, and it’s just the beginning of connecting the whole world,” he added. Facebook has also released a special video to commemorate the milestone. The CEO went to say how proud he was of their community and the progress which has been made. He states, “A more open and connected world is a better world. It brings stronger relationships with those you love, a stronger economy with more opportunities, and a stronger society that reflects all of our values.” However, no information was provided from which source the new users came from but the company definitely had a reason to celebrate, along with the advertisers too. In the end, the young CEO thanked its users for being a part of his community and for everything they have done to help Facebook reach this milestone. Facebook Co-Founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg is also the wealthiest individual under the age of 35, with a personal fortune of $41.6 billion (roughly Rs 2,72,667 crores). According to a previous report, Facebook aims to bring 4.5 billion users online with Internet.org. In a blogpost released to mark the first year of the initiative, Facebook said it will open a portal allowing any mobile operator to offer the service under its Internet.org platform. Facebook currently partners with specific operators to launch the service in different countries.

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nancial inclusion on August 28, 2014. The Finance Ministry said the target of opening one account per household was achieved by January 26, 2015, barring few areas of Jammu & Kashmir and left wing extremism affected districts. “PMJDY, the biggest financial inclusion initiative of the world launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28, 2014, completed its first year today,” the Ministry said

Delhi Airport launches new mobile app neW Delhi august 29 (ians): Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Saturday launched a new app named flyDEL that aims to augment the passenger experience and achieve customer

Israeli diamonds are worth substantially more than those passing through Antwerp ($333.11 /carat compared to $133.08). The diamond export trade amounted to 15.7 billion dollars for Antwerp, 8.3 billion for Dubai and 3.9 billion for Israel.

delight at the airport. The app, which is available for both Android as well as iOS based devices, covering a majority smart phone users in the country, provides real-time flight information and access to all passengers’ facilities available at the airport among others. “The smart and tech savvy travellers as well as first-time users can make the best use of the wide range of facilities available at the airport by using the app,” said DIAL CEO I. Prabhakara Rao. “The app is based on a very specific technology that takes care of the real needs of the various categories of fliers to make their journey a pleasant and hassle-free affair. The app’s unique design showcases the World’s #1 Airports dynamic images,” he added. The offerings are currently listed under various categories - flights, services, food and beverages, navigation and shopping.

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neW Delhi, august 29 (Pti): The Government has said that Rs 22,000 crore have been deposited in over 17.5 crore bank accounts within a year of the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, the largest financial inclusion scheme in the world. “At present, more than 17.5 crore bank accounts have been opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). More than Rs 22,000 crore have been deposited by the people in their bank accounts opened under the PMJDY,” the Finance Ministry said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched this ambitious scheme of fi-

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the KP member state and includes Belgium among other countries, was the world’s top exporter of rough diamonds to India. The EU shipped out 116 million carats of precious stones with a value of $15.71 billion during the period, a 10% decline from 2013.

the world’s largest rough diamond importing country as per the statistics published by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). In 2014, a staggering 153.609 million carats of rough diamonds were imported into the country worth $17.21 billion.

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neW Delhi, august 29 (Pti): “Harley-Davidson confirms that it has voluntarily recalled model year 2015 Harley-Davidson Street family vehicles, of which the XG750 model is available in India,” Harley-Davidson India said in a statement. (Source: Harley Davidson) US cult bike maker Harley Davidson is recalling 3,698 units of its XG750 model manufactured this year to rectify a faulty fuel pump inlet. “Harley-Davidson confirms that it has voluntarily recalled model year 2015 Harley-Davidson Street family vehicles, of which the XG750 model is available in India,” Harley-Davidson India said in a statement. Explaining the reasons, it said: “We identified that some of the motorcycles may have a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet, and announced the recall in the interest of customer safety.” Stating that the company is “committed to correcting this issue”, Harley-Davidson India said it is working with its dealers in India to notify customers to bring their motorcycles in for inspection. Ever since auto industry body SIAM initiated voluntary recall for safety related issues in July 2012, companies have proactively recalled vehicles. Recently, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India recalled 13,700 units of its CBR 150R and CBR 250R bike models, manufactured between July 2014 to June 2015, in India to fix a defective starter relay switch assembly.

Pakistani daily calls for ending Rs.5,000 currency note islamabaD, august 29 (ians): The Rs.5,000 currency note is used by “players who settle large transactions in cash on a daily basis”, said a leading Pakistani daily which noted that this raise questions about the nature of their work. An editorial “High-denomination notes” in the Dawn on Saturday said that the Rs.5,000 currency note is “the unlikely culprit in a number of high-profile conversations in the country today, and for good reason”. “The note, issued in 2006, plays a key role in large cash transactions mainly of a speculative or unscrupulous nature. Some quarters in the State Bank argue that the note is essential to simplify the cash management operations of banks that require large volumes of currency notes in their sprawling network of bank branches, and that cash management on this scale using smaller denominations is too cumbersome,” it said. The daily, however, wondered: “Who really needs and uses the Rs.5,000 note?” “It’s rarely seen in retail transactions. Much of the demand for the note, which circulates mostly outside the banking system once issued by a branch or ATM machine, comes from players who settle large transactions in cash on a daily basis. This should automatically raise questions about the nature of their work,” it added. The daily said it is easy to make the case that the currency note ought to be discontinued. “Large payments should be made through the banking system, and retail customers rarely need such high-denomination currency.” DIMAPUR Civil Hospital:

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Phesama landslide: lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio visits Morung Express News

accommodation for affected students

Kohima | August 29

Ten days after the Phesama landslide occurred which has blocked the NH-29, damaged acres of paddy fields and displaced almost fifty families, Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio finally visited the Phesama landslide on August 29. In an interaction with the village and administrative and NSDMA officials, Rio appreciated the tireless efforts of the village youth who despite their own problems continued to help outsiders travelling in NH-29. “We are suffering. We have faced this kind of calamities since 1962, 1990, 2003, 2013 and now. These calamities are beyond our control we are suffering,” stated a village elder. “We have difficulty in tackling this issue. Unless a long-term solution to prevent such disasters is made, we will continue to suffer and it will be of no use even if we build

Kohima, august 29 (mExN): In view of the landslide at NH-29, Phesama, the Southern Angami Students' Union (SASU) has informed students of St. Joseph's College to contact the numbers mentioned below for temporary accommodation. Accommodation will be provided for girls at Tourist lodge, for which, Vizovoto Yhoshü (9089582949) and KSU President (8014102720) can be contacted. For accommodation at Dimori cove, students can con-

tact 8575494111 or 9612471935 at Kigwema. Viswema - St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School for girls hostel - 8731972935 or 9402722958. For boys, accommodation will be provided at Khuzama village; students can contact the following numbers: 8732007963 or 9856471130.

parents and guardians to cooperate with the college authority, who along with the Southern Angami Students' Union (SASU), is making efforts to accommodate the teachers and students around Jakhama, Kigwema, Mima, Viswema and Khuzama by Monday, August 31. A press note issued by the principal, Rev. St. Joseph's College Dr. Sebastian has sought the supprincipal appeals port of the parents and guardians Meanwhile, St. Joseph's Col- in the effort to reopen the college lege, Jakhama has appealed to by Tuesday, September 1.

Kohima district legislators assure help Villagers help out in dismantling the houses affected by the landslide in Phesama.

our houses or grow our crops.” Meanwhile, the Phesama Village Council Chairman, Vimedo Chuse said, “We are indebted to so many people in so many ways. It is a burden which we are not able to carry on our own.” Neiphiu Rio appealed

that the State government should send proper reports to the Centre so that timely assistance is given to the affected villagers. While thanking the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) for their works, Rio also added that more work needs to be done

and requested the Authority to use whatever fund that has been allotted to the state in disaster management. Rio assured that he will send a letter to the PMO. Rio also donated Rs. 1 lakh and further Rs. 9 lakh will be sent through the DC from his MP’s fund.

Kohima, august 29 (DiPR): Kohima legislators visited areas hit by Phesama landslide on August 29 morning and donated Rs 3,50,000/- for immediate relief. MLA Vikho-o Youshü informed that according to the latest report, 47 households have been affected by the landslide, 33 houses dis-

mantled and more to be dismantled. He suggested clearing alternate road like Agri-link road below the village which needs about ½ km road to be cleared. Minister Dr. Nicky Kire acknowledged the Phesama village for making all efforts and volunteering in helping the college and school students, commuters while

dimapur Police recover ganja, stolen motorcycles; 7 arrested DimaPuR, august 29 (mExN): Dimapur Police under Zone-I recovered 21 packets of “suspected” contraband ganja weighing approx 70 kilogram on August 28 at Kuda village area, Dimapur. The recovery was made from a Maruti Van (White Colour) bearing registration number NL04/4033 which the Police had intercepted, according to a press release from PRO, Dimapur Police. In this connection, the driver

of the vehicle Athisu Mao (28) and the occupant of the vehicle Lokha Mao (23) were arrested and the contraband along with the vehicle seized. Accordingly, a case has been registered at East Police Station for further investigation. Meanwhile, on August 27, Dimapur Police under Zone-I conducted a special drive based on specific information and of the city. In this connec- Chishi, Mughaka Assumi, recovered 6 stolen motor- tion, five persons were ar- Meizeü Tsikhano, Ngukato cycles from different parts rested, namely Sushoka Achumi, and Thituzo. The

six motorcycles of different models seized from the possession were - Pulsar 200 CC, (U/R), ColourBlack/ Blue, Chassis No. MD2A36FZOECM70002, Engine No. JLZCEM57568; Apache (U/R), ColourWhite, Chassis No. MD634KE46E213881153, Engine No. OE4BE2572664; Pulsar 220 CC, NLO7J 8096, Colour-Black, Chassis No. DKZODG88486, Engine No. MD2A13EZ900087295; Pulsar 200 CC (U/R) Co-

lour- Red, Chassis No. MD2A36EZ10CJ49518, Engine No. JLZCOJ46966; Discover (U/R) ColourBlack/Red, Chassis No. MD2DSPAZZSPJ43719, Engine No. GBUBSJ12O61; and Pulsar 150 CC (U/R), Colour- Black, Chassis No. MD2DHDHZZTOK79949, Engine No. DHGBTK64268. A case has been registered at Diphupar Police Station for further investigation, the PRO said.

Public SPace The Shared SovereignTy

Thepfulhouvi Solo

he Government of India was not too humored with India's Good Friend in the United Nations -Rev. Michael Scot on the question of Sovereignty of the Naga; and his Indian Visa did not live long. He left India soon after he brokered an Indo-Naga Ceasefire Agreement between Government of India and the Federal Government of Nagaland on 6 September 1964. Today, an opportunity has come to the Naga people to discuss the Sovereignty question of the Naga openly and freely. We must take this opportunity of the present political dispensation and discuss the Issue freely, openly in Public as this is the core of the Naga political aspiration. Different Naga Communities appear to have Sovereignty in different degrees of appreciation or feel Sovereignty in different degrees of values. This different appreciation has to be integrated into a single consensus Idea ac-

ceptable to all the Naga. Let us have a bird's eye view of them: When the 9-Point Agreement, between the Governor of the Province of Assam –Sir Akbar Hydari and Gopinath Bordoloi –the Premier of Assam, on the one hand and the Naga National Council on the other, was being discussed at Kohima in 1947, some Naga took the separation from Assam as almost the separation from India and were willing to opt for Autonomy from Assam. The other Group of Naga felt the Autonomy did not measure up to the Naga expectation of Sovereignty and hence were not willing to accept it however maximum power it may bestow on them. The NNC ultimately informed the Governor on August 14, 1947: "Naga Hills cannot be considered part of the Indian Union until heads of proposed agreement between the Governor of Assam and the Naga National Council is accepted to the letter for execution,

with No.9 modified as 'at the end of this period the Nagas will be free to decide their own future'" Thus, the political Journey of the Naga for a thousand Li of its history has begun and still continues. Today an excellent opportunity has come for the Naga to express its opinion on the Sovereignty they have in mind for negotiation with India. Personally, the Writer would prefer the negotiation be based on the Premise of the Angami concept of Sovereignty: John Butler, a 19th Century British colonial Surveyor of Naga Hills said: "Virtually every man does that which is right in his own eyes, and it is a law unto himself, 'a form of democracy' which is difficult to conceive as existing for a single day and yet that it does exist here is an undeniable fact". R. Steward, another Colonial Officer recorded: "They acknowledge no king among themselves, and deride the idea of such a personage among others. When Questioned, they proudly plant

their spears in the ground, and pointing at them, declare they have no other Raja". A Naga Student of Politics in a University in India asked a famous Political History Professor what Sovereignty actually is. The Professor replied; "Are you a Naga, if so, you better go and ask your Gaun Burah in your Village, he will tell you better". To the Naga, SOVEREIGNTY means "Unmitigated Freedom". The Naga 'Sovereignty' and Ravi's "sharing of sovereign power" do not sound the same Rational Bite; one of them may have to be transvestite that the two are merged. Ravi also said: 'Shared Sovereignty': "was to be a division of Power with Nagaland having absolute Power." Now "'having absolute Power' and 'a division of Power'" are different meaning of the same Oxford Language that would need very serious discussion for long sessions of discussion across the Table to narrow the differences in

the Meanings. Philosophically speaking; No Stone should be left unturned to arrive to a common consensual Point but the Writer fears no consensus may be found in the Parties concerned during this political dispensation. It may even deadlock as in the case of the Federal Government of Nagaland and the Government of India leading to the shortening of the Inner line Permit for the Bright Interlocutor. The Writer proposes 2 suggestions: • India has acknowledged the 'unique history of the Naga': let it acknowledge in written: 'the Naga has every right to Sovereignty', then the Naga, on his own choice, opt to live for a period of 99 years with India as 'Indian Naga', on completion of 89 years of the Period, the Naga would initiate new negotiation Terms. • Leave the Sovereignty Question in the cold Storage for 99 years with other Items agreed of the Concord operating.

