February 4th, 2015

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Kejriwal dares government to arrest him [ PAGE 8]

Mariah Carey under fire for lip-sync blunder

Sukanya Samriddhi Accounts scheme introduced in Nagaland

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North East people called ‘immigrants’

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015 12 pages Rs. 4 – Henry Ford

Yuvraj Singh’s World Cup 2015 dream still alive? [ PAGE 12]

‘We should not lose hope but fight cancer’

Feb 4 is World Cancer Day

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reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

Review or revoke Non Detention Policy: NSF

Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) today reiterated its demand for the Nagaland state government and the Department of School Education to “review or totally revoke” the Non-Detention Policy.

A press note from the NSF stated that this policy “does not suit the Nagas at this very juncture” and Come back tomorrow, Boss is busy… very busy failing informed that since its introduction; around 15,000 to do his job! students have dropped from schools in class 9.

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NLA membership of 3 BJP MLAs restored Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): The Speaker for the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), Chotisuh Sazo has restored the membership of three BJP MLAs who were suspended last year. An order was issued by the NLA Speaker on Tuesday restoring the assembly membership of BJP MLAs Imtilemba Sangtam, Dr TM Lotha and Mmhonlumo Kikon as of November 12, 2013. The Speaker’s order comes in pursuance of the judgment and order dated November 12, 2013 passed by the Division Bench of the Guwahati High Court.

The Speaker’s order is to stand “till such a time the Supreme Court gives final verdict,” it was informed.

Fuel prices cut Petrol prices cut by Rs 2.42, diesel by Rs 2.25

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New Delhi, February 3 (iaNS): With international crude oil prices continuing to hover below $50 per barrel, the three state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) Tuesday decided to reduce petrol and diesel prices. According to Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the petrol price in Delhi -- after taking into account the state levies -- will be reduced by Rs.2.42 per litre, while diesel cost will come down by Rs.2.25 per litre from midnight Tuesday.

the NSF said that “no student bothers to study; consequently, facing examinations in class 9 becomes the biggest task for students and subsequently they fail to get through class 9 examinations.”

The NSF further noted that “even the teachers give less importance knowing the fact that students will be promoted under any circumstances.” It derived that “more students will drop out of schools in the coming years if the Nondetention policy is continuously enforced.” The NSF

said that this policy is “killing the future of our younger generation.”

It also reminded the Department of School Education on the demands for providing proper infrastructure in all schools, providing required number of teachers, implementation of rationalization/ re-deployment of teachers, exigency arrangements of Math and Science teachers, half yearly or quarterly inspection of schools, periodical assessment of students and teacher’ performance etc.

Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): February 4 is World Cancer Day. And Nagaland has been no stranger to cancer. As per the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the estimated prevalence rate of cancer in Nagaland was 4353 cases in 2013 and 4307 cases in 2012. 709 cancer deaths were reported in the State in 2013.

As 8.2 million people die from cancer every year worldwide and 4 million of them die prematurely (aged 30-69 years), this year’s World Cancer Day is being observed under the theme ‘Not beyond us.’ This means, according to Epidemiologist, Dr. Sao Tunyi, that “we should not lose hope but fight cancer positively. It is to highlight that we have the resources and they are within our reach.”

It is a day for the world to unite in the first against cancer.

In Nagaland, informs Dr. Tunyi, it is estimated that 90% of the oral cancers are due to tobacco. Another study in 2009 estimated that 57% of adults in Nagaland are current users of tobacco. According to District Level Household and Facility Survey IV (DLHS IV) which was released recently, 64% of men and 34.5% of women in Nagaland use smokeless tobac-

co. 35% of men and 1.4% of women smoke.

Another important modifiable risk factor for cancer is harmful use of alcohol. As per DLHS IV, 40% of men and 4.5% of women consume alcohol in the State. Other causes of cancer are long term exposure

tative, support and palliative care,” says Dr Tunyi.

However, till date, he informs, the initiatives by the central and state governments are very limited in cancer care, especially in diagnostics, treatment, rehabilitative and palliative care. It has mostly

The seven warning signs of cancer are: 1. Change in bowel/bladder habit 2. Sore that does not heal 3. Unusual discharge/bleeding from any body part 4. A lump in any part of body 5. Chronic indigestion or difficulty in swallowing 6. Obvious change in wart/mole 7. Persistent cough/hoarseness If any of the above signs/symptoms are observed, one should seek early medical advice. to sunlight, ultraviolet and radiation exposures, artificial tanning, high fat diet, little physical activity, and infectious agents like HIV, EB virus, Hepatitis B and C. According to a news report, over Rs. 20 Crore is spent every year by the Government of Nagaland’s Department of Health and Family Welfare on medical reimbursement for cancer care. It was estimated that over this, about Rs. 60 Crore is spent every year from the patients’ pockets for cancer care every year. “Catastrophic health spending can be minimised through strengthening health services for cancer prevention, access to accurate cancer diagnosis, essential medicines and technologies, rehabili-

concentrated on creating awareness. Tertiary Cancer Care hospital which is being sponsored by the central government is an important initiative.

More such hospitals are in the pipeline. Through the National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS), cancer medicines are provided through NCD clinics in select district hospitals. “The budget allocation to Health by the State government however remains a chronic challenge, as it always falls short of requirement to provide even the basic health care to the people,” notes the Epidemiologist.

World Cancer Day 2015

explores how to make use of available knowledge in prevention, early detection, treatment, and care to positively impact the global cancer burden. Dr. Tunyi suggests a number of measures: Enforcing the ban on advertising and sale of tobacco products to minors, especially around schools is an important step in reducing incidence of a very important risk factor. Promoting healthy outlook on life by eating right, exercising regularly, and avoiding harmful behaviour (alcohol abuse, fatty diet, and sedentary lifestyle) are important cancer prevention measures. Regular checkup and early detection of cancer is important because certain cancers can be controlled and/or cured when detected early.

Cancer detection, says Dr. Tunyi, doesn’t mean a ‘death warrant’. Many people survive cancer and lead relatively healthy and productive lives. Appropriate treatment and management, along with rehabilitative and palliative care, are important measures for which health systems need to be strengthened.

‘Not beyond us’ slogan of the World Cancer Day 2015 envisages that ‘all people have the right to access quality, effective cancer treatment and services on equal terms, regardless of geography and without suffering economic hardship as a consequence.’

PARtIES PREPARE FoR FlooR tESt One shot and wounded CM welcomes February 5 special session of NLA our Correspondent Kohima | February 3

Nagaland state Chief Minister TR Zeliang today welcomed the Nagaland Governor’s move to call for a special session of the NLA on February 5. At a press conference in Kohima today, the CM informed that he would address the session and move for a confidence motion in the house. The CM added that the special session has been exclusively called with regard to the current political scenario and that no other business will be conducted.

The floor test, he added would provide a clear picture of the political impasse. The CM added that the NLA Speaker will decide whether the test will be done through a voice vote, head count or secret ballot.

“I also want to remind all members that we all have a responsibility and a duty to ensure the stability of the DAN III Government, which received overwhelming support and mandate from the people of Nagaland only two years back. Only through stability, we can deliver good governance, and work for people’s welfare,” the CM added.

The CM further reaf-

NPF Shurhozelie, NPCC & BJP appoint Chief Whips KO h i m a , February 3 (mexN): The Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF) led by Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu has appointed Kiyanilie Peseyie as the Chief Whip of the party w.e.f.

November 14. This was informed through a press note from the Special Secretary to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), AE Lotha.

It was further informed

firmed that the present government has a support of 52 MLAs in a House of 60. “No one has officially informed in writing to the Speaker about withdrawal of support to my Government,” he claimed.

He opined that the floor test is the best option to break the political log jam and slammed the NPF led by Noke Wangnao for its “bully tactics.”

“From the very beginning of the present crisis, which is their own creation, they have been speaking against a trial of strength on the floor of the House.

They tried very hard to stop the Governor from doing his constitutional duty of summoning a special ses-

that C Apok Jamir has been appointed as the Chief Whip of the Congress Legislature Party.

This appointment was made by the President of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), SI Jamir. Meanwhile, the Nagaland BJP President M Chuba Ao has appointed Mmhonlumo Kikon as the Chief Whip of the BJP legislature party.

sion,” the CM alleged.

“One clear example was the bogus and fabricated bank documents, alleging transfer of money abroad to the bank accounts of myself and my wife. Even today, they are spreading false rumours that Election Commission will issue orders to both the NPF groups not to issue party whip during the floor test!

Such orders are not in the domain of the Election Commission, and they will never issue such order. Application of party whip is purely in the domain of the House proceedings, used by and applicable to members of the House only,” the CM further said.

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Zeliang’s tenure as CM is ‘unstable’: NPF Noke

Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): The NPF led by Noke Wangnao has meanwhile listed out the reasons for its move to push for a change of leadership within the party.

A press note from the Noke led NPF Spokesperson, Imkong L Imchen alleged that the present CM’s tenure has “failed to provide efficient administration” and resulted in “instability... under the control of a few who formed a syndicate.”

It also mentioned the disqualification of the three BJP MLAs had created a rift between the BJP led NDA Government at the Centre and the DAN Government in Nagaland.

“Most importantly,” it said that the ongoing peace process has been “totally sidelined.” “The role of active facilitator in the political dialogue which the DAN has been seriously pursuing no longer exists,” it added.

It also alleged that the CM “started creating posts of advisers and chairmen of departments that does not exist…which nullified all purposes and procedures of the Rules of Executive Business.”

The NPF led by Noke said that the present government has “tried to bulldoze its way in order to please private companies

for the selfish gains of few individuals.” It added there are “serious allegations of corruption, kickbacks and transfer of black money” while referring to the allocation of oil contracts. “We have demanded the chief minister to order a CBI investigation but he has kept mum on this subject,” it added.

It then stated that the DAN alliance has not functioned for the last seven months since the change of guard and that the government was functioning under an environment “where former NPF president, Dr. Shurhozelie functioned in a dictatorial and autocratic manner.” More allegations were made that the CM “started passing illegal orders against all laid down rules.”

The Noke led NPF claimed that the CM has “given instructions to the illegal chief whip to issue a whip to all MLAs to vote in his favour.” “The whip issued by Kiyanielie Peseyie is illegal and the legal Chief Whip elected by the majority of the NPF legislators, Kuzholuzo Nienu will be issuing the legitimate whip,” it said.

As such, it appealed to all NPF legislators to “come forward and join the majority in the true spirit of democracy and prevalence of majority voice.”

Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): One person was shot and wounded by an unidentified gunman in an incident suspected to be factional in nature in Dimapur on February 3. The shooting occurred at the road leading to Thahekhu village, near Signal junction at around 12:45 pm.

The victim was identified by the police as one Akahoto Yeptho (27 years), reported to be a ‘lieutenant’ in the NSCN-K. The man sustained multiple bullet wounds on the neck, chest and thigh. His condition at the time of filing this

report was said to be stable.

According to the police, the victim was in an autorickshaw at the time. The assailant stopped the autorickshaw, shot the victim and escaped in a white car, the police said.

Meanwhile, the Western Sumi Students Union (WSSU) has condemned the incident. “Killing one another is not the solution rather reconciliation is the way to solution. We once again reiterate our fervent call for peace and reconciliation among the Naga political groups,” stated a press note from the WSSU.

12 hour bandh along NH-2 on February 5

Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): The Consumers’ Forum of Tseminyu SubDivision under Kohima district, Pughoboto SubDivision under Zunheboto district and Wozhero Range under Wokha district have called for a bandh along the National Highway 2 on Thursday, February 6 from 6:00am to 6:00 pm.

The bandh has been called due to non-fulfillment of demands put forward by the organizations to the Department of Power regarding the erratic supply of electricity in the said areas. A press note from the organizations informed that para military forces, ambulances, mail vans, media, milk vans, police and administration would be exempted from the preview of the bandh.

Meanwhile, the Rengma Students’ Union ex-

tended its support on the bandh call. A press note from the RSU said that damage to the 33 KVA Feeder line Tseminyu at Longsa Area has affected the power supply in the concerned areas.

It further cautioned that “if any untoward incident occurs and consequently affect the conduct of HSLC and HSSLC Examinations due to failure of power supply, the department shall be held solely responsible for the same.”

The Rengma Educated Unemployed Union (REUU) also expressed concern over the present erratic power supply in the areas and appealed to the department to immediately restore the damaged 33KVA feeder line, Tseminyu and in the mean time arrange for an alternative power supply to the affected regions.

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Kohima, February 3 (Dipr): Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland Post Offices has also introduced the new special scheme by the name of Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) for the benefit and welfare of girl child.

SSA scheme was launched by the Prime Minister of India on January 22, for the benefit of the girl child.

Superintendent of Post offices Kohima, K.I Singh while speaking to DIPR informed that the scheme is mainly for the girl child upto the age of 10 years and can be opened through post office saving banks.

The SSA can be opened by any of the local guardians who will be called as the depositor and the girl child will be the account holder.

For initial operation of the scheme, one year grace has been given and therefore, girl child born on or after 2-12-2003 can open the account, he further informed. The minimum amount for opening of account will be Rs 1000/and subsequent deposit should be in multiple of Rs 100/- mode of deposit can be cash/cheque/draft and

Kohima, February 3 (mexN): A free medical camp was organised by 37 Assam Rifles as part of OP Sadbhavan today at Khabvuma (Mengujuma) village under Kohima district.

A large number of villagers attended the camp and were given medical treatment and medicines for various ailments. More than 100 patients were treated and diagnosed during the camp. Aged people and kids were the majority of people who attended the camp.

Meanwhile, a press note issued by the AR stated that Mengujuma village chairman Vitsalhou Kesiezie appreciated the efforts put in by the 37 Assam Rifles and urged the Assam Rifles authority for such assistance in future too.

In between the camp, a friendly volleyMedical team treats an elderly man during the free medical camp organ- ball match was played between the teams of Mengujuma village and 37 Assam Rifles. ised by 37 Assam Rifles as part of OP Sadbhavan.

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moN, February 3 (mexN): The Konyak Baptist Bumeinok Bangjum (KBBB) Mon is fully prepared to host the 20th Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) Triennial Convention scheduled to be held from February 4 to 8.

The KBBB is expecting delegates from all Churches’ Associations under the NBCC and welcomes all well-wishers from different parts of Nagaland and from abroad. Peihwang Wangsa, Convener, Media and Information Cell in a press release informed that Mon is cold at night and warm at daytime, and you may come with warm clothes accordingly.

There are three entry points of routes that lead to Mon: • Tuensang: Those coming from Tuensang via Tobu will cross Aboi Town and it will take 5-6 hours to reach Mon. • Mokokchung: Delegates coming from Mokokchung via Longleng has to take right turn at Chuchu Town towards Salulamang and cross the Dikhu River and Mohgikang village then Longleng towards Aboi and reach Mon. This route will take 5 to 6 hours from Mokokchung.

• Dimapur: Those coming from Dimapur can take Golagath (Assam) road towards Jorhat bypass , then take Joysagarh (Sibsagarh bypass) towards Nazira and take left turn and get Simulguri and move towards Sonari and take right turn to enter Tizit and reach Mon. This route will take 8 to 9 hours from Dimapur.

If necessary, contact the following mobile phone @ Executive Secretary – 9436015042 and Convener, Media and Information – 8974010197.

Kohima, February 3 (mexN): Nehru Yuva Kendra, Kohima is organizing an adventure programme in collaboration with Nagaland Association for Adventure Mountaineering & Education (NAAME) from February 2 to 8, 2015. KT Thomas, Additional Director, Tourism, Government of Nagaland inaugurated the programme.

All together, there are 25 participants from the districts of Zunheboto, Mokokchung. Dimapur and Kohima at the camp base Kisama, Naga Heritage village. Khrieketoule Kintso is the main instructor for the camp. The campers will have adventure programmes cum trekking to Dzükuo valley.

In the inaugural pro-

gramme, KT Thomas, stated that the participants have translated into reality their dreams. He asked the youth to make the best use of their opportunity and make use of the lessons learnt from it in their life.

He also exhorted the youth gathered that adventure programme is organized in the most difficult, tough and beautiful terrains of the state in Japfü range and Dzükuo valley area where they will find oneself with the nature in all its beauty and splendour thereby finding yourself amidst the woods. He also said that adventure programme always helps one to build confidence and helps to find life’s important and vital lessons in times of crisis.

It also builds up social traits

on US-India relations and educational prospects for North-East India.

Douglas said that this is his first visit to Nagaland and has been warmly introduced to another side of India. During his address, he stressed on the importance and speciality of the international alliance between India and the US, and how this has been unprecedented by no other countries in the world. The visit of US President Obama to India,

for the second time, during the Republic Day this year was also a great symbol of friendship as it is one not very known to happen in other countries; India, also being a welcoming host. Douglas emphasized on pushing further on this cohesive relationship especially on the educational note, stressing on the Fulbright Scholarship and United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), as it benefits both countries

mutually.

A press note stated that the welcome address was given by Rev. Dr. Fr. Principal Abraham Lotha followed a more musical welcome in the form of a folk song by the students. The programme ended after the vote of thanks by a representative of the Students’ Council, SJC, followed by the departure of the US Embassy officials until their next visit to the St. Joseph’s Family in Jakhama.

Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): On the occasion of ‘30th Raising Day’ of Spear Corps, Lt Gen Bipin Rawat, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, Spear Corps have extended warm greetings and best wishes to all ranks, affiliated personnel of the IAF, civilians and families of the Spear Corps. He also paid homage to the valiant soldiers who fearlessly and selflessly made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

According to a press note received here, Headquarters 3 Corps was raised on February 4, 1985 and has since been ensuring the sanctity of our international borders and spearheading the counter insurgency operations in the North East. Our relentless counter insurgency operations, coupled with social responsibility and humane approach towards the local populace, has resulted in a vastly improved security situation and infrastructural development in the region.

He urged all ranks of Spear Corps to maintain the highest standards of integrity, discipline and concern for the people of North East. He wished all ranks and families of Spear Corps ‘Good Luck and God Speed’.

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Kohima, February 3 (Dipr): The Health & Family Welfare Department has in a notification No. MED-7/A/2/07(Vol-I) dated 29th January 2015, in pursuance of the notification of the Nagaland Medical Council Act 2014 in the official Gazettee vide Part V of 30th April, 2014 and in consonance of the Section 33 (1) of the Indian Medical Council Act 1956, the Government of Nagaland has constituted the Medical Council as per the provision of section 3 with the following member as: SN Nominated Member Remarks 1. Mr. M Murry, Rtd. Director & Former Member of MCI President 2. Dr. Sashimeren Aier, Rtd. Principal Director Vice President 3. President, Nagaland in-service Association Member 4. President, Indian Medical Association Member 5. President, General Practitioner Association Member 6. Dr. Sedevi Angami, CISHR Dimapur Member 7. Dr. Kezhalezo Angami, Bethel Medical Centre Kohima Member 8. Dr. Jonsuthung Kithan, Wokha Member 9. Dr. Joyce Zinyu Member 10. Director (Health) Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Member 11. Director (Family Welfare) Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Member 12. Mission Director (National Health Mission) Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Member 13. Senior Most Additional Director, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Member 14. Principal Director, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Member 15. Dean of the Medical Faculty of the University Ex. Officio 16. Representative of Medical Council Ex. Officio

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Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): Jalukie Pumling Nko (JPN) will be convening its 40th General Councilcum-election at Jalukie Mtei-Ki, Old Jalukie (Paupairam) on February 21. In this connection, the JPN chairman,, Kieleu and general secretary, Irai Hingleu in a press note informed all the all the frontal organizations viz. JSUN, JPYO, JPMO and other members to attend the session with respective reports and resolutions for approval. All necessary transportations will also be provided by the JPN.

NACR children conference Kohima, February 3 (mexN): Northern Angami

Participants of the five days training programme in Peace Building and Conflict Transformation at the Peace Chan- Christian Revival (NACR) children ministry would be ornel Conference Hall, Dimapur.

Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): Peace Channel conducted a five days training programme in Peace Building and Conflict Transformation at the Peace Channel Conference Hall, Dimapur from January 27 to 31.

Speaking at the launch of the training programme, Rev. Fr. C.P. Anto, Director, Peace Channel apprised the participants about the conflicts thriving in the society, which can escalate into a full-

blown violence in the near future.

‘The magnitude and the presence of conflict in our Naga society is so vast that we need more people to be involved in the process of peace building and conflict transformation,’ he added. ‘Peace builders are the need of our Naga Society,’ he reverberated.

Animators and volunteers from different districts of Nagaland attended the training. Wide ranges of topics were covered dur-

ing the programme. Concepts of peace building, Peace theories, Inner peace building, and leader’s role in peace building, dialogue, youth issues and challenges were some of the topics discussed and deliberated upon during the programme. The training focused on capacitating the leaders on how to attain inner peace to realize the potentials for Peace building in order to influence the leaders in peace building.

ganizing children’s conference on February 15, 10am at CRC Rüsoma village with Nini Sekhose as the speaker and CM CRC Rüsoma village as the praise and worship team.

NSCW to conduct Baseline Survey Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): As per direction of the National Commission for Women, New Delhi, the Nagaland State Commission for Women will be conducting a Baseline Survey on Social, Economic & Political Empowerment of Women in Nagaland. In this connection, the Commission requests all public to co-operate and extend assistance to the Field Assistants during the Survey from February.

‘Hotel Blue Haven’ in Dimapur opens 4 Death Anniversary th

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One year has passed since you left us on this day for your heavenly abode. Though you are no more with us, yet in our hearts you will live forever. We remember and miss you in silent tears.

ing themselves for adventure programme called upon the youth to be lover of flora and fauna. He asked them to an ambassador to environment protection.

