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Power Water Treatment Hornbill: The Grand Illusion Solar Cultural escapism as antidote to bleak reality Unit at KBBB inaugurated Moa Jamir

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The Government of Nagaland -- the ‘Land of Festivals’ –is busy cajoling native and outsider alike to immerse in 10 days of exotic cultural romanticism that goes by the name of the Hornbill Festival, or ‘Festival of Festivals’.

The annual Hornbill Festival kicked off December 1 at the Naga Heritage Village at Kisama, about 10 kms from the state capital Kohima, with the promise of ten days of music, food, fashion and culture against the backdrop of stunning natural beauty.

The reaction of Nagaland’s young, as amplified by social media, is a mix of relief and discomfiture.

Relief, that for a change the narrative about their state is positive, with media outlets gushing over the cultural smorgasbord. Discomfiture – and some guilt, and not a little discontent – because they are painfully aware that beneath the superficial exotica, polity and the economy are in total disarray.

The lack of a formal political opposition, purportedly for the sake of a ‘Unity Government’, has meant that there is little or no dialogue around issues. In this vacuum, state legislators maintain a deafening silence on critical issues, with ominous implications for the socio-political and religious life of Nagas.

In popular perception the legislators are deemed morally and financially bankrupt.

Chief Minister TR Zeliang is himself embroiled in a row over his allegedly dubious educational qualifications – the matter is currently sub judice.

Widespread Discontent In the run-up to the festival, as protests began to be heard from every section of society, the government machinery went into overdrive, concocting strategies to quell anticipated strikes. Active protests, as a result, have been damped – but the discontent remains, and it pervades all sections

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Naga men belonging to the Khiamiungan tribe perform a warrior dance on the fourth day of the annual Hornbill Festival at Kisama, some 15 kms away from Kohima, Nagaland on Friday, December 4. Photo by Caisii Mao

of society.

Unpaid salaries have been a recurring theme in the state over the years, for instance – and while the government feigns budgetary constraints, the affected people question this, pointing to the colossal expenses being incurred for Hornbill.

Teachers under a centrally-sponsored scheme (CSS) for Inclusive Education for the Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) have not been paid for 17 months. The All Nagaland School Teachers Association says teachers employed under the Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan (RMSA), the Hindi language program, and the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) have not been paid for six, five and three months respectively.

The CSS across all streams suffer mainly due to the failure of the state government to come up with its 10% share. Teachers, field workers, health workers, work-charge employees and other service providers all have such legitimate grudges against the government.

Even the scholarships to needy students have not been spared. Nine months after the Centre released its share, the state government finally released scholarships to students on November 30 – and that, only after a phased agitation and after the student

community warned of sitins and other protests during Hornbill.

On the same day the government belatedly released the scholarships, the Times of India reported that over 150 Naga students were forced to leave the Divya Jyoti Institute of Engineering and Technology, Modinagardue to the government’s failure to provide scholarships in time. Citizens reacted with a consternation that was amplified by social media; there was even some suggestion of a protest boycott of Hornbill – but with the launch of the festival, the media focus shifted to the cultural extravaganza, drowning out the voices of the suffering students.

Each year, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in its report on Nagaland highlights discrepancies in various Social, Economic, Revenue and General sectors. In its latest report, the CAG argues that the process of planning is devoid of ‘comprehensive assessment’, and that this has led to wastages and undue delays.

The report points out that as of March 31, 2014 there were 214 incomplete projects spread over 24 departments, with an estimated cost of Rs 2268.64 crore.

Out of these, 77 projects (estimated at Rs1126.20 crore) were due to be completed by March 2014, but

are yet incomplete as of October 2014.

Routine Situation Such findings are the norm in these annual reports; as routinely, the reports are tabled, and shelved, without discussion or corrective action. It is a symptomatic malady of corruption that has become endemic and ingrained in every layers of the society.

Consequently, road infrastructure, social and economic sectors, and other public amenities and services remain in total shambles and dilapidated condition.

A related evil is that of ‘backdoor appointments’ –a benign term used to denote favoritism, nepotism, and politically influenced appointments. Despite several exposés from Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) and other agencies, not a single clarification has been given by the state government or any action taken. Even ACAUT’s ‘Walk Against Corruption’ rally from Dimapur to Kohima on October 31, 2015 to highlight these issues and to demand a strong Lok Adalat elicited no official response.

Given the lack of official cognizance of the rampant malpractice, ACAUT filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) November 16 in the Guwahati High Court, Kohima Bench that involved ten departments -- Ru-

ral Development, Health and Family Welfare, Social Welfare, Home, Nagaland Public Service Commission, Vigilance Commission, AG and SCERT, Higher Education and NPWD - as respondents. A student union has likewise filed a PIL against the Home Department, alleging widespread backdoor appointments. After undertaking a number of fact finding missions, Human Rights Law Network (HRLN), Nagaland Chapter as on November 27, 2015 has also filed 20 PIL relating anomalies in health sector.

The state’s polity and governance are also influenced by the presence of non-state actors in various avatars, whose tentacles spread far and wide. The protracted Indo-Naga conflicts amplify the masses’ trepidation and anxiety. Society, though outwardly cohesive, is riven with a strong proclivity towards tribalism, which hinders a collective response to any issue. Most of the leading tribal and student’s organizations, moreover, have lost the confidence of the people, particularly the young, who see the groups’ silence on key issues as a sign of connivance with the government. In another sign of the crumbling of local society’s pillars, the Church too has been subjected to this critical scrutiny.

But why worry? For these ten days, the state government will coax citizens and tourist alike into a cultural trance. As a Morung Express editorial sums up succinctly, “The Hornbill Festival by default reduces Naga people and culture to a state of exhibitionism and commodification – and in essence to a museum of living artifacts. What exactly are we celebrating?”

This is the unabridged version of an article titled, “Hornbill Festival Kicks Off In Nagaland – Though Locals Suggest There Isn't Very Much To Celebrate,” published in the website Scroll.in, a digital daily of political and cultural news for India, on December 3.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs Tohanba and Managing Director of Mezhür HSS along with others during the school’s Parents’ Day celebration held on December 5.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs and Economics & Statistics, R. Tohanba today lamented the poor performance of government schools despite the high investment and better payments for government teachers. “Private schools are much better while government schools are lacking far behind the high investment made by the government for government teachers,” Tohanba said while addressing the parent’s day celebration of Mezhür Higher Secondary School Kohima here.

This shows the lack of sincerity amongst many government teachers, which has to be streamlined, he suggested.

Expressing that education is mandatory to be a productive person in the society, he said that spending time and money for children’s education is an investment for the future wellbeing. “We should give them the best education to attain proper knowledge,” he said.

Meanwhile, Tohanba also lauded Management and teaching faculty of MHSS for being one of the best schools in the state in providing quality education to thousands of students. He also congratulated the school for producing cent per cent

pass percentage in HSLC and HSSLC Exam 2015.

Tohanba also gave awards to teachers and students for the best academic performance.

The celebration commenced with Pastor of Central Baptist Church Bayavü, Neisakuolie Kesiyie saying the invocation while welcome address was deliv-

ered by Wongsu Tütsüliu.

The occasion was marked by performance from students, including songs, dances, musical recital and Christmas medley.

MHSS headmaster Robin Thapa gave the annual report of the school.

Managing director, P. Atuo Mezhür tendered the vote of thanks.

Mon, DeceMber 5 (DIPr): Minister for PHED Tokheho Yepthomi formally inaugurated Solar Power Water Treatment Unit at KBBB Mission Centre, Mon on December 4 in the presences of the Joint Secretary Akumla and Chief Engineer Er. Kevisekho Kruse.

In his inaugural speech Tokheho said that Solar Power Water Treatment Unit is an alternative arrangement to provide water supply to places where gravity of water supply is impossible. He also informed that the department is rejuvenating traditional wells to serve as alternative arrangement to provide water supply to every village and town.

He further informed that if the Solar Power Water Treatment system functions smoothly without any hindrance than the department would encourage and extend it for introducing in other places. He said the system is very convenient and it functions automatically with advanced technologies without requiring an operator to operate the system. He said due to extinction of forestry there is scarcity of water from the sources and the department is looking forward to work jointly to redress the problems together with the active participation of the people.

In his technical report the Chief Engineer PHED, Er. Kevisekho Kruse said that Solar Power Water

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Minister for PHED Tokheho Yepthomi inspects the store during the inauguration of Solar Power Water Treatment Unit at KBBB Mission Centre, Mon on December 4.

Treatment Unit is a new technology which is safe and can be use for human consumption without boiling it. He informed that three units under Kohima district is functioning without any complain so far after it was established.

He apprised that the sanction cost of the project is Rs. 50, 00,000 (Fifty Lakhs), with one year of implementation period. The project is expected to cover a population of 410 souls with 43,200 liters of water discharged at the sources per day. The Distance from the sources to sump well is 1116 meters with pumping heads of 93 meters up to main reservoir.

Earlier, Chemnyu, Executive Secretary KBBB,

Mon proposed words of appreciations. Citing that since Mission Center is a common platform for the people of Konyaks where various trainings and functions are conducted he said the project would benefit not only the community residing at the center but the entire Konyaks in general.

He lauded the department for redressing the problems of the Mission centre.

Earlier the team visited Mon village and held public meeting with the villagers. Later the Minister inspected the PHED store and interacted with the departmental staffs. S.E. (M&I) of Chief Engineer office and S.E. of Dimapur Circle also accompanied the team.

CHIEF MINISTER NAGALAND KOHIMA

18th November, 2015

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MESSAGE 1. I am happy to learn that the Civil Defence and Home Guards Organization is observing its Raising Day on the 6th of December, 2015 along with the rest of the country. I convey my best wishes to the Organization, and also commend them for their selfless services towards the people.

2. The Civil Defence and Home Guards plays an important role, not only in complementing the various duties of the State Police, but also during disasters and other natural calamities. I am happy to learn that a dedicated State Disaster Response Force is being raised from the personnel of Civil Defence & Home Guards. These dedicated SDRF would then be stationed in various districts, and they would be the first to respond in natural or manmade calamities and emergencies.

3. I extend my warmest greetings to the members of the Civil Defence and Home Guard Organization on the occasion of their raising Day. I also commend the officers and men of the organization for their selfless and valuable services to the people of the State.

LATE DR.THEPFULAO LINYÜ

It’s been 2 years today since a piece of us was added into Heaven’s Paradise.

Twenty four months flew like it was just yesterday.

Today, we stretch our love to say, “You were and you’ll always be our Super Daddy”.

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Lovingly, Wife, Daughters & Family Me mbers

December 02, 2015

MESSAGE It gives me immense pleasure to learn that the Nagaland Civil Defence and Home Guard is celebrating its Raising Day on 6th December, 2015.

The Nagaland Civil Defence and Home Guard serves as auxiliary support to the police and Civil administration and help in maintaining law and order as also in coping with disasters like fire, floods, epidemics etc. They render vital and absolutely valuable service to society.

On this occasion, I extend my warm greetings and felicitation to all the officers and Jawans of the Nagaland Civil Defence and Home Guards and wish the Raising Day all Success.

(P.B. ACHARYA)

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‘Empower youth with MAniPUr Bills: fresh knowledge added skill’ deadline, fresh tensions 4th Convocation Ceremony of Nagaland University held at SASRD, Medziphema Campus Morung Express News Dimapur | December 5

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Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, today said the present situation demands that universities remain not only as centres of knowledge but also become the nodal agency for development.

The Governor said youth studying in universities should be empowered with “knowledge added with skill” so that after coming out of universities, they become employable and assets in creating wealth to make the country prosperous.

The Governor who is also the Chief Rector of Nagaland University (NU) was addressing at the 4th convocation of NU at SASRD, Medziphema Campus, as Chief Guest.

Acharya said the role of the university becomes even more important in imparting the kind of education that will transform the learner and in doing so transform the society.

“Students during the college days should be initiated and motivated for shouldering social responsibility. Every educated youth empowered with knowledge has a greater social responsibility. His contribution should not be self-centred but social oriented”, he said.

The Governor said since its establishment, Nagaland University has made great strides in various fields of teaching and research and by imparting quality education to students from the Northeast region; the university has acted as a centre of empowerment of the people.

Acharya lauded NU for taking a lead role in community development by adopting 12 villages and imparting regular

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Three injured in Guwahati blast

GUWAHATI, DECEMBER 5 (IANS): Three people, including a minor, were injured in a low-intensity explosion at the busy Fancy Bazar area here on Saturday afternoon, police said, adding that witnesses said there were two explosions.

“We are investigating the matter and we have called the forensic teams to ascertain the exact nature of the explosives that led to the explosion,” said Guwahati Police Commissioner Mukesh Agarwala.

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RN Ravi to hold collective interaction with Tribe Hohos

DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 5 (MExN): Interlocutor to the Indo-Naga peace talks, RN Ravi will be arriving on December 7 to have a collective interaction with all the tribes Hoho with regard to the Indo-Naga peace talks.

Informing this in a press note, Naga Hoho has asked all its constituent units to attend the interaction meet which has been proposed to be held on December 8.

Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, presenting a degree certificate to a student at the 4th convocation of Nagaland University at SASRD, Medziphema Campus, Saturday. Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang, is also seen. (Morung Photo)

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hief Minister, TR Zeliang, said the recent “rather pathetic but serious matter” of the exodus of 150 Naga students from some higher technical institutions brings to focus some very important issues for the Nagaland University itself.

“The State Government will be setting up a committee to suggests steps so as to ensure that the career of the students are not put to further jeopardy, apart from inquiring into trainings to 13,822 beneficiaries in more than 34 villages in the State with focus on livelihood improvement of the rural populace.

Chief Minister, TR Zeliang, the Guest of Honour of the convocation in his address said despite many constraints and challenges that has plagued the University in the past, NU is finally emerging out of its troubled past and steadily improving itself, both administratively and academically.

The Chief Minister said that though NU is a central universi-

how the entire episode took place and to ensure that such sad incidents don’t recur again”, Zeliang said in his address at the 4th convocation of Nagaland University.

The Chief Minister said on the part of NU, the incident drives home the need for the University to expedite the process of establishing various technical institutions that are sadly lacking in the State and “which has driven our youth to adopt such extreme measures to try and fulfill their aspirations”, Zeliang said.

ty, it still lacks in many areas and issues such as infrastructural inadequacies, administration, academic quality, relevancy of curriculum and quality of research works which needs to be addressed collectively.

“As the most educated and privileged section of our society.

I wish you to become the pioneers and torch bearers to bring in fresh and new ideas in the areas of development and social reforms. I want you to become agents of change for the betterment of our society”, the Chief Minister exhorted the students.

Chancellor, NU, Prof DN Borgohain, delivered the welcome address and vice chancellor, NU, Prof BK Konwar, gave a report of the University.

Earlier, Registrar, NU, Prof T Lanusosang, declared the convocation open. The Governor and Chief Minister also gave away degree certificates and gold medals to students and scholar in various streams.

Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Smriti Irani could not attend the convocation due to reported ill health.

NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 5 (IANS): With agitators in the Manipur valley setting a fresh deadline for the state government to implement three controversial bills and the people of the hills continuing to vehemently opposing this, renewed tensions have loomed over the northeastern border state.

This week, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) that spearheaded a three-month-long agitation earlier this year in the Valley, set a fresh deadline of December 15 for the Manipur government to implement the three bills, failing which it threatened to resume its agitation from December 16. The people of the Valley carried out the agitation demanding the enforcement of an inner line permit system (ILPS) similar to one that are in force in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Nagaland to check the influx of non-Manipuris into the state.

The JCILPS says that according to the 2011 census, Manipur’s population is 2.7 million.

Of this, only 1.7 million are indigenous people while the rest are people who have their roots outside the state.

Ostensibly to safeguard the rights of the indigenous people, the state government, bowing to the pressure from the agitators, convened a special session of the assembly on August 31 and passed three controversial bills the Protection of Manipur People Bill, the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Bill (Seventh Amendment) and the Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bill.

The very day the bills were passed, protesters, mainly comprising tribal organisations, torched five houses belonging to Congress legislators. Among them were the dwellings of Health and Family Welfare Minister Phungzathang Tonsing and Lok Sabha member from

Outer Manipur Thangso Baite in Churachandpur district.

The violence and resultant police action left at least nine people dead.

According to the tribes inhabiting the hills of Manipur, the three bills would directly undermine the existing safeguards for the tribal hill areas regarding land-ownership and population influx, as the primary threat for the tribal people came not from outside the state but from the Meitei people of the Valley itself.

The protests of the tribal people spread to New Delhi, with the Manipur Tribal Forum, Delhi (MTFD) holding rallies and submitting memorandums to the president as also to union ministers, including those of home, tribal affairs and development of northeastern region (DoNER), seeking the centre’s intervention in resolving the issue.

The MTFD, along with the Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the three bills, the All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) and women’s organisations, have said more than once that they did not trust the state government. They want the central government to convene a tripartite meeting and have demanded a separate administration for the hills.

With President Pranab Mukherjee not assenting to the three controversial bills and the centre yet to act on the demands of the tribal people, matters have reached a stalemate of sorts.

On Wednesday, however, Khomdram Ratan, convenorin-charge of the JCILPS, held a press conference in Manipur capital Imphal at which he said that the indifferent attitude of the state government has led to the three bills rotting in the president’s hands.

“If the state government really wanted to save the indigenous people of the state, they should pressure the central gov-

ernment,” media reports quoted him as saying.

On Friday, an indefinite strike launched by the MTFD in the national capital demanding the withdrawal of the bills completed one month. Nine symbolic coffins laid out at the protest site at Jantar Mantar reveal the most tragic side of the whole saga - the bodies of the nine people killed in the protests in Churachandpur are still lying in a hospital morgue with the families refusing to claim them till the demands of the tribal people are met.

“The State government should have taken all stakeholders on board before passing the bills,” Mani Charenamei, former Lok Sabha MP from Outer Manipur constituency, told IANS at the protest site here.

Charenamei is of the opinion that the Imphal dispensation should be more sensitive to the demands of the tribal people.

“Now, if both the parties step up their movements, the state government will be compelled to somehow resolve the issue,” he said.

Addressing the protesters, the former MP said: “It has become very clear to the state government that the tribal people are not at all happy at the way they are being governed.”

Meanwhile, on Friday, an MTFD delegation met Satyendra Garg, the newly appointed joint secretary (northeast) in the home ministry, and apprised him of their demands.

“We were told that all memorandums and other documents that we had submitted have been sent to the judicial wing of the ministry,” J. Moivio, co-convenor of the MTFD, said.

“Action can also be taken only when the remarks from the judicial wing come in,” he added.

With December 15 close ahead, the question is: Who will blink first?

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Nagaland Domestic Workers ANSAM directs schools to withhold submission of Class-X exam form Union demand equal rights

• Joins NDWM signature campaign to lobby Parliament • 17,000 signatures collected from Dimapur alone Morung Express News Dimapur | December 5

The Nagaland Domestic Workers Union (NDWU) has joined the signature campaign launched by the National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM) to lobby Parliament for legislation relating to the rights of domestic workers.

The NDWU, as on December 5, had collected over 17,000 signatures from Dimapur alone, which will be taken to Delhi.

The NDWM, besides calling for legislation to secure the welfare of domestic workers and ratification of the International Labour Organisation Conference 189 by the Government of India, is opposing the proposed move to amend the Child Labour Act, 1986.

“Policy alone is not enough. What we want is a legislation that is all binding,” said Sister Therese Vanlalhruaii, Nagaland State Coordinator for NDWM at a press conference today.

Sister Therese said India, by virtue of being a signatory to the 189th ILO conference has an obligation to wholeheartedly rat-

ify the mandate of the conference, both on paper and in practice.

The absence of legislation has resulted in exploitation of countless workers, mostly women employed as household helps, in return for minuscule remuneration, she added.

In Nagaland, the NDWU is demanding the State government to include domestic work in the Employment Schedule and introducing fixed minimum wages for this section of workers.

With over 600 members, NDWU is an affiliate of the National Domestic Workers Federation.

The movement is demanding the recognition of domestic work as any other professional work along with other benefits, while creating a safe working environment and grievance redress mechanism.

As revealed by the members of the NDWU, in Dimapur, monthly wages for domestic workers range from Rs 3500 to as low as 400. There are no fixed working hours and the remuneration is often determined by the generosity of the employers. While a few of the women expressed satisfaction at the wages they are getting, many others were disgruntled.

There is stark contrast in the hours spent working and the remuneration, the women said. One said she is paid Rs 3000 monthly for 2 hours of work, which mostly involves cooking.

Another domestic worker said she is paid Rs 3500 for 8 hours of work daily.

DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 5 (MExN): All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM) has informed all the private schools located in the ‘Hills’ under Manipur State jurisdiction and Tribal managed schools in the ‘Valley’ to withhold the submission of Class X ex-

amination form to the State Board (BSEM).

A press statement received from ANSAM on Saturday stated that the decision was taken in the presidential council meeting held on December 5 on account of the State Government’s apathy to the demand of the Association

and various Tribal students’ bodies for revocation of the Government Order vide no.

A/SC/6/V/76/pt-11 dated March 2013 which removes Additional English from the scheme of study at IX and X Standards under State Board.

“We are well informed of the possible conse-

quences of this extreme decision which has been taken after extensive discussion with all stakeholders and with the objective of ensuring justice for all the Tribal students in the State during the moment at hand and in the times ahead. Therefore all School authorities are requested

to take the directive seriously,” the press statement stated.

The Association also informed that it would resort to democratic forms of protest should the Government of Manipur fail to revoke the said order dated 11 March 2013 on or before December 10, 2015.

Kee Marcello, legendary guitarist of Europe and his band members Tim Brown, drummer, Jason Banks on the guitar and Wayne on bass player, enthralled the gathering at Naga Heritage Village Kisama as part of the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland on December 5 during Magnificat Fiesta Event. Their performance pulled the highest crowd evening programme at Kisama. The concert was organized in support for the differently abled persons in Nagaland by The Coming Generation, a nongovernmental organization, which is working to ‘foster innovation in today’s generation in developmental sector.

(Photo by Prabir Kumar Talukdar)

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Naga MLA address Paris GLOBE COP21 Summit

DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 5 (MExN): Parliamentary Secretary for Labour and Employment, Border Affairs and Skill Development, Mmhonlumo Kikon said India has proactively and positively contributed to the global climate change policies over the years.

The Parliamentary Secretary stated this while addressing one of the sessions at the two-day GLOBE COP21 Legislators Summit at the National Assembly of France in Paris, France.

“The GLOBE COP21 summit has enabled the

Former Environment parliamentarians and leg- The Summit was attended islators to further com- by about 221 legislators minister, Jairam Ramesh today outlined three quintmit towards working an from 67 countries. achievable agreement and Apart from Mhonn- essential – commitment (to in articulating the way for- lumo Kikon, India partici- implement INDC), MRV ward for achieving a below pants included former En- (Monitoring, Reporting 2 degree Celand Verificasius globally India has proactively contributed tion) of INDC by working toand rolling out gether,” Kikon, to global climate change policies, of new generation of INDCs who was part of says Mmhonlumo Kikon for the success the Indian delegation stated on Saturday. vironment minister and of COP21 in Paris.

The theme of the member of GLOBE India On India, the former GLOBE Summit was “To- Jairam Ramesh, MPs and Environment Minister wards Coherence and GLOBE India representa- said though India has not Impact: The Challenge of tives Bhubaneswar Kalita, caused the problem, it has Paris and the Post-2015 Prem Das Rai, Dr Sanjay to be part of the solution, beagenda for a prosperous Jaiswal and GLOBE India cause it certainly going to be adding to the global warmand sustainable world.” Director Pranav Sinha.

ing in the years to come.

“India has certainly not caused the problem of global warming. It has 17% of global population and it accounts for about 6% of global green house gas emissions and less than 2 per cent on an historical basis.

So, it is not part of the problem, maintained Ramesh.

The parliamentarians, attending the Summit, also unanimously passed a resolution that listed out 5-point commitment reaffirming the core principles of equity, common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities of countries.

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WORLD SOIL DAY 2015: 'Soils, a solid ground for life' Pholami Village Agri

250 soil health cards distributed to farmers KVK Phek observes World Soil Day Link road inaugurated MedzipheMa, deceMber 5 (MexN): The World Soil Day was observed by KVK Dimapur on December 5 at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Jharnapani, Medziphema by distributing 250 soil health cards to the farmers of four villages of Dimapur district.

The occasion was graced by Neiphi-u Rio, Lok Sabha MP and former Chief Minister of Nagaland as chief guest, Zhaleo Rio, IAS (Retd.), Member of Legislative Assembly, 5- Ghaspani, II as guest of Honour and Dr. A. Mitra, Director, ICAR-NRC-Mithun as Special guest.

Speaking on this occasion the Chief Guest, Neiphi-u Rio emphasised that the soil has been neglected for too long, and have become a “nearly forgotten resource,” as we fail to connect soil with our food, water, climate, biodi-

MP Lok Sabha Neiphiu Rio along with Zhaleo Rio, MLA, 5 Ghaspani-II distributing Soil Health cards to the farmers.

versity and life. If the situation continues like this, there will be tremendous shortage of arable land in near future. Looking into the future consequences the UN General Assembly declared 5 December as World Soil Day, Mr. Rio stated. The basic aim of this campaign is to connect people with soils and raise awareness on its importance in human lives.

The guest of honour,

Zhaleo Rio appealed the farmers to adopt the technologies from Research Institutes in order to maintain the Soil health and requested the ICAR to train the farmers about soil health and restoration of soil fertility. Dr Abhijit Mitra, Director, ICAR-NRC on Mithun asked the farmers to understand the importance of Soil as Soil is integral part of sustaining our life on earth.

While welcoming the guests Dr Bidyut C. Deka, Joint Director encouraged the farmers to apply organic manures as well as the fertilizers to sustain the crop productivity based on the recommendation made in the soil health card.

The programme ended with Vote of Thanks by Dr Anamika Sharma, Programme Coordinator, KVK Dimapur.

pheK, deceMber 5 (MexN): World Soil Day was celebrated on December 5 at Town Hall Sakraba village, Phek district, Nagaland. The programme was chaired by Er. Nukusa T. Vadeo, STA (Computer) with an invocation prayer by Razouveyi, Head Deacon, Porba village. Welcome address was delivered by Dr. R. K. Singh, Programme Coordinator, KVK Phek, where he also briefed about the soil health day and its importance.

Vezokho Chotso, Member, Nagaland Khadi and Village Industries, graced the programme as Chief Guest. In his speech, he elaborated the traditional ways of preserving soil. But due to increasing population and bigger family number, he said traditional way of preserving our soil is no more applicable and acknowledged the initiative

taken by the Central government where one can know their soil details and thus still give good production for our livelihood. He also acknowledged KVK Phek for conducting the programme and celebrating World Soil Health day with the rest of the world, and urged upon the farmers to get maximum benefit from KVK Phek.

T Esther Longkumer, ACTO – Soil Science, spoke on the importance of soil health card and its benefit. Soil health card was distributed to 250 farmers from Porba, Sakraba and Gidemi villages followed by interaction with the farmers. Vote of thanks by delivered by Keniseto Chucha, Farm Manager. The programme ended with benediction prayer by Husoi, Sakraba village.

Altogether 120 persons participated in the programme.

‘Health Soil, Green Field’ Krishi Vigyan Kendra Mon observes World Soil Day

KohiMa, deceMber 5 (dipr): World Soil Day, which is held every year on December 5, was observed at the Directorate of Agriculture Kohima with the slogan “Health Soil Green Field”.

The programme was chaired by Deputy Director of Agriculture, Dr. Bendangyanger followed by keynote address by Joint Director Agriculture, N. Thungjamo Lotha and a speech by Director Agriculture, Bendangyanger.

In his speech, Director Agriculture stated that the International Year of Soil aims to be a platform for raining awareness on the importance of sustainable soil management as the basis for food system, fuel and fibre production, essential ecosystem functions and better adaptation to climate change for present and future generation.

He also stressed on soil being the most complicated biological materials on the planet and for the survival of mankind it is the duty of every individual to contribute in preserving and conserving soil.

In his keynote address, Deputy Director of Agriculture, Dr. Bendangyanger spoke on the six key messages identified for dissemination in the international Soils Health Day, soil health management and soil health card, plant nutrients and their functions, role of essential plant nutrients, functions of essential nutrients, organisms in the soil, maintaining quality of soil resources, soil testing, fertilizer and soil health recommendation.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Bendangyanger.

MoN, deceMber 5 (MexN): World Soil Day was celebrated at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference Hall, Aboi on December 5 organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Mon with 250 farmers from neighbouring villages Ngangching, Langmeang, Aopao, Mohung,

aKuluto, deceMber 5 (MexN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra organised soil health day at Akuluto town on December 5 on the event of International year of soil 2015. Welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Kundan Kumar (SMS Agril. Ext) Sr. Scientist and head Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia spoke on the need of celebration of world soil day and pledge to the farming community to protect soil because we cannot have a healthy life without healthy soils.

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Later Soil Health Card was distributed to 250 farmers from the covered villages. Vote of thanks was pronounced by Pange Konyak, Chief Coordinator, Pukokjung Farmers Club, Mohung.

KohiMa, deceMber 5 (MexN): Office of the Programme Coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kohima observed World soil health day along with the rest of the World on December 5 at its conference hall with Vikwheno MeratsÜ, Additional Deputy Commisioner (ADC) Tseminyu as the Chief Guest.

ADC emphasized that agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the people. The result of low productivity is hampering the growth of cultivation which needs to be reviewed by adopting the sense of scientific temperament within the farming commu-

nity, She further stressed that land is a potential asset for agriculture production and farmers need to take full advantage.

