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If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow — Chinese Proverb DABA cAlls for 7:00pm prAyer
Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo invites all believers and citizens to unite our hearts to:
“prAy for peAce IN NAGAlAND”
• At 7:00PM, wherever you are, let us take a moment to pause, reflect, and say a humble prayer for Peace in Nagaland. • Church bells will ring 7 times at 7:00PM starting February 10, 2017.
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
What crime did I commit? Why is your department after my head, huh? Look I’m an honest and responsible man you should let me off.
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the clock is ticking, ntAc reminds cM
DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 9 (MExN): The Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) today cautioned that the clock is ticking for the end of the deadline for the Nagaland State Chief Minister, TR Zeliang to step down honorably. It warned that at the expiry of the deadline, “the people of the state will be left with no other option but resort to the most extreme step and the consequences arising, out of it will be borne entirely by TR Zeliang and his Cabinet.” A press note from the NTAC said that “dialogues and amicable solution that TR Zeliang suggests are all over.” The only option to bring normalcy to the chaotic situation, it stated, now depends on the wisdom of the Chief Minister. The NTAC further stated that “whether TR Zeliang enjoys the support of the majority of MLAs or not or whether he joins any other Political Party is not our look-out but what the Tribal Hohos demand is that TR Zeliang steps down from the office of the Chief Minister for causing three deaths, leaving many injured and burning down of several offices.” The NTAC termed it “absurd”
on the part of the CM and his “cohorts to condone off their crime behind whimsical reasons such as numerical support of MLAs since the issue is not a floor test of the Assembly.” “The issue at hand is also not a constitutional matter but a plain moral issue of owning it and acting upon it,” it said.
NBCC meets NTAC Meanwhile, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) held a discussion with the Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) on February 9 at the NBCC office. As a spiritual body, the NBCC is equally concerned about the situation now and on the fate of the society if the CM does not step down as demanded by the people, mentioned NTAC. The discussion mainly focused on the overall scenario and apprehensions if precautionary measures are not made before the deadline expires, informed the NTAC further adding that the NBCC has highlighted its role as a neutral party and that of a mediator/reconciliatory approach. The NTAC will also be meeting the Governor tomorrow at 3.30 pm.
Nagaland CM explains the “ground reality” to Rajnath
DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 9 (MExN): Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today explained the “ground reality” of the on-going face off between the NTAC and the Government, and the ensuing Bandh which has affected the normal day to day life, to the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at New Delhi this evening. A press note from the CMO informed that the Chief Minister, accompanied by Roads and Bridges Minister Vikheho Swu, explained to the Union Home Minister in detail about how the Government, determined to fulfill the Constitutional obligation of holding polls to the ULBs, had “initiated the process after several tribal organisations expressed their support to holding of elections to the ULBs with 33% reservation of seats for women, and how these organisations took a u turn after the polls were announced.” “Photo copies of newspaper clippings of the support declaration of these organisations were hand over to the Union Minister,” the CMO informed. The Nagaland CM also submitted details of the demands of the agitating groups and the action taken by the Government to fulfill their demands. The CMO meanwhile informed that Zeliang will return to Kohima tomorrow and is scheduled to meet several delegates of civil and tribal organisations.
Jcc, ntAc rejects Jic
Demands 3-man Commission Morung Express News Dimapur | February 9
The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) has rejected the one-man Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) instituted by the Nagaland state government to probe the incidence of violence, which occurred in Dimapur on January 31. “The JCC and NTAC utterly reject the one man JIC as a one-man Commission cannot comprehend the magnitude of the violence of January 31 across the state,” stated the JCC today. Stating that the one-man JIC be scrapped, the JCC demanded that the state government institute “atleast a three-man Commission” of which one member should be an “eminent person from the non governmental organisations” independent of any government influence. It added that the scope of the inquiry commission should not only be confined to Dimapur but should include all and any incidence of violence across the state in relation to the ULB elections fiasco and “ought to act impartially so as to meet the ends of justice.” Before the JIC as de-
manded is set in motion, the JCC further demanded that the state government suspend the former Commissioner of Police, Dimapur and Superintendent of Police, Longleng and other officials responsible. Responding to the statement of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker, the JCC termed it as an “insult to the Naga people.” Stating that the Speaker’s role should be neutral, the JCC held that the NLA Speaker by making such a statement has tarnished the “good office of the Speaker.” “All the 60 MLAs are elected by the people and from among the elected representatives the Chief Minister is selected. The Speaker should bear in mind that the post of the CM is not chosen from outside the 60 elected representatives.” Stating that the basis of democracy is the people, the JCC reiterated that the state government should not ignore the voice of the Naga public. With regard to the 3-day ultimatum, it cautioned that in the event the state government failed to meet the demands, the government will be held responsible for any consequences that arises thereof. It was further informed that NST passenger buses will be allowed to ply in Dimapur in the interest of the public.
Please note that press releases submitted to The Morung Express are being crosschecked through either a reporter or a sub editor of the newspaper. This is being done to establish the legitimacy of the source as well as confirm the content of the document. We request you to kindly cooperate in the interest of fair and balanced dissemination of information, as well as to avoid any confusion. We further request that press releases from organizations need to be submitted on an official letter pad attested by the issuing cal conflict.” He further expressed reDIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 9 Statement above,” he said. authority with signature, The Home Minister however gret that this lapse occurred. (MExN): Nagaland State Home mailing address and teleHe meanwhile appealed to all DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 9 Minister, Y Patton today issued a conceded that in hindsight, “the DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY the fate and concede to the statement refuting allegations that lapse on the part of all the partici- organisations of Nagaland to come (MExN): The Nagaland Bapphone number. The Morung Express 9 (MExN): The NSCN (K) people’s voice.” the Nagaland State Government and pants was that it was not discussed forward for dialogue so that opinions tist Churches Council (NBCC) It stated that the in- the Chief Minister had “betrayed” the as to whether the postponement and views can be shared and come to has expressed concern at the today expressed pain at the continued standoff cumbent government NBCC and the JCC and had unilater- shall cover the entire State or only an understanding whereby, the pres- current political situation and between the Naga people under no circumstances ally abrogated January 30 agreement, those towns/ municipalities where ent face-off can be resolved at the social unrest in the state and and the Nagaland State should compromise what signed in the presence of the NBCC. the people were protesting against earliest. “At the same time, I also urge said: “If there is ever been a non-stakeholders not to mislead or time to drop to our knees and The Home Minister stated that the ULB elections.” DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY Government over the Mu- little protection the Nagas have been afforded unnicipal Act. The JCC, he informed went away misinform, foment and worsen the pray for our State it is now. decision to postpone the ULB polls 9 (MExN): The Nagaland A press note from the der “forcefully assimilated would depend on the final call of the with the understanding that post- misunderstanding or threaten any- We pray because, in our own State Election Commission today issued a notification MIP of the NSCN (K) stat- union without which the State Cabinet and more importantly ponement would be state-wide, “and one from coming forward for positive wisdom and strength, we find declaring that the Election ed it is “highly pernicious identity, culture and heri- on the State Election Commission. we came back to the Capital with the dialogue,” he added. ourselves inadequate to face The Home Minister further the challenge before us.” Programme for the Urban on the part of the State tage of the Nagas not only is “Furthermore, we repeatedly clari- understanding that postponement Local Bodies announced Government to resort to threatened but would for- fied to all that it was a Constitutional would be only for the areas where peo- urged all “not to misquote the NBCC The NBCC, in a press note, requirement to hold elections to the ple were protesting.” This lapse, Pat- as they have never said that they called upon all believers and vide Notification No. SEC/ violent repression result- ever be lost.” MTC-1/2004-05/164 dated ing the deaths and injuries It further noted that ULBs with 33% reservation of seats for ton rued, “happened partly due to the were betrayed by our CM and the churches, irrespective of de21 Dec, 2016 and which had to many and even calling “to barter away the unique women. And thus, the JCC also agreed short time available that day and the Government as alleged by some nominations, to “pray for been further postponed and in the Indian Army to flag provision conceded by the to the holding of elections with reser- urgency of the need to arrive at some quarters.” Full statement on page 3 peace and order to be restored vation for women, as contained in the sort of understanding to avoid physiwithheld as ‘Null and Void’. march against it’s own citi- Government of India to Nain our land again.” “In a time zen’s democratic protest.” galand State as obligated by like this pray for our leaders “Quelling the mass the extraordinary historithat they would have the foreuprising violently speaks cal and political situation sight to make wise decisions, volume of the quality of for the sake of selfish gain taking into account future DIMAPUR, FEBRU- leadership displaying no by certain political party DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 9 in a press note adding that any gov- ing before or after the purview of the generations. Pray for open ARY 9 (MExN): The Sumi regards to the sentiments, would never augur well (MExN): The Angami Youth Or- ernment officials operating official bandh called strictly for office hours minds and listening ears, that Totimi Hoho (STH) in an interest and welfare of the with either the Naga peo- ganisation (AYO) today alleged that works or carrying out any govern- will be doing so at their own risk and our leaders would be open to emergency meeting today ple in general or the NSCN/ some government officials/employ- mental activities at their residence or AYO will not be held responsible for wise counsel. Pray that truth decided to dissociate from people,” it added. ees were operating official works any other venues will “solely be held any unprecedented incidents.” and justice will prevail over GPRN in particular.” The NSCK (K) said that the Naga Mothers Associaresponsible for any consequences. ” According to AYO, there were outside office premises “defying the political correctness and The NSCN (K) viewed the lengthy disruption of tion (NMA). A press note The AYO further reminded that currently six confiscated six govern- tolerance, both in our own from the STH informed daily normal lives, destruc- that the present DAN Gov- bandh called on the functioning of the restriction for government ve- ment vehicles under the custody. lives, in our culture and in our that this decision has been tion and mayhem “must ernment should “graceful- any governmental activities.” Some of them were caught plying af- government,” the NBCC ap“It has been learnt from reli- hicles is indefinite. taken following the Sumi have already convinced the ly pave way for the people’s “Any government vehicles ply- ter 3 pm defying the bandh. able sources,” AYO Media Cell said pealed. Hoho (SH) directive to dis- State government to accept interest to prevail.” sociate from Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) with immediate effect. “After thorough deliberation on the issue and STH being a part and parcel of the DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 9 (MExN): Mothers’ Association and others who have SH which is the apex body The All India Democratic Women’s Asso- “consistently been fighting for the rights of of the Sumis, the STH has ciation (AIDWA) today expressed “shock Naga women for political representation.” decided to honour the diThey have also demanded that the Naand dismay” on current imbroglio in Narective and has decided to Morung Express News obstructed as banks had provided at 2:30pm. It requested all to attend galand over women’s reservation while galand State must “stop colluding with dissociate from NMA with these schools with online portals for without fail. The venue will be at the asking the State Government to “open a powers that promote anti-women practicDimapur/Kohima | February 9 immediate effect,” it added. their admission purpose. The mobile Treasurer Mongkum Jamir’s Resi- dialogue” with those opposed to reser- es of communities” while also implementing the 33% political reservation of women Banking services across Nagaland internet ban has created obstacles dence at Sector A, Lane-3, Aoyimti vation. Distressed that customary laws are be- in local bodies with “immediate effect.” state have been severely hit as a result for these schools to complete their Village Dimapur. “The state must uphold the rights of ing pitted against gender equality, AIDWA of the block on mobile internet and admission process. women, in this and other areas of law and in a statement issued by its President MaBank officials have also informed Radio sales go up in Kohima SMS services, a move initiated by the governance, ” they noted. lini Bhattacharya and General Secretary DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY State Government, following the re- that services, particularly in remote arMeanwhile, the pursuit for news A joint press release from the orgaMariam Dhawale said that attempt to “re9 (MExN): With the dateline cent violence in the state. eas of the state, have taken a major hit. has gone to a whole new level in Kosist the constitutional provision of reser- nizations pointed out that “While NTAC “issued by the Naga people” Bank officials informed that both They stated that daily tasks, which are hima with the shutdown of mobile vation for women to deny them their right quotes Article 371(A) of the Constitution for Chief Minister’s resigna- the banks as well as their customers usually intimated through SMS or on- internet and messaging services. to assert that they are empowered to make to contest elections is reprehensible.” tion expiring on February have faced several hardships over the line messaging services, are not reachIt has been reported that radio their own laws, they chose to ignore Con“Equally condemnable is the high10, the Ao Senden JCC today past week due to the data and SMS ing bank employees in these regions. sales have gone up in Kohima in the handed action of the police in dealing stitutional principle of equality before law, “advised” the public to “be block. last week. Owners of electronic shops with the situation leading to loss of lives,” thus denying citizenship status to Naga prepared and get ready for in Kohima mentioned that at least it added. Bank officials, who asked to re- BAN asks for lifting ban women in the country.” any eventuality” if there is no on networking facilities four or five radios are sold in a day. main anonymous, informed that They reminded that there is little that is AIDWA extended its support to the positive response from the The Business Association of Na“Before there were not much women and the organisations fighting for unique about the current uprising in Nagovernment. If the response customers have not been getting SMS from the government is not notifications for transactions in their gas (BAN), in a similar vein, today sales, but since the shutting down of their rights in Nagaland and asked the Na- galand. “Time and again women’s movements up to “expectation and wish- accounts. This, they informed, has stated that the business community mobile networks, people are coming galand Government to “open a dialogue es of the Naga people, we are prevented customers from either de- is facing hardship due to the data and to buy radios,” informed a shopkeep- with those resisting the reservation so that in India have confronted issues of community identity vs the rights of women. In not sure as to how the situa- tecting or reporting any faults in their SMS block. In a press note, the BAN er in Kohima town who mentioned peace can be maintained.” almost every instance, communities and tion would turn into,” stated transaction details. asked the concerned authority to lift that people from both urban areas their leaders have chosen to sacrifice the State must uphold rights: Jagori & Saheli the Ao Senden JCC in a press Moreover, online transactions the ban in order to allow the business and villages have come to buy radios. Two major gender justice organiza- rights of women to safeguard patriarchal note issued by its Convener have completely stopped in the state, community to function smoothly. The price of a radio in Kohima town tions have condemned the “unconstitu- practices in the name of tradition and cusA Bendangnukshi Jamir and informed one high ranking bank offiThe hardest hit are local entrepre- ranges from Rs. 500 to Rs. 900. tional demand” made by the Nagaland tom,” they noted. Co-Convener N Bendang cial. He stated that since online trans- neurs and small businesses that rely “We are able to sell three to four “What is not being asserted is that UrJamir. In this connection, it actions are a three layered process, on wireless POS transactions, and radios a day. On a good day, the sale Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) and urged the citizens to “stock one of which requires customers to for their business networking, it in- goes up to more than six,” informed demanded the “immediate resumption” ban Local Bodies are not traditional Naga of the electoral process for Nagaland mu- institutions recognised by Article 371(A) up” on essential commodianother shopkeeper. of the Constitution but rather, Constitunicipal councils. ties and other emergency avail one time passwords through formed. The BAN also informed all the A source close to the Chief MinisSMS, customers have not been able tional bodies under Part IX of the ConJagori and Saheli Women, two organirequirements and also acoffice bearers and executive mem- ter informed the CM himself has two zations that have worked extensively to- stitution over which the traditional Naga knowledged their coopera- to use the facility. It was also informed that admis- bers that the 19th executive council radios, one in his private sitting room wards gender parity in the Indian Union, bodies have no mandate,” the organization and support despite fachave also strongly supported the Naga tions maintained. sions for certain schools have been meeting will be held on February 13 and the other in the kitchen. ing difficulties.
Present govt should pave way Nagaland HM clarifies on Jan 30 agreement Pray for peace & order: NBCC for people’s interest: NSCN (K)
ULB election is ‘null & void’
STH dissociates from NMA
Some govt officials defying bandh: AYO
Mobile data, sMs block hits Orgs stand up in defense of women rights banking services in nagaland
Ao Senden JCC informs
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‘Our struggle for self-determination will continue’
Candlelight service held in Kohima, Dimapur Hundreds pay homage to lt Avizo and lt Bendang Morung Express News
Morung Express News
Kohima | February 9
Dimapur | February 9
A candlelight service in memory of late Bendangnungsang Longkumer, late Khriesavizo Metha, and late Tsapise Sangtam was held on February 9 at the graveyard of Bendangnungsang and Khriesavizo. “Our struggle for selfdetermination will continue whether we arrive to a logical conclusion or not,” said Neinguvotuo Krose, AYO President stressing on the continuing struggle of the Nagas. Our parents and our martyrs have fought to protect and safeguard the Article 371A, with sweat and blood, and this must be valued and respected, stated Krose. Delivering solidarity messages, K.T Vilie, Angami Public Organisation (APO) hoped that the death
Organized by the Dimapur Naga Youth Front (DNYF), a candlelight memorial service was held at Naga Shopping Arcade, Super Market Dimapur in memory of Late Avizo and Late Bendang who lost their lives on January 31. Hundreds of people from varied strata of life turned out to pay their homage to the two slain youths. Speaking at the programme, Joint Coordination Committee, Convenor, Supu Jamir reminded that the JCC with a clean mind had entered into the tripartite agreement on January 30 but rued that the state government dishonoured it within no time. He asked the police to
A candle stick lights up as people come in solidarity in memorial of late Bendangnungsang Longkumer, late Khriesavizo Metha, and late Tsapise Sangtam during the candlelight service held on February 9. (Morung Photo)
of the three martyrs will bring justice to Naga society. “Through their deaths, may goodness emerge in Naga society, and may the government deliver jus-
tice,” said Vilie. Organised by the Angami Frontal Organisations, the service was chaired by Dievi Yano, President, Angami Students’ Union while
a prayer was invoked by Pastor Zakiebeituo Metha, Immanuel Baptist Church. The service concluded with the song “It is well with my soul.”
Family members of the two slain youths hold lit candles during the candlelight service in Dimapur on Thursday. (Morung Photo)
think about their behaviours and actions and also urged the IRBs to distinguish between patriots and criminals. Supu expressed hope of winning the battle
on the current issue. Family members of the two slain youths also spoke and expressed gratitude to the various organizations and individuals for their
LH condemns ‘errand tribal bodies’ Pochury People’s Forum is non-existing org: PHK
Kohima, February 9 (mexN): Lotha Hoho (LH) in the strongest term has condemned the “errand tribal bodies” going against the resolution of the Naga tribe organizations by attending the meeting called by TR Zeliang on February 8 at Kohima. Lotha Hoho Chairman, Mhao Humtsoe and General Secretary, Er. Mhondamo Ovung in a press release said that the JCC NTAC as well as the concerned tribe people should initiate nec-
essary disciplinary action against this defiant bodies or representatives. “It has all along being such kind of treacherous ailment that derailed the Naga cause time and again and they should be condemned by all right thinking Nagas who are truly committed to Naga cause,” the condemnation note added. Meanwhile, Lotha Hoho said that it is “constrained to question the NLA speaker, Chotisuh Sazo as to whom he meant
by “some organization” when he said “some organization who are demanding the legally constitutionally elected leader of the house…” It may be clarified to the speaker that in the present context, the Nagas are not questioning as to whether the leader has been legally and constitutionally elected but the question is that whether the elected leader is leading the people in the right way and whether the leader is good for the people.
