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JAcWr to withdraw slP in sc provided UlBs poll completed

Kohima, January 14 (mExn): The Joint Action Committee on Women Reservation (JACWR) has, in principle, agreed to withdraw the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by it in the Supreme Court.

A press release from the JACWR Convenor Abeiu Meru and Co-Convenor Dr. Rosemary Dzuvichu stated today that the decision of the Nagaland State Government to hold elections with reservation for women has made the case filed in the Supreme Court “infructuous” or fruitless.

So, “to reciprocate the gesture” of the State Government and “to allay the fears of tribal organisations that the case filed by us in the Supreme Court would infringe on Article 371 A of the Constitution of India,” the JACWR has agreed to the “appeal of the Chief Minister” made to JACWR members at an emergency meeting at his residence at Dimapur today to “withdraw the SLP filed by us in the Supreme Court, provided the ongoing process of elections to the ULBs could be completed as notified by the State Government.”

The Committee once again expressed pain at the course of

reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

‘Indefinitely postpone’ ULB elections: ENPO

events that have succeeded the announcement of polls to the ULBs in Nagaland State with 33% seats reserved for women. It TuEnSang, January reiterated that Article 243 T with 14 (mExn): The Eastern Nareservations for women, and as galand Peoples’ Organisation enacted in 2006 by the State As- (ENPO) has appealed to the sembly in the 1st Amendment Nagaland State Government to the Nagaland Municipal Act, to “indefinitely postpone” the 2001, does not infringe on Ar- upcoming ULB polls in the ticle 371 A or go against the cus- “larger interest” of the Nagas tomary and social practices of till a “consensus decision of the Nagas since towns and mu- the Naga civil societies of Nanicipalities are not traditional galand is arrived at.” concepts or institutions for the At an emergency consulNaga people. tative meeting of the six fedThe JACWR also appealed erating units of the ENPO and to all tribe based organisations its frontal units held today at to “desist from using threats the CKS Hall in Tuensang, the and intimidations to banish, house deliberated on issues expel, excommunicate any- related to the ULB polls and the one, and to let the due process resolutions made by the ENPO of elections to the ULBs be al- on the matter. Referring to five lowed to be completely without any untoward incident or Nagaland ULB Polls: NPF ill feeling.” to take stern action against withdrawing candidates Nil withdrawals on Jan 14 Candidates who have filed Meanwhile, no withdrawal nomination papers for the upof candidates was reported on coming elections to the Urban January 14 for the Nagaland Local Bodies (ULBs) in NagaMunicipal Elections. It may be land State are facing a tightennoted that January 14 is a sec- ing noose. ond Saturday. All together 53 Amidst the ongoing call to candidates have withdrawn so withdraw nominations by varifar. The last date for withdrawal ous tribe based and urban orof candidates is on January 17. ganizations, the Naga People’s

Dimapur | January 14

Eating red chilli may help you live longer

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nEW yorK, January 14 (ianS): Findings now show that consumption of hot red chilli peppers can lead to a 13% reduction in total mortality, primarily in deaths due to heart disease or stroke. People who were regular consumers of hot red chilli peppers showed lower cholesterol. Although the researchers are not certain about the mechanism by which peppers could delay mortality, “transient receptor potential (TRP) channels, which are primary receptors for pungent agents such as capsaicin -the principal component in chilli peppers -- may in part be responsible for the observed relationship,” said Mustafa Chopan from University of Vermont in the US. Capsaicin is believed to play a role in cellular and molecular mechanisms that prevent obesity and modulate coronary blood flow and also possesses anti-microbial properties.

Peppers and spices have been for centuries thought to be beneficial in the treatment of diseases. For the study, the team examined more than 16,000 Americans who were followed for up to 23 years. The results found that consumers of hot red chilli peppers tended to be “younger, male, white, Mexican-American, married, and to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol and consume more vegetables and meats... had lower HDL-cholesterol, lower income, and less education,” in comparison to participants who did not consume red chilli peppers.

in the current form have “serious legal implications upon the spirit of Article 371-A.” Any individual under ENPO jurisdiction participating in the ULB elections shall do so “at their own risk and responsibility,” stated the press note from ENPO President S Khoiwang Konyak and ENPO Secretary MC Ongbou Chang.

Further, the ENPO resolved to “fervently appeal” to the Eastern Naga Women’s Organisation (ENWO) to “immediately withdraw” from the Joint Action Committee on Women Reservation (JACWR) “in the larger interest of ENPO public.”

Front has now decided to initiate “stern disciplinary action” against candidates who withdraw their nomination papers.

The NPF adopted this resolution at a meeting of all NPF officials held at NPF President Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu’s residence in Kohima today.

The party expressed “dismay” over the “use of force” by some organizations in “preventing some of the NPF Ticket

holders in filing their nomination papers.” It appealed to the Naga Hoho, ENPO, all tribe Hohos and the citizens of Nagaland to “cooperate and support” the Government’s decision to conduct the elections.

A press release from NPF Working President Apong Pongener also clarified that NPF tickets for the upcoming elections were “given to Primary and Active membership hold-

Nuklutoshi is a legally appointed Minister: NPF The NPF has taken strong exception to the Ao Senden’s usage of the term “so call (sic) Minister” that it applied to Nagaland State Cabinet Minister Nuklutoshi while “debarring” him from entering Ao territory.

A press note from NPF President Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu today reminded that Nuklotoshi was elected from 22-Arkakong Assembly Constituency in 2013 General Election in Nagaland by securing 8,544 votes defeating his nearest rival by a margin of over 1000 votes. He was appointed as a Cabinet Minister by the Governor of Nagaland under the recommendation the Chief Minister. Oaths of Allegiance

and Secrecy were administered to him by the Governor of Nagaland on May 24, 2014 at Raj Bhavan, Kohima. Since then, he has been discharging his duties as a Cabinet Minister holding the portfolios of National Highway and Mechanical Departments. All these steps were taken up strictly as per the provisions of Article 164 (1) of the Constitution of India.

Noting that Nuklutoshi is a “legally appointed Minister,” the NPF President stated that Nuklutoshi has been “performing his duties as a Minister (as per) the decision of the Government to conduct Municipal and Town Elections.”

“Any one (who) calls him ‘socalled Minister’ is expressing not only to disgrace Minister Nuklotoshi but more serious is that it challenges the validity of the Indian Constitution. As a result, the expression has become illegal,” stated the NPF President.

Further, he suggested that if this was done “intentionally,” it will be viewed seriously, but if it was a “mistake” done as a result of emotions, then the “best course” for Ao Senden would be to “withdraw the resolution” as “tendering apology” in such a case “is not sufficient.”

Murder suspect found dead Lotha Hoho offers candidates ‘option’ to withdraw by Jan 16 Morung Express News

Don’t forget the tithe .. I’m so glad nobody cares about our source of income.

previous resolutions made on the matter, the house reiterated that “accepting Central Act of Parliament at its present status/form infringes our vibrant and old-age traditions and customary practices” and that the State Government has “failed” to satisfactorily clarify on points sought by the ENPO. Thus, the house resolved to oppose the ULB elections ‘in principle’ within the ENPO jurisdiction, asked its six federating units to abstain from participating in the polls and directed all intending candidates to withdraw their nomination papers on or before January 17.

The ENPO felt that the elections

ers of the party after administering pledge and therefore no NPF Ticket holder should withdraw from the fray.”

“Stern disciplinary action shall be initiated against those candidates who withdraw their nomination papers,” it stated.

The NPF also reiterated that it “shall go ahead with the election as per the schedule announced by the State Election Commission.”

A man suspected of involvement in the murder of a woman at Bhandari was found dead on January 14. The body of the suspect, Samuel Jongkor was found hanging from a tree in a forested area at Boro Lengri II, which falls under Dillai Police Station, Karbi-Anglong Autonomous District.

Accused of being behind the Bhandari killing, the suspect, reported to be in his 40s, was reportedly on the run and missing from Bhandari since December 31. The woman’s body, whom he was accused of killing, was found in a staff quarter of the 7th NAP head-

quarters, Bhandari on January 8.

As per the preliminary report, the body was discovered by woodcutters at around 9:00 am-10:00 am.

SDPO, Bhandari when contacted said that the suspect’s body was taken into custody by the Dillai PS. Queried on the cause of dead, the SDPO replied that it could be ascertained only after the post-mortem scheduled for January 16 at Diphu.

Citing call records, the SDPO said that the deceased suspect was in Dimapur on January 2 and was in Diphu on January 9. It was still to be ascertained when he was last seen before the discovery of the body today, it was added.

UNC opposes Indo-Myanmar border fencing SEnapaTi, January 14 (nnn): The United Naga Council (UNC) has strongly opposed the construction of border fence along the Indo-Myanmar border at Pangsha village in Tuensang, Nagaland.

Terming it as “great injustice” committed on the Naga people, the UNC stated that such border fencing is bound to “deprive the inherent rights of the Naga family from communicating with each other.”

The UNC further maintained that the “divisive policy” to create a rift in the Naga family should be “thwarted” by every Naga.

A statement released by the UNC today called for all Naga organisations to join hands against the “sinister design to separate us physically, emotionally and culturally,” terming it an

act “against humanity.” The Naga peoples can “no longer tolerate external forces continuing to separate the Naga family in all respects,” it maintained.

“For how long and for how far the Naga family will be exposed to such sinister designs to annihilate us?” it asked.

Further, the UNC asserted that “Our land is contiguous and it shares traditional boundaries with other nation(s), community(s) or village(s).

We the Naga people even today protest against the bifurcation of our ancestral homeland by the colonialists by placing us in different countries, and also, in different states in India without prior knowledge and consent of the people.

The Naga people will not tolerate further division of our land and people under any circumstances by any kinds of artificial barriers.”

Three independent candidates sign ‘withdrawal bond’

WoKha, January 14 (mExn): The Lotha Hoho has offered intending candidates the ‘option’ to “withdraw nomination” through the Lotha Hoho till 12:00 am of January 16. However, any candidate failing to withdraw their nomination papers will be subject to “non cooperation, social exclusion, barring from leadership, responsibility for any eventuality relating to ULB elections 2017,” stated the Lotha Hoho today.

A press statement from Lotha Hoho

Chairman Mhao Humtsoe and General Secretary Mhondamo Ovung informed that in compliance of the Lotha Public Resolution of January 8, affirmed on January 12 and reaffirmed on January 14, for withdrawal of nomination papers to ULB (Wokha and Bhandari Town Councils) elections 2017, a meeting of general public of Wokha town, surrounding villages, all Lotha frontal organisations, was held at Town Hall, Wokha, today in order to “to enforce the process of withdrawal of nomination.”

“Many intending candidates expressed willingness to withdraw their nomination,” claimed the press statement, however noting that January 14 be-

state Government is ‘misusing’ power: nPcc Accuses the government of flouting rules and regulation to serve its interest

Dimapur, January 14 (mExn): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today charged the State Government of misusing power and misleading the innocent general public by extending nomination date for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

The Party is “dumbfounded” to observe the misuse of power by the Government of the day, a press note from NPCC Vice President, Khriedi Theünuo noted, further accusing the former of using the State Election Commission (SEC) to serve its own interest.

“The NPF-led DAN government in the State, which has developed the habit of turning the rules and regulations for their own motives has once again misguided the people by using the Na-

galand Municipal Election Rules 2003 in extending the last date of filing nominations to the January 1, 2017 elections to ULBs,” it said, According to NPCC, while the January 7 SEC’s notification stated “in exercise of the powers under sub rule (7) of Rule 20 of the Nagaland Municipal Election Rules 2003…,” it is applicable subject to the provisions of sub-rule (6), which stated that “The late date for making nomination, their scrutiny and withdrawal shall not be public holidays.

If any of the last dates for these purposes happens to be a public holiday such nominations, scrutiny or withdrawal shall take place, the next succeeding day, which is not a public holiday”.

The Party reminded the SEC that last date of nomination “as per the programme schedule” for Municipal and Town Council Election in Nagaland was fixed for January 7, 2017 which was not a public holiday.

Felines for Bears: Kohima, Dimapur leave for Kerala Morung Express News Dimapur | January 14

Two Asiatic bears from the Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP) headed for Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala today as part of an Animal Exchange Programme with the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo. NZP recently received a pair of Royal Bengal Tigers in exchange for the two bears christened Kohima and Dimapur.

A press release from the NZP Director, Sentichuba Aier stated that Kohima (male) and Dimapur (female) were successfully transported to the Dimapur Railway Station “after completing all formalities” enroute Thiruvananthapuram for an epic 3880 km journey.

An NZP official added that the “special coach” carrying the two healthy bears will briefly

ing a non working day (second Saturday), the office of the Returning Officer was closed; but in the meeting hall, “three Independent candidates, namely Zaremo Murry, Janponthung Ngullie and Abel Ennio, signed their Withdrawal Bond.”

“Other candidates have also assured that they will withdraw with the NPF Party candidates assuring the house, through N. Mhabemo Ezung (candidate for ward No. 11), that they would withdraw collectively,” the Lotha Hoho stated.

The Hoho, “along with the Lotha public,” expressed “deep appreciation” to the candidates who have withdrawn their nomination, and urged all candidates to withdraw early.

stopover at Lumding Railway Station. At Lumding, the coach will be hitched to another train for an uninterrupted journey till Thiruvananthapuram.

The release added that the two Royal Bengal Tigers are presently under quarantine inside the Zoo. Enthusiasts can visit the duo only after the completion of the quarantine period. It did not specify how long the quarantine period would last. When the felines reached Dimapur on January 9, Director Aier had stated that they will be kept under quarantine for atleast two weeks allowing them to “acclimatize” with the weather condition here.

The headcount at the fledgling NZP is expected to increase as more animals are expected to join. A pair of White Tigers is expected to arrive at

the NZP in a few moths time.

Once bereft of big cats, the feline population at the NZP is steadily increasing. Back in July 2013, the NZP welcomed into its abode an abandoned male leopard named Doom from Kaziranga to share space with the NZP’s resident female leopard Rani.

Named after the place where he was found abandoned at 3 months old, Doom was raised at Kaziranga’s Centre For Wildlife Rehabilitation & Conservation. He was found at a Tea Estate at Doom Dooma, Tinsukia, Assam.

NZP is spread over a sprawling 176 hectares in area with over two-thirds of the area left for more residents. A dearth of developmental funding from the state government has hampered expansion efforts for building enclosures.

In this regard, that NPCC opined that the rules cited by the SEC, “which must have been done in consultation and under the directive of the State Government,” does not have any provisions for extension of the dates for nomination because of “not receiving nominations.”

“This is clear violation of the election process by the concern authority,” NPCC asserted adding that such misinterpretation of the given rules to mislead the innocent general public by those at the helm of affair to serve their interest is “not acceptable in the general interest of the public and also against the laid down rules for conducting the elections.”

If the State Government does not postpone and re-schedule ULBs elections after implementing the given rules for the general welfare, NPCC said that it would not deter to take up the matter with “appropriate forum.”

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‘Where passion meets conservation’ Morung Express News Dimapur | January 14

Donning T-shirts imprinted with the logo ‘Where passion meets conservation’, members of the Anglers Association Nagaland (AAN) today undertook their first phase of ‘Mission clear water body campaign’ here at Chathe River, New Chumukedima Village.

Assisted by New Chumukedima volunteers, the AAN members picked plastic and other wastes littered on the banks of Chathe River stretch under New Chumukedima Village jurisdiction, a hotspot for picnickers.

AAN also planted tree saplings on some sites and simultaneously launched a banner campaign to spread awareness on the need to protect and conserve wa-

AAN undertakes first phase of ‘Mission clear water body campaign’

(LEFT) AAN members along with officials from the State Soil & Water Conservation department and volunteers from New Chumukedima Village before the start of the cleanliness drive and tree plantation on the banks of Chathe River. (RIGHT) Members of Anglers Association Nagaland pick litters on the banks of the Chathe River, New Chumukedima Village, as part of the ‘Mission clear water body campaign’ on Saturday. (Morung Photo)

ter bodies, indigenous fish species and flora and fauna in the state.

AAN’s campaign is in tune with the ‘Mission

clean water body’, an initiative of All India Game Fishing Association (AIGFA), which is aimed at maintaining integrity and over-

all health of water bodies throughout India by launching a cleanliness drive of freshwater resources along with associated

catchment areas.

Before the cleanliness and plantation, drive a brief programme was held on the banks of Chathe where

AAN president, Phukato Sumi, explained on the guiding principles of ‘Clean water body’ campaign. He also highlighted on the

objectives of AAN including promotion of angling as a recreational sport for all age groups, promotion of eco-tourism in the state

through angling and other attraction in and around water bodies, and protwction and conservation of water bodies both man made as well as natural.

In a welcome surprise, two officials of the State Soil & Water Conservation department including joint director, Viliehu Nguzhü, and deputy director, Khekiho Shohe, also turned up at the venue unannounced. The two departmental officers said they heard and read about AAN’s initiative in the local papers and social media and decided to visit the campaign site to convey their appreciation to the efforts of AAN. Representatives from the New Chumukedima Village Council and youth organization also assured to work jointly with AAN to keep Chathe River clean.

Sükrünye strengthens unity and social harmony Students urged to be role models Our Correspondent Kohima | January 14

Under the theme “Strengthening unity & harmony,” over 10,000 from the Chakhesang community in the state capital Kohima today converged at the Kohima Local Ground and celebrated its premier festival Sükrünye with much pomp and traditional gaiety.

“We have traveled from the time of our forefathers who had worshipped the unknown spirit to the present day where we worship God we know and have personal relationship. Despite the great transformation that took place in our civilization, we still hold on to our rich culture and tradition which are still in tune with our present day beliefs,” said Chakhesang Hoho Kohima President Theja Therieh.

He said the practice of purification from the first spring water is christened to the acceptance of sanctification from the blood of Christ that cleanse all our sins, adding that our costumes, ornaments and attires are today sanctified to our new life through this great transformation.