The programme was chaired by. Michael Pienyu, SMS (Plant protection). The keynote address was delivered by Dr. V. Akashe Zhimomi, Programme coordinator and the significance of soil health was presented by.

Zhiete SMS (soil conservation). Altogether 60 farmers representing different villages took part in the programme, the programme followed by distribution of 250 numbers of soil health card.

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by Kakuto (Liita New village) and farmers scientist interaction programme was also organised so that the programmes can be made better in the coming days.

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He appreciated Pholami Village for creating durable assets in the form of Agri-Link road & HortiLink roads out of MGNREGA and asked the villagers to keep up the good work.

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Training for SHGs, farmers and community leaders held KohiMa, deceMber 5 (dipr): Capacity building and training for SHGs, farmers and community leaders on LAC culture and other livelihood projects was held on December 3 at SIRD conference hall, Kohima.

The resource persons were MPCS on LAC Scheme, Toka, General Manager, NABARD, Nagaland, Ashok Chakravarti, Managing Director & Nodal Officer, NE Naga Timber Traders Private Limited and General Manager NE Naga Traders Private Limited. Speaking on the occasion, Toka briefed on the importance of LAC cultivation and informed that its cultivation in one acre of land can fetch Rs. 25 lakhs and the demand at the national level is very high as it can be used for various purposes like Valspar, LAC artificial polish, medicine, cosmetic, necklaces and for printing of Indian currency.

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General Manager NABARD, Ashok Chakravarti encouraged the gathering to cultivate the LAC crop, while assuring that the bank is ready to help with financial assistance. However, he lamented that the ratio of loan recovery is around 30% only. He therefore, encouraged the SHGs to initiate and avail the facilities provided by the banking institutions.

The programme was chaired by Planning Officer, State Resource Centre for Women, Ngopuni Poumai, exhortation by chairperson, Nagaland State Social Welfare Board, while the closing remark was delivered by Assistant State Coordinator SRCW, R. Juliana Medom. The programme was attended by farmers from all over Nagaland.

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TTC seeks clarification on Nov 15 killings Says burial of slain persons in public ground has hurt the sentiments of landowners Shamator, December 5 (mexN): The Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) today alleged that three of the four people killed on November 15 at Leangkonger village in Shamator area were cadres of Yimchunger Tribal Council (YTC)’s private army.

“The YTC and its frontal organisations are falsely claiming that all 4 (four) killed belonged to GPRN/NSCN (U) but truth must be told that the 3 (three) unclaimed cadres belonged to YTC private army whose agenda is

only to move around threatening and harassing Tikhir villages and its citizens for their self-interest,” TTC alleged in a press statement issued by its Executive Chairman, Dioto and Executive Secretary, S. Tsuthong.

TTC recounted that on November 20, the MIP of GPRN/ NSCN issued a press release in The Morung Express stating that out of the four persons killed, one was a Sergeant Major of its group.

The identity of the other three victims with sophisticated weapons

remains a mystery, it added.

“The hypocrisy and doubles speak of YTC stands exposed as they issued blanket ban on movement of individuals or groups with arms and ammunition within its jurisdiction” as published in the media, whereas all the four “armed” persons killed by Assam Rifles were from Yimchunger tribe, TTC said.

The TTC called for an impartial inquiry and action against YTC for “running its own private army who are heavily armed as

Casual employees of I&FC suspend agitation Kohima, December 5 (mexN): All casual employees of Irrigation & Flood Control department have been informed that the proposed agitation on December 7 has been suspended for some time as the department concerned and Finance department are “doing their best to release our pending salaries (upto November, 2015) as early as possible (before Christmas).” Stating this in a press release, the Sessional Preident, Akuto Achumi and Sessional Secretary, Rhanbamo Kikon of Casual Employees Association, Irrigation & Flood Control Department, Nagaland, have appealed to the casual employees to bear the hardships for few days and give another time to the department for smooth arrangement of the same as discussed with the association.

public ground. “However, against the will of the landowners and breaking all civilised norms of behaviour the bodies of the dead lies buried in Shamator public ground and it for the Government to clarify whether any persons can be buried in any public places,” TTC added.

The TTC has sought clarification from YTC and Government CNTC to celebrate 3rd anniversary regarding the incident, the identity of the group of the victims, Dimapur, December 5 (mexN): The Central Nagaand the episode which followed land Tribal Council (CNTC) will observe its 3rd anniversary on December 8, 11:00 am at the Lotha Hoho Ki, near DC thereafter at Shamator HQ. office junction, Dimapur. Officials of the three apex organizations - Ao Senden, Sumi Hoho, and Lotha Hoho - and leaders from various frontal organizations of the three tribes have been invited to attend the programme, where the official declaration of CNTC state level will also be made. This “genuine” demand, “for the cle, especially during sum- was informed in a press release issued by CNTC President, Federation has been toiling mer season, is not possible. Hokiye Yeptho and General Secretary, Imtinochet.

As a result, the people hard in all quadrants of deare compelled to take the Former ENPO general velopmental process.”

The unions further road connecting via Mohighlighted that the road kokchung district even to secretary condoles connecting Tuensang and meet the most basic re- Dimapur, December 5 (mexN): Former general Noksen Town is a lifeline quirement, the unions secretary of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation for more than 20 villages; said. In light of this, they re- (ENPO), W. Lemba Chang has expressed pain at the dehowever, the said road has quested the government to mise of Thongten Khimaniungan, former president of been left unattended by stop playing blame game in ENPO, on December 3. “Words are not enough to comthe department for the last such developmental mat- fort the bereaved family yet it is my humble prayer that the 50 years tagging it as the ter and rather retrospect Almighty God gives strength to the family,” Chang said in the failure committed in a condolence note. “I, on behalf of my family express my “Road Not Taken”.

“Moreover, the most the past if the government heartfelt sympathy and may the family take solace from surprising fact about our and the department con- the exemplary life left behind by Thongten.” road is, it was neither black- cerned are for the uplift of topped nor even soiled ever the poor masses.

Maintenance work on Meanwhile, YSU and since the state of Nagaland came into existence.” The LSU asserted they will con- Chakabama-Zunheboto road students’ bodies lamented tinue to support the ENSF’s Kohima, December 5 (mexN): Due to maintethat due to pathetic road genuine demand until their nance work being carried out at 20/000 km on Chakacondition, plying of vehi- aspiration is fulfilled. bama-Zunheboto road, all the vehicles travelling towards Chetheba, Chozuba and Zunheboto have been requested to take diversion from Chakabama via Pfutsero towards Chetheba and vehicles travelling from Zunheboto-Chozuba towards Kohima have been requested to take diversion from Chetheba via Pfutsero towards Kohima. This day to day research and pressed that soil collection, will come into effect from December 8 to 10, 2015. Exextension activities. He ex- testing and providing health ecutive Engineer, PWD (NH), NH Division I, Kohima has pressed that due to applica- cards for the respective asked the public to bear with the inconvenience caused. tion of salt into soil, earth is farmers’ field will help in getting deteriorated day by improving productivity by NGBF recognizes day and advised the farm- getting appropriate doses of ers not apply salt for weed- fertilizers for different crops. good gesture of NSCN (R) Meanwhile, Nokpo Dimapur, December 5 (mexN): Nagaland GB ing purposes. Opining that “seeing is believing,” he Phom informed that KVK Federation (NGBF) has lauded the good gesture shown assured the farmers to or- scientists are doing experi- by NSCN (R) in vacating the place where they had legitiganize exposure visit from ments in his field on 28 mate claim to set up a sub-office at Padampukhuri village. rice varieties and recom- For the past three days, there has been a sense of fear psyVDB funds.

The aims and objectives mending fertilizer doses for chosis among the public in and around Padampukhuri of the programme were ex- crops. Some of varieties are village, where there was stand-off between GPRN/NSCN plained by the chairman, performing well and some and NSCN(R), stated NGBF in a release. The Federation Dr. P Chowdhury, SMS are not, he said. appealed to all the factions to “shun violence and try to Earlier, welcome ad- have wisdom at this juncture where our opponents could (Soil & water Conservation dress was delivered by Dr. play a role to their advantage.”

Engineering).

During the feedback KL Meena, Programme session, Phongsom Phom Coordinator, KVK, Long- Owners asked to remove expressed that KVK is reg- leng. Dr. Manoj Kumar, ularly visiting the farmers’ SMS (Agronomy) deliv- teak trees from Purana Bazar ‘B’ field and monitoring the ered the overview of the Dimapur, December 5 (mexN): All the teak planfarming activities. He ex- programme. tation owners in Purana Bazar ‘B’ have been directed to remove the standing teak trees within May 2016. Failing to do so, the village council will be at the liberty to take its own course of action to remove the standing trees, warned Village Council, Purana Bazar ‘B’ (Bokajan) Chairman L Temjen Lkr, and Secretary, Along in a notification. This is in briefed about the purpose sian cows which are found accordance with the general meeting of the village on April of the camp emphasizing suitable for Nagaland, es- 25, 2015, wherein it was unanimously resolved to remove on the available technolo- pecially for economic de- all the teak plantation from the village jurisdiction. gy (AI) for improvement of velopment. The benefits the existing bovine popula- of proper management of tion in the area with special livestock for obtaining op- Applicants selected reference to non descript timum production results for Dimapur Night Carnival breed of cattle from the were further shared to the Dimapur, December 5 (mexN): The second seeconomic point of view. participants, including vac- lected list of applicants for Dimapur Night Carnival- 2015 The DCVO highlighted cination for control of dis- has been uploaded on the carnival website- http://www. about the various cross- eases outbreak. dimapurnc.in/notify.html. It is also displayed in the breed milking cows which During the awareness notice board of DMC office, Dimapur. The selected apwould be adaptable to camp, free mineral mixture plicants have been asked to deposit fee and collect stall the village with special and medicines were dis- permit from the DMC office on or before December 11 mention on Cross Jersey tributed to the members during office hours. cows and Holstein Frie- present.

those killed on 15th November, 2015 and are responsible for creating law and order issue in Tuensang and Kiphire Districts.”

Further, TTC said the burial of the death in the heart of the Sub-Divisional HQ, inside Shamator Local Ground, has hurt the sentiments of the landowners of Shamator HQ. The TTC and the landowners had told the Government/ Administration that the slain persons should be buried in the common graveyard or elsewhere, but not inside the

More student bodies support ENSF demand

The fourth day contest of the Daily Hornbill Smartphone Photography was won by Prabir Talukdar from Assam on December 4. The award was handed over to the winner by Sentienla Ababe, former Miss Nagaland. The event is organised by Eastern Art Council, supported by Photography Club Dimapur, and sponsored by Tourism Department, Government of Nagaland.

tueNSaNg, December 5 (mexN): Yangpi Students’ Union (YSU) and Litem Students’ Union (LSU) under Noksen in Tuensang district have supported the ongoing demand of the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation to hand over the 19 major roads in Eastern Nagaland to Border Roads Organisation (BRO) from the State PWD. A press release from the respective presidents of the two unions stated that the demand of the Federation is authentic and it is the voice of the people. Thus, it appealed to the department, individuals, organizations and agencies not to misconceive the ENSF’s

Hornbill Int’l Rock Contest 2015 finalists Int'l Soil Health Day observed in Longleng Kohima, December 5 (mexN): The finalists to compete at the grand finale of Hornbill International Rock Contest 2015 were today announced by Radha Khrishna Nayar, editor-in-chief and publisher Rolling Stone, India.

Rolling Stone is here as co-promoter for Hornbill International Rock Contest.

Altogether, 24 bands including one international, 17 national (Seven from Northeast) and six local bands competed at the final audition round, where, nine bands have made the cut to perform at the grand finale on December 6 at Hockey Ground, IG Stadium, Kohima.

The panel of judges comprised George Tylor Smith, vice president of Trinity College of Music, London, Asutosh from True School of Music, Akshay, guitarist of Hardcore, Mumbai and our very own veteran guitarist Andrew Ngullie.

The selected bands are:

Crystal And The Witches (Sikkim) October (Delhi) Reverse Tragedy (Mizoram) Grey Shack (Chennai) Tune Up Channels (Nagaland) Run Pussy Run (Pune) Rune Legacy (Nagaland) Ron & Me (Kolkata) Avancer (Nagaland)

The winner of this year’s edition will fetch a cash award of Rs. 10 lakh, while the first and second runners-up will receive Rs. 5 lakh and Rs 2.5 lakh respectively. Attractive prizes have also been set aside for winners of individual categories - Best vocal, Best guitarist, Best keyboardist, Best drummer and Best bassist.

LoNgLeNg, December 5 (mexN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Longleng organized International Soil Health Day on December 5 at the KVK office premises, which was attended by 56 farmers and rural youths from Hukphang, Lingtak, Pongching, Pongo, Sakshi, Bhumnyu, Dungkhao, Orangkong, Yimchong, Oushuk, Muli ward, Longleng Town.

Deputy Commissioner of Longleng, Y Denngan Avennoho Phom graced the occasion as chief guest and distributed soil health cards to the farmers for their respective soil of farmers’ field. Phom requested the farmers to cooperate with KVK for their

Camp on fertility management in bovine moN, December 5 (mexN): Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Mon district conducted an awareness camp on fertility management in bovine under NPBB 201415 at Longwa village on November 19. The camp was led by Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Mon, Dr. M Angami with his team of field staffs.

Mostly consisting of TL Singsit, Vice-principal, Pfutsero Government College and Chandini Singsit, Associvillage leaders and farmate Professor, Pfutsero Government College were awarded the Kalos Citizen Award at ers, the participants were 2nd Kalos Night on December 1 at Pfutsero Town Baptist Church.

Woman apprehended for duping residents in Thahekhu village Dimapur, December 5 (mexN): The village council of Thahekhu along with its Totimi Hoho (STH) on December 3 apprehended one woman aged about 35 years from the village for duping residents of the village. The accused has been identified as Anita Tati of Balipathar in Karbi Anglong, Assam.

In a press release, the Village Council Chairman, I. Khekuto Yepthomi said that Anita used to visit different homes in the village for saying prayers and later convincing them that she could arrange domestic helpers. On the pretext of arranging a helper, she will take Rs. 20003000 as advance payment and disappear.

Basing on complaints received from the villagers, the council along with members of STH apprehended her when she was spotted again visiting homes in the village. She was later handed over to the personnel of women cell, Dimapur Police.

In this regard, the TVC has alerted the councils and people of other colonies and villages in and around Dimapur to be cautious of such persons “who must be on the prowl to take advantage of the innocence of the villagers and dupe them.”

Pfuchatsumiapfü Mechü Krotho to celebrate 25 years Kohima, December 5 (mexN): From a humble beginning in 1990, the Pfuchatsumiapfü Mechü Krotho (PMK) will be celebrating its silver jubilee on December 12 at Christ King Higher Secondary School, Tholeibozou.

The function will be graced

by Kiyanilie Peseyie, Minister for Social Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs as chief guest.

PMK, consisting four therhü ba (clan) - Rutsa Rhüba, Üsou Rhüba, Tsakou Rhüba and Yakouzou Rhüba - is now established as one of the strong organisations which forms an integral part of the Pfuchatsumia Khel of Kohima village.

