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In this image released by the New Taipei Fire Department, emergency rescue personnel carrying children pass crushed cars from a flash mudslide caused by Typhoon Soudelor in Xindian, New Taipei City, northern Taiwan, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. At least four people were killed and four were missing when powerful Typhoon Soudelor slammed into Taiwan, authorities said Saturday. (New Taipei Fire Department via AP)

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Naga Hoho & ENPO to meet NSCN (K) leaders this month Morung Express News Dimapur | August 8

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What ‘whooosh’ sound are you talking about?

SC declines PIL for having women in State cabinets

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (Pti): The Supreme Court today declined to entertain a PIL questioning non-inclusion of women MLAs in council of ministers in some states, saying any interference of judiciary in such a matter would amount to “over stepping its own steps”. “Can we compel the legislatures. Can we say it is desirable for the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers to have 40 per cent of representation of women in council of ministers. It will be over stepping,” a bench headed by Chief Justice H L Dattu said. “There are better places for asking quota for women but not in the court of law. You say it is desirable for court to go into it but we will be over stepping our steps,” the bench also, comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Amitava Roy said. It dismissed the PIL filed by D K Aruna, MLA from the newly formed state of Telangana. She has been minister for Information and Public Relations department for five years from 2009 to 2014 in un-divided state of Andhra Pradesh but was not considered by her Chief Minister. Senior advocate Meenakshi Arora, appearing for her, said Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Nagaland, Mizoram, Puduchery were not following the concept of constitutional right of equality in the governance. “This is causing serious gender injustice. There is not a single women in the Council of Ministers in above seven states. The state governments actions cause gender inequality in states which is in violation of Constitution,” she submitted. In the petition, Aruna states that in the case of Telangana statehood movement, not only men, women also fought in large number.

Members of Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO) and Naga Hoho led by both its presidents, is likely to meet NSCN (K) leaders in Myanmar before the end of the month of August. The meeting is, however, likely to take place only after August 15. ENPO president S Khoiwang confirmed this to The Morung Express on Saturday evening. He said the actual date for the meeting is yet to be confirmed but has been tentatively set for the latter part of August. The two Naga civil organizations will be requesting the NSCN (K) to resume the 2001 ceasefire with the Government of India which had been abrogated on March this year. It was just recently that the Nagaland State government’s Parliamentary Working Committee of the Joint Legislators’ Forum on the Naga political issue had resolved to appeal to the Naga Hoho and ENPO

to meet with the NSCN (K) chairman and request him to resume the ceasefire talks with the GoI. It may also be recalled that NSCN (K) had abrogated the 14 year old ceasefire earlier this March, which had been signed in 2001. Following the abrogation a series of attacks on the security forces has been launched. One June 5 at least eighteen personnel of the Assam Rifles were killed in an ambush in Chandel district, Manipur. Khoiwang disclosed that Khaplang has assigned Lt Gen (retd) Khango Konyak, vice chairman of the organization and Lt Gen Niki Sumi, military supervisor to meet with the ENPO, Naga Hoho leaders. It is however highly unlikely that Chairman SS Khaplang will be physically present. According to sources, Khaplang is at the moment recuperating after undergoing medical treatment. “We were told that the doctor have advised the

NSCN (K) chairman to refrain from undertaking any activities until his health is fully recovered,” the ENPO president informed. A report from the Indian Express stated the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given its nod to the move, stipulating that only designated access routes would be used and that the delegation carry proper travel documents. The ENPO president also elucidated that the decision of the Naga civil societies to meet with the NSCN (K) is not only because of the appeal from the Nagaland State government side or because they are a civil body, but because it is their duty to convey the wishes of the people. “We have to speak to them for the people of Nagaland that they want peace and resumption of ceasefire with the GoI. If we don’t meet them, if we don’t tell them, it would be like telling them not to ask for ceasefire and bite bullets instead,” he stated.

MHA concerned over not being briefed fully New Delhi, August 8 (et): The home ministry has expressed concern over not being briefed fully on the recently signed peace agreement between the government and NSCN (IM). This comes after the defence ministry also raised the issue of lack of full consultation. Earlier, Congress President Sonia Gandhi had said chief ministers of some North-east states were not consulted.

MHA raised matter with JIC The agreement was signed on August 3 and the announcement was made at the prime minister’s residence, 7 Race Course Road, New Delhi. The official statement had said the government has “successfully concluded the dialogue on Naga political issue...which has existed for six decades, and signed an agreement”. The home ministry has raised the matter with Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) interlocutor RN Ravi by writing to the panel. JIC reports to the prime minister’s office (PMO). Home Secretary LC Goyal has met National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on this issue. The defence ministry, which had reportedly planned to write to the home ministry, also plans to write to JIC

seeking more details. Spokespersons for the home and defence ministries said they had no comments on the matter. Senior officials who spoke to ET for this report did not wish to be identified. Officials said when Goyal met Doval, the former raised the point that the home ministry was not entirely in the loop when the joint statement was formulated. Officials familiar with the Naga peace agreement said the two key differences between the 2015 deal and the 2011 agreement, which was drawn up when the Congressled United Progressive Alliance was in power, are that Naga interlocutors have dropped their demand for “shared sovereignty” and have also agreed to not redrawing state boundaries in the North-east. Army officials familiar with operational matters in Nagaland said they have no details of the agreement. They said the army will ask not just the home ministry but also the PMO for more details. “While the ceasefire on the ground is holding, there is no clarity on issues like surrender of weapons and dismantling of camps. We have sought details from the highest level on the next steps that should be taken,” a senior army official said.

New Delhi, August 8 (Pti): BJP on Saturday accused Congress of forcing its Chief Ministers of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh to retract statements on Naga peace accord and said it “augurs badly” for the country that the opposition party does so on the issue of national security. BJP asked Congress to introspect and reminded Sonia Gandhi of the Shillong Accord signed in 1975 when the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi did not brief or consult the Chief Ministers of North East, charging it with adopting different measures for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA government. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rebutted the charge that no one was consulted by Modi government before signing the Nagaland Accord with NSCN (IM) and said the Prime Minister held detailed discussions with the Chief Minister, the Speaker and members of Nagaland assembly besides also working in close coordination with Home Minister Rajnath Singh. “Congress party should introspect rather than criticise the government even on a measure like this which has waited for a very long time and several governments have been engaged for it. It is not good for the country, particularly for the North East. I think the approach of Congress party should be for more in the national interest,” she said. Sitharaman accused Congress of going against the voice of its own Chief Ministers and MPs who had initially welcomed the move but are now opposing the accord. “To muffle their voice and make them speak much against their own opinion does not speak about any freedom of speech, freedom of expression and democracy within Congress party and on a matter of national security,” she said. The Minister added

PM promises to consult NE states on Naga accord details

New Delhi, August 8 (Pti): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today promised to consult North Eastern states in finalisation of the details of the peace accord signed with NSCN(IM) last week, Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said here today amid a controversy over the issue. The Manipur Chief Minister as also his Nagaland counterpart T R Zeliang separately met the Prime Minister here during which the issue related to the Naga peace accord was discussed. “Manipur Chief Minister was informed that everything would be discussed with the state governments con-

cerned before finalisation of the accord,” a state government statement. A similar assurance was given to Zeliang who was accompanied by his Home Minister Y Patton during the meeting with Modi, sources in the state government said. Zeliang later said the accord signed with NSCN(IM) on August three is just a framework for final settlement. Pinning “great hopes” in Modi, he said consultations on the accord had been going on for the last two months during which civil society and local groups were consulted. Zeliang heads Nagaland Peoples Front (NFP), an ally of NDA, while Manipur is ruled by Congress.

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All political groups & civil societies should be consulted before working out the modalities

DiMAPuR, August 8 (MexN): Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said all political groups and civil societies should be consulted before working out the modalities by interlocutor RN Ravi. Media Cell, CMO is a press statement said interlocutor Ravi, whom the chief minister had met on Friday, assured that he will visit Nagaland after August 15 and will have a border consultation and then come to an agreeable conclusion. “So before that Naga people should not be too critical and suspicious at this point of that it is important that Congress plays an important role of being in opposition, as a constructive opposition and differentiates on issues and their national importance rather than pick up a fight on every issue and say they are shocked, surprised and will tooth and nail oppose it.

Nagaland CM met PM two days before peace accord was inked New Delhi, August 8 (iANs): The BJP on Saturday dismissed the Congress’ allegation that the central government did not consult any stakeholder on the Naga peace accord, saying the Nagaland chief minister met the prime minister

time,” he added. Zeliang also stated that the states bordering Nagaland do not have to worry about their territory as the content of the Naga peace accord was not yet out. "Nagaland's bordering states do not have to worry about their territory as the content of the Naga accord is not known to anybody. I also do not know anything about the accord. There is a need for the government to solve the Naga issue and it is doing it steadily,” Zeliang stated. Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor and Home Minister Y Patton were present at the meeting.

two days before it was inked. “Nagaland chief minister (T.R. Zeliang) with all party delegations led by the speaker of Nagaland assembly met Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) two days before the Naga peace accord was signed,” BJP leader and union minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here at a press conference. “The chief minister has been continuously in dialogue with the prime minister and he met him even today (Saturday),” she added. The Naga peace accord, between the central government and the NSCNIM, was signed here on August 3 in the presence of the prime minister. Sitharaman also accused former Congress prime ministers

Morung Express News Dimapur | August 8

Naga artist Temsuyanger Longkumer is seen here at Green Park, Dimapur, during the first leg of the ‘Art Picnic’ (Morung Photo)

encouragement to fan the fire within. He later went to Guwahati, Baroda and is now a practicing artist in London. Till date, he informed, schools hire art teachers who are paid lesser than other subject teachers. “Artists tend to get secluded in general and in Nagaland you could be not heard at all,” he highlighted. In these conditions, art and craft continue to remain in the realm of the forefathers, practiced in its essence as of 150-years-back, with little done to contemporise the field. “Are we too overwhelmed by the art that our ancestors have left us?”

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of not taking any stakeholders into confidence before signing various accords. “Former prime minister Manmohan Singh spoke about Teesta accord, went to Bangladesh but West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wasn’t briefed,” Sitharaman said. “Even Shillong accord was signed by then governor L.P. Singh as interlocutor and then prime minister Indira Gandhi didn’t brief any of chief ministers of northeast,” she added. Accusing the BJP-led central government of signing the Naga peace accord without taking any stakeholder into confidence, the Congress on Friday said Prime Minister Modi has overlooked the constitution in doing so.

‘Art Picnic’ - Synergising ancestral art with the times This Saturday, the young and old in Dimapur found a creative way to express. Armed with paintbrush, pencil, crayon or any other medium, they gathered at Green Park for an ‘Art Picnic.’ The Art Picnic—coming together for a picnic to play with sketches and colours instead of, say, a Frisbee—came to Nagaland through artist Temsuyanger Longkumer (39). People were asked to bring their choice of material (pencil, crayons, oil paint, canvas etc.), find a spot around the boating area at Green Park and make their art. Various supplies were also provided at the venue, making it an open art event for all. “This is the first time such an event is happening in Dimapur and I’m very excited about it,” said artist and teacher of art, Longmochang Jamir (29), who took part in the event held from 10am to 4pm. Artists from neighbouring states also attended the Picnic. “We never have these events in Nagaland, and it would be encouraging to have them in the future as well,” said Jamir. The ‘Art Picnic’ concept was formulated by Temsuyanger to bring artists, as well as non artists who like art, under a common platform in Nagaland. “There are a lot of skilful people here who could be great artists but there is no active art scene to promote them,” said Temsuyanger, who grew up in Dimapur with the spirit of an artist but found little

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wonders the artist, reflecting that there seems to be a “missing link” between that time and this, with people becoming “too dependent on what our ancestors have left us.” The idea is to synergise ancestral art with a stroke of the times. The Art Picnic is a channel to let artists congregate, exchange ideas and contemporise art in a way that reflects how Naga society has been moving forward. Temsuyanger, thus, brought together professional artists at the event who drew alongside young artists who could gain access to techniques when needed. He plans to make this an annual affair that goes beyond Dimapur and Kohima, to neighbourhoods everywhere in Nagaland where art can be practiced and proliferated. Like many, Temsuyanger grew up in violent times. “We could not even walk in groups lest the (Indian) Army pick us up,” he said, thinking back on the times. “We should celebrate what our ancestors have left us but we should also start reflecting on our situation through drawing, painting, dance or any other artistic platform,” noted the artist who has been expanding his range of art works ever since he began. His work can be accessed at www.temsuyanger.com. The concept of the Picnic will grow into larger projects in the future that will involve the coming together of various art forms. The next Art Picnic will be held in Kohima on August 22 at the Botanical Gardens, Old Ministers Hill from 10am to 4pm. Pictures on page 11

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The Morung Express 2 LocaL DLSU felicitation-cum-freshers’ meet held Commission to strengthen protection of Child Rights Dimapur

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Morung Express News Dimapur | August 8

Dimapur Lotha Students’ Union (DLSU) on Saturday held felicitation-cum-freshers’ meet at Lotha Hoho Ki with Director, Land Resources, Mhathung Yanthan as the chief guest. Addressing the students, the chief guest encouraged them to be a part of the changing process Director, Land Resource, Mhathung Yanthan addressing stu- that was taking place be it technological or societal isdents in Dimapur on Saturday. (Morung Photo)

sues. “You have to be a part of the changing process or else you will be left behind,” he added. Mhathung said the period of 5-6 years after passing Class 10 was the most crucial time as the things learnt during that time would come to use at a later stage. He then spoke about the importance of proper time management, personality development and obedience during a students’ life time. Mhathung also advised

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the students against living beyond their means as such a standard could come in the way of their focus and ambitions. Representatives of Dimapur Lotha Hoho, Dimapur Lotha Eloe Ekhung and Naga Students’ Federation also spoke during the programme. Awards instituted in memory of various Lotha leaders of Dimapur were given away to meritorious students during the programme.

46 cases relating to bank matters settled at Lok Adalat

Dimapur, august 8 (mExN): The Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) organized Lok Adalat on August 8, where 46 cases relating to bank matters were settled. 10 banks from Dimapur District took part in the Lok Adalat. Neiko Kanuo, District and Sessions Judge, Dimapur, who is also the Chairman of the DDLSA, inaugurated the Lok Adalat. Claims amounting to a total of Rs. 41, 01,252.13 (Rupees forty one lakhs one thousand two hundred fifty two and thirteen

Dimapur District Legal Services Authority members and others during the Lok Adalat held on August 8.

paisa) only were settled proceedings in respect of Lok Adalats are an alterat the Lok Adalat thereby the claims. native dispute resolution avoiding protracted legal A press note stated that mechanism, which pro-

vide speedy disposal of cases where parties settle disputes primarily through mutual agreement. The DDLSA has held a number of such Lok Adalats where several cases have been successfully settled. The next Lok Adalat to be held on September 12 will deal with cases pertaining to Criminal Compoundable cases. The public are encouraged to avail of these services the details of which may be obtained from the Front Office of the DDLSA at the District Court building at Dimapur. Students attend morning chapel in one of the schools in Kiphire district. Along with other assignments, Nagaland State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Rules 2015 would promote the incorporation of child rights into the school curriculum, teachers training and training of personnel dealing with children. (Morung Photo)

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Our Correspondent Kohima | August 8

Kohima, august 8 (mExN): The Lasumi Village Hoho, in exercise of the power conferred by the Lasumi Village constitution under Art.5 clause 4 (a) & (b) and Art. 8 clause(1); an extra-ordinary Hoho session has been convened on August 11 at 10.30 am to be held at Lasumi village community hall. A press note issued by Neizolo Therie, Chairman has requested all (under the provision of the Art 5 clause (1)) all Hoho Executives, House representatives, Village Council members, GBs of Lasumi village, two representatives from each department & two representatives from area unit to attend the session without fail.

Mass social work at Chozuba town

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Kohima, august 8 (mExN): A mass social work was held on August 7 at Chozuba town in view of ensuing Independence Day celebration with the participation of Adhoc town committee & GBs, Government departments, CTYA, CTCSU, CTWWS, Business Union and the public of Chozuba town under the premise of ‘Operation Drainage & Footsteps’ apart from maintenance of roads. A press note issued by Polan John, Additional Deputy Commissioner expressed gratitude to all concerned and the project manager of Maytas (IL & FS) company for proactively rendering their services and providing their machinery with raw materials for road maintenance of the two-lane National Highway as also for the social work program.

Modern College conducts field trip Kohima, august 8 (mExN): The Department of sociology, Modern College Kohima (MCK) organized a field trip to Kigwema village under Kohima district on July 25. The trip was organized in line with the Nagaland University syllabi on the topic “Status of Women, Socio-Economic and Impact of Modern Education. Under the tutelage of three Asst. Professors from the Department of Sociology, 29 Sociology Honours students conducted a practical inter-action and research work. The department acknowledges ChalenoBeio and the residents of Kigwema village for their guidance, cooperation and extended support.

Zbto DPDB meeting postponed ZuNhEboto, august 8 (Dipr): Deputy Commissioner & Vice Chairman DPDB Zunheboto, Temsu Longkumer in a press release today informed that the monthly Zunheboto DPDB meeting for the month of August 2015 has being postponed and a fresh date will be intimated later.

PACSU federal assembly on Aug 11 Dimapur, august 8 (mExN): The 19th Federal Assembly of the Pungro Area College Students' Union (PACSU) will be held at 10:00am at Pungro town on August 11. A press note issued by Apong, Speaker, Federal assembly has requested all the federating units President along with two officials to attend positively and furnish the detail reports of schools within its jurisdiction. Defaulting federating unit shall be dealt as per the union resolution, it cautioned. For queries, one can contact 8732819482/ 9862349009.

The Jotsoma village, on August 8, observed ‘Chadanyi’, a tradition carried out every year in the month of August where the roads and pavements in and around the village are cleared and maintained. More than 1000 people participated in the drive where potholes were filled and jungles were cleared in the By-Pass road at Jotsoma with the help of the villagers and contribution of trucks, JCBs, by private owners stated a press note issued by Rokokhotso Rino, President, Jotsoma Youth Organisation (JYO) and General Secretary, Vizakieto Nagi.

