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Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners — Laurence Sterne NSWON coordination meet: Strengthening of relationships

US and India sign military logistics agreement PAGE 08

Djokovic beats scare, Nadal eases at revamped US Open

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nagaland: Quality education in govt schools remain illusive

reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

Morung Express News Kohima | August 30

Apuni khan bi na! Well don’t complain if I set up a stall and start collecting toll fee from you.

Sikkim pips Nagaland as safest place for women Morung Express News Dimapur | August 30

Sikkim has pipped Nagaland as the safest place for woman in India, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2015 released on August 30. While Nagaland topped the survey as the safest place for women in 2014 with only 67 cases of crime against women reported in the state, in 2015 there were 90 cases, which included 35 rape cases. Sikkim with 53 reported cases was the lowest among the states while Lakshadweep with 9 reported cases was lowest among the Union Territories. Overall, there were 327394 reported cases of crime against women with Uttar Pradesh topping the list at 35527 cases. Among the North Eastern states, Assam was highest with 23258 reported cases.

Efforts on to improve North East air connectivity: Minister

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AGARTAlA, AUGUST 30 (IANS): Government is trying to improve air connectivity among northeastern states and between northeast India and adjacent countries, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said here on Tuesday. “Central government is trying to improve the air connectivity between the eight northeastern states. Air connectivity between northeast India and the adjoining countries is also vital,” Sinha told reporters.

He said: “Efforts are on to start air connectivity between the northeastern states and the neighbouring countries. If there is air connectivity between northeast India and Bangkok, Dhaka and Yangon, one need not take the longer route through Kolkata. This would also boost trade and economy.”

Currently, Guwahati and Imphal are the only two cities with international airports in northeast India. After holding a long meeting with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and Transport Minister Manik Dey, the union minister said that the Civil Aviation Ministry has undertaken a Rs 400 crore project to upgrade Agartala airport to international standards by providing world-class facilities.

The junior Civil Aviation minister said the central government expects some private airlines to soon introduce more flights in the northeast and operate international flights from there. “To improve regional air connectivity at fair price, MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) would be signed with the governments of the northeastern states,” he added.

Demonstrators try to hurl stones at an Indian police vehicle during a protest in Srinagar against the recent killings in Kashmir, August 30. (REUTERS)

NSCN (K) claims attack on AR in Arunachal

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 30 (MExN): The NSCN (K) on Tuesday claimed that its “special counter-ambush team of Naga Army attacked the Indian Army near Rilangkang village under Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh” during wee hours of August 28 and “inflicted heavy casualties and injuries” on them.

According to a statement released to the media by the MIP, NSCN (K), the Naga Army laid a counter ambush on the Assam Rifles when they were returning to their camp after

a failed ambush.

“The Naga Army counter-attacked the Assam Rifles with concentrated heavy bombardment with machine guns, sub-machine guns, 40 mm grenades, explosives and hand grenades for more than one hour,” the NSCN (K) maintained.

Later when the Naga Army sanitised the area, they recovered one night vision goggle, several blood stained first aid-paraphernalia and bloody cotton and bandages strewn all over the spot, the MIP re-

lease stated.

“Heavy casualties and injuries are expected on the attack; however the Naga Army sustained no death or injury,” it added.

The NSCN (K) further claimed that its elite strike unit of Naga Army, on combat patrol detained several armed security personnel at a bridge near Barak Sibilong Village at Jiribam-Imphal Highway 37, Tamenlong District on August 29 around 5pm.

However, on learning of their identities as “indigenous WSE-Asians from

Manipur” belonging to 2nd MR, they were freed unharmed but the Indian Government supplied weapons which included two AK rifles and two Insas rifles along with ammunitions were confiscated, the NSCN stated.

It has cautioned to all the ethnic WSE Asians serving in the Indian Security Forces and “engaged in activities detrimental to the cause, that action deemed befitting shall be taken against them henceforth, unless they exercise restraint.”

Keviphe village under Kohima district has not produced a single matriculate. “The officials make fun of us when we go to the Department and voice our problems,” says Sabu Sote, Chairman Village Education Committee.

Quality education is a far cry for this village. The Government Primary School here, established in 1978 is run by a single substitute teacher. 10 years ago, the two teachers running the school were suspended due to irregularity.

The enrollment of students has dropped down to 8 students this year, and the substitute teacher single handedly manages four classes, class I-IV, for the eight students every day. “This village is no place for education. No one can receive good education looking at the conditions of our school here,” laments Sote.

The Village Education Committee sent a memorandum to the Department of School Education and Governor in June this year appealing for deployment of new teachers in the School, however no action has been taken so far. Sote recalls writing and sending applications and memorandums every year to the concerned department with the results being futile.

Further a storm that occurred in May this year destroyed the school kitchen. A request to reconstruct the kitchen was given to the administration and concerned authorities, however the village has not received any response till now. Sote, the Chairman of the VEC, now cooks meals for the students from his own kitchen. “We just receive rice and cooking costs for the mid day meal. We bear from our own expenses for cooking the curry,” says Sote.

Meanwhile, at Government Middle School, Kijümetouma, the replacement of a teacher who was transferred 20 years ago was never sent. A Math teacher was appointed when the school was upgraded but the teacher never came. It does not matter if the school was established in

1958. After 58 years, instead of progressing the student enrollment has dropped down to 34.

The teachers here informed that many parents are now sending their kids to towns. No school grant has been received in two years. The teachers have to collect money to pay the admission fee of students because according to the VEC Chairman, “Only poor kids come to this school. Even a hundred rupees is a huge amount for poor parents. Parents pay with great difficulty.”

At Government Middle School, Kijümetouma, five computers lie unused because there are no computer instructors.

One finds the same case in Government High School, Dikie in Dihoma village where the school received seven computers but no computer instructor. “The students do not even know how to operate a computer but they are expected to download their scholarship forms through the internet. Our students don’t even know how to switch on a computer. How can they be on par with the others? Where do you get quality education? How do you ensure quality education?” questions Thepfuneilhou Yashü, Head Teacher.

Besides the major issues of non-deployment of teachers, shortage of non-teaching staff and failure to pay the salaries of teachers on time, most government schools under Kohima district are also affected by problems such as insufficient supply of mid-day meal, sports materials, school grants, lack of libraries and laboratories.

The failure to ensure quality education in government schools has compelled many parents, sometimes many belonging to the BPL, to send their children to private schools in the capital. This has a direct impact on the economy of the family, often leading to poverty. “Parents today send their children to private schools with great difficulty, where one parent has to work in the village while the other parent has to move to town to look after their children pursuing education in towns,” says the Village Chairman of Dihoma.

India failing to protect journalists: CPJ Public irked by Court order to release impounded oil tankers

NEW YORK, AUGUST 30 (AGENCIES): The Committee to Protect Journalists, an independent watchdog body, released a report Monday saying India fails to protect journalists at risk of violence, creating a challenging environment for those exposing corruption.

New York-based CPJ records show that 27 journalists have been killed in India since 1992 and many other cases remain completely unpunished.

“This has created a challenging environment for the press, especially small-town journalists and those reporting on corruption, who are often more vulnerable to attack and whose legitimacy is questioned when they are threatened or killed,” the report said.

The Committee to Protect Journalists found only one case in the past 10 years where a suspect has been charged, prosecuted and convicted for killing a journalist. The suspect, however, was later released on appeal.

“Even if a court hears the case, there will be delays,” the CPJ report said.

The 42-page report focuses on the death of three reporters -- Akshay Singh, Jagendra Singh and Umesh Rajput, who were allegedly killed after investigating graft and corruption.

President of New Delhi’s press club, Rahul Jalali, said that press clubs around the country are increasingly demanding safety and better laws.

“Journalists have become vulnerable to pressure from local media, businesses, newspaper management and government,” Jalali said.

At the end of the report, the CPJ recommends that governments condemn publicly all killings of journalists, study best practices by other nations that faced similar situations, work to set up a system to provide security, and investigate attacks on the press and freedom of expression.

“No government in India has been an ardent champion of press freedom,” the report said.

Morung Express News Dimapur | August 30

A court directive to release oil tankers impounded from a petrol pump in relation to the fuel adulteration exposé was met with public resentment in Chumukedima today. It resulted in a daylong impasse between the police and the public spearheaded by the Chumukedima Town Youth Organisation (CTYO).

The outright display of public anger forced the police to withhold executing the magisterial directive to another day.

Police said it was only carrying out an order to release and hand over to the owners, 8 of the 11 trucks (oil tankers), which were found at Nagame Petrol Pump when

ACAUT carried out inspection of suspected adulteration sites on June 27 leading to the exposé. The Chumukedima public and the ACAUT held that the move would be detrimental to the ongoing investigation into the case.

The order was passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Dimapur on August 10, 2016.

It cited two Supreme Court Judgments – General Insurance Council & others Vs State of Andhra Pradesh & Others (2010) and Sunderbhai Ambalal Desai Vs State of Gujarat (2002) – as the basis behind the release. The petition to release the trucks was filed by the Dinanath Prasad Shah.

The court order however came on the condition that the petitioner should not create any third party interest

with regard to the vehicles, should not make any alteration and/or modification and the petitioner should produce the seized vehicles as and when required.

It also noted that as submitted by the counsel for the petitioner, the 8 trucks “were all empty at the time of seizure” and were kept at the site for “parking and have no connection in the instant case.”

The CTYO and ACAUT however pointed out an anomaly in the list of trucks ordered to be released. The two organisations contended that the list of trucks mentioned in the order did not match with the police seizure memo. Cross-checking of the seizure memo with the court order revealed that one truck (NL-08A -3451),

which was listed as loaded in the seizure memo was also included among the trucks set for release. The order on the other hand was only for those which were listed as empty, the organisations contended.

Objecting to this apparent anomaly, the CTYO and ACAUT has demanded that it be verified. While stating that it will be appealing the court to cancel the release, ACAUT further alleged that the contents of the truck might have been siphoned, which resulted in it being included in the release list.

Meanwhile, it was reported that the SIT investigating the case was neither aware of the release directive nor was it aware of the petition for release of the trucks.

A new beginning for 570-youths trained in multidimensional skills Our Correspondent Tsiepama | August 30

570-youths from Eastern Nagaland are all set to begin a new start with completion of three months capacity building training programme under Underdeveloped Area Programme during 2015-16.

The training programme was organized by Department of Underdeveloped Areas (DUDA) in association with Zynorique Initiatives Society.

In three-month time, the youths were trained on RCC construction, metal fabrication, painting, food processing, driving, hospitality, wood carving, electrification, basket making, food preservation and marketing, fast food

management, eco friendly souvenir, catering management, etc.

Equipped with skills in different areas, the trained youth are looking towards a brighter future along with the machineries and cash incentive provided by the department. Besides, they will also become master trainer and train up others in their respective area of ability.

Addressing the valedictory function here today at Midway Resort (Eco village Tsiepama) along NH 29 here, Minister for Power, C Kipili Sangtam urged the youth to appropriately and dedicatedly make use of the skills they learnt at the training. He said self-employment and hard work is the need of the hour today

Ministers, parliamentary secretaries and others with the 570-trained youths during the valedictory function of capacity building training programme on August 30. (Morung Photo)

to survive in this competitive world.

Minister for Rural Development & REPA, C L John exhorted that the department is always ready to assist the youth if they are committed to take up selfemployment venture. He also urged upon the youth to acquire work culture degree while pointing out

that one must maintain the principle of “Work & Eat” and “Eat & Work.”

N Thongwang Konyak, Advisor of DUDA & LMCP stated that the objective of the DUDA’s capacity building programme is to boost the economy of the state and to make Nagaland a skilled state.

“Therefore, the onus is

on you to work hard and set your goals in line with your skills that you have received through this training programme,” he said.

DUDA Director K S Anden Konyak said the capacity building training programme aim to build the skill of the youth and enable them to find placement as well as to link them

to market and make them employable.

DUDA Secretary Senti Ao informed that 570 youths were trained in 19 multi dimensional skills programmes. He urged upon the youths to efficiently take up self-employment activities, adding that the department will monitor the activities for three years in the respective areas.

Richard Belho of Zynorique Initiatives Society said the objective of this capacity building training programme is to generate self employment, to get job placement within Nagaland, target school dropouts and under-educated youths, target employment for girls, provide necessary market linkage, long term

programme for genuine livelihood option.

Other objectives of the programme also include training of trainers; village to village training pogramme, indentifying and development of economic route and clusters, branding and positioning of village item/product, establishment of skill resource facility, development of retail outlets and consignment depots, development of cold storage chain, market linkage to metro cities, exposure tours for trainers and entrepreneurs, continuous skill up gradation and value addition training.

Parliamentary Secretaries R Tohanba; E Eshak Konyak, YM Yollow and L Khumo were also present on the occasion.

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NCSU cautions not to misuse writing pad

Kohima, august 30 (mExN): The Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) Head Office, Kohima has cautioned all its members that disciplinary action will be taken against those misusing their writing pad. A press release from KL Setuo Rutsa, VicePresident and Imsünok Jamir, Secretary warned that registration number of the offender will be forwarded to the Engineer-in-Chief, NPWD office for cancellation of the registration. Despite frequent notification to the Registered Class-1 contractors not to misuse their writing pad, the release stated, the Action Committee members while on duty during RMSA Tender on August 30 found that some of the Class-1 contractors had given their writing pad to others, including government employees.

Morung Express News Kohima | August 30

Many low lying areas in Dimapur were submerged following the heavy rain on August 29 night.

Houses were also reported to be damaged by the rain. Seen in the picture is Dhansiri River flowing above the usual level flooding houses nearby.

Firemen dousing off flames at an electric Transformer which caught fire due to overloading at New Market, Dimapur on August 30 morning. Shopkeepers in the vicinity said that the Transformer caught fire around 8:20 am. However, no other damages occurred during the incident and by 10:20 am, the fire was completely doused off. (Morung Photo)

MEEtiNgs & APPOiNtMENts

The National Socialist Women’s Organisation of Nagalim (NSWON) held a coordination meeting with the Angami Women’s Organization or Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho (AMK) on August 30 at Ura Academy Hall under the theme ‘Strengthening of relationships’.

Maj. (Retd) Singyaola Z imik, Chairperson, NSWON gave the welcome address. The resource persons of the meeting were Eustar Chishi Swu, Advisor, NSWON, Ikhres Muivah, Advisor, NSWON, and Singyaola Zimik.

Ikhres Muivah mentioned that the meeting is one of a first in an attempt to join hands together for the Naga issue. “The harvest is ready for us and our children. Let us stand together for Nagaland. To build relationships, it has to be today.

The time has come for us to work together,” said Ikhres, who expressed joy in fellowshipping together with the women organisation.

She maintained that forgiveness is very important and without it “we” cannot stand together or unite.

“We are hopeful of an early settlement. But we don’t

IECYF to conduct surprise checking

Eustar Chishi Swu (left) and Ikhres Muivah (right), NSWON Advisors during the coordination meeting with Angami Women’s Organization on August 30. (Morung Photo)

know the time,” she added.

With so many divisions, there are also so many rumors, viewed Ikhres, who asserted that Nagas have to forgive each other. The team is further planning to meet women organisation of other tribes too. Meeting the Angami women group first is also a way of thanking and paying tribute to the Angami community for their immense contribution to the Naga cause, according to Ikhres.

Singyaola in her speech contemplated on what best the Naga mothers can do.

“We have faced sufferings

Kohima, august 30 (mExN): While lauding the State Government, District Administration and ACAUT for initiating a drive to check fuel adulteration within Kohima town in July, the Kohima District Truck Owners and Drivers Union (KDTODU) has appealed to the District Administration to check the petrol pumps from time to time so as to avoid adulteration. In a press release, KDTODU President, Khriesalie Usou further urged the authority looking after NH 29 to expedite the road repairing work from Naga Hospital Kohima till Hydro “as the commuters, specially the transporters carrying commodities, are facing lot of difficulties in transporting goods to the public.”

Our Correspondent

CM to grace state level Teachers Day celebration

All Kiphire District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) members have been informed that the board meeting will be held on September 6, 11:00 am in the DC's conference hall. All members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

KDTODU appeals to check petrol pumps periodically

Local artisans encouraged to bring their products to the newly opened outlet

The Department of Social Welfare in collaboration with Nagaland State Social Welfare Board & State Resource Centre for Women will be organizing orientation and training programme on Domestic Violence Act, 2005 on August 31 at State Institute of Rural Development, Kohima.

Kiphire DPDB meet

and sacrifices for freedom.

We all put our lives at risk.

It is our right, by birth, God has given us this inheritance,” she said, asserting that freedom means peace in the land, progress and prosperity in the land, and ‘Freedom of worship’.

Meanwhile, Avuli Chishi Swu, Advisor, NSWON asserted that the Naga cause would not have been known by others if it had not been claimed as ‘Nagaland for Christ’. She also reminded that one of the most forward and abled women leaders have been the Angamis.

Solar lamps light up villages in Naginimora ENPO coffee shop and retail outlet

Training on Domestic Violence Act, 2005

The Department of School Education, Nagaland will be organizing the State Level Teachers’ Day celebration on September 5, 10:00 am at NBCC Convention Centre (Kiju Kharu), Kohima.

Chief Minister, TR Zeliang will be the chief guest, while Commissioner & Secretary, FP Solo will preside over the celebration. Minister for School Education & SCERT, Yitachu and General Secretary ANPSA, Nini Sekhose will also speak on the occasion. Honouring of teachers will be the highlight of the event.

Dimapur, august 30 (mExN): Office of the Industrial Estate Colony Youth Forum (IECYF), Dimapur, has informed that the forum will conduct surprise checking in the colony. A press release from Bendang Pongener, President, IECYF stated that there has been regular gathering and partying within the jurisdiction of the colony, especially inside the NIDC complex 1 and 2 till late into the night. The surprise checking has been proposed in this light. “Anybody found in uncompromising situation will be dealt with sternly and fine imposed,” stated the release. The IECYF also directed all the establishments to install bright lights outside their buildings.

Tsiepama | August 30

Villagers with government officials after receiving the solar lamps.

NagiNimora, august 30 (mExN): The Nagaland State Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change provided eco friendly solar lamps to two remote villages - Wapnyu and Maoching - under Naginimora Forest Range in Mon on August 29. The villages lack basic infrastructure like roads and electricity owing to their remoteness, stated a press release from Suman W M Sivachar, IFS, ACF In-charge, Naginimora.

At Wapnyu village, Deputy Ranger along with the staff dem-

onstrated the usage of the solar lamps. The distribution of solar lamps was followed by an interaction between the villagers and the department. The unwelcome visits by elephants to their farms from time to time was brought up by the villagers, for which, a simple method to ward away the elephants without inflicting physical harm to them was suggested, the release said. The method involves a careful mixing of chilli pods with dung bundled with dry grass. The bundle is then kept strategically at vulnerable

spots away from human habitation and lit to generate smoke, which drive away the elephants, it added.

A similar distribution and interaction program was carried out with Maoching villagers.

The village elders and the villagers of both the villages expressed gratitude to P Shyam, Director, Akshara Motors, Bengaluru for his generosity in providing the solar lamps. They also thanked Forest Department officials for making it all the way to the village despite the remoteness.

N. Thongwang Konyak, Advisor, DUDA & LMCP today inaugurated Anghya outlet stall (ENPO coffee shop & retail outlet) at Midway Resort, Tsiepama along NH 29. This outlet will facilitate the marketing linkage for products of talented artisans. The outlet is one of the outcomes of the three months capacity building training held under Underdeveloped Area Programme during 2015-16. It was organized

by DUDA and conducted

by Zynorique Initiatives Society.

“It is our endeavour that this outlet will have a far reaching affect in boosting

Thongwang with Richard Belho of Zynorique Initiatives Society during the inauguration of ENPO coffee shop & retail outlet on August 30. (Morung Photo)

the economy of the backward tribes in Nagaland,” Thongwang said.