Challenging the statement that sovereignty is with the people

Kaka D. Iralu

he actual heading of the article should have read as: “Challenging the statement that sovereignty is with the people and there can be a Shared Sovereignty between the Naga people and the Indian people. But knowing that such a long title would not be entertained by any Editor, I have stated only half of the desired heading. I will however address both the issues in the present article. Now, in the context of the GOI/ NSCN IM Accord, leaders from both the parties have been saying that sovereignty is with the people. But what do they mean, when they say that “Sovereignty is with the people? Is sovereignty a physical component (like a liver) that resides in the physical body of “a people” or “the people”? If this is the meaning of “sovereignty,” then the next corollary implication would be that, every time a child is born, a sovereignty is born. It would also mean that sovereignty is at its prime when the child has reached the stage of youth; and sovereignty is

on the wane when that youth has become an old man. And finally, sovereignty would be buried, when the old man dies. Now, that would be the case, if sovereignty is with “a people” or “the people.” (By the way, it would also mean that sovereignty is drunk, if the person has consumed too much alcohol and the person’s liver and brain has been affected!) Therefore, in my simple opinion, only an uneducated incredulous person can state that sovereignty is with “a people” or “the people”. What then is the true meaning of sovereignty? The true sense and meaning of sovereignty can be found only in reference to an independent sovereign constitution and an independent sovereign flag in the context of a POLITICALLY INDEPENDENT NATION. Sovereignty therefore, has meaning and practical reality only with reference to a singular nation. Now, within two sovereign nations, there can be economic relations or joint defense agreements. But sovereignty is not an economic commodity or a defense issue that can be shared by two nations collec-

tively and simultaneously. Coming to the question of a “Shared Sovereignty” under two constitutions and two flags, no two independent nations can have their own constitution and flags and still share a common sovereignty. In political reality, every independent nation in the world has a unique Constitution and a unique flag of its own. In the case of Nagaland and India, the Naga independent flag is symbolized by the Rainbow and the Indian flag is symbolized by the Asoka Chakra. Concurrent to this political fact, the independent Naga nation has its own constitution called The Yehzabo of Nagaland and independent India also has her own constitution called The Constitution of India. As to its features, the Naga Yehzabo is patterned on the democratic customary laws and traditions of the Naga people. The Indian Constitution on the other hand, is patterned after a western model of democracy. (The Indian constitution is perhaps modeled after a western and European model, because politically, India does not have a tradition of democracy in her history). When the British set their foot on

Indian soil in the late 16th century, India was then, comprised of over 500 Princely states. When the British left India in 1947, it was a humble but learned Dalit- Dr Ambedkar- who bequeathed modern India with a western based Constitution. Finally, to give an example of the impracticality of a so called “Shared Sovereignty”, let us presuppose that under the framework of the present accord, India and Nagaland agrees to have a joint defense force to face any external aggression from across the borders of Nagaland. Let us further imagine that suddenly, Burmese troops attack Naga territories and Nagas find themselves having to fight back. But India because of her economic ties with Burma, insist that Nagas should not fight back. Then what happens? Will the Naga troops and Indian troops stationed in Nagaland fight among themselves then? In such a situation, instead of a shared sovereignty, Nagas will find themselves with two enemies to deal with. Such a situation will also develop, if China attacks Arunachal Pradesh and Indian troops insist on attacking

the Chinese troops, while Nagas refuse, on the grounds that Chinese are Mongolians and had earlier helped the Nagas in their fight against India! In such an eventuality, the beautifully worded Shared Sovereignty would explode into war between Nagaland and India again. In conclusion, to have a Naga flag under the Indian flag or a Naga Constitution under the Indian Constitution is an altogether incongruous proposition. Such an arrangement can never work in practical political reality. In practical political reality, the question of Nagas having a separate flag of their own under the Indian flag is also totally meaningless. (It would still be meaningless, even if, instead of one flag, 16 flags are given for all the 16 tribes of the 16 Point Agreement of the 16 thousand sq. km of the present puppet state of Nagaland under the Constitution of India.) This is because two national flags and two Constitutions of two independent nations can never merge into one nation. Any such attempt would be a mere chasing after a “political chimera”.

crossing the area during the landslide. He also stated that all the legislators present shared their concern and grief for the affected houses, properties destroyed, and assured they will pursue the matter with the State government for all possible help. Parliamentary Secretary Housing, Er. Levi pointed out that NH-29, which is

cut off, has not only affected southern people, but all Nagas, Manipur, Myanmar etc. Meanwhile, social welfare minister, Kiyanilie said that if one particular area or village of a district is affected, the whole district is affected. Speeches were also given by MLA Er. Kropol and president NPF Kohima division, Gonei-o.

MCCI demand answers from Power dept DimaPuR, august 29 (mExN): Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MCCI) have questioned the Department of Power on the lack of power supply in Mokokchung for the last four days. In a press statement, MCCI president Moasangba Jamir lamented that despite the citizens going through immense hardship and the business community incurring losses in crores due to lack of power supply, there was no show of concern from officials of the power department stationed in Mokokchung. Stating that the citizens deserve to know as to why there is no power supply for days in a row and how long they were likely to face the plight, the MCCI has demanded an explanation from the department in the form of public information in this connection.

Funeral service of Lt. Captain Medo Kohima, august 29 (mExN): The funeral service of Late Captain Medoneizo Nakhro (Medo), NSCN (K), will be held on August 30 (Sunday), 11:30 am at Piphema Town. Nakhro was killed on August 28 by the Indian security forces at Pangsha, Noklak in Tuensang district. A release from the family members informed that Late Captain Medoneizo Nakhro, the eldest son of Thepfiinyhie Nakhro from Piphema A Village was born on May 9, 1974. He joined the Naga Army in 1989. He is survived by wife, three sons and one daughter.

Minister for rural development & REPA CL John visited the landslide affected area at Phesama on August 29. Sharing concern and sympathy with the affected families, he donated a cash amount of Rs. 1 lakh and 100 bundles of CGI sheet. He was accompanied by MLA Vikho-o Yhoshu and Kohima BDO Kevipodi.

rCn remembers haipou Jadonang DimaPuR, august 29 (mExN): Rongmei Council Nagaland observed the 84th ‘Martyr’s Day’ of Haipou Jadonang, who was hanged to death by the British rulers on August 29, 1931 for voicing against the British rule and heading the No Tax campaign. The event was attended by various Rongmei organization leaders based in Nagaland at Rongmei Customary Court, Chungaizaeng Colony, Burma Camp, Dimapur, a press release informed. In his speech, G Namgai, Chairman, Rongmei Naga Peoples’ Organisation - North East, the chief guest, highlighted the history of Haipou Jadonang during his “Naga Raj Movement” and encouraged the gathering to glorify the “legendary leader” for his supreme sacrifices. Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak (AMN) president, Meishonglung Pamei also shared about Jadonang’s life and struggle. A folk song (Lam Luan Lu) based on the life sto-

ry of Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu was also presented by Gaingamliu. A song of dedication was presented by Lulu Gangmei on behalf of Rongmei Students’ Union, Patkai Christian College. A short note was delivered by Thaban Rongmei, President, Rongmei Community Dimapur, who stressed on the leadership of Jadonang. He asked the gathering to follow the leaders with right perspective for better society. To give opportunity to the upcoming Rongmei musicians, a musical event was also organised by United Rongmei- Friends of Music in the evening at Chungaizaeng Colony Ground. Various Rongmei musicians performed in front of a huge gathering, the release said. Musicians who performed included Naga Orpheus Hunt Finalist 2014, Kathuang Pamei, Gospel Voice Hunt Finalist 2015, Kariu Gangmei and various solo artists. Among the bands were Eco Pyros from Jalukie, 26/4 Makaam, Patkai Band.

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_____________________________ Because Children Matters

Being Special

ASKING LOTS OF 'WHY' QUESTIONS IS KEY STAGE IN CHILDREN’S LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT Sue Learner

he patience of parents can be sorely tested when their children bombard them with countless ‘why’ questions. However parents will be reassured to know that this incessant questioning is a sign that children have reached a key stage in their language development, according to a report by Read On. Get On. Speech and language therapist Kate Freeman said: “Studies find that if children don’t have strong language skills at age five they can get left behind when they start school and struggle with learning to read. “That’s why it’s so important for adults to chat with children to help them develop the essential language skills needed to be ready to read when they enter the classroom.”

The poll of over 1,100 parents from across the UK has revealed that young children ask up to eight questions a day, leaving mums and dads stumped for answers to at least half of those enquiries. Adults find questions about life events such as the arrival of a new brother or Sister the most challenging, with nearly half of parents reporting that they find these difficult to answer. Additionally a quarter of the adults’ surveyed were perplexed by their children’s science ques-

of parents said that if they don’t know the answer they would take the time to look up the answer. However, over a quarter of parents admitted to being creative with the truth in order to distract children from their question if

tions such as ‘why is the sky blue?’ and ‘how many stars are there in the sky?’ In response to the tricky questions posed by their children, nearly half

they are unsure of the answer. TV presenter and mum of two Kate Garraway said: “My children ask questions all the time and I find it fascinating as they puzzle

over things we adults don’t. Recently my six year old asked when we were out in a cafe ‘why do girls toilets have a picture of a person with a skirt on? Girls wear trousers all the time and in Scotland boys wear skirts’. That one I did know the answer to! But often I don’t, so it’s fun to look up the answers together on the internet which always gets a conversation going.” DJ and mum of two Lauren Laverne added: “I love the questions kids come up with. My eldest is fascinated by science he always wanted to know what the moon is made of, how gravity works (he once had a tantrum when he was about 2 because I wouldn't ‘switch gravity off’!). “My youngest is very imaginative. He always asks ‘are we alive or is this a dream?’ which is really above my paygrade, philosophically speaking…”

--- Let's get busy ---

Pencil Door Hanger

How to get a diagnosis Terri Mauro

Step 1: Take Notes

Children with Special Needs Expert

Become the foremost researcher on your child, examining your subject in a variety of different environments and documenting all irregularities. If your child has recurring odd actions that alarm you, keep a diary of what, when and how long. If your child has emotional breakdowns or explosions, keep a chart to see if you can identify what sets them off. You want to be able to specifically document your concerns so that doctors have the most accurate idea of what's going on and can make the most assured steps toward a diagnosis.

Step 2: Talk to Your Pediatrician Chances are, your health insurer will require you to go through your pediatrician before tests and specialist visits anyway. But it's just as well, because your child's regular doctor will likely have useful insights and advice to give you. While you're the ultimate expert in your child, the pediatrician is probably the medical professional who knows your child best -- certainly better than the specialists who will pop in for a short time, look at one aspect of your child's life, and see you again in a year. A good pediatrician with whom you have a comfortable rapport is a helpful person to have filtering all those reports and test results and guiding you as to what to do about them.

Step 3: Do Your Research If your pediatrician shares your concerns, you may be referred on to a specialist for further questioning, examining, and testing. You'll want to do that immediately, but the specialist's schedule may not cooperate; months-long waits are not uncommon. Fill the time by doing some research about your own and your pediatrician's suspicions. You may have done a little research before, but now instead of looking for general possibilities, you'll want to look into the specific diagnosis or diagnoses being investigated. This flurry of fact-digging has two good effects: It makes you more prepared to speak to the specialist, and it passes all that interminable time.

his pencil door hanger is an easy kids craft using craft cupboard supplies, but it looks great! Great for Back To School or anytime. You will need: • 4 craft sticks (ideally coloured) • Optional paint • Craft foam in light brown or pink, black and any other colour • Double sided tape • Sticky letters • Ribbon Instructions: • Lay the 4 craft sticks side by side. Using the width of the sticks as your guide cut a triangle from light brown or pink foam and a rectangle from another colour. • Use double sided tape to attach the triangle to one end of the sticks and rectangle to the other. Turnover and you will see a pencil shape. • Cut a tiny triangle of black and stick to the top of the triangle as the nib. • Tape a loop of ribbon to the back. • Add a message with sticky letters.

Step 4: Consult With Specialists You've talked with the pediatrician. You've taken your notes and done your research, and now you're meeting with the big kahuna who can actually give you answers as to what's going on with your child. That's what you hope for, anyway. Specialists may do detailed examinations, order extensive and expensive tests, and present you with a diagnosis and a prognosis. Or they may give your child a cursory look, make some vague pronouncements, and send you scurrying to the next intimidating professional. If you're prepared -with research and questions and specific observations about your child -you may be able to get enough of an answer to run with, even if a specific diagnosis is elusive.

Variation use only 3 sticks and leave off the loop to make a bookmark.

Facts Corner Interesting facts about English Language Step 5: Keep Seeking Answers A diagnosis is in many ways the start of the story. It may get fine-tuned as your child grows and develops. It may turn out to be inexact or flat-out inaccurate. Doctors may wind up re-classifying children like yours, eliminating one diagnosis or moving a block of children over to another one. Seek a diagnosis now, but don't stop seeking information. With your focus on one child and one disability, you may be able to keep up on current research and practices better than your doctor. Read the news, surf the Net, network with other parents, and collaborate with the professionals in your child's life. Be your own specialist.

• Do you know word 'alphabet' comes from first two letters Greek alphabet - alpha and beta? • Here is a very simple sentence that uses every letter of the alphabet; it is “The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog”! • Challenge your friends! Ask them to find rhyming words for any of these five words - Orange, Month, Silver, Angel & Bulb ! You will be surprised to try that these five words don't have any rhyming word! • Do you know that if you really get excited on finding new words, learn this special word for yourself! The word is LOGOPHILE. It means “lover of words”! • Want to impress your friends? Remember, SCOLIONOPHOBIA –It means to have fear of School, hope you don’t have it. • Talking of Phobias, you may get whole list of phobias on internet, but here is one interesting phobia - ‘PHOBOPHOBIA’–It means fear (phobia) of having any phobia. So you got a word for phobia of phobias. • The word 'swims' when turned upside down will still look like same i.e. 'swims'. • Now test your friends, ask them to say ‘the sixth sick sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick’. It is known to be the toughest tongue –twister in English language. • Do you know a funny fact about the word 'Listen'? It contains the same letters as the word 'Silent'!

Once up on a time The Bulls and the Lion A

lion had been watching three bulls feeding in an open field. He had tried to attack them several times, but they kept together and helped each other to drive him off. The lion had little hope of eating them, for he was no match for three strong bulls with their sharp horns and hoofs. But he could not keep away from that field, for it is hard to resist watching a good meal, even when there is little chance of getting it. Then one day the bulls had a fight. When the hungry lion came to lick his chops and watch them as he did each day, he found them in separate corners of the field, as far away from one another as they could get. It was now an easy matter for the lion to attack the bulls one at a time.

Don't forget: united we stand, divided we fall!

Terri Mauro has two children with special needs: a 25-year-old with languagebased learning disabilities and a 22-year-old with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, both adopted from Russia in 1994. Terri is the author of 50 Ways to Support Your Child's Special Education and The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder (an update of her earlier version, The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder).

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THE RUNAWAY HAMSTERS

Idaho siblings Isabella, Abby, Gabby, and Riley Keen, moved by their friend Matt’s struggle with cancer, decided to raise decibels and dollars by forming a band. As of last month, they’ve raised over $1,200, I’m keen on that. In April 2013, their friend, 10-year old Matt Dittrich, was diagnosed with cancer. From there, The Hamsters and their mother and manager, Barb Keen, went into action. Like many indie bands' first outings, it all started with a little help from friends and family. Barb and her husband put up the money to produce the CD single, "Runaway," and to print the label. From there, it was up to the community - and the community responded. As of the writing of

We are "The Runaway Hamsters," a fun, energetic and happy Country Pop music group of 4 siblings. We love to write songs, play all types of instruments & music!

this piece, The Hamsters have raised over $1,200 for their friend's treatment. The Keen family donated $200 of that money to their school to start a scholarship fund for kids and families like Matt's. The rest of the money will be donated in

Matt's name to the Mountain States Tumor Institute and the St. Luke's Children's Hospital in Boise. The CD is available at all Flatbread Neapolitan Pizza locations in the Boise area, and also on the band's Facebook page.

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

We, as humans, remember that giving to each other is what brings us together. Thanks go out to The Runaway Hamsters for being so creative and working so hard to do something special to help a friend in need.