The Nagaland State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Rules 2015 was tabled at the recently concluded assembly session here. According to the rules, the Commission shall, addition to the functions assigned to it under clauses (a) to (j) of sub-section (1) of section 13, perform the following functions. Analyze existing law, policy and practice to assesses compliance with convention on the Right of the Child, undertake inquiries and produce reports on any aspect of policy and practice affecting children and comment on proposed new legislation from a child rights perspective, study state policies that impact children and ensure that they comply with

KiphirE, august 8 (mExN): The long awaited Kiphire Town Baptist Lithro, South Zone fellowship was dedicated on August 7 under the theme “This is the House of Prayer” with Rev. T Tsangkhuchu Sangtam, Secretary, USBLA as Dedication Minister. KTBL Pastor, S. Chopongkyu Anar in a press release stated that the Church Building, with a capacity to accommodate 700 congregations, construction started in the year 2014 and completed on July 2015. This South Zone fellowship will be a great benefit for those believers residing in that Area. Due to long distance from the mother Church as well as due to overwhelming increasing number of believers, the mother Church which has

a capacity to accommodate more than 2500 congregation find it difficult to accommodate all the believers during worship hours. But now with the completion of the South Zone fellowship it will be more ease and comfortable for all. The programme was chaired by Senior Pastor S. Chopongkyu Anar, while a song was presented by KTBL Women Society. Tsathrongkyu, Deacon, Yanglizi Rtd SIS and Tsathrongo 2nd GB Kiphire Town were others who spoke on the programme. Host of Special invites, Church leaders, NGO’s and believers attended the dedication service It may be mentioned that the plot of land for the construction of Fellowship Building was freely donated by Yanglizi and Family, in the year 2013.

pfutsEro, august 8 (mExN): The Baptist Theological College organized a workshop on the importance of praise and worship on August 8 with Ado Kezo, Chairman of Beautiful Feet Ministry as resource person and his team members. In the first session, Ado Kezo said that the true worship comes from the hearts of the worshippers. He mentioned that the worship leaders must have four qualities: they must praise and worship God in Spirit and in Truth; They must be musicians; They must be anointed, be filled with the Holy Spirit; and They must have a calling from God. He also shared that the presence of God is in the midst of His children. The objective of praise and worship is to praise God. Therefore, we must sing praises with understanding from heart. This was followed by

practical session, where had fellowship with Hosall the worshippers felt the tels' combine fellowship. presence of God and enMusic Committee unjoyed singing. They also der the leadership of Atuo

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Sami, Faculty Guide, Music Secretaries Wetsho Wetsah and Atso-u Koza organized the workshop.

Yimchungrü celebrate Medumneo festival at Kiphire Morung Express News Kiphire | August 8

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Participants and others during the Baptist Theological College workshop on the importance of praise and worship held on August 8.

moKoKChuNg, august 8 (mExN): The ‘Save Generation’ Students’ Spiritual Conference will be held from September 11 to 13 at Town Hall Mokokchung. A press note from the SSC Organising committee informed that “many powerful, spiritual and God fearing resource persons will join in the conference with dynamic messages.” All School students’ from Classes 9 to 12 around Mokokchung Town will be participating in the 3 days conference.

Dimapur, august 8 (mExN): The Tenyimi Students Union Dimapur (RSUD) will be organizing its 5th Fresher’s Meet on August 12 at Jotsoma community hall, at Kuda (Nagarjan) A-khel in Dimapur, at 10:00am. A press note from the TSUD has invited all Tenyimi students and well wishers staying in Dimapur to attend the programme positively. The TSUD further requested all the college/higher secondary school principal/authority to grant a leave for Tenyimi Students on that particular day to participate in the programme.

information about the child rights, compile and analyze data on children, promote the incorporation of child rights into the school curriculum, teachers training and training of personnel dealing with children. Other functions includes; refer cases and issues of national and inter-state importance to the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights as and when required, make visit to districts and hold public meetings at least once every year at the district level in the state, call for action taken reports on the recommendations made to various departments and authorities and review the plans and programmes of the relevant government departments from the child rights perspective and make appropriate recommendations.

KTBL South Zone BTC orgnises praise and worship workshop fellowship dedicated

Spiritual Conference from Sept 11

international child rights standards, present to the state government, national commission for the protection of child rights and other state commissions annually and such other intervals as the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguard. The Commission will undertake formal investigation where concern has been expressed either by children themselves or by concerned person on their behalf, ensure that the work of the Commission is directly informed by the views of children in order to reflect their priorities and perspectives, to promote, respect and give serious consideration of the views of children in its work and in that of all government departments and organizations dealing with child, produce and disseminate

Members of KPC and well-wishers after conducting a cleanliness drive held on August 8. The Kohima Press Club (KPC) organized a major cleanliness drive in the premises of its newly allotted office space located at the erstwhile KMC office, Old Secretariat, Kohima on Saturday. Altogether, 47 persons including KPC members and well-wishers participated in the social work. The KPC has acknowledged the support of Home Commissioner Nagaland Neihu C Thur, Kohima Municipal Administrator Kovi Meyase and his team, the Core Team of Project 72 Hours (Community Service) led by Sievituo Solo, the Kohima Blues (Chelsea FC Fans) team, and all the well wishers.

The Yimchungrü people living in Kiphire celebrate Medumnuo festival with A. Ato, Joint Secretary, YTC as chief guest. Speaking as chief guest A. Ato said, “Festival is a time to share, so that the bond of friendship with friends community and neighbor are strengthened” and asked the person gathered to share so that the true essence of festival is fulfilled. He also said, “If we have to achieve and be successful in any advancement it is only through education and asked the students present to give ones best so that the district

and tribe is advanced.” Challenging the Yimchungrü students in particular the chief guest said, the progress of Yimchungrü depend on the progress of the students and asked the students to be sincere, dedicated and committed so that the tribe could march ahead in any situation. C Neoji President YTUK welcomed the gathering and also shared on the significant of the festival while Kurak GB exhort the gathering. Others who spoke on the occasion were Ahukiu DB, Kingphu JE Kiphire and T.Yimkhong V.P YTUK. Berimong presented special song while Solunso cultural club presented cultural dance.

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3 China pushes India to Manipur CM demands copy of Naga accord from Rajnath Manipur hails the wall on Brahmaputra 'Accord should ensure NPF ‘Peace Accord’ interest of all Naga tribes'

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Our Correspondent Imphal | August 8

Amitava Mukherjee IANS

On July 30, the usually combative Uma Bharti, the union minister for water resources, exhibited a diffident demeanor in the Lok Sabha when she gave out that China may construct three more hydropower projects on the Brahmaputra in Tibet (called Yarlung Tsangpo there) under its recently announced 12th Five Year Plan. The minister added two other important facts. First, she indicated that an earlier such power project at Zangmu, other than the proposed three, is a runof-the-river type. Secondly their effects and significance cannot be judged at the moment due to nonavailability of data. The minister's statement, instead of clearing the air of confusion and apprehension, is however likely to cause more doubts. There is an existing agreement between India and China which covers exchange of hydrological data between the two countries on the Brahmaputra. Has this agreement fallen into disuse? Secondly, the said projects being run-of-theriver type does not hold out any assurance because even these types of projects entail creation of storage dams. The aforementioned hydro power projects will be located at Dagu, Jiexu and Jiacha, all in the middle reaches of the Brahmaputra. Another one at a place called Zangmu, whose existence was long denied by China but ultimately conceded in 2010 after repeated Indian protestations, has

already been partly commissioned. In spite of Uma Bharti's apparent calm and nonchalance in the Lok Sabha, doubt persists in New Delhi's corridors of power. During the time of the previous UPA government it was decided that the ministries of defence, external affairs and the department of space would take up the matter jointly with China. Was it really done? An answer is necessary. Ominous warnings are close at hand. On March 1, 2012, the river Siang (the local name of the Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh) had run completely dry at a place called Pasighat where it normally used to be very wide. Although the river picked up momentum later on, it has not yet attained its former virility. Moreover, all the four hydro projects will be situated very close to each other and this complicates the matter further as large amounts of water will be stored within a narrow geographical expanse leading to the possibility of depriving northeastern India of not only water but also the much-needed silt which makes the Assam plains fertile. There may also be floods in the region if China decides to arbitrarily release water from these dams during the monsoon. How many hydroelectric dams has China been constructing in Tibet? There is a great divergence of opinion on the matter. Some say the number adds up to more than 100. However Jana Jagriti, an Assam based NGO, thinks that 26 are coming up. According to its estimate, Assam will

Northeast Briefs

Militants attack Meghalaya police

shilloNg, August 8 (iANs): Garo militants on Saturday fired at Meghalaya Police personnel, who retaliated forcing the insurgents to retreat into the forests of West Khasi Hills district, an official said. The exchange of fire took place in Nongchram Ading village, when the eighth platoon of the 3rd Meghalaya Police battalion was attacked by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants. Though there were no casualties among the security personnel, police were yet to confirm if any militant was injured. "The gun battle lasted for an hour and the terrorists led by Sohan D. Shira, chief of the GNLA's military wing, retreated back to the jungles," district police chief Sylvester Nongtynger told IANS over phone. He said the two buses in which the police personnel were travelling were damaged. A massive operation has been launched to flush out the militants. The GNLA, headed by police officer-turned-outlaw Champion R. Sangma, wants a separate Garoland state to be carved out of Meghalaya.

Centre appeals militant in NE to shun violence guwAhAti, August 8 (Air): The Centre has appealed all the militant groups in the North East to shun violence and join the mainstream. Laying the foundation stone of office and residential complex of the NIA at Sonapur in Guwahati on Saturday, Union Home minister for State Kiren Rijiju said that the Centre has given much emphasize to strengthen the development process in North East. He said importance has been given to border development so that people residing at international border should not feel isolated. Mr. Rijiju said that 10 thousand crore rupees have been announced in the telecommunication sector for the region. Declaring that the security scenario of the region has improved a lot during past 1 year, he stressed that development and security should go hand to hand. Director General of the NIA along with other senior officials of the centre and the Assam government were present at occasion.

get 64 percent less water during the monsoon season and 85 percent less water during in the rest of the year due to China's dam building activities. But the real cause of concern for India is the widespread report that China would construct a giant hydro power project at a place called Medog which is very near the Great Bend, a great U turn which the mighty Brahmaputra takes before entering India after a 2,000-metre fall. It is slated to generate 38-49 gigawatts of electricity, which is more than India's installed hydro capacity of 33 gigawatts. If it materializes, the dam will be twice as big as the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze river. That China is serious about the Medog plant is borne out by the development and upgradation of the Bome-Medog highway, a kind of infrastructural development which generally precedes beginning of such projects. There are reports that China has constructed two huge water reservoirs at the Great Bend area with storage capacities of 42 million and 31 million cubic metres. All these projects are situated in an earthquake-prone area and very close to the geological fault line where the Indian Plate collides with the Eurasian Plate. According to many experts, the massive earthquake in 2008 breaching parts of the Three Gorges Dam was caused by the stupendous weight of water of the nearby Zipingpu Dam which was just half-a-kilometre from the geological fault line. If such a catastrophe occurs again, vast areas of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh will go under water.

of excellence. Education must produce good citizens able to serve the country at all times and in all circumstances, he added. The Minister further said that education would reduce the disparities in wealth and power by providing young people with skills and competence to make them find a valued place in society. On Good Governance the minister said that it is the shared responsibility of Educators, Political Class, Artists, Business, etc; to bring Good Governance to soci-

New Delhi, August 8 (iANs): The Nagaland Students Union, Delhi (NSUD) on Saturday urged the central government to ensure that the interest and identity of all Naga tribes across the northeast are protected under the Naga accord. Welcoming the Naga accord between the central government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (IM), the NSUD said that even if the accord was said to be the frame work for the settlement of the decades-long Naga conflict, the territories of the neighbouring states should not be disturbed. "We have faith in the collective lead-

to be improved further. "The central government wants to develop the region as a commercial hub with its neighbours and improved security scenario is a pre requisite for this. This peace accord will help improving the security scenario in the region further." "The government wants that the northeast should not be known for violence alone but for its greenery, tradition, culture, environment wildlife etc," he added. He was speaking after laying the foundation stone of the regional office of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Guwahati. NIA Director General Sharad Kumar said: "The NIA has registered 24 cases in the region since 2011 and the success rate of the cases is over 95 percent." NIA investigations have broken the backbone of most of the militant groups in the region with the arrest of their top leaders and attachment of their properties, he said.

DimApur, August 8 (mexN): The Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF) Manipur state unit has heartily welcomed the Naga ‘peace accord’ signed on August 3 between Government of India and NSCN (IM). “We congratulate the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the collective leadership of NSCN (IM), Isak Chisi Swu the Chairman GPRN and Th. Muivah, the Ato Kilonser & Naga chief Negotiator of Indo- Naga peace talk for the historic Naga Peace Accord” the NPF Manipur stated in a press note issued by president, Awangbow Newmai. The political will to bring permanent peace through dialogue and commitment to bring peace, it added, is demonstrated by the Prime minister of India Modiji and collective leadership of GPRN maintaining that the accord signed “will remain forever in the political history.” The Unit further expressed hope that the the peace accord will bring long lasting peace and prosperity in the entire north eastern region of the country adding that, “The long awaited peaceful political solution has finally come into reality.” “The NPF Manipur thanks all the leaders who have contributed in bringing the Peace Accord possible. We pray for their long live,” it further noted.

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ership of Isak Chishi Swu and T. Muivah for negotiating on behalf all the Naga people and want to acknowledge Narendra Modi, who is showing his personal commitment in resolving the Indo-Naga political issue by respecting the rights and aspirations of Naga people," said a statement from the NSUD. "Though the contents of the agreement are yet to be released, however, in anticipation we firmly believe the collective leadership will only negotiate which will favour the ambition of the Naga people and its struggle for its right to self determination for decades," added the statement.

Naga accord not to ignore other states' interests: Centre guwAhAti, August 8 (iANs): The Naga peace accord will not bypass the interests of other states sharing boundaries with Nagaland, union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said here on Saturday. "The chief ministers of the three northeastern states - Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh - have initially welcomed the Naga peace accord. Later, they took a U-turn on the issue," Rijiju told the media here. "The chief ministers are making contradictory statements on the direction of (Congress chief) Sonia Gandhi which was not a good sign," he said while appealing to the Congress not to politicise the issue. The Naga peace accord, between the central government and the NSCN-IM, was signed in Delhi on August 3 in the presence of the prime minister. Rijiju said the security scenario has improved in the northeast region but it needs Manipur Chief Minister also placed before the Central leaders the existing Acts namely Manipur (Village Authority in Hill Areas)

Act 1956; Manipur Land Revenues and Land Reforms Act 1960; Manipur ( Hill Areas) District Council Act 1971 and Manipur Leg-

Pawan Hans chopper untraced for fifth day itANAgAr, August 8 (pti): Mystery continued to shroud the fate of the missing Pawan Hans chopper in Arunachal Pradesh with three peo- New Delhi, August 8 (iANs): Cabinet Secreple on board as search tary Pradeep Kumar Sinha on Saturday directed that parties failed to trace it all technical and human inputs, including satellite imfor the fifth day on Satur- agery, must be deployed to locate the helicopter carryday. ing an IAS officer and two pilots that went missing in Five choppers includ- Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday. ing M-17, A1-30 and a Bad weather had hit the search and rescue operaChetak of the Army and tion, according to officials. Indian Air Force conReviewing the situation in Delhi, Sinha said all inducted 11 sorties during puts must be deployed by both the state and the central the day, while Army, IRB, governments to locate the missing officers and the hestate police and locals licopter, according to an official statement. conducted ground search Union Home Secretary L.C. Goyal also reviewed in Tirap district to trace the search operation at a high-level review meeting of the chopper but in vain, the state and central government agencies. state civil aviation secreThe meeting was attended by the union defence tary BM Mishra said. secretary, the telecom secretary and officials of the ex"We are trying to uti- ternal affairs ministry, the Arunachal Pradesh governlise all available resources ment, and the armed forces and central intelligence to locate the chopper as and security agencies. per available leads from the locals who claimed to ing. Despite our all-out added. The search operation have sighted the chopper efforts we have not sucon the day it went miss- ceeded till now," Mishra is concentrated in the

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thick jungles between Sanliam and Dadam villages in Tirap district. Some search teams are camping in the jungles between these two villages, District Information and Public Relation Officier (DIPRO) Dehang Bosai informed from Khonsa. A Sukhoi conducted a numbers of recce in the past two days but failed to scan the probable area which is covered with dense forest. The Dauphin chopper of state-run Pawan Hans went missing with Tirap Deputy Commissioner Kamlesh Kumar Joshi and two pilots Captain MS Brar and Captain Rajeev Hoskote, after it had taken off from Khonsa in Tirap district at around 10.45 am on Tuesday. Joshi's relatives, in-

cluding his wife have arrived at Khonsa. Director General of Civil Aviation has ordered a preliminary inquiry into the incident, while Pawan Hans authorities deputed

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Piyush Goyal wants education to reach unreached sections of society guwAhAti , August 8 (ANi): Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal and Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal said that Don Bosco Institutions have embarked upon a journey to educate, engage and empower the young. It is ceaselessly consecrated to the cause of the poor youth in India. The Minister was speaking at the Don Bosco Bicentenary educational seminar at Guwahati today. Piyush Goyal said that education must aim at providing future leadership and it should aim at the pursuit

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on Saturday called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh in connection with the Naga Peace Accord. The interlocutor of Naga Peace Talk, R N Ravi was also present at the meeting with Home Minister at his official residence at 17, Akbar Road, New Delhi at11.20 AM, stated a report from Manipur Information Centre, New Delhi received here. During the meeting Manipur Chief Minister demanded a copy of the Naga accord from the Union Home Minister. He informed Rajnath that the people of Manipur were anxious to know the details of the Naga Peace Accord and had the apprehension that it would affect the territorial integrity of the state of Manipur. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh replied that the Accord was just a framework. It would not affect the territorial boundary of the neighbouring States of Nagaland. He further stated that the Government of India would invite the state governments for discussion while working out the final shape of the accord. He, later meet the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi at his residence at 7, Race Course Road in the afternoon during which Okram Ibobi was informed that everything would be discussed with the state governments concerned before finalization of the accord. During the meetings,

ety. Goyal said. Education's prime aim is to make every individual Self Reliant. On Extremism, Piyush Goyal said that the root cause is attributed to Poverty, illiteracy and ignorance. It is the bounden duty of educators to eliminate/ eradicate the above through quality education to all specially to the unreached sections of society. The Minister said "we must preach and practice the Preamble to the Constitution of India which gives equality to all citizens in faith and in truth.

