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The man who insists on seeing with perfect clearness before he decides, never decides — Henri-Frédéric Amiel Governor can’t clip speaker’s powers under anti-defection law: SC PAGE 03

Nagaland gets State Institute of Educational Management & Training

West Ham beat Liverpool in FA Cup

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Arson & vandalism recur at shamator Atleast 1200 displaced in Situation in Kiphire and Pungro under control post February 6 violence Morung Express News Dimapur | February 10

Following the violence of February 9, sporadic incidents of arson and vandalism were again reported at Shamator today. Amidst enforcement of Cr.PC 144 and heightened security, mobs continued to defy prohibitory orders indulging in a game of cat and mouse with security personnel. While there was no report of human casualty or arrests, police sources from Shamator stated that 3 residential houses and a shop were burned, while one warehouse and pig sty were vandalised. The residents of the houses were already vacated. As the Tuensang administration continued to keep mum, no official evaluation of the level of damage incurred in terms of property and the number of people injured could be assessed. With information from Shamator limited to police sources speaking on conditions of anonymity, this is leading to conflicting reports.

reFlections

By Sandemo Ngullie

Governor condemns

agaland State Governor, PB Acharya has condemned the killing of a couple in Kiphire on February 6 by unidentified gunmen. A press note from the OSD to the Governor said that the Governor, who is in Delhi to attend the Conference of Governors, has expressed shock and dismay at the killing. The Governor was quoted as stating that “violence has no place in a democracy and the Government would take strong measures to prevent further escalation of violence and asked to form a Peace Committee to address the problem.” He also made fervent appeal to the peace loving citizens of the area to maintain calm and not to indulge any type of violence and help the law enforcing agencies to ensure normalcy.

Actual assessment of the number of people injured and of people affected or displaced by the violence remains unknown. Meanwhile, one of the victims of the police firing at Shamator on February 9 was reported to have been admitted to a hospital in Dimapur. The man, though critically wounded, was responding well to treatment, police sources informed. In Kiphire town and Pungro, there was no fresh report of violence today. The Kiphire district administration informed that the situation was un-

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The Nagaland State Rural Development department will be focusing on notable/special projects in all the districts to uplift rural economy. This special project is conceptualized to reduce poverty and enable people in rural areas to gain long term benefit. This was informed by RD Secretary, Kelei Zeliang during the inauguration of Tizu Area Sports Complex at Khuza, near Phek, which was constructed under MGNREGA Special Project 2015-16 through DRDA Phek. Informing that the department has already constructed a lot of roads across the state, he revealed that this time, the department will concentrate only 10% of funds on road while 90% of fund will be set for other sectors to promote economy of the rural populace. He added that the department will undertake large scale cardamom cultivation in 10 districts of the state, covering 5000 hectares. This will start from this year. Revealing that 1238 villages in Nagaland are currently getting funds from the RD department, he called upon all the concerned villages to judiciously utilize the fund.

Ministerial team postpones visit

A five member Ministerial team led by Home Minister Y Patton will be visiting Kiphire, Pungro and Shamator on February 11 to interact with civil society leaders and the public. A press note from the

• HSLC, HSSLC students bear the brunt of violence • NBSE change examination centre for nearly 200 students Morung Express News Dimapur | February 10

At least 1200 people, including a number of students preparing for the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examination, have been displaced from Kiphire, Pungro and Shamator in the aftermath of the February 6 murder of a young couple at Shamator area in Tuensang district. In the outrageous shooting incident, a husband-wife couple identified as Alemba and Naro, travelling in a Bolero from Shamator towards Kiphire were gunned down by unidentified assailants. The incident triggered a chain reaction of violence in Kiphire and Shamator towns as mobs went on rampage. An official source said at least 1200 people who fled Kiphire following the Sunday shooting incident have taken shelter in Pungro sub-division. The people were escorted by the Kiphire district ad-

ministration, police and security forces till Pungro jurisdiction. Those who fled to the jungle as violence erupted had to be tracked down by the police and escorted to safety. From Pungro, around 35 people have fled to Kiphire area, sources said. From Shamator town, more than 30 household have either fled to Tuensang or Shamator village, it is also learnt. Many of the homes of the fleeing people have been burnt down by irate mobs, sources said. ADC Pungro said the displaced people from Kiphire have been provided shelter in different homes in the small town after making emergency arrangements. “With the limited resources at our disposal, we are providing whatever assistance we have within our power,” the ADC informed. He also said different NGOs in Pungro town have been assisting the district administration in providing amenities. Students preparing to appear for the HSLC and HSSLC examination were the hardest hit with their career on the line. At least 150 students readying for the examination which was scheduled to begin from February 9 and 10 onwards have taken shelter in Pungro. The district administration official said the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) taking

note of the situation, made arrangement for the students to change their centre so they can appear for the examination in Pungro. However, providing alternative for the exam centre isn’t the only cause for concern. The trauma and stress caused by the incident to the students would have far reaching effect on them. Parents were also faced with turmoil on whether to risk taking their children to appear for the examination. Further, with no study materials, the students faced a bleak prospect even if they sat for the exam. The district administration at Pungro where most of the displaced students were sheltered provided a Xerox machine to print study materials. Similarly, in Shamator village, around 14 students who fled with their families from Shamator town were escorted to Kiphire by police so that they can appear their examination there. They reached in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. Eight (8) students who were traumatized by the February 6 incident and the violence that followed declined to travel to Kiphire to appear for their examination, a students’ union official informed. The hapless students, for no fault of their own, would have to sit for another year in the same class.

YTC criticises ‘apathetic & lenient’ Finance Department asks DoHFW to submit attitude of law enforcing agencies proposal for utilisation of HIV program funds

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): The Yimchunger Tribal Council (YTC) today submitted a representation to the Nagaland State Commissioner, demanding immediate action against the culprits involved in various recent crimes in Shamator and Kiphire, and also condemning the “apathetic and lenient attitude of law enforcing agencies.” The YTC informed that “ever since the news about My Whisky taste and smells like petrol ? That’s not possi- the proposed YAA Golden ble. it should smell like spirit Jubilee to be held at Shamator ADC Hq was heard, since I added only dettol. handful of criminals began to take advantages sadistically by means of involving unabatedly in disturbing the public peace and tranOur Correspondent quility…”

RD to boost rural economy

der control though a sense of apprehension prevailed. Stating that it is in the process of preparing a report of the situation, it added that the report can be finalised only after corroborating facts and figures with the police.

Home Minister’s office informed that the team will consist of Y Patton, Home Minister; CM Chang, MLA; Naiba Konyak, Adviser & MLA; BS Nanglang, Parliamentary Secretary and Khumo, Parliamentary Secretary. The team was scheduled to visit the areas today but could not as their helicopter could not take off due to bad weather. The HMO assured that since the February 6 killing, the State Government “has been making all out efforts not only to arrest the culprits but also deploying additional forces to these villages to contain any possible outbreak of violence.” The District administrations and police, it stated, “had put up all measures to contain any recurrence of such mindless mob violence, besides deploying additional forces.” The HMO appealed to all communities to be patient and extend their cooperation to the Government and its administrations and law enforcement agencies.

It cited various incidents of miscreants planting explosives and firing at civilians and government/ police officials over the recent months. “The law enforcing agency, despite having a primary knowledge about all these provoking incidents, remains apathy much to the dismay of the public,” it stated. TheYTCexpressedshock at the February 6 killing of a couple in Shamator and informed that the wife, an “active Executive Member of Yimchunger Tribal Council from Shamator Village, and her husband were returning from Shamator Village after visiting their parents.” “The action of the same culprits in terrorising and ambushing the innocent

public is augmenting unabated and the law enforcing agencies should leave no stone unturned to arrest the culprits for stern action instead of remaining lethargic,” the YTC demanded. The YTC said that these acts to create serious law and order situation and the “apathetic and lenient attitude of the law enforcing agencies,” have “facilitated the situation to turn from bad to worse.” It cautioned that in the event of further apathy or negligence on the part of the law enforcing agencies in immediately arresting the culprits involved in the above stated incident, the YTC “shall have no option other than to initiate its own course of action

and for which it should not be held responsible for any consequences.” It further felt aggrieved by the “emotional and the rampant act of the public of Kiphire Town in ransacking the buildings and properties…” stating that lives were put at stake by the “ghastly action of the mob.” The YTC slammed the law enforcing agencies for failing to protect the properties and security of the innocent lives by failing to intervene timely. “The abettors, false reporters, and persons forming part of the mob with an intention to destruct the properties and for murdering the innocent public should be arrested immediately for befitting action,” it demanded.

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): The Nagaland State Finance Department has written to the Principal Director, Department of Health and Family Welfare (DOHFW), to submit proposal for utilisation of funds for HIV/AIDS control programmes in the state, which was released by the Government of India on February 6 and February 10. In the letter to the Principal Director, the Secretary, Finance Department said that the Nagaland State Government wishes to give priority to such proposals despite resource constraints “as their services are noble.” It informed that the funds which were earlier released by the centre have already been released to

the department. As such, it asked the Health and Family Welfare Department to submit proposal for the recently released funds without further delay. It may be noted that the Network of Nagaland Drugs and AIDS Organisation (NNagaDAO) has proposed to close down Drop in Centres on February 15 and 16 and hold protest rallies in all the districts of the state.

ANPUD urge NNagaDAO and Nagaland CM

Meanwhile, the Asian Network of People who Use Drugs (ANPUD) has urged the NNagaDAO to reconsider its decision and to ensure that service delivery is uninterrupted for the community. The ANPUD

said that the NNagaDAO’s decision “may create a serious setback to all HIV prevention interventions and a threat to the lives of thousands of key populations, including people who inject drugs, as harm reduction and all HIV related prevention services will come to a standstill.” “This will be a major drawback on all the hard work and wonderful outcomes achieved after decades of joint initiative by the government, civil societies and NGOs in the state,” it added. The ANPUD further urged the Nagaland State Chief Minister, TR Zeliang to look into the matter for immediate release of all HIV programme grants without any further delay.

Govt jobs alone cannot meet nscn (iM) accuses cMFc chairman demand for employment: CM of trying to derail the peace process Chizokho Vero

Kohima | February 10

Nagaland State Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today said government jobs alone cannot meet the growing demand for employment and “it is high time for our people to venture outside this sector.” The number of job-seekers in the live register of employment exchanges in Nagaland stands at 72,687 as on October 31, 2015. Out of this, 3,918 are post graduates, 20,405 graduates, 13, 724 pre-university, 12,206 matriculates, 20,813 under matriculate and 1,621 diploma/degree holders in technical fields. “Nagalandhasanumberoflimitationsfor creation of employment avenues outside the government sector due to factor such as lack of industrialization, limited economic activities and remoteness of the location etc,” the CM said while inaugurating the Upgradation of Diesel Mechanic Trade at Government ITI Kohima, a joint initiative of the Government of Nagaland and TATA Motors. He stressed on the need for partnership with the Ministry in order to successfully implement the Prime Minister’s Skill India mission in Nagaland. Stating that Nagaland has become a peaceful state with favourable investment conditions, he urged private sectors to establish joint initiatives in Nagaland. Stating that the partnership with TATA Motors is a first with corporate India in skill development, he said “This will go a long way in providing employment for

the youth.” The CM added that placement of students is equally important and requested all stakeholders present to consider the placement issue. To ensure steady flow of skilled workers and improve the quality of industrial production, he said infrastructure of ITIs in Nagaland need to be upgraded. He requested the Chairman of NSDA & NSDMC to come up with specially tailored program, like ‘UDAAN” in J&K, in Nagaland. “To ensure a steady flow of skilled workers and improve the quality of industrial production, there is urgent need of updating the infrastructure of the ITIs in Nagaland with modern technology.” Zeliang said the syllabi also needs constant review and restructuring to the latest needs of the industry. The CM maintained that skill development and vocational education have become very important in order to equip the youth to be gainfully employed. Corporate houses like Castrol, Bosch, Fleetguard and ZP also participated in this project along with TATA Motors. NSDA & NSDC Chairman S. Ramadorai expressed hope that the Diesel Mechanic Trade at ITI, Kohima will be ‘buzzing’ throughout the year in imparting skills to the people. He urged the students to work hard and make full use of the facilities. On the request of the CM, Ramadorai assured that he will take the issue of Dimapur to Delhi via Guwahati flight to the Aviation board. Tata Motors Consultant, SP Joshi and NE Advisory Council consultant R Barthakur also spoke during the function.

Morung Express News ti-forces” at work. “I have already writDimapur | February 10 ten to the GoI to recall the The NSCN (IM) has ac- CFMG chairman. If GoI is cused Chairman of Cease serious on the peace proFire Monitoring Group cess, he should be imme(CFMG), Lt Gen (retd) NK diately recalled”, Chawang Singh of making a “last said. He pointed out that ditch” attempt to derail the right after NK Singh took peace process between over as CFMG Chairman, the NSCN (IM) and Gov- the latter has been creaternment of India and ab- ing problems in order to derail the peace process. rogate the ceasefire. The CFMC convenor “The CFMG chairman is trying his level best and said it was because Singh making a last ditch effort claimed ceasefire (CF) was to sabotage the peace talks confined only to Nagaland and abrogate the cease- state and denied the “fact” fire for his own vested that CF was “without terrimotives”, alleged Kraibo torial” that resulted in loss Chawang, the Convenor of lives (both civilians and of Cease Fire Monitoring security personnel) earlier Cell (CFMC) of the NSCN in Ukhrul district. In March 2015 too, (IM) at a press briefing held Wednesday evening Singh created a serious problem by allowing the at the CFMC office. Chawang said that Assam Rifles to go to Beiswhile GoI representatives empuikhan village to disand NSCN (IM) leaders tribute solar lamp. On are in hectic parleys in their way to the village, the Delhi and are putting all AR personnel crossed the efforts to hammer a so- NSCN (IM) Camp Hebron lution to the protracted in full combat gears resultNaga political issue, at the ing in a stand-off between ground level there are “an- the AR personnel and

NSCN (IM) cadres, Chawang informed. He also said though the issue of the Mukalimi designated camp in Zunheboto district was resolved, the CFMG chairman was still officially opposing it. Chawang further alleged that the latest standoff between the NSCN (IM) and security forces in Mon district was the handiwork of the CFMG chairman. He said the NSCN (IM) have two official designated camps in Mon district, namely at Nokyan and Pongkong. However, the NSCN (IM) cadres were not occupying the two camps but had set up camp in the deep jungles near Neitong village (adjacent to Nokyan) to check “ULFA, NSCN (K), UNLF and PLA”, he said. Chawang said the CFMG chairman ordered the NSCN (IM) cadres to vacate Neitong and troops from the 33 Assam Rifles and Territorial Army were rushed to the area on February 7 resulting in

a stand-off between the NSCN (IM) cadres and security forces. The CFMC convenor informed that the security forces also resorted to groupings of villagers of Jaboka and Neitong, the men and womenfolk confined in separate camps and not allowed to work or go to their fields for three days. “Since Sunday last the security forces surrounded our camp. I contacted the IGAR, CFMG staff and even the Brigadier General Staff officers of 3 Corps,” he said and added that after much consultation, the stand-off was eased and the Indian security forces agreed to withdraw from the area. The NSCN (IM) cadres have also temporarily moved out from the camp, Chawang informed. “We appreciate the good gestures of the Indian Army authorities to put off the stand-off. But there is a ‘big but’. Who created the problem?” Chawang asked.

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Nagaland gets State Institute of Educational Management & Training Our Correspondent Kohima | February 10

State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) director Vipralhou Kesiezie today said the formal inauguration of the State Institute of Educational Management & Training (SIEMAT), Nagaland here today, hope to bring about a transformation and improvement in educational planning and managerial skills at all levels thereby effecting quality of education improvement particularly government schools in Nagaland. He said this during the formal inauguration of SIEMAT building here by minister for school education & SCERT Yitachu. Kesiezie said that amongst many objectives one of the immediate con-

cern is to bring about improvement in the management and administration of government schools and institutions as there has been huge wastage of our resources due to lack of managerial skills and administrative capacity. With the official inauguration of SIEMAT Nagaland, it will launch the first orientation programme for the headmasters by March this year. It also planned to organize six programmes during 2016-17. The director said that SIEMAT has been envisaged as one of the organizational arrangements as a part of SCERT in order to provide professional educational planning and management to all institutional heads and planners at the state, district and sub

divisional levels. He said that with the growth of professionalism in educational planning and administration there is a need for continuous upgradation of educational personnel and stakeholders in the managerial skills so as to upgrade the methods and strategies of educational planning and administration in the state. Having realized the urgent need to establish an institution a conceptual designed was prepared by the SCERT Nagaland in collaboration with the National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) New Delhi in 2010. The proposal to establish as SIEMAT Nagaland prepared by the SCERT Nagaland was officially endorsed by the then minister for school ed-

Objectives of SIEMAT Nagaland

A view of State Institute of Educational Management & Training (SIEMAT) building which was inaugurated by minister for school education & SCERT Yitachu in Kohima on February 10. (Morung Photo)

ucation & SCERT Nagaland. The executive committee of the State Mission SSA Nagaland approved to fund the

construction of the SIEMAT building to be attached to SCERT Nagaland as the MHRD has a provision of Rs.

• To plan, organize and sponsor programmes for training of educational planners and managers • To strengthen the managerial skills of educational administrators • To monitor an supervise the educational institutions relating to educational planning and management • To emerge as the state level resource centre for disseminating good practices • To collaborate with national institutions to strengthen capacity building at the state level • To facilitate and encourage in undertaking research studies particularly action research

300 lakhs for establishment ernment of India approved of SIEMAT under its nation- an amount of Rs. 230 lakhs al flagship scheme SSA. Ac- for the SIEMAT building. cordingly, the MHRD, GovSCERT director ex-

pressed gratitude to MHRD, GoI and SSA Nagaland for making SIEMAT possible in Nagaland.