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Rethinking the Rat Race: Say Yes to God’s Promises Five Reasons for Overwork Clint Archer

your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ Or some people just love money and are willing to work themselves to death to get more of it. But Paul says this is nuts… and dangerous. 1 Tim 6:8-9 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destrucExploitation Many workaholics have had the drug tion. involuntarily slipped into their work culture. Some corporate environments Avoidance Some people simply like working border on abuse the way harsh performance reviews and enticing “incen- more than they like not working. Usually tives” (e.g. you get to keep your job) are this is an indication that there is somedangled like carrots and sticks over the thing missing in their lives they are trying to fill with work, or that they prefer head of a browbeaten serf. The New York Times’ article on the working over their other responsibiliwork culture at Amazon was more fright- ties. An example of this would be the man ening than any National Geographic special on the violence in the Amazon who stays at work later than he needs to jungle. “When you’re not able to give so that his noisy brood of kids is already your absolute all, 80 hours a week, they fed and bathed by their mother by the see it as a major weakness,” said one time he gets home. A five minute bedmember of the Kindle team. Workers are time story is all the parenting he signed chided for not immediately replying to up for. Vacationing with the family just e-mails received at midnight, and vaca- reminds him of how much fun it is to be tioning is considered to be letting down at work where he is the boss and has lethe team. Workers are ruthlessly driven verage over his minions, so everything to produce more than is reasonable in revolves around his wishes. He can’t fire his kids or dock his wife’s pay. ridiculously narrow timeframes. But the Bible says that we need to Sounds a bit like Pharaoh’s ploy to keep the Israelites from worshipping balance work with rest so that we learn to enjoy God’s gifts. God. Eccl 4:6 Better is a handful of quiExodus 5:13-14 The taskmasters were urgent, saying, “Complete your etness than two hands full of toil and a work, your daily task each day, as when striving after wind. Eccl 9:9-10 Enjoy life with the wife there was straw.” And the foremen of the people of Israel, whom Pharaoh’s task- whom you love, all the days of your vain masters had set over them, were beat- life that he has given you under the sun, en and were asked, “Why have you not because that is your portion in life and done all your task of making bricks to- in your toil at which you toil under the day and yesterday, as in the past?” … But sun. Whatever your hand finds to do, do he said, “You are idle, you are idle; that it with your might, for there is no work is why you say, ‘Let us go and sacrifice or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going. to the Lord.’ needs, and supporting those who cannot work. 1 Tim 5:8 But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 2 Thess 3:10 For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.

here is no Workaholics Anonymous. Why would there be? Overwork isn’t a hamartia in our society’s currency-lubed, prestige based, multitasking rat race. Gambling, pornography, cocaine, booze, and most other addictions carry a stigma of shame associated with weakness or dysfunction. But for some reason the caffeinated crew of interns at work broadcast their exhaustion with feigned self deprecating whines of “Sorry I’m so spaced today. It’s because I pulled three all-nighters and haven’t had a day off since the Blackberry was invented.” Everyone in a cubicle thinks he’s Jack Bauer. Is it possible your job isn’t important enough to global stability to warrant the hours you put in? If that suggestion prickles your pride, then perhaps your dedication to the corporate fiefdom isn’t as noble as you make it out to be.jack_ bauer_productivity I don’t have a definition for what constitutes too much work, but we all know people whose lives are affected detrimentally by their workload. If, thanks to work, your family is disintegrating, your health is deteriorating, and time for God’s priorities (e.g. attending and serving in church) is disappearing then your schedule is unbalanced. One of the reasons God made Sabbath for mankind is so that we will rest from our labor regularly enough to worship him devotedly, and recuperate sufficiently to sustain a long, productive, God-centered life. And the hubris of an overstuffed day planner isn’t limited to Silicon Valley Microserfs, Wall Street moneygrubbers, or medical residents. Students, housewives, and pastors all glory in the shame of their limitless spirit being more willing than their sleep deprived flesh. As a seminoid I loved that the strong coffee for sale in the break room was labeled “Lazarus Blend.” We sported dark rings under our puffy eyes and disheveled clothing (who has time to iron), Dedication and if someone remarked, “You look like Some people do not need to work as death!” that was a compliment. much as they do, but they want to. They are devoted to their work beyond what Here are five possible is expected and sacrifice more than is reasons for overworking: necessary. Usually this is done to purNecessity sue an particular personal objective like It is important to realize that two more money, a promotion, or eventual thirds of the world survives on under $2 retirement. Many people crave recognia day. Their daily routine includes wait- tion from their colleagues or superiors, ing in line for water, which they then they long for the status and prestige that have to haul back home each day. They comes from a lofty job title or power, and work sixteen hour days, seven days a they sacrifice balance in the present for week without vacation, and they do it to opulence in the future. survive. This sad reality is a burden akin to slavery. Jesus called these folks fools: Work is a good, God-ordained means Luke 12:19-20 And I [the rich man to meet needs. And it’s an admirable act with bigger barns] will say to my soul, of worship to labor to feed your family “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for and meet necessary financial commit- many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.” ments including education, medical ’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night

Are you speaking generational curses or blessings? Kathy DeGraw

e’ve all been raised with the comments by our parents, “Be careful when driving so you don’t get in an accident,” or “Watch out the roads are going to be icy or slippery today,” or “You better not go near that person; they are sick and you might catch it too.” We have been filled with concern that creates negativity in our minds. Worrisome parents who think they are doing good and warning us what to do and not to do. The problem is it causes us to have negative thoughts, worry and put those some kind of remarks on our children. When we have those negative words instilled in us all our lives how can we not out of habit speak the same thing into our children? When those thoughts are spoken into our lives we can take them and have them become who we are over a period of time. We can become negative things like worry warts, paranoid we will get in an accident or afraid to go to a hospital or sick person’s house because they may be contagious. These negative facts over years build strongholds in our minds so that when it is cold, snowy and rainy we will be scared instead of cautious to drive on the road. I am 47 and I recently received another one of those texts from my mom about the weather condition. She means well. She loves me and desires me to be safe, but I have chosen to not live in fear of the storms, but have faith that God will guard and protect me and that the blood of Jesus covers me. I remember several years ago as my children were starting to drive I had to hold my tongue back

so many times. I knew I did not want the same fear instilled on my children that I was raised in about driving. I made a choice then to turn those generational curses of words and emotional turmoil into blessings and you can too. When your children are going out the door, instead of the drive careful and “Watch out for deer or animals running out in front of you,” “Be careful it will be getting dark and rainy,” or “Make sure the kids in the car aren’t goofing off and distracting you,” why not say a blessing over them. I have turned the generational curses into blessings by speaking out loud over their lives and into the spiritual atmosphere prayers such as, “Goodbye, have a good time, I love you, may the blood of Jesus cover you,” “Love you honey, I dispatch angels to guard and protect you tonight,” Or “Have a great time, the Lord our God goes with you and before you and no weapon formed against you shall prosper.” By taking a few Scriptures and incorporating them into the natural things you say when your child leaves your home you can build their faith instead of imparting fear or concern. When you are speaking life and love into your children that raises their faith, makes them feel protected and assures them they can trust God to have their backside. We can speak life and protection instead of worry. When we speak these things we have just brought forth generational blessings and proper word choices that they can in return speak to their children. As you go forth in parenting what are you going to speak, generational curses of negativity or generational prayers of blessing?

Disorganization Disorganization and procrastination can lead to squandered time at work, which then floods its banks into what could have been free time. Paradoxically, laziness leads to overwork. You are constantly stressed, burning the candle at both ends, and forfeiting your weekends to catch-up work that could have been done or delegated during work time. The time you spent at work on productivity sapping diversions like Facebook, rearranging your desktop, or reading theology blogs (yup), is no substitute for actual rest. So by the time you get home you have done no work, but you still feel drained and in need of rest. Proverbs 15:19 The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.

Heidi Baker

ave you ever had a prophetic word from God that was beyond what you could ask, think or imagine? God loves to blow up our little boxes. What price did you pay before the word came to pass? The reason I ask is because many Christians eagerly desire the prophetic without having a clue what it will cost them. We want to receive a prophetic word. We don’t realize the price. How much will it cost to follow Jesus? Everything. Just ask Mary. Luke 1:26 tells us, “In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. “And the angel went to her and said, ‘Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you’” (NIV). What would you do if an angel showed up on your doorstep, proclaiming, “Greetings, you are highly favored”? Would you jump up and down saying: “Hooray! God is here”? I don’t think so. Perhaps you would fall on your face. You would tremble before the Lord. You would be wrecked, completely undone, ruined forever. With one look of His eyes, there is no turning back. That was Mary’s response. When the angel appeared, she wasn’t overjoyed. She was terrified. Luke 1:29-30 says, “Mary was greatly troubled at [the angel’s] words and wondered what kind of a greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, you’ve found favor with God.’” I can identify with Mary. You see, when I was 16 years old, I had a radical visitation from God. The Cost of an Encounter I had been a Christian only five months when God spoke audibly to me. He told me that I would be a missionary and minister. He told me to go to Africa, Asia and England. I was forever transformed. I alternated between sobbing and laughing. Then I began running after that prophetic vision with all my heart. Thirty years later, I’m still chasing after my God dreams. I love running into the darkest of the darkness to see His glorious light shine forth. I have never looked to the right or to the left, or glanced back. I could not imagine doing anything but laying down my life for love’s sake. Why? Because He ruined me with His love. I promised Jesus, “I will do whatever you ask no

matter the cost.” After that experience, I followed the word and began to preach the gospel. As a 16-yearold girl, I first preached to Alzheimer’s patients, drug addicts—anyone who would listen. Eventually I preached in Asia and England and all over the world. Today I live and minister in Mozambique, Africa. When God visited me and promised me something so much beyond myself, I had a choice. At the time, I had never even heard of women preachers. But I chose not to doubt and look to the natural. I believed His word. He told me to preach, so I preached. That word has cost me everything. But it is my greatest joy and privilege. There is nothing He could ever ask of me that I would not gladly give. Over the years I have watched God do countless miracles. As I have laid my little life down, I am now watching a nation run to Him. I have been shot at, thrown in jail, slandered, stabbed, diagnosed then healed of many terminal illnesses and experienced trials too great to tell. My family has been without food, water or support. We have been beaten, threatened and had all manner of evil spoken against us. But this is nothing compared to the all-surpassing joy of knowing Him. Jesus is my model and hero. He spared nothing and gave up the riches of heaven as the ultimate missionary. He came down to Earth just for us. Jesus was love incarnate. Every day, He poured forth limitless, unceasing love to each and every person in front of Him no matter the pain of it all. Now our job on Earth is to follow His example, and love no matter the cost. No matter how impossible a prophetic word seems, we must follow the Lamb who was slain, to give Him the just reward for His sufferings. God challenges me every day to remain in love no matter the trials and tribulations. Heidi Baker is a Christian missionary and with her husband Rolland are founders of Iris Global and the author of several books. With her husband Rolland, Heidi founded IRIS Ministries in 1980, a non-profit Christian ministry dedicated to Jesus and service, especially among the poor. In 1992, after twelve years ministering in Asia, they left to obtain PhD’s at King’s College London, UK. In 1995 they started a new ministry to the poor and homeless children in Mozambique. Originally from Southern California, the Bakers are now based full-time in Pemba, Mozambique. They also travel to various places around the world to share their story, and to teach about God’s love and what love in action looks like. The core value and message of the Bakers ministry is God’s love.

The kind of Faith that Jesus marveled

Scripture passage: When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering.” Jesus said to him, “I will go and heal him.” The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not Selie Visa deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, “Go,” and he goes; and that one, “Come,” and he comes. I say to my servant, “Do this,” and he does it.” When Jesus heard this, he was astonished and said to those following him, “I tell you the truth, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 8:5-10 NIV) The main theme: The centurion’s words presuppose an understanding of the Roman military system. All “authority” belonged to the emperor and was delegated. Therefore, because he was under the emperor’s authority, when the centurion spoke, he spoke with the emperor’s authority, and so his command was obeyed. A foot soldier who disobeyed would not be defying a mere centurion but the emperor and Rome itself, with all its imperial majesty and might. This self-understanding the centurion applied to Jesus. Precisely because Jesus was under God’s authority, he was vested with God’s authority, so that when Jesus spoke, God spoke. To defy Jesus was to defy God; and Jesus’ word must therefore be vested with God’s authority that is able to heal sickness. This analogy reveals an astonishing faith on the part of the centurion. The mistaken idea of faith: There are many who declare that a person is saved through faith; or as they say, if he or she merely has faith. But the majority does not know what faith is. Some imagine it is a mere thought; some that it is the acknowledgment of something which ought to be believed and others that it is the entire doctrine of faith which ought to be believed. Faith, however is not a mere thought; nor is it the acknowledgement of something that ought to be believed; nor is it a knowledge of all that consti-

Certainly the centurion was an exception. He tutes the doctrine of faith. Nobody can be saved by such thought, acknowledgement or knowledge that cared for those under his authority and had comcannot send down roots any deeper than thought. passion for those who served him. Let’s not think of the Romans exclusively in terms of the brutality of the age, or in terms of the brutality which history is What is meant by faith? Faith is to feel in good earnest that we are crea- evidence of that they could commit. He was a man tures of God; it is a practical perception of the un- of tenderness who cared and had compassion. He seen world; it is to understand that this world is took a risk because he stepped outside convention, not enough for our happiness, to look beyond it on and he was prepared to seek healing and help where towards God, to realize His presence, to wait upon it might be found. But more than that he possessed a Him, to endeavour to learn and to do His will, and faith at which the Lord marveled; and went on to say to seek our good from Him. To have faith in God that He had not found such faith, not even in Israel, is to surrender yourself to God. It is to humbly put not even amongst his closest followers and disciples. one’s interests into His hands who is the Sovereign We need to start looking at what it was that made his faith so outstanding, which attracted this tremenGiver of all good. dous compliment from the Lord. The faith of the Roman centurion: When Jesus heard this, he was astonished and The Roman centurion understood: The centurion wasn’t a rabbi. He hadn’t been said to those following him, “I tell you the truth, I have brought up in some school of the rabbis. He had no not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.” That’s Matthew 8:10 and Jesus was talking to the Jewish background in the scriptures. He came to crowd that had gathered around Him. There’s no Jesus innocently to seek healing for his servant who doubt there was a crowd around Him: it begins the was paralysed at home. Some words in English are not helpful. The cenchapter by saying that He had come down from the mountain, that is immediately after giving the Ser- turion actually said to Jesus: “I see that you are a mon on the Mount, and great multitudes followed man on another level.” As mentioned earlier (The Him. When Jesus heard what the centurion had main theme) the centurion was tuned into the fact said, He marveled. He said to those who followed: that life is not just about one physical, outer, natural “I tell you the truth; I have not found anyone in Is- level, but that life is multi-layered, multi-leveled, and that indeed there is a level, as epitomised in rael with such great faith.” what he had seen of Jesus. He talks about being a man under authority, what he is saying is this: “I Jesus challenges an assumption: Jesus would have been aware of the impact that know all about unerring obedience to authority.” his words had on the people who were around Him, He was talking about levels of our existence and many of whom would have been Jews. And many of also about authority and the need to recognise them would have entertained the assumption that when authority should be obeyed. The higher must always be, and take precewas ingrained with them: that by birth and as a birthright they had access to the Kingdom of Heaven in dence before the lower. The higher rules the lower. a way that no gentile would ever have. When they Faith is a commitment and a resolve to live our lives heard this, they would have been unhappy. But Je- from the higher authority. Faith needs to be in the sus went on to say, “I say to you that many will come way we practice the things we subscribe to and say from east and west and sit down with Abraham and we believe in. Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, but the sons of the kingdom will be cast into outer darkness.” Faith makes all things possible: Jesus is inviting us to re-examine what the esThat’s a tight slap in the face for them! sence of faith really is. If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, nothing will be impossible to you, What are your assumptions? What are your assumptions about Romans? not on the spiritual plane! Not when it comes to That they were worldly? That they were material- the challenges of life. Have faith, and all will be reists; loved pleasure, and a good glass of wine? The stored, healed, improved and set free again. Matthew 8:13 Then Jesus said to the centurion, soldiers were idiots who simply followed orders? Perhaps it’s true of some of them. But be careful, “Go! It will be done just as you believed it would.” because we are into assumptions and even those And his servant was healed at that very hour. Amen! assumptions have to be challenged.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