He said that adventure increases bravery at the same time bring closely the beholder to nature. He asked the participant not to cut even a single branch of trees as it sustains human life. He called every youth to be an agent environment protection and curtail the use of wood as fuel in all families.

Vilhoubeinuo Joint Secretary NAAME chaired the programme, Lawrence Yoga Instructor, NAAME invoked God’s blessings, and Khrieketoulie Kintso, Camp Director extended vote of thanks.

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and develops latent leadership qualities. He reiterated that adventure camps foster a spirit of camaraderie and bring about social and emotional cohesion and spirit of unity and respect for each other point of view and cultures.

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by Jackie Ruivah, Zonal Director, NYKS, Nagaland stated that adventure programme promotes personality development, character building , it also offers positive and creative outlet for the abundant energy. It also helps the participants to inculcate spirit of adventure, self-discipline, build team spirit, and increase risk-taking capacity.

John Makhabo DYC, NYK, Kohima appreciated the participants for accept-

Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): The Dimapur District Garage Welfare Trade Union (DDGWTU) has convened a meeting on February 5, 11:00 am at its registered office at Purana Bazaar, Dimapur. Therefore, all the office bearers have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

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JaKhama, February 3 (mexN): St. Joseph’s College received a short visit from Walter Douglas, Minister Counsellor for Public Affairs, US Embassy, New Delhi on February 3.

The Minister Counsellor was visited along with Greg Pardo, Deputy Director of the US Consulate General, Kolkata and Erica Basu Chief of Media & Public Communication, Kolkata, for a brief interaction with student leaders

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US embassy team with the faculty and student leaders during the brief interaction on US-India relations and educational prospects for North-East India held on February 3.

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in case of cheque/draft/ date, the date of credit of cheque/draft amount into government account will be the date of credit.

Stating that the scheme offers maximum benefit to the girl child offering 9.1% interest per annum, Singh encouraged individuals and guardians to start opening SSA account and to avail the benefits.

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NBCC Triennial Convention at Mon from today

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B I R T H DAY TO YOU, THEM

Four years gone today since you have left us to be with God but you still live in our hearts in silent tears.

Parents, brother, sisters & loved ones.

Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): A new hotel ‘Hotel Blue Haven’ located at Station Road near Public Commerce College Dimapur was inaugurated on Tuesday (February 3), to add to the growing demand of hospitality service in the commercial hub.

The new hotel is centrally located with just a five-minute walk from Dimapur Railway Station, taxi and bus terminals and only three kilometres from Dimapur Airport.

The hotel provides 24 hour power backup, parking, running hot and cold water, wi-fi, fire safety measures, intercom/direct dialing facility through reception and laundry service.

The tariff of the rooms

Pastor of Chekiye Village Baptist Church, Pastor Toluho Chishi dedicating and inaugurating the newly opened hotel ‘Hotel Blue Haven’ at Station Road, Dimapur, on Tuesday. (Morung Photo)

is reasonably priced (Suite – Rs. 3,000; Executive Double-Rs. 2,500; Deluxe Double-Rs. 2,000 and Deluxe Double non A/C-Rs. 1,200) and all the rooms are fitted with LED TVs.

Hotel Blue Haven serves both Indian and Chinese cuisines and offers a separate family restaurant.

The hotel was dedicated and inaugurated by pastor

of Chekiye Village Baptist Church, Pastor Toluho Chishi, in presence of the managing director-cum-proprietor of the hotel, A Akito Zhimomi, and a host of invitees and well wishers.

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Ne people called ‘immigrants’ 3 abducted in Mizoram Embarassed BJP issues clarification on vision document DimAPur, FebruAry 3 (mexN): With the polls in Delhi three days away, the BJP landed itself in a soup when its vision documents for the Delhi polls called people from North East as “immigrants.”

The vision documents was released with much fanfare on Monday, February 2 and includes, among other things a section titled, “North East Immigrants to be Protected,” which

talks about welfare of the people of the NE. The electronic copies of the vision documents which is available in BJP’s Delhi State website is headlined “North East Immigrants to be Protected,” though in the sub-text it reads “North-Eastern Migrants.”

Social media was quick in reaction and criticism. One tweeted, “Just got called 'immigrant' in my own country by the party that rules the country. Such sad state of affairs.” “BJP must stop dividing our country on the basis of religion & region, and apologize.

As students, we are deeply concerned,” the National Students Union of India (NSUI) added.

Another twitter user said "'Immigrant' - a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country: As per dictionary/common use. Migrant the word."

The other political party was quick to join the bandwagon and started firing salvos at the BJP. Congress leader and head of the campaign committee for the upcoming Delhi polls, Ajay Maken asked, “Is BJP trying to say the people from the Northeast are not Indian citizens?”

Delhi has seen a spate attacks targeted at people from North East in recent years, with the death of a student from Arunachal Pradesh last year

catching the most headlines.

Subsequently, the Centre constituted the Bezbaruah Committee, which recommended that people across the country should be educated about the NE and suggested among other, inclusion of courses on NE history at school and University level.

Following the uproar, the BJP Delhi issued a clarification today that the description of people from the NE in Delhi as 'immigrants' was a “printing mistake, clerical error.” The clarification on its twitter account reads, “In Vision Doc on Page 11 under d heading "North Eastern Immigrants to be protected", Immi-

grants 2 b read as Migrants.”

BJP spokesperson M.J. Akbar later said the party was withdrawing the word "immigrant" and that it was "mistakenly used".

"The brothers and sisters of the northeast are the pride of Delhi. The word was mistakenly used. We withdraw the word, and we repeat that their (northeast people's) welfare is as important as that of any citizen of Delhi and the country," he said.

BJP leader and Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, who is from Arunachal Pradesh, said the word was a "typo" and a "clerical error".

(With additional inputs from Agencies)

Arunachal CM takes first Mizoram to cut non-returning Brus from voter list hand report from districts

iTANAgAr, FebruAry 3 (PTi): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today took first hand report from the districts sitting here at Itanagar through video conferencing. Flanked by the Chief Secretary, Planning Secretary and other Commissioners and Secretaries, Tuki interacted with all Deputy Commissioners, reviewing schemes and projects being implemented in the districts, an official release said.

Taking on from the recent decision to maintain a zero tolerance approach towards revenue leakage, Tuki sought to know from DCs details revenue collected till date, steps taken to plug leakage, formation of District Level Resource Mobilization Committees and expected collection for 2014-15.

Tuki asked the district heads to prepare and submit monthly performance

reports to the chief secretary especially on health and education sectors besides PDS. Stressing on timely delivery of PDS items, the chief minister suggested stocking of the items well in advance as monsoon is approaching.

He said the DCs have been empowered to give awards at their level to performing departments and officials on special occasions to motivate officials.

Delving on government assets, Tuki said all un-allotted government land should be processed immediately and those assets not yet taken over must be officially taken over and put to use. Asking the DCs to submit district vision documents by involving grass root functionaries within two months, he suggested that the documents may be drafted with 5 years, 10 years and 15 years perspective.

Gogoi's moves 'political' guwAhATi, FebruAry 3 (PTi): Law Minister D V Sadananda Gowda today criticised Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi over his decision not to implement the recently amended central Land Acquisition Act and termed it as a "political" move. "The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Assam is making a political statement," Gowda told reporters here. It has strengthened the farmers and there will be no harm to them. The amendments were brought in to make Land Acquisition a little industry-friendly," he said.

AizAwl, FebruAry 3 (PTi): Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana on Tuesday said that those Brus lodged in six relief camps in Tripura, who refuse to return to Mizoram after six months following the next repatriation efforts would be disfranchised as Mizoram voters.

Lalzirliana told media persons that the decision was made at the meeting convened in Delhi on Friday by the Union Home Ministry and attended by representatives of the Mizoram and Tripura governments.

The meeting, chaired

by Joint Secretary (NE) of Union Home Ministry Shambhu Singh, decided that the Brus lodged in the relief camps in North Tripura district should be given six month deadline for returning to Mizoram, he said.

Lalzirliana said that the next round of repatriation efforts would begun from March or April as the state government has been mak-

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ing arrangements for implementation of the road map for repatriation of the Brus from Tripura."We would soon submit the estimated expenses and requirement for free ration," he said.

While the Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF), led by A Sawibung, demanded Rs 1.5 lakh as rehabilitation and resettlement package for a repatriated family, the centre decided that Rs 80,000 per family was sufficient.

Centre, however, agreed to the demand of extension of giving free ration from one year to two years, he said.

The repatriated Brus would not be allowed to resettle at their own will, but would be resettled in their respective villages where they lived before leaving Mizoram during the later part of 1997, he said. "If their village had been deserted and no longer inhabited, they would be resettled in another suitable village within the same assembly constituency," he added.

Mizoram-Bangladesh border Lunglei district.

Brus left Mizoram en masse after Lalzawmliana, a forest guard, was gunned down by Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) militants in October 1997 and were lodged in North Tripura district since then.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The KIGWEMA YOTH ORGANIZATION, through this column conveys its sincere gratitude to all individuals and organizations for their support and participation in making the 75th Platinum jubilee a grand success.

The organization would like to specially thank, Shri. Vilelie Khamo, Class – I Contractor, Shri. NN Zhasa, Principal Secretary Dept. of Environment &Forest Govt. of Nagaland, Kigwema Talüpfüko, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour, Special Guests and Er. Vikho-o Yhoshü, Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary for Vet & AH, Treasuries & Accounts and LMCP Nagaland, the Chief Host of the occasion.

The KYO also acknowledge and conveys its sincere thanks to all those who have contributed in kind, cash and physically towards the Platinum Jubilee Celebration.

21. Southern Angami Sports Association 22. Southern Angami Woman Organization 23. Southern Angami Students Union 24. Nyisema Khell Pfüchama 25. Rachüma Youth Society, Viswema 26. kimipfuphe Public Organization 27. kimipfuphe Youth Organization 28. Kidima Youth Organization 29. Khuzama Youth Organization 30. Phesama Youth Organization 31. Viswema Youth Organization 32. Mima Yoth Organization 33. Jakhama Youth Organization 34. Jakha Town Youth Society 35. Sakhabama Youth Organization 36. Mitelephe Youth Organization 37. Kohima District Football Referee Association 38. Kohima District Volley – ball Association 39. M.O and Staff Kimipfuphe PHC. 40. Ms. Keneikhrieno Bei-o 41. Press and media fraternity

May God bless you all abundantly.

President and Colleagues Kigwema Youth Organization.

Dated Kohima, the 2nd Feb 2015

NOTICE This is for the general information to all the Libraries enlisted with the Department of Art and Culture that books for 2013-2014 may be collected from the Directorate of Art and Culture from 9th Feb. 2015 to 27th March 2015 during office hours. All the libraries must come with Library round seal and designation seal (President, Librarian or General Secretary) without which books will not be issued. On expiry of the last date, books will be taken by the D.C.O.’s/R.O. to their respective District Head quarters except for Peren, Longleng & Kiphire which will be issued in the Directorate Office.

(VEVO SAPUH) Director, Art and Culture, Nagaland, Kohima.

KIGWEMA, KOHIMA; NAGALAND

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An Accountant Cum ME At FITA Office, Jalukie.

(Under TI- Project NSACS) B.Com, M.Com, Accountancy etc, Application with Bio-can be submitted On or before 10th Feb. 2015.

AN OPEN LETTER TO T. R. ZELIANG FOR MISUSE AND ABUSE OF POWER The minority CM of Nagaland, T. R. Zeliang on 15th September, 2014 have issued Directives bearing No. CMN/90/AC/2014 to the ADC Tening and to all the District Head Officers, Peren to consult Jimmy Zeliang and Haito for the Peren Hill Sector, G. R. Zeliang and Tingbana for the Jalukie Valley Sector, N. R. Zeliang and Aliam for Tening Sector, before any decision is taken in respect of works pertaining to public importance under Peren District. He has even mentioned the phone numbers of the aforesaid persons.

Therefore the minority CM by appointing his relatives to monitor the functioning of the Govt. of Nagaland has clearly violated the Indian Constitution, the Representation of Peoples Act, and the India Penal Code. The minority CM by appointing his relatives and chamchas has committed a serious Criminal Breach of Trust punishable under the Indian Penal Code. Now the question remain; Can any Chief Minister holding a Constitutional post violates the Constitution of India or any other relevant laws in other parts of the country?

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

KIGWEMA YOUTH ORGANIZATION

(NLFT) guerillas initially kidnapped 22 people, comprising construction workers and local people, but released 20 of the hostages later. A huge contingent of security forces has rushed to the spot, 225 km north of Aizawl and 25 km from the Tripura-Mizoram border.

A massive combing operation to rescue the captives and to nab the militants has been launched. Police suspect the NLFT might have taken the hostages to adjoining Bangladesh. Mizoram Police Sunday arrested two NLFT militants from Mamit district and some sophisticated arms and ammunition were recovered from them.

It is pertinent to point out that the minority CM has not mentioned any provisions of law which gives him the power to issue such illegal directives and create illegal super bodies to monitor the work of the Govt. of Nagaland in Peren District. Obviously the Constitution of India, The Representation of Peoples Act and The Rules of Administration of Justice or any of the Code of Nagaland has not authorised the minority CM to appoint his relatives to look after and monitor the functioning of the State Govt. of Nagaland.

Dated: 30/1/15

By this deed I, the undersigned VITSEIZOU KEHIE previously called VITSEIZOU SOLO doing housewife and resident of middle P.W.D Colony, Kohima solemnly declare: 1. That for and on behalf of myself and my children and remitter issue, I wholly renounce/ relinquish and abandon the use of my former surname of Solo and in place thereof, I do hereby assume from this date the surname Kehie so that I and my children and remitter issue may hereafter be called, known and distinguished not by my former surname, but assumed surname of KEHIE. 2. That for the purpose of evidencing such, my determination declare that I shall at all times hereafter in all records, deeds and writings and in all proceedings, dealings and transactions, private as well as upon all occasions whatsoever, use and sign the name of KEHIE as my surname Place and in substitution of my former surname.

3. That I expressly authorize and request all persons in general and relatives and friends in particular, at all times hereafter to designate and address me, my children, and remitter issue by, such assumed surname of KEHIE. Deponent Solemnly sworn and signed before me by the deponent on this 30th day of Jan 2015.

1. Shri. Kiyanilie Peseyie, Minister for Social and Culture, Parliamentary Affairs Nagaland.

2. Shri. Vidilale Zashümo AIG – OPS 3. Shri. Nayba Konyak AIG – SUPY 4. Dr. Dietho-o Yhoshü 5. Er. Akho Zütso 6. Shri.Thepfüzhale Jack 7. Shri. Thepfüralie Zütso 8. Shri. Atso Yhoshü 9. Shri. Lalhe Bei-o 10. Shri. Medokole Zashümo 11. Shri. Zapu-o Zhasa 12. Shri. Kukhriezo Thorie 13. Shri. Ahiele Kiso 14. Shri. Kuvi Kiso 15. Lt. Lhouvicha Zhasa and sons 16. Japfü Christian College Kigwema (JCC).

17. Government High School Kigwema 18. Angami Public Organization 19. Southern Angami Public Organization 20. Southern Angami Youth Organization

According to the Mizoram voters' lists those who were yet to be repatriated were 3,455 families - 2,594 families from Mizoram-Tripura border Mamit district, 628 families from Mizoram-Assam border Kolasib district and 233 families from

AizAwl/AgArTAlA, FebruAry 3 (iANS): A Tripura-based terrorist outfit abducted a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) engineer and his driver in Mizoram, police said Tuesday. "Armed militants kidnapped Hokum Singh and his driver Mohammad Buizul Islam from Tuipuibari village in Mamit district late Monday," a Mizoram police official said in Aizawl.He said Hokum Singh is a resident of Haryana and Buizul Islam is a local man. The BRO engineer went to the village to supervise fencing along the IndiaBangladesh border.

The police said National Liberation Front of Tripura

One thinks aloud as to whether the minority CM has the prerogative to fool people around who have voted him to power.

The people of Peren Assembly Constituency voted him to power to serve the citizens of Peren Assembly Constituency in particular and Nagaland in general, unfortunately we end up being fooled around by the very person whom we voted to serve us. Is it not pertinent to asks, Can we trust such a person to represent us?

Or are we so stupid that we let him brazenly abuse and misuse powers and fool us around simply because he holds the post of the Chief Minister of Nagaland.

The minority CM has to clarify to the people of Peren District as to under what authority of law he has issued the said directives? The public of the Peren District has the right to know the provisions of law which authorise the Chief Minister to issue such illegal directives. In the event the minority CM issuing the directives outside the provisions of law, such directives have to be recalled and withdrawn. In a democratic country, where the rule of law prevails, no authority however so high, cannot act above the law. Accordingly, the citizens of Peren District and the Nagas in general deserves unconditional apology from the minority CM for issuing such illegal directives. Or will the minority CM, exercise his bravado once again by daring it to be investigated by central agency such as the CBI? Good luck, minority Chief Minister, you need lots of them.

(LEVI ZELIANG) Chairman Nsong Town, Peren, Nagaland

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF WHIP OF

THE NAGA PEOPLE'S FRONT LEGISLATURE PARTY NOTICE

I SHRI KIYANILIE PESEYIE THE CHIEF WHIP OF THE NAGA PEOPLE’S FRONT OF THE 12TH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY HEREBY INFORM TO ALL THE NPF MLAS IN THE ASSEMBLY TO TAKE NOTICE OF THE WHIP AS ISSUED BELOW; No. CW/NPF/7S/2015

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Dated Kohima, the 3rd February, 2015

DIRECTION UNDER PARAGRAPH 2(1) (b) OF THE TENTH SCHEDULE OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA TO BE COMPLIED WITH DURING THE SEVENTH SESSION OF THE TWELFTH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NAGALAND. All the Members of the Twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly belonging to the Legislature Party of the Naga People's Front are hereby informed to comply with the following directions during the Seventh Session of the Twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly commencing from the 5th February, 2015, and that any failure to comply with the directions will invite disqualification from being a member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, as provided under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India and the Rules made there under: Direction 1 All Members of the Legislature Party of the Naga People’s Front, including the members suspended from the political party, are hereby directed to attend the sittings of the House on all days during the Seventh Session of the Twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly and make themselves present in the House all through the proceedings. Any absence during voting in the House shall be deemed as violation of this Direction.

Direction 2 All Members of the Legislature Party of the Naga People’s Front, including the members suspended from the political party, are hereby directed to vote in favour of (i) the motion of confidence on the ruling DAN Government, to be moved by Shri T. R. Zeliang, the Chief Minister and (ii) the motion of thanks to the Governor's Address and (iii) all other motions that may be moved by the Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries in the House during the Seventh Session of the Twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

Direction 3 All Members of the Legislature Party of the Naga People’s Front, including the members suspended from the political party, are directed to vote against all motions moved in the House against the DAN Government being headed by Shri T. R. Zeliang as the Chief Minister, during the Seventh Session of the Twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

Direction 4 All Members of the Legislature Party of the Naga People’s Front, including the members suspended from the political party, are directed to vote in favour of all motions moved by Independent Members which are favourable to the Government and vote against all measures moved by Independent Members which are critical of the Government. When the Leader of the House replies/clarifies to any motion/statement moved/made by an independent Member, he shall invariably indicate to the House whether the motion/statement moved/made by that Independent Member is favourable or inimical to the NPF Party or the DAN Government, and whether the motion is to be voted in favour or against, and accordingly the Members of the Legislature Party of the Naga People’s Front will follow the direction in this regard.

Direction 5 No Member of the Legislature Party of the Naga People’s Front, including the members suspended from the political party, shall move any motion or make any statement in the House during the Seventh Session of the Twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly which will be in the nature of criticism of, or which may cause embarrassment, or loss of face of the NPF Party or the DAN Government, or cause any consequences of similar nature or character.

(KIYANILIE PESEYIE) Chief Whip Naga People’s Front Legislature Party

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oliticians in the field of leadership of governance and economic development are the most criticised of all by society. It is so easy and so pointless because the truth is more than that. The politicians do not / cannot pay much attention to the criticisms because they either know those who criticise them or they simply pity them for not knowing the realities of running a society. Meanwhile our society is collapsing under its own weight because of our denial of common culpability and responsibility for the dysfunctional society we have produced together by the way all of us are thinking and living.

Those who choose to lead are mandated by the public to give leadership that works for our society frantically struggling to grow. By virtue of the positions of power and influence given to them they are best placed to do what needs to be done. Our society’s prayer to them is for leadership that leads them not into temptation and disaster, but deliverance from suicidal short-sightedness, and ways of solving problems that only breed more problems. We are sinking under the unsolved,

The Morung Express

The Culprit In All Our Crises

accumulating problems - who can deny?

“A life not examined is not worth living”. This observation by Socrates is perhaps so familiar to us that we think just knowing it is enough! Every society aspiring and struggling to rise discovers that to ignore this time-tested wisdom is to invite sure failure.

The Naga struggle for our aspirations came to be called “Underground” by its detractors. It has now become as “Over ground” as the State Government system after more than half a century of upheavals and contortions. This has produced a society that is undevelopable, and both our struggles UG and OG have become unworthy of respect, and impossible to continue. Therefore, today we realize the most urgent thing for us to do is to examine ourselves, our society, our struggle and our plans for development in order to restore ourselves to continue our journey.

No one will deny that the two most important efforts by

our people - the Naga struggle UG and OG - have started to destroy themselves and the people for whom they were launched.

What is the reason for this common destructiveness? Is not mental and spiritual bankruptcy the root problem? Will some of the youth organizations of the Churches or civil society take on to examine and reveal for us the reasons for this deadly bankruptcy to enable us to get things right again?