Over its existence of 25 years, PMK achieved many laurels in various fields and progressed into a strong Krotho in all the spheres of life. Today, the Krotho has a membership of about 600.

A press release stated that PMK was formed under the leadership of Vituo-Ü Pienyu as first president in 1990. She held the post from 1990-1997, while Neikesanuo Rutsa was the second President from 1997 to

Meeting of Grade IV Union, CMO office Wokha WoKha, December 5 (mexN): The Grade IV Union (regular employees) under the Chief Medical Officer’s office, Wokha will hold a general meeting cum election of new executive members for the tenure 2015-18 on December 8, 10:00 am at LTC Hall, Wokha. Therefore, all the Grade IV regular employees from different health units under CMO Wokha have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

Thinuo Community Hall building Kohima, December 5 (mexN): The inaugural programme of Thinuo Community Hall building-cum4th general session of Sogotsumia Thinuo Krotho Chiechama will be held on December 15, 10:00 am at Mekhruzou Chiechama. Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu, Chairman, NSMDC Ltd. will be the chief guest. All the members and invitees concerned have been requested to attend the programme positively.

Members of Pfuchatsumiapfü Mechü Krotho during its initial days on April 15,1991. (File Photo)

2008, and Khrieneinuo Pienyü is the third and present president from 2009 till date.

The PMK tirelessly worked for the uplift of the women and even established many Self Help Groups within its members for the uplift of their family income, the release stated.

The PMK also actively takes part and works closely in coordination with the Khel Coun-

cil, Khel Youth, and the Khel Students Union in checking and taking necessary measure against the anti-social elements, banning of IMFL, hostels and other unlawful elements which can/ or disturb the peaceful atmosphere within P.Khel jurisdiction, according to the release It also takes proactive role in all the programmes of the village, Kicha (range), and the

region (Angami) for the welfare of the people, particularly women, and works closely in the development activities of the Khel with its own member representative to the VDB board of the Khel.

“Upon reaching twenty-five years of magnificent services, the PMK is expected to march forward with the rest of world,” it added.

District customary court in Peren inaugurated pereN, December 5 (mexN): The District Customary Court at Peren district HQ was inaugurated on December 4

by Deputy Commissioner, Peren, Peter Lichamo, as the chief guest. Speaking after the formal inauguration, the chief guest stressed that the court should be respected and honoured because it concerns all. He also stated that the DBs should be well versed in the laws and customs of the land and keep themselves updated with legal matters in relation to the practices and functioning of a judiciary system, among others. Meanwhile, he called upon the DBs of the district to be united for an effective and dignified body. The programme was chaired by Kurangbe, President PDDA and short speech was delivered by Namtsi Zeliang, District Head DB.

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_____________________________ Because Children Matters

Being Special "Transforming the Difficult Child" is your behavior management textbook Terri Mauro Children With Special Needs Expert

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ave you been teaching your child that failure is more valuable than success? If you react to negative behavior with more passion, energy and attention than you allot for positive be-

havior, you may have been doing just that. Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach suggests flipping the switch and being totally present for your child when she's doing good and withdrawing that energy when behavior's bad.

The book gives a detailed plan for setting up a behavior management

system with charts and points, and it's worth reading and trying. That's your homework, and when you've done it, you can really get started with teaching your child successful behavior. But right away, you can switch your focus from pointing out your child's failures to celebrating when he succeeds.

• When your child does

something good, say what you see him doing and let him know you appreciate it.

• When your child isn't doing something good but isn't doing something bad, either, say what you see her doing and let her know that you appreciate that, too.

• When your child seems to be heading toward doing something bad, say

Lets get busy

Teach Your Child to Succeed

that you see he's trying not to slip and that you appreciate how hard that is.

• Whenever possible, create opportunities for your child to do something good so that you can give lots of positive recognition.

• When your child does do something bad, withdraw attention instead of pouring it on. Not for too

long, though -- and be sure to provide lots of praise if he serves time-out well.

A great bonus of this technique of looking for opportunities to make positive statements is that it will not only make your child feel better about himself, it will make your outlook more positive. And as your child learns to succeed, you'll feel like a success as well.

Dot to Dot

Sewing Cards You will need: • Sewing Cards template • Colored card • 1/8 circle craft punch • Wool • Blunt needle • Button Instructions: 1. Print out the Sewing Cards template 2. Cut out the three shapes provided. Use pinking shears (if you have a set) to cut out the ‘sun’ card. Regular old scissors are just fine though.

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Growing Healthier Kids—and a Healthier World Koa Halpern

Age 12, Denver, CO

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hen Koa’s family hosted a Korean exchange student, one of the first “American” things their guest wanted to do was eat at a fast-food restaurant. The request amazed Koa, a vegetarian, who wondered why it was so appealing. He began researching fast food and learned “some very bad stuff about it,” he says. Not only does it tend to be unhealthy, he says, but he found it can also hurt the environment: Rain forests are often cut to make room for pasture-grazing cattle. In 2008 Koa founded Fast Food Free, whose mission is to reduce its consumption. He makes regular presentations to local schools, community groups, and churches, and so far, more than 1,100 people have signed his online pledge to skip fast food for two weeks. Says his mom, Marilyn: “Some have said that after they’ve tried this, they won’t eat fast food again.”

3. Punch each of the sewing card’s holes out using a 1/8 circle craft punch. Use the markings on the templates as a guide.

4. Thread a blunt needle with a length of wool and ‘lace’ it through the holes. If you don’t have a blunt needle on hand you could also use a pipe cleaner bent into the shape of a needle. (Don’t forget to closely supervise your little one when handling any type of needle.)

If you have neither, simply wrap sellotape around the end of the wool.

5. Securely tie a button onto the end of the wool thread to act as a stopper.

Things All Children NEED and WANT From Us

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Find the hidden Picture

Greg Baird

nyone who has ever tried to teach children understands that they can be maddeningly complex and yet wonderfully simple. Their actions can be irrational and immature, and yet Jesus pointed to them and told the disciples that the simplicity of their faith is exactly what he wanted. As we seek to engage them, I’ve learned that there are four things that every child needs and wants—though they can’t articulate it. Including these four things in interactions seems to help bring the complexity and simplicity together.

Emotional Connection We’ve said over and over on this blog that “ministry happens best through relationships.”

Relationships are about emotional connections.

Knowing one another.

Understanding one another. This is why it is critical that we don’t just show up and do our thing in ministry. We’ve got toknow the kids, know the parents, know our Physical Touch team. Emotional connecA pat on the back, a tions can send our minhigh five, a squeeze of the istry impact through the shoulder—kids respond roof. to appropriate touch.

It’s been said that physi- Mental Stimulation cal touch is “the first lanToo often we take the guage we learn,” and it “everyone’s a winner” can be a powerful com- mentality from the sports munication tool. It can field to the church—we communicate approval, dumb down our teachappreciation and love. It ing to the lowest possible can guide, calm and di- denominator and fail to rect. Physical touch can truly challenge our kids. unlock the door to receiv- Don’t do that. If there is ing the other three ele- one thing I’ve learned ments. A terrific resource about kids over the past for parents or ministry 25 years, it’s that they leaders, which includes are far more capable of the value of physical understanding than we touch, is The 5 Love Lan- typically give them credguages of Children. it for. Yes, we have to be

“age appropriate” in our teaching, but don’t be afraid to set the bar high and challenge them.

Spiritual Truth This follows on from “mental stimulation.” Not only do our methods need to stimulate their minds, but our content needs to challenge them spiritually, and this can only be done by telling them the truth of the Gospel, the truth of God’s Word. Again, I’m not suggesting we relay all the gory details or the rated R content of the Bible, but when it comes to doctrine and theology, they can handle far more than we usually give them credit for.

Physical touch, emotional connection, mental stimulation and spiritual truth. If we as leaders made a habit of practicing these elements on a consistent basis, I believe the engagement level in our ministry would increase significantly.

Greg Baird is a Children’s Ministry veteran with over 20 year ministry experience.

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How do we know that God exists?

“An atheist is a man who looks through a telescope and tries to explain all that he can’t see.” – Anonymous Does God exist?

Believe it or not, atheism is beginning to rear its ugly head in Nagaland. But the very fact that some attempt so aggressively to disprove the existence of God is actually an argument for His existence. The scientist Isaac Newton wrote: “Opposition to godliness is atheism in profession and idolatry in practice. Atheism is so senseless and odious to mankind that it never had many professors.”

effect. Through the disobedience of Adam, sin and death entered man. Our relation with God was severed. We also commit sins in our thoughts, words and deeds. We are sinners living in a fallen world. Hunger and poverty, personal and social problems, wars and strife, natural disasters and calamities, sickness and death will always be there with us. Physical death is inevitable and it will come sooner or later. But worse than physical death is spiritual death, which is sepaThe Bible -- written because God exists: ration from God. Jesus died as the atoning “In the beginning God created the heavsacrifice for our sins. By grace through faith ens and the earth.” The Bible begins with a in Him we can have eternal life and reunited majestic statement. The Bible does not seek with God. to prove that God exists. Rather, its authors wrote the Scriptures with the knowledge A way to evade culpability: People claim to reject God’s existence that He does exist. The very first verse of the Bible denies atheism (the doctrine that because it is “not scientific” or “because there is no deity), disclaims polytheism (be- there is no proof.” The true reason is that lief in or worship of more than one god), & once they admit that God exists then they rejects pantheism (a doctrine that equates are accountable to Him for their actions. If God with the forces and laws of the universe God does not exist, then they can do whator the worship of all gods of different creeds ever they want without having to worry and cults indifferently). It proclaims the one about God judging them. That is why many eternal Creator & the existence of God be- of those who deny the existence of God cling strongly to the theory of naturalistic evolufore and apart from all else. tion-- it gives them an alternative, an excuse The atheist -- the fool: to believing in a Creator God. God exists and Atheism is not a new phenomenon nor eventually everyone knows that He exists. is it the result of advancement in science or human knowledge. People who deny the Man’s attempt to find God: The universe is the whole of space-- time existence of God can be traced back to ancontaining matter, energy, and forces. It cient times.

Psalm 14:1 The fool says in his heart, is the summation of all physical laws and "There is no God." They are corrupt, their constants. It contains everything from the deeds are vile; there is no one who does smallest subatomic particles to the largest galaxies. It also includes all biological entigood.

The "fool" is neither ignorant nor an ties as well as humankind. We live in a tiny atheist. The word is synonymous with the globe surrounded by an endless universe. wicked, who aggressively and intentionally Over the last few thousands of years we are flouts his independence from God and his trying to learn, to discover and to undercommandments. The "fool" in his heart de- stand the ultimate force behind everything nies the practical import of God's existence. we see. This includes scientific researches He shuts off the affairs of this world from di- and space explorations of modern times. vine intervention and denies any personal These are all man’s attempt to find God and unveil the wonders of His creation. accountability to God for his actions.

The problem of human sufferings: Something is wrong. The world is ravaged by problems and difficulties of all sorts. The question we often hear is, “If there is a God, why is He not doing anything about them?” Our problems and difficulties do not mean there is no God. Every action has a reaction. There is a cause behind every

The cosmological argument: The cosmological argument states that an effect must have a cause. This universe and everything in it is an effect. So there must be something that caused everything to come into existence. Ultimately, there must be something “un-caused” in order to cause everything else to come into exis-

regard for linguistic or geographical barriers.

“He must pull out his own eyes and see no creatures, before he can say, he sees no God. He must be no man, and quench his reasonable soul, before he can say to himself, there is no God.” -- John Donne

Selie Visa tence. That “un-caused” cause is God. The moral argument: Another argument is known as the moral argument. Every culture throughout history has had some form of law and moral values. Everyone has a sense of right and wrong. Murder, lying, stealing, and immorality are almost universally rejected. Where did this sense of right and wrong come from if not from a holy God?

A coincidence or an intentional design?

Did the universe including us happen by chance or did an intelligent mind i.e. God create it?

"When a load of bricks, dumped on a corner lot, can arrange themselves into a house; when a handful of springs and screws and wheels, emptied on a desk, can gather themselves into a watch, then and not until then will it seem sensible, to some of us at least, to believe that all these thousands or millions of worlds could have been created, balanced and set to revolving in their separate orbits -- all without any directing intelligence at all." -- Bruce Barton "I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence. Everything that surrounds us- everything that exists-- proves that there are infinite laws behind it. There can be no denying this fact. It is mathematical in its precision." -- Thomas Alva Edison Atheism assumes that matter randomly, accidently, for no reason created itself first out of nothing and then organized itself and created every life form, laws, human consciousness, human brain, and complexity you find in the universe including the DNA. Where does the intelligence come from?

Ravi Zacharias jokes “You don’t say a dictionary developed because of an explosion in the printing press”.

The teleological argument: The teleological argument states that since the universe displays such an amazing design, there must have been a divine Designer. Nothing is random; there is an intricate and complex design in everything… from the smallest particles to the largest galaxies. Hence we can- God is embedded in our own hearts: not deny the existence of God who designed There is also evidence of God in our and placed everything in its proper place. own hearts. Ecclesiastes 3:11 tells us, “He has also set eternity in the hearts of men.”

The universe testifies God’s glory: Deep within us is the recognition that there Psalm 19:1-4 explains that the glory and is something beyond this life and someone wisdom of God are evident in the vastness beyond this world. We can deny this knowlof space. The universe is a continuous revedge intellectually, but God’s presence in us elation of God's creation of the magnificent and all around us is still obvious. heavenly bodies, which are characterized by radiance and regularity. God alone is the Jesus, the living revelation of God: Creator; the heavenly bodies are the work of The universe (the whole cosmic system his hands. Being unrestricted by the division of matter and energy of which the Earth is a of languages, natural revelation transcends part) reveals the works of God. This is natuhuman communication without the use of ral revelation. Than we have the special revspeech, words, and sounds. To those who are elation in the Bible, the word of God. Jesus inclined to hear, revelation comes with no is part of that special, a living, walking and

The inner tug-of-war many men experience T Bill Delvaux

here is an inner tug-of-war in every man, a tension that drives so much of our outer life. Here it is: We long to be known, and at the same time we're terrified of it.

So many of our patterns of relating and our failures to love can be traced to this tug-of-war. Which side wins? It's usually our terror.

Hence the lifelong attempts to cover ourselves, only redoubling the power of that terror in our lives. We lock up our longing to be known in a dark closet, treating it as we would an abused child, hoping it will go away. But the longing remains and calls out to us, sometimes insistently, sometimes unexpectedly, and so the tug-of-war keeps yanking at us.

Enter Jesus. Take the story of how he dealt with Levi, the tax collector (Mark 2:14-17). Here was a man despised as a traitor by his fellow Jews. Tax collectors not only worked for a pagan government,

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e know the Scriptures proclaim that God is gracious, but many struggle to believe it. Others wonder what grace actually looks like. If we take seriously the righteousness of God and the heinousness of our sin every day, we might find ourselves asking God, “Do you still love me?” or “Why are you so patient with me?” or “Why haven’t you killed me for what I’ve done?”