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he Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which on Saturday marks 48 years since its establishment, aims to establish an economic community known as the AEC by the end of this year. Proponents say the ultimate goal is to allow free trade, investment and movement of workers between the 10 nations that make up the grouping. But progress toward a borderless economy in a region that brings together democracies and dictatorships along with rich and poor nations is likely to be slow. Is the AEC the new EU? From a distance, Southeast Asia's fledgling economic community resembles the early stages of the European Union, but at its core it's a totally different animal. There are no plans for a common currency, central bank and regional parliament or to abolish borders within the region. However, policymakers could learn lessons from the EU experience where the movement of people from Eastern Eu-

rope to countries such as the U.K. has caused tensions. "To do it successfully, countries need to know how many people are going to come," said Professor of Business Chris Wright, an expert in EU labor migration at the University of Sydney Australia. "That's one of the lessons of the EU." What are the possible economic outcomes? AEC aims to boost Southeast Asia's collective GDP of $2.5 trillion by 7 percent and generate 14 million jobs by 2025, analysts say, but such gains if realized are likely to be uneven. Small to medium-sized enterprises could be pushed out or taken over under liberalized crossborder investment rules. "It will create winners and losers," said Basu Das, lead researcher at the Institute for Southeast Asian Studies. "There are some groups of people who will benefit and some who may have to develop new skills." Women could be particularly affected because fewer restrictions on cross-border investment could introduce more automation to garment factories which employ mostly female workers.

ASEAN Secretariat whom I'm sure wholeheartedly believe in this, but they haven't done a good job in convincing the public and convincing national governments to go along with it. That's the reality of it," said Ambika Ahuja, Southeast Asia analyst for the Eurasia Group.

In this Thursday, August 6, photo, cargo ships are parked near Klong Toey Port in Bangkok, Thailand. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which on Saturday marks 48 years since its establishment, aims to establish an economic community known as the AEC by the end of this year. Proponents say the ultimate goal is to allow free trade, investment and movement of workers between the 10 nations that make up the grouping. But progress toward a borderless economy in a region that brings together democracies and dictatorships along with rich and poor nations is likely to be slow. (AP Photo)

Will poor migrants flood richer countries? Countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore already have substantial migrant populations. Some migrants are legal workers, brought in to fill jobs locals don't want. There are also significant numbers of undocumented migrants across the region, a group susceptible to exploitation and human trafficking. At the initial stage of

the AEC, only eight skilled professions will become mobile: doctors, nurses, dentists, engineers, surveyors, tourism professionals, accountants and architects. But shifting jobs between countries won't be straightforward. For example, in Malaysia, foreign professionals still need a minimum of 10 years of experience in their field and must be sponsored by a local company.

Will national laws be changed by AEC? AEC is top-down in the sense that the agenda is driven by bureaucrats at the ASEAN Secretariat but it's only as good as the political will of individual countries. AEC has no binding commitments or punitive measures for non-compliance, which means it could be a long time before any country changes its national laws to conform. "You have people in Jakarta working at the

Will everyone in Southeast Asia need to learn English? ASEAN documents are written in English and it is true that the language is being promoted as the lingua franca of AEC. But many skilled workers who travel abroad will still need to take certification tests in the language of the host country depending on local laws. For example, foreign nurses in Thailand would have to show competence in Thai. Those proficient in English will have an advantage in large international companies that use English as the common language. Many other could opt for other regional languages. Mandarin has become an attractive language to study for many Thai students because employment and business opportunities in tourism and other areas.

Sun Life eyes bigger stake Railways to form SPVs with 17 states for infra development He said Goa, North- interested in signing. This is Prabhu told a gathering at AUGUST 8 in India insurance venture PANAjI, (PTI): Railway Minis- Eastern states and Jammu a good thing. We can devel- Pernem Railway Station TORONTO, AUGUST 8 (REUTERS): Canadian insurer Sun Life Financial Inc(SLF.TO) is interested in raising its stake in its Birla Sun Life Insurance joint venture in India as it weighs several acquisition opportunities in Asia and North America, its top executive said on Thursday. Birla Sun Life is a joint venture with Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group and is one of India’s biggest insurance companies. Sun Life has been on an acquisitive streak and has announced at least three deals so far this year, including one to purchase real estate investment manager Bentall Kennedy Group for C$560 million ($426.67 million). "We continue to turn the soil over and look at a number of opportunities. We're interested in more M&A activity if it makes sense," Chief Executive Dean Connor

said in an interview. While this year's deals have been in North America, some analysts speculate Asia might be Sun Life’s next target. Asia contributed about 13% to Sun Life's operating earnings in the 2nd quarter, with net income from the region more than doubling. India's move earlier this year to increase the proportion of foreign investment allowed in insurance companies could create an opening for Sun Life to expand its presence. The insurer has interest in lifting its stake in Birla Sun Life to 49%, from 26% currently, Connor said. Sun Life also owns 49% of Birla Sun Life Asset Management, the 4th largest mutual fund company in India, he said adding Indian insurance business is starting to turn the corner after being under pressure in recent years due to regulatory changes.

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To be based near Pune on a proposed 1,500 acre facility, this is billed as one of the biggest single FDI announcements in the country since the launch of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make In India and Digital India initiatives. "This would take us ahead on the path of making

Narendra Modiji's and our dream of Make In India and Make In Maharashtra true," Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said after witnessing the signing of the MoU with Hon Hai Precision Industry Company, Taiwan, known by its trade name of Foxconn Technology. "It's an investment of

five billion dollars for electronic manufacturing facilities in next three years… This will create 50,000 jobs," Fadnavis tweeted shortly afterwards. The MoU is an outcome of seven meetings between Fadnavis and Foxconn Technology founderchairman Terry Gou in the past couple of months.

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and Kashmir are not included in this scheme. "For the 17 states, we will create SPVs. The state will invest the capital, along with the Centre, in this company (SPV), which will be used for development of railway infrastructure," the minister said. According to Prabhu, Maharashtra has decided to invest Rs 10,000 crore for next five years in this company. "Now all the states are

ter Suresh Prabhu today said his ministry will form special purpose vehicles (SPVs) with 17 states to develop railway infrastructure. "We are creating a special purpose vehicle with each state separately. There are 17 states, who have shown interest. It would be a joint venture," Prabhu told PTI on the sidelines of the function to flag off local train at Pernem station in north Goa.

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DIMAPUR, AUGUST 8 (MExN): To promote the cause of financial literacy / inclusion, a one day Financial Literacy Camp (FLC), supported under FIF and managed by NABARD, was conducted at Yimchalu village on August 7. The event was organized by the Nagaland Rural Bank in Collaboration with Care and Support Society in coordination with NABARD District Office, Mokokchung. The programme was chaired by Imhawati Kichu, Managing Director, Care and Support Society; welcome address

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Italy to invest 12 bn euros on ultra-speed internet ROME, AUGUST 8 (IANS): Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said the government will spend 12 billion euros (over $13 billion) over 20 years for ultraspeed internet. Renzi told his centreleft Democratic Party (PD) on Friday that his objective was the complete coverage of Italy to close a large digital divide with the rest of Europe. The investment will feature seven billion euros in public funding, including 2.1 billion euros in European regional funds, and five billion euros from private money, reported Xinhua. The first tranche of Italian cash investments for the ultra-broadband plan, or 2.2 billion euros, will be immediately unlocked as "a first installment" through 2020. He said the goal was to guarantee by 2020 that 85 percent of Italians have access to basic broadband.

"At this point, phone operators have nothing to do but get involved," Renzi said. He also mentioned the announcement made earlier this week that Italian telecommunications company Wind will merge into a 50-50 joint venture with competitor 3 Italia. "The combination of the two networks, together with significant additional investment will accelerate the availability of high-speed mobile and fixed broadband services throughout Italy," a joint statement by Wind's parent company VimpelCom and 3 Italia's parent company CK Hutchison said. The statement said with over 31 million mobile customers and 2.8 million fixed line customers, the combined business is expected to generate significant capex and opex benefits with a net present value, less integration costs, in excess of five billion euros.

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Sunday 9 August 2015

Stolen vehicle recovered Lone bank in Pfutsero shut for days; orgs appeal Pfustero, August 8 (MexN): Various organizations of Pfutsero Town today drew attention to the closure of State Bank of India (SBI), the only bank catering to the town and about 27 villages in its vicinity. In a representation to the Deputy General Manager (DGM), SBI, Guwahati, Pfutsero Town Citizen Welfare Forum, Pfutsero Town Voluntary Consumer Organisation, and Pfutsero Town Traders’ Union said the SBI branch in Pfustero Town has remained closed since August 3 for consecutive six days now. “This has caused much inconvenience for the pub-

lic and in fact a deadlock to the commercial functionaries,” the letter stated. The organizations said the bank has been closed due to shortage of staffs and quoted the notice put up by SBI Pfutsero branch, “Bank will remain closed for cash transaction till our cashier resume duty or if some staffs are deputed by our regional office Dimapur. We regret the inconvenience. N. RolnuMaternity leave for a long time, K. Khupfu- Medical treatment at Guwahati for 15 days, I. Jamir – Eye infection, may take a long time.” It added that the branch has yet to get replacement for the transferred Field

Officer and the deceased General Attendant. “However, we wonder if it is appropriate to defunct the bank based on such notice without any alternative arrangement and for such prolonged period.” The organizations told the DGM that they had earlier sent a letter to the Assistant General Manager in Dimapur on August 5 and the same had appeared in the local dailies in Nagaland, “but there has not been any substantial response from his office, as such we are compelled to write to your office.” They expressed hope that the DGM will understand the predicament the SBI clients

are facing. Stressing that the public are losing patience, the letter cautioned that if the bank continues to be unable to provide services to the customers, “we shall not be able to take responsibility for any untoward incident that may arise.” The organisation earnestly requested the DGM to take immediate action. The representation was signed by Murhasayi Murao, Convenor, Pfutsero Town Citizen Welfare Forum; Vetsurayi Tetseo, President, Pfutsero town Voluntary Consumer Organisation; Avi Kronu, President, Pfutsero Town Traders Union.

The stolen vehicle recovered by Kohima Police. The original registration number of the vehicle is MH-15AS-6763.

KohiMA, August 8 (MexN): One Mahindra Bolero (NL-06-2677), which was stolen from Maharashtra in the year 2004, has been recovered from Kohima Town. The vehicle is wanted in connection with Rana Pratap Nagar Police Station case no. 0291/2014, Nagpur city, Maharashtra, accord-

ing to a press release from Atu Zumvü, SDPO/ PRO, Kohima Police. The release further informed the SHO of the Police Station concerned to make claim of the stolen vehicle from Kohima Police with all relevant vehicle documents and court orders. The original registeam of National Primary Health Centre, Nagaland led by Dr. Aomeren conducted a free medical check-up and tration number of the said A distributed free medicine to the residents of Forest Colony, Kohima on July 31. Around 169 people benefited durvehicle is MH-15AS-6763. ing the programme.

NEISSR conducts training for MSW students

Dimapur

MEx FILE Training for ASHAs in Wokha WoKhA, August 8 (MexN): The office of the Chief Medical Officer, Wokha will be conducting the 4th round of ASHA training on Module 6th & 7th from August 11 till 29. The training will be conducted in 6 blocks under the district as scheduled: Bhandari –I, Sanis and Chukitong block from August 11-15; Bhandari – II, Ralan/ Wozhuro from August 18-22, Wokha Sadar and absentees from August 25-29. In this regard, the CMO Dr. Enrithung Lotha has requested all the ASHAs to attend the said training without fail.

Eye screening camp held in Dimapur DiMAPur, August 8 (MexN): Free eye screening camp was held at Railway High School, Dimapur on August 1 and 2, which was organised by Dimapur Bengali Samaj. Three doctors and two assistants from Lions Eye Hospital, Jorhat conducted the camp. 640 citizens, most of them students, benefitted from the event. A total of 30 cataract patients were identified on the day. KK Paul, president of Dimapur Bengali Samaj inaugurated the event, while Anjali Roy gave the vote of thanks. President of Lions Club Lion Rajendra Khadria and ViceChairman IRCS Dimapur Branch Ajay Sethi were the special invitees. Arrangements for the camp were done by AK Choudhury, Gautam Mazumder and Anjali Roy. Prof Chhinda Dutta was also present during the camp.

TSUD Fresher’s Meet DiMAPur, August 8 (MexN): Tenyimi Students Union Dimapur (TSUD) will be organizing its 5th Fresher’s Meet on August 12, 10:00 am at Jotsoma community hall, Kuda (Nagarjan) A-khel in Dimapur. Therefore, all the Tenyimi students and well wishers staying in Dimapur have been requested to attend the programme positively. In the meantime, TSUD president, Kedinlung Newmai requested all the college/ higher secondary school principals/ authorities to grant leave to Tenyimi students on that particular day to participate in the programme.

Health camp on Naga Independence Day DiMAPur, August 8 (MexN): In commemoration of 69th Naga Independence Day on August 14, the Health Ministry of NSCN (IM) in collaboration with the Nagaland Medical Dealers Association will conduct free medical camp at CHQ Hebron after the Independence Day ceremony. A press release from secretary, health ministry, NSCN (IM) informed that one general doctor and a specialist doctor will join the free medical camp. Therefore, anybody wanting to avail the opportunity has been requested to visit Hebron Camp on the given day.

ZCRCC foundation day held

Students with Johny Ruangmei after the training.

DiMAPur, August 8 (MexN): North East Institute of Social Sciences & Research (NEISSR), Dimapur organized training on management for social workers on August 5 at the Institute’s campus. Johny Ruangmei, OSD to the Government of Nagaland, animated the training. He exhorted the students to be committed and updated

about the latest developments in the field of social work. “Expectations are always high on professionals and the expectations of the society on the professional social workers are also immense. Thus, professional social workers should also live up to the expectations,” he added. He asserted on vision, integrity, wisdom, dis-

cipline, ability to make decision, courage, humility and interpersonal relationship skills as some of the qualities expected of professional social workers. “Using these qualities, social worker should be able to initiate and guide the process of change in a society,” he reiterated. “A social worker should be able to mobilize commit-

Japfü Christian College celebrated Freshers’ Day on August 7. N. Neitsalie Zhasa, Principal Secretary, Forment, build sustainabil- est, Ecology, Environment (in the picture) was the Guest ity and provide continu- Speaker who exhorted the students in his signature style ity and momentum to the of humility, doable advices and value lessons. Impressionable items were presented by senior students all process of change.” with life’s lessons. The meritorious students of the Ruangmei also spoke laced college were also felicitated.

on the importance of having a personal mission statement. He insisted on everyone to begin with the end in mind; the goals that a person wants to achieve. 86 social work trainees attended the training.

DiMAPur, August 8 (MexN): The Zeliangrong Christian Revival Church Council (ZCRCC) observed its foundation Day on August 7 at its office headquarters at Jalukie town. A press note informed that the programme was attended by pastors, deacons, women society, and youth leaders from all the churches. A speech was delivered by Zinthui, Executive Secretary, ZCRCC on the theme: “Together in Christ bring prosperity” Matt 18:20. The house also adopted certain resolutions.

Empowering leaders for Church renewal

Participants of the four-day programme on ‘Empowering Leaders for Church Renewal’ held from August 3 to 6.

Wati L. Imchen, Additional Director (HoD), Printing and Stationary and Dr. Hovithal N. Sothu (both seated in front middle) along with the employees during the one-day awareness and sensitization on "The Nagaland Government Servants Conduct Rules, 1968" and "The Discipline and Appeal Rules, 1967" held on August 8 at the Directorate of Printing & Stationary Kohima. Dr. Hovithal N. Sothu, Deputy Director (Training) ATI was the resource person for the program. Around 300 staff of the Printing & Stationary, department in Kohima attended the program.

KohiMA, August 8 (MexN): A four-day programme on ‘Empowering Leaders for Church Renewal’ was organized by Foundation for Church and Society (FCS), with the alumni of Oriental Theological Semi-

nary (OTS) from August 3 to 6 at the NBCC Complex, Bayavu Hills, Kohima. FCS is an initiative of OTS, Bade, Dimapur. The following topics were deliberated during the sessions: Signs of the Time:

The Politics of the Apocalypse; Global Christianity and Naga Experience; The Powers of Social Death; The Integrity of the Church (Open Session); Theology of Vision and Imagination for the Church; and Pub-

lic Worship: The Priority of the Church. Other ongoing programs of FCS include Church and Society Annual Lectures, Consultations and Workshops, Research and Publication, Outreach program and field works.

‘Differently abled persons are not to be considered a liability’ Kohima Law College students conduct legal rights awareness campaign in Wokha KohiMA, August 8 (MexN): The final year students of Kohima Law College led by Prof Kezhokhoto Savi conducted legal rights awareness campaign on July 31 at Mt. Tiyi Govt. College, Wokha. A press release from press & media cell of Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) informed that the awareness campaign covered the impact of RTI in Nagaland, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, environment, human rights, legal services authority – free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections, consumer rights, lokayukta, rights of differently abled per-

sons, sanitation, state consumer helpline with toll free No. 1800345-3701. Prof Kezhokhoto Savi, who is also the NVCO president & ACAUT Nagaland (legal cell) convenor, reminded the State government of the physically challenged Delhi-based Ira Singhal who got the first rank in the UPSC examination this year. Savi asserted that the differently abled persons are not to be considered a liability, but recognised as an asset and treated equally and with special care. “The government’s action is unavoidable having a very important role to play towards protecting the rights

of differently abled persons as per the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportuinities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995,” he stated. Pointing out that with the increase in growth of population in the country, number of differently abled persons is also increasing, he elaborated that differently abled persons are those suffering from not less than 40% of any disability as certified by medical authority. Problems faced by differently abled, Savi said, are denial of basic education or vocational training, discrimination by the society or being ignored by the family, lack of

awareness about their rights, etc. Meanwhile, Savi stressed that the government has to provide job reservation of not less than three percent of vacancies in identified posts, out of which, one percent is to be reserved for persons suffering from blindness or low vision, hearing impairment and locomotive disability or cerebral palsy. “Empowerment of persons with disabilities is an inter-disciplinary process, covering various aspects namely, prevention, early detection, intervention, education, vocational training, rehabilitation and social integration etc.” Apart from resources, he

added, dedicated efforts of persons and institutions involved in the process of empowerment are required. In the afternoon, the team also had a public meeting at Lotha Tribal Council Hall in Wokha, which was attended by Lotha Hoho, Kyong Eloe Hoho, students, youths, local entrepreneurs, ACAUT Unit, and business community. The team also submitted an NVCO representation to the Deputy Commissioner, Wokha in regards to stopping illegal collection of taxes on highways Volunteers participate in the social work organised by and at check-gates, the release Medziphema Town Youth Organisation on August 8. added.