He pointed out that Nagaland is a salaried economy where most of the state’s budget goes into paying salary to the state employed staff. However, there are also many youths who do not get opportunity to enter into government service, he added. Realizing this, he said the Department of Underdeveloped Area (DUDA) has initiated human resource development programme to generate self-employment op-

portunities, provide better livelihood with provision of basis amenities so as to alleviate poverty amongst youth of the state’s backward region.

Thongwang further said that the outlet will encourage and promote young promising artisans.

“This stall will be a great window for all the artisans to expose their talents and thereby become self-reliant,” he stated.

Local artisans have been encouraged to bring their products to the newly opened outlet.

SASRD, NU-SET bid farewell to Vice-Chancellor New equipments at CIHSR lab

Students and faculty of SASRD, Medziphema Campus with Prof. BK Konwar on August 29.

Dimapur, august 30 (mExN): SASRD, Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus and Nagaland University School of Engineering & Technology (NU-SET), Dimapur accorded warm farewell to Prof. BK Konwar, Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University on August 29 and 30 respectively in their campuses.

Prof. Konwar, who is completing his 5 years term on September 7, undertook twoday journey visiting all the sister campuses to bid farewell to all the university fraternity before he vacate his chair. He was accompanied by his wife Juri Konwar, Prof. Lanusosang, Registrar, NU and Prof. MK Sinha, Finance Officer, NU. At NU-SET, Dimapur, the Vice-Chancellor exhorted the students’ community to be prepared to face all the challenges ahead during their academic career. He asked them to work hard for successful completion of their studies as they are the future generation of the State as well as the country. Prof.

Konwar further encouraged the students to spend less and contribute more to the university while pursuing their studies.

A press release from Dean, NU-SET, Dimapur informed that the Vice-Chancellor also emphasized on improvement of Agricultural Engineering & Technology so that the students easily learn and equip themselves with all the practical knowledge of agricultural technologies in order to contribute more input to the State’s economy, which is mainly based on agriculture.

Meanwhile, he appreciated the staff, both faculty and administrative employees, for their tireless efforts and dedication in discharging their duties for the development of the University and encouraged them to re-dedicate themselves and work harder to achieve the target, the release added.

In the introductory speech, Prof.

Chaturvedi, Dean, NU-SET, Dimapur said that he was inspired by the Vice-Chancellor’s personality of listening to others. He also acknowledged that during Prof. Konwar’s tenure, Nagaland University was reaccredited by NAAC grade “B” from “C”.

Further, he said that during the present VC’s tenure most of the vacant posts of both teaching and non-teaching were filled up.

“The Vice-Chancellor did not give orders, he was a leader, he did not give a target but he gave vision,” he added.

During the programme at SASRD, Medziphema Campus, Prof. BK Konwar stated that SASRD had accomplished much because of the hard work and sincerity of the teaching and non-teaching staff. He urged all to strive even harder so that new technologies can be innovated for dissemination to the farmers of Nagaland. He also acknowledged with gratitude the support and cooperation that he had received during his tenure from SASRD. The outgoing Vice Chancellor also released a Technical Bulletin on AICRP-Soya bean co-authored by Dr. L. Tongpang Longkumer and Dr. A.K. Singh, Coordinators of AICRP-Soya bean at SASRD.

Dimapur, august 30 (mExN): The Department of Laboratory Sciences, CIHSR (Referral Hospital) has dedicated multiple new equipments in its laboratory. The department consists of Biochemistry, Hematology, Clinical Pathology, and Microbiology.

The new equipments dedicated are: Microbiology – Cepheid GeneXpert for TB/MDR TB; Biochemistry – Dry chemistry by Johnson & Johnson for Routine Biochemistry tests; Hematology – ACL Elite fully automated for Coagulation tests; Hematology – Sysmex XT 1800 I, 5 parts auto loader for Complete Blood count.

During the dedication programme, Dr. Clement Momin, ENT surgeon and Medical Superintendent, CIHSR gave a brief speech on the need for providing state of the art laboratory facilities at affordable rates to patients of Nagaland. He also mentioned the importance of qualified staff, ongoing laboratory accreditation, and routine quality control activities in the laboratory to ensure quality services are provided, a press release informed. He also commented on the progress of the new ‘Laboratory Block’ the institute has invested in, which is expected to finish soon.

Kakhangchung Meme Panmei, MSc in Clinical Microbiology, Department Supervisor spoke on the new machines and their benefits. He explained that the installation of automated Dry chemistry, Hematology and ACL Coagulation analyzers will help perform tests with more accuracy, speed and most importantly release less waste into the environment. Many patients, he said, will also benefit since the automated analyzers can also perform multiple rare tests which are presently sent outside Nagaland for analysis.

He gave much importance to the GeneXpert MTB/RIF and stated that the machine is a real time PCR, which can detect Tuberculosis (TB) and also drug resistance, which is a matter of increasing concern in Nagaland, the release said. The report can be generated as early as 2 hours, thus ensuring early treatment initiation and avoiding multiple visits to the hospital. This machine not only detects TB from sputum samples but also from extra pulmonary (other than the lung) samples like CSF (fluid from the brain), fine needle aspirates, pus, pleural fluid (fluid from the layer covering the lung), ascetic fluid (fluid from the abdomen), lymph node biopsy etc.

In addition to TB detection, the machine can also detect HIV and Hepatitis C viral load which are important tests for the management of these diseases, owing to the high prevalence in Nagaland.

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Rs 2600 lakh approved for Naga group claims responsibility for attack Mizoram Engineering College Newmai News Network

ANSAM condemns attack

Imphal | August 30

Underground organization Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) today claimed responsibility for explosion that occurred at the private residence of Naga People’s Front (NPF) MLA Samuel Risom, which also houses NPF office, on August 28 at Deulahlane in Imphal.

“If the state unit of NPF was working in the interest of Naga people, such incidents would not have taken place. The organisation had exploded the bomb in the interest of the Nagas,” stated a statement released

by MNPF Assistant Publicity Secretary, Thomas Numai.

It said the attack by the front was not meant to target civilians, and that it does not want occurrence of such incidents. The outfit claimed that NPF candidates who came out

Dimapur, august 30 (mExN): The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has condemned the “cowardly act” of hurling a bomb by unidentified person(s) inside the Berean Lodge at Dewlahland, Imphal on August 28 midnight.

“Such acts are alien to Naga culture and way of life. We are, however, not surprised as these groups committing such act are known for their notorious and nefarious indulgence in everything that is unbecoming of ‘revolutionaries’,” stated a press release from Publicity Wing, ANSAM. “Deliberately targeting Naga areas victorious in the last state assembly election were not choice of the Naga electorate.

MNPF claimed that the NSCN (IM) used force against the people to vote in favour of the NPF candidates in the election and everybody knows it well.

Further, the outfit claimed that it had triggered the blast at the NPF

North east Briefs

2 dead, many injured in Tripura mud-house collapse NEw DElhi, august 30 (agENciEs): At least two persons were killed on Tuesday after a mud-house collapsed in Dhalai district of Tripura.

Several others were injured in the incident that occurred due to heavy rainfall over the past few weeks.

Tripura has been facing food and fuel crisis after the highway was damaged for a couple of months following incessant rains. Trucks loaded with essential commodities were stranded along the highway. Last month, residents staged protest on streets against the shortage of basic commodities and hike in fuel prices. The repair work going on the highway was stopped because of the rains.

4 die in lightning strike morigaoN, august 30 (pti): Four persons were killed and three others critically injured after lightning struck this afternoon in Assam's Morigaon district. Police said lightning struck a group of fishermen at Solmari water body killing four of them on the spot. Three others were injured, police said, adding they were admitted to Morigaon civil hospital where their condition was stated to be critical.

Four inmates escape from jail in Assam, rearrested hafloNg, august 30 (pti): Four inmates today escaped from the Haflong sub-jail of Assam's Dima Hasao but were later rearrested, police said.

The four inmates, who were kept in a single cell due to shortage of space, managed to break the wall of the bathroom and escaped early this morning. The police launched a search operation immediately and rearrested them from the Thaijuwari area under Diyungmukh police station of the district. The inmates have been identified as Kommon Hasamsa, Krishna Malakar, Khanaiya Choudhary and Santana Munda, police added.

Mizoram Assembly ratifies GST aizawl, august 30 (pti): Mizoram Assembly today ratified the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Constitutional Amendment bill by adopting an official resolution, becoming 13th state to have approved the legislation. The state legislature unanimously adopted the official resolution moved by Finance and Taxation Minister Lalsawta after deliberations on the first day of the Assembly. Participants of the discussion, irrespective of party affiliations, expressed hope that the GST Act would not only streamline the tax regime in the country, but also benefit states like Mizoram.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KIPHIRE: NAGALAND

NO.DC/KPE/JUD-11/2012-13/ 634 Dated Kiphire the 29th August 2016

NOTICE Whereas Smti. Narola I Sangtam wife of Late.

Francis Aremba Sangtam J.E (Power) of Phelungre Village has applied for issue of succession certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payment of movable/immovable properties of her husband Late. Francis Aremba Sangtam J.E under the establishment of Office of the Executive Engineer Power Kiphire, Nagaland, who expired on 24/07/2016.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1. G.P.F From the Office of the Executive Engineer Power 2. G.I.S Kiphire, Nagaland.

3. F.B.F 4. Pension case 5. Any other dues etc.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection /claim is received within the given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

(DR.TINOJONGSHI CHANG) Additional Deputy Commissioner Kiphire::Nagaland.

cannot be seen in isolation but should be understood within the larger context of the Naga people’s support and advocacy for the Indo-Naga peace and also the aspiration of the Nagas,” it added.

ANSAM asserted that “such act will not deter the Naga people but will instead strengthen our resolve for our political aspiration and to move forward in our noble pursuit.”

It urged the Naga people to be ever vigilant against such “terror mongering force who cannot have any place in civilized society.”

MLA’s residence and the political party’s office to warn against it to stop using NSCN (IM) as a “tool to force and kill, harass and threaten Naga people” again in the upcoming state assembly election.

“NPF should not make the same mistake this time.

The political party must stop hiring NSCN (IM) cadres to win election by its

candidates in the ensuing election. Should the party continue to indulge in the practice, there will be more intense violence,” the outfit warned.

It may be recalled here that the Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) in yesterday's statement blamed the NSCN (IM) "for creating an atmosphere of increasing feeling of disunity

amongst the Naga peoples by adopting violent means" particularly during election time in the state.

A press statement released by MNPF Assistant Publicity Secretary, Thomas Numai alleged that the NSCN (IM) often indulges in killing, physical torture and threatening of Naga peoples while putting up candidates “selected by the outfit” in election.

“The NSCN (IM) has been violating human rights, which has contributed in lowering the level of unity among Naga peoples.

The outfit’s interference in electoral politics does not work in the common interest of the Naga peoples but rather a selfish attempt to conquer the Naga peoples through gun power,” the statement alleged.

It vowed to work towards getting rid of such a culture adopted by NSCN (IM) and clarified that MNPF has so far not got in-

volved in any Indian election in support of any political party or candidates.

The MNPF also vowed to fight against any move that aimed at suppressing the Naga peoples from any angle whatsoever. It declared that aspiring candidates who try to contest the upcoming Manipur Assembly polls on the ticket of Naga People’s Front (NPF) with the help of NSCN (IM) will be considered as “antiNaga policy.”

“Harsh action will be taken against such people in the interest of the Nagas. If NSCN (IM) is found attacking and threatening workers of other political parties and candidates, MNPF will strike back against those who are supported by the former,” the statement said.

It also appealed that any form of action taken by MNPF under such circumstances should not be misunderstood by the people.

aizawl, august 30 (NNN): Rs 2600 lakh has been approved under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) scheme for the construction of Mizoram Engineering College at Pukpui, Lunglei in south Mizoram and the first installment of Rs 1300 lakh has been released, State Higher Education Council Secretary K.L Pradhan said during the fourth meeting of the Mizoram State Higher Education Council (SHEC) today.

The meeting held at Aijal Club reviewed the progress of works and activities under RUSA in the state.

Member Secretary Prof. K.L Pradhan in his report said that 21 colleges approved for infrastructure grant have so far received first installment (both central and state share) of Rs 12.50 lakh and second installment of Rs 93.75 lakh each. Up-gradation and development of infrastructural and instructional facilities are taking place with the utilization of RUSA fund. As approved by RUSA Project Approved Board, the 21 colleges are entitled to receive infrastructure grant of Rs 200 lakh each during 12th Plan period.

Two colleges approved for up-gradation to Model Degree College, namely Govt. Hrangbana College and Govt.

Zirtiri Residential Science College have received first installment amounting to Rs 50 lakh each. As per RUSA financial norms, the two colleges are entitled for funding at the tune of Rs 400 lakh each during the 12th Plan.

Under RUSA Equity initiative, the first installment of Rs 10.41 lakh each has been released to 24 government colleges. With this fund, language lab is being created in all colleges. Spoken English and Hindi, Gender & Person with Disability (PwD) Sensitization campaign, Personality Development Progarmme, Remedial Class, etc would also be conducted under this project component.

Korean institute signs MoU with IBSD 2 Manipur BJP MLAs detained by police imphal, august 30 (mExN): Researchers from the Korean national institute, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR), Ministry of Environment, Govt of Republic of Korea visited North East India and signed an international memorandum of understanding (MoU) today with Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Imphal, a national institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India.

The Korean researchers found many unique bioresources available in NE India, out of which, a few can be commercialized for the socio-economic development of the region, said a press release from IBSD. The researchers appreciated the efforts taken by IBSD during the last 15 years and expressed satisfaction about the facilities

at IBSD and said they have the technology for development of commercial development of the unique bioresources.

Prof Dinabandhu Sahoo, Director IBSD, who led the Indian delegation, stressed on the uniqueness of the NE region and that the memorandum will focus on joint research and development of science and technology for sustainable utilization of bioresources. This will be brought about by collaborative research and development (R&D) between IBSD and NNIBR and would also involve exchange of researchers between the two Institutes.

Members of the Korean delegation from NNIBR were Dr. Wook Jae Lee, Director NNIBR, Dr Namil Chung, Principal Researcher NNIBR and Dr. Mi-Hwa Lee, Senior Researcher NNIBR.

imphal, august 30 constable candidates who BJP MLAs along with some (NNN): Two BJP MLAs had completed written party workers were allowed were detained by police test, physical efficiency test to enter the college camhere on Tuesday after the and viva-voce. State Home pus. The police then pulled BJP workers and MLAs tried Minister Gaikhangam re- up Bishwajit and Joykishan to foil a police constable re- cently appealed to the cop from the spot. Sources said cruitment rally at Manipur aspirants to take part in a the two MLAs have been Police Training College fresh recruitment rally clar- detained by Imphal East (MPTC), Pangei. A large ifying that the earlier DPC police.

State BJP president Ksh number of BJP workers led results had been cancelled

by Thongju MLA Thon- after detection of gross ir- Bhabananda told media, gam Bishwajit Singh and regularities in the process “The party hasn’t budged.

The stir will continue Thangmeiband MLA Khu- held in 2013.

Cops fired several against the government. mucham Joykishan Singh along with the agitating rounds of tear gas canisters A public rally is being armembers of the All Manipur and mock bombs to dis- ranged for tomorrow to DPC Completed Constable perse the protesters who push for the demand.”

Meanwhile, a 24-hour (Male) 2013 stormed the attempted to break into MPTC where the recruit- the main gate of the train- bandh call given by the All ment rally was in progress. ing college. The two MLAs Manipur DPC Completed All Manipur DPC Com- along with a group of work- Constable (Male) 2013 in pleted Constable (Male) ers forced themselves into Imphal East demanding 2013 has demanded the the gate but were later withdrawal of the governstate government to with- pushed out of the campus. ment order to cancel the The process to verify draw its order cancelling After a scuffle between the DPC results partly affected the more than 1,000 rhi- DPC results of over 2000 cops and protesters, the normal life. no horns, kept in government treasuries, started last week. Earlier, the state government constituted a committee, following allegations that fake horns were being used to replace the real ones in the treasurZunheboto: Nagaland ies. At the Tezpur treasury last week, the committee GRATITUDE found that parts of at least We the G.Bs and public of Aichisaghami Village would like to express our five horns had been cut off and taken away. sincere thanks and humble gratitude to our Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary, Fishing, Printing, and Stationary, Govt. of Nagaland. Shri. Shetoyi Yepthomi, for issued of J.C.B Dumper, and other vehicle support in restoring immediately the village approach road and circular road, which some part washed away and damage completely during heavy rain and landslides, Village Council and Regd.No: 2297/16 Development Board also thank and acknowledge Shri. Shetoyi Yepthomi for Date: 30/8/16 soiling the main roads within the village, which extended up to 2 KMs. I, Ms. B. Buklim, D/o May God bless you in future.

One of world’s biggest rhino horns found in Assam guwahati, august 30 (thE iNDiaN ExprEss): One of the world’s largest one-horned rhino horns was found in central Assam’s Nagaon treasury on Tuesday during the ongoing verification of the horns in the state. According to forest officials, the massive horn belonged to the Bagori range of Kaziranga National Park and it was found in August, 1982. The horn weighs 3 kg and 51 grams and its

height is 36 cm. The horn’s outer curvature length is 45 cm, inner curvature is 38 cm and the base circumference is 60 cm.

“The only recorded horn bigger than this could be found in the British Museum, London. The height of the horn, retrieved from Assam in 1909 and kept in the British Museum, is 60 cm. However, there is no mention of its weight,” the officials concluded.

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I, Mr. Sapdalube s/o Hailungkum resident of Beisumpuiloa PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist.

Nagaland hereby declare that the names Sapdalube and Sapdalu is of same person. I hereby declare that my correct name is Sapdalube and shall be used for all official purposes in the future.

Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

I, have changed my name from Tovito Kinimi to Tovito Hocto Sema by an affidavit before the Notary Dimapur Dist. at Dimapur Vide No. 657,Dated 29/8/16.

Chairman

VILLAGE COUNCIL AICHISAGHAMI

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Baunyak Phom, Resident of full Nagarjan, Dimapur Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that my father's name is Baunyak Phom and not Bauryak Phom and shall be used for all official purpose in the future.

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DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA

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‘2 years’ bonus for central govt employees’ New Delhi, August 30 (iANs): Around 33 lakh employees of the central government had a reason to cheer on Tuesday with the government announcing their annual bonus that has been pending for two years.

“The bonus entitlement for 2014-15 and 201516 will be released on the revised norms for central government employees.

This was pending for two years. After this, the bonus will be covered under the 7th Pay Commission,” Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told reporters here.

The Bonus Amendment Act will be implemented strictly, Jaitley said at the press conference on charter of demands of Central Trade Unions. The conference was also attended

by Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya and Power Minister Piyush Goyal.

Hikes minimum wage for workers as union strike nears As a measure to dissuade trade unions from

More than a million workers to go on strike on Friday despite goverment sops New Delhi, August 30 (reuters): More than a million Indian workers in banking, telecoms and other sectors will go on strike on Friday, seeking higher wages and to protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s labour reforms and a plan to close some lossmaking firms. Trade unions including the All India Trade Unions Congress and Centre of Indian Trade Unions rejected a government appeal on Tuesday to call off the strike, saying it failed to address their demands. Since taking charge in May 2014, Modi has implemented a raft of economic reforms and is trying to ease labour laws to attract foreign investment and make it easier to do business in the country.

The government aims to raise 560 billion rupees through privatisation this fiscal year, and shut down some companies. Losses at 77 state-run companies exceeded $4 billion in the last fiscal year. Tapan Sen, general secretary of the going on strike on September 2, the government has also decided to raise the daily minimum wage for unskilled non-agricultural

Centre of Trade Unions, said there had not been any “tangible proactive steps” by the government to address union demands such as a rollback of privatisation in sectors like defence and railways, and an increase in minimum wages.