I am posing these questions and concerns without any self-righteous judgement or criticism of anyone or any group in particular. Only the most dishonest or blind will say a few alone in our society are to blame and the rest can throw stones at them.

Can it be denied that at election times too many Nagas become virtual leeches interested only in sucking and devouring?

Elections are expected to produce “Government of the people, by the people and for the people”. But they have become a cursed and diseased process

capable of producing sickness only. And yet when governments are formed, we expect sound development in all fields of life and everything will function to our satisfaction. Surely the time has come when we Nagas have to just stop and understand the consequences of what we in our different ways are doing to ourselves and to our society. Can the ship on which Nagas have set out on their voyage stay afloat if we can think only of painting our cabins when our fragile ship is sinking?

The crisis that threatens us is paralysing all areas of life. No one will dispute this. The Chinese word for CRISIS, we are told, is made up of two characters – Danger and Opportunity. Are we learning to identify the Opportunity in our crisis to build on it so that the Danger in it may not win and destroy us?

God came to the son of Adam and Eve and asked him “Cain, why are you angry?

Why is your face showing such unhappiness?” (Genesis 4). He added “If you do what

is right will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it”. At this time is not God putting this question to all of us, not just our leaders OG and UG? If we will take Him seriously and answer truthfully we will be surprised seeing our society starting to change. Life will become adventurous and creative instead of being dissatisfying, bitter and destructive.

What makes me angry, jealous, bitter, vengeful, regretful or sad at any time is my precious point of contact with God. These feelings are the surest signs that God and I are seeing each other and I am ignoring Him. He is asking me what He asked Cain, because I too am important to Him. He is giving me the same challenge and call of destiny. He requires me to act quickly to deal with what He is showing me. If I do so I start to change and become part of the cure instead of the disease. Remember “Why are you angry?”

was the first question God put to the human race! It is the sign of His love for and faith in us.

We need to go beyond Who is right or Who is wrong and confront the question What is right for all concerned which includes all our people. At the level of who is right or who is wrong, we are always right and the others are wrong. It is futile and leads to paralysis of society. But what is right is a higher, honourable alternative. It brings about a breakthrough and takes all forward because it requires both sides to change.

The outcome of the decisions and actions by the leaders for good or ill, are on a far larger scale than the outcome from the decisions and actions of ordinary people. But if we the citizens will think and act selfishly and put the blame on the leaders only we are doomed to destroy ourselves.

No problems are being properly solved because we are not going far enough. The accumulated unsolved problems threaten to overwhelm and bury

us. The real culprit is SELFISHNESS. This is undeniable. We Nagas understand what declaring Quit Notices to one another means. We must now be intelligent and daring enough to issue a “QUIT NOTICE TO SELFISHNESS TO ALL IN THE NAGA HOMELAND”. This is a DOABLE thing. We may not become saints, not likely to. But if all who are concerned for our people’s survival will take such a stand and fight all out within ourselves to simply confront selfishness honestly and refuse to allow it to cross a certain Red Line into our lives, we will be surprised by the rapid lowering of the pile of our stinking problems. Make no mistake; this is the new Naga OG and UG struggle.

(I am speaking on this subject as a real authority with PhD qualification! I say so because when I asked God what He had to say about me and listened, the first thing He said to me was “You are a very selfish man, full of jealousy and without love of anyone other than yourself....” I became so fascinated that I decided to be corrected daily and directed by Him from then on...).

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Reserve Bank keeps key interest rates unchanged New Indian radar offers aircraft MuMbai, February 3 (iaNS): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its sixth bimonthly policy review Tuesday decided to keep key interest rates unchanged. “We have maintained the status quo (on interest rates). We have taken action on other fronts,” Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan said at the press conference here to announce the policy review.

Rajan said status quo has been maintained as no fresh data on inflation and industrial production has come in since last month. “We will await for more data and fiscal developments to come in and after that we will make judgement,” Rajan said.

On being asked about the lack of a forward guidance in the policy review, Rajan said: “The guidance issued earlier remains. Further action will depend on developments on the fiscal front and on the disinflationary process.” “Monetary policy is a long-term process. You can’t hold me every 15 days saying when are you cutting

RBI Increases Limit for Foreign Spending New Delhi, February 3 (ageNcieS): The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday increased the amount Indians can invest or spend abroad in foreign exchange without seeking its permission. Individuals can now buy property abroad, hold shares or debt instruments, or any other assets or purchase gifts up to limit of $250,000 (Rs 1.5 crore) per person per year.

The earlier limit under the liberalised remittance scheme (LRS) was $125,000 (Rs 75 lakh). Under this scheme, individuals can also open, maintain and hold foreign currency accounts with banks outside India for carrying out transactions, without perrates. We have a budget coming up. Inflation data also is yet to come,” he added.

The repo rate, or the interest that banks pay when they borrow money from the RBI to meet their short-term fund requirements, remains unchanged at 7.75 percent.

The reverse repo rate, or the interest that the RBI pays to commercial banks when they park their surplus shortterm funds with the central

mission from the RBI. The RBI had reduced the limit for foreign exchange remittances under this scheme to $75,000 (Rs 45 lakh) in 2013 as the rupee came under strong pressure. Later, in June 2014, the central bank raised the limit to $125,000 (Rs 75 lakh). “On a review of the external sector outlook and as a further exercise in macro prudential management, it has been decided to enhance the limit under the liberalised remittance scheme to $250,000 (Rs 1.5 crore) per person per year,” the RBI said in a statement today. The central bank also eased norms for transactions under the remittance scheme.

bank, has been maintained at 6.75%. The marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate are kept at 8.75%.

The status quo in these key policy rates mean that the equated monthly instalments (EMIs) on home, auto and other loans would remain unchanged. On Jan 15, the apex bank cut the repo rate by 25 basis point from 8% to 7.75%.

Meanwhile, the RBI reduced the statutory liquidity

ratio (SLR) which is the mandatory amount of cash, gold, bonds or other securities that banks must keep with it. The SLR has been reduced by 50 basis points to 21.5% of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) effective from the fortnight beginning Feb 7, 2015.

The reduced SLR will help inject additional capital in to the financial system. The Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is left unchanged at 4

percent. The central bank’s action is on expected lines as most analysts had predicted a status quo, considering the apex bank had last month cut the repo rate.

The Reserve Bank also reduced the eligibility limit for foreign exchange remittances under the liberalised remittance scheme (LRS).“On a review of the external sector outlook and as a further exercise in macro prudential management, it has been decided to enhance the limit under the LRS to $250,000 per person per year.”

In the monetary policy statement Governor Rajan indicated that the upside risks to inflation stem from unlikely fiscal slippage, uncertainty over the distribution of the monsoons during 2015 and the low probability of reversal in crude oil prices. Rajan said the growth outlook had improved modestly on the back of disinflation, real income gains from decline in oil prices, easier financing conditions and some progress on stalled projects.

protection against bird hits

New Delhi, February 3 (iaNS): A new Indian radar - a global first - offers protection against the menace of aircraft bird hits while another can detect and track unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the company that developed them said Tuesday.

The company is eyeing domestic and international markets.

The two radars, among the four indigenously developed, are to be unveiled at the Aero India 2015 exposition at Bengaluru later this month, Sanjay Bhandari, founder chairman and managing director of OIS-Advanced Technology (OIS-AT), told reporters here.

The other two radars are a foliage penetration minefield and IED detection system, and a portable ground surveillance radar system for military and homeland security applications.

“We have worked diligently over the past few years to create our own intellectual property to invest, design develop and manufacture these advanced technology radars,” Bhandari said.

“It is with great pride that we are launching these four advanced radar systems for global markets, in essence

taking Indian intellectual property and manufactured product to advance our expanded vision of taking Make in India to the world,” he added.

Giving details, he said the 3D bird detection system has an impressive deterrence option, using directed bioacoustics (sound) and an eye-safe laser, both of which are automatically controlled by the radar system.

The UAV detection system, Bhandari said, can, at the click of a mouse, be automatically tuned for latching onto the drones or even high-speed fighter aircraft and helicopters.

“Unlike most air surveillance radars today, it includes a unique senseand-avoid feature to identify UAVs that may be on a collision course, allowing the controller to take remedial action,” he added.

The foliage penetration system can identify people with weapons and other assets from a fixed-wing aircraft or a UAV. “With product availability slated for year-end, this system can also detect mines and buried improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to help sanitise routes and discover minefields,” Bhandari said.

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

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ASTD calls for reining in ‘immoral activities’ Morung Express News Dimapur | February 3

The Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) has called for initiating serious action to check ‘immoral activities’, at bars and lounges in particular. The ASTD convened a meeting on February 3, which was attended

by Dimapur-based frontal Ao women and students bodies to discuss and deliberate on the rising culture of late night clubbing affecting the youth, while finding ways and means to reverse the trend, stated the ASUD. ASTD president Supu Jamir told media persons that the meeting was the result of parents and elders raising concern over the issue, which is affecting youngsters. While cau-

tioning young Ao men and women against indulging in such undesirable activities, Jamir said that at the meeting, the ASTD together with other Ao frontal bodies resolved to keep an eye out for Ao youngsters frequenting bars and lounges with the intention of indulging in immoral activities. In this regard, the ASTD has directed village units affiliated to the ASTD to mobilize and draw up action plans to prevent its youth from going astray.

Each village unit has been directed to shoulder the responsibility of keeping a check on its respective members. Further, any Ao irrespective of age caught indulging in ‘immoral activities’ at bars and lounges will be sternly dealt with, Jamir said.

Members of Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union led

by General Secretary John Kath pose for camera with others during the advance Sekrenyi festival organized

by Tenyimia community at Eastern Theological College, Jorhat (Assam) on January 31.

Party giving chance to those who want to return: TR Zeliang Our Correspondent Kohima | February 3

Chief Minister TR Zeliang today said the period of "Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram" or frequent floor crossings by legislators are things of the past. He stated it was precisely to stop frequent floor crossings by legislators that the Constitution 91st Amendment Act was passed by Parliament, which became effective from January 1, 2004.

The 10th Schedule of the Constitution which was inserted by this Constitutional amendment, does not allow any elected member to indulge in anti-party activities; such as voluntarily giv-

ing up membership of the party on whose ticket they were elected, or any act of defiance to the party whip.

Such acts now invite disqualification of the member from being a member of the House. The only exception, or escape route is, if the dissident group of Legislators could constitute two-third of the party legislators, they can split from their original party and merge with another existing party. They cannot constitute a separate group in the House, without merging with some existing party.

He alleged that the “dissident” group has not dared to split officially from the original NPF Party, for fear of disqualification, because

they are less than two-third of the NPF Legislature Party.

“However, all their activities and press releases have clearly indicated that the Sovima Campers have already left the original NPF. The NPF party can initiate disqualification proceedings against anyone of them at anytime now, irrespective of whether they defy the party Whip within the House or not. However, the party is giving some more time, to give chance to those who may want to return to the party fold,” he said.

The chief minister recalled that in the year 2004, soon after the 10th Schedule came into effect, a dissident group of 18 NPF Legis-

lators, under the leadership of Z. Obed wanted to make Obed the Chief Minister in place of Rio, who had only 13 MLAs on his side. However, since 18 legislators constitute less than twothird of the strength of the NPF Legislature Party, that was 31 at that time, they dared not officially split the party for fear of disqualification. So, Dr. Shurhozelie, the party President stood by the side of Rio, and his Ministry was saved, Zeliang said.

“Now, surprisingly, Mr. Rio is telling me to step down in a similar situation. I leave it to the people to judge on who stands on principle, and who does not,” he added.

Businesses run without trade license: SN Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): The Survival Nagaland has alleged that most of the shops at Naga Shopping Arcade (Super Market) in Dimapur are allotted in Naga names, but sublet to others who are running various types of businesses like pharmacies, groceries, essential stores, pan shops, xerox and lamination shops etc. “without any trade license or any other residential proofs.”

The volunteers of Survival Nagaland (SN) found

this during a cross verification drive in the area on the evening of February 2, a press release from the Media Cell of SN informed.

According to the release, many shop owners possessed fake driving licenses, PAN Cards etc., which were obtained after getting a residential proof certificates from GBs/Chairmen around the vicinity for a mere Rs.50/-. The traders mostly from Karimganj district of Assam said the certificates could be eas-

ily procured anytime, the release said.

The SN also pointed out that even the Arcade's courtyards were mostly occupied by “these hawkers and vendors without any documents making our local vegetable sellers mostly Naga women without any place to sell their goods...”

Warning the printing press who are making fake driving licenses and other documents in connivance with some “unscrupulous” Nagas and selling to IBIs, SN further questioned the

state medical department how such a high number of “IBIs” got hold of certificates to open and run medical stores. It said it will demand the name lists of license holders around the state in the coming weeks through an RTI. Survival Nagaland, the release reminded, is a movement to “safeguard our land and coming generations and not against any community, religion or group but to instill work culture and dignity of labor among the Nagas.”

GPRN/NSCN apprehends three ‘fraudsters’ Passes for NLA session to be issued today Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): The GPRN/NSCN of Ao Region has apprehended three “fraudsters” for allegedly “duping and cheating many gullible and naive Nagas to the tune of lakhs of rupees.”

The three accused had been claiming to be agents of "M/S Envolta Co-Operation Limited, Mumbai" and selling some kinds of “common and ordinary stones” called “Nagimoni Stones” at “exorbitant rates” thus cheating many people off their money, stated a press release from MIP, GPRN/NSCN.

According to the release, the accused identified as Rabinder Nath Mandal, Kalibath Mandal, and Bishee Nath Mojumdal, all from Kolkata had claimed that the company, M/S Envolta CoOperation Limited, is being operated under one Chandan Bera of Science City Bazar, Kolkata as the Managing Director.

The GPRN/NSCN expressed regret that many Nagas have fallen prey/victim of such kinds of “fraudulent elements and fraudulent acts,” and such acts are still detected in Nagaland (especially in remote ar-

eas) due to “our feeble nature of simplicity and naivety which attracts many fraudulent characters/ con-men/ cheats etc especially from outside the State who takes advantage of our simple nature and targets us Nagas to make some quick bucks.”

Reminding the Nagas to be “extra vigilant” and to report without hesitation if such elements/ characters are found/ suspected to be on the prowl, the GPRN/NSCN served a "stern warning" that “such acts will never be tolerated and will be firmly dealt with an iron hand.”

Kohima, February 3 (mexN): Car and official gallery passes for the seventh (Emergent) session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly to be held on February 5 will be issued on February 4. Ministers/ Parliamentary Secretaries and AHODs are to collect Car Pass and Gallery Pass from the Special Secretary (Home), Nagaland, Kohima; and MLAs/ HODs/ Media are to collect Car Pass from Assembly Secretariat Reception Counter Gate No-I. This was informed in a press release issued by AE Lotha, Special Secretary, NLA.

Police, Kohima, Joseph Hesso has informed that following traffic regulation will be enforced from 6:00 am on February 5 in view of the seventh (Emergent) session of the 12th NLA: Only vehicles with car passes issued by the Assembly Secretariat will be allowed entry inside the main gate to the Assembly Secretariat; No vehicle will be allowed to be parked by the roadside from 6:00 am in the mentioned areas - From Classic Island till Telephone Exchange and from Raj Bhavan to New Secretariat. In a press release, the officer cautioned that defaulting vehicles will be towed and towing charge will be recovered from Traffic regulation for NLA session Meanwhile, Sr. Superintendent of the defaulters.

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MEx FILE GPRN/NSCN discharges one Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): GPRN/NSCN has discharged Huvito Yepthomi, Deputy Kilonser, GPRN/NSCN from active national service “in acceptance of his plea for early retirement owing to domestic problem.” Yepthomi was discharged on January 26, 2015. A discharge order issued by N Kitovi Zhimomi, general secretary, GPRN/NSCN acknowledged, “His (Yepthomi) service is note-worthy and will be recorded well in the history of the Nagas.”

DC Dimapur warns illegal vendors Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Wezope Kenye has cautioned that any illegal vendor found selling goods at Nyamo Lotha Road and GS road in Dimapur will be penalized and their items will be seized as per the provision of the law. In a press release, the DC stated that some vendors were found selling goods and products at the two locations on Sundays without permission from the authority, which is illegal.

49 arrested for not possessing ILP Kohima, February 3 (mexN): Kohima police arrested 49 (forty nine) persons between January 1–31 for not possessing Inner Line Permit (ILP); 46 Non-FIR cases were registered in this connection in January. Sub– Divisional Police Officer & PRO, Kohima, Atu Zumvü in a press release informed that all the 49 arrested “ILP defaulters” have been booked under section 3 of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1873 (BEFR) and forwarded to judicial custody. According to the release, ILP checking is being carried out regularly by various Police Stations and Check-gates under DEF Kohima to check entry of illegal immigrants.

Assam Rifles seize liquor Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): Three persons were apprehended for transporting illegal liquor by 11 Assam Rifles near Zapami village, Pfutsero on January 29. According to an AR press note, 263 bottles of whisky, 252 bottles of rum, 144 cans of beer, and 120 bottles of beer worth around 2,24,000/- were recovered from two vehicles intercepted. Subsequently, the occupants of the vehicles identified as Apele (54), Parish Kumar Singha (24), and K Lasso (30) were apprehended. The individuals along with the vehicles and contraband items were handed over to Pfutsero police station, the press note added.

Permanent NPR Enrolment Centre in Dimapur Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): A permanent NPR Enrolment Centre has been established in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur. Therefore, residents who had missed out on both rounds of biometrics capture under Dimapur district have been informed to make use of the centre for enrollment. DC Dimapur, Wezope Kenye in a press release also informed all concerned to avail benefits under various schemes and programmes like Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pension, Scholarship, DBT for LPG consumers through Aadhaar Card. Those who have never enrolled for NPR have been asked to produce acknowledgement slip or Aadhaar card of their immediate family members to ascertain their house-listing block number and household number.

‘Black-marketing’ causing LPG shortage: NVCO Matters of Public Importance & Concern!

Kohima, February 3 (mexN): The Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) has alleged that a cooking gas agency in Kohima has been overcharging its consumers.

A press statement from NVCO president, Kezhokhoto Savi said that the office bearers of Naga Hospital Colony Panchayat, Kohima had complained to NVCO stating the gas agency refused to sell the LPG at the present price of Rs 470/- per cylinder “especially to those who have not register in PAHAL scheme stating that it is compulsory for every consumer wheth-

er enrolled in ‘PAHAL’ or not have to pay Rs.850/- per cylinder, i.e., inclusive of Rs.50/- as carrying charge.”

According to the release, the Panchayat officials had met NVCO with an appeal that the gas agency must honour the rights of consumers by way of following the Govt. of India’s guidelines that consumers without PAHAL enrolment must be allowed to pay Rs.470/- per LPG filled cylinder till March 31, 2015.

The officials also complained about the “excessive” carrying charges, i.e., Rs.50/- to Rs.80/- per cylinder for a short distance within Naga Hospital colony, the

release said. Several complaints against the staff of the agency for being impolite were also made. In this, Savi said the agent as service provider must serve the consumer with satisfaction.

The NVCO further requested every consumer to register their LPG connection in ‘PAHAL’ (DBTL) and get their subsidy amount directly in their bank account. Meanwhile, it also voiced against “black-marketing which leads to shortage of LPG supply especially domestic connection.” It appealed to the State government to put more effort to solve shortage of supply as it is a major problem in consumer’s daily life.

The organisation also requested the district administrations to periodically conduct surprise check in hotels, restaurants, hostels, guest houses, lodges, and seize domestic LPG connection as they are allowed to use only commercial LPG connection.

NVCO, according to the release, received maximum complaint regarding LPG (domestic) delivery at the counter. It pointed out "one has to stand in a line for several hours and many a time they don’t get on the pretext ‘it is over’ but it is easily available in black-market at the rate of ranging Rs.1000/to Rs.1300/- per LPG.”

Adinno Phizo’ speech on the 70th NNC Formation Day Chedema Peace Hall, Chedema

Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you Programme Committee, to let me speak before you on this important occasion of the 70th Naga National Council (NNC) Formation Day. To defend a country for 69 years against foreign domination with a solid foundation of NNC is worthy of praise.

For which, we are grateful to our past leaders and workers who sacrificed their lives for the nation without having a normal life and gone, because of India's invasion of Nagaland. When we remember them we still have vivid memories of them. But for their sacrifices, today Nagaland is at present functioning a kind of normal life.

There is no "security problem" then and now in Nagaland, but the Indian Government even calls their occupation armed forces as "security forces' And given them an "order" called Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Once the Indian occupational forces withdraw from Nagaland, Nagaland will return to normal life again as before, as a peaceful country and a classless society.

We must have a history to claim our right if someone challenges us which did not belong to them. The case in

point is, the conflict between Nagaland and India is nothing to be confused about because the two have a completely different history. The problem with India's policy makers is that they have negative attitude towards the Nagas that Nagas were uncivilized and they have a word for it as well. And by prolonging the situation of the conflict India thought that the Nagas will forget their right of independence. But the sooner the conflict is resolved the better for both the nations.

In talking about the Nagas national life, NNC is the savior of the Naga nation, that the people of Nagaland know fully well. Without NNC, the Naga had no common voice to assert their birthright in the beginning. Through NNC all Naga regions gathered together as one nation family. And the present day history started with the emerging modern India was from May,1947 just before India got her independence, that India sent the Constituent Assembly of India under the chairmanship of Mr. Gopinath Bordoloi to Kohima to meet the Naga National Council offering the Nagas to join the Union of India. The offer was refused. That was the first political communication with the Nagas by India. Ever since, the voice of the Nagas through NNC

always maintain that our national independence is forever ours' — `Urra Uvie'. And prudently the Nagas formally declared her independence one day ahead of India. That clear history event is there for the Naga nation. How can one dispute it.