India's glaring maternal & infant healthcare bottlenecks Jharkhand at India’s heart of maternal-care darkness Over 5,900 infant deaths in Odisha Sishu Bhawan

New Delhi, august 29 (iaNs/iNDiaspeND): This week, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced quoting the World Health Organisation (WHO) - that India was free of maternal and neo-natal tetanus, the state of maternal health in the eastern state of Jharkhand indicates the long road still ahead in the country’s dark spots. Modi was speaking at the just-concluded 24-nation Call to Action Summit, which discussed how to end preventable maternal and infant deaths, particularly in highrisk areas globally, including Jharkhand. Since its birth in March 2000, Jharkhand has seen its maternal mortality ratio (MMR), or maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, improve from 261 in 2007-09 to 219 in 2011-12 due to improved access to healthcare. But this is 41 points higher than the national MMR average of 178 in 2011-12, worse than Myanmar and Nepal and about the same as Laos

and Papua and New Guinea, according to WHO data. Jharkhand is a part of a group of eight poor states, called the empowered action group (EAG), which includes Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal and Uttar Pradesh. The EAG was formed by the central government following the 2001 Census to contain the population explosion in these states. The real maternal and infant-health problems in Jharkhand are revealed when we compare the state’s health indicators with other EAG states, such as Chhattisgarh and Bihar. Jharkhand does not fare well on any of the nine key indicators including government schemes, such as the Janani Suraksha Yojana (Mothers’ Protection Programme). The JSY is fully sponsored by the central government and provides cash incentives, including out-of-pocket expenditure incurred by preg-

nant women: Rs 1,400 for rural women and Rs 1,000 for urban women. Jharkhand has the lowest ante-natal care coverage with only 60 percentof women receiving such facilities. Compare that to Bihar with 85.4 percent and Chhattisgarh with 91.8 percent. Mothers who opted for institutional deliveries in Jharkhand were also low at 23.6 percent, compared to 39.5 percent and 29.2 percent in Bihar and Chhattisgarh, respectively. The women who do use state-run health institutions receive poor quality care. Seen from the view of those who provide healthcare, they work at substandard facilities and there are too few of them. The gulf between targets and reality in India’s dark areas At the Call To Action Summit, Prime Minister Modi talked about how India had achieved 75 percent institutional deliveries nationwide,

a significant factor in improving maternal and infant healthcare. But as Video Volunteers’ ground reports reveal, absolute numbers are not enough: The quality of healthcare is an important draw for women in remote, rural areas. If infrastructure is crumbling, centres lack medical staff and patients must pay out of their pockets-apart from being treated badly-they are unlikely to use institutions. The idea behind the JSY is to encourage women to deliver babies at health facilities by making these services free and available, especially in rural areas. Of Jharkhand’s 24 districts, there is a significant urban bias among the bottom five districts, based on maternal-health indicators. In general, mothers in urban areas received better maternal care in Jharkhand, including facilities under JSY, emphasising the point that poor facilities attract fewer women.

bhubaNeswar, august 29 (iaNs): It seems Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Post Graduate Institute of Paediatrics, popularly known as Sishu Bhawan, Cuttack, is a virtual death trap as more than 5,900 infants have died while undergoing treatment in the last five years. In the last 10 days, 45 infants have died in the referral health institution leading to anger among the people while the Odisha government is trying to check the deaths by pressing experienced doctors and other staff into service at Sishu Bhawan. As per the health department report, as many as 3,869 infants have died in OPD, while 2,034 have died in ICU in the last five years from 2010-11 to 2014-15. "While as many as 10,995 infants were admitted in indoor, out of which a total 488 infants died in OPD In 2010-11. Similarly 1,972 were admitted in ICU out of which 412 died during treatment in ICU," revealed the government figures. In 2011-12, around 11,268 infants were admitted in indoor

while 527 died during treatment and 454 died during treatment in ICU against the total admission of 1,982 infants, said the report. A total of 837 infants died in indoor and 278 died in ICU in 2012-13 while around 11,560 infants were admitted in indoor and 1,822 were admitted to ICU. In 2013-14, around 14,023 infants were admitted to indoor, out of which 903 infants died during treatment. Similarly, 2,016 infants were admitted to ICU out of which 326 infants died during treatment, the report added. In 2014-15, 1,114 infants have died against the total admission of 17,899 patients to indoor. Five hundred and sixty four infants died during treatment in ICU while 2,183 infants were admitted to ICU, said the report. In the last three months, 407 infants have died in both OPD and ICU. While 84 infants died during treatment in OPD, 41 died in ICU in June this year. Similarly, 98 infants died during treatment in OPD and 54 died in ICU in July.

Govt has good schemes, but nothing on ground: SC

2 army veterans on indefinite hunger strike hospitalised New Delhi, august 29 (iaNs): Two of the exservicemen on an indefinite hunger strike at the Jantar Mantar here to demand implementation of the 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) scheme were hospitalised on Saturday. They are retired Havaldar Abhilekh Singh and retired Havaldar Major Singh. Four ex-servicemen were taken to hospital earlier, while others continue to sit on a fast-unto-death at the Jantar Mantar here. A group of agitating veterans on Friday met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who assured them about OROP and about meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get the issue resolved. The OROP would give equal pension to servicemen retiring with the same rank regardless of when they retire.

29 Indian, Bangladeshi cattle smugglers held in Bengal KolKata, august 29 (iaNs): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday nabbed 29 smugglers including Bangladeshis and seized over 300 cattle from near the International Border in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, an officer said. The smugglers along with the cattle were detained in the early hours of the day under Nimtita border outpost. “The troopers of 20th battalion BSF carried out a special operation during which we apprehended 29 cattle smugglers including eight Bangladeshis. We have also seized 320 cattle,” said a BSF officer. The smugglers have been handed over to the police.

2 booked under SC/ST Act saharaNpur (up), august 29 (pti): A principal and a teacher of an inter-college in this district has been booked for allegedly stopping a student from singing B R Ambedkar song, police said on Saturday. City SP,Jagdish Sharma, said a class XI student of the inter-college in Talhedi Bujurg area was singing BR Amdedkar song on the Independence Day when they stopped him in the middle and insulted him. A team from the college was formed to inquire into the matter and prepared a report two days ago, he said. Based on that report, principal, Anoop Singh and teacher, Vidushi Tiwari have been booked under SC/ ST Act, Sharma added

Fourteen injured in Kashmir army camp accidental blast

In the month of August (till August 23), as many as 1,591 infants were admitted in various wards, of which 82 died during treatment. Shockingly, 48 infants have died while 134 infants were admitted to ICU during this period, said the report. Meanwhile, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, along with health experts visited Sishu Bhawan to take stock of the situation. "The centre will provide all support to revamp the Sishu Bhawan infrastructure, if the Odisha government seeks. A long term plan would be prepared for infrastructure development of the hospital," said Pradhan. Odisha Health Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak said the state government is taking all steps to ensure better services in the hospital. He said while 89 doctors and 173 staff nurses were engaged for 416 beds in the paediatric hospital, an additional six paediatric specialists and an equal number of nurses have been engaged from August 27.

Indian women tie "Rakhis" or traditional Indian sacred threads onto the wrists of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers during the Raksha Bandhan celebrations at the India-Pakistan joint check post at the Wagah border on the outskirts of Amritsar on August 29. Raksha Bandhan is the name of a Hindu festival during which a sister ties one or more of the sacred threads onto her brother's wrist to ask him to protect her. (REUTERS Photo)

New Delhi, august 28 (pti): The Supreme Court today pulled up the government for the mismatch between the "wonderful" welfare schemes for children belonging to lower strata of society and their implementation, saying the ground reality was "completely different". "All the ideas you have seems OK. Government of India has wonderful laws, ideas and schemes but the things are different on the ground," a social justice bench comprising justices Madan B Lokur and U U Lalit said. The observations came while Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court about the schemes which the government has formulated for the welfare of children. The ASG said the government had introduced a scheme named Sabla in 2010-11 on a

pilot basis, which was being implemented in 205 districts across all states and union territories. Sabla aims at all-round development of adolescent girls of 11-18 years by making them "self-reliant". The scheme has two components of nutrition and non-nutrition with the former aiming at improving the health and nutrition status of the adolescent girls, the latter addresses their developmental needs. "It is a wonderful scheme but what is happening? You people do a lot of work, make plans but what happens? Ground realities are completely different," the bench said.The apex court also expressed concern over nonfilling up of vacancies, including for the post of Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), despite its directions.

Gujarat quota row: 9 policemen Government issues notice to include booked for alleged custodial death thirteen central Acts in Land Law ahMeDabaD, august 29 (pti): After the Gujarat High Court ordered a CID probe, nine policemen including two inspectors and a sub-inspector have been booked for the alleged custodial death of a 32-year-old man detained during Patel quota agitation. Hardik Patel, who is leading the agitation by Patel community for reservation under OBC quota, on Saturday said he is likely to attend funeral of the victim, Swetang Patel, on Sunday and warned that government will be held responsible “if anything happens”. Assistant Commissioner of Police K D Pandya said police inspectors P D Parmar and R R Vasava of Bapunagar were among nine policemen booked in the Swetang Patel death case. “We had late last night registered an FIR in Swetang Patel’s death case

sriNagar, aug 29 (iaNs): Fourteen soldiers were injured on Saturday in an explosion inside an army training camp in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, authorities said. A defence source told IANS: "Fourteen soldiers were injured inside the Corps Battle School (CBS) in Khrew area today (Saturday) in an explosion." "The explosion occurred due to mishandling of an explosive device and there are no reports of any sabotage in this incident. Three troopers have sustained critical injuries while the rest are being treated mostly for minor injuries," the source added. CBS Khrew is situated inside the camp MuMbai, august 29 of 50th battalion of counter insurgency Rashtriya Rifles. (iaNs): With claims and counter-claims and new leads emerging in the investigation, the exact motive behind the Sheena Bora murder case remains shrouded in confusion, as New Delhi,august 29 (aNi):The Supreme Court investigators continued to on Friday demanded a response from the Information probe different angles here Technology Ministry on how to block ‘rape videos’ on soon Saturday. According to police, the cial network websites under the Protection of Children death threats apprehendfrom Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The social justice bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur and ed by Sheena's brother Justice Uday Umesh Lalit sought the ministry’s response Mikhail Bora were genuafter social activist Sunitha Krishnan told the court that ine and he was in Mumbai there has to be a specific portal where one could report around April 24, 2012 when his sister was killed. about such rape videos and seek their blocking. Since the arrest on AuKrishnan, of NGO Prajwala which deals in the rescue and rehabilitation of victims of sex trafficking, told the gust 25 of Mikhail's mother court that besides nine complaints the CBI was inves- Indrani Mukherjea, wife of tigating, there were another 90 cases with her, but she former media tycoon Peter Mukherjea, Mikhail has recould not take it any authority to lodge a complaint. Seeking a multi-disciplinary agency, Krishnan said peatedly claimed that his life was threatened and althe IT ministry could help in blocking such videos. The court’s order came in the wake of a letter sent by leged that his mother had the Hyderabad-based NGO Prajwala along with two rape plotted to eliminate him videos in that showed a man filming a rape occurring be- like Sheena. Living up to his claims, fore him.

against two police inspectors of Bapunagar, one D-staff PSI and six other policemen of D-staff for causing death,” Pandya told reporters. D-staff or detection staff is responsible for conducting investigations in cases filed with a police station. However, advocate for the victim’s family B M Mangukia claimed that the FIR did not have names of all the police officials responsible for the alleged custodial death. Swetang was allegedly forcibly taken away by police on August 25. A plea was moved by Prabhaben Patel, Swetang’s mother, which said he was allegedly beaten by the police and ultimately he succumbed to the injuries. The Gujarat High had ordered a second autopsy of the body which stated that he had died due to severe head injury.

New Delhi, august 29 (pti): Giving up the ordinance route, government on Saturday issued an 'order' to include 13 central Acts like National Highway and Railways Acts to extend benefits to those whose land is acquired under land law. The order issued by the government under the removal of difficulties clause (Section 113) in the Land Act now extends the provisions relating to the determination of compensation, rehabilitation and resettlement to all cases of land acquisition under 13 central acts which were left out in the 2013 law. By using the clause, government has done away with the need to issue the controversial land ordinance for a record

fourth time. The ordinance will lapse on 31 August, six weeks after the commencement of the Monsoon session — 21 July. The Land Acquisition Act, 2013 had exempted 13 acts from its purview with the condition that they would be included under the purview of the act within one year. The NDA's ordinance brought these 13 acts under the new land law. The ordinance also made significant changes in the Land Acquisition Act including removal of consent clause for acquiring land for five areas -- industrial corridors, PPP projects, rural infrastructure, affordable housing and defence. Under the amended Act, 13 legislations, including those re-

lating to defence and national security, to provide higher compensation and rehabilitation and resettlement benefits to farmers whose land is being acquired have been brought under the Centre's purview. Under the ordinance, the mandatory "consent" clause and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) will not be applicable if the land is acquired for five purposes. These include,national security, defence, rural infrastructure including electrification, industrial corridors and building social infrastructure including Public Private Partnership (PPP) where ownership of land continues to be vested with the government.

Sheena murder: With counter-claims, motive shrouded in mystery

SC demands IT ministry responses to block rape videos

he provided some evidences to the investigators, which Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria said were being verified. The mystery of Sheena's passpost recovered from the Dehradun home of her ex-boyfriend Rahul Mukherjea has been compounded with a new twist. Officials said Rahul had confronted Indrani about the passport but was informed that Sheena had acquired a new passport and left for the US to pursue studies. Early next week, police intend to recreate the entire crime scene -- from a spot near the National College in Bandra's Linking Road to Raigad and back to Mumbai airport -- that took place on April 24, 2012, when Sheena was murdered, allegedly by Indrani, her exhusband Sanjeev Khanna

and her driver Shyam Rai. Now, police are pinning hopes on the outcome of the forensic and DNA test reports of the victim and the accused which are expected by next week. Earlier on Saturday, in a startling development, Raigad police admitted that no case was registered by them after the remains suspected to be of Sheena Bora were found from the murder site in forests near Pen in 2012. Raigad Superintendent of Police Mohammed Suvez Haque told media persons that he was conducting an inquiry into the lapse and other aspects. Shockingly, however, he said that no crime offence, an accidental death report or a first information report (FIR) was lodged by the concerned police officials then.