He said the strike would go on despite Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s promise on Tuesday that the government would release state employees’ bonuses for the last two years, and increase minimum wages for unskilled labourers. The unions also oppose a government directive to state-run pension funds to put more money into stock markets.

Another major union, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, which is loosely affiliated with the Hindu nationalist group Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh,is not joining the strike.Some workers at Coal India Ltd are due to join the strike but company officials said they did not expect any shortfall in supplies for power companies as there was an oversupply of the fuel.

workers for ‘C’ category areas to Rs 350 from the earlier Rs 112.

Further, Jaitley said the government will write to

all states regarding compliance of contract workers law.

The registration of the contract workers and

their staffing agencies is mandatory as per law and states will be advised to strictly implement the same.

The issue of giving social security benefit to the unorganised sector (e.g., Anganwadi, Mid-day meal, Asha, Volunteers etc.) will be examined by a committee which will give its report at the earliest, Jaitley said.

Advisories will be issued to all the state governments to ensure that registration of trade unions takes place within 45 days.

“We have had meeting with trade unions individually and collectively. We have had discussions with trade unions. We have had meeting with all trade unions,” Jaitley told reporters.

Jaitley also allayed fears of the public sector bank employees who are opposing the merger of State Bank of India with associate banks, saying that the merger will not affect the service conditions of bank workers.

Inverted customs duty impacts manufacturing: FICCI Survey New Delhi, August 30 (iANs): Lower import duty on finished products rather than on the raw material is impacting key manufacturing sectors, a survey by an apex business body revealed on Tuesday.

“Inverted customs duty structure on finished goods is eroding competitiveness of the manufacturing sector and discouraging domestic value addition, as the same tariff on the raw material or intermediate product is lower,” the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) said in a statement here.

The six manufacturing sectors which pay higher import duty on finished products are capital goods (boilers, pressure vessels), cement, electronics and electricals, rubber products (including tyres), minerals and textiles. The industry apex body has submitted the survey report to the Tariff Commission and Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) for early action while its delegation recently held meetings with the commission and submitted data for valuation studies in the sectors.

“The inversion is not because of basic custom duty but in some cases as a result of additional duties. In many cases, differential in the CVDs (countervailing duty) of final products and raw material showed a similar problem in excise regime too,” the statement said. With India having a slew of regional or bilateral free trade agreements and negotiating more, the duty inversion

is affecting the key sectors.

“Though regional and bilateral pacts provide equal opportunity to Indian players in terms of exports, higher import duty on raw materials results in an inverted duty structure, making domestically manufactured goods uncompetitive,” noted the statement. Inverted duty structure in capital goods under chapter 84 for products like blow moulding machines, pressure vessels, parts of heat exchangers, parts of nuclear reactors, boilers affects their manufacturing.

Similarly, while import of cement does not attract basic customs duty, major inputs for manufacturing it -- like limestone, gypsum, pet coke and pickling bags -- attract customs duty. “Over a million tonne of cement is being imported from Pakistan against domestic cement production of 280 million tonne. The imported cement, however, caters to only three-four districts in Punjab, which is discouraging to local manufactures,” the statement noted.

Likewise, inversion in car batteries, copper rods and power cables prevail though levied duties are at par with raw materials. The trade pacts, however, create inversion, which will be steeper from next fiscal (2017-18). Basic customs duty on finished rubber products has been exempted whereas 0-25% duty is levied on inputs required for their manufacture, creating inversion in duty structure.

EU orders Apple to pay up to Cabinet mulling law on misleading endorsement by celebrities 13 billion euros tax to Ireland NewDelhi,August 30(iANs): source said. The government has now and their punishment if claims made Brussels, August 30 (reuters): EU antitrust regulators ordered Apple (AAPL.O) on Tuesday to pay up to 13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) in taxes to the Irish government after ruling that a special scheme to route profits through Ireland was illegal state aid.

The massive sum, some 40 times bigger than the previous known demand by the European Commission to a company in such a case, could be reduced, the EU executive said in a statement, if other countries sought more tax themselves from the U.S. tech giant.

Apple, which with Ireland, has already said it will appeal the decision, paid a tax rate on European profits of between 0.005 and 1 percent, the Commission said.

BlACk monEy: 300% rise in raids and seizures New Delhi, August 30 (Pti): The Income Tax department has seized an all-time high value of cash and jewellery, while Rs 3,360 crore unpaid taxes have been surrendered this year as part of its enhanced crackdown against black money holders in the country.

In a mammoth jump of over three times in the searches, raids and seizure action in the first seven months of this year as compared to the corresponding period of 2015, the department seized over Rs 330 crore of alleged tainted cash, jewellery and other movable and immovable assets. Last year, this figure stood at Rs 102.50 crore.

An official report prepared in this regard states that I-T raids and searches this year have beaten all records of the last about five years in terms of number of such actions conducted, seizures made and subsequently the untaxed income brought to the government coffers.

The figures compiled in the report, which has been accessed by PTI, state that the I-T Department carried out only 55 searches between January-July 2015, while these numbers rose to 148 in the corresponding period this year, cash seized during these operations jumped thrice to over Rs 254 crore as compared to Rs 76.72 crore last year, and the value of jewellery and precious metals seized this year stands at Rs 84.59 crore as compared to Rs 21.59 crore in 2105.

“The total value of the seizures, after I-T raids were conducted between January-July this year, stands at Rs 329.93 crore as compared to Rs 102.50 crore during the same period last year. The latest figures are progressive and would go over Rs 330 crore (for Jan-July, 2016). This is a three times increase,” the report said.

It said the investigation directorate of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the policy-making body of the I-T Department, has issued strict directives to step up these actions to unearth instances of domestic black money and go into “all the usual and unusual sectors” that generate untaxed wealth.

The department, across all the 16 regional investigation wings in the country, also got admitted or got surrendered over Rs 3,360 crore of money after searches were conducted, which was identified as unaccounted wealth, as compared to Rs 2,146.38 crore of such funds last year during the same period.

Even as the average consumer opts for products endorsed by celebrities, the central government is all set to come up with a new law that would make such personalities “accountable for misleading ads”. The Law and Consumer Affairs Ministry has accepted the recommendation of a parliamentary Standing Committee and decided to impose “stringent provisions including jail term and hefty penalty” of up to Rs 50,00,000 for “repeated offence”, official sources said here on Tuesday. The Cabinet on Wednesday is likely to give its nod to the “change in the draft law” as being brought into the Consumer Protection Bill, 2015 -already pending before Parliament.

In its report on the Consumer Protection Bill tabled in Parliament in April this year, the standing committee headed by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) lawmaker J.C. Divakar Reddy had mooted giving “adequate legal teeth to advertising watchdog to curb misleading ads”. The panel also recommended severe penalties like cancellation of licence of those involved in food adulteration, an official

decided to bring in some “necessary changes” in the Consumer Protection Bill in tune with the spirit of the recommendation of the standing committee. “The committee strongly feels that misrepresentation of a product, especially of a food product, should be taken very seriously considering the influence of celebrities and individuals and companies. The existing laws are not deterrent enough to discourage manufacturers or publishers from using such personalities for misleading ads,” the parliamentary panel on Consumer Affairs had said.

Among other issues, sources said, the government also accepted in principle the recommendation of the panel that the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) should be given more functional autonomy. The committee also favoured suitable provision in the new law to empower chief commissioner and commissioners and officials of the CCPA for initiating actions against defaulters.

In fact, industry sources and consumer activists say the issue of celebrities endorsing brands and products,

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NPF Youth Wing reacts to BJP Pughoboto Mandal

Kohima, august 30 (mExN): Reacting to questions from the BJP Mandal Pughoboto asking why the NPF Central Youth Wing only sought termination of those appointments made during November 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016, the NPF Central Youth Wing today countered the BJP Pughoboto by stating that it has taken up measures in various departments also, to check unauthorized appointments without Government approvals.

In this regard, the Youth Wing in a statement through its Media Cell has sought the support and co-operation from its coalition partner and not be misled by individuals with “vested interests”.

Stating that it was constrained to issue a rejoinder against the Mandal, the NPF Youth Wing main-

tained that it upholds the Election manifesto of ensuring “Good and Corruption Free Governance” and thus, has been keeping strict vigil over the various activities of the Government. Therefore, it acts on its own and not under the pressure of any individual/organization(s), the Youth Wing informed.

The BJP Pughoboto Mandal had accused the NPF Central Youth Wing of victimizing only a certain section of people in the guise of justice and had asserted, “Any organizations while taking any steps to check corruption should do so without bias and partiality.”

With regard to the illegal appointments in the Health & Family Welfare Department, the Central Youth Wing informed that it has received various complaints from

numerous applicants on appointments being made in the H&FW Directorate without approval from the competent authority. This has compelled the Central Youth Wing to take initiative to specifically interfere into this department, the Youth Wing stated in its release.

Pointing out that the appointments were done “illegally without any Government approval”, the Youth Wing confirmed that there were no vacancies against the appointments made. “Hence the illegal appointments made in the Health & Family Welfare Department by those corrupted officers concern who were in the verge of retirement are all fictitious and bogus,” the Youth Wing stated adding that many of those illegal appointees have been victimized by the corrupt officers re-

sponsible for appointing them.

“This illegal appointments were made without the approval of the concern Minister and Commissioner & Secretary (For short Government), who has the only authority to appoint against resultant vacant/sanction post which are outside the purview of the NPSC and in tune with the Government standing order,” the NPF Central Youth Wing stated and urged its “friends” in the BJP Mandal to 'distinguish between the Directorate and the Government'.

“It cannot be denied that the concern corrupt officer has done all this illegal appointments with an ulterior motive and vested interest which in fact, has jeopardized the career of those innocent people,” it added.

Progress on implementation of Hindi in Central Govt offices in Dimapur assessed DimaPuR, august 30 (mExN): The progress on implementation of Hindi in Central Government offices in Dimapur was assessed during the second biannual meeting of Dimapur Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC) which was held at ARTC&S, Dimapur under the Chairmanship of Brig Gurjap Singh, Comdt ARTC&S on August 29.

The meeting was attended by 36 members of Central Government offices situated in Dimapur, a defence press release informed.

Representatives from TOLIC member offices presented inputs on progressive use of the official language in their respective offices.

Assessing the progress

NIELIT Faculty Development Programme held NVBDCP Wokha conducts orientation of surveillance workers and field workers

Kohima, august 30 (mExN): Recognising the strength of its faculty and seeking to improve their teaching skills, the National Institute of Electronics & IT (NIELIT) Kohima in collaboration with two departments of Nagaland University – Dept. of Education and Dept. of Teacher Education, NU organised a two-day Faculty Devel-

opment Programme on teaching techniques and methodology for the teaching staff of NIELIT Kohima on August 29 and 30 at the NIELIT Institute.

According to a press release, the programme was organised to as to enhance the teaching skills of teachers that they may continue to be competent and effective in their performances.

During the two-day programme, various topics were covered by Prof.

Buno Liegise, Dean, School of Humanities & Education, Prof. Lungsang Zeliang, HOD Education, and Assistant Professors Dr. M. R. N. Babu, Surendra Yadav, Dr. B.V. Rao, Narola Chuba and Dr. Limala, the release informed.

WoKha, august 30 (mExN): As per the direction from the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland Kohima, the NVBDCP Wokha held a one-day Orientation for Surveillance Workers (SW) and Permanent Field Workers (PFW) on August 19 at CMO Conference Hall.

During the training, Dr. Zuben Kikon, DVBO, in a keynote address oriented the staff on how to carry out activities related to Malaria.

He focused on Early Diagnosis which is the key component of Malaria, 60 % on Blood slide (Microscopic), 40% on RDT, a press release informed.

Keeping in mind the job responsibilities of the staff

to achieve the aims and objectives of the programme – the objective being “End Malaria for Good”, Dr. Kikon advised the field staff to know the basic information such as status of their block, number of villages and households to be covered under their work plan.

Dr. Kikon urged the staff to contribute their service through actions and also be aware of all malaria related health activities in the calendar year.

Vezhopalu, Vector Borne Consultant of the District, focused on the training curriculum. Basic information on malaria and vector borne disease and keeping of Reporting and recording must be

taken seriously, she urged and further advised the field staff workers to keep track of activities through a record and send the report within the stipulated time. She also urged them to work hand in hand with ASHAs of the villages and co-ordinate programme works with them.

Robert, MTS, briefed on the signs and symptoms of Malaria, Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis.

The re-orientation training was followed by blood slide test/RDT, Blood smear collection which was demonstrated by Lab Technicians. This was followed by drug administration which was taught by Chophao, SW.

Interschool Flower exhibition held

LoNgLENg, august 30 (mExN): An Interschool Flower Exhibition cum Cultural Day Programme was held on August 24, at Yakang Pang (Morung) in Yachem Village, Longleng, with students of Yachem and Noksosang Government Primary Schools under SDEO Longleng taking part.

Village elders, church leaders, parents and well-wishers of both the villages attended the programme during which H. Alemkava chairman of Village Education Committee (VEC) Noksosang exhorted

the gathering by emphasizing on the importance of nurturing flowers. He also urged the gathering to take steps towards cultural development.

The following were awarded prizes as mentioned below: Flower Exhibition: 1st prize – Alem (GPS ‘B’ Yachem) 2nd prize – Buchem (GPS ‘B’ Yachem) 3rd prize – Hentoi (GPS ‘A’ Yachem) Folk dance: alumni of Christian Higher secondary school from dimapur and Kohima held a meet1st prize - GPS ‘A’ Yachem ing at Hotel grandeur in Kohima on august 27 to initiate the formation of CHss alumni 2nd prize - GPS ‘B’ Yachem Kohima Chapter.

Panchayat Hall at Kashanyishin inaugurated ANGPTA Central informs tsEmiNyu, august 30 (mExN): State Parliamentary Secretary for PWD (Housing), Er.Levi Rengma, inaugurated the Panchayat Hall at Kashanyishin Village in Tseminyu on Tuesday, August 30.

Among others, the inauguration was attended by Tseminyu ADC Jwenbu Seb, EAC Tsongi, BDO, other officers in Tseminyu, Village Council members, Pastor John Seb, Head GB. Er. Levi in his speech ex-

pressed hope that the Panchayat Hall will be used will be used as a source “to deliver justice to the villagers”. He further exhorted the gathering to be honest with each other stating, “Honesty is one of the key elements in any relationship.”

“Where there is honesty in society, there is trust as without trust there is no credibility and when there no trust in society there is no peace and progress in the society,” Er. Levi maintained.

CondolenCe Messages NPF Central: The NPF Central has expressed grief at the passing away of Neilhoubeiü Hussain, sister of NPF President, Dr Shürhozelie Liezetsu, who breathed her last in the early hours of August 30.

Wife of the late Anwar Hussain, a former Minister in the Government of Nagaland almost three decades ago, late Neilhoubeiü “was a motherly figure to the denizens”, a message from the NPF Central informed.

The NPF Central fraternity conveyed heartfelt condolences to the beloved children, grand children and in-laws of the deceased and prayed that God give them strength and solace to overcome the grievous loss.

“May the departed soul rest in eternal peace,” the message concluded.

Tovihoto Ayemi: MLA & Chairman NIDC Ltd Tovihoto Ayemi has expressed sadness to hear of the demise of “a motherly figure” Neilhoubeiu Hussain, wife of Late Anwar Hussain, former Minister, Government of Nagaland. In a message, Ayemi conveyed deepest condolences to the family and relatives and prayed that the Almighty grant them strength and solace at this hour of grief.

Er. Picto Shohe: Parliamentary Secretary Justice & Law, SIRD Er. Picto Shohe, has expressed deep sadness on the passing of Neilhoubeiu Hussain on August 30.

“In her demise, Nagas have lost a strong motherly figure whose place would be difficult to fill,” a message from Er. Shohe read.

Er. Shohe conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased and prayed that the Almighty grant them solace and strength to overcome the grief. “May the departed soul rest in peace,” the message concluded.

Khonoma Ruffuno: The Khonoma Ruffuno Nagaland has expressed sadness to hear of the demise of Rev. L. Bizo Meyase who passed away on August 28 at Referral Hospital, Dimapur.

Referring to the late reverend as a man of vision, passion and action, KRN stated that Rev. Bizo’s leadership was marked by his strong conviction and clarity of thought and expression. His departure is not only loss to his family but to all Khonoma people, the KRN stated in a message.

DimaPuR, august 30 (mExN): The All Nagaland Govt. Primary Teachers’ Association Central office has informed all the primary teachers that the association has initiated the data collection process of all its members in order to generate the Official List of the association to be used for all official purposes. For this purpose all the district unit office bearers are entrusted to do the needful in their respective district, a press release

received here informed. Further, as per provisions under the ANGPTA Constitution, the annual membership fee of Rs 200 per head will be collected at the same time from all primary teachers for the session 2016 – 2017. The Central office has requested all the primary teachers to extend their fullest cooperation in this regard. All the districts are to submit the necessary materials with the central office on or before September 20.

regarding implementation of Hindi in Central Government Offices in Dimapur, Brig Gurjap Singh stressed on importance of progressive use of Hindi and exhorted all members to implement the policies issued by the Government of India regarding publicity and implementation of the official language policy.

He also emphasized that Hindi should be implemented by incentive and inspiration in all Central Government Offices.

He further added that all TOLIC members should be present in the meeting to enhance the utility of TOLIC meeting.

Speaking on the occasion, Narendra Singh Rathore, Hindi Officer, applauded the efforts of the members of TOLIC Dimapur for wide publicity of the

official language.

He highlighted the importance of the progressive use of Hindi in Central Government offices and requested all the members to implement all Hindi incentive schemes introduced by the Government of India in their respective offices.

Badri Yadav, Research officer (Implementation), Department of Official language, Regional Implementation Office (North East Region), also attended the meeting as representative of Ministry of Home Affairs. He emphasized the need of imparting Training for Office Staff so that they can start work in Hindi. He further added that all offices must submit their report online to Official Language Department for speedy uploading of reports.

Recipients of Teachers’ Award informed Kohima, august 30 (mExN): The District Education Officer Kohima has informed recipients of the Kohima District Teachers’ Award that a brief interaction programme has been scheduled at the DPDB Conference Hall in Kohima, 10 am on September 1. In this regard, the DEO has directed the head of institutions of the recipients to make it convenient and enable them to attend the programme.

Training on RTI held for PIOs, APIOs, NGOs, institutions WoKha, august 30 (DiPR): Training on RTI Act, 2005 was held for PIOs, APIOs, NGOs and academic institutions in Wokha on August 30 at Deputy Commissioner’s Hall here. The resource persons for the training were Dr. Zumomo Ovung, Associate Professor, Mt. Tiyi College Wokha, EAC Wokha, Tsutsowe Kupa, and EAC Changpang, Bodi Kapfo.

The training, sponsored

by Ministry of Personnel and Public Grievances and Pension, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), New Delhi, was attended by more than 90 participants from different departments, NGOs and educational institutions.

SDO (C) Wokha, Asalie Lese, while giving the inaugural address said that RTI is about empowering the citizens and to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority and good governance. He called upon the participants to be sincere and try to get maximum benefit out of the training.

The resource persons dwelled on topics like General overview of RTI Act 2005 and concept of RTI, Obligation of Public Authorities, Role of PIOs and APIOs, Information Commission Appeals & Penalties. The training also presented documentary videos and case studies.

Central Chakhesang Area undertake Plantation Drive PhEK, august 30 (mExN): An awareness programme cum mass plantation drive from Khomi to Pfutsero (NEC Road) was organised by Centre Chakhesang Vehicle Union (CCVU) on August 27 with the cooperation of local functionaries of all 7 Central Chakhesang Villages and in collaboration with Phek Forest Division.

According to a press release, local species particularly fruiting and flowering varieties were planted above and below the road along a stretch of around 44 kms from Khomi to Pfutsero.

CCVU organised the plantation drive with an aim to raise awareness

amongst the community on forest protection as well as for soil and moisture conservation in order to prevent landslide and also for road safety, the release informed.