SIEMAT to strengthen edu system NUN supports proposed rally by NNaga-DAO

kohiMa, February 10 (MexN): In view of the proposed rally by NNaga-DAO on February 15, Nagaland Users Network appeals to all the district level network and community members to cooperate and participate in the silent protest rally organized by NNaga-DAO. Nagaland Users Network, President, Rokozo in a press release stated that the rally has been call to protest against the state government for hampering the HIV AIDS programme by delaying the HIV AIDS Funds which has compromised the Quality of services and weaken HIV intervention programmes and thereby putting our people’s life at risk. Nagaland Users’ Network also appeals to the state government to take the HIV prevention program on a serious Meluri cultural troupe of Pochury tribe and Metsale cultural tribe of Chakhesang tribe during note and consider it also to be a priority which will pre- cultural presentation at the inaugural function of Tizu area sports complex at Khuza in Phek Minister for school education & SCERT Yitachu and others during the inauguration of district on February 9. Morung Photo by Chizokho Vero State Institute of Educational Management & Training (SIEMAT) building in Kohima held vent new infections in the State and HIV related deaths. on February 10. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | February 10

Minister for school education & SCERT Yitachu today asserted that the establishment of the State Institute of Educational Management & Training (SIEMAT), Nagaland will go a long way in strengthening education system in the state. He was also optimistic that this newly established institute will usher skill upgradation of the teachers to a great extent. Inaugurating SIEMAT building here today at SCERT, he said that teachers need to equip themselves and impart knowledge to students in efficient manner. Yitachu said the infrastructure has been built and the teachers are the one to bring changes in the lives of young generation. “Teachers are being given task to transform and shape the student’s future,” he said. He said whatever consideration and initiatives taken in education sector should be based solely on the interest of students. “We don’t have to think for nonstudents. Education has to focus only on students,” he said. Yitachu also called for a complete change of “our mindset and attitude to address all issues before us.” “You ought to understand, visualize and develop a corrective mind,” he said. He said that many changes are taking place in the world and positive change

can happen only when the people come together and put a concerted effort. “A lot of things can take place but we don’t just open up our minds to one another so we are unable to progress further,” he said. He said as long as one keep thinking to be posted only in Kohima and Dimapur or district headquarters then there will be scarce of room for the state to progress in uniformity. He told the gathering that it is the rural places which constitute Nagaland. “Our attention, our service should be to reach out to the remotest and difficult areas,” he urged the teachers. Also speaking on the occasion, commissioner & secretary for school education & SCERT, F.P. Solo stressed on the need to make the best use of SIEMAT’s facility in building capacity and enhancing skills of teachers and bring quality education in the state. Expressing concern over the large number of untrained teachers in the state, he stressed on the need to train all the primary teachers. SSA mission director Thejawelie Gregory was hopeful that SIEMAT will take Nagaland’s education status towards greater heights. He also announced that SSA will be happy to partner with SCERT in the coming days as well. The function was chaired by SCERT additional director Thejakhrielie Sekhose while SCERT joint director Mego Iralu proposed vote of thanks.

Induction Training Programme for Phek dist concludes

Phek, February 10 (MexN): A 12 days Induction Training Programme for Phek District, sponsored by the DOPT, Government of India and organized and conducted by Administrative Training Institute, Nagaland, Kohima concluded at Shilloi Lake on February 7. In programme, which started on January 27, various topics on personality development were taken up by the District Master Trainers who were trained by the DOPT at Kolkata. The other topics on Office procedures were taken up by Dr. Hovithal N. Sothu, Course Coordinator. Deputy Commissioner Phek District Moruhu Chotso exhorted the participants on February 5. The DC encouraged the participants to be committed in their work place and

NLSF calls executive meeting

kohiMa, February 10 (MexN): Nagaland Law Students’ Federation has convened its executive meeting on February 16, 11:00 am at its office HQ in Kohima. The meeting will mainly discuss the upcoming 7th biennial conference, informed a press release from NLSF general secretary, Khemvu Mekru. All the executive members are Participants with others during the 12 days Induction Training Programme for Phek District asked to attend the meeting valedictory function held on February 7 at Shilloi Lake. compulsorily. bring about the required to the Flash flood of 2015”, her valedictory speech she change in the society. “Health”, “Transportation stressed on the need to be The participants were and Communication” and more dedicated and comtaken to Old Thewati, New “ Welfare Schemes of the mitted to work, wanting Thewati and Liitsam vil- Government”. Government Servants to ralaN, February 10 lages under Pungkhuri EAC The valedictory function maintain office timing. She (DiPr): To curb the menHeadquarter for field study, was held on February 7 at also impressed upon the ace of non-attendance in to study – “Village function- Shilloi Lake, with Lithrongla participants to help the pub- the Office of the Sub-Diing with special reference to G.Chishi, IAS., Secretary lic without fear or prejudice. visional Officer (Civil) Rarole of women”, “Livelihood to the Government of NaAll together 37 partici- lan, SDO (C) Ralan, Thunof the villages with special galand, Transport Depart- pants attended the train- gchanbemo Tungoe in a reference to Agricultural ment, and Director, Admin- ing and were awarded with notification imposed the of ‘No Work No practices”, “Education”, “ Di- istrative Training Institute participatory certificates by principle Pay’ with effect from Febsaster with special reference as the Guest of Honour. In the Director. ruary 2016. In this connection, he has informed all employees to be regular in their duties.

‘No Work No Pay’ imposed in Ralan

Tuensang DLSA organizes orientation programme Secretariat employees

TueNsaNg, February 10 (DiPr): Tuensang District Legal Service Authority organized orientation programme for the penal lawyer and para legal volunteers on the New Nagaland State Legal Services Authority scheme at the DC’s Conference Hall, Tuensang on February 10. Member Secretary NSLSA, Nino Iralu who is the Special Judge/TDP, Vigilance Commission, highlighted on the seven new schemes of the NSLSA emphasizing on victims of trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation; child friendly legal services and their protection scheme; mentally ill and mentally disabled persons; poverty alleviation scheme; protection and enforcement of tribal rights; legal services to the victim of drug abuse; eradication of drug menace etc. She stated that the schemes should be translated into the local context and penal lawyer and para legal

volunteers need to work as a bridge between the deserving common people and the concerned department. She also detailed the importance of Lok Adalak for the people mentioning that NSLSA action plan 2016-17 is for legal awareness to all the children in the school. She encouraged the penal lawyers and the PLV to work hard for the people. Sharings on legal awareness and court cases etc were done by penal lawyer, Yimtsusangla and para legal volunteers from Sangtam area, Khiamniungan and Chang areas. Legal Aid Council DLSA Tuensang, Cheliam Khiam chaired the programme and DLSA Chairman Khape Koza gave a brief introductory speech. The programme was attended by the Administration/Police officers, DBs, Social Welfare department etc along with the PLV and penal lawyers.

reminded on Aadhar

kohiMa, February 10 (DiPr): All Class-I, Class-II and Grade III and IV employees in the Nagaland Civil Secretariat have been reminded to submit the Aadhaar Card/ Acknowledgement Card to the Home Department (SAB-A) and SAB-B) on or before February 15. This is in continuation to the department’s circular regarding seeding of Aadhaar Card for Biometric attendance system. Salary of employees who do not submit this Aadhaar details to the P&AR/Home department shall be withheld. Biometric Enrollment camp will be held from February 15 to 17 at the Secretariat main door lobby. The launching of Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) shall be launched on February 19 during the AHoDs/HoDs meeting.

The BA 2nd semester (English Honours) students of Pranabananda Women’s College Dimapur visited the Sinai Educational Centre as part of their departmental community service. Basing on the topic ‘origin of English Alphabet and importance of learning English language’ the students interacted with the SEC children and also distributed sweets and toys.

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Talks with Centre at “crucial and delicate” stage: MTFD We will end Bangladeshi Delhi, February 10 (MexN): The Manipur Tribals’ Forum, Delhi (MTFD) has stated that its discussions with the Central Government are now at a “crucial and delicate” stage. “While we are serious about all our demands, our negotiations, for the immediate term, also center mainly on how to enable a respectable burial of our nine martyrs by ensuring that the causes they died for are addressed concretely,” an MTFD statement which was made available to the media stated. MTFD further informed that it is in the middle of a “serious and intimate” consultation with community elders, starting with Delhi, to reach a consensus on their immediate demands which includes claims for constitutional safeguards “that will protect our land and our rights”. The forum added that the consultation “may also be the basis”

by which it will attempt to reach “closure” on the martyrs’ burial. “After one hundred and sixty-three days of tribal unrest, let us be certain without a shred of doubt that the time and circumstances in which we choose to put our martyrs to rest be in the collective interest of all tribals and worthy of their sacrifice for our land, our rights, and our identity,” declared the statement from the Information and Media Wing, MTFD. Highlighting the present status of their ongoing movement, particularly in Delhi, MTFD stated that its movement has reached a “critical juncture” – progressing from the stage of telling its stories to “negotiating for our demands”. MTFD stated that it is in the process of pursuing its rightful demands through various channels. On the political front, the forum stated that it has met the President, Home Minister, MoS

(Home), Joint Secretary (NorthEast), and other concerned officials multiple times; “all of whom are now convinced that our grievances are genuine and need to be redressed”. On the legal front, the forum informed that it has met with some of the most renowned legal and constitutional experts who are “ready to take up our issues as and when necessary”. MTFD also informed that it has been working closely with a number of Members of Parliament, some of whom have already raised the forum’s issues in Parliament which, the forum acknowledged, as having “greatly strengthened” negotiations with the Central Government. We are in the process of reaching out to more and more MPs to apprise them of the latest developments and continue seeking their support, with an eye on the upcoming Parliament session, the forum added.

While acknowledging the need to give a respectable and honourable burial to the nine martyrs, the forum stated that it has always been their sincere endeavour to ensure that the causes that they died for are not in vain. Highlighting that the Bills, at present, are with the Central Government and is yet to get the Centre’s assent, MTFD stated that one of their immediate demand is for the Central Government to intervene and ensure that a High Level inquiry is conducted on the killing of the nine martyrs and their killers punished as per law. The forum reminded the Centre that it is vested with special powers to give “directions” to the State of Manipur on any matter affecting the Hill Areas as per Article 371C of the Constitution of India. The Forum also highlighted the immediate need to place the Hill Areas of Manipur under the

Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, under an empowered model which is powerful enough to guarantee autonomy to protect and promote the interests of all the tribals of Manipur. Hitting out at the Manipur State Government, the forum stated, “Till date, even though the Manipur Government had owned up to its culpability in the death of the nine martyrs by performing HiamKham, the culprits are yet to be brought to book.” MTFD has initiated the process of filing FIRs on the killing of the martyrs through the Court, the forum informed. “Our long term political demand for separate administration remains and we are committed to fighting the long fight for the same,” MTFD maintained. Meanwhile, the forum has informed that its indefinite sitin protest at Jantar Mantar will continue.

Guv can't clip speaker's powers Lui-Ngai-Ni celebrations on Feb 14 & 15 under anti-defection law: SC New Delhi, February 10 (iaNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the constitutional legitimacy of Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa's direction that there should not be any tinkering with the party position in the state assembly, asking how could he clip the constitutional powers of the speaker to disqualify lawmakers on grounds of defection. "Is it not an order of restraint on the speaker not to act under schedule ten of the constitution (which provides for disqualification of lawmakers on grounds of defection). Could the governor issue a direction to the speaker clipping his powers to act under schedule ten," asked the constitution bench of Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar, Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Madan B. Lokur, Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghosh and Justice N.V. Ramana. The "governor may have some role in the functioning of the assembly, but he has no role to play in the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection provision)", it added as senior counsel T.R.Andhyarijnua, appearing for Rajkhowa, defended the governor's action saying that his apprehensions that the speaker Nabam Rebia may disqualify the rebel legislators was born out by the subsequent events. "It is a constitutional imperative, obligation and duty of the governor to see that the constitutional powers under Schedule Ten is exercised in a right manner," Andhyarijuna told the court. Described his client as a "conscientious and impartial" person whose acts could not be described a "capricious and malafide", he said: "What were the options before the governor? There were apprehensions in the mind of the governor that the total complexion of the assembly would be changed." Pointing out that Rajkhowa's "apprehensions" were proved to be correct, Andhyarijuna said: "Governor is not a great constitutional lawyer. He has good instinct. (With) Politicians (belonging to ruling Congress) fighting like anything in the sensitive border state, he asked the president to step in." But expressing its doubts on Rajkhowa's conduct, the court

asked "whether whatever the governor has done was in furtherance of democracy or to create a dent in it". Andhyarijuna held Rajkowa's advancing the assembly session from January 14, 2016, to December 16, directing that the resolution expressing no confidence in the speaker be taken as a first item, and the composition of the house not be changed was to thwart Rebia from exercising his powers under anti-defection law to create majority for the Congress. "(Exercise of) Discretion was founded strong basis and the necessity to act that way," he said, arguing the governor could not have allowed the speaker, who was acting in close proximity with Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, to have 42 days to exercise his powers under anti-defection law to disqualify 14 rebel Congress lawmakers. But the court was not convinced. "You are blaming the speaker. Speaker could turn around and blame you," the bench observed noting that Rebia acted only after the governor did. As Andhyarijuna took the court through the sequence of political events leading to the imposition of president's rule, the bench, holding said that a "constitutional discretion has to be based on constitutional principle", asking him: "What was the constitutional principle that was invoked by the governor in preponing the assembly session and sending the message. What constitutional objective the governor was seeking to achieve?" Posing a hypothetical situation, the court asked Andhyarijuna that if an assembly is in session and a resolution seeking the removal of speaker is moved, could the governor on the expiry of 14 days ask the house to consider the resolution on the 15th day. As Andhyarijuna said that the governor may not, the court said: "When he (governor) can't do when the house is in session, how can he do when the house is off." Clause (C) of the constitution's article 179 says that no resolution for the removal of speaker or deputy speaker of an assembly "shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution". Hearing will continue on Thursday.

ukhrul, February 10 (MexN): Lui-Ngai-Ni, the Seed Sowing Festival of the 16 Naga tribes in Manipur State, is scheduled to be held on February 14 and 15 with Ukhrul playing hosts to the celebrations. Celebrated during the onset of spring season to invoke the gods for blessing of the seeds of crops so that they yield bounteous harvest, LuiNgai-Ni is celebrated is celebrated in the Naga Districts on a rotational basis on Feb-

ruary 15 every calendar year. The festival was given official recognition on December 24, 1986 and has also been listed as one of the tourist festivals by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang will be the Chief Guest on the inaugural day while Major General VS. Sreenivas, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) will be the Guest of Honour. On the closing day, Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Than-

hawla and Naga Hoho President Chuba Ozukum will be the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively. Besides delegates from India and abroad, about 1600 official delegates from the 16 Naga tribes are arriving to participate in the celebration at Ukhrul District Headquarter. UNC President Gaidon Kamei, the Functional President of Lui-Ngai-Ni 2016, will hoist a flag during the evening programme on the arrival day on February 13.

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kOkraJhar, February 10 (iaNS): If the BJP forms a government in Assam, it will end illegal infiltration from Bangladesh, BJP president Amit Shah said on Wednesday. Blaming the Congress government in Assam for the continuing infiltration, Shah said the BJP was determined not to let the illegals infringe upon the rights of people in Assam and the Bodoland region. Shah said this while addressing a public rally organised by the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) to mark Bodoland Day. "Illegal infiltration started in Assam after the Congress resorted to vote bank politics," Shah said.

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Flower growers expect to reach export targets India still not ready for AI Pune , February 10 (Financial exPress): Valentine season for flower growers in the country has begun on good note this year. Last year in February, India exported about 17 million flowers, while this year till February 5, flower growers have exported 6 million. And with many large shipments due this week, flower growers are expecting to touch similar targets. India’s two major airports are busy shipping flowers around the world, the majority of which go to the UK, Australia and West Asia. The UK is the biggest buyer of Indian roses with major share of 30%, followed by Australia and Japan with 19% and 17% of the total exports, respectively, Praveen Sharma, president, Indian Society of Floriculture Professionals, said. He expects to a 5-10% rise in export since growers have been better prepared for the season this time. According to Ramesh Anna, president, South Indian Floriculture Association (SIFA), Bengaluru, some 5 million stems have been exported so far and flower growers hope to reach targets, though Valen-

Roses are grown on nearly 250 hectares in and around Bangalore, while the daily production is around 15 lakh stems.

tine’s Day falling on a Sunday could have an impact on sales. Initial fears of a warm winter in Pune’s Maval taluka, one of the largest hubs for floriculture, have been compensated by a fall in temperature between January 21 to 30, enabling most flower growers to see the first flush of roses at the right time slot between February 1 to 12, Sharma said. However, this year, Valentine’s Day is falling on Sunday, this is caus-

ing mixed feelings among market analysts. Since this falls on a weekend, office and college goers do not get an opportunity to exchange flowers, especially Sunday being the second day of the weekend. However, the supermarket segment gets a boost, due to increased family outings on weekends. Sharma says there could be a 5-10% drop in the sale of the premium variety of roses due to the Sunday factor in the domestic market.

Significantly, the first ever export oriented flower project for roses was set up in year 1991, 25 years ago at Maval taluka, Pune. Since then, the flower industry has seen many ups and downs, Sharma pointed out. “For the last two years, Bengaluru airport has surpassed exports in comparison with Mumbai airport. The exports from Bengaluru accounted for 54% of total exports as compared with 45% from Mumbai airport. There is a reason

India’s first hybrid supercar, M-Zero, is here

new Delhi, February 10 (nDTV auTo): Almost an year ago we told you about the M-Zero a.k.a. India’s first supercar. Created by Mean Metal Motors, a total of 4 teams from 4 countries (Portugal, Italy, UK, and India) have been working on the radical-looking parallel hybrid supercar. Over the last one year, the team has made substantial progress and are now almost ready with the final prototype. Additionally, they have now finalized what the cabin of the M-Zero will look like. One of the most intriguing details about the project’s progress is a new material innovation by the group - Carboflax. It combines flax fibre, which is not only inexpensive but also offers a wide array of potential application, with carbon fibre to produce a hybrid composite material.

CarboFlax PrototyPe Flax fibre is a natural cellulose-based fibre whose material properties are similar to that of glass fibre that are improved upon being combined within a composite. According to the team, ‘CarboFlax’ is “the perfect hybrid blend to tackle today’s market for the need of alternative materials.” Furthermore, CarboFlax can absorb vibrations better than metals and carbon composites which translates into better NVH levels, hence a quieter cabin.

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several studies projecting AI becoming mainstream within five years. “However, this appears possible only in the high-end segments in the advanced and developed markets and not in India,” he added. According to a latest forecast by the research firm MarketsandMarkets, the AI market is estimated to reach $5 billion by 2020 globally. “The increasing use of machine learning technology in the advertising and media and finance sectors, and the growing demand for AI across diversified application areas are driving the growth of the AI market,” the findings showed. In India, the top-notch technology companies are yet to make a substantial progress into the business of AI. While Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has Ignio -- a neural sciencebased automation platform that optimises IT operations, Infosys has recently launched AiKiDo project that will focus on AI, knowledge-based

IT and design thinking to help enterprise clients. Wipro, on the other hand, has an AI platform “Holmes” -- a rich set of cognitive computing services for the development of digital virtual agents, cognitive process automation, visual computing applications, robotics and drones. To fulfill its AI dreams, Wipro recently acquired a strategic stake in Vicarious -- an AI company based in San Francisco, California. But this does not seem enough when it comes to the practical application of AI in the country on a large scale. “Although industry circles have been talking about AI for more than a decade, it is yet to make its mark in India,” George said. Globally, Microsoft, Google and Facebook are leading the way when it comes to incorporating AI into the workplace -- transforming the experience of “machine learning” via “deep neural networks” of hardware and software that nearly approximate neurons in the human brain.