A C K N OW L E D G E M E N T “My times are in your hands.... and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
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Late K. taLiaKum Pongen (21/06/1982 – 01/02/2017)
aving received overwhelming support from all walks of life during our trying times since 30/01/2017 followed by treatment and sad demise of Late K. Taliakum Pongen (Aliba) on 01/02/2017, the bereaved family members convey our profoundest gratitude to each and every individual, organizations, institutions, churches, neighbours and friends who comforted and supported us physically, emotionally, materially, financially with unceasing prayers, tributes and condolences during our bereavement. Heartfelt gratitude to groups and union for the solemn homage accorded to our late Taliakum along the way as he made his last journey home. Our sincerest appreciation goes to Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) for arranging an efficient funeral service making it a rather grand sending off celebration. We further convey our special thanks to : Dr. S.C. Jamir, Governor of Odisha Shri C. Apok Jamir, Parliamentary Secretary, Tourism Shri Merentoshi R. Jamir, Advisor to Chief Minister, Nagaland Shri Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS (Retd.), Former Chief Secretary, Nagaland Deputy Commissioner, Dobashis & Staff, Mokokchung Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung Traffic Police, Mokokchung Doctors, Nurses & Staff of IMDH, Mokokchung & GNRC, Guwahati Blood donors Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem Red Cross Society, Mokokchung Shri. Paul Sangtam, Mokokchung PHC, Changtongya Shri Vikhoto Richa, EAC, Tuli Dr. Nungshitola, GNRC, Guwahati Shri. Robert Longchari, DRC & Staff, Nagaland House, Guwahati Guwahati Ao Union, Baptist Church & Students’ Union Lanur Telongjem, Mangkolemba, Dimapur & Longsa Ao Students’ Union, Tuli Ao Senden, Mokokchung Watsü Mungdang, Mokokchung All Ward Union, Mokokchung Ongpangkong Kaketshir Telongjem, Mokokchung Kichutip Ward Yimten, Mokokchung Mokokchung Town Baptist Church & Youth Department Ungma Baptist Church Education Department, Mokokchung GMS Salangtem, Mokokchung Mokokchung District Musician Association Team Silent Project and Team Builders, Mokokchung Yimjung Ola Photography Club, Mokokchung Chungtia Students’ Union, Mokokchung Mokokchung Press Club Soyim Printers, Mokokchung Kichutip Youth Fellowship & Association Aliba Village Council, Aliba Baptist Arogo, Aliba Union Mokokchung, Aliba Fellowship Mokokchung, Aliba Pongen Kidong, Aliba Kaketshir Telongjem, Aliba Students’ Mokokchung Unit Well wishers, neighbours, friends and different social networking sites. Your acts of infinite kindness rendered to us in many different ways will always be remembered with deep gratitude. It is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God will bless each one of you.
Loving Family me mbers, in-laws & relatives.
Condemns “vested individuals” who attended February 8 consultative meeting Kohima, February 9 (mexN): The Pochury Hoho, Kohima in its emergency meeting held on February 9 has “vehemently condemn” the act of few “vested individuals” who attended the consultative meeting which was convened by the Chief Minister of Nagaland, at State Banquet Hall at Kohima on February 8. Pochury Hoho, Kohima (PHK) in a press release issued by its president Atathu Thurr and General Secretary John Nyuwi said that the five individuals using the nonexisting organization as Pochury People’s Forum which appeared in the local dailies have defamed the entire Pochury populace by defying the Eight Resolutions passed and adopted by all the Naga Apex bodies on February 7, 2017 at APO Conference Hall Kohima under the aegis of JCC and NTAC. The hoho stated that these five individuals have betrayed the call of the Nagas and also directly violated the Resolution passed by the Apex Pochury Hoho,
PHDD react to individuals attending Feb 8 meeting
Dimapur, February 9 (mexN): The Pochury Hoho Dimapur District (PHDD) held an emergency executive council meeting on February 9 with regards to the ULB issue. The house had a lengthy deliberation with regard to February 8 meeting convened by the Chief Minister, Nagaland and which was attended by some people under the so called ‘Pochury People's forum.’ PHDD, President, Chirhotho Rasutho and Vice President, C. Pill Pochury informed in a press release that the five individuals attended the February 8 meeting in their own individual capacity and interest, and in no manner represent the official position of the Pochury Hoho Dimapur District. The PHDD also stated that there is no organisation known as ‘Pochury People's Forum’ as published in the local print media. The PHDD while reaffirming their support to JCC and its cause added that any consequential reaction arising out of this event (meeting) will be solely held responsible by the five individuals. HQ Meluri dated January 13, 2017 wherein the stand of the Naga Hoho was against holding of ULB election and the Pochury Hoho, Kohima which was resolved on February 6, 2017 to stand firm by the directives of the NTAC respectively. Further, the Pochury Hoho, Kohima resolved not to entertain the five individuals in any social participation/position of their tribe and demand them to resign immediately from whatsoever position they are holding at present and urge the Apex Pochury Hoho and concern
Sangtam students support to impeach USLP President
Dimapur, February 9 (mexN): The Dimapur-Kohima Sangtam Students’ Union (DKSSU) expressed its ‘displeasure and regret’ over the ‘irresponsible and thoughtless act’ of the United Sangtam Likhüm Pümji (USLP) President Yonghopi by attending the February 8 consultative meeting despite the directives of the apex tribal bodies, NTAC and JCC in general and Sangtam in particular. Expressing to firmly support the demand of the Sangtam Peoples Forum Dimapur District (SPFDD) and the Sangtam Union Kohima (SUK) to impeach the straying President, the student body in a press release said that “such a ‘defiantly erring’ individual defame the image of the tribe.” “We commit our solidarity towards other Apex Naga Tribes who took up the struggle for the common cause of the Nagas,” DKSSU stated. The student body also conveyed deepest condolence to the bereaved families of slain youths, Lt. Bendangnungsang and Lt. Khriezavizo Metha and also Lt. Tsapise Sangtam “who lost their lives all because of the Government’s treacherous policy and such act should be condemned by every Nagas within or outside Nagaland.”
village Authorities to initiate stern action against them. Also, the Pochury Hoho, Kohima informed that it disassociates from the following individuals including Monte Chupa, Vichutho Nyusou, Joyson Pfithu, Atsopu Fithu and Junte who attended the consultative meeting with the Chief Minister after having attended and agreed with resolutions of the Co-ordination meeting convened by the JCC and NTAC. The Pochury Hoho, Kohima also reaffirmed its stand in support of the JCC and NTAC resolutions.
KUD disassociates from Khiamniungan Tribal Council Dimapur, February 9 (mexN): The Khiamniungan Union Dimapur (KUD) today informed in a press statement that it disassociates with immediate effect from the Khiamniungan Tribal Council along with Vice President and all designated Khiamniungan Tribal Council officials from Dimapur base “owing to the misunderstanding in the matter related to ULB election meeting on January 16, 2017 of the Khiamniungan Tribal Council meeting held at Noklak.” Citing reason for the decision, KUD Executive Chairman C. Shangjeu and President B. Peniang in the press statement added that the ultimatum served to the Khiamniungan Tribal Council on January 16, 2017 seeking for justice was not satisfactorily justified to the Union. “The Khiamniungan Union Dimapur stands with the rest of the Nagas,” it affirmed. Further, the Union expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the two youths who have sacrificed their life for the cause of the Nagas and also pray for the early recovery to all the injured persons.
KUK appeal for action against ‘defaulters’ Kohima, February 9 (mexN): The Khiamniungan Union Kohima (KUK) has flayed the individuals who attended the consultative meet called by the Chief Minister on February 8 at Kohima. The Union executive meeting held on February 9 had alleged that the meeting was attended with vested interest without the knowledge of the Khiamniungan tribal bodies ignoring the call of the Nagas. The Union, in a press release issued by its executive chairman Timothy and secretary Pongom further appeals to the Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC) to initiate stem action against the “defaulters.” The Union support and reiterated the resolution Dated February 4, 2017 adopted at Noklak by the KTC and which was published on February 6 in local dailies to stand with the Nagas. The Union further extends solidarity with the stand of the JCS and NTAC to address the ongoing issue.
WYH condemns participation of YTC officials in Feb 8 consultative meeting
Dimapur, February 9 (mexN): The Western Yimchungru Hoho (WYH) has resolved to reaffirm its decision on February 9 to support NTAC and JCC and their demands in the interest of the Nagas unity and cause. WYH, Media Cell in a press release informed that, with its federating Units has strongly opposed and condemned the participation of three YTC officials in the consultative meeting called by Chief Minister on February 8 at Kohima without the con-
sultation or concern of neither its office bearers nor the Executives of Yimchungru Tribal council. “Their participation is against the wishes of the Yimchungru public and Nagas in general which has ultimately shamed the entire Yimchungru,” WYH said while requesting the YTC Executives for the immediate impeachment of those attendees in order to maintain the good image and the integrity of Yimchungru populace. WYH also informs its member that Hoho has
Have dialogue and come to an amicable solution, urges ANCSU
Kohima, February 9 (mexN): All Nagaland College Students' Union (ANCSU) has made a fervent appeal to the Government and the protesting organisations to have dialogue and come to an amicable solution without any further delay so that normalcy is restored at the earliest. The student body while making the appeal said, “We beseech everyone concerned that neither our future nor our academic career should be compromised in any manner. We pray to the Almighty that good sense, reason and logic prevail and to guide our leaders to reach a mutually acceptable agree-
ment without delay.” The All Nagaland College Students' Union, as students, also raised a few points for the Government as well as the protestors to consider urgently. ANCSU, president, Zhoku Thuluo and general secretary, Benjong Longchar in a press release said that demonetization policy of the Government of India had affected several families in the sense that they could not withdraw even their savings to pay for the admissions of their children. However, the matter was worsened since the Government offices have not allowed to be opened and now, due to non-receipt
support and cooperation. ENPO Vice President, Sashi Naga and Dr. Khekugha Muru on behalf of the Western Sumi Hoho also spoke at the programme.
of salaries, many students are facing problems getting their admissions done. The Union stated that “the war-like condition” in many parts of Kohima, Dimapur and other district headquarters due to presence of large numbers of security personnel has had a negative impact on the minds of the younger generation which certainly does not bode well for the psychological development of the generation proclaimed to be the future of the Nagas. Further it added that tens of thousands of students are due to appear their examinations shortly and this social unrest is not helping them at all prepare
for their examinations. Meanwhile, ANCSU convey expressed shock and dismay over the unfortunate January 31 incident in Dimapur and Longleng. It condemned the barbaric act of security person by killing two citizens brutally and injuring many others. The ANCSU also counter the state Government for neglecting the voice of the people which has caused lot of chaos and violence in the state to the extent of killings of innocent life. The union also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family of Avizo Metha and Bendangnungsang Ao and prays for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.
taken the decision after thorough consultation with its frontal organisation such as Western Yimchungru women organisation (WYWO), Western Yimchungru Students' Union, Yimchungru Union Kohima(YUK), Yi m c h u n g r u U n i o n Mokokchung (YUM), Yi m c h u n g r u U n i o n Chumukedima( YUC), Yimchungru Union Diphupar, Yimchungru Union Dimapur, Village Councils, former YTC officials and representatives to YTC, ENPO, YWO.
KUK appeal NBCC
Kohima, February 9 (mexN): The Konyak Union Kohima (KUK) today stated that it stands with the Naga people spearheaded by NTAC demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang on moral ground in connection with the ULB election. The Union sincerely appealed the NBCC once again to mediate between the state government and the NTAC for finding amicable solution at the earliest to maintain peaceful co-existence amongst the Nagas.
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THE NAGALAND MUNICIPAL (THIRD AMENDMENT) ACT, 2016 An Act further to amend the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 Be it enacted by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in the fifty-seventh year of the Republic of India as follows: Short title and commencement: 1. (1) This Act may be called the Nagaland Municipal (Third Amendment) Act, 2016. (2) It shall come into force at once. Amendment of Sections 23A and 23B 2. In sections 23A and 23B of the Nagaland Municipal Act. 2001 (as inserted by the Nagaland Municipal First Amendment Act, 2006), the words "Scheduled Castes" and the connected phrases and provisions relating to reservation for Scheduled Castes, shall be omitted. Omission of section 120(1) (a) 3. (i) Entry (a) in sub-section (1) of section 120 of the Nagaland Municipal Act shall be omitted; (ii) All references and operative provisions relating to "tax on lands and buildings", wherever these occur in the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2011, shall be deemed to have been omitted. Amendment of Section 120 (3) 4. In sub-section (3) of section 120 of the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001, the words "be specified by the Government, by notification," shall be substituted by the words "be proposed by the Municipality and approved by the Government which is to be conveyed by notification,". Omission of sub-sections (4) and (5) of section 120 5. Sub-sections (4) and (5) of section 120 of the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 shall be omitted. Amendment of sub-sections (7) and (8) of section 121 6. In sub-sections (7) and (8) of section 121 of the Nagaland Municipal Act. 2001, the words "sanction" and "sanctioned" shall be substituted by the words "approve" and "approved" respectively. Amendment of sub-section (2) of section 123 7. In sub-section (2) of section 123 of the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001, the word "determined" shall be substituted by the word "approved". Omission of sections 143, 144 and 145 8. Sections 143, 144 and 145 of the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 shall be omitted. Omission of section 182(d) 9. (i) Entry (d) in section 182 of the Nagaland Municipal Act. 2001 shall be omitted. (ii) All references and operative provisions relating to "attachment and sale of a defaulter's immovable property", wherever these occur in the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2011, shall be deemed to have been omitted.
THE NAGALAND MUNICIPAL (THIRD AMENDMENT) ACT, 2016 (As passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly on the 24th November, 2016) This Act was passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly on 24.11.2016. Kohima The 24th November 2016
Sd/CHOTISUH SAZO SPEAKER Nagaland Legislative Assembly
I assent to this Act Kohima The 28th December 2016
Sd/P.B. ACHARYA GOVERNOR
Home Government of Nagaland Nagaland: Kohima Statement Several allegations have been levelled against the Chief Minister and the Government that the NBCC and the JCC were betrayed and that we had unilaterally abrogated the January 30 agreement of Chumukedima. As one who was with the Chief Minister to negotiate with the JCC in the presence of the NBCC I feel it is my responsibility to come out with the factual discussions that day. For the sake of convenience and easy understanding by all, the full text of the “January 30th Statement” is reproduced below:
January 30th Statement In the presence of the NBCC (third party), the JCC understand and appreciate the fundamental rights of every voters in Nagaland to participate in the ULB elections. Not withstanding this fact, as a body representing the historical aspirations and rights of the Naga people, the JCC needs two months (subject to Cabinet and State Election Commission decision), with effect from 1st February, 2017, to educate and dialogue with different tribal bodies. It is with this understanding that the JCC request the State Government to postpone the upcoming ULB elections in order to help the JCC to educate the public toward conducting a well-informed election which will promote development and common good of all the Nagas. At the consummation of the 2 months public process, JCC will ensure people’s participation in the conduct of a peaceful ULB elections in the State as stated above (with 33% women reservation). The JCC will call off the bandh subject to the outcome of the final decision of the Nagaland State Election Commission. This, we sign, in the presence of the third party, the NBCC. Subu Jamir, Convenor, JCC Rev Dr Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary NBCC, Y. Patton, Home Minister, representing the Government of Nagaland.
***** In the discussions, the Chief Minister and I made it very clear the two of us alone were not competent enough to take the decision to postpone the elections to the ULBs and that the Cabinet would have to take the final call. We also pointed out that even if the Cabinet agreed to postpone, it was further subject to the approval of the State Election Commission. Furthermore, we repeatedly clarified to all that it was a Constitutional requirement to hold elections to the ULBs with 33% reservation of seats for women. And thus, the JCC also agreed to the holding of elections with reservation for women, as contained in the Statement above. On hindsight, the lapse on the part of all the participants was that it was not discussed as to whether the postponement shall cover the entire State or only those towns/ municipalities where the people were protesting against the ULB elections. The JCC went away with the understanding that postponement would be State-wide, and we came back to the Capital with the understanding that postponement would be only for the areas where people were protesting. All said and done, this lapse had happened partly due to the short time available that day and the urgency of the need to arrive at some sort of understanding to avoid physical conflict. This lapse is regretted. No matter what had happened, it is my sincere appeal to all organisations of Nagaland to come forward for dialogue so that opinions and views can be shared and come to an understanding whereby, the present face-off can be resolved at the earliest. At the same time, I also urge non-stakeholders not to mislead or misinform, foment and worsen the misunderstanding or threaten anyone from coming forward for positive dialogue. I would also like to appeal to all not to misquote the NBCC as they have never said that they were betrayed by our CM and the Government as alleged by some quarters. Dated February 9, 2017
Y. Patton
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Vijay Mallya sacked from United Breweries board neW Delhi, February 9 (aFP): India’s United Breweries has fired indebted beer baron Vijay Mallya from his non-executive chairman role following an order from the country’s market regulator, it said in a stock exchange filing late Wednesday. The UB Group said the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred Mallya from holding key managerial roles in any listed company. Mallya, who made Kingfisher beer a global brand, was known for his flamboyant lifestyle and styled himself as the “King of Good Times”. He owes banks at least $1 billion, fleeing to Britain last March as pressure grew from banks to pay back the loans. Mallya has repeatedly failed to appear before investigators at the Enforcement Directorate, a financial crimes agency, who suspect him of misusing funds loaned by a state bank. A UB representative did not immediately respond to an AFP email seeking comment. The company’s decision follows Karnataka high court issuing a ‘winding-up’ order on United Breweries Holdings Ltd (UBHL), the firm through which Mallya controlled his once-sprawling business empire, directing an official liquidator to take over all assets. In January, an Indian court ordered a consortium of banks to start the process of recovering roughly $1 billion in loans from Mallya, who refuses to return home from exile. Mallya, who remains a part-owner of the Force India Formula One team, has come to personify India’s problems with bad debts that are piling up on the balance sheets of banks. The previous central bank governor, Raghuram Rajan, had made cleaning up the banking sector’s mountain of soured loans -- defined as in default or close to it -- a priority of his tenure.
India placed at 43rd among 45 nations in global innovation index Washington, February 9 (Pti): India ranks abysmally at 43rd out of 45 countries in a global innovation index, according to a report released by US Chambers of Commerce which cited the country’s “anaemic” intellectual property rights (IPR) policy and patent act as challenges to innovation. In the 5th annual International IP Index ‘The Roots of Innovation’ by the US Chambers of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC), there is slight improvement in India’s performance -- it was ranked last or next-to-last in the previous four years. “In India, many of the same challenges to innovation remain,” said David Hirschmann, president and CEO of GIPC. India has an 8.4 score as against America’s 32.6 which tops the list of 45 countries. The United States is followed by the United Kingdom (32.4), Germany (31.9), Japan (31.3)
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and Sweden (31). China has 14.83 points. Neighbouring Pakistan ranks 44th with an 8.37 score. “Although India has made
‘1,380 mn mobile-connected devices in India by 2021’ neW Delhi, February 9 (ians): There will be 1,380 million mobile-connected devices in India by 2021 and 60% of mobile connections will be ‘smart’ by that time, global networking giant Cisco forecast in a new report. According to the 11th annual Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI), mobile data traffic in India will grow seven-fold by 2021 and mobile video traffic will show an increase by over 11-fold. “Video will be 75% of India’s mobile data traffic by 2021, compared to 49% at the end of 2016 and 3G connections will surpass 2G connections by 2019,” the report noted. It revealed that 59.6 million net new devices and connections were
added in India to the mobile network in 2016. “Much of this growth will be fuelled by massive consumer adoption of smartphones, IoT, smart devices and use of machine-to-machine connections with an estimated 1,380 million mobile-connected devices by 2021,” said Sanjay Kaul, Managing Director (Service Provider Business) Cisco India and Saarc. Globally, more people will be using mobile phones than bank accounts, running water or even landlines by 2021. The report claimed that by 2021, 5.5 billion people will be using mobile phones around the globe. Cisco predicted that strong growth in mobile users, smartphones and Internet of Things (IoT)
connections as well as network speed improvements and mobile video consumption will increase mobile data traffic seven-fold over the next 5 years. It is also anticipated that large-scale deployments of 5G infrastructures will begin by 2020. “With the proliferation of IoT, live mobile video, augmented and virtual reality applications, 5G technology will have significant relevance not just for mobility but rather for networking as a whole,” said Doug Webster, Vice President of Service Provider Marketing at Cisco. The average smartphone in India generated 559MB mobile data traffic per month in 2016, as compared to 430MB per month in 2015, the report added.