There are few of our people being used by the enemy to undermine NNC, because NNC is the recognized body for the Naga people and the umbrella of the Federal Government of Nagaland - which is the centre authority for the Nagas.

Recently India celebrated her 66th Republic Day, marking the day India became a republic nation on January 26,1950. If that is something to be proud of for them, how they could trample on the Nagas freedom?

Or What we stood is that the Nagas are not Indians and Nagaland is not Indian territory. That is the simple truth. We are thankful to God that He is guiding our people throughout the journey. And there are national torch bearers in every corner who hold fast in their prayer to God. May God grant us peace in our country soon.

May God bless Nagaland.

Urra Uvie.

Adinno Phizo President Naga National Council

Ruovihulie Angami B.A; B.Ed. Rtd. Joint Director of School Education Nagaland.

1. As I have stated earlier in my last articles in the English dailies, I took part in the first Statehood celebration day on the 1st December 1963 and also I have been attending the NLA sessions from time to time since 1983. I know both the good or bad state politicians as Parliamentarians/Legislators or good or bad political parties all these years in delivering the goods to the people of our State.

2. As the Maxim says ‘like fathers like son’ or ‘birds of the same feather flock together’ the present political camps – T.R. Zeliang of Kohima Camp and G. Kaito Aye of Sovima Camp are producing or having same nature of politician/Parliamentarians of which some are so arrogant/ rebellious/ dam care in their statements and some are still reasonable in their thinking and actions.

3. Some legislators are very good in paper war as it has been said that it is very easy to destroy/damage any wall but difficult to set up/ repair or rebuild any structure, some of them are doing only damaging the image of others without evaluating their own contributions or listening to their clear guilty conscience how good or how bad they have been behaving all these years/months/days in the sight of God or the electorate.

4. The move to change the NPF Party President /the elected CM/Party Chief Whip/CEC without the proven facts will be just to follow the path ‘where angels fear to tread’ on tribalism colour or regionalism – Eastern Nagaland ENPO of four districts and Western Nagaland (seven districts) with due apology to one or two legislators on both sides.

5. We need young leaders as someone claiming himself representing the youth but if he is not so stable in his political stand by moving for change of leadership even after getting a ministerial berth or his district not decisive which camp is legally, constitutionally, morally right, will misrepresent the young

politicians. Also if a senior leader is too conservative/narrow-minded/ by not giving wise statement of forgiving others unlike the elder brother of the prodigal son refusing to rejoice when his younger brother came back home with a revenge that his father should not reconcile with his younger brother when he had already asked for his share and ran away from home at present.

6. Why two political camps are there, is very clear as how to please BJP government at the Centre for more funds but they are not bothered about how to solve the overdraft or deficit budget of about Rs. 1,200 plus till the end of the 13th finance commission. Whichever political camp comes into power, unless enough care should be taken not to create anymore deficit as of now due to lack of careful/ tactfulness in governance, the Naga Overseas Association (NOA) should guide the present state politicians (legislators) as we read the articles of Rev. Dr. Mazie Nakhro, Rev.Luoliehu Yimsong, Rev. Dr. Father Abraham etc. etc.as unbiased advisors. One way to provide good government and state Ex-cheaquer is by reviewing and amending the 2009 Retirement Act against the will of present CANSSEA President and his team, with a strong office discipline on the govt. servants.

7. Is it that the present Governor of Nagaland is too old enough to give his verdict which political camp out of the two is having right to rule by studying the situation for the last 3-4 weeks of childish political game playing with the Naga public/electorate. Yes, he (Governor) has the courage to give statement that there are 63% & 73% bogus teachers in the State which is too exaggerate and from which source of information his figures derives? And if it is so, why the Department of School Education, Nagaland is keeping silent over the issue of bogus teachers either by denying the percentage of bogus teachers or taking necessary action to stop such malpractices with a heavy hand on the field officers – DEOs/DDEOs/SDEs/Princi-

pals/HMs/AHMs/Head Teachers/ Teachers-Incharge under the strong supervision of VECs/WECs and students’ organizations. Is it not the leniency of the department failing to detect the loopholes?

8. There are hardly 12 Naga major tribes in 11 districts and how to divide 12 ministerial berths to all major tribes is a problem unless some legislators are in the Parliamentary Secretary’s status which is more or less ministerial status- Minister incharge of the department(s). Therefore, whether T.R. Zeliang group or G. Kaito Aye group takes the leadership to run/form the government, there is no magic hand to please all but due to ‘egoism’, tribalism or individualism, both sides will have to sacrifice some ministerial berths at the cost of leadership clashes. Now the state politicians have no more moral right to approach the NPGs for unity for they themselves have factions within themselves.

9. If the floor test is conducted very soon, either side shall exercise legal/constitutional authority over its members for suspension or disqualification of a legislator by the CM / Party Chief Whip /Speaker/Party President/CEC, the other side will be the loser, which shall be the final verdict of the people/legislators and the electorate.

10. Above all, this floor test shall be one of the political dramas conducted so far since the Statehood and our people must have learnt a lesson that to topple the government or leadership is not an easy job with a fair play by avoiding unpleasant political desperateness.

For providing a good governance, there should be positive competition amongst the govt. departments in administration of regularity, punctuality, sincerity, office maintenance, or management, beautification, sanitation, creativity, innovative, financial discipline and efficiency to show the way to our common people to march ahead by obeying the concerned authority(s) irrespective of local or non-local when the right directions are given for such a good governance.

The Morung Express is introducing “Public Space” as part of our intention to provide deliberate space for the opinions of the people to be expressed and heard through this newspaper. Nonetheless, The Morung Express points out that the opinions expressed in the contents published in the “Public Space” do not reflect the views and position of the newspaper or the editor.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express WEDnEsDAy 4 fEbruAry 2015 volumE X IssuE 32

The Church

The prophets are deeply involved in politics because politics is the sphere where God’s people demonstrate their obedience or their disobedience – Desmond Tutu

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n last week’s The Morung Express weekly poll, 39 percent of participants supported the Church’s intervention in the ongoing NPF crisis, while 45 percent opposed it, and the remaining 16 percent voted for others. The poll results represent an opportunity for self-reflection, particularly the Church. And, at the heart of this self-reflection, the church needs to ask itself whether it has over the years deliberately and intentionally nurtured its role and capacity as a peace-builder, which would enable them to make “acceptable principled interventions” in times of crisis.

In order to support the process of self-reflection, this editorial includes a revised version of an editorial published several years ago which began by acknowledging that The Naga Church does not exist in a vacuum as it is located within a particular historical and social context. The Naga Church’s reality has been shaped by its encounter with historical forces that have influenced present day patterns of behavior.

In circumstances when oppression is ever present, the Church needs to confidently and consistently support using active nonviolence as a means of liberation. In situations of injustice, the Church cannot remain neutral because neutrality is a vote for the status quo which in itself is unjust, conforming and oppressive. While taking a nonviolent theological stand is not neutral, it confronts injustice as it is part of a larger peacebuilding framework that provides a space for reconciliation, healing and enduring transformation to take place.

Niall O’Brien tells us that, “Evil is not to be located in the person, but in the structure. Removing the person does not remove the evil. When we locate and identify evil in persons rather than in their actions, we prepare the way for crimes, but when we locate evil in structures a way is opened to bring about change that will also liberate the person from their own bondage, not eliminate them.” This premise clarifies the Church’s role and responsibility to engage with and help transform unjust systems.

Many Nagas, including the Church and other social institutions, feel uneasy about what is considered to be political, and because of this the Naga understanding of politics is very often limited to the State and state elections. The former Archbishop Desmond Tutu once profoundly remarked that, “If one says that religion cannot be concerned about politics, then we are really saying that there is a substantial part of human life in which God’s writ does not run. If it is not God’s then whose is it?” He goes on to say that, “the prophets are deeply involved in politics because politics is the sphere where God’s people demonstrate their obedience or their disobedience.”

The vision of justice embraced in grace and compassion is central to the politics of Jesus. Hence, the stand of the Church also involves reminding the people that the message of the gospel is identical to and interconnected with their struggle for liberation from political, social and economic bondage. The teachings of Jesus indicate taking nonviolent action through various means including noncompliance, nonconformance, civil disobedience and resistance against oppression perpetuated by the powers that be. It is by using these nonviolent approaches that human dignity and harmony can be restored.

The Naga Church can reclaim its leadership role by eliciting a clear, truthful, theological stand that supports a peaceful coexistence and a shared humanity for all Nagas.

lEfT wiNg |

Mazie Nakhro, Ph.D

Day 20: Prophets in Politics Thought-Provoking Question: Rev. Longri Ao was a real prophet of his day. Yes or no? Defend your answer.

What does God say? Read 2 Samuel 12:1-14 Israel's prophetic movement was intimately associated with politics from the moment it first appeared. For example, Moses was a national leader and yet he was also called a prophet. Also, he served as a prefigure of Christ (Deut. 18:15,18). After Jesus miraculously fed the multitude in the Palestine desert, the Jews remembered this prophecy and wanted to make Jesus as their king right there and then (John 6:14-15).

Both Elijah and Elisha were patriots of Israel. Because they defended their country, they were called "the chariots and horsemen of Israel" (2 Kings 2:12; 13:14). They served as spokesmen for God in the time of political crisis. Sometimes they were at odds with political leaders over national policy. At times they were harassed by wicked kings. Elijah, for example, was viewed as an enemy of the state by Ahab, king of Judah (1 Kings 21:20). Both the prophets confronted kings and reminded them that they were accountable to the higher law of the King of kings. On occasion Elisha was an invaluable military resource, serving as a virtual spy, who even trapped the Aramean forces with blindness (2 Kings 6--9).

Prophet Nathan operated within the political structure.

During the reign of David, he achieved a position of great influence in the royal court. Nathan did not even hesitate to summon the king before the highest tribunal to hear divine judgment against the misuse of royal power, as in the Bathsheba affair. Other prophets offered valuable counsel in times of war (1 Kings 12:21-24; 2 Kings 19:20).

In short, prophets were neither mystics who sought escape from society, nor individuals who stayed away from politics.

They were always active members of communities. They operated within the social structure and guided the nation to do the will of God. Okay, so now what?

Today many Christians no longer walk in the prophetic tradition of the Bible times. They don't see that engaging in services of creating a better world is a profoundly religious work.

They have become too "spiritual" that they are of no earthly use at all. They have forgotten that serving God has to do a lot with being involved in the daily lives of fallen men, women, and children. They have failed to understand that "Hands that serve humanity are a lot better than lips that talk of divinity" (Mother Teresa).

Prayer: O Lord, may You help me to love others as hove myself.

May I be ever ready to share my earthly goods with the poor.

Use me to heal the sick, to comfort the grieving, to strengthen the feeble, and to lift up the fallen. Let all experience Your grace in their every necessity and trial. Amen.

Taken from the book “Breakfast with the King: The 100-Day Devotional” by Mazie Nakhro

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David Andrew Weinberg Foreign Policy

King Salman’s Shady History

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resident Barack Obama arrived in Riyadh today to offer his condolences on the death of the beloved Saudi King Abdullah and to meet his successor, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. But just who is King Salman?

The U.S. ambassador in Riyadh, Joseph Westphal, hailed the new Saudi ruler on Friday, proclaiming that ties “will only be strengthened by the wisdom and courage that is the essence of King Salman.” This was not just standard boilerplate from serving U.S. officials: Former U.S. envoy to Saudi Arabia Robert Jordan described Salman as “a reformer … well prepared for the task at hand,” and the Washington Post is reporting that analysts consider Salman “a moderate in the mold of Abdullah,” the late king.

Yet Salman has an ongoing track record of patronizing hateful extremists that is now getting downplayed for political convenience. As former CIA official Bruce Riedel astutely pointed out, Salman was the regime’s lead fundraiser for mujahideen, or Islamic holy warriors, in Afghanistan in the 1980s, as well as for Bosnian Muslims during the Balkan struggles of the 1990s. In essence, he served as Saudi Arabia’s financial point man for bolstering fundamentalist proxies in war zones abroad.

As longtime governor of Riyadh, Salman was often charged with maintaining order and consensus among members of his family. Salman’s half brother King Khalid (who ruled from 1975 to 1982) therefore looked to him early on in the Afghan conflict to use these family contacts for international objectives, appointing Salman to run the fundraising committee that gathered support from the royal family and other Saudis to support the mujahideen against the Soviets.

Riedel writes that in this capacity, Salman “work[ed] very closely with the kingdom’s Wahhabi clerical establishment.” Another CIA officer who was stationed in Pakistan in the late 1980s estimates that private Saudi donations during that period reached between $20 million and $25 million every month.

And as Rachel Bronson details in her book, Thicker Than Oil: America’s Uneasy Partnership With Saudi Arabia, Salman also helped recruit fighters for Abdul Rasul Sayyaf, an Afghan Salafist fighter who served as a mentor to both Osama bin Laden and 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

Reprising this role in Bosnia, Salman was appointed by his full brother and close political ally King Fahd to direct the Saudi High Commission for Relief of Bosnia and Herzegovina (SHC) upon its founding in 1992. Through the SHC, Salman gathered donations from the royal family for Balkan relief, supervising the commission until its until its recent closure in 2011. By 2001, the organization had collected around $600 million — nominally for relief and religious purposes, but money that allegedly also went to facilitating arms shipments, despite a U.N. arms embargo on Bosnia and other Yugoslav successor states from 1991 to 1996.

And what kind of supervision did Salman exercise over this international commission? In 2001, NATO forces raided the SHC’s Sarajevo offices, discovering a treasure trove of terrorist materials: before-and-after photographs of al Qaeda attacks, instructions on how to fake U.S. State Department badges, and maps marked to highlight government buildings across Washington.

The Sarajevo raid was not the first piece of evidence that the SHC’s work went far beyond humanitarian aid.

Between 1992 and 1995, European officials tracked roughly $120 million in donations from Salman’s personal bank accounts and from the SHC to a Viennabased Bosnian aid organization named the Third World Relief Agency (TWRA). Although the organization claimed to be focused on providing humanitarian relief, Western intelligence agencies estimated that the TWRA actually spent a majority of its funds arming fighters aligned with the Bosnian government.

A defector from al Qaeda called to testify before the United Nations, and who gave a deposition for

President Obama wants to work with the leader of the House of Saud. But the new king of Saudi Arabia has troubling ties to radical Islamists

Saudi Arabia's new King Salman attends a ceremony at the Diwan royal palace in Riyadh on Saturday, January 24, 2015.

World leaders and top dignitaries began arriving in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to give their condolences following the death of King Abdullah, who died early Friday at age 90 after nearly two decades at the helm. (AP Photo/Yoan Valat, Pool)

lawyers representing the families of 9/11 victims, alleged that both Salman’s SHC and the TWRA provided essential support to al Qaeda in Bosnia, including to his 107-man combat unit. In a deposition related to the 9/11 case, he stated that the SHC “participated extensively in supporting al Qaida operations in Bosnia” and that the TWRA “financed, and otherwise supported” the terrorist group’s fighters.

The SHC’s connection to terrorist groups has long been scrutinized by U.S. intelligence officials as well.

The U.S. government’s Joint Task Force Guantanamo once included the Saudi High Commission on its list of suspected “terrorist and terrorist support entities.”

The Defense Intelligence Agency also once accused the Saudi High Commission of shipping both aid and weapons to Mohamed Farrah Aidid, the al Qaedalinked Somali warlord depicted as a villain in the movie Black Hawk Down. Somalia was subject to a United Nations arms embargo starting in January 1992.

Saudi Arabia’s support for Islamist fighters in Afghanistan and the Balkans ultimately backfired when veterans of the jihad returned home, forming the backbone of a resurgent al Qaeda threat to Saudi Arabia in 2003. Salman fell back on a tried-and-true Islamist trope to explain the attacks targeting the kingdom, declaring that they were “supported by extreme Zionism whose aim is to limit the Islamic call.”

The jihadi threat to Saudi Arabia, however, does not appear to have ended Salman’s willingness to as-

sociate with alleged jihadi funders and fundamentalist clerics. The board of trustees for the Prince Salman Youth Center, which Salman himself chairs, today includes Saleh Abdullah Kamel, a Saudi billionaire whose name showed up on a purported list of al Qaeda’s earliest supporters known as the “golden chain.”

(The Wall Street Journal reported that Kamel “denies supporting terror.”) But as the United States sought to shut down Saudi charities with ties to terrorism in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, Kamel and Salman both condemned the effort as an anti-Islamic witch hunt.

In November 2002, Prince Salman patronized a fundraising gala for three Saudi charities under investigation by Washington: the International Islamic Relief Organization, al-Haramain Foundation, and the World Assembly of Muslim Youth. Since 9/11, all three organizations have had branches shuttered or sanctioned over allegations of financially supporting terrorism. That same month, Salman cited his experience on the boards of charitable societies, asserting that “it is not the responsibility of the kingdom” if others exploit Saudi donations for terrorism.

As President Obama encourages Saudi Arabia to build “a society that is going to be able to sustain itself in this age,” he would do well to consider Salman’s role helping to run the Abdulaziz bin Baz Foundation, named after a Saudi grand mufti who passed away in 1999. The foundation’s website states that it has been “blessed with direct and continuous support” from Salman since its creation in 2001.

In part thanks to this foundation, the late bin Baz still ranks among the most influential Saudi clerics on the web, even from beyond the grave. Islamic historian Reuven Paz notes that the cleric was renowned for his “persistent attempts to move Saudi Arabia in the direction of strict and severe fundamentalism.”

For example, bin Baz memorably ruled that women who study with men are equivalent to prostitutes.

Aqeel al-Aqil, a Saudi national placed under U.S. sanctions in 2004 for leading an organization alleged to have aided al Qaeda in more than 13 countries, was one member of the Baz Foundation’s board under Salman. Aqil retained his spot on the foundation’s board for several years following the imposition of the sanctions. When he did eventually leave the board, the foundation added another Saudi preacher, named Aidh Abdullah al-Qarni, who, in a speech on the ArabIsraeli conflict, declared that “throats must be slit and skulls must be shattered. This is the path to victory.”

Qarni is far from the only extremist cleric with whom Salman has worked. The new king has also embraced Saudi cleric Saleh al-Maghamsi, an Islamic supremacist who declared in 2012 that Osama bin Laden had more “sanctity and honor in the eyes of Allah,” simply for being a Muslim, than “Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians, apostates, and atheists,” whom he described by nature as “infidels.” That didn’t put an end to Salman’s ties to Maghamsi, however. The new Saudi king recently served as head of the supervisory board for a Medina research center directed

by Maghamsi. A year after Maghamsi’s offensive comments, Salman sponsored and attended a large cultural festival organized by the preacher. Maghamsi also advises two of Salman’s sons, one of whom took an adoring “selfie” with the preacher last year.

U.S. officials have explained that the purpose of President Obama’s visit is to forge a “close relationship” with the new Saudi king and to take his measure of the man. As Western officials consider how to engage with the new Saudi regime, Salman’s record of bolstering and embracing extremists needs to be part of the conversation. The worst-case scenario is that the new king shares the hard-liners’ views; the best case is that he is simply an opportunist, willing to accept intolerance in order to get ahead.

Many in the West wish for a Saudi king who will pass meaningful reforms and push back against incitement by local extremists. Sadly, Salman does not look to be that man.

Book review: Raconteurs from the Hills I longrangty longchar have lived my whole life in Nagaland, amidst the hills and the valleys, and I have travelled almost all part of our beautiful land.

Growing up as a Naga my whole life, I have also experienced the socio-political-religious-cultural and economic life of our people first hand.

So that warm January morning, as I held the book ‘Raconteurs from the hills’, and went through it; I knew this book will put numerous questions in my listless mind.

Normally, I am a fast reader, and I guess I have been trained to be a fast reader especially when you have to share a book among three or four of your siblings during your younger days. So I finish books quite quickly, because I follow Hitler’s method of ‘retaining the essential and dispelling the non-essential’ as I go through a book. But here at ‘Raconteurs from the Hills’, we have six authors, from varied background sharing a common love for reading and most importantly, writing.

They say, ‘do not judge a book by its cover’, but I contradict with another saying, ‘the first impression is the last impression’. So the dark blue, the silhouette of the hills, the black outline of grasses, and the gist of the book at the back cover triggered the silent voice within me that said, ‘you have to read this book’. We have thirteen stories; short, fast and interesting. We also get a glimpse of the authors, with their pictures and a short profile. But the opening story ‘The porcine tale’, personally speaking, was quite interesting. It portrays a satirical picture of our present society.

Perhaps, those interested in enacting dramas or skits, can make a nice play out of it. And the story of the ‘Cough Syrup’, the ‘Deliberate Delirium’, the ‘Diary of two dog meat fanatics’ and all, will keep you engrossed with the book.

So ask me, why do I like this book? My answer is simple; the authors of ‘Raconteurs of the Hills’ captured the best and the worst of our Naga society.

They say it is fictional, but you and I, the readers,

know that though it might not have happened as it had been narrated in the story, yet their portrayal of the scene is true to a large extend.

Therefore, as I went through the stories, I couldn’t help but recollect my childhood days, when I read the story ‘A winter journey’ or ‘A glimmer of hope’; the late nineties of doomsday theory when I read ‘The revival’, my college days when I read about ‘buried dreams’ of ‘A pair of gulaams’; or my own garish days when I read ‘Diary of two meat fanatics’. You find yourself in the stories.