Speaking at the formal programme held at Sakraba village, DFO Phek Rongsenlemla Imchen IFS appreciated the efforts of the CCVU, local communities and public leaders of Central Chakhesang Area and said that Phek Forest Division will continue to support any local organisation or NGOs who share the same vision and the objectives with the department for the sole purpose of public welfare.

Free medical camp at Willang village

KRN conveyed its deepest condolences to the family and prayed for the de- PEREN, august 30 parted soul to rest in peace. (mExN): Roads Organisation (Sewak /15 TF/98 PACSU: RCC) with support from The Pungro Area Col- National Health Mission lege Students' Union (PAC- organized a free medical SU) has mourned the sud- camp at Willang village, den demise of one of its 36 km from Maram on federating unit's President Maram-Peren road, on AuSolomon who passed away gust 29. on August 25.

The aim of the medi“Late Solomon was cal camp, according to a a social activist, a keen press release, was to prosports-man and a respect- vide basic medical facilied student leader,” the ties for the remotely locatunion stated in a message. ed village and also to create He was one of the pioneers awareness about the imof Saramati Nexus club and portance of health and hywas the President of Pun- giene. More than 600 peogro Town Student's Union ple from different villages (PTSU), the message in- like Magaimai, Kavanam, formed.

Sangnkmai, Kamalong, The union extended Tampung etc availed the deepest condolences to services provided at the the bereaved family and medical camp. prayed for the departed A team of nine doctors soul to rest in peace. including pediatrician,

Villagers queue up to see doctors at the free medical camp held at Willang village.

gynecologist, radiologist, eye specialist and dental surgeon attended to the patients. An array of investigations like hemo-

globin, blood sugar, lipid profile, kidney and liver function test, X-ray, ultrasound and ECG were made available for the sick

patients. Sanitary napkins were also distributed to emphasize on healthy and hygienic habits, the release added.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 239

By Dr. Asangba Tzüdir

The Language of Intolerance

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itnessing the present times, one can see the growing level of intolerance in our society. It finds reflected in the way we ‘react’ and express.

In many ways, language, which is a vital conduit to communicate, has come to play damaging roles and thereby failing to serve the real purpose of communication. The very language, which is necessary to the creation of a peaceful and harmonious society finds itself ‘misplaced’ and thus our language and the way we communicate have somehow resulted in undesirable actions.

The growing level of intolerance is also a reflection of the kind of frustration caused by issues of all sorts happening in our society creating further despondency. And language becomes victimised in venting out the accumulated frustration and this can easily cause sensitizing effects mainly on the lines of tribalism and communalism. Thus, the language of love and peace and harmony and of tolerance gets translated into hate, violence and disharmony in our society.

Such frustration and intolerance has lent a new form of language for expression especially in social media platforms.

A language of intolerance and hate has found its way into social media wherein the real face of tribalism and communalism has been ‘unmasked.’ Often, such interface and tension is also caused due to our shallow understanding and perception of the underlying realities and thereby creation of ‘stereotypes’ and the so called ‘other.’ Thus, language can only further spark the ‘tribalistic’ division among the Nagas, which is further polarised on different geo-political lines. So also the issue of ILP and illegal immigration gets associated with a ‘Bangladeshi’ and thereby the issue shifts from illegal immigrants to illegal Bangladeshi immigrants which itself changes the tone of language and thereby incites violence. Consequently, certain ‘controversial’ incidents have time and again proved our weak sense of perception and understanding underscoring the core issue leading to severe forms of violence on the lines of ‘supposed’ and ‘alleged’ as enough proof of justification.

Rather than language and action being employed for controlling ‘damage,’ it is negatively employed in provoking intolerance leading to unnecessary violence. A pertinent case is the way in which various forms of ‘news’ and ‘pictures’ are being circulated on social media especially WatsApp in the name of ‘information’ with the ‘let me be the first one’ attitude often without considering the sensitivity and the possible impact and consequences especially in matters relating to privacy, dignity and content. The basis of ‘raw’ information may be served but the consequences may be damaging, if not violent. Such news and pictures tend to gather momentum and flow along the medium with a language of intolerance that can easily trigger ‘violence.’ We often become willing participants with quick reactions to ‘news’ and ‘information’ that are ‘unfiltered and unauthenticated’ or without any rational basis. Social media have become a vibrant engagement, which is acting as a vital channel in generating various ‘forms’ and ‘degrees’ of ‘voices.’ But within such engagement it is imperative to keep one’s comment civic and civilized as far as possible in the larger interest of societal harmony. Our language should be rather mindful of the provoking stereotypes, so also issues on tribal, ‘racial’ and communal lines.

For the existence of a peaceful and harmonious society our language and the way we express needs to be based on a language of tolerance and that a shift is needed from the present language of intolerance to a language based on human values, for the good of humanity and for a just and peaceful society.

(Dr. Asangba Tzüdir is Editor of Heritage Publishing House.

He contributes a weekly guest editorial to the Morung Express.

Comments can be mailed to asangtz@gmail.com)

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Why cholera is more deadly for people with type O blood

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esearchers have found that cholera toxin activates a key molecule more strongly in people with the O blood type, putting them at increased risk of getting more severely ill from the disease than people of other blood types.

Cholera toxin hyperactivates a key signaling molecule in intestinal cells of people with the most common blood type and high levels of that signaling molecule lead to excretion of electrolytes and water -- in other words, diarrohea, the researchers found.

Cholera is marked by severe diarrohea that can lead to dehydration, shock and even death.

"We have shown that blood type influences how strongly cholera toxin activates intestinal cells, leading to diarrohea," said the study's senior author James Fleckenstein, Associate Professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Cholera sickens three million to five million people around the world every year, leading to 100,000 to 120,000 deaths, many of them in the Indian subcontinent, where cholera has been endemic for centuries.

The disease is caused by Vibrio cholerae, a bacterium that infects cells of the small intestine.

Epidemiologists first noticed four decades ago that people with blood type O were more likely to be hospitalised for cholera than people of other blood types, but the reasons for the difference had never been determined.

Although the blood group antigens - A, B, AB and O - are best known for their presence on red blood cells, they also are found on the surface of many other cell types, including the cells that line the intestine.

To find out what effect cholera toxin had on intestinal cells carrying different blood group antigens, the researchers used clusters of intestinal epithelial stem cells, called enteroids, that can be grown in the lab and differentiated into mature intestinal cells.

As part of the study, the researchers treated four groups of enteroids with cholera toxin -- two derived from people with blood type A and two from people with blood type O -- and measured the amount of a key signaling molecule inside the cells.

The researchers found that levels of the signalling molecule were roughly twice as high in the cells with the type O antigen than in the cells with type A antigen, suggesting that people with type O antigen who were exposed to cholera toxin would suffer more severe diarrohea.

The findings appeared online in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

C O M M E N T A R Y

Chloe Safier

Young feminist movements: The power of TechnoLogY

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oung feminists are coming of age in a tech-focused and tech-literate world and using technology to organize locally and globally. What does this mean for the future of gender equality?

In 2015, a Netherlands based group called Women on Waves coordinated with women’s organizations in Germany and Poland to make mifepristone, known as the ‘abortion pill,’ available to women in Poland, where abortion is illegal. Using drones, they dropped the pills over the Polish border, where women were waiting to receive the shipment. Rebecca Gromperts, a medical doctor who founded Women on Waves, told VICE news “We're always looking for new ways to get through the loopholes of laws that restrict access to abortion." In this case, the loophole was that there are no criminal sanctions to taking the drug; it’s just not available inside the boundaries of the Polish state. By using drones rather than more traditional methods of transporting the drug, the organization was able to bypass restrictive border controls and generate international media attention to their campaign for reproductive rights.

This example is indicative of two global trends that are shaping gender equality and women’s rights issues right now. The first is that as the world becomes more globalized and more technologically advanced, there are powerful new tools for individuals mobilizing a collective voice for change, the costs of coordination have decreased, and the strategies and means of protest have multiplied.

Young people (speaking here of youth aged 15-24, as defined by the UN) are particularly relevant to this trend, as they are a growing demographic that’s come of age in a tech-focused and tech-literate world.

The second trend is that as legal frameworks become more progressive and supportive of women’s rights in some parts of world, there is a gap between the laws and their implementation. In Bangladesh, for example, the minimum legal age for marriage is 18 for women but UNICEF reports that 29% of girls are married by age 15, and 65% are married before they turn 18.

The 2006 Gender Equality Act in Nepal expanded women’s rights in politics, land ownership and increased protections against violence, yet a 2012 survey found that 61.3% of women in Nepal were not aware of laws that address gender based violence and 48% of women reported experiencing violence at some point in their lives.

The 2011-2012 UN Women Progress of the World’s Women found enormous strides towards progressive legal frameworks at national, regional and international levels in many parts of the world, but pervasive marginalization, discrimination and violence towards women persists. Social and

cultural norms, access to resources, economic marginalization, access to justice, and information deficits have meant that progressive laws are not advancing just societies.

As a result, despite legislative progress, young women are facing sustained challenges to their reproductive rights, economic, political and social rights, as did the generations of women before them. In many countries, youth are visibly organizing and mobilizing to demand their state provides services or protections, or providing services where the state doesn’t; that's nothing new. What is new, is the tools available to young feminist organizers to demand and provide their services and rights, and the potential- and risk that this creates.

FRIDA | The Young Feminist Fund, where I currently work, is a youth-led fund that strengthens the participation and leadership of young feminist activists globally through their participatory grant-making model. FRIDA’s 70+ grantee partners in over 60 countries in the global south are using technology in new ways to connect, advocate, influence and shift social norms. As an organization, we are supporting their important work, while also working to understand the implicit risks involved with a more public profile.

In Lebanon, the legal framework does in some ways support women’s rights; women are legally entitled to economic rights, full suffrage, and the right to run for office. But the reality is different: women often struggle to take out loans and are virtually excluded from decision-making positions in both public and private sectors. In response, more young women have also been joining major political

parties and launching innovative campaigns to address the social norms that prevent women from claiming their rights. It helps that Lebanon is online and connected; as of the end of 2014, 80.4% of the population used the internet, with Facebook dominating the social media market . “Sell your products, Not her body” is one of these online campaigns, started by the young feminist organization Fe-Male which aims to shed light on all types of gender discrimination.

In India, the high profile sexual assaults targeting women have since 2012 incited backlash and penal code reform. In 2013, the Indian government revised the Criminal Law to strengthen the laws on sexual offences, including specific provisions on sexual harassment and acid attacks, though some women’s rights organizations felt the law did not go far enough. India has one of the fastest growing populations of internet users and has become a place for campaigning, shifting societal norms, and advancing women’s rights causes. FRIDA has partnered with the South Asia based Fearless Collective, a South Asia based collective of artists, activists, photographers and filmmakers who use art to replace fear with empathy specifically exploring themes of gender and sexuality. Starting in Indonesia, we’re working with Fearless Collective to host workshops and public art creation events around the world, to bring attention to issues of gender based inequality and violence. By using online networks to publicize the public art pieces across countries and networks, Fearless Collective is able to amplify the community level work in ways that wouldn’t have been possible ten or even five years ago.

In South Africa, despite strong laws that protect LGBTI rights, persistent homophobia in communities (and amongst law enforcers) mean that those who identify as LGBTI are often at risk; “corrective” rape of black lesbian women is common. HOLAAfrica, founded in 2012, has responded to this crisis by creating online dialogue and a community on Facebook for young South Africans expressing diverse sexualities, gender identities and feminisms online.

The use of these new tools and initiatives ought to inspire new funding streams that will help women’s organizations understand the conditions under which young women's rights activists are successfully using new technologies to demand their rights from the state and shift social norms in their communities. New technologies are gendered, in that those who have privilege (based on gender, race, identity, class, wealth, power or access) to use technology and devices to their advantage can have a louder, stronger voice in public and private spaces.

We need more information - and more information sharing - about when and how young women are using new technologies to demand their rights and create alternatives to state services and protections. We need better funded platforms to link young feminist activists to each other so they can learn from each other’s work. We need to fund more online and physical spaces between young feminist activists so that they can quickly and safely talk to each other about what strategies work.

And, we need to generate more knowledge and understanding around how employing new technologies expose young women to new kinds of risk, and more information around successful risk mitigation strategies.

This fits into a broader conversation about identifying more funding - and new funding streams - to advance young feminist organizing, and ensure the sustainability and growth of the feminist and women’s movements that are working on the frontlines for gender justice.

In my work, I’ve seen the remarkable collective power of young feminist activists who use technologies to amplify their voices across communities, states, and regions. The platforms and tools we currently have at our disposal can enable those voices to go farther and to have even greater impact. Figuring out how to best enable and support that to happen, while ensuring safety, is a critical next step.

Chloe Safier is an independent gender justice & global development consultant working with FRIDA | The Young Feminist Fund. She has designed, coordinated and led programming and policy with a focus on gender equality for Oxfam, UN Women and US based non-profit organizations.

Addressing the Dangers of Freelance Journalism valentina leri

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Inter Press Service

s the reliance on freelance journalists by news organisation has increased, so has the burden of guaranteeing a safe working environment for these journalists, especially when reporting from war-torn areas.

Since the civil uprise of the Arab Spring and the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, reporters are facing increasing threats, from abduction, to imprisonment, kidnapping and ultimately murder. This situation affects not only individual journalists, but journalism sector more broadly.

In February 2015, several journalists organisations such as the Freelance Frontline Register (FFR) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), along with major news organisations and networks, wires, and journalist representatives launched altogether the ACOS (A Culture of Safety) Alliance: a coalition that tries to embed a culture of safety practices in the news industry and access to the tools that freelancers need to report safely.

“We realised that the current situation was not sustainable and it was not a great situation for anybody,” Emma Beals, freelance journalist and member of the FFR elected board told IPS. “When we are freelancers it always comes down to money: being paid ten bucks for photos out of war-zones.

Having to hassle people for weeks and

months to be paid, or having news organisation refusing to pay for the insurance,” remarked Beals.

Payment to freelancers and local journalists is important because it also effects their security, said Courtney Radsch, Advocacy Director at CPJ. “There are countless stories of freelancers who have to make a trade off to get security equipment, a good translator, or an armoured car…So news organisations have the moral responsibility to freelancers essentially to treat them in the same way that they would treat their own staff,” Radsch told IPS. Fair and timely pay should take into account additional costs when doing foreign reporting, such as security, special training and gear. But if you do not get paid quickly from your client, then you have to fund expenses in advance by yourself. This means that you will have less money to spend on your next story, making you less safe explained Beals.

Other aspects that commissioning editors should think of are: risks in accessing information and providing the right assistance when things go wrong, such as a lawyer said Beals.

In contrast with staff-journalists who are sent by their own editor, freelancers do not get the same assistance.

“Those cases are often resolved much quicker and in a less strict way.

Whereas for freelancers it’s the family

and friends who have to work out what to do next, while things start escalating more rapidly.”

Over 85 organisations have signed up for ACOS Alliance and committed to endorse the 14 Freelance Journalists Safety Principles.

“Taking safe practices is a responsibility of all parties involved. It is important to ensure that people can implement them because for some news organisation this is a new way of working. This will help everybody they work with, not only f r e e l a n c e r s ,” Beals underlined.

In response some news organisations have decided to stop accepting unsolicited freelance content from dangerous locations.

“Since the dangers of reporting seem to out-risk the benefits of using freelance content, many news organisations such as AFP have started to no longer accept unsolicited content material from freelancers,” commented Radsch.

The aim of the Alliance is to slowly create a safety net for journalists and news companies across the world, but mostly in highly-dangerous countries such as Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Syria.

“It will take time and it requires a cultural shift in the media industry.

But if you can get those organisations that have started to do this with their own employees, then you can use them as people that will champion this

wRiTE-wiNg

idea among their colleagues,”Beals remarked.

In the past 20 years, the news industry has gone through severe re-adjustments.

“It is not just about traditional media companies, who used to treat their staff well, turning bad now. But since the Syrian civil conflict, wars have become darker and harder to cover, with heavy safety repercussions on freelancers,” Beals said.

She continued – “There used to be fewer newspapers, television channels, and magazines, with more money available.. Now you have so many outlets, which may or may not have the same level of financing behind them.

Therefore, you can produce a lot of journalist material but not all of us get well paid for it.”

“Wars used to be less accessible, where only embedded highly-accredited journalists went to, with the possibility to cross the front-lines. But the Arab Spring has changed all this, rendering things more accessible,” she stated.

Also, technology shifts have reconfigured traditional power relations between journalists and political and economic elites, remarked Radsch.

Journalists are longer privileged since those in power can take their message directly to the public; also, more people who are able to engage in acts of journalism are often without the experience or training that someone working for a media organization might have, Radsch concluded.

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Some Basic World History/Political Terms And Definitions abdicate-to brush off responsibility, to relinquish absolute Monarchy - a ruler has complete control over government agrarian- a member of an agrarian party or movement; of or relating to lands or their tenure anarchy - absence of political authority aristocracy - government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class Buffer zone - a neutral area separating conflicting forces; an area designed to separate capitalism - an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments that are determined by private decision, and by prices, production, and by the distribution of words that are determined mainly by competition free market. cede - to yield or grant typically by treaty coalition - a temporary alliance to differing political factors conservative-tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions; traditional coup- a brilliant, sudden, and usually highly successful stroke or act Despot - a Byzantine emperor or prince; a bishop or patriarch of

the Eastern Orthodox Church; a ruler with absolute power or authority Divine right - political theory that a ruler derives his or her power directly from God and is accountable only to god Dynasty - a line of rulers who belong to the same family empire - a group of territories or nations ruled by a single ruler or government Guerilla - a person who engages in irregular warfare as a member of an independent unit carrying out harassment and sabotage Heretic - a dissenter from established church dogma; especially a baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church who disavows a revealed truth ideology - the system of beliefs and attitudes that guides the actions of a group or nation imperialism - policy of building an empire indemnity - payment for damages or losses isolationism - a policy of national isolation by abstention from

alliances and other international political and economic relations Liberal - one who is open minded in the observance of orthodox, traditional, or established forms or ways OR an advocate or adherent of liberalism especially in individual rights Majority - the quality or state of being greater Martial law - temporary military rule limiting rights such as free speech Medieval -a person of the middle ages Minority - A part of a population differing from others in some characteristics and often subjected to differential treatment Moderate - one who holds moderate views or one who belongs to a moderate group favoring a moderate course or program nation - a community of people composed of one or more nationalities and possessing a more or less defined territory and government nationalism - pride in one’s own nation’s desire for independence nationalize - to bring a private industry under government control Patriarch - in the early Christian Church, one of five powerful bishops in major cities Propaganda - news and information intended to influence peo-

The story of Vachap (Bat)

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nce upon a time before daylight a bat cried “Chap, Chap.”

The cock heard this and crowed; the people heard the cock crow and began to sharpen their daos beside the river.

The squirrel, hearing the people sharpening their daos, climbed to the top of the tree and began to eat fruit. One of the fruit fell on the crab and broke his shell.

The crab, in agony, scratched up the ants’ nest; the ants rushed out and ran up the nostrils of the wild boar; the wild boar in his rage shook his head and cut down a plantain tree with his tushes.

The moth which lived in the wild plantain tree flew out and went up the trunk of the elephant; the elephant got angry

and killed a man on the road.

Then they gathered together to decide about it. “The elephant killed him,” they said. “The moth flew up my nose,” said the elephant,” and made me angry: and I rushed about and met that man and killed him.”

“The wild pig cut down my tree; therefore I flew up the elephant’s trunk,” said the moth.

“Some ants ran up my nose,” said the boar, “therefore I cut down the plantain tree.” “The crab scratched up our nest,” said the ants,” so we ran up the boar’s nose.”

“The squirrel knocked a fruit down and broke my shell, therefore in pain I scratched up the ants’ nest,” said the crab.