Facebook to predict weather forecast for a week neW york, February 9 (ians): Facebook has rolled out a new feature that shows full weather forecast on its mobile app and desktop site. According to a report in TechCrunch, within the new Weather section, users can view a full forecast for a week ahead, powered by data from Weather.com. The new feature, an extension of its earlier version ‘weather greet-
ings’, can be accessed from News Feed or the mobile app’s ‘More’ menu. “Facebook confirmed that the new feature was launched to around 95 per cent of its global population this week,” the report noted. Facebook rolled out ‘weather greetings’ a year ago in News Feed, which would briefly update the weather on top of the News Feed.
In the latest feature, users will see a similar weather information with a link to the full, five-day forecast. “We are doing this because our goal is to develop products that connect people to the things they care about most and create moments of joy in people’s day, like simply telling you that it’s going to rain later,” a Facebook spokesperson was quoted as saying.
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Rs 6.78 lakh cr remonetised, Rs 9.1 lakh cr in circulation: Govt neW Delhi, February 9 (Pti): In the ongoing process of remonetisation, banknotes worth Rs 6.78 lakh crore returned to the formal banking system between November 10 and January 13, taking the total currency in circulation to Rs 9.1 lakh crore, the government said today. “Remonetisation is taking place ceaselessly at a fast pace. Between November 10, 2016 and January 13, 2017, the notes in circulation have increased by Rs 6.78 lakh crore, thereby taking the total notes in circulation to Rs 9.1 lakh crore,” Minister of State for Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha. He was answering question on estimated time period for replacing old high denomination notes with new currency. Supplies are even being effected by air with direct dispatches to some centres to cut down on delivery time, he added. In a separate reply, when asked how much old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes (SBNs) were deposited/exchanged upon being de-legalised, Meghwal said specified bank notes (SBNs) worth Rs 12.44 lakh crore were returned to currency chests of RBI by December 10, 2016. “Reports have been submitted by banks to Reserve Bank regarding the amount deposited in the banks as on December 30, 2016. The data obtained in this regard would need to be reconciled with the physical cash balances to
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eliminate counterfeit notes, accounting errors/possible double counts, etc, after which only the final figure will be arrived,” he added. Meghwal also informed that a total of 94,899.23 million pieces of all denomination bank notes were in circulation as on November 8, 2016. While, 59,668.97 million pieces of circulating coins of all denominations were minted and lifted by RBI during 2008 to November 8, 2016. In another query if Rs 1,000 denomination note will be reintroduced, he said: “The new bank notes in denominations of Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 are already in circulation and other denomination bank notes will be circulated in due course.” On a separate query on money withdrawn from Jan Dhan accounts, Minister of State for Finance Santosh Kumar Gangwar said Rs 27,879.71 crore were taken out during November 13, 2016 to January 20, 2017. However, he also informed that no information has been maintained if the amount deposited in Jan Dhan accounts belonged to the account holders. Answering about quantum of banned Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes deposited in Jan Dhan accounts, Gangwar said RBI does not have the break-up of the SBNs deposited into Jan Dhan accounts.
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NAGALAND
committee absolves Ku President NPF ‘unequivocally’ endorses TR Zeliang
Mon, February 9 (Mexn): An 8 member Fact Finding Committee has absolved the Konyak Union President S. Manlip Konyak from any wrongdoing and stated that “every executive moves of the KU President was found to be in tune to the resolution of the Konyak Union advisory board council.” According to a press release, the committee comprising representatives from the Konyak Baptist Bumeinok Bangjum (KBBB), Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK), Konyak Students Union (KSU), KU executive & Advisory board had called upon the Mon Unit KU, its advisory board, 11 ward Presidents and the GBs of Mon town on February 8 and meticulously conducted a post mortem of the recent press accusation (dated February 6, 2017) and the demand for ouster of KU President. During the meeting, the President Mon unit KU informed that
his name was appended without his consent, the release informed. Names of the GBs of Mon Town were also dragged in the media without consent, it added. The committee after discovering that the press statement was doctored and not made with the consent of masses outrightly declared the press accusation as “unconstitutional”. “Such act is a direct threat to the constitution of the Konyak Union,” the Committee maintained and added that Konyaks do not appreciate “such instigative game”. “Hence, the Press accusation is proven to be baseless and instead, it was a cruel act that attempt for moral infliction upon a bona fide Konyak leader,” the Committee further maintained. While upholding the unity and integrity of the Konyak society, the committee shouldered the responsibility for press clarification and strictly directed both parties to restrain/
refrain from further justification through press. “Such measures were initiated through mutual understanding, respect and utmost honour on the sanctity of the constitution,” the Committee insisted. The Committee extended its utmost appreciation to the Mon Unit KU office bearers, its advisory board, Ward Presidents of Mon Town for positioning its stance in tune with the constitution of the Konyak Union (KU). “Their assurance for utmost cooperation and supports to the Konyak Union (KU) is truly applauded,” the Committee stated. The Committee also informed that it had restrained the GBs group from issuing press rejoinder despite their “fury” for dragging and politicising its name. “The involvement of GBs was done without its consent and no further complication should arise at the governmental level for dragging its name in the press
media,” the Committee clarified. The Committee further appealed the KU President S. Manlip Konyak to refrain from any form of counter reaction either through press or in any other form. “The issue had been settled in the spirit of forgiveness and oneness,” the Committee stated and on behalf of the entire Konyak populace appealed that Manlip Konyak continue to serve the Konyaks in upholding unity and integrity. Making it known to its citizens that the Konyak Union has its own established code of law, the Committee asserted that instigation for division is “an act of renegades”. Any individual if found deviating from the code shall face the consequence as per the law of the land, the Committee warned and further urged every Konyak to uphold the fundamental duties of preserving and protecting unity and integrity of the Konyak people.
DiMapur, February 9 (Mexn): The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Party today rejected the call for resignation Chief Minister of Nagaland and said that the whole organs of the Party “unequivocally endorsed” the leadership of its President Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu and Chief Minister TR Zeliang. We endorsed the stand and statement of the Chief Minister that “there is no reason to resign,” said a press statement issued and appended by all the Central Office Bearers and Frontal/ Cell Organisations of NPF Party to “make its stand clear on the demand for resignation of Chief Minister of Nagaland.” The Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC), Kohima, and the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC),
on February 7, had served a three-day “ultimatum” to the Chief Minister of Nagaland to step down on “moral ground” by February 10. Further appreciating the NPF and DAN legislatures for standing firm and united behind the Chief Minister, the party maintained that since the citizens of Nagaland “have given mandate to the NPF party in particular and Democratic Alliance of Nagaland in general to serve the people,” there is no question of Zelaing’s resignation. The NPF party further pointed out that since the State Government had already fulfilled the demand of the Tribal Hohos for cancellation of the Urban Local Body election, “there is no reason for the Tribal Hohos to continue its agitation against the Government.” Meanwhile, taking strong
exception to the news reports that the “Chief Minister along with 42 legislatures” is contemplating to merge with the BJP, the Party denounced the same as “unfounded and baseless” and asked news reporters to refrain from “reporting such unfounded and unconfirmed report.” “The NPF is the oldest regional political party in the North East India having its own principles and objectives and as a matter of fact, there is no question of… merging with the BJP or any other political party.” The Party also conveyed its heartfelt condolence to the bereaved families of the two youths who lost their lives on January 31 in Dimapur. The statement was appended by 39 persons holding different organisational positions in the NPF Party.
NPCC advises Speaker to remain neutral Endeavour to ensure that NTC resolves on current impasse KohiMa, February 9 of the House withdrawing sup- argued that the functioning of DiMapur, February 9 tempt to “sell out the basic rights the government is different and, normalcy returns: Hukavi (Mexn): The Nagaland Tribes of the citizens by creating cadas(Mexn): The Nagaland Pradesh port from Zeliang’s leadership. Congress Committee (NPCC) has advised the Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Chotisuh Sazo not to drag his "good office" into an imbroglio between the government and the people but to remain neutral “unless the matter is taken into the Assembly”. In a statement, the NPCC reminded the Speaker that the present imbroglio is neither an issue within the State Assembly nor a matter of the elected members
“The Speaker should remember that the Naga people are demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister T R Zeliang on “moral ground” because of the immense turmoil caused to the general public without listening to the voice of the people,” the NPCC stated. While positing that the Speaker may have authorities over the elected members within the four walls of the Assembly, the NPCC
“does not fall under the purview of the Assembly”. “It is obvious that the Chief Minister is chosen by the elected representatives but since they are elected by the people as representatives, the MLAs are answerable to the people,” the NPCC stated. Citing the oft-quoted tenet “Government is of the people, by the people and for the people”, the NPCC stated, “Therefore it should listen to the voice of the people.”
YTC slams its ‘Social unrest’ situation President for attending due to govt failure: NSF consultative meeting DiMapur, February 9 In this connection, the ShaMator, February 9 (Mexn): The Yimchunger Tribal Council (YTC) in its emergency meeting held at Shamator HQ on February 9 has denounced the three YTC officials led by its President for attending the consultative called by the Chief Minister on February 8. A press release from YTC Vice President H. Tsurito and General Secretary L. Chuba informed that YTC Officials deliberated and investigated the matter thoroughly and concluded that the trio was not officially assigned to attend the meeting. As such their attendance is unofficial and devoid of YTC’s knowledge, the release stated. The release mentioned a February 6 meeting where a decision was unanimously taken to extend full support to the Naga tribal Hohos with regard to the present crisis.
(Mexn): The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) today charged the State Government over the events arising out of election to urban local bodies (ULBs) and said that the “current social unrest situation” in Nagaland is solely the “responsibility and failure” of the government and the state machineries. The government’s failure to “address and reason to the demand and appeal” of the Tribal Hohos on ULB elections resulted in the current sequence of unfortunate events, NSF implied in press statement by its President Subenthung Kithan and General Secretary Boveio Poukai Duo.
Federation strongly demanded that the State Government should “take moral responsibility and listen to the voice of the people.” “Concede to the demands of the demands of the general public so as to restore normalcy and in delivering justice," it said. The apex Naga Students’ organisation also appealed for allowing Human Resource Departments such as School Education, Higher Education, Higher Technical, NBSE and SCERT to “function normally as study materials and uniforms are to be distributed with the starting of academic sessions and examinations are to be held shortly.”
DiMapur, February 9 (Mexn): Parliamentary Secretary for Science & Technology and Jails, S. Hukavi Zhimomi, has urged all to endeavour to ensure that normalcy returns without any further delay. “Since now the Government has fully fulfilled the demands of the agitators, and the elections to the ULBs declared null and void, it should be the endeavour of every one of us to ensure that normalcy returns to our society without any further delay,” the Parliamentary Secretary urged in a press statement. Zhimomi also cautioned against taking undue advantage of the non-confrontationist approach of the Government. “If the Government of the day uses an iron hand to contain the situation, no one will dare to come out in this manner,” he remarked. According to Zhimomi, a delegation of JCC members met the Chief Minister on January 25. The Chief Minister, according to Zhimomi, informed the JCC that only the Cabinet is competent enough to decide and recommend to the State Election Commission for consideration.
WSBAK appeals for peace
DiMapur, February 9 (Mexn): The Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Küghakulu (WSBAK) has expressed deep pain at the present happenings in the Naga society. The stalemate between the leaders of the tribal Hohos and the state government has been going for so long. “This imbroglio should be brought to a logical conclusion. Both the opposing parties must find an amicable solution in a peaceful manner,” a press note from WSBAK Executive Secretary Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi stated. Keeping in mind the welfare of the people, WSBAK requested all stakeholders involved in the recent impasse to come to a meeting point sooner the better. “Contemplating for long will not bring any good for all of us,” WSBAK said while appealing to everyone concerned “in the name of God” to avoid violence and find solution at the earliest. “We request all the churches to pray sincerely for God's intervention,” it added.
Council (NTC) held a meeting today and resolved on several points with regard to the ongoing turmoil concerning ULB elections in the state A press note from the NTC, listing out its resolutions, urged the state government against seeking ordinance exemption from Part IX A of the Constitution of India, without proper preparation. This, it stated “is found not advisable when there had been instances of ratification made to the Act of Municipal and Town Council by Nagaland in the recent past on public demand to modify, rectify and amend whichever Clause or language is found within the purview of State Govt of Nagaland to make necessary correction.” The state government, it said “must not feel very helpless to defend ourselves from incriminating and harmful Act.” Asking for an official notification from the competent authority to declare the ULB election as null and void, the NTC further asserted that the state government must never have election under the Municipal and Town Council Act in the present form until it is ratified as above. The NTC further accused the Nagaland CM of adopting several “anti-indigenous Nagas of Nagaland policies.” This, it claimed, includes the “Rongmei recognition and the attempt to recognize more tribes from outside Nagaland;” at-
tral areas in the foothills in order to give permanent settlement to non-indigenous people from outside Nagaland through Nagaland Special Development Zone (NSDZ);” the move to “barter away our revenue to non-indigenous outsiders and an attempt to rope the rightful land owners by way of making the State and nonindigenous people as land owner… as under Oil and Natural Gas Rules and Regulation Act of 2012;” and removal of suo-motto power of investigation from the State Vigilance Commission. The NTC further stated that the determination of the CM to “cling into his Chair is the source of all frictions, confrontations and the mess we are in now.” It asked the CM to “realize the importance of the voices of the general public,” and “pave the way for peace and normalcy to return to state by demitting his office.” It also asked the people of the state “not to be swayed by emotions if not by reasons,” and urged all to refrain from abetting violence under any circumstances. “Of all there must never be any more bloodshed henceforth,” it added. The NTC meanwhile expressed concern over the block on social media and internet connectivity, which it stated is “depriving the students and unemployed educated youth of online services and other basic communication works which has become our daily usage.”
Public SPace IMPORTANT EVENTS PERTAINING TO ELECTIONS TO ULBs
1. Article 243-T of Part IX -A was inserted in the Constitution of India by the 74th Amendment in the year 1992 providing 33% women reservation for a period of 10 years to empower women belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in Municipalities and further extended for a period of 10 years in 2012 and will come to an end in 2022 unless further extended. The 74th amendment came into force on 1st June 1993. 2. In the year 2001 Nagaland Municipal and Town Council Act 2001 was passed in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, however, 33% women reservation which is a mandatory provision in article 243-T Part IX-A was not included . The 1st election under the Municipal and Town Council Act 2001 was conducted in 2004 in the State without 33% women reservation. Mokokchung Town did not participate on the ground that unless the provision for taxation of land and building are omitted/deleted from the Act, they would not allow the municipal election. The rest of the State participated in the election and functioned till 2009. Prior to 2001, the Nagaland State was following the Assam Municipal Act for the town committees of the State. 3. Miss Khetoli filed a PIL in the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench calling the court's intervention to include 33 % women reservation as provided by the Constitution of India under article 243-T of Part IX -A. The Hon'ble High Court in a judgement in the year 2005, directed the State Govt. to include 33% women reservation in the Municipal and Town Council Act 2001. The State Govt. accordingly implemented the High Court Judgement by amending the Municipal & Town Council Act in 2006, and 33% women reservation was included in the Act. However, since the tenure for 2004 election is up to 2009 the women reservation of 33% was not immediately implemented. 4. The Naga Mothers Association, Eastern Naga Women Association and Naga Women Hoho, Dimapur gave a representation to the Chief Minister to implement the Court order. However, the Naga Hoho and other tribal bodies opposed the 33% women reservation and elections to ULBs could not be conducted in 2009, and the women groups
were asked to bring court order to implement their demand. Accordingly, Writ Petition in the Gauhati High Court was filed by women groups and the Single Bench of the Gauhati High Court vide order dated 21.10.2011, directed the State Govt. to complete the process of election by 20-01-2012. 5. Government appealed to the Division Bench, and on 31.07.2012 the Division Bench in a judgement set aside the order of the learned Single judge by order dated 31.7.2012. 6. The Govt. on its part constituted a Select Committee headed by the then Parliamentary Affairs and Planning & Co-ordination Minister and as per direction of the then Chief Minister and Legal Advisor recommended that article 243-T infringed article 371-A, and the matter, was referred to the Committee to scrutinise Parliamentary Laws for application to Nagaland and the Committee took up the matter and gave its recommendation to the Assembly. Accordingly on 22nd September 2012, the Nagaland Legislative Assembly passed a resolution moved by the then Urban Development Minister that the article 243-T of Part IX-A is not applicable to State of Nagaland on the ground that it infringes article 371-A. 7. The women group challenged both the judgements of the Division Bench, and the Assembly resolution in the Supreme Court by filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in 2014 and the Supreme Court admitted the same and stayed the decision of the Division Bench pronounced on 31.07.2012. The Supreme Court admitted the SLP of the women group on 5th April 2016 and the argument put forward in the affidavit of the SLP stated that 74th amendment and article 243-T supersedes article 371-A. 8. Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court opined that the best option is to go back and arrive at an amicable agreement with the women group to withdraw the case, since the State had also implemented the Act by calling the ULB elections in 2004. The Assembly resolution was merely an expression of intention to do something. 9. The Govt. had a series of discussion and dialogue with the various stake holders
such as Joint Action Committee on Women Rights (JACWR) representing various tribal women organizations for as many as 4 times, and offering them nominations with voting rights. But the women group refused to take nominations, and insisted to have elections as per the provision of the article 243T of the Constitution. 10. The Govt. on its part also have conducted series of consultations with Naga Hohos, ENPO and other tribal hohos. The Consultative meeting was call on 16.11.2016 at Capital Convention Centre with various tribal organizations and to invite necessary suggestions in relation to Municipal and Town Council Act 2001, including 33% women reservation. The Ao Senden suggested the removal of the provision for taxation of land, and buildings, which was accordingly complied by the Govt. The Angami Public Organization (APO) suggested to remove the provision for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes on the ground that Nagaland State do not have scheduled castes, which was accepted and omitted. It was also agreed that for the proposals for levying of taxes by the Municipal and Town Council and should not be by the Govt. but by the respective Municipal and Town Councils, and Govt. should only be the approving authority was also accepted. 11. On 05.12.2016 in the meeting with the tribal hohos represented by, Angami, Chakhesang, Zeliang, and six tribes of ENPO held in the official residence of Chief Minister, the matter was explained to the 9 (nine) tribes regarding the impending danger of the SLP pending in the Supreme Court, which may lead to the adverse interpretation of article 371-A by the Supreme on account of this women reservation issue. 12. On 17/12/2016 the meeting with the Naga Hoho and ENPO attended by the Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries in the private residence of Hon'ble Chief Minister at Dimapur, the issue was reiterated including all the impending dangers that may come about, if the Supreme Court give adverse ruling and interpretations of article 371-A. The hohos asked for five minutes separate time. However, since the Naga Hoho, ENPO and other tribal hohos were meeting the NMA
and JACWR on 19.12.2016, they were requested to communicate their decision. However, the tribal hohos could not convince the NMA and JACWR to withdraw the case, or to accept the nomination with voting right. The options before the Govt. become very limited, either to wait for the Supreme Court Judgement or to pre-empt the decisions. The options are:I. To wait for the Supreme Court judgement. II. To pre-empt Supreme Court decision by going ahead with the ULB election. The Government had several rounds of discussion and opted for the Option-II to pre-empt the Court decision by bringing Amendment in the Municipal and Town Council Act 2001 by incorporating 33% Women Reservation when all options to bring about amicable resolutions failed. The Election Commission was accordingly asked to proceed with the conduct of ULB election. The Election Commission accordingly proceeded with the Notification for the conduct of the ULB election. This decision on the part of the Government is aimed at protecting and preserving the sanctity of Article 371-A and thereby avoiding any interpretation of Article 371-A by the Court. 13. The Government intention was solely to protect the article 371-A and decided to go ahead with the elections, but will not force it upon the people. 14. The meeting between the Government and Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on the intervention of Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) came up with the statement on 30/01/2017 enclosed. Reading between the line the joint statement was not the final, but subject to the decision of the cabinet and State Election Commission. As a Government constitutional obligations cannot be avoided. Therefore, keeping in mind the constitutional obligation on the one hand and the wishes of the people on the other hand, the State Cabinet recommended municipal councils and town councils where there was no opposition from public to go ahead with polls as scheduled (1st February, 2017) and defer those municipal councils and town councils where people/public had objection for two months.