On May 23, 2012, a local mango-seller had noticed a partially burnt human carcass and had informed the Pen police outpost. A team of police officials and a doctor had visited the site and conducted a spot autopsy and collected samples of some portions of the body remnants. "These were later sent to Sir J.J. Hospital in Mumbai for further analysis after a couple of days. Later, no report was received and no report was sought by police about that," Haque said. Police had carried out a 'panchnama' (initial observation) of the body and the inquest at the murder site, recorded statements of witnesses and made a diary entry, but no other subsequent procedures were followed. "I am now inquiring why police (then) did not

lodge any offence or ADR (accidental death report) which shall be completed soon and submitted to the seniors," Haque said, adding that he has already submitted a preliminary report to the inspector general of police (Konkan Range). Responding to Mumbai police's request for help, he said Raigad police have also provided all original documents pertaining to the case to them. On Friday, the Sir J.J. Hospital authorities had handed over the samples of bones, nails and other evidence in its possession to Mumbai police, which have been sent for DNA tests and forensic analysis to determine their identity. The hospital also said it had filed a report in 2012 on how the samples received were charred beyond recognition and they could not

identify them. The development has now led to speculation whether this could be a goof-up or a meticulous cover-up operation, and the then police superintendent of Raigad and his team are under the police scanner for their alleged role and lapses in the matter. Sheena was killed on April 24, 2012 and her remains were discovered near the Pen forests on May 23, 2012. Her mother Indrani, her ex-husband Khanna and her driver Shyam Rai have been arrested in connection with the murder and are in police custody till August 31. On Friday night, in a major breakthrough in the case, Khanna cracked down and confessed to his role and complicity in the crime.

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Best prez ever! How Trump’s love of hyperbole could backfire NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, AuGuST 29 (REuTERS): Manhattan real estate lawyer Jon Mechanic remembers the summer day a decade ago when Donald Trump gave him a tour of a vacant retail space inside the Trump Tower on a glittering stretch of Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Mechanic was representing Gucci, and the luxury retailer was already sold on opening a flagship store in what was unquestionably a prime location. But the salesman in Trump still couldn’t resist pumping it up in his sales pitch. “He said it was the best retail space, in the best retail building, on the best corner, in the best city in the world,” Mechanic recalled. Mechanic still has a copy of Trump’s book, “The Art of the Deal,” which the billionaire inscribed during the visit: “To the greatest real estate lawyer in the world, best wishes, Donald.” Anyone who has witnessed Trump’s meteoric surge to the top of the 2016 Republican presidential field is familiar with that style of Trump Talk a mix of bullish optimism and hyperbole. It may in part explain his rise in the

tle more selective” in the things he says. Nevertheless, Trump’s over-the-top style has its admirers. For Vincent DeVito, a lawyer who has worked on Republican presidential campaigns, Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” says it all. DeVito said Trump was trying to address a feeling of malaise in the country. He dismissed the idea that the billionaire was overhyping his abilities. Those trying to gauge how Trump’s hyperbole could help or hurt his chances of winning the White House could look at his business record. Trump’s lawyer Michael Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s greets the crowd during his Cohen said Trump’s record “Make America Great Again Rally” at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa, Auof success was “proof posigust 25. (REUTERS Photo) tive of Trump’s character polls. While his competi- km) wall along its border former presidents Jimmy and capabilities.” tors gravely list the coun- with the United States, and Carter and Ronald Reagan try’s ills, Trump tells voters to round up and deport 11 for overpromising. More ‘Truthful Hyperbole’ Optimistic exaggerahow fantastic everything is million undocumented recently, this week on Twitter, Trump referenced for- tion, which Trump called going to be once he’s presi- immigrants. dent. He has pledged to be But campaigning for mer President George H.W. “truthful hyperbole” in “the greatest jobs president the White House is differ- Bush’s infamous “Read my “The Art of the Deal,” is a God ever created,” to be ent than hawking com- lips: no new taxes” pledge. hallmark of the cutthroat In a recent interview New York real estate world “better on women’s health mercial real estate. Trump’s issues” than Democratic penchant for exaggeration with The Hollywood Re- where many developers, frontrunner Hillary Clin- could backfire - he risks porter, Trump indicated he accustomed to ramming ton, to seize Iran’s oil re- promising voters more understood he would have their way into deals, puff serves, to beat up on China than he can deliver. to tone things down over up their portfolios. “A little hyperbole nevwhile making “them like Trump himself has rec- the long haul of the presius,” to force Mexico to pay ognized this risk, calling dential campaign, saying er hurts,” he wrote. “People for a new 2,000-mile (3,219 out in “The Art of the Deal” he would have to be a “lit- want to believe that some-

Egyptian court Thai police say suspect in sentences 3 Al Jazeera Bangkok bombing arrested journalists to prison BANGKOK, AuGuST 29 (REuTERS): Police hunting for the perpetrators of CAIRO, AuGuST 29 (REuTERS): An Egyptian Thailand’s deadliest bombing arrested a court sentenced three Al Jazeera TV journalists suspect on Saturday they said fitted the to three years in prison on Saturday for operating description of a man seen on security without a press license and broadcasting material cameras leaving a rucksack at the site of harmful to Egypt, a case that has triggered an inter- the Aug. 17 Bangkok blast. national outcry. Police raided an apartment in a northThe verdict in a retrial was issued against Mo- ern suburb of the capital on Saturday afhamed Fahmy, a naturalised Canadian who has giv- ternoon and discovered possible bomben up his Egyptian citizenship, Baher Mohamed, an making materials that could have been Egyptian, and Australian Peter Greste, who was de- used in the evening attack in Bangkok’s ported in February. bustling commercial heart. Judge Hassan Farid said the defendants, dubbed the The bomb tore through the crowded “Marriott Cell” by the local press because they worked Erawan Shrine, one of the country’s top out of a hotel belonging to that chain, “are not jour- tourist attractions and close to high-end nalists and not members of the press syndicate” and hotels and malls, killing 20 people and broadcast with unlicensed equipment. wounding scores more. The three denied all charges and rights advocates Among the dead were 14 foreigners, said their arrest was part of a wider crackdown on free including seven from mainland China and speech since the military overthrew President Mo- Hong Kong. hamed Mursi, a senior Muslim Brotherhood figure, in The suspect “looks like the one we are mid-2013 following mass unrest. looking for”, said national police spokesThe three men were originally sentenced to be- man Prawut Thavornsiri. tween seven to 10 years in prison on charges including “They also found a lot of materials spreading lies to help a terrorist organisation, a refer- which can be used to make bombs.” ence to the Brotherhood. The prime suspect in the attack is a Fahmy and Mohamed, who had been released on young man with shaggy dark hair dressed bail in February after over a year in jail, were taken back in a yellow shirt seen on grainy closed-cirinto custody after Saturday’s verdict, according to Fah- cuit television footage dropping off a backmy’s wife Marwa Omara. She was in tears after the ver- pack and casually leaving the scene before dict was read out.

the bomb went off. Police and military personnel cordoned off the four-storey budget apartment on Saturday from scores of media and onlookers, and the arrested man could not be seen, a Reuters photographer said. Thai television showed a photograph of a handcuffed man who appeared to be foreign, in his 20s, with a beard and hair shaven short. Reuters could not immediately verify the authenticity of the image. Police had made little progress in the investigation into what the military government said was an attack aimed at hurting Thailand’s troubled economy. Thai authorities had offered a $85,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the main suspect. Officials have had different theories about the identity of the man, saying he could be foreign, or a Thai man pretending to be foreign. Police have been criticised for providing contradictory information, and Reuters reporters on Friday found the authorities had not checked some CCTV footage taken minutes after the blast, which featured a man dressed like the chief suspect.

Thousands join rally to pile pressure on Malaysia’s PM KuALA LuMPuR, AuGuST 29 (REuTERS): Thousands of protesters gathered in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday for a rally to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Razak, bringing to the streets a political crisis over a murky multi-million-dollar payment made to an account under his name. The Malaysian leader has weathered weeks of attacks since it was reported that investigators probing the management of debtladen state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) had discovered the unexplained transfer of more than $600 million. Protesters hope to spark a people’s power movement forcing Najib out, but political analysts doubt he will be toppled. Security was tight and access to a square where protesters were planning to converge was blocked, with several anti-riot trucks and a water cannon parked nearby. The Malaysiakini news portal said 50,000 people had gathered by mid-afternoon but police put the crowd at half that number. The mood was festive as protesters carrying “Out, Najib, Out” placards honked plastic horns and shouted “bersih!”, a Malay word for “clean”. Bersih is also the name of the prodemocracy organisation behind the two-day rally in Kuala Lumpur and the two

main cities on Malaysia’s side of Borneo. “We the Malaysians want to clean up this country, we reject dirty politics,” said Tinagar Veranogan, a demonstrator in a crowd of predominantly young people who were mostly from the ethnic Indian and Chinese minority communities. The Star daily said on Thursday the army could intervene if the protest gets out of hand and a state of emergency is declared. A military spokesman declined to comment. City authorities rejected an application by Bersih for a protest permit, raising fears of a repeat of a 2012 rally when police used water cannon and teargas to disperse protesters. The government has blocked access to Bersih’s website and banned wearing of its signature yellow T-shirts, although the swelling crowd was a sea of yellow. “For 58 years people have been patient with bribes, a political system that cannot resolve 1MDB,” Bersih leader Maria Chin told protesters. “Today we say we want reformation.” “Huge frustrations” Amnesty International urged Malaysia’s government to listen to the protesters instead of trying to suppress them. “There are huge frustrations with a number of

Supporters of pro-democracy group “Bersih” (Clean) gather at Central Market in Malaysia’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur on August 29. (REUTERS Photo)

endemic rights issues in Malaysia at the moment the crackdown on freedom of expression by the government must end,” Josef Benedict, Amnesty International’s Deputy Campaigns Director, said in a statement. Najib was not in Kuala Lumpur as the protest got underway. The Bernama national news agency quoted him as saying from the eastern state of Pahang that the patriotism of the rally organisers and participants was “shallow and poor”. Analysts say the Bersih movement is unlikely to inspire broad public support because it lacks strong leadership.

Ibrahim Suffian, director of independent pollster Merdeka Center, said discontent with Najib, who took office in 2009, is concentrated in urban areas and a national survey this month by his group showed a slight majority opposed the rally. Malaysia’s anti-graft agency has said the funds paid into Najib’s account were a donation from the Middle East, which came just before a 2013 election, but the identity of the donor has not been revealed. Najib, 62, has denied wrongdoing and says he did not take any money for personal gain but has tightened his grip on power through a series of steps to

sideline would-be dissenters. He sacked his deputy and other ministers who had publicly questioned him, and the attorney-general who was investigating 1MDB was replaced. Authorities suspended two newspapers and blocked access to a website that had reported on 1MDB. Najib retains significant support from the long-ruling Barisan Nasional coalition and from his party, the United Malays National Organisation that represents the Malay majority. The coalition, in power since 1957, lost the popular vote for the first time in 2013 to an opposition alliance that split this year.

thing is the biggest and the greatest and the most spectacular ... It’s an innocent form of exaggeration - and a very effective form of promotion.” For Trump, exaggerating has always been a frequent impulse, especially when the value of his Trump brand is disputed. In some instances, braggadocio has served him well, in other cases it has backfired. In the early 1990s, when a recession swept away large portions of his New York real estate empire, Trump fought with creditors and their lawyers to hold on to his interest in properties like the Plaza Hotel, financed by loans he’d had to personally guarantee. In one boardroom packed with bankers and lawyers, according to three people familiar with the scene, Trump tried to argue that his name - which was attached to several buildings that lenders were threatening to possess was worth more than they were acknowledging. Many multiples, he said. A lawyer for one of the creditors shot back: The cash flow estimates on the properties were demonstrably negative. So,

many multiples of a negative number would make a larger negative number, the three sources recounted. Ultimately, Trump’s creditors eventually decided not to repossess some of his properties because they weren’t worth the costs associated with the repossession, one of the sources said. “Every successful individual throughout history has had at one point in their lives a downturn,” Trump’s lawyer Cohen said. “Mr. Trump’s was the result of a down market in real estate during the 1990s. The true test of a man’s capability is how he deals with that adversity and where he is today.” Since the 1990s, some investors in Trump projects have complained the developer overpromised investors on their potential returns. Investors who bought junk bonds to help finance the Trump Castle casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, filed a class action suit accusing Trump and his company of misrepresenting its financial health when the value of the bonds plummeted. Trump denied any liability, arguing that the investors were fully informed

of the risk involved. The suit later settled for an undisclosed sum. More recently, pending suits by condo owners in the Trump Toronto Hotel and retirees who spent thousands to attend courses offered by the now-defunct Trump University accuse Trump and his business partners of promising far more than they can deliver. In the case of the Toronto property, investors in condos complained they were given overly optimistic projections of what they could earn and were not informed that they would have to pay commercial taxes on the property. Trump University customers said in a suit they were promised appearances and instruction by Trump but encountered only a cardboard cutout of the real estate mogul during weekend sessions on business success in a hotel ballroom. In both cases, Reuters obtained and reviewed copies of the lawsuits and subsequent court filings. Trump and his lawyers have said the pending suit over Trump University is baseless. His lawyer Alan Garten called it “totally lacking in any merit.”

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION NO.HED/SCHO/NOT-1/2015

NAGALAND : KOHIMA

Dated Kohima the 29th August 2015.