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International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples: 9 August 2015 Theme: "Post 2015 Agenda: Ensuring indigenous peoples' health and well-being" Every year, 9 August is commemorated as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The day is celebrated with special events around the world, including at United Nations Headquarters in New York. This year's theme puts a spotlight on the issue of indigenous peoples' access to health care services, as improving indigenous peoples’ health remains a critical challenge for indigenous peoples, Member States and the United Nations. The “State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Volume II”, which will be launched at the UN Headquarters event in observance of the International Day, provides important background information on the topic. The observance of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples at UN Headquarters will take place on Monday, 10 August 2015, in the ECOSOC Chamber, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will be webcast live on webtv.un.org.

Let's work even harder to empower and support aspirations of indigenous people: UN chief In his message for the occasion of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples to be observed on August 9, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon his message on official website stated that the interests of the indigenous peoples must be part of the new development agenda and made to succeed. "Together, let us recognize and celebrate the valuable and distinctive identities of indigenous peoples around the world. Let us work even harder to empower them and support their aspirations," added Ban. This year the day is being observed with the theme "Post 2015 Agenda: Ensuring indigenous peoples' health and well-being" with special events around the world including the UN Headquarters in New York. "This year's theme puts a spotlight on the issue of indigenous peoples' access to health care services, as improving indigenous peoples' health remains a critical challenge

"On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, I call on the international community to ensure that they are not left behind. To create a better, more equitable future, let us commit to do more to improve the health and well-being of indigenous peoples. " UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

for indigenous peoples, Member States and the United Nations," informs the UN ahead of the observance. Earlier, the UN Assembly had proclaimed a Second International Decade (2005–2015) with the theme of "A Decade for Action and Dignity" which is ending this year. The event is special this year to spread UN's message on indigenous peoples by Promoting and Protection their Human Rights. Indigenous peoples are those groups who have historical ties to a particular region or territory with a distinctive culture as compared to other populations. Such groups are still preserving their traditional unurbanized ways of living which tend

to be subsistence-based such as horticulture, hunting and gathering. State of the World's Indigenous Peoples Indigenous peoples contribute extensibly to humanity's cultural diversity, enriching it withmore than two thirds of its languages and an extrordinary amount of its traditional knowledge. There are over 370 million indigenous people in some 90 countries, living in all regions of the world. The situation of indigenous peoples in many parts of the world is critical today. Poverty rates are significantly higher among indigenous peoples compared to other groups. While they constitute 5 per cent of

the world's population, they are 15 per cent of the world's poor. Most indicators of well-being show that indigenous peoples suffer disproportinately compared to non-indigenous peoples. Indigenous peoples face systemic discrimination and exclusion from political and economic power; they continue to be over-represented among the poorest, the illiterate, the destitute; they are displaced by wars and environmental disasters; indigenous peoples are dispossessed of their ancestral lands and deprived of their resources for survival, both physical and cultural; they are even robbed of their very right to life. In more modern versions of market exploitation, indigenous peoples see their traditional knowledge and cultural expressions marketed and patented without their consent or participation. Of the some 7,000 languages today, it is estimated that more than 4,000 are spoken by indigenous peoples. Language specialists predict that up to 90 per cent of the world’s languages are likely to become ex-

tinct or threatened with extinction by the end of the century. Although the state of the world's indigenous peoples is alarming, there is some cause for optimism. The international community increasingly recognizes indigenous peoples' human rights, most prominently evidenced by the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous peoples themselves continue to organize for the promotion of their rights. They are the stewards of some of the world's most biologically diverse areas and their traditional knowledge about the biodibversity of these areas is invaluable. As the effects of climate change are becoming clearer, it is increaslingly evident that indigenous peoples must play a central role in developing adaptation and mitigation efforts to this global challenge. The State of the World's Indigenous Peoples is the result of a collaborative effort, organized by the Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. The Chapters were written by independent experts.

Making the World’s Indigenous Visible in the SDGs Most recently contacted Indian speaks out for first time

Aruna Dutt

s the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples approaches on Sunday, Aug. 9, concerns are growing that they will not fully benefit from the newly drafted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In a policy brief on the SDGs and the Post-2015 Agenda, the Indigenous Peoples Major Group said that there was a failure to recognise indigenous peoples as distinct groups under the expiring Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which resulted in the absence of targeted measures to address their specific situations related to poverty and severely limited favorable outcomes. They added that there was also culturally-blind implementation of the MDGs resulting in “inappropriate development programmes for indigenous peoples including discriminatory actions related to education, health and basic services.” “Any project not including the participation of Indigenous Peoples is making their needs invisible. The lack of dialogue with Indigenous Peoples and their participation in any process constitutes the main barrier,” Sandra del Pino, Regional Advisor on Cultural Diversity at the World Health Organization (WHO) for The Americas, told IPS. There are an estimated 370 million indigenous peoples living in more than 70 countries. They continue to be among the world’s most marginalised population groups, according to the WHO. The need for more participation and inclusion of Indigenous communities and their perspectives is one of the main purposes of the international day. The health status of indigenous communities varies significantly from that of non-indigenous population groups in countries all over the world, which is one reason why health is the main theme of this year’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. “The focus of this international day is to analyse how indigenous people have access to health services, what are the causes of exclusion, and how we can contribute to

reduce those gaps existing in child and maternal health, nutrition, communicable diseases, etc.,” says del Pino. “Children born into indigenous families often live in remote areas where governments do not invest in basic social services such as health care, quality education, justice and participation, and indigenous peoples are at particular risk of not being registered at birth and of being denied identity documents.” Health is defined in WHO’s Constitution as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”, which is similar to the values behind traditional healing systems in Indigenous communities. According to WHO estimates, at least 80 percent of the population in developing countries relies on these traditional healing systems as their primary source of care. “Many factors have an impact on indigenous populations’ health, including geographic barriers, language, and lack of education,” Del Pino told IPS. “However, of all the barriers faced by indigenous peoples, it is perhaps the cultural barriers that present the most complicated challenge. This is because there is little understanding of the social and cultural factors deriving from the knowledge, attitudes, and practices in health of the indigenous peoples.” Roberto Mukaro Borrero, an indigenous Taino leader and representative of the International Indian Treaty Council and the United Confederation of Taino People, told IPS that in order to create more understanding, there needs to be an increased focus on cooperative and informed partnership building among traditional healers, non-traditional health professionals, health service agencies, organisations, and communities. “These partnerships should recognise the clear relationship between the social disadvantages experienced by Indigenous Peoples and their current status of health,” Borrero said. “Disadvantages faced by indigenous peoples are related to dispossession and exacerbated by

powerlessness and poverty.” “Governments must implement the commitments made to indigenous peoples within international agreements such as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, among others,” said Borrero. “These agreements were developed to improve the well-being of indigenous peoples around the world; however, political will including adequate resource allocation is a pre-requisite to success.” Climate change and environmental hazards also have a disproportionate impact on the health of indigenous peoples. “In many cases indigenous communities are more exposed to these disasters because they live in most vulnerable and isolated areas,” Del Pino said. “Another cause of Indigenous peoples being among the first to face the direct consequences of climate change is their dependence upon and close relationship with the environment and its resources. For example, in the Amazon, the effects of climate change include deforestation and forest fragmentation, and consequently, more carbon released into the atmosphere, exacerbating and creating further changes.” She added, “Droughts in 2005 resulted in fires in the western Amazon region. This is likely to occur again as rainforest is replaced by savannas, thus having a huge effect on the livelihoods of the Indigenous peoples in the region. Climate change exacerbates the difficulties already faced by vulnerable indigenous communities.” “The inclusion of target 17.18 of the SDGs – to improve the quality, coverage and availability of disaggregated data – is in response to one of the lessons commonly drawn from the MDGs: the need for the SDGs to make visible the most vulnerable populations,” Del Pino said. It is an essential component to meet the objective of “no one should be left behind” and “no target should be met, unless met for all groups” in the new post-2015 agenda, she said.

Irahoa Awá and his family were forced out of their forest home after being surrounded by loggers. © Survival International 2015

(Source: Net New Sledger) head of U.N. Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Sunday, August 9, Survival International, the global movement for tribal peoples’ rights, has released a unique video of one of the world’s most recently contacted Indians. Irahoa Awá, his mother Jakarewyj and his aunt Amakaria were forced out of their forest home in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest after being “surrounded by loggers.” In a touching video interview with Survival, Irahoa recounts how he used to hunt alone as the only man in his group, and how he was forced to flee from the loggers in their forest. Irahoa said, “I saw strange people in the forest, and I heard them making lots of noise! I had to run away from them as they were in my forest. I was scared of them! I had to escape. I ran and I ran and that’s how I ended up here.” Around 100 Awá are uncontact-

ed, making them one of the most vulnerable societies on the planet. They could be wiped out by violence from outsiders who steal their land and resources, and by disease like flu and measles to which they have no resistance. The story of Irahoa’s family serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of first contact. Shortly after contact, Irahoa’s mother and aunt fell critically ill with tuberculosis, despite medical teams being on hand. According to Irahoa and settled Awá, the other members of their group had previously died in the forest of introduced diseases such as flu. While the Brazilian government launched a major operation to evict illegal loggers, settlers and ranchers from the Awá’s central territory, other territories continue to be invaded and destroyed. Survival is calling on the Brazilian government to evict the invaders from these territories to ensure the

survival of one of the world’s most threatened uncontacted tribes. Survival has condemned recent calls by U.S. anthropologists Kim Hill and Robert Walker to forcibly contact uncontacted tribes. The choice of whether to make contact or not must lie with the tribespeople themselves. Survival’s Director Stephen Corry wrote in U.S. journal Truthout that the key to stopping the annihilation of tribal peoples in South America is protecting their land rights. Stephen Corry said today, “Indigenous rights have moved on since 50 years ago, when ranchers could get away with a court plea that they had no idea it was wrong to kill indigenous people. On U.N. Indigenous Day let’s remember the most important thing: it is illegal for anything to take place on tribal land without the consent of the indigenous owners. Any incursion onto the land of uncontacted tribes obviously violates this.”

Indigenous women are raising their voices and can no longer be ignored Victoria Tauli-Corpuz s a teenager, I joined fellow indigenous activists on Luzon, the Philippines’ largest island, to protest against the Chico dam project. The scheme would have displaced roughly 300,000 indigenous people from their ancestral lands. The leaders of the movement were all men, but women were also on the frontline, risking their lives. These were our lands too, and we women fought to defend them even when our activities were criminalised by the Filipino government. We didn’t give up until the government and the World Bank cancelled the project. Since then, I have witnessed indigenous women around the world standing up for their rights, demanding that their voices be heard and refusing to back down. Indigenous women face myriad challenges. We are often systematically excluded from the decisionmaking processes that affect us, and we contend with discrimination, poverty and violence. Indigenous men face many of the same issues, but they are amplified for women, who face discrimination for their

gender as well as race. Insecure land rights are at the root of many of these problems for women. While indigenous people worldwide struggle to secure their collective and individual land and resource rights, customary and statutory laws typically restrict indigenous women’s access to land. Even in countries that legally recognise equal rights, indigenous women are less likely than men to hold titles to their land. Indigenous women are often responsible for their families’ food security, especially as more men move to cities, making resource discrimination particularly hard on them. Many can only access land through marriage, which limits their economic and personal choice and makes it difficult for them to secure credit on their own. Without secure rights, women are highly vulnerable to land-grabbing and forced relocation by governments and corporations. Large scale land grabs for rubber and palm oil plantations in Indonesia, for example, transformed indigenous women from self-sufficient landowners to low-paid factory and

domestic workers. Such land grabs are often accompanied by violence. Extractive industries can bring with them increased crime and even sex trafficking, and women may be threatened or harassed to coerce indigenous communities into abandoning their lands. Those who resist land grabs often face state-sanctioned violence. Gang rape, sexual enslavement, and murder of women have all been used to control indigenous populations. Corporations rarely take responsibility for these violations, and many governments put corporate interests before those of indigenous women. Language barriers, illiteracy and, most significantly, the refusal of those in power to prosecute crimes against them make it difficult for indigenous women to access justice. When Filipino armed forces killed a 28-year old indigenous female leader, Juvy Capion, for protesting against a mine in her territory, the trial was dismissed. Of course, endemic violence against indigenous women is not exclusively related to land grabs – it is a persistent global problem. In

Canada, First Nations’ women are four times more likely to be murdered. My predecessor James Anaya recommended that the government launch a nationwide inquiry, but no action has yet been taken. To address this issue as well as the numerous other challenges facing indigenous women, our voices need to be heard at every level, from the community to the international, on issues that affect us. We must be made equal partners and our right to self-determination must be recognised and respected. Governments can begin by recognising indigenous women as coowners, alongside indigenous men, of the lands they collectively own and cultivate. Companies and governments should stop using violence to quell indigenous resistance and gain indigenous women’s free, prior, and informed consent before making use of their lands. After all, when land rights are secure, women are better equipped to provide for themselves and their families. They earn up to 3.8 times more income and devote more money to savings and education. Their children are less likely to be

malnourished, and they experience less violence – including up to eight times less domestic violence. Secure land rights also help indigenous women to continue their vital role in climate change adaptation and mitigation. Indigenous women are the main transmitters of indigenous cultural values and worldviews. Many use traditional knowledge passed down through the generations to steward the world’s remaining forests. Deforestation rates are dramatically lower in forests managed by indigenous people and local communities, and in many parts of the world, such as south-east Asia, it is women who are primarily responsible for sustainable resource management. Unfortunately, international initiatives and national strategies aimed at mitigating climate change can also be a threat to indigenous women; some have been kicked off their land in the name of conservation or renewable energy projects. For mitigation and adaption strategies to succeed, indigenous women must be made part of the decisionmaking process and their conservation successes must be recognised

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and supported. Secure land rights will also help prevent strategies such as REDD+ from becoming yet another reason to dispossess women of their customary lands. Recognising an entire community’s right to its ancestral territories is more effective than recognising land rights for individuals, as the latter makes it easier for predatory industries and governments to steal land piece by piece. But communities can be discriminatory as well. It is important that laws recognising community tenure ensure women’s rights. “Custom” does not grant immunity to those who marginalise and abuse women. We have come a long way since we stood up to the Filipino government, but our voices are still too often ignored, even within our communities. Governments, corporate actors, and international organisations must recognise our role in the fight for global land rights, and the contributions we make to preserve the world’s precious resources. Victoria Tauli-Corpuz is the UN special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples. She is a member of the Kankanaey Igorot people from the Cordillera region of the northern Philippines

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process of Christian Don’t Despise the Day of Small Things The growth and maturity

Erik Raymond

don’t know that I have ever seen an experience that could rival it. There was crying so loud that people could hear it from a far distance away. The crying was strange though, it was mixed with happiness and lament. It was 2,500 or so years ago in the land of Israel. The exiles had returned and had laid the foundation for the new temple. The older folks were wailing with lament because they had seen the previous temple in all of its glory. The younger folks who had grown up in exile were excited and full of joy as they looked ahead to this new temple. The strange chorus of weeping and wailing punctuates the epic scene in Ezra 3 as the foundation for the new temple is laid. At the same time we can read of the prophet Zechariah dealing with the attitudes of lament here as well as the forthcoming fear of man in chapters 4-5 of Ezra. One of the big prophetic hammers that Zechariah brings to this party is a statement about what God is doing and the fact that people are not to despise the day of small things. “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts. Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain. And he shall bring forward the top stone amid shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” … For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. (Zech. 4.6-7,10) What is smaller than a group of 40,000 exiled rejects returning to a Godforsaken land, embarking on a building project to bring a kingdom? How about a king being born in a manger amid the stench and filth of animals? That seems like a pretty small thing too. Don’t you dare despise it. There’s more. How about that same baby growing into a man and then preaching and teaching the message of a kingdom while himself being poor, homeless and rejected? The culmination of that preaching is to become a data entry in the long spreadsheet of Roman crucifixions. He was a small thing to them. Just another

crucified rebel. death, by which you are responding to the victory But these small things add up. Small things are orChrist has won for you. dained by a very big God. • Don’t despise the small things like a true quotient Therefore, the message of Zechariah is still true toof gospel joy, these things indicate you are alive and day. Instead of despising and becoming discouraged God is thrilling your soul with his son! with the small and the ordinary, rejoice! God is working • Don’t despise the small things like not getting bitter, in and through them for his everlasting glory and your and walking in the Spirit, by which you promote the eternal joy. power of the gospel! • Don’t despise the small things like not lusting after Here are some examples: women or quickly glancing at them, by which you • Don’t despise the small things of prayer, by means continue to cling to and magnify grace! of which God changes people’s hearts. • Don’t despise the small things like daily loving, • Don’t despise the small things of service in the local leading and learning your wife; through them you begin to more clearly reflect Christ’s love for the church. • Don’t despise the small things like respecting and submitting to your husband, by them you showcase the beauty of Christ’s submission to his Father. • Don’t despise the small things like honoring your parents, by them you demonstrate that there is a God who is bigger than you, whose authority you value. • Don’t despise the small things like working hard at your job or school every day, in these things you show that there is something more profound, more powerful, more worthy than the fluctuating value of the American dollar. • Don’t despise the small things like speaking of Christ to others, by which unbelievers may come to trust and treasure Jesus. • Don’t despise the small things of corporate worship, the singing of songs and preaching of the word, through which there is church, by which God is glorified and people enan announcement of the kingdom and conquest of couraged. our Lord Jesus! And there is a growing, a swelling • Don’t despise the small things of working in the group of constituents in his kingdom!! seemingly insignificant place like the church nursery, by which you reflect Christ-like love and com- • Don’t despise the small things like little church passion. plants; it is by such things that God depopulates hell • Don’t despise the small things like daily Bible readthrough the preaching of the Gospel! ing, by which your heart is transformed by the pow- • Don’t despise the day of small things, but rejoice! er of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice! • Don’t despise the small things of daily obedience (This is an excerpt from a sermon I preached on Ezra 3 at Emmaus Bible Church. and sacrifice through which your heart is trained Erik is a pastor at Emmaus Bible Church (EmmausBibleChurch. and molded after the Savior. org), a church plant south of Omaha. Converse • Don’t despise the small things of putting sin to with Erik on Twitter at @erikraymond.