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terial in the front spoiler, skirts, semi-monocoque chassis, diffuser, and high vibration areas. He adds that they also intend to supply CarboFlax to the military in the future.

new Delhi, February 10 (ians): At a time when the global technology giants are set to leverage the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for your daily lives -- from taking care of businesses to fulfilling your personal needs -India seems to be reluctant to get on to this bus. When Amit Singhal -an India-born techie who joined Google nearly 15 years ago practically reigning at Google Search since then -- decided to quit this month and hand the baton over to the head of the technology giant’s artificial intelligence (AI) chief, the message was clear: AI was the future that had arrived. Amid all the brouhaha over machines acquiring near-human intelligence, is India ready to embrace the change? “For the Indian market, we might see some serious AI in action around 2020, and by 2025 there should be considerable advancements,” Faisal Kawoosa, lead analyst, Telecoms Practice, at market research and consulting firm CyberMedia Research (CMR), told IANS. According to Thomas George, SBU Head of CMR, there were

for this increase from Bengaluru. Thanks to good infrastructure, the two major exporters from Maharashtra, based in the Sangli region, have diverted their exports from Mumbai airport to Bengaluru airport (about 12 hours’ travel time) due to the easy availability of air apace and competitive freight rates. This year, we are expecting a 10% hike in exports as compared with last year in volume terms; also, in value terms, we expect an increase of 10%, due to the depreciation in value of the rupee,” he said. According to Tom Prince, president of Prince & Prince, Inc, market analysts from the US, “When the holiday falls on a weekend (as in 2016), the P&P historical data reveals that a slightly higher percentage of households purchase floral for Valentine’s Day, higher than predicted trend, but at a somewhat lower average purchase value, suggesting that supermarkets and other floral mass-marketers are likely expanding the Valentine’s Day floral market to new buyers when the holiday falls on a week-end.”

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Yaa allege arbitrary shooting on More organisations condemn Feb 6 Shamator killing students by security personnel DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): Yimchungru Akheru Arih-Ako (YAA), a students’ organization, has strongly condemned what it alleged as “arbitrary shooting” of innocent public and students at Shamator subdivision on February 9. One of the students who was grievously injured during the incident was to appear HSLC exam, informed the YAA in a press statement. It alleged that 11 persons were hit by the security personnel with rifle butt and barrels. In this connection, it questioned the very existence of the security agen-

cies at Shamator sub-division as whether they are to “protect the general public or to create havoc or act as goons, which is illegal and unconstitutional.” The YAA has therefore demanded that stern disciplinary action be initiated against those erring jawans and an FIR be filed in this regard. Meanwhile, the students’ organization expressed sadness over the untimely action of the State government and district administration in tackling the situation which it said was a direct upshot of the “Kiphire vandalism and

violence.” It alleged that the law enforcers were silent witness to the destruction wrought by the mob in Kiphire, despite the imposition of 144 CrPC. The students’ organization has also appealed to the authority concerned to seriously look into the issue of affected students shifted to Pungro to appear for exam without any study materials. It also asked the commission constituted by Nagaland government to probe into the February 6 killing at the earliest and without any bias.

Joint Forum to coordinate against violence tUENsANg towN, F E B R UA RY 10 (MExN):A joint forum of the CKS, USLP, KTC and the Tuensang Town All Ward Union was held today, unanimously agreeing to maintain peace and tranquillity in Tuensang town. The forum resolved to jointly co-ordinate to shun violence and to initiate prompt action against any individual/group that violates the resolution. According to a press

note from the forum, the meeting resolved that any new person/family coming to reside permanent or temporary in Tuensang town should inform to the concerned sector/ ward union leaders, and the same will be intimated to the respective village unions of Tuensang Town. “Untimely/overtime gathering in groups and any individual loiters in suspicious manner should

be checked by the respective sector/ ward,” it was further stated. The joint forum decided to approach and coordinate with the government for security measures, while also resolving to approach the DC and SP, Tuensang for deployment of security personnel for night patrolling in order to maintain peaceful atmosphere in Tuensang Town in co-ordination with sector/ ward unions.

Governor meets Nagaland Police officers in Delhi

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): Condemning the killing of a couple in Shamator on February 6, the Seyochung Area Students' Union (SASU) today stated, "The act itself is a clear indication of pre-planned action by some of the anti-social elements in the midst of peaceful citizens.” It asserted that killing of the innocent couple will never bring any peace or solution and called upon all right thinking citizens to condemn such senseless act. In a condemnation note issued by Vice President Sepikyu J Jingrü, SASU further demanded the arrest of the killer(s) along with the abettor at the earliest and book them under the relevant provision of law. "The cold blooded killing of the couple leads to the blur future of their children." it added. The union also ex-

Eastern NSCN /GPRN workers asked to co-operate for peace

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): In light of the tense situation in Kiphire, Pungro, and Shamator, the Eastern Naga National Workers’ Union (ENNWU), NSCN /GPRN has informed all the NSCN/GPRN workers (both civil and armies) of USR, Yimchunger Region and Saramati Region to restrain from any violent activities and rather co-operate with the authorities concerned to make the situation normal and bring peace and tranquility in the area immediately. The ENNWU had held an emergency meeting to take stock of the situation following the killing of a couple on Febtended support to the decision taken by the three apex organisations of the Sangtam community and urged the government to fulfill the six-point charter of demands at the earliest.

ruary 6 and subsequent violent incidents at Kiphire, Pungro, and Shamator Town, where several houses were burnt and vehicles set on fire. A press release from ENNWU convenor, TT Among informed that the union condemned the killing of the couple and arson that followed in different places. It also expressed condolences to the bereaved family. Meanwhile, ENNWU urged all the frontal organizations and community leaders to come forward and help each other in resolving the problem without any bias.

Meanwhile, the union extended deep condolences to the bereaved family. In a separate press note, Seyochung Area Union Kohima (SAUK) also condemned the killing of the

Naga political solution must contain lasting peace: Nagaland Tribes Council KohIMA, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) today stated that the scenario post Naga political solution must contain lasting peace, in which the citizens have the atmosphere of ovation to pursue one’s vocation with security, equality and justice. “To realize the desired objective, such political preparation should be adequately comprehensive with the participation of every segment that matters,” stated a press release from Media Cell, NTC. The Council reminded

that it has been harping on taking every stakeholder into confidence while framing structures for Naga political solution in the light of GOI willing to resolve the problem with the policy of inclusive approach. No matter how magnanimous and sensible the terms of the solution may be, NTC stated, it may not become generally acceptable and honourable should the participants be exclusive in view of the fact that today there is more than one political group. Meanwhile, the NTC

lauded the resolution of CEC of NPF adopted on January 29, 2016, which urged the GOI and NSCN (IM) to include the rest of the stakeholders in the process of framing of a solution which is realistic and undeniably practical. It stated that the resolution is positive step towards finding lasting peace in “our” land. At the same time, NTC appealed to concerned stakeholders to get ready and synchronize the acts together for the sake of early and lasting resolution of the problem.

RPF Assault: Civil society groups demand ‘justice’

Governor PB Acharya with Nagaland Police officers posted in Delhi on February 10.

NEw DElhI, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya today had a meeting with the Nagaland Police officers posted in Delhi at Nagaland House here. A press release from PRO, Nagaland House informed that Commandant Neiba Newmai briefed the Governor about their du-

ties and activities in Delhi. He said there are 1266 Nagaland policemen posted in Delhi and that the jawans are doing well in their duties and comfortable in their stay. Meanwhile, Governor Acharya congratulated the officers and jawans for their good performance in their duties. He exhorted them that life is not only

in uniform duties; they are the ambassador of the State in all aspects. He further stressed on the need to take up individually as well as together the responsibility to share about Nagaland and North East people, culture, tourism and many other opportunities available in the region to the people of the country.

Pughoboto SDPDB meeting conducted PUghoBoto, FEBRUARY 10 (DIPR): Minister for Roads & Bridges Y. Vikheho Swu today shared the ground reality of the roads and water problems in Asukiqa under Pughoboto during the Pughoboto SDPDB meeting held at Dobashi Customary Court Hall, ADC Pughoboto. Reviewing the last meeting minutes, he said that the Pughoboto Aquqa road via Natsumi was given to NABARD, but due to ongoing works, new projects could

not be taken up. Posting of headmaster at GHS Asukiqa was authorized to the ADC to forward the letter to the department concerned for immediate posting. The Minister added that Mathematics teachers are required not only in GHS Asukiqa, but the whole of Nagaland and the State government is trying its best to solve the problem. Tree plantation in all the 24 villages under Pughoboto sub-division was proposed under the

LADP and is scheduled on May 7, 2016 with 10,000 to 20,000 saplings. The Minister said that the project was taken up not only to protect environment, but to revive economic stability in Pughoboto area. The house also entrusted the Police department to give PowerPoint presentation in the next SDPDB meeting which was proposed to be held at Asukiqa and the departmental badminton tournament was also approved to be held in mid-March.

Public SPace In His Childhood An open letter to the Chief Minister, Nagaland Awake from the dawn Th. Apao Apao

Rise in early morn; Rove dewed silver over, Behold golden rays. Birds chirped to lover That's welcome she says.

Sun over head time; To his school-boy way Goes slow as snail creep. Day's lesson to learn, Promise hours to keep; Minds in play than learn. Delivered bondage When sun slopping by To western hillock. Burst home hungry gut: Delicious snack feed, And all play to dusk.

Sir,

At the outset, I have the honor to state before your benign authority that due to the unfortunate situation that is happening in Kiphire and Shamator, we are all aware that the people are suffering beyond human imagination and at this time the most to suffer as I feel are the students who are into their final examinations. It pains me a lot to think of the young and innocent students who have to suffer to this extent for no fault of theirs. I personally feel that no amount of compensation or consola-

tion will be able to comfort them for their shattered dreams (I do not mean that there is no more hope for them). I therefore, as a concerned citizen and a social worker (working mostly for the uplift of the students and the youth) request your benign authority/ the state government to kindly make necessary alternative arrangement so as to give justice to the innocent students irrespective of tribes, race and religion (if in case any step in this regard is yet to be taken). Thungdemo Kyong Team Metamorphosis Wokha, Nagaland

DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): The Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) and Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) today submitted a joint letter to the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur to ensure justice for Senenlo Kath, who is “battling for his life” after he was allegedly assaulted by personnel of Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Dimapur Railway Station on February 3 night. The victim, a former Finance Secretary of the Dimapur Naga Students Union and former General Secretary of the Rengma Students Union, is currently in coma and undergoing treatment at a Hospital in Guwahati. In the joint letter, released to the media here,

the two organizations questioned the integrity of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel for such blatant attack and demanded the reasons behind such “unrestrained and life threatening attack.” Expressing their shock and disbelief over how easily the assaulter has been granted bail, they demanded the competent authority to “re-arrest” the culprit immediately. This incident must be investigated thoroughly as more RPF personnel are suspected to be involved in the assault, the letter also stated. Entrusted to enforce safety and security of the passengers, such action in its jurisdiction by RPF personnel at its own juris-

diction must be subjected to the highest public and administrative scrutiny, the organisations further pointed out. Further informing that the victim is still in coma and battling for his life, the RSZ and RSU also demanded that the medical expenses and welfare of his family be borne by the RPF Authority as he was the sole bread earner of the family. "We submit this to voice out the concerns and desires of the Rengmas in particular and the Nagas in general in solidarity for a positive affirmative action from you," the organisations further appealed to the DC in the joint letter appended by RSZ President Kenneth Kath and RSU President David Magh.

Training on large cardamom plantation PEREN, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): One day training on large cardamom plantation under Convergent Programme 2015-16 with the Rural Development Department was conducted on February 9 at Jalukie, Peren. More than fifty farmers participated in the said training. Eyongol Natso,

DHO Peren chaired the programme, who also welcomed the participants. Meanwhile, Imtirenla, Project Director, DRDA delivered the keynote address to the participants and urged the farmers to sincerely devote their time in their project works for their own benefit. The main resource

person was Senti Longchar, Horticulture Officer, who spoke on the importance of cardamom sucker treatment with bio-agents like pseudomonas and selection of varieties according to the altitude of the project location. The programme was co-ordinated by Dileu Nsa, Horticulture Officer, Peren.

couple and appealed to the law enforcing agency to immediately arrest the people involved so justice can be delivered and recurrence of such incidents can be avoided in the future. The union

also offered condolences to the bereaved family. The Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS) or Chang Tribal Council, the apex body of the Chang community, has also appealed to the government to immediately arrest the people responsible for the killing of the couple in Shamator. The CKS further appealed to the general public of Kiphire and Shamator to shun violence and pave way for peace. Meanwhile, CKS also condemned the incident and conveyed deepest condolence to the bereaved family. Satoi Town Youth Organisation also expressed shock at the killing and extended condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family. The organisation further requested the law enforcing agencies to expedite the investigation and deliver justice to the victims’ family as early as possible.

4 lane highway: landowners demand full compensation DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): The affected landowners of the 4 lane Highway (Asian Highway) have termed the National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) proposal to pay land compensation on instalment basis as “unacceptable.” A press note from the affected landowners said the NHIDCL had made this proposal citing fund constraints. However, the landowners informed that the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MORTH) had sanctioned the exact amount of land compensation, amounting to Rs 1,74,36,59,521 for the construction of 4 lane Dimapur bypass from Patkai/Chumukedima bridge to Kushiabill village under Dimapur district. Asking State Government authorities to also take notice of this, the land owners asserted that they would not accept instalment or part payment of the land compensation. They demanded that the NHIDCL release the total compensation amount to the affected landowners before February 16, “failing which the land owners will take up strong democratic agitation.”

Phek Deputy Commissioner urges KohIMA, FEB 10 (MExN): Phek Deputy Commissioner Murohu Chotso on Tuesday urged the villages which were allotted a plot within Khuza EAC HQ under Phek district to start construction of a house each at an early date. He said with the inauguration of Tizu Area Sports Complex at Khuza, many sports activities will take place from time to time and the construction of house by the villages concerned will serve well the purpose during any important event or tournament for contingents as well as visitors. He urged upon all the villages concerned to treat this matter as urgent and necessity. Tizu Area Sports Complex, constructed by Rural Development department under MGNREGA Special Project 2015-16, was inaugurated by Kelei Zeliang, Secretary, Rural Development on February 9 last.

Kiphire, Shamator people asked to desist from violence DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): Peace Coalition of Northeast India (PCNI) has appealed to the people of Kiphire and Shamator to desist from further violence, and restrain from any abusive words and hate speeches which aggravate distrust. “We seek all stakeholders to give space for dialogue towards settlement of the any pending issue, because violence is never the answer,” said a press release from PCNI Coordinator, Adahe Neli. “Violence begets violence and violence never solves any problem.” It further appealed to the Government of Nagaland to contain the situation and assuage the people who are wronged.

Two arrested with assorted IMFL PEREN, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): Personnel of DEF Peren manning Police Assistant Booth (PAB) Mhainamtsi seized 66 cases of assorted IMFL on February 7 from a red Bolero bearing registration No AS-07D-5693. The liquor was seized from the possession of the driver identified as Md. Atabur Rahman and another occupant of the vehicle identified as Meenu. Superintendent of Police, Peren in a press release informed that accordingly a case U/S 44 NLTP Act has been registered at Jalukie Police Station and investigation taken up.

Catholics observe Ash Wednesday in Nagaland

KohIMA, FEBRUARY 10 (MExN): Catholic churches in Nagaland began the observance of season of Lent, the most important season in the Catholic liturgical calendar, with Ash Wednesday on February 10. At Catholic Cathedral Church, Kohima, Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, was the main celebrant for the morning service along with other priests. A press release from Bishop’s Secretary, Fr. Thomas Toretkiu informed that Bishop in his introduction said Lent is a time when Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline for forty days. The smearing of ashes on the forehead is a sign of conversion, penance, fasting and human mortality.

The day receives its special name from the blessing and imposition of ashes in the form of a cross on the foreheads with the words, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” or “Repent and believe in the Gospel." The act of putting on ashes symbolizes fragility and mortality, and the need to be redeemed by the mercy of God, he added. The Bishop further said that Lent also recalls the forty days of Lord’s fasting in the desert, which he undertook before entering into his public ministry. Bishop exhorted the community that while fasting from certain things; they must feast on other things: “Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ dwelling in others. Fast from emphasis on differ-

Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima smear ash on the forehead of a woman at Catholic Cathedral Church, Kohima on Ash Wednesday, February 10.

ences; feast on the unity of all life. Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from anger; feast on patience. Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation. Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness. Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others.