“Why did you eat fruit be-

ple’s feelings about a cause regent - a person who acts as a temporary ruler reparation - compensation for war damage republic - a government in which citizens elect the leaders Schism - the division of the Christian Church in 1054 that separated the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church Socialism - political theory that society as a whole should control the means of production, such as factories and land Solon - (a) A wise and skillful lawgiver. (b) A member of a legislative body Sovereign - one that exercises supreme authority within a limited sphere Stoic - a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 B.C holding that the wise man should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submissive to natural law OR one apparently or professedly indifferent to pleasure or pain Theocracy - government headed by religious leaders or a leader regarded as a god totalitarianism - idea that a dictorial government should control all aspects of citizen’s lives.

Source: https://www.quia.com/ jg/153234list.html

A Tangkhul Naga Folk Tale

fore daylight?” they asked of the squirrel.

“People began sharpening their daos, so I thought it was morning,” said the squirrel.

“The cock crowed,” said the people,” so we thought it was morning.” “The bat cried ‘ Chap, Chap,’ so I thought it was morning,” said the cock.

Then they asked the bat; and he said, “Yes, I thought it was morning, so cried ‘ Chap, Chap.’

“So to punish him they cut off his foot. Then they consulted who should eat the bat’s foot.

“We all live by the power of the sun,” said they; “therefore we should give the foot to him as the greatest.”

But the sun said, ” Though I

keep you alive by my power, yet I cannot overcome the cloud: give it to him.”

But the cloud said, ” Though I overcome the sun I fly before the wind: give it to him.”

The wind said,” Though I can drive away the cloud I cannot move the rock: give it to him.”

But the rock said, “Though I can withstand the wind, yet I am nothing before the bird who covers me with his droppings.”

So they gave it to the bird as the conqueror of all. That is why the bat has only one foot, as you may see when it hangs asleep from a branch.

Source: http://www.bedsbatgroup.org. uk/wordpress/?page_id=574, taken from http://www.nagajournal.com/folktalesstories/ vachap-a-short-tangkhul-folktale/2368

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Do You Support 33% Women Reservation in urban Local Bodies?

ooking at the present scenario where women are denied opportunities and privileges due to this patriarchal system, where all laws and position of decision making in the state and districts are male centered / dominated by male members and where there is gender division of labour.

33% Reservation for Women in Urban Local Bodies is extremely important and is crucial in our current situation. This reservation will surely help to remove 'discrimination', denial of opportunities and 'weaker sex' tag. Therefore, I strongly support 33% Women Reservation in Urban Local Bodies as this will assuredly be a stepping stone for them to take a step ahead to be at par with men.

Thujonieyi (jojo) Khamo

Billy Graham Road, Kohima

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es, I totally agree with the 33% reservation for women as a sociologist myself. We have certain traditional beliefs but we can't stick everything to the past if we believe in modern education now. Or else what are women acquiring education for? If men are not so afraid of being dominated, give women a chance once. To let the society see the efficiency/inefficiency lies in the hands of women thereafter.

Popo Tetseo

D Block, Kohima.

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ome on... Women truly deserve equality. After all, isn't that what we should live up to? Having them in local bodies’ or higher office doesn't means, it's the end of the world... Instead, we should encourage and be proud of their capabilities in taking up huge responsibilities... I am for woman’s power "...

Roko Angami

Y

es I support the 33%reservation for women in the urban local bodies.

When it is being implemented in all other parts of the country why can’t it be implemented in Nagaland. We very proudly claim that we do not mistreat our women folk unlike in other parts of India, but we are lagging behind compared to the rest of the country in certain aspects. Because over the 5 decades of Nagaland as a state, we have not elected even a single women into our Legislative Assembly. This itself shows that we have not treated our women equally and that we have not included them in the decision making.

What is there that a Naga women cannot do if elected into the decision making bodies? Here we are not even talking about reservation in the Legislative Assembly. It is only at the urban local bodies level i.e. municipalities and town councils.

Besides, reservations it does not mean the reserved constituencies will be permanently reserved for women and men will not be able to contest in those seats. It will be on rotational basis, which means certain constituencies will be reserved for women for a term and in the next term it will be shifted to some others.

After the state government decided to go ahead with the reservation many organisations from different corners of the state are opposing the reservation stating that it is not the right time yet to implement the reservation.

My only question to them is when will be the right time for implementing the reservation?

Avitso Lcho

Lower Chandmari, Kohima

Y

es, I do support 33% women reservation in urban local bodies for women because this reservation provides a better platform for women to take part and fight for their rights because women were often discriminated on many grounds ... Women also have the same capabilities as of men. This reservation of seats will encourage their participation in community activities and role in decision making.

Achele Therie

Quiz #24

Baptist College, Kohima.

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Avitso Lcho

This wEEk’s quEsTion:

what steps should be taken to improve the quality of education in schools/colleges in nagaland?

ParticiPate & win 1. The west Bengal assembly adopted a resolution to rechristen its name. The state will now be known as: 19th Annual Freshers' Meet of Naga Students' Union Ahmednagar was held on August 27 under the A. Bengal in English B. Bangal in Hindi theme "Join with our Footprints" at CSRD Auditorium in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

C. Bangla in Bengali D. All of the above 2) The First experimental mission of iSrO’s Scramjet engine was carried out using advanced technology Vehicle. what was the weight of the entire load at lift off?

A. 3377 kg B. 3277 kg C. 3477 kg D. 3577 kg 3) nagaland Legislative assembly ratified the GSt constitutional Bill, becoming the ______ state to do so.

A. Sixth B. Seventh C. Eighth D. Ninth 4. rBi has retained the “too big to fail” status for which banks in india?

A. SBI B. HDFC C. ICICI D. Only A and C

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Pokémon Go: What’s all the Fuss about?

Pokemon Go is a game that has taken the world by storm with its ability to blur the lines between the virtual and real world. It is worldwide phenomena such as these that make one marvel at the unassuming power of apps, arts, events or be it performances and recitations like the one recently done by Vinatoli Yeptho titled “Five Rules for Whomever it May Concern” that went viral on social media sites. Proof to the adage that ‘the world is your oyster’, technology and internet are changing the way the world functions, granting individuals and societies fame, popularity and creating worldwide sensations at a rate that we in Nagaland must also learn to take advantage of. Here’s more about the worldwide craze that Pokemon Go has created.

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efore you ask any child what Pokémon is, chances are they will explain to you the basic idea about which you will find it easy to under5. which of the following set of sportspersons stand. However, for those parents and were conferred with the 2016 rajiv Gandhi Khel ratotherswho never heard of it, it is an anina? matedchildrenseries where people catch A. PV Sindhu, Jitu Rai, Dipa Karmakar & Sakshi different types of supernatural animals Malik and monsters or,more appropriately ‘to B. PV Sindhu, Dipa Karmakar & Sakshi Malik, make companions’ and train together for Vinesh Phoga various competitions and become the C. PV Sindhu, Dipa Karmakar; Sakshi Malik & best trainer or player. Pokémon is short Lalita Babar for the original Japanese title ‘pocket D. PV Sindhu, Dipa Karmakar; Sakshi Malik & monsters’ which is a media franchise Shiva Thapa managed by The Pokémon Company consortium between Nintendo, Game Send in your answers to the Morung Express Office (address Freak, and Creatures. But what is Pokégiven below) or email to morunglearning@gmail.com or mon Go? WhatsApp @ 8794005039/7085976283 Pokémon Go is a game developed Answers to Quiz#23

by Niantic for iOS and Android which 1-C; 2-B; 3-C; 4-D; 5-D is adapted in the form of a virtual world game that uses real-time and location Winner of last week’s contest: of our world. Playerspoint their cameras Kibovi i Sema, Padum Pukhuri, Dimapur indifferent directionsfar and wide, in the Consolation prizes: real world and by flicking their fingers Z. Thungbenshan Kithan, Dimapur & on their screen they capture Pokémon Vikuonuo Sachu, Class: 9, North Field School, Kohima to score points.Pokémon Go has broken many records; it is used twice as much First Prize- Rs. 300 + T-Shirt as the Facebook app on Android. People Two Consolations – Rs. 100 + T-Shirt each spent time in the game for an average of Winners may collect the prize money from The Morung 75min, while the latter only about 35. The Express Office, H/No.4 Duncan Basti, Dimapur T-Shirt to be collected from G-Sports, Shop No 11, Joyce usage of YouTube was dropped to 9% and Complex, 2nd Gate, Chumukedima Snapchat to about 18%, and the report of

- rhilo Mero, B.a. 3rd Sem english Hons numbersitselfprove how much the app overtook the world by storm.

The gamehas been shown to be advantageous,but at the same timethere is a mean dark side to it too.On its merits, Twitter and several other social networking sites are flooded with the reports of children suffering from autism who are finally able to go out and play.It’s apparent that the game has greatly impacted their lives with tears of joy for the families. It has also helped people tackle depression and anxiety which are the real killers of the society. How? It motivates the users to get up and move out from their home-which is a real struggle for depressed people, hence improving their mental health, bringing laughter and happiness in their lives. Reuters Canada reported that the present war scenario in Syria is also reflected through the game where the Syrian Opposition groups have taken advantage and used the game to capture the attention of the world to the plight of children caught up in the five year war. Photographs of children in besieged Syrian town holding the pictures of Pokémon character appealing for help were published by the Syrian National Coalition. One of the many photographs of a child with a Pokémon character“Pikachu” reads “I am trapped in Douma(duma) in east Ghouta. Help me” Douma is a suburb in

are looking for a Pokémon you can find it in Syria” tweets the national coalition of Syria.Many Syrians feel that the world has forgotten and are ignoring a conflict which killed more than a quarter of a million people and displaced their lives.

Besides ‘all for the good causes’ there are also negative impacts of the game like the headlines of how two youths crossed the border illegally but unintentionally from Canadainto the US soil in a remote part of Montana while searching for Pokémon as stated in notey.com. They could have been killed or sent to juvenile home because of their actions. The ‘Fox News’ and ‘US News’also reported that it has also led to a number of car accidents and a slew of mishaps stemming from distracted players. Pokémon characters appear in different places so the gamers are drawn to dark alleys, dangerous neighborhoods and sometimes targeted by criminals. People are charged with trespassing and invasion of privacy when strangers go about other’s property. In India, there are instances of youths assembling at night when the rumors of rare Pokémon characters are spotted, which ends up creating unnecessary trouble for the localities.Certain historic places and museums and most of the middle-east countries have banned the game and religious leaders claimed it made the people obsessive and posses-

In conclusion it depends on the person to be responsible. But the game “is not just a game anymore!” Let’s all be realistic and accept that it is changing people in and around the world. People are literally dying and at the same time living in a new era of higher form of communication through thismass social-networking game.It has been praised aswell as criticized bymany. Frankly speaking, right now I don’t know what to choose ‘to support it or go against it’, but what I do know for sure is that when the game becomes available in our region I’ll definitely play it, so will my friends and relatives.

However, I urge people to remember these facts so that what you are playing is a fun game. Moreover, with this new app we see that people are going out and socializing in the manner before phones were invented, meetingface to face, with friends, but if you lose yourself so much in the game you are probably ‘gambling with your life’. Finally, I should say it’s safe for me to quote “Life is no Nintendo game, there is no restart button”, so play it carefully.

Degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. Degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. The views expressed here do not reflect the opinion of the institution. Tetso College is a NAAC Accredited UGC recognised Commerce and Arts College. The editors are Dr. Hewasa Lorin,

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US and India sign military logistics agreement new delhi, August 30(ReuteRs): The United States and India signed an agreement on Monday governing the use of each other's land, air and naval bases for repair and resupply, a step toward building defense ties as they seek to counter the growing maritime assertiveness of China.

The agreement, a relatively mundane one concerning day-to-day military logistics, is nonetheless a milestone in the U.S.-India defense relationship because of the outsized political importance it had taken on in India, where it had touched on domestic sensitivities, experts said.

The signing of the agreement will "make the logistics of joint operations so much easier and so much more efficient," U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a news briefing with Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

The agreement will allow the Indian and U.S. navies to have an easier time supporting each other in joint operations and exercises and when providing humanitarian assistance, Parrikar said.

Washington's desire for deeper security cooperation with India had been complicated without the signing of the logistics agreement as well as two other pacts that would allow for secure communications and the exchange

LEMOA: FAQs on India-US military logistics pact Q. What does the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) entail?

A. The pact makes India and US military logistical allies. The armed forces of the two countries can now use each other's assets and bases for repair and replenishment of supplies a "reimbursable basis" -- i.e, they can pay later for the use of facilities.

Q. Will it be obligatory for the two countries to share their military assets and bases?

A. No. The pact enables a possible cooperation but doesn't make it obligatory.

Any cooperation would be on a case-to-case basis after mu-

tual consent, consistent with laws, regulations and policies of the two countries.

Q. Does it also entail setting up military bases?

A. No. Not at all. It is only for logistic and humanitarian assistance required for a joint exercise or an operation such as anti-terrorism, maritime security, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Q. What is the big takeaway from the pact?

A. The agreement is in no way revolutionary or a gamechanger. The two countries already share logistics but the new pact sets guidelines and makes cooperation easier.

However, it will significantly

increase the operational capacity of the armed forces of the two countries, including in response to humanitarian crises or disaster relief.

Q. Does it necessarily make India and US close military allies?

A. It makes India and US logistical allies. However, its timing is significant. It comes as China is getting more assertive in the South China Sea. The US has been seeking Indian cooperation to counter China and seek maritime freedom through the vital trade waterway. China has been asserting exclusive rights on the disputed maritime zone.

(IANS)

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) shakes hands with India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj before the start of their meeting in New Delhi on August 30. (REUTERS Photo)

of nautical and other data.

The agreements are considered routine between the United States and its other defense partners.

But India has had concerns such an agreement would commit it to hosting U.S. troops at its bases, or draw it into a military alliance with the United States and undermine its traditional autonomy. Carter and Parrikar reached an agreement "in principle" in April, but had yet to finalize the details.

Carter has made closer military ties with India a priority, and established a special unit within the

Pentagon last year to promote cooperation with that country. Parrikar's visit to Washington this week marks the sixth interaction between the two top defense officials.

The signing of the logistics agreement indicates the priority the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi places on a closer defense relationship with the United States, said Benjamin Schwartz, until last year the India country director at the Pentagon.

"For years, there has been tremendous misinformation put out into the Indian press about these agree-

ments," said Schwartz, now with the U.S.-India Business Council, which promotes trade ties between the two countries.

"What the signing of this shows is that the Modi government is willing to take and suffer the short-term political criticism of signing these things for the longerterm benefit of building the defense relationship with the United States."

Both Carter and Parrikar went to pains on Monday to make clear that the logistics agreement did not allow for basing of U.S. troops in India.

"It's not a basing agree-

ment of any kind," Carter said.

The debate over the logistics agreement had served as a vehicle for the distrust some of India's political class has towards the United States, said Shane Mason, a research associate at the Stimson Center.

The United States had previously imposed sanctions on India related to its 1998 nuclear test, although the sanctions were eased later.

"From the U.S. perspective this was kind of a low hanging fruit," Mason said.

"We have logistic support agreements with many, many other countries and

in most cases it's a relatively uncontroversial thing."

The U.S. military has made clear it wants to do more with India, especially in countering China, which U.S. officials say is risking stoking conflict through its claims in the South China Sea, a vital trade waterway.

Without naming China, both Carter and Parrikar mentioned the importance of the free flow of trade to both countries.

"India and the United States have a shared interest in freedom of navigation and overflight and unimpeded commerce as part of rule-based order in

retary Penny Pritzker said on Tuesday she would look into India's concerns over a hike in visa fee for professionals. New Delhi has protested against the hike, which it says is a barrier to the movement of workers.

"It is imperative that we look into that issue," Pritzker told a news conference in New Delhi at the end of a strategic and commercial dialogue between the two countries. In March, India filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization, protesting against the doubling of the fees for H-1B US says will look into and L-1 work visas and limIndia's visa concerns U.S. Commerce Sec- its on their numbers. (the) Indo-Pacific," Parrikar said.

China hoped cooperation between India and the United States would be "constructive and positive" for the region's peace and stability and development, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters at a regular briefing on Tuesday.

"So, we look favorably on this sort of normal relationship between India and the United States," Hua said.

HC notice to Centre on WhatsApp users' privacy issue Scorpene: Court restrains newspaper from publishing data

new delhi, August 30 (iAns): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre on a petition that said privacy of WhatsApp users has been threatened by a new policy announced by Facebook which owns the mobile messaging service.

A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Sangita Dhingra Sehgal sought the government's response by September 14 on the plea which said the new policy announced by WhatsApp, Facebook Inc and Facebook India Online Pvt Ltd severely compromises the rights of the users.Under the new policy, WhatsApp will share users' personal information, including their phone numbers, with its parent company Facebook.

The phone number associated with a

user's WhatsApp account will be used on Facebook to show them ads, the petition said.

The privacy policy is in stark contrast to the privacy policy existing from July 7, 2012, it said. "In its first revised modification on August 25, 2016, respondents (WhatsApp, Facebook Inc. and Facebook India Online Pvt Ltd) have introduced this policy which severely compromises the rights of its users and makes the privacy rights of users completely vulnerable." Senior advocate Sandeep Sethi argued that the new policy threatens to take away the privacy of users' data which will be shared with Facebook and all its group companies, including for the purpose of commercial advertising and marketing.

SC to examine whether 'netas' need to declare every offence new delhi, August 29 (Pti): The Supreme Court today stayed a Patna High Court order setting aside the election of BJP MP Chhedi Paswan and said it would examine whether politicians need to mandatorily declare every offence or only the heinous crimes registered against them at the time of nomination. The court made the observation as it stayed the High Court order setting aside the election of Paswan, the Lok Sabha MP from Sasaram (reserved) constituency in Bihar, for "suppressing" details of criminal cases pending against him.

Paswan had defeated then Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar in the 2014 general elections.

"We have to go in depth. It's a serious issue. We have to see whether every offence or only serious offences are covered under the earlier judgement of the court," a bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and P C Pant said while admitting the case. Senior

advocate Harish Salve appearing for Paswan said he had three cases against him, of which two cases have punishments of six months while the third one was for blocking of traffic in a protest. He said that nondisclosure of such offences cannot be said to be amounting to "corrupt practices".

Senior advocate C S Vaidyanathan appearing for one Ganga Mishra said Paswan has declared the offence in his 2010 poll affidavit but did not do so in the 2014 general elections. He said that as per earlier judgement of the apex court, every individual contesting the election has to mandatorily declare all offences. "The question here is that criminal cases are lodged against a politician for blocking the road in protest in which a chargesheet has been filed but charges are not framed. Can this suppression of facts by a politician during nomination deprived voters to make an informed choice," the bench asked while posting the matter for listing in January.

new delhi, August 30 (iAns): French company DCNS has obtained a court order restricting 'The Australian' from further publishing leaked documents on India's Scorpene submarine project. A report in The Australian said orders handed by the New South Wales Supreme Court prevented the newspaper from using or disclosing the content of any of the documents. The orders also requires The Australian to remove the leaked documents from its website.

The restriction expires at 5 p.m. on Thursday. However, it has also asked the newspaper to handover to DCNS all of the company mate-

rial in its possession.

The journalist who broke the story, Cameron Stewart, had told IANS on Friday that the newspaper did not intend to publish any more of the documents at that time. In a series of tweets later he claimed the documents contained information on weapon systems as well, and said it would be published on Monday.

The newspaper however did not upload any more leaked documents.

An affidavit filed by DCNS says the disclosure of the material has caused a prejudice to the shipbuilder because its competitors now have access to some of

the company's material. "The publication of this highly valuable document causes a direct harm to DCNS and its customer in terms of spread of sensitive and restricted information, image and reputation," said an affidavit by DCNS' lawyer Justine Munsie.