15. The Govt. going ahead with the elections was necessitated because of the Writ Petition filed by the JACWR in the Supreme Court. 16. The State Govt. of Nagaland is a tribal population and the article 243-T being mainly aimed for empowering scheduled castes and scheduled tribes women, Nagaland is not exempted. Nagaland State does not fall under sixth schedule or scheduled areas where the Act is exempted. To go for election now without 33% women reservation is not permissible under the constitution. If the people do not want municipalities and towns councils in the State, it is possible. Since the women group have submitted withdrawal Petition of their SLP from the Supreme Court the people can decide whether to have municipalities and town councils in the State of Nagaland or not. 17. Now the options are:(a) Wait for the Supreme Court Judgement if the withdrawal of the SLP filed by the JACWR is not accepted. (b) Have no ULBs in the State OR (c) The State Govt. in view of the recent agitation and violence, take up the issue with the Govt. of India to exempt the State of Nagaland from the provisions of Part IX-A in the line with the provision of Part IX of the Constitution of India. The Government is of the view that even after the case is withdrawn, India being a free nation, any person, lawyer or woman activist, not necessarily a Naga woman, may file again a similar petition. In that event, it will be back to square one. If the State Government and all the stakeholders cannot arrive at an amicable resolution of this issue at the earliest, the best option appears to be to seek exemption of Nagaland from Part-IXA of the Constitution, which contains a mandatory provision under Article 243T for 33% women reservation in ULBs, which will put to rest the issue and avoid further misunderstanding among the people. (Issued by the Department of Municipal Affairs, Government of Nagaland)
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IN FOCUS The Power of Truth
The Morung Express VOLUME XII ISSUE 38 By Witoubou Newmai
A labyrinth of crises
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t is the “worst of times…age of foolishness…season of darkness…winter of despair…we have nothing before us…” These powerful opening lines of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ strikes the mind when one thinks of today’s Naga People’s Front (NPF) which has fielded 15 candidates in the ensuing March, 2017 Manipur assembly election. The kind of situation in which the cock party is in should not evade a critical scrutiny of NPF ideologues and party stalwarts. This is the “worst of times” and the “season of darkness” for the cock party, such that the party is hobbling to chalk out relevant poll strategies at the moment. With the Central NPF leaders facing a labyrinth of crises in Nagaland, the Manipur State Unit of the party cannot expect much help from their leaders when they need them most. The NPF Working President of the Manipur State Unit has resigned not only from his post but also from primary membership after he was denied a party ticket. This development has, perhaps, sent a major jolt to the party. Pandemonium has come to rule the roost in the party in Manipur as many ticket hopefuls felt they were not given the kind of returns they claimed they deserved. With just 28 days to polling, when Central NPF leaders are supposed to scatter themselves in Naga areas of Manipur, canvassing and boosting the electorate, they will not even be able to step out of Kohima as the prevailing crisis in Nagaland deepens by the hour. NPF candidates have to eke out their ‘requirements’ on their own. Worse for the NPF, the United Naga Council (UNC) which had endorsed the party in the ensuing Manipur assembly election last year is pre-occupied with the district creation issue confronting the Manipur State Government at the moment. This is also the time the UNC needs mass support in the movement spearheaded by it against the creation of seven new districts by the Ibobi Singh Government. Given this picture, indulging in electoral politics by the UNC is bound to tremendously affect the ongoing movement “to fight against the insidious design of grabbing our land on the pretext of administrative convenience till the same is withdrawn and also to fight against any other moves that would affect our land and identity”. In the last assembly election in Manipur, the NPF had won four seats. However, thinking to fish with the same fishing net used five years ago in today’s troubled waters would be a mistake for the cock party. The NPF is a party injected with Naga national fervor, and every Naga will have emotional linkage with the party in a state like Manipur. However, if the Naga electorate snubs the cock party for any other party, Naga voters should not be blamed for it. There must be a serious reason for it. One reason could be as simple as this question—have the party leaders and workers done enough to exhibit the charms of the NPF that the people get attracted? If so, and if that has been the case, the prevailing situation confronting the NPF today will not affect the poll prospect of the party adversely. But, as of now, it appears that there are more misses than hits. Any attempt to substitute coercion for the misses in the ensuing assembly election campaigns of the party in Manipur will be a costly affair for the Nagas. Ignoring this pertinent observation would be akin to ignoring the genuineness and the very purpose of the party.
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Rina Chandran Thomson Reuters Foundation
Indian film heroes tackle land rights & champion underdog
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villainous company. Corrupt government officials. A heroic defender of farmers emerging victorious from a fight over land. This is far from a typical storyline for Indian film, which more often promises movie-goers a diet of syrupy romances, family dramas or all-action flicks. But a slew of regional-language movies has made unlikely heroes of those who defend Indians' land rights, showing how the fight over land now influences the country's popular culture, which generally shies away from contentious issues. "At this moment in time, the bad guy in the movies is the one taking land from the poor farmer or villager," said S.V. Srinivas, a professor of cultural studies at the Azim Premji University. While land rights have featured in small-budget, regional films in the past, at least half a dozen recent, big-budget movies from the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been about land. India's voracious movie-going public has also seen popular actors starring in the top roles, with the underdog emerging on top. "Seeing the hero beat up the land grabber or put him in jail is the winning formula now," Srinivas told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Conflicts related to property have risen as demand for land for industrial projects has grown to boost development for India's 1.3 billion citizens. Legislation passed in 2013 was meant to protect the rights of farmers, ensuring consensus in any land transaction, rehabilitation for those displaced, and compensation up to four times the market value. But several states, including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, have since introduced laws to make acquisitions easier. Earlier this month, a Telugu language film 'Khaidi No. 150', starring popular actor Chiranjeevi, took more than 1 billion rupees ($15 million) on its first weekend, the definition of a blockbuster in India. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Kaththi (Knife), about farmers committing suicide after their land is acquired for a factory. It was one of the biggest Tamil films of 2014. Another Tamil film, 'Rajapattai', featuring popular actor Vikram, told the tale of an old man forced to give up his home. The 2015 Odisha film 'Adibhumi' (Ancestral Land), about a family forced out of their village for a steel plant, is loosely based on the unrest caused by South Korean firm POSCO's plan to set up a steel plant in the eastern state in 2005. Violent protests ensued as indigenous communities resisted the takeover of forest land for what was then India's biggest foreign investment deal of about $12 billion. "I am no activist, but I was deeply affected and wanted to show how our land acquisition policy is flawed, and how it affects poor, marginalised people most," said Satyabrata Dwibedy, the director. Earlier this month, a popular classical singer starred in a music video appealing for the protection of common lands. Other Telugu movies with land as a theme include last year's blockbuster 'Sarrainodu' (Right Man) and 'Racha', about land taken for mining.
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Lucy Fiske and Rita Shackel openDemocracy
Internally Displaced Women: Social rupture & political voice
Displacement is social as well as geographical. Women’s welfare and survival depends significantly on their social relationships; displacement destroys this resource
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isplacement is at its highest level since records have been kept - over 60 million people world-wide are currently displaced from their homes and communities. Most media and popular attention in the developed world is focused on the Syrian refugee crisis which has produced 4.8 million refugees in its neighbouring region alone in the five years since violence erupted. While Europe struggles to decide how to respond to the 1.1 million Syrian refugees that have so far arrived on its shores since 2011, there is another population, hidden from view, that makes up two thirds of the forced migration iceberg. People internally displaced, that is, forced from their homes and communities but still within the borders of their country, make up slightly more than 40 million of the 60 million figure cited. Internally displaced people (known as IDPs in the field of forced migration) have similar experiences to refugees - their departure was forced by conflict or disaster, there was rarely time to plan their move, take possessions with them, say good-bye to loved ones or plan a destination. IDPs may end up in IDP camps (we are familiar with the images of tents and tarpaulins emblazoned with humanitarian logos) or less visibly dispersed among urban slums such as Birere in Goma (DRC) eking out a living however they can. The urban displaced generally receive little help. They rely on conflictaffected social networks and are often exposed to exploitation, homelessness and violence. People displaced into camps often get basic aid from international NGOs, but are subject to the regime of camp organisers - sometimes an NGO, as is most common in DRC, and sometimes the military as was more common in northern Uganda and Sri Lanka. Encamped IDPs often have restricted mobility and little opportunity for autonomy or incomegeneration - factors which often lead to despair and dependency with long term impacts. International responses tend to focus on geographical displacement and respond to immediate survival needs, including when displacement last years or even decades as in Colombia, Uganda and DRC. What is under-recognised is the social displacement - the expulsion from social and kinship networks which make life both possible and worthwhile. When we look at displacement through a social rather than geographic lens, we begin to see how displacement differs for men and women. During fieldwork conducted in 2014 and 2015 for a research project exploring women’s experiences of justice after mass violence in DRC, Kenya and Uganda we met a great many displaced and formerly displaced women. They prompted us to think differ-
work in the fields, and that domestic and public violence is ‘rampant’. Women traced a direct causal line between encampment and their present experiences. As Faith, a widow and mother of four children explained: ‘Yes, indeed there is a great link between the experiences of camp life and the problems the people are facing up to today.’ Camp life shattered social and cultural norms which would previously have prohibited much of the drinking and violence, as well as profoundly damaging the social institutions that today are failing to restore justice, dignity and order. While there has been some assistance for returning IDPs to resume livelihood activities, there has been little attention paid to the repair of social relationships. This has left women and children bearing the burden of work, violence, and poverty, with little power to establish a political voice. How we think about displacement guides how we respond to it. The geography of displacement is important, but it is only one part of the experience. The social elements of displacement are too easily relegated to the category of ‘higher needs’ or a luxury to be addressed when conditions permit. But social relationships are fundamental, and if we want to reduce displacement and ensure successful return and healing, the international community needs to think and act differently.
ently about displacement.
is on physical, not social needs.
Gender norms trigger the displacement of women Internally displaced women in eastern DRC (where a recent study estimated that 1,152 rapes occur every day) explained that pre-existing gender norms mean that families may disown a woman who has experienced sexual violence. A 41-year old mother described her experience of social exclusion ‘… before being raped my health was very fine and I had sufficient means. After rape, my husband left me… Even if he comes, I am unable to satisfy his needs, so I am nothing in the society.’ The social meaning attributed to a ‘raped woman’ causes catastrophic consequences and frequently means that she is rejected by her spouse, family and community. In patriarchal and fragile states such as the DRC, women’s welfare is not seen as a state concern, but rather is determined by their relationships with fathers, husbands and sons. It is the men in their lives that enable them to access food, shelter, protection and a secure place in society. Rejection by families, some women explained, means expulsion from social networks essential for life. As a group of women in an IDP camp in Rutshuru commented, ‘When the family gets aware that you have been a victim of that act, no one can draw near you… they will only be rebuking you saying they do not want you to approach in order not to contaminate [them]… they hated us because of the act we were victim of.’ NGOs are spreading information about the ‘72-hour-rule’ - that getting medical help within 72-hours of rape can avert pregnancies and infections, and women are taking great risks to reach a medical clinic within the timeframe. But there is little evidence of attempts to engage community and religious leaders in beginning the long, slow process of attitude change so that women who have been raped need not be victimised again through social expulsion and stigmatization. The focus
Damaged social relations last for years Broken or damaged social networks caused by experiences of persecution and displacement can have a long-term impact on women’s place in communities. Uganda’s twenty-year war between the government and Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) caused massive internal displacement - 1.84 million people at the height of conflict. The Ugandan government forced almost the entire population of Acholiland, the epicentre of LRA activity, into overcrowded, poorly serviced IDP camps for over ten years. Men and women were not permitted to farm their lands and were dependent on aid from international agencies for survival. Camps were usually erected around military bases and followed strict rules such as curfews and restrictions on movement which made it impossible to continue important family and cultural rituals. The focus was on meeting the material survival needs that resulted from losing their homes, farms, businesses and livestock. Little or no attention was paid to the immense damage done to the social fabric of Acholi communities. Alternate economies emerged in the IDP camps, economies that centred on alcohol, violence and sex. Elders lost their status and sometimes their lives (around 1000 people died each week in camps at their peak, many of whom were infants and elderLucy Fiske is Chancellor’s ly). Years of encampment have taken a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the profound toll on people, one woman University of Technology Sydney. described feeling like ‘a prisoner of war Her research focuses on refugees, in my own homeland’. immigration detention, gender justice The war has now ended, the camps and lived experiences of global and social have closed and people have returned phenomena as a site of knowledge. to their land. But, in the words of ‘AnnaRita Shackel is Associate bel’, a 40-year old widow, most villages Professor of Law at the University in Acholiland today are struggling with of Sydney. Her research focuses on men who ‘continuously drink and they the evaluation and reform of legal don’t do anything productive and they and justice processes, with a specific don’t do anything to help their families.’ Everywhere we visited women focus on access to justice for children, women and other marginalised and told us that their male relations are vulnerable groups. ‘deeply addicted to alcohol’, refuse to
A malaria-free Africa is within reach In many African countries, malaria reduces GDP growth by 1 percent annually Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf & Aliko Dangote
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tunning progress against malaria in the past decade has allowed the world to imagine a different future: Finally, a malaria-free Africa is within our reach. With Africa taking the lead, we are on the threshold of eliminating this deadly disease from the continent for good. The last chapters of our fight will be the most difficult yet. Eliminating malaria in Africa will take bold commitments from African leaders in the public and private sectors. We must double down on our existing malaria control efforts and think creatively about new funding sources, innovative new tools and unique partnerships to drive down cases and deaths and move more countries toward elimination. Strong leadership has been key to progress across the continent. Since 2000, we have cut malaria mortality rates in Africa by 62 percent. Ten years ago, malaria was killing a child every 30 seconds on our continent, and a scant five percent of the population at risk of malaria slept under insecticidetreated mosquito nets. Now, more than half of the at-risk population sleeps under bed nets. These are extraordinary achievements. Our continent is demonstrating that we can lead the charge in the malaria fight. But malaria still ravages our fami-
lies, communities and economies. In many African countries, malaria reduces GDP growth by 1 percent annually. In Nigeria, for example, malaria costs approximately US $1 billion a year in prevention and treatment costs, absenteeism, loss of productivity and disability. So why are we hopeful? Momentum is building across the continent. In Nigeria, which shoulders 29 percent of the global malaria burden, the public and private sectors are joining forces to fight malaria. Late last year, the Nigerian Ministry of Health and the Dangote Foundation launched the Private Sector Engagement Strategy, which leverages business expertise and innovation and capitalizes on the strength of government efforts to control malaria. An innovative financial instrument now under discussion in Nigeria will seek up to USD$300 million from investors to finance malaria control. We are inspired by the progress made by our ministers of health, our health workers and our communities with support from our partners in countries across the continent. The world’s oldest and deadliest disease is finally in retreat. In 2005, there was no data on how many Liberians were dying from malar-
ia. Nor did national healthcare officials know how many children with a fever had the disease. So Liberian health and finance ministers, non-governmental organizations and others joined forces against malaria. They strengthened diagnostic capacity at the local level, improved case supervision at the county level, and enhanced management systems for health data. Ten years later, Liberia’s malaria-related deaths have been cut in half. Today, all public and private health facilities in Liberia are supplied with rapid diagnostic tests. Nigeria has made remarkable progress in expanding the use of insecticidetreated bed nets. At the end of 2015, it was estimated that 69 percent of Nigerian households owned at least one bed net. The impact of these interventions has been significant: malaria prevalence in young children declined from 42 percent to 27.4 percent between 2010 and 2015. Similar advancements are underway across Africa thanks to the leadership of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), a ground-breaking coalition of heads of state and government from African Union member countries fighting malaria through high-level advocacy and action. Both the ALMA Scorecard for Accountabil-
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ity & Action and the ALMA 2030 Scorecard Towards Malaria Elimination are helping track country-by-country progress and drive action on malaria control and elimination. ALMA recently recognized seven countries for achieving more than 40 percent reduction in malaria incidence and deaths. The need for renewed leadership, creative approaches to financing and new tools to fight malaria is why we, along with three other African leaders, joined the End Malaria Council, which was launched recently alongside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The End Malaria Council is a group of public and private sector leaders committed to keeping malaria elimination high on the global agenda. This includes encouraging African leaders to continue to increase domestic funding to fight malaria. All of us have a role to play in ridding our continent of this disease – from researchers and scientists to health workers, business leaders and government officials at every level. The end of malaria starts now. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the President of Liberia, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011. Aliko Dangote is the President and CEO of the Dangote Group, Chairman of the Dangote Foundation, and Nigeria’s Malaria Ambassador.
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Organic manures as an amendment of acid soil
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rganic manures are those materials derived from animal, human and plant residues which contain nutrients in complex organic forms. The sources for preparation of manures are crop residues like straw, sugarcane trash, stubbles; cattle shed wastes-dung, urine; poultry droppings; sewage, sludge; human habitation waste; slaughterhouse wastes-bone meal, meat meal, blood meal, horn and hoof meal, fish meal; by-products of agro industries-oil cakes, press mud; water hyacinth, weeds and tank silt, green manures etc. Some of these sources except green manures are not used as such, as it has to be decomposed first and upon decomposition they release nutrients. Comparing to the chemical fertilizers the nutrient content in the organic manures are less but they have longer residual effect besides improving the soil organic matter content, increase the beneficial microorganisms, maintain the fertility of the soil and improves soil physical condition (Fig. 1). When the chemical fertilizers are applied in soil it acts only as the plant nutrients and helps in increasing the yield of crops. But when organic manures are applied it acts as the plant nutrients and at the same
Table 2. Edible Oil cakes and its nutrient content Edible oil-cakes Coconut cake Cotton seed cake (decorticated) Groundnut cake Linseed cake Niger cake Rape seed cake Safflower cake (decorticated) Sesamum cake • Non-edible oil cakes (i.e., used as manure): This type of oil cake is not suitable for feeding to cattle and mainly used for manuring crops, e.g., castor cake, neem cake, Pongamia, Mahua, Jathropa etc (fig. 5 & 6). The non-edible oil cakes contain a harmful toxic substance, which make them unsuitable for feeding to cattle. But
Fig. 2. Vermicompost
per mills, fermentation industries and food processing units. Earthworms are used as biodegraders for composting such refuse (Fig. 2). The nutrient content of vermicompost are 1.5-2.10% N, 1.01.50% P, 0.60% K. • Farm Yard Manure (FYM): Farmyard manure refers to the decomposed mixture of dung
%N 3.0 6.4 7.3 4.9 4.7 5.2 7.9 6.2
Nutrient content (% on dry weight basis) N P K
Green manure Sesbania aculeate Crotalaria juncea Sesbania speciosa Tephrosia purpurea Phaseolus trilobus
3.3 2.6 2.7 2.4 2.1
0.7 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.5
1.3 2.0 2.2 0.8 -
3.2 2.9 2.8 2.1
0.3 0.5 0.3 0.7
1.3 2.8 0.4 3.6
Fig. 6. Jathropa oil cake
ha is applied to fodder grasses and vegetables. In such cases farmyard manure should be applied at least 15 days in advance to avoid immobilization of N. The existing practice of leaving manure in small heaps scattered in the field for a very long period leads to loss of nutrients. These losses can be reduced by spreading the manure and incorporating by ploughing immediately after application. The entire amount of nutrients present in farmyard manure is not available immediately. About 30% of N, 60 to 70% of P and 70% of K are available to the first crop. Care should be taken to avoid any contamination from heavy metals and plastics. Source of heavy metals is from municipal wastes, industrial
Green leaf manure Pongamia glabra Glyricidia maculeata Azadirachta Indica Calatropis gigantecum
Fig. 1. Effect of organic manures or fertilizers and chemical fertilizers in soil
time improves the soil health. Types of organic manures Organic manures can be group into two types: (i) Bulky organic manures and (ii) Concentrated organic manures 1. Bulky organic manures: Bulky organic manures are those which contain small percentage of nutrients and they are applied in large quantities. It includes• Compost: Compost is prepared from plant residues and animal waste. The process of making compost is known as composting. It is largely a biological process in which aerobic (oxygen is present) and anaerobic (absence of oxygen) micro-organisms decompose organic matter and lower the carbon-nitrogen (C:N) ratio of the refuse. There are different types of compost(i) Rural/Village Compost: This type of compost is prepared from farm waste products, e.g. straws, crop stubbles, crop residues such as sugarcane trash, groundnut husks and leaves, cotton stalks, etc. Weeds, waste folder, urine soaked earth, litter from cowshed and hedge clippings. This type of compost contains 0.4-0.8% N, 0.3-0.6% P2O5 and 0.7-1% K2O. The nutrient value of farm compost can be increased by application of superphosphate or rock phosphate at 10 to 15 kg/t of raw material at the initial stage of filling the compost pit. (ii) Urban Compost or Town Compost: This type of compost is prepared from town waste and night soil. This type of compost contains 1-2% N, 1% P2O5 and 1.5% K2O. (iii) Vermicompost: Vermicomposting is applied for composting various non-toxic organic solids and liquid wastes available from farms, cities, dairies, sugar and distillery units, pulp and pa-
and urine of farm animals along with litter and left over material from roughages or fodder fed to the cattle. The chemical composition of FYM is 0.5% N, 0.2 % P2O5, 0.5 % K2O and 76%water. • Green manures: Green manuring is a practice of ploughing or turning into the soil undecomposed green plant tissues for improving physical structure as well as soil fertility. The green-manure crop supplies organic matter as well as additional nitrogen if it is a legume crop, and it can protect against erosion and leaching. It is of two types- green manuring (Fig. 3) and green leaf manuring (Fig. 4). The nutrient content of some of the green manure crops are shown in table 1.