Fast from idle gossip; feast on the purposeful silence. Fast from personal anxiety; feast on unceasing prayer.” The traditional practice of fasting, prayer and almsgiving, he said, are ways to discipline oneself and to give priority to building intimate spiritual relation-

ship with God, the source and end of everything. St Francis Xavier Church Kidima also observed Ash Wednesday with Reverend Father Thomas Muttathil, Parish Priest, who explained that Lenten is to reflect whether one is growing towards God or not through mercy and forgiveness. During the holy hour, he informed that prayer is a conversation with God other than to receive praise and appreciation from other people. The parish priest also called upon the large gathering of faithful people to extend more love and care to others. The most important days in the season of Lent apart from Ash Wednesday, are Palm Sunday, Maundy or Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, leading to Easter.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xi issue 39 By Aheli moitra

Wake up, o lethargic one!

n the evening of February 4 this year, a few good men walked into our office. They were youth activists here to tell a story of an unlucky young man on a regular day. He was to take a train to Guwahati on the night of February 3. The Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) at the Dimapur railway station beat the youth up so mercilessly that he has not yet woken up from coma at a hospital in Guwahati. Preliminary reports suggest that the youth was trying to charge a phone from one of the sockets at the railway station which the RPF personnel objected to. Whatever the counter version of the RPF may be, do they have the right to beat someone to a coma? And is the offence of putting a fellow human being through emotional and physical damage of this kind bailable, as the justice system has allowed for in this case? It raises a question on the system itself that lets public security officers assault civilians and then lets them free. But the man with a gun on the streets of Nagaland has become more powerful than the minions of peace. A businesswoman was shot dead in the heart of Dimapur town in December 2015. This was the second, this time successful, attempt on her life. In January 2016, another man was shot dead in Dimapur. On February 2, a civilian in his late 30s was shot dead, in Dimapur again. On February 6, a young couple, on their way from one home to another, were shot dead using multiple rounds with sophisticated weapons. On February 7, the dead body of a man was found strung up, by the neck, to the goalpost of a school playground. This is just a part of the violence meted out every day to marginalised and oppressed communities. The local print media, and the sub-continental media, is unable to reach or report most of these stories. And even as a State Government media advisory exists to be careful on coverage from the peripheries, the social media brings horrors, as in the case of the last two killings, to multiple screens around us—have we even forsaken ethics that respect the dead? Where institutions have been unable to bring about reasonable methods to resolve local conflicts, or even a just society in general, militarisation is the easiest way out. And that is what the State and Central governments have done. Problem? Let’s beef up the police. Or better still, the paramilitary forces. Kiphire and Tuensang did not boil over the day before yesterday. On March 5 last year, even these flimsy arrangements were not bothered with. By the time the State woke up, made lethargic comments and some arrests, it was already time to bail the culprits out. Ad-hoc responses to deep-rooted problems have imperilled the lives of all citizens. The State has become a threat to the population it is to be the caretaker of—it has put into coma the youth it is to ensure a future to. They have reduced survival to a matter of luck, or the lack thereof. The Hindu mythological character Kumbhakarn comes to mind. The giant held an accidental curse of sleeping for six months before being woken up for six more during which he ate, ate and ate. Once, when urgently woken up by a thousand elephants walking over him, he fought a war he had little assessment of. The rampage he let loose led to his own beheading. The Government may want to look that story up. Other stories can be sent to moitramail@yahoo.com

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Ralph Nader CommonDreams

They're Just Not Answering!

teve Leone, editor of the Concord Monitor—the second largest newspaper in New Hampshire—makes me long for the good old days of old-fashioned communications. He actually, personally, answers his own phone. I know this because when I called him I actually got right through, despite the media’s frenetic immersion in the week before the state’s presidential primary. “You answer your own phone?” I asked him incredulously, saying to myself, no voicemail, no screening secretary? “Yes,” he said calmly, “I pick up my phone right away.” The result: from our conversation, he suggested that I write an op-ed. In 24 hours it was in the newspaper and online. My larger point is that with the most advanced, communications systems in history at our disposal, it keeps getting harder to get through to people for a contemporaneous twoway exchange. I know people in the media, in the civic/academic communities and even many among my own circle of friends, who do not answer their phones, irregularly check their voice mail, and barricade their emails with filters and spam-detection software. Some now advise text-messaging, which hardly can compare with the two-way telephone conversations of past decades. Over fifteen years ago, the Wall Street Journal noted a survey that concluded it took an average of six calls for people at work to reach their party. I’ve experienced calling reporters and going through three tiers of press one, press two, press three. One wonders how they get fast scoops these days. And don’t talk about the airlines, the banks and almost any major business these days. Even Southwest Airlines has gone to voicemail, which for so long sustained the old ‘three rings and a human answers’ practice. Sure, everybody is overloaded with messages, but is the volume slowing the process of getting things moving or done? Also, so cheap is high-velocity, massive communication these days (no fretting about long-distance calls), that people are wont to make far more calls for far less purpose—i.e., lots of low-level trivia and gossip. After a while one has a mental list of people so hard to reach personally that attempts to contact them are not even made. We are all callers and callees; guess who’s got the power these days, other than venomous bill collectors who can damage your credit score if you don’t accede to their incessant demands? I sometimes try sending a message by postal letter. “Letters,” people tell me when I finally get through to them, “who looks at the mail anymore?” There are people in public life who are so committed to running away from the tsunami of calls and messages that when you do finally get their very-personal cell number, and they manage to answer, retort—“how’d you get my number?!” All this is to point out that as there emerge more communications technologies, more apps, more defenses by callees against callers, the irritation level, and the time and productivity losses will continue to mount. I’ve yet to see any estimates about how much time is lost in the business world by people, including consumers, trying and trying again to get through to other people they’re trying to do business with, but it’s got to be billions of hours a year. We all know many people who experience and complain about the difficulty of getting through. But no one seems to know any way out from the present overloads. However, also being a callee every day, there is that consolation of knowing how many ways you can keep “them” from getting through to you.

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Ed Stoddard & Mabvuto Banda Reuters

Southern Africa, an illusion built on aid heralds in hope and hunger

s she walks along a dirt road in central Malawi, Louise Abale carries her precious maize wrapped in a brightly coloured cloth and balanced on her head. Because of drought in Malawi and across southern Africa the grain has doubled in price in the space of a year, and now costs around 200 kwacha ($0.28) a kilo. Like many, Abale is struggling to pay for maize, a staple of the diet, and says her own - stunted - crop will not be ready for harvest for two months. "It's too expensive, I have almost no money," she said. In all 2.8 million people in Malawi, or 17 percent of the population, now face hunger, according to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Drought and floods have hit the maize crop, exposing the fragility of gains which had seen Malawi's rates of malnutrition slashed in the past two decades. That progress was partly rooted in a fertiliser grant for small-scale farmers. But now the government, starved of donor funds following a graft scandal over two years ago, can ill afford such payments and says it must scale down the programme. Ironically, policies aimed at ensuring basic food security are partly to blame for a cycle of rural poverty and aid dependency in this land-locked African nation, leaving the population vulnerable to climate shocks, economists say. "There is no doubt that the fertiliser subsidy was only feasible due to donor support," said Ed Hobey, an analyst at Africa Risk Consulting. "At best, it was unsustainable without continued donor support, at worst, it was an illusion built on aid." Launched in 2005, the Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) provides qualifying farmers - those with limited income but a plot of productive land - with two coupons which can be redeemed for two 50-kg bags of fertiliser. The recipients make a modest contribution, with the government footing most of the bill. Because the government is subsidising the production of maize - the main source of calories for many poor households - it also bans the export of the grain. The programme is credited by the government and some aid agencies with lifting maize production and cutting hunger. The data appear to back that up. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says the percentage of Malawi's malnourished population fell to 21.8 percent in 2012-14 from 45 percent two decades earlier. But FISP's role here is difficult to untangle as most of those gains were made before 2005. Still, there is evidence of benefits, including indirect ones. Stunting among Malawi children - a key nutrition measure - fell to 42.4 percent in 2014 from 49 percent in 2002. UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES But the programme has also had unintended consequences. The focus on food security, including the ban on maize exports, has discouraged investment in more productive commercial farming methods. "Our concern with the export ban is that it limits the scope to expand production among more medium and large-scale farms if they are unable to market the surplus," said Richard Record, World Bank Senior Country Economist, World Bank in Malawi. In the long run such a ban stunts food production, especially in an age of increasingly high-tech farming, economists say. FISP also diverted state funds from other areas. In all, FISP has accounted for as much as 9 percent of government expenditure and over half the agricultural budget, leaving scant funds to invest in rural transport links and other projects that would benefit the countryside. "The FISP was not matched by increased invest-

n Brazil it is caused by the mosquito. In Flint it is caused by the politician. The one is not completely understood. The other is understood all too well. Both have inflicted untold harm on their victims and brought great sadness to them and their families. The victims are the children and parents whose lives have been altered in profound ways and no amount of science or money can compensate the children and parents for what they have lost. The effect on the children in Brazil is apparent as soon as they are born. The effect on children in Flint may not be known for years to come. In Brazil it is believed that there may be as many as 1.5 million residents infected with the Zika virus. In Flint it is an untold number of children who may have their development impaired because of lead poisoning. Brazilian babies with microcephaly from the Zika virus may have, among other things, abnormally small heads and their brains may have failed to develop properly. The difficulties these children may face include developmental delays, intellectual deficits or hearing loss. Birth defects suffered by Brazilian children are apparent for all to see as their parents are shown on the evening news holding their tiny malformed infants tenderly, not knowing what the future holds for them, their pitifully deformed infants and other members of their families. Zika families do not wonder what they or anyone else could have done to prevent the tragedy that has befallen them. It

Subsistence farmer work their field of maize after late rains near the capital Lilongwe, Malawi on February 1, 2016. (Reuters Photo/Mike Hutchings)

ment in rural infrastructure especially roads and irrigation," said Hobey of Africa Risk Consulting. This retards development of other sectors in the farm value chain, such as canning, which can kickstart industrialisation, economists and analysts say. Initially FISP met its objective: providing calories to the rural poor. Between 2007 and 2014 Malawi produced bumper maize crops, with surpluses recorded since 2007 - until last year. A study in the "The American Journal of Agricultural Economics" found a 15 percent boost in maize production under FISP coincided with a 15 percent decrease in the amount of land devoted to the grain. This suggests small-scale farmers diversified to cash crops such as tobacco and cotton. DONOR DROUGHT DRAINS FISP COFFERS Today FISP is no longer viable, government officials and analysts say. Donor funds for the budget have dried up in the wake of a scandal over two years ago dubbed "cashgate", in which state officials siphoned millions of dollars. "We are going to have to be scaling down expenditure on FISP, we are reacting to diminishing resources of funds for the budget," Finance Minister Goodall Gondwe told Reuters. Belt tightening is underway, though the number of FISP recipients has remained unchanged at 1.5 million. Instead of paying 500 Malawian kwacha ($0.70) toward the two 50 kg bags of fertiliser subsidised, Gondwe said farmers would now pay 3,500 kwacha. The cost of a bag is around 20,000 kwacha. Several subsistence farmers interviewed by Reuters in their fields said they could not afford the 3,500 kwacha, let alone the full cost. The price for fertiliser has surged as it is imported and the kwacha has been sliding against the dollar, losing 63 percent in the past 12 months. Gondwe said the programme this financial year would cost 54 billion kwacha instead of an original estimate of 40 billion, plus an additional 8 billion rand for seeds.

INDIVIDUAL SUCCESSES To be sure, FISP has helped individual farmers, such as Salome Banda. Five years ago, Banda made the transition from subsistence farming to producing a surplus of maize for market because she received the grant once. "I have not had it since 2010 but I can buy my own fertiliser now," she told Reuters as she stood proudly by 50 kg bags of her maize stacked in a warehouse north of Lilongwe. She said one FISP grant tripled her production that season. For others, the benefits have not translated into such gains and even Banda, while she produces surpluses, has hardly made the leap to more productive, technical farming. "When I got FISP, I fed all my children," said Matezenji Watsoni, a 35-year-old mother of seven, as she waited outside a World Food Programme relief station in a rural Lilongwe suburb for a 50 kg bag of maize. "But this is the third year I have not had it, and it has brought hunger to my house," she said. This year a perfect storm is brewing after a decade of maize surpluses turned into a deficit of 225,000 tonnes in 2015, in a country that consumes 3 million tonnes annually. The harvest this season looks set to be even worse. RURAL TILL THE COWS COME HOME Another unintended outcome of the FISP is that by subsidising peasant farming, people have an incentive to remain on the land, adding to rural population pressures. Late rains have clothed central regions in simmering shades of green but this idyllic image belies the late start to the summer planting season and the grinding poverty of rain-fed, hand tilled agriculture. Malawi, which has done little to industrialise, is also barely urban. In 1990, 88 percent of the population was rural, a number that was 84 percent in 2014, according to World Bank data. Sub-Saharan Africa as a whole is 63 percent rural. Asked about industrialisation, finance minister Gondwe, a jovial septuagenarian, looked almost bemused. "It will take time to industrialise. But don’t forget this country cannot even make a needle. So to base your policy on that probably is asking too much."

Children Christopher Brauchli CommonDreams

Suffer little children to come unto me....: Gospel according to St. Luke is just one of those things. Flint is very different but the affected population is the same. Young children living in Flint are not in danger of suffering microcephaly nor any of the other consequences of the innocently malevolent mosquito. They are, instead, in danger of other developmental issues that may not manifest themselves for years to come. According to reports, as many as 8,000 Flint children under age 6 may have been exposed to lead in Flint’s water. That exposure may have done irreparable damage to some of their nervous systems and brains. The children who have suffered the effects of exposure to lead may require extra help in school because of learning disabilities and may require treatment for medical problems that can go on for years. Fetuses and young children are especially vulnerable to the effects of lead in the water. No one

could have done anything about the mosquito. Lots of people could have done something about the water. In 2014 when Flint’s emergency manager began providing water to residents from Flint River to save money, residents detected changes in the taste, smell and color of the water. High levels of bacteria were discovered and city officials told residents to boil their water before drinking it. When residents complained about water quality to state officials, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s people and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality ignored their complaints. Even after state officials knew there was a problem they did nothing. Lynna Kaucheck, a Food and Water Watch organizer said: “It’s hard to believe that in 2016 people in the United States have to contend with poisoned drinking water, but that’s the sad sit-

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uation that many Flint residents are contending with. . . . [S]ome residents continue to receive water that is undrinkable, due to lead contamination.” It has now been reported that in January 2015 fresh bottled water was provided for state employees working in office buildings in Flint even though residents had been told Flint tap water was safe to drink. A spokesman for the agency that manages state buildings said the bottled water was introduced after Flint failed to pass tests of water standards having nothing to do with lead in the water. In Michigan some Flint residents have begun a class action law suit against the government alleging that the “City has failed to provide drinkable water to Plaintiffs from April 2014 to present.” No one knows how that suit will end many years from now. In Brazil the sadness brought to the families was brought by the mosquito. In Flint it was brought by the politicians. The one is not completely understood. The other is understood all too well. Both have inflicted untold harm on their victims. The mosquito has not apologized. Michigan’s governor has. Neither the apology nor the lack of an apology makes the tiniest bit of difference to those affected. They are the children and parents whose lives have been altered in profound ways and no amount of science or money can compensate the children and parents for what they have lost. Christopher Brauchli is a columnist and lawyer known nationally for his work. He is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Colorado School of Law where he served on the Board of Editors of the Rocky Mountain Law Review.

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The politics of punishing war crimes in Sri Lanka

A WEEKLY COLUMN ON

Micro-Economics & Management By Mazie Nakhro

Do You Want to Become Rich?

Indian Tamil activists shout slogans as one holding a photo of Balachandran, the 12-year-old son of Sri Lankan insurgent leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, during a protest against Sri Lanka’s alleged wartime abuses in Chennai, India on March 20, 2013. A key ethnic Tamil party withdrew from India's coalition government Tuesday, accusing the government of watering down a U.N. resolution criticizing Sri Lanka's war-time conduct against its minority Tamil population. The party has demanded the U.N. Human Rights Council resolution accuse Sri Lanka of genocide and that it lead to the formation of an international inquiry into possible war crimes. (AP Photo/File)

Prioritising the punishment of war criminals in Sri Lanka over other measures to achieve reconciliation risks re-empowering the extremists and undermining the government’s genuine reform efforts Ram Manikkalingam ast week the national anthem was sung in Tamil for the first time at the official celebration of Sri Lanka’s independence day. Six years ago the government’s own regional director for education in the Tamil north, Markandu Sivalingam, was assassinated by “unidentified” gunmen for disagreeing with then President Rajapaksa’s directive to ban the singing of the national anthem in Tamil at official functions. The United Nation’s High Commissioner for Human Rights, Prince Zeid, who is currently visiting Sri Lanka, should welcome the transformation this signals in Sri Lanka’s politics in just over a year since President Sirisena’s election. No doubt, the High Commissioner will also express the UN view – set out in a Human Rights Council resolution last September – that President Sirisena must set up a court to try war crimes committed during the bloody civil war that ended in 2009. The President is on record in favour of holding violators of humanitarian and human rights law to account. But he is also committed to reaching a deal that would give the Tamil community in the north and east of Sri Lanka power to manage economic, land and cultural issues. Some argue both objectives can be realized in tandem, but the political realities in postconflict Sri Lanka suggest otherwise. Demands for accountability for war crimes and autonomy are made by Tamil leaders but still resisted by much of the Sinhala establishment—these remain deeply polarising issues. To achieve both requires sensitivity to the politics. President Sirisena leads the Sri

Lanka Freedom Party; within it, there is a strong Sinhala nationalist faction, led by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who ruled in an authoritarian manner until he lost elections in 2015. He is not yet a spent force, however, and is adept at using the divisions over accountability and autonomy as a political platform to regain political relevance and reverse Sirisena’s moves to strengthen democracy and social co-existence. International human rights activists argue that credible war crimes prosecutions of both the Tamil Tigers and members of the armed forces will politically discredit both Sinhala and Tamil extremists. They also argue that individual criminal prosecutions will help to undermine narratives of collective guilt—dispensing the notion that a whole community is responsible. The trial process will bring out stories of suffering, enabling Sinhalese to know what their Tamil brethren have gone through during the war, and Tamils to better understand the concerns of their Sinhala and Muslim ones. In short, advocates of giving precedence to setting up a war crimes court over other measures for dealing with past violations of human rights and humanitarian law, believe prosecuting war crimes will promote co-existence and toleration by ending impunity, thus making it easier to reach a deal on local autonomy. Yet, while this is undoubtedly a desirable outcome, it is by no means assured. Indeed, it is more likely that Sinhala nationalists will see prosecuting war crimes as a political concession to Tamils and a diplomatic concession to the international community. Many of them will see prosecutions as a betrayal of war heroes who defeated terrorism. At best, they may be persuaded to tolerate some prosecutions as a requirement for re-entering the international community as a respectable state. Still, they will resent it. And the Sinhala nationalist faction will use this resentment in parliament to block Tamil autonomy. International human rights activists who have little patience for the complex domestic politics of a country may believe this is a price worth paying—at least for the short term—to end impunity. However, they should be wary of a worse scenario: that giving priority to war crimes prosecutions provokes such a backlash that it undermines not just an autonomy deal, but the accountability project itself.