The most powerful worship song you will ever sing David Santistevan

Sometimes there’s a lyric that just smacks you in the face and roots your life back in reality. One of those phrases is from the song “Unbroken Praise” by Matt Redman. It goes like this: “Let my deeds outrun my words. Let my life outweigh my song.” Ouch. I feel so often I can stress and strive for my art to get recognized—for people to love my worship leading. For the church to love my songs. For people to appreciate what I make. But in reality, I would rather be known for my life than for the art I create. So much of this has been said before. Especially from a writer like Redman. Coming back to the heart of worship … Now to live the life … A life of worship isn’t new information. It’s on the t-shirts. If our lives don’t back up our songs, it’s empty. Worship leaders, if our personal worship doesn’t outshine the stages we stand on, we’re missing the point. But what is the answer? To stop singing altogether? That’s like telling someone who doesn’t eat healthy to stop eating. For a season, that may be good. We call that a fast. But a better long term strategy is to start eating better. Or it’s similar to a runner who knows all about running—what shoes to buy, how to stretch, the ins and outs of training, and the psychology of marathons, but doesn’t actually run. It’s a head knowledge without practice. I Surrender All? On our new record, we’ve arranged a cover of the hymn “I Surrender All.” This is a song I’ve struggled to sing my whole life. It’s a frustrating, annoying song. Not because it’s old or the melody is archaic, but because it’s such a massive commitment. It’s impossible to sing halfheartedly. Surrender all. Really, David? Are you willing to do that? To add insult to injury, we added a secondary chorus that goes like this: “Every thought, every word, every deed, this is my worship to you.” Wow. Things just got worse. But part of the reason I love this is because that’s where I want to live. That’s where I want to be. That’s the heart of the family I want to lead. That’s the kind of person I want to be known for. Everything. All. Complete surrender. So how does this happen? How do we surrender all? How can we live a life where our deeds outrun our words? I’m not going to lie. I can sing pretty passionately. I can get down in corporate worship with the best of them. I was raised in a banner waving, flag raising, courtesy cloth dropping, Holy Ghost party environment. I know how to worship. But I’m wondering today. And I’m asking you to wonder as well … Do our lives shout louder? Are we pursuing an “every thought, every word, every deed” faith? What Kind of Action Are You Taking? Here’s a question that is challenging me: “What kind of action are you taking?” Not “What kind of conversations are you having?” or “What kind of music are you listening to?” or “What books are you reading?” What action are you taking? To what am I giving my money to? What people am I personally investing in? Who am I sharing Jesus with? How am I influencing and leaving a mark? May we not just be known for the quality of our songs but by the quality of our lives. For every song that we sing, may we take twice as much action. For every “I Surrender All” chorus we declare, may we, twice as often, lay our lives down for Christ’s sake. The most powerful worship song you’ll ever sing isn’t any particular song. Honestly, it’s any song that you put into action. It’s the songs you live. It’s the person you are becoming. Sing loud. Sing strong. Sing like never before. But make sure those songs find their home in the action you take.

Scripture Passage: “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point Selie Visa you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained.” (Philippians 3:12-16 NIV) Paul’s desire for knowledge of Christ: Using the metaphor of a footrace, Paul describes obtaining full knowledge of Christ as involving the continual forgetting of “what is behind” and the relentless centering of his energies and interests on the course that is ahead of him. “Forgetting” did not mean obliterating the memory of his past but was a conscious refusal to let it absorb his attention and impede his progress. No present attainment could lull him into thinking he already possessed all Christ desired for him. Paul likens his Christian life to pressing onward to the goal so as to win the prize. Paul's goal was the complete knowledge of Christ, both in the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings. When the goal was reached, this prize would be fully his.

The Christian life is a race: Several times in the New Testament the Christian life is pictured as a race. The apostle Paul uses that analogy to describe his own spiritual experience. In so doing, he gives us some basic principles for spiritual growth or, to use the athletic analogy, how to get into shape spiritually so that we can run to win the race set before us. Christianity is a developing personal relationship with the living Lord Jesus. Paul shows us how to reach this goal through the process of Christian growth. To grow as a Christian you’ve got to be in the race, have the proper attitude, and give it the proper effort. Paul was headed for Damascus to persecute Christians. But the Lord seized Paul and turned him around so that he began serving Jesus. The Christian life begins not with the weakness of a human decision to follow God, but with God’s powerful, effectual calling you and weren’t there rings untrue. Greg Baird laying hold of your life. This means that no Christian is • It opens the door for evaluation and achis own person; you belong to Jesus Christ who bought ecently I was talking with a youth countability (for church-related activities). you. pastor friend of mine who was sharWe’ve talked often on this blog of the ing the challenge of attending all of Let go and let God? No! the high school graduations for kids in his importance of evaluating your ministry. The attitude of viewing Christian growth as a lifelong youth ministry. It’s a real challenge to get to It’s almost impossible to evaluate when we process is crucial for two reasons. First, we all have the all of them, not to mention a real commit- haven’t actually experienced it—or at least human tendency to want quick fixes and easy answers ment of time. He was telling me that often seen it in action for ourselves. to difficult problems. They emphasize instant, miracEvaluation creates accountability for he will show up just toward the end of the ulous deliverance from any problem. Another form of graduation. This allows for less time away you and those engaged in whatever activity this teaching is that you need to just “let go and let God.” from the family in the evening, but he can is happening. If you struggle against sin or wrestle with stubborn

The Importance of SHOWING UP

still show his support for the kids. And that reminded me of something I’ve learned in leadership: the importance of being seen. What do I mean by this? It is important that people in your ministry—kids, parents, volunteers and staff—actually “see” you often. Simply being seen can accomplish several things:

• It validates the importance of the event at which you are being seen. We all want to believe that what we are involved with is important. Being seen at a kid’s soccer game helps to validate that what the child does apart from church is important to YOU … which translates to mean they are important to you. Being seen at the church membership class communicates the value of those new to your church …which ministry are they going to feel valued by from attending that membership class? Of course, being seen at any children’s or family ministry event communicates this, as well, and if something within your own department (and the people participating) isn’t valuable enough for you to be seen at, perhaps its necessity needs to be reconsidered. • It provides the opportunity for followers to ask and inform. I was talking with an executive pastor yesterday who was saying that his team has a weekly lunch out after staff meeting. He said that, while the time and expense of these sometimes feels burdensome, he wouldn’t think of not doing them because this is where the best conversations happen between he and his team. The same happens when we simply make ourselves available. Kids, parents, volunteers and staff all have things they want to communicate with us, but there’s not always a good time. Simply being present—and often— allows them opportunity to ask their questions and inform us of their opinions. • It promotes relationships. Ministry happens best through relationships. We’ve said that over and over. Relationships don’t happen very well without presence. If you want to serve your people well, build and promote relationships. If you want to build and promote relationships well, be PRESENT. • It opens the door for encouragement. As leaders, we should be looking for any opportunity to encourage. A note saying “great job at the Fall festival” when you actually never showed up to it rings somewhat hollow. Telling your men’s pastor the pancake breakfast was fantastic when you never poured a drop of syrup because you

• It opens the door for equipping. We can offer our training classes, talk to our leaders over coffee and send out our training emails, but nothing compares to experiential equipping. By that, I mean catching and affirming people doing a great job. Or seeing and correcting people doing a poor job (appropriately and with love, of course). The importance of being seen is something we all need to understand. But I can hear the wheels turning in your mind now: I can’t be at EVERYTHING! Agreed! And you have to find a balance. Here’s a few guidelines I try to use: If it’s a church event directly promoted and/or sponsored by my department, I will make every effort to at least make an appearance. Of course, the vast majority of these events I must be at, but events like “Mommy’s Day Out” aren’t things that I’m actually part of running. But I still feel it’s important to make an appearance at it. If it’s an event where I can connect with people from my ministry—kids, parents, volunteers—then I will weigh its value against time away from family or other work investments. These also can be times of personal refreshment, such as the men’s ministry pancake breakfast! I identify outside-the-ministry opportunities (kids’ sports or school events, important life events, etc.) to engage with those who are part of the ministry and make an effort to consistently incorporate these into my schedule. So what keeps us from being seen? There are several things: As an introvert, sometimes shyness or fear keeps me from putting myself in the midst of people. I’ve had to overcome this by placing the value of being present over the fear of being present. Other times, simple complacency has kept me from being present. “Not another preschool movie night!” But I have to remember I am placing the nature of the event over the potential impact by my presence. I am looking at the event through the lens of my own interest vs. the interest of those it’s intended for. That’s not a good trade-off. Finally, sometimes I have found that I just don’t care. Simply put, ministry is hard and tiring and oftentimes discouraging. Sometimes I just don’t care if I encourage the parent, if I equip the leader or if I evaluate the success of the event. That’s when I know I need a break. So I try to take advantage of those things that refresh me … but that’s for another article at another time. Greg Baird Greg Baird is a Children’s Ministry veteran with over 20 years ministry experience. Greg has had the privilege of serving in four San Diego area churches, including under the leadership of both John Maxwell and David Jeremiah.

emotional problems, you’re told that it’s because you’re in the flesh. The implication is that life in the Spirit is effortless and easy once you’ve discovered the secret of “the exchanged life.” But both of these views go against the clear teaching of Scripture, that the spiritual life is a continual battle against the world, the flesh, and the devil. We are instructed to discipline ourselves for the purpose of godliness (1 Timothy 4:7). There is no quick, easy, instantaneous way to get in top physical conditioning. You have to work at it every day, and the day you stop is the day you start going downhill.

The “not-having-arrived” attitude: Christian growth requires always moving ahead. If anyone could think he had arrived, it would have been Paul. But he always kept in mind that he wasn’t there yet. He didn’t want to rest on his laurels. You see this even in his final days, when he was in the dungeon in Rome, and he wrote to Timothy asking him to bring his coat, and then he adds, “And the books, especially the parchments” (2 Timothy 4:13). He was facing execution, but he wanted his books so he could keep growing! Moving ahead from the past: “Forgetting what lies behind.” A runner does not make the mistake of looking over his shoulder. His eyes are fixed on the goal. If he made mistakes earlier in the race, he doesn’t kick himself by replaying them in his mind. If he did well, he doesn’t gloat about it. He leaves the past behind and keeps moving on toward the finish line. It can be helpful to reflect on what happened to us in the past in order to understand where we’re at in the present and where we need to grow. There is a biblical case for self-examination, which means evaluating things that have happened in the past, both good and bad, as a means of growing now. But there needs to be a balance. We need to take periodic glances backward, but we also need to put the past (good and bad) behind us, accept God’s grace and enabling for the present, and move on with what he is calling us to do now. Moving ahead toward the future: “Reaching forward to what lies ahead,” Paul uses a term describing a runner who stretches and strains every muscle as he runs toward the finish line. “The upward call of God” is his call to salvation which culminates when we stand before Him to give an account and receive rewards for how we’ve run the race. If God has dealt with some sin in your life, don’t slip back into it again. If he has cleaned out a dirty closet of your life, don’t start throwing junk in there again. Giving it the proper effort: To grow as a Christian, you’ve got to give it the proper effort. We need the balance of God’s Word here. Some say, “God is sovereign and we don’t need to do anything.” Others say, “It’s all up to us.” Scripture says, “God is at work in you, so you work!” It is both/and, not either/or. Some say that any effort on your part shows that you’re in the flesh. If that’s so, Paul was fleshly, because it’s clear here that he was pressing on, he was reaching forward to the goal as a runner giving it his all. The Christian life is an active cooperation with the sovereign God. If you want to grow, you’ve got to put your full effort into it-- not just occasionally, but all the time.

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India working to bring back Gita, locate family: Sushma New Delhi, August 8 (iANs): Gita, a 23-yearold hearing and speechimpaired Indian woman stranded in Pakistan for the past 15 years, will be brought back to India and efforts are on to locate her family, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Saturday. In a series of tweets, Sushma Swaraj said the government was completing the "necessary formalities to bring Gita back to India". Sushma Swaraj tweeted that during the past few days, "four families from Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand and UP have claimed Gita as their daughter" and that she has requested the chief ministers of the respective states to "verify and report". "Gita conveyed to the Indian High Commissioner by gestures that they are seven brothers and sisters. She also conveyed that she

had visited a temple with her father. Then she wrote down 'Vaishno Devi'." "With these details, please help locate Gita's family," the minister tweeted. Gita's story has the elements of recent Bollywood blockbuster 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' in which actor Salman Khan crosses the border to escort a six-year-old mute Pakistani girl back to her village. Since her story hit the limelight earlier this week, four families have come forward to claim that Gita was their long-lost daughter. A family from Uttar Pradesh and one from Jharkhand came forward on Friday. Ramraj and Anara Devi, who hail from Dhamohan village in Uttar Pradesh's P rat a p ga rh d i s t r i c t, claimed Gita was their

Geeta (R) gestures as she and Faisal Edhi speak in sign language at the Bilquis Edhi Foundation in Karachi, Pakistan, on August 6. (REUTERS)

daughter Savita who went missing from an ashram in Bihar 11 years ago, according to media reports. The couple approached the authorities after seeing

TV news reports and pictures of Gita, who they say is one of their six children who went missing at the age of nine. A couple from Bokaro

in Jharkhand claimed Gita was their fourth child Kokia Kumari who went missing more than a decade ago. Earlier, another couple from Amritsar claimed Gita

was their daughter Pooja, who they used to call Guddi. Rajesh Kumar and Ram Dulari are also hearing and speech-impaired. Ram Du-

lari bears a strong resemblance to Gita. They said the girl went missing more than a decade ago while they were out begging at the Amritsar railway station. But Gita denied the couple's claim. When a private TV channel in Pakistan showed her a picture of the couple, the girl couldn't recognise them. She said her mother used to wear sari, but the woman in the picture was wearing salwar kameez. On Tuesday, Sushma Swaraj had announced that the government will bring Gita back to India after Indian High Commissioner T.C.A. Raghavan met the woman at the Edhi Foundation, a well known charity in Karachi where the woman has been staying for the past few years. Sushma Swaraj had re-

quested the envoy to go to Karachi to meet Gita. Pakistani human rights activist Ansar Burney, who has been closely pursuing Gita's case, had travelled to India in October 2012 with photographs of the woman but was unable to make progress. In 2003, Gita -- then 11 years old -- was spotted by the Pakistan Rangers in Lahore, after she strayed across the border. The girl was handed over to the Edhi Foundation, a social welfare organisation in Pakistan. Bilquis Edhi, who runs the Edhi Foundation, named her Gita. According to reports, Gita is a vegetarian and has set up a small 'mandir' in her room at the Edhi Foundation where she prays to Indian gods and goddesses. She also observes fast during Ramadan.

Even Mughals knew they can't rule if they openly support cow slaughter: HM Journalists' bodies flays show-cause notices New Delhi, August 8 (iANs): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday stressed on the need to protect cows, saying even the Mughals, who ruled India between the 16th and 18th centuries, knew that they could not rule with open support to cow slaughter. "Whatever little information I have about Mughal rulers... I can say that the Mughal rulers were aware of this fact. They understood that by killing cows and giving open support to cow slaughter they cannot rule for a long period," he said. The minister even quoted the

founder of the Mughal dynasty Babur. "Even Babur, in his will, has written, we can't do two things at one time. Either rule the hearts of people or eat cow's meat. Only one thing can happen... They cannot be done together." Speaking at a conference on conservation of cows, the minister said the British rulers failed to understand this aspect which led to India's first war of independence. "After the British came to India, the way Indian tradition had to be respected... it was not done. "One of the main reasons for the first war of independence

(1857) was cow fat which was used pulsions," the minister for environin cartridges. This shows the faith ment, forests and climate change, said while addressing a conference of people towards cow," he said. on cow conservation organised by the Rashtriya Godhan Mahasangh Govt mulling free fodder along with the agricultural minfor cows not producing milk The government has plans to istry. "Farmers love cows, but exprovide free fodder to the own- penses incurred to feed her when ers of cows which have stopped she stops producing milk is a conyielding milk to prevent them cern. Hence, we are thinking upon from turning into a burden, union how jungles around villages can be minster Prakash Javadekar said utilised in this regard," he added. Union Home Minister Rajnath on Saturday. "Farmers feed cow till she pro- Singh, former Karnataka chief minduces milk. But when she stops ister B.S. Yeddyurappa and Haryana producing milk, they hand her over Agricultural Minister O.P. Dhankar to the butcher out of financial com- also attended the function.

New governors of Bihar, Himachal appointed

New Delhi, Aug 8 (iANs) President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday appointed Ram Nath Kovind and Acharya Dev Vrat as the governors of Bihar and Himachal Pradesh respectively, an official statement said. West Bengal Governor Kesri Nath Tripathi and Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh presently hold additional charge of Bihar and Himachal Pradesh respectively. Kovind, who hails from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur and is a lawyer by profes-

I was not consulted: Bihar CM

New Delhi, August 8 (Pti): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today voiced his displeasure over the appointment of senior BJP leader Ram Nath Kovind as new Governor for the state without consulting him, saying he got the information through media. "As per the precedent so far, the central government, the Home Minister talks to the state govern-

ment, its Chief Minister on it (appointment of Governor)... This time there is no consultation. I have also got the information (about the appointment) through media," Kumar told reporters when asked about the appointment of Kovind.

sion is yet to announce the dates of Bihar Assembly elections, but Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi on Saturday said the poll process in the state will be completed before November 29. Zaidiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement puts a lid on speculations that the polls were heading to dates beyond NoPolls to be completed vember 29, the day the tenure of the present Asbefore Nov 29: CEC The Election Commis- sembly expires.

sion, was the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Dalit Morcha and also a two-time Rajya Sabha member (1994-2006). Acharya Dev Vrat has been principal of Kurukshetra Gurukul since 1981. Besides being a post graduate in history and Hindi, he is a doctor in naturopathy and yogic sciences.The appointments of Kovind and Dev Vrat will be effective from the date they take charge of their respective offices, the statement added.