% K2O 1.8 2.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.9 1.2
Fig. 5. Pongamia oil cake
Table 1. Green manure crops and nutrient content Crop
% P2O5 1.9 2.9 1.5 1.4 1.8 1.8 2.2 2.0
2) Concentrated organic manures: Concentrated organic manures have higher nutrient content than bulky organic manure. The important concentrated organic manures are oilcakes, blood meal, fish manure etc. These are also known as organic nitrogen fertilizer. Before their organic nitrogen is used by the crops, it is converted through bacterial action into readily usable ammonical N and nitrate (NO3)-N. These organic fertilizers are, therefore, relatively slow acting, but they supply available N for a longer period. (i) Oil Cakes: Richest source of plant nutrient of all organic manure. Oil cakes are the by-products of oil seeds crops. Oil cakes are the important and quick acting organic nitrogenous manure. • Edible oil cakes (i.e., used for cattle feeding): This type of oil cake is used for feeding cattle in the form of concentrations, e.g. mustard oil cakes, groundnut cake, sesame or til cake, linseed cake, coconut cake, etc (Table 2).
these are a good source of nitrogenous manure. The amount of N varies with the type of oil cake. Oil cakes are insoluble in water. But their N becomes quickly available in about a week or ten days after application to crops. The nutrient content of some of the non-edible oil cakes are shown in the table 3.
Table 3. Non-edible oil cakes and its nutrient content Non edible oil-cakes Castor cake Cotton seed cake (undecorticated) Karanj cake (Pongamia) Mahua cake
%N 4.3 3.9 3.9 2.5
% P2O5 1.8 1.8 0.9 0.8
% K2O 1.3 1.6 1.2 1.2
Safflower cake (undecorticated)
4.9
1.4
1.2
(ii) Blood meal and bone meal: Bonemeal and blood meal are amendments that add nutrients to soil, and they can be used together. Blood meal is dried and powdered animal blood; it increases soil nitrogen levels. Bonemeal is ground animal bones; it increases soil calcium and phosphorus levels. There are different types of it (Fig. 7, 8 & 9) and the nutrients content differs according to the source (Table 4).
Advantages of Organic manures application in soil 1. Addition of organic manures like green manures and animal wastes to acid soils can reduce Al toxicity and increase P uptake and crop growth on P-deficient soils. 2. The application of organic manures to acid soils minimizes the requirement of lime and P fertilizers. 3. Organic manure provides all the nutrients including micronutrients that are required by plants in small quantities. 4. It improves the physical properties of soil like structure, texture, aggregate stability and water holding capacity of soil. 5. It helps in maintaining C:N ratio in the soil and also increases the fertility and productivity of the soil. 6. It increases the biological activity in the soil which in turn have many benefits like enhance nutrient cycling, decomposition, and increase mineralization of nutrients and maintains soil health. 7. It increases the organic matter content in the soil which minimizes the evaporation losses of moisture from the soil 8. Plant parasitic nematodes and fungi are controlled to some extent by altering the balance of microorganisms in the soil. 9. Application of organic manures maintains the environment health by reducing the level of pollution.
Fig. 9 Crushed bone meal
Table 4. Average nutrient content of animal based concentrated organic manures
Fig. 3 Green manure crops
Organic manures
Fig. 4 Green leaf manuring plants
Fig. 7 Horn and hoof meal
3. Green manures: Green manure to be incorporated in soil before flowering stage because they are grown for their green leafy material, which is high in nutrients and protects the soil. Green manures will not break down in to the soil so quickly, but gradually, add some nutrients to the soil for the next crop. When it is applied for the current crop it has to be incorporated 20-30 days in advance by ploughing. 4. Oil cakes: Nutrients present in oil cakes, after mineralization, are made available to crops 7 to 10 days after application. Oilcakes need to be well powdered before application for even distribution and quicker decomposition. De-oiled cakes have the petroleum residue of about 0.2% and it comes in flake/chip. The residual petroleum gets reduced substantially if the cakes are powdered. It is therefore suggested that oil cakes should be allowed to be used only in powder form. It is also advisable to sprinkle water on these cakes before using it.
Nutrient content (%) N
P2O5
K2O
Blood meal
10 - 12
1-2
1.0
Meat meal
10.5
2.5
0.5
Fish meal
4 - 10
3-9
0.3 - 1.5
Horn and Hoof meal
13
-
-
Raw bone meal
3-4
20 - 25
-
Steamed bone meal
1-2
25 - 30
-
Method of application of Organic Manures 1. FYM: Partially rotten farmyard manure has to be applied 3-4 weeks before sowing while well rotten manure can be applied immediately before sowing. Generally 10-20 t/ha is applied, but more than 20 t/
wastes or from sub soils. 2. Compost: Compost can be applied directly to soil. In general it is recommended that it can be applied 10t/ha once in three years to maintain the organic matter content in soil and besides providing N, P and K to the crops.
Fig. 8 Raw bone meal
It reduces the cost of agricultural production by optimum utilization of natural resources for short-term benefit and helps in conserving them for future generation. Christy B.K. Sangma ICAR Nagaland Centre, Jharnapani, Medziphema, Nagaland
Importance of Classical Swine Fever (CSF)
Introduction: Classical swine fever (hog cholera) is a highly contagious viral infection of swine caused by an RNA virus in the genus Pestivirus of the family Flaviviridae. CSF is one of the most economically- damaging pandemic viral diseases of pigs in the world. In a susceptible (unvaccinated) herd almost all the pigs are affected. Fortunately, there is only one serotype of the virus and attenuated vaccines are highly effective. It is a notifiable disease in most countries of the world. Virus is most often transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated feed or garbage. However, the virus may also be spread through open wounds and mucous membranes, contact with bodily secretions or faeces of an infected pig, physical transfer from a contaminated object, sow to piglet transfer or inhalation in close quarters. Also, it does not spread on
the wind or on insects or birds so standard precautions of farm biosecurity should keep it out. However it persists in uncooked and cured meat and these should not be fed to pigs.
Clinical signs: Clinical signs usually appear first in a small number of growing pigs which show non-specific signs of depression, sleepiness and reluctance to get up to eat. They walk and stand with their heads down and tail limp. Over the following few days these signs get worse and more pigs become affected. Younger piglets may appear chilled, shiver and huddle together.
• Lethargy • Ataxia (in-coordination) • Huddling • Anorexia (unwillingness to eat) • Conjunctivitis (pink eye) • Constipation and/or diarrhoea • Reddish/purplish discoloration of the skin of the abdomen, inner thighs and ears • Abortions • Mortality rate up to 100 % in young pigs.
• Abortion
Congenital form • Congenital tremor • Weakness • Runting • Poor growth • Persistent viremia without any disease or anybody response
Post-mortem findings: In the acute form the following may be seen: • Enlarged and haemorrhagic Sub-acute form lymph nodes • Signs as above but not so severe • Enlarged and necrotic tonsils with • Fluctuating fever pin point haemorrhages • Mortality rate lower • Petechias and ecchymoses on the skin Chronic form • Haemorrhages in body organs • Fever especially kidney, heart, bladder, • Failure to thrive Clinical signs of the lung and gall bladder • Diarrhoea acute form of CSF may include: • Coughing and difficulty breathing • Oedema of the lungs • Fluids in body cavities • Persistent high fever up to • Skin problems • Death may result from secondary • Encephalomyelitis with perivas41°C(105.8°F) cular cuffing infections • Weakness
Sub-acute form Managemental control, preven• Lymph node and kidney haemor- tion and treatment: • Culling of infected animals and rhagic preemptive slaughter of suscep• Consolidation of lungs tible animals within determined • Haemorrhages of intestinal mudistances from the focus. cosa • Restriction of movement within a Chronic form well-defined radius from the out• Enlarged lymph nodes break is applied to contain spread • Atrophy of the thymus of the infection. • Inflammation around the heart • Prophylactic vaccination with CSF live attenuated vaccines as a and lining of the chest cavity tool to control and eradicate CSF • Consolidation of the lungs in endemic areas. • Poor body condition • Small (button) ulcer in the large • Emergency ring vaccination around the outbreak is done to intestine prevent further spread of CSFV. • Secondary pneumonia and enter• No treatment is available. itis Diagnosis: Clinical signs manifested by CSFV-infected pigs are also seen with other diseases of swine, therefore laboratory confirmation is always required.
Dr. Lily Ngullie Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) KVK Longleng ICAR-RC for NEH Region Nagaland Centre
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Opposition, BJP on warpath over PM Modi's 'raincoat' barb at Manmohan
neW Delhi, February 9 (ians): Prime Minister Narendra Modis "bathing with a raincoat on" jibe against his predecessor Manmohan Singh triggered a political outrage on Thursday with the BJP defending the remark and lashing out at the Congress for disrupting Parliament proceedings over the row. Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi ridiculed Modi for his "penchant" to grab headlines and said the remark was an insult to the nation. Addressing a rally in the poll-bound Uttarakhand, Gandhi said Modi was the first Prime Minister who can't speak with respect about his predecessors. "Modi has this weakness of grabbing headlines. The day he isn't in the news, he doesn't get a proper sleep. To get into headlines, be it inside Parliament or outside, he creates
this laughter show of sorts." Gandhi said the remark was "not a personal insult rather an insult to the entire nation because it was the people of this country who elected Manmohan Singh as their Prime Minister". Bharatiya Janaata Party President Amit Shah rallied behind Modi and targeted Manmohan Singh over a series of alleged scams in the previous Congress-led UPA government. "What wrong did Modi say by pointing out that Manmohan Singh didn't take responsibility for any of the scams," said Shah, enumerating various scams during the UPA regime, at an election rally in the hill state. Shah said the Congress Vice President himself had humiliated Manmohan Singh by shooting down a cabinet decision when the UPA was in power and asked him to recall
Sonia Gandhi's "maut ka saudagar" (merchant of death) comment made against Modi during the 2007 Gujarat assembly elections. The issue also resurfaced in Parliament with the Congress joined in by the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal satging a walkout from the Lok Sabha. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said Modi's remark was unbecoming of a Prime Minister and "not good for parliamentary democracy". Congress members also trooped near Speaker Sumitra Mahajan's podium and started shouting slogans against Modi and demanding his apology. The Rajya Sabha also witnessed uproar over the issue with Congress members demanding Modi's apology.
Congress threatens to boycott Modi Upping the ante, the Congress also threatened to boycott Modi in the rest of the Budget session if he didn't withdraw his remarks. "We will boycott the Prime Minister when he comes to the House. We will not listen to him. But, we will not assault the dignity of the office of the PM. At the same time we'll continue to protest," Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma told reporters.
Modi "destroying" the accountability of Parliament: Yechury Attributing the raincoat jibe to Modi's "peculiar imagination", CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said even if Manmohan Singh had risen up to respond to Modi, the Prime Minister in all likelihood would not have listened to him.
"There is a saying that in a street fight, a gentleman never wins because he cannot stoop to the level of the street fighter," said Yechury, attacking Modi for "destroying" the accountability to Parliament by refusing to answer members. "The Prime Minister refuses to answer a single point raised in the debate, destroying accountability to Parliament and people. He has lowered the bar of parliamentary democracy to near-obscene levels. Fascistic demagoguery is no substitute for accountability." BJP defends Modi Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad defended Modi's remark and slammed the Congress. He targeted Manmohan Singh for "allowing" scams from the "space to beneath the earth" during his decadelong prime ministership.
"Fun, pun, repartee, sarcasm, hot exchange of words are part of a healthy democracy. Why so much fuss about this," said Prasad. "What wrong did Modi say? The entire Manmohan Singh regime witnessed a new low of corruption where we had scams in the space -- the Antrix-Devas, on air -- the 2G spectrum. On land, there was the Commonwealth Games scam, on water there was the submarine scam and beneath the earth -- the coal scam," the Law Minister said. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said Modi had actually complimented the Congress leader. "The Prime Minister did not insult Manmohan Singh, he gave a compliment to him by saying that even after such a long public life he has had no taint."
Sasikala, Panneerselvam Govt makes Aadhaar mandatory for availing PDS foodgrains Delhi, Febru- try in November last year, to all the new beneficiaries. ID slip or copy of his/her meet Governor separately neW "Beneficiaries under request made to state govary 9 (Pti): After cook- the government provides 5 Chennai, February 9 (ians): AIADMK General Secretary V.K. Sasikala on Thursday staked her claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu during her meeting with Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao, the party said. According to a tweet by AIADMK, Sasikala met Rao and handed him the letters of support given by her party legislators. She was accompanied by senior ministers. Before going to Raj Bhavan, Sasikala went to J. Jayalalithaa's memorial at Marina beach and paid homage there. She also kept a large sized envelope there as a mark of seeking the late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's blessings. Earlier in the evening, Tamil Nadu's acting Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam met Rao. Speaking to reporters after meeting Rao at 5 p.m. Panneerselvam said: "I met the Governor and briefed him about the happenings in the state." "Justice will win," he declared.
India applies to extradite Vijay Mallya from UK neW Delhi, February 9 (reuters): India said on Thursday it had applied to Britain to extradite Vijay Mallya to face trial after the liquor and aviation tycoon was charged with conspiracy and fraud over a loan to his defunct Kingfisher Airlines. Mallya moved to Britain last March after banks sued to recover about $1.4 billion the Indian authorities say is owed by Kingfisher. He has dismissed the charges against him, saying on Jan. 28 that "not one rupee was misused". Earlier attempts by India to get Mallya, the head of the Force India Formula One team and one-time billionaire, deported have failed. The new push comes after Mallya was charged in absentia last month by the Central Bureau of Investigation - along with nine former executives from the failed Kingfisher Airlines and IDBI Bank Ltd - over a 9 billion rupee ($135 million) loan. "We have today handed over the request for the extradition of Mr Vijay Vittal Mallya, as received from the CBI, to the UK High Commission in New Delhi," Vikas Swarup, spokesman for the Ministry of External Affairs, told a news conference. A spokesman for the British High Commission said it did not comment on individual cases.
ing gas LPG, the government today made Aadhaar mandatory for availing subsidised foodgrains from the ration shops with a view to better target Rs 1.4 lakh crore subsidy under the food security law. The government has given time to those not having the biometric-based unique identification number to apply for Aadhaar by June 30. The government issued a notification to this effect but did stop short of saying that subsidised foodgrains will not be sold to anyone not having Aadhaar after June 30. Under the National Food Security Law (NFSA), which has been completely rolled out across the coun-
kg of foodgrains per person every month at Rs 1-3/kg to over 80 crore people. "...the Department of Food and Consumer Affairs has issued a Notification under Aadhaar Act on February 8 which requires individual beneficiaries having ration cards under NFSA to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication to receive subsidies under NFSA (i.e. subsidised food grains or cash Transfer of Food Subsidy under NFSA)," an official statement said. The notification would come into effect from February 8 in all states and UTs except Assam, Meghalaya and Jammu and Kashmir. This will also be applicable
NFSA who do not possess the Aadhaar number or are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, but are desirous of availing subsidies under NFSA are required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment by June 30, 2017 and may visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre to get enrolled for Aadhaar," the statement said. The notification has been issued since subsidised foodgrains under PDS and cash transfer of food subsidy under NFSA involves recurring expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India, it added. Till Aadhaar is assigned to the beneficiaries, the government said foodgrains would be provided on production of ration card and either Aadhaar enrolment
ernment for Aadhaar enrolment alongwith any of the 8 documents. These are Voter ID Card, PAN, Passport, Driving License, Certificate of Identity with photo issued by Gazetted Officer/ Tehsildar on official letter head, address card having name and photo issued by Department of Posts, Kisan Photo Passbook and any other document as specified by State/ UT Governments. The beneficiaries can make request for Aadhaar enrolment by giving their name, address, mobile number with ration card number and other details with their fair price shop owners or through the web portal provided for the purpose by State/UT Governments.
Pak's claim of India's nuclear city baseless: Govt neW Delhi, February 9 (ians): India on Thursday dismissed Pakistan's claim that it was building a secret nuclear city, and termed it a diversionary tactic of the neighbour to deflect attention from its "continued state sponsorship of terrorism". "These are completely baseless allegations. The so-called secret city appears to be a figment of the Pakistan imagination," said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup at a briefing here. "India has always been in compliance with all its international obligations. This is a very strange statement coming from a country that does not have a separation plan and has a strong record of proliferation which is well known to the
world," he said. "This is a diversionary tactic by Pakistan which aims to deflect attention from the real issue at hand -- the continued state sponsorship of terrorism by Pakistan and its harbouring of internationally designated terrorists," said Swarup. Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesman Nafees Zakaria claimed India has also built a "secret nuclear city" and has been conducting tests on intercontinental missile, reported Dawn newspaper. "There is a fear that the Indian reactors not mandated by the safeguards might be used clandestinely for plutonium production and the existing stockpiles might be diverted to a military programme at a subsequent stage," Director General Disar-
mament at the Foreign Office Kamran Akhtar said in Islamabad. Earlier this week, Pakistan said it wants India to bring its entire civilian nuclear programme under the safeguards laid out by the International Atomic Energy Commission. On Pakistani Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal's remarks on the resumption of peace talks with India after the ongoing assembly elections in five states, Swarup said: "It is not state elections in India but state terrorism by Pakistan which has stood in the way of a peaceful bilateral dialogue." "It should no remain in denial on the impact of cross border terrorism on the bilateral relationship. Both the problem and its solution are within Pakistan's reach," he added.
NATION Briefs Court to hear plea on chewable tobacco ban neW Delhi, February 9 (ians): The Delhi High Court on Thursday said it will hear on February 13 a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking strict implementation of the ban on chewable tobacco products. A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal posted the matter for Monday (February 13) on the plea filed by an NGO, Fariyaad Foundation. The foundation said there was a Delhi government notification in 2015-2016 banning sale, supply and manufacture of 'gutka' and other chewable tobacco products but it was not being strictly implemented. The alleged inaction by the authorities showed their callousness, said the PIL, while seeking directions to the Delhi government and its food safety department to strictly implement the ban.