NOTIFICATION FOR ONLINE APLLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES UNDER THE DIRECTORATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION The Government of Nagaland has approved for providing online application for the following scholarship schemes implemented under the Directorate of Higher Education w.e.f the academic session 2015-16 : (1)Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship to ST students of Nagaland. (2)Nagaland State Merit Scholarship (3)NEC Stipend and Book Grant ( existing) In view of the GOI, policy to make it mandatory for all the State Government to be on board in the National Scholarship Portal from 2015-16, the Department of Information Technology & Communication, Govt. of Nagaland has developed a software basing on DIET Y Core format under the State Scholarship Portal to provide facilities for online application for the above scholarship schemes. Therefore from 2015-16 onwards, it is mandatory for students of Nagaland State to apply online for the above mentioned schemes. Procedures to apply: 1. Go to State Portal www.nagaland.gov.in 2. Register in the portal (for new user).Log in using your ID and Password. 3. Go to online services-tab or select the scholarship scheme you want to apply 4. Read the instructions page- how to fill up the eforms .Down load and print Part B & Undertaking Column for HOD and the required Annexure at the bottom of the page. 5. Check the fill in e forms, see that the correct details are entered in the e forms before submitting online.  Students are inform to utilize the Common Service Centres(CSC) available in all the districts.  Colleges having internet facilities are requested to help their students to apply eforms online from the college . Date to go on live : 31st August 2015 Closing date: 15th November 2015 Last date of submission of hard copy with necessary documents 15th December 2015. Procedure for submission of Hard copy with documents: For students studying within Nagaland: submit a hard copy (print out copy of the e form) along with the required documents to the colleges for necessary signature, compilation and for onward submission to this office. For students studying outside Nagaland: Get a print out copy and obtain the signature and seal of the Principal/ HOD of the institution , enclose necessary documents and send by Registered Post or through friends or relatives to Shri. Keduosielie Keyho, OSD (Scholarship), Directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland Kohima, Below New Secretariat Pin Code-797104 Nature of the Schemes: Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for ST students: (i). For ST students of Nagaland only (ii) For ST students who are pursuing Post Matric Course of study in recognised institutions within India only (iii). For ST Students whose Parents/Guardian Annual income from all source does not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh (Rupees two lakh fifty thousand ). NOTE : Submission of False Parents/Guardians Annual Income Certificate, False ST & Indigenous Certificates will be reported to the State Government for necessary legal action against the defaulters. Nagaland State Merit Scholarship: Eligible for ST & indigenous students of Nagaland who secured 75% marks in HSLC (Class 10) and HSSLC (Class 12) Board Examination and 60% marks in undergraduate University Examination. NEC Stipend and Book Grant : (i).Eligible for ST students of Nagaland and General students whose parents are permanently settled in Nagaland.(ii) Eligibility criteria is 60% marks in the last final qualifying Examination for ST students and 75% marks for General students.. Hostel Forms for hostellers: Students studying outside the state and residing in hostel are informed to submit a certificate from their respective hostel warden/ superintendent or owner (with name/signature & seal) along with the Hostel Admission receipt . Submitting of hostel certificate without Hostel Admission receipt will be treated as Day Scholars only. Hostel forms for students staying in Hostels within Nagaland will be issued to the Recognised Hostel Wardens for distribution. Date for issue of hostel forms to Hostels within Nagaland will be notified only after the process of ongoing inspection is completed. Research Scholarship Forms will be issued from the Directorate of Higher Education w.e.f 31st August 2015 till 30th October 2015.Last date of submission is 30th November 2015. NB: Students who have already availed scholarship but failed and repeating in the same class are not entitled. Students having study gap of more than 2 (two) years should not apply. If a student produce false Certificates pertaining to- ANNUAL INCOME OF THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS, ST or Indigenous the matter will be reported to the State Government for necessary legal action. Students and colleges are requested not to wait for the last date.(Submit in time) For Desk help please contact: Shri. Keduosielie Keyho, OSD (Scholarship) Ph.NO. 09615021554 /Shri.Dolim Chang Ph.No 0985673022/Shri. Limtoba Ph. No. 08974614147. For technical queries contact: 09774448827. Issued by DIRECTOR, HIGHER EDUCATION.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Naga Framework Agreement & the Peace Process

n the aftermath of inking a preliminary agreement on the Naga issue, there has been mixed reactions from different sections of the Naga society and the neighboring communities, and the debates, albeit without having a clue on the actual contents of the agreement, continues unabated particularly in the electronic and print media. And just as expected, the two Congress Chief Ministers of Manipur and Assam assumed the role of the villain from the day one since the agreement was signed on 3rd August, affirming their opposition on any possible territorial realignment of their states through any deal with the Nagas. Both these Congress Chief Ministers were accused of ruining similar deal few years back under Congress regime. This time, they were not only infuriated but surprised and certainly humiliated as the PMO went ahead with the signing of the deal without taking them onboard. However, the stiff opposition from the Congress functionaries for any possible solution with the Nagas is nothing new as the Indian government under Congress regime, starting from Nehru, has employed aggressive policy to suppress the rights of the Nagas, and using its military might, abused and ravaged the Nagas for decades. India tallest Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru reportedly told the NNC delegation in 1952 that “Whether heaven falls or India goes to pieces and blood runs red in the country... Nagas will never be allowed to become independent”. Apparently, such statements are nothing but an emotional outburst, and both Ibobi and Gogoi seems to be following the footsteps of their grandfather in making such nefarious statement on the Naga issue. People or leaders like them who perpetuate conflicts rather than resolve them are defined by a term

called “peace spoilers”. The spoilers are like a rotten egg, not useful but still worse when messed up. Stephen Stedman of Stanford University in his treatise “spoiler problems in peace process” underscored that peace spoilers are the greatest source of risk in the peace process because the spoilers believe that peace or solution emerging from negotiations threatens their power, primacy and interest, hence, use every possible means to obstruct peace or solution. There are different types of spoilers, some who would obstruct solution, as in the case of the two chief ministers or may be more (sic), and some who might disturb peace or may not participate in the peace agreement and remain hostile. The former may deepen an existing conflict while the later may prevent realisation of the peace agreement. In many cases across the world, failed peace or inability to execute the peace agreement has caused greater damage than the pre agreement conflict. The parties having a stake on the Naga issue must therefore, take cognizance of this glooming reality and work steadfastly to prevent any post agreement conflict. The Naga issue has been dragged so long partly because the forces of the spoilers happened to be greater than the initiatives of the peace builders. It has witnessed two failed accord in the past; the Akbar Hydari Accord of 1947 and the Shillong Accord of 1975. The former abrogated by the Indian government and the later nullified by the Nagas. A peculiar case of an insider spoiler: an insider spoiler signs the peace agreement, signals a willingness to implement the settlement, and yet fails to fulfill key obligations to the agreement. The 16 point agreement of 1960 which paved the way for creation of Nagaland state in 1963 also failed to address the core issues and ex-

cluded the dominant player, the NNC, in the agreement. Here, it depicts a case of an outside spoiler: outside spoilers are parties who are excluded, or who exclude themselves, and use violence to attack the peace process. The result was an unending conflict except for the few periods of purchased or artificial peace. The latest framework agreement could face serious roadblocks if India does not learn from past mistakes and ignore the core demands of the Nagas or fails to accommodate other splinter groups in the final agreement. Peace process could become cumbersome when there is a presence of more than one spoiler groups because action taken to contain or accommodate one group may agitate or strengthen the other. In our case, there are multiple groups having a stake on the Naga issue, each having their own agenda and interest. So far, none of the other Naga Political Groups (NPGs) has expressed willingness to accept the agreement signed with the NSCN (IM). While both NSCN (K) and NNC reaffirms on sovereignty for final settlement of the Naga issue, NSCN (KK) press for solution (only) for the Nagas of Nagaland. To bring all of them under one umbrella, therefore, poses a serious challenge, both for India’s interlocutor RN Ravi and the NSCN (IM). There is also conflict of interest between NSCN (IM) and RN Ravi on the issue of integration of Naga inhabited areas. While NSCN (IM) consistently insists that there can be no solution without integration, RN Ravi maintains that “physical integration in terms of boundary is not possible at this point of time”, adding that it could only be achieved through democratic process, if at all it is going to happen. The Naga Hoho has also made it clear that, (other things) but integration is ‘nonnegotiable’. There is a strong message under-

neath the tone ‘non-negotiable’ and India must give a serious thought on it. Naga Civil societies from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Myanmar, who spoke on the last Independence Day celebration at Hebron, also express their strong desire to remain united with their Naga family for good. As for the Naga Tribes Council, representing the tribes of Nagaland state, any efforts to integrate the Nagas emotionally or administratively without territorial integration cannot be considered a workable solution. Therefore, given the present facts and circumstances, integration, undoubtedly has become the most intricate part of the negotiation unless there is a surprise turn of events on this issue. While RN Ravi has stated on several occasions that India will not offer ‘piecemeal’ solution this time, India’s noncommitment on integration is nothing short of offering piecemeal solution. For solution without territorial integration would only complicate the conflict. Now that the Nagas have changed the tone on ‘absolute sovereignty’ any agreement should not dissect the Nagas further than they already are. For this, it would be prudent to involve a third party, preferably from the United Nations, to assist in the negotiating process and to come out with a workable solution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has blamed the British for the Naga conflict; perhaps, this is the best time for India to correct that mistake. Parties must keep in mind that extraordinary issues require extraordinary measures. Once the core issues are ironed out, the next puzzle would be to work out a sustainable peace formula. The primary task would be to engage with the non-party groups of the negotiation process, identify their interests, accommodate their reasonable demands

and devise appropriate power sharing mechanisms. Peace process will be sustainable only when the process eliminates or neutralize spoiler tendencies, not through violence, but through diplomacy. Stedman also observed that a negotiated peace or settlement often creates losers; leaders or factions who do not achieve their demands. Such scenario in inevitable as there are resistance already from both external and internal factors. Appropriate policy should therefore, be deployed to handle such outcomes. There is also a possibility that a nonspoiler in the pre aggrement could become a spoiler in the post agreement if they feel that the agreement is flawed or that their interests were ignored. For instance, the ENPO says that they would accept or reject the agreement basing on the contents of the agreement. Hence, the peace formula must address beforehand the issues of ‘what if’ and device a contingency strategy to tackle such outcomes. Lastly, irrespective of which NPG signs an agreement with India or Myanmar, one have to work together with the other in order for that agreement to succeed. Therefore, each group must realize this fact and act progressively to achieve the common goals without inflicting prolonged damage to the society and the national movement. The NSCN (IM) as the dominant player must in all sincerity extend the olive branch to the other NPGs and the other groups must also respond positively, keeping aside past differences, for the greater interest of the Nagas for which they all represent. It is also the responsibility of every Nagas to grab this opportunity and create a “rainbow nation (which is) at peace with itself and the world” as Mandela so cherished. N Janbemo Humtsoe Wokha: Nagaland.

Naked truth and untruth about Gaidinliu Much Ado about Electricity

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ccording to information this Writer gathered from reliable sources, Jadonang (Jaduanang) is from Pilon (Kambiron) Village of Manipur State and Gaidinliu (Rani Gaidinliu) is of Lungkao Village also from Manipur State, and except that they are from the same Rongmei community, -an Indigenous Naga Tribe of Manipurthe two are, unlike popular belief, no kith and kin, being of different Villages. One of the hottest topics current these days in Kohima is the Government of India's Glorification of supposed 'Rani' Gaidinliu, with the Government issuing commemorative Coins, Postage Stamps with her image, Films on her life screened in national Meetings, high level celebration of her centennial year of birth; proposing Roads, Universities, Airports, Colleges, Hospitals, Institutions, Jails in any conceivable sundry places in the name of the Rani and a proposal to raise a Memorial cum Library Building at the Secretariat in Kohima! The Naga of Nagaland has nothing to covet the glorification of Gaidinliu in any manner the Government may think fit, if it is outside of Nagaland; but to raise monument to a surrendered and pardoned Tantric Witch, at the State Capital under the very Nose of Nagaland Secretariat, that too for one who has gruesomely spilled the blood of many Indigenous Nagaland Nationals, is an affront too much even for the naively foolish Naga to accept. The Naga would never accept any Memorial to Gaidinliu in Nagaland except the Grave Stones of those many innocent Men of the State whose blood Gaidinliu so madly spilled. A Freedom Fighter, she might have been for the people of outside Nagaland, but nowhere near one to the Naga of Nagaland. The Naga would not like to use even the Money or the Postage Stamp with the Figure of Rani Gaidinliu in them. She was nowhere near the undisputed Naga Aspiration, worst of all; she gruesomely eliminated Naga National Workers of Nagaland. People said she use to drink the blood of even her own followers sacrificed to the Spirit. Regarding the title 'RANI ' in the Naga Society; barring the Konyak and to a lesser degree in the Sümi; the Institution Kingship or Queenship is not found in any other Naga Tribes. Captain Butler, one of the earliest 19th Century colonial Survey Officers in the Naga Hills, described the Naga as: "virtually every man does that which is right in his own eyes, and it’s a law unto himself, 'a form of democracy' which is difficult to conceive as existing for a single day and yet that it does exist here is an undeniable fact". R. Steward, another British Officer observed: "They acknowledge no king among themselves, and deride the idea of such a personage among others. When questioned, they proudly plant their spears in the ground, and pointing at them, declare they have no other Rajah". The Naga taboos a person from worshiping another person. Mr. Nehru was mistaken if he had assumed the politically turbulent Naga would be pleased to hear an ordinary Naga country woman equated with a 'Rani'. When Nehru heard of a Naga woman released from Jail for having caused social disturbances in the State of Manipur, then and there the novice Prime Minister of India spoke of Gaidinliu as a 'Naga Rani' to the great consternation of the Naga People. India still speaks of Gaidinliu as Rani, an affront to the Naga. Her release from Jail after Indian Independence worried the last colonial Deputy Commissioner of Naga Hills Sir. CR. Pawsey ICS, who for fear she may create social turbulence again, stowed her away in a remote corner of then North East Frontier Agency of Tuensang Area in a small Chang Village of Yimrep. She was in an exiled confinement in Yim-

rep for some 9 years during which time she became a Baptist Christian. She never learned Chang Language but the boy she took there learned to speak Chang enough to convince a nice Chang girl to agree to marry him and ultimately settled in the Chang Village. Around the later part of nineteen fifties ('56-57) Gaidinliu's people came and took her to her own ancestral Village of Lungkao. Within a few years she started creating difficulties in the Society with her Magic and Sorcery, demanding blood for the spirits from her followers. She stated Children need no go to School, they can just put the book under their Pillow and all knowledge would get into their Head. She claimed she can raise many heads of Snake come out of the Barak River and make CGI Sheets appear over Mount Pawna Peak just by pointing at it, the highest in the District. The Villagers "expelled and excommunicated her from the Village for her Witchcraft and Sorcery". Around early 1960s, she escaped to adjoining Naga Hills from her Manipur Village and continued to practice her Cult of Blood among unlettered superstitious, credulous and uninformed Villagers. She is said to obtain mysterious power by taking human blood; credulous follower would even offer their children for her blood sacrifice. Things went against her ultimately and she hid in a steep mountain Cave in the Nagaland-Manipur Border. The GB of Njouna Village, Irangleing and 2 others carried House Tax from the Village to the Administrative HQ at Peren to deposit them with Late Viliethie Metha, then Circle Officer of Peren. On their way back, the GB and his companions, 3 of them, were waylaid by -Gaidinliu's armed Kampai followers, on Suspicion of being Informers of her secret hiding place to the Government. A Naga National Council Leasi Meeting was held in the jungle near Benreu (Nakama) and 6 unarmed Officers from Benreu Village –i. Namkie Hingai, ii. Kegeim Longbe, iii. Peilungeing, iv. Pauheiditung and v. Kuheing were detailed to Ngaulong Village to accord Peace with Gaidinliu; 5 were found murdered and headless. They could not be specifically identified and were mass buried together in a Trench. One Ipeulung alone could escape back to Benreu but died shortly after. In addition; half a dozen from other Villages including –Sakpe of Oklong, Keugumheing of Bakie both from Manipur and Namtungzeung of Old Jaluke were eliminated on 16/3/1961 at Ngaulong. For quite some time Benreu did not hear about the 5 of their Villagers gone to Ngaulong for Peace. At last, one Member of Benreu Village, of Gaidinliu's own Group, Helungai volunteered to go to Ngaulong to enquire of his Villagers. Helungai of Benreu was never heard of again after he went to Ngaulong to enquire of his Villagers!??? HIERANGDING, the Brigadier of Gaidinliu's Kampais, responsible for the eliminations of 12 people, ultimately converted to Christianity and died a natural death!!???? 1. Why is Government of Nagaland idolizing Gaidinliu, a Frankenstein monster, against all good sense and Reality? 2. What has Gaidinliu done for Nagaland that the Government is unconscionably bent on honoring so highly an ignorant superstitious incoherent Woman who is an unlettered Village Witch, at best a Shaman? 3. The Manipur Government has vehemently stated Gaidinliu belongs to Manipur and not to Nagaland. She is a citizen of Manipur and not of Nagaland. How correct the Manipur claim is! Why the State Government of Nagaland so enthusiastically projecting Gaidinliu memorial in Nagaland, is very simple to understand?