He said that Chakhesang are known for respecting elders, honouring the rich and wealthy people in our community, paying tribute to good physical outlook and structure and in return protection and care from such people are provided in times of need.

These qualities of goodwill,

People from the Chakhesang community march in Kohima Local Ground at the Sükrünye festival held on January 14. (Morung Photo)

services and reciprocation must be the benchmark of our community, Therieh observed. He also stated that our priceless ethos like fear/metha, mepru, taboo/ kenyu/kenyi and shame/ menyie/menga that guides our moral and ethical values placing our society in this highest order.

Regretting that mutual respect, recognition, goodwill and acceptance are slowly diminishing in our present day society, he strongly viewed that “We must make serious effort to re-visit the old values and unlearnt the wrong practices that we have learnt in the transition and re-learnt the social values to move forward. Stating that Chakhesang tribe is a conglomeration of sub-tribes with multilingual, multicultural, and diverse characters that create a homogenous community, he said “Our unity is a symbol and a model of

communities coming together in harmony.”

He called upon each and every individual to rise on the occasion and reach out to all other communities and promote unity and social harmony by breaching inter-tribal differences for collective and inclusive resolutions to various problems. “We must remember the kindness and generosity of our counterparts particularly, the local community, the Angamis to whom we need to reciprocate their goodness with gratitude and strive to maintain cordial relationship for the benefit of all. “Let us renew our commitment and dedication by ameliorating our rich culture and traditions in tune with the changing time,” he added.

Extending greetings, Kohima Village Council chairman Medoselhou Keretsii stressed on the need to revive and promote

the good traditional and moral values of the forefathers. He regretted that the good traditional and moral values are diminishing in a wake of modernity and technological advancement.

He also called upon the gathering to maintain and enrich the circle of brotherhood between the Angamis and Chakhesangs. Stating that the bond of brotherhood must be in true spirit, Keretsü said “Let us renew and strengthen our brotherhood in support of our peaceful co-existence.”

Sumi Hoho Kohima president Dr. Vinito Chishi said Chakhesang, Sumi and Angami are three brothers, with Angami as the eldest, Chakhesang the second and Sumi the youngest. Also referring to the brotherhood between Sumis and Chakhesangs, he called reinstating the spirit of brotherhood and

let it be a long lasting one, adding “We need to sustain and nurture it.” He also stressed on the put a collective effort to settle any problem or issues amicably for once and for all. “Let us come together and resolve the issue on friendly manner,” he said. He also requested the Angamis to extend continuous support, care and protection to its younger brothers-Sumis and Chakhesangs.

Chakhesang Public Organization president Kekhwengulo Lea challenged the Chakhesang community to continue to maintain trustworthy and integrity that Chakhesang are known for. He also called upon the Chakhesang community elsewhere serving in various fields to live upto today’s celebration theme “Strengthening unity and harmony” and also get any past misdeeds corrected through this Sükrünye festival and proceed ahead to bring fame and glory to the community.

The significance of Sükrünye was briefed by ex-minister Z. Lohe while Rev. Zhowhuyi Nyekha and Rev. Pusazo Chiizho invoked God’s blessing.

The festival also witnessed vocal ensemble and cultural presentations from Phusachodu village and Chakhesang Cultural Research Institute. Organized by Chakhesang Hoho Kohima, the festival concluded with a grand Sükrünye feast.

YAA 51st General Conference concludes

Parliamentary Secretary R. Tohanba with others during the 51st General Conference of the Yimchungrü Akherü Arihaho at Y. Awünrü Village under Shamator sub-division, Tuensang on January 11.

TuEnsang January 14 (mExn): The 51st General Conference of the Yimchungrü Akherü Arihaho (YAA) commenced on January 11, hosted by Y. Awünrü Village under Shamator sub-division, Tuensang.

R. Tohanba, Parliamentary Secretary, Municipal Affairs, Economics & Statistics graced the inaugural session as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, he urged the students to be role models by overcoming all challenges in life. Stressing on the importance of time management, he said that there is no shortcut to success.

He mentioned six powerful ethics of life namely to believe before we pray, to listen before we speak, to

earn before we spend, to think before we write, to try before we quit and to live before we die.

While contemplating on the theme of the conference, Tohanba opined that it is time we reform our lives and forge ahead in every sphere. Referring to Gandhi’s stance on education, he advised the students to inculcate basic education and prepare oneself for employment.

In conclusion, he made a clarion call to ‘forgive and forget, bear and respect each other’s liberty to attain peace on earth.’

Earlier in the programme, Acting President, T Solumba said the welcome address while KTC students and T Chimrila

presented songs.

K. Keozhi President, YTC and Rongli Sangtam, Advisor, ENSF also spoke on the occasion. Rev. Z. Thsankiu, Executive Secretary, YBBA pronounced invocation and Martin Chimjiba, Catechist, St. Francis Church, Shamator said the benediction prayer. A total of 63 federating units, above 2000 delegates attended the conference, which concluded on January 13.

The programme was compered by Athrongla and Nuheymong, while vote of thanks was delivered by Sonal Assembly Secretary, YAA. This was stated in a press release issued by the Media Cell of the YAA.

Angami Baptist Pastors and Deacons org attain 50 years ACWA Convention at Chedema Village underway

Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima with others at the Angami Catholic Women Association Convention held at Holy Cross Church, Chedema from January 13 to 15.

Kohima, January 14 (mExn): Three-day Angami Catholic Women Association Convention is on at Holy Cross Church, Chedema from January 13 to 15 with the theme: Take Heart; rise, He is calling you (Mark 10:49).

Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima officiated the Holy Eucharist on Saturday 14th January as the mian celebrant.

Different topics are dealt with by as many resource persons, such as Rev. Fr. Neisalhou Carolus, Vicar General, Diocese of Kohima & ACWA Spiritual Director, Peter Salew SDB, Parish Priest, Christ King Parish, Kohima, Sony Puthiyadam, VC, Director, Ave Maria Divine Retreat Centre, Zhadima, Vemedo Joseph Kezo, St. Joseph

College, Jakhama, Rev. Fr. Alex Vizo, Parish Priest, St. Francis De Sales, Kohima, Ms Vilanuo Angela, President, Nagaland Catholic Women Association, Eno Rocus R Chasie Rtd. Joint Director (IEC), Health & FW, Govt. of Nagaland, On January 14, Bishop while giving the homily congratulated the office bearers of the Angami Catholic Women Association for organizing such a huge convention. Bishop said that after a gathering of this kind one must go home stronger and firmer in faith. The theme “take heart, Jesus is calling you” is an open invitation to every woman of faith: Jesus is calling one for what? Each one must examine and give an answer to that question by oneself.

sEchü ZubZa, January 14 (mExn): The Angami Baptist Pastor Dikon Krotho (ABPDK- Pastors and Deacons Organisation) golden jubilee celebration commenced on January 13 at Sechü Zubza, 15 km away from the State capital.

Hundreds of pastors and deacons from all the Baptist churches under the Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC) are attending the three-day celebration held at the amphitheatre of Shalom Bible Seminary with Sechü Zubza Baptist Church as the host.

Marking the commencement of the jubilee celebration, the ABPDK 50 year’s monolith was unveiled by Rev Tsolie Chase, pastor, Baptist Church Khonoma, followed by the lighting of the jubilee torch by Sakralie Rio, pastor, Tsiemekhuma Baptist Church and inauguration of the jubilee con-

ference hall by Rev Viwelie Khezhie, former pastor, Khedi Baptist Church.

A drill display was presented by the child evangelism department of Sechü Zubza Baptist.

The speaker for the inaugural worship service was Rev Dr V. Atsi Dolie, executive director of ABCC. Speaking on the theme, Rev Dolie challenged the pastors and deacons to take the responsibility to preach the gospel to the next generation. “It is the responsibility of the present generation to preach the gospel to the next generation. If we fail on our part, the coming generation will suffer,” he preached.

“The Nagas should be grateful to the Americans for reaching us with the gospel. We are thankful to God, because in receiving Christianity, we have not followed any religion thereafter,” he said.

The programme, chaired by

Kevisezo Hibo, pastor, Khuzama Baptist Church, commenced with invocation pronounced by Pfusovi Metha, pastor, Teichü Basa BC. The welcome address was delivered by Khriengulie Kuotsu, pastor, Sechü zubza BC, while the ABPDK presidential address was delivered by Rev Rüdilhu Rio. Special songs were presented

by Japfüphiki BPDK and men and women department of SZBC. The ABPDK golden jubilee magazine was also released by Rev Lhouzoviu Shüya, pastor Chakhroma BPDK. The speaker for the morning worship service will be Rev Keviyiekielie Linyü, pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church Kohima. In the afternoon tomorrow, a programme has been arranged particularly for the youths. Various youth department from the churches under ABCC will be taking part in the said programme.

Fr. Thomas Toretkiu, Bishop’s Secretary in a press release said that the participants came from various places such as Cathedral, Kohima, Chatouphe, Chedema, Chiechama, Chiephobozou, Chumukedima, CKC Kohima, Dihoma, Holy Cross Dimapur, Jakhama, Jotsoma, Kezo Bosa, Kezo Town, Kezoma, Khonoma, Khuzama, Kidima, Kigwema, Kukidolong, Medziphema, Meriema, Metelephe, Mezoma, Mima, Nerhema, New Reserve, Peducha, Pfuchama, Phesema, Phevima, Phezucha, Piphema, Razhaphe, Rüsoma, Sechü Zubza, SFS Kohima, Socünoma, St. Cang Hasang, Jotsoma, Tenyiphe, Thizama, Toulazouma, Touphema, Viswema, NSS Nagaland team represented by Dimapur Government College and Immanuel College at the North East NSS Festival 2016-17 held in Guwahati from January 5 to 9.

Zhadima.

Sakralie Rio, pastor of Tsiemekhuma Baptist Church lighting the torch ABPDK golden jubilee celebration at SBS, Sechü Zubza on January 13.

Team from Nagaland attend NE NSS Festival

Dimapur, January 14 (mExn): The National Service Scheme (NSS) Nagaland team represented by Dimapur Government College and Immanuel College attended the North East NSS Festival 2016-17 at Guwahati from January 5 to 9. It was sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and organised by Gauhati University & Regional Directorate, NSS, Guwahati. Altogether, 30 NSS Volunteers from DGC and Immanuel College led by programme officers Mezhulhoulie Angami and Akutu Paireng participated in the Festival. The inaugural function was graced by the Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports of Assam and the closing ceremony was graced by the Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University.

Beside academic sessions on Personality Development, Media awareness on NE India etc and daily physical exercises including yoga, cultural exchange programmes were held every day. The State NSS Team presented various cultural Dance and traditional folk song in the festival. This was stated in a press release issued by DGC, Assistant Professor, Mezhulhoulie Angami.

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Assam celebrates Magh Rajnath seeks report on Manipur ambush Bihu with traditional fervour imphal, January 14 (ianS): Home Minister Rajnath Singh has sought a report on Thursday's ambush on National Highway 37 in Manipur in which one person was killed and three injured, officials said on Saturday.

Two of the injured persons are in the ICU of a private hospital in Imphal.

The incident took on a disturbing dimension as the United Naga Council, which has imposed an indefinite blockade against Manipur since November 1, said the Manipur forces had carried out the ambush. However one wounded victim said: "About eight tribals in combat fatigues climbed down from the nearby mountain and opened fire at us. Speaking tribal dialect, some of them mocked us and opened fire again."

Meanwhile, police investigation has not made any headway and no arrest has been made. No underground organisation

has claimed responsibility for the ambush.

Trucks, oil tankers and private vehicles ply on NH 37 under CRPF escort.

"Manipur had sought 60 companies of the central paramilitary personnel to escort the vehicles and gain area domination. However the centre has despatched just 29 companies," officials said.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh told IANS that from the very beginning, Manipur has been urging the central government to set up a highway protection force since NH 2 and 37 are the only lifelines of Manipur.

"However the centre maintains that as law and order is a state subject Manipur should deploy its forces along the highways," he said.

On Friday there was a total shutdown of markets, government offices, educational institutes and other facilities in protest against the ambush.

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Men carry fish after fishing in a pond to sell it to the villagers on the occasion of Bhogali Bihu or the harvest festival of Assam, at Raha town in Nagaon district, Assam, January 13. (REUTERS)

Guwahati, January 14 (ianS): Assam on Saturday celebrated Magh Bihu with traditional fervour along with the burning of a religious bonfire (meiji).

Although the 'Magh' month starts from January 15 (Sunday), Bihu festivities begin from the last day of the 'Puh' of the Assamese calendar.

'Uruka' or the day of the grand feast, which people celebrate with family and friends, was marked on Friday night.

On Saturday morning, people across the state set fire to meiji and offered prayers to the fire God. The lighting of the meiji is performed by the elders of the family.

The Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu marks the harvest festival in Assam

Tripura troopers to be deployed for Punjab, UP polls aGartala, January 14 (ianS): Two battalions of Tripura State Rifles (TSR) will be deployed in the upcoming Punjab and Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, an official said here on Saturday.

"Two battalions of TSR personnel led by Commandants Pinaki Samanta and Kerry Marak left here on Friday for Punjab," a Tripura home department official told IANS. He said "The TSR personnel would be posted in Punjab according to the direction of the Election Commission and after the Punjab assembly elections they would move to Uttar Pradesh."

The official said that following the request of the union home ministry the counter-insurgency trained force has been sent to the two states.

Assembly elections in Punjab will take place on February 4 while Uttar Pradesh would go to the polls in seven phases between February 11 and March 8.

"Besides providing security during Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in 2010, the India Reserve (IR) battalions of TSR were earlier sent to Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Nagaland and Mizoram to provide security during polls," the official said.

The TSR battalions, trained in anti-insurgency operations, were constituted in March 1984 to deal with terrorism. Seventy five per cent of the troopers are from Tripura while the remaining are from across the country.

There are 12 TSR battalions in the state, of which nine are India Reserve battalions, which means they can be deployed anywhere in India by the Home Ministry. The central government has approved the raising of three more TSR battalions.

"The TSR has been modelled on the pattern of Border Security Force and Assam Rifles. It has played an important role in curbing four and a half decades old terrorism in Tripura," the official added.

and the festivities continue for more than a week.

People visit friends and family where they are served different traditional food items including laru (laddu), pitha (rice cakes), flattened rice with curd and jaggery.

Markets in different parts of the state remained busy since Friday morning with people from different walks of life vying for the best of the fresh produce.

Marking the festival, traditional sports are also played by all.

"We have organised traditional sports like 'Rosi tona' (Tug of war) among the women and children of our locality. The basic idea is just to make the day full of fun and give the people of the area a break. It went

off well and everyone enjoyed," said Rajesh Bharali of Guwahati's Kalapahar area.

Likewise many other localities also organised singing and art competitions among the kids to fill the day with fun.

However, the festival's major attractions of bulbul bird and buffalo fights at Haigriva Madhav Temple at Hajo near Guwahati and at Ahatguri in Morigaon district, were amiss this year due to a ban by the Supreme Court.

"It's a history and a cultural legacy of the people of Hajo to organise the bulbul fights. However, we would not to hold the event due to the apex court's ban," said Head administrator of the Haigriva Madhav temple, Shiva Prasad Sarma.

nEw DElhi, January 14 (pti): A Delhi court today sent Manipur's proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party's (KCP) member Inugbam Sanatombi Devi, arrested along with its chief here on January 12, to two-day judicial custody. Metropolitan Magistrate sent Devi to Tihar Jail after the police said she was not required for custodial probe. The police, however, said it might seek her fresh custody in the coming days if they needed to confront her with some other KCP members, who have

been apprehended in Manipur and are being brought here. Devi and KCP chief Khoirom Ranjit were arrested on January 12 from East Delhi's Mayur Vihar area.

Ranjit is currently in the police custody till January 19 as the court had on January 12 allowed agency's plea after it claimed that he was to be taken to Manipur for investigation. The Special Cell of Delhi police had claimed that the accused had shifted the terror outfit's base to Delhi and were planning to carry out terror strikes here.

Khandu inducts three ministers into his cabinet

itanaGar, January agar confirmed this on Sat14 (ianS): Arunachal urday and said Governor V. Pradesh Chief Minister Shanmuganathan adminisPema Khandu on Saturday tered the oath of office and inducted three new minis- secrecy to the new ministers, Alo Libang, Bamang ters at a function held at the Felix and Mahesh Chai, Darbar Hall in Raj Bhavan. into his cabinet. While Alo Arunachal Pradesh Chief Libang represents Tuting- Minister Pema Khandu, Yingkiong constituency, Union Minister for Road, Felix is the elected rep- Transport & Highways, Niresentative from Nyapin tin Gadkari, Union Minister constituency. Mahesh Chai of State (Home) Kiren Rijiju, represents the Tezu con- Speaker of State Legislative Assembly T.N. Thongdok stituency in the state. number of party candidates for the ManiA statement issued by and several other Cabinet pur polls. He said the party will put up 20- the Governor House in Itan- Ministers, Parliamentary 30 candidates from the hills and valley of the state in the upcoming Manipur polls to be held in two phases on March 4 and 8.

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imphal, January 14 (nnn): The Manipur unit of National People’s Party (NPP) will contest the ensuing Manipur assembly polls on its own, party national executive member and Meghalaya legislator James Sangma announced here on Saturday.

Addressing the media at the state NPP office, Chingmeirong, James informed that the party’s election management committee for Manipur election has been formed after an executive meeting was held. His brother Conrad Sangma, National President of NPP, is the Chairman of the committee while Manipur unit president Thangminlen Kipgen, a former MLA, is the Vice Chairman. James spelled out the

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North East reeling under cold wave

aGartala/aizawl, January 14 (ianS): The entire northeastern region on Saturday reeled under a severe cold wave with the lowest temperature hovering between 3 and 8 degrees Celsius, weather officials said. Tripura on Saturday recorded the lowest temperature of the current winter season at 6.3 degrees Celsius.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said that the capital cities of the other northeastern states have also

witnessed the minimum temperatures plummeting to 3 to 8 degrees Celsius.