You might either smile of frown, but ‘Raconteurs from the hills’ captured our life and our society, beautifully.

If you could ask me which was my favorite story, then I would simply repeat what that English professor from an Assam university told us way back in 2005 at Jorhat (while we were at a poetry competition), “Poets don’t compete with poets. Poetry is simply but experiencing the innermost feelings…” (Of course my friend Taliakum and I couldn’t win any prize). However, I did enjoy the story, ‘The final orientation’ because it is fast, suspenseful, nice plot, and the climax or (anti-climax), is beautiful. Other that than, priced at Rs 199 (am sure you would gladly give the One rupee extra for what the book is worth), and superb editing; yes PenThrill Publication House did wonderful job with the editing. ‘Raconteurs from the Hills’ would ensure you a happy read, and who knows, you would find sat one with the authors.

I guess, the different English literature students should get a copy of the book read it, not necessarily for enjoyment, but for understanding the new age Naga writers. After all, we have studied about English – metaphysical, Victorian, Shakespearean, Romanticist, Modern – literature; we can’t be better than them. But if literature is about imagination, about passion, about love and dignity; why not? It is my sincere prayer that with the culmination of different authors, with radical ideas and forwardlooking, we can. Because literature is literature, art is art; thank you, authors of ‘Raconteurs from the Hills’, who knows (and I believe), literature would finally bring the Naga tribes as a people.

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7 Asia feels pressure on Interview WEdnEsday

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

4 February 2015

Bertil Lintner and nate Thayer orth Korea has launched an international campaign to suppress the release of the Sony Pictures' film The Interview, strong-arming several governments into arresting distributers, confiscating copies, and prohibiting public showings, according to confidential North Korean government documents which describe the American "psychological plot" as a "terrorist movie" which is "hurting the dignity of the supreme leadership of" North Korea.

From Cambodia to Myanmar to Germany, North Korean embassies are waging what appears to be a centrally directed campaign of intimidation against the movie which triggered the most damaging cyber warfare attack in U.S. history in November which Washington blames on North Korea.

A spokesman for the North Korean Foreign Ministry said on January 25 that Obama had "talked rubbish that over time internet will find its way to North Korea and the flow of information into it will bring about a change" calling a January 22 interview with YouTube the "poor grumble of a loser driven into a tight corner in the all-out stand-off with the DPRK" and saying "the U.S. now turned to internet to undermine the DPRK through the 'influx of information'".

Earlier this month in Myanmar, the North Korean ambassador asked for an "urgent meeting” where he provided names and addresses of business's distributing the movie, based on North Korean embassy intelligence surveillance, to a senior government military official and demanded "proper action immediately". Myanmar police then confiscated copies of the movie and arrested shopkeepers.

In Cambodia, North Korea sent a letter to the government demanding they "take appropriate measures to see that The Interview, byproduct of U.S. maneuvers against DPR Korea, would be no longer sold in the sublime Kingdom of Cambodia and also would never be broadcast on any Cambodian TV channel or shown at any movie house.”

North Korea wrote that the movie WHICH "advocates openly the terrorism against our Supreme headquarter is an insult on the dignity of our Supreme Leadership and causes the greatest rage of our people.”

A "Most Urgent" official demarche from the North Korean ambassador to Myanmar dated January 11, 2015 after he met General Myint Swe - the equivalent of governor of the countries largest city, Yangon - the General agreed to confiscate copies of the Sony film and arrest shopkeepers selling copies of the film.

North Korea "enclose(s) herewith the address of place of Yangon, Myanmar illegally copying, distributing, and selling of terrorist movie title The Interview hurting the dignity of the supreme leadership of the DPRK produced by Sony Pictures of the U.S," reads the document from the North Korean embassy.

The following day, police arrested shopkeepers on orders of General Myint Swe - the chief architect of crushing the 2007 "Saffron Revolution" when hundreds of Buddhist monks were killed and thousands arrested demanding democracy.

Three days earlier, the North Korean ambassador to Cambodia sent a January 8 demarche to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs saying the "US (is) advocating openly the terrorism against our supreme headquarters" and demanded Cambodia "take appropriate measures" to ban the film from being seen or available in the country. Cambodia then took official action to ban the movie from public viewing.

In a subsequent January 20 letter in Cambodian from Cambodian Foreign Ministry Secretary of State Long Visalo to the Minister of Information and the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, he asked them to "take action and stop the sale" of and "ban this movie from being broadcast on TVS or shown at cinemas in Cambodia."

Cambodia's foreign ministry said "The Interview is a movie that insults the supreme leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and has been copied from the Internet and sold at a number of markets in Cambodia" acts it said were "a collusion with the unfriendly force to damage the traditional relationship between the two countries."

In an official letter on North Korean Embassy letterhead they wrote "This movie copied through the internet is openly sold at several shopping centers including Sorya and City Mall."

Every DVD shop at the City Mall shopping center was still selling the movie as of Sunday but were running out of copies. "It’s almost sold out,” Dath Asy, who owns CD City, told the Cambodia Daily. She said she had only one copy left after 100 had been sold in recent days.

At the DVD center storeowner Pich Vannak said he had sold 50 copies in the last week, adding any orders to stop him from selling the film "restrict the rights of the people.”

"It’s funny,” Mr. Vannak said. "The guy who looks like Kim Jong Un, he’s really funny. I laughed.”

But Minister of Information Khiey Kannariddh confirmed on his Facebook page that "my ministry already made request to all TV and Pay TV stations not to broadcast this film.”

Sin Chan Saya, who heads the Culture Ministry’s film censorship committee, said that North Korean officials called him demanding Cambodia prevent The Interview from being publicly broadcast. "The people can see it on the Internet, on the YouTube.

How can we stop this? I know the shops have it, but we do not control the DVD” stores.

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ona told the Cambodia Daily newspaper "We had a discussion about this, and with Facebook it’s difficult; we don’t know how to stop it. As for the theaters, it will not be there.”

The following day, on January 21, the North Korean Foreign Ministry warned Germany that showing the movie was a "most undisguised terrorist act... pos(ing) a serious threat to the peace in the region and the world." "The army and people of the DPRK" were prepared to "annihilate the U.S. and other hostile forces as their moves to dare do harm to the dignity and authority of the supreme leadership of the DPRK have reached an extreme phase," North Korea said in the message to Germany, adding "most of the European countries are seized with uneasiness and fear in the wake of the hideous terrorist acts that occurred in France and various other countries."

In the Southeast nation of Myanmar, North Korea said it was "convinced that the Yangon Regional Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar will make proper action immediately to stop the copying, distributing and selling of above mentioned psychological plot movie in Yangon."

The next day, the M2M Shop, a video store named by the North Korean embassy, was raided by police who seized copies of the film and arrested the owner who now faces three years in prison under censorship laws. The Latha Township deputy police chief Kyaw Kyaw Aung confirmed to Irrawaddy News that "the owner of the shop has now been charged under the Video Act.” He said they were responding "to complaints." Other movie sellers have closed after being warned they would be arrested if found in possession of The Interview.

Ironically, Myint Swe presided over a North Korean film festival in December, which included features such as "The Tower of the Juche Idea" and "Arms of Korea" which "document the feats performed by President Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong Il and Marshal Kim Jong Un, the peerless great men of Mt. Paektu." Myint Swe "praised Kim Jong Il as the distinguished leader and benevolent father of the people who turned the DPRK (the official name of North Korea) into an invincible power."

The Myanmar, Cambodian and North Korean governments have long been on the short list of regimes which maintain their power through systematic human rights violations, in addition to state sponsored narcotics trafficking.

In Thailand and Singapore, senior government officials said that North Korea had not yet sent official demands to censor the film. "So far there is not any letter on this matter from the DPRK embassy in Bangkok," said one senior Thai Foreign Ministry official, adding that Bangkok is "aware of the issue."

On January 21, North Korea demanded that Germany "Give Up at Once Screening of the Anti-DPRK Movie" and accused Washington of making "great haste to open it to public over internet. Now it is going to screen the movie at its vassal countries."

"The U.S. and Germany should immediately stop the farce of screening anti-DPRK movie," said the North Korean foreign ministry.

"Encouraging and praising terrorism are considered to be crimes as monstrous as terrorism in Europe and it is a reality that the most of the European countries are seized with uneasiness and fear in the wake of the hideous terrorist acts that occurred in France and various other countries," North Korea warned Germany, adding that "the army and people" had the "will to annihilate the U.S. and other hostile forces as their moves to dare do harm to the dignity and authority of the supreme leadership of the DPRK have reached an extreme phase." North Korea said "devotedly defending the leader is the supreme principle of the DPRK that can never change no matter how many times the world may change, and there can be neither deviation nor compromise in this principle.

North Korea's head of cyber warfare, General Kim Yong Chol, issued an "official stand of the army and the people of the DPRK" on December 21 saying "U.S. President Obama is the chief culprit who forced the Sony Pictures Entertainment to indiscriminately distribute the movie."

"Obama always goes reckless in words and deeds like a monkey in a tropical forest. When the Sony Pictures Entertainment made public a statement that it would give up the distribution of the movie, frightened by the merciless retaliatory strike, Obama urged it to unconditionally screen the … reactionary film The Interview daring to hurt the dignity of the supreme leadership of the DPRK and agitating even terrorism and had a plan to distribute it, was exposed to surprisingly sophisticated, destructive and threatening cyber warfare and has been thrown into a bottomless quagmire."

North Korea has long been obsessed by the power of cinema. Since the early 1970's, then North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il sought to build a global film mecca in the communist nation.

In 1978, South Korean film director Shin Sangok - known as the Orson Welles of South Korea - and his actress wife Choi Eun-hee were kidnapped on the orders of Kim Jong Il and smuggled to Pyongyang.

North Korean secret agents lured them to Hong Kong to "discuss a potential role” where they had chloroform rags placed over their faces and were bundled aboard a ship for an eight-day trip to Pyongyang.

"Someone suddenly pulled a sack over my head and I couldn't see anything or breathe properly," Shin later wrote. Kim Jong-il told him the reason he

and make films for him."

Shin and Choi made more than 20 films for Kim Jong Il before they escaped in 1986 during a trip to Vienna to promote a Godzilla sci-fi film they made for the dictator.

Kim Jong Il, the father of the current dictator, was a noted cinephile said to have a personal collection of 20,000 mostly Hollywood movies. He literally wrote the book on North Korean movies, including the 1973 "On the Art of the Cinema."

"The task set before the cinema today is one of contributing to people's development into true communists," wrote Kim Jong Il in his book. "The real objective of cinematic art is not merely to enhance people’s awareness of the world, but to develop them as communist revolutionaries and accelerate the pace of the revolution.”

North Korean official policy regarding actors seems unlikely to find kindred spirits in the likes of The Interview actors Seth Rogan or James Franco.

"It is important for him to actually go and live in a busy ironworks or a cooperative farm. At the same time, the actor’s home life should be exemplary. He should participate conscientiously in the business of his neighbourhood unit, attend parents’ meetings at school, and stand duty at his workplace,” wrote Kim Jong Il. "No revolutionary actor has ever actually been a Japanese policeman, landowner or capitalist, nor could he become such a person," wrote the dictator in his widely distributed book 'The Art of Cinema'.

"To effectively embody the hateful enemy the actor requires an ardent love of his class and people and a burning hostility towards the enemy. He must have an intense, deeply rooted hatred for the enemy in order to achieve a genuinely profound insight into their reactionary nature, a keen understanding of their anti-popular nature and the vileness of their actions. If he cannot gaze straight into the enemy’s eyes with a feeling of burning hatred, he will not feel the brutality in his bones, and will forget their crimes.”

One actor who portrayed the role of North Korea founder Kim Il-sung had plastic surgery performed in Moscow to look more like the leader of a nation which has choreographed a cult of personality unrivaled among modern governments.

Possession or viewing of unapproved films in North Korea, increasingly available on the black market on DVDs and USB drives, carries harsh repercussions, including long stretches in political hard labour camps and the death penalty.

The seizure and censorship of the Hollywood film is not the first time that North Korea has muscled their way into censoring foreign publication about their leaders they disapprove of. North Korea has tried to stifle press and expression they deem unfavorable to their government in several countries in recent years.

In 2012, the official Korea Central News Agency (KCNA) wrote that the international media were "dens of heinous provocateurs hurting the dignity of the supreme leadership” concluding they "should not be allowed to exist.”

In July 2010, two North Korean diplomats walked into the office of the Myanmar author of "Kim Jong Il: The Dear Leader of North Korea,” a biography of current ruler Kim Jong Un's father. One North Korean diplomat ordered him to immediately stop distributing his book, while the other diplomat confiscated all the remaining unsold 310 copies. "They said I used two American books as references," Hein Latt, 62, told Reuters at the time.

"To tell the truth, I gave the books to them because I am afraid of North Koreans. I know more about them than others because I am writing about them.” He told Reuters one of the North Koreans spoke "English but the other didn’t. He just stood there and collected the books.”

The North Korean diplomats didn’t offer to pay for the Myanmar language book, which had been approved by the country’s Ministry of Information Press Scrutiny Department, a government not known for its fidelity to tolerance for political controversy.

In June 2012, upset at South Korean media, North Korea threatened the "reduction to ashes in three or four minutes, by unprecedented unusual means” several offending newspapers.

One particular newspaper in South Korea merited a declaration from the famously thin skinned KCNA that military "strategic rocket forces” had "zeroed in” on the journalists and then broadcast the precise military map coordinates of the papers office in downtown Seoul. Less than a week later the newspaper was the target of a sophisticated cyber attack, destroying their databases and temporarily paralyzing production.

"We have dispatched our investigators urgently to the Joongang Ilbo (newspaper) to secure evidence,” Jong Seok-hwa, chief investigator of South Korea’s government Cyber Terror Response Center said in an interview with a Seoul newspaper. ”We have never seen a strong attack like this before.”

The clout still wielded by North Korea in a number of coutries suggests it remains in a position to successfully pressure them.

The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar continues to engage in illicit bilateral military trade with Pyongyang - trade that the Myanmar government have repeatedly denied since Washington initiated warming relations after the establishment of the 2010 quasi-civilian government.

Myanmar’s relations with North Korea continue to be a source of suspicion in Washington. In August 2013, then U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said that Myanmar had not cut military ties with North Korea. In December 2013 the U.S. slapped financial sanctions on a senior Myanmar general and three Myanmar companies for illicit militarily purchases from North Korea.

The evidence points at North Korean construction of missile manufacturing sites in Myanmar.

In August last year, North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong met Thein Sein and Myanmar Defense Minister Lt.-Gen. Wai Lwin. The KCNA quoted the Myanmar president saying he "was pleased that Kim Jong Un is paying deep attention to developing friendly relations with Myanmar" adding "The Myanmar government supports the domestic and foreign policies of the party and government of the DPRK." Bertil Lintner is a former correspondent with the Far Eastern Economic Review and author of several books on Burma/Myanmar, including Burma in Revolt: Opium and Insurgency Since 1948 (published in 1994, 1999 and 2003), Land of Jade: A Journey from India through Northern Burma to China, and The Kachin: Lords of Burma's Northern Frontier. He is currently a writer with Asia Pacific Media Services.

Nate Thayer, former Southeast Asia correspondent for the Far Eastern Economic Review, is an investigative reporter specializing in conflict, transnational crime, and Asian affairs. He is currently based in Washington DC and may be

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“There are nearly one billion malnourished people in the world, but the approximately 40 million tonnes of food wasted by the US households, retailers and food services each year would be enough to satisfy the hunger of every one of them” – Tristram Stuart (Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal)

Food Wastage: Do We Care? nivibo y. sumi, assistant Professor, dept. Of sociology

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tudies and research over the year have shown that 10% of rich countries’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions come from growing food that is never eaten. According to a recent report by UNEP and the World Resources Institute (WRI), about one-third of all food produced worldwide, worth around US $1 trillion, gets lost or wasted in food production and consumption systems. When this figure is converted to calories, this means that about 1 in 4 calories intended for consumption is never actually eaten. In a world full of hunger, volatile food prices and social unrest, these statistics are more than just shocking; they are environmentally, morally and economically outrageous. Now, as a Naga nothing gets wasted and there is a saying “Anything that creeps, crawl, move, flow, swim or that has life” is edible for a hardcore Naga. In factunlike the Western Societies or for that matter even other states in India, when we scrape off our dishes after a large meal, say in a wedding or major events involving food, too full to finish, we rarely pause and think about the significance of our action, because the wastage or the leftover in a plate is often food for the pets or the pigs or your neighbor’s pigs. Nothing, I mean, absolutely nothing, is wasted. So why is there a need to get stuck with this issue when we can discuss some other social issue relating to politics, ethics, economics or any other relevant “Social Existentialism?”

In Goldin's TED talk, he discusses about the "collapse in biodiversity, climate change" due to rapid globalization. Indeed, excessive food consumption in rich countries has resulted in food wastage. The excessive killing of animals for human consumption has contributed to the collapse in biodiversity. The carbon footprint from the food wasted also occupies almost 30 percent of the world’s agricultural land area, indirectly leading to global warming. This phenomenon and its consequence is the result of the lack of awareness towards food wastage, even among the richest countries in the world today.

As stated earlier, globalization has been the main driving force behind the rapid expansion of many developmental activities in cities of both developed and developing economy and the trend is catching up even in our small cities of Dimapur and Kohima.Our salaried state economy is literally undergoing a major phase of “economic boom.” The characteristic trend of the developed cities in and around the country and world are fast gaining its steady foothold here, even in our mini city itself. And as a country or a state gets richer, it invests more and more in getting surplus into its shops and restaurants. But have we ever given a thought, when so much food is being imported from the neighboring states of Assam, Meghalaya and others. What about our resources? Our State’s inability to produce food for our very own consumption has made our economy dependent. When so much amount of money is invested in buying food from green chilly to that of rice and fodder for our livestock, the money that is supposed to circulate among our people is literally invested in our neighboring states. Hence we see so much development taking place even in the KarbiAnglong District of Assam, which is considered the backward area in Assam. Where have we gone wrong? The present condition of our State’s economy is pathetic but we love to tag that weakness to that one name “corruption” “ministers” “MLA’s”. Now they might not be “Holier than Thou” bunch of people, but the absence of the civic responsibilities among our people has also led to our downfall in terms of economy.

“Wastage in terms of food here is not a waste at all” The explanation to this statement is already justified, or is it? Recent studies show that the amount of leftover food ata Naga wedding or major event, particularly in Dimapur and Kohima, does not always land up in the pig sty or “Doggie, Brownie, Guard, Tiger’s Plate”. Most of these food, thus wasted, end up in the gutter, partly because the job to wash a huge amount of dishes lay in the hand of the migrants who end up washing off almost everything and in turn a huge loss is incurred not only to individual but compiling all these losses leads to severe food-economy dependence to the aforementioned neighboring states. There are also cases where every day people walk into restaurants and food chains and often leave huge chunks of food unfinished, for various reasons.It’s not a shame to ask the waiter to pack the food thus unfinished.

“The end is just the beginning here” – Weekly bazaars infamous for second hand clothes and cheap food stuffs are also a part of it. Every alternative day, there is this weekly bazaar, from NotunBosti to Chumukedima. Food waste which can be a good alternative for animal fodder at the end of the day, are discarded or thrown into dustbins or areas meant for waste disposal. Rotten potatoes and tomatoes, which of course is not fit for human consumption, is piled up into a mini mountain and is often the main source or content of this food-waste. No doubt some of these are collected, but the majority of this is simply wasted and this vicious cycle continues where everyday food stuffs are imported and as a result contributes a huge amount of money to our neighbors. No doubt, there is an existence of food being brought from Peren, Wokha districts, and places like Tseminyu, Lazami (Pughoboto) and the neighboring villages around Kohima and Dimapur, yet it constitutes just an average of hardly 15% of the food being imported into Dimapur and Kohima.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Our cause here is not entirely contribution towards greenhouse gas emissions, as in developed countries, but in our civic sense and attitudes which hurt our economy. There is a need to start eating responsibly,especially when eating out. There is a need to start encouraging our local entrepreneurs at a micro level; there is a need to create an awareness among the people about food management which may seem insignificant to many.There is a need, if our society wants to projects itself towards that “Utopian Model.” There is definitely a NEED to be aware of our responsibilities and actions. “degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. The views expressed here do not reflect the opinion of the institution. Tetso College is a naaC accredited UGC recognised Commerce and arts College.

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Tobacco biggest cause of cancer

New Delhi, February 3 (iaNS): Tobacco is the single most important factor which causes cancer, but the disease can be prevented by taking simple steps like eating a healthy diet, managing obesity and proper exposure to the sun, say experts.

Vinit Talwar of the capital’s Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute said while in women, cancer is caused due to over exposure to hormones, in men, the predominant factor is tobacco.

“Tobacco use - smoking and chewing - is the single most important factor for cancer in men. Nearly 6070 percent of all cancer cases in men are due to tobacco,” Talwar told IANS. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 30 percent cancer deaths can be prevented by addressing the main risk factors -- tobacco use, alcohol, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and excess body weight.

Tobacco use is the single most important factor for cancer, causing 22 percent of the global 8.2 million deaths due to cancer, and 71 percent of the global lung cancer deaths.

The southeast Asian region is home to 250 million smokers and an equal

Early acceptance, positive mindset key to fighting cancer: survivors

New Delhi, February 3 (iaNS): Being diagnosed with cancer can be one of the most traumatic - both physical and mental - experiences for a person. However, offering hope to those battling the disease, survivors said that “early acceptance” and a “positive state of mind” is the key to emerging victorious.