The massive media coverage of the leak had jeopardised the company's international image and reputation, the affidavit said.

"The sensitive and protected nature of the documents also covers the nature, structure and the mere existence of the documents themselves," it said.

DCNS, which is at the centre of a global submarine data leak scan-

dal, wanted to prevent The Australian from releasing any more confidential data contained in the leaked 22,400 secret documents because it may cause harm to its customer -- the Indian Navy.

In response to an email from IANS on Monday, DCNS' Media Relations head Emmanuel Gaudez said: "To be precise, DCNS is instructing a demand to The Australian in order to remove from its website the documents which it has published online and prevent the publishing of other documents." The Australian has redacted the most sensitive details from the documents before their publication.

Nepal bans Indian police pair for 'fake' Everest climb Over 34,600 rape cases in KAthmAndu, August 30 (AFP): Nepal has imposed a 10-year mountaineering ban on an Indian couple who faked photographs purporting to show them at the top of Mount Everest, an official said on Tuesday.

Dinesh and Tarakeshwari Rathod, both police constables, said they reached the top of the world’s highest mountain on May 23. But fellow climbers cast doubt on their claim, saying their photos at the summit were doctored.

Nepal's tourism department initially certified their claim but later conducted an investigation. “Our investigation shows that the couple faked their sum-

mit. We have imposed a 10year ban against them from climbing any mountain in Nepal,” tourism department chief Sudarshan Prasad Dhakal said of the decision made on Monday. Dhakal said an analysis of the photos submitted by the couple showed they had superimposed themselves and their banners on photos taken by another Indian climber of his Everest summit. “Despite several attempts to get clarifications from them, they did not cooperate with us during the investigation. The two Sherpas that assisted them are also absconding,” Dhakal said. “The ban should serve as a warning for mountain-

eers to follow ethics,” he said.

Many of those who reach the top of the 8,848 metre (29,029 feet) mountain have gone on to make money or forge careers as motivational speakers and authors.

A total of 456 people, including more than 250 foreigners, reached the top of the Everest during the recentlyended spring season, after two consecutive years of deadly disasters that led to almost all attempts being abandoned.

Hundreds fled the Everest last year after an earthquaketriggered avalanche at base camp killed 18 people. Only one climber reached the top in 2014 after an avalanche killed 16 Nepali guides that year.

India; Delhi tops among UTs

new delhi, August 30 (Pti): Over 34,600 cases of rape have been reported across the country last year with Madhya Pradesh and Delhi topping the infamous list of states and union territories respectively. A total of 34,651 rape cases were reported in India in 2015. Among these, in 33,098 cases the offenders were known to the victims, as per National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data released today.

The rape victims were among the age group of below six years to over 60 years. Madhya Pradesh has reported 4,391 rape cases, a highest among the states.

Whereas, the national capital has reported 2,199 such cases--highest among the union territories.

Nearly 3.27 lakh cases of crimes against women were reported across the country. Of these over 1.3 lakh were sexual offences--1.2 lakh in states and 9,445 in union territories. The sexual offences cases included rape, attempt to commit rape, assault on women with intent to outrage her modesty and insult to modesty of women.

More male foeticides than female: Govt data indicates vast under-reporting Chaitanya Mallapur IANS/IndiaSpend

More male babies were victims of foeticide than female in 2014, the latest year for which data is available, according to national crime data, indicating the extent of under-reporting.

As many as 53 male foeticides were reported in 2014, compared to 50 cases of female foeticides, according to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. The sex of four foetuses was not known.

Since a law criminalising sex selection came into force 20 years ago in 1996, 350 people have been convicted, which is nearly 18 every year, according to a Lok Sabha reply on August 5, 2016.

That this is a vast underestimate is obvious from

India's declining child sex ratio (the number of females to 1,000 males under six years of age), which fell from 945 in 1991 to 918 in 2011.

"Of the 12 million girls born in India, one million do not see their first birthday," said Kamini Lalu, an Additional Sessions Judge in an order in 2014, quoted in the Business Standard.

"As a result of this human trafficking has become common in various states of India where teenage girls are being sold for cheap money by poor families, being treated as sex objects with more than half of such cases going unreported."

As many as 238 foetuses and new-borns were abandoned in south Delhi alone, between 1996 and 2012; of these, 115 were males, 110 were females,

and sex of 13 foetuses could not be ascertained, according to an All India Institute of Medical Science study, the Indian Express reported on August 17, 2016.

Males were predominant, but on closer examination, "females out-numbered males" among the foetuses five months (20 weeks) of gestational age, C. Behera, one of the coauthors of the report, said.

"Owing to the societal bias in favour of a male, this could mean that selective female foeticide happened during this period. In India, medical abortion is allowed only up to 20 weeks of gestational age and criminal abortions and selective female foeticide subsequent to antenatal sex determination are more likely before 20 weeks of pregnancy," Behera said.

Madhya Pradesh reported the most (15) female foeticide cases in 2014, followed by Rajasthan (11), Punjab (7), Uttar Pradesh (4) and Haryana (4), according to an August 5, 2016 reply to the Lok Sabha. Provisional data for 2015 reported 52 female foeticides, with Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra reporting more than other states, 12 each.

As many as 2,296 cases have been filed across India for illegal sex-determination tests as of March 2016, the government told parliament.

Of the 107 foeticides -- NCRB does not provide data on male or female foeticides by state -- reported across India in 2015, Madhya Pradesh reported the most (30), followed by Rajasthan (24), Uttar Pradesh

(11), Punjab (10) and Maharashtra (7).

NCRB started collecting data for female foeticide only from 2014, the government told parliament.

Sex selection cases are filed under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994.

Rajasthan leads, with 626 on-going court/police cases for sex determination, followed by Maharashtra (554), Punjab (192), Haryana (165) and Uttar Pradesh (139).

These five states account for 73 per cent of all reported sex-determination tests nationwide, an obvious under-estimate, as we said, given the number of foeticides reported by independent studies.

In all, 350 convictions were made and 100 medi-

cal registrations were cancelled nation-wide over two decades.

Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar are the worst states to be a woman, IndiaSpend reported in July, 2016. Women in these states are most likely to be aborted as children, have the lowest literacy rates, marry earliest, die most frequently while pregnant, bear the most children, have the most crimes committed against them and are least likely to be employed.

The sex ratio at birth in India was 908 for 2010-12, which improved to 909 during 2011-13. Among India's 21 larger states, Haryana is the worst, with 864 females per 1,000 males (2011-13), according to data provided by the ministry of health and family welfare (MO-

HFW) to parliament on April 29, 2016.

Punjab (867), Uttar Pradesh (878), Delhi (887), Rajasthan (893) and Maharashtra (902) are other worst-performing states.

Chhattisgarh has India's most favourable sex ratio at birth, with 970 females per 1,000 males, followed

by Kerala (966) and Karnataka (958), among the larger states.

Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra and Haryana have had the worst decline in the past 30 years in child sex ratio, according to the MOHFW annual report 2015-16.

India's sex ratio is 943 per 1,000 males, as per Census 2011. Haryana is the worst performing among 28 states, with 879 females per 1,000 males, followed by Jammu and

Kashmir (889), Sikkim (890), Punjab (895), and Uttar Pradesh (898).

The overall Indian sex ratio should be at least 950 women to 1,000 men (nature produces more males than females, as boys are more vulnerable to infant diseases than girls.

Haryana has 17 districts classified as gender-critical, one of which Rohtak -with 867 females for every 1,000 males -- gave India its first Olympic medal at the just-concluded Rio Games in wrestler Sakshi Malik.

(In arrangement with IndiaSpend.org, a data-driven, non-profit, public interest journalism platform, with whom Chaitanya Mallapur is an analyst. The views expressed are those of IndiaSpend. Feedback at respond@indiaspend.org)

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Denied work, Rohingya trapped in limbo in Malaysia KuALA LuMPuR, AuguSt 30 (thoMSon ReuteRS FoundAtIon): The first time he tried to escape a tough existence in his village in western Myanmar in 2004, Junaid Zafar was thrown in jail for five years.

Like many other Rohingya Muslims, Zafar was seeking to flee poverty and persecution in Buddhistmajority Myanmar and he did not wait long after being released from jail to try again.

This time, his parents sold off possessions to raise about $1,000 to pay people smugglers to take him to Malaysia. Zafar, the eldest of three siblings, finally made it in 2011.

But like thousands of other Rohingya in Malaysia, he now finds himself living in a precarious limbo, having to work illegally due to official restrictions, and with resettlement to another country where he could lead a more stable life a distant dream.

“I have been here for five years, some other refugees have been here for 10 years. I feel like I am wasting my life,” the tall, slender man, now 31, said.

Zafar - like some 150,000 refugees and asylum-seekers in Malaysia, mainly from Myanmar does not have formal status in the country as Malaysia is not a signatory to the United Nations Refugee Convention. The government considers them to be illegal migrants.

Now there is a glimmer of hope for the many Rohingya and other refugees living in Malaysia, as au-

Fleeing persecution at home Thomson Reuters Foundation

Refugees, many of whom say they are Rohingya, wait for access to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 11, 2015. (REUTERS File Photo)

thorities make a renewed that the task force would effort to try to improve their also look into the possibilaccess to work. ity of opening up the job market for refugees and “DIRTY, DIFFICULT allowing refugee children AND DANGEROUS” formal education.

The government has in “(The task force) will the past said it would con- look into issues of refugees sider allowing refugees to in Malaysia, which include work but details and im- the Rohingya, in a more plementation had been comprehensive manner,” sketchy. Some officials he said in a telephone infeared a relaxation of the terview. policy would lead to an in“It will decide on the flux of migrant workers. recognition of these people But this month the cre- first and then decide on the ation of a government-led short-, medium- and longtask force was announced term solution for them into handle refugee registra- cluding job and education tion issues. opportunities,” he said.

Malaysian Deputy While the refugees are Home Minister Nur Jazlan recognised by the U.N.’s Mohamed told the Thom- refugee agency UNHCR, son Reuters Foundation Malaysia does not extend

protection, job opportunities or education to them, as it is not party to the refugee convention.

Barred from working officially, many refugees end up finding odd jobs as cleaners, or working in restaurants or on construction sites.

The country relies heavily on foreign labourers for jobs shunned by Malaysians in what is known as the “3D” - dirty, difficult and dangerous - industries.

But the lack of a formal status often leaves refugees vulnerable to exploitation, said lawyer Andrew Khoo, a co-chairperson of the human rights committee at the Malaysian Bar, the country’s main legal pro-

Malaysia is considering opening up its job market for thousands of refugees, who are mostly Rohingya and up until now have no legal right to work in the country.

Although not a signatory to the United Nations Refugee Convention, Muslim-majority Malaysia has been hosting a large number of Muslim Rohingya, who are shunned and persecuted in Buddhist-majority Myanmar.

Here are some facts about refugees in Malaysia and the Rohingya: • As of end of June this year, there are some 150,700 refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia, Southeast Asia’s third-largest economy with a population of 30 million. Among them are 34,000 children aged below 18.

• About 90 percent of the country’s refugees and asylum seekers are from Myanmar. Topping the list are 53,140 Rohingya, followed by ethnic Chin from the country, Myanmar Muslims, Rakhines and fessional body.

“As long as the government doesn’t recognise their status, let alone the ability to access work legally, they are susceptible to abuse, exploitation and mistreatment,” Khoo said.

A conference in Bangkok this week as part of the so-called Bali process on people smuggling and trafficking, will gather experts and officials to discuss ways to absorb refugees in Southeast Asia into the legal workforce.

‘IT’S NOT EASY’ For Zafar, he said even when he managed to find a job, usually as a waiter in restaurants, his wage is only half of what other migrant

other ethnicities.

• The remaining refugees and asylum seekers are from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Palestinian territories.

• The Rohingya are often referred to as “Bengali” in Myanmar, a term that implies they are illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, although Rohingya families have lived in the area for generations. They are stateless as the state does not recognise their citizenship.

• Sectarian violence between Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state in 2012 displaced about 145,000 people and around 20,000 homes were destroyed. An estimated one million Rohingya live in Rakhine.

• Worsening violence sparked an exodus by boat. Some 25,000 Rohingya and economic migrants from Bangladesh boarded smugglers’ boats between January and March 2015, almost double the number over the

workers get, and that he can be dismissed at any time.

“Sometimes I have a job, sometimes I don’t. You never know, it’s not easy,” he told Thomson Reuters Foundation at a Rohingya community centre in Ampang, a neighbourhood that is home to many refugees and a short drive from downtown Kuala Lumpur.

At the restaurant, he is paid about 30 Malaysian ringgit ($7.50) for a 12 hourshift. On a few occasions, the restaurant owners refused to pay him, but he had no legal recourse and had to look for new jobs, he said.

Without a formal status, other refugees Thomson Reuters Foundation spoke to also described harass-

same period in 2014. An estimated 300 people died at sea during this period as a result of starvation, dehydration and abuse by boat crews.

• Thousands of Rohingya and Bangladeshis were left stranded in the sea for weeks in May 2015 after Thai authorities cracked down on a popular smuggling route, sparking the Asian migrant crisis.

• Malaysia and Indonesia ended the impasse by agreeing to offer temporary shelter to the boat people on condition that a resettlement and repatriation process would be carried out within a year by the international community.

• Of over 1,000 people who landed in Malaysia in May 2015, 371 were identified as Rohingya and “of concern” to the U.N. refugee agency. So far, only 36 have been resettled in the United States, leaving in May this year.

Sources: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Fortify Rights

ment from law enforcement officials, who demand bribes or threaten arrests.

Other challenges they face include paying for medical treatment or even just finding a place to rent.

In an open-air market in Ampang, where refugees gather in the evening, another Rohingya Muhammad Ayub has been working as a tailor since arriving in Malaysia four years ago.

He worked from home in the beginning but was later given a job at a shop by a sympathetic employer.

“I am grateful I can find work and send money home. Although when the local authorities come for their routine check, we have to pull down the shut-

ter straight away and run,” Ayub said.

Zafar said he could not face going home, but looked forward to the day he could resettle in another country, and bring his parents and siblings there.

“I want to go back to my village but our situation hasn’t improved,” he said of the new Myanmar government led by Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s party.

For the time being, Zafar said he was hoping to get a stable job in Malaysia, and perhaps one day, he said with a shy grin, he would be able to bring his childhood sweetheart from his village to a better country and marry her.

North Korea publicly executes two officials Guterres still leads race for UN chief SeouL, AuguSt 30 (ReuteRS): North Korea publicly executed two officials in early August for disobeying leader Kim Jong Un, a South Korean newspaper reported on Tuesday, in what would be the latest in a series of high-level purges under the young leader’s rule, if confirmed. Kim took power in 2011 after the death of his father, Kim Jong Il, and his consolidation of power has included purges and executions of top officials, South Korean officials have said.

Citing an unidentified source fa-

miliar with the North, the JoongAng Ilbo daily said former agriculture minister Hwang Min and Ri Yong Jin, a senior official at the education ministry, had been executed.

The report could not be independently verified, and South Korea’s Unification Ministry, which handles North Korea-related matters, did not have immediate comment.

Some previous media reports of executions and purges in the reclusive state later proved inaccurate.

North Korea rarely announces

purges or executions, although state media confirmed execution of Kim’s uncle and the man widely considered the second most powerful man in the country, Jang Song Thaek, in 2012 for factionalism and crimes damaging to the economy. A former defence minister, Hyun Yong Chol, is also believed to have been executed last year for treason, according to the South’s spy agency. The JoongAng Ilbo said the two men were executed by antiaircraft gun at a military academy in Pyongyang.

Stopping exercise for 10 days decreases brain blood flow new YoRK, AuguSt 30 (IAnS): Stopping exercise for just 10 days can lead to significant decrease in blood flow to several regions of the brain, including the hippocampus, new research has found.

“We know that the hippocampus plays an important role in learning and memory and is one of the first brain regions to shrink in people with Alzheimer’s

disease,” said lead author of the study J. Carson Smith, Associate Professor at University of Maryland School of Public Health in the US. It is already known that stopping exercise can result in loss of cardiovascular endurance and the researchers wanted to find out what impact does the cessation of exercise have on our brains.

The researchers exam-

ined cerebral blood flow in healthy, physically fit older adults (ages 50-80 years) before and after a 10-day period during which they stopped all exercise. Using MRI brain imaging techniques, they found a significant decrease in blood flow to several brain regions, including the hippocampus, after they stopped their exercise routines.

“It is significant that

people who stopped exercising for only 10 days showed a decrease in brain blood flow in brain regions that are important for maintaining brain health,” Smith said. “The take home message is simple - if you do stop exercising for 10 days, just as you will quickly lose your cardiovascular fitness, you will also experience a decrease in blood brain flow,” Smith noted.

unIted nAtIonS, AuguSt 30 (ReuteRS): Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres still leads the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General after a third U.N. Security Council secret ballot on Monday, diplomats said.

The 15-member council cast a ballot for each of the remaining 10 candidates, and the choices were: encourage, discourage or no opinion.

Guterres received 11 encourage, three discourage and one no opinion, diplomats said. The Security Council will hold secret ballots until a consensus is reached on a candidate to replace U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon of South Korea who steps down at the end of 2016 after serving two 5-yr terms.

Guterres, who was prime minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002 and served as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from June 2005 to December 2015, also won the first two

rounds of secret ballots by the Security Council. In the second ballot on Aug. 5 he picked up 11 encourage, two discourage and two no opinions, while in the first poll on July 21, Guterres received 12 encourages and three no opinions.

“Some favorites are emerging,” British U.N. Ambassador Matthew Rycroft told reporters on his way in to the poll on Monday, adding he would encourage some candidates to consider dropping out. “The whole point of the straw polls is to gradually winnow down the field,” he said.

In Monday’s poll Slovakia’s Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak jumped to second spot with nine encourage, five discourage and one no opinion, followed by Irina Bokova of Bulgaria, who is director-general of U.N. cultural organization UNESCO, and former Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic, who both had seven encourage, five discour-

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres .

(File Photo)

age and three no opinion, diplomats said. Argentinian Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra dropped to fifth spot from third, followed by former Macedonian Foreign Minister Srgjan Kerim, and former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, who heads the U.N. Development Programme.

Former Slovenian President Danilo Turk, Moldova’s former Foreign Minister Natalia Gherman and former U.N. climate chief Christiana

Figueres of Costa Rica filled the last three spots. Former Croatian Foreign Minister Vesna Pusic dropped out of the race prior to the second ballot, while Montenegro Foreign Minister Igor Luksic withdrew last week. Civil society groups and nearly a third of the 193 U.N. member states, led by Colombia, have pushed for the first woman secretary-general.

But hopes for a woman to lead the United Nations appear to be fading.

Defiant Rousseff says Brazil’s democracy on trial with her

People walk next to an official photo of Brazil’s suspended President Dilma Rousseff, at a camp in support of Rousseff, in Brasilia, Brazil on August 28. (REUTERS Photo)

BRASILIA, AuguSt 30 (ReuteRS): A defiant President Dilma Rousseff warned on Monday that her conservative opponents were trampling on Brazil’s democracy by us-

ing trumped-up charges to oust her and roll back the social advances of 13 years of leftist rule.

Presenting her defense at an impeachment trial in the Senate, Brazil’s first

female president said the economic elite had sought to destabilize her government since she narrowly won re-election to a second four-year term in 2014.

Rousseff is expected

to become the first Brazilian leader in more than 20 years to be dismissed from office on Wednesday when the Senate will rule on charges that she broke budgetary laws by using state banks’ money to boost public spending.

In an emotional speech from the Senate podium, Rousseff denied any wrongdoing and compared the trial to her persecution during Brazil’s 1964-1985 military dictatorship, when she was a member of a leftist guerrilla group.

She said the impeachment process, which has paralyzed Brazilian politics since December and cast a shadow over last month’s Rio Olympics, was little more than a plot to protect the interests of the privileged classes in Latin America’s largest economy.