As our hatred for and awareness of our sin increases, we desperately need a biblical view of the grace of God. We need the Scriptures to paint a clear picture of who God is and how much he loves us in Christ Jesus. We need to see the God of the Scriptures who is so gracious it blows our minds—bringing us to tears and repentance.

How We Think About God In Micah 6:6-7, the Israelites have a warped view of who God is. In verses one through five, the Lord offers a tender rebuke asking, “What have I done to you?” He reminds them of how he delivered them out of the hand of Egypt and other righteous acts he’s done on their behalf.

Their response in verses 6-7 is dumbfounding but painfully familiar: With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?

Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

Instead of responding in gratitude,

but they also made their living by overcharging the required tax, as much as they could get away with.

As a result, they were excommunicated from the synagogue, and their families were held in disgrace. They were so mistrusted that their testimony in court was not considered reliable. Yet Jesus chooses this despised man to be His disciple.

But the story gets even better.

Levi throws a party and invites the only friends he has, other tax collectors and low-life. What do they do? They eat together. Eating in that culture required a certain physical intimacy, as they reclined together on couches. It also implied an emotional one, as hearts were shared over the food. The text in Mark even suggests that Jesus was the real host of the party.

Imagine the impact on Levi and his friends. They had been despised and shamed much of their lives, and now a famous rabbi and teacher wanted to be

close to them. Jesus just saw them so differently than they saw themselves. He longed to know them and be with them, and it began the dismantling of shame.

We don't know what happened to Levi's friends after the party, but we do know what happened to Levi. He was so revolutionized by Jesus that he eventually penned the Gospel of Matthew.

This same revolution can happen inside each of us. How does shame get healed in our lives? How do we allow ourselves to be known? It comes as we allow Jesus to re-image how we feel about ourselves as men. The binding power of shame is that it ends up defining us, but the truth is that only the Father knows who we really are. He says that we are His beloved sons (Gal. 4:6), and His only Son is not ashamed to call us His brothers (Heb. 2:11).

I've watched this happen in the lives of other men, but especially in my own life. To deal with the nagging disconnec-

tion I grew up with, I buried the longing to be known and turned to substitutes.

One of my main ones was an addictive cycle of running and eating.

Unlike the Mark story, I had no experience of feeling connected to others as I ate. It was simply a drug I used to feel some sense of aliveness. Running did the same thing, and the two together worked in a cycle to keep my longing buried and my heart frozen. But with the Father's help and some minor hip arthritis (forcing me to quit running), I am slowly learning to see myself through His eyes.

When we learn to do this as men, we will find shame yielding to glory, and we'll experience the wonder of being known—and being enjoyed—all at the same time. It's the beginning of the end of the tug-of-war.

Finally.

God’s Grace Is Mind-Blowing

his Spirit, he calls us to repentance with open and loving arms saying, “Come home, child.”

He’s not ignorant of all the ways we’ve sinned against him. He knows everything we’ve ever done and is able to stomach it. His knowledge of who we really are will never hinder his love for us.

He’s even aware of the evil behind our righteous deeds. The intimacy by which the Lord knows us but is able to lovingly embrace us as his children is supernatural. God’s grace is mind-blowing. Every time I think of this reality, I’m brought to tears because I serve a God whose love and grace baffle me.

Phillip Holmes

they exposed themselves. Whether they intended to or not, they paint this picture of God that makes him seem demanding, cruel and impossible to satisfy. The tone is unclear. We could assume that the speaker is genuinely trying to repent or we could assume that the speaker is indignant. Their disposition is beside the point. The point is that their view of God doesn’t line up with reality, and I’m all too familiar with their view of God. Back in college, a dear friend and I were confessing sin and praying. During our time of confession and prayer, we discovered that we had very similar pictures of God. We both viewed God as the angry father sitting on the throne appalled and shocked that we had sinned again. The God we pictured was impatient, angry and completely disappointed in us. We thought our heavenly Father lived in constant frustration with his rebellious children.

So when I read Micah 6:6-7 recently, I could relate to the Israelites.

God’s Grace Is Not Like Man’s Grace Part of how we view God’s grace is often birthed out of our experience with each other. Whether it’s a parent, relative or our general view of mankind, our experience with sinful and broken people affects our view of our holy and righteous God. We’re unacquainted with grace, mercy, and truth that’s untainted by sin. Humanly speaking, though we’ve

experienced grace, we’ve never met a person that embodied grace perfectly.

As I reflected on how we love and show grace, two things stood out to me about man and our motivation to forgive: • Natural man is motivated to be gracious because man is aware (to some extent) that he’s just as guilty as the person in need of grace.

• Natural man forgives others because he often only knows a small piece of all the other person is actually guilty of.

I’m sure there are more human motivations for showing grace, but from these two alone we discover two factors that play enormous parts in our ability to forgive—our own sin and ignorance.

Mind-Blowing Grace As I began to process this, I was blown away. God is neither motivated by his own sinfulness nor enabled by his ignorance. He is a holy and righteous God, completely void of sin and full of goodness and love. He’s never made a mistake and can do anything but fail. He is perfect in all his ways. If he were a doctor, he’d never lose a patient. If he were a lawyer, he’d never lose a case. There is no moral compass that could measure how upright and blameless he is.

Nevertheless, when we, his sinful and rebellious prodigal children, spit in his face, wallow in our sin and grieve

Bill Delvaux is a graduate of Duke University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and has served as a pastor and a high school Bible teacher.

Knowing God’s Grace through the Scriptures Throughout the Scriptures, the message of this grace is proclaimed.

Our God is “merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin” (Exodus 34:6–7). This grace is distinct to the Christian faith. No other religion emphasizes divine grace the way the Bible does.

This is why reading the Bible and communing with God is essential to Christian flourishing. The less we read and pray the Bible, the more blemished our view of God becomes. If you want the grace of God to blow your mind again, read your Bibles.

Phillip Holmes (@PhillipMHolmes) is an itinerant preacher, co-founder and Vice President of the Reformed African American Network (RAAN) and co-host of Pass The Mic, RAAN’s official podcast.

You can find more content by him at his personal site, Highest Good. He resides in Houston and is engaged to Jasmine Baucham.

talking Word of God. Jesus said that He is the way and the truth and the life and that no one can go to God except through Him (John 14:6). Jesus is the way to the Father because only he has an intimate knowledge of God, unmarred by sin. He is the truth because he has the perfect power of making life one coherent experience. He is the life because he was not subject to death but made it subject to him.

He died and rose from the dead to demonstrate the power and continuity of his life.

Because he is the way, the truth, and the life, he is the only means of reaching the Father.

Jesus is the only authorized revelation of God in human form, and he is the only authorized representative of humanity to God. The denial of God is without excuse: Despite all evidences, the Bible tells us that people will reject the clear and undeniable knowledge of God and believe a lie instead. Romans 1:25 declares, “They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator-- who is forever praised. Amen.”

The Bible also proclaims that people are without excuse for not believing in God: “For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-- His eternal power and divine nature-- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse” (Romans 1:20).

Faith is the ultimate key: Hebrews 11:3 “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.”

Faith gives us convictions about creation.

Belief in the existence of the world is not faith, nor is it faith when people hold that the world was made out of some preexisting "stuff." But when we understand that it was the Word of God that produced all things, that is faith. The visible universe is not sufficient to account for itself. But it is faith, not something material, that assures us that it originated with God. This world is God's world, and faith assures us that God originated it.

We also know God exist because of the ways He had touched and so miraculously changed our personal lives with His wondrous love and grace. We sense His presence, we feel His leading, and we know His love.

When Jesus gave a woman the desire of her heart Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson

"Let it be as you desire" (Matthew 15:28).

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hese were Jesus' final words, which set this despairing woman's critical issue free with one sentence from His lips. However, it took a journey to get there. What did it take for the woman in Matthew 15 to get that kind of response from Jesus?

If He were to speak those words to the crisis you face today ... it would be life changing? ... How did she get Jesus to intervene with a miracle?

1. She relentlessly cried out for mercy in verse 22, asking Him to heal the issue. Her need was great, her daughter was demon possessed and all earthly attempts to fix her were not working. This mother's soul was in agony.

She no longer cared about her position, her reputation, and her appearance as a woman "put together." Her house was a mess and she needed Jesus to remedy this or there was no hope ... She was poor in spirit, bankrupt of her own solutions; it was Jesus or nothing.

2. Jesus did not respond, in fact it says, "He said not a word." Sometimes Jesus does not answer on our timetable. He is silent. We wonder why? It did not stop her from continuing her desperate plea for a God-sized miracle even when the disciples looked upon her with disdain and wanted her to stop. Others may not see why you cry out day and night ... it is not their burden, it is your personal torment. You alone approach the Father with your distress. She did not count their dismissive ways as significant. ... they were not Jesus, she only needed His attention.

3. She came and worshipped Him in Matt. 15:25.

She knew who He was. She had heard He healed the sick, raised the dead, and did what no man on earth had ever done—performed wonders in impossible circumstances—her last hope. She asked Jesus in a posture of surrender, "Lord help me".

4. She showed great humility when Jesus appeared to be unwilling to help her need. First He did not answer her and then He appeared to diminish her position as she was not of the "right" tribe. She said, "... even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their master's table." She was beyond considering herself on Jesus level or those He appeared to associate with.

She accepted a lower standing. If she once thought her family had it together, she knew that the horrendous outcries of her possessed daughter let the entire community know, they were dysfunctional, broken, shattered—in desperate need. She accepted a lowly place; she would be content with crumbs. This is when the most incredible miracle in her life took place ... from humility, desperation, brokenness and shame ...

Matthew 15:28 Then Jesus answered and said to her, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire." And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

May your faith be so great in spite of what it looks like, what you feel like, how others treat you, that Jesus' eye turns your way and with the kindness and abundance of heaven says to you.

"Let it be as you desire." So be it, in Jesus name, to your situation today.

Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson is the co-host of 700 Club Canada and author of Relentless Redemption.

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

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Chennai Flood: Anger grows at lack of relief Residents suffer shortage of drinking water and power

cheNNAi, December 5 (iANS): An intermittent light drizzle since Saturday morning added to worries of Chennai residents, battling the worst floods in a century, and now facing a shortage of drinking water and power while anger and despair about absence of relief is growing.

Meanwhile, transport links were being slowly restored, while a government statement said that 11.53 lakh people had been rescued and housed in 5,009 relief camps. Unlike some areas such as Mylapore, Adyar and Annasalai where the water level has receded and electricity supply partially restored, people in many pockets in north Chennai continued to remain cut off.

"Rumours of surplus water being released are also a cause of serious worry," Revathi Vasan, of West Mambalam, told IANS. She said power supply has not been restored in her Janakiraman Street while there is water- logging around her apartment complex and on the roads.

"There is nothing much to say about our situation except that we are still living with our kind neighbours," she said.

In the neighbouring Kodambakkam area, residents were complaining of stagnant sewage water for the past several days which the civic authorities are not attending to. "All we want

Banks to work on Sunday in flood-hit districts cheNNAi, December 5 (iANS): Government-owned banks will function on Sunday in flood-affected Chennai and other Tamil Nadu districts in order to help people.

"The government-owned banks are working tomorrow (Sunday). As the city was hit by floods during the last couple of days, people were put to hardship. Now that the rains have stopped and water levels are receding, keeping the bank open on Sunday will be of help to the common man," a union leader told IANS. On Friday, the department of financial services conducted a review meeting in New Delhi with all the public and private sector banks to review banking services in the flood-hit Tamil Nadu districts.

The central government had asked all the banks to restore banking services in affected areas as early as possible and provide ATM and other services to the people round the clock. The banks were requested to provide mobile ATM or point of sales machine services using boats and other means. Banks have been asked to replenish cash in all the ATMs. All the banks in flood affected areas will remain open on Sunday and will also offer extended business hours Four districts in Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur and Cuddalore - were affected by floods owing to record rains.

A man carries drinking water in a pitcher through a flooded street in Chennai, India, December 4. (Reuters Photo)

is the removal of the block in the sewage line," said a resident.

Several people complained of the absence of any relief. "No official agency brought us any food or drinking water. Only the residents of neighbourhood brought us some biscuits, and drinking water," an angry resident of MGR Nagar in Ramapuram in Thiruvallur was seen complaining to a local television channel.

In Korukkupet in north Chennai, a resident complained that nobody from the government or any political party visited her locality to offer relief.

In several localities, apartment owners pumped out stagnant water through hired pumps.

Fish carts and two-wheelers were used to transport patients to hospitals during the past three days, said a hospital official.

N. Sathyabhama, director of medical services and quality, southern region at Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., said the hospital received patients from several other hospitals affected by floods and power cuts. "Some patients came by fish cart. One was brought by her brother on the bike as that was the only means of navigation

through the heavily-flooded Greams Lane (where the hospital is located)," Sathyabhama told IANS. She said there was no power supply for 57 hours in one block and 69 hours in another and the situation was managed with generators.

The government-run Royapettah Hospital and Sri Ramachandra Hospitals also got patients from the hospitals affected by floods and power cuts.

Meanwhile, a political spat was sparked over purported attempts by AIADMK members to paste stickers of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa on relief material.

Pm announces ex-gratia for Tamil Nadu flood victims Meanwhile, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs.2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the floods in Tamil Nadu. A PMO release said that ex-gratia relief of Rs.50,000 has also been sanctioned from the fund for those who were seriously injured in the floods. Heavy rains and floods have claimed at least 325 lives in Tamil Nadu.

Criticising the move, PMK leader S.Ramadoss said: "The ruling party members are not interested in relief works but are interested in getting publicity."

He said vehicles coming from outside to Chennai with relief materials are stopped at the border by ruling party members and let inside only after Jayalalithaa's picture is stuck on the parcels.

Forest Minister M.S.M.Anandan however told reporters that stickers with Jayalalithaas' image are stuck only on relief materials sent by the AIADMK and not on packs sent by other organisations. Finance

Minister O. Panneerselvam came down heavily on actor Kamal Hassan for wondering where the state government's tax revenue is going in an interview on the Chennai floods, saying the actor is after cheap publicity.

"Was is after publicity that Kamal Hassan announced that he would donate Rs.12 lakh to all the families of the children affected by the fire accident in Kumbakonam? Can he tell whether he had provided the assistance and if yes, to whom did he give," he asked.

Southern Railway on Saturday announced operation of a special train from

Chennai Beach Station to Bengaluru, while the reverse journey will be undertaken on Sunday. Suburban train services between Chennai Egmore - Tambaram have also commenced.

The Indian Army chief, Gen. Dalbir Singh, also flew into the city to review the situation and oversee rescue efforts.

Chennai, and adjoining Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur and Cuddalore districts were battered by record rains for the past one month, leaving at least 325 people dead, several thousands in relief camps and millions affected due to lack of drinking water and power supply.

Children of 5-12 years to pay full train fare from April 2016 New Delhi, December 5 (PTi): Railways will carry out necessary changes in the reservation form so that the passenger can indicate their option for requirement of full berth/seat for child or not.