The IMD forecast no rain and predicted that the temperatures are likely to increase slightly from Sunday.

Meanwhile, an IMD official in Aizawl said that on January 12, the mercury in Mizoram capital Aizawl dipped to a record low of 3.2 degrees Celsius, making it the coldest day in the state in the last two decades.

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NWU condemns incarceration of UNC leaders tahamzam, January 14 (mExn): The Naga Women’s Union (NWU) has condemned the continued incarceration of UNC President Gaidon Kamei and Information & Publicity Secretary SK Stephen who were arrested on November 25, 2016. Terming the existing imbroglio as being “political” and not law and order related, the NWU in a press release from its Publicity Wing insisted that the issue can be settled “if the Government of Manipur has the political will to do so.” It argued that holding the UNC President and Information & Publicity Secretary as prisoners will not solve the crisis. “Rather, it will only aggravate the situation,” the union maintained and called upon the Government of Manipur to release the two at the earliest. Further extending its solidarity to the two incarcerated leaders, the NWU reminded the Manipur Government that it will be held responsible for any eventualities.

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BJP candidates with Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya at Chumukedima Police Guest House on January 13.

DImaPur, January 14 (mexn): Ten BJP candidates (1 candidate could not attend) of Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) elections called on the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya at Chumukedima Police Guest House to seek his blessings on January 13.

The Governor told the candidates that there should not be any law and order problem during the elections, according to a press release from the ten candidates.

He said elections should not be fought on money power but on principles and also urged upon the women folk to take advantage of the 33 % reservation, it added.

The ten candidates were Hokivi Chishi (Ward 19), Hokuto Zhimomi (Ward 22), Vikheho Zhimo (Ward 17), Simon Yeptho (Ward 23), Yangertoshi (Ward 10), Moa Jamir (Ward 16), G. Kits (Ward 20), Kavili (Ward 21), Meweu Lasuh (Ward 1), and Ikato (Ward 7).

‘Development is responsibility of every individual’ KohIma, January 14 (DIPr): The Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Rajesh Soudararajan, IAS visited Kohima Village and had a meeting with the Kohima Village people at Kohima Village Council Hall on January 13.

During his visit, the DC said that it was his first visiting the village after taking over as Deputy Commissioner, Kohima. He shared his first visit to village in Nagaland was Kohima Village in 2012 and said that the village has set an example as the face of the state with its developed infrastructure and its property. The DC said that it is the responsibility of every individual to bring development in the village, the district and the State as a whole. He therefore urged all the individuals concerned to have collective responsibilities and work together to

DC Kohima, Rajesh Soudararajan, IAS addressing during his meeting with the Kohima Village people at Kohima Village Council Hall held on January 13. (DIPR Photo)

provide opportunity for the youth and make the district a better place for the next generation.

Rajesh also stressed on the importance of preserving ‘ones’ culture, custom and tradition, which is ‘ones’ identity and is like a root of a tree without which a tree cannot grow. The DC further assured his support and cooperation to the village and

to deliver his best ability to bring something new opportunity towards the development of the district.

Kohima Village Council Chairman, Medoselhou Keretsü who also spoke, extended warm welcomed to the Deputy Commissioner on behalf of the village.

He gave a brief highlight of the village history and also shared the concern and

wish for the development of the Kohima town of being the ancestral land owner of the town. Expressing happiness over the selection of Kohima city for fast development under the Smart City Mission, the Chairman requested the DC to expedite all the developmental work in order to transform it into a reality. He also reminded that KVYO has a number of

new programmes and further sought his cooperation for the accomplishment of the new program and also assured the Village Council’s cooperation in matters of administration in days to come.

Head GB Kohima Village, P. Khel Chairman and KVYO President also shared their views, suggestions and plans for the benefit of the district people.

The meeting was attended

by Kohima Village Council, Chairman and colleagues; Head GB and GBs; Kewhimia Mechü Krotho, President and colleagues; Kohima Village Gazetted Officers Association, President and colleagues; Kohima Village Youth Organisation, President and colleagues and Kohima Village Students Union, President and colleagues and other well-wishers.

PSUN treks to Tangkwak Rezai and Nrai-Kauba Lekhromi in Phek dist declared as Cardamom Village

Poilwa Students’ Union Nagaland members during their trekking to Tangkwak Rezai and Nrai-Kauba held on January 8 and 9. (DIPR Photo)

Peren, January 14 (DIPr): With 48 (fortyeight) trekkers, the Poilwa Students’ Union Nagaland (PSUN), on January 8 and 9, trekked to Tangkwak Rezai and Nrai-Kauba. The trekking programme was aimed at showcasing the student community the vast territorial extent of the village, the virgin natural beauties and also the historical importance of the places. The team was led by the union’s Vice President, Heulungying Hengwang and Librarian, Machi Mbung.

According to the ancient folklore, the Tangkwak Rezai, a pond, which is about 15- 20 kms from the village is said to be the place from where paddy (rice) originated. The Tangkwak Rezai at all times and seasons is said to have a ripe paddy plant in the middle of the pond (rezai).

It is believed that a rat carried the seed from the same plant and dropped it to the Tangzangkie valley (currently a wet-terrace cultivated area of the village), from where the villagers found the plant and started to grow it for consumption.

Only the luckiest, toughest and bravest get to see the plant at Tangkwak Rezai, and some few people have claimed to have seen it.

Nrai-Kauba (lovers fall), a double fall waterfall, about 10 to 13 km from the village came to be so called after a young couple truly in love were washed away by the waters of the Nrai-Kauba.

The young couple, whose parents refused to allow their marriage decided to run away to a far away land, away from all those opposing their love. Beginning their escape trip on a wet and rainy summer evening, hoping to grow

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old together in love, fate however turned out that, in their effort to cross the river of the waterfall, the young lady was washed away by the forceful and furious waters, tearing her body apart from her hand her lover was holding. The young man in despair jumped into the roaring waters sacrificing himself with his lover.

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PheK, January 14 (DIPr): The first District Planning & Development Board Meeting for the year 2017 was held on 12th January 2017 under the chairmanship of Phek Deputy Commissioner & DPDB Vice Chairman, Murohu Chotso.

The meetings reviewed the last meeting minutes. The house also decided to declare the Lekhromi Village as Cardamom Village in Phek District. Regarding the registration of society of Kuzhami Baptist Church Association Hq. Pfutsero Town, Phek District the meeting decided to recommend the matter to the Government for necessary action.

Adoption of School by Administrative officer for supervision and monitoring committee was taken up and the work distribution for coming Republic Day was also done.

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Zunheboto, January 14 (DIPr): Surumi Community Zunheboto Town (SCZT) celebrated 50 years of its existence on January 13 at SCZT site, DC Hill, Zunheboto. Parliamentary Secretary for Jail, Science and Technology, Hukavi Zhimomi graced the occasion as chief guest while Parliamentary Secretary for Fishery, Printing and Stationary, Shetoyi Yeptho was the guest of honour.

Reflecting on the present Naga society where individualism has overtaken the need and aspirations of the Nagas, Hukavi Zhimomi exhorted the community to live an exemplary life by helping and respecting one another. Maintaining that Surumi community has big responsibilities in Sumi society as Surumi is the second biggest populated village in Zunheboto district, he asked the community to forgive and forget taHaMZaM (formerly Senapati) Police Station Fire Brigade

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The Department of PWD (R&B) Phek Division, Er. Abija Khing also presented their departmental activities where he stated that the Department strives to judiciously execute all the departmental activities sanctioned by the government from time to time. He appealed to every individual to give co-operation and moral support for further development in the interest of public service and overall development of the District.

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Shetoyi Yeptho in his speech lauded the pioneers of SCZT for laying the foundation for better generations. He urged the community to live a respectable life by being corruption free and be a role model in the society. Lamenting that government and politicians alone cannot remove corruption, Shetoyi asked every individual, church, Hoho and various associations to fight corruption by being true to themselves and be a true Christian.

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Remember your roots and yearn for development, progress: Governor

Special National Integration Camp of NCC concludes

Dimapur, January 14 (mExn): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya presided over the valedictory function of the national level Special National Integration Camp of National Cadet Corps (NCC) at Patkai Christian College on January 14.

The Governor impressed upon the cadets the secular nature of India, being human first and developing India into a prosperous and progressive India, stated a press release received here. He maintained that the North East region being rich in

NCC cadets give guard of honour to the Governor of Nagaland at the valedictory function of Special National Integration Camp on January 14.

resources can take India forward.

Acharya further advised the cadets to remember their mother tongue, traditions, culture and roots and yearn for development and progress. He also lamented that Indi-

an colleges and universities produce graduates in large numbers but are not employable, while comparing the scenario in the colleges and universities abroad, where there are placements. In this, he encouraged skill develop-

ment of the students. The Governor also pointed out that there are 8 universities in NE and lakhs of graduates, but no jobs.

Meanwhile, he exhorted the cadets to work hard and refrain from self centred agenda. “Be the giver,

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if the achiever is not a giver then he is an exploiter…every pillar and every room if strong will make a building strong. Make India strong progressive and prosperous by being strong pillars,” he further said.

He also encouraged the NCC cadets to spread the message of ‘Unity and Discipline’ and ‘Unity and Diversity’ throughout the country.

Earlier, an all girls guard 1 Nagaland Girls Battalion Kohima gave an impressive guard of honour with Rashtriya Salute. The cadets of 17 directorates consisting all states and union territories also presented 17 folk dances depicting their states.

Around 600 cadets from across the country were part of the camp, which started on January 4.

Dimapur, January 14 (mExn): Teachers and students in Tamlu Town are facing “severe hardship and untold miseries” due to lack of a Sub Divisional Education Officer (SDEO) office, an apex student union from the area informed today.

Tamlu Town, only ADC Headquarter under Longleng District catering to three blocks - Tamlu ADC, Yongnyah EAC and Bura Namsang and more than 25 villages, have over 45 schools and private schools and enrollment of over 3800 (approx) students .

In this connection, Youngshong Students’ Union (YSU), the apex students’ body of 49 A/C Tamlu area, today appealed to the Minister of School Education, Nagaland for immediate establishment of an SDEO office in Tamlu Town.

In a press note ad-

ANIEF resolves to pursue Governor extends greetings on Bihu, Sukrunyi Kohima, January 14 East and the Makar Sankranti tended warm greetings to round development in the for release of fund (mExn): Governor of Naga- in Karnataka, Kerala, Telan- the Chakhesang community State,” the Governor urged.

Dimapur, January 14 (mExn): The All Nagaland Industrial Entrepreneurs Federation (ANIEF) on January 13 discussed the pending cases of Central Transport Subsidy (CTS) and Central Capital Investment Subsidy (CIS) for the year 2007, 2008 and 2009 under the State Department of Industries & Commerce, where payment has not been released to the selected industrial units in the State of Nagaland so far.

After thorough deliberations, the house unanimously resolved to pursue the matter with the concerned authorities with renewed strength and vigour in order to obtain release of fund from the Ministry of Commerce & Industries, GOI, New Delhi, stated a press release from Shepong W. Konyak, Secretary and Povotso Lohe, President of ANIEF. The meeting also resolved to call the next general meeting of ANIEF in April 2017 to review the progress of the matter. The general meeting held at the State Red Cross Complex, Kohima was attended by industrial entrepreneurs from all over the State besides the State office bearers and Action Committee Members.

land, PB Acharya has extended his greetings to the people of Assamese community living in Nagaland and all over the world on the auspicious occasion of Bhogali Bihu, the harvest festival which marks the end of the harvest season in the state of Assam. Bhogali Bihu is celebrated in North

gana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra and Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in North India, stated a press release from PRO to Governor. The Governor wished that the celebration of the festivals be a harbinger of peace and prosperity in the society.

The Governor also ex-

on Sukrunyi festival. “Let us continue to safeguard and promote the culture and mother tongue which is our identity. Let us also come together and rededicate ourselves to make the atmosphere conducive in our towns and villages for peaceful co-existence and for an all

He along with his wife Kativa Acharya further conveyed best wishes to the Chakhesang community during the festive period. “May the festival of Sukrunyi bring peace, unity and communal harmony to the Chakhesang community in particular and the Nagas in general.”

Youth Fest cum Career Counseling held at Hongphoi

mon, January 14 (mExn): A two-day Youth Fest cum Career Counseling was held on January 12-13 at Hongphoi under the theme ‘Celebrating Youth Aspirations’, organized by Hongphoi Students’ Union and sponsored

by World Vision India, Mon. ‘Experiential Learning

through Games’ was led by Pongjei Konyak, Secretary, Sunday School, KBBB and Technical Session was led by Wangjin Konyak, Associate Professor, Wangkhao College Mon. Wangjin stressed mainly on the exploration stage (14-25 years) so that they have the right perspective for their careers.

Central universities, he said, may be the best pick for higher studies as they offer the best education with fewer expenses besides scholarship facilities.

Temjen Sangtam, Coordinator, Development Facilitation, World Vision India, Mon and staff in charge of the village facilitated the brain-

storming session on education and essay writing exercise on the topic ‘My dream village’.

Literary programme and talent expo cum fresher’s night were also held to give a perspective to the students, a press release said. Altogether, 177 students attended the programme.

ACYA celebrates silver jubilee PNSK conference held in Longwa village Chungtia, January 14 (mExn): The Ao Catholic Youth Association (ACYA) cum Christ King Catholic Youth Movement, Chungtia silver jubilee was celebrated on January 12 with Francis P. Solo, Commissioner & Secretary, School Education & SCERT as the chief guest and Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima as the Main Celebrant for the Eucharistic celebration.

In the introduction to the Eucharistic celebration, Bishop James Thoppil expressed happiness over the youth and community of Chungtia and prayed for God’s blessing on them. In his homily, he said, “This is your generation’s challenge to greatness– to have great expectations as responsible, competent, Catholic leaders. It is in this way you desire to be remembered for, not by the world alone, but by God himself.”

The Bishop also stated Chungtia village is quiet unique since it is the first Ao village that came into the map of the Diocese of Kohima.

“I hope and pray that more communities will be added to the map. It is with this hope that we have opened

the Mangkolemba centre last November,” he added, according to a press release from ACYA Vice President Limasungla Jamir.

FP Solo stated that “we” are called to practice “our” faith in day to day living. He also said that in life when one meets with obstacles one has two approaches before them, namely negative and positive. “It does not serve to be negative but rather we have to be positive and proactive and then concentrate on what we want to achieve,” he stated.

He appreciated the yeoman service rendered to the society by the Catholic Church by way of education and also hoped that the newly established St. Joseph University would bring about quality education.

Catholic Association of Nagaland Vice President, James Sangtam, Director of Nagaland Catholic Movement, Fr. Sojan Xavier, Vice President of Nagaland Catholic Women Association, Kaholi and Johnny Ruangmei, former Secretary General of Catholic Association of Nagaland, and Chairman of Chungtia Council extended greetings.

Meetings & AppointMents

mon, January 14 (mExn): The second day of the second Shepupa Phomching Nyupuh Shekho Khong (PNSK) conference at Longwa village in Mon district was held on January 12 with NPF Working President and Advisor (Political) to the Nagaland Chief Minister, Apong Pongener as chief guest. He was accompanied by the Chairman, NHHDC, Bano Sanchu, President NPF Farmers’ Wing and other functionaries of the NPF Central.

Apong Pongener congratulated the organizers and members of the PNSK for the active role played by the women organization for uplift of Phomching area and its people in all fields.

He praised Longwa village in general and Maoba Konyak in particular for their contribution towards woodcrafts and other handicrafts which are spreading worldwide, informed a press release from TL Merry, Press Secretary, NPF Central. While citing a

personal encounter during one of his visits to the US where he found a huge collection of such crafts in one American’s home, Pongener encouraged the gathering to take interest in such profession.

The chief guest also inaugurated the sales-cum-exhibition stalls displaying a wide range of handicrafts, cane works, and ornamental items made of wood, brass, silver etc.

While appreciating the Konyak people’s fight against opium abuse in every form, Pongener warned that ill effects of addiction are not only the damage afflicted on the individual addict, but a great loss to the society.

On the political front, Apong commented, “We are hopeful for outcome of an acceptable solution of the Indo-Naga political issue at the earliest; however, in the event election is to be held prior to any outcome, NPF will return with a thumbing majority.”

Briefly greeting the delegates, Chairperson, NHHDC announced that a training centre for weavers which would facilitate imparting training to weavers by expert designers will be allotted and established in Phomching area for the benefit of the public.

Pointing out the popularity of yam among the Konyak tribe, Lanukaba, President, NPF Farmers’ Wing encouraged the delegates to choose the right variety of yam suitable for the respective areas for best harvest. He also advised to preserve the yam leaves into ‘anishi’ with the help of a machine, which he assured to help them avail of and also to provide training for the same.

The day long activities comprised of meetings, essay competition, cultural and folk songcompetition-cum-presentation by women of the PNSK village units. In the evening, a ‘Talent Show’ was organized by Lemnon Phamsa and group.

Public SPace

ZPON calls joint meeting

Rejoinder on Chepoketa-Ikiye Village reconciliation

The Zeliang People’s Organisation Nagaland (ZPON) has convened a joint meeting on January 16, 10:00 am at the Administration’s Rest House, Jalukie Town in connection he Ikiye Village Council own personal interest of Hokheto pear in the local dailies is basewith the Urban Local Bodies’ election and 33% women reservation. The meeting will also discuss issues on “nonheld an emergency meetAye, Dubashi (retd) and Inato Aye less and misleading the public indigenous of Nagaland state candidates,” stated a press ing at Ikiye Village premises Dubashi, Satoi son of Late Sakiye and they doesn't even hold the release from Media Cell, ZPON. All intending candidates on January 12, 2017 in view individual capacity and not as right to be claimed our public or of Zeliang community, eminent leaders and likeminded of the ‘Reconciliation meeting bepublished on behalf of the Ikiye either of Citizenship of Ikiye VilZeliang people have been requested to attend the meeting. tween Chepoketa and Ikiye’ which Village whereas the Village Counlage. If anyone in the near future appeared in the local dailies. cil or GBs of Ikiye Village doesn't happens to defame the name of Taking a serious note, the Ikiye authoize to any such person of Ikiye Village and its public, the Polling officials’ training Village Council held a meeting and such reconciliation.