“I did not commit the crimes that I am arbitrarily and unjustly accused of,” Rousseff said, in what may be her last public appearance as president. “We are one step away from a real

coup d’etat.”

If the Senate convicts Rousseff, as expected, her Vice President Michel Temer will be sworn in to serve the rest of her term through 2018.

Temer, who has been interim president since Congress opened impeachment proceedings in mid-May, has vowed to impose austerity measures to plug a growing fiscal deficit that cost Brazil its investment-grade credit rating last year.

Rousseff warned that a future Temer government would dismantle her Workers Party’s social programs that helped lift 30 million people out of poverty in the past decade and sell off state assets, including Brazil’s massive offshore oil reserves. In a statement, Temer’s office denounced the comments as “false accusations.”

Rousseff, a trained economist and daughter of a Bulgarian immigrant, was handpicked by ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to succeed him when

he stepped aside in 2012, despite her lack of political experience and charisma.

Rousseff, 68, faces no allegations of personal enrichment. But she has been charged on the sidelines of the impeachment process with obstructing an investigation into political kickbacks at state-run oil company Petrobras.

She chaired the board of Petrobras from 2003 to 2010, when the worst of the corruption was taking place. After riding the commodities boom in her first term, Rousseff’s her popularity has dwindled to single figures this year, partly because of the massive Petrobras scandal and partly due to a deep recession that many Brazilians blame on her government’s failed interventionist policies.

Unbowed, Rousseff told senators that history would judge them by their votes and recalled her trial under the military dictatorship in 1970, when officers hid their faces to not be recognized in photographs.

“This is the second trial I have suffered in which democracy has sat with me in the dock,” she said, choking back tears as she recalled facing death when she was tortured day after day in detention. “Today I only fear the death of democracy.”

ODDS AGAINST HER With many Brazilians assuming the result of the trial to be a foregone conclusion, there were scattered protests by Rousseff supporters on Monday but no sign of the massive demonstrations for and against impeachment that shook Brazil earlier this year.

A survey by O Estado de S.Paulo newspaper said 53 senators have already confirmed they will vote against Rousseff, just one vote short of the two-thirds of the 81 seat Senate needed to dismiss her. Only 19 said they will back her.

“They want to overthrow a president re-elected by 54 million Brazilians and get rid of the Workers Party that has protect-

ed the poor,” said Thiago Fagundes, a 27-year-old graphic artist and Rousseff supporter in Brasilia. “It looks like they will get their way.”

Twenty of Rousseff’s former Cabinet ministers were in the Senate gallery to support her, along with Lula himself.

With the odds stacked against her, Rousseff’s testimony appeared more aimed at making a point for the history books, rather than a bid to sway a handful of wavering senators.

The impeachment process was launched by the former lower house speaker, Eduardo Cunha, who is facing charges of corruption, including taking bribes in the Petrobras kickback scandal and having millions of dollars hidden away in Swiss bank accounts.

“Curiously, I will be judged for crimes I did not commit before the trial of the former speaker who is accused of very serious illegal acts,” she said.

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ANKFA prez officiates as chief Rooney retains England captaincy referee in Nat’l tournament

BurtoN-oN-trENt, august 30 (aFp): Wayne Rooney will remain England captain going into the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, manager Sam Allardyce confirmed on Monday.

The 30-year-old striker, who also captains Manchester United, has been England's skipper for the past two years.

He will don the armband under Allardyce for the first time on Sunday when England launch their attempt to reach the next World Cup in Russia with a game against Slovakia in Trnava.

"Wayne has been an excellent captain for England and the manner in which he has fulfilled the role made it an easy decision for me to ask him to continue," Allardyce said.

"Wayne's record speaks for itself. He is the most senior member of the squad and he is hugely respected by his peers. All of these factors point towards him being the right choice to lead the team."

Rooney was appointed captain by Allardyce's predecessor, Roy Hodgson, in August 2014 after previous skipper Steven Gerrard retired from internation-

English striker Wayne Rooney, pictured on August 7, 2016, should lead out England for the first time under new national team coach Sam Allardyce in Sunday's match against Slovakia. (AFP Photo)

al football following the World Cup in Brazil.

A year later he broke Bobby Charlton's 45-yearold England scoring record by netting his 50th international goal in a Euro 2016 qualifying win over Switzerland at Wembley.

Rooney's current tally stands at 53 goals and against Slovakia he will

become England's most capped outfield player on 116 caps, surpassing David Beckham.

Former goalkeeper Peter Shilton, who made 125 international appearances, is England's most capped player overall.

On the qualities he looks for in a captain, Allardyce said: "I like an on

and off-the-field captain, if there is one.

"But if there isn't one, then an on-the-field captain is the main basis of being the captain. You would hope the captain would make a decision on the pitch if he felt he needed to.

"For me, that's the captain's role. It's a big responsibility at club level, even more so at international level. First and foremost, lead by example."

- Barkley blocked Allardyce named Nigerian trickster Jay Jay Okocha, his former lieutenant at Bolton Wanderers, as the best captain he has worked with. "He sorted the odd scuffle out in the dressing room and talked to the players about how we had to go out and win," Allardyce told reporters at the St George's Park football centre in Burton, central England.

"He'd take the manager's instructions and apply them in the right way.

"Then there was outstanding ability on the field, leading by example and showing everybody he wasn't a mercenary, which was suggested in the beginning, that he'd only come for the money.

"He became an iconic figure at Bolton Wanderers." Rooney played in central midfield for England at Euro 2016, but Allardyce intends to use him in the number 10 role, where he has been playing under new United manager Jose Mourinho.

"It may be that Wayne is listed as a midfielder (in the England squad list), but he's playing in behind the front man at Manchester United and that, for me, puts it that that's his position," Allardyce said.

England reached the last 16 at Euro 2016 before being humiliatingly eliminated by minnows Iceland.

Allardyce explained that he had overlooked Everton's Ross Barkley because he considers Rooney and Tottenham Hotspur's Dele Alli as his top two picks for the number 10 position.

"Ross is a difficult one because he has been playing quite well since the start of the season and the change of position for Wayne made it a little difficult to pick Ross," said the former Sunderland manager. "Dele Alli's in a very similar position, so you have to make a difficult choice."

Hamstring injury leaves Messi in doubt for qualifiers

BarcEloNa, august 30 (rEutErs): Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has returned home to Argentina but remains doubtful for World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Venezuela with his club confirming the 29-yearold is struggling with a sore left hamstring.

Messi played in Sunday's 1-0 league win at Athletic Bilbao but underwent tests on Monday after admitting that the injury was causing him pain.

"Tests conducted have confirmed that Lionel Messi has a sore left adductor muscle. Both the medical services

of FC Barcelona and the AFA (Argentina Football Association) have agreed on this report," Barcelona said in a statement.

"The player will travel to Argentina to join the national team and the evolution of the discomfort will decide his availability to play in the games scheduled."

Argentina sit third in the 10-team South American qualifying group on 11 points from six matches, two points behind leading pair Uruguay and Ecuador.

Edgardo Bauza will take charge of Argentina for the first time when they host Uru-

Supplement to Rev. Dr. Nuh’s article “No power on Earth can stop sovereignty of Naga Nationhood”

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he whole content of the article is true and admissible. It is a fact that NNC hoisted the Naga National Flag on 14th August, 1947, a day earlier than India basing on Gandhi’s statement mentioned in para 4 of the article, “I do not believe forced union. If you do not want to join the Indian union, you are free to decide”.

Gandhi’s statement was not his own personal opinion but a reiteration of the Constituent Assembly’s resolution no (1) and (2), out of 8 resolutions adopted on 22nd January, 1947, where it says: “Resolution no. (1). This Constituent Assembly declares its firm and solemn resolve to proclaim India as an Independent Sovereign Republic and to draw for her future governance a Constitution; (2). Wherein the territories that now comprise British India, the territories that now form the Indian States, and such other parts of India as are outside British India and the states as well as such other territories as are willing to be constituted into the Independent Sovereign India shall be a Union of them all”…….upto (8) The existing Constitution of India is framed basing on these historic 8 Resolutions and the Government of India still remains bound to this Constitution and these resolutions with mandatory responsibility to implement and discharge as per declaration of competent Constituent Assembly of India.

Upon the declaration of the Constituent Assembly on 22nd January, 1947, the NNC proclaimed Independence of Nagaland on 14th August, 1947, as wished by Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Indian Nation. This historic event is the cause of action to the Indo-Naga Issue.

Since then, India invaded Nagaland and the issue of war arose between the two Nations of Nagaland and India. From that day onwards, the Nagas remain prisoners under the custody of the Indian Army and charged under all the draconian laws made by the Indian Parliament. In fact, Nagas are defending their Sovereignty rather than demanding Sovereignty from any authority.

Now, the solution of this issue is not possible between the two parties, which necessitate a move to a proper forum of third party to settle for war indemnity.

Negotiation with India does not arise since India cannot be the judge at her own cause as she is party to it.

Nagas, in this issue be solemnly assembled at the fortress of 14th August, 1947 Declaration and the 16th May, 1951 Plebiscite and unitedly approach the competent forum for a fair solution instead of investing on fruitless endeavours with India, the aggressor.

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guay in Mendoza on Thursday before the side travels to Venezuela for another qualifier in Merida five days later.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and Paris St Germain midfielder Javier Pastore have already pulled out of the squad through injury, so the 2014 World Cup runners-up will be hoping Messi can be fit enough to play.

Earlier this month, Messi, who has scored 55 goals in 133 appearances for his country, reversed a decision to retire from the national team after they lost the Copa America final to Chile in a penalty shootout at the end of June.

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Dimapur, august 30 (mExN): In what can be termed as good news for promotion of martial arts in Nagaland, the president of All Nagaland Kung Fu Association (ANKFA), Bendangakum Walling, who was recently awarded ‘National Referee Certificate’ by the Indian Kung Fu Federation, officiated as the

chief referee in the recently held National Rural Games 2016 organized by the Rural Games Federation of India. The games were played at Jayapriya Vidyalaya CBSE School, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu from August 26 to 28. Kung Fu (U19) was one of the sporting disciplines played at the National Rural Games 2016.

Stalwart clinches 7th Summer Cup

Dimapur, august 30 (mExN): Stalwart Cricket Club defeated Khermahal XI by 32 runs to emerge as champions of the 7th Summer Cup Cricket Tournament on Sunday at Balijan (A), near Forest Check Gate, Karbi Anglong, Assam.

Organised by the Balijan Youth Club, the two month long tournament

concluded on Sunday with Longki Timung, PWD, KAAC, Diphu as chief guest at the closing ceremony.

According to a press release, Khermahal XI won the toss and elected to field and could only watch as the Stalwarts notched up 91 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in the stipulated 10 overs.

In reply, Khermahal XI

could only muster 59 runs losing all its wickets in 9.3 overs. Jalal of Stalwart was awarded man of the match while teammate Rakesh was awarded man of the series.

Champions Stalwart received a cash prize of Rs 18000 while runners up Khermahal XI walked away with Rs 10000.

Native Station organises street fitness event

Kohima, august 30 (mExN): Native Station Nagaland organized the 2nd Street Fitness event at The Heritage Circle, Raj Bhavan, Kohima on August 28.

Fitness enthusiasts competed in Arm Wrestling, Running Race and Push-Ups as hundreds of participants and spectators came together to witness one of the most exciting street sporting events in the State.

Temjenyanger became the fastest man in Kohima while Siponglemla won the running race event in the female category and received Nike gift vouchers from Tribal Group.

In the arm wrestling

bout, Chelo Kapfo emerged as the man with the strongest arms and won gift vouchers from VANS, Gravity. Thepfudilie Chadi stood out as the runner up.

In the female category, Kelhousenuo Khruomo became the champion beating Stella Ngullie in the final round.

Two of the fittest men, Temjennukshi from Mezhur Higher and Lekolo Ritse from Kohima Science College hit a tie breaker with 63 full pushups each under one minute in the first round. In the final round, Temjennukshi became the champion with 70 pushups in one minute, while Lekolo was an-

nounced as the runner up. and won gift vouchers from Skechers.

Dr. Khyobeni Mozhui, a Neuroscientist specializing in Genetics research currently working in Memphis University, United States, also took part in the fitness competition and won the pushup contest in the female category with 37 pushups under one minute.

The event was organized by Native Station and supported by PAWF Nagaland (Zumba - Les Mills Body Fitness) with corporate sponsorship from Tribal Group, Gravity, Vans, Nike, Adidas, Skechers and Reebok.

public discourse

hile appreciating the continuous and the tireless efforts of the DMC (Dimapur Municipal Council) for the garbage disposal all over the town from every nook and cranny of our markets, colonies, neighborhood dumpsites which reeks of horrible stink leaving one completely nauseating and in a wobbly hazy trance for the whole day. Just a few days back a couple of writers too mentioned about the improper garbage disposal system and the stench it emanates from the NST colony junction adjacent to the United Bank of India which is tormenting all passerbys, both pedestrians as well as drivers. It is no secret that none can cross this junction either walking by or driving across unless you cover your nose with a fistful or cover up your car window glasses and put on the car AC. Being an early morning walker I use to come across this place daily and the stink is just repulsively unbearable which can be felt till Holy Cross Point to the City Tower area of both sides. Dogs hovering over the piled garbage hunting to grope any eatable, ragpickers rummaging through the rubbish hoping they delve into any useful thing is an everyday sight. It sure doesn’t look like some decent colony’s junction at all. And this is not the only such place in Dimapur. You go inside the New Market its far worse. Throughout the day it is becoming impossible to walk under the forever constructing never-completed footbridge. The stench is just horrible.

It’s the same outside the Dimapur Club wall.

Even the most healthy and fit persons will start vomiting if they happen to walk in this area without an air mask. Though the DMC’s JCB, dumper trucks and tractors comes and clean up the mess the stench remains 24x7x365.Come the rain the stench is indescribable. With polythene bags now banned by the DMC themselves it would be another contradictory act if they tell the shopkeepers and vendors to dispose waste after packing it in polythene bags but I expect the DMC own manufactured ones can be used. Respective colonies and ward councils should do the supervising atleast. After all, councils and unions are not only for availing governmental schemes or benefits and to enjoy some turf powers because with power there should be responsibility too, either big or small. If we start cleaning up our own neighbourhoods, I am sure Dimapur will be cleaner and healthier place to live. The Marwari Patti area near the Patanjali Store is also a sorry affair. Whenever one go to buy some essentials there the sick nauseating smell comes and blackout all your senses until you start walking like a zombie. The story remains the same in the MP road area too. Often I’ve asked some

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shopkeepers how they can sit the whole day with this kind of horrible stench and suggested that they put some disinfectants like phenyl or citronella but they replied it is of no use at all as again in the late evening after every hotels and shops close down their shutters and vendors start going homes, everybody brings their own litter and dump in that particular places. They can’t do anything about it. Even the colonies where dust-bins have been constructed by DMC, the rubbishes are thrown and strewn all over the roads by residents and the Notun Basti-LRC junction is one fine example. I wonder how irresponsible we Dimapurians can be. When we can compete with one another in building mansions and showrooms, driving latest swanky luxury cars, wearing the latest branded designer clothes, donning Armani and Gucci shades, owing latest I-phones and I-pads, aping assorted wannabe Korean and American accents, travelling around the world and what not, can we not even properly throw our waste? Glitzy showrooms, high-end pubs and lounges, world class eateries, upscale apartments, national and international business outlets and centers mushrooming all over the town but it’s a shame we still don’t even know how to dispose our own waste.

The sickening smell around the town we live is a very serious concern as it poses a very serious health hazard to all the citizens alike.

We try to be so much westernized, or say modernized when we cannot even perform our simplest responsibilities. As population increases so is the waste. Regardless of the business benefits these wastes are causing a lot of health hazard and harming the environment. Domestic wastes should be tried to be reduced and re-used and recycled.

Reckless and improper dumping of waste has made the whole town unbearable. Last time after some rain the garbage piled up at the Signal-Thahekhu junction blocked all the rainwater to flow out in the drain and caused some sort of mini-flood. When it rains these garbage gives out bizarre outlandish pungent odours that can even make a statue cover his nose. Sometime back when the DMC sanitation workers went on a strike Dimapur became a full-fledged Garbage Kingdom.

Every day we create huge amount of waste as the more we consume the more waste we produce. Of course garbage disposal in modern times in big urban locales is a major problem all over the world and it needs the

people’s co-operation and responsibility but ours seems to be in a scarce commodity. Our responsibility starts the moment we gather the garbage at our homes and make sure it doesn’t end there as we have to take due care that even after we throw away it should not be a problem for others too. Then only can we be called a civilized citizen. The administration alone can never do it alone. Public co-operation is a must. Random disposal of waste from shops, hotels, garage rubbish, bathroom vanity, household utility chemicals, ware-houses and e-wastes can be corrosive, toxic or inflammable or reactive which will be hazardous to both the environment and the human health. It is we citizens who must ensure that these wastes are managed safely and disposed off in the most responsible manner. We humans should also avoid buying and throwing away not so necessary items as it is not only straining the environment but burning a hole in one’s pockets.

There are plenty of important things we should know about waste management and disposal in order to ensure that we are safe, as well as that we are keeping the environment safe. It is our choices as to how we will dispose off waste, however it is always in our best interest to take a look at all of the options that are available before making the choice.

As human populations grows so does the demand for consumption of resources and consumer goods too. When not properly disposed off, improper disposal of garbage accumulate quickly and pose significant health risks for residents. The increased volume of trash thrown haphazardly threatens standards of hygiene of our surroundings.

Improper disposal of trash jeopardizes the health of both human and animal residents in towns, cities and entire nations. Waste and garbage containing organic matter, such as food particles, frequently attracts scavenger animals. As we don’t have street dogs it is only our domesticated dogs that are hunting over this mound of trash for any palatable item to satisfy their animal instinct.

These animals find their way into loosely secured trash bins, scattered filth and inviting the spread of bacteria and pathogens in the process and generating more foul smell in the process. Improperly disposing waste also causes aesthetic harm, as unsightly piles of trash build up in communities shows the reality of our mindset. To avoid contributing to the growing problem of trash disposal, re-

cycling and reducing consumption of packaged items is a good place to start. A primary objective of waste management today is to protect the public and the environment from potentially harmful effects of waste. Some waste materials are normally safe, but can become hazardous if not managed properly.

Every individual, business, or organization must make decisions and take some responsibility regarding the management of his or her waste. Public attitudes also play a pivotal role in decisions about waste management.

The greatest impetus for waste prevention will likely come from the public. Through the growth of the responsible society, information and knowledge about these and other environmental issues will increase.

This should result in continuing evolution towards more efficient and environmentally sensitive waste management. There are other ways to be more environmentally friendly with your garbage disposal as well.

For example, they may be more expensive for the time being, but your trash collection company will surely appreciate knowing that you use biodegradable trash bags to dispose off your waste each week. No matter what type of bags you use, however, proper garbage disposal practices also involve thinking about your trash collector. Being conscious of the people who remove our trash from our curb every day and making sure to put it out properly each time we throw out our garbage. I have seen the DMC workers without wearing masks or gloves which put their health at risk and wonder how they can manage that .Having no loose garbage bags and putting all of your trash in cans that have lids helps to ensure that neither animals nor weather will affect your trash collector’s ability to do his or her job. Also taking the time to separate your trash from your recyclables and putting them in their designated containers helps to keep the collection process a smooth and efficient one.

Or instead of throwing at every open spaces, Dimapurians can start collecting trash in a trash cans with house numbers and bring them when the DMC sanitary workers come early morning and let them take away. They can return it by keeping them at the colony council halls or colony councils can put a chowkidar or someone incharge return them house-wise just like some Supply Colony boys were doing last year with a handcart. Imagine if DMC workers take a week off what will Dimapur become? Let us know our responsibilities too. We are very good at showing off. Why not show others that we too can keep our city clean by throwing wastes in our neighbourhoods in a more responsible way.