From April next year, children of the age group of 5 to 12 years of age will be charged full fare instead of half as the Railways has revised the child fare rule.

Under the revised provision, full adult fare will be charged for children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age if for whom berth/ seat (in reserved class) is sought at the time of reservation.

However, there shall be no change in the rule for child fare of unreserved tickets which means fare for children of 5-12 years for unreserved tickets shall continue to be half of the adult fare.

The revised child fare rule shall be applicable for travel from April 2016 onwards. Exact date of commencement of this provision will be notified separately at a later date, according to a statement issued by railways.

However, in case berth/ seat is not sought for the children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age at the time of reservation, then half of the adult fare shall continue to be charged.

Children under five years of age will continue to enjoy free ride (without berth) in trains.

Centre, states adopt multi-pronged approach to check border terrorism UmSAw KhwAN, December 5 (iANS): The central government in tandem with the state governments has adopted a multipronged approach to counter border terrorism in northeastern states and Jammu and Kashmir, union Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said here on Saturday. "The border management has been improved in a multi-tiered and multi-modal deployment along the international border and LoC," Chaudhary said in his address during the passing out parade at the North Eastern Police Academy here, 25 km from Meghalaya capital Shillong.

Altogether, 230 trainees, including 17 women, from Megha-

laya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Mizoram completed training as part of the 41st basic course batch. Pointing out the different types of crime has created a huge challenge for the police, he said the secessionist and extremist challenges in the northeastern states and Jammu and Kashmir have stretched the limits of the law enforcement agencies.

He further informed that the government has taken various tactical and operational strategies to degrade the efforts and capabilities of terrorists to disturb peace in the respective states besides adopting other measures to check infiltration and proactive actions against terrorist within the state by erecting fence

along the international border and improved intelligence and operational coordination. Saying that policing job particularly in northeastern states was different from the rest of India, Chaudhary asked the newly trained officers to be more sensitive, sensible, tactful and professionally superior due to several historical, cultural, geographical, demographical social and economical reasons.

Noting that "Smart Policing" was the need of the hour for every policemen, the minister said: "Strict and firm the attitude is to be tempered with sensitivity, so that the community is able to absorb the empathy, sympathy and compassion of policeman who cares."

Moreover, he said the govern-

ment would take the local populace into confidence and boost the image of police forces among the common people and various welfare/developmental activities and community policing should continuously undertaken to win the hearts and minds of the people. On the emergence of information technology accompanied by knowledge explosion, Chaudhary said police forces need to have a better understanding of organised crime in different parts of the country. He said the central government has sanctioned Rs.98.64 crore for implementation of the plan scheme named 'Strengthening of NEPA, Shillong' besides approving foreign training of DySP Probationers from the northeastern states.

Govt deliberately weakening labour laws: Rahul Mah law on beef curtails

New Delhi, December 5 (PTi): Congress vicepresident Rahul Gandhi today launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of making deliberate attempts to weaken labour-related laws which was creating dissatisfaction among the workers.

Alleging that Modi has launched a "big assault" on the workers, a combative Gandhi vowed to fight.

"Like we fought for the rights of farmers, we will fight for the cause of the workers and stand with them and would not retreat an inch. We will fight BJP, Modi and RSS," he said

amid applause at the 31st Plenary Session of INTUC, the trade union wing of the Congress.

Gandhi said although he agreed with the Prime Minister's idea of turning India into a global manufacturing centre to make it more competitive than China, the unanimity ends there. This, he claimed, was because the Prime Minister considers Indian worker as "dishonest, shirker and one who could be made to work only by wielding the stick". He said that is why the labour laws were being diluted, so that the workers come to his knees. "If you look at the new laws being

made in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana, you will see that Modi has started a big assault on workers," he said.

He claimed the Prime Minister feels that there was need to weaken the labour laws and "discipline" the workers so that they could be forced to work.

Insisting that the government should become "judge" between the labourers and the industry and "not advocate" of industry, he told the Modi that if he is able to remove fear from the mind of the workers then India would be able to surpass China in no time.

right to liberty: lawyer

mUmbAi, December 5 (PTi): The lawyers arguing against Maharashtra government's controversial amendment which prohibits even possession of the bovine meat and its import today said it interfered with the Constitutional right to liberty.

The division bench of the Justices Abhay Oka and S C Gupte of the Bombay High Court started final hearing on a bunch of petitions which challenge Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act, 1995.

Advocate Firoz Bharucha, appearing for one of petitioners, said ban on import of beef restricts food habits of individuals and also violates Article 304B of the Constitution which mandates free trade and commerce within territories of India.

Senior advocate Aspi Chenoy, appearing for another petitioner, said section 5(d) which criminalises possession of beef, had no "rational nexus" with the object of the Act. The arguments will continue on Wednesday.

Will stop odd-even scheme if people face difficulty: Kejriwal New Delhi, December 5 (PTi): Amid widespread apprehension over the odd and even number scheme for private vehicles, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today struck a conciliatory note and said it will be tried out for limited period of time and it will be stopped if there are problems galore.

With experts and Opposition parties questioning the practicability of the scheme, Kejriwal said many things were yet to be thrashed out including exemptions for certain private vehicles and it was a decision taken in principle which will be "thought through".

"In principle, a decision has been taken.

Many things are yet to be thrashed out... We will experiment with it for some

servation that the city has become a "gas chamber".

In a radical step to curb New Delhi, December 5 (iANS): The Delhi gov- air pollution, the city government on Friday said odd and even number vehicles ernment yesterday anwill ply on alternate days in the city from January 1. In nounced that private vehia statement, the CSE said it welcomed the firm deci- cles bearing odd and even sion of the Delhi government to cut down traffic vol- registration numbers will be ume, eliminate emissions from coal powered plants allowed to ply only on alterand push for tighter emissions standards to curb killer nate days starting January 1. air pollution in the city.

Seeking to assuage con"These measures promise to catalyse change need- cerns, Kejriwal said his goved to bend the curve of ever rising air pollution levels ernment would not allow in the city and prevent premature deaths and illness," the people to be inconvea CSE spokesperson said. The organisation also wel- nienced. comed the decision to shut down the Badarpur power He said he had thought of plant. The CSE's executive director-research and advocacy and head of its air pollution control unit Anumita introducing such a measure Roychowdhury urged the government to detail out an only after taking a number of effective implementation strategy and organise public steps, including redesigning the roads, augmenting puboutreach for glitch-free implementation. lic transport by bringing at time. May be for 15 days. If introduce the scheme at a least 10,000 buses and conthere are too many prob- later stage after strength- structing dedicated elevated lems, it will be stopped," he ening the public transport roads for buses. said at the HT Leadership system but was forced to Summit here. take the drastic step fol- AAP shall win Punjab Kejriwal said his gov- lowing "panic" in the wake state polls convincingly ernment had planned to of Delhi High Court's obMeanwhile, a repeat

CSE hails Delhi govt's decision

of Delhi's unprecedented mandate to Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab "won't surprise" him, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today and claimed that the party was on course to capture power in the state. He said governing was not "rocket science" but one needs "space" to do so. Frequent interference "saps you badly," he said referring to the tussle between the AAP government and the Centre over areas of jurisdiction, among others.

"We are winning Punjab and winning convincingly.

We have conducted a number of surveys and I won't be surprised if the Delhi results are repeated in Punjab. A (chief ministerial) face shall also be declared when time is ripe," he said.

Punjab is slated to go to polls in 2017.

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FBI investigating California shooting as ‘act of terrorism’ SAN BERNARDIN O / WA S H I N GT O N, DEcEmBER 5 (REuTERS): The FBI is investigating the fatal shooting of 14 people in California by a married couple as an "act of terrorism," officials said on Friday, noting the wife was believed to have pledged allegiance to a leader of the militant group Islamic State.

While the FBI said it lacked evidence the couple belonged to a larger organization of extremists, the Los Angeles Times cited a federal law enforcement source in reporting that the husband, Syed Rizwan Farook, 28, had contact with at least two militant groups overseas, including the al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front in Syria.

Both the U.S.-born husband and his spouse, Tashfeen Malik, 29, a native of Pakistan who lived in Saudi Arabia for more than 20 years, died in a shootout with police hours after Wednesday's attack on a holiday party at the Inland Regional Center social services agency in San Bernardino, about 60 miles (100 km) east of Los Angeles.

If the mass shooting proves to have been the work of people inspired by Islamist militants, as investigators now suspect, it would mark the deadliest such attack in the United States since Sept. 11, 2001.

Federal Bureau of Investigation officials said mounting signs of advanced preparations, the large cache of armaments amassed by the couple and evidence that they

"attempted to destroy their digital fingerprints" helped tip the balance of the investigation.

"Based on the information and the facts as we know them, we are now investigating these horrific acts as an act of terrorism," David Bowdich, assistant director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Los Angeles office, said at a news conference.

Bowdich said the FBI hoped examination of data retrieved from two smashed cellphones and other electronic devices seized in the investigation would lead to a motive for the attack.

The couple had two assault-style rifles, two semi-automatic handguns, 6,100 rounds of ammunition and 12 pipe bombs in their home or with them when they were killed, officials said. And Bowdich said they may have been planning an additional attack.

PLED GE OF ALLEGIANCE One startling disclosure came from social media network Facebook, which confirmed that comments praising Islamic State were posted around the time of the mass shooting to a Facebook account established under an alias by Malik.

However, it was uncertain whether the comments were posted by Malik herself or someone with access to her page.

A Fa c eb o o k In c spokesman said the profile in question was removed by the company

The remains of a rented SUV involved in the attack is shown in San Bernardino, California on December 3. (Reuters Photo)

on Thursday for violating its community standards barring promotion or praise for "acts of terror."

He declined to elaborate on the material.

But CNN and other news media outlets reported that Malik's Facebook posts included a pledge of allegiance to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Asked about a reported Facebook post by Malik on the day of the attack pledging loyalty to Islamic State, Bowdich said, "I know it was in a general timeline where that post was made, and yes, there was a pledge of allegiance."

While Malik and her husband may have been inspired by Islamic State, there was no evidence the attack was directed by the militant group, or that the organization even knew who they were, U.S. gov-

ernment sources said.

Islamic State, which has seized large swaths of Syria and Iraq, claimed responsibility for the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris in which gunmen and suicide bombers killed 130 people.

Speaking to reporters separately in Washington, FBI Director James Comey said the investigation pointed to "radicalization of the killers and of potential inspiration by foreign terrorist organizations."

But no evidence has been uncovered yet suggesting the killers were "part of an organized larger group, or form part of a cell," Comey said. "There is no indication that they are part of a network."

Bowdich said neither Farook nor Malik had been under investigation by the FBI or other law enforcement agency prior to Wednesday.

And none of the contacts federal agents have since discovered between the couple and the subjects of other FBI inquiries "were of such a significance that it raised these killers up onto our radar screen," Comey said.

Citing an unnamed federal law enforcement official, the Los Angeles Times reported late on Friday that Farook had "some kind" of contact with people from the Nusra Front and the radical Shabab group in Somalia.

But the nature of that contact and with whom was unclear, the Times said.

The official also was quoted by the Times as saying a key question in the investigation "is if they had any weapons or terror training in Pakistan."

neys, holding a news conference in Los Angeles, denied there was any evidence that either the husband or wife harbored extremist views.

"She was like a typical housewife," lawyer David Chesley said, describing Malik as "caring, soft-spoken" and a devout Muslim who prayed five times a day, chose not to drive and "kept pretty well isolated."

She spoke broken English and her primary language was Urdu, he said, adding, "She was very conservative."

They said Farook, too, largely kept to himself, had few friends and said co-workers sometimes made fun of his beard.

Farook, born in Illinois to Pakistani immigrant parents, earned over $50,000 a year as an inspector for the San Bernardino County Department of Environment Health, the agency whose holiday party he and Malik are accused of attacking on Wednesday.

Investigators are looking into a report that Fa-

rook had an argument with a co-worker who denounced the "inherent dangers of Islam" prior to the shooting, a U.S. government source said.

The couple's landlord in the town of Redlands opened their townhouse to media on Friday, leading to a flurry of reporters and camera crews surveying the scene after the FBI had finished conducting its 24-hour-long search of the premises.

The landlord later asked media to leave the home.

The couple and their 6-month-old daughter shared the home with Farook's mother, in whose care they left the child on Wednesday morning, saying they had a doctor's appointment, according to family representatives.

Child welfare authorities have taken custody of the baby, and Farook's relatives were seeking return of the infant, Abuershaid said.

Pakistani intelligence officials have contacted Malik's family in her homeland as part of the investigation, a family

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Chance of UN climate deal higher, but ambition lower

PARIS, DEcEmBER 5 (REuTERS): Near the halfway mark of a U.N. climate change conference in Paris, hopes for a deal are far higher than at the last, failed summit in Copenhagen, even if the agreement on offer is less ambitious this time.

Back in 2009, many had hoped for a sweeping treaty to cut the greenhouse gas emissions that are changing the climate. This time, nearly 200 countries will choose their own policies in the hope of binding both rich and poor into the effort to combat global warming.

With seven days of negotiations left before the conference closes on Dec. 11, two alternative draft texts are circulating, which all na-

tions agreed on Friday to accept as the basis for talks. At 38 and 48 pages long, they have shrunk from above 50 at the start of the week. At the same stage of Copenhagen, the drafts ran to 300 pages. "I'm optimistic," said Robert Stavins, director of Harvard University's Environmental Economics Program. "It's drastically different from Copenhagen."

But the text still has hundreds of brackets, marking points of disagreement on everything from finance for developing nations beyond 2020 to where to set the long-term goal for cutting or phasing out the use of fossil fuels. "It’s hugely frustrating," EU chief negotiator Elina Bardram said.

But she said there was no comparison with Copenhagen as China, the world's biggest emitter was determined to be part of the deal and the presence of 150 heads of state at the start of the talks on Monday had shown strong political will.

LACK OF AMBITION Still, many say the price of this relative harmony is the conference's lack of ambition to set steep, binding emissions limits and create the legal tools to enforce them. "We're at the halfway point of the summit but, in the push to get a decent deal, we are not yet halfway there," said Martin Kaiser of Greenpeace. The Copenhagen summit failed

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Malik's uncle, Javed Rabbani, said in an interview with Reuters that the family was "in shock." He also said his brother, Malik's father, had become considerably more conservative since moving with his family to Saudi Arabia a quarter century ago.

Tashfeen Malik had not come to the attention of authorities while living in Saudi Arabia, according to a source close to the Saudi government. She had moved back to Pakistan five or six years ago to study pharmacy, Pakistani officials said.

The San Bernardino attacks have raised concerns among Muslim-Americans of an anti-Islamic backlash.

Two days after the San Bernardino attacks, a Reuters/ Ipsos poll showed 51 percent of Americans view Muslims living in the United States the same as any other community, while 14.6 percent were generally fearful of Muslims.