Village Council shall initiate furin Phek rescheduled strongly resolved and declared to 3. That Ikiye Village Council has not ther course of action.

The Deputy Commissioner of Phek in a press note has the general public and Hokheto received any official letter/ corre- 6. That if, Chepoketa Village have notified that the training of presiding officers and polling Aye, Dubashi (Retd) and Inato Aye, a keen interest for reconciliation spondence from Chepoketa Vilofficials for the ULB Election 2017 will be held on January Dubashi Satoi son of Late Sakiye for with Ikiye Village for committing lage Council or GBs or Hokheto 18 and 27 and not January 17 as notified earlier. murder of Late Sakiye Aye of Ikiye misleading the public and defamand Inato S/o Late Sakiye for the Village in the past decades by Cheing Ikiye Village, its Public and GBs propose reconciliation of two Vilpoketa Village, the Ikiye Village 66th CBCC Annual General Council which are as under: lage.

Council is always welcome to re4.

That Hokheto Aye, Dubashi (Retd) The 66thAnnual General Council of Chakhesang Baptist store blessing and reconciliation and Inato Aye Dubashi, Satoi S/o Church Council (CBCC) will be held on January 20-22 at 1. That the “Reconciliation Meeting amongst the two Village whereas between Chepoketa Village and Late Sakiye is not the bonafide Kütsapomi village. The message in the gospel services will Chepoketa Village Council may Ikiye Village” that has appeared in Citizen of Ikiye Village whereas be brought by Rev. Khrütsoyi Lurüo, President, CBCC, Rev. initiate necessary Corresponthe local dailies dated, 11th under the aforementioned names and Dr. Neingupe Chiero, Pastor, Pfütsero Town Baptist Church, dent officially to the Ikiye Village the heading “Peace between the clans had already migrated to ItoVesalü Swüro, Former Women Secretary, CBCC and Rev. Council.

Naga Village after 65 years of anivi Village since 1st April 1987 and Dr. Yiepetso Wezah, Principal, Baptist Theological College, Kahoto Zhimo mosity” and on dated 12th Janudoesn't hold any right to claim while Vemüriyi Vadeo, Associate Professor, Oriental TheoChairman, Ikiye Village Council ary 2017 under the heading “CheKingship and to interfere any aflogical College will lead Bible Study. Ministry Report will be Phukato Chophy presented by all the head of departments and projects under poketa-Ikiye Village bury hatchet” fairs of the village administration Secretary, Ikiye Village Council CBCC. There will be business session and general discuswherein the Ikiye Village Council or aspiration under the name of Kakheto H Aye sions. All the local churches (97 churches) under CBCC have has no knowledge of the said recIkiye Village without the village Hd. G.B, Ikiye Village been requested to send 6 delegates each (for churches with onciliation. consent.

Kahoshe Zhimo more than 500 baptized members) and 4 delegates each 2. That, the Reconciliation between 5. That Hokheto Aye, Debashi G.B Ikiye Village (for below 500 baptized members). All have been requested the two Village which appeared in (Retd) and Inato Aye, Dubashi Hoshiho Achumi to bring their respective church’s flag. A press release from the local dailies was done in their Satoi claiming Hd. GB which apG.B Ikiye Village Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo, Executive Secretary, CBCC further The Morung Express “Public Space” is to provide space for diverse opinions to be expressed and heard.

The requested all the Executive Committee members to reach opinions in the “Public Space” do not reflect the views and position of the newspaper nor the editor. the venue on January 19 before 2:00 pm.

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dressed to the Education Minister, YSU President M Baushen Phom and General Secretary Chingken claimed that the former had earlier promised to establish an SDEO office during a visit to the Town on August 15, 2014.

“Fulfill the word into action which you have promised,” it said.

Further maintaining that the Government High School in Tamlu Town is in a “pathetic condition” and beyond repair, YSU also requested the Minister for immediate construction of a new school’s building.

Meanwhile, endorsing the ‘genuine demand’ of the Tamlu Area Teachers’ Association under ANSTA Unit, Longleng, for early establishment of SDEO office at the Tamlu Hq, the Union also appealed to the Director of School Education to look into the matter immediately on a “priority basis.”

Teachers and students are facing immense hardship and untold miseries – physically and economically- as they have to travel every now and then to only SDEO office in Longleng district , a good 74 kms way from the town, it said.

Any paper works and other official correspondence could have been done without much difficulties had there been an SDEO at Tamlu ADC Hq, YSU added.

In this regard, YSU once again requested the Education Minister and the Director of the School Education to look into the needs and aspiration of the teachers and students and redress their grievances before the start of 2017 academic year.

We seek earliest solution whereby any circumstances turning into a diatribe and dicey matters could be avoided, the Union further stated.

Last date for IGNOU admission extended Kohima, January 14 (mExn): The last date for submission of both Fresh and Re-registration (2nd & 3rd Year Registration) Admission Forms for different programmes at IGNOU for January 2017 Session has been extended up to January 23, 2017 without late fee.

The Student Handbook & Prospectus can be obtained from IGNOU Study Centres in Kohima, Dimapur, Mon, Tuensang, Mokokchung, Zunheboto, Longleng, Kiphire, Jalukie, Phek and Wokha or from IGNOU Regional Centre, Kohima. Interested candidates can apply online at www.ignou.ac.in or send their filled in application forms to IGNOU Regional Centre, Kohima.

SBI Pungro appealed to issue lower denomination notes pungro, January 14 (mExn): The Public Forum Pungro Sub-Division (PFPSD) has appealed to the State Bank of India (SBI), Pungro branch to issue lower denomination notes of Rs. 500, Rs. 100 and Rs. 50. A press release from PFPSD stated that the bank has reportedly been issuing Rs. 2000 notes only, “thus causing immense hardship to the people of rural area for their business transaction.” President of PFPSD, S. Kiusumew Yimchunger stated that the currency note of Rs. 2000 has affected the general public of Pungro sub-division, including the business community and public, because of shortage of change. Therefore, the PFPSD on behalf of the general public of Pungro subdivision has requested the SBI branch to issue smaller notes to the general public to ensure smooth transaction of business and other related works.

Hindi teachers informed Dimapur, January 14 (mExn): The All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (ANHTU) has informed all the CSS Hindi teachers to submit their following personal details to their respective district representatives on or before January 18, 2017: Name, posting place, personal contact, DDO, SDEO, HM. A press release from ANHTU president, Rometo Sema and CSS Convenor, Ilika Sumi requested all members to submit the above cited details urgently as it is directed by Ministry of Human Resource Department, Government of India.

DC Dimapur informs on Govt vehicles Dimapur, January 14 (mExn): In connection with the ensuing Urban Local Bodies’ Election 2017, all Government officials and departments have been informed to send all the Government vehicles of their respective offices or departments for checking on January 17 at 11:00 am to the State Stadium near DC office junction. Kesonyu Yhome (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur in a press release has asked all concerned to note that failure to comply with this order will invite penalties under section 167 of the Representation of People Act 1951.

LLRUD condemns Dimapur, January 14 (mExn): The Lower Lotha Range Union, Dimapur (LLRUD) has expressed heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family of the woman who was found killed at the premises of 7th NAP Bn. HQ at Bhandari Town on January 8, 2017. Expressing pain that “such ghastly killing took place in our very own kitchen”, the union in a press release condemned the act of the perpetrator. The release was appended

by W. Chenithung Humtsoe, Secretary and Orenyimo Kikon, President of LLRUD.

SBCC 13th Children Rally Dimapur, January 14 (mExn): The 13th Children Rally of Secheku Baptist Church Council (SBCC) Children Ministry under the theme ‘Keep looking unto Jesus’ (Hebrew 12:2) began at Chizami Baptist Church on January 13 and will conclude on January 15. Sunday school departments of 15 churches under SBCC are taking part in the Children Rally. Speakers of the rally are Vikuo Rhi, Youth Secretary, NBCC, Edechoi Rose, Director, Children Ministry, CBCC, Keduhuto Dazo, Chairman, SBCC. Participants will compete in the following items: Bible Story Telling, Solo, Duet (Indigenous), Male Voice, Guitar Ensemble, Worship Dance, Painting, Folk Dance, and Theme Song.

Fellowship with 44 Assam Rifles Dimapur, January 14 (mExn): A fellowship programme was held between 44 Assam Rifles and social leaders on January 9. The occasion hosted by the Commandant and all officers of 44 Assam Rifles was graced by social leaders headed by Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, Executive Secretary, ABAM, Impur, an AR press note informed. The fellowship commenced with a musical performance by the Assam Rifles band which was followed by speech from the guests, it said. Points for building a closer tie, mutual co-operation and harmony between paramilitary force and the locals were also discussed at the event, it added. The fellowship concluded with a prayer by Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger.

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_____________________________ Because Children Matters

Proper nouns and Common nouns

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ou have learnt about nouns, haven’t you? There are different types of nouns. One classification of nouns is as proper nouns and common nouns.

A proper noun is the name of a particular person, event, place or thing. Examples are Freddie, Canada, Coca Cola, Christmas etc. Proper nouns begin with a capital letter. They are not preceded by articles such as ‘a’, or ‘an’ but are sometimes preceded by ‘the’ when it is part of the proper name, as in ‘The Philippines’.

A common noun, on the other hand, is not the name of a particular person, thing or place, but is a word that is used to refer to the class or group to which the proper nouns belong. For example, Freddie is a proper noun, but boy is a common noun. Canada is a proper noun whereas country is a common noun. Generally common nouns do not start with a capital letter, unless it is the first word of a sentence.

In contrast to a proper noun, a common noun can be preceded by an article such as ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’. It is perfectly correct to say ‘a boy’ but not ‘a Freddie’.

id you know that big windmills catch the wind in their sails to help produce energy strong enough to grind corn into flour, pump water, or even produce electricity? Let’s show you how to make a tiny one just for fun!

What you will need: 1. Pins with a large head 2. Small beads 3. Pencils with a rubber on the end 4. Sheets of coloured paper 5. Scissors 6. Pencil 7. Ruler Using the ruler, measure out and draw two squares the same size on two different-coloured pieces of paper.

Cut out the squares.

Using the ruler again, draw two diagonal lines across each square so they cross in the middle. Cut only two thirds of the way along each line, as shown.

Hold the squares of paper together. Bend the paper back along each cut line into the centre, as shown, and hold the corners down.

Push a pin through all the corners of the paper, then through a bead and into the rubber at the end of a pencil. Make sure the sharp end of the pin doesn’t stick out of the rubber. Also make sure that the point of your pencil is not sharp.

Blow on the windmill to make it spin. You can make bigger or smaller sails by using different sized squares of paper. If the paper is very thick, you will only need one square of paper.

You can make bigger or smaller sails by using different sized squares of paper. If the paper is very thick, you will only need one square of paper. Now its time to go out and test your little windmill! The faster the sails of your windmill turn, the stronger is the wind! Have fun!

Moral: “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart there from”

Let us see if you have understood the difference between common and proper nouns.

In the following sentences, is the underlined noun a common or proper noun? Circle your answer.

1. My sister is coming home next week.

Common noun - Proper noun 2. Mr. John likes to go cycling to work.

Common noun - Proper noun 3. Do we have to attend the wedding?

Common noun - Proper noun 4. The cycles in this shop are all brand new.

Common noun - Proper noun 5. The World Health Organisation is organising a health workshop in our capital city.

Common noun - Proper noun

Have you answered the questions above? Now check if you are right. The answers are as follows.

1. Common noun 2. Proper noun 3. Common noun 4. Common noun 5. Proper noun

How did you do? Did you get your answers right? If not, please refer to the notes again.

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young man had been caught in a daring act of theft and had been condemned to be executed for it.

He expressed his desire to see his mother, and to speak with her before he was led to execution, and of course this was granted.

When his mother came to him he said: “I want to whisper to you,” and when she brought her ear near him, he nearly bit it off. All the bystanders were horrified, and asked him what he could mean by such brutal and inhuman conduct.

“It is to punish her,” he said. “When I was young I began with stealing little things, and brought them home to mother. Instead of rebuking and punishing me, she laughed and said: It will not be noticed. It is because of her that I am here to-day.”

“He is right, woman,” said the Priest; “the Lord hath said: Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart there from.”

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For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 NIV

Entrepreneur helps missionary doctors save lives 14 Surgeons in a Country of 10 Million

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ibuye Hospital is about three hours outside the capital city. Between here and there there's no surgeon. The majority, all except for me, of the surgeons in Burundi work in the capital city," Fader said.

And for a population of 10 million people, there are only 13 surgeons, with Fader becoming number 14.

CBN News was granted exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to Kibuye's operating rooms as Fader and other physicians prepared for surgeries.

"I typically schedule one or two surgeries a day," Fader told CBN News as he scrubbed his hands preparing for an operation. "{More often than not} We end up doing 10 surgeries a day."

Like many other medical missionaries serving across Africa, Fader raises his own support.

"It would be difficult to find a place in the U.S. where I could have even a smidgen of the impact that

Jason, Heather, Anna and Abigail Fader at home in central Burundi George Thomas The Christian Broadcasting Network

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even thousand miles from the shores of America lies the tiny African nation of Burundi.

It's poor, hungry and recently declared the world's unhappiest country.

But now there's hope as a wealthy Jewish philanthropist and Christian doctors work to help some of Burundi's most vulnerable.

This landlocked nation in the

heart of Africa is easy to miss on a map.

Roughly the size of Maryland, Burundi is one of the continent's smallest countries. It used to be the third-poorest in the world. Now it's number one.

In 2013, American Jason Fader moved his wife, Heather, and their two kids to Burundi to serve as a missionary doctor in a remote part of the country.

"The average person lives on less than a dollar a day," Fader explained

to CBN News. "I can't really fathom how to live on less than a dollar a day, and yet that is what the majority of the people in this country do."

Fader's home away from home is Kibuye Hope Hospital, a Christian facility located in the central part of Burundi.

Kibuye was a ministry of the Free Methodist Church in Burundi since the 1940s but is now under the care of Hope Africa University. Fader is the assistant medical director at Kibuye Hope Hospital.

Dr. Jason Fader performing surgery at Kibuye Hope Hospital in Burundi

one surgeon can have here in the middle of Africa. There are 2 million people in this area that have no surgeon and I'm happy to be here to care for them," Fader said.

Half of Burundi has no access to potable water. Some 70 percent

of the nation lives below the poverty line. There's no healthcare to speak of, so as you can imagine, this small Christian hospital here in a remote corner of Burundi acts as a lifeline for tens of thousands of people.

Meet The McCropders

Jewish businessman helps Christian docs save lives

Left to right: Dr. John and Jessica Cropsey, Dr. Jason and Heather Fader, Dr. Alyssa Pfister, Drs. Eric and Rachel McLaughlin

College roommates Dr. Jon Fielder and Mark Gerson, “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least co-founders of African Mission Healthcare Foundation of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

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ric and Rachel McLaughlin, John and Jessica Cropsey and Alyssa Pfister also joined the Faders in Burundi as missionary doctors.

John Cropsey is one of only three ophthalmologists here.

"You've got cross-cultural conflict going on; you've got stressful work, limited resources," Cropsey

described to CBN News. "During dry season, we can have as little as two hours and even sometimes no power during the day."

Rachel McLaughlin says she's one of just 20 OB-GYNs in Burundi.

CBN News was in the operating room with McLaughlin as she prepared for a C-Section.

As is customary at Kibuye Hope

Hospital, all the missionary doctors begin each surgery with prayer.

"Lord God, I thank you for this chance to be here today," McLaughlin prayed while holding the hands of woman about to deliver her fourth child. "We lift this woman and her baby. I pray for a safe delivery in your name I pray, amen."

Following the Call of God

Mark and Erica Gerson, Jewish philanthropists helping missionary doctors save countless lives across Africa

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o here's an interesting angle to this story: Thousands of miles from the hospital, in downtown New York City, Mark Gerson, a Jewish businessman, has decided to personally get involved in helping these Christian medical missionaries change the destinies of some of Africa's poorest.

Gerson is the co-founder and chairman of Gerson Lehrman Group.

"The Torah, the Bible, tells us 36 times, more than it tells us anything else, to love the stranger and who in the world is more of the stranger than the African poor in need of medical care," Gerson told CBN News from his office in Manhattan.

For several years, Gerson and his wife, Erica, have given millions of dollars to support missionary doctors across Africa.

"It's been an honor and a privilege for my wife, who is a rabbi, and I to partner with these -- and I chose this term carefully -- these 'sacred people,' these Christian medical missionaries, who are sacrificing everything, to deliver medical care to the poor in Africa who otherwise would simply be without it," Gerson said.

He and long-time friend, Dr. Jon Fielder, an American medical missionary serving in Kenya, co-founded African Mission Healthcare Foundation.

Fielder says through his friendship, Gerson has seen first-hand the dedication of these missionary doctors.

"Medical missionaries tend to come for years or decades and stay and learn the language and learn the culture and develop deep relationships in their communities," Fielder told CBN News. "He {Gerson} sees how far his generous giving can go here in Africa and he sees the return on his philanthropic investment."

Last month, Gerson presented the first-ever L'Chaim Prize for Outstanding Christian Medical Missionary Service to Dr. Jason Fader and his team.

"When I first saw that this prize was from a Jewish entrepreneur I certainly did a double-take," Dr. Fader admitted.

But soon he knew there was more to Gerson than just his generosity.

"I think it also speaks to the depth of Mark's faith; he sees the care for the poor, the care for the stranger as part of his faith tradition and I have a lot of respect for that," Fader said.

Fielder says a prize of this magnitude, to one African hospital, is far reaching.