“I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2014 and underwent a bilateral surgery a few days later. What kept me going was the desire to emerge victorious in this battle... and I did,” Reena Khanna (name changed), a cancer survivor, told IANS. Khanna, 45, a mother of two daughters, added: “It has a lot to do with your spirit and how well you overcome your fears.”

Agreed 31-year old Ashish Parmar, who said that he had no idea what cancer was until he was diagnosed with it.

“I was diagnosed with oral cancer, which, to my surprise caught on me 12 years after I quit consuming tobacco. However, I was lucky enough to be diagnosed on time and was able to fight it with a positive mind,” Parmar, who underwent treatment at Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, told IANS on phone.

According to government data, cancer is emerging as a major public health concern in India, with 2.8 million cancer cases being registered annually.

There is an increase of 1.1 million every year and the number of deaths is half a million.

The data attributes the increase in the number of cases to “ageing population, unhealthy life styles, use of tobacco and tobacco prod-

number of smokeless tobacco users.

In women, cancer is caused when there is early menarche and late menopause, obesity and exposure to viruses like HPV. Cancer, a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of cells which can affect almost any part of the body, is a leading cause of death around the world. WHO estimates that 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015 without intervention.

According to WHO, lung and oral cancers are the most common cancers among men while cervical and breast cancers are the most common cancers in women.

It is estimated that India records 1.1 million new cancer cases every year thus, contributing to 7.8 percent of the global cancer burden.

According to Anupam Sachdeva, director, Paediatric Haematology Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Institute For Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital: “Lifestyle factors, including diet, smoking, alcohol, exposure to sun, physical inactivity, obesity and stress can greatly affect the risk of

overcome it. Also, one should comply with the whole treatment and not give up midway,” Raj, 65, told IANS from Bengaluru.

However, both health experts and patients feel that there still exists a lack of awareness in India.

“There is a huge gap - about the symptoms and the causing factors.

But the bigger gap is that the doctors do not have the time, and they themselves are not adequately informed, which leads to a gap from their side in imparting education,” Sarin added.

She said that health experts should be able to communicate with the patient and also show empathy.

Preeti Jain, consultant oncology, Columbia Asia Hospital-Gurgaon, said that reducing the burden of cancer is quite crucial all across the globe.

“In India we need to promote preventive healthcare. There is a greater need of reforms in our health policies while dealing with a disease like cancer. Better treatment modalities and more targeted cancer therapies that minimize the side effects on the body have made several forms of cancers today curable, especially if they are detected in the early stages,” Jain told IANS.

February 4 is World Cancer Day ucts, unhealthy diet and better diagnostic facilities.”

India contributes 7.8 percent to the world cancer cases.

Ramesh Sarin, senior oncologist at the Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, said the sooner a patient “accepts” the situation, the easier it becomes to deal with it.

“After accepting, patients should deal with it in a positive manner and also have faith on their doctors. After accepting, patients are in a much better frame of mind,” Sarin, who suffered from breast cancer, told IANS. Another cancer survivor, Meera Raj, said the first thing patients tend to do is go in “denial”.

“Unless you accept it, you cannot

developing cancer.”

Elaborating on the diet factor, he said: “A diet low in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and high in energydense foods that are high in fat (such as red and processed meats), refined sugar (such as refined grains) or salt can predispose one to cancer.”

Somnath Sarkar, of Thakur Pukur Cancer hospital of Kolkata told IANS: “Such habits need to be curbed from the childhood. Busier lifestyles mean that people are having more and more processed food and fast food.”

“Cancer is like any other disease which can be prevented. At least one-third of cancers can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle and good diet,” he added.

Preeti Jain, consultant Oncology, Columbia Asia Hospital-Gurgaon said: “Cancer is talked about as one of the most deadly diseases. We are often made to believe that we cannot do anything about it since we do not know exactly what causes cancer. But there is an increasing agreement among health practitioners that a healthy lifestyle can play a major role in reducing cancer risks.”

“Not much is talked

about preventive measures as people believe there is nothing they can do to prevent cancer. The truth is they can. By following health lifestyles, they can cut the risk to a great extent,” Jain told IANS. For Sapna Nangia, senior consultant radiation oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, an important factor in preventing cancer was getting regular medical care, selfexams and screenings for various types of cancers - such as cancer of the breast, colon, prostate and cervix.

“This can increase your chances of discovering cancer early, when treatment is most likely to be successful. Ask your doctor about the best cancer screening schedule for you,” Nangia told IANS. In addition, a significant proportion of cancers can be cured, by surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy, especially if they are detected early, she added.

Nangia cautioned that immediate note should be taken of some issues like unintentional weight loss, any kind of lumps, bumps and sores, chronic cough or hoarseness of voice and lower back pain.

Why the Hindi belt Christian colony students file must embrace English PIL against police and goons Birbal Jha IANS

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oday, most people are aware that English is the most commonly used language among foreign language speakers. Moreover, English is no longer a foreign language in the strictest sense. Having the ability to contact with people globally and travel easily is just two of the many reasons for gaining English language skills.

In business, speaking English creates opportunities. English also enhances career prospects. It is internationally recognized as the language of science. Most knowledge related to computers or health is in English.

English has given the world a wealth of literature. Having the ability to appreciate books written by English-speaking authors in their original form is a far more rewarding experience than reading translations, where the subtleties and nuances of the language are often lost.

In our society, speaking English fluently is highly regarded and sought after. Consequently, English speakers are given greater credence.

Moreover, spoken English is now termed a skill by the government through its Directorate General of Employment of Training, which has designed Modular Employable Skills approved by the National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT).

I have been active in promoting English in my home state Bihar where the government has begun to implement English training programmes for teachers as well as students.

Experimental studies suggest that public campaigns aimed at informing parents and children of the benefits of English skills are very effective at increasing enrolments in private schools, leading to higher incomes.

Thanks to initiatives by the government, which I have been privileged to be part of, the people have been made aware of the payback English provides.

English is a passport to the jobs market.

Youths in the state naturally crave access to it.

Many years ago I established British Lingua at a time when the importance of English was a burgeoning concept for most people. English is here to stay.

New Delhi, February 3 (iaNS): A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court alleging harassment of students by police and goons at a Christian colony near Delhi University’ north campus area.

A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice R.S. Endlaw will hear the PIL filed by Utsav Kumar, a former Delhi University student, seeking police protection for the Christian colony’s resident students from the goons of unknown landlords, hired to harass them.

Claiming unawareness about the real owners of the houses or properties, the plea alleges harassment from

hired musclemen.

“The unknown landlords have engaged musclemen and boxers and outsiders to intimidate, harass and physically harm the students and extract money from them in cash without issuing any receipts.”

“The houses or properties are owned in benami (anonymous) names by politicians, bureaucrats, policemen, property dealers and even one retired judge. The musclemen and boxers often target the students, particularly those belonging the north-east of the country and the Scheduled Castes,” the PIL has said.

It alleges that instead of protecting the students from

harassment, physical assault and extortion, police help boxers as they act in complete connivance with them.

The students’ belongings are often thrown on the road by police who also disconnect water and electricity supply as per the goons’ whims and fancies. False cases are lodged against the students to harass them. Police have failed to act upon a complaint about threat to life, it says.

The plea states that though the Christian colony has been declared as a monument and protected under the Ancient Sites and Remains Act, all kinds of construction and repair work are rampant in the area.

A Hindu devotee gets showered as part of a cleaning ritual before his pilgrimage during the Thaipusam festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015. Thaipusam, which is celebrated in honor of Hindu god Lord Murugan, is an annual procession by Hindu devotees seeking blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thanks. (AP Photo

IT Act’s section 66A does not curb free speech, govt tells SC Arvind Kejriwal dares New Delhi, February 3 (iaNS): The central government Tuesday defended section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 saying it was to curb posting of mischievous and objectionable material on social media and websites and in no way could be construed as curbing the fundamental right to free speech and expression.

Describing the contention that section 66A curbed the freedom of speech and expression as “misconceived”, Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of Justice J. Chelameswar and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman that the said “provision neither intends nor can be interpreted to scuttle freedom

of speech and expression of any citizen”.

“At the outset, it is clarified that if any provision of the Information Technology Act, 2000 is found to be in conflict with freedom guaranteed under article 19(1)(a) of the constitution of India, the same will have to be read in context of and subject to Article 19(2) of the constitution,” he said.

Article 19(1)(a) guarantees freedom of speech and expression while 19(2) says that freedom guaranteed under the former would not affect the operation of any existing law, or prevent the state from making any law to impose reasonable restrictions in the interests of the sover-

eignty and integrity of India, security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence.

The government’s argument came while opposing the challenge to the validity of section 66A raised by Shreya Singhal who had moved the apex court following the arrest of two girls - Shaheen Dhada and Rinu Shrinivasan - for posting comments critical on Mumbai bandh in the wake of the death of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.

Thereafter NGOs Common Cause and PUCL, selfexiled Bangla writer Taslima Nasreen and others also im-

pleaded themselves in the matter.

Section 66A reads: “Any person who sends by any means of a computer resource any information that is grossly offensive or has a menacing character; or any information which he knows to be false, but for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience, danger, obstruction, insult shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and with fine.”

Singhal in her PIL had said that the “phraseology of the aforesaid section is so wide and vague and incapable of being judged on objective standards, that it is susceptible to wanton abuse”.

govt to arrest him

New Delhi, February 3 (iaNS): In a speech in which he attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday dared the government to arrest him if he was guilty of money laundering. “I challenge the government to arrest me if they have the courage,” Kejriwal thundered at an Aam Aadmi Party election rally at Trilokpuri in east Delhi. “They don’t have the guts to do that,” the former Delhi chief minister added to sustained applause.

Kejriwal was responding to charges levelled by the BJP that the AAP had indulged in money laundering.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Tuesday said a probe will be ordered into this. Kejriwal said even his critics admitted that he was an honest man. Earlier in the day, at a BJP rally, Modi accused the AAP of money laundering and for taking the support of the Congress in December 2013 to form a government in the capital. In his speech, Kejriwal accused Modi of making false promises ahead of the Lok Sabha election last year. He also charged several BJP leaders, including BJP’s chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi and central minister Nirmala Sitharaman, of calling him names. “But I don’t fear anyone.”

Hardline Hindus become Modi’s enemies from within

riShiKeSh, February 3 (reuterS): In an ashram near the Ganges river in the Himalayan foothills, priest-turnedpolitician Sakshi Maharaj mimes rowing a boat to illustrate what will happen if Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government ignores Hindu nationalist demands.

Modi will have to be a boatman: one oar must focus on the economy and the other must concentrate on the Hindu agenda,” says Maharaj, clad in saffron robes and sitting crosslegged on a bed.

He twirls his bejewelled fingers in the air, explaining that otherwise the boat will spin in circles.

The Hindu priest, who has been charged with rioting and inciting communal violence, is the embodiment

of hardline religious elements in Modi’s party whose strident behaviour is dragging on the government’s economic reform agenda.

In recent months, Maharaj has created uproar by describing Mahatma Gandhi’s Hindu nationalist assassin as a patriot, saying Hindu women should give birth to four children to ensure the religion survives and by calling for Hindus who convert to Islam and Christianity to be given the death penalty.

For the first time since the election last year, some lawmakers in Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are rebelling against his focus on mending the economy and governance at the expense of promoting Hinduism.

This is testing the authority of a leader who cap-

tured power to a degree not seen since Indira Gandhi ruled India more than three decades ago.

Hardline Hindu politicians impatient with Modi’s refusal to champion their cause are beginning to advance their own agendas.

Maharaj, for example, wants to make it illegal for Hindus to change religions and seeks the death penalty for slaughtering cows, an animal revered by Hindus.

Protests erupted at the most recent parliamentary session over a campaign by hardliners to convert Muslims and Christians to Hinduism, torpedoing key foreign investment legislation that the opposition had earlier agreed to pass.

Modi had to use executive orders to drive policy, but they are seen as a stopgap measure that cannot

replace reforms needed to address India’s slowing economic growth.

“Modi has a major problem with these extremist elements,” said S. Chandrasekharan, director of the South Asia Analysis Group in New Delhi. “If he can’t bring them under control they are going to ... sap the energy needed to carry out reforms.” In a sign the world is watching, U.S. President Barack Obama warned on a recent visit that India’s success depended on it not splintering along religious lines.

“I am a powerful man” At the spiritual retreat, or ashram, elderly disciples with long grey beards bend to kiss the feet of Maharaj, who wears light brown socks with sandals, an orange turban, gold-framed

Dolce and Gabbana glasses and a chunky gold-coloured watch.

With a self-proclaimed following of 10 million people, Maharaj, a four-time member of parliament, draws support through a network of dozens of ashrams and colleges. “I am aware that I am a powerful man,” Maharaj says. “I can make or break the government.”

Maharaj is charged by police with rioting and inciting a mob after helping tear down a 16th-century mosque in Ayodhya in 1992, an event sparking riots in which around 2,000 people died.

He admits being present at the demolition but says he could not stop the crowds. In India, trials can take decades because of a shortage of judges.

ticularly acute for Modi, because he and his party are ideologically rooted in Hindutva, or Hinduness, a concept sometimes defined in strident opposition to Muslims and Christians.

Modi himself has consistently denied accusations that, as chief minister of Gujarat, he did not do enough to prevent riots in which more than 1,000 people died, most of them Muslims. A Supreme Court inquiry found no evidence to prosecute him.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the powerful ideological wing of the BJP, supports lawmakers like Maharaj who are working to make India a Hindu nation, said a senior RSS official who asked not to be named.

“Game of chess” “We will support them The battle for the government’s direction is par- because it is all for a Hindu Modi will have a clearer idea of whether radicals elements are alienating voters when the BJP fights elections in New Delhi.

Also this month, the government must present the budget and try to enact three emergency decrees in parliament.

In December, Modi told lawmakers their behaviour was hurting the party and warned them not to cross the Lakshman Rekha, a forbidden line in Hindu mythology, according to party officials briefed on the meeting.”The message is loud and clear: there is no room for any diversion from the economy,” said G.V.L. Narasimha Rao, a spokesman for the BJP.

cause,” he said. There was no evidence to suggest that the RSS was actively involved in pushing the hardliners’ agenda, however.

Modi’s ties with radical Hindus “can be best described as a game of chess,” said Ramchandra Guha, one of India’s leading historians. “Both sides are on board when it comes to establishing the Hindu supremacist agenda, but they want to follow a different strategy to achieve it.”

Maharaj says most Indians, including Modi, privately share his views, and he will continue promoting Hindu supremacy.

“The only difference is he is refined and maybe we are crass,” Maharaj says of Modi. “We may have to fine-tune the message but the message will remain the same.”

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JOIN INDIAN AIR FORCE – BECOME AN AIRMAN RECRUITMENT RALLY FOR GROUP ‘X’ (TECHNICAL) TRADES AND GROUP ‘Y’ {IAF(S)} TRADE AT 11 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, BORJHAR, GUWAHATI (ASSAM) FROM 28 FEBRUARY 2015 TO 10 MARCH 2015 1.

Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN CITIZENS from the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland and Tripura to become airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades and Group ’Y’ {IAF(S)} Trade will be held at 11 Airmen Selection Centre, Borjhar, Guwahati (Assam) from 28 February 2015 to 10 March 2015 as per the Selection Programme given below.

2.SELECTION PROGRAMME. The Recruitment Test will be conducted from 7 AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates (from respective States covered below) reporting up to 10 AM on 28 February, 03 & 08 March 2015 at the Rally Venue will only be permitted to appear in the Recruitment Test.

DATE 28 February 2015

ACTIVITIES Written Test for Group ‘Y’{IAF(S)} trade

01 March 2015

Physical Fitness Test (PFT) of 2.4 Kms for Group ‘Y’ {IAF(S)} trade of candidates passed written test on 28 February 2015

02 March 2015

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03 March 2015

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04 March 2015

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05 March 2015

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08 March 2015

Written Test & Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades Interview of candidates passed PFT on 08 March 2015

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DATE OF BIRTH BLOCK. Candidates should be born between 01 August 1995 to 30 November 1998 (both days inclusive). (b) Upper age limit on date of enrolment is 21 years.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

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Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades (i) Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.

OR (ii) Passed Three year Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from a Government recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in overall aggregate, and 50% marks in English in Diploma Course or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Diploma Course.

(b)

Group ‘Y’ {IAF(S)} Trade (i) Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central/State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.

OR (ii) Passed Two year Vocational Course affiliated/recognised by CBSE / State Education Boards / Councils duly recognised at par with 10+2 by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in Vocational Course or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course.

Note-1: Boards recognized/affiliated by Council of Boards for Secondary Education (COBSE) will only be permitted.

Note-2: Exact aggregate percentage of marks up to first place of decimal for all subjects as mentioned in the Marks Sheet of Intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent will only be considered (For example, 49.9% will be treated as 49% only).

5. DOMICILE REQUIREMENT. To be eligible to appear in the rally at 11 Airmen Selection Centre, Borjhar, Guwahati (Assam), the candidates are required to satisfy the following conditions: (a) Boards recognized/affiliated by Council of Boards for Secondary Education (COBSE) will only be permitted. (b) The School / College / Institute from where candidates have passed the qualifying examination should be within the geographical / administrative limits of the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland and Tripura. If the name of District is not mentioned with the name of Institution in the certificate / marks sheet of qualifying examination, the candidates are to produce ‘Domicile Certificate’ issued by SDM/DM/Executive Magistrate or any official authorised by the State Government of Assam/ Arunachal Pradesh/ Mizoram/ Meghalaya/ Manipur/ Nagaland/ Tripura. (c) Permanent Domicile of States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland or Tripura who have passed the qualifying examination from anywhere in India. However, such candidates have to produce the Domicile Certificate prior to commencement of examination from appropriate authority as given in sub-paragraph 5(b) above.

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Note: Under any circumstances the candidates will not be permitted to appear in the Rally without Original Educational Marks Sheets/ Passing Certificates mentioned above in paragraph 8 (c) to (f). However, candidates with photocopies of Educational Marks Sheets/ Passing Certificates can be permitted to appear in the Rally only on production of a certificate from College/School Principal certifying that Educational Certificates/Marks sheets are deposited with College/School. (g) Consent Form : (as per the format given below) Candidates are to bring the “Consent Form’ to the Examination Venue and submit it before the Physical Fitness Test. Candidates below 18 years of age are to get the Consent form filled and signed by their parent/guardian.

The candidates of 18 years of age and above can sign the consent form themselves.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------—----------------CONSENT FORM (Applicable in respect of candidates both above and below 18 years of age) I, ………………….son/father/guardian of ……………………..whose date of birth is …………. do hereby give my consent for myself/son/ward to appear in the physical/medical tests, as prescribed for selection in the Indian Air Force, at my/his own risk. I am aware that no compensation in any form shall be claimed, in respect of injuries if any, sustained by myself/son/ward, during such test.

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Date: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------—----------------TERMS AND CONDITIONS 9. TENURE & TRAINING. Enrolment is for an initial period of 20 years extendable upto the age of 57 years. Initially candidates will be sent for a Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) at Basic Training Institute, Belgaum (Karnataka). On successful completion of JBPT candidates will be sent for trade training of specified durations. Training is however liable to be terminated at any time if the trainee fails to achieve the required standards in academics, profession, physical fitness and discipline or is found to be medically unfit. After successful completion of training, the airmen will be deployed on ground based jobs as per their allotted trades.

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PAY & ALLOWANCES. During training, a stipend of Rs. 11,400/- per month will be paid. On completion of training, starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Grade Pay, Military Service Pay (MSP), Group ‘X’ Pay (applicable for Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades only), Dearness Allowance (DA), will be: (a) Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades. Rs. 24,900/- per month (approximately) which, in subsequent years, may rise up to Rs. 43,940/- per month (approximately). Other allowances such as Technical Allowance, Transport allowance, Composite personal maintenance allowance (CPMA), Leave Ration allowance (LRA), Family planning allowance, HRA etc. are also admissible as per rates approved by GoI. (b) Group ‘Y’ ({IAF(S)} Trades. Rs. 20,500/- per month (approximately) which, in subsequent years, may rise up to Rs. 38,720/- per month (approximately). Special allowance {IAF(S)} @ Rs. 10,500/- per month on completion of training. Other allowances such as Transport allowance, Composite personal maintenance allowance (CPMA), Leave Ration allowance (LRA), Family planning allowance, HRA etc. are also admissible as per rates approved by GoI. 11. PERQUISITES. Perks such as Ration, Clothing, Medical facilities, Accommodation, CSD(Canteen) facilities, Leave (60 days Annual and 30 days Casual in a Calendar year as a privilege), Education concession to children, Recreational facilities, Transport for school going children and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) are also provided as per the existing rules. Notwithstanding the above, Group Insurance Cover of Rs. 25,00,000/- at a premium of Rs. 1,730/- per month is covered for all airmen and facility of Group Housing Scheme is also extended. Other facilities by Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA) are also extended to the family of airmen.

12. JOB SPECIFICATION (a) Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades involve jobs as given below: (i) Workshop Fitter (Mechanical). You will undertake repair and maintenance work of mechanical nature. You will be trained in workshop trade and practices. (ii) Workshop Fitter (Smith). You will undertake major structural repairs of all aircraft at central repair facilities. You will also be trained in workshop trade for material treatment, welding, heat treatment, smithy and basic machine tools etc. (iii) Structures Fitter. As Structures Fitter you are responsible for the maintenance and servicing of airframes and their accessories, components and controls of aircraft. Regular checks for the entire hydraulic and pneumatic system to ensure proper functioning against leaks are also part of your duties. You will also be assigned the responsibility of marshaling, parking, picketing and ground handling of aircraft. (iv) Propulsion Fitter. In this trade you will repair, maintain and prepare for use the propulsion system of aircraft and other airborne weapon delivery system. (v) Weapon Fitter. In this trade, you will prepare, maintain and service armaments, ammunition and safety equipment of aircraft, missiles and other weapon delivery systems. You will also operate and maintain small arms and bomb destruction equipment. You will be trained to handle bombs, explosives, arms and their installation on weapon delivery platforms. (vi) Electrical Fitter. You will maintain power supply system of latest types of aircraft, airborne missiles and associated ground systems.