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.

Wednesday 31•08•2016

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Justin Bieber wins 8 titles in Guinness World Records 2017

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op star Justin Bieber has topped the music section of the Guinness World Records 2017 edition book with set of eight record titles.

The 22-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter's tally of achievements in this year's edition of the annual include, most streamed track on Spotify in one week for 'What Do You Mean', most simultaneous tracks on the US singles chart and most simultaneous new entries in the Hot 100 by a solo artist.

Other categories were; the most followers on twitter (male), First act to occupy all top three positions simultaneously on UK singles chart, most viewed music channel on YouTube (individual) and most subscribers on YouTube for a musician (male).

The official website of Guinness World Records recently made the announcement after presenting the 'Sorry' hit maker with his certificates before he performed at one of his 'Purpose World Tour' concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The Guinness World Records 2017 Edition is due out on September 8.

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fter a successful tour in Delhi, Alobo Naga flew down to Pune, Maharashtra for the annual high school Source: TNN road show, the BreakFree Tour project. He performed over 13 shows singing his latest hit songs, shared his testimonies and interacted with the crowds on topical teen issues like identity problems, bullying, peer

Comedic icon Gene Wilder dies at 83

pressure, drug abuse, pornography, suicide, social media addiction and relationships problems at some of Pune’s best colleges like Symbiosis and top schools like Hutchings, Pune international, Don Bosco, Army Public School, St. Joseph & many more.

Alobo Naga also performed at the Naga Fresher’s Day as Guest Artiste, NCF Pune, and a worship concert at

Bible Fellowship Centre.

The focus of the tour, according to a press release, is transformation of urban youth through music and media. The tour is conducted in over 40 locations in India and abroad to meet with an average of 120,000 teens and young adults.

Alobo Naga will be touring Hongkong and Thailand next.

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ctor Gene Wilder, who brought comedy to a different level through his roles in films like "The Producers", "Blazing Saddles", "Young Frankenstein", "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and "Stir Crazy", passed away at the age of 83 in his home in Stamford, Connecticut.

Wilder died on Monday. His nephew Jordan Walker-Pearlman said

he died of complications from Alzheimer's disease, reports variety.com.

"We understand for all the emotional and physical challenges this situation presented. We have been among the lucky ones - this illness-pirate, unlike in so many cases, never stole his ability to recognise those that were closest to him, nor took command of his central-gentle-life affirming core personality," Walker-Pearlman said in a

statement.

Wilder was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1989. He also appeared in TV shows like "The Sound of Hunting", "The Interrogators" and "Windfall". Wilder is survived by his fourth wife Karen Boyer, whom he married in 1991, and his nephew. Before Boyer, Wilder was married to Mary Mercier, Mary Joan Schutz and Gilda Radner.

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hile Deepika Padukone has been making headlines across the globe, it was her bodyguard Jalal's turn to hog the limelight recently. Why? The actress tied him a rakhi on Raksha Bandhan this year.

Deepika also posted a Boomerang video on herInstagram account, in which she was seen tying the rakhi to Jalaland captioned it, "#raksha#rakshabandhan #thankyoujalal (sic)."

A source revealed to a daily that due to the post, Jalal became popular overnight. "Ever since Deepika posted the video on Instagram, many of his friends and relatives have been calling him. They keep asking him for details about the incident," says the source.

The source adds that

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Jalal has started receiving recognition on social media too. "He has accounts on Facebook and Instagram. Members of Deepika's fan clubs are now fol-

lowing him. He is surprised and humbled with this sudden turn of events. He has informed Deepika about the same," said the source.

The actor's spokesper-

son confirmed the news to the daily, "Jalal has been working with Deepika for a while now. He was touched and moved by her gesture."

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Taylor Swift dismissed from jury duty

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inger Taylor Swift was dismissed as a potential juror in an aggravated rape and kidnapping case because of her own sexual abuse case against a former radio host whom she accused of groping her. Swift surprised people when she casually showed up at Music City's criminal courthouse in Nashville on Monday, reports aceshowbiz.com.

When prosecutors asked her profession during jury selection, Swift replied: "I am a songwriter." She also mentioned her pending sexual assault case, but told the court that she could remain impartial, if selected.

Swift was sued by former radio

host David Mueller who claimed he was fired from his job at 98.5 KYGO after wrongfully being accused of groping her at a meetand-greet before her Denver concert in 2013.

In response to the allegation, Swift filed a counter lawsuit in which she stated that "Mueller did not merely brush his hand against Ms. Swift while posing for the photograph. He lifted her skirt and groped her". Because of her own ongoing legal case, Swift wasn't allowed to join the jury panel. But she reportedly told the judge she would be more than willing to serve on a jury in any other type of case.

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JohN LeNNoN’s killer denied parole for 9th time

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opular American teen drama series "Pretty Little Liars" will be ending after its seventh season. After much speculation over the future of the show, its lead actresses Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell, Sasha Pieterse and creator I. Marlene King announced the "bittersweet" news in a Facebook Live broadcast on Monday from the show's set, where the final batch of episodes is being filmed, reports eonline.com.

"It's been such an amazing chapter of our lives and we're so glad that you guys could share it with us, but all good things must come to an end and these last 10 episodes are pretty crazy," Hale said. While King had hinted at the possibility that the show could continue in a different form after season seven, the group confirmed that the last ten episodes will mark the end of the series. The second half of season seven will premiere in April 2017 in the US. Source: IANS

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ohn Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, will stay in jail for two more years after his request for parole was denied for the ninth time. He was denied parole on August 24 by a three-member state parole board panel, reported People magazine. Chapman, 61, who shot Lennon dead in New York City on Decem-

ber 8, 1980, is currently serving 20 years to life in the maximum-security Wende Correctional Facility in Alden, New York, after pleading guilty in 1981 to second-degree murder.

In its decision, the parole panel wrote, "The Board of Parole commends your acceptance of responsibility and vivid characterization of your crime as premeditated, selfish and evil."

But despite noting Chapman's "network of support" and his strong "institutional records and rehabilitative efforts," the panel said many favorable factors outweighed "the premeditated and celebrity seeking nature of the crime. From our interview and review of your records, we find that your release would be incompatible with the welfare of society and would so deprecate that seriousness of the crime as to undermine respect for the law.

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Djokovic beats scare, Nadal eases at revamped US Open

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NEw YORk, AugusT 30 (AFP): Defending champion Novak Djokovic overcame an arm injury scare and long-time rival Rafael Nadal shone in 33-degree heat as the US Open showcased its $650 million upgrade.

World number one Djokovic, also the 2011 winner in New York and chasing his third major of the year, defeated Jerzy Janowicz of Poland 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, 6-1.

Nadal, the 2010 and 2013 champion and seeded to face Djokovic in the semi-finals, eased to a 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win over Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan.

In the women's event, second seeded Angelique Kerber, the Australian Open champion, needed just 33 minutes to progress but Roland Garros winner Garbine Muguruza required three sets and a visit from the

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doctor before she survived.

Djokovic had admitted that he was "not 100 percent" after suffering a wrist injury on the eve of the Olympics where he was a first-round loser.

But it was the upper right arm that bothered the Serb on Monday night as he played his first Grand Slam match since his shock third round exit at Wimbledon.

The 29-year-old needed treatment after just five games of the first set but eventually pulled through against Janowicz who had played just two matches all year due to a knee injury.

"It was hard to follow Phil Collins," joked Djokovic in reference to the lengthy opening ceremony which featured the veteran English rocker under the new $150 million roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

On his arm injury, Djokovic added: "It's never easy to play at this level throughout the year. There are periods where you aren't 100 percent."

Djokovic next faces Jiri Vesely, the Czech who knocked him out of Monte Carlo this year.

Nadal's reward for a fifth win in five meetings with Istomin is a match-up with Italian veteran Andreas Seppi.

A wrist injury forced the Spaniard into an early retirement at the French Open and sidelined him from Wimbledon before a gold medal run in the doubles at the Olympics helped ease his misery.

"The most important thing is that I am here in New York. Injuries are part of the career. I had a hard time this year," said the fourth seed.

Canadian fifth seed Milos Raon-

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ic, the runner-up to Andy Murray at Wimbledon, overcame German dangerman Dustin Brown 7-5, 6-4, 6-4.

Kerber needed just over 30 minutes to get her pursuit of a first US Open title off to a winning start.

The German was leading Polona Hercog 6-0, 1-0 when the Slovenian called it quits having won just nine points.

Kerber, a semi-finalist in 2011, next faces Mirjana Lucic-Baroni of Croatia.

Muguruza carved out a gritty 2-6, 6-0, 6-3 win over Belgian qualifier Elise Mertens, ranked at 137.

But the French Open champion needed courtside treatment from a doctor after dropping the first set.

- Doctor's orders The consultation certainly worked as she reeled off the next seven games

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to lay the foundation for her win.

Muguruza plays Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia for a place in the last 32.

French 13th seed Richard Gasquet, a semi-finalist three years ago, was the day's biggest casualty.

He went down to 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 to British world number 84 Kyle Edmund.

Also exiting was Olympic champion Monica Puig with the Puerto Rican losing 6-4, 6-2 to China's Zheng Saisai.

Kayla Day, just 16 and ranked at a lowly 374 in the world, was 6-2, 4-2 up on Madison Brengle when her fellow American quit with an injury.

Day next faces American eighth seed Madison Keys who beat compatriot Alison Riske 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 in a tie which ended at 1.48am, the latest finish to a women's match in tourna-

ment history.

Croatian seventh seed Marin Cilic, the 2014 champion and winner in Cincinnati last week, eased past Brazil's Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-4, 7-5, 6-1.

Flamboyant French 10th seed Gael Monfils took his summer hardcourt record to 15-2 with a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 win over Gilles Muller of Luxemburg.

Monfils almost suffered a freak accident when a giant courtside clock fell towards him as he collided with the back wall, chasing down a Muller shot.

The Flushing Meadows complex has been radically and expensively remodelled for this year.

However, the old Grandstand court, due to be demolished after the tournament, was pressed into action after the new Court 10 was deemed unplayable.

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sYDNEY, AugusT 30 (AFP): Top-order batsman Shaun Marsh is returning home from Australia's tour of Sri Lanka with a broken little finger.

"Shaun suffered an injury to his left little finger whilst fielding," physiotherapist David Beakley said after Australia took a 2-1 lead in the five-match ODI series on Sunday. "An X-ray after the match confirmed a fracture and Shaun will now re-

turn to Perth to allow time for this to heal."

Cricket Australia selectors confirmed Usman Khawaja would replace Marsh in the squad for the two T20 internationals against Sri Lanka.

Khawaja has been with the ODI squad on the south Asian island.

Pace bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile was forced home from the one-day series last week with a bone stress injury to his back.

Malouda returns to Indian Super League

DElhI, AugusT 30 (AFP): Former Lyon and Chelsea star Florent Malouda has returned to the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) as the marquee player for the Delhi Dynamos team.

The French international, who won four consecutive Ligue 1 titles with Lyon and the 2012 UEFA Champions League with Chelsea, played for Delhi last season as an attacking midfielder.

"I am very excited to be back in India.

It was a wonderful experience for me to play in the league last year and I enjoyed

it a lot," said Malouda who was on loan to Egyptian club Wadi Degla FC until last month.

The 36-year-old has been a standout performer for Delhi, contributing eight assists last season and helping them reach the semi-finals of the eight-team tournament which begins on October 1.

"It's a different squad this year, I hope we can build on what we achieved last season and together aim to lift the trophy this season," said Malouda who played in two World Cups for France in 2006 and 2010.

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(KDSC) has informed that priority for usage of Khuochiezie, or the Kohima Local Ground, will be given to sporting activities and that activities like Bazaars/mela etc. will not be allowed w.e.f. 2017.

KDSC in a press release informed that for effective management of the Local Ground keeping in priority the interest of games and sports activities in the district, a meeting was held recently in the office chamber of Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor IAS who is also the Chairman of KDSC. DC Kohima and Chairman

and to avoid last minute clash of programmes, the Council has decided to reserve the ground to Association/ Organisations/Clubs that organizes tournament regularly/ yearly w.e.f. 2017 as follows: January 1 to 15 – KVYO (every alternate year); September 5 to 20 – Lt. Capt.

Neikezhakuo Memorial Trophy; October 1 to 20 – NSF’s Martyrs Trophy; October 23 to 29 – 3E, Wrestle Mania; November 1 to 20 – Classic Club and November 22 to 26 – KDVA. However, the Council further stated that allotment and ear-

tournament regularly (for two consecutive years). The earmarking and allotment of the ground is subject to revision and cancellation if any official programme arises.

The release further stated that all the District Level Sports Associations of various disciplines have to be registered with the Kohima District Sports Council by paying a onetime registration fee of Rs. 2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand) only. Application for ground allotment, financial assistance etc will be considered for only registered Associations/Organisations/Clubs.

Friendly football match

kOhImA, AugusT 30 (DIPR): The Nagaland Civil Service Association (NCSA) is organizing a friendly football match between the Senior NCS officers and the NCS Probationers (ATI, Kohima) at the Secretariat Plaza on Saturday, September 10 at 2:30 pm. The friendly football match is being organized with a hope that the game will foster more unity and bring the NCS family closer. The friendly match will culminate with a brief formal programme and dinner at ATI, Kohima.

IOC 'strongly condemns' Kuwait sports clampdown

lAusANNE, AugusT 30 (AFP): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday strongly condemned the Kuwait authorities for using police to seize the headquarters of two key sports bodies as part of a mounting power struggle.

Police moved in Sunday to take over the Kuwait Olympic Committee and Kuwait Football Association after the government ordered the leader of the two bodies to be replaced.

The action heightened a standoff that has seen Kuwait suspended by the IOC and world football body FIFA since October over laws

that that have increased government control over the Gulf state's sporting bodies.

"The IOC strongly condemns these actions which, regrettably, continue to worsen the situation instead of helping to find solutions," said a letter sent by the IOC after the police action.

A copy of the letter, sent to Kuwait's Youth and Information Minister Sheikh Salman Sabah alSalem al-Homud al-Sabah, was obtained by AFP. "The IOC will hold the government authorities responsible for any loss or damage to the KOC proper-

ties and assets, in particular those derived from IOC/Olympic Movement funding," the letter warned.

A government sports commission headed by Sheikh Salman ordered the replacement of Sheikh Talal Fahad al-Sabah as head of the KOC and KFA. Sheikh Talal has said that "threat and intimidation" had been used against him.

The IOC letter said the Olympic movement would not recognise any of the "the so-called 'interim committee' appointed by government authorities in place of the duly elected office-bearers".

The Asian Football Confedera-

tion has also told its members not to cooperate with the new leadership of the KFA. Fawaz al-Hassawi, who was named as new football association chief, is the owner of English Championship side Nottingham Forest.

The IOC said it was "still hoping that reason and common sense will prevail" in the standoff.

"The IOC calls on the highest authorities of Kuwait to work constructively and responsibily on a solution ... instead of taking actions which have no effect other than to make the situation worse," said the letter.

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South Africa's Dale Steyn celebrates the dismissal of New Zealand's Ross Taylor. (REUTERS)

PRETORIA, AugusT 30 (REuTERs): Dale Steyn grabbed five wickets to lead South Africa to a convincing 204 run-victory over New Zealand in the second test at Centurion on Tuesday that sealed a 1-0 win in the series.

Set an unlikely target of 400 to win the match, New Zealand were bowled out for 195 with a day to spare as South Africa kept intact their record of never losing a series against the Kiwis.

Steyn, who missed most of South Africa’s series against England with a shoulder injury, put South Africa on the path to victory with three wickets in 10 balls at the start of the visitors’ innings as their top four batsmen were dismissed for a paltry 18 runs in the hour before lunch.

But New Zealand dug in during the second session

with the loss of just one more wicket before tea.

Henry Nicholls made a test-best score of 76 before becoming the last wicket to fall and Steyn's fifth victim.

Steyn, who finished with figures of 5-33, removed both openers in his first over. Tom Latham was bowled by the first ball of the visitors’ second innings, leaving a delivery too close to his stumps, and Martin Guptill fell to the sixth, edging to Hashim Amla at slip.

The fast bowler trapped Ross Taylor lbw with a wicked delivery in his second over which stayed alarmingly low and hit the batsman on the ankle.

Captain Kane Williamson, who top-scored for New Zealand in their first innings of 214, was caught by a superb dive from wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock

off Vernon Philander in the fourth over.

Nicholls and BJ Watling shared a 68-run partnership before spinner Dane Piedt had Watling trapped leg before for 32.

After tea, Steyn clean bowled Mitchell Santner (16) and Philander trapped Doug Bracewell lbw for 30.

Tim Southee and Neil Wagner were dismissed by Kagiso Rabada before Steyn wrapped up victory for the hosts.

South Africa declared their second innings after the first hour’s play on Tuesday on 132 for seven, setting New Zealand a record-breaking target on a pitch with uneven bounce and widening cracks that was proving increasingly treacherous for batsmen.

The first test in Durban ended in a waterlogged draw.

BERlIN, AugusT 30 (AFP): Ahead of his final Germany appearance, Bastian Schweinsteiger said Tuesday he will not give up on his dream of playing again for Manchester United -- despite his exile

by Jose Mourinho.

Germany's friendly against Finland in Moenchengladbach on Wednesday doubles as Schweinsteiger's farewell on his 121st - and final international appearance when he will captain die Mannschaft for the last time.

The 32-year-old, who left Bayern Munich for Manchester in 2015, has a United contract running until 2018, but new coach Mourinho banished him to the Under-23 team early this month, insisting the soon-to-be ex-Germany captain is not in his plans.

Schweinsteiger says he will keep waiting for his chance at Old Trafford and insisted that he has 'no problem' with Mourinho.

"My absolute dream would be to play for Manchester United and help them reach their goals," said Schweinsteiger at a German FA (DFB) press conference in Duesseldorf.

"I have had conversa-

Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger is retiring from international duty after 120 caps in a 12-year career.

tions (with the club) and I have no problem with Jose Mourinho, he has explained the situation to me from his perspective.

"We have to wait to see what happens in September and October and how things will develop, but I will definitely not stop playing football."

While Schweinsteiger will bide his time in Manchester, he said a move to USA and the North American league (MLS) could be an option in the future.

"The transfer window has already closed (in the

MLS), so there's nothing there," said Schweinsteiger.

"My dream remains to play for Manchester United. "Mourinho showered (the 34-year-old Zlatan) Ibrahimovic with praise for still playing and if I get a fair chance, I believe in my abilities.

"It would be a dream to once more show the (Man Utd) fans what I can do.

"In the last year, things went well (at Man Utd) until I was banned (from the first-team).

"We have to see how the situation goes, but of

course the USA is an option."

Schweinsteiger says he is not letting the situation at Old Trafford get him down and that he has experienced worst moments in his career.

"I believe that things are good with me, despite the current situation," he said.

"When I think about the Champions League final in Munich (when Bayern lost to Chelsea on penalties in 2012), that was more difficult to get over.

"I've mellowed and know how to deal with

these situations.

"The football business is not only highs, but also lows, it is a hard business and not just on the sports side."

Just over half of the 43,000 tickets, costing between 25-75 euros ($28$83), have been sold for the match in Moenchengladbach with Schweinsteiger set to bow out after more than 12 years in the famous white shirt.

"I am looking forward to the evening," he said.

"I know that the stadium perhaps won't be full, but I will be pleased to see every fan who comes to the game, the atmosphere and singing the national anthem.

"I don't know how many minutes I'll be able to play.

"I haven't played a game yet (this season), so I don't know how the lungs will hold up."

Loew has said he will only name Schweinsteiger's replacement as Germany captain after the Finland international.

Bayern trio Manuel Neuer, who was skipper for five of their six Euro 2016 matches, Jerome Boateng and Thomas Mueller are all vying for the armband with Neuer as the favourite.

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