"The L'Chaim prize will provide half-a-million dollars to Kibuye Hope Hospital which will help it complete a new surgical building, start an internship -- the first in the

country for medical school graduates -- renovate a laboratory in the capital, and help about 350 people walk again with orthopedic supplies," Fielder explained.

Gerson insists there's no one better who delivers a higher return on investment than Christian medical missionaries serving in Africa.

As an example, he points to what Dr. Fader and his team at the hospital did in 2015.

"He {Dr. Fader} enabled 35,000 in-patient and out-patient visits, he enabled 1,200 surgeries and he enabled 800 cataract operations all for half-a-million dollars," Gerson explained. "That to me is the most extraordinary ROI {Return On Investment} that anyone deploying capital, commercially or philanthropically, can expect."

Fader says Gerson's generous gift will continue to touch and heal the lives of countless people across this nation.

"Kibuye Hospital, you know, is not like a hospital in the U.S. Sometime we struggle with running water and electricity and basic infrastructure," Fader said.

"And yet, it's amazing how much you can do with so little. You know we are not doing laparoscopic esophagectomy, but we are helping people walk. We are saving lives at the rate of sometimes, thousands per a year."

Burn victim receiving care at Kibuye Hope Hospital

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Burundi's future physicians learning to care for the most vulnerable amongst them

Dr. Jason Fader making ward rounds with medical students from Hope Africa University

aith in Christ and the opportunity to help the less fortunate are just some of the reasons that compel these doctors to serve in less-thanideal conditions.

"God has called us to this place, so He has called us to hard work, but He has called us to good work and I think that we can see His redeeming story when we have the eyes to look for it," McLaughlin said.

McLaughlin admits that at times, "It really feels like we are on our own out here and that can be hard."

She and the other medical missionaries serving at Kibuye are confronted daily with just how limited resources they have to work with.

"In a typical America hospital, where you have so many resources at your disposal, to be here with so little can be a huge challenge," McLaughlin admits.

But she says the challenges are worth it.

"People say that in missionary medicine, your highs are higher and your lows are lower; We really experience that to the extreme here in

Burundi," McLaughlin said.

In addition to meeting physical and spiritual needs, Fader's team also trains a new generation to serve here.

Dr. Alyssa Pfister is a pediatrician at Kibuye Hope Hospital.

"We thought the opportunity was really great to come to Burundi to disciple and train medical students and hopefully residents in the future, in order to be physicians who can care compassionately for their people in Jesus' name and provide excellent healthcare," Pfister said.

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Khadi calendar imbroglio: NCP demands new lot of KVIC calendars, Tushar Gandhi lambasts Modi

mumbaI, January 14 (IanS): The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Saturday demanded withdrawal of the controversial Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) 2017 diaries and calendars in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's picture "replaced" Mahatma Gandhi.

The great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Tushar Gandhi, also attacked Modi in a series of tweets in the wake of the KVIC diarycalendar controversy.

Demanding that a new lot of KVIC calendars and diaries be printed with Mahatma Gandhi's photos, NCP Mumbai President Sachin Ahir said here: "The NCP strongly condemns this blatant act and demands an apology from the PM. These calendars and diaries must be withdrawn immediately and printed afresh with the pictures of the Father of the Nation."

The party would launch an agitation against this, starting with a daylong protest near the Gandhi statue at Nariman Point on Sunday with participation of all wings of the NCP. "We shall not permit a single outlet of KVIC to open in Mumbai till they

replace the existing calendars and diaries with newly printed versions carrying pictures of Mahatma Gandhi," Ahir warned.

He said the KVIC act has created an uproar all over the country and the government must clarify the reasons how this "insult to Mahatma Gandhi" was perpetrated.

"The KVIC must answer whether Mahatma Gandhi is no longer acceptable to them for village development and swadeshi models he propounded," Ahir said.

Earlier in the day, Tushar Gandhi, launched an attack on Modi for "replacing" Mahatma Gandhi in the New Year calendar-diary.

"PM models for polyvastra (polyester). Bapu (Mahatma Gandhi) wore khaddar (khadi) to Buckingham Palace, not a Rs 10 lakh suit," Gandhi said in a series of sharp tweets.

Later he added: "The patronized and organised campaign to abuse Bapu

by PeeliChaddis continues.

I am certain they will be rewarded."

"Was PeeliChaddi ever made from Khadi?", he tweeted, referring to the RSS. "Haath me Charkha, Dil me Nathuram. No sin

Four children burnt alive in Gurugram, parents injured GuruGram, January 14 (IanS): Four children of a family were burnt to death and their parents injured when a house caught fire here on Saturday morning, police said. They were burnt alive and and their parents Kirpal Singh and Surajwati were injured when a fire broke out in their house in the fields of Mohammadpur village, near the Delhi-Gurugram expressway. Singh, hailing from Badaun district in Uttar Pradesh, does farming on nearly 4 acres of land on a contract basis. He has been referred to Safdarjung hospital in Delhi as his condition is said to be critical, a relative of the victims told IANS here. The reason behind the blaze could not be ascertained immediately.

The bodies have been sent for postmortem.

in calling a spade a spade and a joker a joker on television," Gandhi said, and demanded shutting down the KVIC. He was referring to his iconic great-grandfather's historic visit to Britain in 1931, when he met Britain's King George V and Queen Mary, clad in his trademark plain loincloth and a shawl.

In comparison, he implied Modi wore a contro-

versial expensive suit during US President Barack Obama's visit to India in January 2015.

Modi bigger brand than Gandhi, says Haryana minister; retracts after flak Meanwhile, sparking a new controversy over the Father of the Nation, Haryana Minister Anil Vij said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi

RSS not working against any community: Mohan Bhagwat KolKata, January 14 (IanS): RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday asserted the organisation is "not against anyone" but only working to unite and strengthen the Hindu community. "We are not against anyone but only working to unite the Hindu community and to empower the Hindu society," Bhagwat said while addressing a rally here. "Can anyone stop us?

No one can stop us. We have to work. We have and we will keep on doing it. Increase activism, it doesn't increase from preaching," he said in his message on Makar Sankranti.

19 dead as boat capsizes in Ganga near Patna Patna, January 14 (aGenCIeS): At least 19 persons were killed and several went missing after a crowded boat capsized near NIT Ghat of Ganga river in Patna on Saturday.

Several injured, who were fished out from the river, were rushed to Patna Medical College and Hospital.

Eight injured are getting medical treatment at present.

At least 40-50 persons are allegedly said to have boarded on the boat. More bodies are yet to be recovered.

Securities latches are claimed by the Opposition.

At the accident site, the officials kicked off the rescue operation very late as claimed by leader of opposition Prem Kumar. NDRF team has been conducting rescue operation. Principal Secretary (State Disaster Management Department) Pratyay Amrit said 18 people have been killed in the boat tragedy.

These people were said to have been returning from other shore of the river after attending kite flying function on the occasion of Makar Sakranti.

Hitler, Mussolini were also powerful brands: Rahul new delhI, January 14 (PtI): Hitting out at Haryana Minister Anil Vij for his controversial remark that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is better brand than Mahatma Gandhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today said the dictators Hitler and Mussolini were also very powerful brands.

The Congress Vice President took to twitter to chastise the senior BJP leader in Haryana for his comments that drew widespread criticism, even his party condemning the statement.

"Hitler and Mussolini were also very powerful brands," Rahul said in a tweet.

Insulting, case of ‘sedition’: Lalu Replacing Mahatma Gandhi’s picture with that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Khadi and Village Industries Commission’s (KVIC) calender and diary is an “insult” to the Father of the Nation and a case of “sedition”, RJD president Lalu Prasad said here today. “It is very unfortunate that the picture of Mahatma Gandhi has been replaced with that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Khadi Udyog’s calender. Modi cannot be even an iota of his (Mahatma’s) personality. I strongly condemn the incident .

He was talking to reporters here at his residence where he hosted ‘Dahi-Chura’ feast on Makar Sankranti.

Stating that the act of replacing Mahatma’s picture with that of Modi’s on calender has made a case of “sedition”, Prasad said that people must protest as it insulted Mahatma Gandhi.

It was Narendra Modi, after taking oath as PM, who went to Gandhi’s memorial and paid his tributes to him but now he and his party were trying to indulge in such “bad acts”, he said.

“Hey Ram! Total insult to the Father of Nation by PM… RSS gang killed Gandhi Ji & now hell bent on usurping and killing his ideology & thoughts,” Prasad had tweeted earlier.

Cold wave keeps up intensity across India

new delhI, January 14 (PtI): The wintry chill kept up its intensity with Patna recording the season's lowest at 4.8°C and water bodies freezing in Srinagar, which experienced the coldest night in January in the last five years. Cold conditions persisted in plains of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, while the weatherman said there was no cold wave in Rajasthan.

The chill in the morning in

the national capital gave way to a sunny day. The city had a minimum of 3.2 and maximum of 19.3 °C. Bihar's capital of Patna gauged the season's lowest temperature at 4.8°C, mainly due to westerly wind and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The MeT office said the temperature will gradually edge upward starting tomorrow.

The temperature was spiralling downward due to a clear sky, west-

EC bars hearings by CM, Surjit Singh Barnala passes away Ministers in poll-bound states ChandIGarh, January 14 (IanS): Former Punjab Chief Minister, Union Minister and Governor of Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Andhra Pradesh Surjit Singh Barnala died here on Saturday following a brief spell of illness. He was 91. Barnala, who ruled Punjab from 1985 to 1987, was admitted to the PostGraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) recently where he breathed his last on Saturday. Governor of Tamil Nadu (1990-91 and 2004-2011) and Andhra Pradesh (2003-2004), he was the first governor of the then newly-created state of Uttaranchal (now Uttarakhand) from November 2000 to January 2003. He also held additional charge of Governor in Orissa (now Odisha). He was also Lt governor of Andaman and Nicobar and Pondicherry (now Pudducherry).

Union Agriculture Minister in the Janata Party government of Morarji Desai (1977-1979), he held the portfolio of Chemicals and Fertilizers in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government in 1998. Born on Oct 21, 1925 in Ateli village (now in Mahendergarh district of Haryana), Barnala did his graduation in law from Lucknow before entering politics.

was a "bigger brand" than Mahatma Gandhi but later retracted his statement as it attracted flak.

Vij, who is known for his controversial comments on anything, including his own Bharatiya Janata Party and its leadership, told media persons in Ambala that after Mahatma's photographs were replaced with Modi's in the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)

calendar 2017, Gandhi's picture would also be removed from currency notes.

While the Congress lambasted the mindset of the BJP minister, the BJP distanced itself from the comments saying that his "views could be personal".

Vij, the state Health and Sports Minister later on Saturday tweeted: "The comments on Mahatma Gandhi are personal. I am withdrawing this so that it does not hurt anyone's sentiments."

However, he did not offer any apology for the comments.

The minister did not stop here.

Mahatma Gandhi's name is such that from the day his picture is pasted on the (currency) note, the note got devalued. It is good that they (KVIC) removed Gandhi's photo and put Modi's. Modi is a much better brand. Khadi sales have increased by 14 per cent after putting Modi's photo," he said. Asked why Mahatma's photographs were still printed on new currency notes issued under the Modi government, Vij said: "Hatt jayengey dheere dheere (They will be removed slowly)."

new delhI, January 14 (IanS): The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday asked all the poll-bound states to defer public hearings by the Chief Minister, Ministers or politically-appointed office bearers of statutory bodies till the conclusion of assembly polls.

It has directed the state administration that any such hearing, if necessary, should be held by a senior officer nominated by the state Chief Secretary."It has been brought to the notice of the EC that the Chief Minister, Ministers or politically appointed office bearers of statutory bodies continue to hear appeals filed by persons under various prevailing laws in the states even when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into force," the EC said in a letter.

It said that any such hearings by ministers etc "may have direct or indirect influence" on voters and also "may disturb the level playing field". "Considering the facts and circumstances, the Commission has directed that all such hearings by Chief Minister, Ministers or politically-appointed office bearers of statutory bodies should be deferred till the conclusion of poll in all constituencies," it said. Such hearing is required to be held "in compliance with the mandatory provisions of law/any court order", such hearing should be held by a Secretary level Officer nominated by the Chief Secretary concerned.

erly wind blowing at a speed of 1820 kmph and snowfall in northern states, it said. Gaya was also in the grip of cold at 4.9°C, while Bhagalpur had a low of 7.5 and Purnea 5.1°C. Things in Uttarakhand moved at a snail's pace as many places in the state recorded sub-zero temperatures. For Dehradun, it was one of the coldest days of the season at 2.9°C. Mukteshwar was the coldest

place in the state at minus 1.7, followed by New Tehri minus at 0.3 and Pantnagar at 0.8 °C. In Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar recorded the coldest night for January in the last five years at minus 6.8 °C. Water supply lines and water bodies, including the fringes of the famous Dal Lake, in the city froze due to intense cold.

Gulmarg also experienced the season's lowest night temperature at minus 14.4°C. Pahalgam's

minimum settled at minus 12, while Kokernag had a low of minus 8.3 and Kupwara town minus 7.8 °C. Meanwhile, the MeT office in Rajsthan said that barring a few places, there was "no cold wave" as the night temperature increased across the state due to a Western Disturbance.

However, Alwar continued to reel under cold weather at 1.4°C and was the coldest place in the state. Mount Abu had a low of 2 °C.

Jallikattu supporters hold agitations, 149 held

maduraI, January 14 (PtI): Determined in their efforts to conduct 'Jallikattu', people today mounted pressure on the Central and state governments by launching agitations against the ban on the bull taming sport, leading to detention of 149 protesters.

The die-hard supporters of the sport along with major political parties in the state have been demanding an ordinance for conducting Jallikattu after the Supreme Court imposed a ban on it.

While Jallikattu is held in Avaniapuram on Pongal day today, it shifts to Palamedu and Alanganallur in the district during the next two days.

While 68 villagers were detained at Alanganallur staging a rail roko, several groups of young men led by film director Gowthaman, were held at Avaniapuram bus-stand near here for demanding lifting of the ban on the sport, police said.

"To ensure maintenance of law and order and compliance of Supreme Court orders, we detained Gowthaman and 148 others," Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Shailesh Kumar Yadav told PTI. He said while the police allowed the film director to address the gathering for about 15-20 minutes, but his speech became "instigating" later.

On claims that symbolic Jallikattu was held in one or two places to show opposition to the ban, Yadav said, "No Jallikattu was held and nothing will be held. We are ensuring that law is followed."

He said all across the 27 km of the city and suburbs, adequate police personnel have been deployed to ensure that none got anywhere near the 'Vadivaasal' (entry points for bulls to the open grounds where Jallikattu used to be held).

In a village off Alanganallur, a youth climbed a mobile phone tower

seeking nod for Jallikattu.

CPI state secretary R Mutharasan and PMK chief Ramadoss claimed that the protesters were lathicharged at Avaniapuram, and demanded action against those responsible.

Police, however, said the protesters were only detained.

Meanwhile, BJP's state president Tamilisai Soundararajan told reporters in Coimbatore that the party had been hopeful and was expecting that the Supreme Court would give a favourable verdict on Jallikkattu. But the postponement of verdict has come as shock to all, she said.

To a specific question on PETA writing to the President to dismiss the Tamil Nadu government if the sport was allowed during Pongal festival, she said the organisation had no right to make such a demand and that the animal rights group should be banned.

Opposition criticises govt over interference in RBI

RBI employees, on Friday ,had urged governor to protect its autonomy:

new delhI, January 14 (IanS): The opposition parties on Saturday accused the government of eroding the autonomy of the RBI following media reports that a Finance Ministry official was sent to the bank to oversee its chest currency operations in view of demonetisation.

The Congress, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Janata Dal United (JDU) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) said that the Modi government's move had weakened the regulatory body.

Even the Shiv Sena, which is part of the BJP-led alliance at the centre and in Maharashtra, has slammed the move.

The employee unions of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday had expressed deep concern over alleged interference by the central government in the affairs of the apex bank.

Workers unload boxes carrying Indian currency outside a bank in Chandigarh, November 15, 2016. (REUTERS PHOTO)

Calling the development 'regretful and unfortunate', Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha said the independence of several independent institutions in the country were compromised by the Modi government.

"RBI is a daylight manifestation how autonomy and independence of the most critical financial regulatory body in the country has been

compromised. RBI is signing on dotted lines like a paper tiger. Nowhere in the world a government intervenes in such a brazen fashion," Jha told IANS. He added that the unions at RBI were justified in holding a protest and taking it forward.

CPI- M leader Brinda Karat took strong exception to the appointment of

the official and supported the unions.

"The RBI's mandate of autonomy given by Parliament has been not only eroded but destroyed by the Modi government. And now it is adding insult to injury by sending an official directly to oversee (its operations). The unions are absolutely correct in strongly protesting against it," Karat told IANS.

JDU leader K.C. Tyagi opposed the move saying that several such attempts were made in the past to weaken the RBI. NCP leader Tariq Anwer called the attempt to depute a government official at RBI inappropriate.

"It has been a tradition that RBI should be allowed to work independently.

Any kind of direct monitoring by the government is not appropriate."

Union leader and Shiv Sena MP from Mumbai, Gajanan Kirtikar said "As per the RBI Act, the central bank is autonomous and the government can not interfere in its operations.

Monitoring chest currency operations of RBI is not the finance ministry's job."

"Now, we are going to hold discussions with those concerned. We will take to agitations if the decision is not rolled back," Kirtikar said.

ee unions of the Reserve Bank of India expressed their resentment against alleged interference of the government in the central bank's affairs, the Finance Ministry on Saturday said that it fully respects its autonomy.

"It is categorically stated that the government fully respects the independence and autonomy of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)," Finance Ministry said in a statement here.

"Consultations between the government and the RBI are undertaken on various matters of public importance wherever such consultation is mandated by law or has evolved as a practice. Consultations mandated by law or as evolved by practice should not be taken as infringement of autonomy of RBI," the statement said.