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Official statement of the Essay competition marks Hornbill Festival Federal Govt of Nagaland

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hroughout all the centuries of human history, Nagas have always lived as an independent nation. They had their ancient customary laws to govern their Sovereign Independent Village Republics and remained unconquered by any of their immediate neighbor Kingdoms like the Ahoms in their Western and Northern borders, the Burmans in their Eastern borders and the Manipuris (Meiteis) in their Southern borders. As for India or Indians, Naga forefathers had no racial or cultural ties whatsoever with these ancient people who lived thousands of miles away. The laws of India or the modern Penal Code of India also had nothing to do with the Nagas as they had their own ancient customary laws.

Coming to the modern era, the Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) undertook the following political and legal actions to safeguard the sovereign status of the Naga nation. They are once again being reiterated for the information of any governments concerned.

1. With the dawn of the Colonial period in the 19th century, some 30% of Naga territory came under British Colonial administration from 1880 to 1947. However, even within this British administered Naga territory, no written treaties or agreement were ever entered into with the British Colonial Administration. The British on their part, agreed to let the Nagas run their own village affairs under their own customary laws. As for the 70% of Naga territory that remained outside the administration of the British Empire, they were called “Free Nagas” till the departure of the British in 1947 2. The Naga National Council was formed on Feb. 2, 1946 as the only political institution of the Naga people. The Nagas declared their Independence on August 14, 1947. The NNC next established the Federal Government of Nagaland on March 22, 1956 with the Nagas of the “Naga Hills Excluded Areas” and the independent Nagas of “ Free Nagaland”. From then on, the whole of Nagaland became a Sovereign Democratic Republic. The NNC had earlier established the Naga Supreme Court on July 4, 1954 and approved the Naga Yehzabo (Constitution) on Jan.14, 1956.

All these historical and political events were done under the supervision of the NNC with the mandate of the whole Naga nation.

The NNC next, sealed off all these political truths relating to the Nagas through the Lakhuti Resolution of April 27, 1955. The resolution reads: “Any person or persons, who in order to destroy or undermine the integrity and the well being of Nagaland and who for this purpose act, abet or set up organizations against, or oppose the political, administrative and traditional institutions of the nation, or attempt to do so, whether with or without the aid of another country or countries, shall be deemed to have committed Treason”.

Hence, any other so called Naga political organizations that would make any settlement with India or any other foreign governments would be committing “Treason against the Naga nation.”

Beginning from its inception on 2nd February 1946, the following are the names of the persons who have held the office of the President of the NNC in continuity from 1946 to the present. Also beginning from 22nd March 1956 to the present, the following persons have held the office of the Kedahge (President), Federal Government of Nagaland in continuity. All these respective Presidents were elected to office through the Regional Councils of the NNC and the Tatar Hoho (Parliament) of the Naga (A.) List of NNC Presidents and their tenure in office: 1. T. Aliba Imti 1946 to 1947 2. Mhondamo Kithan 1947 to 1948 3. Visar Angami 1948 to 1950 4. A.Z. Phizo 1950 to 1990 5. Adinno Phizo 1990 to date.

(B) List of FGN Kedahges (Presidents) and their tenure in office: 1. Khrisanisa Seyietsu 1956 to 1959 2. Scato Swu 1959 to 1966 3. G. Mhiasiu 1966 to 1968 4. M. Chumbemo Murry 1968 to 1971 5. Zashei Huire 1971 to 1996 6. Brig. (Retd.) S. Singnya 1996 to 2005 7. Gen. (Retd.) Viyalie Metha 2005 to date.

These NNC Presidents and FGN Kedahges, along with their colleagues have been running the affairs of the nation right from its inception to the present times in perpetual continuity.

Besides the above listed names, there exist no other Presidents of the NNC or FGN who have been elected by the Naga people to represent them before the world. The NNC and FGN alone hold the sole Authority to decide on both the internal and external affairs of the Naga Nation. Therefore, any other agreement or settlement made by any individual or groups is null and void.

Shevohü Keyho, Killo Kilonser (Home Minister) Federal Government of Nagaland.

Time to stand up for the truth Toluvi Naga

Dear, Dr. Shurhozelie its time to call spade a spade and say enough is enough, and stand up for the truth.

My humble advice to learned Dr. Surho, is as a good leader one should introspect his past activities and contribution towards the Naga society. One may have done a lot of good things in the past but with one slight mistake or blunder you might have to regret for the rest of our lives and that mistake might cover all the good deeds one might have done or contributed. But as human nature one only recollects the bad and not the good for which I beg apology, as far as today's generation can remember maybe its my wild imagination looking at the recent past, I feel that you might have done more damage to the Naga society than good, hope Naga people will recalled, but as human memory is very short I would like to remind the Nagas citing few example's.

1) We presume that the party in the year 1998 was betrayed as he deserted the party by contesting Lok Sabha election as an Independent candidate and refusing the NPC party to participate in the 1998 election.

2) We presume that Democracy was murdered on 5t1 Jan 2015, by refusing the 22 NPF majority legislators to form the Government and supporting the minority group which is absolutely wrong in democracy.

3) Hope you have realized you have almost finish the life and carriers of some very capable and dynamic NPF legislators, by declaring a false reconciliation meeting on 30th April 2015, and declaring that you have reconciled infront of five thousand congregation, where I was one among them and I'm very sure my other five thousand friends feel the same being betrayed by a leader of your stature.

Totally defeating the purpose and meaning of reconciliation.

4) I'm also wondering as to why you are remaining a mute spectator in the Heraka case, even after religious status has been given to Heraka which is a serious threat to our society and religion. But if one can lie or give false promises infront of five thousand gathering, one may not be surprise to your silence 5) On the Chief Minister Qualification issue, what have you to say to the Naga people and are you still in support of a convicted person? One has to wonder why what type of relationship you have with the present CM and I believe everybody can guess without given much thought.

Dear Sir/Uncle/ Grandpa, or President NPF whatever, kindly standup for the truth and do something good for the society before you retire and make up for the losses and damages you have done to our Naga society, as Nagas have high expectation from you and hope you take things positively and use it as a wake up call. God bless you with courage and truth. As the truth has already prevailed.

Trek to Dzukou flagged off A trek to Dzukou valley under the theme ‘Conserve Dzukou’ organized by NAAME supported by Department of Environment Forest and Climate Change was flagged off by Conservator of Forest, Supongnukshi, IFS on December 5 from Kisama, Heritage village. A team of around 40 trekkers including Everest mountaineers from Assam and Manipur, International, National and local tourists led by NAAME team will be trekking to the valley via Jakhama. They will spend a night in the valley and will be returning on 6th December. Shaurya Veer, a 7 year old boy is the youngest member of this trekking team to Dzukou.

Horticulture prize distribution Winners of Essay Competition with judge Vishu Rita Krocha.

Kohima, December 5 (mexN): As part of the Hornbill Festival, an essay competition took place here today at Kids Carnival arena, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

The competition was divided into two groups, the fist group consists of participants from classes 4 to 6 and the essay was on “Your role model”. Jack Jose Jaison from

Northfield school claimed winner of the first group and awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 3000.

Sharlet Mary Thomas from Little Flower Higher Sec. School stood second place and pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 2000.

The second group the participants were from classes 7 to 9 and the essay was on “Your clean and vibrant Nagaland”.

The winner of the second group Shoniu Shiu from Minister Hill Baptist Hr. Sec School, won a cash prize of Rs. 5000 while Tikhetoli Achumi who stood second walled a way with a cash prize of Rs. 3000.

All the participants were given a gift voucher by Kohima Exotic School of Cooking and a surprise gift hampers were given to the winners by Pratham, Nagaland.

Parliamentary Secretary for Horticulture, Kejong Chang graced the prize distribution ceremony as the chief guest at the Hortiscape Exhibition hall Kisama on December 5.

Prizes were given to winners of 11 categories under Flower section and 24 categories under Fruits & Vegetables section.

Kejong in his address said the blessing of God in our state is the reason for the absence of natural calamities and rich biodiversity which attracts foreigners to our land. He mentioned that the tireless efforts of farmers have made the Hornbill celebration at Kisama more beautiful through various Horticulture products.

Director, Watienla Jamir said the welcome address, Deputy Director, Dr. R.E Lotha chaired the programme and vote of thanks was given by Joint Director, Pawan Kumar.

Secretary Horticulture C.M. Tsanglao was also present.

Hornbill Int’l Rock Contest finale today Helloween to arrive Kohima

Kohima, December 5 (mexN): The Hornbill International Rock Contest 2015 will come to its final countdown on December 6 evening at Hockey Ground, I.G. Stadium, Kohima.

Out of the 24 bands competing in the final audition round from December 3 to 5, the selected bands will vie for the ultimate title of HIRC 2015 during the grand finale scheduled on December 6.

The Hornbill International Rock Contest 2015, over the years, has been one of the major attractions of the State’s annual Hornbill Festival. And this year even, it has been to the mark with the participation of one international band from Melbourne, Australia, 16 national bands (Seven from Northeast), and six local

bands (One wild card entry).

Close to 100 bands were auditioned for this year’s edition, however, only 25 bands have made the cut for the final audition round.

Though making the cut, two bands including Foot Wings (New Delhi) and Frost (Kolkata) could not turn up for the competition.

Though, not selected at the State audition, Avancer from Nagaland was given a wild card entry.

The winner of this year’s edition will win a cash award of Rs. 10 lakh, while the 1st runners-up and 2nd runners-up will also fetch prize money of Rs. 5 lakh and Rs 2.5 lakh respectively. Attractive prizes have also been set aside for winners of individual categories - Best vocal, Best guitarist, Best keyboard-

ist, Best drummer and Best bassist.

Coming all the way from Melbourn city, Australia, Big Jumanji & The Coathangers also joined the remaining bands in sharing the stagetonight. The other seven bands were Reverse Tragedy (Mizoram), Estorica (Kolkata), 2 Square (Assam), Tune Up Channel (Nagaland), The Gluttones (Nagaland), Grey Shack and The Lynx (Meghalaya).

The Hornbill International Rock Contest is part of the Hornbill International Music Festival, being organized by the Music Task Force (MTF), Government of Nagaland, in association with Pepsi MTV Indies and Northeast Today. The event will be managed by Sky Entertainment and Nagaland Outdoors’ Club (NOC).

Kohima, December 5 (mexN): The stage is all set to welcome the world renowned German power metal pioneers HELLOWEEN. Led by their lead vocalist, Andi Deris, the band members including Markus Grosskopf (Bassist), Sascha Gerstner (Lead guitarist and backing vocals), Daniel Loble (Drummer) and Michael Weikath (Guitar), will arrive Kohima on Sunday (Dec 6) to perform on December 7 evening as part of the Hornbill International Music Festival 2015.

Helloween, founded in 1984 in Hamburg, Northern Germany, is a pioneering force in the power metal genre. Their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I and Part II, are considered masterpieces of the genre.

Undisputedly, Helloween are one of Germany’s most respected metal exports and considered the founders of German melodic speed metal. As godfathers of the genre, they have grown to become one of

the most influential metal bands in the world.

In a career reaching back as far as 1984, Helloween have performed at innumerable metal festivals around the globe, which they headlined in front of over 500,000 fans. The band has delivered countless headliner world tours, spectacular shows with the likes of Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Dio, Slayer, or Ozzy Osbourne just to name a few.

With Helloween staging live here in Kohima, it’s for sure this year’s Hornbill fest will be bigger and louder than ever before. And it so happens to be their first visit in our country India.

One may book their tickets at the redemption centres at Vuto Motors, New Secretariat Road and IG Stadium, Kohima (Concert venue). One may book the tickets at the redemption centres from 12 noon to 3 pm.

Tickets will also be made available during Night Carnival near Fancy Market and Rutsa Bakery and High School junction, Kohima.

VisiON MOkOkchuNG 2040 Mokokchung as a Hub –Sectors, Issues & Concerns

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tarting from the construction of a few barracksin 1880’s in the area where present Law College and D.C office complex are located, Mokokchung today comprises of 8,327 households and a population of 35,913 (census 2011). Strategically placed in terms of communication and regional development, Mokokchung is naturally endowed to be developed into a hub of various economic activities. However, if it is to be so developed, it needs a clear Vision and a Mission. It needs the active participation of the citizens aided by the vision plans for development adopted by the policy makers and planners in the Government. The role of the civil societies and the people at large would also be equally important.

During the last few years, there has been a constant inflow of population from neighbouring areas adding to the growth of the town, which is a positive sign to boost the growth and expansion of the Town.We can take this as an opportunity and prepare a plan to take in the inflow for their settlement for the growth and prosperity of the Town.

Most cosmopolitan cities started as small settlements, but with time and the conducive environment for development of various infrastructure the settlements grew to what they are today.

Different Cosmopolitan centres exhibit a distinct identity based on the development of infrastructure. For instance Mumbai is the financial & economic Hub, while Bangalore is an educational and technological Hub, Chennai and Hyderabad are emerging as educational hubs and Kolkata is seen as a cultural Hub. Even Tokyo, considered amongst the world’s largest and great cities, is described as a city of villages. It started as a small fishing village in the harbour and continued to grow, encompassing the surrounding villages into one great city of today’s Tokyo. Such identity is not the outcome of an overnight surge in development, rather they are influenced by many factors among which the environment and conditions of the territory is one determining factor.

As of today, Mokokchung is still a growing town with little or no infrastructures in many key areas. Thus for a growing Town like Mokokchung planning should start from the initial stage.

Mokokchung can develop into one distinct Hub or a Hub in diverse sectors like Education, Sports and events, Skill Development, Healthcare, Music, technology, cultural, arts, drama & theater etc. We believe that Mokokchung

Can we dare to dream of Mokokchung to be connected and accessible?

Route Mokokchung – Mariani Mokokchung – Amguri Merangmen/Watiyim – Tuli(Foothill Highway) Mokokchung – Kohima(via Wka) Mokokchung – Dimapur Mokokchung – Zuneheboto Mokokchung – Lumami (NU) Mokokchung – Tuensang Mokokchung – Longleng Mokokchung – Mon (via Longleng/Aboi) will not lack either in Human or natural resources for developing into such a hub, if there is an environment of inclusiveness, equality, fairness and justice. Though the present day Mokokchung is a small town and situated in a hilly area, the foothills can be utilised for expansion providing a base for various economic activities and supporting infrastructure. Therefore for this envisaged emerging future,not only required infrastructure be built but the present mindset of the people too needs to change in tune, to facilitate and accommodate such changes.

As of today, the carrying capacity of the town is severely limited by scarcity of water and availability of land.To tap the economic potential valleys of Tzürang, Tuli and of the foothills, road connectivity is another bottleneck. How do we address such challenges? Do we have the capacity, the capability and the will?

We dream and aspire for Mokokchung to have the best schools and colleges. The University Headquarters Lumami, is not very far away geographically but practically still not very easy to reach due to poor road conditions.