New Delhi, August 8 (iANs): Six journalists' bodies have condemned the information and broadcasting ministry for its show-cause notice to TV channels over coverage of Yakub Memon's hanging, saying it is an attempt to intimidate the media. The organisations, including the Press Club of India and the Indian Women's Press Corps, condemned the notice in a joint statement. "The Press Club of India, Indian Women's Press Corps, Mumbai Press Club, Guwahati Press Club, Brihadmumbai Union of Journalists and Delhi Union of Journalists condemn the government's attempt to intimidate the media by issuing showcause notices to three leading TV channels, ABP

the crime. Villagers said four children have died in the last six month due to prolonged illness in Mandar. The families of the children and villagers suspected foul play by these women. The villagers held a meeting and decided to teach a lesson to the women. On Friday, more than 30 people dragged the women from their houses and started beating them up. The bodies of the women, who were from different families, have been sent for post-mortem. According to official statistics, more than 750 women have been killed over the years in Jharkhand after being branded as witches. Chief Minister Raghubar Das condemned the incident.

New Delhi, August 8 (Pti): Aam Aadmi Party today targeted the Delhi Police saying it was wasting its energy by leveling "false charges" against party lawmakers and that the credibility of the force is under question owing to rising incidents of crime in the city. Addressing a press con"She was brought to the ference, AAP Delhi Conhospital with a respiratory venor Dilip Pandey cited problem. She is a heart pathe arrest of a constable tient and has been kept in the ICU," a hospital spokesperson told IANS.

for allegedly gang-raping a woman in Ranhola area of West Delhi on Thursday night in countering the assault charges against party MLA Commando Surinder Singh. "How would anyone feel secure in this city when men who are supposedly protectors end up committing such crimes? It's all because the police is busy cooking up

luCKNow, August 8 (iANs): Five more samples of instant snack Maggi have failed tests at a laboratory here as they contained lead content beyond the permissible limit, an official said on Saturday. The lead content in these samples, picked from neighbouring Barabanki, were found to be 2.7 parts per million more than the permissible limit at the Indians line up for free food given by a charity outside the Bangla Sahib Sikh temple in New Delhi, Food Safety and Drug Adon Saturday, August 8. The birth anniversary of Guru Harkrishan Sahib, the eighth guru, which ministration laboratory, an official said. falls on July 23, was celebrated by Sikh devotees on Saturday. (AP Photo)

Additional Commissioner (Food) R.S. Maurya said the test reports would now be sent to the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). After initial reports of much higher lead and monosodium glutamate (MSG) content in Maggi, over 500 samples were gathered from across the state. The five samples that have been found "unfit" are from this collection. A ban was imposed on Maggi in June, a move

Pranab Mukherjee's wife, who was admitted to the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) here, is in

Suvra Mukherjee, who has been ill for some time, was admitted to the hospital on Friday evening.

" T h e g ov e r n m e nt should respect the media's responsibility to reflect diverse opinions, even on sensitive issues such as death penalty, national security and communal harmony. The fact that Yakub's funeral went off peacefully nails the suggestion in the show-cause notices that the media reports in question had stoked trouble and incited violence," it said. The statement was issued by Nadeem Kazmi (Press Club of India), T.K. Rajalakshmi (Indian Women's Press Club), Jatin Desai (Mumbai Press Club), Nava Thakuria (Guwahati Press Club), Sujata Madhok (Delhi Union of Journalists) , Geeta Seshu (Brihadmumbai Union of Journalists

Delhi cops framing false cases against our Lawmakers, says Aam Aadmi Party

Five women beaten to President Mukherjee's wife in critical state Delhi, August critical condition, the audeath over witchcraft New 8 (iANs): President thorities said on Saturday.

RANChi, August 8 (iANs): Five women were beaten to death on the outskirts of Ranchi on Saturday for allegedly practicing witchcraft, Jharkhand Police said. The incident took place at Mandar, around 40 km from here. Over 20 people, including college students, were detained for interrogation, a police officer said. "Five women were beaten to death with sticks and rods by villagers, mostly youth. The women were picked up from their houses on Friday night. The villagers alleged that they were involved in practicing black magic," the officer told IANS. According to police sources, some of the detained youths admitted to

News, NDTV 24x7 and Aaj Tak, for their coverage of Yakub Memon's hanging," said the statement. It termed as "shameful" that cable TV rules have been invoked to question the right of the media to air views or do stories that run contrary to the decisions of the government and the Supreme Court on capital punishment in general and Memon's case in particular. "We are shocked that the Information and Broadcasting ministry is party to such an assault on free speech," it said, adding that the action "betrays an insecurity and intolerance on the part of the government". The journalists' bodies urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene immediately and withdraw the notices issued in the context of Yakub's hanging.

false charges against our MLAs," Pandey said. Pandey blamed the police of conspiracy against the public and said that "the trust deficit or the credibility crisis is purely because of the fact that police continue to work under the Narendra Modi government, adding that it should "focus on women's security instead, otherwise it stands discredited."

Maggi samples fail test in Lucknow laboratory: Official which was challenged by its makers Nestle. Nestle had ordered a nationwide recall of the popular snack after food inspectors in Uttar Pradesh and later in some other states found that the MSG and lead content was very high. Nestle has maintained that Maggi is safe for consumption and that it complies with the food standards in India. The matter is sub judice at the Bombay High Court.

Swachh Bharat ranking: Mysuru India's first e-flora database developed in first position, Trichy second CheNNAi, August 8 (iANs) Mysuru in Karnataka and Thiruchirapalli (Trichy) in Tamil Nadu have been ranked first and second among 476 cities in the "Swachh Bharat" rankings, the union urban development ministry announced on Saturday. Besides Mysuru and Thiruchirapalli, other cities in the top 10 are Navi Mumbai, Kochi, Hassan, Mandya and Bengaluru in Karnataka, Thiruvananthapuram, Halisahar in West Bengal and Gangtok. According to a ministry statement, all the 476 Class-1 cities in 31 states

and union territories, each with a population of above one lakh, were surveyed for assessing total sanitation practices covering a set of parameters. The parameters include extent of open defecation, solid waste management, septage management, waste water treatment, drinking water quality, surface water quality of water bodies and mortality due to water borne diseases. The survey conducted during 2014-15 was commissioned by the ministry as required under the National Sanitation Policy of 2008.

Since the "Swachh Bharat" mission is being implemented in urban areas with focus on construction of individual household, community and public toilets to eradicate open defecation and ensure door-to-door collection and disposal of municipal solid waste, all the 476 Class-1 cities have been ranked based on the data pertaining to these elements from out of the data generated in the survey. Thir uchirapalli is around 350 km from Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai, which bagged the 20th position.

KolKAtA, August 8 (iANs): The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) has developed the first open-access online database of India's floral diversity to document over 18,000 flowering plant species in an effort at boosting digitisation and conservation of endangered ones. The 'eFlora India' test site was launched by BSI in July 2015, on the occasion of the 'Digital India Week'. The portal, once formally launched, will also serve as an updated plant checklist of India, said BSI director Paramjit Singh. "The information in the Flora of India volumes published by BSI will be available through this portal

in the database form. This consists of more than 6,000 pages of printed treatments covering around 4,500 taxa (a taxonomic category) belonging to 92 families," Singh told IANS. "This effort puts India at par with neighbouring countries, like China, Nepal and Pakistan that already have such e-repositories," Singh said. Further, he said, in keeping with emerging threats to floral abundance in India such as climate change, 'eFlora India' serves as a primary database on Indian floral diversity and could be used to carry out comparisons in case of any threat perception on a particular population.

The IT expertise for the novel initiative was provided by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Kolkata. According to Mina Desai, principal engineer, CDAC, the online knowledge database, supported by a robust decision-support system, will help connect researchers across the globe to share insights and co-operate on botanical studies and analysis, keeping Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) reserved. "It will help in modelling and data mining as well as analytics to gain insights into evolving issues related to plant diversity," Desai told IANS, adding sophisticated computing such as

concept mapping (graphical tools for organising and representing knowledge) form a core component of the web-based tool. A Decision Support System (DSS) is a computerbased information system that enables organisational decision-making activities and helps in making decisions about problems that may be rapidly changing and not easily specified in advance. This feature aims to produce real-time and useful information for scientists concerned with conservation management in specific regions of the country. The web application will facilitate one to glean infor-

mation regarding flora by family, genus and provide updated correct scientific name and will be accompanied with high resolution images in near future.. e are also planning to link it with Geographic Information System (GIS) in future so that precise place of occurrence can be provided," said the director. The database also targets common man. "It has a user-friendly interface and students or anyone wishing for complete information on one site can access it," added S.S. Dash, scientist, BSI. The application currently has information on 4,000 species and is being loaded with more data.

InternatIonal

the Morung express

Sunday 9 August 2015

Dimapur

Lanka’s ex-PM in tough battle for return to power Krishan Francis Associated Press

Mahinda Rajapaksa, once poised to be Sri Lanka's president for life, is a desperate man these days. At stake is not just his own political future, but that of an entire dynasty and a network of supporters he founded at every level. A shocking loss to a former ally in the January election he had himself called two years ahead of schedule has hit his once powerful family's fortunes hard. It seems only a political revival may offer them some hope of protection from the slew of corruption and other criminal charges they now face. So Rajapaksa is in the race in this month's election for prime minister, a job only second to that of president. While in power, he created a powerful narrative of the warrior king and the savior of his people who led a successful military campaign against separatist Tamil Tiger rebels to end a decades-long civil war. He also abolished the two-term limit for presidency, enabling him to stay in power for life or until his eldest son, who he was grooming, was ready to take over. And he consolidated all power among a tight coterie of friends, family and loyalists, taking control of

the Parliament, courts and all state institutions. The electoral upset to his former health minister, Maithripala Sirisena, changed all that. Now several members of Rajapaksa's inner circle are under investigation for graft, murder and abuse of power. They have denied the allegations. While Rajapaksa himself is being investigated on a relatively minor allegation of appointing a minister during an election, which authorities say amounts to bribery, the government is still trying with the help of international agencies to locate his allegedly ill-gotten wealth — which could lead to more serious charges. Soon after his defeat, Rajapaksa's once-powerful brothers also lost their positions. Basil Rajapaksa, the former economic affairs minister, was arrested and charged with misusing state funds for election purposes. He has been released on bail. Another brother, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the influential former defense secretary, is under investigation after a former ally accused him of abducting journalists, critics and Tamil rebel suspects. There are only a few survivors of enforced disappearances known as the "white van abductions." Rajapaksa's all-out

In this July 17, 2015 photo, supporters listen to Sri Lanka’s former president and parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa during an election campaign rally in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Eight months after a shocking election defeat purportedly ended his absolute control over power and dynastic projects, Sri Lanka’s former strongman is on a rebound that could lead to uncertainty and a protracted power struggle in the Indian Ocean island nation. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

campaign to return to power is seen as a desperate attempt to stay politically alive and to stem the damage and likely criminal prosecution that his loyalists and potentially himself face. "The decision to re-enter politics and contest a parliamentary seat raises a question about his decency, and on the other hand it seems as an attempt to

safeguard his family and his close associates who are facing various allegations from the long arm of the law," said Terrance Purasinghe, a political scientist. His return to the political forefront after a humiliating defeat is also a testament to his tenacity. "Politics is part of his body and blood," said Jehan Perera an analyst with National Peace Council,

a local activist group. "His value comes from the powers he has. ... He is a fighter who never gives up." Rajapaksa started laying the groundwork for his comeback soon after his defeat, organizing meetings with supporters and attending religious ceremonies at Buddhist temples, which turned into mini campaign rallies and received wide media

coverage. He has managed to retain the loyalty of many members of the United People's Freedom Alliance coalition, which compelled an unwilling Sirisena to nominate Rajapaksa for prime minister. To his loyalists, many of whom are mired in allegations of drug dealing, corruption, and murder, Rajapaksa is the one name

they can recall for their own re-election to Parliament and safety from prosecution by using their influence to manipulate the system. Rajapaksa acknowledged his failings in letting his coterie run amok. He didn't get into specifics in his speeches, but he was accused of manipulating the justice system to protect a lawmaker accused of killing one of his own advisers. He was also accused of not taking action against politicians accused of rape and drug dealing. "That's a big mistake. I apologize to you and I will not repeat them," he said at one temple meeting. Even though he cleared the first hurdle and won his party's nomination, the odds are still stacked against him. Apart from the erosion of his own vote base, Sirisena has come to his side very grudgingly and a section of Rajapaksa's own party doesn't back him. "I have no dealings with Mahinda Rajapaksa, I have the same criticism for him that I had before Jan. 8," Sirisena said in a speech last month. He said that with Rajapaksa, the party would not attract votes from minority Tamil and Muslim communities or the youth. After the victory against the Tamil Tigers, Rajapaksa had projected himself

as protector of the majority Sinhala-Buddhists and seen as slacking in post-war reconciliation. He was also accused of secretly supporting Buddhist nationalist groups that carried out attacks against Muslims, destroying mosques, property and in one major riot killing three Muslims. Sirisena has indicated that his personal preference would be to form a government with Rajapaksa's rival and current Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Sirisena and Wickremesinghe were part of a grand opposition coalition that unseated Rajapaksa. After his victory, Sirisena was invited back to the UPFA to become its leader. With less than two weeks before the election, Rajapaksa is trailing Wickremesinghe according to a latest opinion poll. The survey by independent think tank Center for Policy Alternatives questioned 1,986 people from across the country and ethnic groups, and shows that Rajapaksa has the support of 27.5 percent against 39.8 percent for Wickremesinghe. The survey had a 2-percentage point margin of error. If he cannot close that gap by Aug. 17, Rajapaksa stands to lose his political career. "I think he will be isolated and marginalized. He will be a spent force," Perera said.

Thailand military courts harshly Typhoon threatens China after 10 dead or missing in Taiwan punish 2 for Facebook comments TAIPEI, AugusT 8 (AP): Typhoon Soudelor barreled toward mainland China on Saturday after downing trees, traffic lights and power lines in Taiwan, where at least six people were killed, four left missing and dozens injured. A total of 101 people were hurt in Taiwan and more than 3 million households lost electricity as the powerful storm left streets strewn with fallen trees. All 279 domestic flights were canceled Saturday, as well as at least 37 international flights. An 8-year-old girl and her mother died when they were swept out to sea Thursday from a beach on the east coast, the official Central News Agency reported. The girl's twin sister remains missing. Other casualties included a firefighter who was killed and another injured after be-

BANgKOK, AugusT 8 (AP): Two military courts handed down Thailand's harshest sentences in recent decades for insulting the monarchy, punishing two Facebook users Friday in the latest cases involving comments posted online. A man in Bangkok was sentenced to prison for 30 years for six Facebook postings, and a mother of two young girls in the northern province of Chiang Mai was sentenced to 28 years for seven postings, said iLaw, a watchdog group that monitors such cases. Their original sentences were halved because they admitted their guilt to the court. Bangkok Military Court chief judge Maj. Gen. Panomthep Wesaratchanun said the trial of Pongsak Sriboonpeng was conducted behind closed doors because "What he wrote

was beyond rude. Even the prosecutor did not want to read them out loud." Thailand's lese majeste law is considered the harshest in the world, with those accused of defaming, insulting or threatening the monarchy facing prison terms ranging from three to 15 years on each count. Critics says it is often used as a tool to smother social and political dissent, and note that King Bhumibol Adulyadej himself proclaimed in a public speech that he is not above criticism. Thais hold great affection for King Bhumibol, who is revered as a moral authority who stepped in repeatedly over the years to unify the country despite his lack of a formal political role. The 87-year-old king's fading from public life due to ill health, and the palace's perceived role in bit-

‘China not a dark totalitarian country’

THE POLITICS OF TIME: why countries switch time zones

BEIjINg, AugusT 8 (IANs): China is not a dark totalitarian country, a state-run daily said Saturday, stressing that "many elements from the developed world are taking root" in the nation. "China is not the dark totalitarian country that some in the West described it as. Many elements from the developed world are taking root in China," an editorial in the Global Times said. The country is also facing new problems, it said, adding: "The theory that all problems will be resolved once China adopts Western systems does not make sense." The editorial appeared following Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's visit to Germany where he has "softened his tone towards the Chinese authorities". "After regaining his passport from authorities in July, Ai left for Germany. "Ai said he was allowed to travel again with almost no restrictions, and he could also go back to China, and that the government told him he is a free person. Ai also said that he would not just criticize the government, but should also offer solutions." The Voice of America said Ai's words have drawn criticism from Chinese dissidents, who referred to this as the "collapse of an idol".

ter political battles that started in 2006, have tarnished the institution in recent years, undermining what had previously been near-universal respect for the royal institution. The military junta that took power after last year's coup declared protection of the monarchy a priority. An increase in lese majeste cases under recent civilian governments accelerated with last year's coup, and the cases have been handled by military courts instead of civilian ones. Many recent cases have involved content posted on social media. In a case that did not involve the Internet, a military court Thursday in Chiang Rai province sentenced a man to five years — halved from 10 — after he pleaded guilty to tearing up a portrait of King Bhumibol.