The Finance Ministry's Government respects reaction comes after some RBI's autonomy and in- unions alleged infringedependence: FinMin ment of the autonomy of A day after the employ- the RBI by the Centre.

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Assad linked to chemical attacks for first time Anthony Deutsch

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Reuters

nternational investigators have said for the first time that they suspect President Bashar al-Assad and his brother are responsible for the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian conflict, according to a document seen by Reuters.

A joint inquiry for the United Nations and global watchdog the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) had previously identified only military units and did not name any commanders or officials.

Now a list has been produced of individuals whom the investigators have linked to a series of chlorine bomb attacks in 2014-15 - including Assad, his younger brother Maher and other high-ranking figures - indicating the decision to use toxic weapons came from the very top, according to a source familiar with the inquiry.

The Assads could not be reached for comment but a Syrian government official said accusations that government forces had used chemical weapons had "no basis in truth". The government has repeatedly denied using such weapons during the civil war, which is almost six years old, saying all the attacks highlighted by the inquiry were the work of rebels or the Islam-

ic State militant group.

The list, which has been seen by Reuters but has not been made public, was based on a combination of evidence compiled by the U.N.-OPCW team in Syria and information from Western and regional intelligence agencies, according to the source, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the issue.

Reuters was unable to independently review the evidence or to verify it.

The U.N.-OPCW inquiry - known as the Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) - is led by a panel of three independent experts, supported by a team of technical and administrative staff. It is mandated by the U.N. Security Council to identify individuals and organisations responsible for chemical attacks in Syria.

Virginia Gamba, the head of the Joint Investigative Mechanism, denied any list of individual suspects had yet been compiled by the inquiry.

"There are no ... identification of individuals being considered at this time," she told Reuters by email.

The use of chemical weapons is banned under international law and could constitute a war crime.

While the inquiry has no judicial powers, any naming of suspects could lead to their prosecution.

Syria is not a member of the International Crimi-

Palestinian President Abbas states US Embassy move would hurt peace VATICAN CITy, JANuAry 14 (reuTerS): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Saturday that if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes through with plans to transfer Washington’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem it will hurt the peace process. “We are waiting to see if it happens. If it does it will not help peace and we hope it does not happen,” Abbas told reporters outside the Vatican gates minutes after discussing the Middle East situation with Pope Francis. Abbas, who spoke through an interpreter, stopped in Rome to open the new embassy of the State of Palestine to the Vatican. He stopped in Rome on his way to Paris for a Middle East peace conference.

Trump’s promise to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem would upend decades of U.S. policy. Israel and the Palestinians, who are seeking a state of their own, both claim Jerusalem as their capital.

Successive U.S. administrations have said the city’s status must be negotiated. Jerusalem, which Israeli has declared its “united and eternal capital,” is home to sites sacred to Jews, Muslims and Christians. The Vatican also backs a two-state solution.

For your heart, depression may be as risky as obesity and cholesterol LONdON, JANuAry 14 (IANS): The risk of death by cardiovascular diseases due to depression may be just as great as that posed by high cholesterol levels and obesity, a study has found. Worldwide 350 million people are affected by depression, according to the World Health Organisation. “Our study shows that the risk of a fatal cardiovascular disease due to depression is almost as great as that due to elevated cholesterol levels or obesity,” said Karl-Heinz Ladwig, professor at Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany. Depression accounted for nearly 15 per cent of the cardiovascular deaths.

“That is comparable to the other risk factors, such as hypercholesterolemia, obesity and smoking,” Ladwig said, noting that these factors cause 8.4 to 21.4 per cent of the cardiovascular deaths. In the study, the team included 3,428 male patients between the ages of 45 and 74 years and observed their development over a period of 10 years. The researchers analysed the relationship between depression and other risk factors like tobacco smoke, high cholesterol levels, obesity or hypertension and how big a role does each factor play? The results show that only high blood pressure and smoking are associated with a greater risk. The study was recently published in the journal Atherosclerosis.

be reached for comment.

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks to French journalists in Damascus, Syria, in this handout picture provided

by SANA on January 9, 2017. (REUTERS PHOTO)

nal Court (ICC), but alleged war crimes could be referred to the court by the Security Council - although splits among global powers over the war make this a distant prospect at present.

"The ICC is concerned about any country where crimes are reported to be committed," a spokesman for the court said when asked for comment. "Unless Syria accepts the ICC jurisdiction, the only way that (the) ICC would have jurisdiction over the situation would be through a referral by the Security Council."

The list seen by Reuters

could form the basis for the inquiry team's investigations this year, according to the source. It is unclear whether the United Nations or OPCW will publish the list separately.

'HIGHEST LEVELS' The list identifies 15 people "to be scrutinized in relation to use of CW (chemical weapons) by Syrian Arab Republic Armed Forces in 2014 and 2015". It does not specify what role they are suspected of playing, but lists their titles.

It is split into three sections. The first, titled "Inner Circle President" lists six

people including Assad, his brother who commands the elite 4th Armoured Division, the defence minister and the head of military intelligence.

The second section names the air force chief as well as four commanders of air force divisions. They include the heads of the 22nd Air Force Division and the 63rd Helicopter Brigade, units that the inquiry has previously said dropped chlorine bombs.

The third part of the list - "Other relevant Senior Mil Personnel" - names two colonels and two majorgenerals.

Hamish de Bretton-

Gordon, an independent specialist in biological and chemical weapons who monitors Syria, told Reuters the list reflected the military chain of command.

"The decisions would be made at the highest levels initially and then delegated down. Hence the first use would need to be authorised by Assad," said de Bretton-Gordon, a former commander of British and NATO chemical and biological defence divisions who frequently visits Syria for professional consultancy work.

The Syrian defence ministry and air force could not

Beijing sets 2017 air pollution goal

BeIJING, JANuAry 14 (reuTerS): Beijing's air quality target for 2017 is more than double the acceptable standard set by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the mayor announced on Saturday in the wake of weeks of hazardous air pollution in the Chinese capital.

"We will work hard to keep PM2.5 at an annual average of around 60 micrograms per cubic metre," Beijing mayor Cai Qi said during his delivery of the city's annual work report at the opening of the Beijing People's Congress on Saturday. PM2.5 refers to damaging air particles so small they can pass through humans' lungs to affect other organs.

The acceptable PM2.5 annual average set by the WHO is 20-25 micrograms per cubic metre.

Beijing's air quality likely improved 9.9 percent in 2016, the municipal government said in a document, and PM2.5 likely sat at an annual average of 73, better than the 2016 target of around 76.6. But smog has engulfed Beijing and large swathes of the north and centre of the country for days at a time in recent weeks, disrupting flights, port operations and schools. Environmental authorities on Saturday said bad air would strike provinces around Beijing in the coming days, the state news agency Xinhua reported. Last week, Beijing said it would People wearing masks walk past Yintai Centre during the smog after a red establish a police force to deal specifically with enalert was issued for heavy air pollution in Beijing's central business district, vironmental offences as part of efforts to clean up its air and crack down on persistent polluters.

China, December 21, 2016. (REUTERS PHOTO)

CHLORINE BARREL BOMBS Syria joined the international Chemical Weapons Convention under a U.S.-Russian deal that followed the deaths of hundreds of civilians in a sarin gas attack in Ghouta on the outskirts of Damascus in August 2013.

It was the deadliest use of chemicals in global warfare since the 1988 Halabja massacre at the end of the Iran-Iraq war, which killed at least 5,000 people in Iraqi Kurdistan.

The Syrian government, which denied its forces were behind the Ghouta attack, also agreed to hand over its declared stockpile of 1,300 tonnes of toxic weaponry and dismantle its chemical weapons programme under international supervision.

The United Nations and OPCW have been investigating whether Damascus is adhering to its commitments under the agreement, which averted the threat of U.S.-led military intervention.

The bodies appointed the panel of experts to conduct the inquiry, and its mandate runs until November. The panel published a report in October last year which said Syrian government forces used chemical weapons at least three times in 2014-2015 and that Islamic State used mustard gas in 2015.

The October report identified Syria's 22nd Air Force Division and 63rd Helicopter Brigade as having dropped chlorine bombs and said people "with effective control in the military units ... must be held accountable".

The source familiar with the inquiry said the October report had clearly established the institutions responsible and that the next step was to go after the individuals.

Washington on Thursday blacklisted 18 senior Syrian officials based on the U.N.-OPCW inquiry's October report - some of whom also appear on the list seen by Reuters - but not Assad or his brother.

The issue of chemical weapons use in Syria has become a deeply political one, and the U.N.-OPCW inquiry's allegations of chlorine bomb attacks by government forces have split the U.N. Security Council's veto-wielding members.

The United States, Britain and France have called for sanctions against Syria, while Assad's ally Russia has said the evidence presented is insufficient to justify such measures.

A Security Council resolution would be required to bring Assad and other senior Syrian officials before the International Criminal Court for any possible war crimes prosecution - something Russia would likely block.

WhatsApp denies encrypted messages can be intercepted

NeW yOrk, JANuAry 14 (IANS): WhatsApp has denied reports that encrypted messages on its platform can be read or intercepted, saying that since April 2016, WhatsApp messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted by default.

A security vulnerability that can be used to allow Facebook and others to intercept and read encrypted messages has been found within its WhatsApp messaging service, The Guardian reported on Friday. "The Guardian's story on an alleged 'backdoor' in WhatsApp is false.

WhatsApp does not give governments a 'backdoor' into its systems. WhatsApp would fight any government request to create a backdoor," said Brian Acton, Co-founder WhatsApp, in a Reddit post.

WhatsApp has published a technical white paper explaining its implementation

of end-to-end encryption. The security issue was detected by Tobias Boelter, a cryptography and security researcher.

"If WhatsApp is asked by a government agency to disclose its messaging records, it can effectively grant access due to the change in keys," The Guardian quoted Boelter as saying.

WhatsApp said it was designed to be simple and they had built end-to-end encryption, with encryption as the default so that not a single one of their one billion users has to turn on encryption.

"The fact that WhatsApp handles key changes is not a 'backdoor', it is how cryptography works. Any attempt to intercept messages in transmit by the server is detectable by the sender, just like with signal, PGP, or any other end-to-end encrypted communication system," said Moxie Marlinspike, who designed WhatsApp's encryption, in a blog.

Top Trump aide in frequent contact with Russia's ambassador WASHINGTON, JANuAry 14 (AP): President-elect Donald Trump's national security adviser and Russia's ambassador to the U.S. have been in frequent contact in recent weeks, including on the day the Obama administration hit Moscow with sanctions in retaliation for election-related hacking, a senior U.S. official said Friday.

After initially denying that Michael Flynn and Ambassador Sergey Kislyak spoke Dec. 29, a Trump official said late Friday that the transition team was aware of one call on the day President Barack Obama imposed sanctions.

It's not unusual for incoming administrations to have discussions with foreign governments before taking office. But repeated contacts just as Obama imposed sanctions would raise questions about whether Trump's team discussed — or even helped shape — Russia's response.

Russian President Vladimir Putin unexpectedly did not retaliate against the U.S. for the move, a decision Trump quickly praised.

More broadly, Flynn's contact with the Russian ambassador suggests the incoming administration has already begun to lay the groundwork for its promised closer relationship with Moscow.

That effort appears to be moving ahead, even as many in Washington, including Republicans, have expressed outrage over intelligence officials' assessment that Putin launched a hacking operation aimed at meddling in the U.S. election to benefit Trump.

Michael Flynn, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for National Security Adviser arrives at Trump Tower in New York, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. (AP Photo)

In an interview published Friday evening by The Wall Street Journal, Trump said he might do away with Obama's sanctions if Russia works with the U.S. on battling terrorists and achieving other goals. "If Russia is really helping us, why would anybody have sanctions?" he asked.

During a news conference Wednesday, Trump highlighted his warmer rapport with the Russian leader. "If Putin likes Donald Trump, I consider that an asset, not a liability, because we have a horrible relationship with Russia," he said.

The sanctions targeted the GRU and FSB, leading Russian intelligence agencies that the U.S. said were involved in the hacking of the Democratic National Committee and other groups. The U.S. also kicked out 35 Russian diplomats who it said were actually intelligence operatives.

Trump has been willing to insert himself into major foreign policy issues during the transition, at times contradicting the current administration and diplomatic protocol.

He accepted a call from Taiwan's

president, ignoring the longstanding "One China" policy that does not recognize the island's sovereignty.

Asked about that Friday by the Journal, he responded, "Everything is under negotiation."

He also publicly urged the U.S. to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements, then slammed the Obama administration for abstaining and allowing the measure to pass.

Questions about Trump's friendly posture toward Russia have deepened since the election, as he has dismissed U.S. intelligence agencies' assertions about Russia's role in the hacking of Democratic groups. In briefing Trump on their findings, intelligence officials also presented the president-elect with unsubstantiated claims that Russia had amassed compromising personal and financial allegations about him, according to a separate U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the official was not allowed to publicly discuss the matter.

The Senate Intelligence Committee announced late Friday that it would investigate possible contacts between Russia and people associated with U.S. political campaigns as part of a broader investigation into Moscow's meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

Trump acknowledged for the first time this week that he accepts that Russia was behind the hacking.

But he questioned whether officials were leaking information about their meetings with him, warning that

would be a "tremendous blot" on their record.

Flynn's own ties with Russia have worried some Republicans who are more skeptical of the Kremlin than Trump appears to be. After leaving his position as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2014, Flynn made appearances on RT, a state-run Russian television network. In 2015, he was paid to attend an RT gala in Moscow, where he sat next to Putin.

As national security adviser, Flynn will work in the West Wing close to the Oval Office and will have frequent access to Trump. Unlike Trump's nominees to lead the Pentagon, State Department and other national security agencies, Flynn's post does not require Senate confirmation.

The Trump team's account of Flynn's contacts with the Russian envoy changed throughout the day Friday.

Trump spokesman Sean Spicer initially said there was one phone call between Flynn and Kislyak on Dec. 28, as well as a Christmas greeting via text messages over the holidays. He said sanctions were not part of the discussions.

Later Friday, a transition official said Flynn and Kislyak had spoken by phone on Dec. 29, following a text message from the ambassador the day before. The official also confirmed a phone call between the men earlier in December.

The U.S. official who spoke to the AP Friday described the contacts between Flynn and Kislyak as "very frequent."

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SPORTS/ PUBLIC DISCOURSE

Parthiv leads Gujarat to maiden Ranji title MuMBai, JaNuary 14 (reuTers): Captain Parthiv Patel hit an attacking 143 on the final day to lead Gujarat to a maiden Ranji Trophy title with a five-wicket victory over heavyweights Mumbai in Indore on Saturday.

The diminutive wicketkeeperbatsman also top-scored for his side with 90 in the first innings, giving Gujarat a crucial 100-run lead after Mumbai were restricted to 228 in the title match for India's domestic first-class championship.

Mumbai, who were aiming to claim a 42nd title, improved in the second innings and set their opponents a winning target of 312, leaving Gujarat needing to complete the highest final run chase in tournament history to claim the title.

Resuming on 47 without loss, Gujarat, who had only featured in one previous Ranji Trophy final back in 1951 in the same city, were reduced to 89-3 before Patel and

Manprit Juneja (54) revived the chase with a fourth-wicket stand of 116.

The 31-year-old, who hit some streaky boundaries at the start of his knock, added 94 with Rujul Bhatt for the next wicket to take Gujarat within striking distance of victory before he was out, caught and bowled by paceman Shardul Thakur.

For their part, Mumbai were left to rue a number of dropped catches during the match as well as their poor display with the bat in the first innings.

"It was a dream we collectively saw before the season started," Patel said during the presentation. "So happy we have been able to achieve a Ranji Trophy victory.

"I was taking my chances because, while chasing 312, I thought somebody has to play attacking shots. I am glad whatever chances I took they all came off."

Government asks AITA to hold election as per Sports Code New Delhi, JaNuary 14 (PTi): To ensure that the National Sports Federations (NSFs) elect office bearers as per the Sports Code only, the government has hardened its stance and latest to fall in line is All India Tennis Association, which has agreed to elect its new President next month.

Sports Minister Vijay Goel today met with AITA Life President Anil Khanna and told him in clear terms that if AITA has to get back the recognition, they will have to elect a new President as per the Sports Code.

The government had de-recognised AITA recently after Khanna was elected President for a second term till 2020 at sports body's AGM in Indore on September 3 even as the veteran administrator refused to take up the post.

AITA's Executive Committee then elected senior bureaucrat Praveen Mahajan as the new President on December 1 but the government wants the Federation to hold fresh elections.

AITA will have its Annual General Body (AGM) meeting

during the India-Spain tie in Pune from February 3-5 and elect a new President.

"We want all Federations to follow the government guidelines.

We have nothing against them.

We just want to ensure that proper procedures are followed as per the Sports Code. We will not tolerate any violation. Mr Khanna has agreed to hold elections," Sports Minister Vijay Goel said.

Before AITA, the government had forced Karate and Boxing Federations to conduct elections and elect office-bearers as per the Sports Code, which does not allow three consecutive terms to any official.

After two terms of four years, the officials have to serve a cooling off period of four years to be in fray for another term.

Khanna served as AITA Secretary General from 2004 to 2012 in two consecutive terms before becoming President for a four year term till 2016.

It is expected that Praveen Mahajan, only the second woman to be AITA President, will be formally re-elected President in Pune.

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

THE DEBATE ON RESERVATION FOR WOMEN

"What needs to be understood is that, the reservation for women has not been brought about by an Act of Parliament or an Act of the State, but through a constitutional provision viz, Article 243T" Kakheto Sema Sr. Addl.Advocate General, Nagaland

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he reservation for women in Urban Local Bodies has become an issue that has rocked the State of Nagaland. Social Organizations and individuals have voiced their protest against the reservation for women, averring that the same is against the customary practices and laws of the Nagas. The common ground for the protest is that the reservation for women in Urban Local Bodies is in violation of Article 371A of the Constitution of India which protects the customary practices and laws of the Nagas. As a member of the legal fraternity and as a Naga, I have concerns about the views expressed. Each of us, as citizens of the State, in relation to issues of Public importance, must be careful about voicing informed opinions. We are all too familiar with the penchant of the Nagas for indulging in articulating less than informed public opinions and the consequences arising there from.