We dream to have quality hospitals and healthcare facilities. We dream to have world classsporting facilities for our youth and children producing international level players and competitors. We dream of Mokokchung to have a strong producing economic base.Our youth has the potential and the talents to be excellent resources in various skilled based service industries. We dream to have their potentials realized. But all these dreams can be achieved only by having a strong conducive and supporting infrastructure and environment, where smooth road transport communication is one of the first requisites.

If the above connectivity can be achieved it will lay the foundation for a strong and resurgent economic development of not only Mokokchung but the whole northern part of the State. To

Distance Present time 85 km 3 hrs. 30 mts.

102 km 3hrs. 20 mts.

No connectivity at present.

152 km 5 hrs.

208 km 6 hrs.

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implement the above, not only a huge amount of money would be involved, but issues like land acquisitions, rightof-way, road reservation, embankments, removal of extortions etc. shall be involved. Given a scenario that if all the necessary financial and technical resources could be made available, how far can the present delivery system and the people’s mindset successfully implement the projects?

NE Region has more than 1,500km of international border but only about 22km land link called the ‘chicken neck’, with the rest of India. Instead of the international borders being an advantage for trade and commerce, the region has been made for far too long a time, a captive of the same. But this scenario can change with the present “Look East” and now “Act East” policy of the Govt of India. With the exception of Nagaland, all the State Capitals of the NE are now connected with 4-lane highways. Only with fast and smooth road communication, can the State take advantage of India’s Act East Policy. Developing Mokokchung as a hub with the above road infrastructure shall place the State to play an active role in international trade & commerce and place itself in an advantageous position for ‘Act East’.

KPMG in its Emerging North East India Report (Nov 2015) has projected an ambitious plan of Guwahati to Bangkok by road in 48 hours.There are plans of re-opening the Stilwell Highway too.

This highway is already operational from Kunming in China to Myanmar. Only some small sections are left unattended in the Indian sector. The Asian Highway AH-1, also passes through Kohima-Dimapur, on paper. But if things do not happen fast enough within Nagaland, there are chances of Nagaland being practically by-passed and it being rerouted (business and supply chain logistics) through Silchar. If it happens, whom should we blame? While the world is fast developing and even the rest of the NE

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Region, Nagaland seems to be trapped in a web of helplessness, lethargy and stagnancy. When and if we wake up, we may find ourselves being left out in the cold.

By then, it could be too late, as the rest of the States and the regions will have already established their economic interest bases and we would only have to play second fiddle to others. Is this the dream and aspiration that we can leave for the next generation?

Therefore, the dream of developing Mokokchung as a hub starting with quality road accessibility and connectivity, is not only an aspiration for the people of the town, but for Nagaland and the region as a whole.

We wish to present some issues for deliberation to develop Mokokchung into a hub: a. Does Mokokchung provide a conducive environment & supportfor developing it as a hub? b. What do you think are the required conditions to make Mokokchung a Hub and how can we achieve these conditions? c. Can the land providers, particular those villages under whose areas the town is already established and would be expanding in, accommodate and facilitate the concept of developing Mokokchung into a hub? d. What are the possible sectors that Mokokchung can develop and serve as ahub? e. Can we think of a new Mokokchung locationally? f. What about water and such other basic needs?

Please give us your views and feedback atwww.facebook.com/groups/ ilovemokokchung. Blog at visionmokokchung2040.wordpress.com email atmoaaier@gmail.com or akok_n@ yahoo.co.intext/whatsappus at 8794158145 Mayangnokcha Award Trust

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4th Test: India in box seat Ibrahimovic breaks PSG's scoring record

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NEW DELHI, DEcEmbEr 5 (rEutErs): Virat Kohli struck a fluent unbeaten 83 to help India overcome a top order collapse and virtually bat South Africa out of the contest on day three of the fourth and final test at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium on Saturday.

Playing his first match as test captain at his home ground, Kohli partnered Ajinkya Rahane (52 not out) to cobble together the first century stand of the low-scoring series after India had slumped to 57-4 following Morne Morkel's triple strikes.

The duo had raised 133 runs for the fifth wicket when bad light stopped play.

India's overall lead swelled to 403 against a beleaguered South African team who were shot out for 121 in the first innings and have not gone past 185 in the series.

"We batted well in the first innings, they folded cheaply. I think 213 is a big margin," India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja told reporters, referring to the hosts' first innings lead.

"As the match progresses, this wicket is going to deteriorate. We are in a strong position."

Morkel orchestrated India's top order collapse, claiming two wickets in two balls in the morning after

India's captain Virat Kohli after completing his half century in the fourth Test against South Africa on December 5. (AFP Photo)

India, who have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, had opted against enforcing the follow-on and decided to set the visitors a target instead.

Morkel drew first blood with a short delivery to dismiss opener Murali Vijay caught behind. The batsman pointed to his armguard to suggest he did not nick it before leaving the field shaking his head.

Rohit Sharma was sent ahead of Cheteshwar Puja-

ra, who was hit on the arm while fielding at short leg on Friday, but the batsman could not justify his promotion.

The right-hander, who scored one in the first innings, was out for a golden duck after a fuller Morkel delivery eluded his tentative prod and rearranged his stumps.

After the lunch break, Morkel castled Shikhar Dhawan with a searing, inswinging yorker to dis-

miss him for 21 while Imran Tahir dismissed Pujara (28).

India could have been in bigger trouble when Kohli, then on five, was ruled caught behind only to be called back after TV replays showed the legspinner had overstepped.

Kohli, hand on hip, was seen glaring at the umpire after being given out initially suggesting he did not nick it in an act of defiance that is unlikely to go unnoticed by the match officials.

That was the only blip in an otherwise fluent knock by the Indian captain whose silken touch was in full display in each of the 10 boundaries he hit in his knock.

He and Rahane were largely unperturbed during the series-high partnership even though Morkel bowled his heart out, mixing pace and reverse swing but not getting much support from the other end.

"We threw everything at them this morning, but they batted incredibly well," said Proteas paceman Kyle Abbott who did not mind India batting on further.

"To be quite honest, the longer they bat, probably the happier we are because more overs are taken out of the game.

"To be quite honest, I thought they'd probably have a crack at us tonight, maybe the last hour or so.

But they want to drag it out."

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PuNE, DEcEmbEr 5 (AgENcIEs): Chennaiyin FC managed a slender 1-0 win away to FC Pune City at the Balewadi Stadium on Saturday to secure a place in the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-finals. A 64th minute goal from Jeje Lalpekhlua was enough to seal the victory for the away side.

However, Elano Blumer and Mehraj Wadoo will miss the first leg of the semi-finals through suspension after picking up their fourth yellow cards.

Fanai Lalrempuia crafted the home side’s first opportunity with a dangerous cross from the right just evading Adrian Mutu’s outstretched boot in the middle of the box.

Then from the following corner, Lalrempuia collected the ball and set up Gurjinder Singh in the box, with a beautifully weighted ball form the right. The latter’s powerful drive was punched away by a correctly positioned Armenian.

In the 15th minute, an Edel clearance saw Jeje head the ball for Mendosa. The striker was left in acres of space on the right side of the box. He had enough time to send the FC Pune

City defender the wrong way, shift the ball onto his preferred left foot and send a pile-driver at Simonsen’s goal.

However, the former Everton custodian was equal to the challenge and beat away the opportunity.

Midway into the first half, Bailey was substituted for Wesley Verhoek as the former injured his shoulder.

Elano had the chance of the match in the 43rd minute as he dodged past Govin’s tackle and curled a shot towards the far post. However, Simonsen sprang to his left and palmed the chance away for a corner.

A moment of controversy erupted in the 57th minute as Elano seemed to go down in the box because of a push in the back by Johnson. However, the referee adjudicated that it was simulation by the Brazilian and hence showed him a yellow card.

Pune’s Balewadi stadium would soon have its life vacuumed out of it as Chennaiyin took the lead. It was a moment of slipshod defending that enabled Jeje Lalpekhlua to score in the 64th minute. The ball was won down the right and Mendosa’s pass found

Jeje whose initial shot was blocked, but he had another bite at the cherry from the rebound and he made no mistake of slotting past Simonsen.

For Chennaiyin, the match became a simple game of break and retain the ball as they constantly countered Pune City with pace down the right through Thoi and Mendosa.

Mendosa broke down the right again and though he saw his shot blocked, he tried to setup Thoi, who had burst with him down the right. The midfielder's shot was basted straight at Simonsen who did well to hang on to the shot and set-off a Pune City counter.

The clock wound down with Wadoo receiving a yellow card for time wasting. Mendosa turned the Pune defense inside out with a quick flick a run from a throw-in down the right. His shot was deflected away for a corner.

The resulting corner found Mailson in the box, whose snapshot on the turn was tame and went wide of the goal.

The referee blew his whistle for full-time as Chennaiyin FC progressed to the semi-finals., whilst Pune crashed another defeat.

PArIs, DEcEmbEr 5 (rEutErs): Zlatan Ibrahimovic broke Paris St Germain's league scoring record with two goals as the French champions continued to streak away from their Ligue 1 rivals with a 3-0 win at 10-man Nice on Friday.

Victory moved the champions to 45 points from 17 games, a massive 16 points ahead of secondplaced Caen who host Lille on Saturday. Nice are fifth on 25 points.

Edinson Cavani opened the scoring in the 35th minute from Ibrahimovic's cross before the Sweden striker doubled the tally on the stroke of halftime from the penalty spot following the sending off of Niklas Hult.

Ibrahimovic made it 3-0 after the break with his 12th league goal of the season, taking him to 86 league goals for the club to surpass

Paris St Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic (C) reacts after scoring against Nice. (Reuters Photo)

record-holder Mustapha Dahleb who scored 85.

Three days after PSG were held to a 0-0 draw by promoted Angers, normal service resumed for the capital side who crushed Nice seemingly effortlessly at the Allianz Riviera.

After a fine one-two with Blaise Matuidi, Ibrahimovic set up Cavani, who beat Yoan Cardinale from close range.

In the 42nd minute Hult brought down Ibrahimovic in the box and PSG's talisman striker converted the

spot kick.

Hatem Ben Arfa, who has had an impressive start to the season at Nice, was kept at bay by a solid PSG defence. Shortly after the hour, Ibrahimovic put the result beyond doubt with a low angled cross shot.

Vardy streak ends but Mahrez treble sends Leicester top LoNDoN, DEcEmbEr 5 (rEutErs): Jamie Vardy's record scoring streak ended but Leicester City's improbable Premier League title challenge continued with Riyad Mahrez's hattrick sealing a 3-0 win at Swansea City that put them top on Saturday.

Manchester City's dismal 2-0 defeat at Stoke City in the early kickoff opened the door for pre-season relegation tips Leicester to reach the summit after 15 games and they responded in style in south Wales.

Mahrez scored twice in the first 22 minutes and struck again after the break as Leicester moved on to 32 points, two clear of Arsenal who moved above Manchester City with a 3-1 home defeat of Sunderland -- Olivier Giroud scoring for both sides.

Vardy had scored for 11 consecutive Premier League matches but drew a blank at the Liberty Stadium.

Two goals inside the opening 15 minutes from

Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, Saturday, December 5. (AP Photo)

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Stoke's Marko Arnautovic, both created by Xherdan Shaqiri, condemned injury-hit City to defeat at a blustery Britannia Stadium.

Manchester United failed to take advantage of

City's defeat, drawing 0-0 at home with West Ham United to stay fourth, level on 29 points with their neighbours.

Fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur drew for the eighth time of the campaign, 1-1 at

West Bromwich Albion, after Dele Alli had given the visitors an early lead.

Bottom club Aston Villa drew 1-1 at Southampton and fellow-strugglers Norwich City lost 2-0 at Watford.

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Bayern slump to first Bundesliga defeat

bErLIN, DEcEmbEr 5 (rEutErs): In-form Borussia Moenchengladbach struck three times in 14 minutes in the second half to floor champions Bayern Munich 3-1 on Saturday and inflict their first Bundesliga defeat of the season.

Oscar Wendt put the hosts ahead

in the 54th minute and quick goals from Lars Stindl and Fabian Johnson knocked out Bayern, who looked stunned after winning 13 of their 14 league games in a record-breaking start to the campaign. Franck Ribery scored on his comeback after an eight-month injury break but the Frenchman's 81st-

minute goal came too late to turn the game around. Gladbach stretched their unbeaten run under coach Andre Schubert to 10 league games and climbed to third on 26 points. Bayern are top on 40, eight ahead of Borussia Dortmund, who take on VfL Wolfsburg later on Saturday.

Rockets beat Mavericks to continue winning streak

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Los ANgELEs, DEcEmbEr 5 (AFP): James Harden hit a step back jump shot with 7.4 seconds to go as the Houston Rockets continued their winning streak with a 100-96 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Harden also had nine assists and eight rebounds for the Rockets against their NBA Southwest Division rivals.

Harden scored 11 points in the third quarter after just three-of-12 shooting in the first half.

He then turned it on down the stretch with two clutch baskets and a timely assist as the Rockets improved to 9-11 to move another step closer to .500 on the season.

Houston also won for the first time this season when Harden did not take at least 10 free throws.

Dallas' defense limited Harden to just five freethrow attempts, while also holding him to just one-ofsix from beyond the arc in front of a crowd of 20,300 at Dallas' American Airlines Center.

Houston won without center Dwight Howard who was given the night off.

Guard Deron Williams led the Mavericks with 22 points and six assists.

Dallas Mavericks' Zaza Pachulia drives to the basket under pressure from Houston Rockets' James Harden during their game at American Airlines Center on December 4. (AFP Photo/ Tom Pennington)

German forward Dirk Nowitzki had 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in the loss. He gave the home fans a bit of a scare when he headed to the locker room with a left ankle issue before returning halfway through the fourth.

- Pelicans snap losing streak Forward Anthony Da-

vis shook off an injury to his lower left leg to score six of his 31 points in overtime as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114108 at the Smoothie King Center.

"This is the game where we get our mojo back," said Davis. "It was tough ... We just stayed together, stayed

poised until we hit a big three."

Davis added 12 rebounds and four steals as the Pelicans snapped a four-game losing streak and recorded their fifth consecutive home victory over the Cavaliers.

The Pelicans survived in overtime after the Cavaliers rallied from an 11-point

deficit in the fourth quarter. James erupted for 23 of his game-high 37 points in the fourth, including a goahead layup against Davis with 30 seconds left.

- Beal tallies season high Bradley Beal scored a season-high 34 points and host Washington Wizards fought back in the second half to beat Phoenix 109106.

John Wall had 17 points and nine assists for the Wizards, who had lost five of their previous six games.

Eric Bledsoe scored 22 points and guard Brandon Knight had 19 for the Suns.

- Balanced attack sinks Lakers Al Horford scored 16 points to lead five Atlanta players in double figures as the Hawks dominated the hapless Los Angeles Lakers 100-87.

Atlanta got off to a quick start and led by 19 points in the second quarter.

Kobe Bryant, who scored 31 points Wednesday at Washington to help the Lakers snap a sevengame losing streak, scored 14 points in the third stop of his farewell road tour while shooting only four-for-19, including two-for-10 from behind the three point line.

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