You will also maintain photo equipment mounted on air borne weapon systems and operate ground based photo systems. You will get trained in electrical trade, operation and maintenance of digital devices, electronic devices etc. (vii) Electronics Fitter. As an Electronics Fitter you operate and maintain Radar, Voice and Data transmission and reception equipment mounted on latest airborne weapon delivery systems and ground based air defense systems. You will get trained in Digital Electronics, measuring instruments, radar technology, latest electronics devices and related trade fundamentals. (viii) Mechanical System Fitter. You will repair and maintain mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems of airborne missiles, engines, automobiles and aircraft fuelling equipment.

Complete aircraft ground support equipment will also be repaired and maintained by you. You will be trained in handling and preparation of bombs and explosives and in electrical system, workshop and mechanical trades as well as automobile mechanics. (ix) Automobile Fitter. In this trade you are responsible for maintenance and repair of all type of light and heavy duty mechanical vehicles, cranes and loading equipment etc. (b) Group ‘Y’ {IAF(S)} Trade. Airmen will be part of elite group of multi-faceted air warriors. The job profile entails stringent physical fitness regimen, high level of discipline and involves undertaking special operations and carrying out high intensity security operations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE (d) Sons of Serving / Retired / Discharged / Deceased Air Force Personnel, irrespective of their domicile status may be permitted to appear in the rally subject to submission of Son of Air Force Personnel (SOAFP) Certificate as a proof in the following categories: 13. VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY. Original Certificates, Mark Sheets and other required documents {NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate, Son of Air Force personnel certificate (SOAFP), Domicile certificate etc.) will be scrutinized and verified at the examination venue prior to commencement of (i) Father/Mother is presently serving in any Air Force Unit located in the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Written Test to ascertain the prima-facie eligibility. Detailed verification will be carried out in respect of candidates who pass Written Test later.

Manipur, Nagaland or Tripura.

Candidature of those who do not meet the laid down educational criteria is liable to be rejected even after written test after detailed verification of original documents. Note: The original Passing Certificates / Marks Sheets will not be retained by the Selection Centre. The same will be (ii) Ex-IAF personnel/families of deceased personnel who are residing in the State of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, returned to the candidates on completion of detailed verification.

Manipur, Nagaland or Tripura (on production of proof of minimum stay of one year along with Original and a photocopy of discharge SEQUENCE OF EXAMINATION book).

14. WRITTEN TEST. Written test will be objective type and question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English Paper as per the details given below: MEDICAL STANDARDS :(a) General Medical Standards for Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades and Group ‘Y’ {IAF(S)} Trade are as follows: -

(a) Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades. Duration of the written test will be 60 minutes and will be conducted in English, Physics and Mathematics as per CBSE syllabus of AISSCE.

(b) Group ‘Y’ {IAF(S)} Trade. Duration of the written test will be 45 minutes and will be conducted in English as per CBSE syllabus of (i) Height: Minimum height required is 152.5 cm.

AISSCE and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). (ii) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm (iii) Weight: Proportionate to height and age.

CANDIDATES ARE TO QUALIFY IN EACH PAPER SEPARATELY. Results of the written test will be declared on the same day. (iv) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) not acceptable.

15. PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT). (v) Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately. (vi) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points. (a) For Group ‘X’ (Technical ) Trades. All candidates who pass the written test are to undergo Physical Fitness Test (PFT) on the same or (vii) Health: Candidates should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from all communicable diseases the next day. PFT consists of a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 8 minutes. Candidates will also have to complete 20 squats, 10 and skin ailments. Candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain. push-ups and 10 sit-ups within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test. Candidates are advised to bring their sports (viii) Body Tattoo: Permanent body tattoos on inner face of the fore arms (inside of elbow to the wrist), Back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse shoes and shorts. side of palm and Tribals with tattoos which are as per custom and traditions of their tribes only are permitted. However, right to decide on (b) For Group ‘Y’ {IAF(S)} Trade. All candidates who pass the written test are to undergo Physical Fitness Test (PFT). PFT consists of a acceptability/ unacceptability of the individual rests with the Selection Centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos are to submit a 2.4 Km run to be completed within 15 minutes. Candidates who qualify in 2.4 km run, will have to complete 5 km run within 30 minutes. photograph of the tattoo with details of size and type of the Tattoo.

Subsequently, candidates will have to complete 20 squats, 10 push-ups and 10 sit-ups within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test. Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts. (b) Colour Vision, Visual Standards and Leg Length for Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades and Group ’Y’ {IAF(S)} Trade are as follows: 16. INTERVIEW. Candidates who have passed the written test and PFT will be interviewed. Working knowledge of English is a prerequisite.

Colour Visual Acuity Maximum limits of Leg length Trades Vision Refractive Error 17. MEDICAL EXAMINATION. Candidates who qualify in the interview will be medically examined in the month of July 2015. Medical Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades Examination will be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and existing policy in vogue. Medical Examination would also include Baseline Investigation of: *Minimum leg length required Workshop Fitter (Mechanical), Workshop Fitter CP-II 6/12 each eye Hypermetropia + 2.0 D for Mechanical System Fitter (Smith), Structure Fitter, Propulsion Fitter, Weapon correctable to 6/6 Myopia 1 D including (a) Hb, TLC, DLC (b) Blood Sugar Fasting/PP (c) Urea, Uric Acid and Creatinine and Automobile Fitter is Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Electronic Fitter, each eye. + 0.50 astigmatism (d) Serum bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT (e) Serum Cholesterol (f) X-Ray chest PA view (Plain) (g) ECG (R) 99 cms. *Mechanical System Fitter and *Automobile Fitter Candidates declared Medically Unfit can avail the option for Appeal Medical Board (AMB) against their Unfitness by depositing Rs. 40/- in a Group ’Y’ Trade Government Treasury/RBI/SBI through Military Receivable Order (MRO). The application for AMB along with original copy of MRO, Xerox copy of Not Applicable Not Applicable IAF(S) CP-II Unaided Visual Unfitness Certificate and Postal Stamp worth Rs. 25/- affixed on a self-addressed envelope are to be submitted at 11 Airmen Selection Centre, Acuity of 6/6 Borjhar, Guwahati (Assam) - 781015 for processing within three working days from the date of issue of Medical Unfitness Certificate.

Note: Candidates should bring latest prescription and spectacles for corrected vision, if used. The prescription must bear the signature, stamp and registration number of eye specialist.

Note - 7: Candidates are advised to get tartar & stains removed from their teeth before appearing for the medical exam. Ears should be free of wax. Candidates should be prepared to travel / stay for the medical test for four to five days under their own arrangement. No TA/DA will be admissible.

7. Candidates discharged from the Armed Forces on any ground or dismissed from any Government Organisation for any reason earlier are 18. PUBLISHING OF AISL. The All India Select List (AISL) will be displayed at 11 Airmen Selection Centre, Borjhar, Guwahati (Assam) NOT eligible to appear in the rally.

781015 on 31 October 2015. A copy of the Display List will be sent to District Magistrate of Guwahati, Assam (through Airmen Selection Centre) and also available at Indian Air Force website www.indianairforce.nic.in. The inclusion of names of the candidates in the AISL depends upon 8. WRITING MATERIALS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED. Candidates are to bring the following:the performance of the candidates in the Rally. Inclusion of name in the All India Select List (AISL) does not guarantee automatic enrolment. Enrolment is strictly in order of merit from the AISL subject to medical fitness, availability of vacancies, not exceeding the age (a) HB Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Gum tube, Stapler and Black/Blue Ball Point Pen for writing. of 21 years on date of enrolment and meeting laid down eligibility criteria as and when called for enrolment. (b) Seven copies of recent front portrait (without headgear except for Sikh) passport-size (5 cm X 4 cm) colour photograph taken on or after FOR CAREER DETAILS, PROMOTION PROSPECTS, POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS, DETAILED SYLLABUS, MODEL QUESTION date of publication of advertisement. Photographs should be on good quality “photo paper”.

PAPERS, ALL INDIA SELECT LIST AND ENROLMENT LIST, LOG ON TO INDIAN AIR FORCE WEB SITE: www.indianairforce.nic.in (c) Original and four self-attested photocopies of Matriculation Passing Certificate (required for Date of Birth verification). (d) Original and four self-attested photocopies of Matriculation Marks Sheet (only applicable for Three year Diploma Course / Two year Vocational Course Holders when English is not a subject in Diploma/Vocational Course). (e) Original and four self-attested photocopies of Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent Examination Passing Certificate and Marks Sheet.

OR Original and four self-attested photocopies of Three years Diploma Course / Two years Vocational Course Passing Certificate and Marks Sheets of all the semesters. (f) Original and four photocopies of Domicile, Son of Air Force Personnel (SOAFP) as well as NCC Certificates (if applicable).

CAUTION SELECTION IN THE INDIAN AIR FORCE IS “FREE AND FAIR” AND ON MERIT ONLY. AT NO STAGE ANY MONEY IS REQUIRED TO BE PAID TO ANYONE FOR SELECTION OR RECRUITMENT IN THE INDIAN AIR FORCE. CANDIDATES SHOULD NOT FALL PREY TO UNSCRUPULOUS PERSONS POSING AS RECRUITING AGENTS. ALL QUERIES WILL BE ENTERTAINED BY COMMANDING OFFICER, 11 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, BORJHAR, GUWAHATI (ASSAM)– 781015, TELE PHONE NUMBER : 0361-2842720 Extn-333 AND E-MAIL – elevenasc@rediffmail.com NO QUERY WILL BE ENTERTAINED BY CENTRAL AIRMEN SELECTION BOARD (CASB), NEW DELHI.

MOBILE PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IN TESTING AREA

“IMPERSONATORS BEWARE, YOU WILL BE CAUGHT”

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Wednesday 4 February 2015

The Morung Express

Pelicans snap Hawks' 19-game winning streak

Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Ferrari drives during the 2015 Formula One Testing at the Circuito de Jerez on Tuesday, February 3, in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. (AP Photo)

Emotions to run high for Indo-Pak tie in Adelaide

ADELAIDE, FEbRuARy 3 (REITERS): Cricket is just a game, but try telling that to the 22 players who will walk out for the India v Pakistan World Cup match in Adelaide on Feb 15.

The Pool B contest was sold out in 20 minutes and no other team in world sport will be under as much pressure as the two that day with 1.3 billion unforgiving cricket-crazy fans following the contest ball by ball.

Emotions run high every time the south Asian neighbours, who have fought three wars since independence and share frosty relations over the Kashmir region they both claim, clash on a cricket ground.

Pakistan, champions in 1992, have never beaten twice winners India at a World Cup. Many of their fans would not mind their team crashing out from the World Cup early, providing they beat their neighbours. The rivalry assuming the Orwellian concept of serious sport - war minus shooting. "For many, it's bigger than World Cup," former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar told a cricket conclave in Delhi on Monday.

"It completely locks out 1.3 billion people. The tension is unbearable and the players' effort level doubles. We could never beat India in World Cup but, God will-

ing, that would soon happen," said the quick known as the 'Rawalpindi Express'.

A veteran of many such contests, Harbhajan Singh was part of the eventual champion Indian team who beat Pakistan in the 2011 semi-final at Mohali, a contest that gave him sleepless nights.

"The dressing room atmosphere is always tense," said the feisty off-spinner who could not make the cut for this year's World Cup. "Much before the dressing room, you think about it in your hotel room. Before last World Cup's match in Mohali, I could not sleep the night before, thinking what if we lose. "Fortunately we

won the next day and again I could not sleep, this time because I was so overjoyed.

"A defeat against Pakistan means media would roast us and fans would pelt stones at our house," said the 34-year-old. His team mate from the 2011 squad, Piyush Chawla, said the pressure does not come from the team management. "It comes from elsewhere. Even family members and friends remind us it's a match against Pakistan," said the 26-year-old leg-spinner. "Fielding in the deep, you often hear the crowd behind warning you 'better win this match or it won't be easy to get out of the stadium'."

ASA 43rd sports meet from today Our Correspondent Kohima | February 3

The Angami Sports Association (ASA) is all set to hold its 43rd games, athletics and 1st ASA Open wrestling from February 4 to 6 at the Kohima Local Ground.

The inaugural function will take from 9:30 am onwards on February 4.

Minister for forest, wildlife & environment Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire will

grace the function as the chief guest.

Welcome address will be delivered by ASA vice president Dr. Rovi Zhiinyii while ASA athletics secretary Neikuosielie Rhiepfii will administer oath to the participating teams.

Day one (February 4) event will feature football men (10: 00 AM), D. Khel Ground, Kohima Village, volleyball (men &women) (10:00 AM), Kohima Local

Ground and athletic (Men & Women) (10:00 AM), Kohima Local Ground.

Over 400 players from four units - Northern Angami Sports Association, Southern Angami Sports Association, Western Angami Sports Association and Chakhro Angami Sports Association will vie for coveted champion title in athletics, football, volleyball and wrestling.

The 1st ASA open wres-

tling championship exclusively for Angami wrestlers will take place on February 6 at Kohima Local Ground.

FIXTURE Football NASA vs CASA SASA Vs WASA Volleyball (Men) SASA vs WASA NASA vs CASA Volleyball (Women) CASA vs WASA NASA vs SASA

NEW ORLEANS, FEbRuARy 3 (AP): Paul Millsap and his Atlanta teammates didn't sound terribly concerned about the end of the Hawks' franchiserecord 19-game winning streak.

After all, the Hawks' 115-100 loss to surging New Orleans on Monday night — in a game marked by Anthony Davis' ferocious play — was only Atlanta's third defeat in 36 games.

"We've got a lot of season left," Millsap said when asked to put the recent winning streak in perspective.

"Nineteen games, that's good. We lost one — 19-1 now. So it's just regrouping. ... We can't let one loss turn into two losses."

Davis, returning from a left groin strain that sidelined him one game, had 29 points and 13 rebounds to help the Pelicans win for the sixth time in seven games. New Orleans' recent run of good form has included victories over other contending squads, such as Dallas and the Los Angeles Clippers, and has pulled the Pelicans (26-22) within a game of Phoenix (28-22) for eighth place in the Western Conference.

"We just need to continue to do what we've been doing," Davis said.

"The past couple games, we've been rebounding, defending, sharing the ball.

We don't care who scores.

That's what we have to do."

That sounds a lot like the recipe Atlanta has been using to pile up an Eastern Conference-leading 40 victories. "They had us on our heels from the very beginning," Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said. "They deserve a lot of credit for us not starting well. "Give our guys a lot of credit for a lot of good work over the last month," Budenholzer added. "Tonight wasn't our night. I am very proud of them. We'll get back to work."

Jeff Teague scored 21 for Atlanta, but the Hawks fell behind by double digits in the first quarter and trailed the rest of the way, getting within single digits for only a few brief stints. Eric Gordon scored 20 points for

Anti-Chelsea campaign a figment of Jose Mourinho's shrewd mind Rob Harris

AP Sports Writer

For one of the sharpest — and most-admired — minds in football, Jose Mourinho is becoming increasingly predictable with his attempts to cast Chelsea as the victims of a grand conspiracy.

To hear Mourinho tell it, it's as if pundits and the media conspire to undermine Chelsea by agreeing on a line of attack that then is then executed as part of a mysterious "campaign." A Chelsea player tumbling in the penalty area is labeled a diver. A Chelsea player who catches an opponent's ankle has executed a vicious stamp. And the referees, according to Mourinho's mantra, are susceptible enough to all this campaigning that it can affect their decisionmaking during a match.

There is of course no grand conspiracy, as imagined by Mourinho, being played out. But it is easy for him to rail against outside targets — just as he did at Real Madrid, where he managed to turn a large section of Spanish media against him.

In Mourinho's mind, Chelsea striker Diego Costa was only banned for three games for stamping on Emre Can in last week's League Cup semifinal win over Liverpool because of criticism by former Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp and media scrutiny.

"What you call stamps and Sky (TV) calls crimes,

Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho talks with referee Mark Clattenburg during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, London, England, Saturday, January 31. (AP Photo)

I have to say absolutely accidental," Mourinho said after the game. "Great campaign. We know how much that pundit loves Chelsea and particularly loves me."

It was not the most heinous action by a player, certainly not as violently calculated as Luis Suarez's past bites, but stamping on a rival's ankle could have caused serious injury.

Before the Football Association's fast-tracked retrospective sanctioning of Costa for treading on Can — the Spain striker was cleared of stamping on Martin Skrtel — the governing body punished Mourinho for a misdemeanor the previous month. The decision to book Cesc Fabregas for diving at Southampton —

revealed by replays to be a bad decision by the referee — led to Mourinho first claiming there is "a clear campaign" in which the media is influencing referees' decision.

"People, pundits, commentators, coaches from other teams — they react with Chelsea in a way they don't react to other teams," Mourinho said. "They put lots of pressure on the referee and the referee makes a mistake like this." The FA fined Mourinho last Thursday 25,000 pounds ($38,000) for this outburst, deciding they were "improper and brought the game into disrepute." Although Mourinho was cleared of implying the refereeing was biased, the constant insinuations that

officials are professionally inadequate, even predisposed to act against Chelsea, are damaging for football. For referees, protecting their integrity is everything. Without it their authority is neutered.

During Saturday's game against Manchester City, it even seemed that Mourinho was attempting to be sent to the stands with his constant goading of officials. That game also demonstrated the success of Mourinho's ability to construct a siege mentality around the Premier League leaders, with Chelsea fans now amplifying his campaign against the media — particularly former players in broadcast jobs.

Mourinho's complaints against British broadcast-

er Sky led to Chelsea fans chanting an obscenity about Redknapp, the former Liverpool and England international who now works for the broadcaster.

Mourinho's fight with the media industry is on his terms. The former Real Madrid coach's bank balance is healthily augmented by his sideline career in the media. Last year he was on the payroll of Internet giant Yahoo to work as a World Cup pundit. He now promotes BT Sport in Britain, the television network which is the greatest threat to Rupert Murdoch's Sky. For now, though, no one is hearing Mourinho's thoughts. Despite the league trumpeting how a record number of global television rights holders descended on west London for Saturday's game against City, they all left without hearing from Mourinho, whose self-imposed vow of silence is unlikely to last long. If the Premier League imposes its rules to the letter, Chelsea would be fined for snubbing the broadcasters who fund the team's success. Perhaps he should just emulate Marshawn Lynch of the Seattle Seahawks, who responded 29 times to answers at the pre-Super Bowl media day: "I'm here so I won't get fined." If Chelsea is a champion again come May, Mourinho will undoubtedly judge the verbal skirmishes with officials and the media to have been worthwhile. Even if he creates a few more enemies.

Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) drives to the basket in front of New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans on February 2. (AP Photo)

New Orleans, while Tyreke Evans scored 15 points and tied a season high with 12 assists for the fourth time in five games.

Millsap had 15 points and Kyle Korver 12 for the Hawks, who made only seven of 22 3-point attempts.

Omer Asik grabbed 17 rebounds for New Orleans, which outrebounded Atlanta 52-32. Davis grabbed eight of his rebounds on the offensive end, including one on a missed 3 that he corralled with his right

hand and slammed home in one roundhouse motion.

Ryan Anderson added 15 points for the Pelicans, who outshot Atlanta, 50 percent (43 of 86) to 44.9 percent (40 of 89).

Atlanta briefly got as close as seven in the third quarter when DeMarre Carroll, returning from a strained left Achilles that sidelined him two games, hit back-to-back 3s to make it 60-53. But New Orleans kept scoring, and soon after went back up by 12 when

Evans banked in a 3 late in the shot clock.

Gordon's minutes were limited by foul trouble, but his backup, Jimmer Fredette, responded to additional playing time with 10 points, including a 3 that put the Pelicans up by 17 in the fourth quarter. Soon after, Asik's putback dunk gave New Orleans its largest lead at 101-82 and the crowd erupted, seemingly sensing there was no way Atlanta could recover during the last 6:03.

Selection Trial IGSA Kohima

DIMAPuR, FEbRuARy 3 (MExN): The Selection Trial for Indira Gandhi Sports Academy Kohima football Under 14 and 17 Girls will be held on February 7 at 10:00 am at IG Stadium Kohima. Interested footballers are requested to come forth for the trial. This was informed in a press release issued by Ruopfu, Coach, IGS Sports Academy Kohima.

Barca president investigated in Neymar transfer probe

MADRID, FEbRuARy 3 (AP): Spain's prosecutor on Monday asked a National Court judge to investigate Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu in a case of alleged tax fraud in the signing of Brazil striker Neymar.

In a statement, prosecutor Jose Perals said he has requested that judge Pablo Ruz probe Bartomeu and the club for allegedly defrauding the Tax Office of 2.8 million euros ($3.2 million). Ruz is overseeing an investigation into whether

former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell misappropriated funds to hide the transfer cost paid to Santos.

The statement reiterated previous charges that Rosell allegedly acted without consulting or informing Barcelona's board of the financial implications of acquiring Neymar. Rosell had deliberately decided to split up the payment "with the intention of hiding the real cost of the player," the statement said. The prosecutor said that unpaid taxes — in-

cluding the amount attributed to Bartomeu's oversight — amounted to more than 12 million euros ($13.6 million). Ruz had previously required Neymar's father to supply the court with documents relating to the signing, including the payment terms and conditions, and asked Barcelona to provide its 2013 boardroom minutes up to and including June. Neymar's transfer fee has been under scrutiny since his presentation at the Camp Nou on June 3, 2013.