Pursuing legal accountability for war crimes is not just an apolitical ‘legal’ problem that only requires juridical solutions. If courts are set up quickly with inadequate political work domestically to explain the rationale and, more importantly, to politically marginalise the extremists, they won’t succeed in winning legitimacy. It will be all too easy for the Sinhala nationalists to portray the courts as submitting to external and Tamil pressure. If the government is unable to manage the conversation nationally about why accountability is needed, it may well retreat. The cross-party and multi-ethnic coalition of moderates, liberals and progressives that the President leads will fall apart, and so too the reform effort. Rather, a war crimes court should not, at the present time, be the top priority, as it appears to be for the international community. There are other tools that also promote justice and reconciliation, including a truth commission, reparations for victims, and identifying those (presumed dead) still missing from the conflict. The government has committed itself to take action in these areas too. Let it do so—and in so doing build the case for trials on the basis of a broadly shared narrative of the atrocities perpetrated by both sides to the conflict. Above all, the international community should be supporting President Sirisena to give precedence to negotiating a deal on autonomy as part of his efforts at deepening democracy. For Sri Lankans, particularly Tamils and Muslims, real political autonomy that gives them a future stake in the running of the country as equal citizens can be just as important, maybe more so, than lengthy war crimes trials. President Sirisena has made remarkable achievements in bringing the country together in only one year. He has demonstrated his commitment to democracy by reducing his presidential powers, seeking to include the Tamil and Muslim communities in governance and forging Sri Lanka’s first national unity government. International human rights activists should curb their enthusiasm to address accountability by giving priority to establishing a war crimes court. Instead they should push first for truth commissions, reparations and identifying the missing. A war crimes court can follow. In the meantime, President Sirisena’s political reforms—if successful—will pave the path for both legal and political accountability in the long-term, by first healing the country and reconciling all communities.

learly, money isn’t everything. For me, it’s not even in the top five. God, family, service to others, good health, and an enlightened mind come first in my life in that order. And perhaps we could say that an abundance of these five dimensions constitute true wealth. In this sense, one can be wealthy without being materially rich. But don’t get me wrong. I’m not against being rich, unlike some Christians who think that having money is somehow wrong or morally suspicious. That’s a huge misreading of the Scripture. The Bible doesn’t say that money is the root of all evil; it simply says that “the love of money is the root of all evil.” Money, by itself, is neither good nor bad---it’s neutral. It’s only the love of money that’s the problem---and that’s a human problem, not a money problem. For example, I personally know a good number of very rich individuals, including two millionaires, who are really godly and generous. At the same time, I have also come across many poor people who are just plain greedy and stingy. So, there’s no virtue in being poor. Money is simply a tool. Like a hammer, money can be used to build or to destroy. When you put it into the hands of a human being, it takes on the character of that person. It does whatever that person holding it wants to do. Or, we can liken it to a brick. You can take a brick and throw it at someone’s window or you can use the same brick to build a house. That brick doesn’t care what you do with it because it’s just a brick. To assume that someone must be bad because he is rich is like saying, “Oh, that person has a huge pile of bricks, so he must be bad.” Or, it’s like saying, “That guy doesn’t have any bricks, so he must be good.” That’s nonsense. You’re not bad if you have bricks and you’re not good if you don’t. The same is true with money. So, the logic is this: money in the hands of bad people can be very dangerous, whereas money in the hands of good people can be very useful. Still, a lot of good people may dismiss the concept of financial success as an “unworthy” goal. But I believe that understanding money---how to ethically make it, keep it, and share it---adds a positive dimension to wealth. Our lives, our relationships, and our happiness can improve when we have enough money. As such, it would please me greatly if you have a pile of money in your bank accounts. I want you to be able to buy nice things, cover emergencies without stress and panic, have sufficient reserves in your savings for your future, plus have some cash on hands to bless other people. Although pursuit of money shouldn’t become an obsession, I believe many of us would be better off if we could make more money. According to Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen, who have taught thousands of people to become millionaires, say that anyone can become a millionaire provided he or she applies the following wealth-making processes: 1. Dream: Developing self-confidence and a burning desire to be a millionaire. 2. Team: Attracting mentors and like-minded partners to make your dream a reality. 3. Theme: Selecting and applying one or more of the basic millionaire models for making money fast. Just to be crystal clear, I don’t believe in get-rich quick schemes or scams some people easily fall for. Nor should we approve anyone getting rich at the expense of the poor people (resulting in a win/lose outcome). Such a wealth-accumulation method is morally wrong and socially destructive because it causes the poor to be poorer. There’s a proper way to create wealth in an ethical, honest, and win/win manner. When we focus on adding value by sharing our wealth in knowledge and cash, we make everyone better off and we also make the world a better place to live in. One goal most people have in common is to become rich, and when you think of being rich the word “millionaire” often comes to mind. Although you and I may think it’s impossible to have so much money, the truth is that there are already an estimated 17 million millionaires in the world today. And many of these people would tell you and me that anyone can become a millionaire even when we have little or nothing to start with. With this in mind, I’ll be sharing certain proven money-making strategies of millionaires in the next few Thursdays in this paper, The Morung Express. My objective is this: inspire and/or assist as many young people as possible in Nagaland to become millionaires by 2075. When this happens, hopefully Nagaland will be an economic powerhouse as well as a giving nation.

Surrounded by diamonds, villagers go hungry in drought-hit Zimbabwe Andrew Mambondiyani Thomson Reuters Foundation

hylet Mutsago, a 63-year-old who lives near the diamond fields of Marange, cannot hide her anger over how mining in this gem-rich part of eastern Zimbabwe has failed to improve the lives of local people. From a distance she watches as companies turn the ground over in search of the alluvial diamonds, releasing clouds of red dust into the sky. “Our hopes of benefiting from the diamonds are gone,” she said. “And with this severe drought we are now placing our lives in the hands of God. We are living close to these diamond mines, yet we are starving.” As crops fail due to a lack of rain, some villagers can no longer afford even one proper meal a day, and are surviving on wild fruits like baobab, Mutsago said. Amid frequent drought, people in Marange had hoped the diamond industry would invest in reviving irrigation schemes. National law requires mining companies to help local communities develop. Though prone to dry spells, the situation in Marange has been exacerbated by the current El Niño weather phenomenon, which has brought drought to large swathes of Zimbabwe. The government has declared a state of disaster in most rural parts of the country, saying that 2.44 million people - around a quarter of the population - need food aid.

Irrigation schemes in and around Marange, most constructed decades ago, are no longer operating properly as small-scale farmers cannot pay to maintain or replace aging equipment. “Just a few diamond stones could have helped change our lives, but no one seems to care,” said Mutsago. Her frustration is shared by many in Marange, an area home to over 80,000 people. Malvern Mudiwa said the drought was so serious that villagers had no idea how they would survive through the year. “But imagine - we are surrounded by diamonds!” said Mudiwa, who also heads a local advocacy group, the Marange Development Trust. “The government must order these mining companies to feed the starving people in Marange.” MURKY MANAGEMENT Marange was regarded as one of the world's richest alluvial diamond deposits, but its resources are depleting, experts say. It was estimated to have produced around 17 million carats in 2013, 13 percent of the global rough diamond supply, according to the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation. Marange produced 12 million carats in both 2012 and 2014, while production figures for 2015 are not yet available. When the Zimunya-Marange Community Share Ownership Trust was set up by President Robert Mugabe in 2012, the five diamond

A Zimbabwean man buys maize cobs in Harare, February 5, 2016. (Reuters Photo/Philimon Bulawayo)

companies operating there promised to put in $10 million each to support local villagers over the coming five years. Four years on, they have deposited only $400,000 in the trust. The basis for such schemes was established under the economic empowerment regulations of 2010, which say communities whose natural resources are exploited by a business must be guaranteed a share of the profits. In Marange, diamonds are being extracted by Anjin Investments, Di-

amond Mining Corporation, Jinan Mining, Marange Resources and Mbada Diamonds. The ownership of these companies is opaque, according to a 2012 report by investigative campaign group Global Witness. Several directors of Anjin were drawn from the Zimbabwean military and police, while a stake in Mbada was given to a company linked with a man reported to be Mugabe’s former personal pilot, Global Witness said. Marange grabbed interna-

mi said the mining companies were taking advantage of a loophole in the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act. “Companies are not forced to put money into the community share ownership trusts. They may choose not to,” said Mupfumi, who heads the independent Mutare-based Centre for Research and Development. The rules are unclear, and it is up to the companies to decide how much to contribute, he added. However, in parliamentary question and answer sessions, broadcast on state television, Chidhakwa has said the merger of the diamond companies would not impinge on the rights of community trusts. The new entity must inherit the assets and liabilities of the companies, and honour their promises, he explained. “I want to assure our communities out there that the process of consolidation itself does not do away with the commitment of community share ownership trusts that are in place,” he said. Mupfumi called for the suspension of mining operations in Marange, to allow for independent auditing of the companies working there, and full disclosure of their ownership. “No clear polices have been enacted so far in the diamond industry to warrant transparency and accountability practices that will eventually lead to trusts like PROMISES TO BE KEPT? Zimunya-Marange deriving benDiamond expert James Mupfu- efits,” he said. tional headlines in 2008 when the government launched police crackdowns on illegal diamond miners and smugglers, resulting in as many as 200 deaths. Even when formal mining began in 2009, reports of abuses against illegal miners caught sneaking into the mining fields continued. In 2014, the government announced that all diamond companies in Zimbabwe would merge into one entity, the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company, in an effort to improve transparency and accountability in the sector. The merger is expected to be finalised this year. The government has a 50 percent shareholding in the new company, while the other half will be split among the private diamond companies. Anjin director Munyaradzi Machacha told the Thomson Reuters Foundation that issues regarding the Zimunya-Marange trust were being handled by Zimbabwe’s mining minister, Walter Chidhakwa. “We appeared before parliament, and as diamond companies, we clarified the issue,” Machacha said. At a parliamentary committee last year, the companies said they had never made a binding pledge to put $50 million between them into the Zimunya-Marange trust. The agreement was verbal and there was no written contract, they said.

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'US & India consider joint patrols in South China Sea'

New Delhi, February 10 (reuterS): The United States and India have held talks about conducting joint naval patrols that a U.S. defence official said could include the disputed South China Sea, a move that would likely anger Beijing, which claims most of the waterway. Washington wants its regional allies and other Asian nations to take a more united stance against China over the South China Sea, where tensions have spiked in the wake of Beijing's construction of seven man-made islands in the Spratly archipelago. India and the United States have ramped up military ties in recent years, holding naval exercises in the Indian Ocean that last year involved the Japanese navy. But the Indian navy has never carried out joint patrols with another country and a naval spokesman told Reuters there was no change in the government's policy of only joining an international military effort under the United Nations flag. He pointed to India's refusal to be part of antipiracy missions involving dozens of countries in the Gulf of Aden and instead carrying out its own operations there since 2008.

An Indian Navy personnel gestures on the deck of the newly built INS Kochi, a guided missile destroyer, during a media tour at the naval dockyard in Mumbai. (REUTERS File Photo)

The U.S. defence official said the two sides had discussed joint patrols, adding that both were hopeful of launching them within the year. The patrols would likely be in the Indian Ocean where the Indian navy is a major player as well as the South China Sea, the official told Reuters in New Delhi on condition of anonymity. The official gave no details on the scale of the proposed patrols. There was no immediate comment from China, which is on a week-long holiday for Chinese New Year.

China accused Washington this month of seeking maritime hegemony in the name of freedom of navigation after a U.S. Navy destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of a disputed island in the Paracel chain of the South China Sea in late January. The U.S. Navy conducted a similar exercise in October near one of China's artificial islands in the Spratlys. MARITIME COOPERATION Neither India nor the United States has claims to the South China Sea,

but both said they backed freedom of navigation and overflight in the waterway when U.S. President Barack Obama visited New Delhi in January 2015. Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also agreed at the time to "identify specific areas for expanding maritime cooperation". More than $5 trillion in world trade moves through the South China Sea each year. Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines and Taiwan also claim parts of the waterway. In December, the issue of joint patrols came up

when Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar visited the U.S. Pacific Command in Hawaii, an Indian government source said. "It was a broad discussion, it was about the potential for joint patrols," said the source, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter. India has a long-running land border dispute with China and has been careful not to antagonise its more powerful neighbour, instead focusing on building economic ties. But it has stepped up its naval presence far beyond the Indian Ocean, deploying a ship to the South China Sea almost constantly, an Indian navy commander said, noting this wasn't the practice a few years ago. The commander added that the largest number of Indian naval ship visits in the South China Sea region was to Vietnam, a country rapidly building military muscle for potential conflict with China over the waterway. Still, the idea of joining the United States in patrols in the region was a long shot, the officer added.The Philippines has asked the United States to do joint naval patrols in the South China Sea, something a U.S. diplomat said this month was a possibility.

Siachen survivor in critical condition Woman volunteers to donate kidney to Siachen survivor

Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad. (File Photo)

New Delhi, February 10 (iaNS): The condition of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad, rescued from the Siachen glacier after six days of being buried under ice, has deteriorated, army doctors said on Wednesday. More than a day after the soldier was admitted here, the Army Research and Referral Hospital said on Wednesday evening that his condition had worsened "despite aggressive therapy and supportive care". Koppad was found from under 35 feet of ice at an avalanche-hit army post in the Siachen glacier in Jammu and Kashmir -six days after he and nine other soldiers were buried. The bodies of the other nine have been found. "He continues to remain extremely critical with evidence of oxygen deprivation to the brain on CT scan. There is evidence of pneumonia in both lungs," a medical bulletin said. "His multi-organ dysfunction state continues unabated. His condition has deteriorated despite aggressive therapy and

luckNow, February 10 (iaNS): Moved by the inspiring real-life story of Lance Naik Hanumananthappa Koppad, who was rescued five days after being trapped in an avalanche on the Siachen glacier and is currently in a critical state at the Army Hospital (R&R) in New Delhi, a woman from Uttar Pradesh has volunteered to donate a kidney to save the brave soldier. Nidhi Pandey, a housewife from Lakhimpur Kheri, 167-km from the state capital, contacted the helpline of a local news channel and sought to know how she can contact the hospital and proceed with her wish to donate a kidney to Koppad, who is battling for his life. Pandey lives in Padariya Tula area of Lakhimpur and her husband has, in the past, been involved in organ donation initiatives. supportive care." Koppad is on ventilator in the ICU at the hospital, where he was admitted on Tuesday. An earlier bulletin said the soldier "continues to battle the odds". "... his medical condition remains very critical... The medical team ... is treating him with best expertise and resources available in the world." Doctors treating the soldier, whose survival is being seen as a miracle, include top critical care specialists, head of the department of medicine, senior nephrologists and neurologists from the army hospital as well as the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Asked how he survived the hostile weather for six long days, a doctor from the army hospital said they have no account of what exactly happened.

"Only when Lance Naik Koppad gains consciousness we will be able to get an account of how he managed to survive," the doctor told IANS. Koppad and the other soldiers were hit by the avalanche at an altitude of around 20,500 feet. He was found miraculously alive just when the rescuers were beginning to lose hope. The soldier was found conscious but drowsy and disoriented. He was also severely dehydrated and in shock. He had pneumonia and was suffering from liver and kidney dysfunction. But there was no cold exposure related frost bite or bone injuries. Koppad's family from Karnataka, including his wife, are staying in the hospital complex, praying -- like millions across the country -- for his recovery.

Rahul accuses Modi of divisive India drafts new anti-trafficking politics, secrecy over Naga Accord bill, raises penalty for offenders thiruVaNaNthaPuram, February 10 (Pti): Sharpening his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused him of being “superficial” and also of undertaking a “poisonous” campaign along with the RSS with the main aim of “dividing” Hindus and Muslims during polls. Addressing the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee executive meeting in , he said Modi does not want to go into details and likes to do his politics based on events.

Citing an example, he said Modi had called up Congress president Sonia Gandhi and informed her about the signing of the Naga accord, when none of the Chief Ministers of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam knew about it. “None of the Chief Ministers — Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam — knew about it. His Home Minister does not know and soon we find out that there was no such accord and that the Prime Minister was actually not aware of what is going on.” Gandhi alleged that the

A wild elephant that strayed into the town stands after authorities shot it with a tranquilizer gun at Siliguri in West Bengal state on Wednesday, February 10. The elephant had wandered from the Baikunthapur forest on Wednesday, crossing roads and a small river before entering the town. The panicked elephant ran amok, trampling parked cars and waShiNgtoN, February 10 (iaNS): motorbikes before it was tranquilized. (AP Photo)

main aim of Modi and the RSS was to divide Hindus and Muslims during elections. “This was clear with their approach, whether it was Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and to some extent in Kerala and West Bengal,” he said. He also said the BJP undertakes two types of campaigns, one on development and the other an “underground poisonous campaign”. He said the Congress was standing up to the challenge, organising itself and defeating the BJP. The best example is the victory of the grand alliance in Bihar, he added.

Man in India not killed by meteorite: NASA

No Zika virus case reported in India, says Health Minister Nadda hyDerabaD, February 10 (Pti): No Zika virus case has been reported so far in India but there is a need to remain alert and vigilant, said Union Health Minister J P Nadda, who will be holding a review meeting tomorrow in New Delhi. "There is no need to panic but we should remain alert and vigilant," Nadda said today.He, along with Health Secretary, is personally monitoing the situation from all the states, the Minister said. "Tomorrow itself, I will take a review (on the steps taken for preventing entry and transmission of the virus in India)", he added. Asked if India is "well-prepared" to deal with any such cases, he said, "Yes". Nadda noted that India has already come out with detailed guidelines for combating the disease, including travel advisory that asks pregnant women to either defer or cancel their travel to the affected areas. Zika virus, which is carried by mosquito and suspected to cause serious birth defects, has affected many countries in the Americas.

Can’t live without beef? Don't come to Haryana' ambala (haryaNa), February 10 (Pti): Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij today stroked a fresh row saying those who cannot live without eating beef should not visit the state where a stringent cow protection law is in place. "There are some countries we don't visit because food and drinking habits there don't suit us. Likewise, those people who can't live without eating beef should not come to Haryana," Vij said. Vij said Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar had yesterday clarified the issue and ruled out any plan to issue such licences and give relaxation to foreigners to consume beef in the state. Vij had last year pitched for declaring cow as the national animal and launched an online poll on the issue. Khattar had earlier reportedly said that he was open to relax the beef ban for foreigners in the state. Haryana's 'Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Bill, passed by the Assembly in March last year, came into force in November last prohibiting. Under the provisions of the law, cow trafficking, slaughtering and eating beef are banned in the state. The law clamps a complete ban on cow slaughter in the state and provides for a rigorous imprisonment ranging from three years to 10 years for killing the animal.