Narrow escape for Dbrt- Rajdhani Express Patna, February 9 (Pti): Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday iPassengers of the New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express had a providential escape following timely detection of track damage between Mansi-Maheshkut stations, minutes before the train was to cross that stretch, Railway officials said today. Though Railway police is investigating the issue from all angles including sabotage, East Central Railway (ECR) in its preliminary findings found gap in the track caused due to contraction because of the prevailing cold condition. "As per our (Railway's) information, it was not sabotage bid...it could be the result of contraction of the track due to cold conditions," ECR Chief Public Relations Officer Arvind Kumar Rajak told PTI today. He said that locals of Bakhtiyarpur village in Khagaria district had yesterday spotted the gap in a joint of the railway track on Mansi-Katihar rail section and informed the Railway officials at around 6:50 AM. Following this, the train was stopped at Mansi station for 32 minutes. The train was allowed to make its forward journey at 7:35 AM yesterday after the damage in the track was rectified, he said
India, US agree to sustain defence partnership Washington, February 9 (ians): India and the US agreed to maintain the pace and momentum of their partnership, particularly their defence ties, after Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis spoke on the phone with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar, a Pentagon spokesman said. Spokesman Captain Jeff Davis said it was the "first conversation" between Mattis and Parrikar. "Secretary Mattis committed to build upon the tremendous progress in bilateral defense cooperation made in recent years, underscoring the strategic importance of the US-India relationship and India's role in advancing global peace and security," Davis said. Mattis and Parrikar, he said, also "affirmed their commitment to sustain the momentum on key bilateral defense efforts to include the Defense Technology and Trade Initiative".
Sought lie-detector tests on Tytler, Verma in 1984 riots case: CBI neW Delhi, February 9 (ians): The CBI on Thursday said it has sought the court's permission for lie-detector tests on Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and arms dealer Abhishek Verma in connection with a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The agency moved a written application in the Karkardooma court on Wednesday on the issue after the arms dealer's accusation against the Congress politician of influencing a witness Surender Singh by giving him money and promising to send his son Narender Singh to Canada. Tytler is accused of leading a mob in the 1984 Pul Bangash case in which three Sikhs were killed. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had earlier given a clean chit to Tytler in the case but reopened investigation following December 4, 2015, court order in the wake of Verma's allegation. The court also ordered the agency to found out whether Verma's statement was authentic.
Attacks against minorities, Dalits grew sharply in BJP-led regime: US report Washington, February 9 (ians): Religious tolerance has deteriorated and religious freedom violations have increased in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's regime, a report by an independent bipartisan American body has claimed. The report, titled 'Constitutional and Legal Challenges Faced by Religious Minorities in India' and sponsored by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), said the religious minority communities and Dalits face discrimination and persecution in India where hate crimes, social boycotts and forced conversion have escalated dramatically since 2014. "Under Congress Party and BJP-led governments, religious minority communities and Dalits, both have faced discrimination and persecution due to a combination of overly broad or ill-defined laws, an inefficient criminal justice
Demonstrators shout slogans as they hold placards during a protest outside a church in New Delhi. (REUTERS File Photo)
system, and a lack of jurisprudential consistency. In particular, since 2014, hate crimes, social boycotts, assaults, and forced conversion have escalated dramatically," said the report. "Since the BJP assumed power, religious minority communities have been subject to derogatory comments by BJP
politicians and numerous violent attacks and forced conversions by affiliated Hindu nationalist groups such as Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Sangh Parivar, and Vishva Hindu Parishad," it said. The USCIRF-sponsored report is written by Iqtidat Karamat Cheema, who is director for UK-
based Institute for Leadership and Community Development. The report further says there are constitutional provisions and state and national laws in India that do not comply with international standards of freedom of religion or belief, including Article 18 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights
and Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The report suggested that the US government should put religious freedom and human rights at the heart of all trade, aid and diplomatic interactions with India. "India is a religiously diverse and democratic society with a Constitution that provides legal equality for its citizens irrespective of their religion and prohibits religion-based discrimination," said USCIRF chair Thomas J. Reese. "However, the reality is far different... India's pluralistic tradition faces serious challenges in a number of its states." "During the past few years, religious tolerance has deteriorated and religious freedom violations have increased in some areas of India. To reverse this negative trajectory, the Indian and state governments must align theirs laws with both the country's constitutional com-
mitments and international human rights standards," he said. The report stated that India faces serious challenges to both its pluralistic traditions and its religious minorities. "Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and Jains generally are fearful of what the future portends. Dalits also are increasingly being attacked and harassed". "The Indian government-at both the national and state levels-often ignores its constitutional commitments to protect the rights of religious minorities. National and state laws are used to violate the religious freedom of minority communities; however, very little is known about the laws," it said. It stated that the states of Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Odisha, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan tend to have the greatest number of incidents of religiously-motivated attacks and communal vio-
lence, as well as the largest religious minority populations. Quoting India's Home Ministry figures, it said that in 2015, India experienced a 17% increase in communal violence, when compared to the previous year. In 2015, there were 751 reported incidents of communal violence, up from 644 in 2014. The report recommended the US government to urge the Indian government to push its states that have adopted anti-conversion laws to repeal or amend them to conform to international norms. It further urged the Indian government to immediately lift its sanctions against non-governmental organisations working for the welfare of the minorities in India. The report further stated that Indian government should reform the anti-conversion laws and appreciate that "both conversion and reconversion by use of force, fraud,
or allurement are equally bad and infringe upon a person's freedom of conscience". It said that India should not impose Hindu personal status laws on Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain communities, but instead provide them with a provision of personal status laws as per their distinct religious beliefs and practices. It recommended that India adopt the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. "Operationalise the term 'minority' in its federal laws and comply with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities. Lastly, it said that India should also not impose Hindu personal status laws on Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain communities, but instead provide them with a provision of personal status laws as per their distinct religious beliefs and practices.
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Legal battle over travel ban pits Donald Trump’s powers against his own words NEW YORK, FEbRuaRY 9 (REutERs): A U.S. appeals court is weighing arguments for and against President Donald Trump’s temporary travel ban, but its decision this week may not yet answer the underlying legal questions being raised in the fast-moving case. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco is expected to rule only on the narrow question of whether a lower court’s emergency halt to an executive order by Trump was justified. Trump signed the order on Jan. 27 barring citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries for 90 days and halted all refugee entries for four months. The appeals court has several options. It could kick the case back to lower court judge James Robart in Seattle, saying it is premature for them to make a ruling before he has had a chance to consider all the evidence. Robart stopped Trump’s order just a week after he issued it and before all the arguments had been developed on both sides. Or the panel of three appellate judges could side with the government and find halting the order was harmful to national security, reinstating it while the case continues. Their decision is “one step in what will be a long, historic case,” Stephen Yale-Loehr, a professor at Cornell University Law
A supporter of President Trump (R) argues with a protester as New York City high school students look on during a protest against Trump’s immigration policies in lower Manhattan. (REUTERS Photo)
School who specializes in immigration. Ultimately, the case is likely to end up in the U.S. Supreme Court, legal experts said. The case is the first serious test of executive authority since Trump became president on Jan. 20, and legal experts said there were three main issues at play for the judiciary. The broad questions in the case are whether the states have the right to challenge federal immigration laws, how much power the court has to question the president’s national security decisions, and if the order discriminates against Muslims. Washington state filed the original lawsuit, claiming it was hurt by the ban
when students and faculty from state-run universities and corporate employees were stranded overseas. Trump administration lawyer August Flentje argued at an appeals court hearing on Tuesday that the states lack “standing” to sue the federal government over immigration law, but his arguments were questioned by the judges. NATIONAL SECURITY If the court decides the states are allowed to bring the case, the next major question is about the limits of the president’s power. “Historically courts have been exceedingly deferential to governmental actions in the immigration area,” said Jonathan Adler, a Case
Western Reserve University School of Law professor. Though, he added, “the way they carried it out understandably makes some people, and perhaps some courts, uneasy with applying the traditional rules.” Trump issued the order late on a Friday and caused chaos at airports as officials struggled to quickly change procedures. At Tuesday’s hearing, Judge Richard Clifton, an appointee of Republican president George W. Bush and Judge William Canby, an appointee of Democratic president Jimmy Carter, pushed the government to explain what would happen if Trump simply decided to ban all Muslims from entering the United States.
“Would anybody be able to challenge that?” Canby asked. Flentje emphasized that the order did not ban Muslims. He said the president made a determination about immigration policy based on a legitimate assessment of risk. The government has said its order is grounded in a law passed by congress that allows the president to suspend the entry of “any class of aliens” that he deems “would be detrimental to the interests of the United States.” When asked by the third judge - Michelle Friedland, appointed by Democrat Barack Obama - if that meant the president’s decisions are “unreviewable” Flentje, after a pause, answered “yes.” When pressed, Flentje acknowledged, however, that constitutional concerns had been raised about the order. RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION One of the main concerns is allegations by the states, civil rights groups, some lawmakers and citizens that the order discriminates in violation of the constitution’s First Amendment, which prohibits favoring one religion over another. The judges will have to decide whether to look exclusively at the actual text of the president’s order, which does not mention
any particular religion, or consider outside comments by Trump and his team to discern their intent. Washington state’s attorney Noah Purcell told the hearing that even though the lawsuit is at an early stage, the amount of evidence that Trump intended to discriminate against Muslims is “remarkable.” It cited Trump’s campaign promises of a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.” In a tweet on Monday night, Trump said “the threat from radical Islamic terrorism is very real” urging the courts to act quickly. Government lawyer Flentje countered Purcell by saying there was danger in second guessing Trump’s decision-making about U.S. security “based on some newspaper articles.” Clifton asked about statements on Fox News by Trump adviser Rudolph Giuliani, former New York mayor and former prosecutor, that Trump had asked him to figure out how to make a Muslim ban legal. “Do you deny that in fact the statements attributed to then candidate Trump and to his political advisers and most recently Mr. Giuliani?” Clifton asked. “Either those types of statements were made or not,” said Clifton. “If they were made it is potential evidence.”
Thai junta sets “reconciliation US visitors may have to hand over social media passwords lim-majority nations. Kelly enough. So we’ve got to YORK, FEbRuaRY jority countries. talks” for Valentine’s Day 9NEW “We want to get on their believes that under the ex- maybe add some additional (IaNs): If you are planbaNGKOK, FEbRuaRY 9 (REutERs): Thailand’s military-led reconciliation talks, aimed at mending the country’s political divide ahead of elections next year, will start next week and last 3 months, the junta said on Thursday. The junta announced on Wednesday that the elections it had promised for this year would be postponed until 2018. It has billed the talks as proof that it is serious about a return to democracy. Thailand’s junta overthrew the last elected prime minister in 2014, saying it had intervened to end street protests and years of political turmoil. It has promised to restore democracy to the Southeast Asian country. It set up a reconciliation panel of generals and experts to improve relations between political factions. “We aim to start reconciliation talks on Feb. 14, the day of love,” Lieutenant General Kongcheep Tantravanich, a defence ministry spokesman, told Reuters. “We want the reconciliation to happen before, during, and after elections.” Thailand’s political divide is broadly between the traditionalist elite, centred on middle-class Bangkok, and the less prosperous parts of the country, which largely backed populist governments of former premiers Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister Yingluck. Both were overthrown in 2006 and 2014 coups, respectively. The Democrat Party, one of two main parties in Thailand, said it believes reconciliation can be achieved. “I only ask that we don’t sweep problems under the carpet and talk about real problems,” Wirat Kanyasiri, the party’s legal adviser, told Reuters. But Yingluck’s Pheu Thai party said it had doubts. “The reconciliation panel should consist of people who are neutral,” Chaturon Chaisang, one of the party’s leaders, told Reuters.
ning a visit to the US, you could be asked to hand over Facebook and other social media passwords as part of an enhanced security process, media reports said. According to a report in NBC News on Wednesday that quoted Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, this step was one of several being considered to vet refugees and visa applicants from seven Muslim-ma-
social media, with passwords: What do you do, what do you say? If they don’t want to cooperate then don’t come in,” Kelly was quoted as saying. Kelly reportedly made these remarks on the same day when judges in US heard arguments over President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily banning the entry of refugees from seven Mus-
isting vetting process, “officials don’t have a lot to work with, except relying on the applicant’s documentation and asking them questions about their background”. “When someone says, ‘I’m from this town and this was my occupation’, (officials) essentially have to take the word of the individual. I frankly don’t think that’s enough, certainly President Trump doesn’t think that’s
Harsh parenting may affect your kid’s academics NEW YORK, FEbRuaRY 9 (IaNs): Do you yell, hit or use physical threats as a punishment for your children? If so, your children may be at a greater risk of performing poorly in school, a study has showed. The study by American researchers showed that students who were brought up harshly were likely to find their peer group more important than other responsibilities, including following parents’ rules.
This further led them to engage in more risky behaviours in teenage. While females engaged in more frequent early sexual behaviour, males, on the other hand, indulged in wrongdoings like hitting and stealing. “In our study, harsh parenting was related to lower educational attainment through a set of complex cascading processes that emphasised present-oriented behaviours at the cost of future-oriented educa-
tional goals,” said lead researcher Rochelle F. Hentges from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, US. Further, those relying on peers, instead of doing homework, decided to spend time with friends and felt that there is nothing wrong in breaking rules to keep friends. The researchers found that direct as well as indirect effects of parenting shapes a child’s behaviour and his or her relationship with the peers.
Over 100 dead in Brazil state amid anarchy spurred by police strike VItORIa, FEbRuaRY 9 (REutERs): More than 100 people have been reported killed, with schools and businesses closed and public transportation at a standstill, as a six-day strike by police in the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo showed no signs of abating on Thursday. Chaos and anarchy spurred by the strike continued in the coastal state to the north of Rio de Janeiro, despite the deployment of 1,200 army soldiers and federal police and the promise that more help was on its way. Most of the violence was centered in the state capital Vitoria, a wealthy port city ringed by golden beaches, where mining and petroleum industries have a strong base. State officials said they needed hundreds more federal troops and members of an elite federal police force to help establish order and make up for the 1,800 state police who nor-
mally patrol Vitoria’s metropolitan area. The state government has not released an official number for killings since police went on strike on Saturday for better pay, but a spokeswoman for the union representing police told Reuters early on Thursday it had registered 101 homicides since Saturday. That would be more than six times the state’s average daily homicide rate compared to last year’s data. The Globo TV network, citing security officials, reported that 200 cars were stolen in Vitoria on a single day, when the state average is 20. The state’s retailers association said that businesses have lost 90 million reais ($28.87 million) since police walked out on the job. The strike has been assisted by family and friends of officers who have blocked access to barracks and police stations. It comes as Espirito Santo,
layers,” Kelly added. Apart from social media passwords, Kelly said he was mulling obtaining people’s financial records. “We can follow the money, so to speak. How are you living, who’s sending you money? It applies under certain circumstances, to individuals who may be involved in or on the payroll of terrorist organisations,” he said.
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Duterte defends drugs war; rejects advice of ‘idiot’ ex-Colombia president
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte talks to police officers who are under investigation for various infractions, during a meeting at the Malacanang presidential palace in metro Manila, Philippines on February 7. (REUTERS Photo)
MaNILa, FEbRuaRY 9 (REutERs): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a vigorous defence of his war on drugs on Wednesday, rejecting not only allegations of extrajudicial killings, but the advice of a former Colombian leader who urged him not to repeat his mistakes. The ex-prosecutor promised to stand behind those on the front lines of his war and called Cesar Gaviria an “idiot” for a newspaper article in which the former Colombian president warned Duterte that a security-centred approach “do more harm than good”. Duterte last week suspended police from anti-narcotics operations after a South Korean businessman was murdered by rogue drugs squad police. He has put the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in charge, and plans to deploy troops as reinforcements. Duterte said his campaign was about destroying the apparatus of the drugs trade, not killing, and only he would be accountable if law enforcers were accused of wrongful killings during raids and sting operations. “Those done in the line of duty I take full responsibility,” he said in a speech. “If someone should go to jail, it’s not police, not military, not the PDEA - It’s me.” Duterte’s war on drugs has attracted global attention due to its high death toll in his first seven months in office and the shock factor of images in media of bloodied corpses lying in streets and slums. As at Jan. 31, some 2,555 Filipinos were killed in what police said were shootouts during anti-drugs operations. More than 7,700 deaths have been recorded overall, and the cause of many of those are much in dispute. ‘BIG FISH’ The Catholic Church used sermons at the weekend to speak out about the drugs war, saying killings were not the solution and the poor were being worst hit. A Feb. 1 report by Amnesty International said the same, and concluded that police had behaved like the criminal underworld they were supposed to suppress, taking payments for killings. The report said many killings were “systematic, planned and organised” by authorities. Duterte rubbished those claims and said it was necessary to provide undercover police with cash to buy drugs in sting operations, referred to as “buy-busts”, otherwise prosecuting dealers would be difficult. He denied his campaign was focusing on small-time users and pushers only, and he had proved local politicians were on his radar. “There is always a contention Duterte is killing the poor,” he said. “So where is the big fish? We started with the mayors, they were killed along the way, so there’s the big fish,” he said. In Tuesday’s New York Times, Gaviria, who was Colombia’s president from 1990-1994, appealed to Duterte to use alternative strategies to fight drugs and explained why his country’s crackdowns on cocaine cartels had failed. He hoped Duterte would avoid a heavy-handed approach and “not fall into the same trap”. “Trust me, I learned the hard way,” he wrote. Duterte said Gaviria was “lecturing” and the Philippine case was different to Colombia, because “shabu”, or methamphetamine, was damaging to the brain whereas the behavioural impact of cocaine was less severe.
NAGALAND TRIBES ACTION COMMITTEE KOHIMA
APPEAL
Camp: APO Hall, Kohima Dated Kohima 9th Feb’2017
The JCC and the NTAC, Kohima, while expressing our sincere gratitude to all the Tribal Hohos, Organisations and individuals for your support and cooperation in the people’s move for justice for the Nagas, once again appeal to all sections of the society to bear with the inconveniences caused during the course of this Naga movement. The JCC and the NTAC, Kohima also make this fervent appeal to all the Government servants, educational institutions and the general public who have been directly or indirectly affected by the movement, to bear with the inconveniences caused during the past few days. We appeal to the educational institutions to cater to the problems of the parents of school going children in admissions or any other related matters. Police officers patrol the perimeter at the scene of a fatal shooting in Vila Velha, Espirito Santo, Brazil on February 9. (REUTERS Photo)
like many states wracked by Brazil’s worst recession on record, struggles to ensure even basic health, education and security services. Representatives of the striking police, including some of the officers’ wives, met with state officials Wednesday night to de-
mand that salaries be doubled for every category of officer. The union said they have not received a raise in four years. The base monthly pay for an officer is 2,643 reais ($847.96), according to Corporal Thiago Bicalho, a spokesman for striking
police. “We are going to analyze the offer and see what we can do in reality to advance this situation,” said Julio Pompeu, director of the state’s human rights secretariat, who is helping the government negotiate with police.