The answer is as wonderfully simple as a short sentence. It is as simple and mysterious as: -Gaidinliu was married to Irangheung Pami of Nebulong Village of Manipur!!!!?? It is very simple: all Funds connected with 'Rani Gaidinliu' get direct attention in the Highest echelons of the Authority in Delhi and unlike other Projects the Fund comes down to Kohima by Rajdhani Express in Lakhs and Karores. Nagaland today is all for Money. It fits the personal Interest of fund-strapped waiting Politicians of Nagaland and their obedient Bureaucrats! The other reason is: It fits compactly into the thinly camouflaged Agenda of the BJP Government to safronize the most obedient, most enthusiastic Rongmei followers of the Haraka Cult, very akin to Hinduism which accepts all impossible kinds of gods to its fold. Incidentally and very conveniently, into this combination, comes the very handy and reneged-Baptist Witch Rani of the Rongmei from Lungkao, Manipur! The BJP-RSS Leaders get a chance to enter the Naga Society through the Haraka Cult. The third Reason is that: Today the many educated and highly qualified Rongmei feel happy that the Rani enjoys the support of powerful Authorities in the Hindu Society. It is not for nothing, they expertly and tactically claim Rani Gaidinliu is a Freedom Fighter than a Social Worker, knowing very well she is a Cultist devoid of any political Ideology. It is also not for nothing that the RSS swallow lock, stock and barrel of whatever the Haraka Cult says as long as the RSS get the opportunity to enter the Naga community. The Rongmei Community gets the facilities and privileges for Education, Employment and Opportunities of Life because of belonging to community of the Rani. Who will be bothered with others when an obscure primitive Cult can usher so much Opportunities of life to arrive? Mahatma Gandhi claimed he is a Dalit by Choice but the Mahatma was never a Dalit like Untouchable Bhimraj Ambedkar, the Author of Indian Constitution. Nobody can enter a Hindu Caste Class simply by a personal Choice; Membership in the Hindu Caste is not by choice; not even by Association; it is by birth only. Nobody can become a Brahmin accept by birth. The Rongmei Haraka Members may find themselves in highly connected Circles today but in a few generations or a century, their children and grand children may find themselves what the Dalits in India are experiencing for the last 5000 years. Bhimraj Ambedkar, a Britain educated Authority on Law, the Author of Indian Constitution and a Minister in British India Province of Bombay Presidency was not accepted in the Hindu echelons and realized an Untouchable Dalit's only way to Salvation is to come out of the Circle of Hindu Scheme of life. In one mass meeting lastly, Ambedkar took 4 Laks of his Dalits and embraced Buddhism! The ultimate honorable Identity of the Rongmei is in the Casteless Free Society of the Naga with Christianity. The Last surprise is: "An Agreement was reached on the following on 5th January 1966 at Tening: 1. All criminal Cases pending against Rani and her Party be dropped. 2. Every protection was to be provided with the Rani on surrender. 3. She agreed to lay down Arms and Amunition. 4. She agreed to walk over-ground for the welfare of the Zeliangrong people through peaceful, non-violence and democratic means. S.C. DEV. D.C. Kohima. On behalf of Nagaland Government in collaboration with the Indian Government."

oday’s high-tech world depends solely on electricity. If nuclear Iran is going to attack America in the future it will be on America’s electricity. From household appliances right up to the corporate strata everything is run by power. In contrast, the shortage of power supply seems to be the Achilles heel in Nagaland. Even in the commercial hub (Dimapur) of the state power failure/shortage is a common feature. It would mean pending works let alone the searing temperature. Let us reconsider the two sides of the same coin: The power department decry over misuse and shortage of power generation and on the other side consumers complain of irregular supply of power but regular billing. Against the backdrop of such rumblings, department workers are available to check in/repair/reconnect at anytime if they are bribed (even though they are getting monthly salaries from the government for it). Business establishments such as the shop owners and some of the government offices leave the lights on while going for the weekend. In between there are many unscrupulous consumers who go for illegal system to avoid monthly payment/reduced payment. The state of affair has been caught in a web of diversions and misuse of fund/ sanction etc and etc. Having said that, consumers should

bear in mind that whatever we pay manages the power supply we receive in return. At the same time the power department should judiciously utilise the revenue duly collected from the consumers. The field workers must keep vigilance on the use of power in public places. The department must plan a clear strategy to do away with this rampant power theft and penalise those shop owners who pulled the shutters down but leave the lights on throughout the weekend. The department need to urgently take stock of the rising situation and regulate electronic meter billing system. The power requirement of the state roughly exceeds 100MW yet the state could only generate about 45MW. More than 50% of the power supply is purchased from outside. Why is it so? Why can we not generate enough power like other states? Hello Legislators, why don’t you give us a strong leadership and end this pathetic power supply! What if, tomorrow, the general public stages an uproar, what will the department do? At this juncture the state government need to shed its pacifist stand and walk the talk. If we are to progress like the rest of the country the state government must overcome this decade long power crisis. Mustn’t they? They must! Why not? Media cell The Watchman

Idol worship and its significance

and plans are how to steal, cheat parents and after all enjoy life, which brings poverty, failure, problems to the family, disturbing the peaceful atmosphere of the society and also facing an untimely death (Ephesians: 5: 18, Habakkuk: 2: 15-19, Rome: 13: 15) Sex worshiper: Adultery fornicate, homosexuals, Polygamy, gay lesbians, male and female prostitutes, masturbating and all sexual immoralities are sex worshipers because instead of making their body a temple of God, they sins against their own body (1 Corinthians: 6: 18-20) they only focus on human desires and worldly pleasures which is totally against God’s will. (1 Corinthians: 6: 9-10, Revelation: 21: 8, Galatians: 5: 19-21, James: 4: 4). 3. Money worshiper: Demand, extortion, dishonest gain, murder, kidnapped, charging high interest (Proverbs: 28: 8) are money worshipers, because their thoughts and actions are and only of the wealth so as to live a luxury live instead of working for the extension of God’s kingdom. For money, men sell their soul, women sell their precious body where both rich and poor are tempted. It is never wrong to be rich, it is only wrong to trust in riches so as to fill their treasure by unfair means. (Isaiah: 2: 7-9). The Bible says, money is the root of all evil (I Timothy: 6: 10). James 2: 10, says, whoever keeps the entire law, yet fail in one point is guilty of breaking it all. Dear Nagas, are we destroying the image of ‘Nagaland for Christ’ because of our idolatry or stepping to eternal hell (fire)? Let us joint hands to thrashed out of all those idolatries which is within us and make Nagaland a land of ‘Christ, Mission, Peace and Salvation’. Surhoneyi Soho Agri-Forest Colony, Kohima

s human, sometimes we miserably failed to uphold the God’s commandment of which the following scripture has to be taken up as a reminder in lives with due seriousness as Exodus: 20: 3, 4 says, do not have other Gods besides me or do not 2. commit idolatry. What is Idol worshiped? Idol worshiped does not only meant people who worship trees, stones, rivers, sun, moon, cows, hand made statues etc.. but he who goes or act against God’s will is an idol worshipers. Jesus said, ‘a person who is not for us is against us or whoever does not believe in me is from evil’ (John: 8: 43-47). We talk about satanic worshipers! And yes that’s true! I had personally experienced the episode, a woman declaring and confessing herself to be a Satanic worshiper further disclosed, she is a blood sucker as well. She candidly reveals, ‘I use to suck the blood of dog, pig, cat, cow, snake and so on. However, we don’t have to be get shock of that. Most of the Naga Christians have become Satan and idol worshipers: (both Old & New testament) advise us to love God the Almighty with all our heart, mind, soul and strength-which is the greatest commandment (Deuteronomy: 6:5, Mark: 12:30 & Luke: 10:27) But on contrary we have become a worshipper of drug, alcohol, tobacco, sex, serial pornography, money etc. The following few explanation points can further remind us of how we become the victims of idolatries. 1. Drug & Alcohol worshiper: One who is addicted to drug & alcohol are automatically a worshipper of those substances because instead of worshipping God, they became to meditate it as their daily doses. All their thoughts

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Farhan Akhtar's band to rock Mizoram

ock On!! ended with Magik, the band, reuniting for a final performance. The climax of the 2008 rock musical drama had Rob (Luke Kenny) dying of brain tumour and Aditya (Farhan Akhtar) and Sakshi Shroff (Prachi Desai) naming their son after him. The other two band members, Killer Drummer aka Kedar Zaveri (Purab Kohli) and Joe (Arjun Rampal) went on to start a record company to-

gether. "The band members and their families meet every weekend..." the end credits stated. Seven years later, Magik heads off to Mizoram for a live act. "They will be performing at a week-long music festival from October 10-16 and the live video shot there will be incorporated into the sequel," reveals a source. Shujaat Saudagar, who has replaced Abhishek Ka-

poor as the director, will shoot festival-style footage. "This is another exercise in the six-month long tour Farhan had undertaken to prep up for his role. His concerts, Farhan Live, were successful and now the Rock On!! 2 cast will tour together too," adds the source. And there's a new addition to the band to Part 2 Shashank Arora, popularly known as Sunny. Born and

brought up in Delhi, the actor made a red carpet appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, where his Bollywood debut, Titli, directed by Kanu Behl was screened in the Un Certain Regard section. "Shashank's character is from Varanasi and will be styled accordingly. His lines will be a mix of Urdu and Hindi and he will be seen playing the sardana," says the source.

Top Korean actors in a rush ahead of military service

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s South Korean men born in 1986 and 1987 must enlist for their mandatory military service by next year at the latest, top 28-year-old actors, including Yoo Ah-in, Lee Seung-gi and Lee Minho, are rushing to complete more work before they devote 21 precious months to the Korean army. Yoo Ah-in has most recently grabbed acclaim with his villain turn in crime-action movie “Veteran,” from star director Ryu Seungwan. The film has hitherto garnered over 9.5 million viewers and is expected to break the 10-million mark this weekend. Another film starring Yoo, “Sado,” will hit the cinemas in September. According to the actor’s management agency, Yoo is now concurrently filming for SBS drama “Six Flying Dragons,” slated for an October release, and the film “Happy Facebook” by director Park Hyun-jin. The agency said, “As for the movie, there aren’t many scenes so the work will finish soon. But ‘Six Flying Dragons’ is a 50-episode drama, so it might go on until the end of

next March or early April.” Lee Seung-gi’s main work involves singing, but since 2004 he has broadened and cemented his standing as an actor and television personality. Lee has starred in a number of TV dramas. After releasing a new ballad album in June, Lee is coming back to the small screen with a travel reality program from cable channel tvN with the working title “Shin Seoyuki,”

which will air next month. Lee is also set to embark on filming for “Marital Harmony,” in which he is to play the male lead. Celebrated Hallyu star Lee Min-ho is to spend the rest of this year filming for the Korean-Chinese film “Bounty Hunters.” Chinese actress Tang Yan, or Tiffany Tang, has recently been confirmed as the female lead. Lee debuted on the silver screen in 2015 with

“Gangnam Blues,” known domestically as “Gangnam 1970.” He is perhaps best known for his phenomenal hit 2008 TV romcom “Boys Over Flowers” and 2013 TV drama “The Heirs.” Lee’s agency said, “There hasn’t been any drama work since ‘The Heirs.’ We are currently considering a number of projects in hopes of continuing and expanding Lee’s TV drama catalog.”

Students of Jubilee Memorial College dressed as super heroes pose for lens as they celebrate "Excelsior 2015",a literary event at UCF, Mokokchung Nagaland.

Emma Watson joins the Green Carpet Challenge

y now Emma Watson has realised that everything she touches turns to gold dust – her HeForShe speech as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador has a cool 1,648,192 YouTube views and she was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2015. For the September promotional tour of Watson's new film Regression, the actress is collaborating with the Green Carpet Challenge, the organisation founded by Livia Firth, to champion the ethical efforts of different designers. The actress announced her plan on Instagram by regram-ing a post by her stylist Sarah Slutsky saying: "Kicking off Regression! We love our rail! Inspired to consider the whole process of creating a fashion look, we are thinking about all the people, pieces and moving parts! This rack includes designers that are considering local craft and production, artisan skills, the environment, sustainability and the longevity of fashion!" A second post swiftly followed of Watson in the dreamiest of Ralph Lauren skirts, chosen because of the company’s “long-standing commitment to not use fur products”, jewels by Cartier, “committed to responsible and sustainable business principles and practices in both the supply chain and their own business”, and ankle-strap shoes by Paul Andrew, which are “handmade in Italy by artisans who have been making shoes for decades.” In fact take a scroll through Watson’s Instagram feed and it’s immediately obvious that sustainable fashion is a subject close to her heart. She’s already designed a line with ethical label People Tree, covered Net-a-Porter’s The Edit online magazine modelling sustainable designs by Christopher kane, Victoria Beckham and Erdem among others, and yesterday posted a pic (88.4k likes and counting) asking the question, “Who pays the price for our clothing?” before urging her following to watch True Cost. The Andrew Morgan-directed documentary focuses on the fallout of the 2013 Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, in which 1,130 workers died, and, according to Vogue, was Watson’s inspiration for getting involved with the GCC. With storied labels like Ralph Lauren and influences like Emma Watson on board, it seems the Green Carpet Challenge is set to go stratospheric this September. Watch this space (and Watson's wardrobe).

No Escape Movie Review All worth it: Shraddha Kapoor

on living her childhood dream

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ack Dwyer (Owen Wilson), a hydro engineer battling recession, displaces his family to an unnamed Asian country. His wife Annie and two daughters were already wary about being uprooted. A sudden coup in this unspecified country pushes them to embark on a harrowing survival journey. Review: There is no escaping the fact that No Escape, despite all the bludgeoning, is a guilty pleasure you'll be tempted to take. The loopy script ridden with shameful cliches ends up taking a backseat, as you get on this roller-coaster ride. John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle exhibit their fluency with the horror genre by creating similar jump-out-of-your-seat thrills. The film weaves a macabre ambience, incorporating the genre's quintessential props to frighten audiences. The film's weakest link is its story that is painfully cliched. We are told about a coup d'etat but never the political context. The story doesn't bother exploring the reason for the locals' hatred towards America.