With due respect to all social organizations and individuals, I write this article to share my opinion on the debate.

The Constitution of India is one of the longest Constitutions of the world. It contains 395 Articles and 12 Schedules. Parliament has the power to amend the provisions of the Constitution from time to time. By the 74th Amendment, which came into effect on 01-06-1993, Parliament incorporated Part IXA in the Constitution of India.

This Part of the Constitution is in relation to the Municipalities, and comprises of Articles 243P to Article 234ZT. Article 243T, in this Part, provides for the reservation of one third of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Municipality, for women. The said Article then delegates to the State Legislatures the power to enact Laws to give effect to

the reservation.

Article 234T of the Constitution is therefore the foundation for the reservation for women in Urban Local Bodies.

What needs to be understood is that, the reservation for women has not been brought about by an Act of Parliament or an Act of the State, but through a constitutional provision viz, Article 243T. At the cost of repetition, for emphasis, the reservation for women is provided by a Constitutional provision and not through an Act passed by Parliament or the State Legislature.

Those opposed to the reservation for women cite their reliance on the protection afforded by Article 371A of the Constitution of India. One cardinal principle in the interpretation of Status is that, the provisions of Law must be read in the entirety and not on piecemeal basis. Article 371A begins with a non-obstante clause, which most opponents of reservation for women vehemently quote time and again.

For a proper understanding of the said Article, the relevant portion is quoted hereunder. “[371A. Special Provision with respect to the State of Nagaland:(1) Notwithstanding anything in this constitution:a) No Act of Parliament in respect ofi) Religious or social practices of Nagas, ii) Naga customary law and procedure. iii) Administrative of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga Customary Law, iv) Ownership and transfer of land and its resources, shall apply to the State of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland by a resolution so decides ” Referring to the introductory sentence “Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution”,

most of us have the opinion that this sentence has application to all laws framed by Parliament. However, a reading of the entire Article would show that this sentence is qualified and relates to firstly, Acts of Parliament and secondly the said Acts of Parliament in relation to the subjects mentioned in Clauses (i) to (iv). The emphasis in this Article is therefore, “Acts of Parliament”. Acts of Parliament are passed under the enabling Articles of the Constitution.

The argument with regard to reservation for women and customary practices and laws vis-àvis Article 371A must therefore be understood in the constitutional context. Article 371A is in relation to the Acts framed by Parliament and its ambit does not cover the Articles of the Constitution itself. By the very incorporation of Part IXA and Article 243T thereof, in the Constitution of India through the 74th Amendment, the issue of Women’s reservation in Urban Local Bodies is no longer debatable in relation to Article 371 A. Whether or not women’s reservation in Urban Local Bodies violates Naga customary practices and laws is itself a debatable issue. However, with the incorporation of 243T in the Constitution of India, the said debate has been effectively removed from the purview of Article 371A. This would mean that those who protest against women’s reservation as violative of Article 371A of the Constitution of India, are actually protesting a non -issue.

In the year 2012, the State Assembly adopted a resolution to exempt itself from the purview of Part IXA of the Constitution of India. An objective assessment of the said resolution would disclose that the State Legislature lacked the competence to exempt itself from the purview of the said Part of the Constitution of India. Parliament alone is competent to exempt the State from the said Part or

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y discourse in social media on Women Reservation might have attracted the attention of our womenfolk and who knows many might have settled uncomfortably. Maybe my poor sense of expression failed to draw a specific conclusion. But till date I, for one neither supports nor opposes 33%Women Reservation instead what I am trying to argue are: (1) Lets venture to understand our social and customary status and respect our biological identity (2) Why govt drafted/adopted the Nagaland municipal bill/act, why rejected it and lately again approved it without board based consultations but hook in to one-sided controversial advises and the political will of the present govt (3) Why not weigh the merits and demerits of the Act under the present format and its contradictions with art. 371(A) if any and set-up the most welcomed ULBs after due amendments (4) What merits legislation of Women Reservation in Nagaland and (5) If WR is necessary due to gender discrimination which is affected due to certain Naga customary practices than isn't it proper to first rectify our customary wis-

dom and only then follow legislation exercises if necessary.

Naga customary and traditional practices evolved when our great great grandparents were pagans, animist, illiterate etc so we can't deny some flaws including gender discrimination inappropriate to the contemporary context but this generation survives on the blessings of the gospel which is through Christ and as such gender discrimination is a foreign wisdom unknown to our Bible. For better understanding, if we refer to the genesis of the universe, in Eden God blessed and authorised the first Adam and Eve to jointly live, rule and fill the whole earth. Hence, in absence of any one of the genders, the definition of humanity is lost and God's purpose for His beautiful creations remains elusive, even more so Naga women enjoy equal respect and prominence in Naga community ever since the advent of Christianity in our land.

Nevertheless, if our adorable women folk can frankly say "we are weaker human being" or can justify that they have been rampantly deprived of their humanitarian privileges, we the brave men folks should regretfully retrospect our shortfalls and thankfully extend the required reservation quota so that together we can make this planet more beautiful and live happily for the glory of the almighty God of the vibrant Naga people. As a goodwill gesture to our beloved women, hey intellectual

men folk why only 33% WR in ULBs rather we must cordially invite our women to jointly occupy berths in the parliament as well as in the legislative assembly by giving them special reservation quota and courteously slice out a 1/3 of the seats to them. Under this pretext our women would deserve the highest honour for total reservations in all political and societal spectrums. The 1/3 of the sitting hon'ble elected male members should be happy enough to accept it as a privilege to honour our magnanimous womenfolk and graciously pave way for a sound democratic alliance. But, Naga as a community is proud to proclaim that we have world class female counterpart of our blood who are ashamed to say "we survive on women concessions" but with dignity they uphold "the able should lead to whom even Mount Everest isn't a challenge but sky is the limit" and we praise God for that. If my daughter is inferior than others, I as a dad would never agree to any grace mark but I'd encourage her to do better by putting more energy because she is the jewel of my soul.

Regretfully, I guess trying to settle this issue on gender privilege quota and certain likely hiccups in the Nagaland municipal Act through political wisdom will only shower unabated avalanche of enmity destroying the fabric of Peace and Unity in Nagaland. samsumi99@gmail.com

Women should be given the freedom to serve

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uinness elsewhere remarked that the early protestant reformers viewed all the vocation as service to God and the Catholics viewed those who served as priest as special call o serve God. He then proceeds to say, however it is reversed now. How true. We often encounter the view that serving God as missionaries or pastor is extra special among the protestants. However that is not the case as Abraham Kupyer very beautifully said , “there is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!'” What is remarkable is Kupyer was the prime minister of the Netherlands at the turn of the 20th century.

For those of us claiming to be Christian, how then should our Christian worldview inform us when it comes to how we look at politics? Should we simple look at politics as too worldly and dirty with the view “Do evange-

lism, not politics”? If God is indeed the Lord of all, every square inch of human enterprise comes under the Lordship of Christ. I may as well add politics too. The total Gospel consist not just “saving souls” but transformation of society. Politics is one of the means in the effort of transformation of society. If so, why not the talented and the learned involvement in politics and influence our government. Why politics should be left to ‘political families’ or those who can flex muscles? Why not march towards a better society through wise policies and capable leadership? In other words, why not the good people, the learned and the capable involve in politics?

Closer to home, we are right now engaging on the issue of 33% reservation for women. I believe that women were made in the “Image of God” just as men are. This implies that women should be treated with dignity and whatever rights are available for men should also be available for women. I there-

fore humbly submit that women should also be given a chance to sit in the table of decision making. This however should be base on the individual’s merit. Some of the prominent successful women politicians credit not the reservation but merit.

Margaret Thatcher political career was shaped not through reservation but her amazing combination of her wit, will power and courage. Historian Paul Johnson remarked that Prime ministers like Bandaranaike and Golda Meir “advanced themselves by brains, persistence, guts.” I therefore firmly believe women should be given the freedom to serve and transform the society through political platform, based on her merit.

If Christians are interested in total gospel, we ought to include transformation of society as well. Politics is a means of achieving that goal. If that is our goal, women should also be allowed to participate in that enterprise.

is that, by the passing of this Act, the State itself provided for reservation for women in Urban Local Bodies. The bottom line is that, whether it is the current Government or any other succeeding Government, the implementation of Article 243T is a Constitutional mandate. There is a huge distinction between a Constitutional mandate and a Statutory mandate. In the larger context, it must be appreciated by all of us that the State Government has a duty to carry out its Constitutional as well as Statutory mandates and any failure in this regard would be tantamount to a breakdown of the Constitutional machinery.

In Conclusion, I urge all the social organizations and individuals who are opposing women’s reservation in Urban Local Bodies to objectively examine the matter afresh.

As citizens of the country and the State, we are bound by the Constitution and the laws framed there under. Our objections and protests in relation to issues of governance must be based on the principles of the Rule of Law. Every society must progress and our society has progressed from the villages to towns and cities. In the process, we have adopted the democratic form of Government with elected representatives. We have undertaken a voyage of development and growth. The customary practices and laws of the Nagas is still protected and we have institutions in this regard in the villages. Many of the institutions that we have adopted, strictly speaking, are alien to the customary practices and laws of yesteryears. In addition to the proposition that reservation for women is not a subject covered by Article 371A of the Constitution of India, it is perhaps time for an attitudinal change in our mindsets. Reservation for women has come to stay whether we like it or not and we should bury our difference and look to the future.

Equality for All

33% Women Reservation blowing in the wind Samuel Sumi

any other Part of the Constitution of India. This anomalous situation was corrected by the State Legislature in the year 2016. Drawing a simple analogy, can a father become the son and vice versa? In the scheme of the Constitution of India, no State Legislature has the competence to exempt itself from any Part of the Constitution of India.

Since the women’s reservation which came into effect in 1993 was not implemented by the State, the women, through their organization approached the Hon’ble High Court. The Single Bench of the Hon’ble High Court directed the State Government to implement the provisions of Part IXA and Article 243T with regard to women’s reservation. This direction was issued holding that Article 371 A has no application in relation to Article 243T. In appeal by the State, the Division Bench of the Hon’ble High Court set aside the judgment of the Single Bench and allowed some time to the State to examine the matter. The matter went up to the Hon’ble Supreme Court and this case is still subjudice.

The Central Government as well as the State Governments derive their authority from the Constitution of India. The constitution of India is the fountainhead of all laws enforced within the Indian Union. Article 243T is a part of this fountainhead and it is the duty of the State of the Nagaland to give effect to its provisions. Therefore, beginning from the year 1993, it was the duty of the State Government to give effect to the provisions of Article 243T. The exercise in this regard was taken by State Government with the introduction of the Nagaland Municipal Council Act 2001. This Act passed by the State Legislature carries out the delegated duty of the State to implement the provisions of Article 243T of the Constitution of India. The misconception in the minds of the people in general

Thepfulhouvi Solo IFS Retd (RR-68) Retd Principal Secretary, Nagaland

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ll the legal Points and Constitutional Issues in connection with the 33% Seat Reservation in the Urban Local Bodies for the Female Gender that the Joint Woman Organization Nagaland has brought out in the local Papers on 13 January 2017 must be true. The Organization’s Statement is Right in the legal context.

The no-critical Nagaland Assembly and the naive, personally all very good Legislators have characteristically proven myopic in Principles in Nagaland contexts and brought this acrimonious controversy to Nagaland today.

In the universal democratic political context of Principles, the Woman Organization’s demand for special 33% Seat Reservation for the woman alone in the Urban Local Bodies while they share the remaining 67 % Seats freely with the Males, is UNREASONABLY INEQUAL. The Males are barred from the 33% woman’s Seat but the Women are free to share any of the remaining 67 Seats! All the Seats, 100% of them appertain to all bona fides in the Society irrespective of Gender but 33% are apportioned specifically separate for the Woman only. What an Inequity?

Article 243 of the Constitution of India may look at the Reservation as REASONABLE in its alleged view that “the Society limits the Women”. Which Society does the Constitution of India have in Mind? The Naga Society does not look down on Woman.

In Naga Polity, Man and Woman have different Positions in Public Matters. This natural separate Position of Man and Women in Public Polity cannot artificially homogenize with Special Undemocratic Political Favor for Women in the Urban Areas.

The conditions of atmosphere in the Urban Area are the same for both Man and Woman. There is no special need of political favor for woman alone in the Urban Area. If the female Gender in Urban Area needs special political favor, those Women in the Rural Areas have the same requirement too.

The 33% Reserved Seats for Woman in Urban Bodies is Unequal Political Favor, perhaps granted not for nothing from the sage Government!

The favor is not available in the Lok Sabha, it is not in the State Legislative Assembly; in Raja Sabha this favoritism does not exist. The 33% Reservation for the Urban elite Woman is totally unadvised, uncalled for and unnecessary in Nagaland condition today. There should be democratic Equality in Politic for all.

It is argued that the Single Bench Supreme

Court passed judgment that the 33% Reservation for Women in the ULB does not impinge on the Article 371A of Nagaland. If the Supreme Court has passed such a Judgment, then it must be so. But Let Article 371A alone: The unwritten Article of Common Consensus Conscience etched in the Heart of the Nagas in the Naga Village Council from time immemorial is more conscionable for the Naga Society.

If Constitution says ‘Society limits the Women’ in India, it must be so.

This Writer did not find Article 243 in his Copy of the Indian Constitution Book. He enquired from another reliable Person’s Copy, but there also, it is not listed. It is not known whether the Article is repealed or not but a District Magistrate said it still is Current.

However, whether the Article is repealed or not; has no worry for the Writer because in the Naga Polity, the position of Male and Female Gender is different. The Male Gender’s Stand in the Naga Polity today is nearer the modern political principle of ‘EQUALITY FOR ALL in the Assembly, in Parliament or in the Local elective Bodies. There should be no Special treatment for one Gender only, and like it or not, the Majority Decision is honored in Democracy.

This unwritten Magna Charta is etched in the Heart of the Naga Village Council. It is a kind of wild but is Pure Democracy. It may be unimaginable to other Societies. It was unimaginable to the civilized Authors of the Magana Carta long ago but the amazingly found it functioning “here and today in these People”. It is troublingly functioning in Naga Society today.

Some elite women may not like this, but Women are shorter sighted than Males in the long term historical Perspective for a People. Nagas are still in the threshold of their History and the Females may give weightier consider for the decisions of the majority rather than their shortterm immediate election prospects. It is for the long-term historical perspective of their People that Nagaland strongly stands on the Indigenous Issue also where some woman may consider Woman Rights as more immediate.

There are many good Rules and Regulations in the Indian Constitution Nagas need to follow, but India also needs to give spaces for relevant, conscionable unwritten Naga Practices the Parliament of India has already agreed.

Nagaland Assembly Legislators may like to read the ‘writings on the Wall’ and withdraw the 33% Reservation Regulation before the end of this Age after thorough and deep consultation with the people of Nagaland, and the woman Organization may also kindly withdraw their Case for the love of the Naga Society.

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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EntErtainmEnt

Johnny Depp sues former business managers for $25 mn CHAKHesANG süKrüNYe fesTIvAL:

The Morung Express presents glimpse of Chakhesang Sükrünye festival on January 14 at Kohima Local Ground. It was celebrated under the aegis of Chakhesang Hoho Kohima (CHK) with the theme “Strengthening unity & harmony.” (Morung Photo)

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ctor Johnny Depp has sued his former business managers, saying that he faced "gross misconduct" that resulted in him losing "tens of millions of dollars".

The managers, however, have denied the allegations and responded that the suit is a fabrication and a result of Depp's "profligate" spending, reports variety.com.

Depp made the allegations in a lawsuit filed on Friday in a state court here.

Depp filed the complaint, which is 52 pages long, against The Mandel Co, The Management Group, Joel L. Mandel, Robert Mandel, First American Title Insurance Co. and 15 other unnamed defendants.

The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor is seeking a jury trial and asking for compensatory damages of

at least $25 million. Depp said that the self-dealing

by TMG was so extensive that he has been forced to sell off assets to pay for the losses.

"Mr. Depp is one of the most sought after and highly paid actors in the world. He is also the victim of the gross misconduct of his business managers - The Management Group and attorneys Joel and Robert Mandel - who collected tens of millions of dollars of contingent fees, purportedly based on an oral contract, all at Mr. Depp's expense," said attorney Matthew Kanny in the complaint.

The suit contains 11 causes of action, including professional negligence, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment, variety.com said.

‘Star Wars’ has ‘no plans’ to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher

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roduction banner Lucasfilm has announced that they won’t digitally recreate late actress Carrie Fisher in the upcoming "Star Wars" projects.

"We don't normally respond to fan or press speculation, but there is a rumour circulating that we would like to address. We want to assure our fans that Lucasfilm has no plans to digitally

Source: IANS

Priyanka suffers concussion on sets of ‘Quantico’

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ndian actress Priyanka Chopra, who is back in action shooting for the second season of "Quantico" here, was injured while shooting on the sets of the drama series.

Sources said that Priyanka slipped and fell during a stunt and suffered a concussion after hitting her head.

The network ABC, however, did not confirm this,

although in its statement it did say that a "minor incident" took place on the sets here of the FBI drama series on Thursday night.

"It would be premature to comment further until we have all the information.

Priyanka was examined by a doctor, released and is home resting comfortably," the network added.

A representative for the

actress said she will return to work after the weekend.

Entertainment company Walt Disney's ABC also did not comment on whether the production would be halted.

"Quantico" season two would be returning from hiatus from January 24, and would air on Star World and Star World HD. Source: IANS

Gwen Stefani sued for $25 million

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wen Stefani's former hairstylist Richard Morrill is reportedly suing the singer for $25 million, claiming she stole his lyrics for the 2014 hit song "Spark the fire".