In accordance with the resolution passed at the Coordination Meeting held on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at APO Hall, Kohima to continue with the movement till we achieve our demands within the stipulated time, the general public is once again requested to bear with the inconveniences. We shall, in due course of time, intimate the future course of action if our demands are not met. We solicit your cooperation in sustaining our movement. Media Cell
NTAC, Kohima
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The games people play through the Prism of the 33% Reservation for women T.N. Mannen IAS (Rtd)
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uch has been said and written on the views and understandings on the special protective constitutional provision provided to the Nagas under the Art.371(A) vs the 33% Reservation for women all over the country which is a mandatory provision in the 73rd & 74th amendments 1992 under Art243(D)cl(3) and 243(T) cl(3). The Nagas are still confused and concern about the actual interpretation and its implication. I’d also like to express my humble understanding on the issue which is yet to be arrived at clearly and in a legally justifiable terms, which may even affect the very Naga identity in the future that would go beyond the immediate satisfaction of achieving the reservation objective. It is a fact that the Nagas generally are fiercely independent in nature and emotionally attached to the land, their tradition and customary practices however archaic it may be. In the past too, the Ahoms, our immediate neighbor, during their 600 years of their reign in Assam had left the Nagas in their independent existence despite many conflicts between them. The British had also in their shrewd wisdom, avoided full subjugation and allowed them to live in their own way without much interference. At the time of creation of the 16th State of Nagaland, the National Law makers had wisely taken cognizance of the Nagas distinctive characteristics and their psyche and felt it pertinent to provide the protective provision of this unique feature in the Constitution under Art. 371 (A). The Nagas are guarantee with the right to manage and regulate their life according to their own genus in its own pace. The Nagas have taken this special constitutional provision as recognition of their distinctive and unique Identity and are proud of it by one and all. Any slightest apprehension of direct or indirect compromise or encroachment on this right would be considered as a threat to their very Identity. This core sentiment has been hurt by the recent hasty action of the state government in amending the Municipal Act 2001, incorporating the 33% Reservation for women in the Urban Local Body (ULB) as per the prescribed norm
envisaged under Art. 243(T) clause3, which provides reservation of seats in every Municipality for women which shall be not less than one-third of the total number of seats. In the absence of any established tradition or customary practices to guide, the state government had conveniently resorted to the general constitutional directive contain in the Art mentioned. Thereafter immediate conduct of election to the ULBs was announced to be held on 1st Feb.2017. The tribal Hohos and the Naga public were alarmed with this sudden move and appealed for more time for consultation with the stakeholders on its likely implication to the traditional and customary practices infringing the rights guaranteed under the Art. 371 (A). It was unfortunate that the overwhelming appeal by the people for more in-depth understanding of the important issue for the Nagas but the public outcry was completely ignored by the state government. The matter was aggravated by the volte-face of the government from the tripartite agreement involving even the church leaders, for postponement of the election for two months and further consultation during that time with the stakeholders on the sensitive issue to all the Nagas. Undoubtedly giving women an appropriate political empowerment which was denied to the Naga women in the traditional setting is accepted as fair demand but the manner in which the government had maneuvered to complete the whole process was unusual. The people only wanted some time to digest its implication before it become irreversible. This is certainly a mandatory provision to be implemented in all the ULBs all over the country. However, in view of the special provision of constitutional guarantee provided to the Nagas to continue enjoying their traditional and customary practices as envisages in the Art 371(A); an alternative method to sort out the issue could be possibly thought of. Because, it categorically stated that, “notwithstanding anything in this constitution:--no Act of Parliament’ shall be applicable …Unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland by a Resolution so decides’. In the light of the above wording in no uncertain term, the Nagas may not be
wrong to adopt its own formula suited to the Nagas in the spirit of traditional uniqueness without the apparent infringement of the rights provided to the Nagas. That is not an illusion but logical inference for the Nagas to explore its possibility and applicability. The people suspected ulterior motive on the part of the government for rushing into passing the reservation bill mechanically without digesting properly in the opposition-less Legislative Assembly. Thus not agreeing to the overwhelming demand and appeal from the public to have further dialogue with the stakeholders to dispense with any misgiving before going ahead with the poll was a clear indication of not genuinely concern about fulfilling the political empowerment to women nor in the interest of the people but main target is to get hold of the central fund before the yearend for obvious reason. Evidently so as in 2012, a similar move for reservation bill in the Assembly was unanimously rejected stating that it would amount to infringement of the rights provided in the constitution which considered as inviolable by the Nagas but found it appropriate to go ahead in Nov.2016, in the same legislative Assembly, without any visible change in the status and situation. These are some of the searching questions the public wanted the state government to clarify before proceeding with the election. The argument about getting generous fund for development of urban areas from the central funding once the reservation process is completed could not convince the people without further scrutiny, if it compromises on their rights affecting every Naga of both the gender. The cabinet had on 4th Feb.2017, curiously, decided to send a Memorandum urging the central government to initiate a constitutional amendment to this provision contained in Part IX-A, Art.243 (T) cl3. This is a meaningless exercise to buy time, as the process for any constitutional amendment is a very long drawn process and not likely to be considered for the state of Nagaland alone. In any case everyone knows that sending a Memorandum is not a solution to the current crisis between the people and the state government. Such an ir-
relevant action will only create further suspicion and mistrust. The Naga civil societies are genuinely worried and concerned how such an Act would be a compromise to their rights and interests of the future of the Nagas. But the adamant refusal to have the dialogue with the people compounded by the subsequent u-turn on the tripartite agreement was not expected form a person of authority of the government. It was the last straw to end the TRUST of the people on the present elected government which is supposed to take care of the welfare and protect the interest of the people. The public anger was spontaneous and uncontrollable leading into avoidable bloodshed and the tragic loss of innocent lives. The mandatory constitutional provision, under the Art243 (T)cl3(74th Amendment 1992)say that;- not less than one-third (including the seats reserved for SC&ST women) of the total seats shall be reserved for woman. The main purpose of this general directive is to ensure adequate representation for the weaker sections like, the SC, ST and woman uniformly in all the ULBs in the country. How compatible is the reservation provision with the Naga tradition and customary practices. On critical examination, a question may be asked whether an exception can be possible exempting the applicability of this provision in Nagaland state be justifiable in view of the overriding constitutional guaranteed to the Nagas under Art.371 (A) on any matter relating to the Traditional and customary practices, religious practices, administration of civil and criminal justice and the ownership of land, transfer and its resources. This is a comprehensive right given to the Nagas to protect preserve and regulate their lives in accordance with their traditions and customs. Though the municipality or Town Council is of modern Institution, it is established within the Naga territory and for the regulation of the lives of the Nagas, so it automatically attracts the right guaranteed. However, strict observance by the state government on the provisions relating to the Woman Reservation in Art.243 (T) clause(3), at the time of the last Amendment to the Municipal Act 2001, may have given
an impression that the traditional and customary procedure is inadequate to take care of Legislative requirement in today’s situation. Nevertheless, the procedure adopted in moving the bill for 33 % reservation for women, and subsequent passing as an amendment to the municipal act was inconsistent with the spirit of the rights guaranteed to the Nagas. Because it is considered as interference to the rights provided. Sadly, the adoption of the amendment by a unanimous resolution in the assembly in November 2016 legitimized its applicability in the State of Nagaland unless a corrective measure is taken in reversing the Act. In that context it is felt that the state government may be the competent authority to legislate on it as deem fit to suit their system. Definitely there is an urgent need to undertake the codification of the various Naga tribal customary laws and practices making it uniformly applicable to all the Nagas especially on common issues and to filter the archaic and irrelevant contents. The tradition and customary practices should grow and improve to suit the changing need of the day, otherwise they will become inadequate and irrelevant to the fast changing need of the time. It can be codified in the line of the British Common Laws which was literally the compilation of the tribal law practices, conventions and usages of their different tribal groups in the past. We may, also look from a different angle at the constitution of the ULB on the composition of the members, power and responsibility. It will be comparable to the power and functions of ‘the Council of Elders’ in the village Republics of the past, from where the foundation of the tradition and the customary practice had been originated out of their tested experiences of life distinguishing the Nagas from the others. If the competency of the state Assembly is accepted, then a separate unique legislation can be adopted by reserving a certain number or percentage out of the total seats for the women in ULB organization as deemed fit suiting to the spirit of the Naga tradition. That will take care of preserving the sanctity of the constitutional guarantee provided to the Nagas at the same time enable the women to participate in de-
cision and policy making body. A reasonable measure empowering the women to enable to take part in the decision making body may be a departure from the traditional practices. However, their participation will be a real asset for the overall development and growth of the societies. The women activists today understandably, are not contented with the traditional role. They have been asserting the last few years to implement the constitutional mandatory provision of reservation of 33% seats in local urban bodies. To be fair to the demand, equipped with better education (pen is mightier than sword) and with the economic emancipation the women sensibly demand political empowerment asserting that the decision making responsibility is no monopoly of men, needs to be taken positively. It is a reasonable voice which will rather accelerate healthy holistic growth of the society. Unfortunately, the genuine voices of the women have been once again sidetracked in the controversial hustling of the tribal Hoho and civil society vis-à-vis the state government which has emanated out of this genuine issue but now it becomes unsure when will it come alive again. The need of the hour is that every sensible citizen must look at the event with calmer reflection and with restrain. We should not allow the event to divide further among the Nagas nor should allow relegating the reasonable and legitimate demand of the Naga women in larger interest of the society. At the same time we can not in any case accept erosion of the rights being protected through the special provision which is the unique Identity. The unfortunate death of three persons must be generously compensated by government but regret to observe that so far no such decision seems to have made in this regard. In any case, their sacrifice should not go in vain. It symbolizes the Naga freedom and unity for a purpose and willingness to sacrifice in defending a noble common cause. it has once again renew faith in our common strength and reaffirm that the ultimate strength lies with the people which can bring positive change that is required and the sincere voices of the people must be respected by all.
Will anti-women quota stir in Nagaland Are we undermining the power of Article 371 (A)? affect BJP’s plan for a uniform civil code? Ashwaq Masoodi
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t is the same old story again. This time coming from the north-eastern state of Nagaland, where women are supposedly empowered and safe. All the social indices and National Crime Records Bureau reports present a rosy picture of Nagaland. But the recent incidents across the state make the statistics look like numbers that don’t quite reflect the social realities. Can women demand political representation if, under customary law, only men are entitled to run institutions of governance? This is the summary of the fight going on in Nagaland where women say they are entitled to 33% reservation in urban local bodies as is the case in the rest of the country. The Naga Hoho, the apex body representing 16 main tribal groups, and others opposing, insist that the provision of 33% reservation for women violates Article 371A of the Constitution, according to which no Act of Parliament will apply to Nagaland if it goes against customary laws. They argue that they are not against women’s representation in these bodies but against them standing for elections. They prefer to nominate women rather than have them stand for elections. The arguments of those who oppose the reservation are on the same lines as those presented by the Muslim men and women who oppose the abolition of the practice of triple talaq. One says customary laws are sacred, the other says personal laws are sacrosanct. Both cases have cleaved the respective societies into two: those who believe in personal and customary laws being sacrosanct, and those who believe times have changed and there is a need to adapt to the change. Resistance to such an extent from Nagaland to protect its customary laws, even when it comes to an issue like women’s political participation, is particularly significant at a time when the ruling party, the BJP, is vouching for a uniform civil code (UCC). In November last year, a group of 14 Naga tribal bodies and civil rights organizations met to discuss the UCC, and strongly opposed any such move by the Central government, saying that if enacted, the UCC will have a serious impact on religious and customary laws of Nagas and so, Nagaland should be exempted from the proposed code. As the violence within the state is growing, the stories of struggles of women within Nagaland are coming out. Not a single woman has been elected to the assembly in the state’s more than 50-year-old history. The first legislative assembly election was held in 1964 and till the last election in March 2013, only 15 women candidates contested through the years. The only time when Nagaland elected a woman legislator was during the 1977 Lok Sabha elections in which Rano M. Shaiza won. In the 2013 elections, there were two women contestants but both of them lost. To be sure, political parties have women wings, but they are not recruited to run for elective offices. “(Of the) Women who have contested in the elections, majority of the candidates were independent candidates. This highlights the reluctance of the political parties in Nagaland to sponsor Women as candidates in the election. Without the backing of major political parties, chances of winning is doubtful,” according to a 2014 paper published in the International Research Journal of Social Sciences. This fight for 33 % reservation might have made headlines, but this isn’t the only fight Naga women
are fighting. Naga women are not allowed in the traditional village councils, they have no land rights, no property rights and no inheritance rights—so much so that if a man who doesn’t have a son, dies, the property and land will be inherited by a male relative who may be five or six cousins away in family line. Women are generally not allowed to participate in fighting or hunting, and can’t participate in debates of public interest, or accept honors or titles. A recent study by the grassroots organization North East Network (NEN) of women from various Naga tribes, found that they continue to be discriminated against under tribal customary laws. ‘Enquiry into the status of women in Nagaland’, a 192-page report brought out by the Nagaland chapter of the NEN, brings out the voices of 132 such rural women belonging to three of the 11 districts of the state. The status of these women, who belong to six (out of 16 major tribes) Naga tribes, was documented between January 2014 and March 2016. The study highlighted that “on consideration of a woman’s physical weakness, an Ao Naga (a tribe) woman suffers from disqualification in the following ways: She can’t become a member of Putu Menden (traditional village/clan/tribal council which is the highest decision making body in Ao society). She can’t become the patir/putie (village councillor) though she may be the oldest person in the village. She is debarred from performing religious rites and sacrifices. An Ao woman also can’t inherit landed property. After the father dies, even the mother has to seek the son’s permission to cut firewood from his land. A November 2016 piece in The Wire quoted Monisha Behal, chairperson of the NEN, saying, “The customary laws of Chakhesang Nagas state that when a married woman is caught for adultery, she is forced to leave her husband’s house with only the clothes she is wearing, with a fine imposed on her depending on the gravity of the situation. But if a married man brings his lover home and creates disharmony in the family, he doesn’t need to leave, but will have to give his wife half the property acquired during his married life.” Patriarchy manifests itself in various forms. Naga women run commercial establishments, work in offices, teach in universities; are seen working in local markets, or campaigning against social ills like alcohol abuse, their role in the family is considerably recognized, compared to the counterparts in the rest of the country, but as a 2016 piece in a local Nagaland newspaper, Morung Express (http://morungexpress. com/women-reservation-nagaland/) pointed out, “women’s role is consciously and subconsciously assigned to the private sphere, not in the public realm.” So far, two young boys have been killed in the violence. The elections have now been put off, and the protestors are seeking the resignation of the state chief minister. Maintaining that this reservation infringes upon the traditions and customary laws of the state, one group of tribal leaders has also claimed that women anyway enjoyed equal rights in Naga society and hence, providing quota or reservation was meaningless. Unlike Muslim women, whose rights got the attention of the ruling party BJP, and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi came forward saying “in the country, lives of Muslim women cannot be allowed to be ruined by triple talaq”, as of now, the political commitment is seen in trying to control the situation and not as much for the rights of these Naga women.
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he State of Nagaland came into existence not just by chance. Nor was it carved out of Assam for administrative convenience. In fact, it was bought by the blood and sheer sacrifice of our ancestors. The 16 Point Agreement and subsequently the Nagaland State Act, 1962 are the basis on which the State of Nagaland was formed. Though, the patriotic Naga leaders who gave their all to see an independent Nagaland might consider it as a treacherous act, but perhaps, this was the best thing to do considering the Political-Social problem that was prevalent at that point of time and as such, we should honor the wise decision made by the leaders of the yore. Article 371 A, which was incorporated in the Indian constitution through the 13th Amendment Act guarantees special status to the Nagas of Nagaland in four Primary areas. In order to save space and time, it would be better not to delve into the nitty-gritty of Article 371 A. However, as Sir Ivor Jennings called the Indian Constitution “Paradise of Lawyers”, the Constitution of India considering its vastness could be interpreted by different people in so many different ways. Therefore, we need to be cautious while dealing with sensitive issues vis-àvis Article 371 A which is considered as a boon for us. The recent imbroglio with regard to the ULB polls and the impasse between the State Government and the Tribal Hohos could have been averted had the State Government decided to hold proper consultations with the stakeholders before deciding to proceed with the elections. In any civilized society, especially in a democracy, any misunderstanding could be amicably solved between the contending parties through discourse and the same could have applied in our case. But what more could be expected of an ignorant Government, which held its Assembly for just 15 Minutes! The Nagaland Municipal Act (Third Amendment) 2016, which is formulated in line with ‘The Municipalities’ (Article 243 P-Z G) under Part IX-A (74th Amendment) of the Indian Constitution does not explicitly state that it shall not apply to the State of Nagaland unlike the ‘The Panchayat’ under Part IX of the Indian Constitution which clearly states in Article 243 M 2 (a) that “nothing in this part shall apply to the States of Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram”. However, given the power under Article 371 A, which reads as notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, — (a) no Act of Parliament in respect of (i) religious or social practices of the Nagas, (ii) Naga customary law and procedure, (iii) administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law, (iv) ownership and transfer of land and its resources, shall
apply to the State of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland by a resolution so decides. It clearly states that the 60 Legislative members of the NLA have been endowed with special power. It is thus, the prerogative of the NLA to decide whether any Act of Parliament shall apply in Nagaland or not. Now, coming to the question on whether Article 243 T of the Indian constitution with regard to Women Reservation infringes with the Article 371 (A) or not. Let us have a closer study of Article 371 A. The Tribal Hohos have been advocating that 33% reservation for Women infringes with the customary laws of the Nagas. However, one aspect that needs due consideration is regarding the Article 371 A 1 (a) i) which reads as “religious or social practices of the Nagas”. Here, the “Social Practices” of the Nagas may be put forth for discourse. The term “Social Practices” may subject to varying interpretations. Oxford dictionary defines ‘Social’ as “Having to do with society and its organization”. The term Practice can be defined as “the usual way of doing something” or “to do something regularly as part of one’s normal behavior” or “follow the teaching and rules of (a religion)”. The question of 33% Women Reservation comes into play here because it is contrary to our practices. Although our society is patriarchal, the womenfolk are neither discriminated nor subjugated. In fact, they have always had a fair share when compared with the mainland women. Reservation only implies that they are not treated on equal footing with the menfolk which is not true in our Naga context. But it is also a fact that not a single woman had been represented in the NLA, not even once, although they have made considerable progress in other spheres. The only iconic figure of Naga Women in politics was Rano M Shaiza who represented the State in the Lok Sabha in 1977. Other than that, there is no mention of any Naga Women in the field of Politics. Since the issue is about the upliftment of our women in Politics, it is time we reconsider this issue. Women should be given chance in politics based on ‘Equity’ and not ‘Equality’. The 33 % Women reservation although implemented in its present form would benefit only a handful who have connections with the higher echelon of society. A serious consultation comprising of the Govt., Hohos, Mothers associations and intellectuals should be held at the earliest without compromising Article 371A. Now, there are also some proponents of 33 % Women Reservation who are of the view that the very institution of democracy or the government and its institutions are not in accordance with our customary laws or for that matter even Christianity is not the actual practice of the Nagas and as such should be discarded. But, the very fact, that we gave ourselves to the Indian Constitu-
tion through the Nagaland State Act, 1962 (13th Amendment) which is also not in accordance with the customs and traditions of the Nagas is a clear indication that Customary laws and any tradition and customs of the Nagas can be subject to change in order to keep pace with the changing world. The customary laws can be amended by our legislators after due consultations with the stakeholders without distorting the rich heritage of the Nagas. However, the step taken by the Naga Mothers Association by filing a writ petition and furthermore SLP in the Supreme Court was a grave mistake. It only tantamount to digging our own grave. Did the NMA even think what implications it would have on Article 371 A? Did they not know that the verdict given by the Supreme Court would definitely be in consonance with the Supremacy of the Constitution of India? Or they were of the belief that they would eventually triumph? If they thought of the latter, either they were misguided or they were blinded by the quest for power because the way in which the present Municipal election would have held. It would have benefitted only the fortunate few. It is also surprising to note that the Cabinet had decided to seek the Prime Minister’s intervention to exempt Nagaland from the Part IX-A of the Indian constitution. This is an absurdity in its purest form. This construes that we ourselves are undermining the Power of Article 371 A. It is in the knowledge of every Naga that the State Machinery has miserably failed to carry out its bounden responsibilities. The Fuel adulteration scam, the Food & Civil supplies scam are some of the glaring examples where the present Government made a fool of its electors but a substantial proof was needed and this time they have left no room to show that they no longer represent the aspirations of the people and as such they should step down without further delay. The death of the two young souls in this ensuing conflict was very unfortunate and should not be in vain. This issue although marred with controversies has surely opened the eyes of many Nagas. It has brought together all the Nagas which has long been fragmented by tribalism. The Nagas have finally come to the point of realization that there is indeed ‘Strength in Unity’. Perhaps, it is time we realize that the custodians of the sacred Article 371 A should be upright and true leaders. That they do not just become ministers and MLAs but are elected by us. At the end of the day, it all comes back to square one. Would we choose money or principle? While we are arguing over the issue of women reservation in the ULB election, Tamil Nadu is all set to elect VK Sasikala, the Party’s General Secretary as the next Chief Minister in the next few days. Shouldn’t this be an eyeopener to us!