In fact, the locals in the film loiter around like zombies, with hardly any dialogues to mutter. The narrative never focuses on the socio-political issue, wrapping it up in a jiffy. The movie then breezily shifts its attention to the Americans stuck in the torndown country, desperately struggling to get out. What works here is that the end product is a slick, pacy thriller. There is a spine-chilling sequence in the film in which Jack throws his daughter from a high-rise, while escaping from a group of insurgents, and she lands with a thud in her mother's arms. Parental paranoia is beautifully captured by Owen. He owns every perilous frame skillfully. Former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan remains largely unused in the film but is enchanting to watch in the scenes he features in. There are glimpses of the director duo's terrific work. Along with cinematographer Leo Hinstin, they mount a terrific assassination scene, which begins with glasses and ends in gore. The film is undeniably shallow fun, but fun nevertheless.

he's doing multiple films and even getting a chance to sing -- Shraddha Kapoor, who believes in the "laws of the universe", says her life gets "exhausting" sometimes, but then it's all worth it as her dreams are coming true via Bollywood. "I really belive in the law of universe. Have you heard about a book called 'Secrets'? It's all about laws of the universe," Shraddha told IANS when asked about her love towards music-related films, as after "ABCD 2", she will be seen in the sequel to "Rock On!!". "Ever since I started loving to sing, I got opportunities and now 'Rock On 2' has happened. It's not like I am sitting and planning, but I truly feel blessed that I'm doing this film. "You know you have a certain wish and that happens... it's like that. I wanted to do film where I play a singer who sings her songs and I am blessed to be doing 'Rock On 2' now. I just wish that more dreams keep coming true," she added. At first, Bollywood was a not a smooth ride for her, courtesy roles in films like "Teen Patti" and "Luv Ka The End", but success and fame came her way with "Aashiqui 2", "Ek Villain" and "Haider". Now, apart from the "Rock On!!" sequel, the actress is also doing "Baaghi"

"One Day Sensitization cum workshop" on UDISE 2015-16 (Unified District Information System for Education) for State & District level functionaries (SSA, RMSA & DoSE) was organized by State Mission Authority, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan on 28th August 2015 at SMA Conference hall. with Tiger Shroff, and she has recently shot a dance song with Tiger for the film. Asked how she manages so much, Shraddha said: "It's a lot of fun working on so many films. It gets exhausting sometimes, but yes, when you are living your childhood dream, it's all worth it. "I feel like I'm so blessed to get these opportunities. To be able to sing for my own films, to do films which are so special, to stay connected with audience more than anything." Shraddha looked gorgeous at designer Namrata

Joshipura's Lakme Fashion Week winter-festive 2015 show. The show's theme was LakmeInsta Light, inspired by the latest launch from Lakme. What brings light to her life? "When my mother tells me that I'm a very good daughter, I feel very nice. Although I feel like she's much more a phenomenal mother than I am as a daughter. I feel I can be a better daughter," the actress, who is the daughter of Bollywood veteran Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi Kolhapure, told IANS.

The main objective of the programme was to orient different levels of project functionaries on various lapses & gaps on implementation of UDISE. Shri. Gregory Thejawelie, State Mission Director, SSA stretched on the importance of the Educational statistics maintained by SSA under UDISE which was used for formulation of Annual Works Plan & Budget by SSA, RMSA, DoSE for MDM etc. State MIS, Shri. I. Akum Aier (SSA) as Key Resource Person sensitized on filling up of the UDISE data capture formats which was to be collected as on 30th September every year and also highlighted on various issues that needed strengthening and areas to improve the data quality in coordination with RMSA for Secondary & Hr. Secondary during the implementation of UDISE 2015-16 in which had direct impact on State Educational Indicators. The Programme concluded through Shri. Thekielie Keditsu, Deputy Mission Director/PIO, SSA acknowledging the efforts contributed by all the SSA district level functionaries and requested to further continue the same in order to achieve the Universalization of Elementary Education. (GREGORY THEJAWELIE) State Mission Director, SSA

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Bolt perfect yet again at worlds; Eaton sets world record Toth strolls to victory at world championships

United States' Ashton Eaton clears a hurdle as he leads a men's 110m hurdles decathlon heat at the World Athletic Championships at the Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing, Saturday, August 29. (AP Photo)

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BEIJING, AuGust 29 (AP): Usain Bolt is perfect yet again. Dispelling two years of injury doubts, the Jamaican won three sprint gold medals this week for an overall world championship record of 11. The last of them came Saturday when he anchored the 4x100-meter relay team with freeflowing, giant strides that have made him an icon for the sport. Behind him, the United States was far back in second place. But Justin Gatlin, who had been unbeaten in two seasons of sprinting, lost the chance for a third silver when the American team was disqualified for a bad exchange on the anchor leg. ''I saw the mess after 300 meters and was happy we were not in it,'' Bolt said. To the delight of the tens of thousands of fans in the Bird's Nest, China moved up to silver and Canada took bronze. It was Bolt's third sprint triple

in a row, starting at the London Olympics and continuing through the 2013 worlds in Moscow, and fifth overall. The Americans got solace from Ashton Eaton's world-record performance in the decathlon. The Olympic champion beat his own mark with a stirring run in the closing 1,500 meters. Eaton was around world-record pace throughout the 10 events over two days and, with exhaustion hanging heavy in the Bird's Nest, he pushed through pain to total 9,045 points, six better than his previous best. His chest heaving, he crumpled to the track. Once he got up, he only had one thing on his mind: seeking out his wife, heptathlon silver medalist Brianne TheisenEaton, for an emotional embrace in the stands. ''The result is awesome,'' Eaton said. For the Jamaicans, the women's 4x100 relay team made Saturday's sprint party complete.

They brought a smile to Bolt's face ahead of his race when they won gold, beating the U.S. team with a championship record and the second fastest time in history at 41.07. It also was the second gold for Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, whose performances were again as flashy as her green hairdo. The Jamaican win denied Allyson Felix a 10th world title, but the American veteran will get another chance in Sunday's 4x400 relay. ''This is not the end for me,'' Felix said. Veronica Campbell-Brown, however, got another sprint relay gold 11 years after winning the 4x100 title at the 2004 Athens Olympics. At 33, she was the leadoff runner. Earlier, Mo Farah joined Bolt with a third straight double in individual events at global competitions since winning the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the London Olympics. After defending the 10,000 world title on the opening day last

weekend, he had a relatively easy race in the 5,000 on Saturday. Hanging back in last place for the first two kilometers, Farah then quickly moved up. When Caleb Ndiku sought to sprint away over the last lap, Farah kept the Kenyan in check and beat him in the finishing straight. ''It felt amazing,'' Farah said. ''Incredible.'' Ever since the 2012 Olympics, Farah has been unbeatable over the long distance races and has six major gold medals to show for it. Only Bolt has done similar. On a road just outside the Bird's Nest, Matej Toth of Slovakia won the longest event at the championships, taking gold in the 50-kilometer walk in 3:40:32. In other events, Russian high jumper Maria Kuchina took gold ahead of Blanka Vlasic of Croatia, Marina Arzamasova of Belarus won the 800 and Piotr Malachowski won the discus, giving Poland a third gold in the throwing events.

Pujara holds firm for India against Sri Lanka

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COLOMBO, AuGust 29 (REutERs): Cheteshwar Pujara recorded his seventh hundred and held India's innings together against an inspired spell of fast bowling by Dhammika Prasad on the second day of the third and final test against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Pujara, playing his first test since the Boxing Day match against Australia in December, remained unbeaten on 135 and guided India to 292 for eight wickets before rain brought an early close to the day's play. Ishant Sharma (two) was not out at the other end. Resuming on 50-2, the visitors lost captain Virat Kohli (18) early but Pujara and Rohit Sharma (26) added 55 for the fourth wicket to prop up the Indian innings in the deciding match of the series, tied at 1-1. Rohit, who has recently been preferred to Pujara in the test team, fell in the last over before the lunch break, edging Prasad to Upul Tharanga at first slip. After a rain-hit opening day when just 15 overs of play was possible, Sri Lanka came back strongly in the morning session with Prasad troubling the batsmen on numerous occasions. India's scoring opportunities soon dried up and captain Angelo Mathews benefited from the build-up of pressure when Kohli edged behind to give debuIndia's Cheteshwar Pujara celebrates his century during the tant wicketkeeper Kusal Perera, who had second day of their third and final test cricket match against dropped the batsman on Friday, his first test catch. Pujara and Kohli added 50 for Sri Lanka in Colombo , August 29. (REUTERS)

their third-wicket stand. Pujara, forced to bat at the top due to injuries to regular openers, looked solid in defence but failed to rotate the strike and only found his scoring touch when Mathews introduced off-spinner Tharindu Kaushal into the attack. The right-handed batsman hit Kaushal for three successive boundaries and the runs started flowing for him after that. The 27-year-old reached triple figures with a tight single off spinner Rangana Herath. After finding Rohit's edge with the last ball before lunch, Prasad picked up allrounder Stuart Binny with the first delivery of the second session to be on a hat-trick, which was staved off by Pujara. Debutant wicketkeeper Naman Ojha (21) then added 54 with Pujara for the sixth wicket before playing a rash shot against Kaushal to hole out at long on. Ravichandran Ashwin became Prasad's fourth victim, reducing India to 180-7 but Pujara continued to thwart the hosts, adding 104 in an eighth wicket stand with Amit Mishra (59). Legspinner Mishra looked completely at ease against both the seamers and the spinners and notched up his third test fifty to demoralise the Sri Lankan bowlers. Mishra was finally out stumped to Herath when he danced down the wicket but only managed an inside edge onto his pads with the ball trickling to the wicketkeeper.

BEIJING, AuGust 29 (REutERs): Matej Toth became the first Slovakian to win a gold medal at the world athletics championships when he cruised to victory in the men's 50 km race walk on Saturday. The 32-year-old Toth surged ahead after opening up an early lead in the gruelling event to win in a time of three hours, 40 minutes and 32 seconds on a hot and humid morning in the Chinese capital. Toth finished almost two minutes clear of his nearest rival, crossing the finish line at Beijing's national stadium with the Slovakian national flag raised over his shoulders. "Of course, conditions were tough but my feeling was great," Toth said in a televised interview. "My heart-rate, my stomach, my dreams, my refreshment, everything, was under control. "It was my race, it was my pace, it's must easier to do your own race. I felt very good, without any problems, and this is the most important thing, why I won." Australia's Jared Tallent, the silver medallist at the last two Olympics and bronze medallist at the previous two world championships, finished second, continuing his impressive streak of podium finishes at major events. Tallent finished second at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics behind competitors who were subsequently found guilty

Matej Toth of Slovakia, gold medal, celebrates on the podium after the men's 50 km race walk final during the 15th IAAF World Championships on the streets Beijing, China, August 29. (REUTERS)

of using performance enhancing drugs. The Australian wants drug cheats named and shamed, worrying that if they go unpunished, clean competitors could unfairly be tarred with the same brush. Angry at being beaten by athletes he believes are doping, he had stopped shaking hands with them at the end of races but happily embraced the top finishers on Saturday. "It's not the medal I wanted, but to be beaten by Matej, I know he's a clean athlete so it's not a bad result," Tallent told reporters. "I'm really proud of the result I got today and the Japanese guy came third. So it's the first time in a long time in the 50 km we've had a clean podium. "It's a good day for the sport, it's been a really good week for the sport actually. I'd hope to think that

every athlete who has won a medal has worked hard for it and it's a good positive sign in 2015 that things are starting to change." Tallent completed the journey in 3:42:17, his best time this season, with Japan's Takayuki Tanii, last year's Asian Games champion, taking the bronze medal in 3:42:55. Hirooki Arai of Japan was fourth, ahead of Ireland's defending champion Robert Heffernan, but no-one could catch Toth, who went into the race ranked number one in the world and dictated the pace from the outset. "Of course, everyone expected that I am the favourite and I should win but I know that 50 km is very specific and there are very strong rivals. "(It was only) after 30 km I started to think about winning, about the medal."

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Sania gets Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards for 12 others

NEw DELhI, AuGust 29 (IANs): Tennis star Sania Mirza received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting honour on Saturday, while 12 others, including ace shooter Jitu Rai and hockey goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh were conferred with the Arjuna award. The Dronacharya award -- conferred on eminent coaches -went to Anoop Kumar Dahiya (wrestling), Harbans Singh (athletics), Swatantar Raj Singh (boxing), Nihar Ameen (swimming) and Naval Singh (para-athletics). In a glit-

tering function at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, President Pranab Mukherjee also handed out Arjuna awards to wrestlers Bajrang Singh, men's singles shuttler Kidambi Srikanth, archer Sandeep Kumar, 2014 Commonwealth Games medal winning gymnast Dipa Karmakar, kabaddi players Manjeet Chillar and Abhilasha Shashikant Mhatre, roller skater Anup Kumar Yama, weightlifter Sivalingam Sathish Kumar, wushu athlete Y. Sanathoi Devi and paraswimmer Sharath M. Gaekwad.

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Süngkotenem Angling fest underway

MOkOkChuNG, AuGust 29 (MExN): The much awaited Süngkotenem Angling festival 2015 got underway here today with Mokokchung District Fishery Officer, Imtisunep as the chief guest. As part of the inaugural of the annual angling festival, a day-long angling competition was held in which Opangrenba, who hooked a 1 kg carp, was adjudged the winner of the ‘biggest catch’ competition, while Yarshilu was adjudged the runner-

up for his 0.6 kg catch. The two winners were awarded cash prize of Rs.10,000 and Rs.5,000 respectively, along with certificates. Both the winners were from Chuchuyimpang village. A total of 58 anglers competed at the premier angling competition in Mokokchung. The angling festival will continue from Monday next till September 5. There will be a ‘biggest catch award’ on all days of the fest, the organizers informed.

Arsenal labour to victory over 10-man Newcastle

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LONDON, AuGust 29 (REutERs): Arsenal laboured to their second win of the season with a highlycharged 1-0 victory against 10-man Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday. Having defended manfully following the 16thminute dismissal of Aleksandar Mitrovic, Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini deflected Alex OxladeChamberlain's goal-bound shot into his own net in the 52nd minute. In a match that also featured seven yellow cards Arsenal dominated possession but were far from their dazzling attacking best and have only scored three goals, including two own-goals, in four games this season. Arsenal had begun the season in indifferent form taking just four points from their opening three matches but started strongly and had an early penalty appeal turned down for a foul on Hector Bellerin.

City maintain perfect start, Chelsea slump at home

Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the season with a 2-0 victory over promoted Watford as champions Chelsea suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday. Raheem Sterling scored his first goal for the club and Fernandinho netted a superb second to lift City to their fourth successive win and open an eightpoint advantage over Chelsea. The Stamford Bridge side's underwhelming start to the season continued at Stamford Bridge despite Radamel Falcao's first goal for the club, Joel Ward grabbing the Palace winner nine minutes from time to put his side second in the table. Liverpool, who had taken seven points from their opening three games, slumped to a surprise 3-0 home defeat by West Ham United and had midfielder Philippe Coutinho sent off. Sunderland remained bottom after an eventful 2-2 draw at Aston Villa and promoted Bournemouth drew 1-1 with Leicester City after Jamie Vardy cancelled out Callum Wilson's fourth goal in two games. Club-record signing Salomon Rondon scored to give West Bromwich Alex Oxlade Chamberlain shoots for goal during a Barclays Albion a 1-0 victory over Stoke City who had Ibrahim AfelPremier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle at St lay and Charlie Adam sent off. (Reuters) James' Park on August 29. (Reuters) Having failed to win any of their previous eight home Premier League matches against the Gunners, Newcastle had Mitrovic dismissed for a mistimed yet unmalicious

challenge on Francis Coquelin. With a man advantage Arsenal dominated possession but struggled to break down the hosts' resolute defence.

After Theo Walcott put a shot wide with the goal at his mercy Aaron Ramsey had an effort blocked before Walcott failed to connect with Bellerin's teasing cross. Wenger cut a frus-

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trated figure before halftime but his discontent was eased when OxladeChamberlain lashed a shot into the heel of Coloccini and beyond stranded Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul.

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