In fact, he is also suing the producer for not "supervising Stefani" in the writing process.

In the documents, obtained by eonline.com, Morrill claims he gave Stefani a copy of his song "Who's got my lightah" in 1998 after she heard it on the sound system while he was styling her hair.

He helped write and record the song for his band L.A.P.D. at the time and says she copied the chorus for the 2014 song, changing "Who's got my lightah", into "Who got the lighter? Let's spark the fire".

He also says the rhythm, melody, and background music during the chorus, which is repeated four times throughout the song "Spark the fire", is almost identical to the chorus of "Who's got my lighter", and they are sung in the same key.

She had collaborated with rapper-record producer Pharrell Williams for the song.

Morrill explained that he knows Stefani wrote the chorus because, in a 2014 interview with Elle magazine, she said Williams

wrote the majority of the song except for the chorus, which she was responsible for.

He also claims they have made at least $25 million directly and indirectly.

Thus, he is asking them to pay him all damages due to "their unlawful acts" with pre-judgment interest as well as account for and pay all gains and profits that they have "enjoyed at his expense".

He is also asking them to pay for the cost of "corrective advertising necessary due to harm to the exclusivity of the copyright and other misleading aspects of Defendants' actions".

He is even asking them to account for his costs and attorneys' fees as allowed by law.

Source: IANS

One Direction fans made Briana Jungwirth’s life ‘nightmare’

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riana Jungwirth has found it tough having a baby with One Direction's Louis Tomlinson because she's been slammed with abuse from fans.

The 23-year-old stylist is devoted to 11-month-old Freddie but her friends admit the scrutiny she has come under and the abuse she's received from her former lover's supporters - including rumours the baby wasn't real - left her feeling “less of a person”.

Her pal, Luke Poole, said: “Of course Briana loves Freddie but it's definitely been a nightmare at times.

“It's tough - she's taken a lot of thing personally...”She's not just a normal mum - she's the mum of a superstar...”When people said the baby was fake, that made Briana feel like less of a person. She's trying to focus on being a mum, she's got a lot of

pressure on her. “On top her having had a kid and that being a huge lifechanging moment, she also has to worry about people talking about her.”

And Luke admits that things are difficult for Briana because Louis is “all over the place” and can't always give her the support she needs. He added to heat magazine: “It's just Louis can't be there so it's tough for Briana. “I think they're still trying to be kids and young adult - they want to have fun and hang out with their friends... he's all over the place. For her, she has to sacrifice a lot to take care of the kid. I would say that having a kid at a young age is tough.”

Briana - who recently deleted her Instagram account after it was hacked - has previously asked for privacy and hit out at her online detractors.

Last year she posted a message on her accounts, which read: “To all

those who feel the need to make disparaging, hateful and inappropriate comments concerning me and my son Freddie - I am sincerely sorry that you all have chosen to focus your time and attention on my life and the life of my son. Surely you must have better things to do than pry into the personal life of a single mom and newborn child. I am a proud new mother that is extremely joyous about my child being in this world and have shared that joy with my friends and family on a daily basis - often times through social media. However, that does not give anyone the right, or the invitation to be nasty and disparaging toward me.

So, please stop prying into the private and personal facts of my life and my son's life in order to weave stories and peak public interest.”

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recreate Carrie Fisher's performance as Princess or General Leia Organa," Lucasfilm said in a statement, reports variety. com.

"Carrie Fisher was, is, and always will be a part of the Lucasfilm family.

She was our princess, our general, and more importantly, our friend. We are still hurting from her loss.

We cherish her memory and legacy as Princess

Leia, and will always strive finished shooting the upto honour everything she coming sequel prior to her gave to ‘Star Wars'," the death. statement read.

Source: IANS Fisher suffered a heart attack on a plane from London to Los Angeles.

She was rushed to UCLA Medical Center and was treated for four days before passing away on December 27 at the age of 60. Now ShowiNg Fisher will appear in revIseD TICKeT rATes the upcoming "Star Wars: (silver) : `.120 Episode VIII". She had (Gold) : `. 200

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I can’t sign films for the sake of doing more work: Anushka Sharma

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low and steady wins the race. That’s the mantra actor Anushka Sharma has been following, and says it has paid off. The 28-year-old, who was in Delhi recently, did just one film annually for three consecutive years — Jab Tak Hai Jaan in 2012, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola in 2013 and PK in 2014.

“Right now, maybe I’m at a stage in my life and career where I have the luxury of doing lesser films. But earlier, everyone I met would advice me to do more films. I never really saw any sense in that because you can’t be doing films for the sake of doing more work.

For me, when I come out to the audience, it has to be something different, so they can remember me, it solidifies your career... Fortunately, I’ve stayed away from signing films too quickly or on a whim and today that has paid off.”

The year gone by was one full of success for Anushka.

Both her films, Sultan and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, were box-office hits. “It’s been really hectic. I was constantly shooting. Apart from Sultan and ADHM, I shot for my next production, Phillauri. And we are also almost through with most of the shoot for (filmmaker) Imtiaz Ali’s project (tentatively titled, The Ring).

So I feel quite consumed and feel I’m doing lots of work,” says the actor, who prefers to choose projects where her role requires time and the nature of the character, her commitment.

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Special hat-trick for new Sublime South Africa smash dad Kane as Spurs win Sri Lanka to sweep series

Tottenham's Harry Kane scores their fourth goal to complete his hat trick. (Reuters Photo)

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LONDON, JANUARy 14 (REUtERS): Tottenham Hotspur strengthened their push for the Premier League title with a 4-0 stroll over West Bromwich Albion on a special Saturday for their hat-trick hero Harry Kane.

Kane, who became a father for the first time last Sunday, celebrated with a treble -- and it could have been more -- as Spurs coasted to a surprisingly easy win, their seventh straight victory in all competitions, to move into second in the table.

Kane's crisply-finished goal after 12

minutes was the prelude to total Spurs domination and he came close to adding to his tally several times in the first half, with the excellent Ben Foster tipping one shot against the post.

Gareth McAuley, on an ill-fated 200th West Brom appearance, inadvertently deflected Christian Eriksen's 26th minute shot past Foster and Kane struck with two sharp volleys in the last 15 minutes, the hat-trick goal coming from a lovely Dele Alli assist, to take his season's tally to 15 in all competitions.

JOHANNESBUR G, JANUARy 14 (REUtERS): South Africa took 16 Sri Lanka wickets in a little over two sessions to secure a ruthless victory by an innings and 118 runs in the third and final test at the Wanderers on Saturday.

After posting 426 in their first innings on Friday, South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 131 before lunch on day three, before dismissing the out-gunned sub-continent side again for 177 to complete a 3-0 series sweep.

All of the home seamers claimed wickets on a pitch that had plenty of steep bounce and more than enough lateral movement to leave the Sri Lankan batsmen flailing.

Left-arm fast bowler Wayne Parnell, who took six wickets for 89 runs over the two innings, was perhaps the pick, while Kagiso Rabada (5-94) was unlucky not to pick up more with some hostile spells.

D ebutant s eamer Duanne Olivier (5-57) will be pleased with his return in helpful conditions, while Vernon Philander (4-63) also pitched in.

South Africa made short work of wrapping up

South Africa's Quinton De Kock takes a catch to in front of Hashim Amla to dismiss Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews. (Reuters Photo)

the tourists’ first innings after Sri Lanka resumed the day on 80 for four.

Philander started the rot when he induced an edge from Dinesh Chandimal to wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock with the batsman on five, before Rabada grabbed the key wicket of Sri Lanka captain Angelo Matthews (19) soon afterwards as De Kock produced a magnificent diving catch in front of

first slip.

Olivier claimed his first test wicket when Herath top-edged a vicious bouncer and was caught by Stephen Cook, and later removed Upul Tharanga (24), before Parnell took two wickets to wrap up the tail.

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis enforced the follow-on and Sri Lanka were quickly on the back foot again as Rabada accounted for opener Kaushal Silva for

a first-ball duck.

The tourists simply could not cope with the accuracy of the home side’s seamers.

The impressive Olivier snapped up two more quick wickets, with Dhananjaya de Silva (12) and Mathews (10) both caught at second slip by Du Plessis, who leapt to an almost impossible height to pluck the ball out of the air for the latter dismissal.

The game was up for Sri Lanka when Rabada rattled the stumps of opener Dimuth Karunaratne (50), who had a provided lone resistance.

Sri Lanka went to tea at 124 for six in their second innings and tried to hit their way out of trouble after the interval, but the home side proved too clinical and wrapped up the innings less than 10 overs after the restart.

MDCA Tourney: Trebuchet win, Jovial vs Suzerain match ends in tie UFC offers $25 million each for Mayweather-McGregor fight

MOkOkcHUNG, JANUARy 14 (MExN): The MDCA Inter Club T20 Cricket Tournament played at Imkongmeren Sporting Complex on Saturday saw Trebuchet qualifying for the quarterfinals while Suzerain and Jovial played out an exhilarating match which ended in a tie.

In the first match of the day, a half century from Imliakum helped Trebuchet beat Longmiasang by 44 runs. Trebuchet scored

150/3 in 20 overs with Imliakum scoring 50. Longmiasang's Longsen picked 2/20.

Chasing the target, Longmiasang could manage only 106/9 in 20 overs. Merenkaba and Wapangtoshi picked 3 wickets each for Trebuchet.

In the second match, Jovial and Suzerain played out perhaps the most exciting match of the tournament so far. In the end though, both the teams settled for a point each after the matched ended in a draw.

Jovial batting first scored 120/1 in 20 overs with Meyameren scoring an unbeaten 69 runs. Temsulong of Suzerain picked the only wicket to fall in the inning.

Chasing the target, Suzerain were cruising well and looked like they would walk away with the match easily.

However, a loss of nerve towards the end of the innings saw the last 3 wickets fall for 3 runs. Suzerain were bowled out for 120 in 19.1 overs with scores level.

Imsusupong top scored with 54 runs while Odiyanger picked 3/22.

With this result, Jovial are eliminated from the Tournament while Suzerain have the chance to qualify for the next stages if Rainbow beat Zero Boys A on Monday.

With only 2 match remaining in the League stages, the tournament so far has seen 8 fifties from the 17 matches played (2 matches were cancelled) with one hat-trick.

Titans score of 174 against DC XI remains the highest total of the tournament while Sovran’s 69 against Tuli ADC XI is the lowest total.

Akumdong of Titans leads the run scoring with 109 runs while Along of Zero Boys is the leading wicket taker with 11 wickets.

Monday's fixture: Rainbow CC vs Zero Boys (8:00 am) Gorkha Students' Union vs Sovran Kings (11:00 am)

Barca removes director after Messi remarks ANKA informs coaches, judges BARcELONA, JANUARy 14 (REUtERS): Barcelona removed Pere Gratacos as their institutional sporting relations director on Friday after he claimed that Lionel Messi "would not be as good" without his teammates.

The club acted swiftly after Gratacos had made his comments about the man regarded widely as the world's best player following Friday's King's Cup draw in Madrid.

"Leo is one of the most important people in the team, but it's not just about him," Gratacos told reporters.

"He would not be as good without (Andres) Iniesta, Neymar and company, but Messi is the best."

Barca issued a statement hours later confirming Gratacos had been released from his duties after "he had expressed a personal opinion publicly not in line with that of the club."

A club statement said: "The decision has been taken by Barcelona's director of sports Albert Soler, who will assume the role from now on.

"Gratacos will continue to be linked to Barcelona, doing the rest of the tasks that he was pursuing in the Masia 360 project."

Barcelona's swift response demonstrates the current sensitivity surrounding Messi at a time when the

DiMAPUR, JANUARy 14 (MExN): The All Nagaland Karate-Do Association (ANKA) has informed all its Coaches and Judges that the Karate Association India (KAI) Judge B and Coach seminar and examination is being held at DTRP Indoor Stadium, Guwahati on February 11. Organized by the United Karate-Do Association, Assam (UKAA), the seminar-cum-examination is being held under KAI RC chairman Shihah Paramjeet S. Singh. For more information, one may contact 8575687025 or 9862558392.

Chelsea eyeing Real Madrid striker Morata

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UFC president Dana White on Friday weighed in on talk about a possible bout between Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor, saying he would offer $25 million to each plus pay-per-view money.

“I’ll tell you what Floyd, here’s a real offer and I’m the guy that can actually make the offer and I’m actually making a real offer," White said on Colin Cowherd's "The Herd" radio talk show on FS1.

"We pay you $25 million, we’ll pay Conor $25 million and then we’ll talk about pay-per-view at a certain number. There’s a real offer,” White said.

Despite the sum, the offer is not likely to stir enough interest from Mayweather.

Earlier this week, Mayweather said

LONDON, JANUARy 14 (iANS): The rumour mill has it that English football league leaders Chelsea are eager to replace Diego Costa with Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata in the January transfer window.

According to a report in Italian website Calciomercato, Morata was contacted by Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte after a bust-up with Costa recently. The Spain striker was left out of their Saturday's tie against Leicester City.

With big money offers from China for Spanish international Costa, the London club is eyeing a replacement and has put Morata at the top of their club is hoping to tie the 29-year-old list of players to buy.

But the catch here is with Madrid's transfer ban in place until the sumto a long-term contract amid worries that he could leave when his current mer, Real Madrid chief coach Zinedine Zidane could be unwilling to part ways with Karim Benzema's back-up. deal expires in June 2018.

Before taking on the sporting relations director role, former Barcelona player Gratacos worked as a coach at the club's famous La Masia academy, where he trained Messi for two years.

Argentina international Messi LOS ANGELES, JANUARy 14 has scored 26 times in 23 appearanc- (AFP): The NBA champion Cleveland es in all competitions this season and Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid, is La Liga's top scorer with 13 goals. with Kyrie Irving leading the way with 26 points in a 120-108 victory over the Kings in Sacramento.

Kyle Korver, recently arrived in a trade from Atlanta, added 18 points off the bench and superstar LeBron I know about football. We all want James contributed 16 points and 15 to enjoy watching Messi here for assists in his latest outing in the city many more years, nothing else where he made his NBA debut in 2003. matters for me."

But it wasn't all clear sailing for the Despite posting a record turn- champions. After trailing by 24 points over of 679 million euros ($719 mil- in the first half, the streaky Kings got lion) last season, a series of expen- as close as 90-85 in the in the fourth sive new contracts for the likes of quarter.

Neymar and Luis Suarez mean BarSacramento had reduced a celona are close to overstepping the 19-point first-quarter deficit to 43-33 70 percent limit of turnover spent on with five minutes left in the first half.

James of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guarded by Matt Barnes (L) of the SacraThe Cavs responded with a 16-4 LeBron salaries imposed by UEFA's finanmento Kings in Sacramento, California (AFP Photo) scoring run that included seven points cial fair-play laws. drained four of his six three-point at- State Warriors on Monday.

Meanwhile, Enrique hailed Su- from Korver.

- Grizzlies rally, down Rockets The Kings reduced the deficit to tempts. arez's achievement of reaching 100 Irving, who had struggled with In Houston, Zach Randolph postgoals in 120 Barcelona appearances, 66-58 with 7:02 left the third, but Irving a landmark reached in the 3-1 Copa scored nine of Cleveland's next 14 as his shot in four games since return- ed a double-double off the bench ing from a sore hamstring, made 10 of and the Memphis Grizzlies erased a del Rey win over Athletic Bilbao in the champions rebuilt their lead.

In his third game with the Cava- his 22 attempts from the field.

16-point deficit en route to a 110-105 midweek.

The victory was the perfect victory over the Rockets.

"100 goals in 120 games! My God! liers, Korver looked to have found his Randolph finished with 16 points Incredible!", said Enrique ahead of rhythm. He made his first three shots, warmup for the Cavs prior to their Saturday's match against Las Palmas. finished seven of 10 from the field and marquee showdown with the Golden and 12 rebounds. Mike Conley had 17

Cavs snap skid, Grizzlies down Rockets

Keep calm on Messi deal, says Barca coach BARcELONA, JANUARy 14 (AFP): Barcelona need to avoid a growing sense of hysteria felt by fans, fellow players and media over protracted negotiations to extend superstar striker Lionel Messi's contract, his coach Luis Enrique said Friday.

With just 18 months left on the 29-year-old Argentine's deal, Enrique insisted there is no need to panic.

"We have to remain calm," Luis Enrique said, suggesting the club would not be rushed or panicked.

"We're not getting involved in that," the coach insisted amid speculation the player may eventually move on.

"The rhythm and the way this is worked out will be dictated by the club and Leo Messi himself."

"I don't know about numbers,

he would fight McGregor for a guaranteed $100 million while offering the UFC lightweight champion $15 million and a share of pay-per-view buys.

"I'm a businessman and it makes business sense," the 39-year-old American, who retired in September 2015 after compiling a 49-0 record, told ESPN this week. "Bring him over to the boxing world, and I'll show him what it's like."

Irishman McGregor, the UFC's biggest pay-per-view draw, has been challenging Mayweather to a showdown for months.

Mayweather, who won world titles in five weight divisions, took home earnings in excess of $800 million over his 19-year boxing career including an estimated $230 million total from his 2015 "Fight of the Century" against Manny Pacquiao.

points and nine assists for the Grizzlies. Spanish big man Marc Gasol added 14 points, six rebounds and six assists and Tony Allen scored a season-high 22 before he fouled out with 3:35 remaining.

The Rockets dropped back-toback games for the first time this season as they struggled from threepoint range.

After connecting on 58.3 percent of their shots in the first half the Rockets went cold. They missed 21 of 24 three-point attempts in the second half.

With the Rockets down by four with less than a minute to play, Houston's Trevor Ariza and Ryan Anderson both missed open three-point attempts.

"We didn't make shots," Rockets guard James Harden said. "Trevor had a really good look, Ryan had a really good look. Simple."

The Utah Jazz romped to a 110-77 home victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Rodney hood scored a seasonhigh 27 points, making seven of eight three-point attempts. George Hill added 22 points and Gordon Hayward contributed 20 for the Jazz.

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