Scientists at the US space agency NASA have discounted reports that an Indian bus driver in Tamil Nadu was killed by a meteorite, saying he was likely hit by a land based explosion. Online photographs of the site of the suspected meteorite hit in a college campus on Saturday were more consistent with "a land based explosion" than with something from space, the New York Times reported Tuesday citing NASA scientists. Early reports included images of a crater, 5 feet deep and 2 feet wide. Witnesses described hearing an explosion, and police recovered a black, pockmarked stone from the site. Lindley Johnson, NASA's planetary defence

officer, told the US daily that a death by meteorite impact was so rare that one has never been scientifically confirmed in recorded history. "There have been reports of injuries, but even those were extremely rare before the Chelyabinsk event three years ago," she said, referring to a 2013 episode in Russia. In addition, meteorites are often cool to the touch when they land, and the object recovered from the site in India weighed only a few grams and appeared to be a fragment of a common earth rock. The US daily also cited a scientist at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics which is analysing samples of the rock provided by the police as doubting if it was a meteorite.

cheNNai, February 10 (thomSoN reuterS FouNDatioN): A new bill being drafted in India aims to curb the steep rise in human trafficking by unifying several existing laws, raising the penalties for offenders and providing for victims' rehabilitation, government officials said on Wednesday. The bill calls for the creation of an organized crime investigation agency, a special court to deal with trafficking cases and severe penalties for repeat offenders and the trafficking of minors, they said. "Human trafficking in India has taken on many forms, with people being trafficked for forced labour, domestic work and even begging," a senior Women and Child Development Ministry official working on the draft bill told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. "All these cases are dealt with by various agencies and under numerous different laws," she said. "The Supreme Court of India felt that all cases, national or international, should come under the purview of one single law. The new legislation will have a more holistic approach and plug the lacunae in the implementation of anti-trafficking drives." As well as creating an all-embracing law against trafficking, the bill will propose increasing the penalty for offenders to up to 15 years' jail from the present four to five years, and will provide protection for both victims and

Odd-even rule set to return in Delhi

New Delhi, February 10 (Pti): The ‘oddeven’ scheme is “all set” make a comeback in the national capital, the dates to which will be announced by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday. Transport Minister Gopal Rai said that the government will make the announcement after reviewing over 11 lakh responses received from the public through multiple channels. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia suggested that the licence plate policy will be back “once again” while sources said that its next phase could be enforced in April after the CBSE Board examinations. “The scheme is all set to make a comeback. Ministers including the Chief Minister will announce the dates in a press conference tomorrow,” sources said. Earlier, Mr. Rai tweeted, “Delhi government will take a decision on the future of odd-even tomor-

A traffic policeman wears a mask to protect himself from dust and air pollution as he signals to drivers in New Delhi. (REUTERS File Photo)

row. The public feedback report is being prepared today.” The road rationing experiment, aimed at curbing air pollution in the metropolis, was implemented from January 1-15 in its first phase with Sundays being exempted from it. Subsequently, the government invited public

opinion through emails, missed calls, online forms and also reached out to around 9 lakh people through interactive voice response system. “Around 28,300 suggestions have been received through online forms while another 9,000 and 1,82,808 have come through emails and missed called respec-

tively. The government, on its part, has made more than 9,00,000 calls to gather public opinion,” a senior government official said. AAP MLAs, who organised Jan Sabhas on the same theme, have claimed that public opinion was “overwhelmingly” in favour of re-introduction of the scheme.

witnesses, the official said. In addition, a separate court will be established to handle serious crimes committed across more than one Indian state, she said. At present, human trafficking cases are dealt with largely under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, though some also come under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, or sections of the Indian Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure, labour laws and overseas affairs, the official said. "This is a big step forward," Dr P M Nair, a member of the expert committee set up to draft the bill, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation in a telephone interview. "Since 2000, many of us working to prevent human trafficking have been pushing for comprehensive legislation. The highlight of the draft bill is that it gives victims a legal right to rehabilitation, making the state more accountable in doing so." According to National Crime Record Bureau data, 5,466 cases of trafficking were reported in 2014, an increase of 60 percent since 2010. "The new legislation hopes to fix these numbers," Nair said. An interministerial committee will examine the draft bill when it is completed and send it to parliament, which is expected to pass it into law later this year, officials said.

British daily reverts to using Bombay, dare 'Hindu nationalists' loNDoN, February 10 (aFP): British newspaper The Independent will switch back to using Bombay rather than Mumbai when referring to India’s financial capital, its editor said on Wednesday. Amol Rajan said the move was a stand against what he said was the closed-minded view of Hindu nationalists. The city was officially renamed Mumbai in 1995, a change forced through by the far-right Shiv Sena party. However, within the city, the old colonial name and the Marathi-language name are often used interchangeably. “The whole point of Bombay is of an open, cosmopolitan port city, the gateway of India that’s open to the world,” said Rajan, who was born in Kolkata—formerly known as Calcutta—and raised in London. “If you call it what Hindu nationalists want you to call it, you essentially do their work for them,” the 32-year-old told BBC radio. “As journalists, as someone who edits The Independent, it’s incredibly important to be specific about our terminology. “I’d rather side with the tradition of India that’s been open to the world, rather than the one that’s been closed, which is in ascendance right now,” he said, referring to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Shiv Sena renamed the western Indian city after the goddess Mumbadevi, the protector of fisherman who were the area’s original inhabitants. Marathi speakers had always called the city “Mumbai”, and the move was popular among that community, whereas “Bombay” was an anglicized take on the Portuguese colonial name “Bom Bahia”, or “good bay”.

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Trump, Sanders take New Hampshire by storm MANCHESTER, FEbRuARy 10 (REuTERS): Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders coasted to victory on a wave of voter anger in the New Hampshire presidential nominating contest, thrashing traditional U.S. politicians in a display of anti-establishment power. Sweeping wins by Trump, a New York billionaire, and Sanders, a democratic socialist, on Tuesday testified to the sizable share of American voters upset at U.S. economic conditions and willing to send a shockwave to Washington in the Nov. 8 presidential election. New Hampshire’s verdict sets up a tough fight for Republicans in South Carolina on Feb. 20 and for Democrats there on Feb. 27. Some of the most monumental campaign battles in elections past have been fought in the state that holds the first primary election of the American South. For Trump, New Hampshire showed he has staying power and can take a punch after losing on Feb. 1 to Texas Senator Ted Cruz in the first contest, the Iowa caucuses. His win showed pundits were wrong to think he would ultimately self-destruct based on his penchant for insults and imprecise plans for the presidency. Democrat Hillary Clinton, the former U.S. secretary of state and former U.S.

LEFT PHOTO: U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders smiles after winning at his 2016 New Hampshire presidential primary night rally in Concord, New Hampshire February 9. RIGHT PHOTO: Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts at his 2016 New Hampshire presidential primary night rally in Manchester, New Hampshire on February 9. (REUTERS Photo)

senator, now looks wounded, trailing Sanders by 60 to 39 percent based on 86 percent of the returns. The wife of former President Bill Clinton, Clinton barely won Iowa and now has been trounced in New Hampshire, where young voters liked Sanders’ populist proposals to break up big banks and have the government pay for free college tuition. “People have every right to be angry but they’re also hungry, they’re hungry for solutions,” Clinton, 68, said after congratulating the 74-year-old Sanders. “I will work harder than anyone to actually make the changes that make your

lives better.” Clinton was headed to New York, home to her campaign headquarters, to regroup with top aides and prepare for Thursday’s Democratic debate. Her campaign has denied reports it is considering a shakeup but acknowledged it would be natural to add members to their team as the campaign progresses. Sanders said his victory showed “we have sent the message that will echo from Wall Street to Washington, from Maine to California, and that is that the government of our great country belongs to all of the people and not just a handful of wealthy campaign

contributors.” Some 73 percent of voters say they think the United States is on the wrong track, and these disaffected people make up a majority of the support bases for Trump and Sanders, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. They are worried about the economy and distrust establishment politicians they perceive as being part of the problem. SHADOW BOXING TRUMP Trump, 69, who has campaigned to deport illegal immigrants and temporarily ban Muslims from entering the United States, was in first place with 35

percent of the vote on the Republican side based on 88 percent of returns. At his victory rally, Trump dispensed with niceties. He congratulated other candidates in the race but promised to soon return to his pugnacious approach. “Tomorrow: boom, boom,” he said, shadow boxing while his supporters cheered. The New Hampshire Republican race did little to clear up confusion about who would emerge as the establishment contender to Trump on the Republican side. Ohio’s Republican governor, John Kasich, won a spirited fight for second

place in New Hampshire, with Cruz, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida fighting for third place. All four were headed to South Carolina. Bush, the son and brother of former presidents, lived to fight another day, making something of a comeback after a strong debate performance and solid weekend of campaigning. “While the reality TV star is doing well, it looks like you all have reset the race,” Bush told supporters. “This campaign is not dead. We’re going on to South Carolina.” Rubio failed to dispatch Bush, seeing a drop in his

support after a debate on Saturday in which he drew criticism for repeating rehearsed lines from his stump speech. “I did not do well on Saturday night - listen to this: that will never happen again,” Rubio told supporters. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who called out Rubio for his robotic debate, fell behind the others in the voting and canceled plans to go to South Carolina, a sign he could drop out soon. DISENCHANTED VOTERS Independent voters wield special clout in New Hampshire, second in the

series of state-by-state contests that lead to the parties’ formal presidential nominating conventions in July, because they can vote in either party’s primary. At a polling station in Manchester, Joan and Roland Martineau said they voted for the two candidates they believed they could trust to shake things up. Joan, 68, went for Sanders. “I like this views, I like the way he speaks, I think I can trust him,” she said. Roland, 73, a registered Republican, went for Trump, a man he said was “more honest” than other candidates. But he said he would back Sanders over Trump in the general election in November. Clinton had for months been the front-runner nationally. But a Reuters/ Ipsos poll done Feb 2-5 showed Clinton and Sanders now in a dead heat. Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook said in a memo that the Democratic nomination would “very likely” be decided in March, with the support of black and Hispanic voters key to victory. The next primary races are in Nevada and South Carolina later this month. “It will be very difficult, if not impossible, for a Democrat to win the nomination without strong levels of support among African-American and Hispanic voters,” Mook wrote.

‘Pak a dangerous place for media persons’ North Korea executes army chief of staff: media ISlAMAbAd, FEbRuARy 10 (IANS): Pakistan is notorious for increasing incidents of killings of journalists and is considered one of the most dangerous places for media persons in the world, said a Pakistani daily on Wednesday. An editorial “Media under siege” in the Daily Times said that an attack on City 42 television channel’s office in Lahore by unidentified armed men has “further panicked journalists, who are already living under the shadow of fear due to constant threats from the terrorists”. So far the police are clueless about the perpetrators of the attack. “In the wake of similar attacks on media offices and personnel in Lahore, Faisalabad and Karachi, this emerging onslaught on the media is becoming more common, with the obvious aim of further stifling its freedom. “It seems part of a broader agenda to put the mainstream media under siege. The journalist community and political parties’ leaders have condemned the attack and demanded the arrest of the culprits as soon as possible,” the daily said. The editorial observed that the “attack prompted the lawmakers of the Punjab Assembly to move a joint resolution while the journalist community staged a protest

demonstration to press for their demands to be provided security”. Noting that the profession of journalism has always been a challenging job in Pakistan, the daily said: “Nowadays, media houses are vulnerable to terrorist attacks. It is the state’s responsibility to provide protection to journalists inside and outside their workplaces.” It went on to say that Pakistan has “already become notorious for increasing incidents of killings of journalists and is considered one of the most dangerous places for media persons in the world”. “Not only the government but media managements should also take stringent measures as the scale of the threat is very large and the personnel of the law enforcement agencies by themselves cannot ensure the security of all media outlets.” It said that coordinated efforts by the authorities and managements may be the best way forward for the security of media offices and journalists. “Stronger preventive measures and protection must be undertaken while reviewing existing security protocols for possible loopholes. In an environment of fear, the media cannot play its due role, which is critical in countering the terrorists’ narrative,” the daily added.

End corporal punishment: Bangladeshi daily dHAkA, FEbRuARy 10 (IANS): A leading Bangladeshi daily on Wednesday called for an end to corporal punishment after a schoolgirl was caned so badly that she fainted. An editorial “Caned for not wearing a uniform!” in the Daily Star said that the caning of a schoolgirl in a government school in Pabna “leaves us disgusted and horrified”. Rojoni was beaten until she fainted because she was not wearing her school uniform which her labourer father could not afford to buy. “How can such barbarism be allowed in a place where young minds are supposed to be nurtured and taught? How can a teacher resort to such violence, especially when the High Court and government have expressly prohibited corporal punishment in all schools?” The daily said that obviously teachers and school authorities have “no regard for

about a month after it drew international condemnation for conducting its fourth nuclear test. A source familiar with North Korean affairs also told Reuters that Ri had been executed. The source declined to be identified, given the sensitivity of the matter. Ri, who was chief of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) General Staff, was executed this month for corruption and factional conspiracy, Yonhap and

the government’s directives and blatantly violate the basic right of a child to be protected from physical harm”. It added that besides violating international conventions and the law of the land, this teacher has disgraced his profession. “...In this case the teacher has displayed a despicable, sadistic streak that is not uncommon in many of our schools, especially where children come from poor backgrounds.” The editorial wondered why students of government schools who cannot afford uniforms are not provided with such items that are part of school regulations. “...The inquiry committee that has been formed must take steps to punish this teacher and also hold the school accountable for allowing such practices. This shameful, barbarism must be eliminated for good.”

other South Korean media reported. Yonhap did not identify its sources. The source who told Reuters the news declined to comment on how the information about the execution had been obtained. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service declined to comment and it was not possible to independently verify the report. The North rarely issues public announcement related to purges or execu-

tions of high-level officials. A rare official confirmation of a high-profile execution came after Jang Song Thaek, leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle and the man who was once considered the second most powerful figure in the country, was executed for corruption in 2013. In May last year, the North executed its defence chief by anti-aircraft gun at a firing range, the South’s spy agency said in a report to members of parliament.

The North’s military leadership has been in a state of perpetual reshuffle since Kim Jong Un took power after the death of his father in 2011. He has changed his armed forces chief several times since then. Some other high-ranking officials in the North have been absent from public view for extended periods, fuelling speculation they may have been purged or removed, only to resurface.

Asian scientists race to make Zika test kit, but lack of live sample a challenge

NEW dElHI/SINGAPoRE, FEbRuARy 10 (REuTERS): Scientists in Asia are racing to put together detection kits for the Zika virus, with China on Thursday confirming its first case, but the researchers are challenged by the lack of a crucial element - a live sample of the virus. Zika, suspected of causing brain defects in more than 4,000 newborns in Brazil after spreading through much of the Americas, is a particular worry in South and Southeast Asia, where mosquitoborne tropical diseases such as Roman Empire and the First World War, a dengue fever are a constant threat. statement from the University of Kent said. India is working on diagnosThis includes recent developments in tic kits for the virus, as there is no the chemical analysis of the teeth of skeletons from the Roman Empire period in Britain which has revealed that migrants from North Africa were living in York. The analysis also suggests up to 30 percent of the population in Britain came from abroad during the Roman period. Research into the hidden histories of war graves in Britain has also identified migrants who had took part in World War I. The conversion of Brighton Pavilion into a hospital for Indian troops provides further evidence of the important role they played, the film emphasised.

‘Human migration not a new phenomenon’ loNdoN, FEbRuARy 10 (IANS): Countering common perception that migration at current levels is a new phenomenon, a short animated film commissioned by British historians shows that people from different parts of the world have been migrating to Britain for ages. With migration now a major topic of debate across Europe, the historians created a script and commissioned the film to provide the public, schools and policy makers with a better understanding of its history. Professor Ray Laurence and Julie Anderson from the University of Kent worked with Hella Eckardt of the University of Reading to create the script of the film. The animation film draws from research on the

SEoul, FEbRuARy 10 (REuTERS): North Korea has executed its army chief of staff, Ri Yong Gil, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday, which, if true, would be the latest in a series of executions, purges and disappearances under its young leader. The news comes amid heightened tension surrounding isolated North Korea after its Sunday launch of a longrange rocket, which came

testing kit commercially available in the world’s second populous country, but the lack of a live virus sample is hindering its efforts. A strain from 1950 was found dead and not suitable for research, said Soumya Swaminathan, director general of the state-run Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), which spearheads biomedical research. “We want it for our research,” Swaminathan said, referring to live samples of the virus. “In a big country like India, we need it.” India has written to international agencies, the World Health Organisation among them, seeking a sample of live Zika virus, the

council says. “If we get it, we can develop a kit and testing procedures within a month,” said a council official, who declined to be identified because of lack of authorisation to speak to the media. In the affluent city state of Singapore, scientists are working on a diagnostic kit to simultaneously detect Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses, which are transmitted by the same type of mosquitoes and cause similar symptoms. Singapore, which is just north of the equator, has suffered a spike in cases of dengue fever this year, and has taken precautions against a Zika outbreak. “Every country and major city

needs to be prepared,” said Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, director of the infectious diseases programme at the Bioinformatics Institute of A*Star, Singapore’s public sector research agency. The new kit developed by Maurer-Stroh’s team would save two thirds of the cost and time needed to test for the three viruses individually, and can be run on standard hospital equipment. The new kit is expected to be distributed to hospitals by the end of March, where it will undergo final testing on real viruses, if Zika eventually hits the shores of Singapore. “It is a challenge to get the information as well.

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lost but taking lot of positives: dhoni

Pune, February 10 (PTI): India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni remained positive and said the surprise defeat to Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 international has given them the chance to assess the team's batting frailty ahead of the big-ticket World T20. India's winning sequence in T20 internationals came to an embarrassing end last night after a depleted Sri Lanka pulled off an upset five-wicket victory to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. "The good thing is this is the type of pitch on which we have not played for a long time. There were a lot of positives. It was one day everyone got a chance to bat. At the same time there was pressure on all batsmen. Yes, the result did not go our way, but there were a lot of positives to take away from this game," said Dhoni at the post-game media conference.

"It's rare that in a twenty over game all wickets fall. I don't think it's a bad idea to test everyone. Because it will give us an idea about how deep is our batting. If the top order keeps performing from now on itself, the lower order will not get an exposure and the chance to bat and get tested before the T20 World Cup," he said. Put into bat on a lively track, which had fair amount of bounce and

seam movement, India were skittled out for a paltry 101 in 18.5 overs with the rookie pace trio of Kasun Rajitha (3/29), Dashun Shanaka (3/16) and Dushmantha Chameera (2/14) doing bulk of the damage. Sri Lanka reached the target with two overs to spare. The hosts were 72 for 8 before top-scorer Ravichandran Ashwin, who made 31 not out in 24 balls,

took the score to 100. Dhoni said if India had made 140, it would have been a defendable total on a track that assisted seam bowlers, but at the same time praised the Lankans for bowling in one area. "They did not give width and they did bowl well. We also kept losing wickets that added pressure on the new batsmen coming in," explained Dhoni. Dhoni conceded that his batsmen were perhaps thinking that all Indian tracks would behave in the same manner, especially on the back of their runglut in Australia in the T20 series which they won 3-0. He, however, did not criticise the track and said whatever the conditions they would accept them and play. "It's not our fault what kind of wicket we get. Whatever wickets are provided, we will play. We are not bothered about the types of wickets we get.