A street corner is filled with a mangled rooftop brought down by strong winds from Typhoon Soudelor in Taipei, Taiwan on Saturday, August 8. Soudelor brought heavy rains and strong winds to the island Saturday with winds speeds over 170 km per hour (100 mph) and gusts over 200 km per hour (120 mph) according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

ing hit by a drunken driver The center of the storm as they attempted to move made landfall in eastern a fallen tree in the island's Taiwan at 4:40 a.m. Satsouth. urday. By mid-morning,

Soudelor was packing maximum sustained winds of 162 kilometers (100 miles) per hour, Taiwan's Central

Weather Bureau said. The typhoon weakened later Saturday with top winds of up to 144 kph (89 mph) while moving away from the island in a northwesterly direction. Strong winds and heavy rains were still expected to continue in Taiwan. Authorities in southeast China ordered the evacuation of more than 163,000 people and ships back to port ahead of the typhoon, which was expected to hit Fujian province on Saturday night. More than 7,000 soldiers and police were on standby, provincial authorities said. On Friday afternoon, marine police rescued 55 university students and teachers trapped on a small island where they had been attending a summer camp, after strong gales stopped ferry services, China's official Xinhua News Agency reported.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KIPHIRE :: NAGALAND

Frank Jordans

NO.DC/KPE/JUD-11/2012-13/ 504 Dated Kiphire the 3rd August 2015 ing power shortages ry as a British colony, then so it's now two hours tion stretching almost because lights went on chose a unified time zone ahead of Ukraine in the 5,000 kilometers (3,100 Associated Press NOTICE earlier in the evening. upon independence. But winter and one hour in miles) from one end to Whereas Shri. Lingcho, Son of Late.Tosepi Sangtam, North Korean officials an• IS IT SATURDAY ALsome in the country's far the summer. the other, used to have Pensioner of Seyochung village has applied for issue of nounced on August 7 that READY? On Dec. 29, succession certificate under the Indian succession Act, east still go their own way. • NAZI TIME: Until the five time zones. After takthe country is creating its 2011, the Pacific island In Assam state, home to 1940s, Spain was on the ing power in 1949, the 1925 in order to draw/receive the payment of movable/ own time zone, moving back nation of Samoa — not to much of India's tea insame time as Britain Communist Party abolimmovable properties of Late.Tosepi Sangtam Pensioner 30 minutes on Aug. 15. The be confused with Ameridustry, many plantations and Portugal, which are ished all except "Beijing who expired on 07/11/2011. establishment of "Pyongcan Samoa — became on roughly the same latitime" (GMT +8) to simwork on what they call DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY yang time" is a political move only the second country tude. But when Nazi-ocplify governance and to chaibagaan, or "tea gar1. PEN.COM-16783/NL/S/17758 From the Office of the intended to erase the legacy to jump across the intercupied France switched bring cohesion to the den time": Clocks are set Treasury Office Kiphire. 2. 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CHUMREMO ODYUO) Here is a look at ways ered some support in reent time zones simultwo hours earlier than Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire, Nagaland in which countries have cent years and in 2013 a taneously. The central they naturally would to changed their time zones parliamentary commisgovernment set the be in synch with the east. for political reasons: sion said a switch could country's clocks back by Some residents set their GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND • HOW IT ALL BEGAN: have profound effects 30 minutes in 1996, seekclocks back by two hours Time zones were first on eating, sleeping and ing more daylight hours to reflect actual condiproposed in the midworking habits in Spain, during a power crisis. But tions, an unofficial pracNAGALAND: KOHIMA 19th century as global famed for long lunches, Tamil Tiger rebels, who tice sometimes interpretNO.DTE/TECH-A/6/2011 Dt. Kohima, the 8th August 2015 travel and communicasiestas and late shifts at ed as disloyalty to Beijing. controlled wide swathes tion gathered pace. But • 15 MINUTES OF FAME: JEE (Main) 2015 NOTIFICATION work. So far, nothing has of northern Sri Lanka it wasn't until the early come of the proposal. In 1956 Nepal moved and were always looking In accordance with instructions from the Ministry of Human Resources 20th century that time to GMT +5:45 to mark for ways to prove their • BACK AND FORTH: Development (MHRD) New Delhi, the allocation of Supernumerary Seats zones were standardpolitical independence, Venezuela was 4½ the time the sun passes reserved for the North Eastern States/ Union Territory has been done through ized with reference to refused to follow. The hours behind GMT unover a famous mounthe Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB- NEUT 2015). 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DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

The Morung Express 10 SPORTS ‘FIFA launches internal probe of alleged corruption’ phelps leaves no doubt Sunday

Dimapur

9 August 2015

David Ingram and Simon Evans

occer's world governing body FIFA has launched an internal investigation of alleged corruption, two people familiar with the matter said, in a development that may signal greater cooperation with criminal probes by U.S. and Swiss authorities. Members of FIFA's executive committee were briefed on the internal investigation at a closed-door meeting in Zurich last month, said the sources, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, a U.S. law firm, is conducting the investigation, which is running parallel to the probes by authorities in the United States and Switzerland, the sources said. The results of the investigation are expected to be shared with the authorities, they added. FIFA was thrown into turmoil in May when U.S. prosecutors announced the indictment of nine current and former soccer officials, many of whom had FIFA positions, and five sports marketing executives. Prosecutors said the 14 corrupted the sport by agreeing to more than $150 million in bribes and kickbacks for media and marketing rights.

cer confederations either declined to comment or did not respond to requests for comment. Top former officials from the two confederations in the Americas are among those who have been indicted by the U.S. In the corporate world, an internal investigation like this is a common practice if a company could be the target of U.S. prosecutors. By launching its own investigation, often run by a big law firm, a company can try to show it is committed to cooperating with authorities and wants to get to the bottom of a problem. "One thing to understand about these internal investigations is how de rigueur they are. Really, every company does them," said Michael Fine, an anti-bribery and compliance expert at the New York consulting firm LRN. In exchange for voluntarily disclosing wrongdoing, a company may get treated more leniently when the U.S. Justice Department is deciding whether to bring charges and seek fines, according to official guidelines published by the department. U.S. authorities have said their investigation is continuing and that additional people could be indicted. A Justice Department spokeswoman declined to comment on FIFA's internal investigation.

TRIED AND TESTED It was previously known only that FIFA had hired Quinn Emanuel to represent its interests during the U.S. and Swiss investigations. Reuters was not able to determine what stage the internal investigation had reached or how long it would take. FIFA is cooperating with authorities and will not comment on ongoing investigations, said a spokeswoman for the Zurich-based organisation. "We are dedicated to improving the organisation, and will continue to strengthen FIFA's governance and accountability. Our work in this area continuously evolves, and we are focussed on achieving the highest standards for the international football community," the spokeswoman said in a statement. Representatives with the world's six continental soc-

WORLD CUP AWARDS The Swiss criminal investigation into possible corruption in soccer is specifically targeting the award of the World Cup hosting rights to Russia for 2018 and to Qatar for 2022. It is at an earlier stage than the U.S. investigation. Quinn Emanuel lawyers in their presentation to FIFA's executive committee last month made clear that they are reporting to FIFA's general counsel, Marco Villiger, not to FIFA President Sepp Blatter or Secretary General Jerome Valcke, the sources said. Villiger has been the director of legal affairs at FIFA since 2007 and previously was the head of disciplinary matters. It is not clear how the election of a new FIFA president at a meeting scheduled for February would affect the internal investigation. Blatter and Valcke have both

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been widely criticized for their handling of the corruption crisis enveloping FIFA, and Blatter has said he will not run in the February election. Swiss prosecutors have said Blatter and Valcke may be summoned for questioning, and sources have told Reuters that the FBI is examining their stewardship of FIFA as part of its probe. Blatter is fully cooperating with the internal investigation, his U.S. lawyer Richard Cullen said. A lawyer for Valcke did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Although authorities have so far described FIFA as a victim of the alleged corruption, the organisation itself could still be added as a defendant at the discretion of prosecutors, especially if they believe FIFA is not fully cooperating as a victim would, according to lawyers with expertise in complex criminal cases. A senior U.S. prosecutor, Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell, said in a speech in April before the FIFA case became public that generally the government expects cooperation to be timely and complete. "We expect cooperating companies to identify culpable individuals - including senior executives if they were involved - and provide the facts about their wrongdoing," Caldwell said. FIFA had a rocky experience with an earlier internal investigation by Michael Garcia of Kirkland & Ellis, another U.S. law firm. Garcia quit his job as FIFA's ethics investigator in December in protest at the way FIFA handled his report on allegations of corruption in awarding the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Garcia's report, which has not been made public, had limited evidentiary value for authorities because Garcia had no subpoena power and did not take sworn testimony, a source told Reuters in June. U.S. prosecutors could eventually turn to a court-appointed monitor to try to ensure that FIFA cleans up its act, a tactic they have used with organizations as diverse as major banks and labour unions, according to attorneys with expertise in such matters.

Phek Inter-Departmental Badminton Tourney

DIMAPUR, AUGUST 8 (MExN): The 6th Edition of Phek district Inter-Departmental Badminton Tournament kicked off on August 7. According to a press release, the deputy Commissioner of Phek, Muroho Chotso attended the inaugural function as the chief guest. The release stated that the ADC, Phek and convenor of the organising committee, Kuko Mero highlighted the objective of the tournament. “The tournament has been organised to foster better coordination between different departments and friendship amongst the government servants posted at Phek”. The release informed that this year’s edition witnessed the biggest response since 2002 with 102 participants competing. Chief guest, Chotso, in his address said that the peaceful environment prevailing in Phek district has enabled the holding of the tournament, the release said. He was quoted as stating that the event is encouraging and expressed hope that it would foster closer coordination between departments. The tournament will continue till August 10.

he'll be ready for rio

Michael Phelps competes in the men's 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. swimming nationals on August 7, in San Antonio. (AP Photo) Paul Newberry AP National Writer

Michael Phelps held up one finger, leaving no doubt he's No. 1. Then he pounded the water defiantly — first with one hand, then with both. Yep, he's back. Removing any uncertainty about how ready he'll be for the Rio Olympics, Phelps turned in his fastest time in the 200-meter butterfly since setting the world record in a high-tech suit six years ago. Phelps' stunner — 1 minute, 52.94 seconds at the U.S. national championships Friday night — came after months of lackluster performances and serious problems away from the pool. "This next year is going to be pretty damn fun," said Phelps, who unleashed one of the biggest celebrations of his career when he saw the time. It would have been good enough for gold at the 2012 London Olympics, where he finished second behind Chad le Clos' time of 1:52.96. It would have been good enough to win at this year's world championships in Kazan, Russia, where Hungary's Laszlo Cseh took the title in 1:53.48. "I think it just shows you anything is possible if you want something bad enough," Phelps said. "I can do whatever I put my mind to." No question about that. Not after a performance that no one saw coming — not even his longtime coach, Bob Bowman. "That was one of his best swims," Bowman said, high praise indeed considering Phelps is the most decorated athlete in Olympic history with 18 golds and 22 medals overall. Phelps should have been in Kazan this week — he easily qualified for the U.S. team — but he lost his spot as part of his punishment for a second drunken-driving arrest last fall.

So he came to San Antonio for what is essentially a junior-varsity meet for swimmers who didn't earn a spot at the biggest swimming event outside the Olympics. It was the middle of the night in Russia when he finished, but the time was sure to send plenty of ripples halfway around the world by Saturday morning. "I wish I was there," Phelps said, "but I'm glad I'm here." With the stands nearly full — despite another 100-degree day in south Texas — and fans packed around the railings at one end of the pool, Phelps seized the moment. He went out in 25.14 seconds, significantly faster than his opening pace in the morning preliminaries, and was clearly racing more than just the seven other swimmers in the "A'' final. He kept up the blistering pace right to the end, breaking 30 seconds on his final lap and touching the wall a full body-length ahead of runner-up Jack Conger (1:54.54). "I had no clue," Phelps said. "Going into the 100 wall, I said, 'Please just make it feel this easy for one more 25.' Then I would just go to my legs as much as I can the last 75. When I hit 150 wall, I was like, 'I better get at least seven or eight kicks off this wall and just hammer it.'" That he did. It was Phelps' best performance in one of his signature events since he set the world record of 1:51.51 at the 2009 world championships in Rome — a meet remembered for its assault on the record book with nearly everyone wearing rubberized suits that were soon banned by FINA for making a mockery of the sport. This time, Phelps was wearing a black textile jammer with his "MP" logo on the right leg, one of the suits he helped design as part of a new sponsorship deal. "I guess the suit is

public discourse

A brief recap of the 16 point agreement, the shillong accord and speculations on the present accord

HE BACKGROUND: The IndoNaga- Burmese conflict is a simple case of invasion, where in spite of Nagaland’s declaration of her independence on 14th August, 1947, both Indian troops and Burmese troops moved into ancient Naga territories and claimed these invaded territories as their own. The first political move towards this military invasion took place on March 29, 1953 when the Nehru, the Indian Prime Minister and U.Nu the Burmese Prime Minister, visited Kohima and Khampti after flying into Imphal, Manipur. On this secret mission, they refused to discuss any political issues with the Nagas except to dance with the local damsels and young men. As for the Naga elders and leaders who came to meet them, they walked away from the Kohima function as soon as they learned that they would not be allowed to submit any memoranda to the two foreign dignitaries. Had these Naga elders had any doubts about their Naga identity and their Naga country, they might have listened to the two foreign Prime Ministers in order to make a deal with them for accommodation rather than confrontation. But these Naga leaders and elders knew exactly who they were and what their country is. So when these two foreign leaders (or their subordinates) told the Naga leaders that they would not be allowed to submit any memorandums to them, they simply walked out from the meeting place. In Naga customs, to be told by some guest that they would not talk to the host, was the highest form of insult and arrogance. The Naga leaders therefore, walked outmany even baring their buttocks by lifting their kilts and slapping them in front of the two Prime minsters. This, by the way, is the Naga style of returning insult for insult! THE 16 POINT AGREEMENT: As soon as Nehru and U Nu left, arrest warrants were issued against the NNC leaders

and they were hunted down like animals by the Assam Rifles and the Assam Armed Police. This was followed by the invasion of the Regular Indian Army from Oct. 1955 onward. And as the military occupied Nagaland with over one hundred thousand troops, the Indian Intelligence Bureau under S.M. Dutt made a secret deal with some Naga opportunist. S.M. Dutt was then; the Deputy Director of the Indian Intelligence Bureau (I.B.). Dutt himself coined the words “Naga People’s Convention” (NPC) and carried out this most covert deal with the Naga opportunist. After a series of meetings with Naga leaders who did not know the true intentions of the Convention, 19 Nagas were taken to Delhi by flight and were made to meet Nehru on the 26th July 1960. (This was the same day that Phizo addressed the world press at London and presented his book “The fate of the Nagas: An appeal to the world.”) Then suddenly on 27th July 1960, an announcement was made to the world that as the Nagas themselves have demanded for a state within the Indian union, a full fledged Indian state had been granted to them. (For details, see “Uncovering the political lies that have covered Indo-Naga history from the 1940’s to the Present”) That July 27, 1960 announcement took everyone, both- Nagas, Indians and Naga sympathizers across the globe- by total surprise. Many Indian politicians expressed their shock that something unbelievable had been done behind their backs when they realized that hardly four lacks Nagas had been granted the status of a full Indian state where in the case of the other states, seven eight million people constituted the states. This secret deal was done by bypassing the NNC and FGN, plus the whole Naga public, except those few tribal leaders who were fooled into thinking that they were all along, working for restoration of peace in war torn Nagaland of the late 1950s. In fact, even senior and ac-

tive members within the NPC like Mr. Kevichiisa, Vizol, Megoriato etc did not know the true intentions of the 16 Point Agreement and returned to Kohima when they discovered the facts from Dimapur. On hearing about the announcement, General Shrinagesh, who was the first GOC of the invading Indian troops and later became the Governor of Assam exclaimed: “This means leaving the Militants out of the settlement. It was with the Militants that the Government of India had to come to a settlement for peace in the area, and not with the ‘liberals’ who had no conflict with the Government of India.” (Harish Chandola; The Naga Story, p.139) Other sympathizers of the Naga resistance thought: “Had Nagas suddenly forgotten all about their terrible sacrifices of ten years and asked for an Indian state to their shame?” That, as we all know, was never the case, but in practical reality, when the 19 Nagas who went to Delhi came back to Nagaland, they came back with the might of the Indian army and the political power of India behind them. As a result, all Nagas were dumped into the Indian bosta (Bag) under the Constitution of India. Now as we wait with bated breath, what the terms of the present GOI and NSCN IM accord will unfold, let us hope that it will not turn out to be yet another 16 Point Agreement or another Shillong accord. THE SHILLONG ACCORD: In the case of the 1975 Shillong Accord, the accord became an invalid document even before the ink in the dotted lines had dried up. And by “invalid,” I mean- the so called Shillong Accord of 1975 never mentioned the IndoNaga conflict nor did it even mention the word Nagas or Nagaland while purporting that the document had finally solved the Indo-Naga conflict that had raged on for 28 years at that point of time (19471975). It was not surprising then, that late Phizo, the then NNC President, with the

exception of denying his participation in the Shillong Accord fiasco and giving instructions to his Vice President and all the top Generals of the Naga army, completely ignored it. In the end the Shillong Accord died a natural political death, as it was never ratified by the Indian Parliament on the one hand and on the other hand, sent back to Governor L.P. Singh by the then President of the FGN with the clear statement that because of constitutional constraints of articles 149 and 150 of the Naga Yehzabo, he was unable to accept clause 1 and 3 of the Shillong Accord. Having said that, I am also fully aware that there are those, who have blown the Shillong Accord out of all proportions and condemned it as a treasonous act of surrender committed by the Tenyima people. But whatever the case may be, as educated and matured Nagas, let us all acknowledge that- an accord is not a political settlement, if it is not ratified by both parties of the governments involved in the conflict. THE PRESENT ACCORD: This time round, let us at least hope that, the second accord of the NSCN IM with the Government of India will mention something about the Indo-Naga war of invasion and India’s forceful occupation of Nagaland through dubious means. If these facts of Indo-Naga history is not addressed and resolved, the present accord will end most likely with just some additional goodies added to the already existing article 371A of the 16 Point Agreement. In such a case, Nagas will be for the second time, forced to abide by Indian engineered and Indian imposed shackles of subject hood. Pardon my speculations, if they turn out to be wrong. However, as a bona fide citizen of Nagaland, I feel that I am fully justified to speculate as much as I want to speculate, because they too, had been silent for all the past 18 years over what has been purported to be talks for a final settlement. Kaka D. Iralu

pretty good," he quipped. Before the race, Phelps wasn't his usual stoic self. He actually smiled and joked around with the swimmer in the lane next to him, Pace Clark, who recently did some training with Phelps in the high altitude of Colorado and was given a couple of the new suits by him. Clark decided to wear the suit at nationals, and both swimmers seemed amused to be in matching attire as they climbed on the blocks. "I'm just so relaxed right now," Phelps said. "I think that's the big thing about me in my everyday life." Not so long ago, Phelps wasn't in such a good place. After that second DUI arrest, he underwent six weeks of inpatient therapy in Arizona, a stint that gave him a chance to re-examine his entire life. He has enrolled in Alcoholics Anonymous and vowed not to drink any alcohol at least through the Rio Olympics. "I went through a lot," he said, pausing to consider his words. "A lot." Once he completed therapy and had his legal issues resolved, Phelps threw himself totally into training. Bowman said the 30-year-old hasn't missed a day of practice since returning to the pool, a level of dedication he hasn't shown since the lead-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he broke Mark Spitz's iconic record with eight gold medals. Phelps arrived in San Antonio looking more muscular and defined than he has at perhaps anytime in his career. That work paid off, showing Phelps is fully committed to his second Olympics farewell. He initially retired after the London Games, only to change his mind just over a year later. There were some who doubted he could ever regain his dominating form.