48 wrestlers to vie for 1st ASA open wrestling

Our Correspondent Kohima | February 3

Altogether, 48 wrestlers will vie for the coveted champion title of the 1st Angami Sports Association (ASA) Open wrestling championship on February 6 at Kohima Local Ground.

This open wrestling event coincides with the 43rd ASA sports meet which also include games and athletics from February 4 and 5.

The cash prize for the champion is Rs 1 lakh, while the runner-up will win Rs 70,000. The cash award for the 3rd and 4th position winners is fixed at Rs 40,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively. The losing quarterfinalists will also receive Rs 5000 each.

The wrestlers are Zasevikho Meyatsu, Khrievotuo Sekhose, Seketoukho Nipu, Visevo Zashümo and Zasituo Tsükrü, Rokoseto Zinyü, Vimhazo Tsira, Seke-

toukho Nipu, Kekhriezo Nagi, Khrievotuo Sekhose, Kekhriengulie Whuorie, Pelelhuto Rino, Kevizhakho Suokhrie, Kevizhalhu Gwirie, Sabi Gwirie, Mhasisetuo Solo, Keduovilie Zumu, Neitsilie Zhünyü, Megokhozo Nipu, Khrieko Nagi, Thekrusevi Meru, Visedelhou Chüsi, Kikrukhrielie Senotsu, Nivolie Senotsu, Zasevikho Meyatsu, Zasituo Tsükrü, Swedevil Vitsu, Vibeituo Khawakhrie, Thinozakie Sale, Vitsoto Vitsu, Vizobeilie Punyü, Nokhozol Sophie, Lorheshuto Sophie, Nivolie Zashümo, Mezhülhoukho Krose, Kezhawelie Yongo, Ketholhousie Chale, Rokoto Nakro, Seyiesalie Nakhro, Kethosito Rino, Rüdolhoulie Sano, Sebizoto Rino, Rovinguto Chase, Kikruvilie Khawakhrie, Nguvusier Meru, Kezhaseto Kuotsu, Megovizo Visienyü, Vineikholie Rino, Petekolie Nipu, Visevo Zashümo, Nisakhoto Thorie and Vilasielie Talie.

Wednesday

Entertainment

The Morung Express

4 February 2015

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ariah Carey is under fire again for a lip-sync blunder. The mother of two was performing at the 2015 Jazz And Blues Festival in Jamaica when she seemingly forgot the words for her hit single Fantasy. She delivered a visually convincing show: dramatically pretending to sing, holding up the microphone and mouthing words. The problem was just that it were the wrong words.

At times she also missed her cue all together while her backing track played joyfully along. But being the pro that she is, Carey just kept making singing faces and flashed a big smile.

After the show fans who paid up to $200 to see the superstar took to the Jamaica Observer, complain-

David Sunar of Alobo Naga & the band performing at 3rd Bodoland Rock Fest 2015, at Kokrajhar. The band headlined this year's festival, where more than 3000 music lovers came out to witness the band inspite of the tensed situation due to the violence. Alobo Naga & the band played for almost 2 hours singing their latest songs like "Come back home, Youth Anthem, You & I and most of their hit singles like "Painted dreams", All we have is now & The end which the crowd sang along. David Sunar, the drummer of ANTB quoted "It's such a blessing that we made them forget their problems and tensed situation even for some few hours through our music.

Face Behind The Voice Of Bigg Boss

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id you ever wonder who is this Bigg Boss and how does he look? Bigg Boss has reached till eight seasons and yet many of them are still unknown about the face behind that voice.

We bring out some pictures to you that reveal the real man behind the Bigg Boss voice. He is a voice over artist Atul Kapoor who has been working for the Bigg Boss since years.

Atul’s voice is so stern and tough that leaves contestants in fear when they are misbehaving. While Bigg Boss contestants are familiar with the voice as well as with the face behind that voice we have been listening since years.

Gautam Gulati was declared the winner of Bigg Boss Halla Bol and with that the reality show has kickstarted yet another career. Reportedly, Atul gets to stay in a special secret room to monitor all the Bigg Boss contestants throughout seasons.

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ing about an article that claimed that Carey had wooed the crowd.

"She completely lipped Fantasy!

I'm a die hard lamb but her mouth did not even move," one fan wrote, while another said, "I didn't see one genuine singing whatsoever... She lip sync during the entire set..She is one of the best but to come to Jamaica and only lip sync I am totally unimpressed. Oh well I guess the crowd was more interested in seeing an icon rather than real singing."

This recent lip-sync comes over a month after she diva's performance of holiday hit All I Want For Christmas Is You at the annual NBC special Christmas In Rockefeller Center bombed.

Heidi Klum

summoned by police

ctor Arjun Rampal has been summoned by the Mumbai Police for allegedly having met jailed gangster Arun Gawli without court permission. Mr Rampal has been called for questioning by the JJ Marg police station. He has not yet been charged with an offence so it is unclear what penalty he will face, if any.

Mr Rampal, 42, is believed to have visited Mr Gawli while he was in Mumbai's JJ Hospital last Decem-

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upermodel Heidi Klum says she is a "control freak" and is constantly making lists to prioritise her life to ensure her days go smoothly. "I'm quite a control freak, and I like to stay on top of things, so I write a lot of lists too, to make sure I don't forget anything. I make a list before I go to bed, and when I get out of the shower, I even make lists when I am getting a massage," she told dailymail.co.uk. "I have to be incredibly organised. All my children have different interests, different friends, so there are play dates, sleepovers, football, karate, dancing," she added.

The 41-year-old supermodel, who has Helene, 10, from her relationship with Flavio Briatore, and Henry, 9, Johan, 8, and Lou, 5, with her ex-husband Seal, has to be especially organised when it comes to her kids and even works out a colour-coded timetable on her computer to keep track of the youngsters' busy schedules.

"There's always a lot of scheduling and with my work on top of that. I have to plan everything in advance. Running a tight ship and having a really solid schedule is the only way it works for me. On my computer I have a calendar, and everyone and everything -- my work, each of my kids, holidays -- has a specific colour. It looks like a multicoloured rainbow of madness and no one understands how I can make sense of it. But it really works for me," she said.

ber. The actor was preparing for a role in his new film Daddy which is based on Mr Gawli's life. (Also Read: Arjun Rampal Loses Weight to Play Gangster Arun Gawli) Arun Gawli has been in Mumbai's Taloja Jail since 2009. In 2012, he was convicted in a murder case and handed a life sentence.

Arjun Rampal will next be seen in the film Roy, releasing on February 13. It co-stars actors Ranbir Kapoor and Jacqueline Fernandez.

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velyn Sharma received a request from a fan two months ago, which was to play the fan's muse in his music video. The fan is a singer and he planned to shoot with the actress. Evelyn didn't acknowledge her fan who tried all mediums to get in touch with her. From stalking her to getting in touch with her management, he somehow managed to convince her to be in his video.

Evelyn only later realised that her fan Shrey Singhal is a YouTube star and has a lot following on his YouTube channel. She was really impressed and was on board soon after. Evelyn shot for the music video last month. The song called 'Khudaai' has Evelyn romancing her real life fan. The song premieres this week.

n the middle of a fierce debate over an expletive-laced, no-holds barred "roast" of two film stars, a tweet by a member of India's censor board has provoked outrage.

Ashoke Pandit, a filmmaker, is being pilloried for his tasteless tweet on Karan Johar, who conducted the AIB's roast, and his mother.

The backlash was instant. "Filmmaker & censor board member @ashokepandit tweets filth about @ karanjohar. Is this acceptable? He should quit or be removed," tweeted Salman Soz, a spokesman of the Congress.

Mr Pandit did not withdraw his comments, instead he defended them, saying, "I stand by my tweet.

If you depict masturbation on stage it is porn. Will you see this with your parents and family? It's a shame to call it charity. Karan Johar, Arjun, Ranveer are icons."

Speaking to NDTV on his way to Pushkar in Rajasthan, Mr Pandit said, "Don't teach me what is humour - I am the king of comedy. I have done many comedy shows. I am the King of Comedy."

The roast, the first of its kind in India, featured a panel of eight and 'Roastmaster' Karan Johar skewering 'Gunday' actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapur and subjecting them to jokes - seen by some as vulgar and offensive - about their on-screen and off-screen lives. 4,000 people attended the roast in Mumbai and the money it earned - said it be around

Rs. 40 lakh - went to charity.

Reflecting the sharply divided response to the show, at least three hashtags are trending on twitter - #AIBRoast, AIB National Shame, We Stand

by AIB Knockout.

Two complaints have been filed in Mumbai alleging obscenity, and the Maharashtra government first said it would investigate the show, before apparently changing its mind.

Cultural affairs minister Vinod Tawde yesterday said the government would investigate the vulgarity charge. He later tweeted that there would be no moral policing and the government would only check if the organisers had a performance license.

Government to probe 'filthy AIB' show The Maharashtra government on Monday ordered an inquiry against AIB (All India Bakc...) event for explicit usage of abusive and vulgar language presented by well-known Bollywood personalities.

The government swung into action after two video clips of the show went viral on the social media.

The nearly 90-minute roast was filmed in a Mumbai stadium with an audience of 4,000 last month.

An edited version of the show, which was released on YouTube last week, has been watched more than eight million times so far.

“The cultural department has issued a notice

to the Vallabhai Patel stadium in Mumbai where the programme was organised. Also, the government will ask whether the performers had the performance letter and certificate from the censor board,” a source close to Tawde told Mail Today.

The show, which was reportedly shot in January at Mumbai’s Vallabhai Patel stadium, had Bollywood director-producer Karan Johara and actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor, who have together acted in Gunday.

In the video clip, Johar, Singh and Kapoor are seen using vulgar and abusive language. The celebrities, who attended the show as audience, included Son-

akshi Sinha, Deepika Padukone and television anchor Raghu among others.

“In a recent AIB show, Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor was seen and heard speaking in vulgar terms,” Congress leader Krishna Hegde tweeted.

"AIB knockout ( All India Bakc... ) as they call it is totally gross. Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor in the name of charity hv dished out filth n totally abusive content.

"Abusing, homosexual actions in filth is not freedom of expression. They can be real role models if they take up other real issues like saving the environment, cleanliness,etc...,” Hegde said.

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CriCket World Cup 2015 CountdoWn: 10 days to go

Cuadrado seals Chelsea move on quiet transfer deadline

LONDON, FEBRUARY 3 (AP): Europe's top clubs shunned any last-minute scramble for players on the final trading day of the season Monday, with Premier League leader Chelsea making the only major deal by completing formalities to sign Juan Cuadrado.

The 26-year-old winger left Fiorentina for around $40 million on a 4 1/2-deal as Chelsea offloaded Andre Schuerrle to German side Wolfsburg. Cuadrado, who starred at the World Cup for Colombia, scored five goals in 17 matches for Fiorentina this season. He joins a Chelsea side competing for titles in the Premier League and Champions League, although the first chance for silverware comes in the March 1 League Cup final against Tottenham.

"This is a great club and honestly it is like a dream to join the Chelsea family and to know that the manager believes in me," Cuadrado said. Manchester United vice-captain Darren Fletcher was allowed to join West Bromwich AlbiInterestingly, it was on on a free transfer as the NEw DELhi, FEBRUARY 3 (AgENciEs): Yu- widely reported that Dhoni transfer window closed. vraj Singh may become the had floated Vijay's name at classic example of 'some- time of selecting India's 15one's loss is someone's gain' man squad, but the skipif India's fitness worries per's recommendation for around their four recuperat- his former Chennai Super ing players don't settle down Kings team-mate was conby February 7 - the day Rohit veniently turned down by Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, the selectors.

On the contrary, it might Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar go through well happen that both Rohit and Jadeja are declared a fitness test in Australia.

The #LoutegaYuvraj fit, after which the slim, lefttrend may return on so- over hopes for Yuvraj and Vicial networks, especially if jay will die down. However, Jadeja is deemed unfit with there is high likelihood of no chance of recovering in Ishant Sharma missing the time for India's first match bus due to his ankle injury, against Pakistan on Febru- which will open the door ary 15. Yuvraj, the Man of for either Mohit Sharma or the Series in India's 2011 Dhawal Kulkarni, who have winning campaign, fits the been asked to stay back until bill to address India's on- the fitness test on February 7.

At the time of selecting going middle-order worries. He brings to the team India's World Cup squad, the same ilk, left-arm spin, Sandeep Patil & Co may have as Jadeja while being way harped upon their intent to superior to the Saurashtra not look back and move NAPiER, FEBRUARY 3 allrounder - in fact not a ahead, but considering In- (AP): New Zealand made logical comparison - when dia's winless streak on Aus- an emphatic statement of tralia tour, including failure form Tuesday in its last ofit comes to batting.

However, in case Ro- to get going even in the ODI ficial limited-overs interhit, who opens the batting tri-series, it won't be a sur- national before the Cricket for India in ODIs, is forced prise if Yuvraj, who recently World Cup, compiling 369to return within touching hit three centuries in the on- 5 on its way to a crushing distance from making his going Ranji Trophy, returns 119-run win over Pakistan World Cup debut, the BCCI to the scheme of things in to complete a 2-0 sweep of selectors may seriously India's Cup defence. And it's their two-match series.

Kane Williamson made ponder issuing a ticket to not even a guess who Indian Murali Vijay, who was in fans want to see boarding 112 from 88 balls and Ross terrific form during the Test that flight to Australia in the Taylor an unbeaten 102 from 70 deliveries after New eleventh hour. series in Australia.

Zealand won the toss and took full advantage of a pristine batting pitch at McLean Park - a World Cup venue.

Pakistan crumbled in the face of the express pace • James Faulkner suffered a side strain during of Adam Milne, who took 2-52. Captain Brendon Mcthe tri-series final against England in Perth. Cullum said that while New • Cricket Australia have not named a Zealand took confidence from its win Tuesday, it rereplacement for Faulkner in the squad. mained respectful of any team it would face during

Yuvraj Singh's World Cup 2015 dream still alive?

The 31-year-old midfielder has spent his entire career at United, making 342 appearances and winning the league five times, but he has been unable to earn him a place in Louis van Gaal's starting lineup this season.

It was a busy transfer deadline day at Tottenham which started by tying its breakthrough player of the season to a new contract.

The 21-year-old striker Harry Kane signed a deal through 2020 after scoring 20 goals in all competitions this campaign.

Benoit Assou-Ekotto's Tottenham career is over after being released from his contract. The defender has not played for the club since May 2013 and spent last season on loan at Queens Park Rangers.

Winger Aaron Lennon was sent on loan to Everton until the end of the season after losing his place in the team and starting only three league matches this season. Southampton, which is fourth in the league, added midfielder Filip Djuricic to the squad for the rest of the season on a loan deal from Benfica. And defender Ryan

Bertrand's loan move from Chelsea was made permanent. In south London, Crystal Palace signed up two wingers.

Wilfried Zaha was already on loan from Manchester United, but has now permanently rejoined the club he left in 2013 on a 5½-year deal. Zaha, who was Alex Ferguson's last signing as Manchester United manager, made only four appearances for the club. South Korea international Lee Chung-Yong joined Palace from Bolton on a contract through 2018.

Here is a look at the other key activity on deadlineday in parts of Europe: SIGNINGS FROM AROUND EUROPE

ITALY As Juventus re-signed Alessandro Matri on loan from AC Milan, Sebastian Giovinco was sent on loan to Major League Soccer team Toronto.

Monday also saw several other players rejoin former clubs, with Luca Antonelli returning to AC Milan, Marco Borriello signing

new Zealand beats pakistan by 119 runs

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up for a third spell at Genoa and Davide Santon moving back to Inter Milan on loan from Newcastle.

are slowed by UEFA Financial Fair Play sanctions, did not invest a single euro on new players in the transfer window after selling midFRANCE fielder Clement Chantome to Marseille, which is Bordeaux for a reported fee of locked in a three-way bat- 750,000 euros ($851,000). tle for the French title with Lyon and Paris Saint-Ger- GERMANY main, strengthened its atSchuerrle's deal to return tacking options by signing to the Bundesliga underwinger Lucas Ocampos on scores Wolfsburg's ambition loan from Monaco. to become Bayern Munich's PSG, whose ambitions closest challenger in the Ger-

man league and a permanent contender in the Champions League. Wolfsburg stunned Bayern 4-1 to kick off the second half of the season on Friday to deal the defending champion its first defeat.

S c hu e r r l e s i g n e d through 2019, Wolfsburg said. Details of the deal were not disclosed, but German media speculated that Wolfsburg paid a club record 30 million euros ($34 million) for Schuerrle.

DECLARATION My name is Atum Zeliang, staying in Nzauna Village under Peren Dist. Right now I am Chairman of the Heraka Organisation of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur since 1977 till date. It has brought to my notice that some persons with vested interests are misusing and denigrating the sanctity of the Heraka Religion for their selfish interest. Heraka is a Naga Indigenous Religion but not a Hindu, Muslim nor Christian. We have our distinct customs and practices and it has its own sanctity.

There are few educated people who are half Heraka and half Christian and are in the habit of taking advantage of Heraka religion and deriving benefit for their individual especially after RSS and BJP taking over the reins of the Government which is very painful and disgusting. The Heraka organization has got nothing to do with these people and most of them are politically supporters of T. R. Zeliang.

the World Cup. Pakistan was never on track to chase down New Zealand's imposing total, which was its fifth-highest ODI total and its highest against Pakistan.

Mohammad Hafeez made 86 from 89 balls and Ahmed Shehzad made 55 from 62 in an 111-run opening stand. But even by its end, when Shehzad became the first of Nathan McCullum's victims and the first of two batsmen caught in the same position on the boundary by Adam Milne, Pakistan's asking rate was already imposing.

Trent Boult was restrictive with the new ball and spinner Daniel Vettori, introduced as first change, bowled his 10 overs for 41 runs.

When Pakistan was forced to hit out, Hafeez and Shehzad perished to

catches on the mid-wicket boundary taken by Milne.

After the openers were dismissed, the next-best effort came from captain Misbah-ul-Haq who made 45. New Zealand's batting performance was outstanding. Williamson posted his sixth ODI century as he carries rich form toward the World Cup. Taylor blasted his way into form with his 12th century. After entering the final over 12 runs short of his 100, he hit four from the first ball from Bilawal Bhatti then played and missed at three deliveries before he hit six and four from the last two balls of the innings to finish 102 not out. Another part of New Zealand's World Cup preparation clicked into place when Martin Guptill made 76 in a timely return to form.

Throughout his political career as MLA or as Minister or MP or under any capacity T. R. Zeliang never bothered to help the Heraka people. It was in fact through the assistance from Kalyan Ashram that the followers of Heraka and their children were provided education that uplifted their social standing. Even after becoming Chief Minister of the State he never bothered to help Heraka people in any way.

The genuine and original Heraka people are mostly in the rural areas and we maintain its religions’ sanctity as taught by Rani Gaidinlui. As Chairman of the organization I am issuing these statements to the people of India and particularly to the people of Nagaland. We are against anybody using Heraka name for their political gains which amounts to religious exploitation.

Dated: 03/02/2015

(Atum Zeliang) Chairman Heraka Organisation Assam, Manipur & Nagaland

NAgA PEOPLE FRONT NPF DIVISIONAL UNITS WELCOMES FLOOR TEST The NPF Divisional Units welcomes the Honourable Governor’s decision in summoning the special session of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly on the 5th of February 2015 in an effort to sort out the present political crisis.

The NPF Divisional Units stands united in its support for the majority group led

by Noke Wangnao, President NPF and g. Kaito Aye, the leader of the NPF Legislature party and we are absolutely confident that the voice of the majority will prevail at any platform.

At this juncture, all the NPF Divisional Units reassures all party men and women and the party legislators that we stand united, unanimous and unmoved in our strong support for the majority group and we are highly confident that the floor test will determine our strength and unity and we are totally confident of voting out the minority CM T. R. Zeliang and his unmandated group democratically.

We urge upon all the legislators to stand united and strong on the principle you stand without forgetting the responsibilities and the people you represent; remember the NPF Party and the people of the state are behind you.

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MELBOURNE, FEBRUARY 3 (AgENciEs): James Faulkner will miss Australia's opening match of the World Cup against England in Melbourne on February 14 due to a side strain. Faulkner was the star in Australia's tri-series final win against England in Perth, smashing a fifty off 24 balls and picking up the wicket of Joe Root with his first ball. However, in his third over, Faulkner pulled up and walked off the field.

The allrounder underwent scans in Melbourne on Monday and was diagnosed with a moderate grade abdominal strain.

He faces a fortnight of intensive treatment before being reassessed, after which his World Cup fate will be decided. Australia team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said Faulkner will travel with the squad to Adelaide for Australia's first

warm-up match against India on February 08.

"Scans on Faulkner's injured side have confirmed a moderate grade abdominal muscle strain, which is consistent with a 'typical' fast-bowling side strain injury. He will receive intensive treatment for the next two weeks before we can determine when he can return to batting and bowling," he said to the official Cricket Australia website.

Faulkner's injury is a big blow for Australia. He was their leading wicket-taker in 2014 with 19 wickets in 14 games while his finishing prowess with the bat has helped the team immensely. His injury deepens Australia's woes, with Michael Clarke already facing a fitness deadline. Clarke's deadline for recovery is Australia's second World Cup match against Bangladesh in Brisbane on February 21.

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