WIndies board rejects call for new deal in World T20 row

kIngsTOn, February 10 (reuTers): West Indies players will be thrown off the squad for the World Twenty20 if they do not agree to financial terms by Sunday's deadline, the head of the region's cricket board said on Tuesday. The hard-line stance comes in the wake of reports that the 15-man squad, upset at a huge pay cut, has rejected the contract offered by West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). Cricinfo.com on Tuesday published a letter from Darren Sammy to the WICB in which the West Indies captain said the financial terms for the World Twenty20, which starts in India on March 8, were unacceptable. "We want to represent the West Indies but the financials on offer we can't accept," Sammy wrote. WICB chief executive Michael Muirhead did not sound in a negotiating mood, however, when he spoke

on Jamaican radio. "The WICB is committed to play in the tournament, let me say that first," Muirhead said on Hitz 92fm. "No one will leave the shores of the West Indies without signing a contract and if these players in particular choose not to sign, then I guess we'll be left with no option but to substitute other players for them." Muirhead added that the board was not in a position to improve the renumeration package, negotiated with the players association nine months ago. "They have had lots of time to digest and argue and do everything," he said. "Five of the players were instrumental and were there at the onset, so at this point, I’m hoping that the players will sign and take advantage of the other benefits that are there." He said that players would receive half of any shirt sponsorship the board negotiates in addition to a portion of

prize money. Although West Indies cricket has fallen on hard times in the test format, it remains a major player in the shortest form of the game. West Indies won the 2012 World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka and are currently ranked second in the world. This year's squad includes dashing batsmen Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard. Sammy, who requested an urgent meeting before Sunday's deadline, has proposed the players participate in the World Twenty20 under the same conditions as at previous tournaments. He said players were facing a pay cut of nearly 80 percent and stood to earn only $21,000 apiece this year, compared to $135,000 at the last tournament. The latest impasse between WICB and the players comes some 18 months after the premature end of West Indies' tour of India because of a longstanding payment dispute.

NbA: curry magic as Golden state Warriors down rockets Oakland, February 10 (aFP): Stephen Curry turned on the style as the Golden State Warriors overcame a brave Houston Rockets fightback to triumph 123-110 and stretch their winning streak to 10 games on Tuesday. Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Curry scored 35 points in a pulsating battle in Oakland to take the Warriors' record to 47-4 for the season. The highlight of Curry's latest masterclass was his role in a remarkable passage of play in the third quarter, when he stripped the ball inside the Warriors paint and then darted forward to launch an attack. An incredible behindthe-back pass found Andre Iguodala, who flipped to Leandro Barbosa to score. The Rockets had fought back after a disastrous first quarter which saw the Warriors jump out to a 38-22 lead after only 11 minutes. Houston rallied however with James Harden (37 points) and led 74-69 early in the second half. Curry's 35-point night came despite 12-for-24 shooting for the Warriors, who improved to 24-0 at home this season with their 42nd consecutive victory at Oracle Arena. Curry made seven three-pointers along with nine assists. Warriors' Australian center Andrew Bogut added 13 points while blocking six shots. The contest tipped decisively back in the Warriors' favor when unheralded forward Harrison Barnes rose from the bench to score 10 points during a 17-5 run early in the fourth quarter. "Our bench really carried

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors (L) drives past Ty Lawson of the Houston Rockets at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California on February 9. (AFP Photo)

us tonight," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. "The surge from the bench to start the fourth quarter gave us the separation we needed." The Warriors now have the Chicago Bulls' remarkable 72-win season in their sights, a record benchmark long seen as unbeatable. Elsewhere, Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points but it was not enough to prevent the New York Knicks from sliding to defeat against the Washington Wizards in their first match since the dismissal of coach Derek Fisher. Anthony drained a three-pointer with 67 seconds left to reduce Washington's lead to 106-101 but the Wizards held on for a 111-108 victory at Madi-

son Square Garden. Washington guards Bradley Beal and John Wall made a series of clutch shots down the stretch to seal the Wizards win. Beal amassed 26 points while Wall weighed in with 28 points, 15 of them coming in an important fourthquarter cameo. In-form rookie forward Kristaps Porzingis finished with 20 points for the Knicks, who abruptly axed Fisher on Monday to replace him with assistant Kurt Rambis. Anthony said shortly before tipoff that the Knicks locker room had been taken by surprise by team president Phil Jackson's decision to dump Fisher. "This was something that I don't

really know if it was a quick decision or was lingering," said Anthony. "I'm not going to try to figure that part out but everybody found out as far as players around the same time yesterday morning." Fisher was fired after the Knicks went on a protracted losing streak with nine losses in 10 games, including Sunday's defeat to the Denver Nuggets. "It's tough," Anthony said. "When I wrap my brain around it and put everything into perspective, it's hard with how many coaches I've been through, how many players, how many different teammates. "You just try to find some kind of consistency. The business of basketball is a tough business."

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Waste Management THe bATTle oF KiKruMA in a smart city (Fought between Kikrüma Nagas and Britishers in 1851)

ahatma Gandhi once said "If we want a country we must look for a clean country first". At the wake of an accelerated course of development, with promises and anticipated change of smart cities, the State should focus on a fundamental concern: waste management. Most of us are aware of the importance of living in a clean city but the question is how do we make our city clean without affecting our environment and the ecosystem for the future generation? A clean city should co-relate with a sustainable approach to achieving this goal. The allurement of this gargantuan effort takes risk in the expectation that the individual wakes to the reality of the emphasis placed on ‘the individual’s effort’. Therefore, how do we manage the waste in which we all hold responsibility in its ever-growing production? Kohima and Dimapur- the two main cities of Nagaland are growing at a very progressive rate. They are considered as category D cities (as per the Indian population-based classification of cities). This means that the city has a population of around 3 lakhs. Several years ago the topic of waste management would not have been an issue of concern. The waste generated was, to an large extent, controllable and it was either buried or burnt, which is an easy way to dispose off waste. Moreover, the amount of waste was not as much as compared to the waste generated at present day. In fact, we can assume that there were only a handful of plastic wrappers around a radius of 5km. But like any other developing state or city, the residential and commercial waste gradually increased along with the size of the city itself. Now we are looking at a minimum average of 1 kg of waste (both biodegradable and non biodegradable) per household generating approximately 50 MT in total waste per day just in Dimapur itself. 50 MT is the size of a small 2 bedroom house if we want to visualize. Out of this, 50% is non-biodegradable waste, like plastics, glasses and this type of waste when exposed to moisture and rainwater creates a liquid known as leachate, which in the long run contaminates the soil and water destroying our ecosystem. One positive way to look at this growing waste is that these growing quantity of waste are the signs of growth and development of a city, maybe even economic prosperity. And also looking at waste, as a resource would be an added bonus, Resources in generating power, recyclable reusable products, even fertilizers from the biodegradable waste. Indeed it is imperative to have a clean and smart city but it is more important to clean in a smart way with a sustainable approach. The city of Kohima is one of the few cities in the northeast that has a sanitary landfill following a compost plant and a leachate treatment plant. This in the long run will provide sustainable benefits and social and economic benefits to stakeholders and residents of Kohima. These are the first big steps towards a smart and clean city. It takes all to contribute to generate waste and it will take an equal participation of all to accomplish the goal of a clean and green City. Clement Imsong

n the middle of the 19th century, a very significant and historical battlefield took placed in the North Eastern Frontier hills between the Britishers and the Kikrüma Nagas. Historically speaking, this was the only battle field worthy to be mentioned as far as the Britishers adventured to this part of the Naga region. They fought the bloodiest battle ever fought in the entire North- Eastern frontiers hills on the 11th February 1851 at Kikrüma. Kikrüma village is situated at the extreme south west of the present Phek district of Nagaland. They belong to the Chokri speaking group of the Chakhesang tribe, erstwhile Eastern Angami. The Chokris called them Phügwumi, meaning old village people or early settlers, the Khezas called them Sumi meaning people who lives in the centre. The village name, appeared as Kekremah for the first time when Lieutenant Vincent filled his report after his 1st and 2nd Military expedition in November 1849 and March 1850 respectively. The nearest village to Kikrüma that he could reached was Pushumi (Pudunamai) of Mao tribe. In Mao dialect, literal meaning of Kekremah is early men. Since then, the village is officially known as Kikrüma. Interestingly, the people of this part of the Nagas in those days did not name their own village by themselves but the name given by the neighbouring villages becomes their recognised name of the village. *By then Kikrüma village had more than 1000 households having more than 2000 warriors as reported by lieutenant Vincent. -Among those warriors some had the records of having taken more than 70 heads,* they were dreaded by their neighbouring village, even the then most powerful Raja Gumbhir Singh of Manipur was afraid to take on them. It was sometime early 1851, by then, the Britishers were already at Mezoma village, defending the Jabeilie clan against Neitholie's clan and already had contacted the villages around Mezoma, many became friendly except Khonoma village and Neitholie clan of Mezoma. The people of Kikrüma having heard the affect of their stay at Mezoma, sent message to the Britishers, challenging them to come and fight, saying;"why not the Sipahees come and fight us?" Curious to know who were these people, on 3rd February 1851, the Britishers under the command of Capt. Reid and Lt. Vincent along with 1st and 2nd Assam Light Infantry proceeded for the first time, with "two 3 powder guns, two mortars and a hundred armed personals" to discover 'that large village' Kikrüma. On their way, the Britishers came acrossed the villages situated below the foothills of eastern side

of Mt. Japfü, present southern Angami villages and faced some minor resistance but eventually subdued them to their side and halted at Pudunamai(puswumi ) village of Mao tribe. From this village, one can have a Panoramic view of Kikrüma village. When Capt. Reid revealed his destination to the villagers, the dreaded side of the Kikrüma Nagas was told to him by the locals. At one point of time, Capt. Reid decided not to proceed further under the pretext of difficulty in provisioning the troops and transporting the armours. But on February 5th, 1851, two young men from Kikrüma village once again brought a message from their people challenging them to come to their village and prove who had the greatest power in these hills. Till then, there was no power known to have challenged the superiority of Kikrüma Nagas. The two men having no knowledge about the fire power of the Britishers, scornfully declared that they did not care for their weapons and said; " your sipahees are flesh and blood as well as we are and we will fight with spears and shields and see who are the best men; here is specimen of our weapon," and handed over a handsome spear to Capt. Reid. The Britishers too seemed afraid to take on them, because that was the first time they had been challenged Openly by a Naga village in their history. However, to save the honour and image of the British Empire and mostly to avoid the injurious effect to return to Mezoma without accepting the challenge , which would have been attributed to fear, Capt. Reid determined at once to uphold the name and honour of his country, decided to accept the challenge, he immediately prepared himself with full caution by availing all the arms and personnel under his command. He also heard that four other villages might joined Kikrüma Naga, therefore, "the greatest caution was necessary"' so he sent for Lt. Campbell who was still at Mezoma. Lt. Campbell along with 50 armed personnel in their way to Mao mobilised 800 Nagas from those villages earlier subdued by his captain to fight on their side. +This was possible within such a short span of time only because Naga warriors of Kikrüma had taken many heads of the many neighbouring villages in the past and these villages were waiting an opportune time like this to avenge their deaths. Having fully prepared, Capt. Reid along with his reinforcements marched out from the "Sopfüma village" on the 9th February 1851 towards Kikrüma through Kidima village, a distance of 3kms from Kikrüma village, with Sidzü river in between. Meanwhile, the Kikrüma Naga Warriors were preparing themselves to fight

from the West, at a particular location which give them great advantages and their enemies were expected to come from that direction, they had to climbed a steep hillocks in order to reach their village. Accordingly, boulders and logs were dumped on the edge of the hillocks to be pushed and rolled down at their enemies as and when they come up from that direction. But Capt. Reid took notice from Kidima village that the People of Kikrüma were busy in making impediments from that direction, so he decided not to attack from the point and proceeded further North towards Kezoma village and encamped below that village on the banks of Sidzü river in 10th February night. The much awaited and only expected entry point of their enemy did not take place and at one point of time the people of Kikrüma once thought the Britishers were not coming because they were seen marching downward beyond Kidima village at the same time they never expected their enemy would take on them from the northern end of their village. However, on the 11th February morning, British troops along with their Naga allies headed toward Kikrüma from the northern end for an inevitable battle that has been awaited them. This time the Kikrüma Naga Warriors decided to fight their enemies within their village boundary, because they had not prepared or arranged any other mean of fighting from any other direction other than West end. Meanwhile, in the presence of the British troops the Naga allies of British moral was high and in the process advanced much ahead of the main troops and got themselves engaged in fighting with the Kikrüma Naga Warriors. At that point, many of the British Naga allies were killed. A Naga warrior Müswüri by the name had single handedly killed scores of the allies of Britishers. However, the arrival of the main troops the Warriors of Kikrüma were taken by surprised by the 3 pounder guns mortars and musketeers which they had never come across in their life. The battle lasted the whole day, leaving more deaths in the side of Kikrüma Naga, about 300 of their Warriors including Müswüri were killed. The soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Assam light infantry drive out the Naga Warriors from the village with great difficulty. Although, Capt. Reid had objected to burning of the village, his Nagas allies actuated by the feeling of revenge, set the village on for from all sides and soon the greater part of the village was burnt along with huge quantity of paddy and other households, only about six households situated in the middle of the village were saved. Since the battle lasted that whole day,

the troops and its allies had to spend the night in the village. So determined and brave were the Naga Warriors of Kikrüma, throughout the night they kept their enemy attack from all sides of the village and killed many of them in the darkness. The troops and its allies had to spend and suffer a miserable night without water and for the injured and for themselves. In desperation they had to fire the 3 pounder guns and mortars blindly so as to scare away their enemies. It had been told that the troops and their allies did believed that the universe; the moon, the stars and the sun too listened and obeyed the wishes of Kikrüma Nagas, because, for the Britishers and its allies, that night the moon and the stars seemed to be standing still making the night much longer than ever. On February 12th 1851, the next morning, as the troops and its allies were retreating after having fought the bloodiest battle through the south-west west of the village gate, they came to noticed the presence of hundreds of old men, women and children in a secluded paddy field located outside the village where they had been kept while their Warriors were fighting their enemies. The" ruthless barbarian allies" showed no mercy and once again actuated by the feeling of revenge for the many of their friends killed on the previous day "murdered and exterminated" those defenceless people. The Britishers had to forcibly stopped their Naga allies in committing the murder of the innocents. +It is believed that the numbers of murder that took place on that fateful morning of 12th February was much higher than that of the previous day killed. However, this ugly side of the history was not mentioned in any of the book or writing as usual because, if so then, the history of British in Naga hills would have been different. Thus the Britishers and its allies left Kikrüma village on 12th February 1851 after having fought the "bloodiest battle ever fought on the North-East Frontier Hills" on 11th February 1851 ending the 10th and last military expedition in Naga Hills. The effect of the battle had caused much concerned to the Britishers, consequently in the month of March that year the British Parliament adopted the policy of non - interference towards the Nagas, thus leaving them to decide for their own destiny. And since then the incident that took placed in the Naga Hills were only in the form of ambushes, attacks, raids, punitive measures,etc. except 2nd world war which was fought In an around Kohima in the 20th century *Varrier Elwin” Nagas in the 19th century” + Oral History as told by the villagers -Authors comments. K. Puroh

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Actor Ken Watanabe, leukemia survivor, fights stomach cancer

apanese actor Ken Watanabe, an Academy Award nominee for his performance in the movie "The Last Samurai" and lauded in the recent Broadway revival of "The King and I," is fighting stomach cancer and will have to postpone plans to return to Broad-

way. The lean, ruggedly handsome Watanabe, who more than twenty years ago survived two bouts of leukemia, was diagnosed "almost miraculously early" with the cancer last month and underwent surgery, he said on Twitter. "I was really shocked,

my wife and daughter pushed me to have a health check and the cancer was found. It was a very early stage and they operated immediately," he added. "I'll be resting in February so my arrival in New York will be somewhat delayed." Watanabe, 56, became the first Japanese to be nominated for a Tony Award for his 2015 performance as the King in "The King and I" on Broadway. He had been set to reprise the role, starting from March 1, but a statement on his Facebook page said this would be postponed. The son of school teachers in the rural northwest-

ern prefecture of Niigata, Watanabe hoped to attend a conservatory after high school but abandoned the plan due to financial problems, going to Tokyo and straight into acting instead. Known at first in Japan mainly for his samurai roles, he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 1989, resuming acting while still gaunt and bald from chemotherapy. The cancer returned in the early 1990s but he underwent treatment again and has been in remission since. His real introduction to Western audiences came in 1993, with the role of a rebel samurai in "The Last Samu-

niversal Pictures has nabbed a big star for its "The Invisible Man" reboot. Johnny Depp has been set to star in the upcoming movie, which is based on H.G. Wells novel of the same title. The first big-screen adaptation arrived in 1933 with Claude Rains starring as a scientist who finds a way to become invisible. Deadline first reported the news. It's still unclear who will pen the script and no director is attached to the project yet. The "Invisible Man" reboot is part of Universal's effort to establish its new classic monster

Johnny Depp is Universal's new 'Invisible Man'

'Deadpool' sequel is in the works

rai," which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. A slew of other films followed, including "Memoirs of a Geisha", "Batman Begins", Clint Eastwood's "Letters from Iwo Jima" and the 2014 U.S. "Godzilla" reboot. Approached about doing "The King and I", Watanabe said his first reaction was "'In English? A musical? Oh no, no, no, I can eadpool is yet never do this'," the New to hit theatres York Times reported. but a sequel is But he won rave reviews already in the and a Tony nomination for works with Fox giving a his performance, which green light to the project. ended in July. According to The HollySource: Reuters wood Reporter, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick who universe with Alex Kurtz- wrote Deadpool are writing man and Chris Morgan the script for the follow-up. Although Deadpool shepherding it. helmer Tim Miller is not The studio has previously tapped Tom Cruise to star yet attached to direct, Fox in "The Mummy", which is expected to keep all the is also part of the rebooted creative team together for monster universe. Kurtz- the second movie. Both man is set to direct the new producer Simon Kinberg film, which is set for a June 9, and Miller had talked about 2017 release in the U.S.. Depp has filmed "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales", the fifth installment in the Disney fantasy film franchise. He will also return as the Mad Hatter in "Alice harrell Williams, the Through the Looking Glass" pop culture Renaisthat is due out May 27. sance man who is a Source: AceShowbiz.com designer, performer and hit songwriter, was named Tuesday as co-owner of jeans brand G-Star Raw. The company, based in Amsterdam and Los Angeles, said that Williams would be involved in design but also in decisions on business strategy and advertising. "G-Star is an independently minded and forward-thinking company. I believe they will be the definitive jeans brand of the 21st century," Williams said in a statement. Williams, whose finan-

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Working in Hollywood not everybody's cup of tea: ArJUn KApoor

ollywood star Arjun Kapoor says actors need to be very secure in their career before taking a leap to Hollywood as it is difficult to start from the scratch. Arjun's costars, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, are now venturing into Hollywood projects. While the "Mary Kom" actress was part of the FBIdrama series "Quantico", the "Piku" star will be seen opposite Vin Diesel in "XXX". The "2 States" actor says it is amazing what Priyanka has achieved and is confident Deepika will do great too. "If you are given the opportunity to go out there and do a work, you should do it because you are representing your country and your skills. "It is amazing what Priyanka has achieved and I am sure Deepika will do equally well. She is such a talented personality and has only gotten better with time," Arjun said in an interview. The actor believes it takes tremendous confidence to uproot oneself from the current industry and start working in an-

her busy career as a job and, instead, prefers to look at it as a "holiday." "I really do love acting, and as I get older I find myself loving it more and more. I'm so struck by how long I've been doing this. I suddenly feel like one of these people who's been around a long time - and I have!" she told OK! Magazine, reports femalefirst.co.uk "The great thing about acting is that every role brings different challenges and new mysteries. It's Source: PTI like going on holiday; I love it. I do," she added. And despite having a catalogue of movies under her belt, the 40-year-old actress prefers to take on only one job a year. "In terms of being a workaholic, that's not for me. I like to think that I have this way of working which is to just do one thing a year, which often can take four or five months of my life. But in the last couple of years, I seem to have found myself doing a heck of a lot more, the 'Steve Jobs' actress said.

speaking, what's sexier than a man that produces children and then looks surprised about it," Reynolds joked about his cover photo. Reynolds didn't talk much about his life at home, but he noted that his family was 'doing great' and that his daughter James was 'walking and talking'. The actor and wife Blake Lively welcomed their first daughter together back in December 2014, two years after they got married.