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he singer/actress serves as executive producer on the new drama, based on author Jay Asher's 2007 novel about a teenager who details her reasons for taking her own life before committing suicide. Selena cancelled a concert tour last August (16) and spent 90 days in rehab in a bid to battle a recurring health issue linked to her lupus diagnosis, and she admits the pain she was processing made her work on 13 Reasons Why much more personal and challenging. "I think that my (own) high school experience was amplified (by the project)," she told Entertainment Tonight reporters during a New York City panel on Wednesday (08Feb17). "I wouldn't say it was worse, but it made it harder. To be frank with you, I actually was going through a really difficult time when they started production. "I went away for 90 days, and I actually met a ton of kids in this place that were talking about issues that these characters are experiencing." Selena grew up in the spotlight as a child Disney Channel star, thanks to her work on the U.S. network's Wizards of Waverly Place, and although her teenage years were unconventional, the 24-yearold insists she was just as "confused" as any other adolescent. "Whether it was just kids or growing up in the biggest high school in the world, which was Disney Channel, it was also adults that had the audacity to kind of tell me how I should live my life," she recalls of her teenage struggle. "It was very confusing for me. I had no idea who I was going to be." Gomez's teenage plight came to life on the set of 13 Reason Why: "I was there for the last episode," she explains. "I was a mess, just seeing it all come to life, because I've experienced just that for sure. It hits a very important part of me." The new Netflix series becomes available on the streaming service from 31 March (17).
Tom Hardy Fronts New Campaign Targeting Bad Dog Owners
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om Hardy and Casey Affleck have teamed up to front a hard-hitting new PETA video targeting dog owners who chain their pets. The actors have joined dog lovers Priyanka Chopra and Edie Falco in the short film, which features footage of sad, shivering, neglected animals left to battle the elements. The voices of the stars can be heard encouraging owners to treat their dogs like family by Source: Contactmusic never leaving them chained or
tied up outside during the winter months. The video begins with a shot of a chained dog sitting alone in the snow, while Hardy asks, "When you first got me, did you know that you were going to chain me up and leave me outside? Even in the cold and snow?" And as another dog stands helpless in a puddle, Manchester by the Sea star Affleck adds, "Did you know that you would leave me to fend for myself, even when
it was pouring down rain and I had no way of keeping dry?" At the video's end, Hardy asks, "If you did, then why did you get me at all?" The dogs featured in the video were filmed near the Sam Simon Center, PETA's headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. Every year, PETA officials receive thousands of complaints about people who leave their dogs outside in the cold. Source: Contactmusic
Keanu Reeves, Common’s competition during ‘John Wick 2’ Justin Timberlake goes back to his roots
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to raise myself to that level and work really hard to get there. I was excited," Common said in a video interview, according to a statement by PVR Pictures. "With Keanu, it's like, he's going for real, he is not trying to hurt you but he wants to be the best, so for me, it was like I want to be the best... So we had a little competition," he added. "John Wick 2" will release in India on February 17.
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he 36-year-old singer-and-actor has been heavily influenced by the blues music of his home town of Memphis, Tennessee, but has tried to put a ''modern'' twist on the classic sound for his upcoming material, which he has been working on with Pharrell Williams, Max Martin, and Timbaland. He said of the record: ''It sounds more like where Source: IANS I've come from than any other music I've ever made. ''It's Memphis. It's Southern American music. But I want to make it sound modern -- at least that's the idea right now.'' The 'Can't Stop the Feeling' hitmaker - who has 23-month-old son Silas with wife Jessica Biel - also suggested he won't be going on a huge world tour in support of his next record as he finds life on the road leaves him ''debilitated''. He told the Hollywood Reporter: ''Going on tour is a circus. You set up the tents, you play the show, you tear the tents down and go on to the next place. It's like Groundhog Day. After the 125th show, you feel debilitated.''
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Alongside an Instagram photo of her wearing a black long sleeve Nike top, which she has pulled up and knotted above her waist to flaunt her slender frame, with matching black tracksuit bottoms and white trainers, she wrote: ''NIKE X RT So crazy @riccardotisci17 @nike (sic).'' Bella also shared another image of her sporting just a black crop top and black leather high top shoes, whilst she perched on Riccardo's lap. She wrote: ''New RT X @nike !!!!! I You!!! #TeamNike #NikeLab #Tisci So proud ! Thank you @riccardotisci17 (sic).'' And Bella has admitted she feels ''so damn lucky'' to be a model, and is ''so grateful'' to have had a successful year in 2016, which she hopes will continue throughout 2017. Speaking previously, she said: ''I feel so grateful ... I feel so damn lucky to call this my job and to work with such inspiring, talented people everyday. I will keep working hard I love you so so so so much.''
Before launching his solo career, Justin was a member of boyband N'Sync but he decided to leave in 2002 because he was ''growing out'' of their music and wanted to go in his own direction. He explained: ''We were on a stadium tour, and I just felt like the whole thing was too big.
''It started as a fun snowball fight that was becoming an avalanche. And, also, I was growing out of it. I felt like I cared more about the music than some of the other people in the group. And I felt like I had other music I wanted to make and that I needed to follow my heart.'' Source: Contactmusic
Tom Hiddleston finally addresses his short relationship with Taylor Swift
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mom is an incredible challenge, [and] it's an incredible gift. ''I think you always feel a little bit of guilt... If you're at work, you feel like you're missing out on those special moments with your kid. If you're with your kid, you feel like you're not giving enough to your job. It's a balance. ''I have a lot of huge admiration for working moms. I'm barely, barely holding it together.'' Scarlett's marriage has been rumoured to be in trouble, and she brought her mother, Melanie Sloan, along as her date to the amfAR New York Gala on Wednesday (08.02.17). And the 32-year-old beauty couldn't have thought of anyone ''better'' to take along to the event. She said: ''I really couldn't think of anybody else that I'd rather [have] with me here tonight. ''[She's] been incredibly inspiring for me in many, many ways, but certainly as a
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young girl. ''She never shielded us from what was going on in the zeitgeist in culture. She always made us aware, you know, socially aware. She always encouraged us to be politically and socially active, so I couldn't imagine a better date tonight.'' Scarlett also paid tribute to her mother when she gave a speech at the gala, which was staged to benefit the American Foundation for AIDS Research, as she recalled her mom's close friendship with a man who died of the disease at a time when it was a ''taboo subject mostly whispered about.'' She also discussed the challenges her mother and father faced as working parents. She said: ''A night out on the town was a rare luxury for my parents who were probably trying to connect with one another and themselves. ''No small feat for parents of four living in New York City.''
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om Hiddleston has finally opened up about his relationship with Taylor Swift and the actor says she is “amazing” and they had the “best time” together. Last year in summer, from the time duo was photographed kissing in Rhode Island, they became one of the most talked about couples in the world. However, their romance which ended in just few months left Source: Contactmusic gossip mills speculating
that it was not real. Hiddleston said their relationship was no drama and the songstress is a lovely person to be with, reported GQ magazine. “It was real. Taylor is an amazing woman. She’s generous and kind and lovely, and we had the best time,” the 35-year-old actor said. Swift, 26, had just ended her relationship with Calvin Harris when she met Hiddleston at the 2016 Met Gala. And the British actor said both of them were
looking for a genuine connection at the time. “So we decided to go out for dinner, we decided to travel... She’s incredible,” he said. But with the paparazzi following their every move, staying connected was not so easy. “A relationship in the limelight... A relationship always takes work. And it’s not just the limelight. It’s everything else,” Hiddleston added. Source: PTI
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Kohli sparkles as India make Bangladesh suffer in Test
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HYDERABAD, FEBRUARY 9 (AFP): Murali Vijay backed his redhot skipper Virat Kohli to pile on the agony for Bangladesh after centuries from both players gave their visitors a harsh introduction to Test cricket in India on Thursday. India were 356 for three at stumps on the first day of the one-off Test in Hyderabad's Uppal Stadium, with Kohli unbeaten on 111 and Ajinkya Rahane also still at the crease on 45. Kohli has scored three double centuries since July and looks well placed to compile yet another mammoth score and compound the misery of the hapless Bangladeshi bowling attack when play resumes on Friday. Bangladesh conceded 71 runs in the final 10 overs of the day as a rampant Kohli raced to his 16th Test century, capitalising on the solid foundations laid earlier in the day by Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara. Their second wicket partnership was worth 178 runs, with Vijay ultimately out at 108 and Pujara making 83, as the world's number one ranked Test team looked to stretch their record-breaking unbeaten run to 19 matches. Taskin Ahmed, Mehedi Hasan and Taijul Islam shared a wicket each for the visitors but the day belonged firmly to their Indian hosts who elected to bat after winning the toss. "It's always a great sight to see Virat play... He has taken his game to a different level at the moment," Vijay, who shared a 54-run stand with his skipper, told reporters after the close of play. "I thought 340 would be a good score at the end, but he (Kohli) made the extra 10-20 runs possible. "The way he was striking the ball was fantastic. I hope he can come and do the same thing tomorrow." Bangladesh started the day well as seamer Ahmed bowled Lokesh Rahul for two in the very first over
ASA Sports Meet from Feb 14 KOHIMA, FEBRUARY 9 (MExN): The Angami Sports Association (ASA) in commemoration of its golden jubilee (1967-2017) is organizing a Sports Meet from February 14 to 18 at Khuochiezie Local Ground, Kohima. The athletes and games will be held from February 14 to 17 and Naga style wrestling will take place on February 18. The wrestling champion will walk away with cash prize of Rs. 2, 50,000 while the 1st, 2nd and
3rd runners up will get Rs. 2 lakh, 1, 50,000 and Rs. 1 lakh respectively. Tickets for wrestling event are available at Rs. 2000 (donors), Rs. 500 (chair) and Rs. 100 (gallery). The sports meet will be managed by the Western Angami Catholic Union (WACU). WACU Steering Committee has informed all the committee members to attend the 4th final consultative meeting on February 12 at Sechii Zubza.
United posts 18% rise in second-quarter revenue
LONDON, FEBRUARY 9 (REUTERS): English soccer club Manchester United on Thursday said it was on course to meet its full-year financial targets as it posted an 18 percent rise in second-quarter revenue despite its absence from the lucrative Champions League. United, whose best known players include Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, are currently sixth in the 20team English Premier League. The club's adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation for the three months to December 31 rose to 69 million pounds ($86.6 million) from 56.1 million pounds a year earlier. Revenue increased by 18 percent to 157.9 million pounds. The club reiterated its revenue target of between 530 to 540 million pounds for the year to the end of June.
UEFA to limit president term to maximum 12 years India captain Virat Kohli bats on the first day of the one-off Test against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on February 9, 2017 (AFP Photo)
of the match but soon the Indian batsmen started bossing the visitors around the park. Vijay and Pujara then laid the platform for other batsmen to build on as they took the attack to the opposition. - India's batting might Pujara, who hit two centuries in the recent England series, surpassed former Indian batsman Chandu Borde's domestic record of 1,604 runs in a season during his innings. He was eventually dismissed by teenager Hasan who otherwise remained fairly ineffective against the number one Test team's top order. "Pujara is already a great batsman, and it is really helpful for me to
pick his brains... We both think in the same way," said Vijay. Vijay, who survived a run-out chance on 35, smashed twelve fours and a six during his 160-ball stay before being bowled by Taijul early in the final session. Kohli, who had walked into loud cheers from the crowd before tea, then piloted the innings with aplomb. The skipper reached his half century in 70 deliveries and soon galloped to his hundred in the next 60 balls as the Bangladesh bowlers had no answers to his effortless stroke-making. "Normally I have seen that India score big runs against every team in Test cricket. It seems like a pretty flat wicket and our fast bowlers are inex-
perienced," Bangladesh's Ahmed, who is playing just his third Test, said. "On these wickets bowlers can't afford to bowl lose deliveries. We have to bowl to our field." Kohli, who went past the 1,000run mark in his 15th innings of the season, got runs all around the ground as he hit 12 boundaries. Rahane, who was added to the starting line-up in place of Karun Nair -- a triple centurion in India's last Test match against England -- was happy to play second fiddle to his skipper. India have won six of their eight encounters against Bangladesh, with two matches ending in draws. All of the previous matches have been held in Bangladesh which was awarded full Test status 17 years ago.
BERLIN, FEBRUARY 9 (REUTERS): Future UEFA presidents will be limited to a maximum of three terms and a total of 12 years in the job, European soccer's governing body said on Thursday, after its executive committee approved a set of governance reforms. Past presidents of the organization had no such restrictions, with former chief Lennart Johansson in charge for a full 17 years. Current president Aleksander Ceferin, who replaced disgraced Frenchman Michel Platini in September, has pledged to reform the organization. UEFA said part of the reforms approved by the executive committee was the "introduction of term limits for the UEFA President and members of the UEFA Executive Commit-
tee, with the possibility to serve for a maximum of three four-year terms." Other changes include granting two member positions on its Executive Committee to representatives of the European Club Association (ECA). Candidates for election on the committee must also hold an active office in their respective national association. "I am very pleased that the executive committee gave a unanimous backing to reforms I consider essential for the strengthening of UEFA," Ceferin said. "I am convinced that our member associations will also endorse these good governance proposals to create a stronger and more transparent governing body for the good of European football." The reforms will now need to be ratified at a UEFA congress on 5 April in Finland.
Argentina remain on Arsenal's title bid "never over" for fighting Wenger top in FIFA rankings Reuters
MADRID, FEBRUARY 9 (IANS): Argentina continued to lead the latest FIFA World rankings released on Thursday. Argentina retained their position at the top of the rankings with a total of 1,635 points, followed by Brazil in second position, and world champion Germany, third, reports Efe. The only change among the top 10 was France, which climbed one place to sixth, replacing Colombia, now seventh. The most significant changes in the rankings are a result of the Afri-
can Cup of Nations and its champion Cameroon rocketing 29 places to 33rd, and runner-up Egypt securing their place in the top 25 at 23rd. The top 10 list of the FIFA World rankings: 1. Argentina 2. Brazil 3. Germany 4. Chile 5. Belgium 6. France 7. Colombia 8. Portugal 9. Uruguay 10. Spain
Arsene Wenger refused to give up on Arsenal's chances of winning this season's Premier League, despite trailing Chelsea by 12 points after a 3-1 weekend defeat by the league leaders. Arsenal, who are in fourth place with their title challenge in peril after back-to-back league defeats by Chelsea and Watford, play third-bottom Hull City on Saturday. "It is never over," Arsenal's manager Wenger told a news conference on Thursday. "We are not to behave like that. Even if you (the media) think like that, I don't. "We are all in a pack that
for us then it is over for everyone else because we are in a pack." Arsenal, who finished runners-up to surprise winners Leicester City last season, last won the Premier League in 2003-04. A section of Arsenal's supporters expressed their displeasure with Wenger after the Chelsea loss, and the manager called for a united front as the team looks to rekindle its challenge. "Our fans have been consistent and have a high level of expectation as I do, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (Reuters File Photo) but I don't feel you can be is very tight and the fight for more so this season. a fan until last Tuesday and every position is massive as "The way we respond to then not be behind the team it has always been in the Pre- a disappointing result last any more -- it doesn't make mier League -- maybe even Saturday is vital. If it is over sense," he said.
"All the other clubs, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, they have big expectations and big history. We are in a fight and we have to be united or we have no chance. "You have Tottenham as well and everyone is behind their team and we have to do the same. Even if we have had two disappointing results I want the fans to be behind the team. Focus on what we do well." Defender Hector Bellerin, who was forced off with a head injury against Chelsea, faces a late fitness test before he is cleared to face Hull, with Wenger expecting to learn on Friday if the Spaniard will be available for selection.
Leonard scored 32 points for the Spurs. The NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers snapped the Indiana Pacers' sevengame winning streak with a 132-117 triumph in Indianapolis. Kyrie Irving and Kyle Korver scored 29 points apiece and LeBron James added 25 for the Cavaliers, who rallied from a six-point halftime deficit to win their fourth in a row. The Boston Celtics saw their seven-game winning streak end, falling 108-92 to the Kings in Sacramento.
over the Phoenix Suns. The Grizzlies held the Suns to 33 percent shooting -- 21.7 percent from threepoint range -- in a game that saw three players tossed late in the fourth quarter. Devin Booker, who led the Suns with 20 points, fouled Memphis reserve Troy Daniels with 1:10 remaining. Their heated exchange drew in a welter of players, with Daniels shoving Phoenix's Tyler Ulis before officials and coaches stepped in. Ulis, Suns teammate Marquese Chriss and Daniels were ejected and a total of six technical fouls handed out. "You talk trash sometimes," Booker said. "I don't know why he'd be talking to me. He's been on five teams in three years and he has the nerve to talk trash to me?" Courtside in New York, former Knick Charles Oakley was restrained by Madison Square Garden security personnel and then taken into custody by police after an angry outburst. It was just the latest melodrama connected to the Knicks, who led by 10 early in the fourth quarter only to lose 119-115 to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Azhar quits as Pakistan oneday captain, Sarfraz takes over Warriors crush short-handed Bulls, Spurs and Cavs win
Azhar Ali
LAHORE, FEBRUARY 9 (REUTERS): Azhar Ali has stepped down as Pakistan's one-day captain following the team's heavy defeat in Australia with wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed taking over the job, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday. The former world champions rank a lowly eighth in one-dayers and speculation was mounting about the future of Azhar's captaincy following the team's 4-1 series loss in Australia last month. "Azhar Ali recently called on PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan and informed him that he wished to relinquish the captaincy of Pakistan's ODI
Sarfraz Ahmed
team mainly because it was affecting his batting form," the board said in a statement. "PCB thanked him for his dignified leadership of the team and informed him that his standing in the team would not be affected by his relinquishing of the captaincy," it added. Sarfraz, 29, took over as Pakistan's Twenty20 captain last year. Under Azhar, Pakistan slipped to ninth in the one-day rankings before moving up a place to qualify for this year's Champions Trophy, a top-eight tournament, in England and Wales.
LOS ANGELES, FEBRUARY 9 (AFP): The Golden State Warriors bounced back in a big way, romping to a wire-to-wire 123-92 NBA victory over the under-manned Chicago Bulls in Oakland. Klay Thompson celebrated his 27th birthday by sinking six three-pointers en route to a game-high 28 points for the Warriors, who were shocked by the Kings in Sacramento on Saturday. The Warriors haven't lost back-to-back games since April of 2015. Kevin Durant scored 22 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and handed out seven assists and Draymond Green added 19 points as the Warriors improved their league-leading record to 44-8. Stephen Curry had a quiet night, scoring 13 points to see his streak of consecutive games of 20 or more end at 16. That didn't matter against a Bulls team missing All-Star forward Jimmy Butler because of a bruised heel and veteran guard Dwyane Wade, who stayed at the team hotel because of an upper respiratory illness. The San Antonio Spurs, second in the West and behind the Warriors, didn't live up to coach Gregg Popovich's
Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against the Chicago Bulls at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. (Getty Images)
high standards but still pulled off a 111-103 victory over the 76ers in Philadelphia. Nevertheless, the Spurs never trailed, shooting 52.7
percent from the field and making 11 of their 22 threepoint attempts as they improved to 40-12. All-Star forward Kawhi
- Streaking Heat The Miami Heat extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 106-88 victory over the Bucks in Milwaukee. Hassan Whiteside scored 23 points and James Johnson added 20 for Miami, who held Milwaukee to 47.1 percent shooting. The defeat was especially painful for the Bucks, who saw Jabari Parker depart with a sprained left knee after a drive to the basket in the third quarter. Parker, who scored 14 points, had to be helped off the court and didn't return. The Memphis Grizzlies' dominant defense was on display in a 110-91 home win
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