Herein Lies Wisdom!

he 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly has some surprise packages like the tabling of The Nagaland Prohibition of Gambling and Promotion and Regulation of Online Games of Skill 2015. The bill’s primary objective is to earn revenue for the state government by way of licensing fees and royalty. The English word “gaming” is equivalent to “gambling”. Simply put, it is the activity of playing games of chances (or skills) for money. Over $40 billion USD spend on Online gaming in US alone. Over 50 million hours spend on Online gaming. Don’t get us wrong, we are sharing the idea of how people are drained and ensnared by it. That says obsession, captivated by it, people find themselves compelled to play. The term “PLAY” has become modern society’s sublime language. But in the Bible the term “play” has only two references i.e. unfaithfulness and violence. What did Jesus do on spare time or His disciples? If they indulged in any kind of activity we could have found some inkling but we don’t see that anywhere in the Bible. Gaming with the intent of winning money is an addictive game that has destroyed many a marriage, family and career. Psychologists defines it as “break-up” and Jesus termed it as “great was the fall”. Beloved young people, be not deceived by quick success. It is not permanent success. It is not lasting nor is it productive but obsessive entertainment. Be cautious because in the long run this Online gaming will produce a generation of con artists, wasting all their productive years trying to hit the illusionary jackpot. By legislating the bill we will find a State/society of startlingly uneven development and perplexing disparities where more people/youth have access to gaming but mired in some of the worst poverty of consumerism. Every job you do is a portrait of you. Do it right. Diligence is the key to generate wealth. The Bible says that the diligent shall stand before kings and the hand of the diligent shall rule. We think that MacDonald’s Food Chains and Restaurants is an overnight success. No, it took 30 years of diligence to taste worldwide success. Jesus did not say “right and wrong”, “righteous and unrighteous”, He just said “wise and foolish”. Lottery winner goes bankrupt within 2/3 years. Gamblers end their lives in misery. The Bible says money earned without sweat vanishes. Diligence is the 10 carat gold. Great lives are lived one day at a time. Did you know that there is no clock in Las Vegas Gambling Casino? Herein lies wisdom! Media Cell, The Watchman

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Model NayaNika Chatterjee

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No organised structure for Indian models

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Glimpses of an ‘Art Picnic’

he made dusky look stylish on the Indian ramp and is still among the favourite models of the country’s top-notch designers. Nayanika Chatterjee, who has been around for over two decades, says the country’s models need a structured organisation to streamline remuneration and other issues. “There is no organised structure for models and that is what I feel bad about,” Nayanika told IANS when asked about her take on the current modelling industry. Pay is a hassle. “We are still fighting with unknown clients to get paid. There is no structure, there is no honesty, so I feel that aspect hasn’t improved. By and large, we are still fighting for basic conditions and rights, and I feel that the absence of a model union is also the reason why we have no one to turn to,” stressed the mother of a daughter, who’s on the cusp of becoming a teen.

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Artists (professional and amateur) of all ages congregated at Green Park, Dimapur, on August 8 to have an ‘Art Picnic’. They drew, painted, interacted with each other and enjoyed themselves on this rare day of art. (Morung Photo)

Aloke Yepthomi (Centre), winner of You Know You Got It 2014, released her debut music album ‘Little Wish’ on August 8. In the picture are Aloke with Gugs Chishi and Tovikali Assumi (Left), CEO of event management firm, Finishing Touches during the launch programme at Café Destination, Dimapur. Debut single from the album ‘If’ will hit the VH1 airwaves on August 9 at 5:00 pm. Finishing Touches, the firm behind You Know You Got It has appealed the people of the north-east to support the upcoming artiste. It was also informed that the second season of the talent show is scheduled to begin shortly.

Nayanika, who has walked the runways for the country’s best designers, says she even tried to form a model union but her efforts went in vain as junior models retorted that since they had to pay their bills, they would continue modelling even with a “bad deal”. O ver the years, “nothing has changed at all”, Nayanika lamented, adding: “Look at the way models are treated abroad, and see the conditions here. There is a huge difference. Look at (international supermodel) Naomi Campbell who has a personal stylist and a make-up team. “You think Nayanika will get her personal make-up artist? I think people will turn and ask, ‘Is she an actress?’” Nayanika, who has worked with the likes of Madhu Sapre and Milind Soman and rides the ramp like fashion’s own warrior princess, is a staple at fashion events across the country. However, she is sur-

prised with the increasing influx of international models in the country. “The influx of foreigners in the modelling industry is noteworthy. It has become an obsession with Indians. They (the designers) are making foreigners wear ghaghras too, and it doesn’t make any sense to me. “I can understand that even in New York, Milan and Paris, models are from all over the world, but what is the point of using foreigners for ethnic clothes?” she questioned. Even though there are bad things in the industry, there is a lot of good things too and that’s why I am still at it, she said, and asserted that she will only retire “the day I have to run around and ask someone for a job. Married to former TV actor-cumbusinessman Gurpreet Singh, she also runs the Nayanika Chaterjee Grooming Academy here where she imparts grooming tips to aspiring models.

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Preity Zinta

to crown Miss India-Canada 2015

ollywood’s dimpled actress Preity Zinta will be the guest of honour at this year’s Miss India-Canada pageant there on August 15. This year marks the silver jubilee of the beauty pageant, which will be presented by Chevrolet in association with Air Canada. Preity will crown the new Miss India-Canada. The 16 finalists, who have been shortlisted from among the large number of IndoCanadian girls from Canada, will vie for the beauty crown and numerous awards and prizes. Started by the late Punjabi businessman Kush Agnihotri and now run by his son Sanjay Agnihotri, the Miss India-Canada pageant is the biggest and oldest Indian beauty show in North America. Many top-notch Bollywood stars, including Dev Anand, Hema Malini, Raveena Tandon and Aftab Shivdasani, have been chief guests at the beauty contest in the past.

inger Bobbi Kristina Brown's boyfriend, Nick Gordon, has been accused of giving her a "toxic cocktail". The amended lawsuit, filed by the late 22-yearold's conservator Bedelia Hargrove, alleges Gordon, 25, of "being out all night on a cocaine and drinking binge" and giving Kristina a "toxic cocktail," reported Us magazine. "I am deeply saddened by the recent death of Bobbi Kristina Brown. I have filed today an amended complaint against Nicholas Gordon adding a count of wrongful death and for pain and

accused of giving Bobbi kristina 'Toxic Cocktail'

Prince confirms new album 'HitNRun'

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rince has announced that his new album, HitNRun, will be coming our way next month exclusively on Jay-Z’s Tidal streaming service. Dropping on September 7th, the record is the first part of an exclusive partnership between Tidal and the singer. Prince first announced the existence of HitNRun during a BBC interview in late July. The album

has been co-produced by Joshua Welton, who worked on Art Official Age and will include previously released first single ‘Hardrocklover’. In a statement Prince said, After one meeting, it was obvious that Jay Z and the team he has assembled at Tidal recognize and applaud the effort that real musicians put in2 their craft 2 achieve

the very best they can at this pivotal time in the music industry. Both Prince and Tidal share the belief that all creatives should have the opportunity to speak directly to those that love and support them. This partnership with Prince represents Tidal's philosophy in its truest form, a 1 to 1 connection and direct delivery of artistry to the world.

suffering. "We will leave no stone unturned in seeking justice for Bobbi Kristina Brown," Hargrove said in a statement. According to the lawsuit, the concoction left her "unconscious" and he "then put her face down in a tub of cold water, causing her to suffer brain damage." The only daughter of the late Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, Bobbi Kristina died on July 26, nearly six months after she was found unresponsive in a bathtub of her home. She was buried next to her mother in New Jersey.

Jolie and Pitt new film 'By The Sea'

he Hollywood power couple have reunited onscreen for the second time (first being Mr. And Mrs. Smith) in the film ‘By The Sea’. The two play an unhappy married couple who are at each other’s throats. On Friday, fans got a first glimpse at the highly anticipated movie that has been written and directed by Angelina. Set in France during the mid-1970s, Vanessa, a former dancer, and her husband Roland, an American writer, travel the country together. They seem to be growing apart, but when they linger in one quiet, seaside town they begin to draw close to some of its more vibrant inhabitants, such as a local bar/café-keeper and a hotel owner. Apart from all the tears and beating in the minute long trailer, the film will also have a few pretty steamy scenes. This film will also be a ‘very special’ project for the two. Angie had gifted Brad with a $3million watch, as her wedding gift with the words ‘To Roly from Nessa’ inscribed on the back, referring to their characters in the film.

SRK launches Facebook's new app

hah Rukh Khan is very tech savvy and regularly interacts with his fans on social networking sites, sharing pictures, videos and quotes. Keeping the same in mind, Facebook has partnered with SRK to test and launch their new application in India called Facebook Mention. Under Facebook Mention, there is a facility called Facebook Live. The application is only available for top celebrities currently. The app is Facebook's way of making it possible for the fans to get closer to their idols. And for SRK, it is the most useful app to interact with his fans extensively, in a live video format. SRK interacted with his fans on August 6 and took them on the sets of his movie, via the app. Facebook has also partnered with other international celebrities to test and launch this feature. In US, the app has partnered with Dwayne Johnson.

Game show on emojis in works

game show titled, "The Great Emoji Challenge", in which contestants can win up to USD 1 million by decoding what emojis stand for, is being pitched by production company Studio Lambert for television. Originating in Japan, the lovable round-headed little ideograms, used to illustrate/personalize texts, emails and social media posts, have been taking the world by storm, with new images created every day. It is an attractive property for producers as there are no underlying rights. In a threestudio bidding, Sony Pictures Animation recently landed an emoji animated movie pitch in a deal nearing seven figures, reported Deadline. "The Great Emoji Challenge", which will be taken out in the US and UK simultaneously, comes from Studio Lambert and 405 Productions.

DDLJ to celebrate 20 years

n completion of 20 years, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (DDLJ) will be screened at the National Museum of Ethnology in Osaka. DDLJ will be screened at the South Asian Gallery marking yet another milestone in its 20th year of uninterrupted run,” the production banner posted on its official site on Saturday. “The National Museum of Ethnology will screen DDLJ at the Indian Films Special Screening event with new Japanese subtitles as part of celebrating the renewal of its South Asian gallery as well as the 20th year anniversary of the iconic film,” the posting added.

England thrash Australia • England win fourth Test by an innings and 78 runs to seal series win to regain Ashes 2015 • England 391/9d; Australia 60 & 253

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On Friday, August 6, 2015, thirteen year old Lenien Jamir from Guwahati emerged as the Girls U-14 Champion in the recently concluded All India Tennis Association (AITA) Talent Series Championship held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Sharapova Withdraws From Rogers Cup

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TORONTO, AuGusT 8 (AFP): World number two Maria Sharapova has pulled out of next week's Rogers Cup in Toronto after suffering a right leg strain, tournament chiefs confirmed on Friday. The Russian right-hander's withdrawal was announced on the tournament's Twitter feed, which added that Romania's Simona Halep had now been elevated to second seed. World number one Serena Williams will be chasing her fourth Rogers Cup crown after wins in 2013, 2011 and 2001. Five-time Grand Slam tournament winner Sharapova, beaten by Williams in this year's Australian Open final and the Wimbledon semi-finals, has never won the Rogers Cup. The hardcourt tournament is one of several tune-up events leading into the US Open, where Williams will be attempting to complete a calendar year sweep of all four tennis Grand Slam events.

NOTTINGHAM, AuGusT 8 (ReuTeRs): England ripped out the last three Australia wickets for 12 runs to win the fourth test by a crushing innings and 78 runs and regain the Ashes at a euphoric Trent Bridge on Saturday. Ben Stokes had Mitchell Starc caught by Ian Bell at second slip for nought and Mark Wood bowled Josh Hazlewood for a duck. Wood produced another ferocious full-pitched delivery to shatter Nathan Lyon's stumps for four and complete the rout, sparking wild celebrations on the pitch and around the ground. The England players celebrated in a huddle before going on a lap of honour to strains of "Rule Britannia" and "Land of Hope and Glory" as the crowd basked in the sunshine. "It's unbelievable. I couldn't be happier," England captain Alastair Cook told reporters. England were whitewashed 5-0 in the last Ashes series in Australia in 201314 and the touring side had been strong favourites to retain the famous urn. "For what we've been through over the last 18 months, to play like we did has been fantastic," Cook said. "I'm so proud of this young team and the way they've taken this opportunity." Adam Voges was left unbeaten on 51 in Australia's total of 253 and Stokes finished with test-best figures of 6-36. "Our goal was to come here and try and have some success," Australia captain Michael Clarke said at the presentation ceremony after announcing he will retire from international cricket at the end of the final test in the series. "Alastair Cook and the England team deserve a lot of credit -- they've shown us how to execute good swing and seam bowling. "It's not for want of trying but the boys have been beaten by a better side. "England when they've had momentum have grabbed it with both hands and run with it. James Anderson and Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes in this game showed what you need to do in games like this. "Once you find the edge you need to hang on to those chanc-

England’s Mark Wood celebrates on the pitch after beating Australia by an innings and 78 runs to win the Ashes during day three of the fourth Ashes Test cricket match, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on August 8. (AP Photo)

Clarke to retire after final Ashes test

ustralia captain Michael Clarke, d e s c r i b e d by Cricket Australia (CA) as one of the "all-time greats", will retire after the final Ashes test against England this month. Clarke announced his decision to quit international cricket after England won the fourth test at Trent Bridge by an innings and 78 runs on Saturday to regain the Ashes. "I want to play the last test at The Oval and give it one more crack. The time is right," said the 34-year-old, who stepped down from one-day internationals in March. "You never want to walk away. My performances over the past 12 months have not been acceptable to me. "Test cricket is about the Ashes. We tried our best, I certainly tried my best, but we got outplayed." Clarke has played 114 tests and scored over 8,000 runs, including 28 centuries. "I certainly don't want to jump ship and leave the boys now," he said. "I pride myself on leading from the front so (my form has) been disappointing. "One-day cricket is about the World Cup, test cricket is about the Ashes. We got outplayed, we got beaten. "It's time for the next generation of players, the next captain, to have his opportunity to try to build the team again and get them ready for the next Ashes series." Clarke revealed that he made the de-

es and England have done that really well." England won the first test in Cardiff by 169 runs but Australia bounced back to level the series with a crushing victory by 405 runs at

Australia's Michael Clarke watches from the dressing room balcony on the second day of the fourth Ashes test cricket match between England and Australia at Trent Bridge cricket ground in Nottingham, England on August 7. (AP Photo)

cision to retire from Test cricket on Friday evening. "I felt my performances weren't as good as I wanted them to be," he said. "The decision is never easy. I started playing this

Lord's. The hosts dominated the third test at Edgbaston and won by eight wickets inside three days before dismissing Australia for 60 on the first day at Trent Bridge to set up another over-

whelming victory. "When you lose 5-0 there's a big turnaround and a new side develops pretty quickly," Cook said. "There's a lot of talent and the guys have come in and

great game at six years of age. I'm 34. I wish I could play for another 30 years." England captain Alastair Cook paid tribute to his Australian counterpart. "To Michael from the England team you were a fantastic player, fantastic leader," Cook said. "You should be remembered as a great captain." CA chairman Wally Edwards acknowledged Clarke's contribution to the team. “When Michael made his stunning test debut in Bangalore back in 2004, Australian cricket knew it had found a very special talent," Edwards said in an Australian Cricket Board statement.“He was earmarked as a future leader and as his reputation grew it was clear that he was the right man to one day captain Australia. “Throughout his captaincy, he has been a thoroughly professional player, a brave and daring leader who has given his all for our country." Edwards praised Clarke's handling of the death of his close friend and former team mate Phillip Hughes last year after he was struck on the head while batting in a domestic match. “His innings against India in Adelaide last summer stands as one of the most memorable and emotional episodes in the history of Australian sport," Edwards said. "His leadership throughout that tragic time was a mark of his character.“He leaves the game as one of our all-time greats and as an excellent example to young Australians about what they can achieve through dedication to their chosen craft." (Reuters)

done incredibly well. "It all comes down to hard work. A lot of that work has been done over the last 18 months," Cook said. "I had to take a big step forward as captain. I

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am quite stubborn and it took a while. But ultimately you are only as good as the other 10 players." England lead the series 3-1 with one match to play at the Oval starting on August 20.

ManU starts new EPL season with victory

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MANCHesTeR, AuGusT 8 (AP): Manchester United kicked off the new Premier League season with a 1-0 victory over Tottenham on Saturday, after an own goal by Kyle Walker handed the points to Louis van Gaal's new-look side. Walker prodded the ball into his own net in the 22nd minute as the Spurs defender tried to deny United captain Wayne Rooney an easy scoring opportunity at a sunlit Old Trafford. It was one of very few chances in a scrappy match, with Spurs' hopes of an equalizer coming mainly in the closing minutes with two shots from attacking midfielder Christian Eriksen. "It was a very difficult game because you have seen two teams that want to press, so every player at the ball had a very small (amount of) time to play," Van Gaal told BT Sport. "We didn't keep the ball too much ... but we created a few chances." As for his new signings, the Dutchman said: "It's always difficult, it's the first time they play at Old Trafford... but I Iiked the performance." Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino made no secret of his feelings about

Manchester United's Bastian Schweinsteiger, centre, jumps for the ball against Tottenham's Toby Alderweireld, upper centre, and Ben Davies during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Tottenham at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester on August 8. (AP Photo)

the game's turning point after 22 minutes. "Very frustrated, disappointed, because until this moment we played much better, created some chances, we dominated the game," he said. "And with one mistake, we give the opportunity to score."

United started with four new players, with Sergio Romero in goal after Van Gaal decided that Real Madrid target David de Gea was not in the right frame of mind to play. Fullback Matteo Darmain, along with midfielders Morgan Schneiderlin

and Memphis Depay all made convincing debuts and Romero improved after some early signs of nerves. Tottenham made by far the better start and could easily have been ahead after five minutes. Striker Harry Kane sent a clever

chip over the United defense but Eriksen could only send his cushioned volley over the bar from close range with Romero at his mercy. Spurs were repeatedly caught out by the offside rule as they tried to get behind United's back four, but still looked the most likely team to score before gifting United its opener. The visitors only had themselves to blame after a sloppy pass by Nabil Bentaleb gave the ball away in midfield. Ashley Young sped down the right flank before crossing for the unmarked Rooney, who had keeper Michel Vorm to beat. As the United striker hesitated, Walker arrived just in time to spear the ball away from Rooney's feet, past a despairing Vorm and into the corner of the Spurs net. The goal gave a United a lift and although there were no further scoring chances before the break, Van Gaal's side began to move the ball around with more assurance. Another of new United's new signings, midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, replaced Michael Carrick on the hour mark of what was turning into a fairly scrappy encounter.

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