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cial terms and time commitment to the brand were not disclosed, has been involved in fashion for years including as a co-founder of the Japanese clothing maker Billionaire Boys Club. Through another of his projects, Bionic Yarn, Williams has worked with GStar Raw to design a line of jeans whose denim is produced from plastic bottles found in the ocean. G-Star Raw said that eco-friendly initiatives would be a key focus with Williams, who has been outspoken on environmental protection. Williams, 42, made his name as part of the duo The

our artistes from different genres for a tribute to a music idol. Luke Bryan, John Legend, Demi Lovato and Meghan Trainor will join hands to pay tribute to four-time Grammy winner Lionel Richie at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. Richie is the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year. MusiCares, The Recording Academy's affiliated health and human services charity, provides emergency financial assistance and addiction recovery resources for music people in need. For the tribute to the

"Hello" singer, the music artistes will take audiences on a journey spanning The Commodores-era classics to memorable hits that earned Richie a Grammy for Album Of The Year in 1984, read a statement. As part of the segment, Richie will also take the stage to join the artistes in performing a special collaborative rendition of one of his all-time classics. Two-time Grammy winner LL Cool J will host the awards gala for the fifth consecutive year. The annual musical gala will take place on February 15 at Staples Center here. The

Anoushka Shankar's new album to release soon!

nternationally acclaimed sitarist Anoushka Shankar, who has been nominated for a Grammy award this year, is coming up with a new album 'Land of Gold', which will release on April 1. The album focuses on the refugee crisis and will be released by Universal Music, read a statement. The five-time Grammy award nominee will perform songs from the album on tour throughout the year, including festival dates in the sum-

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Neptunes and became a behind-the-scenes producer and songwriter to major pop acts including Madonna, Britney Spears and Shakira. Williams in recent years has become a star in his own right with the globally viral hit "Happy." Source: Daily Mail

Lionel richie to get musical tribute

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other. "They have achieved a lot here to have that comfort and confidence to pick themselves up from here, go there, and start from scratch. It's not everybody's cup of tea. You have to be in a very secure place in your life and career to take that opportunity," he said. Several Indian actors like Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have worked in Hollywood films in the past. Arjun believes it is very "emotional" to work in the west while representing the country and hence should be done whole-heartedly. "Priyanka has achieved so much here, she has picked her bag and gone there and has invested so much time in her work, so you cannot do it half-heartedly. It is very emotional to go there as an Indian actor in a main lead. You need to be very focused to do it. You can't just do it because everybody is doing it. Even if I did a Hollywood film someday, I would want to put my best foot forward..." He will be next seen in R Balki's "Ki & Ka" opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan.

edy based upon Marvel Comics' most unconventional anti-hero, Deadpool tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humour, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

Pharrell Williams becomes co-owner of G-Star Raw jeans

Ryan Reynolds named Kate Winslet treats career as 'holiday' ctress Kate Winslet SexieSt DAD Alive says she doesn't see 'Deadpool' star Ryan Reynolds has been named People's Sexiest Dad Alive of 2016. The 39-year-old Canadian actor has earned the top spot on the magazine's annual list which also included last year's champion Justin Timberlake. The star appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and it was the host who announced the new title as he revealed Reynold's magazine cover in the middle of the show. "What?! I mean come on! I mean scientifically

a sequel earlier. "We certainly are talking about the sequel - we were talking about the sequel while we were making the movie just because when you make a film like this that's from a serialised source material, you hope that it's the first of many. But yeah (Fox is) feeling good about it, we're all feeling really proud of it, so hopefully before it comes out we will be well into the process of figuring out a sequel," Kinberg had said in September last year. An R-rated action com-

mer in Europe and concerts in North America, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, India and the United Arab Emirates. The album is said to be her response to the trauma and injustice being experienced by refugees and victims of war, taking inspiration from recent news images of people fleeing civil war, oppression, poverty and unbearable hardship. It also offers an uplifting message of hope for dark times. The album contemplates the

common thread of humanity and its power to reconnect people divided by hatred and fear. Anoushka had, on several instances, emphasised that “the seeds of 'Land of Gold' originated in the context of the humanitarian plight of refugees.” She has been nominated at this year's 58th Annual Grammy Awards for her album 'Home'. The awards gala will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 15.

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'Frozen' Broadway adaptation set for spring 2018

awards ceremony will be broadcast live in India on Vh1 channel on February 16. Bryan, Lovato, and Trainor will each make their Grammy debuts this year. Nine-time Grammy winner John Legend is nominated for four awards this year: Best Rap Song, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Best Song Written For Visual Media for "Glory"; and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "One man can change the world." Trainor is nominated for Best New Artist this year.

he stage version of 'Frozen' is finally coming together and has been now scheduled to open in the spring of 2018. Disney said the musical adaptation would have a tryout in summer 2017 at a venue and city outside New York. The production will have the movie's creative team such as songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez as well as screenwriter and co-director Jennifer Lee,

reported Ace Showbiz. The songwriting team will write new scores for the musical while Lee is assigned to write the musical's book. The production will be directed by Alex Timbers of "Here Lies Love" and choreographed by Peter Darling of "Billy Elliot". It would also feature Tony winners Bob Crowley and Natasha Katz in set and costume department and lighting department

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respectively. No cast, theatre on Broadway or exact dates of production are announced yet. "Frozen" would be Disney's ninth musical and 10th show over all that Disney has brought to Broadway. "The Lion King", which becomes a commercial and critical success for the powerhouse, is still running on Broadway alongside "Aladdin". Source: PTI

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Sunderland's Johnson admits one count of sexual activity with child LONDON, February 10 (reuters): England international Adam Johnson pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child, but denied two other charges, when he appeared at Bradford Crown Court on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Sunderland winger, who has played 12 times for England, also admitted one count of grooming a girl under the age of 16, a court official said. Johnson, who began his career at Middlesbrough and also played for Manchester City, joined Sunderland for 10 million pounds in 2012 on a four-year contract. He has been a regular for the Premier League side this season and scored in the 2-2 draw with Liverpool last week. The case is expected to last for two weeks.

Cameron cites 'problem' with Premier League ticket prices LONDON, February 10 (aP): British Prime Minister David Cameron has expressed concern about the price of tickets for Premier League games after Liverpool fans staged a mid-match walkout. Cameron was asked in the House of Commons on Wednesday about plans by the Football Supporters' Federation to advocate mass walkouts at games in protest over ticket prices. Cameron responded by saying ''there is a problem here where some teams and some clubs put up prices very rapidly every year, even though so much of the money for football actually comes through the sponsorship and the equipment.'' Premier League clubs are preparing for the start of new three-year television deals worth around 8.3 billion pounds ($12 billion). Thousands of Liverpool supporters left their Anfield seats in the 77th minute of last Saturday's game against Sunderland to protest the hike in some tickets prices to 77 pounds ($112).

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Kohli’s Pakistani fan’s bail plea verdict reserved LahOre, February 10 (Pti): The young Pakistani fan of ace Indian cricketer Virat Kohli who was arrested for hoisting the Indian tri-colour atop his home in Punjab province may have to spend more time in police custody after a court reserved its verdict on his bail plea. Judge Anique Anwar of district court in Okara reserved the decision yesterday after the counsel for Daraz completed his arguments on his bail petition. Daraz, a 22-year-old tailor, who also resembles Kohli, is facing up to 10 years imprisonment for hoisting the Indian flag at the rooftop of his house in Okara district. He was arrested from his house, some 200 kilometers from Lahore, on January 25 and police registered an FIR under section 123-A of Pakistan Penal Code and 16 Maintenance of Public Order. The section 123-A (acts of damaging the sovereignty of the country) carries maximum punishment of 10 years in jail or fine or both.

Manor F1 team signs Wehrlein LONDON, February 10 (reuters): Pascal Wehrlein, reserve driver for world champions Mercedes and last year's German Touring Car (DTM) series winner, will race for Manor this season, Formula One's smallest team said on Wednesday. Last season, Manor - as Marussia - failed to score a point and finished last in 10th place. "Manor Racing is a great place for me to start my Formula One racing career," said Wehrlein, who thanked Mercedes for making the move possible. "It will be a tough challenge but I think we should be able to challenge for points along the way." The team have only scored points once, with the late French driver Jules Bianchi in Monaco in 2014. They almost folded at the end of that season before being rescued from administration.

Usman Khawaja caught butt squeezing WeLLiNgtON, February 10 (ageNCies): The Australian cricketers might be the self-proclaimed masters of sledging but they have also revealed a "softer" side. A video, posted on the Crowd Goes Wild's Facebook page, has emerged of batsman Usman Khawaja fondling leg-spinner Adam Zampa's derriere as the national anthems played ahead of last Saturday's one-day international at Wellington's Cake Tin. The rest of the Australian players were linked arm-inarm but Khawaja, presumably in an attempt to calm the nerves of Zampa who was making his debut, went for the more personal touch. It seemed to work for Zampa, who claimed 2 for 57 from his 10 overs on debut. Khawaja, who was recalled for the match after being controversially left out for the opening one-dayer, scored a half-century in Australia's four-wicket win that levelled the series 1-1. When asked on Twitter about the incident, Khawaja replied: "Haha it was all consensual. Just having a joke with the debutant." He added: "Oh boy. Didn't realise there were cameras filming from behind."

West Ham beat Liverpool in FA Cup

LONDON, February 10 (aP): Angelo Ogbonna headed home a winning goal in stoppage time of extra time to give West Ham a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool in their FA Cup fourth round replay on Tuesday. Ogbonna's strike in the 121st minute at Upton Park earned West Ham a last-16 match at Championship team Blackburn Rovers. "It is a special night for our club and I'm so proud and happy for our players and proud of everyone who has any connection with the club," manager Slaven Bilic said after West Ham's first ever FA Cup win against Liverpool. "We scored a great header in the last second of the game, and we had injuries, and we overcame all of that. So that's why this game will go down in the history as one of the greatest nights and games for our club." West Ham opened the scoring on the stroke of halftime when Ecuador striker Enner Valencia sent a ball across the Liverpool goal that was met with a volley by winger Michail Antonio.

West Ham's Angelo Ogbonna, left, vies for the ball with Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge during the English FA Cup fourth round replay soccer match between West Ham United and Liverpool at the Boleyn Ground stadium in London, Tuesday, February 9. (AP Photo)

Liverpool equalized from a free kick in the 48th minute after Pedro Obiang brought down striker Christian Benteke on the edge of the area. Philippe Coutinho drove the ball low and hard under the wall to score, but the match remained deadlocked at 1-1 after 90 minutes. It then looked des-

tined for a penalty shootout until Italy international Ogbonna grabbed the winner, meeting Dmitry Payet's curling free kick with a powerful header. Liverpool had earlier been fortunate that a tug on Valencia by Tiago Ilori in the penalty box was ignored by referee Roger East in the 66th minute.

But it was less lucky with the performance of Benteke, who squandered a series of chances, either by missing the target or seeing his goal-bound efforts saved by Randolph, who was in fine form. Liverpool fielded a much-changed team from the side that drew 2-2 with Sunderland in the Premier

League on Sunday, but started off on the front foot, showing plenty of attacking intent. West Ham keeper Darren Randolph made a couple of smart firsthalf saves from Benteke, while Brazilian midfielder Coutinho hit the post. But the hosts gradually grew into the match, with France International midfielder Payet hitting the post from a free kick and right back Joey O'Brien going close, before Antonio opened the scoring. Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp was back at the helm after missing Saturday's Premier League match because of appendicitis. "Tomorrow when we get up the sun will shine and if we feel all at one at Liverpool then we can take a lot of positives from this game and make the next step," he said after a game that saw the return of England striker Daniel Sturridge, who has been sidelined since December. West Ham, which is three places above Liverpool in the Premier League standings, had already completed its first league double over the Merseyside club since the 1963/64 season.

India continues to dominate SAG

guWahati, February 10 (ageNCies): India's remarkable domination went uncontested once again as they annihilated competition to sweep most of the Gold up for grabs in the 12th South Asian Games. India completed a century of gold medals to take their overall tally to 194 medals with 117 golds, 61 silver and 16 bronze. In shooting Women 10m rifle even saw India clean sweep the field with all the three medals going to the Indians. Reigning national champions Anthony Amalraj and Manika Batra clinched a hat-trick of Gold medals each, helping India make another clean sweep by winning a maximum seven Gold and five Silver medals to sign off from table tennis in the 12th South Asian Games. Earlier, Sathiyan and Devesh Karia made short work of Anthony Amalraj and Sanil Shetty in the final of the table tennis men's doubles event. The tall Manika earlier in the day added the women's doubles crown with Pooja Sahasrabudhe prevailing over the more-experienced pair of Mouma and K Shamini. India bagged Gold and Silver in the Men's doubles tennis event. The Indian pair of Ramkumar & Prasanth defeated compatriot Divij Sharan & Sanam Singh. India once again came 1st and 2nd in the women singles after Ankita Raina defeated Prerna Bhambri to clinch the Gold. Rising star Ruthvika Shivani created the biggest upset stunning P V Sindhu in straight games to win the women's singles Gold medal with India bagging seven Gold and five Silver medals from the badminton event of the South Asian Games. Ace shuttler Jwala Gutta

and her doubles partner Ashwini Ponnappa beat compatriot Maneesha Kukapalli and Sikki Reddy to bag the Gold medal in the women doubles event. K Shrikant emerged the men's singles champion as he came back from a game behind to pip HS Prannoy. Chopra and Sikki Reddy won the mixed doubles Gold, a seventh for India, after overcoming a strong challenge from Atri and Ashwini in another exciting battle. Indians dominated the pool once again to pick five Gold on the final day of the swimming competition. Seasoned swimmer Veerdhawal Khade clinched his first Gold of the Games by winning the men's 50m butterfly event. Other Gold winners for India were Shraddha Sudhir in 200m medley for women, Jyotsna Pansare in 50m butterfly for women and both the men's and women's 4x100 medley relay teams. Jumper Mayookha Johny led India's domination in track and field events with her second title as the home athletes grabbed as many as 10 Gold medals in the 12th South Asian Games. Mayookha, who had won women's long jump event, added another Gold to her kitty by clinching the triple jump on Wednesday to steal the limelight. Other Gold winners for India on the second day of athletics competitions were M R Poovamma in women's 400m, Neeraj Chopra in men's javelin throw, Arokya Rajiv in men's 400m, Arjun in discus throw, J Surendhar in men's 110m hurdles, Gayathry in women's 100m hurdles, Ankit Sharma in men's long jump and Sahana Kumari in women's high jump and T Gopi in men's 10000m.

Volleyball players in action at the ongoing Phek District Open Volleyball Tournament at Tizu Area Sports Complex, Khuza, about 20 km away from Phek district HQ. The tournament was declared open by Kelei Zeliang, Secretary, Rural Development, Nagaland on February 9 and will conclude on February 11. (Morung Photo)

ASA wrestling meet from today KOhima, February 10 (mexN): The Angami Sports Association (ASA) will hold its 44th meet (Wrestling) from February 11 at the Kohima Local Ground. Altogether, 72 wrestlers will take part in Naga wrestling. The freestyle wrestling competition will be divided into different categories based on their weights for both senior and ca-

det/junior. The inaugural function will take place from 10 a.m. with Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Chotisuh Sazo as the chief guest. ASA President Er. Neisievilie Lhousa will deliver the presidential address while ASA Wrestling Secretary Visakhoto Krose will administer oath to the wrestlers.

RANGE POSITION HOLDERS 2016

Northern Angami Sports Association 1st - Keduovilie Zumu 2nd - Khriekethotuo Mepfhüo 3rd - Kikruvilie Zumu 4th - Menuosetuo Yiese

Southern Angami Sports Association 1st - Visevo Zashümo 2nd - Sahovi John Phinyo 3rd – Swedevi Vitsu 4th – Kulto Toso

Western Angami Sports Association 1st – Petekuolie Nipu 2nd – Zasevikho Meyatsu 3rd – Rokosielie Khawakhrie 4th – Neivolie Senotsu

Chakhroma Sports Association 1st – Seyiesalie Nakhro 2nd – Mezhülhoukho Krose 3rd – Vimeciezo Zhotso 4th – Neimeyietuo Sechü

DPS Dimapur Annual Sports held

DimaPur, February 10 (mexN): Delhi Public School Dimapur held its 10th Annual Sports Day on February 6 with Dimapur Commissioner of Police, Liremo Tsopoe, as Chief Guest. According to a press release, besides track & field events, the most attractive events were presented by the Junior kids where the participation was 100%. A large number of parents were present to witness the gala event. The Chief Guest in his speech applauded the contribution of the school towards academic and co-curricular activities. He also asked the children to take part in sports to build their confidence, competence and positivity. Zungki House was adjudged as the Champion House of the year from among four houses – the others being Dikhu, Milak and Tizu. Kivikali Kiba and Kinato Chophi were declared best athletes for Girls and Boys respectively.

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